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Metagross (Pokémon)

2013-09-22T15:38:48Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Metang | next=Regirock | prevnum=375 | nextnum=377 | type=steel | type2=psychic}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Metagross |
jname=メタグロス |
tmname=Metagross |
art=RS |
size=257px |
ndex=376 |
hdex=192 |
u2dex=264 |
fbrow=192 |
obrow=226 |
opbrow=169 |
typen=2 |
type1=Steel |
type2=Psychic |
species=Iron Leg |
height-ftin=5'03" |
height-m=1.6 |
weight-lbs=1212.5 |
weight-kg=550.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Clear Body |
abilityd=Light Metal |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Mineral |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=40|
evde=3|
expyield=210 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=255|
color=Blue |
catchrate=3 |
body=11 |
pokefordex=metagross |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Metagross''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メタグロス''' ''Metagross'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Psychic}} [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Metang}} starting at [[level]] 45. It is the final form of {{p|Beldum}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Metagross has the appearance of a tremendous, quadrupedal tank-like Pokémon. Its turquoise-colored, discus-shaped main body appears to be its head, as it lies at the center point where its legs branch out to give the impression of a mechanized arachnid. Each leg could be viewed as the body of a former {{p|Beldum}}, and its head/body as the four collective heads of Beldum used to fuse into it. Metagross has a metallic cross adorning its face formed by its tusks crossing diagonally between its two red eyes, often viewed as the letter "X" by onlookers, and this cross-shape is arranged to resemble both metallic "eyebrows" and a metallic "mustache." This is said to represent Metagross's wise, computative nature.

In the same way that its pre-evolved form {{p|Metang}} is comprised by two {{p|Beldum}}, a still more basic evolution stage, so is Metagross formed by the joining of two Metang. This essentially means that four Beldum make up a Metagross (this could be compared to {{p|Magneton}} or {{p|Magnezone}}, both of which are comprised of 3 {{p|Magnemite}}). However, four Beldum come nowhere near to the size of a Metagross.

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

===Special abilities===
Metagross's intelligence is extraordinarily high: not only does it have four brains (one from each Beldum) but they are also connected by a highly complex neural network. Its developed cerebral powers are said to surpass even those of a supercomputer, similar to {{p|Alakazam}}. As a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, it can also use psychic abilities, including the ability to render its massive body airborne by telekinesis once it draws its legs together. Metagross's movepool isn't that much different than its predecessor, Metang. The only two moves that Metagross can learn that Metang lacks are {{m|Hammer Arm}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.

===Behavior===
Possessing four brains, Metagross is an extremely wise Pokémon with unmatched intelligence. However, it is known to be a vicious predator-using its weight, it traps its prey under its body and devours them. Some are very aggressive and territorial of their homes and will not hesitate to attack intruders that trespass.

===Habitat===
[[File:Rough-terrain Habitat.png|thumb|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon}}]]
This Pokémon lives in mountainous areas along with its evolutionary lines, but are even rarer than their pre-evolutions. It can easily live comfortably on very steep slopes by planting its legs into rock or ground. They can occasionally be found in [[Giant Chasm]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Metagross is a brutal predator. When hunting, it pins its prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using its large mouth on its stomach.

==In the anime==
[[File:Rebecca Metagross.png|thumb|right|250px|Metagross in the anime]]
[[File:Sugimori Metagross AG.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] reference sheet for the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Metagross was first seen in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' under the ownership of {{mov|Rebecca}}.

Metagross's anime debut was in ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]'' as one of {{ho|Tyson}}'s Pokémon.

{{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}'s Metagross was seen in ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game]]'' and ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm]]''.

A Metagross also appeared in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' belonging to a {{OBP|Psychic|Trainer class}}.

A wild {{Shiny}} Metagross appeared in ''[[DP117|Noodles: Roamin' Off]]'' where it attacked {{TRT}}.

A wild Metagross appeared in ''[[DP158|Regaining the Home Advantage!]]'', where it battled non-stop with a {{p|Magnezone}}. These two Pokémon normally battled with each other on a regular basis until their "battle arena" (a deep crater) became filled with water. Because their crater was no longer usable, they took their battle to the streets of a nearby town, and continued fighting, causing much collateral damage.

===Minor appearances===
[[File:Shiny Metagross.png|thumb|left|220px|Shiny Metagross in the anime]]
Another Metagross appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' under the ownership of a [[Pokémon Baccer]].
{{-}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP051|Metagross|Dawn's Pokédex|Metagross, the Iron Leg Pokémon. With its four brains, it has an intelligence rivaling a supercomputer.}}
{{Animedexbody|DP158|Metagross|Dawn's Pokédex|Metagross, the Iron Leg Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Metang}}. Metagross has four legs and uses many powerful [[move]]s.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Steven Adventures.png|200px|thumb|Art of {{Steven}} and his Metagross]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{Steven}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]] owns a Metagross. It's his flight Pokémon, carrying him from place to place with its levitation abilities. He also owns a {{p|Metang}} and many {{p|Beldum}}, which, along with his Metagross, help dig out and find rare stones in caves.

{{adv|Emerald}} borrowed a Metagross caught by {{adv|Crystal}} for use in the [[Battle Dome]] final against {{FB|Dome Ace|Tucker}}, which Emerald ultimately lost. Tucker himself also mentioned having a Metagross which has yet to be seen.

===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
[[Koya]] has a Metagross which first appeared in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

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

==In the TFG==
One Metagross figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Metagross|21}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:SSBB Metagross.png|220px|right|thumb|Metagross in Super Smash Bros Brawl]]
Upon its release from its [[Poké Ball]], it will stay in one place and repeatedly use {{m|Earthquake}}. Anyone caught underneath the Pokémon will be buried into the ground and thus unable to move for a few moments, until Metagross uses its attack and all the hit characters are blasted upwards.

Metagross was featured as one of the Pokémon released from a Poké Ball in the demo of [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] at Jumpfesta; however, it hovered above the stage before attacking, unlike in the actual game.

====Trophy Information====

''"An Iron Leg Pokémon. When two Beldum combine, they evolve into Metang. In the same way, Metagross is the result of two Metang combining. It's said to have the intelligence to match a supercomputer. Though it weighs 1,212.5 pounds, it is somehow able to fold up its legs and float."''

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=steel
|type2=psychic
|gen=3
|rubydex=Metagross has four brains in total. Combined, the four brains can breeze through difficult calculations faster than a supercomputer. This Pokémon can float in the air by tucking in its four legs.
|sapphiredex=Metagross is the result of two {{p|Metang}} achieving fusion. When hunting, this Pokémon pins the prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using the large mouth on its stomach.
|emeralddex=Metagross has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this Pokémon is smarter than a supercomputer.
|frlgdex=It is formed by two Metang fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
|dpptdex=Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
|hgssdex=It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
|bwdex=Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
|b2w2dex=With four linked brains, it's more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability |
gen=3 |
type=steel |
type2=psychic|
rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metang}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metang}} |
colorarity=One |
coloarea=[[Realgam Tower]] |
coloshadow=yes |
frlgex=rse|
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metang}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metang}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metang}} |
palarea=Mountain |
bwrarity=Rare |
bwarea=[[Giant Chasm]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|rustling grass}}) |
b2w2rarity=Rare |
b2w2area=[[Giant Chasm]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|rustling grass}}) |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|pinballrs=Evolve from {{p|Metang}}
|trozei=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]] Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Metang}}
|md2=Evolve from {{p|Metang}}
|ranger=[[Go-Rock Squad Base]]
|ranger2=Evolve from {{p|Metang}}
|ranger3=[[Rand's House]] [[Thunder Temple]] [[Light Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Cavern Zone]]
|rumble2=Factory: [[World Axle - B2F]]
|conquest=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Metang}}
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=steel|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|JR Kyushu Train Station Metagross|Japanese|Japan|50|April 23 to May 6, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Metagross 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Strongest Class Single Battle Metagross|Japanese|Japan|100|September 15 to October 28, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Metagross|Korean|South Korea|100|February 24 to May 5, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross|English|Europe and the United States|45|May 12 to July 7, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross|French|Europe and the United States|45|May 12 to July 7, 2013|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross|German|Europe and the United States|45|May 12 to July 7, 2013|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross|Italian|Europe and the United States|45|May 12 to July 7, 2013|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross|Spanish|Europe and the United States|45|May 12 to July 7, 2013|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Game Show Steven's Metagross|Japanese|Japan|58|August 17 to 18, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Steven's Metagross}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=steel|type2=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Global Link Metagross|English|PGL|45|May 30 to July ??, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Metagross|English|PGL|45|May 30 to July ??, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Driftveil Gym Season Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Global Link Metagross|French|PGL|45|May 30 to July ??, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Metagross|French|PGL|45|May 30 to July ??, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Driftveil Gym Season Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Global Link Metagross|German|PGL|45|May 30 to July ??, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Metagross|German|PGL|45|May 30 to July ??, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Driftveil Gym Season Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Global Link Metagross|Italian|PGL|45|May 30 to July ??, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Metagross|Italian|PGL|45|May 30 to July ??, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Driftveil Gym Season Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Global Link Metagross|Spanish|PGL|45|May 30 to July ??, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Metagross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Global Link Metagross|Spanish|PGL|45|May 30 to July ??, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Driftveil Gym Season Metagross}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=steel|type2=psychic|Frontier=yes
|e1=Metal Coat|e1type=Type-enhancing item|e1rar=5
|colo1=Metal Coat|colo1type=Type-enhancing item|colo1rar=100
|ranch1=Occa Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranchlang=jap|ranch1rar=100
|bw1=Metal Coat|bw1type=Type-enhancing item|bw1rar=5
|b2w21=Metal Coat|b2w21type=Type-enhancing item|b2w21rar=5
|event1=Choice Band|event1type=In-battle effect item|event1rar=100
|event2=Lum Berry|event2type=Berry|event2rar=100
|event3=Sitrus Berry|event3type=Berry|event3rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=steel |
type2=psychic |
HP= 80 |
Attack= 135 |
Defense=130 |
SpAtk= 95 |
SpDef= 90 |
Speed= 70 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=steel|
type2=psychic|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 0 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 25 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 50 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
steel=yes|
newpoison=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Metagross|Steel|Psychic|V|3}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|20|20|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|20|20|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|28|23|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|N/A|26|Miracle Eye|Psychic|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/levelV|62|29|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|32|32|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|24|35|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|44|38|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/levelV|36|41|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|53|44|Meteor Mash|Steel|Physical|100|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|45|45|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|40|53|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|71|62|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Metagross|Steel|Psychic|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Metagross|Steel|Psychic|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Metagross|Steel|Psychic|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Metagross|Steel|Psychic|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Metagross|Steel|Psychic|5|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Metagross|steel|psychic|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Metagross|steel|psychic|5|3}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Metagross|Steel|Psychic|5|3}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|374|Beldum|d||||Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|'''|BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Metagross|Steel|Psychic|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Metagross|Steel|Psychic|5|3}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Metagross 2|JR Kyushu Train Station]]Lv.50 [[Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross]]Lv.45|Meteor Mash|Steel|Physical|100|85|10|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|'''}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Metagross|European language Global Link]]|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross]]Lv.45|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Metagross|Steel|Psychic|5|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=steel |
type2=psychic |
ndex=376 |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=2 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Magnetic Quarry |
P1=There is nothing to fear, for I have merged with others! |
P2=This is disheartening... My HP has been reduced by half... |
P3=The situation is dire... My body is close to disintegration... |
PL=I've leveled up! My merged power grows stronger still! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Steel |
assist=Psychic |
field=Crush |
fieldpower=3 |
loop=30 |
MinEXP=326 |
MaxEXP=396 |
browser=Metagross fires a calamitous beam. Its power is overwhelming. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-10 |
iq=E |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Steel |
assist3=Steel |
field3=Crush |
field3power=1 |
assist3p=Normal |
field3p=Crush |
field3ppower=1 |
browser3=It protects itself with psychic orbs and launches powerful beams. |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=5|
rumble2defense=5|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Metagross was drawn to the fun-loving atmosphere of the PokéPark. He loves to play, especially at {{DL|Attractions|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}}. |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=5 |
ConquestSpd=3 |
ConquestDef=5 |
ConquestHP=3 |
ConquestRange=3 |
ConquestMove={{m|Meteor Mash}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Clear Body}} |
ConquestAbility2={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Bodyguard}} |
ConquestAbility3={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Thrust}} |
ConquestEvo=Evolves from {{p|Metang}} when its Defense is 128 or higher |
ConquestLink={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Nobutsuna}}, '''[[Tadakatsu]]''', and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Yoshiteru}}
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=374
|name1=Beldum
|type1-1=Steel
|type2-1=Psychic
|evotype1=Level
|level1=20
|sprite2=375
|name2=Metang
|type1-2=Steel
|type2-2=Psychic
|evotype2=Level
|level2=45
|sprite3=376
|name3=Metagross
|type1-3=Steel
|type2-3=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=steel|
type2=psychic|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=376|
name=Metagross|
}}

==Trivia==
* Metagross's number in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]] are the same: 192.
* Metagross has the highest base stat total of all non-[[legendary Pokémon|legendary]] {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon and all non-legendary {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* Metagross has the highest {{stat|Attack}} base stat of all Psychic-type Pokémon, and is tied with {{p|Escavalier}} and {{p|Excadrill}} for the highest Attack base stat of all Steel-type Pokémon.
* Metagross has the highest {{stat|Defense}} base stat of all non-legendary Psychic types.
* Metagross is the heaviest of all non-legendary Pokémon, and has the highest ratio of [[List of Pokémon by weight|weight]] to [[List of Pokémon by height|height]] of all Pokémon at 345.8 kg/m.
* Metagross and its evolutionary relatives are the only non-legendary Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 3.
* Despite being a genderless species, Metagross is referred to as a male in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].

===Origin===
Metagross is similar to a {{wp|robot}}. It also appears to be based on a {{wp|super computer}}, given its mechanical structure and sheer intelligence, and a spider. It is also reminiscent of a UFO.

====Name origin====
Metagross may be a combination of ''metal'' and ''cross'' (referring to its facial feature), ''{{wp|gross (unit)|gross}}'', (referring to its weight [1212 pounds]), or groß ''gross'' (German for ''large'').

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=steel|type2=psychic
|ja=メタグロス ''Metagross''|jameaning=From ''metal'' and ''cross'' or ''gross'' (referring to its weight [1212 pounds]) or groß ''gross'' (German for large)
|de=Metagross|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|fr=Metalosse|frmeaning=From ''metal'' and ''{{tt|colosse|colossus}}''
|es=Metagross|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Metagross|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=메타그로스 ''Metagross''|komeaning=Same as Japanese name
|zh_cmn=巨金怪 ''Jù Jīn Guài''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Giant gold monster".
}}
 

==Notes==

{{Smash Bros.}}
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{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Metang | next=Regirock | prevnum=375 | nextnum=377 | type=steel | type2=psychic}}
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[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum]]

[[de:Metagross]]
[[es:Metagross]]
[[fr:Métalosse]]
[[it:Metagross]]
[[ja:メタグロス]]
[[pl:Metagross]]
[[pt:Metagross (pokémon)]]
[[zh:巨金怪]]

Grumpig (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Spoink | next=Spinda | prevnum=325 | nextnum=327 | type=psychic}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Grumpig |
jname=ブーピッグ |
tmname=Boopig |
art=RS |
size=225px |
pron=<sc>grump-pig</sc> |
ndex=326 |
hdex=111 |
u2dex=207 |
type1=Psychic |
species=Manipulate |
height-ftin=2'11" |
height-m=0.9 |
weight-lbs=157.6 |
weight-kg=71.5 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Thick Fat |
ability2=Own Tempo |
abilityd=Gluttony |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsd=2 |
expyield=164 |
lv100exp=800,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=60 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=grumpig |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Grumpig''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ブーピッグ''' ''Boopig'') is a {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Spoink}} starting at [[level]] 32.

==Biology==
Grumpig is a bipedal, pig-like Pokémon. It has large ears, a pink snout, and oval eyes. The lower half of its body is black, while the upper half is purple. There are black markings on its ears and arms, while its hands and feet are purple. Its tail is pink and curly. There appear to be three shining black pearls on its body: two on its head, and another on its mid-section where the black meets the purple. These pearls are used to amplify its psychic powers, which allow it to control its opponents. The dance it performs while using its powers is very popular. It lives on {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains.}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Kelly Grumpig.png|thumb|left|220px|Grumpig in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Grumpig first appeared in the main series in ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'', under the ownership of [[Kelly]]. Kelly used the Manipulate Pokémon in the [[Lilycove City]] Contest in [[AG091|the following episode]].

===Minor appearances===
Grumpig made its debut appearance in a cameo in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Grumpig made a small appearance in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' as one of the Pokémon {{mov|Darkrai|Darkrai|10}} hit with a {{m|Dark Void}}.

A Grumpig also appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' under the ownership of a {{tc|Clown}}.

A Grumpig appeared in ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'' in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] where it battled and lost against {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Snorlax}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG090|Grumpig|Ash's Pokédex|Grumpig, the Manipulate Pokémon. Grumpig is the evolved form of {{p|Spoink}}. Using its dark pearl to magnify its {{m|Psywave|psychic waves}}, it is able to manipulate its opponents easily.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''[[PS227|VS. Grumpig I]]'' of the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, a herd of wild Grumpig attacked {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}}, only to be promptly defeated by the former's {{p|Mightyena}}, [[Nana]]. This would turn out to be a critical development in the manga's plot, as it is through this that Sapphire grows aware of Ruby's real strength.
{{-}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS228]]|It uses the black pearl on its forehead to control the opponent at will. It breathes heavily when it uses this power.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=3
|rubydex=Grumpig uses the black pearls on its body to amplify its {{m|Psywave|psychic power waves}} for gaining total control over its foe. When this Pokémon uses its special power, its snorting breath grows labored.
|sapphiredex=Grumpig uses the black pearls on its body to wield its fantastic powers. When it is doing so, it dances bizarrely. This Pokémon's black pearls are valuable as works of art.
|emeralddex=It stores power in the black pearls on its forehead. When it uses psychic power, it performs an odd dance step. Its style of dancing became hugely popular overseas.
|frlgdex=It can gain control over foes by doing odd dance steps. The black pearls on its forehead are precious gems.
|dpptdex=It uses black pearls to amplify its psycho-power. It does an odd dance to gain control over foes.
|hgssdex=It can perform odd dance steps to influence foes. Its style of dancing became hugely popular overseas.
|bwdex=It uses black pearls to amplify its psycho-power. It does an odd dance to gain control over foes.
|b2w2dex=It uses black pearls to amplify its psychic power. It does a strange dance to control foes' minds.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability |
gen=3 |
type=psychic |
frlgex=rse|
rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Spoink}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Spoink}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Spoink}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Spoink}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Spoink}} |
palarea=Field |
gen5ex=none |
bwarea=[[Trade]] |
b2w2ex=black2 |
b2w2rarity=Unknown |
b2w2area=[[Reversal Mountain]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Psychic
|pinballrs= Evolve from {{p|Spoink}}
|trozei=Endless Level 77 Forever Level 27 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md= Evolve from {{p|Spoink}}
|md2=Evolve from {{p|Spoink}}
|rumble2=Tower: [[Firebreathing Mountain]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Psychic
|bl21=Tanga Berry|bl21type=Berry|bl21rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=psychic |
HP= 80 |
Attack= 45 |
Defense=65 |
SpAtk= 90 |
SpDef= 110 |
Speed= 80 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 100 |

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

notes=yes|
thickfat=maybe|
newfire=½|
newice=½}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Grumpig|Psychic|Psychic|V|3}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Psywave|Psychic|Special|—|80|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|7|7|Psywave|Psychic|Special|—|80|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|10|10|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/levelV|14|14|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|15|15|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|18|18|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|21|21|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|26|26|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|29|29|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|29|29|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelV|60|35|Power Gem|Rock|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelV|37|42|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|47|46|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelV|55|52|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelV|68|60|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Grumpig|Psychic|Psychic|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Grumpig|Psychic|Psychic|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Grumpig|Psychic|Psychic|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Grumpig|Psychic|Psychic|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}} {{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}} {{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|312|Wailord}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}} {{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}} {{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|274|Shiftry}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|325|Spoink}}{{MSP|326|Grumpig}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}} {{MSP|352|Kecleon}}|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||‡}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|327|Spinda}}|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|325|Spoink}} {{MSP|326|Grumpig}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Grumpig|Psychic|Psychic|5|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Grumpig|psychic|psychic|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Heal Bell|Normal|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Grumpig|psychic|psychic|5|3}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Grumpig|Psychic|Psychic|5|3}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|325|Spoink|d||||Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Grumpig|Psychic|Psychic|5|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=psychic |
ndex=326 |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Mt. Deepgreen |
P1=Can you follow my artistic dance steps? |
P2=Well now, my health has been reduced to half. |
P3=I'm finished... My elegant dance steps are no more... |
PL=Ah, yes, I've leveled up! My dance steps shall uplift me! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-10 |
iq=F |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=325
|name1=Spoink
|type1-1=Psychic
|evotype1=Level
|level1=32
|sprite2=326
|name2=Grumpig
|type1-2=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=psychic|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=326|
name=Grumpig|
}}

==Trivia==
*Grumpig shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Gothorita}}. They are both known as the Manipulate Pokémon.

===Origin===
It is possible the inspiration for Grumpig came from the biblical phrase {{wp|Pearls Before Swine|"do not cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under your feet."}} The pearls were supposed to represent wisdom given to an audience who wouldn't appreciate the teachings. Grumpig and {{p|Spoink}} appear to instead use those pearls of wisdom to enhance their mental powers. It is also based on a pig.
====Name origin====
Grumpig may be a combination of ''grump'' and ''{{wp|pig}}''. ''Grump'' may also be a corruption of ''grunt'', a sound that pigs make.

Boopig may be a combination of ブーブー ''būbū'' (the sound of grumbling or oinking) or 豚 ''buta'' (pig) and ''pig''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=psychic|type2=psychic
|ja=ブーピッグ ''Boopig''|jameaning=From {{tt|ブーブー ''būbū''|Onomatopoeia for oinking or grunting}} or {{tt|豚 ''buta''|pig}} and ''pig''
|fr=Groret|frmeaning=From {{tt|''gros''|big}} or {{tt|''grognement''|grunting}}, and {{tt|''goret''|piglet}}
|es=Grumpig|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Groink|demeaning=From {{tt|''grunzen''|to grunt}} and ''oink''
|it=Grumpig|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=피그킹 ''Pigking''|komeaning=From the English words ''pig'' and ''king''
|zh_cmn=噗噗豬 / 噗噗猪 ''Pūpūzhū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally means "Puffing pig"
}}
 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Spoink | next=Spinda | prevnum=325 | nextnum=327 | type=psychic}}
{{-}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[it:Grumpig]]
[[pt:Grumpig (pokémon)]]

[[de:Groink]]
[[es:Grumpig]]
[[fr:Groret]]
[[ja:ブーピッグ]]
[[pl:Grumpig]]
[[zh:噗噗猪]]

Lapras (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Lapras | prev=Gyarados | next=Ditto | type=water | type2=ice | prevnum=130 | nextnum=132 }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Lapras |
jname=ラプラス |
tmname=Laplace |
art=FRLG |
size=260px |
pron=<sc>''lap''-russ</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=131 |
oldjdex=219 |
jdex=224 |
hdex=286 |
u2dex=242 |
fbrow=106 |
obrow=058 |
typen=2 |
type1=Water |
type2=Ice |
species=Transport |
height-ftin=8'02" |
height-m=2.5 |
weight-lbs=485.0 |
weight-kg=220.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Water Absorb |
ability2=Shell Armor |
abilityd=Hydration |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Water 1 |
eggcycles=40 |
evhp=2 |
expyield=219 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=45 |
body=03 |
pokefordex=lapras |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Lapras''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ラプラス''' ''Laplace'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Ice}} Pokémon.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
[[File:Lapras aging.png|thumb|250px|The aging process of Lapras, from child to adult]]
Lapras is a large sea creature that resembles a {{wp|plesiosaur}}. It has {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with fins|four flippers}}, however its front ones are notably larger than its hind flippers. It has a long neck, and large black eyes. Lapras has curled ear-like appendages, and a short horn in the middle of its forehead. The majority of its body is blue, while its underside is a light cream color. Its most distinguishing feature is the heavy shell on its back, which is largely dotted with blunt knobs.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Lapras is most known for its fondness of {{m|Surf|moving people and Pokémon across bodies of water}}.

Lapras also possess the ability to {{m|sing}}, putting Pokémon and people to sleep. Some Lapras are able to develop {{t|Psychic}} abilities such as telepathy, such as the one belonging to [[Santa Claus]] or {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s in [[Pokémon Zensho]].

Lapras is also able to wield {{type|Electric}} attacks, and, on rare occasions, some are able to use the {{type|Dragon}} move {{m|Dragon Pulse}}—possibly due to their likeness to the {{wp|plesiosaur}}.

Unlike most Pokémon, Lapras has the ability to learn human speech.

[[File:Santa Claus Lapras telepathy.png|thumb|200px|left|A Lapras speaking through telepathy]]
===Behavior===
Lapras are social, highly intelligent Pokémon, and they swim through the sea in large pods. They keep track of their fellow pod members through use of high-pitched songs they constantly sing, much like whales. Unfortunately they are very docile and do not like to fight, which has made them an easy target for hunters. They are currently very rare in the wild. Their songs have become very sorrowful in recent times as it has become harder and harder for these peaceful Pokémon to find others of their kind.

===Habitat===
[[File:Sea Habitat.png|thumb|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon}}]]
Lapras are native to the cold waters of glacial regions, but they migrate to tropical areas such as the [[Orange Archipelago]] to raise their young. They are extremely rare due to hunting, and are nearly extinct. They still exist in secluded spots in [[Johto]], the [[Sevii Islands]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Unova]], suiting their rarity and docility.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Solidad Lapras.png|right|thumb|250px|Lapras in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Ash's Lapras]]====
In ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} saved a baby Lapras from a trio of thugs, and then again from {{TRT}}. Ash captured this Lapras and mostly used it as transportation between the islands of the [[Orange Archipelago]]. Lapras also took part in Ash's [[Gym]] battle with [[Danny]] from [[Navel Island]] to get his second [[Orange League]] [[Gym]] [[Badge]], the {{badge|Sea Ruby}}, in ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]''. It was returned to its family in ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]''. Ash's Lapras made a return appearance in ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'' along with his herd and it was revealed to have become the leader of them.

====Other====
Lapras first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. This one helped {{Ash}} and his friends reunite a {{p|Jynx}} with [[Santa Claus]]. This Lapras was able to [[talking Pokémon|talk]] via telepathy.

[[Solidad]] also owns a Lapras, which debuted in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]].

Lapras appeared in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', taking [[Team Poképals]] across the Sea of Time.

===Minor appearances===
A Lapras appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''.

Multiple Lapras also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.

A Lapras appeared in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''.

A Lapras parent along with its child appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

[[Pryce]] of Mahogany Town owns multiple Lapras in ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce Baby]]''.

In ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'', multiple Lapras appear when {{an|Crystal}} whistles.

In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team]]'', [[Angie]] used a Lapras in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

A Lapras appeared in the beginning of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|Holiday Hi-Jynx|Lapras|Ash's Pokédex|Lapras. This intellectually advanced Pokémon is able to [[Talking Pokémon|understand human speech]]. With its mild temperament, Lapras prefers to carry humans on its back, rather than engage in [[Pokémon battle]]s.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Pryce Lapras Family Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Lapras as seen in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{spoilers}}
The most notable role of Lapras in [[Pokémon Adventures]] was being one of the Pokémon of [[Pryce]]. In his youth, Pryce lost two of his favorite Lapras, La Pris and La Prus, in an avalanche just as the {{pkmn|Egg}} borne by them hatched. Unable to get over his loss, Pryce swore to save his Lapras and thus began researching into time travel, setting the events of the [[Johto]] saga in motion. Eventually, Pryce was able to capture {{p|Celebi}} and enter time, only to lose Celebi as the [[Poké Ball]] containing it was shattered, causing him to be unable to override time any further. However, the baby Lapras, La Glace, was able to enter the time in which Pryce's Lapras were separated, and the family enjoyed a happy reunion while Pryce was eventually lost in time.{{endspoilers}}

Years prior, in the {{chap|Yellow}}, {{adv|Blue}} is seen capturing a wild Lapras and giving it to a kid in a flashback that dates to around the same time as {{adv|Red}}'s first fight with {{adv|Giovanni}}.

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Lapras EToP.png|thumb|150px|[[Ash's Lapras]] in the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
{{main|Ash's Lapras}}
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], Ash saves a Lapras from a swarm of {{p|Krabby}} tormenting it. Like in the {{pkmn|anime}}, Ash used this Lapras as a mode of transportation through the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] saga. It is not known in this version if he releases it. Misty also uses one as a mode of transportation.

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} has a Lapras which originally belonged to Sabrina and was given to him after trying to defeat Giovanni.
{{-}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS050]]|Extremely intelligent, able to understand human speech. A Pokémon that has been over-hunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people over water.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

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

==In the TFG==
One Lapras figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Lapras|15}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky|Explorers of Sky]]: Lapras is the Pokémon that ferries Pokémon to the [[Hidden Land]]. When {{mdc|Wigglytuff|2}} explored the [[Brine Cave]] and found the strange marking on the wall there, Lapras asked Wigglytuff not to investigate it further to keep the Hidden Land a secret. When the player and partner had to get to the Hidden Land to save the world, Lapras responded to the presence of the [[Relic Fragment]] that matched the pattern on the wall, shooting a beam into the sea, summoning Lapras. Lapras ferries the player, the partner, and Grovyle to the Hidden Land, along the way telling the story of what happened when Wigglytuff and {{mdc|Chatot|2}} came to Brine Cave. Later, after the player defeats Dialga at Temporal Tower, Lapras will be waiting at the beach and can ferry the player and the partner back to the Hidden Land again. There is no limit to how many times Lapras can do this.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|type2=ice
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
|yellowdex=A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
|stadiumdex=Capable of understand the language of humans, it enjoys ferrying people on its back. It is on the verge of extinction.
|golddex=They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
|silverdex=It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
|crystaldex=This gentle Pokémon loves to give people rides and provides a very comfortable way to get around.
|stadium2dex=They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
|rsedex=People have driven Lapras almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, this Pokémon is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.
|firereddex=Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
|leafgreendex=A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
|dpptdex=It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
|heartgolddex=They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
|soulsilverdex=It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
|bwdex=It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
|b2w2dex=Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Water |
type2=ice|
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=[[Silph Co.]] |
jbrarity=One |
jbarea=[[Silph Co.]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=[[Silph Co.]] |
gsrarity=One per week |
gsarea=[[Union Cave]] ([[Days of the week|Friday]]) |
crarity=One per week |
carea=[[Union Cave]] ([[Days of the week|Friday]]) |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One Rare|
frlgarea=[[Silph Co.]] [[Icefall Cave]] |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Citadark Isle]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{si|Victory Road}} |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{si|Victory Road}} |
hgssrarity=One per week Rare|
hgssarea=[[Union Cave]] ([[Days of the week|Friday]]) {{safari|Johto}} |
palarea=Sea |
bwrarity=Rare|
bwarea=[[Village Bridge]] ({{m|Surf}}ing in {{DL|Phenomenon|rippling water}})|
b2w2rarity=Rare|
b2w2area=[[Village Bridge]] ({{m|Surf}}ing in {{DL|Phenomenon|rippling water}})|
dwarea={{Dwa|Sparkling Sea}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|type2=ice
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]]
|channel=[[Cobalt Coast]]
|pinball=[[Saffron City]]
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 14]] Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Far-off Sea]] (45F-50F)
|ranger=[[Fall City]]
|md2=[[Bottomless Sea]] (B1-B49) [[Surrounded Sea]] (B10-B15)
|rumble=[[Rocky Cave]] Normal Mode A & S
|rumble2=Beach: [[World Axle - B1F]] (post ending)
|ranger3=[[Lapras Beach]] [[Rand's House]]
|pokepark=[[Beach Zone]]
|conquest=[[Nixtorm]]
}}

Lapras will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
:F ? J ? 6 9 0 ? 4 Q 6 C
:C ! ? ? 8 ? 6 6 8 Q ? ♀
:Objective: Rescue Lapras on floor 2 of [[Tiny Woods]].

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=water|type2=ice}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Bite Lapras|English|United States|5|July 12 to August 8, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Bite Lapras}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Future Sight Lapras|English|United States|5|November 8 to 14, 2002; December 20 to 26, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Future Sight Lapras}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=water
|type2=ice
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
type=water|
type2=ice|
HP= 130 |
Attack= 85 |
Defense=80 |
SpAtk= 85 |
SpDef= 95 |
Special=95 |
Speed= 60 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Water|
type2=Ice|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 25 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
waterabsorb=maybe}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Lapras|Water|Ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|55|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Lapras|Water|Ice|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Lapras|Water|Ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM79|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Lapras|Water|Ice|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Lapras|water|ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}} {{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP|565|Carracosta}}|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}} {{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|225|Delibird}}{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}} {{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}} {{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|||‡|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}} {{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP|565|Carracosta}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|116|Horsea}}{{MSP|117|Seadra}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|147|Dratini}}{{MSP|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP|149|Dragonite}} {{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|116|Horsea}}{{MSP|117|Seadra}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|—|5|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}} {{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|—|5|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|366|Clamperl}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}} {{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||||'''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Lapras|water|ice|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Lapras|water|ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Block|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Heal Bell|Normal|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Lapras|water|ice|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Lapras|water|ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Lapras|water|ice|5|1}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|131|44|Shadow Shed|Shadow Sky|Shadow Storm|--|Hydro Pump|Water|Rain Dance|Water|Blizzard|Ice|Heal Bell|Normal|xd|water|ice}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Assist}}
| [[Lapras (Skyridge 71)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Energy Ball}}
| [[Lapras ex (EX Ruby & Sapphire 99)]]
|-
|}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
type2=Ice |
ndex=131 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=6.7 |
area=Mystic Lake |
P1=The shell on my back is the ultimate in ride comfort! |
P2=Uh-oh... My health is down by half already. |
P3=I'm dropping... I can't build any strength at all... |
PL=There, I got my level up! I wonder if my ride is more comfortable? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Ice |
assist=Water |
fieldpower=0 |
field= None |
loop=N/A |
MinEXP=N/A |
MaxEXP=N/A |
browser=If you can connect with Lapras, it may ferry you across the sea on its back. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=2 |
rate2=6.7 |
iq=B |
rumble=yes |
rumbleattack=3 |
rumbledefense=3 |
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3 |
rumble2defense=3 |
rumble2speed=3 |
Ranger3=yes |
group3= Water |
assist3= Water |
field3= None |
field3power= - |
browser3=It spits bubbles to attack. |
Pad=You met Lapras at the Cape in the [[Beach Zone]]. She'll carry you on her back to the [[Iceberg Zone]]. Her favorite Attraction, {{DL|Attractions|Empoleon's Snow Slide}}, is there! |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=3 |
ConquestSpd=2 |
ConquestDef=3 |
ConquestHP=5 |
ConquestRange=3 |
ConquestMove={{m|Ice Beam}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Shell Armor}} |
ConquestAbility2={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Wave Rider}} |
ConquestAbility3={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Water Absorb}} |
ConquestEvo=Does not evolve into or from anything |
ConquestLink={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Fujitaka}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Hidemitsu}}, and '''[[Mitsuhide]]'''
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=131
|name1=Lapras
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Ice}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
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type2=ice|
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gender=none|
ndex=131|
name=Lapras|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:131Lapras RG.png|thumb|150px|right|Lapras shown with teeth in its Generation I artwork.]]
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Lapras was originally going to be called "Ness", which is derived from the {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}}.
* Due to their similar appearance, {{p|Shellos}} was initially thought to be a [[baby Pokémon|pre-evolution]] of Lapras. This was eventually proven to be {{p|Gastrodon|false}}.
* Excluding all [[legendary Pokémon]], Lapras has the highest base stat total of a non-evolved Pokémon (with a grand total of 535 stat points). However, Lapras used to come second, as {{p|Snorlax}} used to hold this trait - having 5 more stat points than Lapras - until [[Generation IV]], when {{p|Munchlax}} was introduced.
* Lapras was depicted with teeth in its [[Generation I]] official artwork and in Pokémon Adventures.
* Lapras is tied with {{p|Vanilluxe}} for having the highest base stat total of all non-legendary {{type|Ice}} Pokémon.
** It also has the highest base HP of all Ice types.
* Lapras is one of two Pokémon to use telepathy in a regular episode of the anime. The other is {{p|Ralts}}.
* Along with {{p|Pikachu}}, Lapras is one of [[Veronica Taylor]]'s favorite Pokémon.

===Origin===
This {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is based on the fabled {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}} in {{wp|Scotland}}. The creature and this Pokémon are said to resemble an extinct order of marine reptiles known as {{wp|Plesiosauria}}. However, while Lapras has a long neck, it is not nearly as long as the necks of those in the order {{wp|Plesiosauria}}, whereas Lapras's body is very similar to the creature that is said to be in Loch Ness. Lapras's intelligence, singing and rarity can be comparable with some {{wp|cetacean}}s, especially {{wp|blue whale}}s and {{wp|humpback whale}}s. It is also possible that its long neck and head (as well as its whole body) take some inspiration from the mast heads and hulls of {{wp|Viking}} ships.

====Name origin====
Lapras is a corruption of Laplace.

Laplace may be a reference to {{wp|Pierre-Simon Laplace}}, a mathematician who wrote several books on the mathematical properties of the sea and tides, or derive from ''la place'' (French for ''seat''), referring to how passengers sit on its back like a seat to be ferried across bodies of water. It may also derived from {{wp|Lapis|lapis lazuli}}, a bright blue gem.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=ice
|ja=ラプラス ''Laplace''|jameaning=From {{wp|Pierre-Simon Laplace}} or {{tt|la place|seat}}
|fr=Lokhlass|frmeaning=Combination of a corruption of ''{{tt|Loch|Scottish Gaelic for Lake}}'' and ''Laplace''
|es=Lapras|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Lapras|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Lapras|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=라프라스 ''Rapeuraseu''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue= 背背龍 ''Buihbuihlùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=Means "Carrying dragon"
|zh_cmn=乘龍 ''Chénglóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Means "Riding dragon", but is literally "To ride on a dragon".
}}

 

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

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

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Talk:Recruitment

2013-06-26T18:06:12Z

Pachirisuneytor: /* Do the sacred treasures work on Kecleon? */

Exactly /how much/, percentage wise, do the Golden Mask and Amber Tear raise the recruitment rate? -- [[User:Umbee|Umbee]] 21:03, 2 October 2008 (UTC)

:According to someone in GameFAQs(http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.php?board=938931&topic=43375308), it's 24%. IMHO, 24 is a bit too random, even in terms of binary data, so it's probably 25 instead. I have no actual confirmation, though... -- [[User:Pro-mole|Professional Mole]] ([[User talk:Pro-mole|Talk here]]) 00:17, 13 December 2008 (UTC)
: Flash news! The 16th reply on (http://www.cheatsguru.com/nds/pokemon_mystery_dungeon_2_time_and_darkness_exploration_team/questions/1434562/) says it raises the recruitment rate by 25%, compared to 24% of increase when your Pokémon is at level 100. BTW, we do need more info on formulas and et cetera here... -- [[User:Pro-mole|Professional Mole]] ([[User talk:Pro-mole|Talk here]]) 00:25, 13 December 2008 (UTC)
==Legendary==
If you defeat the legendary and not recruit it, can you go back again and again? Or is it one-off???--[[User:Wowy|Wowy]] 04:40, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:I read somewhere they keep appearing until you recruit them, but I'm not entirely safe... gotta try it with Dialga one of these days... -- [[User:Pro-mole|Professional Mole]] ([[User talk:Pro-mole|Talk here]]) 00:37, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

::I have confirmatino that the sacreds do keep appearing. My master's PMD2 counterpart ''really'' does not want to join my team. --[[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Giratina's Embodiment]]. 18:03, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

==Recruitment rate question==
Does the recruitment bonus for high levels stack up? For example if I have a [[Swampert]] at Level 96 and a [[Mewtwo]] at level 90, do I get a 50% recruitment rate bonus? I'm trying to recruit [[Rayquaza]] and it would help to know.
:No, only the leader factors into bonuses. The most boost you can get is 33.9%, provided you have a high enough level as well as a [[Friend Bow]] equipped (at least for PMD1; there may be items in the PMD2 pair, PMD3, or the PMD4 trio that have higher recruitment boosts). --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 13:47, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

== Limit ==

Has anyone recruited over 552 Pokemon? (that is 69 x 8, i.e. 69 full pages). I reached this a few hours ago and could never recruit anymore (not even in Drenched Bluff!). It is very frustrating having gone through to Zapdos with a level 100 leader + Amber Tear and not recruit a thing on the way (including 59% recruit rate Zapdos!) 5 times. Makes me regret recruiting all those Unowns!

Perhaps there's a technical reason for it? I'm not sure, the number does not say anything to me. But it might have a set limit rounded down for the sake of having a multiple of 8.

I'll add it to the page, but if anyone else has reached 70 pages (preferably on Darkness/Time) feel free to revert my edit. -- [[User:Pokey|Pokey]] 22:31, 12 July 2010 (UTC)
:It's probably just a space thing, but I don't think there's any technical reason. It's not like for EVs where 255 is the number which can fit into a single byte. In this case it isn't just keeping track of a number, so it'll just be how many places were assigned. There should still be enough space for you to recruit one of every Pokémon though. 492 Pokémon available, + 27 'other' forms of Unown, plus two 'other' Wormadam cloaks makes 521, so there should be plenty of space. You might need to "Say Farewell" to a few of the duplicates you must have to open up more space for non-duplicates. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 22:41, 12 July 2010 (UTC)
::You're probably right with space being the reason. I recruited a lot of Pokemon because at the time I didn't know what the effects of a doom seed was. I intended to fill in the levels of Pokemon in regions and recruiting them was the only way to check besides using seeds. Thus, my roster got full extremely fast, and I was much too lazy to release them. I didn't come here to ask why - if I need help I wouldn't post on the wiki's talk page (as I believe they are designed for discussing the article, not the topic) but to comment on my errors, if it is one, as it is unintentional. Anyway, I released several Pokemon and to no surprise, I could recruit the very first Anorith I saw in Drenched Bluff. -- [[User:Pokey|Pokey]] 23:06, 12 July 2010 (UTC)

== AmberTear/SevenTreasures/GoldenMask Issue ==

The Explorers of Sky official strategy guide states that the Amber Tear is more effective than the Friend Bow, the Seven Treasures are more effective than the Amber Tear for their respective type, and the Golden Mask is more effective than the Seven Treasures. Is this true? If so, is this only true for Explorers of Sky? [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Giratina's Embodiment]] - [[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|Please don't hurt us...]] 19:22, 13 August 2010 (UTC)

== Do the sacred treasures work on Kecleon? ==

For example, say you have a level 100 Feraligatr in the lead holding an Amber Tear and with an Aquamonica in your bag. You use Waterfall on a Kecleon, changing it to water type, before finishing it off. Is the recruit rate now 59%, making Kecleon have a 9.5% chance of being recruited? --[[User:Shadowater|Shadowater]] ([[User talk:Shadowater|talk]]) 07:08, 16 January 2013 (UTC)

:The Seven Treasures have no effect just being in the Treasure Bag, it is necessary for the Team Leader to hold them in order for them to have any effect, thus making it impossible to stack the effects of an Amber Tear/Golden Mask with the Seven Treasures. [[User:Pachirisuneytor|Pachirisuneytor]] ([[User talk:Pachirisuneytor|talk]]) 18:06, 26 June 2013 (UTC)

Recruitment

2013-06-26T03:43:56Z

Pachirisuneytor: Added exception to previous adjacency rule

{{incomplete}}
[[File:Recruitment.png|thumb|right|250px|{{p|Smoochum}} asking to join the team]]
'''Recruitment''' is [[Mystery Dungeon game mechanics|the main method]] of obtaining new [[Pokémon]] in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|their]] [[Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|sequels]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] while inside a mystery dungeon. After defeating an enemy in a dungeon, it will occasionally offer to join the player's team.

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, if a newly-recruited Pokémon—a recruit who has never cleared or warped out a dungeon—or the team's leader faints before making it out of the dungeon, it will leave the party permanently. Dungeons consisting of multiple parts—such as [[Mt. Thunder]]—will account reaching checkpoint as making it out.

The games contain items that increase the chance of Pokémon asking to be recruited. These are important as the base recruit rate of certain Pokémon, most notably {{p|Kecleon}}, is below zero.

There is a limit of 413 Pokémon at one time in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], the limit is instead 522 Pokémon.

==Requirements==
In addition to the prospective recruit having an effective recruit rate higher than zero, there are several other prerequisites for recruiting a certain Pokémon to be possible:
* In the first two games, offers will only be made if there is space in the current party. In the sequels and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, this requirement was removed. Instead, excess members simply warp out of the dungeon. In Explorers of the Sky and Gates to Infinity, players can choose which member to send home.
* The team leader must deal the finishing blow that causes the enemy to faint.
* The enemy must be adjacent to the team leader when the finishing blow is delivered. However, Pokémon that are not immediately recruited when the final blow is dealt, but after a short cutscene (many [[Legendary Pokémon]] for instance), are an exception to this rule.
* Some Pokémon, such as {{p|Omastar}} in [[Brine Cave]] are unrecruitable. In addition, many boss [[legendary Pokémon]] cannot be recruited on the first visit. In Rescue Team, all but nine fully-evolved Pokémon cannot be recruited and have to be acquired via evolving.

==Recruitment rate modifiers==
===Recruitment rate by level===
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{MD color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{MD color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Level
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Bonus
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 1-29
| +0%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 30-39
| +5%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 40-49
| +7.5%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 50-59
| +10%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 60-69
| +12.5%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 70-79
| +15%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 80-89
| +17.5%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 90-100
| {{tt|+25%|24% in Mystery Dungeon Red and Blue Rescue Team}}
|}{{-}}

===Fast Friend===
The [[IQ]] Skill "Fast Friend" raises the recruitment rate by 1%. It's important to notice this 1% is crucial for recruiting Kecleon, which has a recruitment rate of -49.5% (-33.9% in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]), making it impossible to be recruited with only a high level Pokémon and a Golden Mask/Amber Tear.

Fast Friend is learned only by Pokémon in IQ Groups [[List_of_Pokémon_by_IQ_group#Group B|B]] and [[List_of_Pokémon_by_IQ_group#Group H|H]].

===Recruitment-affecting items===
{{Item
|name=Friend Bow
|jp=ともだちリボン
|jpt=Friend Ribbon
|sprite=Scarf
|gen=III
|mdex=yes
|bag=MD
|buyable=no
|sellable=yes
|sell=500
|sellnotes=Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team only
|sell2=650
|sellnotes2=Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky only
|effect=Raises recruitment rate by 10%.
|descmdrb=When held by the team leader, this hold item makes it easier to recruit defeated Pokémon into the rescue team.
|descmdtds=A team-leader held item that makes it easier for the leader to recruit defeated Pokémon to the team.
|locmdrb=[[Mt. Faraway]] 30F (requires Key), shops in [[Joyous Tower]]
|locmdtds=[[Zero Isle North]], [[Marine Resort]]
|descmdgti=
|locmdgti=DLC dungeons
}}
{{Item
|name=Amber Tear
|jp=
|jpt=
|sprite=Amber Tear
|gen=IV
|mdex=yes
|bag=MD
|buyable=no
|sellable=no
|effect=Raises recruitment rate by 24%.
|descmdtds=An amber liquid that sparkles like crystal-clear tears, rumored to be the most precious of even the rarest treasures. When held by the team leader, it is easier to recruit defeated Pokémon to the team.
|locmdtds=[[Zero Isle West]]
|descmdgti=
}}
{{Item
|name=Golden Mask
|jp=
|jpt=
|sprite=Golden Mask
|gen=IV
|mdex=yes
|bag=MD
|buyable=no
|sellable=no
|effect=Raises recruitment rate by 24%.
|descmdtds=A legendary mask, rumored to be from a long-lost civilization. It has a beautiful glow that stirs up the emotions of all who see it. When held by the team leader, it is easier to recruit defeated Pokémon to the team.
|locmdtds=[[Zero Isle North]]
|descmdgti=
}}
====Friend Bow====
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Red and Blue versions]], the only such item to increase recruitment is the Friend Bow. When held by the leading Pokémon, it raises the recruitment rate by 10%. The bow is located behind a door needing a [[key]] to open on floor 30 of [[Mt. Faraway]]. Further Friend Bows can be purchased from {{p|Kecleon}} shops in [[Joyous Tower]]. In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Time and Darkness versions]], the Friend Bow is supplemented with a number of other items, but can still be bought from Kecleon Shops in [[Zero Isle North]]. In Explorers of Sky, the Friend Bow is able to be won as a prize item from the Recycle Shop in Spinda's Cafe.

The following Wonder Mail S mission allows the player to explore the Drenched Bluff and receive the Friend Bow as a reward.

{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{md blue color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 5px solid #{{md red color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{md blue color dark}}|Pokémon}}
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{md blue color dark}}|Wonder Mail Code}}
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{md red color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDBag Scarf Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #{{md red color light}}" rowspan="2" | Rescue {{p|Pidgey}}
| <code>1PK1F</code>
| <code>Q7C3HT6</code>
| <code>6&J19</code>
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| <code>C2T3R</code>
| <code>+M98KJ</code>
| <code>RN43F</code>
|}{{-}}

====Amber Tear====
The Amber Tear can only be found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness. The Amber Tear can be located on floor B40F of [[Zero Isle West]], or given as a reward for a mission in search of the Amber Tear. It has the ability to maximally raise the user's recruitment rate.

====Golden Mask====

The Golden Mask can also only be found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky. The Golden Mask maximally raises the user's recruitment rate. It can be found on floor B75 of [[Zero Isle North]], or given as a reward for a mission in search of the Golden Mask.

The following Wonder Mail S mission allows the player to explore a Golden Chamber with {{p|Infernape}} and receive the Mask as a reward.

{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{md blue color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 5px solid #{{md red color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{md blue color dark}}|Pokémon}}
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{md blue color dark}}|Wonder Mail Code}}
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{md red color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDBag Golden Mask Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #{{md red color light}}" rowspan="2" | Explore with {{p|Infernape}}
| <code>NN00S</code>
| <code>655M=4Q</code>
| <code>-+8J0</code>
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| <code>N2%%%</code>
| <code>NXQN4Y2</code>
| <code>PQ&RN</code>
|}{{-}}

====The Seven Treasures====
{{main|Seven Treasures}}
Each of the Seven Treasures raises the recruitment rate by 10% for Pokémon of one particular type among {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Water}} and {{t|Rock}}.

====Gifts====
{{main|Gift}}
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], Gifts raises the recruitment rate for Pokémon of one particular type. They are given to the Pokémon and the Pokémon will decide whether to accept the gift and join the team or not. The gift isn't lost from the items list after being rejected. These gifts do not work on evolved Pokémon.

There are also Gifts for specific Pokémon.

Gifts are given as prizes after completing missions. They can be bought at {{p|Cinccino}}'s Gift shop. They are also available with a password.

{{Mystery Dungeon items}}
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{{DoubleProjectTag|Sidegames|ItemDex|items in the sidegames.}}

[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]

[[de:Rekrutierrate]]

Recruitment

2013-06-26T03:34:48Z

Pachirisuneytor: Added adjacency of enemy Pokémon as a requirement for recruitment.

{{incomplete}}
[[File:Recruitment.png|thumb|right|250px|{{p|Smoochum}} asking to join the team]]
'''Recruitment''' is [[Mystery Dungeon game mechanics|the main method]] of obtaining new [[Pokémon]] in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|their]] [[Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|sequels]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] while inside a mystery dungeon. After defeating an enemy in a dungeon, it will occasionally offer to join the player's team.

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, if a newly-recruited Pokémon—a recruit who has never cleared or warped out a dungeon—or the team's leader faints before making it out of the dungeon, it will leave the party permanently. Dungeons consisting of multiple parts—such as [[Mt. Thunder]]—will account reaching checkpoint as making it out.

The games contain items that increase the chance of Pokémon asking to be recruited. These are important as the base recruit rate of certain Pokémon, most notably {{p|Kecleon}}, is below zero.

There is a limit of 413 Pokémon at one time in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], the limit is instead 522 Pokémon.

==Requirements==
In addition to the prospective recruit having an effective recruit rate higher than zero, there are several other prerequisites for recruiting a certain Pokémon to be possible:
* In the first two games, offers will only be made if there is space in the current party. In the sequels and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, this requirement was removed. Instead, excess members simply warp out of the dungeon. In Explorers of the Sky and Gates to Infinity, players can choose which member to send home.
* The team leader must deal the finishing blow that causes the enemy to faint.
* The enemy must be adjacent to the team leader when the finishing blow is delivered.
* Some Pokémon, such as {{p|Omastar}} in [[Brine Cave]] are unrecruitable. In addition, many boss [[legendary Pokémon]] cannot be recruited on the first visit. In Rescue Team, all but nine fully-evolved Pokémon cannot be recruited and have to be acquired via evolving.

==Recruitment rate modifiers==
===Recruitment rate by level===
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{MD color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{MD color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Level
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Bonus
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 1-29
| +0%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 30-39
| +5%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 40-49
| +7.5%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 50-59
| +10%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 60-69
| +12.5%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 70-79
| +15%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 80-89
| +17.5%
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 90-100
| {{tt|+25%|24% in Mystery Dungeon Red and Blue Rescue Team}}
|}{{-}}

===Fast Friend===
The [[IQ]] Skill "Fast Friend" raises the recruitment rate by 1%. It's important to notice this 1% is crucial for recruiting Kecleon, which has a recruitment rate of -49.5% (-33.9% in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]), making it impossible to be recruited with only a high level Pokémon and a Golden Mask/Amber Tear.

Fast Friend is learned only by Pokémon in IQ Groups [[List_of_Pokémon_by_IQ_group#Group B|B]] and [[List_of_Pokémon_by_IQ_group#Group H|H]].

===Recruitment-affecting items===
{{Item
|name=Friend Bow
|jp=ともだちリボン
|jpt=Friend Ribbon
|sprite=Scarf
|gen=III
|mdex=yes
|bag=MD
|buyable=no
|sellable=yes
|sell=500
|sellnotes=Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team only
|sell2=650
|sellnotes2=Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky only
|effect=Raises recruitment rate by 10%.
|descmdrb=When held by the team leader, this hold item makes it easier to recruit defeated Pokémon into the rescue team.
|descmdtds=A team-leader held item that makes it easier for the leader to recruit defeated Pokémon to the team.
|locmdrb=[[Mt. Faraway]] 30F (requires Key), shops in [[Joyous Tower]]
|locmdtds=[[Zero Isle North]], [[Marine Resort]]
|descmdgti=
|locmdgti=DLC dungeons
}}
{{Item
|name=Amber Tear
|jp=
|jpt=
|sprite=Amber Tear
|gen=IV
|mdex=yes
|bag=MD
|buyable=no
|sellable=no
|effect=Raises recruitment rate by 24%.
|descmdtds=An amber liquid that sparkles like crystal-clear tears, rumored to be the most precious of even the rarest treasures. When held by the team leader, it is easier to recruit defeated Pokémon to the team.
|locmdtds=[[Zero Isle West]]
|descmdgti=
}}
{{Item
|name=Golden Mask
|jp=
|jpt=
|sprite=Golden Mask
|gen=IV
|mdex=yes
|bag=MD
|buyable=no
|sellable=no
|effect=Raises recruitment rate by 24%.
|descmdtds=A legendary mask, rumored to be from a long-lost civilization. It has a beautiful glow that stirs up the emotions of all who see it. When held by the team leader, it is easier to recruit defeated Pokémon to the team.
|locmdtds=[[Zero Isle North]]
|descmdgti=
}}
====Friend Bow====
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Red and Blue versions]], the only such item to increase recruitment is the Friend Bow. When held by the leading Pokémon, it raises the recruitment rate by 10%. The bow is located behind a door needing a [[key]] to open on floor 30 of [[Mt. Faraway]]. Further Friend Bows can be purchased from {{p|Kecleon}} shops in [[Joyous Tower]]. In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Time and Darkness versions]], the Friend Bow is supplemented with a number of other items, but can still be bought from Kecleon Shops in [[Zero Isle North]]. In Explorers of Sky, the Friend Bow is able to be won as a prize item from the Recycle Shop in Spinda's Cafe.

The following Wonder Mail S mission allows the player to explore the Drenched Bluff and receive the Friend Bow as a reward.

{| class="expandable" align="center" style="background: #{{md blue color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 5px solid #{{md red color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{md blue color dark}}|Pokémon}}
! colspan="3" | {{color|{{md blue color dark}}|Wonder Mail Code}}
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| style="background: #{{md red color light}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:MDBag Scarf Sprite.png]]
| style="background: #{{md red color light}}" rowspan="2" | Rescue {{p|Pidgey}}
| <code>1PK1F</code>
| <code>Q7C3HT6</code>
| <code>6&J19</code>
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| <code>C2T3R</code>
| <code>+M98KJ</code>
| <code>RN43F</code>
|}{{-}}

====Amber Tear====
The Amber Tear can only be found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness. The Amber Tear can be located on floor B40F of [[Zero Isle West]], or given as a reward for a mission in search of the Amber Tear. It has the ability to maximally raise the user's recruitment rate.

====Golden Mask====

The Golden Mask can also only be found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky. The Golden Mask maximally raises the user's recruitment rate. It can be found on floor B75 of [[Zero Isle North]], or given as a reward for a mission in search of the Golden Mask.

The following Wonder Mail S mission allows the player to explore a Golden Chamber with {{p|Infernape}} and receive the Mask as a reward.

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| style="background: #{{md red color light}}" rowspan="2" | Explore with {{p|Infernape}}
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====The Seven Treasures====
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Each of the Seven Treasures raises the recruitment rate by 10% for Pokémon of one particular type among {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Flying}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Water}} and {{t|Rock}}.

====Gifts====
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In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], Gifts raises the recruitment rate for Pokémon of one particular type. They are given to the Pokémon and the Pokémon will decide whether to accept the gift and join the team or not. The gift isn't lost from the items list after being rejected. These gifts do not work on evolved Pokémon.

There are also Gifts for specific Pokémon.

Gifts are given as prizes after completing missions. They can be bought at {{p|Cinccino}}'s Gift shop. They are also available with a password.

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