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Bulbasaur (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T05:05:02Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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'''Bulbasaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギダネ''' ''Fushigidane'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Ivysaur}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Venusaur}} starting at level 32.

Along with {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur is one of the three [[Kanto first partner Pokémon|first partner Pokémon of Kanto]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]].

==Biology==
[[File:Art Life 20230116 Bulbasaur.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Bulbasaur using its vines to climb a tree]]
Bulbasaur is a small, quadrupedal {{wp|amphibian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has blue-green skin with darker patches. It has red eyes with white pupils, pointed, ear-like structures on top of its head, and a short, blunt snout with a wide mouth. Small, pointed teeth are visible in the upper jaw when the mouth is open. Each of its thick legs ends with three sharp claws. On Bulbasaur's back is a green plant bulb that conceals two slender, tentacle-like vines, which grow from a seed planted there at birth. The bulb also provides it with energy through photosynthesis and from the nutrient-rich seeds contained within.

Bulbasaur is sometimes seen napping in bright sunlight and can survive for days without eating. It is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} and forests throughout the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. However, due to its status as a [[first partner Pokémon]], it is hard to come by in the wild and is generally found under the ownership of a Trainer. It has been recently seen living in the [[Terarium]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]. First partner Pokémon such as Bulbasaur are raised by {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s to be distributed to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.<ref>''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''</ref> Having been raised by [[human]]s from birth, it is regarded as both a rare and well-behaved Pokémon. It is known to be extremely loyal, even after long-term abandonment.<ref>''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]''</ref> Bulbasaur has demonstrated a nurturing instinct towards younger, weaker Pokémon, such as using its vines to pick up a crying Pokémon and gently rocking it back and forth through the air while singing a "Bulba-by".<ref>''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''</ref> Its bulb will flash blue when it is ready to [[Evolution|evolve]], but if it does not want to, it struggles to resist the transformation. Many Bulbasaur gather every year in a hidden garden in Kanto to evolve into {{p|Ivysaur}} in a ceremony led by a {{p|Venusaur}}.<ref>''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''</ref> Its vines are long and strong enough to allow Bulbasaur to grab the branches of trees and pull itself up to reach {{Berries}}.<ref>[[Bulbasaur (SWSH Promo 303)]]</ref> As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Bulbasaur sits still and basks in sunny spots during its sleep, possibly trying to absorb nutrients from its seed to grow big.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>
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===Evolution===
Bulbasaur evolves into {{p|Ivysaur}}, which evolves into {{p|Venusaur}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*If the player chose {{p|Squirtle}}, the player's [[rival]], {{ga|Blue}}, will pick Bulbasaur in [[Generation I]] and {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}}. Blue will use this Bulbasaur in his first three battles against the player before it evolves into {{p|Ivysaur}}.
*[[Professor Sycamore]] will use a Bulbasaur in his first battle against the player in {{g|X and Y}}.
*{{g|Pokopia}}: Bulbasaur is the second Pokémon {{poko|Ditto}} befriends, and the first Pokémon to appear in a restored [[Habitat Dex|habitat]]. It teaches Ditto how to use {{m|Leafage}}.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The bulb-like pouch on its back grows larger as it ages. The pouch is filled with numerous seeds.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=226}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seeds on its back in order to grow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=001}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|v3=Emerald|t=FFF|t2=FFF|t3=FFF|entry=<sc>Bulbasaur</sc> can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this {{ScPkmn}} is born. The seed slowly grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this {{ScPkmn}}.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=231}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The seed on its back is filled with nutrients. The seed grows steadily larger as its body grows.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As it grows older, the seed also grows larger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=080|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=001}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=068|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=While it is young, it uses the nutrients that are stored in the seed on its back in order to grow.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=For some time after its birth, it grows by taking nourishment from the seed on its back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=164|reg4=Lumiose|num4=148|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=For some time after its birth, it uses the nutrients that are packed into the seed on its back in order to grow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As its body grows larger, the seed does too.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=001}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It carries a seed on its back right from birth. As its body grows larger, the seed does too.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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===Game locations===
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! AncientPower Bulbasaur|English|United States|5|December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002; January 17 to 23, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#AncientPower Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3 AncientPower Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|5|April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fourth Campaign Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|10|February 11 to 28, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Bulbasaur|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Sticker Promotional Kanto First Partner Egg Bulbasaur|Japanese|Japan|1|September 1 to 30, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Kanto First Partner Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|South Korea|1|November 8 to 11, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Kanto First Partner Egg Bulbasaur|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|February 14 to March 31, 2013|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Lab Bulbasaur|Japanese region|Online|5|July 8 to November 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|2016 World Championships Bulbasaur|All|United States|5|August 19 to 21, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Pokémon HOME Gigantamax Factor Bulbasaur|All|Online|14|June 17 to 30, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Bulbasaur}}
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=====In-game events=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Japanese|hide|5|April 30, 1999 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|English|hide|5|February 29, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|French|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|German|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Italian|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Gym Leader Castle Bulbasaur|Spanish|hide|5|April 7, 2000 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Hidden Ability Bulbasaur|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Bulbasaur_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Mobile Gigantamax Factor Bulbasaur|Worldwide|hide|14|June 17 to 30, 2021|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Bulbasaur}}
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=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Grass|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40|February 27 to March 1, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#February 27 to March 1, 2020}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Japanese|PGL|10|October 14, 2010 to May 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Bulbasaur|Korean|PGL|10|May 11, 2011 to May 11, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Bulbasaur}}
|}

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

{{HeldItems/header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Stadium|gcolor=000|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Stadium}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Normal Box|100|Gorgeous Box|100|availNote1=From Round 1: |availNote2=From Round 2: |image1=None.png|image2=None.png}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|HP=45
|Attack=49
|Defense=49
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=65
|Speed=45
|Special=65
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Performance
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=200
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=4
}}

===Learnset===
Bulbasaur is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|3|6|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|6|9|Growth|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|55|58|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{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|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM146|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM040|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM112|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM151|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0842|Appletun}}{{MSP/H|0946|Bramblin}}{{MSP/H|0947|Brambleghast}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/H|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/H|0754|Lurantis}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0043|Oddish}}{{MSP/H|0044|Gloom}}{{MSP/H|0045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/H|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/H|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0764|Comfey}}{{MSP/H|0930|Arboliva}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0043|Oddish}}{{MSP/H|0044|Gloom}}{{MSP/H|0045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/H|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0757|Salandit}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Bite}}
| [[Bulbasaur (POP Series 2 12)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Lunge}}
| [[Bulbasaur (McDonald Pack 1)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Present}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Bulbasaur (DPt-P Promo 30)]]
|}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff;" | {{m|Dig}}
| style="background:#{{Ground color}}" align=center | {{typecolor|Ground}}
| style="background:#fff;" | ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Whirlwind}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" align=center | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'' ([[Dub]]-only)
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|body=1
|rate=12.5
|area=Beau Plains
|P1=I'm going to make a big flower bloom!
|P2=I'm down to about half my HP now.
|P3=I'm about to keel over...
|PL=I did it! My level went up!
|Partner=yes
|PP1=Let's try to do our best, <name>!
|PP2=This is getting a bit hard...
|PP3=Urgh... Can't keep this up... <name>, help...
|PPL=Yes! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|coset=1
|conto={{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Mew}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Seeds are full of nutrition!
|P2=Oh, this is so hard…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|fieldpower=1
|field=Cross
|loop=3
|MinEXP=12
|MaxEXP=22
|num=001
|browser=Bulbasaur extends its vines to attack and prevent capture.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=014
|pastnum=004
|browser=It attacks by shooting seeds.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|walk=1.55
|hp=46
|attack=69
|defense=50
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|Pad=Bulbasaur is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} in the [[Meadow Zone]]. So, even though it is forbidden, he may allow you to play on it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Grass|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|skill=Auto Fix
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It automatically fixes squares when you incorrectly fill them in.
|squares=7
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001
|min=40
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
|psb=[[Blau Salon|Main stage 424]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=001Winking|num=001
|form=Winking
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Daily Pokémon#Week 4 and 16|Daily Pokémon (Weeks 4 and 16, Thursday)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=001
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Bulbasaur
|evocandy=25
|stamina=128
|attack=118
|defense=111
|fast={{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Seed Bomb}}, {{m|Power Whip}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Grass|ranks=1
|item=Miracle Seed
|unlock=Beat the Luxury League
|skill=Recovers a League Play
|recoverytime=4 hours
|rank1desc=Recovers a League Play
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Grass
|pkmn=Bulbasaur
|name=Bulbasaur
|rarity=white
|icon=0001
|cookie=Bulbasaur
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=18
|menudevelopment= Complete Dugtrio Sandwich Trio Recipe
|deliveryrate=2.29
|event=
|puzzlescorelv1=90
|puzzlescorelv25=210
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace X
|skilldescription1=Clears icons and gimmicks in an X pattern, then replaces surrounding icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace X Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more icons and gimmicks in an X pattern, then replaces surrounding icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Olive oil
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Take up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv5=Pumpkin
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv15=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv15desc1= Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2= by making a combo next to them
|hiddengimmick=Chocolate
|hiddengimmickdesc1=Clear up to 3
|hiddengimmickdesc2= by making a combo next to them.
|kitchennote=Bulbasaur
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +10%
|grade4gimmick=Pumpkin
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Bulbasaur
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Grass
|pkmn=Bulbasaur Celebratory Crown outfit
|name=Celebratory crown
|rarity=gold
|icon=0001CelebratoryCrown
|cookie=Bulbasaur
|specialty=Entrées
|hearts= -
|menudevelopment= -
|deliveryrate=
|event=Bulbasaur's Happy Pokémon Day (Daily login bonus) (February 2022)
|puzzlescorelv1=90
|puzzlescorelv25=210
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone X
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks in an X pattern, then replaces very few surrounding icons with megaphones.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone X Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks in an X pattern, then replaces a few surrounding icons with megaphones.
|spgimmicklv3=Olive oil
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Take up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv5=Pumpkin
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv15=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2= by making a combo next to them.
|hiddengimmick=Chocolate
|hiddengimmickdesc1=Clear up to 3
|hiddengimmickdesc2= by making a combo next to them.
|kitchennote=Bulbasaur
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +10%
|grade4gimmick=Pumpkin
|grade4score=1
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Grass
|pkmn=Bulbasaur Crown 3rdA outfit
|name=3rd anniversary
|rarity=gold
|icon=0001 3rdAnniversary
|cookie=Bulbasaur
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts= -
|menudevelopment= -
|deliveryrate=
|event=3rd Anniversary Celebration Stamps (Daily Login) (June 22 - July, 7, 2023) Countdown with Flareon (Bingo Card reward) (June 10 - June 24, 2024)
|puzzlescorelv1=90
|puzzlescorelv25=210
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace X
|skilldescription1=Clears icons and gimmicks in an X pattern, then replaces surrounding icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace X Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more icons and gimmicks in an X pattern, then replaces surrounding icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Olive oil
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Take up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv5=Pumpkin
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv15=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2= by making a combo next to them.
|hiddengimmick=Chocolate
|hiddengimmickdesc1=Clear up to 3
|hiddengimmickdesc2= by making a combo next to them.
|kitchennote=Bulbasaur
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +10%
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Grass
|pkmn=Bulbasaur Shiny
|name=Bulbasaur
|shiny=Shiny
|icon=0001 s
|cookie=Bulbasaur
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=18
|menudevelopment=Random chance
|deliveryrate=
|event=
|puzzlescorelv1=90
|puzzlescorelv25=210
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace X
|skilldescription1=Clears icons and gimmicks in an X pattern, then replaces surrounding icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace X Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more icons and gimmicks in an X pattern, then replaces surrounding icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Olive oil
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| Shedinja costume
| Party hat
| Pikachu visor
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0002
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no3=0003
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=001}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|001|Bulbasaur}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{Ash}}'s Bulbasaur debuted in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]], thus also marking the species' physical debut. Though initially wary of Ash, the two eventually warmed up to one another, and Bulbasaur challenged him to a {{pkmn|battle}}. Using {{AP|Pikachu}}, Ash won the battle, and Bulbasaur was {{pkmn2|caught}}. Unlike {{AP|Charmander}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}, which were caught in the two episodes following that of Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur remained in Ash's [[party]] for most of his {{pkmn|journey}} through [[Johto]] until ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', when Ash sent him to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] to work as an ambassador between otherwise argumentative groups of Pokémon.

=====[[May's Bulbasaur]]=====
Much later on, while Ash was traveling in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], {{an|May}} caught her own Bulbasaur after being separated from the group in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]''. She remained with her throughout the rest of her journey in Hoenn, helping her to win the {{ci|Purika}} {{pkmn|Contest}} and place Top 8 in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival|regional]] [[Grand Festival]]. When she traveled to [[Kanto]] to continue her journey with Ash in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', May, too, left her Bulbasaur at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to learn from Ash's while she, Ash, [[Max]], and {{an|Brock}} traveled throughout the Kanto region. May retrieved her during her travels in [[Johto]], where she evolved all the way into a {{p|Venusaur}}.

=====[[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]=====
{{an|Shauna}}'s first partner Pokémon is a Bulbasaur she received from {{an|Professor Sycamore}}. It first appeared in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', and it was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}} by ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]''

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} Bulbasaur gathered in the [[Mysterious Garden]] and took part in a festival where they all evolved into Ivysaur en masse. They also took Ash's Bulbasaur to the garden with them, though it refused to evolve.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Bulbasaur was cloned from Ash's own Bulbasaur. The cloned Bulbasaur participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. Bulbasaur reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

In ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'', a Bulbasaur was abandoned by the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]] during his childhood when it wouldn't evolve into Ivysaur. Since then, it grew to a very large size in the sewers. Aided by {{an|Misty}} and {{Tracey}}, Ash found the abandoned Bulbasaur while searching for his own, which had been taken by the giant Bulbasaur. After defeating the arrogant mayor and his personal SWAT team, Ash and his friends left the Bulbasaur with [[Nurse Joy]].

In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}} was supposed to start his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]] with one of the three Kanto [[first partner Pokémon]], but they were scared off by [[Ash's Tauros]], forcing Gilbert to set out to find them with {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Tracey}}, and {{Delia}}. Bulbasaur was the last one to be found, having been stuck in a tree that was surrounded by a group of {{p|Primeape}}. In the end, Bulbasaur was chosen by Gilbert as his first partner Pokémon.

In ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'', a Bulbasaur went with Professor Oak on his trip to [[Hoenn]] along with a {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}}.

A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', where it was one of the [[first partner Pokémon]] seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', multiple Bulbasaur and Ivysaur traveled to a {{OBP|Gym|GO}} that was under construction in [[Vermilion City]]. Ash and [[Goh]], who were investigating the [[mass outbreak]], followed them to the Gym and realized the horde had gone there so the Bulbasaur could absorb the sunlight necessary to evolve into new Ivysaur. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Bulbasaur debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where Ash dreamed about one as his prospective first partner Pokémon.

In a flashback in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', a Trainer's Bulbasaur was shown battling and defeating [[Samurai]]'s {{p|Pinsir}}.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', multiple Bulbasaur were aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Bulbasaur was on [[Scissor Street]].

A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bulbasaur appeared during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

A first partner Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''.

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Bulbasaur to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

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

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', a Trainer's Bulbasaur competed in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

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

In ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', a Bulbasaur was part of Professor Oak's demonstration of the Kanto first partner Pokémon at the [[Kanto Fair]].

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

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. Another was revealed to have been chosen by {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} as her [[first partner Pokémon]] in a flashback.

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

Two Trainers' Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

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

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

Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.

In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', [[Professor Cerise]] offered a Bulbasaur to [[Goh]] to be his first partner Pokémon, but it was rejected.

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]''.

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

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JN087|Breaking the Ice!]]''.

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

A Trainer's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. Another two appeared under the ownership of students of [[Indigo Academy]].

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

A Student's Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]''.

A Bulbasaur appeared in [[HZ136]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP010|Bulbasaur|Ash's Pokédex|Bulbasaur. It bears the seed of a plant on its back from birth. The seed slowly develops. Researchers are unsure whether to classify Bulbasaur as a plant or animal. Bulbasaur are extremely tough and very difficult to capture in the {{pkmn2|wild}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Solar Beam|Ash's Pokédex|Solar Beam, Bulbasaur's strongest [[move|attack]]. Light is collected and formed into a powerful beam with intensive force.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY039|Bulbasaur|Serena's Pokédex|Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. A young Bulbasaur uses the nutrients from its seed for the energy it needs to grow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Bulbasaur was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction, while another was one of the Pokémon that Oak was giving away.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Red Bulbasaur PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', {{ga|Red}}'s Bulbasaur was sent out to battle a wild {{TP|Red|Pikachu}}, which Red successfully caught.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of [[Honey (character)|Honey]].

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Pokémon Concierge Bulbasaur.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Concierge]]]]
A Bulbasaur briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

===POKÉTOON===
Two Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.

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

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Bulbasaur briefly appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', inside [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. It was seen playing with its fellow [[first partner Pokémon]].

===Pokémon Concierge===
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PC01|I'm Haru, the New Concierge!]]'', welcoming [[Haru]] to the [[Pokémon Resort]]. It made cameo appearances in the following episodes.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Saur Bulbasaur.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Saur]]=====
In ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', {{adv|Red}} received a Bulbasaur from {{adv|Professor Oak}} after helping capture all of the Pokémon he accidentally set free. Bulbasaur, now [[nickname]]d Saur, has since evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}}, and then into {{p|Venusaur}}. It has the ability to suck in large amounts of air through his bulb, as seen in ''[[PS014|That Awful Arbok!]]'', where he sucked up the mist in [[Pokémon Tower]], as well as the {{p|Gastly}} that made it.

====Minor appearances====
A Bulbasaur appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

[[Professor Sycamore]] owns a Bulbasaur, as seen in ''[[PS552|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'' as one of the first partner Pokémon {{PPM|Red}} and {{PPM|Green}} had to choose from.

[[File:Ash Bulbasaur EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|Bulbasaur in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur debuts in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Bulbasaur's capture is not shown; it is simply stated when it first appears from its {{i|Poké Ball}} that "{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has been busy since the last comic".

In ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', Ash and Misty travel to a town inhabited by many Bulbasaur, {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Venusaur}}. There is a local legend that a giant Venusaur saved the townsfolk in battle.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Pistachio's Bulbasaur}}
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], [[Pistachio]]'s {{TP|Pistachio|Bulbasaur}} has a crush on him and is extremely jealous whenever she sees him talking to other females.

===Pokémon Zensho===
Bulbasaur appeared as one of the first partner Pokémon [[Professor Oak]] was giving away in [[PZ01]].

===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
Ash's Bulbasaur appeared in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}, {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}, and {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}.

A Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]], under the ownership of {{an|Professor Oak}}.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Bulbasaur appeared in [[GDZ34]].

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

===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Bulbasaur}}
{{Ash}}'s Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]''.

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

==In the TFG==
One Bulbasaur figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Bulbasaur|3}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Bulbasaur Detective Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in {{DetPikMov}}]]
[[File:Bulbasaur Celestial.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur in the music video for Celestial]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
Bulbasaur appears as a random trophy.

====Melee trophy information====
''"Bulbasaur is a cute Pokémon born with a large seed firmly affixed to its back; the seed grows in size as the Pokémon does. Along with Squirtle and Charmander, Bulbasaur is one of the three Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Red and Blue. It evolves into Ivysaur."''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Seed Pokémon. From birth, Bulbasaur carries a large plant seed on its back. It uses the nutrients from the seed to grow bigger and bigger. Extended exposure to the sun will cause its body and seed to grow in size. Some say that once, when the seed was much lighter, Bulbasaur was able to get around on two legs. Bulbasaur evolves into Ivysaur."''

==={{DetPikMov}}===
Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in {{DetPikMov}}. After {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} was injured in the garden of {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Torterra}}, they and a group of {{p|Morelull}} escorted [[Tim Goodman|Tim]], [[Lucy Stevens|Lucy]], and Pikachu to {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}}, who healed it.

===Celestial===
Multiple Bulbasaur appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]].
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==Trivia==
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]] of the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Bulbasaur is intentionally referred to as "Bulbassauro", despite its name still maintaining the English spelling in written media. The same is true for its evolved forms.
* In the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, the international {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, and the Japanese {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, [[Professor Oak]] classifies Bulbasaur as the "plant Pokémon" (Japanese: しょくぶつポケモン) when the player is about to choose it as their [[first partner Pokémon]], using the term while referring to its {{t|Grass|type}}. In the English versions of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, he calls it the "grass Pokémon".
** This also occurs in the [[PO01|first episode]] of [[Pokémon Origins]].
* Bulbasaur shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its evolved forms and {{p|Sunkern}}. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon.
* Bulbasaur's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]] are the same: 001.
* Bulbasaur is one of only two first partner Pokémon that is dual-[[type]] in its initial form, with the other being {{p|Rowlet}}.
* Bulbasaur's evolutionary line is the only {{type|Poison}} Pokémon to be part of a first partner Pokémon family.
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Bulbasaur is programmed to be able to learn {{m|Charm}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, but no other Pokémon in the {{egg|Grass}} or {{egg2|Monster}}s can legitimately learn it to pass down as an [[Egg Move]] in those games. In [[Generation III]] and {{gen|IV}}, Bulbasaur can inherit the move from {{p|Shroomish}} by chain breeding. In [[Generation V]] onwards, Bulbasaur can inherit the move directly from {{p|Cottonee}}.
* In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Bulbasaur could learn Vine Whip at level 7 instead of Leech Seed. This oversight was later fixed in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Generation V|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[Global Trade System|GTS]], a Bulbasaur with an English name couldn't be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* According to the [[Trainer Race]] quiz minigame from [[PokéROM]], the word "strong" is a good adjective to describe Bulbasaur.

===Cultural impact===
[[File:Niue Dollar Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|right|$1 coins from {{wp|Niue}}]]
* {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Bulbasaur as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Bulbasaur on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
* While Bulbasaur is not considered to be part of the [[List of references to Pokémon in science|inspiration for the naming]] of ''{{wp|Bulbasaurus}}'', a genus of {{wp|dicynodont}}s, it has been noted that the similarities "may not be entirely coincidental".<ref>Sloat, Sarah. (February 1, 2017). "[https://www.inverse.com/article/27179-bulbasaurus-dicynodont-pokemon-dinosaur Scientists Who Discovered Bulbasaurus Didn’t Name It After a Pokémon]." ''Inverse''.</ref>

===Concept and development===
Bulbasaur was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/)</ref>

===Origin ===
Bulbasaur is based on a {{wp|frog}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html Interview with Jun'ichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori about ''Pokémon Black and White Versions'' (archived - Japanese text)]</ref><ref name=CreatorsOfPikachu>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokémon.com] (archived)</ref> In particular, its short legs, stout appearance, and ear-like protrusions on its head make it resemble {{wp|Ceratophrys|horned frogs}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]] and [[Atsuko Nishida]], the latter designed Bulbasaur working backward from Venusaur, meaning Bulbasaur was the last of its evolutionary line to have been designed and was also directly based on Venusaur.<ref name=CreatorsOfPikachu /> The bulb on its back resembles a {{wp|Lilium|lily}} or {{wp|onion}}.

====Name origin====
Bulbasaur is a combination of ''{{wp|bulb}}''<ref>(January 1999). [https://web.archive.org/web/19990221135156/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM GAME FREAK | POCKEMON JOURNAL] (archive)</ref><ref name=INSIDE>(February 27, 2016). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20220928180754/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/02/27/96339_2.html ポケモンが現実世界と仮想世界を繋いでいく、20年目の挑戦・・・株式会社ポケモン代表取締役社長・石原恒和氏インタビュー]" ''inside-games.jp''.</ref><ref name=4gamer>(November 15, 2019). "[https://www.4gamer.net/games/451/G045125/20191112090/ 「ポケットモンスターソード・シールド」インタビュー。「最強」をテーマに，子供たちが楽しめるものを目指して]." ''4Gamer.net''</ref> (a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants) and ''{{wp|dinosaur}}''<ref name=4gamer/> or ''-saurus''<ref name=INSIDE/> (common suffix used in the names of extinct reptilian creatures, derived from the Ancient Greek word for {{wp|lizard}}). The name also sounds similar to the word ''bulbous''.

Fushigidane may be a combination of 不思議 ''fushigi'' (strange; mysterious) and 種 ''tane'' (seed), as well as a pun of the phrase 不思議だね ''Fushigi da ne?'' ("Isn't it strange?").

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=poison
|ja=フシギダネ ''Fushigidane''|jameaning=From 不思議 ''fushigi'' (strange, mysterious) and 種 ''tane'' (seed), as well as a pun of 不思議だね ''Fushigi, da ne?'' (Isn't it strange?)
|fr=Bulbizarre|frmeaning=From ''bulbe'' (bulb) and ''bizarre''
|es=Bulbasaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bisasam|demeaning=From ''bizarr'' (bizarre), ''Saurier'' (saurian), and ''Samen'' (seed)
|it=Bulbasaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=이상해씨 ''Isanghessi''|komeaning=From 이상하다 ''isanghada'' (to be strange or abnormal) and 씨 ''ssi'' (seed)
|zh_cmn=妙蛙種子 / 妙蛙种子 ''Miàowāzhǒngzǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 妙 ''miào'' (wonderful), 蛙 ''wā'' (frog), and 種子 / 种子 ''zhǒngzǐ'' (seed)
|zh_yue=妙蛙種子 ''Miuhwājúngjí''{{tt|*|Games}} 奇異種子 ''Kèihyihjúngjí''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 妙 ''miuh'' (wonderful), 蛙 ''wā'' (frog), and 種子 ''júngjí'' (seed) From 奇異 ''kèihyih'' (strange) and 種子 ''júngjí'' (seed)
|pt_br=Bulbasaur|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|ar=بولباصور ''Bulbasaur''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|bg=Бълбазор ''Bulbazor''|bgmeaning=Phonetic transcription of English name
|he=בלבאזור ''Balbasor''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi={{tt|बल्बासॉर|Balbāsŏr}} ''Bulbasaur''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Balbazauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Бульбазавр ''Bul'bazavr''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟุชิกิดาเนะ ''Fuchikidane''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
* [[May's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Saur]]
* [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Pistachio's Bulbasaur]]
* [[Venusaur (UNITE)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* {{wp|Bulbasaur|Article on Wikipedia}}
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Ivysaur (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T05:03:29Z

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|body=08
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'''Ivysaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギソウ''' ''Fushigisou'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Bulbasaur}} starting at [[level]] 16 and evolves into {{p|Venusaur}} starting at level 32.

==Biology==
Ivysaur is a quadrupedal {{wp|amphibian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has blue-green skin with darker patches. On top of its head are pointed ears with black insides, and it has narrow red eyes. Ivysaur has a short, rounded snout with a wide mouth and two pointed teeth in its upper jaw. Each of its feet has three claws on them. The bulb on its back has bloomed into a giant pink bud. A short brown trunk surrounded by leafy green fronds supports the bud.

The weight of the plant prevents Ivysaur from running fast and standing on its hind legs, forcing its legs to grow sturdy. When its flower is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct, sweet-smelling aroma and starts swelling. Ivysaur will also start spending more time in sunlight in preparation for its upcoming [[Evolution]]. Exposure to sunlight adds to the strength of both Ivysaur and its plant. Ivysaur is typically found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|plains}}. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Ivysaur is known to sleep in sunny spots while undergoing its photosynthesis process. Researchers cannot decide if it is awake or asleep during this process.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

===Evolution===
Ivysaur evolves from {{p|Bulbasaur}} and evolves into {{p|Venusaur}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* If the player chose {{p|Squirtle}}, the player's [[rival]], {{ga|Blue}}, will pick {{p|Bulbasaur}} in [[Generation I]] and {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}}. This Bulbasaur will eventually evolve into Ivysaur, which Blue will use in battles against the player on the [[S.S. Anne]] and in the [[Pokémon Tower]] before it further evolves into {{p|Venusaur}}.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=002}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=227}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=002}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=There is a bud on this {{ScPkmn}}'s back. To support its weight, <sc>Ivysaur</sc>'s legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=To support its bulb, <sc>Ivysaur</sc>'s legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=232}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=081|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=002}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The bud on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=069|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=165|reg4=Lumiose|num4=149|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The more sunlight Ivysaur bathes in, the more strength wells up within it, allowing the bud on its back to grow larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=002}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.}}
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| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Ivysaur SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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| Ivysaur in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
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|type2=Poison
|HP=60
|Attack=62
|Defense=63
|SpAtk=80
|SpDef=80
|Speed=60
|Special=80
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====Pokéathlon stats====
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|type2=Poison
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|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
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===Type effectiveness===
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|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
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|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=200
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=4
}}

===Learnset===
Ivysaur is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|3|6|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|6|9|Growth|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|55|58|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{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|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM146|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM040|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM112|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM151|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0842|Appletun}}{{MSP/H|0946|Bramblin}}{{MSP/H|0947|Brambleghast}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/H|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/H|0754|Lurantis}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0043|Oddish}}{{MSP/H|0044|Gloom}}{{MSP/H|0045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/H|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/H|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0764|Comfey}}{{MSP/H|0930|Arboliva}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0043|Oddish}}{{MSP/H|0044|Gloom}}{{MSP/H|0045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/H|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0757|Salandit}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Ivysaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Stomp}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Ivysaur (T Promo 10)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=002|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=002|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=002
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Beau Plains
|P1=My big flower is ready to bloom!
|P2=My HP is down to half.
|P3=I'm ready to keel over...
|PL=My level went up! The bud is getting bigger, too!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=002
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=002
|coset=2
|conto={{p|Spiritomb}}
|recruitment=Escort to open the locked door at [[Sunny Spot Hill]]
|P1=Large bulbs inspire happiness!
|P2=I…need help!
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|fieldpower=1
|field=Cross
|loop=6
|MinEXP=36
|MaxEXP=50
|num=002
|browser=Ivysaur's powerful vines can be used to lasso a Post and cross a gap.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=015
|pastnum=005
|browser=It attacks by shooting seeds.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=002
|walk=1.25
|hp=51
|attack=74
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=002
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=002|num=002
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Vitality Drain
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Blau Salon|Main stage 436]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=002
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Bulbasaur
|evocandy=100
|stamina=155
|attack=151
|defense=143
|fast={{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Power Whip}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0002
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Grass
|dexentry=It sits still and basks in sunny spots, undergoing photosynthesis. Researchers are divided on whether it is awake or asleep while this happens.
|sleepstyle1=Sunbathing Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Sturdy Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Vines-Out Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Ingredients
|candyNum=80
|evolution=Lv. 24
|berry=Durin
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient3=Soft Potato
|carrylimit=14
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{poison color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO0002Jul2025.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO0002Visor.png|100px]]
|-
| Party hat
| Pikachu Visor
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0002
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no3=0003
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=002|crop=83}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=002|crop=80|PEcrop=168}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=002|crop=186}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=002}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|002|Ivysaur}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ivysaur anime.png|thumb|250px|Ivysaur in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Shauna's Ivysaur]]=====
{{an|Shauna}}'s Bulbasaur was revealed to have evolved into an Ivysaur in ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]''.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', multiple Ivysaur evolved from a group of Bulbasaur during an Evolution ceremony at the [[Mysterious Garden]].

In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', [[Assunta]]'s Ivysaur battled and defeated [[Ritchie]]'s [[Sparky|Pikachu]] in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

In ''[[HS15|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', {{OBP|Crystal|HS15}}'s Ivysaur was used to attack [[Butch]], [[Cassidy]], and their Pokémon as they were trying to steal an {{p|Aerodactyl}} on [[Sayda Island]]. With Ivysaur's assistance, Aerodactyl was able to send Butch and Cassidy blasting off.

In ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'', {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}}'s Ivysaur was targeted by {{TRT}} in one of their schemes, but it was rescued by Jimmy's newly evolved {{p|Blastoise}}.

In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', multiple Ivysaur and Bulbasaur traveled to a {{OBP|Gym|GO}} that was under construction in [[Vermilion City]]. Ash and [[Goh]], who were investigating the [[mass outbreak]], followed them to the Gym and realized the Ivysaur needed to go there to absorb the sunlight necessary to evolve into Venusaur. The Seed Pokémon eventually accomplished this task. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Ivysaur debuted in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', [[James]] used a {{pkmn2|rental}} Ivysaur during the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]].

An Ivysaur appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where it was among the numerous Pokémon who sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

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

An Ivysaur appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}. In the present day, it is now a Venusaur.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Ivysaur appeared in ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'', where it was participating in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Daybreak}} {{pkmn|Contest}} along with a {{p|Togetic}}.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} met a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Ivysaur at a [[Pokémon Center]] while {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} was calling to [[Delia Ketchum#In I Choose You!|his mother]]. Pikachu proceeded to make faces at it.

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', an Ivysaur starred in a video advertising [[Aether Paradise]], where it resides and is studied. It reappeared in ''[[SM046|Deceiving Appearances!]]'' and ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]''.

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

Two Ivysaur appeared in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', among the Pokémon living in [[Laqua]].

A Student's Ivysaur appeared in ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Ivysaur|Ash's Pokédex|The Seed Pokémon, Ivysaur, {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s evolved form. The bulb on its back absorbs nourishment and blooms into a large flower.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY090|Ivysaur|Serena's Pokédex|Ivysaur, the Seed Pokémon. As Ivysaur takes in nutrients, a large flower blooms from the bulb on its back.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN003|Ivysaur|Goh's Rotom Phone|Ivysaur, the Seed Pokémon. A {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Poison}} type. The stronger the sunlight it absorbs, the stronger this Pokémon becomes and the larger its flower bud grows.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', an Ivysaur was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

==In the manga==
[[File:Saur Ivysaur.png|thumb|200px|Ivysaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Saur]]=====
{{adv|Red}} had an Ivysaur [[nickname]]d Saur that evolved from his Bulbasaur upon his arrival at [[Celadon City]] in ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]''. He evolved into {{p|Venusaur}} during a battle with {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer|the legendary bird hybrid}} at [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS033|The Winged Legends]]''.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]'', {{adv|Emerald}} rented an Ivysaur during his {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} challenge.

The Battle Factory rented an Ivysaur, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]''.

In ''[[PS327|Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow]]'', an Ivysaur was a rental Pokémon for the Battle Factory.

In ''[[PS422|Interrupting Ivysaur]]'', an Ivysaur under the ownership of a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} named Leonardo appeared during {{adv|Platinum}}'s challenge at the [[Battle Arcade]].

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and {{AP|Pikachu}} befriend a {{pkmn2|wild}} Ivysaur who tells them the legend of a 300-year-old Venusaur, who is the local guardian. Together they search for the Venusaur and defeat {{TRT}}, who attempted to steal it.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
An Ivysaur appeared in a background collage in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:SSBB Vine Whip.png|right|200px|thumb|Ivysaur using {{m|Vine Whip}} to hold onto the edge in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]

{{sbw|Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur}} is a playable Pokémon used by the {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} alongside {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Charizard}}. It can use the moves {{m|Bullet Seed}} as a rapid aerial striking move and {{m|Vine Whip}} as a recovery move where the vine is shot out to latch onto the edges of a stage and pulled back up again. It also uses the projectile attack {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Ivysaur is a Middleweight and uses mostly physical {{type|Grass}} attacks. It uses {{m|SolarBeam}} in the Pokémon Trainer's Final Smash, {{DL|Final Smash|Triple Finish}}.

{{SmashMoves|type=Grass|type2=Poison|game=Brawl|Spe=Bullet Seed|SpeM=yes|SpeS=Razor Leaf|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=Vine Whip|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Pokémon Change|FS=Triple Finish|FS2=SolarBeam}}

====Trophy information====
''"A Seed Pokémon that is the evolved form of Bulbasaur. It has a flower bulb on its back, the weight of which has made it develop strong legs and hips. If the blossom gets too big, it can't stand on two legs alone. At a certain level, it evolves into Venusaur. When this happens, the bulb absorbs nutrients and blossoms into a large-petaled flower."''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Ivysaur_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Ivysaur trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Ivysaur does not appear as a playable character in either version in the game, relegated to a trophy appearance in both versions.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''Watching your starter Pokémon evolve is an unforgettable experience. For many trainers, that first happened when Bulbasaur became Ivysaur. It might be difficult to say good-bye to cute little Bulbasaur, but before they know it, they'll be saying bye to Ivysaur, too, as it turns into a fully grown Venusaur!''

'''PAL''': ''Watching your starter Pokémon evolve is an unforgettable experience. For many trainers, that first happens when watching Bulbasaur become Ivysaur. It might be difficult for them to say goodbye to cute little Bulbasaur, but before they know it, they'll be saying bye to Ivysaur, too, when it turns into a fully-grown Venusaur!''
{{-}}
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
[[File:Ivysaur SSBU.png|right|200px|thumb|Ivysaur from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
Ivysaur appears once again as a playable Pokémon fighter used by the Pokémon Trainer.
{{clear}}

==Trivia==
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]] of the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Ivysaur is intentionally referred to as "Ivyssauro", despite its name still maintaining the English spelling in written media. The same is true for its evolutionary relatives.
* Ivysaur shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its evolutionary relatives and {{p|Sunkern}}. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon.
* Ivysaur's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]] are the same: 002.
* Ivysaur's evolutionary line is the only first partner Pokémon evolutionary line to be {{type|Poison}}.
** Ivysaur's evolutionary line is also the only first partner Pokémon evolutionary line to have each member appear at least once in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]].
*** In addition, Ivysaur is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the Super Smash Bros. series that {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}} uses that does not know an HM move; {{p|Squirtle}} uses {{m|Waterfall}}, while {{p|Charizard}} uses {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Fly}}.
* Ivysaur is the only second stage form of a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} Pokémon that does not require an [[Evolution stone]] to reach its final form.
** Ivysaur is also the only second stage form of [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] that evolves at level 32. {{p|Charmeleon}} and {{p|Wartortle}} evolve at level 36.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Generation V|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[GTS]], an Ivysaur with an English name couldn't be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}} prior to the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]'s shutdown.
* Ivysaur is never seen losing a battle on-screen in any animated media.

===Origin===
Ivysaur's [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary line]] is inspired by {{wp|frog}}s.<ref name=CreatorsOfPikachu>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokémon.com] (archived)</ref> In particular, its short legs, stout appearance, and ear-like protrusions on its head make it resemble {{wp|Ceratophrys|horned frogs}}. Of its evolutionary line, Ivysaur was the first to be created, years before Bulbasaur, Venusaur or the concept of [[Evolution]] was conceived, as it was one of the original monsters created for the [[Capsule Monsters]] pitch.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Prerelease:Pok%C3%A9mon_Red_and_Blue#Capsule_Monster_Pitch Prerelease:Pokémon Red and Blue - The Cutting Room Floor]</ref> Venusaur and Bulbasaur's designs were created afterward; the latter was created by [[Atsuko Nishida]] by basing it off of Venusaur.<ref name=CreatorsOfPikachu />

The bud on its back resembles a ''{{wp|Rafflesia}}'' flower, and the leaves around the bud resemble {{wp|Arecaceae|palms}}.

====Name origin====
Ivysaur may be a combination of ''{{wp|ivy}}'' (woody climbing or trailing plant genus) and ''dinosaur'', and may also incorporate ''poison ivy'' (referring to its Grass/Poison-type designation).

Fushigisou may be a combination of 不思議 ''fushigi'' (strange; mysterious) and 草 ''sō'' (grass), as well as a pun of the phrase 不思議そう ''Fushigi sō'' ("It seems strange").

==In other languages==
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|ja=フシギソウ ''Fushigisou''|jameaning=From 不思議 ''fushigi'' (strange, mysterious) and 草 ''sō'' (grass), as well as a pun of 不思議そう ''Fushigi sō'' (It seems strange)
|fr=Herbizarre|frmeaning=From ''herbe'' (grass) and ''bizarre'', as well as a pun of ''{{tt|air bizarre|strange look}}''
|es=Ivysaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bisaknosp|demeaning=From ''bizarr'' (bizarre), ''Saurier'' (saurian), and ''Knospe'' (bulb)
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|ko=이상해풀 ''Isanghepul''|komeaning=From 이상하다 ''isanghada'' (to be strange or abnormal) and 풀 ''pul'' (grass)
|zh_cmn=妙蛙草 ''Miàowācǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 妙 ''miào'' (wonderful), 蛙 ''wā'' (frog), and 草 ''cǎo'' (grass)
|zh_yue=妙蛙草 ''Miuhwāchóu''{{tt|*|Games}} 奇異草 ''Kèihyihchóu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 妙 ''miuh'' (wonderful), 蛙 ''wā'' (frog), and 草 ''chóu'' (grass) From 奇異 ''kèihyih'' (strange) and 草 ''chóu'' (grass)
|pt_br=Ivysaur|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|bg=Айвизор ''Ayvizor''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=אייביזור ''Ayviyzor''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi={{tt|आइवीसॉर|Āivīsŏr}} ''Ivysaur''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Avizauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Айвизавр ''Ayvizavr''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟุชิกิโซ ''Fuchikiso''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name}}

==See also==
* [[Saur]]
* [[May's Ivysaur]]
* [[Shauna's Ivysaur]]
* [[Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Venusaur (UNITE)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Venusaur (Pokémon)

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'''Venusaur''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フシギバナ''' ''Fushigibana'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Ivysaur}} starting at [[level]] 32. It is the final form of {{p|Bulbasaur}}.

Venusaur has two forms:
* It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Venusaur''' using the [[Venusaurite]]. Mega Venusaur was introduced in [[Generation VI]].
* It can [[Gigantamax]] into '''Gigantamax Venusaur''' if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. Gigantamax Venusaur was introduced during [[Generation VIII]], in [[The Isle of Armor]].

Venusaur is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Green Version}} and its [[remake]] {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Pokémon LeafGreen Version}}, appearing on the box art of both games.

==Biology==
[[File:Erika Venusaur bulb closed PM.png|thumb|200px|left|Venusaur with its leaves closed]]
Venusaur is a squat, quadrupedal {{wp|amphibian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with bumpy, blue-green skin. It has small, circular red eyes and a short, blunt snout. Its mouth is wide with two pointed teeth in the upper jaw and four in the lower jaw. On top of its head are small, pointed ears with reddish-pink insides. It has three clawed toes on each foot. The bud on its back has bloomed into a large pink, white-spotted flower. The flower is supported by a thick, brown trunk surrounded by green fronds. A female Venusaur has a {{wp|gynoecium}} in the center of its flower.

Venusaur uses its flower to catch the sun's rays to convert them into energy, which causes the flower to become more vibrant along with a nutritious diet. The flower releases a soothing scent that attracts Pokémon and calms emotions and can heal the [[human]] heart. This scent becomes stronger after a rainy day. Venusaur is at its strongest in the summertime when there is much more sunlight to absorb. In the {{aniseries|OS}} episode ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', Venusaur has demonstrated the ability to manipulate nature, release several vines from its back, and lead [[Evolution]] ceremonies for {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Ivysaur}}. This Pokémon is rarely found in the wild, but it has been known to inhabit {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}}. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Venusaur releases a soothing fragrance while sleeping.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>
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===Forms===
Venusaur has two forms: [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Venusaur and [[Gigantamax]] Venusaur.

====Mega Venusaur====
Mega Venusaur's flower grows more prominent, and two smaller pink flowers bloom, one on its forehead and one on its rear. Additional leaves with woody stems, supported by vines, are also grown around the flower. Mega Venusaur also develops dark markings on its forehead below the new flower on its forehead.

Mega Venusaur's legs and back have become sturdier to support the extra weight of the flower, and its increased defenses allow it to withstand just about any attack.<ref>[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Venusaur Mega Venusaur | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160406143554/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Venusaur archived])</ref><ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-gb/story/#:~:text=in%20the%20game.-,Mega%20Venusaur,-When%20Venusaur%20Mega Mega Venusaur | Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!]</ref> It can create brambles from its flower which can absorb energy from to heal itself, fire a light beam attack after charging, and form a poisonous circle around itself to attack foes.{{fact}}

====Gigantamax Venusaur====
[[File:003Venusaur-Gigantamax 2.png|thumb|left|200px|Gigantamax Venusaur using {{m|G-Max Vine Lash}}]]
As Gigantamax Venusaur, it becomes larger with its flower blooming even further, covering its body. These flowers have a taller bud and extraordinarily thick, springy petals capable of shielding Gigantamax Venusaur. Its eyes have light green sclerae and orange irises. More foliage grows from under its flower, and the trunk supporting it becomes shorter. It has several light green markings located at its belly.

Gigantamax Venusaur attacks with its thick vines, which are powerful enough to topple down a 10-story building. Gigantamax Venusaur's flower can similarly spread enough pollen to resemble a volcanic eruption. Breathing in this pollen can cause uncontrollable sneezing, and inhaling large amounts can even cause fainting. However, this pollen also promotes plant growth in areas where it lands.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/gigantamax-venusaur/ Gigantamax Venusaur | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Gigantamax Venusaur is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Vine Lash}}.
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===Evolution===
Venusaur evolves from {{p|Ivysaur}} and is the final form of {{p|Bulbasaur}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use Venusaur:
** If the player chose {{p|Squirtle}}, the player's [[rival]] and [[friend]], {{ga|Blue}}, will pick {{p|Bulbasaur}} in [[Generation I]] and {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}}. This Bulbasaur will eventually evolve into an {{p|Ivysaur}} and then fully evolve into Venusaur.
**{{ga|Red}} uses a Venusaur in all battles against the player as an NPC (except battle facilities). Red is representative of the player character from the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] [[Kanto]]-based titles, paying homage to Vensuaur as [[box mascot]] of Pokémon Green and LeafGreen. Red is often seen with the Pokémon when not using {{p|Pikachu}}. In [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] Red's Venusaur has the capabilities to [[Mega Evolve]] into Mega Venusaur.
**[[Erika]] uses a Venusaur in the [[Kanto Leaders Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{g|Black 2 and White 2}}.
** [[Cheryl]] may use a Venusaur in the [[Battle Tower (Generation IV)|Battle Tower]] in {{game|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, and SoulSilver}}, as may [[Gardenia]] and [[Candice]] in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
**[[Professor Sycamore]] uses a Venusaur against the player in his second battle. It will not Mega Evolve.
**If the player chose [[Rowlet (Pokémon)|Rowlet]], [[Gladion]] will have a Venusaur in [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] a month after completing [[Episode RR]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
**[[Honey]] uses a Venusaur if the player chose {{p|Squirtle}} during [[The Isle of Armor]] DLC in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. Her Bulbasaur has the [[Gigantamax]] Factor and will evolve into a Venusaur who can [[Dynamax]] into Gigantamax Vensuaur.
*A [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue]] [[Mega Evolution|Mega-Evolved]] Venusaur is a [[boss]] during the events of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. It will offer the [[Venusaurite]] after defeat.

====In the side series games====
*[[Cordy]] uses a Venusaur in the first battle tutorial of {{g|Champions}}.

====In the spin-off games====
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Venusaur is the leader of the [[Meadow Zone]]. He's in charge of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Venusaur's Vine Swing}}.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It is able to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, it is more powerful in the summertime.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=003}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Venusaur}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=In battle, this Pokémon swings around two thick vines. If these vines slammed into a 10-story building, they could easily topple it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Huge amounts of pollen burst from it with the force of a volcanic eruption. Breathing in too much of the pollen can cause fainting.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=166|reg4=Lumiose|num4=150|reg5=Hyperspace}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=By spreading the broad petals of its flower and catching the sun’s rays, it fills its body with power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Venusaur}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=003}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Wild Area News]] {{p|Ivysaur}} [[Trade]]Version 1.2.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Ivysaur}} [[Forest of Focus/Dens|Forest of Focus]], [[Training Lowlands/Dens|Training Lowlands]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Ivysaur}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{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|Ivysaur}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Ivysaur}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (4★ & 5★ [[List of Grass-type hyperspace wild zones|Grass-type wild zones]], 4★ [[List of Poison-type hyperspace wild zones|Poison-type wild zones]]) (5★ wild zones require [[Mega Dimension#Special scans|Special Scan]])}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Ivysaur}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 3]], [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Ivysaur}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area={{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}} (1F-29F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area={{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}} (1F-29F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] (Normal Mode A & S)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{PokéPark color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Meadow Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Latolato Trail]], [[Dark Temple]], [[Odd Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Forest: [[Everspring Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Model Train Room#All Aboard!|Model Train Room: All Aboard!]] (Boss), [[Verdant Plaza#Battle Royale|Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale]], [[Variety Battle#A Battle in the Tower|Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Blade-and-Shield Path#Stage 5|Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Old-Growth Woods|Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods]] (Back Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Baram Town]], [[Capim Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 26|Area 26: Stage 08]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]2019, [[Gengar Sea]], [[Castform Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]Final, [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Ivysaur}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Founja Jungle]]Day Level 3, [[Mightywide River]]Day Level 3}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 5) [[Lapis Lakeside]] (from Ultra 4) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 4)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX7]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Ivysaur}} Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]] or [[ticket scout]] (after completing {{mas|Victory Road}}): {{sync|Leaf|Venusaur|sygna=1}} ('''{{me|Venusaur}}''') Mix [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Red|Venusaur}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Trainer Level Reward (Level 5) Obtain from License Journey for 490 License Points Purchase for 460 Aeos Gems}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Venusaur|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|March 15 to 21, 2002; September 27 to October 3, 2002; February 14 to 20, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Venusaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Scrap Venusaur|Japanese region|Online|100|April 28 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Venusaur}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|Champ}}|Global Challenge 2026 I Venusaur|All|Online|—|May 4, 2026|link=List of event distributions in Pokémon Champions#Global Challenge 2026 I Venusaur}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Grass|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40, 50, 60|June 4 to 6, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#June 4 to 6, 2021}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60|June 4 to 6, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#June 4 to 6, 2021}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50, 80|February 22 to 27, 2022|link=Wild Area News/2022#February 22 to 27, 2022}}
|}

=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Grass|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Venusaur the Unrivaled|Ground|hide|100|February 28 to March 5, 2024 January 9 to 15, 2026|link=Poké Portal News/2024#February 28 to March 5, 2024}}
|}

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

{{HeldItems/header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Venusaur=====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|HP=80
|Attack=82
|Defense=83
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=100
|Speed=80
|Special=100
}}

=====Mega Venusaur=====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|HP=80
|Attack=100
|Defense=123
|SpAtk=122
|SpDef=120
|Speed=80
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
=====Venusaur=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=200
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=4
}}

=====Mega Venusaur=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=200
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|thickfat=maybe
|newfire=1
|newice=1}}

===Learnset===
Venusaur is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|51|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|58|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|35|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|3|6|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|6|9|Growth|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|55|58|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{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|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|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM146|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM155|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|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|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM206|Petal Blizzard|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM040|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM052|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM112|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM151|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM160|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0842|Appletun}}{{MSP/H|0946|Bramblin}}{{MSP/H|0947|Brambleghast}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/H|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/H|0754|Lurantis}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0043|Oddish}}{{MSP/H|0044|Gloom}}{{MSP/H|0045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/H|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/H|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0764|Comfey}}{{MSP/H|0930|Arboliva}}|Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0043|Oddish}}{{MSP/H|0044|Gloom}}{{MSP/H|0045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/H|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0757|Salandit}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Venusaur|Grass|Poison|1}}

===Side game data===
====Venusaur====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=003|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=003|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Beau Plains
|P1=My flower's in bloom! Let me handle things!
|P2=My HP is down to half.
|P3=I can't keep up...
|PL=All right! Leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003
|coset=1 (♂)
|conto=Venusaur (♀), {{p|Wartortle}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Flowers are blooming all over!
|P2=Argh... This is tough...
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Raichu|Raichu (♀)}}, Venusaur (♂)
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Onward!
|P2=No way... I won't give up... in a place like this...
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=None
|loop=10
|MinEXP=130
|MaxEXP=180
|num=003
|browser=Venusaur spits out large seeds. They sprout giant vines that get in the way.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=016
|pastnum=006
|browser=It attacks by shooting seeds.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003 f
|walk=1.11
|hp=55
|attack=80
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003
|Pad=Venusaur is the Zone Keeper protecting the [[Meadow Zone]]. He's the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Venusaur's Vine Swing}}, too! Safety is his main concern!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Grass|pokemon=Venusaur
|skill=Auto Fix
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It automatically fixes squares when you incorrectly fill them in.
|squares=15
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003|num=003
|mega=1
|stone=Venusaurite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Vitality Drain
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
|megaspeedup=3
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon in the five columns to the left and right.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Bulbasaur
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Venusaur}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=190
|attack=198
|defense=189
|fast={{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Petal Blizzard}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Sludge}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Frenzy Plant}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Bulbasaur Community Day}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003|pdex=052
|dex=The aroma of the flower on Venusaur’s back soothes the Pokémon around it. Smaller Pokémon by the waterside certainly looked relaxed and comfortable as they played with it.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0003
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Grass
|dexentry=This Pokémon emits a pleasant fragrance from the flower on its back as it sleeps. You may sometimes see a Venusaur that's forgotten to retract its long vines before dozing off—perhaps this means it's especially relaxed.
|sleepstyle1=Sunbathing Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Sturdy Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Vines-Out Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Ingredients
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Durin
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient3=Soft Potato
|carrylimit=17
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{poison color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO003Copy2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO0003Jul2025.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};"| [[File:GO0003Visor.png|100px]]
|-
| Clone
| Party hat
| Pikachu Visor
|}

====Mega Venusaur====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003M
|coset=1 (♂)
|conto=Venusaur (♀), {{p|Wartortle}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Flowers are blooming all over!
|P2=Argh... This is tough...
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003M
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Raichu|Raichu (♀)}}, Venusaur (♂)
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Onward!
|P2=No way... I won't give up... in a place like this...
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Grass|pokemon=Mega Venusaur
|skill=Auto Fix
|maxsize=20
|rank=Hyper
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:30
|effect=It automatically fixes squares when you incorrectly fill them in.
|squares=30
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=003M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Bulbasaur
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=241
|defense=246
|fast={{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Petal Blizzard}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Sludge}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Frenzy Plant}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Bulbasaur Community Day}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

====Gigantamax Venusaur====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=0003GMax
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=
|attack=
|defense=
|special= {{m|G-Max Vine Lash}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0003Venusaur
|name1=Venusaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|forme1=Venusaur
|loc1=Default
|item1=Venusaurite
|itemfile1=Bag Venusaurite CP Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0003Venusaur-Mega
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|forme2=Mega Venusaur
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Venusaurite
}}

====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px|32px]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|sprite1=0003Venusaur
|name1=Venusaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|forme1=Venusaur
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|sprite2=0003Venusaur-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Venusaur
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0001
|name1=Bulbasaur
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0002
|name2=Ivysaur
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 32}}
|no3=0003
|name3=Venusaur
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=003}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=003}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=003}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=003}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=003}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGender|ndex=003|form1=M|crop=137}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=003|form1=M|crop=136|PEcrop=279}}
{{Spritebox/8/Venusaur|crop=335}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/3FormsGender|ndex=0003|form1=M|form2=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0003|Venusaur}}

====Other sprites====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 3f Venusaur credits.png]]
|-
| FireRed/LeafGreen credits
|}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|thumb|250px|Male Venusaur in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:May Venusaur.png|thumb|250px|Female Venusaur in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
[[File:Mega Venusaur anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Venusaur in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[May's Venusaur]]=====
In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', {{an|May}}'s Bulbasaur was revealed to have evolved all the way into a Venusaur during her absence from the series. She was briefly seen facing off against a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s {{p|Marill}} in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the [[Wallace Cup]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', a Venusaur was the leader of an Evolution ceremony for Bulbasaur at the [[Mysterious Garden]]. It appeared again in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', during a flashback.

A Venusaur [[nickname]]d Bruteroot appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', under the ownership of [[Corey]]. It was taken away from her by one of {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s special [[Poké Ball]]s but was liberated by Ash along with the other confiscated Pokémon. Along with [[Ash's Charizard]] and [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise}}, they were the only confiscated Pokémon not to be cloned and they had the same marks that Bulbasaurtwo had, indicating that it was likely obtained by Mewtwo through different means than the ones used to clone. Its clone reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Corey's Venusaur also appeared in an alternate timeline of the main series that was introduced in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', where it was seen battling [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise}}; it is unknown if it holds the same nickname in that timeline.

In ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'', {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s Venusaur was used in a battle against [[Ash's Tauros]], and it lost to Tauros's {{m|Take Down}} attack.

In ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]'', a Venusaur was the longtime friend of [[Gan Gogh]]. He used it to battle Team Rocket.

When {{TRT}} was working at the {{jo|Battle Park}} in ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]'', [[James]] used a Venusaur during a battle against [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] as part of an elaborate plan to capture {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', a Venusaur was the leader of a group of {{type|Grass}} Pokémon living in the [[Forbidden Forest]].

In ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]'', {{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}'s Venusaur was used during the second half of the {{ka|Silver Town}} [[Pokémon Contest]]. Jeremy's Venusaur, which knew {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, came very close to defeating [[May's Combusken]], but the Young Fowl Pokémon came through and pulled off a come-from-behind victory.

[[Spenser]] has a Venusaur that first appeared in ''[[AG163|Cutting the Ties that Bind]]''. Spenser had Venusaur use {{m|Sweet Scent}} to drive away a furious {{p|Beedrill}} swarm. Venusaur was the second Pokémon that the Palace Maven used in his battle with {{Ash}} at the [[Battle Palace]] in ''[[AG164|Ka Boom With a View!]]''. The Seed Pokémon won against {{AP|Heracross}}, but lost to his {{AP|Swellow}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day!]]''.

In ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]'', [[Nihei]]'s male Venusaur appeared in a fantasy. He made his physical debut in ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'' at [[Ninja Village]]. Nihei used Venusaur in a battle against [[Sanpei]] and his Greninja and won. In ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'', Venusaur was used to battle the ninja army's Pokémon and was able to defeat a {{p|Gengar}}.

In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Mega Venusaur was one of the ten Mega-Evolved Pokémon that [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} had to defeat. It was Alain's first opponent, putting up a tough match, but was eventually defeated.

In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s male Venusaur was the third Pokémon he used in his [[Full Battle]] against Ash. He went up against {{AP|Rowlet}}, defeating it before losing to {{AP|Torracat}}.

In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', multiple Venusaur evolved from Ivysaur after they traveled to a new {{OBP|Gym|GO}}, which was under construction in [[Vermilion City]], during a [[mass outbreak]], so they could absorb the sunlight needed for the Evolution process.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', a {{p|Gastly}} created an illusory Venusaur to frighten [[Ash's Bulbasaur]]. Gastly subsequently combined this Venusaur with an illusory {{p|Blastoise}} to create a {{DL|Variant Pokémon|Venustoise}}, which terrified both Squirtle and Bulbasaur to the point where they did not want to battle anymore.

Venusaur made its physical debut in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]''.

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

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Venusaur was working out in the [[Kumquat Gym]]. However, this scene was removed from the dub due to the appearance of {{p|Jynx}}.

In ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', a Venusaur was seen in a field of flowers. It tried to use {{m|Sleep Powder}} on [[Misty's Togepi]], but a {{p|Houndoom}} blocked the attack, causing itself to fall {{status|sleep|asleep}}.

In ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'', a Venusaur was seen in a [[Pokémon Center]].

Two Venusaur appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', a Venusaur was one of the Pokémon [[Noland]] offered for challengers to battle at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}. However, Ash instead chose to battle {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Venusaur appeared in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.

A Venusaur appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A Venusaur capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

A Mega Venusaur appeared in the opening credits of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

A Venusaur capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

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

A Venusaur appeared in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', among the Pokémon living in [[Laqua]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP051|Venusaur|Ash's Pokédex|Venusaur, the final form of the {{p|Bulbasaur}} [[Evolution]]. This Seed Pokémon soaks up the sun's rays as a source of energy.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP248|Venusaur|Ash's Pokédex|Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon. Venusaur uses its large petals to capture sunlight and transform it into energy.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY099|Venusaur|Serena's Pokédex|Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon. When Venusaur spreads out its large flower petals and absorbs the rays of the sun, it becomes energized.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM142|Venusaur|Rotom Pokédex|Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon. A {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Poison}} type. The giant flower on its back collects large amounts of sunlight, which it can turn into energy.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN003|Venusaur|Ash's Rotom Phone|Venusaur, the Seed Pokémon. A {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Poison}} type. It's believed that a nutritious diet and lots of sunlight make Venusaur's flower bloom in more vibrant colors. The flower's scent can calm and heal the human heart.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Venusaur was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Blue Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Venusaur in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
A Venusaur briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}}.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', a Venusaur briefly appeared in the [[Viridian Gym]], under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}}.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Saur.png|thumb|220px|Venusaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Saur Mega Venusaur.png|thumb|220px|Mega Venusaur in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Saur]]=====
{{adv|Red}} has a Venusaur [[nickname]]d Saur, which he received as a {{p|Bulbasaur}} from {{adv|Professor Oak}} in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' after witnessing the bond shared between the two while battling a wild {{p|Machoke}}, learning {{m|Solar Beam}} in the process. Bulbasaur evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}} in ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'' after defeating a wild {{p|Primeape}}, and into Venusaur in ''[[PS033|The Winged Legends]]'' while fighting against {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer|the merged version}} of {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Articuno}} along with [[Blue's Charizard]] and [[Blasty]], defeating it with his augmented Solar Beam while the others used {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}, respectively.

[[Saur]] has obtained a [[Venusaurite]], with it he can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Venusaur.

====Minor appearances====
A Venusaur appeared in a fantasy along with the other fully evolved Kanto first partner Pokémon in ''[[PS150|Chinchou in Charge]]'', where the [[Pokémon Association]] Chairman of Kanto and Johto explains to {{adv|Bill}} and [[Janine]] the special privilege of entering the finals unconditionally after collecting the badges.

A Venusaur appeared alongside a {{p|Poliwrath}} in [[PSs1]], kidnapping [[Pibu]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Erika has a Venusaur that debuted in ''[[PM010|Big Struggle with the Powerful Opponent Venusaur!!]]''.

{{PPM|Giovanni}} has a Venusaur, as seen in ''[[PM025|Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!]]''.

{{PPM|Red}} is revealed to have a Venusaur in ''[[PM042|Red VS Green?!]]''.

{{PPM|Professor Oak}} owns a Venusaur, which debuted in ''[[PM040|Save the Pokémon Zoo!!]]''.

A Venusaur appeared in ''[[PM043|Clefairy, a Doctor!?]]''.

A Venusaur appeared in ''[[PM056|The Ancient Pokémon Discovery!]]''.

A Venusaur appeared in ''[[PM064|Where is Chikorita?!]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', a local legend states that a 300-year-old tree, the Venusaur Tree, was grown out of a Venusaur who protected the town from invaders many years ago. The Venusaur and its tree are considered the guardians of the town.

{{Gary}} has a Venusaur, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Slowpoke}} in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
[[Professor Oak]] owns a Venusaur in the [[Pokémon Zensho]] manga series. It evolved from the Bulbasaur that neither {{zensho|Satoshi}} nor {{zensho|Shigeru}} chose as their [[first partner Pokémon]].

===Movie adaptations===
Corey's Venusaur, [[nickname]]d Bruteroot, appears in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}. {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s Venusaur clone, named Venusaurtwo, also appears.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
[[Shu]] encountered and battled a Venusaur in ''[[GDZ02|A Powerful Opponent, Venusaur!]]'' in an attempt to catch it, but failed in the end.

A Venusaur appeared in ''[[GDZ06|The Challenge at Celadon University!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
A Venusaur appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

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

==In the TFG==
One Venusaur figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Venusaur|34}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
[[File:Venusaur SSB.png|thumb]]
Venusaur is one of the Pokémon that can appear from the gate on the rooftop of [[Silph Co.]] in the [[Saffron City (stage)|Saffron City]] stage. Venusaur will occasionally use {{m|Razor Leaf}} at any character in front of it.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When Venusaur is released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, it uses the move {{m|Earthquake}} (which Venusaur couldn’t learn until [[Generation III]]), which acts similarly to {{smw|Donkey Kong}}'s Down Special. Any player caught in this will be sent flying.

Venusaur is also a part of the stage in [[Poké Floats]]. The front half will push itself onto the screen first will begin to move to the left after {{p|Snorlax}} leaves the screen.

====Trophy information====
''Evolving from Ivysaur, this deceptively toxic Pokémon has a huge flower on its back that emits a cloying fragrance: the scent lulls its enemies into a state of calmness. Venusaur's flower synthesizes sunshine into pure energy for its {{m|SolarBeam}} move. Think of Grass-type Pokémon, and Venusaur comes first.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Venusaur is briefly mentioned in Ivysaur's trophy description.

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Mega_Venusaur_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Mega Venusaur trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Mega Venusaur appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

====Trophy information====
''With a special type of Mega Stone called Venusaurite, Venusaur can Mega Evolve into Mega Venusaur in the middle of a battle. Not only does Venusaur get a large defense boost when it Mega Evolves, but the plants on its back grow so much, it looks like you're being attacked by a walking jungle. Now, that's got to be intimidating!''
{{-}}
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Venusaur reprises its role as a stage element in the returning {{st|Saffron City}}. It is also a {{sbw|Spirit}}. Its Spirit Battle is against a giant {{SSB|Ivysaur}} on {{sbw|Garden of Hope}}, which has a poisonous floor.

==={{DetPikMov}}===
Two Venusaur appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
[[File:UNITE Venusaur.png|220px|thumb|Venusaur in Pokémon UNITE]]
{{main|Venusaur (UNITE)}}
Venusaur is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Bulbasaur and evolves into Ivysaur at level 5, which evolves into Venusaur at level 7.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]] of the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Venusaur is intentionally referred to as "Venussauro", despite its name still maintaining the English spelling in written media. The same is true for its pre-evolved forms.
* Venusaur shares its {{pkmn|category}} with its pre-evolved forms and {{p|Sunkern}}. They are all known as the Seed Pokémon.
* Venusaur's number in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Fiore Browser number|Fiore Browser]] are the same: 003.
* Venusaur's evolutionary line is the only [[first partner Pokémon]] evolutionary line to have the {{t|Poison}} type.
** Venusaur's evolutionary line is also the only first partner Pokémon evolutionary line to have each member appear at least once in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]].
* Venusaur is the first Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order to have [[gender differences]].
* Venusaur shares its height (6'7"/2.0 m), weight (220.5 lbs./100.0 kg) and Egg Groups (Monster and Grass), with another {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, {{p|Tropius}}.
* If the {{player}} chooses {{p|Charmander}} as their first partner Pokémon in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, or locks themselves out of receiving {{p|Bulbasaur}} in {{game|Yellow}}, it is impossible to get Venusaur registered in the [[Pokédex]] without [[trade|trading]], as no NPC in said games uses a Venusaur except the rival if the player chose {{p|Squirtle}}. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Cooltrainer Albert uses a Venusaur in Knockout Mode at the [[Trainer Tower]].
* Due to [[List of censored words in Generation V|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[GTS]], a Venusaur with an English name could not be [[trade]]d on the GTS without a nickname in [[Generation V]].
* Venusaur is the only Pokémon to be a [[Game mascot|mascot]] for a {{game|Red and Green|s|Japan-exclusive}} [[core series|core game]].
* In {{aniseries|XY}}, [[Nihei]] and Venusaur from [[Ninja Village]] might be a reference to {{wp|Jiraiya}}, a frog-riding figure in {{wp|Japanese folktales|Japanese folklore}}.
* Venusaur is among [[Ken Sugimori]]'s favorite Pokémon. However, it is also his least favorite Pokémon to draw due to its complex design.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html</ref>

===Merchandise===
[[File:Venusaur Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Venusaur in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* Venusaur appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It behaves like the rook piece in chess.

===Origin===
According to [[Ken Sugimori]] in a Japanese interview discussing the Pokémon franchise, Venusaur and its pre-Evolutions were inspired by {{wp|frog}}s.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html Page 4 of interview with Game Freak, hosted on Nintendo's official website] (Japanese, archived)</ref> In particular, its short legs, stout appearance, ear-like protrusions on its head, and the {{a|Thick Fat}} Ability on Mega Venusaur, together make it resemble {{wp|Ceratophrys|horned frogs}}. Unlike Bulbasaur, Venusaur's "ears" have hollows, indicating that they are in fact ears and not glands, as seen in many species of frogs and toads.

The flower on its back resembles the ''{{wp|Rafflesia arnoldii}}''.

====Name origin====
Venusaur may be a combination of ''Venus'' (referring to the {{wp|Venus flytrap}} plant) or ''venom'' and ''dinosaur''.

Fushigibana may be a combination of 不思議 ''fushigi'' (strange; mysterious) and 花 ''hana'' (flower).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Poison
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|es=Venusaur|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bisaflor|demeaning=From ''bizarr'' (bizarre), ''Saurier'' (saurian), and ''{{wp|Flora}}'' or ''flor'' (Latin for "flower")
|it=Venusaur|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=이상해꽃 ''Isanghekkot''|komeaning=From 이상하다 ''isanghada'' (to be strange or abnormal) and 꽃 ''kkot'' (flower)
|zh_cmn=妙蛙花 ''Miàowāhuā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 妙 ''miào'' (wonderful), 蛙 ''wā'' (frog), and 花 ''huā'' (flower)
|zh_yue=妙蛙花 ''Miuhwāfā''{{tt|*|Games}} 奇異花 ''Kèihyihfā''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 妙 ''miuh'' (wonderful), 蛙 ''wā'' (frog), and 花 ''fā'' (flower) From 奇異 ''kèihyih'' (strange) and 花 ''fā'' (flower)
|pt_br=Venusaur|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|bg=Винъзор ''Vinŭzor''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=ווינאזור ''Vinasaur''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi={{tt|वीनासॉर|Vīnāsŏr}} ''Venusaur''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Venuzauras|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Венузавр ''Venuzavr''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟุชิกิบานะ ''Fuchikibana''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
* [[May's Venusaur]]
* [[Saur]]
* [[Venusaur (UNITE)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]
* [[Gigantamax]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Venusaur|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Blastoise (Pokémon)

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'''Blastoise''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カメックス''' ''Kamex'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

Blastoise has two forms:
* It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Blastoise''' using the [[Blastoisinite]].
* It can [[Gigantamax]] into '''Gigantamax Blastoise''' if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. Gigantamax Blastoise was introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]].

Blastoise is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Blue Version}} and its [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese]] counterpart, appearing on the boxart of both games.

==Biology==
[[File:Blastoise shell anime.png|thumb|left|200px|Blastoise inside its shell]]
Blastoise is a large, bipedal {{wp|turtle}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its body is blue and is mostly hidden by its tough, brown shell. This shell has a cream-colored underside and a white ridge encircling its arms and separating the upper and lower halves. Two powerful water cannons/jet nozzles reside at the top of its shell over its shoulders. These cannons can be extended or withdrawn. Blastoise's head has triangular ears that are black on the inside, small brown eyes, and a cream-colored lower jaw. Its arms are thick, and it has three claws on each hand. Its feet have three claws on the front and one on the back. Poking out of the bottom of its shell is a stubby tail.

The powerful cannons on this Pokémon's back can produce water blasts that can pierce steel and concrete and be used for high-speed charges and propelling itself in the air. The speed of Blastoise's charges is similar to the force of a rocket. Blastoise makes itself heavy to withstand these powerful blasts and crush its opponents. It is shown in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]'' that Blastoise can take the role of a leader in large groups of {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Wartortle}}. Its preferred habitat seems to be {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's Edge Pokémon|freshwater ponds and lakes}}. Blastoise is capable of flying by propelling itself with water from the back openings of its shell. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Blastoise is known to sleep soundly while protected by its tough shell. It has also been seen sleeping with its belly exposed on very rare occasions, meaning that it is feeling completely secure in its surroundings and has quickly fallen asleep.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

In [[Generation II]], Blastoise and its pre-[[Evolution|evolved]] forms were the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the [[move]] {{m|Skull Bash}} naturally, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}.

===Forms===
Blastoise has two forms: [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Blastoise and [[Gigantamax]] Blastoise.

====Mega Blastoise====
Mega Blastoise has two smaller shells over its arms, each with its own water cannon. Small ridges develop over its now-red eyes and extend to its ears — which angle slightly backward — and there is a small point on its chin. The two cannons on its back merge into a single, central water cannon of greater size that extends forward over Mega Blastoise's head and can retract back into its shell.

Mega Blastoise has a more aggressive disposition due to its increased strength.<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-gb/story/#:~:text=a%20jet%20plane!-,Mega%20Blastoise,-Blastoise%20normally%20has Mega Blastoise | Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!]</ref> The power of its main cannon is equivalent to that of a tank gun at minimum and possesses a blast range of over 6 miles (10 kilometers). Its strengthened legs and back enable it to withstand the recoil from its own blasts,<ref>[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Blastoise Mega Blastoise | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Blastoise archived])</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1307824239408558085 PokémonGoApp Did You Know?]</ref> but it can also use its arm cannons to further support itself by using [[move]]s like {{m|Ice Beam}} to latch itself to the ground before firing a massive attack, such as during its Burst Attack in [[Pokkén Tournament]].

====Gigantamax Blastoise====
[[File:009Blastoise-Gigantamax 2.png|thumb|left|250px|Gigantamax Blastoise using {{m|G-Max Cannonade}}]]
As Gigantamax Blastoise, it becomes larger. Its eyes are white with bright blue sclerae. Its blue arms, head, and legs change to light blue, and the underside of its shell becomes dark red. Its shell becomes darker and transforms into a battleship-like formation, with 31 cannons of different sizes: sets of twin cannons emerge from hexagon and rectangle-shaped holes within the shell, and a main cannon protrudes from the center. Several white triangular spots are located on its tail and legs. Three red clouds surround the main cannon.

Gigantamax Blastoise can adapt to any situation using various cannon combinations. It is not very good at precision shooting, so instead of aiming its attacks, it prefers to overwhelm its opponent by launching dynamic, powerful torrents from its cannons. According to one legend, its main cannon is so staggeringly powerful that it can blast holes through the mountains. Gigantamax Blastoise can also individually align the 12 cannons surrounding its main cannon to attack in any direction.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/gigantamax-blastoise/ Gigantamax Blastoise | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Gigantamax Blastoise is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Cannonade}}.
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===Evolution===
Blastoise evolves from {{p|Wartortle}} and is the final form of {{p|Squirtle}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
==== In the core series ====
*These notable Trainers all use Blastoise:
** If the player chose {{p|Charmander}}, the player's [[rival]] and [[friend]], {{ga|Blue}}, will pick {{p|Squirtle}} in [[Generation I]] and {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}}. This Squirtle will eventually evolve into a {{p|Wartortle}} and then fully evolve into Blastoise.
** With exception of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], {{ga|Red}} uses a Blastoise in all battles against the player as an NPC (except battle facilities). Red is representative of the player character from the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] [[Kanto]]-based titles, paying homage to Blastoise as [[box mascot]] of Pokémon Blue. Red is often seen with the Pokémon when not using {{p|Pikachu}}. In [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] Red's Blastoise has the capabilities to [[Mega Evolve]] into Mega Blastoise.
** {{ga|Green}} uses a Blastoise in all battles against the player in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] This Blastoise is always holding a [[Blastoisinite]] and will Mega Evolve into Mega Blastoise.
** [[Misty]] uses a Blastoise in the [[Kanto Leaders Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{g|Black 2 and White 2}}.
** If the player chose {{p|Chimchar}}, {{ga|Dawn}} will use a Blastoise during weekend rematches in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] 10 times.
**[[Professor Sycamore]] uses a Blastoise against the player in his second battle. It will not Mega Evolve.
**If the player chose [[Popplio (Pokémon)|Popplio]], [[Gladion]] will have a Blastoise in [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] a month after completing [[Episode RR]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
**[[Honey]] uses a Blastoise if the player chose {{p|Bulbasaur}} during [[The Isle of Armor]] DLC in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. Her Squirtle has the [[Gigantamax]] Factor and will evolve into a Blastoise who can [[Dynamax]] into Gigantamax Blastoise.

====In the side series games====
*[[Cordy]] uses a Blastoise in the first battle tutorial of {{g|Champions}}.

==== In the spin-off games ====
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Blastoise is the leader of Team Hydro, a [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Bronze Rank]] rescue team. It joins a new team designed to rescue [[Team A.C.T.]] from [[Magma Cavern]] but fails to reach them. Blastoise appears to go exploring a lot as it discovers [[Western Cave]] and [[Meteor Cave]]. It reaches the end of Western Cave with {{p|Charizard}} of Team A.C.T., but both are defeated by {{p|Mewtwo}}. Blastoise is quick to anger, a feature that Charizard exploits to boost morale.

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=The waterspouts that protrude from its shell are highly accurate. Their bullets of water can precisely nail tin cans from a distance of over {{tt|160 feet|50 m}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.}}
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{{Dex/Form|Mega Blastoise}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=The jets of water it spouts from the rocket cannons on its shell can punch through thick steel.}}
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{{Dex/Form|Mega Blastoise}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=009}}
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====Alternate games====
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, {{TCG|Legendary Collection}})
:A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Team Rocket}})
:An aggressive Pokémon that tackles anything it sees.

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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Blastoise|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|March 15 to 21, 2002; September 27 to October 3, 2002; February 14 to 20, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Blastoise}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Blastoise|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Blastoise}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Blastoise|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Blastoise}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|Champ}}|2026 Pokémon NAIC Blastoise|All|Online|—|June 12 to 18, 2026|link=List of event distributions in Pokémon Champions#2026 Pokémon NAIC Blastoise}}
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=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Water|lochide=yes}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Water|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Blastoise the Unrivaled|Steel|hide|100|March 6 to 12, 2024 January 23 to 29, 2026 |link=Poké Portal News/2024#March 6 to 12, 2024}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Water}}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Blastoise=====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|HP=79
|Attack=83
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=105
|Speed=78
|Special=85
}}

=====Mega Blastoise=====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|HP=79
|Attack=103
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=135
|SpDef=115
|Speed=78
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Blastoise is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Blastoise|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Wave Crash|Water|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Blastoise|Water|Water|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Blastoise|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|39|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|39|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|3|6|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Blastoise|Water|Water|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Blastoise|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|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|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM145|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM154|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM196|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Blastoise|Water|Water|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Blastoise|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM009|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|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|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM070|Whirlpool|Water|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM076|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM096|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM098|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM140|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM148|Scald|Water|Special|80|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM159|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Blastoise|Water|Water|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Blastoise|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0912|Quaxly}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/H|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/H|0159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/H|0160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0938|Tadbulb}}{{MSP/H|0939|Bellibolt}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/H|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/H|0875|Eiscue}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Water Spout|Water|Special|150|100|5||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Blastoise|Water|Water|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Blastoise|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Blastoise|Water|Water|1}}

===Side game data===
====Blastoise====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Water|ndex=009|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=009|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009
|body=1
|rate=-33.9
|area=Turtleshell Pond
|P1=This thick shell isn't just for show!
|P2=Not good. My HP's down to half...
|P3=I'm done for... My shell is cracking...
|PL=Leveled up! I think my shell thickened!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009
|coset=4
|conto={{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Golem}}, {{p|Octillery}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=Count on my water spouts!
|P2=This is not how it's supposed to go…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=3
|field=Soak
|loop=17
|MinEXP=150
|MaxEXP=180
|num=078
|browser=Blastoise attacks by forcefully blasting streams of water.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Rain Dance
|fieldpower=-
|num=013
|browser=It attacks by blasting water from the cannons on its back.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Soak
|fieldpower=3
|num=294
|pastnum=214
|browser=It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009
|walk=1.42
|hp=55
|attack=80
|defense=60
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009
|Pad=Blastoise was guarding the [[Granite Zone]] but traveled to the [[Beach Zone]] to train himself! He performs best on {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Empoleon's Snow Slide}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Water|pokemon=Blastoise
|skill=Blue Force
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It changes the color of hint numbers to blue on rows with confirmable squares.
|uses=3
|duration=120 sec
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009
|power=3
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009|num=009
|mega=1
|stone=Blastoisinite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|megaspeedup=4
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon within two spaces of the match.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Squirtle
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Blastoise}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=188
|attack=171
|defense=207
|fast={{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Rollout}}{{tt|*|From March 4, 2025 onward}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Squirtle Community Day and Clone Blastoise raids}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009|pdex=100
|dex=Blastoise’s water cannons pack so much power, they can propel Blastoise through the air! The Pokémon can also be seen sunbathing at times. It appears to feel safer when it’s {{m|Withdraw|tucked inside its shell}}.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0009
|pokemon=Squirtle
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Water
|dexentry=This Pokémon normally sleeps soundly, protected by its tough shell, but it's also been seen sleeping with its belly exposed on very rare occasions. Perhaps this happens when Blastoise feels completely secure in its surroundings and falls fast asleep.
|sleepstyle1=Sheltered Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Unsheltered Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Overturned Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Ingredients
|evolution=
|candyNum=
|berry=Oran
|ingredient1=Moomoo Milk
|ingredient2=Soothing Cacao
|ingredient3=Bean Sausage
|carrylimit=17
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{water color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}};"| [[File:GO009Summer2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}};"| [[File:GO009Copy2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}};"| [[File:GO0009Jul2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}};"| [[File:GO0009Visor.png|100px]]
|-
| Sunglasses
| Clone
| Party hat
| Pikachu visor
|}

====Mega Blastoise====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009M
|coset=4
|conto={{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Golem}}, {{p|Octillery}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=Count on my water spouts!
|P2=This is not how it's supposed to go…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Water|pokemon=Mega Blastoise
|skill=Blue Force
|maxsize=20
|rank=Hyper
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:30
|effect=It changes the color of hint numbers to blue on rows with confirmable squares.
|uses=2
|duration=300 sec
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=009M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Squirtle
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=188
|attack=264
|defense=237
|fast={{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Rollout}}{{tt|*|From March 4, 2025 onward}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Squirtle Community Day}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

====Gigantamax Blastoise====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=0009GMax
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=
|attack=
|defense=
|special= {{m|G-Max Cannonade}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=009Blastoise
|name1=Blastoise
|type1-1=Water
|forme1=Blastoise
|loc1=Default
|item1=Blastoisinite
|itemfile1=Bag Blastoisinite CP Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0009Blastoise-Mega
|type1-2=Water
|forme2=Mega Blastoise
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Blastoisinite
}}

====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|sprite1=009Blastoise
|name1=Blastoise
|type1-1=Water
|forme1=Blastoise
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|sprite2=0009Blastoise-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Blastoise
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Water
|pictype=art
|no1=0007
|name1=Squirtle
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0008
|name2=Wartortle
|type1-2=Water
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0009
|name3=Blastoise
|type1-3=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=009}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=009}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=009}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=009}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=009}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=009|form1=M|crop=115}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=009|form1=M|crop=112|PEcrop=233}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=009|form1=Gi|crop=312}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/3Forms|ndex=0009|form1=M|form2=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0009|Blastoise}}

====Other sprites====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:130px"| [[File:Spr 3f Blastoise credits.png]]
|-
| FireRed/LeafGreen credits
|}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Gary Blastoise.png|thumb|250px|Blastoise in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Siebold Mega Blastoise.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Blastoise in ''[[XYS01|Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special I]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Gary's Blastoise]]=====
{{Gary}} has a Blastoise that he received as a Squirtle from {{an|Professor Oak}}. It made its first appearance in ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', during Gary's [[Silver Conference]] [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}}.

=====[[Tierno's Blastoise]]=====
{{an|Tierno}} has a Blastoise that he received as a Squirtle from {{an|Professor Sycamore}}. He first appeared in ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', having evolved from Wartortle.

=====Other=====
A Blastoise appeared in ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]'', where it ruled over an island of Squirtle and Wartortle. It had a {{an|Jigglypuff}} stuck in one of its cannons, and Jigglypuff's {{m|Sing|song}} subsequently made everyone fall asleep.

A Blastoise [[nickname]]d Shellshocker appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', under the ownership of [[Neesha]]. It was taken away from her by one of Mewtwo's special [[Poké Ball]]s but was liberated by Ash along with the other confiscated Pokémon. Along with [[Ash's Charizard]] and [[Corey]]'s {{p|Venusaur}}, they were the only confiscated Pokémon not to be cloned and they had the same marks that Squirtletwo had, indicating that it was likely obtained by Mewtwo through different means than the ones used to clone. After being freed, it fought with {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s cloned Blastoise and lost. Neesha's Blastoise appeared in an alternate timeline of the main series that was introduced in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', where it was seen battling Corey's Venusaur; it is unknown if it holds the same nickname in that timeline.

In ''[[EP085|Fit To Be Tide]]'', [[Cissy]] used her Blastoise to compete against Ash and his {{AP|Lapras}} in a Wave Race for the {{badge|Coral-Eye}}. Despite a well-fought race, Ash ultimately won by having Lapras use {{m|Ice Beam}} and riding on the ice. It reappeared in flashbacks of ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', and ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]''.

Multiple Blastoise appeared in ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War]]'', under the ownership of [[Captain Aidan]]. They worked alongside a team of [[Team Wartortle|Wartortle]] and {{p|Squirtle}} that were used to extinguish fires. The team of Blastoise reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'' as one of the Pokémon competing in [[Rikishii Town]]'s [[Sumo Conference]]. It went up against [[Raiden]]'s {{p|Feraligatr}} and lost despite its extreme strength, thus allowing Feraligatr to proceed to the finals.

In ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]'', [[Jessie]] borrowed a Blastoise from the {{jo|Battle Park}} and used it against Ash and his {{AP|Pikachu}} in an elaborate plan to capture it.

In ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'', [[Lola]]'s Blastoise rescued {{ka|Flint}}'s {{p|Golem}} after it had fallen into water. It reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]''.

In ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', [[Sid]] used a Blastoise as his main battling Pokémon.

In ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'', {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}}'s Wartortle evolved into a Blastoise while it was still being captured by {{TRT}}. This allowed it to escape with its massive size.

In ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]'', three Blastoise were captured by [[Kellyn]]'s [[Capture Styler]] so they could use {{m|Rain Dance}} in order to douse a forest fire that was caused by [[J's Salamence]].

In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', [[Siebold]]'s Mega Blastoise battled [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. Blastoise was successful in defeating Charizard.

In ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', a {{tc|Sailor}}'s Blastoise battled {{an|Gladion}} and his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}} {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} and was eventually defeated by {{m|Counter}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', a {{p|Gastly}} created an illusion of Blastoise in order to frighten [[Ash's Squirtle]]. Gastly subsequently combined this Blastoise with an illusionary {{p|Venusaur}} to create a {{DL|Variant Pokémon|Venustoise}}, which terrified both Squirtle and Bulbasaur out of battling.

Blastoise made its physical debut in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'' in a flashback, Ash saw a Blastoise in an advertisement for the contest in which he won his special [[Ash's hat|hat]].

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Blastoise was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', a Blastoise was part of the cast for the movie "Pokémon in Love".

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

A Blastoise appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', a Blastoise competed in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]].

In ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', a Blastoise appeared in [[Nurse Joy]]'s poem.

In ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Blastoise competed in the {{to|Verdanturf}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Trainer's Blastoise appeared in ''[[AG096|Training Wrecks]]''.

A Trainer's Blastoise appeared in ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]''.

In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', [[Johnny]]'s Blastoise appeared on a scoreboard during his [[Ever Grande Conference]] [[Double Battle]] with {{ho|Tyson}}, having lost off-screen.

In ''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken!]]'', a Coordinator's Blastoise in the {{isl|Chrysanthemum}} Contest.

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', multiple Blastoise were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by [[Sir Aaron]] in the past.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]. It was used by one of the students in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]].

A Blastoise that can Mega Evolve appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

A Mega Blastoise appeared in the opening credits of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', the [[Ultra Rangers]]' Blastoise and its fellow Pokémon attempted to battle a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that was wreaking havoc at the [[Ultra Ruin]] but lost.

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

Six Blastoise appeared in ''[[JN058|Eyes on the Goal!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Shell Sage]].

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

A Trainer's Blastoise appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

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

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP060|Blastoise|Ash's Pokédex|Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Wartortle}}. Blastoise's strength lies in its power, rather than its speed. Its shell is like armor and attacks from the hydro cannon on its back are virtually unstoppable.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP248|Blastoise|Ash's Pokédex|Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise uses the {{m|Hydro Pump}}s on its back to fire out extremely powerful blasts.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG092|Blastoise|May's Pokédex|Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise is the final evolved form of {{p|Squirtle}}. It can launch powerful blasts of water from its water spouts.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY090|Blastoise|Serena's Pokédex|Blastoise, the Shellfish Pokémon. Blastoise's heavy body weight can leave opponents unable to battle. It {{m|Withdraw|retreats into its shell}} when necessary.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Blue Blastoise PO.png|thumb|250px|Blastoise in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Blastoise was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

{{OBP|Blue|Origins}} sent out his Blastoise in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' during his {{pkmn|Champion}} battle with {{OBP|Red|Origins}}. It defeated Red's {{p|Persian}} and {{p|Jolteon}}, but lost to his {{TP|Red|Charizard}}.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Blue Blastoise PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Blastoise in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
{{ga|Blue}} owns a Blastoise, which appeared in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''. He used it during his [[Indigo League|Pokémon League]] battle against [[Lance]] and his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}, where it eventually won, allowing Blue to become the new Champion.

===GOTCHA!===
A Blastoise briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of {{ga|Red}}.
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Green Blastoise Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Blastoise in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
[[File:Green Mega Blastoise Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Mega Blastoise in Pokémon Evolutions]]
A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Green}}. She used it to help her traverse [[Cerulean Cave]] and later to battle {{ga|Elaine}}'s newly caught {{p|Mewtwo}}. However, despite [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] it, it was no match for the Legendary Pokémon, giving Elaine the victory.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Blasty.png|thumb|left|230px|Blastoise in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Blasty Mega Blastoise.png|thumb|230px|Mega Blastoise in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Blasty]]=====
One of {{adv|Green}}'s main Pokémon is a Blastoise nicknamed [[Blasty]], which evolved from {{p|Wartortle}} prior to ''[[PS030|Zap! Zap! Zapdos!]]''.

[[Blasty]] has obtained a [[Blastoisinite]], with it he can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Blastoise.

====Minor appearances====
A Blastoise was fantasied along with the other fully evolved Kanto first partner Pokémon in ''[[PS150|Chinchou in Charge]]'', where the [[Pokémon Association]] Chairman of Kanto and Johto explains to {{adv|Bill}} and [[Janine]] the special privilege of entering the finals unconditionally after collecting the badges.

[[Kellyn]] captured a Blastoise to put out the fire in the [[Vien Forest]] in [[PRV1]] before eventually releasing it.

[[File:Blue Blastoise PM.png|thumb|200px|Blastoise in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Blue's Blastoise (Pocket Monsters)}}
A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM004|Let's Get that Moon Rock!!]]'', under the ownership of [[Misty]].

{{PPM|Blue}} is revealed to have a Blastoise, which first appeared in ''[[PM016|Get The Flying Machine!!]]''. It is his main Pokémon.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]''.

{{PPM|Green}} is shown with a Blastoise in ''[[PM022|Part-Time Job At The Swimming Pool!!]]'', where it challenges {{PPM|Red}} to a swimming competition.

A Blastoise is seen with {{PPM|Giovanni}} and his brother in ''[[PM025|Pulverize the strongest Pokémon!!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PM059|Good-Bye, Pikachu?!]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM027|Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?]]'' as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM029|The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!]]''.

{{PPM|Professor Oak}} owns a Blastoise, which debuted in ''[[PM040|Save the Pokémon Zoo!!]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM043|Clefairy, a Doctor!?]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM044|The Fake Pikachu!!]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM050|Team Rocket's Downfall!!]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM056|The Ancient Pokémon Discovery!]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM057|Clefairy, a Supernatural Being?!]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM063|Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM094|Take me to the Dragon Palace!]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PM112|Special Fireworks!!]]''.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Blastoise appeared in ''[[PMRS53|Clefairy's Golf Debut!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Blastoise appeared in [[PMHGSS11]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{MPJ|Squirtle}} has two older sisters who are Blastoise. Their names are Kameko and Kamemi and they appear in ''[[PPP19|The Five Sisters of Squirtle]]''. Kameko is the oldest of all of Squirtle's siblings, with Kamemi as the second-oldest.

===Pokémon Zensho===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], {{Zensho|Shigeru}}'s Squirtle eventually evolved into a Blastoise that fought {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s {{p|Charizard}} for the title of Champion of the Pokémon League.

===Movie adaptations===
[[Neesha]]'s Blastoise, nicknamed '''Shellshocker''', appears in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}. {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s Blastoise clone, named '''Blastoisetwo''', also appears.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Blastoise appeared in ''[[GDZ05|A Mischievous Wartortle]]''.

A Blastoise appeared in [[GDZ38]], under the ownership of [[Three turtle siblings|Kameta]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Blastoise appears in ''[[GB19|The Truth About The Mysterious Whirl Islands!!]]''. It had ruled over the island for a century before turning violent. At Slowking's request, {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}} defeats it, destroying Slowking's Cave in the process. The Blastoise later appears at the end of ''[[GB20|A Serious Crisis!! The Battle With The Lugia]]'' along with Slowking and Lugia.

===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Gary's Blastoise}}
[[Gary Oak]] owns a Blastoise that appeared in ''[[SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball]]''. It was the final Pokémon Gary used during his match with Ash, where it fought {{AP|Pikachu}}.

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

==In the TFG==
One Blastoise figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Blastoise|2}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Blastoise.png|220px|thumb|Blastoise in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Blastoise will use {{m|Hydro Pump}} in one direction. Each Pump moves Blastoise backward slightly making it a danger to those fighting behind it as well.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Blastoise reappears as a Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Like in SSB, it uses Hydro Pump as its attack. Blastoise's trophy also refers to Blastoise as the 'Definitive Water Type'.
====Trophy information====
''"Blastoise is the next evolutionary step after Wartortle. The thick jets of water they shoot from the cannons on their backs are strong enough to cut through steel plating. When in danger, they hide inside their armored shells. Blastoise is so popular among Trainers that it's considered the definitive {{type|Water}}."''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Blastoise was briefly considered as a possible playable character before it was switched out for Squirtle.

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Blastoise appears in the background of the {{DL|Pokémon League (Kalos)|Flood Chamber}} in the {{st|Kalos Pokémon League}}, along with {{p|Wailord}}, {{p|Piplup}}, and {{p|Clawitzer}}.

[[File:Mega_Blastoise_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Mega Blastoise trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
A trophy of Mega Blastoise also exists in both versions of the game.
====Trophy information====
=====Blastoise=====
'''NA:''' ''On a hot summer day, it's great to cool off by playing in a sprinkler. Don't look to Blastoise as a replacement, though—those water jets on its back are extremely powerful and would send you flying. In fact, Blastoise itself is so huge so it doesn't get blown away when it fires. Speaking of fires, Blastoise is better than a fire truck at putting them out!''

'''PAL:''' ''Tempted to have a Blastoise hose the mud off your bike? Well, don't. The water jets from its rocket cannons might look perfect for that, but they'd just blast your bike into oblivion. In fact, the reason Blastoise grow so big and heavy is so they don't get blown away themselves. If your house is on fire, though, feel free to get a Blastoise to help!''
=====Mega Blastoise=====
'''NA''': ''Some species of Pokémon living in [[Kalos]] have the ability to Mega Evolve, and here's one! Mega Blastoise is a bit bigger than Blastoise, and instead of two cannons on its shell, it has one huge cannon. This may seem like a downgrade, but wait–there are two on its arms! This math is easy: three is better than two.''

'''PAL''': ''Some species of Pokémon living in Kalos have the ability to Mega Evolve, and here's one! Mega Blastoise is a bit bigger than Blastoise, and instead of two cannons on its shell, it has one huge cannon. This may seem like a downgrade, but wait - there are two on its arms, too! Basic arithmetic: three is better than two.''
[[File:Pokkén Blastoise.png|200px|thumb|Blastoise in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament DX]]===
{{main|Blastoise (Pokkén)}}
Blastoise is a DLC Battle Pokémon in the Nintendo Switch version of Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Water Spout}}, {{m|Withdraw}}, {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and {{m|Water Pulse}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Destructive Cannon.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Blastoise retains its role as a background character in the {{st|Kalos Pokémon League}}'s [[Flood Chamber]]. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. The Spirit Battle is against a giant {{SSB|Squritle}} on {{sbw|Delfino Plaza}}.

==={{DetPikMov}}===
A Blastoise appeared in {{DetPikMov}}. It battled a {{p|Gengar}} at an illegal fight club, only to be defeated.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Blastoise (UNITE)}}
Blastoise is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged defender that starts as Squirtle and evolves into Wartortle at level 5, which evolves into Blastoise at level 7.
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==Trivia==
* Blastoise shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}}. They are all known as the Shellfish Pokémon.
** Despite this, Blastoise is based on a turtle not a shellfish. This may be due to the fact the Japanese category is more accurately translated "Shell" not "Shellfish".
* [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Blastoise is the only Mega-Evolved [[first partner Pokémon]] that does not have two types.
* The way Blastoise flies in [[New Pokémon Snap]] is a potential reference to {{wp|Gamera}}.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9-20DgZlJQ i didn't know Blastoise can do this... OH SH--]</ref> [[Pokkén Tournament DX]] and [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] have also introduced similar motions for Blastoise's actions.
* In 3D games before {{g|X and Y}}, when Blastoise uses {{m|Hydro Pump}}, two streams are fired from its cannons, whereas every other Pokémon only has one stream. Starting in Pokémon X and Y, Blastoise no longer had a unique animation for this move. However, the animation was brought back when Blastoise returned in [[The Indigo Disk]] expansion of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* Blastoise was originally considered for [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] alongside {{OBP|Charizard|Super Smash Bros.}} and {{OBP|Ivysaur|Super Smash Bros.}}, but director [[Masahiro Sakurai]] decided to go with {{OBP|Squirtle|Super Smash Bros.}} instead for evolutionary stage balance.<ref>[http://sourcegaming.info/2016/04/29/duflupdate/ The Definitive List of Unused Fighters in Smash]</ref>

===Concept and development===
[[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Early concept art]] for a Pokémon called "Karabajio" resembles Blastoise without its signature water cannons. The name may be a combination of "''carapace''" and ''{{wp|Caravaggio}}''.

===Origin===
Blastoise's design appears to be a {{wp|turtle}} mixed with aspects of a {{wp|tank}}.

Gigantamax Blastoise's shell may be based on a {{wp|battleship}}. It may also be based on {{wp|Leonardo da Vinci}}'s design for an {{wp|Leonardo's fighting vehicle|armored fighting vehicle}}, which itself is inspired by a turtle's shell.

====Name origin====
Blastoise may be a combination of ''blast'' (referring to its cannons) and ''{{wp|tortoise}}''.

Kamex may be a combination of 亀 ''kame'' (tortoise, turtle) and マックス ''makkusu'' (max; maximum).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Water
|ja=カメックス ''Kamex''|jameaning=From 亀 ''kame'' (tortoise) and マックス ''makkusu'' (max)
|fr=Tortank|frmeaning=From ''tortue'' (tortoise) and ''tank''
|es=Blastoise|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Turtok|demeaning=From ''turtle'' and ''{{wp|Lock (firearm)|Lock}}''
|it=Blastoise|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=거북왕 ''Geobugwang''|komeaning=From 거북이 ''geobugi'' (turtle) and 왕 ''wang'' (king)
|zh_cmn=水箭龜 / 水箭龟 ''Shuǐjiànguī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 水 ''shuǐ'' (water), 火箭 ''huǒjiàn'' (rocket), and 龜 / 龟 ''guī'' (turtle)
|zh_yue=水箭龜 ''Séuijingwāi''|zh_yuemeaning=From 水 ''séui'' (water), 火箭 ''fójin'' (rocket), and 龜 ''gwāi'' (turtle)
|pt_br=Blastoise|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|bg=Бластойс ''Blastoys''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=בלסטויז ''Blastoiz''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi={{tt|ब्लास्टॉइस|Blāsṭŏis}} ''Blastoise''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Blastoizas|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Бластойз ''Blastoyz''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คาเม็กซ์ ''Khamek''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name}}

==See also==
* [[Gary's Blastoise]]
* [[Tierno's Blastoise]]
* [[Blue's Blastoise (Pocket Monsters)]]
* [[Blasty]]
* [[Blastoise (UNITE)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Gigantamax]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Blastoise|Article on Wikipedia}}

{{Mega Evolution}}
{{Gigantamax}}
{{Smash Bros.}}

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Caterpie (Pokémon)

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'''Caterpie''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キャタピー ''' ''Caterpie'') is a {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Metapod}} starting at [[level]] 7, which evolves into {{p|Butterfree}} starting at level 10.

==Biology==
[[File:Caterpie emitting stench.png|thumb|left|250px|Caterpie emitting a terrible stench]]
Caterpie is an {{wp|insect}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a green {{wp|caterpillar}} with a yellow underside and teardrop-shaped tail. Yellow ring-shaped markings down the sides of its segmented body resemble its eyes and are meant to scare off predators. Its most notable characteristic is the bright red antenna ({{wp|osmeterium}}) on its head, which releases a stench to repel predators. Despite these features and its camouflage in green foliage, Caterpie is often preyed upon by {{type|Flying}} Pokémon. Its four tiny feet are tipped with suction cups, permitting this Pokémon to scale most surfaces with minimal effort.

Caterpie is easy to capture and grows quickly, making it ideal for new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. As Caterpie grow and develop over time, they will shed their skin many times before finally cocooning themselves in thick silk. It can also spit this silk to entangle foes as seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''. It has a voracious appetite, driving it to eat a hundred leaves daily. It will even eat leaves bigger than itself. According to [[PS054|the 54th chapter of Pokémon Adventures]], its favorite food is the {{ci|Vermilion}} flower. Caterpie lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests and jungles}}. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Caterpie is known to sleep occasionally while using {{m|String Shot}}. On occasion, it drools out strings instead of saliva<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>.
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===Evolution===
Caterpie evolves into {{p|Metapod}}, which evolves into {{p|Butterfree}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: {{mdc|Caterpie|1}} is rescued in the first mission of the game. It is too young to be of any help to the rescue team but remains a strong fan throughout the game, even in its darkest hour.

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Caterpie</sc> has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this {{ScPkmn}} releases a terrifically strong odor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=017|reg2=Kanto|num2=010}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Perhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Its body is soft and weak. In nature, its perpetual fate is to be seen by others as food.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It releases a stench from its red antennae to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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====Alternate games====
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, {{TCG|Legendary Collection}})
:Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Neo Discovery}})
:For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.

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

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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|HP=45
|Attack=30
|Defense=35
|SpAtk=20
|SpDef=20
|Speed=45
|Special=20
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Bug
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=50
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|gen1bug=yes
|oldpoison=2
}}

===Learnset===
Caterpie is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|1}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8null}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|2}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Caterpie|1|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Caterpie (Expedition 96)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|body=1
|rate=10.2
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=I'll eat lots and grow big.
|P2=This is so hard... My health is down to half.
|P3=I can't keep up... I can't spit silk anymore...
|PL=I leveled up! Happy!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Wooper}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=Tree leaves are the yummiest, aren't they?
|P2=This is…not easy…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|walk=2.92
|hp=46
|attack=59
|defense=40
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|Pad=Caterpie fell out of the White Tree on the other side of the bridge in the [[Meadow Zone]]! Her favorite Attraction is {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=Their steps are slow, but they are quite aggressive and hate to lose. They are second to none in spirit.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|num=747
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|Previously available in 2 km}}
|buddy=1
|candy=Caterpie
|evocandy=12
|stamina=128
|attack=55
|defense=55
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010|pdex=011
|dex=This eager eater consumes leaf after leaf while hiding in tall grass. When Caterpie senses danger, it exudes a horrible odor from the antenna on its head to protect itself.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0010
|pokemon=Caterpie
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Bug
|dexentry=On very rare occasions, Caterpie looks as though it has fallen asleep in the middle of using String Shot. It appears that it drools string instead of saliva while it sleeps.
|sleepstyle1=Sprawled Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Droopy-Headed Sleep
|sleepstyle3=String-Shot Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 5
|candyNum=40
|berry=Lum
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient3=Greengrass Soybeans
|carrylimit=11
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
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| Poké Ball hat
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Bug
|pictype=art
|no1=0010
|name1=Caterpie
|type1-1=Bug
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 7}}
|no2=0011
|name2=Metapod
|type1-2=Bug
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 10}}
|no3=0012
|name3=Butterfree
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=010}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=010}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=010}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=010}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=010}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=010|crop=45}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=010|crop=45|PEcrop=100}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=010|crop=106}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0010}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|010|Caterpie}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Caterpie anime.png|thumb|250px|Caterpie in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Caterpie]]=====
Caterpie debuted in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', where {{Ash}} encountered him in [[Viridian Forest]]. He {{pkmn2|caught}} him in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', making Caterpie the first Pokémon he caught in the {{pkmn2|wild}}. He evolved into Metapod in the same episode after a {{pkmn|battle}} with {{TRT}}, and then into Butterfree during [[EP004|the following episode]].

Caterpie also appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from {{aniseries|PTS}}. It evolved into Metapod during a battle against a {{p|Pinsir}} and later into Butterfree after a battle against a group of {{p|Primeape}}.

=====[[Goh's Caterpie]]=====
In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a Caterpie. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

=====Other=====
A Caterpie appeared in ''[[EP191|The Dunsparce Deception]]'', under the ownership of [[Bucky]]. He used it to compete in a race with {{p|Dunsparce}}, but it ultimately lost due to its slow speed.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', under the ownership of [[Zander]]. It ate some of [[Dr. Gordon]]'s enhanced [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]] and turned {{pkmn2|giant}} as a result. It eventually evolved into a {{wp|Mothra}}-sized {{p|Butterfree}}.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'' as a resident of [[Wayfarer Island]]. Ash befriended it after realizing it had yet to evolve, which reminded Ash of his own Caterpie. As a result, he helped Caterpie evolve into Metapod and then into Butterfree.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', [[Melanie]] cared for a Caterpie. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Caterpie appeared in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', a Caterpie was aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Caterpie was on [[Scissor Street]].

A Caterpie appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''.

In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', an image of Caterpie was used in the exams.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[EP062|Clefairy Tales]]''.

A Trainer's Caterpie appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Caterpie was a resident of [[Pinkan Island]].

In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', multiple Caterpie were residents of [[Murcott Island]].

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

A wild Caterpie appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a Caterpie was one of the illusions created by a group of {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}.

In ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]'', multiple Caterpie were accidentally splashed by [[Wilhomena]]'s {{p|Marill}}.

In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', multiple Caterpie resided in the [[Azalea Gym]]. One Caterpie scared {{an|Misty}} by coming down the trees. Later on, they assisted in apprehending {{TRT}} with silk.

In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', a Caterpie was chased away by Misty after she found it talking with {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}.

In ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'', a Caterpie was in [[Way Away Island]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

A Caterpie appeared in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy in ''[[EP177|Wings 'N' Things]]''.

Multiple Caterpie appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', a Caterpie was a resident in a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

In ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', multiple Caterpie were protecting the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after {{TRT}} stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor.

In ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', a Caterpie fell sick due to [[Team Rocket]]'s experiments.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]''.

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Caterpie to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}‘s Caterpie appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

In ''[[DP030|Some Enchanted Sweetening!]]'', two Caterpie were lured in by the [[Honey]] that [[Cheryl]] had slathered onto a tree. Additional Caterpie also appeared in a [[boss fantasy]] in the same episode, but said boss fantasy was [[DP030#Dub edits|cut]] from the [[dub]] due to it containing suggestive material.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]''.

Two Caterpie appeared in ''[[DP032|An Angry Combeenation!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in Jessie's fantasy in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.

Multiple Caterpie appeared in ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' as a resident of [[Pokémon Hills]].

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

In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', ''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]'', ''[[XY040|Day Three Blockbusters!]]'', and ''[[XY137|Battling With a Clean Slate!]]'', a Caterpie was a resident of {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s lab.

A Caterpie appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]''.

In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', two Caterpie were playing in {{an|Lillie}}'s garden. One of them reappeared in ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]''.

Multiple wild Caterpie appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

A Trainer's Caterpie appeared in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[SM059|Tasting the Bitter with the Sweet!]]''.

A Trainer's Caterpie appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

Four Caterpie appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', with three under the ownership of different Trainers and the fourth being wild. They joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

In ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', a Caterpie watched {{an|Bewear}} and {{an|Stufful}} put on a performance in their hot springs.

A Trainer's Caterpie appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Caterpie watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

Two Caterpie appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', with one of them being caught by a female Trainer.

Three Caterpie appeared in a video hologram in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.

In ''[[JN015|A Snow Day for Searching!]]'', [[Goh's Butterfree]] encountered a Caterpie while it was out looking for {{p|Cubone}}'s bone.

A Trainer's Caterpie appeared in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.

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

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.

A Trainer's Caterpie appeared in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

In ''[[JN062|Not Too Close for Comfort!]]'', a Caterpie was seen in a video, evolving all the way into Butterfree.

A Trainer's Caterpie appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

Two Caterpie appeared in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''.

In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', a Caterpie appeared during a flashback.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

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

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''.

Two Caterpie appeared in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]''. They reappeared in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', where they helped repair the damage to the [[Brave Olivine]]. One of them reappeared during a flashback in ''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG142|Caterpie|May's Pokédex|Caterpie, the Worm Pokémon. Caterpie uses the suction cups on its feet to climb trees and feed on its favorite leaves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW130|Caterpie|Ash's Pokédex|Caterpie, the Worm Pokémon. To repel enemies, Caterpie releases an unpleasant odor from its red antenna. It molts several times while growing.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Caterpie PO.png|thumb|250px|Caterpie in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Caterpie was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction, while {{OBP|Red|Origins}} caught another, which was registered in his [[Pokédex]]. It evolved into Metapod before his [[Gym]] battle with [[Brock]].

In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', two Caterpie were seen caged in the [[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]] and [[Silph Co.]], respectively.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Caterpie PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Caterpie in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} encountered and battled a Caterpie in [[Viridian Forest]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Caterpie briefly appeared under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in [[Ecruteak City]].

In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', a Caterpie appeared in a fantasy of a forest of the [[Kanto]] region.

===POKÉTOON===
A Caterpie appeared in [[PT12]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Kitty Caterpie.png|thumb|200px|Caterpie in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Kitty]]=====
A Caterpie appeared in ''[[PS049|As Gastly as Before]]''. With the help of her fishing rod and {{adv|Red}}'s Pika, {{adv|Yellow}} saved a Caterpie from its tree, which was targeted by a {{t|Fire}} attack. Caterpie then followed Yellow to {{rt|9|Kanto}}, where she and {{adv|Blue}} were {{pkmn|training}}. It took Yellow a whole day to properly {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} this Caterpie with a {{i|Poké Ball}}, but once she prevailed, Yellow welcomed Caterpie to her team and called it "Kitty". It then became one of Yellow's most useful Pokémon, whose string was commonly used to make floaters. However, in the {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Lance]], Yellow did not have a [[Pokédex]], which she needed to stop her Pokémon from evolving. As a result, Kitty evolved into {{p|Metapod}} and then into {{p|Butterfree}} right afterwards.

====Minor appearances====
Caterpie debuted in a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. It also makes a cameo in ''[[PS003|The Secret of Kangaskhan]]''.

A Caterpie appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{p|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

A Caterpie was mentioned as one of the Pokémon {{adv|Crystal}} had {{pkmn2|caught}} for {{adv|Professor Oak}} in ''[[PS118|Three Cheers for Chikorita]]''.

A Caterpie was one of the Pokémon Crystal fails to catch in ''[[PS133|Absolutely Azumarill]]''.

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

According to the [[Pokédex]] at the end of {{vol|Pokémon Adventures|1}}, Red appears to have caught a Caterpie, which evolved into a Metapod and then a Butterfree.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Caterpie appeared in ''[[PM008|Catch That Pokémon Thief!!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears!!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[PM017|Regain the Deserted Power Plant!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[PM021|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match. It was seen with {{PPM|Green}} during the game.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[PM069|Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!]]''.

A Caterpie appeared in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Caterpie}}
{{Ash}}'s Caterpie is the second [[wild Pokémon]] that Ash {{pkmn2|caught|catches}}, being caught in ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]''. It evolves twice in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''—first into {{p|Metapod}} while Ash is showing it off to {{an|Misty}}, and then into {{p|Butterfree}} during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Misty.

Ash is not shown releasing his Butterfree in the manga, although it is not seen after ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]''.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Caterpie appeared in ''[[PPP04|Tangela's Secret]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Caterpie in ''[[GDZ01|Shu and Pikachu's Debut!]]''. He uses it in various creative ways, mostly involving strange uses of its {{m|String Shot}}.

A Caterpie appeared in [[GDZ23]].

A Caterpie appeared in [[GDZ48]].

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
{{main|Caterpie (Red and Blue Rescue Team)}}
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]], [[Ginji]] saved a Caterpie from an attacking {{p|Ariados}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Goh]] caught a Caterpie in ''[[JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!]]'', just like he does in the [[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|animated series]].

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Caterpie wishing to evolve.png|thumb|250px|Caterpie's miscolored mouth in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'']]
* Caterpie shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Wurmple}} and {{p|Snom}}. They are known as the Worm Pokémon.
* Caterpie is tied with {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, {{p|Stonjourner}}, and Attack Forme {{p|Deoxys}} for the lowest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all Pokémon, at 20.
* Caterpie shares many similarities with {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, and {{p|Scatterbug}}.
** They all have the same height of 1'00" (0.3 m).
** They share the [[Ability]] {{a|Shield Dust}}.
** They share the same Medium Fast [[experience]] growth rate.
** They all have the same [[File:Body14.png|32px]] [[shape]].
** They are all based on the {{wp|larva}} stage of {{wp|Holometabolism|complete metamorphosis}}.
** In addition to the above, Caterpie, Weedle, and Wurmple share several more similarities.
*** They have the same [[Hidden Ability]], {{a|Run Away}}.
*** Prior to [[Generation VI]], their shape was [[File:Body02.png|32px]].
*** They evolve into their middle-stage forms starting at level 7 and their final forms starting at level 10.
**** As such, they are tied for the earliest base-stage evolution among Pokémon that evolve by leveling up.
*** They have the same [[Base stats|base stat]] total of 195.
**** As a result, they are tied for the lowest base stat total of any Pokémon that can evolve.
*** Wurmple's starting moveset includes Caterpie's {{m|Tackle}} and Weedle's {{m|Poison Sting}}.
** They all learn {{m|String Shot}} and {{m|Bug Bite}}.
* Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, when it became able to learn Bug Bite, Caterpie was unable to do anything to a {{t|Ghost}} type except {{m|Struggle|struggling}} and {{m|String Shot|lowering its Speed}}. It shares this trait with its Evolution, {{p|Metapod}}. This is also true for {{p|Weedle}}, and its Evolution, {{p|Kakuna}}, against {{t|Steel}} types before {{game|Platinum}} was released.
** Due to this, it was impossible to complete a [[Generation I]] game using only Caterpie or Metapod, since Struggle couldn't hit Ghost types at the time and NPC Pokémon had unlimited PP.
* Caterpie was both the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be {{pkmn2|caught}} and the first Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
* In ''Pokémon the Series'' and the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Caterpie holds the record as the Pokémon who takes the least amount of time to evolve twice, taking only [[BW130|one episode]] in the animated series and [[PS089|one chapter]] in Pokémon Adventures.
** [[Polibo|Poliwag]] and [[Togebo|Togepi]] also share this record, but in Pokémon Adventures only.
* In ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', when Caterpie evolves into Metapod, the process was similar to a real caterpillar going into pupation. Later episodes<ref>''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'' and ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]''</ref> show Caterpie evolving like the rest of the Pokémon do.
* In early episodes of ''Pokémon the Series'', Caterpie's mouth was incorrectly colored yellow. It wasn't until ''[[EP177|Wings 'N' Things]]'' that Caterpie's mouth started to be colored green.

===Design variations===
It is inconsistent across the franchise whether the yellow and black spots on Caterpie's head are actually its eyes or merely spots resembling eyes. The former is more common, and standard in the animated series, but its Pokémon Stadium Pokédex entry describes them as "eye-like patterns", and early artwork and sprites depict the pupils with no reflections in them. Additionally, Caterpie's eyes do not close or emote in most games, even when it sleeps, suggesting they may indeed be eyespots. This would be in-keeping with its real-world inspiration.

===Origin===
Caterpie is based on a {{wp|caterpillar}},<ref>''Nintendo Dream'' Volume 84, February/March 2003 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/sugimori-masuda-gen-3-interview/ English translation] written by Jacob Newcomb and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref> perhaps specifically the {{wp|Papilio xuthus|Asian swallowtail}}, {{wp|Papilio glaucus|eastern tiger swallowtail}}, or {{wp|Papilio troilus|spicebush swallowtail}} due to its green body, yellow {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}}, and red {{wp|osmeterium}}, which these species use to mimic snakes. The tip of its tail resembles the horn that many species of {{wp|Sphingidae|hawk moth}} larvae have on their rear ends.

====Name origin====
Caterpie may be a corruption or shortening of ''caterpillar''. It may also be an attempt to transcribe the Japanese name,「キャタピー」(''Caterpie''), into English; in Japanese, ぴー ''-pī'' is an suffix indicating endearment.

==In other languages==
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|ja=キャタピー ''Caterpie''|jameaning=From キャタピラー ''kyatapirā'' (caterpillar) and ぴー ''-pī'' (endearing suffix)
|fr=Chenipan|frmeaning=From ''chenille'' (caterpillar) and ''chenapan'' (little rascal)
|es=Caterpie|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Raupy|demeaning=From ''Raupe'' (caterpillar)
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|ko=캐터피 ''Caterpie''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=綠毛蟲 / 绿毛虫 ''Lǜmáochóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 綠 / 绿 ''lǜ'' (green) and 毛毛蟲 / 毛毛虫 ''máomáochóng'' (caterpillar)
|zh_yue=綠毛蟲 ''Luhkmòuhchùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 綠 ''luhk'' (green) and 毛毛蟲 ''mòuhmòuhchùhng'' (caterpillar)
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|hi=कैटरपी ''Caterpie''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|lt=Katerpis|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Катерпи ''Katerpi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|th=คาเตอร์ปี ''Khatoepi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Caterpie]]
* [[Goh's Caterpie]]
* [[Kitty]]
* [[Caterpie (Red and Blue Rescue Team)]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Metapod (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T04:52:13Z

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'''Metapod''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''トランセル''' ''Transel'') is a {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Caterpie}} starting at [[level]] 7 and evolves into {{p|Butterfree}} starting at level 10.

==Biology==
Metapod is an {{wp|insect}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a green {{wp|chrysalis}}. Its body is crescent-shaped, with several segments making up the lower point. It has two heavy-lidded eyes on the sides of its shell, while the front of its shell feature geometrically shaped portions and projections, and the back has three pointed protrusions; two veering towards the sides, and one in the middle. In certain angles, the back of a Metapod's shell resembles a face alongside the eyes on the sides, with one of the protrusions resembling a sharply pointed nose, and the tail resembling a sharply pointed chin.

Metapod's soft body is protected by a hard outer shell as it undergoes {{wp|metamorphosis}}. While this shell is said to be as hard as steel, a sudden, powerful impact could cause its liquid innards to pop out, leaving it completely exposed. Metapod generally remains motionless, rebuilding its cells for Evolution. If an enemy discovers Metapod, it cannot do anything other than harden its outer shell. Metapod lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests and jungles}}, often in groups. {{p|Pikipek}} is a natural predator of Metapod. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Metapod is known to sleep while using the move {{m|Harden}} constantly to protect its innards. It stays still while sleeping to avoid getting attacked by foes<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>.

===Evolution===
Metapod evolves from {{p|Caterpie}} and evolves into {{p|Butterfree}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===

==== In the core series ====

* [[Bugsy]] uses a Metapod during his [[Gym]] battle in the [[Johto]]-based games.

==== In the spin-off games ====
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]: Metapod is {{p|Caterpie}}'s friend.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This is its pre-evolved form. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=The shell covering this {{ScPkmn}}'s body is as hard as an iron slab. <sc>Metapod</sc> does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its shell is as hard as an iron slab. A <sc>Metapod</sc> does not move very much because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the shell.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=The shell covering this Pokémon's body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=018|reg2=Kanto|num2=011}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn't move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Its shell is hard, but it's still just a bug shell. It's been known to break, so intense battles with it should be avoided.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Its hard shell doesn't crack a bit even if {{P|Pikipek}} pecks at it, but it will tip over, spilling out its insides.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. The Pokémon quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.}}
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====In side games====
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, {{TCG|Legendary Collection}})
:This Pokémon is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Neo Discovery}})
:Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.

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

{{HeldItems/header|type=Bug}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|HP=50
|Attack=20
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=25
|SpDef=25
|Speed=30
|Special=25
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Bug
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=50
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|gen1bug=yes
|oldpoison=2
}}

===Learnset===
Metapod is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8null}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8|010|Caterpie|||||Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/prevo8|010|Caterpie|||||String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
{{learnlist/prevo8|010|Caterpie|||||Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Metapod|1|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|IV=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Metapod|Bug|Bug|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Stun Spore}}
| [[Metapod (Base Set 54)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Rollout}}
| [[Metapod (Expedition 87)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Sharpen}}
| [[Metapod (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 39)]] [[Metapod (HeartGold & SoulSilver 46)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Metapod (151 11)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=011|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=011|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=011
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=Now is the time to endure.
|P2=Oh, no... My health is down to half...
|P3=I can't keep going... I don't know if I can metamorphose...
|PL=Oh! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=011
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=011
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Pupitar}}, {{p|Cascoon}}, {{p|Wingull}}
|recruitment=Rescue {{p|Pupitar}}
|P1=Harden!
|P2=Argh… This is a bit rough…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=011
|walk=1.67
|hp=48
|attack=60
|defense=45
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=011
|Pad=Metapod fell off the White Tree at the entrance to the [[Haunted Zone|Haunted House]]. He stays busy watching all the visitors to the Haunted House.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=011
|pad=She lived in the [[Arbor Area]], but a twist of fate brought her to the [[Crag Area]]. She admires {{p|Serperior}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=011
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=011|num=748
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap++
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=011
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Caterpie
|evocandy=50
|stamina=137
|attack=45
|defense=80
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=011|pdex=043
|dex=Inside that hard shell, Metapod’s cells are being completely rebuilt! Metapod often stick together in groups, moving as little as possible so their innards don’t spill out of their shells.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0011
|pokemon=Caterpie
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Bug
|dexentry=It stays still when it sleeps to avoid being attacked. Metapod has been confirmed to use Harden even while asleep, possibly to protect its soft innards.
|sleepstyle1=Placid Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Wobbling Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Hardened Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=7
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 8
|candyNum=80
|berry=Lum
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient3=Greengrass Soybeans
|carrylimit=13
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Bug
|pictype=art
|no1=0010
|name1=Caterpie
|type1-1=Bug
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 7}}
|no2=0011
|name2=Metapod
|type1-2=Bug
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 10}}
|no3=0012
|name3=Butterfree
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=011}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=011}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=011}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=011}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=011}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=011|crop=55}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=011|crop=55|PEcrop=115}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=011|crop=130}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0011}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|011|Metapod}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Metapod.png|thumb|250px|Metapod in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Metapod evolution anime.png|thumb|200px|Metapod's original evolutionary method in {{aniseries|OS}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Metapod]]=====
{{Ash}} had a Metapod that he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a {{p|Caterpie}} and evolved in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', thus also marking the species' debut. He eventually evolved into {{p|Butterfree}} in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', following an attack by a horde of {{p|Beedrill}}.

Metapod also appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from {{aniseries|PTS}}. He evolved from Caterpie during a {{pkmn|battle}} against a {{p|Pinsir}} and later evolved into Butterfree after a battle against a group of {{p|Primeape}}.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', [[Samurai]]'s Metapod battled Ash's own Metapod, but because both Metapod only knew {{m|Harden}}, the battle went on for hours until a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} forced the battle to end.

In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', [[Bugsy]] used a Metapod during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, facing {{AP|Chikorita}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} before being defeated by the latter's {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Unlike most Metapod, this one was actually able to fight back by using {{m|Tackle}}. More Metapod were seen inside the [[Azalea Gym]] in the same episode.

A Metapod appeared in ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', under the ownership of [[Zander]]. It became {{pkmn2|giant}} after eating some enhanced [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]]. Zander's Caterpie knocked down part of a radio tower in order to make a place for it to evolve into Metapod. It later evolved again to become a Butterfree.

In ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'', multiple Metapod evolved into Butterfree on [[Wayfarer Island]]. One Metapod had been befriended by Ash as a Caterpie, and Ash helped it eventually evolve into Butterfree.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Ash and [[Sam]] witnessed multiple Metapod evolving into Butterfree.

A Metapod appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', a Metapod was among the {{type|Bug}} populace of [[Murcott Island]].

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Metapod appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a Metapod was one of the illusions created by a group of {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}.

A Metapod appeared in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]]. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.

A Metapod appeared in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]''.

A Metapod appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', a Metapod played in {{an|Lillie}}'s garden. It appeared again in ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Metapod was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

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

In ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', a Metapod watched {{an|Bewear}} and {{an|Stufful}} put on a performance in their hot springs.

In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Caterpie|Metapod}}. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

In ''[[JN062|Not Too Close for Comfort!]]'', a Metapod was seen in a video, evolving into Butterfree.

A Trainer's Metapod appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', multiple Metapod evolved into Butterfree.

A Trainer's Metapod appeared in ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP003|Metapod|Ash's Pokédex|Metapod, {{p|Caterpie}}'s next stage. It has encased its body in a hard shell. This specimen reached this stage faster than any previously discovered Pokémon of this variety.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG142|Metapod|May's Pokédex|Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon. Metapod is the evolved form of Caterpie. Using a hard shell to protect its body, it prepares for its next Evolution.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW130|Metapod|Ash's Pokédex|Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon. Metapod's vulnerable body is surrounded by its hard shell, which protects it while it waits to evolve.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Metapod PO.png|thumb|250px|Metapod in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Metapod was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction, while another was under the ownership of {{OBP|Red|Origins}}. Red sent out Metapod during his Gym battle with [[Brock]], where it was able to slow {{TP|Brock|Onix}} down with {{m|String Shot}} but was defeated afterwards.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Kitty Metapod.png|thumb|200px|Metapod in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash Metapod EToP.png|thumb|150px|Metapod in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Kitty]]=====
In ''[[PS089|The Might of... Metapod?]]'', {{adv|Yellow}}'s {{p|Caterpie}}, which was called "Kitty", briefly evolved into Metapod before evolving again into [[Kitty|Butterfree]] during Yellow's showdown with [[Lance]].

====Minor appearances====
Metapod debuted in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that gets out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

[[Bugsy]] also uses two Metapod on his team, one the first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]''. It again appeared in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]'' where it, a Kakuna and Bugsy visited the [[Azalea Town]]'s well where Team Rocket had been.

A wild Metapod appeared in the [[Wild Area]] in ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]''.

According to the Pokédex at the end of {{vol|Pokémon Adventures|1}}, {{adv|Red}} appears to have captured a Caterpie which evolved into a Metapod and then a Butterfree.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Metapod appeared in ''[[PM069|Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!]]''.

A Metapod appeared in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bugsy]]. It evolved into a Butterfree.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Metapod}}
{{Ash}}'s Caterpie evolved into Metapod in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''. It was depicted as slightly thinner than other Metapod, as well as having a large spike on its back.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Metapod fell down from a tree in ''[[PPP02|Clefairy Comes Through]]''. Though [[Hazel]] put it back where it was, it fell again.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Magical Pokémon Journey|[[PPP02]]|★Metapod ([[Pokémon category|Cocoon Pokémon]])★ Metapod is unable to move on its own. Its only attack method is "{{m|Harden|harden}}."}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Metapod appeared in ''[[GDZ01|Shu and Pikachu's Debut!]]''.

A Metapod appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
{{HIBAPC|Midori}} was shown to have a Metapod.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[Bugsy]]'s Butterfree was first seen as a Metapod in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''. It evolved prior to ''[[GB11|Gold And Black VS. Team Rocket]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Metapod appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. The Spirit Battle is set on the Omega form of {{sbw|Distant Planet}}, which has a sticky floor. The puppet fighter for this spirit is {{sbw|Yoshi}}, whose defense increases after 30 seconds.

==Trivia==
* Metapod shares many similarities with {{p|Kakuna}}, {{p|Silcoon}}, and {{p|Cascoon}}.
** They are all {{pkmn|category|known as}} the Cocoon Pokémon.
** They share the same [[Ability]], {{a|Shed Skin}}, and lack a [[Hidden Ability]].
** They share the same Medium Fast [[experience]] growth rate.
** They share the same [[EV yield]] of 2 Defense.
** They are all based on the {{wp|pupa}} stage of {{wp|Holometabolism|complete metamorphosis}}.
** They evolve from their base-stage forms starting at level 7 and into their final forms starting at level 10.
*** As such, they are tied for evolving from their base-stage forms at the lowest level among Pokémon that evolve by [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|leveling up]].
*** Along with {{p|Spewpa}}, they are tied for the shortest level-based interval between evolutionary stages, evolving again after gaining only three levels.
** They share the same [[Base stats|base stat]] total of 205.
*** As a result, they are tied for the lowest base stat total of any evolved Pokémon.
** They share the same [[move]] learnset.
* Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, when its pre-Evolution became able to learn {{m|Bug Bite}}, Metapod was unable to damage {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon except by using {{m|Struggle}}. It shared this trait with {{p|Caterpie}}. This is also true for {{p|Kakuna}} and its pre-Evolution, {{p|Weedle}}, against {{t|Steel}} types before {{game|Platinum}} was released.
** Due to this, it is impossible to complete a [[Generation I]] game using only Caterpie or Metapod, since Struggle cannot hit Ghost types in this generation.
* Metapod is the first Pokémon to evolve in [[M04|a movie]], and part of the first Evolution cycle in [[EP003|an episode]].
* In the ''Pokémon the Series'' episode ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', the process of Metapod's Evolution was similar to a real life butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. However, in later episodes,<ref>''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]''</ref> Metapod is shown to evolve like any other Pokémon.
* {{wp|Ume Aoki}}, a Japanese cartoonist famous for her work on the manga ''{{wp|Hidamari Sketch}}'' and as the character designer for the anime ''{{wp|Puella Magi Madoka Magica}}'', utilizes a likeness of herself cosplaying as a Metapod to represent herself in her works.

===Design variations===
[[File:011Metapod AG anime.png|thumb|150px|Metapod's {{aniseries|AG}} artwork, depicting it with yellow sclerae]]
Metapod is usually depicted with white sclerae, such as in the {{pkmn|games}}, {{Trading Card Game}}, and promotional illustrations, but it has yellow sclerae in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.

===Origin===
Metapod seems to be based on a {{wp|butterfly}} {{wp|Pupa#Chrysalis|chrysalis}}, possibly that of the {{wp|Pieris rapae|cabbage white butterfly}} due to its pointed shape and green color.

====Name origin====
Metapod may be a combination of ''{{wp|metamorphosis}}'' and ''pod'' (a shell containing seeds).

Transel may be a combination of ''transform'' and ''{{wp|Cell (biology)|cell}}'' or possibly a pun on ランドセル ''randoseru'' (school bag).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Bug
|ja=トランセル ''Transel''|jameaning=From ''transform'' and ''cell'', as well as a pun on ランドセル ''randoseru'' (school bag)
|fr=Chrysacier|frmeaning=From ''chrysalide'' (chrysalis) and ''acier'' (steel)
|es=Metapod|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Safcon|demeaning=From ''Safe'' and ''Kokon'' (cocoon)
|it=Metapod|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=단데기 ''Tandegi''|komeaning=From 단단하다 ''dandanhada'' (to be hard, solid) and 번데기 ''beondegi'' (chrysalis)
|zh_cmn=鐵甲蛹 / 铁甲蛹 ''Tiějiǎyǒng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 鐵甲 / 铁甲 ''Tiějiǎ'' (armor) and 蛹 ''yǒng'' (chrysalis)
|zh_yue=鐵甲蛹 ''Titgaapyúng''{{tt|*|Games}} 鐵甲蟲 ''Titgaapchùhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 鐵甲 ''titgaap'' (armor) and 蛹 ''yúng'' (chrysalis) From 鐵甲 ''titgaap'' (armor) and 蟲 ''chùhng'' (bug)
|pt_br=Metapod|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=מטפוד ''Metapod''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Metapodas|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Метапод ''Metapod''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=मेटापॉड ''Metapod''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ทรานเซล ''Thransel''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Metapod]]
* [[Kitty]]
* [[Metapod (Red and Blue Rescue Team)]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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Butterfree (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T04:42:40Z

Pidjet: /* Trivia */

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'''Butterfree''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''バタフリー''' ''Butterfree'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Metapod}} starting at [[level]] 10. It is the final form of {{p|Caterpie}}.

Butterfree can [[Gigantamax]] into '''Gigantamax Butterfree''' if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}.

==Biology==
Butterfree is a {{wp|lepidoptera|lepidopteran}} {{wp|insect}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} which resembles a vaguely anthropomorphic {{wp|butterfly}} with a purple body. Unlike true insects, it only has two body segments and four light blue legs. The upper pair of its legs resembles small, three-fingered hands, while the lower pair resembles long, digit-less feet. Butterfree has two black antennae, a light blue snout with two fangs underneath, and large, red compound eyes. Its two pairs of wings are white with black {{wp|Insect wing#Venation|venation}}. Two oval scales on a female Butterfree's lower wings are black, but they are white on a male.

The wings of Butterfree are coated with poisonous scales that easily fall off continuously as it flies. If inhaled, it results in several status conditions. Using this powder, it will defend {{p|Caterpie}} from bird Pokémon. This powder also repels water, enabling it to fly and gather honey even in the rain. Butterfree can use its sensitive antenna to detect the odors of blooming flowers six miles (ten kilometers) from its nest in search of nectar, which it carries with the hairs of its legs. Sometimes, it has territorial disputes with {{p|Cutiefly}} over fields of flowers. It also consumes sap from trees pierced by {{p|Heracross}}, as seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]''. Butterfree is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests and jungles}}, but it is also observed in the episode ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]'' flying near the ocean as part of its migratory breeding pattern. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Butterfree is known to sleep while flapping its wings. It tends to accidentally scatter highly toxic dust while sleeping.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

===Forms===
Butterfree has a [[Gigantamax]] Form.

As Gigantamax Butterfree, its wings become shades of bright and dark green with a white pattern. A fur-like circle attaches to Gigantamax Butterfree's back at the base of the wings. Its antennae also become bright green and extend to the point where the tip bends, and three red clouds surround them. Its eyes glow bright red. Several green scales, created from crystallized Gigantamax energy, can be seen floating around Gigantamax Butterfree. These are its most effective weapons, capable of causing paralysis, poisoning, or sleep. Gigantamax Butterfree scatters these scales by the winds that it generates with each flap of its wings; these winds are powerful enough to lift a 10-ton truck.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-butterfree/ Gigantamax Butterfree | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Gigantamax Butterfree is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Befuddle}}.

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| {{color2|000|Gigantamax}} Butterfree
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0012Butterfree-Gigantamax.png|100px]]
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===Evolution===
Butterfree evolves from {{p|Metapod}} and is the final form of {{p|Caterpie}}.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
* {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}}: The [[Primo|Poké Dude]] uses a Butterfree against a wild {{p|Oddish}} to demonstrate [[type matchup]]s on the [[Teachy TV]].

====In the spin-off games====
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]: Butterfree is the mother of {{p|Caterpie}}, who she sends the player to rescue in the first mission of the game.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=012}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its wings are covered with poisonous dust. If you see one flapping its wings, be careful not to inhale any of the dust.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It flits from flower to flower, collecting honey. It can even identify distant flowers in bloom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=012}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Butterfree</sc> has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over {{tt|six miles|ten kilometers}} from its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can seek, extract, and carry honey from flowers blooming over {{tt|six miles|ten kilometers}} away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=The wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this {{ScPkmn}} can fly about even in rain.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=026}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Water-repellent powder on its wings enables it to collect honey, even in the heaviest of rains.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=025|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It loves the honey of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The wings are protected by rain-repellent dust. As a result, this Pokémon can fly about even in rain.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Butterfree has a superior ability to search for delicious honey from flowers. It can even search out, extract, and carry honey from flowers that are blooming over six miles from its nest.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=019|reg2=Kanto|num2=012}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Close examination of its large eyes reveals that each eye is composed of a myriad of tiny eyes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=When attacked by other Pokémon, it defends itself by scattering its poisonous scales and fluttering its wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its wings are covered in toxic scales. If it finds bird Pokémon going after {{p|Caterpie}}, Butterfree sprinkles its scales on them to drive them off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Nectar from pretty flowers is its favorite food. In fields of flowers, it has heated battles with {{p|Cutiefly}} for territory.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Its wings, covered with poisonous powder, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=015|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It loves the nectar of flowers and can locate flower patches that have even tiny amounts of pollen.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Crystallized Gigantamax energy makes up this Pokémon's blindingly bright and highly toxic scales.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Once it has opponents trapped in a tornado that could blow away a 10-ton truck, it finishes them off with its poisonous scales.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Butterfree SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Butterfree-Female SM.png|x200px]]
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| Male Butterfree in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alolan Pokédex}}
| Female Butterfree in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alolan Pokédex}}
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===Alternate games===
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Base Set}})
:In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed, releasing highly toxic dust into the air.
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Neo Discovery}})
:It collects honey every day. It rubs honey onto the hairs on its legs to carry it back to its nest.

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====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Bug|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
======Generations I-V======
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Flying
|HP=60
|Attack=45
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=80
|SpDef=80
|Speed=70
|Special=80
}}

======Generation VI onward======
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Flying
|HP=60
|Attack=45
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=70
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=25
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=400
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=25
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=ironballiv
|gen1bug=yes
|newground=½
|oldpoison=2
}}

===Learnset===
Butterfree is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Rage Powder|Bug|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Quiver Dance|Bug|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM74|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR40|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR61|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR65|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR89|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR96|Pollen Puff|Bug|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|1}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM51|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM62|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|1}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''|IV=yes|V=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|I=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|I=yes|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|I=yes|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|I=yes|II=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|100|20||'''|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|40|100|15|I=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|I=yes|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Psywave|Psychic|Special|—|100|15|I=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20|I=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|I=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|I=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5||'''|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|I=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|I=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|I=yes|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Butterfree|1|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Butterfree|Bug|Flying|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
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|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Fly}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Butterfree (Southern Islands 9)]]
|}

===Side game data===
====Butterfree====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=012|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=012|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=012
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=I'll protect you with the wicked toxins in my wings.
|P2=Oh, no... My health has dropped to half...
|P3=I've about had it... It hurts to even fly...
|PL=I leveled up! I'm in peak form! Let me show you!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=012
|body=1
|rate=5.5
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=012
|coset=5
|conto={{p|Tranquill}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Tranquill}}
|P1=My scales repel water, and that's how I can fly even in rain!
|P2=I'm about to faint…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=012 f
|walk=2.08
|hp=51
|attack=74
|defense=52
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=012
|Pad=Butterfree came to the [[Meadow Zone]] to play! His favorite Attraction is {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Pelipper's Circle Circuit}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Bug|pokemon=Butterfree
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=2
|squares=7
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=012
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=012|num=749
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=012
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Caterpie
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=167
|defense=137
|fast={{m|Struggle Bug}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Bug Buzz}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Signal Beam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0012
|pokemon=Caterpie
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Bug
|dexentry=Apparently, it sometimes inadvertently scatters highly toxic dust as it sleeps. Maybe it relaxes its control when it flaps its wings while asleep.
|sleepstyle1=Air-Sitting Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Floating Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Scale-Scattering Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=15
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=
|candyNum=
|berry=Lum
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient3=Greengrass Soybeans
|carrylimit=21
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{flying color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}};"| [[File:GO012Fashion2021.png|100px]]
|-
| Fashionable costume
|}

====Gigantamax Butterfree====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=0012GMax
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=
|attack=
|defense=
|special= {{m|G-Max Befuddle}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|sprite1=012Butterfree
|name1=Butterfree
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Flying
|forme1=Butterfree
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|sprite2=0012Butterfree-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Butterfree
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0010
|name1=Caterpie
|type1-1=Bug
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 7}}
|no2=0011
|name2=Metapod
|type1-2=Bug
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 10}}
|no3=0012
|name3=Butterfree
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=012}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=012}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=012}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=012}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=012}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=012|crop=87}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender/PE|ndex=012|crop=79|PEcrop=193}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGender|ndex=012|form1=Gi|crop=254}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2FormsGender|ndex=0012|form1=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|012|Butterfree}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Butterfree anime.png|thumb|250px|Butterfree in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Pink Butterfree M20.png|thumb|250px|Female pink Butterfree in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Butterfree]]=====
{{Ash}} had a Butterfree that he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a {{p|Caterpie}}, the first Pokémon he ever caught. He evolved from {{p|Metapod}} in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]''. Butterfree was also the first Pokémon that Ash [[released Pokémon|let go]], allowing him to mate with a [[pink Butterfree]] in ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''. He later reunited with Ash in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

Butterfree also appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from {{aniseries|PTS}}. He evolved from Metapod during a {{pkmn|battle}} against a group of {{p|Primeape}}.

=====[[Pink Butterfree]]=====
In ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]'', Ash's Butterfree fell in love with a pink Butterfree and fought to save her from {{TRT}}. At the end of the episode, Ash released his Butterfree to mate with the pink Butterfree. The pink Butterfree reappeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from {{aniseries|PTS}}.

=====[[Goh's Butterfree]]=====
In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a male Butterfree. He has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

=====Other=====
[[File:Orange Islands Butterfree.png|thumb|250px|An {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Orange Islands Butterfree}} in {{aniseries|OS}}]]
Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Butterfree appeared in ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]'', all under the ownership of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who released them so they could engage in a mating ceremony. Ash's Butterfree became one of these Butterfree.

In ''[[EP078|A Friend in Deed]]'', [[Ritchie]]'s Butterfree, [[nickname]]d Happy, was used to help Ritchie get out of Team Rocket's runaway truck safely. In ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'' and ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', it was used during Ritchie's battles in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

In ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', an {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Orange Islands Butterfree|Orange Islands variant}} of Butterfree living on [[Valencia Island]] appeared. It had not eaten for days despite [[Professor Ivy]]'s effort to make different kinds of food for it. It took a liking to {{an|Brock}}'s food, however, and was one of the reasons he stayed behind. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]''.

In ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', [[Zander]] has a {{pkmn2|giant}} Butterfree. After Team Rocket kidnapped [[Dr. Gordon]] and flew away on [[Jessie's Dustox]], it evolved from a Metapod to chase Team Rocket. Butterfree shrunk back to its normal size at the end of the episode.

In ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]'', {{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}'s Butterfree was used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] of the {{ka|Silver Town}} [[Pokémon Contest]].

In ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing]]'', [[Drew]] used a Butterfree during his [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against {{an|May}}. Butterfree battled alongside {{p|Roselia}} against {{TP|May|Combusken}} and {{TP|May|Beautifly}} and managed to win.

In ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'', multiple Butterfree evolved from Metapod on [[Wayfarer Island]]. One Butterfree had been befriended by Ash as a Caterpie, and Ash spent much of the episode helping it eventually evolve into its final form.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', multiple Butterfree engaged in a mating ceremony that {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s Butterfree took a part of, much like the events of ''Bye Bye Butterfree''.

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Butterfree debuted in a fantasy that Ash's Caterpie had in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''.

In ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'', [[A.J.]]'s Butterfree carried his bag into his [[Gym]]. It then trained with his {{p|Beedrill}}.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', multiple Butterfree were aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Butterfree was on [[Scissor Street]].

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Butterfree was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', a Butterfree was at a party in [[Pallet Town]].

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Butterfree were seen in the opening sequence of the movie, while others sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In a flashback in ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]'', multiple Orange Islands Butterfree were residents of the [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]].

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Orange Islands Butterfree appeared in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''.

A wild Butterfree appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[Slowking's Day]]'', an Orange Islands Butterfree was living on [[Shamouti Island]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', three Butterfree were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

Multiple Butterfree appeared in ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]''.

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[EP127|Once in a Blue Moon]]''.

In ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]'', multiple Butterfree played with [[Wilhomena]]'s {{p|Marill}}.

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Butterfree was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', {{OBP|Lisa|M03}} used a Butterfree during her battle against Ash, where it went up against his {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. The match ended with Bulbasaur being dazed with {{m|Sleep Powder}} and finished off with a gust of wind.

In ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', multiple Butterfree flew over [[Mount Quena]].

Multiple Butterfree appeared in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]''.

Three Butterfree appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]''.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s dream in ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]''.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', a Butterfree was a resident at a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

In ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]'', a Butterfree was followed by [[Misty's Togepi]].

In ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', two Butterfree were residents of [[Lake Slowpoke]].

In ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'', multiple Butterfree were inhabitants of the [[Dragon Holy Land]].

Multiple Butterfree appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

A Butterfree briefly appeared in ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]''.

In ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', multiple Butterfree appeared before [[Ash's Larvitar]].

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

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

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]''.

A Coordinator's Butterfree appeared in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.

In ''[[AG181|Channeling the Battle Zone]]'', [[Solidad]] used a Butterfree during the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].

In ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing!]]'', multiple Butterfree were residents of [[Fennel Valley]].

In ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change]]'', a Butterfree was among the many Pokémon Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy used to blow a {{p|Gligar}} away from the city.

A wild Butterfree appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]''. Two additional Butterfree appeared in [[DP072|the following episode]].

Multiple Butterfree appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.

In ''[[DP095|Battling the Generation Gap!]]'', two Butterfree were part of [[Lila]]'s famous "Tiger Lily Smile".

Multiple Butterfree appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]''.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', multiple Butterfree were at [[Pokémon Hills]].

In ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'', a Trainer's Butterfree was participating in the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]]. It was in a team also consisting of {{p|Hydreigon}} and {{p|Masquerain}}.

In ''[[XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!]]'', a Butterfree was at [[Mt. Molteau]].

A Butterfree appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]''.

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', a Butterfree flew past {{an|Lillie}}'s balcony and received some food. It reappeared in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.

In ''[[SM018|A Seasoned Search!]]'', two Butterfree were among the {{type|Flying}} attracted by {{TP|Mallow|Bounsweet}}'s {{m|Sweet Scent}} in their attempts to attract an {{p|Oricorio}}.

In ''[[SM020|Partner Promises!]]'', a Butterfree was a resident of [[Treasure Island]]. It reappeared in ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', when Ash revisited the island alongside {{ashcl}} and {{an|Misty}}.

Two Butterfree appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]''.

Two Trainers' Butterfree appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

Four wild Butterfree appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

Three wild Butterfree appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM059|Tasting the Bitter with the Sweet!]]''.

Two Trainers' Butterfree appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

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

A student's Butterfree appeared in ''[[SM119|A High-Speed Awakening!]]''.

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

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

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

Multiple Butterfree appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]].

Multiple Butterfree appeared in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', with two of them appearing in a video hologram.

In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', a Butterfree battled a wild {{AP|Riolu}} after it attacked it.

Two Butterfree appeared in ''[[JN028|Sobbing Sobble!]]''.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', with one of them living at [[Cero Island]].

In ''[[JN050|A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!]]'', six Butterfree were in the [[Wild Area]].

In ''[[JN062|Not Too Close for Comfort!]]'', a Caterpie was seen in a video, evolving all the way into Butterfree.

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

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

A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]''.

Three Butterfree appeared in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''.

Multiple Butterfree were seen evolving from {{p|Metapod}} in ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]''.

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

Multiple Butterfree appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

Three Butterfree appeared in ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]''.

Multiple Butterfree appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

A Butterfree appeared in a photo in ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]''.

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback.

Two Butterfree appeared in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', among the Pokémon living in [[Laqua]]. One of them reappeared in ''[[HZ134|One Step Closer]]''.

Three Butterfree appeared in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]''.

A Student's Butterfree appeared in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.

Two Butterfree appeared in [[HZ137]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP004|Butterfree|Ash's Pokédex|Butterfree. One week after {{p|Caterpie}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Metapod}}, it again evolves into Butterfree.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG142|Butterfree|May's Pokédex|Butterfree, the Butterfly Pokémon. Butterfree is the evolved form of Metapod. The scales covering its wings help it to shed water.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW130|Butterfree|Ash's Pokédex|Butterfree, the Butterfly Pokémon. Butterfree's love of flower nectar draws it to seek out flowers, even if they don't have much pollen.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Butterfree was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

A Butterfree appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.

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

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Trainer's Butterfree appeared in ''[[TW03|Buddy]]''.

A [[Gigantamax]] Butterfree appeared as a visual in a flashback in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]''.

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

===POKÉTOON===
A Butterfree appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.

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

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Butterfree was used to provide special effects for the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance.

In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', a Butterfree appeared in a fantasy of a forest of the [[Kanto]] region.

==In the manga==
[[File:Kitty.png|thumb|250px|Butterfree in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Gigantamax Butterfree Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Butterfree in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Kitty]]=====
{{adv|Yellow}}'s Butterfree, [[nickname]]d Kitty, evolved from her Caterpie that had just recently evolved into a Metapod in ''[[PS089|The Might of... Metapod?!]]''. Her uncle, {{tc|Fisherman}} [[Wilton]], also has a Butterfree, which first appeared in ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]''. Both of them are able to use Butterfree as a mode of flight, using Butterfree to hold onto their backs as they fly.

====Minor appearances====
Butterfree debuts in ''[[PS012|Wake Up—You're Snorlax!]]'' as one of the Pokémon shocked by {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] in a forest.

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

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Butterfree appeared in ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the {{safari|Johto}}.

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[PS544|Dream World]]''.

A wild Butterfree appeared in the [[Wild Area]] in ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]''.

A Butterfree appeared in a flashback in ''[[PASS05|Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment]]''.

According to the [[Pokédex]] at the end of {{vol|Pokémon Adventures|1}}, Red appears to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a Caterpie, which evolved into a Metapod and then a Butterfree.

A [[Gigantamax]]ed Butterfree appeared in ''[[PASS40|Rumble!! The Darkest Day Returns]]'', being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Gigantamax.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Butterfree appeared in ''[[PM008|Catch That Pokémon Thief!!]]''.

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''.

{{PPM|Giovanni}} was revealed to own a Butterfree in ''[[PM077|Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!!]]'', where he used it in a haircut salon that he built.

[[File:Ash Butterfree EToP.png|thumb|250px|Butterfree in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Butterfree}}
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s Butterfree evolved from his Metapod in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'' during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{an|Misty}}.

[[Melanie]] took care of three Butterfree in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
Multiple Butterfree appeared in ''[[GDZ01|Shu and Pikachu's Debut!]]''.

A Butterfree appeared in [[GDZ23]].

A Butterfree appeared in [[GDZ48]].

===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
{{HIBAPC|Midori}} owns a Butterfree that was first in [[PW10]].

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

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Butterfree appeared in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]''.

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
A Butterfree appeared in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Goh's Butterfree}}
Multiple Butterfree appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

[[Goh]] caught a Butterfree in ''[[JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!]]'', just like he did in the [[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|animated series]].

A Butterfree appeared in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
In the {{st|Saffron City}} stage, multiple Butterfree can be seen flying in the background.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Butterfree returns in the {{st|Saffron City}} stage.

==Trivia==

* Butterfree shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Beautifly}}. They are both known as the Butterfly Pokémon.
* Butterfree shares several similarities with {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Beautifly}}, and {{p|Dustox}}.
** They have the same [[File:Body13.png|32px]] [[shape]].
** They are all based on the {{wp|imago}} stage of {{wp|Holometabolism|complete metamorphosis}}.
** They evolve from their base-stage forms starting at level 7 and into their final forms starting at level 10.
*** As such, they are tied for the earliest third-stage evolution among Pokémon that [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|evolve by leveling up]].
** Prior to [[Generation VI]], they had the same [[Base stats|base stat]] total of 385.
*** As a result, they were tied for the lowest base stat total of any [[:Category:Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line|third-stage evolution]] Pokémon that evolve by leveling up.
*** Butterfree, {{p|Beedrill}}, and {{p|Beautifly}} still share the same base stat total of 395.
* Butterfree can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Beedrill}}.
** They both [[EV yield|award]] 1 Special Defense, while Butterfree awards 2 Special Attack and Beedrill awards 2 Attack.
** Both have an alternate form that increases their base stats: Butterfree has a [[Gigantamax]] form, while Beedrill has a [[Mega Evolution]] form.
** They both have a base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of 90, while Butterfree has a higher {{stat|Special Attack}} stat and Beedrill has a higher {{stat|Attack}} stat.
** Butterfree learns mostly [[Special moves]], while Beedrill learns mostly [[Physical moves]].
** Butterfree is exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|White}}, {{B2W2|White 2}}, and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond}}, while Beedrill is exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|Black}}, {{B2W2|Black 2}}, and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}}.
* In Butterfree's artwork for {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed and LeafGreen}}, a line was missing from one of its lower wings; this would eventually be fixed with the release of {{game|X and Y|s|X and Y}}.
* Butterfree was the first Pokémon shown in {{aniseries|PTS}} with an alternate coloration, appearing as a [[Pink Butterfree|pink Butterfree]] in ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''.
** Unlike a {{Shiny}} Butterfree, which has green eyes and pink wings, limbs, and snout, this Butterfree differs only in having a pink body and wings.
** This coloration has only been seen in a single [[gender|female]] Butterfree.

===Origin===
Butterfree seems to be based on the {{wp|Aporia crataegi|black-veined white}} {{wp|butterfly}}.

Butterfree's parallels to {{p|Beedrill}} could possibly be a reference to the phrase "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee", which was coined by American boxer {{wp|Muhammad Ali}}. This is further backed by the phrase being used in two episodes<ref>''[[AG061|Disaster of Disguise]]'' and [[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]</ref> of the English [[dub]] of the [[Pokémon animated series]] as "floating like a Butterfree and stinging like a Beedrill".

====Name origin====
Butterfree may be a combination of ''butterfly'' and ''free''. It may also involve パタパタ ''patapata'' (the sound of wings flapping) and 振る ''furu'' (to flap).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Flying
|ja=バタフリー ''Butterfree''|jameaning=From ''butterfly'', ''free'', and possibly パタパタ ''patapata'' (onomatopoeia of wings flapping), and 振る ''furu'' (to flap)
|fr=Papilusion|frmeaning=From ''papillon'' (butterfly) and ''illusion''
|es=Butterfree|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Smettbo|demeaning=From ''Schmetterling'' (butterfly) and ''Bö'' (gust)
|it=Butterfree|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=버터플 ''Butterfle''|komeaning=From ''butterfly''
|zh_cmn=巴大蝶 ''Bādàdié'' 巴大蝴 ''Bādàhú''<ref group=n name="SM">Prior to {{G|Sun and Moon}}</ref>|zh_cmnmeaning=From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 蝴蝶 ''húdié'' (butterfly)
|zh_yue=巴大蝶 ''Bādaaihdihp'' 巴他蝶 ''Bātādihp''<ref group=n name="SM" />|zh_yuemeaning=From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 蝴蝶 ''wùhdíp'' (butterfly)
|pt_br=Butterfree|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|bg=Батърфри ''Batŭrfri''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=בטרפרי ''Butterfree''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hu=Csodalepke<ref group=n>[[Pokémon animated series]] (''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' only)</ref>|humeaning=From ''csoda'' (miracle, wonder) and ''lepke'' (butterfly)
|hi=बटरफ़्री ''Batterfri''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|lt=Drugelaisvis|ltmeaning=From ''drugys'' (butterfly) and ''laisvas'' (free)
|ru=Баттерфри ''Batterfri''|rumeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|th=บัตเตอร์ฟรี ''Battoefri''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name}}
{{-}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Butterfree]]
* [[Pink Butterfree]]
* [[Goh's Butterfree]]
* [[Kitty]]
* [[Gigantamax]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Butterfree|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Weedle (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Weedle}}
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|jname=ビードル
|jtranslit=Bīdoru
|tmname=Beedle
|ndex=0013
|typebox=1
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|category=Hairy Bug
|height-ftin=1'00"
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|ability1=Shield Dust
|abilityd=Run Away
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|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=1
|evsp=1
|expyield=39
|oldexp=52
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'''Weedle''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ビードル''' ''Beedle'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Kakuna}} starting at [[level]] 7, which evolves into {{p|Beedrill}} starting at level 10.

==Biology==
Weedle is a larval {{wp|insect}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a segmented body ranging in color from yellow to reddish-brown. Each segment of its body is a sphere. It has a bulbous red nose, two small, black eyes on its face, and two spherical feet on each body segment. The combination of red and yellow in its color scheme creates a bright warning to predators that it is poisonous. Weedle has a conical, two-inch (five-centimeter) venomous stinger on its head and a barbed one on its tail. Weedle can retaliate against attackers and those who step on it with its strong toxin. It can distinguish its favorite kinds of leaves using its acute sense of smell. As a young {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, its daily appetite for leaves matches its weight. Weedle can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests}} and usually hide in grass, bushes, and under the leaves they eat.

===Evolution===
Weedles evolves into {{p|Kakuna}}, which evolves into {{p|Beedrill}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
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|evo2=
|no3=0015
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</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*The [[Old man (Kanto)|old man]] in [[Viridian City]] teaches the player how to capture Pokémon by catching a Weedle in {{pkmn|Red and Blue|Red, Blue,}} {{pkmn|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, and LeafGreen}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=013}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=A common sight in forests and grassy areas. Has a poison stinger on its head that may be used if you step on it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=027}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Its poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It attacks using a {{tt|two-inch|5cm}} poison barb on its head. It can usually be found under the leaves it eats.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The barb on top of its head secretes a strong poison. It uses this toxic barb to protect itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It attacks using a two-inch poison barb on its head. It can usually be found under the leaves it eats. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=013}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Weedle</sc> has an extremely acute sense of smell. It is capable of distinguishing its favorite kinds of leaves from those it dislikes just by sniffing with its big red proboscis (nose).}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A <sc>Weedle</sc> has an extremely acute sense of smell. It distinguishes its favorite kinds of leaves from those it dislikes by sniffing with its big red proboscis (nose).}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around {{tt|two inches|5cm}} on top of its head.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp stinger on its head that injects poison.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=027}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Its poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It attacks using a {{tt|two-inch|5cm}} poison barb on its head. It can usually be found under the leaves it eats.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It {{tt|eats its weight|7.2 lb/3.2kg}} in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its poison stinger is very powerful. Its bright-colored body is intended to warn off its enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Weedle has an extremely acute sense of smell. It is capable of distinguishing its favorite kinds of leaves from those it dislikes just by sniffing with its big red proboscis (nose).}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=013}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It eats its weight in leaves every day. It fends off attackers with the needle on its head.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Poison
|HP=40
|Attack=35
|Defense=30
|SpAtk=20
|SpDef=20
|Speed=50
|Special=20
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=25
|Flying=200
|Poison=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=25
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1bug=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=2
|oldpoison=1
}}

===Learnset===
Weedle is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Weedle|Bug|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|30|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Weedle|Bug|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Weedle|Bug|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Weedle|Bug|Poison|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Fury Attack}}
| [[Weedle (Skyridge 114)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Peck}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Weedle (Vending S1)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=013|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=013|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=013
|body=1
|rate=11.4
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=My horn's poisonous.
|P2=My HP is down by half...
|P3=I'm ready to collapse...
|PL=I leveled! Yay!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=013
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=013
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Spinarak}}
|recruitment=Feed an [[Food (Mystery Dungeon)|Apple]] to in a dungeon
|P1=My red nose can find yummy leaves!
|P2=This is so rough...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Bug
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=057
|browser=It attacks by spitting sticky silk.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=013
|walk=2.92
|hp=45
|attack=60
|defense=39
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=013
|Pad=Weedle fell out of the White Tree near a waterfall in the [[Meadow Zone]]! His favorite Attraction is {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=013
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=013|num=423
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=013
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|Previously available in 2 km}}
|buddy=1
|candy=Weedle
|evocandy=12
|stamina=120
|attack=63
|defense=50
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}, {{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]]
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Weedle can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the [[Special Research]], ''A Mega Discovery''.

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0013
|name1=Weedle
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 7}}
|no2=0014
|name2=Kakuna
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 10}}
|no3=0015
|name3=Beedrill
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=013}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=013}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=013}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=013}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=013}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=013|crop=53}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=013|crop=52|PEcrop=108}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0013}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|013|Weedle}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Vermilion Forest Weedle.png|thumb|250px|Weedle in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Multiple Weedle debuted in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', where {{Ash}} was very close to {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} one. He used his newly caught {{AP|Pidgeotto}} to battle it, which resulted in Weedle being knocked unconscious. However, when Ash was about to throw his {{i|Poké Ball}}, [[Samurai]] came up and asked Ash if he was a {{pkmn|Trainer}} from [[Pallet Town]]. This distracted Ash from catching Weedle, allowing it to escape. This same Weedle later warned its kind, and together, they tried to avenge its attempted capture by attacking {{ashfr}}.

In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', {{an|Casey}} caught a Weedle during the [[Bug-Catching Contest]], and later {{pkmn2|released}} it in accordance with the Contest rules.

====Minor appearances====
A Weedle appeared in ''[[EP034|The Kangaskhan Kid]]''.

In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', a Trainer allowed {{Todd}} to photograph his Weedle. Due to a coloring error, this Weedle was colored green like a {{p|Caterpie}}. [[Generation II]] revealed that {{Shiny}} Weedle are green as well.

A Trainer's Weedle appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.

In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', multiple {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Weedle were residents of [[Pinkan Island]].

In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', a Weedle was one of the {{type|Bug}} Pokémon on [[Murcott Island]].

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Weedle appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a Weedle was one of the illusions created by a group of {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}.

In ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]'', multiple Weedle were accidentally soaked by [[Wilhomena]]'s {{p|Marill}}.

In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', multiple Weedle were residents of [[Azalea Gym]]. They assisted in tying {{TRT}} up with silk.

Multiple Weedle appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', a Weedle was an inhabitant of a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

In ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', multiple Weedle protected the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after Team Rocket stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor.

In ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', a Weedle fell sick due to Team Rocket's experiments.

In the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP250]], a Weedle was in a forest outside the [[Ice Path|Ice Cave]].

A Weedle appeared in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''.

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Weedle to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

A Weedle appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Weedle was stolen by Team Rocket. After being returned, it competed in the [[Saffron City]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in [[AG144|the next episode]].

A Weedle appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.

Two Weedle appeared in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''.

Two Weedle appeared in ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]''.

In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a Coordinator's Weedle participated in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Weedle appeared in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''.

In ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'', a Weedle was healed by [[Nurse Joy]] after being injured.

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

A Weedle living in {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s lab appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', ''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]'', ''[[XY040|Day Three Blockbusters!]]'', and ''[[XY137|Battling With a Clean Slate!]]''; as well as in a flashback in ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]''.

A Weedle appeared in ''[[XY015|An Appetite for Battle!]]''.

A Weedle appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY108|A Watershed Moment!]]''.

A Weedle appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]''.

Two Weedle appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

A Weedle appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.

In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle}}. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

A Trainer's Weedle appeared in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.

Two Weedle appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other being wild.

A Trainer's Weedle appeared in ''[[JN047|Crowning the Chow Crusher!]]''.

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

A Weedle appeared in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''.

Two Weedle appeared in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]''. They reappeared in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', where they helped repair the damage to the [[Brave Olivine]]. One of them reappeared during a flashback in ''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]''.

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

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP004|Weedle|Ash's Pokédex|Weedle. The stinger on this Pokémon's head guarantees that any attacker will get the point right where it hurts.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Weedle Magnemite Zubat PO.png|thumb|250px|Weedle in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Weedle was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', a Weedle was at [[Silph Co.]]

===POKÉTOON===
A Weedle appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]''.

A Weedle appeared in [[PT12]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Green Weedle.png|thumb|220px|Weedle in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Minor appearances====
Weedle debuted in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escaped from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'', a Weedle reunited with its {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

In ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]'', {{adv|Green}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Weedle to try to trick people into trading better Pokémon for it at the [[Pokémon League]] tournament.

A Weedle appeared in ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'' as one of the residents of {{adv|Gold}}'s house.

A Weedle appeared in ''[[PS133|Absolutely Azumarill]]'', where {{adv|Crystal}} failed to catch it.

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

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Weedle appeared in ''[[PM002|Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!]]''.

A Weedle appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''.

A Weedle appeared in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!]]''.

A Weedle appeared in ''[[PM108|The Exam Showdown!!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Weedle appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Weedle appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.

[[File:Shu Weedle.png|thumb|220px|Weedle in [[Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!]]]]
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Weedle appeared in [[GDZ15]].

[[Shu]] befriended and caught a Weedle in [[GDZ19]].

A Weedle appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Weedle appeared in [[GDZ23]].

A Weedle appeared in [[GDZ48]].

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

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Goh]] caught a Weedle in ''[[JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!]]'', just like he does in the [[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|animated series]].

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

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

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Weedle|38}}

==Trivia==
* Weedle has the lowest base stat total of all {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
** Weedle is tied with {{p|Gastly}} for the lowest base {{stat|Defense}} of all Poison-type Pokémon.
* Weedle is tied with {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, {{p|Stonjourner}}, and Attack Forme {{p|Deoxys}} for the lowest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all Pokémon, at 20.
* Weedle shares many similarities with {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, and {{p|Scatterbug}}.
** They all have the same height of 1'00" (0.3 m).
** They share the [[Ability]] {{a|Shield Dust}}.
** They share the same Medium Fast [[experience]] growth rate.
** They all have the same [[File:Body14.png|32px]] [[shape]].
** They are all based on the {{wp|larva}} stage of {{wp|Holometabolism|complete metamorphosis}}.
** They all learn {{m|String Shot}} and {{m|Bug Bite}}.
** In addition to the above, Weedle, Caterpie, and Wurmple share several more similarities.
*** They have the same [[Hidden Ability]], {{a|Run Away}}.
*** Prior to [[Generation VI]], their shape was [[File:Body02.png|32px]].
*** They evolve into their middle-stage forms starting at level 7 and their final forms starting at level 10.
**** As such, they are tied for the earliest base-stage evolution among Pokémon that evolve by leveling up.
*** They have the same [[Base stats|base stat]] total of 195.
**** As a result, they are tied for the lowest base stat total of any Pokémon that can evolve.
*** Wurmple's moveset includes Caterpie's {{m|Tackle}} and Weedle's {{m|Poison Sting}}.
* Until {{game|Platinum}}, Weedle was completely incapable of dealing damage to {{type|Steel}} Pokémon—outside of {{m|Struggle}}—because it could only learn {{m|Poison Sting}}, to which Steel types are immune. From Platinum onward, Weedle can learn Bug Bite.
* Prior to {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, Weedle was the only Pokémon that cannot legitimately know any {{type|Normal}} moves.

===Cultural impact===
* Weedle was [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of ''Stentorceps weedlei'', a species of wasps. Both Weedle and ''Stentorceps weedlei'' exhibit the distinctive feature of having a spine in the middle of the organism's head.<ref name="Real-life taxonomic influence">[http://www.waspweb.org/Cynipoidea/Figitidae/Eucoilinae/Stentorceps/Stentorceps_weedlei.htm ''Stentorceps weedlei'' Nielsen & Buffington]</ref>

===Concept and development===
[[File:Kokana.png|thumb|100px|Weedle's early design, Kokana]]
Weedle and its Evolutions were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980121112202fw_/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/ATSUKO/INTER_AT.HTM Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website]</ref>

An {{DL|List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Kokana|early design}} of Weedle's sprite was shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website.

===Origin===
Weedle appears to be based on a {{wp|wasp}} or {{wp|bee}} {{wp|larva}} and needles or stings. As suggested by its Japanese Pokémon {{pkmn|category}}, it may also be based on {{wp|Caterpillar#Human health|stinging caterpillars}}.

====Name origin====
Weedle may be a combination of ''{{wp|worm}}'' and ''needle''.

Beedle may be a combination of ''bee'' and ''needle''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Poison
|ja=ビードル ''Beedle''|jameaning=From ''bee'' and ''needle''
|fr=Aspicot|frmeaning=From ''asticot'' (maggot) and ''picot'' (pin)
|es=Weedle|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Hornliu|demeaning=From ''Horn''
|it=Weedle|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=뿔충이 ''Ppulchungi''|komeaning=From 뿔 ''ppul'' (horn), 충 ''chung'' (insect), and ～이 ''-i'' (diminutive suffix)
|zh_cmn=獨角蟲 / 独角虫 ''Dújiǎochóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 獨 / 独 ''dú'' (single), 角 ''jiǎo'' (horn), and 蟲 / 虫 ''chóng'' (bug)
|zh_yue=獨角蟲 ''Duhkgokchùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 獨 ''duhk'' (single), 角 ''gok'' (horn), and 蟲 ''chùhng'' (bug)
|pt_br=Weedle|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=ווידל ''Weedel''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=वीडल ''Weedle''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Vydla|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Видл ''Vidl''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=บีเดิล ''Bidoen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Giovanni's Weedle]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=0012|prev=Butterfree|nextnum=0014|next=Kakuna|round=yes}}
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[[Category:Body style 02 Pokémon]]

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Kakuna (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T04:36:34Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Kakuna}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=コクーン
|jtranslit=Kokūn
|tmname=Cocoon
|ndex=0014
|typebox=1
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|category=Cocoon
|height-ftin=2'00"
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|weight-lbs=22.0
|weight-kg=10.0
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|ability1=Shed Skin
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|egggroup1=Bug
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|evtotal=2
|evde=2
|expyield=72
|oldexp=71
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Yellow
|catchrate=120
|body=02
|pokefordex=kakuna
|generation=1
|friendship=70
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'''Kakuna''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コクーン''' ''Cocoon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Weedle}} starting at [[level]] 7 and evolves into {{p|Beedrill}} starting at level 10.

==Biology==
Kakuna is a yellow, {{wp|insect}} cocoon-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Kakuna has a dome-shaped head and black, triangular eyes with glowing white pupils. It has two scythe-like arms in the middle of its body. When it comes close to evolving, its body gives off heat that makes it warm to the touch. Kakuna remains virtually immobile and waits for Evolution, often hanging from tree branches by long strands of silk. When attacked, however, it can extend its poison barbs. Kakuna nests in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests}} and misty wooded areas. Occasionally, it will also nest at the mouth of tunnels and caves, as seen in [[Pokémon Snap]].

===Evolution===
Kakuna evolves from {{p|Weedle}} and evolves into {{p|Beedrill}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Bugsy]] uses a Kakuna during his [[Gym]] battle in the [[Johto]]-based games.
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=014}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Almost incapable of moving, this {{ScPkmn}} can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Because it is virtually motionless, it may appear dead. Inside, however, a new body is being made.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=028}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Nearly incapable of movement, it leans against stout trees while waiting for its [[evolution]].}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=014}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Kakuna</sc> remains virtually immobile as it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it is extremely busy as it prepares for its coming evolution. This is evident from how hot the shell becomes to the touch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It remains virtually immobile while it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it busily prepares for evolution. This is evident from how hot its shell becomes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} is in a temporary stage while making its body. It is almost completely unable to move on its own.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Almost incapable of moving, this {{ScPkmn}} can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=028}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Although it is a cocoon, it can move a little. It can extend its poison barb if it is attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=From this form, it will grow into an adult. As its body becomes softer, the external shell hardens.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=027|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself when it is in danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=While awaiting evolution, it hides from predators under leaves and in nooks of branches.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Kakuna remains virtually immobile as it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it is extremely busy as it prepares for its coming evolution. This is evident from how hot the shell becomes to the touch.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=014}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.}}
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{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Poison
|HP=45
|Attack=25
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=25
|SpDef=25
|Speed=35
|Special=25
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====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|type2=Poison
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=1
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=1
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=25
|Flying=200
|Poison=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=25
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1bug=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=2
|oldpoison=1
}}

===Learnset===
Kakuna is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|30|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|7|10|Harden|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Kakuna|Bug|Poison|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|PoisonPowder}}
| [[Kakuna (Base Set 33)]] [[Kakuna (Skyridge 70)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Rollout}}
| [[Kakuna (Vending S1)]] [[Kakuna (EX Delta Species 46)]]
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Headbutt}}
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Kakuna (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 36)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=014|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=014|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=I'll use {{m|Harden}} and ride it out.
|P2=I have only half my HP left.
|P3=I have almost no HP left...
|PL=Oh! I guess I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
|body=1
|rate=5
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Cascoon}}, {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Volcarona}}
|recruitment=Rescue
|P1=I won't budge! Not even a tiny bit!
|P2=I may faint, but I won't flee…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
|walk=1.67
|hp=46
|attack=60
|defense=44
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
|Pad=Kakuna fell off the White Tree at the entrance to the Haunted House in the [[Haunted Zone]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
|pad=Kakuna don't do anything particular when they are together, but they feel safe being together.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=014
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=014|num=424
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Last-Ditch Effort
|skilldesc=Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=014
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Weedle
|evocandy=50
|stamina=128
|attack=46
|defense=75
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0013
|name1=Weedle
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 7}}
|no2=0014
|name2=Kakuna
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 10}}
|no3=0015
|name3=Beedrill
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=014}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=014}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=014}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=014}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=014}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=014|crop=59}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=014|crop=59|PEcrop=126}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0014}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|014|Kakuna}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Kakuna anime.png|thumb|250px|Kakuna in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Kakuna evolution anime.png|thumb|200px|Kakuna's original evolutionary method in {{aniseries|OS}}]]
====Major appearances====
Kakuna debuted in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', where multiple were seen in a hive. The Kakuna then evolved into {{p|Beedrill}} in defense of their hive.

====Minor appearances====
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''.

Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Kakuna was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a Kakuna was one of the illusions created by a group of {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}.

In ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', multiple Kakuna were hanging near {{DL|Mount Quena|Purity River}}.

In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', multiple Kakuna were living at the [[Azalea Gym]]. They assisted in apprehending {{TRT}} so they couldn't escape.

Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]''.

A Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''.

A Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.

Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[AG163|Cutting the Ties that Bind!]]''.

In ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]'', multiple Kakuna evolved into a swarm of Beedrill.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', a Kakuna dressed up as a {{p|Crawdaunt}} as part of the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]].

In ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', multiple Kakuna evolved into a swarm of Beedrill at [[Honey Island]].

Four Kakuna appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

Two Kakuna appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.

Two Kakuna appeared in a video hologram in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.

Multiple Kakuna appeared in ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', where [[Goh]] caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|one}}. Goh's Kakuna has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

A Trainer's Kakuna appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Kakuna appeared in ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]'', where it evolved into Beedrill.

Multiple Kakuna appeared in [[HZ137]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP004|Kakuna|Ash's Pokédex|Kakuna, a transitional stage between {{p|Weedle}} and {{p|Beedrill}}. {{tt|Kakunas|Correct form would have been ''Kakuna''}} remain inactive until they [[Evolution|evolve]] into deadly {{tt|Beedrills|Correct form would have been ''Beedrill''}} and hatch.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}

===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Kakuna was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===POKÉTOON===
Two Kakuna appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Schoolkid Kakuna Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Kakuna in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Minor appearances====
Kakuna debuted in a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'', a Kakuna appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Gold}}'s house, also known as the House of Pokémon.

[[Bugsy]] uses two Kakuna on his team, one of which first appeared in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]''. It, a Metapod, and Bugsy visited the [[Azalea Town]]'s well where Team Rocket had been.

{{adv|Crystal}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Kakuna on her way to [[Professor Elm]]'s Lab in ''[[PS118|Three Cheers for Chikorita]]''.

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

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

[[File:Bugsy Kakuna PM.png|thumb|150px|Kakuna in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[PM008|Catch That Pokémon Thief!!]]''.

A Kakuna appeared in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bugsy]].

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Kakuna appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Kakuna appeared in a background collage in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[Bugsy]] has a Kakuna that was first seen in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
Two Kakuna appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

[[Goh]] caught a Kakuna in ''[[JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!]]'', just like he does in the [[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|animated series]].

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

==Trivia==
* Kakuna's English name resembles a Japanese name, translating perfectly into "カクナ", than its actual Japanese name, Cocoon.
* Kakuna has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
* Kakuna shares many similarities with {{p|Metapod}}, {{p|Silcoon}}, and {{p|Cascoon}}.
** They are all {{pkmn|category|known as}} the Cocoon Pokémon.
** They share the same [[Ability]], {{a|Shed Skin}}, and lack a [[Hidden Ability]].
** They share the same Medium Fast [[experience]] growth rate.
** They share the same [[EV yield]] of 2 Defense.
** They are all based on the {{wp|pupa}} stage of {{wp|Holometabolism|complete metamorphosis}}.
** They evolve from their base-stage forms starting at level 7 and into their final forms starting at level 10.
*** As such, they are tied for evolving from their base-stage forms at the lowest level among Pokémon that evolve by [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|leveling up]].
*** Along with {{p|Spewpa}}, they are also tied for the shortest level-based interval between evolutionary stages, evolving again after gaining only three levels.
** They share the same [[Base stats|base stat]] total of 205.
*** As a result, they are tied for the lowest base stat total of any evolved Pokémon.
** They share the same [[move]] learnset.
* In [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], Kakuna is the only Pokémon sharing the same number (#14) in both the [[List of Pokémon by PKMN Data number|PKMN Data]] and the [[National Pokédex]].
* In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', Kakuna is explicitly shown evolving more than any other Pokémon.{{specify|How many times?}}

===Design variations===
[[File:Bandai Kakuna card.jpg|thumb|150px|Kakuna's arms extended in [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork]]
The "arms" on Kakuna seen in its {{2v2|Red|Blue}} sprite are commonly mistaken to be a sprite error, as they are rarely shown in any other media. They have so far only been shown on its Red and Blue sprite and a [[Bandai Pokémon Carddass Cards|Pocket Monsters Bandai card]].

===Concept and development===
Kakuna and its evolutionary relatives were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980121112202fw_/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/ATSUKO/INTER_AT.HTM Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website]</ref>

In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], "Kokoon" was the prototype English name for Kakuna. This is similar to its romanized Japanese name.

===Origin===
Kakuna appears to be based on the {{wp|pupa|pupal stage}} of a {{wp|bee}} or {{wp|wasp}}. Its tendency to dangle from a thread (as seen in the {{pkmn|animated series}} and some {{spin-off games}}) may also be based on certain {{wp|parasitoid wasp}}s whose larvae construct hanging {{wp|Pupa#Cocoon|cocoons}}.

====Name origin====
Kakuna may be a corruption of ''{{wp|Pupa#Cocoon|cocoon}}''.

Cocoon is literally ''cocoon''.
{{-}}

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Poison
|ja=コクーン ''Cocoon''|jameaning=From ''cocoon''
|fr=Coconfort|frmeaning=From ''cocon'' (cocoon), ''confort'' (comfort), and ''fort'' (strong)
|es=Kakuna|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Kokuna|demeaning=From ''Kokon'' (cocoon)
|it=Kakuna|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=딱충이 ''Ttakchungi''|komeaning=From 딱딱하다 ''ttakttakhada'' ((to be) hard, stiff), 충 ''chung'' (insect) and 이 ''i'' (diminutive suffix)
|zh_cmn=鐵殼蛹 / 铁壳蛹 ''Tiěkéyǒng''{{tt|*|Games}} 鐵殼昆 / 铁壳昆 ''Tiěkékūn''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 鐵 / 铁 ''tiě'' (iron), 殼 / 壳 ''ké'' (shell), and 蛹 ''yǒng'' (pupa) From 鐵 / 铁 ''tiě'' (iron), 殼 / 壳 ''ké / qiào'' (shell), and 昆蟲 ''kūnchóng'' (insect)
|zh_yue=鐵殼蛹 ''Tithokyúng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 鐵 ''tit'' (iron), 殼 ''hok'' (shell), and 蛹 ''yúng'' (pupa)
|pt_br=Kakuna|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|da=Puppe {{tt|*|EP004}}|dameaning=Literally ''Cocoon''
|he=קאקונה ''Kakuna''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=ककूना ''Kakuna''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Kakuna|ltmeaning=Same as English
|ru=Какуна ''Kakuna''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โคคูน ''Khokhun''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Giovanni's Kakuna]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=0013|prev=Weedle|nextnum=0015|next=Beedrill|round=yes}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon that appear in Pokémon Snap]]

[[de:Kokuna]]
[[es:Kakuna]]
[[fr:Coconfort]]
[[it:Kakuna]]
[[ja:コクーン]]
[[zh:铁壳蛹]]

Beedrill (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T04:32:36Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Beedrill}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=0014|prev=Kakuna|nextnum=0016|next=Pidgey|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Beedrill}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Beedrill
|jname=スピアー
|jtranslit=Supiā
|tmname=Spear
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Beedrill
|image2=0015Beedrill-Mega.png
|mega=Beedrillite
|ndex=0015
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|category=Poison Bee
|height-ftin=3'03"
|height-m=1.0
|height-ftin2=4'07"
|height-m2=1.4
|weight-lbs=65.0
|weight-kg=29.5
|weight-lbs2=89.3
|weight-kg2=40.5
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycolm=2
|ability1=Swarm
|abilityd=Sniper
|abilitym=Adaptability
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Bug
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=3
|evat=2
|evsd=1
|expyield=178
|oldexp=159
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Yellow
|catchrate=45
|body=13
|pokefordex=beedrill
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|friendship=70
}}
'''Beedrill''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''スピアー''' ''Spear'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Kakuna}} starting at [[level]] 10. It is the final form of {{p|Weedle}}.

Beedrill can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Beedrill''' using the [[Beedrillite]]. Mega Beedrill was introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.

==Biology==
Beedrill is an {{wp|insect}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} which mostly resembles a bipedal, yellow wasp; however, it only has four legs instead of six and lacks {{wp|Simple eye in invertebrates|pigment pits}}. Beedrill's head is round with a slightly pointed mouth, large, red eyes, and black antennae with a sharp bend in the middle. Its forelegs are tipped with long, conical stingers. It stands on its other two legs, which are long, segmented, and insectoid in shape. Beedrill has two pairs of rounded, veined wings and another stinger on its yellow-and-black striped abdomen. The abdominal stinger contains Beedrill's most potent poison.

Beedrill is highly territorial and, unlike real wasps and bees, Beedrill are not confirmed to live in true "hives", as they work together to solve basic problems regarding food, territory, and reproduction without any confirmation if there is a singular breeding pair or "Queen." As seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', Beedrill seems to be especially concerned with the welfare of {{p|Weedle}} and {{p|Kakuna}}, responding aggressively to those that disturb them. Disturbing one Beedrill will cause the whole group to attack. It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and abdomen. It will then take the victims of its attacks back to its nest for food. Beedrill nests in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests}} and misty wooded areas. It is known to collect pollen, which {{p|Teddiursa}} combines with fruits to concoct [[honey]]. In [[PS012|the twelfth chapter of Pokémon Adventures]], Beedrill is shown living in groups or packs and producing honey. Prior to [[Generation V]], {{m|Twineedle}} was its [[signature move]].

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

As Mega Beedrill, it gains more defined features. The antennae are shorter and T-shaped. Its eyes become longer and sleeker. It now has three pairs of wings; the uppermost pair is larger with black trim along the top. Its stingers become longer and larger, resembling lances. Additional conical, black-and-yellow stingers with white tips take the place of its legs. Its abdomen becomes larger, grooved, and is attached to its thorax by a black structure. A similar black structure connects its head and thorax. The stinger on its abdomen is now a pale yellow, with black stripes over its entire body.

Thanks to its six wings, Mega Beedrill can fly with great speed to quickly attack its enemies. Fast-acting poison is stored in the stingers on its limbs, while the tail stinger produces a slow-acting poison used to finish opponents. Mega Beedrill usually stabs its prey repeatedly with the leg stingers before using the tail stinger last. The instantaneous poisons are instead used to prevent the foe from fleeing.<ref name= "Mega">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141016185128/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com:80/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-beedrill Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire site | Mega Beedrill (archived)]</ref>
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{| style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
|-
| {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Beedrill
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0015Beedrill-Mega.png|100px]]
|}
|}

===Evolution===
Beedrill evolves from {{p|Kakuna}} and is the final form of {{p|Weedle}}.

(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=Bug
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0013
|name1=Weedle
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1=
|no2=0014
|name2=Kakuna
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2=
|no3=0015
|name3=Beedrill
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Poison}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]: A [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue]] [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Beedrill appears as a boss battle. It will drop the [[Beedrillite]] after being defeated.
====In the spin-off games====
*{{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Two Beedrill and three female {{p|Combee}} act as boss battle opponents at [[Nectar Meadow]], having misinterpreted {{p|Budew}}, the player, and the partner as [[honey]] thieves. One of the Beedrill also helps guard [[Revelation Mountain]] against intruders.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=015}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Flies at high speeds and attacks with three stingers: one on its rear and one on each of its two forelegs. May appear in swarms.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=029}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It uses sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then takes the victim back to its nest for food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=015}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Beedrill</sc> is extremely territorial. No one should ever approach its nest - this is for their own safety. If angered, they will attack in a furious swarm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A <sc>Beedrill</sc> is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a swarm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=029}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=028|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Beedrill is extremely territorial. No one should ever approach its nest—this is for their own safety. If angered, they will attack in a furious swarm.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=015}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Beedrill}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Its legs have become poison stingers. It stabs its prey repeatedly with the stingers on its limbs, dealing the final blow with the stinger on its rear.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=020|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=They may appear in a swarm. Beedrill flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Beedrill}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Its legs have become poison stingers. It stabs its prey repeatedly with the stingers on its limbs, dealing the final blow with the stinger on its rear.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Poison Barb|2|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|XD|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Poison Barb|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Poison Barb|5|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|gcolor2=FFF|tcolor2={{White color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
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{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Beedrill=====
======Generations I-V======
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Poison
|HP=65
|Attack=80
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=80
|Speed=75
|Special=45
}}

======Generation VI onward======
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Poison
|HP=65
|Attack=90
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=80
|Speed=75
}}

=====Mega Beedrill=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Poison
|HP=65
|Attack=150
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=15
|SpDef=80
|Speed=145
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=25
|Flying=200
|Poison=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=25
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1bug=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=2
|oldpoison=1
}}

===Learnset===
Beedrill is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Beedrill|Bug|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|13|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|30|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|7|10|Harden|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|27|30|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|29|32|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Beedrill|Bug|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Beedrill|Bug|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM089|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM117|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM132|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|50|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Beedrill|Bug|Poison|1}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{bug color}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{bug color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Beedrill====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=015|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=015|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=Count on me for speediness!
|P2=My health dropped to half...
|P3=I'm about done. My {{m|Poison Sting}} might fail...
|PL=Hah! Leveled up! My Poison Sting's gotten sharper!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|body=1
|rate=5
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|coset=6
|conto={{p|Combee|Combee (♀)}}, {{p|Vespiquen}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Silver
|P1=I'm busy today! I'll be busy tomorrow! Bee!
|P2=Really close to fainting…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Poison
|fieldpower=1
|field=Crush
|loop=3
|MinEXP=32
|MaxEXP=46
|num=025
|browser=Beedrill shoots sharp needles that can shatter large rocks.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Bug
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=2
|num=058
|browser=It attacks with poison stingers while flying around at high speed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|walk=1.67
|hp=52
|attack=74
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|HP=3
|atk=2
|def=2
|spd=3
|range=3
|move=Twineedle
|ability1=Vanguard
|ability2=Mountaineer
|ability3=Swarm
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything in this game
|link=[[Masatsuna]], [[Omi]], and [[Sena]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Poison|pokemon=Beedrill
|skill=Scatter Reveal
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=02:00
|effect=It reveals squares randomly.
|uses=1
|squares=30 squares
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=015|num=425
|mega=1
|stone=Beedrillite
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
|swapper=Swap++
|megaspeedup=12
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon and disruptions around a spot you tap.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 17|High-Speed Challenge (Week 17)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Weedle
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Beedrill}}{{tt|100|First time}}/{{tt|20|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|5|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=163
|attack=169
|defense=130
|fast={{m|Infestation}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Fell Stinger}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Drill Run}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Weedle Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

====Mega Beedrill====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015M
|coset=6
|conto={{p|Combee|Combee (♀)}}, {{p|Vespiquen}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Silver
|P1=I'm busy today! I'll be busy tomorrow! Bee!
|P2=Really close to fainting…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Poison|pokemon=Mega Beedrill
|skill=Scatter Reveal
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=02:00
|effect=It reveals squares randomly.
|uses=3
|squares=15 squares
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Weedle
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163
|attack=303
|defense=148
|fast={{m|Infestation}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Fell Stinger}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Drill Run}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Weedle Community Day}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
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===Evolution data===
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|name2=Kakuna
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|no3=0015
|name3=Beedrill
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
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==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Beedrill.png|thumb|250px|Beedrill in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:M19 Mega Beedrill.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Beedrill in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Casey's Beedrill]]=====
{{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Beedrill in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] in ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', but gave it to {{an|Casey}} because of her affinity for yellow and black Pokémon. It was one of several Beedrill that appeared in the episode.

=====[[Goh's Beedrill]]=====
In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a Beedrill. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', multiple Beedrill stole [[Ash's Metapod]] after evolving from {{p|Kakuna}}. The reason for this was to take revenge on Ash for startling a {{p|Weedle}} while attempting to catch it. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s Beedrill battled [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], but was defeated. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''.

In ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'', [[Three punks|a punk]] used a Beedrill to attack a {{AP|Lapras}}. When Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} came to Lapras's defense, Beedrill battled Pikachu, only for it and its {{pkmn|Trainer}} to flee after {{Tracey}} appeared, sketched them, and began comparing them in terms of how they were trained. According to Tracey, Beedrill's coloring was poor.

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', {{jo|Jimmy}}'s Beedrill battled {{jo|Marina}}'s {{p|Jigglypuff}}, [[nickname]]d Pink, which Beedrill won. It has exceptional speed and agility that Jimmy relies on for situations.

In ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', multiple Beedrill evolved from a group of Kakuna at [[Honey Island]].

In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', multiple Beedrill chased Ash, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} because Clemont's phonograph attracted the Poison Bee Pokémon instead of the {{AP|Fletchling}} he was trying to attract.

In ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]'', multiple Beedrill chased [[Lyn]] and {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, but they all were defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}} and Dedenne.

In ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', {{an|Bonnie}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} accidentally disturbed a Beedrill, the former of whom accidentally hit its head with a big twig. However, it quickly got away before Pikachu was about to attack it.

In ''[[XY045|Splitting Heirs!]]'', three Beedrill tried to attack Clemont and Bonnie.

In ''[[XY069|Defending the Homeland!]]'' and ''[[XY070|Beyond the Rainbow!]]'', multiple Beedrill were some of {{an|Florges}}'s minions, who were ordered to attack {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland. Two of them appeared again in ''[[XY139|Facing the Needs of the Many!]]'', and then three of them appeared in the [[XY140|following episode]].

In ''[[XY104|A Windswept Encounter!]]'', three Beedrill were the followers of a {{pkmn2|wild}} male {{p|Breloom}} that was in love with an Orange Flower {{p|Floette}}.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Beedrill that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] was under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Beedrill was used to battle [[Ash's Noivern]], {{AP|Greninja}}, and [[Clemont's Chespin]]. It was later freed when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

====Minor appearances====
Beedrill debuted in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''.

In ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'', [[A.J.]]'s Beedrill was training with his {{p|Butterfree}} in his Gym.

A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', it was revealed {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}} had been saved from a Beedrill by a {{p|Meowth}}.

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked {{TRT}}.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Beedrill was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

A Trainer's Beedrill appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]''.

In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', a Beedrill was one of the {{type|Bug}} Pokémon on [[Murcott Island]]. It approached and blew up Team Rocket's balloon.

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

A Beedrill appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.

A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]''.

In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a group of {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}} created a Beedrill illusion.

In ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked Ash and {{ashfr}}.

In ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked Ash and his friends while they were looking for [[Apricorn]]s.

In ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked Ash and his friends.

In ''[[EP170|A Better Pill to Swallow]]'', eight Beedrill were attracted by the {{p|Shuckle}}-made [[Berry Juice]] that Team Rocket drank. Three additional Beedrill appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy.

In ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', multiple Beedrill were residents of [[Mount Quena]].

A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]''.

In ''[[EP200|Turning Over A New Bayleef]]'', six Beedrill attacked [[Ash's Bayleef]] after she kicked a rock into the bush they were residing in.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in the opening scene of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', three Beedrill were inhabitants of a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

A Beedrill appeared in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', under the ownership of a participant in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].

In ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]'', a Trainer's Beedrill battled Pikachu and was defeated with {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked Team Rocket.

A Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown]]''.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''.

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Beedrill to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', a Beedrill participated in the [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] competition.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', a Beedrill was scared off by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]'', three Beedrill scared {{an|Misty}} and caused her to run off with [[Max]] and the group's Pokémon.

In ''[[AG137|Hooked on Onix]]'', multiple Beedrill chased [[Ash's Phanpy]] and [[May's Squirtle]] before being warded away by Pikachu and {{AP|Corphish}}.

Three Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]''.

A Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG163|Cutting the Ties that Bind!]]''.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''.

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', two Beedrill attacked Ash and Pikachu, but were calmed down by [[Anabel]] after she deduced they were protecting their offspring.

In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked Ash, Anabel, Pikachu, Corphish, and {{AP|Tauros}}, eventually forcing them into a lake.

A Coordinator's Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG181|Thinning the Hoard!]]''.

In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[Galen]] used two Beedrill to chase Ash and his friends.

In ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'', multiple Beedrill were residents of [[Bewilder Forest]].

In ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]'', multiple Beedrill evolved from a hive of Kakuna.

A Beedrill appeared in ''[[DP032|An Angry Combeenation!]]''.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]''.

In ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'', multiple Beedrill tried to attack {{OBP|Autumn|DP062}}. However, she was protected by her {{p|Miltank}}, [[nickname]]d Ilta.

In ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', multiple Beedrill were disturbed by [[James]] and attacked Team Rocket as a result.

A Beedrill appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]''.

In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', a Beedrill was mind-controlled by an evil, psychopathic {{an|Malamar}}.

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

Multiple Beedrill appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY063|A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!]]''.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.

Multiple Beedrill appeared alongside Goh's in ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]''.

A Trainer's Beedrill appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Beedrill appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

A Beedrill appeared in ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]''. Having evolved from a Kakuna after Ash saved it from hitting the ground, it led to some tense moments where the Beedrill contemplated whether to attack Ash or fly away before ultimately deciding to do the latter.

A Beedrill appeared in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP004|Beedrill|Ash's Pokédex|Beedrill. This Pokémon is an evolved form of {{p|Weedle}}, following its {{p|Kakuna}} stage. Its {{m|Poison Sting|sting}} is highly poisonous.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW124|Beedrill|Ash's Pokédex|Beedrill, the Poison Bee Pokémon. Beedrill fly quickly and attack using poison stingers on their forelegs and tail.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Beedrill was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

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

===POKÉTOON===
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Beedrill Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Beedrill in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Giovanni Mega Beedrill Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Beedrill in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Giovanni's Beedrill]]=====
{{adv|Giovanni}} owns a Beedrill that appeared in multiple chapters. This Beedrill debuted in Giovanni's battle against {{adv|Red}} at the [[Viridian Gym]] in ''[[PS037|Golly, Golem!]]'' and ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen!?]]'' of the {{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}. Giovanni has said it is one of his most treasured and strongest team members, as he {{pkmn2|caught}} him in his childhood at the [[Viridian Forest]]. Beedrill later helped {{adv|Yellow}} when facing [[Lance]] at [[Cerise Island]] in the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}. In [[PS616]], [[Giovanni's Beedrill]] was revealed to be able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Beedrill. He is also one of the few members of Giovanni's team that isn't a {{t|Ground}} type.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[PS012|Wake Up—You're Snorlax!]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked {{adv|Red}} because [[Saur]] had accidentally hit their hive. Both the {{pkmn|Trainer}} and his Pokémon were badly stung afterwards.

A Beedrill appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{p|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

In ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]'', a Beedrill appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy when he explained that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.

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

A Beedrill appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[PMRS51|Clefairy's New Power!]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Casey's Beedrill|Ash's Beedrill}}
In ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Beedrill, it being part of a swarm that he had disturbed when he caught a {{AP|Mankey|Primeape}}. He thought this Beedrill, along with Mankey, would help him to raise his Trainer level, but it couldn't.

In ''[[ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues]]'', [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] fought [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s Beedrill at the [[Indigo Plateau Conference|Pokémon League]] and won.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Beedrill appeared in [[PZ03]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Beedrill appeared in [[GDZ19]].

Multiple Beedrill appeared in [[GDZ27]].

A Beedrill appeared in [[GDZ48]].

===Ash & Pikachu===
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[SP27|Tale Of The Friendship Between Pikachu And Meowth]]''.

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Multiple Beedrill appeared in [[PDP07]].

===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Beedrill appeared in [[PNA5]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Goh's Beedrill}}
[[Goh]] caught a Beedrill in ''[[JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!]]'', just like he does in the [[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|animated series]].

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

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

*{{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Beedrill|26}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
Beedrill was in the first Super Smash Bros. game. When a {{i|Poké Ball}} was opened, one would come out and fly away. A few seconds later, a whole swarm would fly by and attack everyone on the field with {{m|Take Down}} except the user. Its role was taken over by {{p|Unown}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].

==Trivia==
* Mega Beedrill has several notable stat distinctions:
** It has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}} stats, and the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
** It has the lowest base Special Attack stat of any Mega Evolution, at 15.
*** It is the only Pokémon whose base Special Attack decreases upon Mega Evolving, dropping from 45.
* Beedrill shares several similarities with {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Beautifly}}, and {{p|Dustox}}.
** They have the same [[File:Body13.png|32px]] [[shape]].
** They are all based on the {{wp|imago}} stage of {{wp|Holometabolism|complete metamorphosis}}.
** They evolve from their base-stage forms starting at level 7 and into their final forms starting at level 10.
*** As such, they are tied for the earliest third-stage evolution among Pokémon that [[List of Pokémon that evolve at or above a certain level|evolve by leveling up]].
** Prior to [[Generation VI]], they had the same [[Base stats|base stat]] total of 385.
*** As a result, they were tied for the lowest base stat total of any [[:Category:Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line|third-stage evolution]] Pokémon that evolve by leveling up.
*** Beedrill, {{p|Butterfree}}, and {{p|Beautifly}} still share the same base stat total of 395.
* Beedrill can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Butterfree}}.
** They both have a base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of 90, while Beedrill has a higher {{stat|Attack}} stat and Butterfree has a higher {{stat|Special Attack}} stat.
** They both [[EV yield|award]] 1 Special Defense, while Beedrill awards 2 Attack and Butterfree awards 2 Special Attack.
** Beedrill learns mostly [[Physical moves]], while Butterfree learns mostly [[Special moves]].
** Beedrill is exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|Black}}, {{B2W2|Black 2}}, and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}}, while Butterfree is exclusive to {{game|Black and White|s|White}}, {{B2W2|White 2}}, and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond}}.
* In [[Pokémon Conquest]], Beedrill is the only Pokémon that is featured without its evolutionary relatives.

===Concept and development===
Beedrill and its pre-Evolutions were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980121112202fw_/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/ATSUKO/INTER_AT.HTM Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website]</ref>

[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Beedrill was designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/548085137955508224 Tweet by ありがひとし/ArigaHitoshi (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on December 25, 2014.</ref>

Beedrill's English name was [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Pokémon names|originally]] going to be spelled ''Beedril''.

===Origin===
Beedrill seems to be based on a {{wp|bee}} or {{wp|wasp}}, possibly the {{wp|Apis cerana japonica|Japanese honey bee}}, {{wp|Asian giant hornet}}, or {{wp|yellowjacket}}. Its pointed arms resemble {{wp|spear}}s, while Mega Beedrill swaps them for {{wp|lance}}s. Its {{Shiny}} color scheme is similar to metallic green {{wp|Agapostemon|sweat bees}}.

Beedrill's parallels to {{p|Butterfree}} could possibly be a reference to the phrase "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee", which was coined by American boxer {{wp|Muhammad Ali}}. This is further backed by the phrase being used in two episodes<ref>''[[AG061|Disaster of Disguise]]'' and ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]''</ref> of the English [[dub]] of {{aniseries|PTS}} as "floating like a Butterfree and stinging like a Beedrill".

====Name origin====
Beedrill may be a combination of ''{{wp|bee}}'' and ''{{wp|drill}}''.

Spear is literally ''spear''. It may also be derived from アピス ''Apis'' (the genus name of the honey bee) spelled backwards.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Poison
|ja=スピアー ''Spear''|jameaning=From ''spear'' and possibly {{tt|''Apis''|genus of the honey bee}} spelled backwards
|fr=Dardargnan|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|d'Artagnan}}'', ''dard'' (sting), and ''dare-dare'' (hastily)
|es=Beedrill|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bibor|demeaning=From ''Biene'' (bee) and ''Bohrer'' (drill)
|it=Beedrill|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=독침붕 ''Tokchimbung''|komeaning=From 독침 (毒針) ''dokchim'' (stinger; poison needle) and 붕 ''bung'' (onomatopoeia for buzzing) or 봉 (蜂) ''bong'' (bee)
|zh_cmn=大針蜂 / 大针蜂 ''Dàzhēnfēng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 大 ''dà'' (big), 蜂針 / 蜂针 ''fēngzhēn'' (stinger), and 蜜蜂 ''mìfēng'' (bee)
|zh_yue=大針蜂 ''Daaihjāmfūng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 大 ''daaih'' (big), 蜂針 ''fūngjām'' (stinger), and 蜜蜂 ''mahtfūng'' (bee)
|pt_br=Beedrill|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=בידריל ''Beedril''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=बीड्रिल ''Beedrill''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|hu=Óriásméh{{tt|*|Mewtwo Returns only, where it was mistakenly translated}}|humeaning="Giant bee"
|lt=Bitrilė|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Бидрилл ''Bidrill''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=สเปียร์ ''Sapia''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Casey's Beedrill|Ash's/Casey's Beedrill]]
* [[Goh's Beedrill]]
* [[Giovanni's Beedrill]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Pidgeot (Pokémon)

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'''Pidgeot''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピジョット''' ''Pigeot'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

Pidgeot can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Pidgeot''' using the [[Pidgeotite]]. Mega Pidgeot was introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.

==Biology==
Pidgeot is an {{wp|bird|avian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with large wings, sharp talons, and a short, hooked beak. Its glossy {{wp|plumage}} is mostly brown with cream-colored underparts and flight feathers. Its head has a decorated crest nearly as long as its body. The center feathers of its crest are yellow, while the outer feathers are red. The fan-like feathers of its tail are red or brown. Its beak and legs are pink, with three forward-facing toes and one backward-facing toe on each foot. Behind each eye is an angular black marking.

Pidgeot's powerful wings can stir up windstorms in just a few flaps, and it may spread its wings to intimidate enemies. It is capable of flying faster than the speed of sound. Pidgeot's plumage is often described as beautiful, making it a popular choice for skilled {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. It typically dwells in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests}} with thick growth and large trees. It is known to prey on {{p|Magikarp}}, which it can spot from great heights.

In [[Generation III]], {{m|Feather Dance}} was Pidgeot's [[signature move]], but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}.

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

Pidgeot grows noticeably when it [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]], developing a larger body and longer, broader wings. Its wingtips and tail feathers are tipped with cyan, and its cream coloring is now white. Its eyes turn magenta and its pupils turn white. The reason is due to Mega Evolution causing the minerals to be absorbed into the wings, resulting in the coloration of its wings. Mega Pidgeot has an even more elaborate crest on its head, with a streamer-like magenta plume extending from a mane of yellow feathers. A magenta feather projects from the front of its crest, with a single magenta highlight on the left side.

As a result of Mega Evolution, Mega Pidgeot's body is much stronger, along with its wings. The crest is sensitive to air currents, acting like a large antenna and stabilizing Mega Pidgeot's flight.<ref name= "Mega">[http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-pidgeot Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160323174011/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-pidgeot archived])</ref> Thanks to its tough and well-developed wings, Mega Pidgeot can whip out gusts of wind that are powerful enough to smash through large trees. Additionally, its increased wing power allows it to fly for two weeks without rest.

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===Evolution===
Pidgeot [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pidgeotto}} and is the final form of {{p|Pidgey}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*{{ga|Blue}} uses the {{p|Pidgey}} line in {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue,}} {{game|Red and Green|s|Green,}} {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}}, with Pidgeot first appearing on his team during his [[rival]] battle against the player at [[Silph Co]]. He uses Pidgeot on his [[Gym Leader]] teams in the [[Johto]]-based games and may use it during encounters in the [[Battle Tree]] in the [[Alola]]-based games, where it has the potential to [[Mega Evolve]] into Mega Pidgeot.
*[[Falkner]] utilizes Pidgeot in the [[Pokéathlon]] as well as during rematches against him at the [[Fighting Dojo]] in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}. He also competes with a Pidgeot in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{g|Black 2 and White 2}}.
*{{ga|Trace}} uses the {{p|Pidgey}} line as the player's rival in {{LGPE}}, with his Pokémon fully evolving by the time of his Multi Battle alongside the player against [[Archer]] in Silph Co. During the [[Champion]] battle, it is holding a [[Pidgeotite]] and can Mega Evolve into Mega Pidgeot.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=018}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as <sc>{{p|Magikarp}}</sc>.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Capable of flying incredibly quickly. In full flight, by the time its flapping is heard, it is long gone.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=012}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Its outstanding vision allows it to spot splashing <sc>Magikarp</sc>, even while flying at {{tt|3300 feet|1,000 meters}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=018}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many <sc>Trainers</sc> are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose <sc>Pidgeot</sc> as their {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} has gorgeous, glossy feathers. Many <sc>Trainers</sc> are so captivated by the beautiful feathers on its head that they choose <sc>Pidgeot</sc> as their {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as <sc>Magikarp</sc>.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=012}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=By flapping its wings with all its might, <sc>Pidgeot</sc> can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=019|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|t=FFF|t2=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|entry=This Pokémon has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many Trainers are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose Pidgeot as their Pokémon.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=018}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Pidgeot}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=With its muscular strength now greatly increased, it can fly continuously for two weeks without resting.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=023|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It flies over water as it hunts, skimming along the surface to catch Magikarp and other such prey.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Pidgeot}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=With its muscular strength now greatly increased, it can fly continuously for two weeks without resting.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=012}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Pidgeot=====
======Generations I-V======
{{Stats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=83
|Attack=80
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=70
|Speed=91
|Special=70
}}

======Generation VI onward======
{{Stats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=83
|Attack=80
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=70
|Speed=101
}}

=====Mega Pidgeot=====
{{Stats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=83
|Attack=80
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=135
|SpDef=80
|Speed=121
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Pidgeot is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pidgeot|Normal|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Gust|Flying|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|21|24|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|29|32|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pidgeot|Normal|Flying|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pidgeot|Normal|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM043|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM068|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM079|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM094|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM119|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM145|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|40|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM153|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pidgeot|Normal|Flying|1}}

===Side game data===
====Pidgeot====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=018|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=018|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Flyaway Forest
|P1=Let my mach-2 speed set the pace!
|P2=My HP's been shaved to half.
|P3=I'm suffering... I can't hit my usual speeds...
|PL=That's it! I leveled! My momentum will knock foes down!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018
|coset=7
|conto={{p|Swablu}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=I'm proud of my beautiful wings!
|P2=I'm still OK...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Flying
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=3
|num=003
|pastnum=009
|browser=It launches {{m|twister}}s.
}}
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{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018
|walk=1.05
|hp=56
|attack=77
|defense=54
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Flying|pokemon=Pidgeot
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=20
|rank=Hyper
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=2
|squares=10
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=018
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=018|num=012
|mega=1
|stone=Pidgeotite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Flap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|megaspeedup=12
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon in a horizontal V-shaped pattern.
|amelia=2
|psb=[[Blau Salon|Main stage 449]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=0018
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pidgey
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Pidgeot}}{{tt|100|First time}}/{{tt|20|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|5|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=195
|attack=166
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Air Slash}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Gust}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from GO Battle Night: Flying Cup}}
|special={{m|Hurricane}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Feather Dance}}{{tt|*|From May 31, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|From June 2, 2026 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018|pdex=006
|dex=When Pidgeot flaps its wings, it can whip up a gust of wind capable of blowing away just about anything. It also has excellent vision and can zero in on leaping {{p|Magikarp}} from a far-off distance.}}
|}

====Mega Pidgeot====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018M
|coset=7
|conto={{p|Swablu}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=I'm proud of my beautiful wings!
|P2=I'm still OK...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Flying|pokemon=Mega Pidgeot
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=20
|rank=Hyper
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=3
|squares=10
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Normal
| ndex = 0018M
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 1
| candy = Pidgey
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 195
| attack = 280
| defense = 175
| fast = {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Gust}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from GO Battle Night: Flying Cup}}
| special = {{m|Hurricane}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Feather Dance}}{{tt|*|From May 31, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|From June 2, 2026 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Pidgeot can be obtained by completing 3/6 of the [[Special Research]], ''The Higher They Fly…''.

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
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|type2-1=Flying
|forme1=Pidgeot
|loc1=Default
|item1=Pidgeotite
|itemfile1=Bag Pidgeotite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0018Pidgeot-Mega
|forme2=Mega Pidgeot
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Pidgeotite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0016
|name1=Pidgey
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0017
|name2=Pidgeotto
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Flying
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0018
|name3=Pidgeot
|type1-3=Normal
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=018}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=018}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=018}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=018}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=018}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=018|form1=M|crop=213}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=018|form1=M|crop=212|PEcrop=328}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0018|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|018|Pidgeot}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Pidgeot anime.png|thumb|250px|Pidgeot in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:M19 Mega Pidgeot.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Pidgeot in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Pidgeot]]=====
{{Ash}} had a Pidgeot that he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a Pidgeotto early in his {{pkmn|journey}} during ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''. In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', the same {{p|Spearow}} Ash had thrown a rock at in [[EP001|the first episode]] returned with its flock, but it had evolved into a {{DL|Ash's Fearow|In animation|Fearow}}. The flock attacked Ash, so Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot to battle Fearow. After defeating Fearow, Pidgeot left Ash's party to watch over a local flock of Pidgey and Pidgeotto, with Ash promising to come back for it later. In ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', Ash reunited with Pidgeot as it helped to save {{AP|Pikachu}} from {{TRT}} and agreed to rejoin his team.

=====Other=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back--Evolution]]'', [[Corey]]'s Pidgeot was one of the Pokémon captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. It was referred to as a Pidgeotto in the original's dub due to a dubbing error that was corrected in the remake. The Pidgeot clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

In ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'', a {{pkmn2|giant}} Pidgeot was a resident of [[Fairchild Island]]. Its size was due to there being excessive quantities of food on the island. Pidgeot snatched {{MTR}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} when they got tethered together.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', [[Falkner]] used a Pidgeot in his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, where it battled and defeated {{AP|Pikachu}} with a single {{m|Whirlwind}} attack. It was later defeated by {{AP|Charizard}} following a lengthy battle, earning Ash the {{badge|Zephyr}}.

In ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'', [[Solidad]] used a Pidgeot alongside a {{p|Slowbro}} in a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]]. They went up against [[May's Combusken]] and {{TP|May|Munchlax}} during the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'', a Pidgeot was used by {{ra|Ben}} while he was spying on a {{p|Heatran}}.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Pidgeot that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] was under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Pidgeot was used to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]], {{AP|Talonflame}}, and {{AP|Greninja}}. It was later freed from their control when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

====Minor appearances====
Pidgeot debuted in a fantasy in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Pidgeot was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', [[Rudy]]'s Pidgeot assisted his [[Battle judge|referee]] in overseeing the match between him and Ash.

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

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Pidgeot appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Pidgeot was a resident of [[Big Town]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Pidgeot participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

Two Pidgeot briefly appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

In ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]'', an [[Officer Jenny]] used a Pidgeot to help locate Ash's Pikachu after it was stolen by Team Rocket.

In ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'', a Pidgeot was featured in the [[Fortree City]] Feather Festival.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', [[Sir Aaron]] used a Pidgeot for aerial transport, while {{OBP|Mew|M08}} {{m|Transform|transformed}} into another one.

In ''[[AG144|A Hurdle for Squirtle]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pidgeot participated in the [[Saffron City]] [[Pokémon Contest]].

A Pidgeot appeared in ''[[AG172|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2)]]''.

A Pidgeot appeared in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''.

In ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born!]]'', a Pidgeot helped Ash and {{ashfr}} rescue some {{type|Flying}} Pokémon from Team Rocket.

A Pidgeot appeared in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''.

In ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change]]'', a Pidgeot was among the many Pokémon Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy used to blow a {{p|Gligar}} away from the city.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Pidgeot appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

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

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', two Pidgeot were put under the control of {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}}.

A Pidgeot appeared in a photo taken by {{Rotom}} in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

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

In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', a Pidgeot was seen flying in a forest.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]''.

A Pidgeot appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', a Pidgeot appeared on [[Mega Island]].

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

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

Two Pidgeot appeared in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', during a flashback.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP081|Pidgeot|Ash's Pokédex|Pidgeot, the Bird Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Pidgeotto}}. It can fly at twice the speed of sound at an altitude of nearly one mile.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN020|Pidgeot|Ash's Rotom Phone|Pidgeot, the evolved form of {{p|Pidgeotto}}.{{tt|*|The entry was interrupted and is therefore incomplete.}}}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Blue Pidgeot PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Pidgeot in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Pidgeot was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

{{OBP|Blue|Origins}} used a Pidgeot during his battle with {{OBP|Red|Origins}} in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.

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

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Blue Pidgeot PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Pidgeot in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
{{ga|Blue}} owns a Pidgeot, which appeared in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''. He used it during his [[Indigo League]] battle against [[Bruno]] and his {{p|Machamp}}. It eventually won, much to Bruno's shock, and Blue was allowed to progress to [[Agatha]]'s room.

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Trace Pidgeot Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Pidgeot in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Two Pidgeot briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], with one under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}} and the other under the ownership of [[Falkner]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Pidgeot appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Trace}}. He used it to traverse through [[Cerulean Cave]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Blue Pidgeot Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Pidgeot in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Minor appearances====
{{adv|Blue}} owns a Pidgeot that was one of the earliest members of his [[Party|team]]. It debuted in ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]''. In the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}, it delivered mail from Blue to {{adv|Professor Oak}} and vice-versa. It now resides in the [[Viridian Gym]] as one of its defenders in case challengers appear while he is away, with [[Blue's Rhydon]] taking its place in his active team.

In ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]'', Professor Oak, in his disguise as "Dr. O", was seen with a Pidgeot.

In ''[[PS067|Can You Diglett?]]'', a Pidgeot appeared as a silhouette when [[Agatha]] and [[Lorelei]] explains to Red about how Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.

In ''[[PS118|Three Cheers for Chikorita]]'', {{adv|Crystal}} mentioned that she {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pidgeot on her way to [[Professor Elm]]'s Lab.

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Pidgeot was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Pidgeot appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Gary has a Pidgeot and used it along with his other Pokémon to battle the {{pkmn2|giant}} Slowpoke in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
In [[PZ09]], {{Zensho|Shigeru}} used a Pidgeot to attack {{Zensho|Satoshi}} while he was flying on his {{TP|Satoshi|Charizard|Charizard (Zensho)}}.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[Falkner]]'s Pidgeot debuted in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]''. It went up against [[Gold's Totodile]] and lost.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Pidgeot appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]], under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
A Pidgeot appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Two Pidgeot appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Pidgeot is [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|the only Pokémon]] with a [[base stat]] total of 579.
* Mega Pidgeot is the only Mega Evolved Pokémon whose lowest base stat becomes its highest stat after Mega Evolution, with that stat being {{stat|Special Attack}}, which is tied with {{stat|Special Defense}} in its base form.
* When rematching [[Gym Leader]]s in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}, both [[Falkner]] and {{ga|Blue}} have a Pidgeot as their highest-leveled Pokémon.
** Coincidentally, Falkner is the first Gym Leader while Blue is the last.

===Design variations===
Pidgeot is depicted with red-and-yellow tail feathers in its official [[Generation I]] artwork, while the [[Generation III]] artwork depicts red ones only. This discrepancy is expressed in numerous ways in Pidgeot's early in-game [[#Sprites|sprites]]. Additionally, Pidgeot are often depicted with brown tail feathers in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.

<gallery>
Spr 1y 018.png|{{v2|Yellow}} sprite
Spr 2g 018.png|{{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold}} sprite
Spr 3r 018.png|{{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Ruby and Sapphire}} sprite
018Pidgeot RB.png|{{game|Red and Blue|s|Red and Blue}} art
0018Pidgeot.png|Key art
Corey Pidgeot.png|In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
</gallery>

===Concept and development===
According to the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Localization-specific information|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], the ''Pidgeot'' name was originally going to be used for {{p|Pidgeotto}}.

===Origin===
Despite its name, Pidgeot does not resemble a {{wp|pigeon}} so much as a {{wp|bird of prey}} such as an {{wp|osprey}} or an {{wp|Aquila (genus)|eagle}} due to its large size and predatory behavior. Its {{Shiny}} colors in particular resemble a {{wp|golden eagle}}. It also shares some characteristics with various {{wp|passerine}} birds such as {{wp|Old World sparrow|sparrow}}s, {{wp|chickadee}}s, {{wp|waxwing}}s, and {{wp|wren}}s. Its colorful {{wp|crest (feathers)|crest}} is somewhat similar to the crests of {{wp|cockatoo}}s. The black markings around its eyes are reminiscent of {{wp|Ra}} and {{wp|Horus}}, the sun and sky gods of {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} who were depicted with the heads of {{wp|falcon}}s.

Mega Pidgeot's crest seems to be inspired by {{wp|punk fashion|punk hairstyles}}.

====Name origin====
Pidgeot and Pigeot may be a combination of ''{{wp|Columbidae|pigeon}}'' and ''{{wp|jet aircraft|jet}}'' (referring to its speedy flight).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=ピジョット ''Pigeot''|jameaning=From ''pigeon'' and ''jet''
|fr=Roucarnage|frmeaning=From ''roucouler'' (to coo) and ''carnage''
|es=Pidgeot|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Tauboss|demeaning=From ''Taube'' (pigeon) and ''Boss''
|it=Pidgeot|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=피죤투 ''Pijontoo''|komeaning=From ''pigeon'' and 전투기 (戰鬪機) ''jeontugi'' (fighter aircraft)
|zh_cmn=大比鳥 / 大比鸟 ''Dàbǐniǎo''{{tt|*|Games}} 比鵰 / 比雕 ''Bǐdiāo''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 大 ''dà'' (big) and 比比鳥 / 比比鸟 ''Bǐbǐniǎo'' (Pidgeotto) From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 鵰 / 雕 ''diāo'' (eagle)
|zh_yue=大比鳥 ''Daaihbeihníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From 大 ''daaih'' (big) and 比比鳥 ''Beihbeihníuh'' (Pidgeotto)
|pt_br=Pidgeot|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=פידגי'וט ''Pigiyot''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=पिजिऑट ''Pidgeot''<hr>पीजीआय ''Pidgeyeye''{{tt|*|animated series, Cartoon Network dub, sometimes}}{{specify|check tooltip: which episodes/seasons/series?}}|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name<hr>From ''Pidgey'' and ''eye''
|lt=Pidžeotas|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Пиджеот ''Pidzheot''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=พีเจียต ''Phichiat''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Pidgeot]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
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Pidgeotto (Pokémon)

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'''Pidgeotto''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピジョン''' ''Pigeon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pidgey}} starting at [[level]] 18 and evolves into {{p|Pidgeot}} starting at level 36.

==Biology==
Pidgeotto is a {{wp|bird of prey|raptor}}-like {{wp|bird|avian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is covered with brown feathers and has a cream-colored face, underside, and flight feathers. It has a crest of pinkish-red feathers on its head and black, angular markings behind its black eyes. The plumage of its tail has alternating red and yellow feathers with ragged tips. Pidgeotto's beak and legs are pink. Two of its toes point forward, while one points backward. Additionally, it has powerful, sharp talons that it uses to grasp prey.

Pidgeotto is a powerful flier capable of carrying prey several miles to its nest. It has amazing vision, which helps it locate preferred prey Pokémon such as {{p|Exeggcute}} and {{p|Magikarp}}. The ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'' depicts it preying on {{p|Caterpie}}. Pidgeotto claims a sprawling territory of more than 60 miles (100 kilometers), which it defends fiercely. Its nest is usually in the center of its territory and it circles its territory throughout the day, looking out for food and intruders. It is most often found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests}}.

In [[Generation III]], {{m|Feather Dance}} was its [[signature move]], but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}.

===Evolution===
Pidgeotto evolves from {{p|Pidgey}} and evolves into {{p|Pidgeot}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===

==== In the core series ====
*These notable Trainers all use Pidgeotto:
**{{ga|Blue}} uses a Pidgeotto in three [[rival]] battles against the player in {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue,}} {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}}. This Pidgeotto eventually evolves into a {{p|Pidgeot}}.
**[[Falkner]] uses a Pidgeotto during his [[Gym]] battle in the [[Johto]]-based games.
**[[Trace (game)|Trace]] uses a Pidgeotto against the player aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] and in the [[Pokémon Tower]] in {{LGPE}}. This Pidgeotto later evolves into Pidgeot.

==== In the spin-off games ====
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]]: A Pidgeotto may appear as part of several {{DL|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Random encounter events|events}}, where it will carry away the player's Magikarp when it jumps (and thereby force it to retire). Several Pidgeotto are also seen flying in the background of Magikarp's 100m and higher jumps.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=017}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this {{ScPkmn}} will fiercely peck at any intruder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It builds its nest in the center of its large territory. It uses its powerfully-developed talons to swiftly snatch prey.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=011}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than {{tt|60 miles|100 km}} to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It slowly flies in a circular pattern, all the while keeping a sharp lookout for prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then it carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=017}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Pidgeotto</sc> claims a large area as its own territory. This {{ScPkmn}} flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} flies around, patrolling its large territory. If its living space is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an <sc>Exeggcute</sc> to its nest over {{tt|60 miles|100 km}} away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this {{ScPkmn}} will fiercely peck at any intruder.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=011}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It renders its prey immobile using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than {{tt|60 miles|100 km}} to its nest.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=018|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=017}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=022|reg5=Hyperspace}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has a sprawling territory and will fiercely peck at any intruder.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=011}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.}}
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====In side games====
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=63
|Attack=60
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=71
|Special=50
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Pidgeotto is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pidgeotto|Normal|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Gust|Flying|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|21|24|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|29|32|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pidgeotto|Normal|Flying|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pidgeotto|Normal|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM043|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM068|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM079|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM094|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM119|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM145|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|40|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM153|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pidgeotto|Normal|Flying|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=017|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=017|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Flyaway Forest
|P1=I'll drop foes with my sharp claws!
|P2=My HP's been halved. This is a bit rough.
|P3=I'm nearly done... It hurts to fly...
|PL=Leveled up! My claws have grown sharper!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Froslass}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|P1=I have really good eyes! Respect my eyes!
|P2=I can take all this, no problem!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Flying
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=002
|pastnum=008
|browser=It launches {{m|twister}}s.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|walk=1.17
|hp=51
|attack=71
|defense=49
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|Pad=Pidgeotto came to play in the [[Beach Zone]]. He enjoys {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Pelipper's Circle Circuit}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Salamence's Air Ace}} the most!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=017
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=017|num=011
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Flap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|swapper=Sky Blast
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Blau Salon|Main stage 443]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pidgey
|evocandy=50
|stamina=160
|attack=117
|defense=105
|fast={{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}
|special={{m|Twister}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0016
|name1=Pidgey
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0017
|name2=Pidgeotto
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Flying
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0018
|name3=Pidgeot
|type1-3=Normal
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=017}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=017}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=017}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=017}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=017}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=017|crop=108}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=017|crop=98|PEcrop=170}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0017}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|017|Pidgeotto}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Pidgeotto anime.png|thumb|250px|Pidgeotto in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Pidgeotto]]=====
{{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pidgeotto in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', which also marked the species' debut. It stayed as a member of Ash's [[party|team]] until ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', where it evolved into {{p|Pidgeot}} and was {{pkmn2|released}} to protect a flock of wild {{p|Pidgey}} and Pidgeotto.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', six Pidgeotto were attacked by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and a {{p|Fearow}}. The flock reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''. Two of them reappeared in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''.

In ''[[EP172|Mountain Time]]'', [[Benji's father]] uses a Pidgeotto as part of his patrol, helping people stranded in the mountains. It also helped train [[Benji]]'s {{p|Ledian}} for its role in the patrol.

In ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock and Berry]]'', [[Vladimir]] has a Pidgeotto that knows {{m|Aerial Ace}}. As a result, he uses it to demonstrate to other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, like Ash and his {{AP|Swellow}}, how to use the {{type|Flying}} attack.

====Minor appearances====
A Pidgeotto appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', multiple Pidgeotto were aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Pidgeotto was on [[Scissor Street]].

A Pidgeotto appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Pidgeotto among the Pokémon living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', a Trainer's Pidgeotto participated in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a Trainer's Pidgeotto was at the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.

In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Pidgeotto appeared in {{TRT}}'s fantasy.

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

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]'', a Pidgeotto was a part of [[Florando]]'s annual [[Pokémon Exhibition]].

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Pidgeotto was a resident of [[Big Town]].

A Pidgeotto appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', two Pidgeotto were inhabitants of a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[AG043|Let Bagons Be Bagons]]''.

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

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. One also appeared in the opening sequence of the movie.

A Trainer's Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''.

A Pidgeotto briefly appeared in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]''.

Multiple Pidgeotto made cameo appearances in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Pidgeotto made a brief appearance in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

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

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[XY007|Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]''.

Multiple Pidgeotto briefly appeared in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]''.

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', and ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', a Trainer's Pidgeotto participated in the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]]. Another Trainer's Pidgeotto also appeared in a fantasy in the latter episode.

A Trainer's Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[XY066|Confronting the Darkness!]]''.

In ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'', a Trainer's Pidgeotto participated in the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]].

A Trainer's Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Pidgeotto was a resident of the [[Nebel Plateau]].

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Pidgeotto was under the ownership of a Trainer, while others were put under the control of {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}}.

A Pidgeotto appeared in a photo taken by {{Rotom}} in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

Ten Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', with four of them appearing in a video hologram.

In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] attempted to catch a Pidgeotto, only for it to fly off.

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

In ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'', Goh again attempted to catch a Pidgeotto, but failed.

Goh successfully caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgeotto}} in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', under the ownership of a student of [[Indigo Academy]].

Two Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback.

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', among the Pokémon living in [[Laqua]]. One of them reappeared in ''[[HZ134|One Step Closer]]''.

Two Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', during a flashback.

Two Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
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{{Animedexbody|EP003|Pidgeotto|Ash's Pokédex|Pidgeotto, an evolved form of the {{p|Pidgey}}. It is armed with sharp claws and dives from the sky to capture its prey. Unlike the more gentle Pidgey, Pidgeotto can be dangerous. Approach with extreme caution.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN020|Pidgeotto|Ash's Rotom Phone|Pidgeotto, the Bird Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Pidgeotto maintains a wide territory, giving any intruders a thorough pecking.}}
{{Animedexbody|JN068|Pidgeotto|Goh's Rotom Phone|Pidgeotto, the Bird Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Flying}} type.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Pidgeotto was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Falkner Pidgeotto Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Pidgeotto in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[PS054|Pidgeotto Pick-Me-Up]]'', a Pidgeotto and a pair of Pidgeot kidnapped {{adv|Yellow}}'s {{p|Caterpie}}, [[Kitty]].

[[Falkner]] owns a Pidgeotto, which first appeared in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]''. It was first seen flying above Gold and trying to catch a Skarmory.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
In [[PMHGSS05]], [[Falkner]]'s Pidgeotto battled [[Red's Clefairy]].

[[File:Ash Pidgeotto EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pidgeotto in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Pidgeotto}}
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s Pidgeotto is the fourth Pokémon that Ash captures.

In ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'', Ash tries to use his Pidgeotto to battle {{an|Misty}}, but all there is inside its {{i|Poké Ball}} is a note that reads "I'm beat! Off to get some R&R. Don't forget to write! -Pidgeotto". It is unknown if Pidgeotto permanently left Ash's party after this, but it never appeared in the manga again.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Pidgeotto appeared in [[GDZ15]].

{{GDZ|Ken}} owns a Pidgeotto, as seen in [[GDZ16]].

A Pidgeotto appeared in [[GDZ34]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{main|Gold's Pidgeotto}}
{{GnB|Gold}}'s Pidgey evolved into a Pidgeotto in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
[[Takashi]] owns a Pidgeotto in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
A Pidgeotto appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Pidgeotto is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 349.
* In some games, the [[Pokédex]] states that Pidgeotto "will fiercely peck at any intruder". However, Pidgeotto is unable to learn {{m|Peck}}.

===Concept and development===
According to the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Localization-specific information|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Pidgeotto was originally going to be named ''Pidgeot'', a name that was instead given to its {{p|Pidgeot|Evolution}}.

===Origin===
Despite its name, Pidgeotto does not resemble a {{wp|pigeon}} so much as a {{wp|bird of prey}} such as an {{wp|osprey}} or an {{wp|Aquila (genus)|eagle}} due to its large size and predatory behavior. It also shares some characteristics with various {{wp|passerine}} birds such as {{wp|Old World sparrow|sparrow}}s, {{wp|chickadee}}s, {{wp|waxwing}}s, and {{wp|wren}}s. Its red {{wp|crest (feathers)|crest}} is somewhat similar to the crests of {{wp|cockatoo}}s. The black markings around its eyes are reminiscent of {{wp|Ra}} and {{wp|Horus}}, the sun and sky gods of {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} who were depicted with the heads of {{wp|falcon}}s.

====Name origin====
Pidgeotto may be a combination of ''{{wp|Columbidae|pigeon}}'' and the Italian {{wp|diminutive}} suffix ''-otto''. It is also very similar to the romanized spelling of {{p|Pidgeot}}'s Japanese name, ピジョット ''pijotto''.

Pigeon is literally ''pigeon''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=ピジョン ''Pigeon''|jameaning=From ''pigeon''
|fr=Roucoups|frmeaning=From ''roucouler'' (to coo) and ''coups'' (strikes)
|es=Pidgeotto|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Tauboga|demeaning=From ''Taube'' (pigeon) and ''Bogen'' (arc)
|it=Pidgeotto|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=피죤 ''Pijon''|komeaning=From ''pigeon''
|zh_cmn=比比鳥 / 比比鸟 ''Bǐbǐniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 鳥 / 鸟 ''niǎo'' (bird)
|zh_yue=比比鳥 ''Beihbeihníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 鳥 ''níuh'' (bird)
|pt_br=Pidgeotto|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=פידג'יוטו ''Pigiyoto''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=पिजियोटो ''Pidgeotto''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Pidžeototas|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Пиджеотто ''Pidzheotto''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=พีเจียน ''Phichian''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Pidgeotto]]
* [[Gold's Pidgeotto]]
==References==
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==External links==

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Pidgey (Pokémon)

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'''Pidgey''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポッポ''' ''Poppo'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Pidgeotto}} starting at [[level]] 18, which evolves into {{p|Pidgeot}} starting at [[level]] 36.

==Biology==
Pidgey is a small, plump-bodied {{wp|Aves|avian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is primarily brown with a cream-colored face, underside, and flight feathers. On top of its head is a short crest of three tufts. The center crest feathers are brown, and the outer two tufts are cream-colored. Just under its crest are its narrow eyes, which have white sclera and pupil and black irises. Angular black markings extend from behind its eyes and continue down its cheeks. It has a short, stubby beak and feet with two toes in front and one in back. Both its beak and feet are a grayish-pink. It has a short, brown tail made of three feathers.

Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction and homing instincts. It can travel straight back to its nest regardless of how far away it might have flown. It is a docile Pokémon and prefers to flee from its enemies rather than fight them. Flapping its wings rapidly can whip up dust clouds and create whirlwinds to protect itself and flush out potential prey. Pidgey is common throughout its range and can often be seen in meadows and {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests}}. {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Sneasel}} are natural predators of Pidgey.

In [[Generation III]], {{m|Feather Dance}} was its [[signature move]], though other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}.

===Evolution===
Pidgey evolves into {{p|Pidgeotto}}, which evolves into {{p|Pidgeot}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use Pidgey:
**{{ga|Blue}} will use a Pidgey in an optional [[rival]] battle against the player on [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]] in {{Game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue,}} {{Game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}}. By the next time the player encounters Blue, his Pidgey will have evolved into {{p|Pidgeotto}}.
**[[Falkner]] uses a Pidgey in his Gym Battle against the player in the [[Johto]]-based games.
**[[Trace (game)|Trace]] will use a Pidgey against the player in rival battles on Route 22 and in [[Cerulean City]] in {{LGPE}}. This Pidgey will later evolve into a Pidgeotto.
**[[Zach]] uses a Pidgey in each of his battles against the player in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

====In the spin-off games====
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Pidgey and {{p|Seedot}} are the members of Team Seedgey.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=016}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=If at all possible, it will try to avoid battles. Small or weak enemies are blown away by <sc>{{m|Whirlwind}}</sc>.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=010}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring up a dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=016}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Pidgey</sc> has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It can unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=010}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=017|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|t=FFF|t2=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=016}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=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 docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=021|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=010}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=40
|Attack=45
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=35
|SpDef=35
|Speed=56
|Special=35
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Pidgey is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pidgey|Normal|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Gust|Flying|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|21|24|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|29|32|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pidgey|Normal|Flying|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pidgey|Normal|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM043|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM068|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM079|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM094|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pidgey|Normal|Flying|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg colorless color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg colorless color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Growl}}
| [[Pidgey (Secret Wonders 99)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Fury Swipes}}
| [[Pidgey (Expedition 123)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Peck}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pidgey (Secret Wonders 99)]] [[Pidgey (Expedition 123)]] [[Koga's Pidgey (Gym Challenge 80)]]
|}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{normal color}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{normal color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Peck}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{typecolor|Flying}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'' ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=016|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=016|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=016
|body=1
|rate=10.1
|area=Flyaway Forest
|P1=I'm not a good fighter, but I'll give you my best!
|P2=My HP's been halved...
|P3=I'm about to crash...
|PL=Yay! I leveled up! Happy!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=016
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=016
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Venomoth}}, {{p|Tangela}}, {{p|Bonsly}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Pidgey's precious belonging
|P1=Flapping wings, pid-pidgey! Pipipipidgey!
|P2=No big deal! Not even a tiny deal at all!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Flying
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|num=001
|pastnum=007
|browser=It launches twisters.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=016
|walk=1.45
|hp=45
|attack=64
|defense=44
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=016
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=016|num=010
|min=30
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
|swapper=Shock Attack
|psb=[[Blau Salon|Main stage 434]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=016
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|2 km Eggs obtained prior to November 3, 2016 can hatch into Pidgey}}
|buddy=1
|candy=Pidgey
|evocandy=12
|stamina=120
|attack=85
|defense=73
|fast={{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Twister}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0016
|name1=Pidgey
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0017
|name2=Pidgeotto
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Flying
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0018
|name3=Pidgeot
|type1-3=Normal
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=016}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=016}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=016}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=016}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=016}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=016|crop=50}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=016|crop=50|PEcrop=101}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0016}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|016|Pidgey}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Vermilion Forest Pidgey.png|thumb|250px|Pidgey in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Orville]]=====
[[Wilbur]], the guardian of [[Pudgy Pidgey Isle]], helped teach a Pidgey [[nickname]]d Orville on how to fly in ''[[EP211|Fly Me to the Moon]]''. Nearly all of the other Pidgey on the island were too large for flight.

=====Other=====
Pidgey debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where {{Ash}} tried to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it but failed because {{AP|Pikachu}} would not [[Obedience|obey]] him.

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', multiple Pidgey were attacked by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and a {{p|Fearow}}. The flock reappeared in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'' during a flashback and in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''.

In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', {{an|Casey}} used a Pidgey in her {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, where it was defeated by {{AP|Charizard}}.

In ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'', [[Malachi]] and [[Denjirō|his grandfather]] own multiple Pidgey as their personal mail carriers. One of them was nicknamed Ken, and it was rescued by Ash and {{ashfr}} after it was attacked by a wild {{p|Fearow}}.

In ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', {{an|Professor Oak}} was revealed to have recently caught a Pidgey. He used it to blast off {{TRT}}.

====Minor appearances====
A Pidgey appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''.

A Trainer's Pidgey appeared in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', a Pidgey was aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Pidgey was on [[Scissor Street]].

In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', a Pidgey was in [[Gringey City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

Three Pidgey appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''.

In ''[[EP062|Clefairy Tales]]'', a Pidgey fell asleep after {{an|Jigglypuff}} sang.

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Pidgey were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Pidgey was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]''.

In ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', [[Mandi]] used multiple Pidgey to perform magic tricks before his battle.

In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', multiple {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Pidgey were residents of [[Pinkan Island]].

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

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

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

In ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]'', multiple Pidgey were forced to flee from {{TRT}}'s rampaging [[Team Rocket's mechas|Arbotank]].

In ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', a Pidgey fell asleep from {{an|Jigglypuff}}'s {{m|sing}}ing.

In ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'', [[Trixie]] uses a Pidgey for her circus.

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Pidgey lived in [[Big Town]].

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]''.

In ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]'', multiple Pidgey were shocked by a gang of {{p|Pichu}} after trying to steal apples from {{OBP|Charmaine|EP179}}'s orchard.

In ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'', a {{pkmn2|talking}} Pidgey appeared in [[Simon]]'s purported flashback.

Multiple Pidgey made brief cameo appearances in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

In the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP250]], two Pidgey resided in a forest outside the [[Ice Path]].

In ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'', multiple Pidgey were inhabitants of the [[Dragon Holy Land]].

In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', multiple Pidgey were seen in [[Alto Mare]].

Multiple Pidgey made background appearances in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]''.

In ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'', three Pidgey were having trouble with the {{p|Haunter}} from the area they lived in. {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{MTR}} managed to drive the Haunter away.

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Pidgey to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

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

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', including in the prologue.

In ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pidgey was one of the Pokémon taken by Team Rocket.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]''.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.

Three Pidgey appeared in ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]''.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]''.

In ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]'', Team Rocket mistook a Pidgey for a {{p|Ho-Oh}}.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.

In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a Coordinator's Pidgey participated in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''.

In ''[[DP013|A Staravia Is Born!]]'', a Pidgey was among the {{type|Flying}} Pokémon captured by Team Rocket.

A Pidgey appeared in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]''.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

In ''[[DP070|The Bells Are Singing!]]'', [[Francesca]] used a Pidgey for one of her magic tricks.

Three Pidgey appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]''. Two additional Pidgey appeared in [[DP072|the following episode]].

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]''.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

In ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', multiple Pidgey listened to [[Nando]] as he played his music.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in the opening sequence of in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.

Three Pidgey appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.

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

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''.

Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[XY004|A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!]]''.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[XY018|Awakening the Sleeping Giant]]''.

Two Pidgey appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]''.

Two Pidgey appeared in the beginning of ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]''.

A Performer's Pidgey appeared in a video in ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]''.

In ''[[XY089|A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!]]'', three Pidgey were scared by [[Ash's Talonflame]].

A Pidgey appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY108|A Watershed Moment!]]''.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Pidgey was a resident of the [[Nebel Plateau]].

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} attempted to catch a Pidgey. Later on, multiple Pidgey were among the Pokémon that were under the control of {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}}.

Two Pidgey appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', one owned by a Trainer and the other in a photo taken by {{Rotom}}.

Six Pidgey appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.

Five Pidgey appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.

Seven Pidgey appeared in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', with four of them appearing in a video hologram.

In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] attempted to catch a Pidgey, only for it to attack him and fly away.

In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', Goh caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgey}} during a [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]''.

Five Pidgey appeared in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.

Two Pidgey appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.

In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', a Pidgey was living on [[Cero Island]].

A Trainer's Pidgey appeared in ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JN087|Breaking the Ice!]]''.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

A Trainer's Pidgey appeared in ''[[JN054|Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!]]''.

In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', multiple Pidgey appeared during a flashback.

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

Two Pidgey appeared in ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]''.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', under the ownership of a student of [[Indigo Academy]].

Two Pidgey appeared in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]''.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''.

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

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback.

Four Pidgey appeared in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', among the Pokémon living in [[Laqua]].

Four Pidgey appeared in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', two of them during a flashback.

Three Pidgey appeared in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.

A Trainer's Pidgey appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

A Pidgey appeared in [[HZ136]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP001|Pidgey|Ash's Pokédex|Pidgey is a {{t|Flying}} Pokémon. Among all the Flying Pokémon, it is the gentlest and easiest to capture. A perfect target for the beginning [[Pokémon Trainer]] to test his Pokémon's skills.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP001|Pidgey's attacks|Ash's Pokédex|Pidgey's {{m|Gust}} power creates tornadoes. It also has a {{m|Sand Attack}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN020|Pidgey|Goh's Rotom Phone|Pidgey, the Tiny Bird Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Pidgey usually doesn't like to battle, but it won't hesitate to attack if provoked.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Pidgey PO.png|thumb|250px|Pidgey in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Pidgey was in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction; Red encountered a second and, using his {{TP|Red|Charmander}}, tried battling it, but it managed to get away; and a third was shown getting registered in Red's Pokédex.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Pidgey Rattata PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Pidgey in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Pidgey appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===POKÉTOON===
Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''. {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} attempted to catch one of them, but failed.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Oak Pidgey Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Pidgey in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', a Pidgey escaped from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[PS009|...But Fearow Itself!]]'', a frozen Pidgey was pictured by {{adv|Bill}} in his explanation about how to stop a {{t|Flying}} Pokémon.

The {{safari|Kanto}}'s tour guides are automated robotic Pidgey, called [[Pidgebot]]s, as first seen in ''[[PS021|Long Live the Nidoking]]''.

In ''[[PS054|Pidgeotto Pick-Me-Up]]'', two Pidgey and a Pidgeotto kidnapped {{adv|Yellow}}'s {{p|Caterpie}}, [[Kitty]].

In ''[[PS118|Three Cheers for Chikorita]]'', {{adv|Crystal}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pidgey on her way to [[Professor Elm]]'s Lab.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]'', where it was aiding the construction of the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}}.

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

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[PS421|Clobbering Claydol]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Bird Keeper}}.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{PPM|Red}} was revealed to have caught a Pidgey, as seen in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{an|Professor Oak}} owns a Pidgey in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Pidgey appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[PPP04|Tangela's Secret]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
In [[PZ01]], a flock of Pidgey swarmed {{Zensho|Satoshi}}, but he was saved by [[Professor Oak]]'s {{TP|Satoshi|Charmander|Charmander (Zensho)}}.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
Multiple Pidgey appeared in ''[[GDZ01|Shu and Pikachu's Debut!]]''.

A Pidgey appeared in [[GDZ22]].

A Pidgey appeared in [[GDZ27]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{main|Gold's Pidgey}}
{{GnB|Gold}}'s first capture on his {{pkmn|journey}} was a Pidgey, which later evolved into a Pidgeotto.

A Pidgey appeared in ''[[GB22|Farewell To Pikachu?!]]'', under the ownership of a delivery service. It reappeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
[[Falkner]] owns a Pidgey, which first appeared in [[JBA1]]. It reappeared in a flashback in [[JBA5]].

===Movie adaptations===
A Pidgey appeared in a flashback in [[ICYR1]].

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
Multiple Pidgey appear in the background of the {{st|Saffron City}} stage.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Pidgey returns in the {{st|Saffron City}} stage. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. The Spirit Battle occurs on the aforementioned stage with high winds in effect. The Spirit's puppet fighter is a tiny {{sbw|Pit}}, who favors jumping.

==Trivia==
[[File:Casey Pidgey.png|thumb|250px|Pidgey erroneously depicted with four talons in the [[original series]]]]
* Pidgey shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Natu}}, and {{p|Rookidee}}. They are all known as the Tiny Bird Pokémon. However, Natu has also been called the Little Bird Pokémon.
* Pidgey is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a base stat total of 251.
* Pidgey has the shortest [[cry]] of any Pokémon, being only 0.181 seconds long.
* In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', Pidgey is often erroneously depicted with four talons on each foot, as opposed to three.

===Concept and development===
According to the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Pidgey was originally going to be named "Pidge".

===Origin===
Despite its name, Pidgey more closely resembles various {{wp|passerine}} birds (especially the female {{wp|house sparrow}}) than it does a {{wp|Columbidae|pigeon}}. The ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'' features "carrier-Pidgey" and references "Pidgey Mail", which is an allusion to {{wp|homing pigeon}}s, also known as carrier pigeons. The black markings around its eyes are reminiscent of {{wp|Ra}} and {{wp|Horus}}, the sun and sky gods of {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} who were depicted with the heads of {{wp|falcon}}s.

====Name origin====
Pidgey may be a corruption of ''{{wp|pigeon}}'' or a combination of ''{{wp|Budgerigar|budgie}}'', ''{{wp|chickadee}}'', and ''pudgy'' (small and plump).

Poppo may be derived from ぽっぽ ''poppo'' (onomatopoetic sound of a pigeon's coo).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=ポッポ ''Poppo''|jameaning=From ぽっぽ ''poppo'' (onomatopoetic sound of a pigeon's coo)
|fr=Roucool|frmeaning=From ''roucouler'' (to coo) and ''cool''
|es=Pidgey|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Taubsi|demeaning=From ''Taube'' (pigeon)
|it=Pidgey|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=구구 ''Gugu''|komeaning=From 구구 ''gugu'' (onomatopoetic sound of a pigeon's coo)
|zh_cmn=波波 ''Bōbō''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=波波 ''Bōbō''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Pidgey|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=פידג'י ''Pidji''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=पिजी ''Pidgey''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Pidžis|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Пиджи ''Pidzhi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ป็อปโปะ ''Poppo''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Orville]]
* [[Gold's Pidgey]]
==References==
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==External links==

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Pidgeotto (Pokémon)

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'''Pidgeotto''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピジョン''' ''Pigeon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pidgey}} starting at [[level]] 18 and evolves into {{p|Pidgeot}} starting at level 36.

==Biology==
Pidgeotto is a {{wp|bird of prey|raptor}}-like {{wp|bird|avian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is covered with brown feathers and has a cream-colored face, underside, and flight feathers. It has a crest of pinkish-red feathers on its head and black, angular markings behind its black eyes. The plumage of its tail has alternating red and yellow feathers with ragged tips. Pidgeotto's beak and legs are pink. Two of its toes point forward, while one points backward. Additionally, it has powerful, sharp talons that it uses to grasp prey.

Pidgeotto is a powerful flier capable of carrying prey several miles to its nest. It has amazing vision, which helps it locate preferred prey Pokémon such as {{p|Exeggcute}} and {{p|Magikarp}}. The ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'' depicts it preying on {{p|Caterpie}}. Pidgeotto claims a sprawling territory of more than 60 miles (100 kilometers), which it defends fiercely. Its nest is usually in the center of its territory and it circles its territory throughout the day, looking out for food and intruders. It is most often found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests}}.

In [[Generation III]], {{m|Feather Dance}} was its [[signature move]], but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}.

===Evolution===
Pidgeotto evolves from {{p|Pidgey}} and evolves into {{p|Pidgeot}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===

==== In the core series ====
*These notable Trainers all use Pidgeotto:
**{{ga|Blue}} uses a Pidgeotto in three [[rival]] battles against the player in {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue,}} {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}}. This Pidgeotto eventually evolves into a {{p|Pidgeot}}.
**[[Falkner]] uses a Pidgeotto during his [[Gym]] battle in the [[Johto]]-based games.
**[[Trace (game)|Trace]] uses a Pidgeotto against the player aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] and in the [[Pokémon Tower]] in {{LGPE}}. This Pidgeotto later evolves into Pidgeot.

==== In the spin-off games ====
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]]: A Pidgeotto may appear as part of several {{DL|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Random encounter events|events}}, where it will carry away the player's Magikarp when it jumps (and thereby force it to retire). Several Pidgeotto are also seen flying in the background of Magikarp's 100m and higher jumps.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=017}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this {{ScPkmn}} will fiercely peck at any intruder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It builds its nest in the center of its large territory. It uses its powerfully-developed talons to swiftly snatch prey.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=011}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than {{tt|60 miles|100 km}} to its nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It slowly flies in a circular pattern, all the while keeping a sharp lookout for prey.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Pidgeotto</sc> claims a large area as its own territory. This {{ScPkmn}} flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an <sc>Exeggcute</sc> to its nest over {{tt|60 miles|100 km}} away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this {{ScPkmn}} will fiercely peck at any intruder.}}
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{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It renders its prey immobile using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than {{tt|60 miles|100 km}} to its nest.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=63
|Attack=60
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=71
|Special=50
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Pidgeotto is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pidgeotto|Normal|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Gust|Flying|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|21|24|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|29|32|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pidgeotto|Normal|Flying|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pidgeotto|Normal|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM043|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM068|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM079|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM094|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM119|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM145|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|40|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM153|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pidgeotto|Normal|Flying|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=017|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=017|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Flyaway Forest
|P1=I'll drop foes with my sharp claws!
|P2=My HP's been halved. This is a bit rough.
|P3=I'm nearly done... It hurts to fly...
|PL=Leveled up! My claws have grown sharper!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=D
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|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Froslass}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|P1=I have really good eyes! Respect my eyes!
|P2=I can take all this, no problem!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Flying
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=002
|pastnum=008
|browser=It launches {{m|twister}}s.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|walk=1.17
|hp=51
|attack=71
|defense=49
|speed=60
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|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|Pad=Pidgeotto came to play in the [[Beach Zone]]. He enjoys {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Pelipper's Circle Circuit}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Salamence's Air Ace}} the most!
}}
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{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=017
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Flying|ndex=017|num=011
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Flap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|swapper=Sky Blast
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Blau Salon|Main stage 443]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=017
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pidgey
|evocandy=50
|stamina=160
|attack=117
|defense=105
|fast={{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}
|special={{m|Twister}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0016
|name1=Pidgey
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0017
|name2=Pidgeotto
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Flying
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0018
|name3=Pidgeot
|type1-3=Normal
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=017}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=017}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=017}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=017}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=017}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=017|crop=108}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=017|crop=98|PEcrop=170}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0017}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|017|Pidgeotto}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Pidgeotto anime.png|thumb|250px|Pidgeotto in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Pidgeotto]]=====
{{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pidgeotto in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', which also marked the species' debut. It stayed as a member of Ash's [[party|team]] until ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', where it evolved into {{p|Pidgeot}} and was {{pkmn2|released}} to protect a flock of wild {{p|Pidgey}} and Pidgeotto.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', six Pidgeotto were attacked by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and a {{p|Fearow}}. The flock reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''. Two of them reappeared in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''.

In ''[[EP172|Mountain Time]]'', [[Benji's father]] uses a Pidgeotto as part of his patrol, helping people stranded in the mountains. It also helped train [[Benji]]'s {{p|Ledian}} for its role in the patrol.

In ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock and Berry]]'', [[Vladimir]] has a Pidgeotto that knows {{m|Aerial Ace}}. As a result, he uses it to demonstrate to other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, like Ash and his {{AP|Swellow}}, how to use the {{type|Flying}} attack.

====Minor appearances====
A Pidgeotto appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', multiple Pidgeotto were aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]].

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Pidgeotto was on [[Scissor Street]].

A Pidgeotto appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Pidgeotto among the Pokémon living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', a Trainer's Pidgeotto participated in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a Trainer's Pidgeotto was at the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.

In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Pidgeotto appeared in {{TRT}}'s fantasy.

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

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]'', a Pidgeotto was a part of [[Florando]]'s annual [[Pokémon Exhibition]].

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Pidgeotto was a resident of [[Big Town]].

A Pidgeotto appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', two Pidgeotto were inhabitants of a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[AG043|Let Bagons Be Bagons]]''.

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

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. One also appeared in the opening sequence of the movie.

A Trainer's Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''.

A Pidgeotto briefly appeared in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]''.

Multiple Pidgeotto made cameo appearances in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Pidgeotto made a brief appearance in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

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

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[XY007|Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]''.

Multiple Pidgeotto briefly appeared in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]''.

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', and ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', a Trainer's Pidgeotto participated in the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]]. Another Trainer's Pidgeotto also appeared in a fantasy in the latter episode.

A Trainer's Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[XY066|Confronting the Darkness!]]''.

In ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'', a Trainer's Pidgeotto participated in the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]].

A Trainer's Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Pidgeotto was a resident of the [[Nebel Plateau]].

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Pidgeotto was under the ownership of a Trainer, while others were put under the control of {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}}.

A Pidgeotto appeared in a photo taken by {{Rotom}} in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

Ten Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', with four of them appearing in a video hologram.

In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] attempted to catch a Pidgeotto, only for it to fly off.

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

In ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'', Goh again attempted to catch a Pidgeotto, but failed.

Goh successfully caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgeotto}} in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', under the ownership of a student of [[Indigo Academy]].

Two Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback.

Multiple Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', among the Pokémon living in [[Laqua]]. One of them reappeared in ''[[HZ134|One Step Closer]]''.

Two Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', during a flashback.

Two Pidgeotto appeared in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP003|Pidgeotto|Ash's Pokédex|Pidgeotto, an evolved form of the {{p|Pidgey}}. It is armed with sharp claws and dives from the sky to capture its prey. Unlike the more gentle Pidgey, Pidgeotto can be dangerous. Approach with extreme caution.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN020|Pidgeotto|Ash's Rotom Phone|Pidgeotto, the Bird Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Pidgeotto maintains a wide territory, giving any intruders a thorough pecking.}}
{{Animedexbody|JN068|Pidgeotto|Goh's Rotom Phone|Pidgeotto, the Bird Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Flying}} type.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Pidgeotto was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Falkner Pidgeotto Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Pidgeotto in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[PS054|Pidgeotto Pick-Me-Up]]'', a Pidgeotto and a pair of Pidgeot kidnapped {{adv|Yellow}}'s {{p|Caterpie}}, [[Kitty]].

[[Falkner]] owns a Pidgeotto, which first appeared in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]''. It was first seen flying above Gold and trying to catch a Skarmory.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
In [[PMHGSS05]], [[Falkner]]'s Pidgeotto battled [[Red's Clefairy]].

[[File:Ash Pidgeotto EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pidgeotto in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Pidgeotto}}
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s Pidgeotto is the fourth Pokémon that Ash captures.

In ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'', Ash tries to use his Pidgeotto to battle {{an|Misty}}, but all there is inside its {{i|Poké Ball}} is a note that reads "I'm beat! Off to get some R&R. Don't forget to write! -Pidgeotto". It is unknown if Pidgeotto permanently left Ash's party after this, but it never appeared in the manga again.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Pidgeotto appeared in [[GDZ15]].

{{GDZ|Ken}} owns a Pidgeotto, as seen in [[GDZ16]].

A Pidgeotto appeared in [[GDZ34]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{main|Gold's Pidgeotto}}
{{GnB|Gold}}'s Pidgey evolved into a Pidgeotto in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
[[Takashi]] owns a Pidgeotto in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
A Pidgeotto appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Pidgeotto is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 349.
* In some games, the [[Pokédex]] states that Pidgeotto "will fiercely peck at any intruder". However, Pidgeotto is unable to learn {{m|Peck}}.

===Concept and development===
Pidgeotto's [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Localization-specific information|early English name]] was the same as its evolved form, {{p|Pidgeot}}.

===Origin===
Despite its name, Pidgeotto does not resemble a {{wp|pigeon}} so much as a {{wp|bird of prey}} such as an {{wp|osprey}} or an {{wp|Aquila (genus)|eagle}} due to its large size and predatory behavior. It also shares some characteristics with various {{wp|passerine}} birds such as {{wp|Old World sparrow|sparrow}}s, {{wp|chickadee}}s, {{wp|waxwing}}s, and {{wp|wren}}s. Its red {{wp|crest (feathers)|crest}} is somewhat similar to the crests of {{wp|cockatoo}}s. The black markings around its eyes are reminiscent of {{wp|Ra}} and {{wp|Horus}}, the sun and sky gods of {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} who were depicted with the heads of {{wp|falcon}}s.

====Name origin====
Pidgeotto may be a combination of ''{{wp|Columbidae|pigeon}}'' and the Italian {{wp|diminutive}} suffix ''-otto''. It is also very similar to the romanized spelling of {{p|Pidgeot}}'s Japanese name, ピジョット ''pijotto''.

Pigeon is literally ''pigeon''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=ピジョン ''Pigeon''|jameaning=From ''pigeon''
|fr=Roucoups|frmeaning=From ''roucouler'' (to coo) and ''coups'' (strikes)
|es=Pidgeotto|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Tauboga|demeaning=From ''Taube'' (pigeon) and ''Bogen'' (arc)
|it=Pidgeotto|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=피죤 ''Pijon''|komeaning=From ''pigeon''
|zh_cmn=比比鳥 / 比比鸟 ''Bǐbǐniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 鳥 / 鸟 ''niǎo'' (bird)
|zh_yue=比比鳥 ''Beihbeihníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 鳥 ''níuh'' (bird)
|pt_br=Pidgeotto|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=פידג'יוטו ''Pigiyoto''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=पिजियोटो ''Pidgeotto''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Pidžeototas|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Пиджеотто ''Pidzheotto''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=พีเจียน ''Phichian''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Pidgeotto]]
* [[Gold's Pidgeotto]]
==References==
<references/>
==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
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[[de:Tauboga]]
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Ekans (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Ekans}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Ekans}}
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|oldexp=62
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|body=02
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|generation=1
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'''Ekans''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アーボ''' ''Arbo'') is a {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Arbok}} starting at [[level]] 22.

==Biology==
Ekans is a purple, {{wp|snake|serpentine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its eyes, underbelly, the thick stripe around its neck, and the rattle are yellow. Ekans have three pairs of black lines encircling their body, and another line connects to each slit-pupil eye and curves toward its nose. Its large mouth has a round, pink tongue and no visible teeth. While painful, a newborn Ekans's bite is not venomous. This Pokémon grows longer with age.

Ekans live in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grassy savannas and plains}}, moving stealthily through the grass. It can also be found in forests and desolate wastelands, where it preys on Eggs from {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Spearow}} nests but will strike other prey from behind. By flicking its tongue out, it can detect danger and the scent of prey. Its jaw can detach to swallow large prey, but such a meal can make Ekans too heavy to move or become stuck and cause them to faint. It wraps itself around tree branches at night to rest. If not in a tree, it will coil itself up—a position in which it can defend itself from all directions. In [[M02|the second movie]], it is revealed to possess some swimming abilities. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Ekans are known to sleep with their bodies all coiled up. It is believed that Ekans do this to terrify foes, no matter which direction the foe is.

Before [[Generation II]], Ekans and its evolved form, {{p|Arbok}}, were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Glare}}.

===Evolution===
Ekans evolves into {{p|Arbok}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*{{TRT}} uses [[Jessie's Arbok|Ekans]] in battle against the player in both [[Mt. Moon]] and the [[Team Rocket Hideout]] in {{g|Yellow}}. In {{LGPE}}, [[Jessie]] uses Ekans alongisde [[James]]' [[James' Weezing|Weezing]] in Mt. Moon before it evolves into {{p|Arbok}}.

====In the spin-off games====
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Ekans is a member of [[Team Meanies]]. It attempted to climb [[Wish Cave]] with {{p|Medicham}} but collapsed on the first floor.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=poison}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=023}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as <sc>{{p|Pidgey}}</sc> and <sc>{{p|Spearow}}</sc>, whole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Slithers silently through grass, searching for its favorite food--<sc>Pidgey</sc> and <sc>Spearow</sc> eggs.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=050}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It flutters the tip of its tongue to seek out the scent of prey, then swallows the prey whole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Ekans</sc> curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. Assuming this position allows it to quickly respond to a threat from any direction with a glare from its upraised head.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=An <sc>Ekans</sc> curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. This position allows it to quickly respond to an enemy from any direction with a threat from its upraised head.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A very common sight in grassland, etc. It flicks its tongue in and out to sense danger in its surroundings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as <sc>Pidgey</sc> and <sc>Spearow</sc>, whole.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=050}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=037|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as Pidgey and Spearow, whole.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Ekans curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. Assuming this position allows it to quickly respond to a threat from any direction with a glare from its upraised head.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=061|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun and Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=By dislocating its jaw, it can swallow prey larger than itself. After a meal, it curls up and rests.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The eggs of bird Pokémon are its favorite food. It swallows eggs whole, so sometimes an egg gets stuck, and Ekans faints.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=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 sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=18|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=060|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A very common sight in grasslands and such. It flicks its tongue in and out to sense danger in its surroundings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=As it matures, it grows longer. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=146}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=A very common sight in grasslands and such. It flicks its tongue in and out to sense danger in its surroundings.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color}}; font-size:80%; {{roundy|10px}};"
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Ekans USUM.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Ekans SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Ekans in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Ekans in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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====In side games====
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Ekans|English|United States|14|September 25, 2004|link=List of Trade and Battle Day event Pokémon distributions#Ekans}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Ekans|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Ekans}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Poison
|HP=35
|Attack=60
|Defense=44
|SpAtk=40
|SpDef=54
|Speed=55
|Special=40
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=2}}

===Learnset===
Ekans is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Glare|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Acid|Poison|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Gastro Acid|Poison|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|41|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Coil|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|7|10|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|30|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Glare|Normal|Status|—|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|41|44|Haze|Ice|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|49|52|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{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|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
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{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
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{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM014|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM015|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM021|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|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|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{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|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM100|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM112|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM123|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM124|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM143|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|2}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=023|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=023|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|body=1
|rate=12.4
|area=Wild Plains
|P1=The poison in my fangs is wicked!
|P2=My HP's gone down to half.
|P3=Help... I'm running out of poison...
|PL=Yesss! I leveled up! I'll do my best!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|body=1
|rate=0.5
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Gengar}}
|recruitment=Rescue
|P1=I'm good at swallowing things whole! Do you want me to demonstrate?
|P2=Argh… This is…tough…
}}
|-
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|group=Poison
|assist=Poison
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=5
|MinEXP=28
|MaxEXP=42
|num=151
|browser=If it spots a [[Capture Disc]], Ekans will slither straight toward it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Poison
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Poison
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|walk=2.33
|hp=43
|attack=67
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|HP=1
|atk=2
|def=2
|spd=2
|range=3
|move=Poison Sting
|ability1=Intimidate
|ability2=Shed Skin
|ability3=Frighten
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Arbok}} when its Attack is 59 or higher
|link=[[Dōsan]] and [[Yazaemon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=023
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=023|num=693
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Constrict
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions even more.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Ekans
|evocandy=50
|stamina=111
|attack=110
|defense=97
|fast={{m|Poison Sting}}, {{m|Acid}}
|special={{m|Wrap}}, {{m|Poison Fang}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0023
|pokemon=Ekans
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Poison
|dexentry=It's been observed sleeping with its body all coiled. This is thought to be a way for Ekans to quickly turn its head to intimidate enemies, no matter which direction they attack from.
|sleepstyle1=Coiled Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Springy Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Uncoiled Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 17
|candyNum=40
|berry=Chesto
|ingredient1=Bean Sausage
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Fiery Herb
|carrylimit=10
|skillname=Charge Energy S
|skilldesc=Restores 12 Energy to the user.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0023
|name1=Ekans
|type1-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 22}}
|no2=0024
|name2=Arbok
|type1-2=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=023}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=023}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=023}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=023}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=023}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=023|crop=51}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=023|crop=49|PEcrop=99}}


{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0023}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|023|Ekans}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Vermilion Forest Ekans.png|thumb|250px|Ekans in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Jessie's Ekans]]=====
[[Jessie]] received an Ekans as a {{wp|chūgen}} gift (a [[birthday]] gift in the dub) prior to the start of the series. It debuted in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', which also marked the species' debut. It was extremely loyal to her and eventually evolved into an {{p|Arbok}} in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]'' just to make her happy.

=====[[Team Meanies]]=====
Ekans was part of Team Meanies in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]''. {{p|Gengar}} commanded the Poisonous Snake Pokémon to eat all of the {{Berries}} Team Go-Getters had collected. At one point, Ekans was incorrectly referred to as Arbok by Gengar. While this was an intentional error that Ekans rebuked in the original version (due to the similarities between the Japanese names), this came across as a general mistake in the dub and was corrected in reruns of the episode.

=====Other=====
In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', multiple Ekans were captured by [[Rico]]. Jessie released her Arbok along with [[James's Weezing]] so they could protect these Ekans and a group of captured {{p|Koffing}}.

In ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s Ekans was quickly defeated by [[Ilima]] and his {{p|Eevee}}. In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', it competed in the [[Manalo Conference]], only to be defeated by Ilima's Eevee again.

In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', [[Goh]] caught an {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ekans}} during a [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

====Minor appearances====
A Trainer's Ekans appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', an Ekans was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

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

An Ekans appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'', a sick Ekans was in [[Way Away Island]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'', an Ekans was a resident of [[Bewilder Forest]].

An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY101|A Dancing Debut!]]''.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} caught an Ekans in a special blue Poké Ball for the [[Pokémon Catch Race]].

In a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', an Ekans attacked {{AP|Pichu|Pikachu}}, only to be scared off when Pichu retaliated.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.

A Trainer's Ekans appeared in ''[[JN047|Crowning the Chow Crusher!]]''.

A Trainer's Ekans got stuck in {{p|Gulpin}}'s giant ball in ''[[JN058|A Rollicking Roll…]]''.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]''.

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Ekans Poliwag PO.png|thumb|250px|Ekans in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', an Ekans was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''.

===POKÉTOON===
An Ekans appeared in [[PT17]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Koga Ekans Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ekans in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Minor appearances====
Ekans debuted in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', under the ownership of [[Koga]]. It appeared on his arm.

An Ekans appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS052|Growing Out of Gengar]]'', where it was driven away from its home after the {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} had been abandoned.

[[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Harry]] of the Team Rocket Elite Trio has an Ekans, which first appeared in ''[[PS056|The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)]]''.

A {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in [[Johto]] owns an Ekans, as seen in ''[[PS093|Sneasel Sneak Attack]]''.

An Ekans was one of the Pokémon pitted against {{adv|Gold}} when he offered to help out at the {{pkmn|Day Care}} near [[Goldenrod City]] in ''[[PS108|Quilava Quandary]]''.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[PS331|The Final Battle IV]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that helped {{adv|Emerald}} with his disabilities.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Solana]] captured with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.

{{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s were seen with an Ekans in ''[[PASM14|Flash and Cosmog's Secret]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
An Ekans appeared in ''[[PM008|Catch That Pokémon Thief!!]]''.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[PM063|Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!]]''.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[PM102|To the Dragon's Den!!]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Jessie's Ekans}}
[[Jessie]]'s Arbok first appeared as an Ekans in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Ekans Brothers}}
A pair of Ekans known as the Ekans Brothers are part of the supporting cast in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. Led by {{MPJ|Arbok}}, they are originally antagonists, but later befriend the main characters when Arbok gets a crush on {{MPJ|Wigglytuff}}.

===Pokémon Zensho===
An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in [[PZ01]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ21]].

An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ23]].

An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ27]].

An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ34]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
An Ekans appeared in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
An Ekans appeared in [[JBA4]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.

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

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

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Ekans|28}}

==Trivia==
* Ekans is one of fourteen {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that one can collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Ekans has never received a [[Pokédex entry]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, despite debuting in [[EP002|the second episode]] of {{aniseries|OS}}. Thus, it is the Pokémon with the most episodes aired after its debut without it getting a Pokédex entry.
* An Ekans was originally going to be featured in {{g|Snap}}, as shown in an early test shot of an environment that was never featured in the final product.<ref>[https://www.vgfacts.com/game/pokemonsnap/trivia-1698/ Pokémon Snap - VGFacts]</ref>

===Design variations===
[[File:023Ekans RB.png|thumb|200px|[[Ken Sugimori]] artwork of Ekans from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}]]
In early official art of Ekans, all of the bands on its body were colored yellow instead of just the one on its "neck". This was changed in later art.

===Concept and development===
In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Ekans was originally known as "Arbo", its romanized Japanese name.

===Origin===
Ekans seems to be based on various {{wp|snake}}s. Its {{wp|venom|venomous}} bite and tail {{wp|rattlesnake#Anatomy|rattle}} are similar to a {{wp|rattlesnake}}, while its lack of visible teeth and diet of eggs are similar to an {{wp|dasypeltis|egg-eating snake}}. The single yellow stripe around its neck is reminiscent of the {{wp|ring-necked snake}}, and the line connecting its eyes is reminiscent of the marking on the back of the {{wp|Indian cobra}}'s hood. The fact that it is in the {{egg3|Dragon}} and its ability to learn {{m|Glare}} may be a reference to the legendary {{wp|basilisk}}, a venomous, serpentine dragon said to be able to kill people with its stare.

====Name origin====
Ekans is ''snake'' spelled backwards.<ref>[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]], p. 36</ref><ref>(February 27, 2016). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20220928180754/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/02/27/96339_2.html ポケモンが現実世界と仮想世界を繋いでいく、20年目の挑戦・・・株式会社ポケモン代表取締役社長・石原恒和氏インタビュー]" ''inside-games.jp''.</ref>

The Japanese name Arbo (アーボ) may be derived from ''{{wp|cobra}}'', or ''{{wp|Boidae|boa}}'' (ボア) spelled backwards.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=poison|type2=poison
|ja=アーボ ''Arbo''|jameaning=From ボア ''{{wp|Boidae|boa}}'' spelled backwards
|fr=Abo|frmeaning=From an anagram of ''boa''
|es=Ekans|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Rettan|demeaning=From {{wp|de:Nattern|{{tt|''Natter''|Nattern (Colubridae)}}}} spelled backwards
|it=Ekans|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=아보 ''Abo''|komeaning=From 보아 ''boa'' spelled backwards
|zh_cmn=阿柏蛇 ''Ābóshé''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and 蛇 ''shé'' (snake)
|zh_yue=阿柏蛇 ''Ábaaksèh''|zh_yuemeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and 蛇 ''sèh'' (snake)
|pt_br=Ekans|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=אקנס ''Ekans''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=ऐकंस ''Ekans''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Ekansas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Эканс ''Ekans''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อาร์โบ ''Abo''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
==Related articles==
* [[Jessie's Arbok|Jessie's Ekans]]
* [[Ekans Brothers]]
* [[Team Meanies]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Pidgeot (Pokémon)

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'''Pidgeot''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピジョット''' ''Pigeot'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

Pidgeot can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Pidgeot''' using the [[Pidgeotite]]. Mega Pidgeot was introduced in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.

==Biology==
Pidgeot is an {{wp|bird|avian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with large wings, sharp talons, and a short, hooked beak. Its glossy {{wp|plumage}} is mostly brown with cream-colored underparts and flight feathers. Its head has a decorated crest nearly as long as its body. The center feathers of its crest are yellow, while the outer feathers are red. The fan-like feathers of its tail are red or brown. Its beak and legs are pink, with three forward-facing toes and one backward-facing toe on each foot. Behind each eye is an angular black marking.

Pidgeot's powerful wings can stir up windstorms in just a few flaps, and it may spread its wings to intimidate enemies. It is capable of flying faster than the speed of sound. Pidgeot's plumage is often described as beautiful, making it a popular choice for skilled {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. It typically dwells in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests}} with thick growth and large trees. It is known to prey on {{p|Magikarp}}, which it can spot from great heights.

In [[Generation III]], {{m|Feather Dance}} was Pidgeot's [[signature move]], but other Pokémon could still inherit it via {{pkmn|breeding}}.

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

Pidgeot grows noticeably when it [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]], developing a larger body and longer, broader wings. Its wingtips and tail feathers are tipped with cyan, and its cream coloring is now white. Its eyes turn magenta and its pupils turn white. The reason is due to Mega Evolution causing the minerals to be absorbed into the wings, resulting in the coloration of its wings. Mega Pidgeot has an even more elaborate crest on its head, with a streamer-like magenta plume extending from a mane of yellow feathers. A magenta feather projects from the front of its crest, with a single magenta highlight on the left side.

As a result of Mega Evolution, Mega Pidgeot's body is much stronger, along with its wings. The crest is sensitive to air currents, acting like a large antenna and stabilizing Mega Pidgeot's flight.<ref name= "Mega">[http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-pidgeot Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160323174011/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-pidgeot archived])</ref> Thanks to its tough and well-developed wings, Mega Pidgeot can whip out gusts of wind that are powerful enough to smash through large trees. Additionally, its increased wing power allows it to fly for two weeks without rest.

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===Evolution===
Pidgeot [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pidgeotto}} and is the final form of {{p|Pidgey}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*{{ga|Blue}} uses the {{p|Pidgey}} line in {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue,}} {{game|Red and Green|s|Green,}} {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}}, with Pidgeot first appearing on his team during his [[rival]] battle against the player at [[Silph Co]]. He uses Pidgeot on his [[Gym Leader]] teams in the [[Johto]]-based games and may use it during encounters in the [[Battle Tree]] in the [[Alola]]-based games, where it has the potential to [[Mega Evolve]] into Mega Pidgeot.
*[[Falkner]] utilizes Pidgeot in the [[Pokéathlon]] as well as during rematches against him at the [[Fighting Dojo]] in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}. He also competes with a Pidgeot in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{g|Black 2 and White 2}}.
*{{ga|Trace}} uses the {{p|Pidgey}} line as the player's rival in {{LGPE}}, with his Pokémon fully evolving by the time of his Multi Battle alongside the player against [[Archer]] in Silph Co. During the [[Champion]] battle, it is holding a [[Pidgeotite]] and can Mega Evolve into Mega Pidgeot.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=018}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as <sc>{{p|Magikarp}}</sc>.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Capable of flying incredibly quickly. In full flight, by the time its flapping is heard, it is long gone.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=012}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Its outstanding vision allows it to spot splashing <sc>Magikarp</sc>, even while flying at {{tt|3300 feet|1,000 meters}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=018}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many <sc>Trainers</sc> are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose <sc>Pidgeot</sc> as their {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} has gorgeous, glossy feathers. Many <sc>Trainers</sc> are so captivated by the beautiful feathers on its head that they choose <sc>Pidgeot</sc> as their {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as <sc>Magikarp</sc>.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=012}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=By flapping its wings with all its might, <sc>Pidgeot</sc> can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=019|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|t=FFF|t2=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|entry=This Pokémon has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many Trainers are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose Pidgeot as their Pokémon.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=018}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Pidgeot}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=With its muscular strength now greatly increased, it can fly continuously for two weeks without resting.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=023|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It flies over water as it hunts, skimming along the surface to catch Magikarp and other such prey.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Pidgeot}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=With its muscular strength now greatly increased, it can fly continuously for two weeks without resting.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=012}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Pidgeot=====
======Generations I-V======
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|type2=Flying
|HP=83
|Attack=80
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=70
|Speed=91
|Special=70
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======Generation VI onward======
{{Stats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=83
|Attack=80
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=70
|Speed=101
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=====Mega Pidgeot=====
{{Stats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP=83
|Attack=80
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=135
|SpDef=80
|Speed=121
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Pidgeot is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pidgeot|Normal|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Gust|Flying|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|21|24|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|29|32|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pidgeot|Normal|Flying|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pidgeot|Normal|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM043|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM068|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM079|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM094|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM119|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM145|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|40|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM153|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pidgeot|Normal|Flying|1}}

===Side game data===
====Pidgeot====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=018|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=018|rarity=Rare}}
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{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Flyaway Forest
|P1=Let my mach-2 speed set the pace!
|P2=My HP's been shaved to half.
|P3=I'm suffering... I can't hit my usual speeds...
|PL=That's it! I leveled! My momentum will knock foes down!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018
|coset=7
|conto={{p|Swablu}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=I'm proud of my beautiful wings!
|P2=I'm still OK...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Flying
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=3
|num=003
|pastnum=009
|browser=It launches {{m|twister}}s.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018
|walk=1.05
|hp=56
|attack=77
|defense=54
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Flying|pokemon=Pidgeot
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=20
|rank=Hyper
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=2
|squares=10
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=018
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=018|num=012
|mega=1
|stone=Pidgeotite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Flap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|megaspeedup=12
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon in a horizontal V-shaped pattern.
|amelia=2
|psb=[[Blau Salon|Main stage 449]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=0018
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pidgey
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Pidgeot}}{{tt|100|First time}}/{{tt|20|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|5|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=195
|attack=166
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Air Slash}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Gust}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from GO Battle Night: Flying Cup}}
|special={{m|Hurricane}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Feather Dance}}{{tt|*|From May 31, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|From June 2, 2026 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018|pdex=006
|dex=When Pidgeot flaps its wings, it can whip up a gust of wind capable of blowing away just about anything. It also has excellent vision and can zero in on leaping {{p|Magikarp}} from a far-off distance.}}
|}

====Mega Pidgeot====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=018M
|coset=7
|conto={{p|Swablu}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=I'm proud of my beautiful wings!
|P2=I'm still OK...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Flying|pokemon=Mega Pidgeot
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=20
|rank=Hyper
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=3
|squares=10
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Normal
| ndex = 0018M
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 1
| candy = Pidgey
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 195
| attack = 280
| defense = 175
| fast = {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}, {{m|Gust}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from GO Battle Night: Flying Cup}}
| special = {{m|Hurricane}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Brave Bird}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Feather Dance}}{{tt|*|From May 31, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|From June 2, 2026 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Pidgeot can be obtained by completing 3/6 of the [[Special Research]], ''The Higher They Fly…''.

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0018Pidgeot
|name1=Pidgeot
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|forme1=Pidgeot
|loc1=Default
|item1=Pidgeotite
|itemfile1=Bag Pidgeotite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0018Pidgeot-Mega
|forme2=Mega Pidgeot
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Pidgeotite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0016
|name1=Pidgey
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0017
|name2=Pidgeotto
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Flying
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0018
|name3=Pidgeot
|type1-3=Normal
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=018}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=018}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=018}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=018}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=018}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=018|form1=M|crop=213}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=018|form1=M|crop=212|PEcrop=328}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0018|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|018|Pidgeot}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Pidgeot anime.png|thumb|250px|Pidgeot in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:M19 Mega Pidgeot.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Pidgeot in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Pidgeot]]=====
{{Ash}} had a Pidgeot that he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a Pidgeotto early in his {{pkmn|journey}} during ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''. In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', the same {{p|Spearow}} Ash had thrown a rock at in [[EP001|the first episode]] returned with its flock, but it had evolved into a {{DL|Ash's Fearow|In animation|Fearow}}. The flock attacked Ash, so Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot to battle Fearow. After defeating Fearow, Pidgeot left Ash's party to watch over a local flock of Pidgey and Pidgeotto, with Ash promising to come back for it later. In ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', Ash reunited with Pidgeot as it helped to save {{AP|Pikachu}} from {{TRT}} and agreed to rejoin his team.

=====Other=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back--Evolution]]'', [[Corey]]'s Pidgeot was one of the Pokémon captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. It was referred to as a Pidgeotto in the original's dub due to a dubbing error that was corrected in the remake. The Pidgeot clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

In ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'', a {{pkmn2|giant}} Pidgeot was a resident of [[Fairchild Island]]. Its size was due to there being excessive quantities of food on the island. Pidgeot snatched {{MTR}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} when they got tethered together.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', [[Falkner]] used a Pidgeot in his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, where it battled and defeated {{AP|Pikachu}} with a single {{m|Whirlwind}} attack. It was later defeated by {{AP|Charizard}} following a lengthy battle, earning Ash the {{badge|Zephyr}}.

In ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'', [[Solidad]] used a Pidgeot alongside a {{p|Slowbro}} in a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]]. They went up against [[May's Combusken]] and {{TP|May|Munchlax}} during the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]'', a Pidgeot was used by {{ra|Ben}} while he was spying on a {{p|Heatran}}.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Pidgeot that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] was under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Pidgeot was used to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]], {{AP|Talonflame}}, and {{AP|Greninja}}. It was later freed from their control when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

====Minor appearances====
Pidgeot debuted in a fantasy in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Pidgeot was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', [[Rudy]]'s Pidgeot assisted his [[Battle judge|referee]] in overseeing the match between him and Ash.

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

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Pidgeot appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Pidgeot was a resident of [[Big Town]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Pidgeot participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

Two Pidgeot briefly appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

In ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]'', an [[Officer Jenny]] used a Pidgeot to help locate Ash's Pikachu after it was stolen by Team Rocket.

In ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'', a Pidgeot was featured in the [[Fortree City]] Feather Festival.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', [[Sir Aaron]] used a Pidgeot for aerial transport, while {{OBP|Mew|M08}} {{m|Transform|transformed}} into another one.

In ''[[AG144|A Hurdle for Squirtle]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pidgeot participated in the [[Saffron City]] [[Pokémon Contest]].

A Pidgeot appeared in ''[[AG172|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2)]]''.

A Pidgeot appeared in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''.

In ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born!]]'', a Pidgeot helped Ash and {{ashfr}} rescue some {{type|Flying}} Pokémon from Team Rocket.

A Pidgeot appeared in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''.

In ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change]]'', a Pidgeot was among the many Pokémon Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy used to blow a {{p|Gligar}} away from the city.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Pidgeot appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

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

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', two Pidgeot were put under the control of {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}}.

A Pidgeot appeared in a photo taken by {{Rotom}} in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

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

In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', a Pidgeot was seen flying in a forest.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]''.

A Pidgeot appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', a Pidgeot appeared on [[Mega Island]].

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

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

Two Pidgeot appeared in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', during a flashback.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP081|Pidgeot|Ash's Pokédex|Pidgeot, the Bird Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Pidgeotto}}. It can fly at twice the speed of sound at an altitude of nearly one mile.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN020|Pidgeot|Ash's Rotom Phone|Pidgeot, the evolved form of {{p|Pidgeotto}}.{{tt|*|The entry was interrupted and is therefore incomplete.}}}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Blue Pidgeot PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Pidgeot in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Pidgeot was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

{{OBP|Blue|Origins}} used a Pidgeot during his battle with {{OBP|Red|Origins}} in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.

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

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Blue Pidgeot PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Pidgeot in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
{{ga|Blue}} owns a Pidgeot, which appeared in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''. He used it during his [[Indigo League]] battle against [[Bruno]] and his {{p|Machamp}}. It eventually won, much to Bruno's shock, and Blue was allowed to progress to [[Agatha]]'s room.

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Trace Pidgeot Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Pidgeot in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Two Pidgeot briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], with one under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}} and the other under the ownership of [[Falkner]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Pidgeot appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Trace}}. He used it to traverse through [[Cerulean Cave]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Blue Pidgeot Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Pidgeot in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Minor appearances====
{{adv|Blue}} owns a Pidgeot that was one of the earliest members of his [[Party|team]]. It debuted in ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]''. In the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}, it delivered mail from Blue to {{adv|Professor Oak}} and vice-versa. It now resides in the [[Viridian Gym]] as one of its defenders in case challengers appear while he is away, with [[Blue's Rhydon]] taking its place in his active team.

In ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]'', Professor Oak, in his disguise as "Dr. O", was seen with a Pidgeot.

In ''[[PS067|Can You Diglett?]]'', a Pidgeot appeared as a silhouette when [[Agatha]] and [[Lorelei]] explains to Red about how Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.

In ''[[PS118|Three Cheers for Chikorita]]'', {{adv|Crystal}} mentioned that she {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pidgeot on her way to [[Professor Elm]]'s Lab.

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Pidgeot was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Pidgeot appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Gary has a Pidgeot and used it along with his other Pokémon to battle the {{pkmn2|giant}} Slowpoke in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
In [[PZ09]], {{Zensho|Shigeru}} used a Pidgeot to attack {{Zensho|Satoshi}} while he was flying on his {{TP|Satoshi|Charizard|Charizard (Zensho)}}.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[Falkner]]'s Pidgeot debuted in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]''. It went up against [[Gold's Totodile]] and lost.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Pidgeot appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]], under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
A Pidgeot appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Two Pidgeot appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Pidgeot is [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|the only Pokémon]] with a [[base stat]] total of 579.
* Mega Pidgeot is the only Mega Evolved Pokémon whose lowest base stat becomes its highest stat after Mega Evolution, with that stat being {{stat|Special Attack}}, which is tied with {{stat|Special Defense}} in its base form.
* When rematching [[Gym Leader]]s in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}, both [[Falkner]] and {{ga|Blue}} have a Pidgeot as their highest-leveled Pokémon.
** Coincidentally, Falkner is the first Gym Leader while Blue is the last.

===Design variations===
Pidgeot is depicted with red-and-yellow tail feathers in its official [[Generation I]] artwork, while the [[Generation III]] artwork depicts red ones only. This discrepancy is expressed in numerous ways in Pidgeot's early in-game [[#Sprites|sprites]]. Additionally, Pidgeot are often depicted with brown tail feathers in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.

<gallery>
Spr 1y 018.png|{{v2|Yellow}} sprite
Spr 2g 018.png|{{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold}} sprite
Spr 3r 018.png|{{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Ruby and Sapphire}} sprite
018Pidgeot RB.png|{{game|Red and Blue|s|Red and Blue}} art
0018Pidgeot.png|Key art
Corey Pidgeot.png|In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
</gallery>

===Origin===
Despite its name, Pidgeot does not resemble a {{wp|pigeon}} so much as a {{wp|bird of prey}} such as an {{wp|osprey}} or an {{wp|Aquila (genus)|eagle}} due to its large size and predatory behavior. Its {{Shiny}} colors in particular resemble a {{wp|golden eagle}}. It also shares some characteristics with various {{wp|passerine}} birds such as {{wp|Old World sparrow|sparrow}}s, {{wp|chickadee}}s, {{wp|waxwing}}s, and {{wp|wren}}s. Its colorful {{wp|crest (feathers)|crest}} is somewhat similar to the crests of {{wp|cockatoo}}s. The black markings around its eyes are reminiscent of {{wp|Ra}} and {{wp|Horus}}, the sun and sky gods of {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} who were depicted with the heads of {{wp|falcon}}s.

Mega Pidgeot's crest seems to be inspired by {{wp|punk fashion|punk hairstyles}}.

====Name origin====
Pidgeot and Pigeot may be a combination of ''{{wp|Columbidae|pigeon}}'' and ''{{wp|jet aircraft|jet}}'' (referring to its speedy flight).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=ピジョット ''Pigeot''|jameaning=From ''pigeon'' and ''jet''
|fr=Roucarnage|frmeaning=From ''roucouler'' (to coo) and ''carnage''
|es=Pidgeot|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Tauboss|demeaning=From ''Taube'' (pigeon) and ''Boss''
|it=Pidgeot|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=피죤투 ''Pijontoo''|komeaning=From ''pigeon'' and 전투기 (戰鬪機) ''jeontugi'' (fighter aircraft)
|zh_cmn=大比鳥 / 大比鸟 ''Dàbǐniǎo''{{tt|*|Games}} 比鵰 / 比雕 ''Bǐdiāo''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 大 ''dà'' (big) and 比比鳥 / 比比鸟 ''Bǐbǐniǎo'' (Pidgeotto) From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 鵰 / 雕 ''diāo'' (eagle)
|zh_yue=大比鳥 ''Daaihbeihníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=From 大 ''daaih'' (big) and 比比鳥 ''Beihbeihníuh'' (Pidgeotto)
|pt_br=Pidgeot|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=פידגי'וט ''Pigiyot''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=पिजिऑट ''Pidgeot''<hr>पीजीआय ''Pidgeyeye''{{tt|*|animated series, Cartoon Network dub, sometimes}}{{specify|check tooltip: which episodes/seasons/series?}}|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name<hr>From ''Pidgey'' and ''eye''
|lt=Pidžeotas|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Пиджеот ''Pidzheot''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=พีเจียต ''Phichiat''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Pidgeot]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
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[[fr:Roucarnage]]
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Rattata (Pokémon)

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|name=Rattata
|jname=コラッタ
|tmname=Koratta
|forme=2
|form2=Alolan Form
|image2=0019Rattata-Alola.png
|ndex=0019
|type1=Normal
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|category={{tt|Mouse|RAT before Generation III}}
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|weight-kg=3.5
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|weight-kg2=3.8
|abilitylayout=2+2
|ability1=Run Away
|ability2=Guts
|abilityd=Hustle
|abilitydcaption=Rattata
|ability2-1=Gluttony
|ability2-2=Hustle
|abilityd2=Thick Fat
|abilityd2caption=Alolan Form
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=1
|evsp=1
|expyield=51
|oldexp=57
|lv100exp=1,000,000
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'''Rattata''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コラッタ''' ''Koratta'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Raticate}} starting at [[level]] 20.

In [[Alola]], Rattata has a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Normal}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Rattata'''. It evolves into Alolan Raticate when [[level]]ed up at [[Time-based Evolution|night]] starting at level 20.

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

Rattata is the player's [[List of the player's first Pokémon#Pokémon Rumble series|first]] [[Toy Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon Rumble]] and [[Pokémon Rumble Rush]].

==Biology==
[[File:Rattata OS concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of Rattata for the [[original series]]]]
Rattata is a small, quadrupedal {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has purple fur with a cream-colored face, paws, and underbelly. It has narrow eyes containing white sclera and pupil with red irises, rounded ears with cream-colored insides, and a single whisker on each cheek. Its long tail is tightly curled at the end. Its most notable feature is its large teeth. [[Gender|Female]] Rattata have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|shorter whiskers]].

Rattata is a fidgety Pokémon who can live wherever it can find {{pkmn|food}}, which it searches for most of the day. Its long and sharp fangs, which can chew on nearly anything, continuously grow throughout its lifetime and leave it unable to eat if they become too long, so it nibbles on hard objects to whittle them down and avoid starving to death. If its {{pkmn|Trainer}} doesn't give it something to gnaw on, it will end up chewing on door frames and table legs among other objects. When it is threatened, Rattata can deliver a powerful bite. It is very cautious, so it constantly keeps its ears up, even while asleep, and will immediately scurry away from the slightest sound. {{p|Furret}} is the natural predator of Rattata. Although it mainly lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|plains and savannas}}, its hardiness lets it live in many environments, including dirty ones, where it forms its nest. When it finds a place where food is available, it settles down and produces offspring. Because it reproduces so quickly, a pair of Rattata can quickly colonize an area, making it a common sight. Seeing one indicates that over 40 of them are around. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Rattata is known to sleep sometimes with a log in its mouth. It will wake itself up with the sound of its teeth grinding if it does not take good care of them.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Prior to [[Generation IV]], Rattata and {{p|Raticate}} were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the [[move]]s {{m|Hyper Fang}} and {{m|Super Fang}}.

===Forms===
[[File:Alolan Rattata SM concept art.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Concept art of Alolan Rattata for {{g|Sun and Moon}}, shown standing on its hind legs and grouping near Alolan Raticate]]
Rattata has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Rattata.

In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Rattata has dark gray fur and grayish-purple ear insides. There are two tufts of fur on each ear and near the tip of its tail. Its long, thin whiskers are also replaced by shorter, thicker tufts of fur. The line where its cream underbelly meets its gray fur is ragged instead of smooth. Unlike its [[Kanto]]nian form, it often stands on its hind legs, giving it a more bipedal appearance.

Rattata and Raticate are non-native to Alola and came to the region in cargo ships. The Rattata population in Alola was booming until {{p|Yungoos}} and {{p|Gumshoos}} were imported as a control measure. In order to avoid these new predators, Rattata altered its habits. It moved to more urban areas, became nocturnal, and formed large nests led by Alolan {{p|Raticate}}. These adaptations and territorial disputes eventually led to it acquiring its new appearance. Alolan Rattata searches for fresh food and ignores anything spoiled.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-rattata/ Alolan Rattata | Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160908104319/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-rattata/ archived])</ref><ref>''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]''</ref> Its whiskers provide it with a keen sense of smell, allowing it to find hidden food instantly. [[Human]]s are known to use it when they go shopping for fresh food. Alolan Rattata becomes active when the sun sets and looks for food to give to its boss. It has even been known to sneak into people's homes by gnawing through doors with their incisors. There has been a massive outbreak of Rattata in Alola due to this behavior, making them an issue of public concern. It and Alolan Raticate are Gumshoos' preferred prey, but they hardly ever encounter each other due to their opposing circadian rhythms.
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===Evolution===
Rattata [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Raticate}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Rattata evolves into Alolan Raticate.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*{{ga|Blue}} utilizes a Rattata during his [[rival]] battle against the player in [[Cerulean City]] in {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue,}} {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}}.
*Rattata often play a role in demonstrating the mechanics of catching Pokémon to the player. Wild Rattata are captured by the [[Old man (Kanto)|old man]] in {{g|Yellow}}, the [[Dude]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, and {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}. Similarly, the [[Primo|Poké Dude]] in FireRed and LeafGreen utilizes a Rattata during [[Teachy TV]] segments to explain certain battle mechanics.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Scurries around quickly, searching for hard objects to gnaw. It appears to be jittery and unable to remain still.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=017}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It eats anything. Wherever {{pkmn|food}} is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This {{OBP|Pokémon|species|{{ScPkmn}}}}'s impressive vitality allows it to live anywhere. It also multiplies very quickly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=019}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Rattata</sc> is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives - it will make its nest anywhere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A <sc>Rattata</sc> is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly moves its ears and listens for danger. It will make its nest anywhere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=017}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=059|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It searches for food all day. It gnaws on hard objects to wear down its fangs, which grow constantly during its lifetime.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Rattata is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives—it will make its nest anywhere.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=015|reg2=Kanto|num2=019}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its incisors continue growing until its death. If its {{pkmn|Trainer}} doesn't offer it a file to gnaw on, it will gnaw on door frames, table legs, and so on.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=With their strong capacity for survival, they can live in dirty places without concern. Left unchecked, their numbers multiply rapidly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its incisors grow continuously throughout its life. If its incisors get too long, this Pokémon becomes unable to eat, and it starves to death.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is common but hazardous. Its sharp incisors can easily cut right through hard wood.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=With its incisors, it gnaws through doors and infiltrates [[Human|people]]'s homes. Then, with a twitch of its whiskers, it steals whatever food it finds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=When the sun goes down, it becomes active. It runs around town on a chase for good food for the boss of its nest—{{p|Raticate}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It shows no interest in anything that isn't fresh. If you take it shopping with you, it will help you pick out ingredients.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Night after night, they sneak into people's homes seeking food. A massive outbreak of them has become an issue of public concern.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Its whiskers provide it with a keen sense of smell, enabling it to pick up the scent of hidden food and locate it instantly.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]2019, [[Dragonite Sea]], [[Snorlax Sea]], [[Gengar Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]Final ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]]Final, [[Buzzwole Sea]]Final ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|color={{MD Red color}}|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Thunderwave Cave]] (1F-5F), [[Buried Relic]] (4F-6F), [[Wish Cave]] (5F-7F), [[Purity Forest]] (5F-7F), [[Oddity Cave]] (1F-2F), [[Remains Island]] (1F-2F), [[Marvelous Sea]] (1F-2F), [[Fantasy Strait]] (1F-2F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Tiny Woods]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences|Research Camp]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]], [[Cyan Beach]], [[Taupe Hollow]], [[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Basic 1) ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 276]] ('''Kantonian Form''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#17th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (17th release; '''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{sync/player|egg|Rattata}} ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===[[Held item]]s===
====Rattata====
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be [[Trading|traded]] to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Chilan Berry|5|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
|}

===={{rf|Alolan}} Rattata====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Dark|type2=Normal}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Pecha Berry|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|}

===[[Stat]]s===
====[[Base stat]]s====
Rattata and Alolan Rattata have the same base stats.
{{Stats
|type=Normal
|HP=30
|Attack=56
|Defense=35
|SpAtk=25
|SpDef=35
|Speed=72
|Special=25
}}

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

===[[Type]] effectiveness===
====Rattata====
{{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
}}

====Alolan Rattata====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Normal
|Normal=100
|Fighting=400
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1
|normal=yes
|newghost=½
|thickfat=maybe
|newfire=½
|newice=½
}}

===Learnset===
Rattata is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Rattata|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|7|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level8|13|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|19|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|22|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|31|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|34|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Rattata|Normal|Normal|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Rattata|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Rattata|Normal|Normal|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Rattata|Normal|Normal|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0019|Rattata}}{{MSP/H|0020|Raticate}}{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/H|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/H|0309|Electrike}}{{MSP/H|0310|Manectric}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0077|Ponyta}}{{MSP/H|0078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0264|Linoone}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0300|Skitty}}{{MSP/H|0301|Delcatty}}{{MSP/H|0352|Kecleon}}{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0431|Glameow}}{{MSP/H|0432|Purugly}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0417|Pachirisu}}|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0293|Whismur}}{{MSP/H|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0352|Kecleon}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0293|Whismur}}{{MSP/H|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/H|0327|Spinda}}|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Rattata|Normal|Normal|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Rattata|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Rattata|Normal|Normal|1}}

===Side game data===
====Rattata====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=019|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=019|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=019
|body=1
|rate=9.5
|area=Wild Plains
|P1=I'll gnaw the best I can!
|P2=Um, my HP's already down to half.
|P3=I can't keep up... I can't gnaw on anything...
|PL=I leveled up! I'm happy!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=019
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=019
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Wooper}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=I'll be a great mason like my dad one day!
|P2=Ouch... This is so rough...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=None
|fieldpower=1
|field=Tackle
|loop=1
|MinEXP=12
|MaxEXP=17
|num=101
|browser=If captured, Rattata throws tackles as hard as it can with its tiny body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=067
|browser=It attacks by chomping with its powerful front teeth.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=019 f
|walk=1.64
|hp=41
|attack=65
|defense=43
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=019
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=019|num=379
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Prank
|skilldesc=Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=019
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|2 km Eggs obtained prior to November 3, 2016 can hatch into Rattata}}
|buddy=1
|candy=Rattata
|evocandy=25
|stamina=102
|attack=103
|defense=70
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Dig}}, {{m|Hyper Fang}}, {{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]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=019|pdex=037
|dex=I bet you’ve seen Rattata near [[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences|the lab]] a lot, playing with {{p|Trubbish}}. I know they need to gnaw on things to keep their fangs from growing too long, but I really wish they wouldn’t chew up the lab’s support beams!}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0019
|pokemon=Rattata
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Normal
|dexentry=Its long, sharp fangs grow continuously throughout its life. If it doesn't maintain these fangs, Rattata will apparently grind them in its sleep and wake itself up with the sound.
|sleepstyle1=Face-Scratching Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Slumping Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Gnawing Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 15
|candyNum=40
|berry=Persim
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Greengrass Soybeans
|ingredient3=Bean Sausage
|carrylimit=10
|skillname=Charge Energy S
|skilldesc=Restores 12 Energy to the user.
}}
|}

====Alolan Rattata====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Normal}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=019A|stype=Dark|num=379
|form=Alola Form
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Rattata in the puzzle area.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=019A
|walk=1.64
|hp=41
|attack=65
|defense=43
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=019A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Rattata
|evocandy=25
|stamina=102
|attack=103
|defense=70
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Hyper Fang}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===[[Evolution]] data===
====Rattata====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0019
|name1=Rattata
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}}
|no2=0020
|name2=Raticate
|type1-2=Normal}}

====Alolan Rattata====
In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, {{rf|Alolan}} Rattata [[Evolution|evolve]]s into Alolan Raticate when [[level]]ed up at [[Time-based Evolution|night]] starting at level 20. In {{LGPE}}, there is no [[time]] mechanic, so Alolan Rattata evolves starting at level 20, regardless of the time on the system clock.
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|type2=Normal
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0019Rattata-Alola
|form1=Alolan Form
|name1=Rattata
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Normal
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Night Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}} at {{color2|000|Time|night}}{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}
|no2=0020Raticate-Alola
|form2=Alolan Form
|name2=Raticate
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Normal
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=019}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=019}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=019}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=019}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=019}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=019|crop=64}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=019|form1=A|crop=64|PEcrop=122}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2FormsGender|ndex=0019|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|019|Rattata}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Rattata.png|thumb|250px|Rattata in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Alolan Rattata anime.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Rattata in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
====Major appearances====
Rattata debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it was trying to steal food from [[Ash Ketchum]]'s [[Bag|backpack]]. After Ash realized this and chased it off, it stopped for a moment to hiss at him before continuing to run away.

In ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'', [[A.J.]]'s three Rattata were in his [[Gym]], {{pkmn|training}} with his {{p|Sandshrew}}.

In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', {{an|Casey}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Rattata after battling it with her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}; and then, she used it in her {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, where it was defeated by his {{AP|Charizard}}. Rattata reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]''.

In ''[[DP109|Leading a Stray!]]'', multiple Rattata assisted a {{p|Luxio}} in its efforts to help a {{p|Wailmer}} trapped in the sewers.

In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', multiple {{rf|Alolan}} Rattata were chased off by a field owner. They later threatened to overrun a town in [[Melemele Island]].

In ''[[SM025|A Team-on-Team Tussle!]]'', multiple Alolan {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Ally Rattata}} a {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Totem Raticate}} protected a [[Darkinium Z]] from {{TRT}}, [[Tupp]], [[Zipp]], and [[Rapp]].

In ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s Rattata was quickly defeated by [[Ilima]] and his {{p|Eevee}}. In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', Rattata was defeated by Team Rocket.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash used a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Rattata in an attempt to stop {{TRT}}'s takeover of the [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'', a Trainer's Rattata battled [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] but was defeated.

In ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', two Rattata lived in the [[Hidden Village]] under [[Melanie]]'s care. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''.

A Trainer's Rattata appeared in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Rattata was on [[Scissor Street]], being held in its Trainer's arms.

In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', a Rattata was in [[Gringey City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

Two Rattata appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Rattata were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', Team Rocket's fantasy featured a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Rattata, while another was part of {{an|Professor Oak}}'s explanation.

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

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Rattata appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Rattata was a resident of [[Big Town]].

In ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'', a {{pkmn2|talking}} Rattata was in [[Simon]]'s purported flashback.

In ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]'', a Rattata was living at [[Temacu]]'s father's lab.

Multiple Rattata appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

In ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]'', a Rattata was living at [[Wings Alexander]]'s barn.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

In ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', a Rattata fell sick due to [[Team Rocket]]'s experiments.

In ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'', a Rattata was an inhabitant of the [[Dragon Holy Land]]. Additional Rattata appeared with it in [[EP253|the following episode]].

In ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', {{Tracey}} fed a Rattata at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'', three Rattata were disturbed by the {{p|Haunter}} from the area they lived in. {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{MTR}} managed to drive the Haunter away.

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Rattata to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[AG030|A Meditite Fight!]]''.

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

In ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Rattata was taken by Team Rocket. In [[AG144|the next episode]], it participated in the [[Saffron City]] [[Pokémon Contest]].

A Rattata appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', two Rattata helped {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} [[Jack Walker]] when he was a young boy lost in a blizzard.

A Rattata appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]''.

In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a Coordinator's Rattata participated in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''.

In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', two Rattata were residents of the [[Space-Time Towers]].

In ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', a Coordinator's Rattata participated in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{to|Solaceon}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]''. Six additional Rattata appeared in [[DP072|the following episode]].

A Rattata appeared in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.

Multiple Rattata appeared in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]''.

In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', multiple Rattata joined the [[Johto first partner Pokémon]] in the fight against [[Marcus]].

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Ash encountered a Rattata in [[Xatu's Forest]].

In ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', a Coordinator's Rattata was used alongside a {{p|Lickilicky}} in a [[Double Performance]] during the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].

A Rattata appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

Multiple Rattata appeared in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]''.

A Trainer's Rattata appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.

In ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', a Rattata was a resident of [[Grand Spectrala Islet]].

A Rattata appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]''.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Rattata took shelter from the rain in a cave with {{p|Entei}}.

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

An Alolan Rattata appeared in ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]''.

In ''[[SM083|Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!]]'', an Alolan Rattata scared a shrunken Ash, {{an|Lillie}}, and {{an|Sophocles}}. It then fled after being confronted by {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}.

In ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'' and ''[[SM101|Parallel Friendships!]]'', three Alolan Rattata were residents of the post-apocalyptic [[Ultra Ruin]].

An Alolan Rattata appeared in ''[[SM111|Show Me the Metal!]]''.

Six Alolan Rattata appeared in ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]'', with five appearing in the past and one appearing in a picture.

A Trainer's Alolan Rattata appeared in ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]''.

A Rattata appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.

In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Rattata}}. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', three Rattata were followers of a Raticate.

In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', four Rattata battled a wild {{AP|Riolu}} after it attacked them.

A Trainer's Rattata appeared in ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JN087|Breaking the Ice!]]''.

Two Rattata appeared in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]'', with one appearing in a flashback.

A Trainer's Rattata appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

Three Rattata appeared in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''.

In ''[[JN133|The Mew from Here!]]'', a Rattata was seen on [[Faraway Island]].

Multiple Rattata appeared in ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]''.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]''.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]''.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''.

Two Rattata appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', one under the ownership of a student of [[Indigo Academy]].

A Trainer's Rattata appeared in ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'', during a flashback.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP001|Rattata|Ash's [[Pokédex]]|A [[Pokémon category|{{tt|Forest Pokémon|Incorrect, should be Mouse Pokémon}}]], Rattata. It likes [[Pokémon food|cheese, nuts, fruits, and berries]]. It also comes out into open fields to steal food from ''stupid'' travelers.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM009|Rattata and Raticate|{{an|Rotom Pokédex}}|Rattata and its [[Evolution|evolved]] form, {{p|Raticate}}. The Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. A {{t|Dark}} and {{type|Normal}}. When they band together, they steal food from people's homes. Long ago, they came here to the [[Alola]]n islands aboard cargo ships, and eventually grew into the Pokémon we see today. The numbers of Rattata and Raticate eventually grew so large that {{p|Yungoos}} and {{p|Gumshoos}} were brought in from a different [[region]] to chase them off.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN020|Rattata|Ash's [[Rotom Phone]]|Rattata, the Mouse Pokémon. A {{type|Normal}}. Rattata can live in any environment.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Rattata PO.png|thumb|250px|Rattata in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]

In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Rattata was seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction; while {{OBP|Red|Origins}} caught another and used it to battle [[Brock]], but it lost.

In ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', a Rattata was at the Pokémon House in [[Lavender Town]].

In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', a Rattata was at [[Silph Co.]]

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Pidgey Rattata PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Rattata in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Rattata appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===POKÉTOON===
A Trainer's Rattata appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.

===Discover Pokémon Together===
Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Rattata appeared in ''{{DL|Discover Pokémon Together|An Oddish Tale}}''. One of them evolved into a {{p|Raticate}} after being attacked by the titular {{p|Oddish}}.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ratty Rattata.png|thumb|175px|Rattata in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ilima Rattata Adventures.png|thumb|Alolan Rattata in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ratty]]=====
{{adv|Yellow}} owns a Rattata [[nickname]]d [[Ratty]], which first appeared in ''[[PS036|Drat That Dratini!]]''. After {{pkmn|training}} with {{adv|Blue}}, he evolved into a {{p|Raticate}}.

====Minor appearances====
Rattata debuted in a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that escaped from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

A Rattata appeared in ''[[PS009|...But Fearow Itself!]]'', where {{adv|Bill}} was transformed into one during an accident with his Pokémon transporter.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'', where it reunited with its {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

A Rattata appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talked about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

A Rattata appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS052|Growing Out of Gengar]]'', where it was driven away from its home after the {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} had been abandoned.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[PS090|The Legend]]'', where one was seen by a lake when Green had finished her message to {{adv|Silver}} in [[Johto]].

{{tc|Youngster}} [[Joey]] has a Rattata as his only known Pokémon, which first appeared in ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]''.

{{adv|Crystal}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Rattata on her way to [[Professor Elm]]'s Laboratory in ''[[PS118|Three Cheers for Chikorita]]''.

In ''[[PS121|Off Course with Corsola]]'', Bill fantasized about two Rattata, one from the [[Kanto]] region and the other from Johto, when he explains to Crystal that Pokémon from different regions can have different colors, patterns, and features.

An {{rf|Alolan}} Rattata appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.

[[Ilima]]'s Alolan Rattata first appeared in ''[[PASM16|A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Rattata appeared in ''[[PM028|Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!]]''.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[PM039|The Revenge of Mewtwo!!]]''.

{{PPM|Red}} caught a Rattata prior to ''[[PM042|Red VS Green?!]]'' where it participated in a soccer match against {{PPM|Green}}.

{{PPM|Giovanni}} sent out two Rattata in ''[[PM077|Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!!]]'' to massage the customers in his hair salon.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]'', one of the events shown during the [[Nomads Independence Day]] festival was the Fuchsia Rattata Race, a race between only Pokémon of the Rattata species.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Rattata appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.

A Rattata appeared in ''[[PPP04|Tangela's Secret]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Rattata appeared in [[PZ01]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Rattata appeared in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''.

A Rattata appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Rattata appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Rattata appeared in ''[[GB01|Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Youngster}} [[Joey]].

A Rattata appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
Multiple Rattata appeared in ''[[GRT1|Pokémon to the Rescue!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
A Rattata appeared in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].

===Movie adaptations===
Two Rattata appeared in the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' as a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].

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

Four Rattata appeared in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
A Rattata appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Rattata and its [[Evolution|evolved]] form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. However, Rattata and {{p|Raticate}} were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* Rattata has the lowest base {{stat|HP}} of all {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.
** {{rf|Alolan}} Rattata has the lowest base HP and {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Alolan Rattata ties with {{p|Morpeko}} for the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] Dark-type Pokémon.
* Alolan Rattata may be considered a counterpart of {{p|Yungoos}}. They can be {{pkmn2|caught}} at certain [[time]]s of the day (Yungoos at day, Alolan Rattata at night). They also evolve into {{p|Gumshoos}} and Alolan Raticate, respectively, at [[level]] 20 at their [[Time-based Evolution|respective times]]. Also, their evolved forms are the [[Totem Pokémon]] in their respective games (Gumshoos in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}, Raticate in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}).
* Alolan Rattata and Raticate are the only [[regional form]]s that cannot be transferred out of {{g|HOME}} into any [[Generation VIII]] or [[Generation IX]] game.
* Together with {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Seedot}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Pichu}}, and {{p|Goldeen}}, Rattata is the easiest Pokémon to catch in {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, with only one loop necessary.
* Rattata is notorious for being associated with the [[F.E.A.R.]] strategy.
* Rattata has gained notoriety among the [[Pokémon]] fanbase due to {{tc|Youngster}} [[Joey]]'s claims that his Rattata is the best among its species.

===Concept and development===
In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Rattata was originally known as ''Rattatak''.

===Origin===
Rattata appears to be based on a {{wp|rat}} or a {{wp|mouse}}. It may draw visual inspiration from hairy-tailed {{wp|Pack rat|packrats}}.

Alolan Rattata appears to be based on the {{wp|black rat}}, {{wp|brown rat}}, or {{wp|Polynesian rat}}, all of which are {{wp|invasive species}} in {{wp|Hawaii}}. Their attacks on sugar cane fields caused the locals to import the {{wp|small Indian mongoose}} into Hawaii as a form of pest control, hence the relationship between {{p|Yungoos}}/{{p|Gumshoos}} and Rattata/Raticate. Its thieving behavior and tendency to work in groups under the command of a Raticate are reminiscent of a {{wp|gangster}}. The shape of its whiskers resembles the knot of a ''hokkamuri'' — a cloth wrapped around the head and tied under the nose as a form of disguise, typically worn by thieves in Japanese media for comedic effect.

====Name origin====
Rattata may be a combination of ''rat'' and ''attack'', as indicated by its [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Localization-specific information|pre-release name]]. It may also incorporate ''rat-a-tat'' (a tapping sound).

Koratta may be a combination of 子 ''ko'' (child) or 小 ''ko'' (small) and ''rat''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=コラッタ ''Koratta''|jameaning=From 子 ''ko'' (child), 小 ''ko'' (small), and ''rat''
|fr=Rattata|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Rattata|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Rattfratz|demeaning=From ''Ratte'' (rat) and ''Fratz'' (rascal)
|it=Rattata|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=꼬렛 ''Koret''|komeaning=From 꼬마 ''kkoma'' (little kid), 꼬리 ''kkori'' (tail), and ''rat''
|zh_cmn=小拉達 / 小拉达 ''Xiǎolādá''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 小 ''xiǎo'' (small) and 拉達 / 拉达 ''Lādá'' (Raticate)
|zh_yue=小拉達 ''Síulāaidaaht''{{tt|*|Games}} 小哥達 ''Síugōdaaht''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 小 ''síu'' (small) and {{p|Raticate|拉達 ''Lāaidaaht''}} From 小 ''síu'' (small) and 哥達 ''Gōdaaht'' (Raticate)
|pt_br=Rattata|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=רטטה ''Ratata''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=रैटैटा ''Rattata''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Ratata|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Раттата ''Rattata''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โครัตตา ''Khoratta''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
* [[Ratty]]
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{Alolan forms}}

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Raticate (Pokémon)

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'''Raticate''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ラッタ''' ''Ratta'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Rattata}} starting at [[level]] 20.

In [[Alola]], Raticate has a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Normal}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Raticate'''. It evolves from Alolan Rattata when [[level]]ed up at [[Time-based Evolution|night]] starting at level 20.

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

==Biology==
Raticate is a large, {{wp|rodent}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Although it is often depicted on its hind legs, it is a quadruped. It is primarily tawny-colored with a cream underside. It has narrow black eyes, ears with ragged edges and dark insides, and large incisors that grow constantly. There are three whiskers on each side of its face, . It has short arms with three-fingered hands and webbed feet with three toes. Its tail is long and scaly. [[Gender|Females]] have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|shorter whiskers]].

Raticate uses its whiskers to maintain balance, so it slows down if they're cut off. It does not like having its whiskers touched, so it will bite [[Human|people]] who do regardless of how friendly they are, and may even bite off someone's hand if provoked enough. Its feet's webbing act as flippers, allowing it to swim in rivers and even oceans to [[Predation|hunt]] for {{pkmn|food}}. If attacked, Raticate stands up on its hind legs, bares its fangs, and shrieks to intimidate its enemy. Like {{p|Rattata}}, its teeth are strong enough to gnaw through steel and constantly grow, so it often needs to gnaw on something, like rocks and logs, to pare them down. It may even chew on the walls of houses, and is capable of chewing through cinderblocks and toppling concrete buildings. It typically lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|plains and savannas}}. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Raticate is known to sleep with a log in its teeth, gnawing at it in the process. Even asleep, it grinds its teeth to trim them, but it may end up sometimes gnawing on trees if this isn't sufficient.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Prior to [[Generation IV]], Raticate and {{p|Rattata}} were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the [[move]]s {{m|Hyper Fang}} and {{m|Super Fang}}.

===Forms===
Raticate has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Raticate.

In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Raticate has mostly black fur with a brown, leaf-shaped patch on its belly and brown inside its ears. Its hands, feet, cheeks, and tail are a whitish-cream color, and its hands are much smaller. It has large, puffy cheeks with four whiskers under its chin and two sprouting sideways from the top of each cheek. Its large incisors are still visible, but its eyes are now red.

Raticate and Rattata are not native to Alola, having been brought to the region via cargo ships. Their populations grew drastically until {{p|Yungoos}} and {{p|Gumshoos}} were imported as a control measure.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-rattata/ Alolan Rattata | Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160908104319/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-rattata/ archived])</ref><ref>''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]''</ref> It is also said that Raticate swam to Alola to escape its enemies. Alolan Raticate is heavier and darker than its [[Kanto]]nian counterpart due to its urban environment and higher calorie diet. Its prefered kind of food is fresh fruits and high-class ingredients, so restaurants earn a good reputation by making use of its taste buds and having it try different dishes and select the right ingredients while shopping. It uses its nest as a food stockpile, and generally prefers to have the Alolan Rattata it commands to go out and forage for food while it remains in its nest and eats.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raticate/ Alolan Raticate | Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20170227055454/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raticate/ archived])</ref> Each Alolan Raticate has its own territory, and disputes between them over food and feeding grounds happen frequently. It and Alolan Rattata are Gumshoos' favorite prey, but as they are active at different times of they day, they rarely encounter each other.

A special Alolan Raticate in [[Alola]] acts as the [[Totem Pokémon]] for [[Ilima]]'s {{DL|Island challenge|trial}} in [[Verdant Cavern]]. This Raticate possesses [[Z-Power]], an energy that originates from [[Ultra Wormhole]]s and takes the form of a golden, flaring aura. The reward for defeating Totem Raticate and completing the trial is a [[Normalium Z]] (in {{aniseries|SM}}, it is a [[Darkinium Z]] instead).

===Evolution===
Raticate [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Rattata}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Raticate evolves from Alolan Rattata.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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'''Alolan Raticate'''
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|evo1=
|no2=0020Raticate-Alola
|form2=Alolan Form
|name2=Raticate
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*{{ga|Blue}} uses a Raticate during his [[rival]] battle against the player aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] in {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red, Blue,}} {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}}.
*[[Petrel]] uses a Raticate during his first battle against the player at [[Team Rocket HQ]] in the [[Johto]]-based games.
*In {{g|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}, {{rf|Alolan}} Raticate appears as the first [[Totem Pokémon]] fight in the [[Verdant Cavern]]. In Ultra Moon, it can be gifted to the players after collecting 20 [[Totem Sticker]]s.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=020}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=If attacked, it stands up on its hind legs, bares its fangs and shrieks in an intimidating manner at its enemy.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=018}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The webs on its hind legs enable it to cross rivers. It searches wide areas for {{pkmn|food}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=020}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Raticate</sc>'s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A <sc>Raticate</sc>'s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its rear feet have three toes each. They are webbed, enabling it to swim across rivers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=018}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=060|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The webs on its hind legs enable it to cross rivers. It searches wide areas for food.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raticate's sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=016|reg2=Kanto|num2=020}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its hind feet are webbed, so it's a strong swimmer. It can cross rivers and sometimes even oceans.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Its disposition is far more violent than its looks would suggest. Don't let your hand get too close to its face, as it could bite your hand clean off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=People say that it fled from its enemies by using its small webbed hind feet to swim from island to island in [[Alola]].}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Its whiskers are essential for maintaining its balance. No matter how friendly you are, it will get angry and bite you if you touch its whiskers.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It forms a group of Rattata, which it assumes command of. Each group has its own territory, and disputes over food happen often.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This gourmet Pokémon is particular about the taste and freshness of its food. Restaurants where Raticate live have a good reputation.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It has an incredibly greedy personality. Its nest is filled with so much food gathered by Rattata at its direction, it can't possibly eat it all.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It commands a nest of Rattata. Different nests don't get along, whipping up severe fights over feeding grounds.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It makes its Rattata underlings gather food for it, dining solely on the most nutritious and delicious fare.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=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 whittles down its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder block walls.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Raticate SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Raticate-Female SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Raticate-Alola SM.png|x200px]]
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|[[Gender|Male]] Raticate in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|[[Gender|Female]] Raticate in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|{{rf|Alolan}} Raticate in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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===[[Held item]]s===
====Raticate====
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
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{{HeldItems/Games2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Oran Berry|50|Sitrus Berry|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Chilan Berry|5|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
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{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
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===={{rf|Alolan}} Raticate====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Dark|type2=Normal}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Pecha Berry|5|rows=2}}
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===[[Stat]]s===
====[[Base stat]]s====
=====Raticate=====
{{Stats
|type=Normal
|HP=55
|Attack=81
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=70
|Speed=97
|Special=50
}}

=====Alolan Raticate=====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|type2=Normal
|HP=75
|Attack=71
|Defense=70
|SpAtk=40
|SpDef=80
|Speed=77
}}

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

===[[Type]] effectiveness===
====Raticate====
{{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
}}

====Alolan Raticate====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Normal
|Normal=100
|Fighting=400
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1
|normal=yes
|newghost=½
|thickfat=maybe
|newfire=½
|newice=½
}}

===Learnset===
Raticate is available in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Raticate|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|7|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level8|13|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|19|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|29|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level8|34|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|39|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Raticate|Normal|Normal|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Raticate|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
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{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Raticate|Normal|Normal|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Raticate|Normal|Normal|2}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5||}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0417|Pachirisu}}|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0293|Whismur}}{{MSP/H|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0352|Kecleon}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0293|Whismur}}{{MSP/H|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/H|0327|Spinda}}|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Raticate|Normal|Normal|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
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{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Raticate|Normal|Normal|1}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Raticate|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Raticate|Normal|Normal|1}}

===Side game data===
====Raticate====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=020|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=020|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=020
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Wild Plains
|P1=I'll gnaw and gnaw until the foe goes down!
|P2=I'm hurting... My health is cut in half...
|P3=I can't keep this going...
|PL=I leveled! I'll gnaw and gnaw some more!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=020
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=020
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Girafarig}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=Ready to work another day!
|P2=It's slowly getting tougher...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=None
|fieldpower=2
|field=Cut
|loop=5
|MinEXP=25
|MaxEXP=30
|num=102
|browser=Raticate chomps with its sharp fangs. These fangs can rip apart a Metal Fence.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=068
|browser=It attacks by chomping with its powerful front teeth.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=020 f
|walk=1.25
|hp=49
|attack=75
|defense=52
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Normal|pokemon=Raticate
|skill=Rising Reveal
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=At Start
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It reveals squares vertically, centering around the activation square.
|uses=1
|activationsquare=Random
|size=2 squares wide
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=020
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=020|num=380
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Counterattack
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=020
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Rattata
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=146
|attack=161
|defense=139
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Dig}}, {{m|Hyper Fang}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0020
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Normal
|dexentry=Its sturdy fangs grow steadily, so it grinds its teeth even in its sleep to keep them trimmed. But this may not always be enough—Raticate apparently also gnaws on trees in its sleep sometimes.
|sleepstyle1=Teeth-Grinding Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Upright Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Gnawing Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Berries
|berry=Persim
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Greengrass Soybeans
|ingredient3=Bean Sausage
|carrylimit=16
|skillname=Charge Energy S
|skilldesc=Restores 12 Energy to the user.
}}
|}
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|-
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|-
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|-
| Party hat
|}

====Alolan Raticate====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Normal}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=020A|stype=Dark|num=380
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Bash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=020A
|walk=1.25
|hp=54
|attack=74
|defense=54
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=020A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Rattata
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181
|attack=135
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Hyper Fang}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===[[Evolution]] data===
====Raticate====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0019
|name1=Rattata
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}}
|no2=0020
|name2=Raticate
|type1-2=Normal}}

====Alolan Raticate====
In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, {{rf|Alolan}} Raticate [[Evolution|evolve]]s from Alolan Rattata when [[level]]ed up at [[Time-based Evolution|night]] starting at level 20. In {{LGPE}}, there is no [[time]] mechanic, so it evolves from Alolan Rattata starting at level 20, regardless of the time on the system clock.
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|type2=Normal
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0019Rattata-Alola
|form1=Alolan Form
|name1=Rattata
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Normal
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Night Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}} at {{color2|000|Time|night}}{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}
|no2=0020Raticate-Alola
|form2=Alolan Form
|name2=Raticate
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Normal
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=020}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=020}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=020}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=020}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=020}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=020|crop=76}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=020|form1=A|crop=76|PEcrop=151}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2FormsGender|ndex=0020|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|020|Raticate}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Cassidy Raticate.png|thumb|250px|Raticate in {{aniseries|GS}}]]
[[File:Totem Alola Raticate.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Raticate in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Raticate]]=====
Raticate made its debut in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Gentleman}}. On the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]], [[Ash Ketchum]] [[trade]]d his {{AP|Butterfree}} for the Raticate, having become impressed by its strength. However, he traded it back in the same episode as the boat was still sinking.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', [[Cassidy]]'s Raticate briefly served in her and [[Butch]]'s [[Team Rocket motto#Butch and Cassidy|motto]], fulfilling the same role that {{MTR}} serves in [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s {{motto}}. It reappeared in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'' and ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]''.

In ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love]]'', {{OBP|Mollie|AG167}} used a Raticate during the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], and its performance allowed her to move on to the next round.

Multiple {{rf|Alolan}} Raticate debuted in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', where they played a major role.

In ''[[SM025|A Team-on-Team Tussle!]]'', multiple Alolan {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Ally Raticate}} a {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Totem Raticate}} protect a [[Darkinium Z]] from {{TRT}}, [[Tupp]], [[Zipp]], and [[Rapp]].

In ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s Raticate was quickly defeated by [[Ilima]] and his {{p|Eevee}}. In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', Raticate was defeated by {{an|Gladion}}'s {{p|Lycanroc}}; and in ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', it competed in the [[Manalo Conference]], only to be defeated by Ilima's Eevee again.

In ''[[SM080|Not Caving Under Pressure!]]'', an Alolan Raticate ran away from a {{p|Tyranitar}} at [[Mount Lanakila]].

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', a Raticate was in [[Gringey City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', multiple Raticate were at the Laramie Ranch. One was later seen among the Pokémon participating in the [[Big P Pokémon Race]].

In ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Raticate was at [[Kas Gym]].

In ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', an injured Raticate was brought to the clinic.

In ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', a Raticate competed in the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]].

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', a Raticate was living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

A Trainer's Raticate appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Raticate was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', a Raticate was part of the cast for the movie "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

In ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', a Trainer's Raticate competed in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a Trainer's Raticate was at the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.

A {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation|Valencian Pokémon|Valencia Island variant}} of Raticate appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.

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

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

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Raticate appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset]]'', a {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}}'s Raticate {{pkmn|battle}}d [[Ash's Chikorita]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', two Raticate were at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

A Raticate appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]''.

In ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]'', a Raticate was living at [[Temacu]]'s father's lab.

A Raticate appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Raticate appeared in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', under the ownership of a participant in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].

A Raticate appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.

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

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Raticate was living in the [[Tree of Beginning]].

A Raticate appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''.

A Raticate appeared in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''.

A Raticate appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', an Alolan Raticate participated in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].

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

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

Two Alolan Raticate appeared in ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Raticate appeared in ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]''.

An Alolan Raticate appeared in ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}.

In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', a Raticate and a trio of Rattata were attacked by a Persian and a trio of Meowth.

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

A Trainer's Raticate appeared in ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]''.

A Trainer's Raticate got stuck in {{p|Gulpin}}'s giant ball in ''[[JN058|A Rollicking Roll…]]''.

[[Goh]] caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Raticate}} in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Raticate appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', under the ownership of a student of [[Indigo Academy]].

A Raticate appeared in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM009|Rattata and Raticate|{{an|Rotom Pokédex}}|{{p|Rattata}} and its [[Evolution|evolved]] form, Raticate. The {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}}. A {{t|Dark}} and {{type|Normal}}. When they band together, they steal food from people's homes. Long ago, they came here to the [[Alola]]n islands aboard cargo ships, and eventually grew into the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} we see today. The numbers of Rattata and Raticate eventually grew so large that {{p|Yungoos}} and {{p|Gumshoos}} were brought in from a different [[region]] to chase them off.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN020|Raticate|Ash's [[Rotom Phone]]|Raticate, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Rattata. Raticate can gnaw through anything with its ever-growing teeth.}}
{{Animedexbody|JN070|Raticate|[[Goh]]'s Rotom Phone|Raticate, the Mouse Pokémon. A Normal-type. Raticate is a bit unruly. Its lengthy fangs can bore through thick concrete.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Raticate Mankey PO.png|thumb|250px|Raticate in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Raticate was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

A Raticate appeared in a flashback in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Team Rocket Raticate PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Raticate in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Raticate appeared in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}. Along with {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Golbat}}, and {{p|Houndoom}}, it was defeated by [[Lance's Dragonite]] during [[Lance]] and {{ga|Ethan}}'s infiltration of the [[Team Rocket HQ]].

===Discover Pokémon Together===
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Raticate appeared in ''{{DL|Discover Pokémon Together|An Oddish Tale}}''. It evolved from a {{p|Rattata}} after being attacked by the titular {{p|Oddish}}.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ratty.png|thumb|200px|left|Raticate in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Aether Foundation Raticate Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Alolan Raticate in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ratty]]=====
[[Ratty]] ({{ga|Yellow}}'s {{p|Rattata}}) was {{adv|Yellow}}'s first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Raticate in ''[[PS053|Can't Catch Caterpie!]]''.

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

A {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}'s Raticate was seen in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]''.

An {{rf|Alolan}} Raticate appeared in ''[[PASM16|A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s.

An Alolan Raticate belonging to an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} first appeared in ''[[PASM23|Battle in Vast Poni Canyon]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Raticate appeared in a fantasy in [[PZ01]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raticate appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
Two Raticate appeared in [[JBA4]], with one under the ownership of [[Petrel]] and the other under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.

===Movie adaptations===
Two Alolan Raticate appeared in [[ICYR2]].

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

==In the TFG==
One Raticate figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Raticate|27}}

==Trivia==
* Raticate and {{p|Rattata}} both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon. However, {{p|Rattata}} and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* Raticate is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that shares its [[National Pokédex]] number with the [[level]] at which it [[Evolution|evolves]] from its pre-evolved form, although this is likely a coincidence.
* Raticate's [[catch rate]] was 90 in [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}}. This was changed to 127 in [[Generation III]].
* {{rf|Alolan}} Raticate and Alolan Rattata are the only [[regional form]]s that cannot be [[transfer]]red out of {{g|HOME}} into any [[Generation VIII]] or {{gen|IX}} game.
* Of all the [[Totem Pokémon]] that can be {{pkmn|battle}}d in [[Alola]], Totem Raticate is one of the only two Totem Pokémon that is battled in only one {{pkmn|games|game}} out of the two versions — in this case, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}. The other is Totem {{p|Gumshoos}}.
** During the cutscene before Totem Raticate's battle, it uses {{p|Gumshoos}}'s [[cry]] instead of its own.

===Design variations===
{{main|Pokémon controversies#Four-fingered hands|Pokémon controversies → Four-fingered hands}}
In its [[#Sprites|sprites]] and artwork for {{game|Red and Green|s}} and {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, Raticate originally had four fingers on its front paws instead of three.
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020Raticate RB.png|{{game|Red and Blue|s|Red and Blue}} art
0020Raticate.png|Key art
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===Origin===
Raticate appears to be based on a {{wp|rat}}, with inspiration from several other types of rodents. Its webbed feet are a trait of semi-aquatic rodents such as a {{wp|muskrat}} or a {{wp|coypu}}, its prominent and exposed incisors may be inspired by {{wp|blesmol}}s, and its scruffy ears are similar to a {{wp|guinea pig}}.

Alolan Raticate appears to be based on the {{wp|black rat}}, {{wp|brown rat}}, or {{wp|Polynesian rat}}, all of which are {{wp|invasive species}} in {{wp|Hawaii}}. Their attacks on sugar cane fields caused the locals to import the {{wp|small Indian mongoose}} into Hawaii as a form of pest control, explaining the relationship between {{p|Yungoos}}/{{p|Gumshoos}} and Rattata/Raticate. Its gluttonous behavior, ability to command groups of Rattata to steal, and hostile relationship with the detective-inspired Gumshoos are reminiscent of a stereotypical {{wp|crime boss}}. It has {{wp|cheek pouches}} similar to {{wp|chipmunks}} and {{wp|hamsters}}.

====Name origin====
Raticate may be a combination of ''{{wp|rat}}'' and ''eradicate'' (to destroy or exterminate) or ''masticate'' (to chew).

Ratta may be derived from ラット ''ratto'' (rat).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=ラッタ ''Ratta''|jameaning=From ラット ''ratto'' (rat)
|fr=Rattatac|frmeaning=From ''rat'' and ''attaque'' (attack)
|es=Raticate|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Rattikarl|demeaning=From ''Ratte'' (rat) and ''radikal'' (radical)
|it=Raticate|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=레트라 ''Retra''|komeaning=From ''rat'' and ''ultra''
|zh_cmn=拉達 / 拉达 ''Lādá''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_yue=拉達 ''Lāaidaaht''{{tt|*|Games}} 哥達 ''Gōdaaht''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name Partial transcription of {{P|Rattata|{{tt|コラッタ ''Koratta''|Rattata}}}}
|pt_br=Raticate|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|lt=Ratikeitas|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Ратикейт ''Ratikeyt''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=רטיקייט ''Raticate''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=रैटिकेट ''Raticate''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=รัตตา ''Ratta''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Raticate]]
* [[Ratty]]
* [[Totem Pokémon]]
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

{{Alolan forms}}
{{Totem Pokémon}}

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Ekans (Pokémon)

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'''Ekans''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アーボ''' ''Arbo'') is a {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Arbok}} starting at [[level]] 22.

==Biology==
Ekans is a purple, {{wp|snake|serpentine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its eyes, underbelly, the thick stripe around its neck, and the rattle are yellow. Ekans have three pairs of black lines encircling their body, and another line connects to each slit-pupil eye and curves toward its nose. Its large mouth has a round, pink tongue and no visible teeth. While painful, a newborn Ekans's bite is not venomous. This Pokémon grows longer with age.

Ekans live in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grassy savannas and plains}}, moving stealthily through the grass. It can also be found in forests and desolate wastelands, where it preys on Eggs from {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Spearow}} nests but will strike other prey from behind. By flicking its tongue out, it can detect danger and the scent of prey. Its jaw can detach to swallow large prey, but such a meal can make Ekans too heavy to move or become stuck and cause them to faint. It wraps itself around tree branches at night to rest. If not in a tree, it will coil itself up—a position in which it can defend itself from all directions. In [[M02|the second movie]], it is revealed to possess some swimming abilities. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Ekans are known to sleep with their bodies all coiled up. It is believed that Ekans do this to terrify foes, no matter which direction the foe is.

Before [[Generation II]], Ekans and its evolved form, {{p|Arbok}}, were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Glare}}.

===Evolution===
Ekans evolves into {{p|Arbok}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*{{TRT}} uses [[Jessie's Arbok|Ekans]] in battle against the player in both [[Mt. Moon]] and the [[Team Rocket Hideout]] in {{g|Yellow}}. In {{LGPE}}, [[Jessie]] uses Ekans alongisde [[James]]' [[James' Weezing|Weezing]] in Mt. Moon before it evolves into {{p|Arbok}}.

====In the spin-off games====
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Ekans is a member of [[Team Meanies]]. It attempted to climb [[Wish Cave]] with {{p|Medicham}} but collapsed on the first floor.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=023}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as <sc>{{p|Pidgey}}</sc> and <sc>{{p|Spearow}}</sc>, whole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Slithers silently through grass, searching for its favorite food--<sc>Pidgey</sc> and <sc>Spearow</sc> eggs.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=050}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It flutters the tip of its tongue to seek out the scent of prey, then swallows the prey whole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Ekans</sc> curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. Assuming this position allows it to quickly respond to a threat from any direction with a glare from its upraised head.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=An <sc>Ekans</sc> curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. This position allows it to quickly respond to an enemy from any direction with a threat from its upraised head.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A very common sight in grassland, etc. It flicks its tongue in and out to sense danger in its surroundings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as <sc>Pidgey</sc> and <sc>Spearow</sc>, whole.}}
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{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It always hides in grass. When first born, it has no poison, so its bite is painful, but harmless.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as Pidgey and Spearow, whole.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Ekans curls itself up in a spiral while it rests. Assuming this position allows it to quickly respond to a threat from any direction with a glare from its upraised head.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=061|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun and Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=By dislocating its jaw, it can swallow prey larger than itself. After a meal, it curls up and rests.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The eggs of bird Pokémon are its favorite food. It swallows eggs whole, so sometimes an egg gets stuck, and Ekans faints.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=18|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=060|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A very common sight in grasslands and such. It flicks its tongue in and out to sense danger in its surroundings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=As it matures, it grows longer. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Pitch-Black Cavern#Stage 1|Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Black Realm#Obsidian Shrine|Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine]] (All Areas)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]2019, [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Wish Cave]] (4F-7F, 97F-98F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Stormy Sea]], [[Silver Trench]], [[Fiery Field]], [[Western Cave]], [[Darknight Relic]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]], [[Cyan Beach]], [[Taupe Hollow]], [[Lapis Lakeside]], [[Old Gold Power Plant]], [[Amber Canyon]] (from Basic 1)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Prasino Woods|Prasino Woods: Stage 556]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Egg event]]s (''{{DL|Egg event|Ghost- and Poison-Type Egg Event}}, {{DL|Egg event|Grass-, Ghost-, and Poison-Type Egg Event}}, {{DL|Egg event|Poison- and Rock-Type Egg Event}}''): {{sync/player|egg|Ekans}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Ekans|English|United States|14|September 25, 2004|link=List of Trade and Battle Day event Pokémon distributions#Ekans}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Ekans|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Ekans}}
|}

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

{{HeldItems/header|type=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Poison
|HP=35
|Attack=60
|Defense=44
|SpAtk=40
|SpDef=54
|Speed=55
|Special=40
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=2}}

===Learnset===
Ekans is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Glare|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Acid|Poison|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Gastro Acid|Poison|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|41|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Coil|Poison|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|7|10|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|30|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Glare|Normal|Status|—|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|41|44|Haze|Ice|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|49|52|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|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|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{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|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM014|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM015|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM021|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|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|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{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|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM100|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM112|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM123|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM124|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM143|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0757|Salandit}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0690|Skrelp}}{{MSP/H|0691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/H|0706|Goodra}}|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0004|Charmander}}{{MSP/H|0005|Charmeleon}}{{MSP/H|0006|Charizard}}{{MSP/H|0111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP/H|0112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/H|0464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Combat|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Blaze|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Aqua|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0371|Bagon}}{{MSP/H|0372|Shelgon}}{{MSP/H|0373|Salamence}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0610|Axew}}{{MSP/H|0611|Fraxure}}{{MSP/H|0612|Haxorus}}{{MSP/H|0633|Deino}}{{MSP/H|0634|Zweilous}}{{MSP/H|0635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/H|0782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP/H|0783|Hakamo-o}}{{MSP/H|0784|Kommo-o}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0037-Alola|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0038-Alola|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0570-Hisui|Zorua}}{{MSP/H|0571-Hisui|Zoroark}}{{tt|*|Hisuian Zorua learned Spite via level-up prior to Version 2.0.1; it can still learn Spite via TM177}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0503-Hisui|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053-Alola|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ekans|Poison|Poison|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=023|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=023|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|body=1
|rate=12.4
|area=Wild Plains
|P1=The poison in my fangs is wicked!
|P2=My HP's gone down to half.
|P3=Help... I'm running out of poison...
|PL=Yesss! I leveled up! I'll do my best!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|body=1
|rate=0.5
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Gengar}}
|recruitment=Rescue
|P1=I'm good at swallowing things whole! Do you want me to demonstrate?
|P2=Argh… This is…tough…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Poison
|group=Poison
|assist=Poison
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=5
|MinEXP=28
|MaxEXP=42
|num=151
|browser=If it spots a [[Capture Disc]], Ekans will slither straight toward it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Poison
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Poison
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|walk=2.33
|hp=43
|attack=67
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|HP=1
|atk=2
|def=2
|spd=2
|range=3
|move=Poison Sting
|ability1=Intimidate
|ability2=Shed Skin
|ability3=Frighten
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Arbok}} when its Attack is 59 or higher
|link=[[Dōsan]] and [[Yazaemon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=023
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=023|num=693
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Constrict
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions even more.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=023
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Ekans
|evocandy=50
|stamina=111
|attack=110
|defense=97
|fast={{m|Poison Sting}}, {{m|Acid}}
|special={{m|Wrap}}, {{m|Poison Fang}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0023
|pokemon=Ekans
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Poison
|dexentry=It's been observed sleeping with its body all coiled. This is thought to be a way for Ekans to quickly turn its head to intimidate enemies, no matter which direction they attack from.
|sleepstyle1=Coiled Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Springy Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Uncoiled Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 17
|candyNum=40
|berry=Chesto
|ingredient1=Bean Sausage
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Fiery Herb
|carrylimit=10
|skillname=Charge Energy S
|skilldesc=Restores 12 Energy to the user.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0023
|name1=Ekans
|type1-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 22}}
|no2=0024
|name2=Arbok
|type1-2=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=023}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=023}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=023}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=023}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=023}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=023|crop=51}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=023|crop=49|PEcrop=99}}


{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0023}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|023|Ekans}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Vermilion Forest Ekans.png|thumb|250px|Ekans in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Jessie's Ekans]]=====
[[Jessie]] received an Ekans as a {{wp|chūgen}} gift (a [[birthday]] gift in the dub) prior to the start of the series. It debuted in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', which also marked the species' debut. It was extremely loyal to her and eventually evolved into an {{p|Arbok}} in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]'' just to make her happy.

=====[[Team Meanies]]=====
Ekans was part of Team Meanies in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]''. {{p|Gengar}} commanded the Poisonous Snake Pokémon to eat all of the {{Berries}} Team Go-Getters had collected. At one point, Ekans was incorrectly referred to as Arbok by Gengar. While this was an intentional error that Ekans rebuked in the original version (due to the similarities between the Japanese names), this came across as a general mistake in the dub and was corrected in reruns of the episode.

=====Other=====
In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', multiple Ekans were captured by [[Rico]]. Jessie released her Arbok along with [[James's Weezing]] so they could protect these Ekans and a group of captured {{p|Koffing}}.

In ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s Ekans was quickly defeated by [[Ilima]] and his {{p|Eevee}}. In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', it competed in the [[Manalo Conference]], only to be defeated by Ilima's Eevee again.

In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', [[Goh]] caught an {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ekans}} during a [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

====Minor appearances====
A Trainer's Ekans appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', an Ekans was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

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

An Ekans appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'', a sick Ekans was in [[Way Away Island]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'', an Ekans was a resident of [[Bewilder Forest]].

An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY101|A Dancing Debut!]]''.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} caught an Ekans in a special blue Poké Ball for the [[Pokémon Catch Race]].

In a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', an Ekans attacked {{AP|Pichu|Pikachu}}, only to be scared off when Pichu retaliated.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.

A Trainer's Ekans appeared in ''[[JN047|Crowning the Chow Crusher!]]''.

A Trainer's Ekans got stuck in {{p|Gulpin}}'s giant ball in ''[[JN058|A Rollicking Roll…]]''.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]''.

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Ekans Poliwag PO.png|thumb|250px|Ekans in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', an Ekans was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''.

===POKÉTOON===
An Ekans appeared in [[PT17]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Koga Ekans Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ekans in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Minor appearances====
Ekans debuted in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', under the ownership of [[Koga]]. It appeared on his arm.

An Ekans appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS052|Growing Out of Gengar]]'', where it was driven away from its home after the {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} had been abandoned.

[[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Harry]] of the Team Rocket Elite Trio has an Ekans, which first appeared in ''[[PS056|The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)]]''.

A {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in [[Johto]] owns an Ekans, as seen in ''[[PS093|Sneasel Sneak Attack]]''.

An Ekans was one of the Pokémon pitted against {{adv|Gold}} when he offered to help out at the {{pkmn|Day Care}} near [[Goldenrod City]] in ''[[PS108|Quilava Quandary]]''.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[PS331|The Final Battle IV]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that helped {{adv|Emerald}} with his disabilities.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Solana]] captured with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.

{{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s were seen with an Ekans in ''[[PASM14|Flash and Cosmog's Secret]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
An Ekans appeared in ''[[PM008|Catch That Pokémon Thief!!]]''.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[PM063|Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!]]''.

An Ekans appeared in ''[[PM102|To the Dragon's Den!!]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Jessie's Ekans}}
[[Jessie]]'s Arbok first appeared as an Ekans in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Ekans Brothers}}
A pair of Ekans known as the Ekans Brothers are part of the supporting cast in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. Led by {{MPJ|Arbok}}, they are originally antagonists, but later befriend the main characters when Arbok gets a crush on {{MPJ|Wigglytuff}}.

===Pokémon Zensho===
An Ekans appeared in a fantasy in [[PZ01]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ21]].

An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ23]].

An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ27]].

An Ekans appeared in [[GDZ34]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
An Ekans appeared in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
An Ekans appeared in [[JBA4]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.

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

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

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Ekans|28}}

==Trivia==
* Ekans is one of fourteen {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that one can collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Ekans has never received a [[Pokédex entry]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, despite debuting in [[EP002|the second episode]] of {{aniseries|OS}}. Thus, it is the Pokémon with the most episodes aired after its debut without it getting a Pokédex entry.
* An Ekans was originally going to be featured in {{g|Snap}}, as shown in an early test shot of an environment that was never featured in the final product.<ref>[https://www.vgfacts.com/game/pokemonsnap/trivia-1698/ Pokémon Snap - VGFacts]</ref>

===Concept and development===
[[File:023Ekans RB.png|thumb|200px|[[Ken Sugimori]] artwork of Ekans from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}]]
In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Ekans was originally known as "Arbo", its romanized Japanese name.

In early official art of Ekans, all of the bands on its body were colored yellow instead of just the one on its "neck". This was changed in later art.

===Origin===
Ekans seems to be based on various {{wp|snake}}s. Its {{wp|venom|venomous}} bite and tail {{wp|rattlesnake#Anatomy|rattle}} are similar to a {{wp|rattlesnake}}, while its lack of visible teeth and diet of eggs are similar to an {{wp|dasypeltis|egg-eating snake}}. The single yellow stripe around its neck is reminiscent of the {{wp|ring-necked snake}}, and the line connecting its eyes is reminiscent of the marking on the back of the {{wp|Indian cobra}}'s hood. The fact that it is in the {{egg3|Dragon}} and its ability to learn {{m|Glare}} may be a reference to the legendary {{wp|basilisk}}, a venomous, serpentine dragon said to be able to kill people with its stare.

====Name origin====
Ekans is ''snake'' spelled backwards.<ref>[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]], p. 36</ref><ref>(February 27, 2016). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20220928180754/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/02/27/96339_2.html ポケモンが現実世界と仮想世界を繋いでいく、20年目の挑戦・・・株式会社ポケモン代表取締役社長・石原恒和氏インタビュー]" ''inside-games.jp''.</ref>

The Japanese name Arbo (アーボ) may be derived from ''{{wp|cobra}}'', or ''{{wp|Boidae|boa}}'' (ボア) spelled backwards.

==In other languages==
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|fr=Abo|frmeaning=From an anagram of ''boa''
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|de=Rettan|demeaning=From {{wp|de:Nattern|{{tt|''Natter''|Nattern (Colubridae)}}}} spelled backwards
|it=Ekans|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=아보 ''Abo''|komeaning=From 보아 ''boa'' spelled backwards
|zh_cmn=阿柏蛇 ''Ābóshé''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and 蛇 ''shé'' (snake)
|zh_yue=阿柏蛇 ''Ábaaksèh''|zh_yuemeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and 蛇 ''sèh'' (snake)
|pt_br=Ekans|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
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|hi=ऐकंस ''Ekans''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Ekansas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Эканс ''Ekans''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อาร์โบ ''Abo''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
==Related articles==
* [[Jessie's Arbok|Jessie's Ekans]]
* [[Ekans Brothers]]
* [[Team Meanies]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Raichu (Pokémon)

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'''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Psychic}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu'''. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola [[region]].

[[Kanto]]nian Raichu can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
*'''Mega Raichu X''' using the [[Raichunite X]].
*'''Mega Raichu Y''' using the [[Raichunite Y]].
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.

==Biology==
[[File:Raichu OS concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of Raichu for the [[original series]]]]
Raichu is a bipedal, {{wp|rodent}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each cheek where its electric sacs are, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end, with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|the tip being chipped]] on [[Gender|females]].

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as a {{p|Copperajah}} or {{p|Dragonite}}. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]], Raichu is rarely found in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands}}. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as a {{p|Pikachu}}. As revealed in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Raichu is not capable of learning speed-based [[move]]s such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}} upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu and {{p|Pichu}}, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. In {{g|Sleep}}, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
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===Forms===
Raichu has a [[regional form]], {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu, and two [[Mega Evolution]]s: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.

====Alolan Raichu====
In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu's ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have also turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges.

By gathering its psychic power in its tail, Alolan Raichu can ride it like a {{wp|surfboard}} and float in the air. It emits a sweet aroma from its cheeks if someone rubs them, though it also causes them to get a light shock. This is thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery, with the [[Human|people]] of Alola jokingly suggesting that its form changed because it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes,<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ Alolan Raichu | Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160812052414/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ archived])</ref> especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe this transformation was caused by its diet in general, as well as Alola's weather and climate. Alolan Raichu uses psychokinesis to control electricity and attacks foes with star-shaped thunderbolts. It is sometimes known by the name "''hodad''". Befitting its surfboard-like tail, it is a talented surfer who uses its psychic abilities to ride waves, and it often practices its skills on beaches. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the [[Coastal Biome]] of the [[Terarium]] during rare [[mass outbreak]] [[Poké Portal News|events]].

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Surge Surfer}} as an [[Ability]].
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<gallery widths=250>
Alolan Raichu SM concept art.jpg|Concept art of Alolan Raichu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
Alolan Raichu standing anime.png|Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail in ''{{aniseries|SM}}''
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====Mega Raichu X====
As Mega Raichu X, it takes on a color scheme reminiscent of {{p|Pikachu}} with its red cheeks and bright yellow fur, but its overall appearance retains a distinctive resemblance to regular Raichu.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mega-dimension-hoopa The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref><ref name=ZAsiteJP">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/250912_01/#anc02 ライチュウがメガシンカしたすがた、「メガライチュウＸ」「メガライチュウＹ」を発見！｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Discover Raichu's Mega Evolved forms, "Mega Raichu X" and "Mega Raichu Y"! | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> Its original brown eyes have become red. Its tail has split into two identical tails, which are similar in shape to Pikachu's tail, except for the zig-zagging black fur coloration at the base of each tail. Both of its arms and ears are much larger. The yellow insides of its ears are gone, and its ears now sport a solid black color with golden tips. It also now has two prominent fang-like {{wp|Canine tooth|canine teeth}}, though artwork often depicts it with its left or right tooth exposed when its mouth is open. When using electricity, its cheeks and its tails glow brightly.

Mega Raichu X's two tails can generate an electromagnetic force to create enough repulsion for it to float and swiftly propel itself in the air. It focuses its electric power into its fists as its primary method of attack, allowing it to take down much larger opponents in one strike. It has ample subcutaneous fat which stores up electricity, augmenting its defenses and allowing it to maintain a high electrical output for long periods of time.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Its ears and forked tail produce 50 million volts of electricity as it flies, and its appearance while levitating resembles the letter "X". In [[HZ138]], it is shown to be able to move as fast as a bolt of lightning.
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Raichu Mega Evolution X.png|Mega Raichu X charged up with electricity and its cheeks glowing
026Raichu Mega X Dream.png|Mega Raichu X standing on the ground
Fake Liko Mega Raichu X Magnet Rise.png|Mega Raichu X using {{m|Magnet Rise}} to levitate
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====Mega Raichu Y====
As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu,<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominent {{wp|Canine tooth|canines}}. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork for [[Mega Dimension]], Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".

Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisive {{pkmn|battle}}s. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerful {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. In HZ138, it can additionally focus and transfer electricity from its tail to its horns to release it for attacking, often into two seperate bolts of lightning. However, if its tail is grabbed, Mega Raichu Y's attacks can be interrupted.
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Raichu Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Raichu Y charged up with electricity and its fangs and cheeks glowing
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===Evolution===
Raichu [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} and is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in said [[region]].

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Raichu is part of an unnamed rescue team which gathers at [[Pokémon Square]] just before the player and partner are able to access [[Magma Cavern]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=026}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=157|reg2=Kanto|num2=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, <sc>Raichu</sc> plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this {{ScPkmn}}'s nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. <sc>Raichu</sc> searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=105|reg2=Johto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=037|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=164}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=033|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It only [[Evolution|evolves]] to this form in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=195|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=086|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=105|reg5=Hisui|num5=057}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts—a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the {{p|Copperajah}} of [[Professor Laventon|my]] [[Galar|homeland]].}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=75|reg2=Kitakami|num2=22|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=054|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu X}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu Y}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It fires bolts of electricity from the tip of its tail and from the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. This electricity forms the letter Y.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=080}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{electric color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu-Female SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu-Alola SM.png|x200px]]
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| [[Gender|Male]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| [[Gender|Female]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: #{{electric color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SV.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu in [[Saffron City]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Golden Lowlands]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] ('''Kantonian Form''') North Province: [[Socarrat Trail]] ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Area Zero]] ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Raichu|4★}}, {{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Raichu|5★}}) ('''Kantonian Form''') {{g|HOME}} ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{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|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{g|HOME}}, [[Poké Portal News]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=fff|area='''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu at [[Quasartico Inc. (Magenta District)|Quasartico Inc.]] during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 108 ('''Alolan Form''') '''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (4★ [[List of Electric-type hyperspace wild zones|Electric-type wild zones]]) ('''All Forms''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 8]], [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] (Normal Mode B & S)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Cove Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Tricky Factory|Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|color={{gold color}}|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|area=Complete Raichu's [[Connection Orb]] mission ([[Gender|Male]]), [[Sahra Town]] ([[Gender|Female]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''[[Kanto]]nian Form''') [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Blushing Beach]], [[Maricopia Reef]] Evening ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 4) [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Ultra 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2) ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Silbern Museum|Silbern Museum: Stage 103]] ('''Kantonian Form''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Second release; Winking; '''Kantonian Form''') Event: ''[[High-Speed Challenge|Raichu Appears]]'' ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{mas|Battle Point|BP Sync Pair Voucher}}: {{sync|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[PML arc]] (''{{DL|PML arc|Chapter 11: Alola's Rising Stars}}''): {{sync|Hau|Raichu}} ('''Alolan Form''') [[Trainer Lodge]] Friendship Level 10: {{sync|Volkner|Raichu}} ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{café color}}|area=[[Monthly Goals]] (July 2023) '''({{rf|Alolan|Alolan Form}})''' Purchase: Alolan Raichu Pass (April 18 - May 10, 2025) '''(Alolan Form)''' [[Cooking Festival]]: Raichu's Gourmet Battle (August 16-30, 2024) '''(Pancake chef)''' '''(Alolan Form)'''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''Alolan Form''') Purchase for 790 Aeos Gems ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|Champ}}|Early download bonus Raichu|All|Online|—|June 17 to September 1, 2026|link=List of event distributions in Pokémon Champions#Early download bonus Raichu}}
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====[[Wild Area News]]====
======Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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======Alolan Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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===[[Held item]]s===
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sitrus Berry|25|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Raichu=====
======[[Generation I|Generations I]]-{{gen|V}}======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=100
|Special=90
}}

======[[Generation VI]] onward======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=110
}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=85
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=85
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu X=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=135
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=95
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu Y=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=100
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=160
|SpDef=80
|Speed=130
}}

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

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

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

===Learnset===
Raichu and Alolan Raichu are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{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|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{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|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{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|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0025|Pikachu|e||||Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
An Alolan Raichu that knew the move {{m|Volt Tackle}} in [[Generation VII]] and transferred in via {{g|Bank}} and {{g|HOME}} can be retaught the move using the Pokémon HOME [[Pokémon HOME#Move Reminder|Move Reminder]] functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in [[Battle Stadium]].
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Pokémon_HOME#Move_Reminder|Pokémon HOME Move Reminder]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

===[[Spin-off|Side game]] data===
====Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I'll send foes flying with my {{m|Thunderbolt}}!
|P2=Urf... My [[HP|health]] is down to half.
|P3=I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop...
|PL=[[Level]]ed up! Electric power is overflowing!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=3 (♂)
|conto={{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Axew}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Raichu's precious belonging
|protag=1
|P1=Why is it so fun? Zap!
|P2=This is really tough... Zap...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Venusaur|Venusaur (♀)}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My electricity-storing pouches are making noises with static electricity!
|P2=Argh... I'm out of breath...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=3
|MinEXP=15
|MaxEXP=15
|num=024
|browser=Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|num=003
|browser=It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=006
|pastnum=155
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026 f
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|Pad=Raichu often play in the [[Cavern Zone]] or the [[Haunted Zone]]. Their favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|strong= 
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|pad=When it comes to {{type|Electric}} moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} and made him his apprentice.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Volt Tackle
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Instinct
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=[[Evolution|Evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Raichu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Medium (0.70×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|power=2
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops [[wild Pokémon]] from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026|num=017
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Lightning
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 481]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026Winking|num=017
|form=Winking
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0026
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=193
|defense=151
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0026
|pokemon=Pikachu
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Electric
|dexentry=Apparently, it sometimes sleeps while discharging electricity, its long tail planted like a grounding rod. Take care not to get electrocuted if you approach it!
|sleepstyle1=Tail-Waving Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Grounded-Tail Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=18
|specialty=Berries
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=21
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026W.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Beanie
| World cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2023.png|100px]]
|-
| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Holiday attire
|}

====Mega Raichu X====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0026MX
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=277
|defense=203
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}, {{m|Surf}}
}}
|}

====Mega Raichu Y====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0026MY
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=339
|defense=157
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}, {{m|Surf}}
}}
|}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=026A|num=017
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 10|High-Speed Challenge (Week 10)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0026A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=201
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu
|name=Raichu Alolan Form
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026A
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=80
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and in a zigzag pattern.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Alolan Raichu
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu Pancake chef
|name=Pancake chef
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026APancakeChef
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=90
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below, then replaces surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and those in a zigzag pattern, then replaces many surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A|pdex=096
|dex=This Pokémon is a talented surfer, using its {{t|psychic}} power to ride the waves. It’s always practicing on [[Blushing Beach|the beach]], waiting for that perfect wave to roll in.}}
|}

===[[Form]] data===
====[[Mega Evolution]]====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0026Raichu-Mega X
|name1=Raichu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme1=Mega Raichu X
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite X
|item1=Raichunite X
|itemfile1=Bag Raichunite X ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0026Raichu
|name2=Raichu
|type1-2=Electric
|forme2=Raichu
|loc2=Default
|item2=Raichunite Y
|itemfile2=Bag Raichunite Y ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0026Raichu-Mega Y
|name3=Mega Raichu Y
|type1-3=Electric
|forme3=Mega Raichu Y
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite Y
}}

===[[Evolution]] data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=026|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=026|form1=A|crop=113|PEcrop=244}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGenderArceus|ndex=026|form1=A|LAcrop=149|crop=208}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4FormsGender|ndex=0026|form1=A|form2=MX|form3=MY}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|026|Raichu}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Raichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Male and female Raichu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Alolan Raichu surfing anime.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Mega Raichu X and Y anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
Raichu debuted in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where [[Lt. Surge]] used one to easily defeat [[Ash's Pikachu]] during {{Ash}}'s [[Vermilion Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. After unsuccessfully discussing the prospect of [[Evolution]] with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's superior speed to defeat Raichu during a [[rematch]] the next day.

=====[[Goh's Raichu]]=====
In [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu that was newly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Goh]] evolved into Raichu by using a [[Thunder Stone]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Raichu caused trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]], alongside a {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}.

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}} decided to use her Raichu, [[nickname]]d Raichie, in the [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] film "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

In ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', [[Kay]]'s Raichu was a part a {{pkmn|Showboat|stage show}} that featured "{{pkmn2|talking}}" Pokémon, but it had stage fright and was very timid around others due to an incident where it startled Kay with its electricity when they first met. Raichu eventually gained back its confidence around Kay and helped defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'', [[Ellen]] commonly used a Raichu to round up a herd of {{p|Mareep}} with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]'', [[Abigail]]'s missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sho]], who sought to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. It battled [[Ash's Pikachu]] twice in that episode, with Raichu being victorious the first time and Pikachu triumphing during the rematch.

In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] lent a Raichu to {{Ash}} for {{pkmn|training}}. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', [[Volkner]] has a Raichu that is his main battling Pokémon. Raichu briefly reappeared again alongside Volkner during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A female Raichu debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. She reappeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with {{TP|Tierno|Wartortle}}, battling Pikachu and {{AP|Goodra}}, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer]], defeating {{p|Aegislash}} before being recalled after fighting {{p|Slurpuff}}. Raichu later battled {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} but soon lost.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', [[Nina]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu during the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]], where it tied second place with Pikachu. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', [[Hau]] used an Alolan Raichu during the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It helped reached its {{pkmn|Trainer}} the Top 16 position. In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', it battled [[Samson Oak]] and his Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}} and won.

In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', [[Visquez]] used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's {{p|Hypno}}. In Ash's match, Raichu went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place where the Shadow Pokémon managed to defeat Raichu.

In [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], multiple Pikachu evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they dug up during a [[mass outbreak]].

In [[HZ138]], the mother and father of the [[Fake Rising Volt Tacklers]] used Raichu capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, respectively, during a battle against the real [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. The father's Raichu was male, while the mother's Raichu was female.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', a Raichu appeared on a teapot.

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Trainer's Raichu received an extravagant makeover from "[[Team Rocket Trio|Salon Roquet]]" on [[Scissor Street]].

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Raichu was a guest at the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

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

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Raichu was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Raichu participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Raichu was one of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to hit the robot controlled by Attila to save the other Pokémon from being kidnapped, but his attack ricocheted off.

In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pikachu}}.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Raichu appeared in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', a Raichu fell in love with a {{p|Squirtle}} due to the effect of [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.

Three Raichu appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by {{an|Sophocles}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], after which {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} began running circles around it.

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

In ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', an Alolan Raichu was approached by [[Rapp]], who found it cute.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

<gallery widths=200>
Visquez Raichu.png|A male Raichu in {{aniseries|JN}}
Goh Raichu.png|A female Raichu in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''
Fake Liko Chu-cha Mega Raichu X.png|A Mega Raichu X in {{aniseries|HZ}}
Fake Dot Raio Mega Raichu Y.png|A Mega Raichu Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|Ash's Pokédex|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} [[Type|element]]. Raichu is the evolved form of {{p|Pikachu}}. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a {{p|Dragonite}} unconscious.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Raichu|Dexter|Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY065|Raichu|Serena's Pokédex|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's tail functions as a ground and releases electricity into the surface, which keeps it from shocking itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM013|Raichu|Rotom Pokédex|Raichu, [[Alolan form|Alola Form]]. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and {{t|Psychic}} type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN018|Raichu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type, and the evolved form of Pikachu. As Raichu's body fills with electricity, its demeanor becomes more aggressive.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
A Raichu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu, which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]''. However, it never participated in {{pkmn|battle}}s until fighting the [[Masked Man]] in his Mahogany Hideout, where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of {{pkmn2|wild}} Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former [[Team Rocket]] triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his {{p|Electrode}} self-destruct.

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

A Raichu appeared at the [[Battle Pike]] in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Raichu, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PS336|The Final Battle IX]]''.

[[Volkner]] has a Raichu, which he used it in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]''.

{{PPM|Blue}} has a Raichu, which he used to battle {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Raichu appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Sandy's Raichu}}
A Raichu appears in ''[[PPPB14|Raichu's Best Friend]]''. The ghost of a Trainer named {{MPJ|Sandy}} wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} had a {{p|Pikachu}} that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the [[Elite Four]] in [[PZ10]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
Lt. Surge's Raichu only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Visquez]]'s Raichu debuted in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

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

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

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Alolan Raichu.png|thumb|200px|Alolan Raichu in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:SSB Alolan Raichu.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alolan Raichu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{sbw|Raichu}} appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, as well as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. As a Poké Ball Pokémon, it attacks by surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity. The Spirit Battle is against {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} and occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Tortimer Island}}, which has an electrical floor. The aforementioned Poké Ball summon assists Pikachu in battle.

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{main|Alolan Raichu (UNITE)}}
Alolan Raichu is playable after obtaining its [[Unite license]]. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Pikachu and evolves at level 5.
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==Trivia==

* Raichu and its pre-[[Evolution|evolved]] form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. However, Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* Raichu is the 26th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Alolan Raichu is:
** the only Pokémon with its [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]].
** the first dual-type electric rodent without any immunities.
** the only [[regional form]] of a Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
*** along with Pikachu, the only [[electric rodent]] with an exclusive Z-Move.
** the only [[Alolan form]] of a Pokémon available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} (outside of [[Poké Portal News]] [[mass outbreak]]s) that can only be obtained by [[transfer]]ring it from other games.
** the only Pokémon whose Alolan form is obtainable in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} without the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* Raichu is:
** along with {{p|Slowbro}}, the only Pokémon to have both a [[Mega Evolution]] and a regional form, as well as the only electric rodent with either.
** the first Pokémon to be revealed to have two Mega Evolutions since {{g|X and Y}}.
** the first Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were revealed in promotional trailers for the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
** the last Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were introduced before the aforementioned game's release, along with the Mega-Evolved forms of the fully evolved [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]].
* The Raichu family is the only evolutionary line to have access to Mega Evolution, exclusive Z-Moves, and [[Gigantamax]].
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly make it evolve into Raichu in the game, so it must be traded from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. Pikachu's refusal to evolve is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Raichu is the most common Pokémon found amongst [[rival]]s, being used by five of them.
* Raichu's FireRed and {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}} [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an {{wp|Indian elephant}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, this is changed to {{p|Copperajah}}, which is based on the Indian elephant.
** This is also the only Pokédex entry in the game to mention a Pokémon not obtainable in [[Hisui]].
* Several Pokédex entries say Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. However, its {{g|Stadium}} entry instead says that it can discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 is literally read as "ten ten-thousands".
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] in [[Cinnabar Island]] who will [[trade]] a Raichu for an {{p|Electrode}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible as it is already fully evolved. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Japanese Blue}} (in which Scientist traded a {{p|Graveler}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was re-translated.
* Raichu is currently the only Pokémon in {{g|Champions}} capable of Mega Evolution whose Mega-Evolved forms are absent in base game. However, they were shown in promotional material for the game before its release.
** They were added on June 17th, 2026 for Regulation M-B.

===Concept and development===
Raichu and {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=USUM>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. 21</ref> The concept of Alolan Raichu came from [[Masafumi Nukita]], which also involved writing its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>

Raichu originally had an evolved form named [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>

===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a {{wp|jerboa}} or {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu may be based on the concept of [[surfing Pikachu]] and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in and is the state sport of {{wp|Hawaii}} (the inspiration for the [[Alola]] [[region]]), as well as the {{wp|wiktionary:hodad|hodad}} concept of being a fake surfer; ''hodad'' is referred to as another name for Alolan Raichu in its [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}. Its design and {{t|Psychic}} [[type]] may have been influenced by [[Puka]], a surfing {{p|Pikachu}} in {{aniseries|PTS}} which had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the {{g|Stadium series}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{XD}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], he asked [[Atsuko Nishida]] to design Alolan Raichu since she was the one who had worked on the original Raichu design. Nishida insisted that Raichu "has always been cuter than people might think", and designed Alolan Raichu to emphasize its cuteness; in particular, she designed it with the motif of {{wp|bread}}. The in-game lore of people believing that its [[Evolution]] is induced by eating pancakes was added afterward to play up the concept.<ref name=USUM/> The fact that Alolan Raichu was designed after bread may have also inspired the sweet fragrance it can release from its cheeks, as well as the look of its paws which resemble {{wp|whipped cream}} decorations, {{wp|cream puff}}s, or ''{{wp|baozi}}''.

Both Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y resemble their assigned letters, and also take elements from Pikachu's design, such as its colors and the shape of its body and tail. Mega Raichu X takes after regular Raichu, with its color scheme and tail shape being inspired by Pikachu<ref name=ZAsite/> while retaining the same body shape. Mega Raichu Y appears to be the inverse, with its body shape being inspired by Pikachu's<ref name=ZAsite/> while its colors and tail shape remain mostly the same. Mega Raichu X's {{Shiny}} coloration resembles that of regular Raichu, whereas Mega Raichu Y's is instead similar to Pikachu's. Old media has also portrayed Pikachu as having a circular spot on its belly, a feature that Raichu has in all of its [[form]]s. They could also be inspired by Gorochu, which was described as having fangs and two horns; both versions of Mega Raichu have fangs, and Mega Raichu Y is mentioned to have horn-like fur. Mega Raichu Y may also be inspired by the jackalope, a mythical rabbit-like creature with the horns of a deer.

====Name origin====
Raichu may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse).

==In other languages==
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|ja=ライチュウ ''Raichu''|jameaning= From 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse)
|fr=Raichu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Raichu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Raichu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Raichu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=라이츄 ''Raichu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷丘 ''Léiqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷丘 ''Lèuihyāu''{{tt|*|Games}} 雷超 ''Lèuihchīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of Japanese name while incorporating 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and 超 ''chīu'' (super)
|pt_br=Raichu|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|he=ראיצ'ו ''Ra'eechu''|hemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi={{tt|राइचू|Rāicū}} ''Raichu''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lt=Raičiu|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Райчу ''Raychu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ไรชู ''Raichu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
* [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Raichu]]
* [[Goh's Raichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu]]
* [[Alolan Raichu (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Raichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Pikachu (Pokémon)

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'''Pikachu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pichu}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] and evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]].

In [[Alola]], Pikachu evolves into {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Pikachu has fifteen alternate [[#Form data|forms]] that fall into three groups: '''[[Cosplay Pikachu]]''', '''[[Pikachu in a cap]]''', and '''Gigantamax Pikachu'''. Ordinary Pikachu can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Pikachu if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. An additional form of Pikachu, called '''Pale''', appears exclusively in [[Pokémon Pokopia]] (as a character named [[Peakychu]]). Another form, the '''{{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu''' appears exclusively in {{LGPE}}, however it is not described as a unique form in the Pokédex, and is only recognized as a form in the game data. Additionally, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media.

Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} received at the beginning of {{g|Yellow Version}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is [[trade]]d and evolved on another save file.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and one of [[Nintendo]]'s major mascots. It is also the [[game mascot]] and the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition]] and {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, as well as in {{g|Rumble Blast}} and {{g|Rumble World}}, and has made numerous appearances on the covers of spin-off games.

==Biology==
[[File:HOME0845Go.png|thumb|left|200px|A Pikachu who has been accidentally partially {{a|Gulp Missile|swallowed}} by a {{p|Cramorant}}]]
Pikachu is a short, chubby {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|female]] Pikachu has a "V"-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs; therefore, Pikachu is a facultative biped.

Pikachu stores electric energy using the small pouches in its cheeks in case it is attacked, so one might feel a small shock if it is touched. These pouches become electrically charged during the night as it sleeps, so a dozy Pikachu may occasionally discharge electricity after waking up. If it does not get enough sleep, it will not be able to release said electricity at its full power. When angered or threatened, Pikachu quickly unleashes the electric energy from its cheeks, which can reach the intensity of a lightning bolt. This also serves as a sign that it's wary, and it will feel stressed if it's unable to fully release the electricity. In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', Pikachu is shown to accumulate energy in its glands, which it will need to eject to avoid complications. When several Pikachu form a group, they are capable of causing thunder storms by building up electricity. If one Pikachu sees another one who is weakened and in need of help, it revitalizes it by recharging it with an electric shock. However, as seen with [[Peakychu]], overusing this ability alters its physical structure, causing it to lose its ability to generate electricity and its fur to become pale, though it can still manipulate electricity from external sources. In [[Alola]], a plan was recently announced to help build an electric power plant by gathering many Pikachu. If its cheek sacs are very soft and stretchy, this means that it can generate powerful electricity. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Pikachu is known to emit electricity through its cheeks while sleeping, perhaps because it's dreaming of firing electric shots.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Pikachu is a curious, playful, and intelligent Pokémon who primarily eats fruits and roasts {{Berries}} with its electricity to make them tender enough to eat. However, it can end up accidentally burning them too much if it underestimates the intensity of its charge, as it has a tendency to blast new things it finds. In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], it is also depicted eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. Pikachu raises its tail to monitor its surroundings and bites [[Human|people]] who yank it, as it does not like having it pulled. While doing this, its tail is sometimes struck by lightning. {{pkmn2|Wild}} Pikachu live in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forested areas}} away from people and with others of its kind in nests, as seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''. Such forests are dangerous, though, as trees there are often struck by lightning. When Pikachu meet, their tails make contact and they exchange electricity through them to greet each other. Relatedly, in ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', it is shown that Pikachu from Alola are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, it is considered exceptionally rare, though it seems to be a quite common Pokémon in other forms of media. Many [[Pokémon Trainer]]s prefer Pikachu's cute appearance over {{p|Raichu}}'s, which is why the latter is not commonly seen among them. Because of the popularity of Pikachu-themed merchandise, {{p|Mimikyu}} dresses itself in a Pikachu cloth in an effort to look less scary and make friends and appease its loneliness.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/mimikyu/ Mimikyu | Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160917171041/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/mimikyu/ archived])</ref> Unfortunately, its creepy costume only ends up doing the opposite. By occasion, Pikachu can get unintentionally {{a|Gulp Missile|swallowed}} by {{p|Cramorant}}. While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter. Pikachu, along with {{p|Pichu}} and Raichu, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}.

Pikachu and its [[evolution]]ary relatives are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the [[move]] {{m|Volt Tackle}}. It is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Catastropika}}, as well as the only one who can use the [[Light Ball]] [[item]].
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===Forms===
Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into five groups: [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu, and [[Peakychu|Pale Pikachu]]. Additionally, the {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu is considered as a form internally in the game data. Many other [[Pikachu variants]] have also appeared in various media.

====Cosplay Pikachu====
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is always [[Gender|female]], has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five [[Contest conditions]]: [[Cool]], [[Beautiful]], [[Cute]], [[Clever]], and [[Tough]].
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====Pikachu in a cap====
[[Pikachu in a cap]] is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of [[Ash Ketchum]]'s {{AP|hat}}s from {{aniseries|PTS}}. This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare and wears the hat of its partner, who is its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The cap is a bit loose because it is not the right size, but brims with memories of Pikachu and its Trainer's first encounter and is proof that they have traveled through many [[region]]s together.

Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, but cannot use {{m|Catastropika}} or [[Gigantamax]].

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====Gigantamax Pikachu====
As [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier, and its tail becomes longer with three red clouds floating around it.

The Gigantamax phenomenon expands Pikachu's power and forms its massive body and tail. As a result, the might of Gigantamax Pikachu's electricity is equal to that of a power plant; despite this, it is difficult to use to power peoples' homes since it can only remain in this form for a short amount of time. All the electricity it produces in its cheek sacs goes to its tail, enabling it to attack foes in {{pkmn|battle}}s with electric jolts as powerful as lightning strikes.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-pikachu/ Gigantamax Pikachu | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.

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====Pale Pikachu====
A particular Pikachu, named [[Peakychu]], has a unique spin-off form called Pale.

This unique Pikachu is named for its distinct grey-white color. Its heart-shaped tail is notably smaller than that of a regular Pikachu. The red electrical sacs are a light red, while the black tips of its tail are light grey. Its ears are constantly drooping, giving it a sad appearance. Additionally, Pale Pikachu's eyes are slightly larger than those of a typical Pikachu. Notably, Pale Pikachu's body can emit a peculiar glow.<ref name=":0">[https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/discover/ Official English website for Pokopia]</ref>

This Pikachu's unusual coloration resulted from sharing its own electricity with sick friends. As a consequence, its physical structure changed, and Pale Pikachu became unable to generate its own electricity. However, it can still manipulate electricity if it receives enough charge from an external source. With sufficient electricity, Pale Pikachu can illuminate its surroundings.

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====Partner Pikachu====
The {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}. It can be either gender and has higher [[base stat]]s than normal Pikachu. The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in {{LGPE}}'s [[Pokédex]], and it cannot be [[transfer]]red to other games.

The partner Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the moves {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Splishy Splash}}, as well as the [[Partner Play#Partner powers|partner power]] {{m|Pika Papow}}.

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===Evolution===
Pikachu [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pichu}} and evolves into {{p|Raichu}}.

In [[Alola]], it evolves into {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu.

[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Partner Pikachu}}, and Pikachu with the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot evolve.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
[[File:Winds Waves Mr. Windychu.png|thumb|200px|Mr. Windychu]]
[[File:Winds Waves Ms. Wavychu.png|thumb|200px|Ms. Wavychu]]
===As the player===
{{main|Pikachu (PokéPark)}}
Pikachu appears as the [[player character]] in both [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and its sequel, [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, and {{OBP|Piplup|PokéPark}} and ends up in the {{ga|PokéPark}}. There, he goes on a quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark, which is being threatened by the ever-expanding [[Wish Park]]. At the new PokéPark, he meets {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}, and they help to save it from danger.

===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
* [[Pokémon Winds and Waves]]: [[Mr. Windychu]] and [[Ms. Wavychu]] are characters in [[Pokémon Winds and Waves]]. They resemble tanned Pikachu with clothes similar to the [[player character]]s.
* These notable [[Pokémon Trainer]]s all use Pikachu:
** [[Lt. Surge]] uses a Pikachu in {{game5|Red|Green|Blue|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
** {{ga|Red}}, who makes NPC appearances in [[Generation II]], {{pkmn|HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver}}, {{B2W2|Black 2, White 2}}, and [[Generation VII]], owns a {{TP|Red|Pikachu}}, typically as his highest [[level]]ed Pokémon. Usually, he represents the {{player}} from the [[Kanto]]-based games, particularly {{game|Yellow}} in which his [[first partner Pokémon]] was a Pikachu. Starting in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Pikachu will always be holding a [[Light Ball]] when applicable.
** [[Wattson]] uses a Pikachu exclusively in his second rematch in {{game|Emerald}}. In subsequent {{pkmn|battle}}s, it has [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Raichu}}.
** [[Trevor]] uses his Pikachu during the main story of {{g|X and Y}}. In his second battle against the player, it has evolved into a Raichu.
** [[Hau]]'s main partner in {{game4|7}} is a Pikachu who eventually evolves into an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu. It is first seen as a {{p|Pichu}}.
** {{ga|Trace}}'s main partner in {{LGPE|Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!}} is a Pikachu which later evolves into a Raichu.
** The player's [[friend]] in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, either {{ga|Rei}} or {{ga|Akari}} (depending on the player's [[gender]]), has a Pikachu. It is seen as their main partner and will often appear outside its {{hi|Poké Ball}}.
** The {{tc|Poké Kid}} {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} is known to use Pikachu. In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, only male Poké Kids will use Pikachu as a parallel to the female Poké Kids, who use {{p|Eevee}}.
** [[Zach]] uses a Pikachu in all of his battles against the player in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
** [[Ikue Ohtani]], the voice of Pikachu, makes cameo appearances in Pokémon Gold, Silver, HeartGold and SoulSilver (all as [[Picknicker]] Brooke), in X and Y (as [[Breeder]] Mercy), and in all [[Generation VII]] games, where she owns a Pikachu. In {{LGPE}}, Ikue is the [[Master Trainer]] for Pikachu.
* Pikachu has appeared in the overworld in many titles as interactable NPCs.
* Several images of Pikachu show up in {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Mimikyu}}'s chamber, notably [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Pop Star]].

====In the spin-off games====
* [[Pokémon Stadium]]: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside {{p|Voltorb}}. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to Red) who was recently taught how to interact with wild {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by [[Professor Oak]]. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day, Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if it is [[transfer]]red from another game.
* {{g|Pinball}}: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball, but is sometimes helped by Pichu. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
* {{g|Channel}}: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, this game focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.
* [[Pokémon Pokopia]]: A Pikachu named [[Peakychu]] is a supporting character in the game. Due to using up large amounts of her own electricity to aid her friends, she has become abnormally pale and can no longer generate electricity without outside assistance.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=025}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When several of these {{OBP|Pokémon|species|{{ScPkmn}}}} gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=022}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This intelligent {{ScPkmn}} roasts hard <sc>{{Berries}}</sc> with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This intelligent {{ScPkmn}} roasts hard <sc>Berries</sc> with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=156|reg2=Kanto|num2=025}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever <sc>Pikachu</sc> comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this {{ScPkmn}} mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while <sc>Pikachu</sc> sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When several of these {{ScPkmn}} gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=104|reg2=Johto|num2=022}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow <sc>Pikachu</sc> that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=036|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=163}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=025|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=032|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=025}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the [[Ash's hat|hat]] of its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=194|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=085|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=104|reg5=Hisui|num5=056}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, and Alola Cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} [[region]].}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region together.}}
{{Dex/Form|Partner Cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.}}
{{Dex/Form|World Cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=74|reg2=Kitakami|num2=21|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=053|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. When in a tough spot, this Pokémon discharges electricity.}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across lots of different regions together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across many different regions.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, and Alola Cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region.}}
{{Dex/Form|Partner Cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon traveling together with its partner, whom it met in a fateful encounter.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed as the two overcame many hardships together.}}
{{Dex/Form|World Cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the world together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the world.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=079}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.}}
{{Dex/Form|Pale}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=When its friends were sick, this Pokémon repeatedly shared its own electricity with them. As a result, its physical structure changed, and it became unable to generate electricity.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Female SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Original SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Hoenn SM.png|x200px]]
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| Male Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| Female Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| Original Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| Hoenn Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|SM}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Sinnoh SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Unova SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Kalos SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Alola SM.png|x200px]]
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| Sinnoh Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| Unova Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| Kalos Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| Alola Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|SM}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Female USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Original USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Hoenn USUM.png|x200px]]
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| Male Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Female Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Original Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Hoenn Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Sinnoh USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Unova USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Kalos USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Alola USUM.png|x200px]]
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| Sinnoh Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Unova Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Kalos Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Alola Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=fff|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}, [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[List of the player's first Pokémon|First Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area={{rt|2|Kanto}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|2|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum|area=[[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]] (JP)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Viridian Forest]] [[In-game trade#HeartGold and SoulSilver|Trade]] Pikachu in [[Saffron City]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{Locationcolor/light|forest}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pokéwalker|link=Pokéwalker|color=FF3333|area={{pw|Resort}}, {{pw|Yellow Forest}}, {{pw|Rally}}, and {{pw|Sightseeing}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Santalune Forest]], {{rt|3|Kalos}}, [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Electric-type Safari|Electric]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}} (Zone 1, {{DL|Tall grass|long grass}}) [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Cosplay Pikachu|Received]] at the [[Contest Hall]] in [[Verdanturf Town]], [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Slateport City]], or [[Lilycove City]] after first [[Pokémon Contest]] '''([[Cosplay Pikachu]])'''}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|1|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]]) [[Heahea City]] ([[Mantine Surf|Surf Association]], [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Surfing Pikachu|Only one]]) [[Pikachu Valley]] ([[QR Scanner]]) ('''Partner Cap Pikachu''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Pikachu|area=[[Viridian Forest]] ('''Pikachu''') [[List of the player's first Pokémon|First Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] ('''{{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Partner Pikachu}}''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Galar Route 4|Route 4]], [[Stony Wilderness]] [[Rolling Fields]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Meetup Spot]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Pikachu|Only one]]){{tt|*|If the player has save data from Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu!}} ('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Forest of Focus]] [[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Challenge Beach/Dens|Challenge Beach]], [[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]], [[Forest of Focus/Dens|Forest of Focus]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Nature's Pantry]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' near [[Golden Lowlands]] '''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Windbreak Stand]] '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]], [[Artazon]] East Province: [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]] West Province: [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pikachu|2★}}, {{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pikachu|3★}})}}
{{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=[[Kitakami Road]], [[Apple Hills]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Wistful Fields]], [[Paradise Barrens]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Vert District]]:''' [[Vert Sector 8]] '''[[Rouge District]]:''' [[Wild Zone 3]] '''[[Jaune District]]:''' [[Wild Zone 6]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (2★ & 4★ [[List of Electric-type hyperspace wild zones|Electric-type wild zones]])}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area={{OBP|Beach|Snap}}, [[Tunnel]], {{OBP|River|Snap}}, and {{OBP|Cave|Snap}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Red Field|Red]] and [[Blue Field]]: [[Viridian Forest]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Puzzle Challenge|color={{gold color}}|area=Defeat a {{tc|Gentleman}} after performing a 6-block combo in Challenge Mode}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=Collect all 101 Nice Cards}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|t=fff|color={{ruby color}}|area={{safari|Hoenn}} {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire#Ruby Field|(Ruby Field)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 4|Secret Storages 4]] and [[Secret Storage 20|20]], Endless Level 1, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Lightning Field]] (6F-10F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]], [[Panula Cave]], [[Sekra Range]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Battle Revolution|color={{Pbr color}}|link=Pokémon Battle Revolution|area=Beat Pokétopia Master [[Mysterial]] for the first time}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F){{tt|*|After graduation}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F){{tt|*|After graduation}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Vien Forest]], [[Crysta Cave]], [[Volcano Cave]], [[Chroma Road]], [[Chroma Highlands]], [[Chroma Ruins]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranch|color={{diamond color}}|link=My Pokémon Ranch|area=[[Hayley's trades]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] (Normal Mode C, B & S)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area={{ra|Submarine}}, [[Faldera Volcano]], [[Thunder Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Autumnwood: [[Firebreathing Mountain]]; Forest: [[Trailhead Field]], [[World Axle - B1F]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Violight]], [[Pokémon Conquest#Passwords|Password Outbreak]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road), [[Pika Land]] (1F-14F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Model Train Room#Rush Hour|Model Train Room: Rush Hour]], [[Locomotive Café#Dash Race!|Locomotive Café: Dash Race!]], [[Chill Battle#The Forest of Memories|Chill Battle: The Forest of Memories]] (Reward), NFC Figurine}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Renegade Meadow#Stage 6|Renegade Meadow: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Leafy Expanse#Shrub Forest|Leafy Expanse: Shrub Forest]] (All Areas), [[Gold Plateau#Tricky Factory|Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|color={{gold color}}|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)|Partner Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 04|Area 04: Stage 02]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Quest|color={{orange color}}|area=[[List of the player's first Pokémon|Found as a first partner]], [[Cooking (Quest)|Mulligan Stew à la Cube, Yellow Curry à la Cube, Watt a Risotto à la Cube]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]2019, [[Dragonite Sea]], [[Snorlax Sea]], [[Pinsir Sea]], [[Zapdos Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]], [[Gengar Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]], [[Castform Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Entei Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Bulbasaur 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 [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''Festive Hat''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|color={{MD Red color}}|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Lightning Field]] (5F-10F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Florio Nature Park]]Night with [[Secret Side Path]], [[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences|Research Camp]], [[Blushing Beach]]Day, Night Level 2}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[List of the player's first Pokémon|First Pokémon]] [[Greengrass Isle]] (from Basic 3) [[Cyan Beach]], [[Lapis Lakeside]], [[Old Gold Power Plant]], [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Basic 1) [[Greengrass Isle]] (Event: Halloween 2023, Halloween 2024) (Halloween, orange hat) [[Greengrass Isle]] (Event: Halloween 2024) (Halloween, purple hat) [[Greengrass Isle]] (Event: Holiday 2023, Holiday 2024) (Holiday)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Night Festival|Night Festival: Stage 23]] [[Graucus Hall|Graucus Hall: Stage 477]] Event: [[Pokémon Safari#Week 7-8|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Week 7-8; '''Winking''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari#Week 10|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Week 10; '''Charizard/Magikarp/Gyarados/Shiny Gyarados/Lugia/Ho-Oh/Rayquaza/Shiny Rayquaza Costume, Kimono Boy/Girl''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari#Week 13|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Week 13; '''Angry''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari#Week 14|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Week 14; '''Dizzy''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Week 17; '''Original/Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola Cap, Smiling, Happy, Fired Up, Surprised''') Event: [[Daily Pokémon#Week 8 and 20|''Daily Pokémon'']] (Week 8 and 20, Monday; '''Sleeping''') Event: [[One Chance a Day#Enamored Pikachu|''A Great Chance a Day'']] (February 13-15; '''Enamored''') Event: [[Daily Pokémon#Halloween|''Daily Pokémon'']] (October 17-30; '''Spooky''') Event: [[Daily Pokémon#Holiday|''Daily Pokémon'']] (December 11-25; '''Holiday''') [[Pokémon_Shuffle#Check_in_ten_times!|Check in ten times in a month]] ('''Celebration''' depending on month. In order: '''Lion Dancer''', '''Kotatsu''', '''Graduate''', '''Intern''', '''Children's Day''', '''Rainy Season''', '''Summer Festival''', '''Beach Walk''', '''Pastry Chef''', '''Artist''', '''Mushroom Harvest''', '''Year's End''') <hr>'''Former locations:''' Event: [[Pokémon Safari/Live service period#Eighth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Eighth release; '''Angry''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/Live service period#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Second release; '''Winking''') Event: ''{{DL|Daily Pokémon|Special Daily Pokémon (second release)|Special Daily Pokémon}}'' (Second release; '''Sleeping''') Event: ''{{DL|One Chance a Day|A Great Chance a Day!}}'' ('''Enamored''', '''Ho-Oh/Lugia/Rayquaza Costume''') Event: ''[[Commemorative Event]]'' ('''Smiling''') Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Pikachu Appears]]'' (3DS; '''Happy''') Event: ''[[Commemorative Event]]'' (Mobile; '''Happy''') Event: ''[[Daily Pokémon/Live service period#Great Daily (second release)|Great Daily Pokémon]]'' (Second release; '''Happy''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/Live service period#12th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (12th release; '''Spooky''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/Live service period#13th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (13th release; '''Holiday''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/Live service period#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Tenth release; '''Magikarp/Gyarados Costume''') Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Pikachu Appears]]'' (Shiny Gyarados Costume; '''Hoenn/Unova/Alola Cap''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/Live service period#15th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (15th release; '''Kimono Boy/Girl Costume''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/Live service period#14th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (14th release; '''Shiny Rayquaza Costume''') Event: ''[[High-Speed Challenge|Pikachu Appears]]'' ('''Sinnoh/Kalos Cap''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/Live service period#21st release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (21st release; '''Charizard Costume''') Event: ''[[Daily Pokémon/Live service period#Great Daily (fifth release)|Great Daily Pokémon]]'' (Fifth release; '''Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola Cap''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/Live service period#26th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (26th release; '''Dizzy''', '''Surprised''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Starting [[sync pair]]: {{sync/player|Pikachu}} [[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Pichu}} Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Ash|Pikachu}} ('''Pikachu ↔ World Cap'''), {{sync|sygna=1|Red|Pikachu|Thunderbolt}} ('''[[Gigantamax]]''') Poké Fair sync pair scout: {{sync|Chase|Pikachu}} {{DL|Special sync pair event|Petey & Pikachu|Special sync pair event}}: {{sync|Petey|Pikachu|Poké Kid}} EX Master Fair sync pair scout: [[Red (Masters)#Pikachu (1996)|Red (1996) & Pikachu]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{café color}}|area=[[Menu Development]]: Complete Yummy Yamper Pasta Recipe ('''Pikachu♂''') Event: Second Anniversary Challenge #2 ('''Pikachu♀''') [[Master Café Mode]] (180pts) '''(Pikachu Super chef)''' Extra Orders: Complete Order 600 ('''Pikachu Chef's whites''') Purchase: Special Pikachu Pack (Legacy Café Mix) ('''Pikachu Sweets''') Event: A hungry Snorlax appears! (Purchase) ('''Pikachu Snorlax Maniac''') Purchase '''(Pikachu Farm fresh)''' Purchase: Second Anniversary Pikachu Pack '''(Pikachu Fancy tux)''' Event: Second Anniversary Celebration! Special Stamps #2 (Daily Login), Purchase: Pikachu Dress Pass (June 2023) '''(Pikachu Fancy dress)''' Purchase: Welcome 2022 bundle '''(Pikachu Welcome 2022)''' Five-star delivery (April 2023 & June 2024) '''(Pikachu Flower frame)''' Event: Bolt of Brilliance Challenge '''(Pikachu Detective)'''
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Complete [[Practice Area (stadium)|Tutorial (Basics 1)]] Post version 1.12.1.2 
<hr>'''Former locations:''' [[List of the player's first Pokémon|Gift]] from [[Erbie]] after [[Mer Stadium|Tutorial (Basics 2)]] Pre version 1.12.1.2 Purchase for 6,000 Aeos Coins/345 Aeos Gems from [[Unite Battle Committee]] Pre version 1.12.1.2 }}
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====In events====
=====Pikachu=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Pokémon 2 Idea Contest Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|May 15 to June 12, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Pokémon 2 Idea Contest Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Nintendo 64 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|September 21 to October 31, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo 64 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|September 15 to October 14, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Surfing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|CoroCoro Flying Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|October 15 to November 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Flying Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|July 19 to August 23, 1998|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Nintendo Power Pikachu|English|United States|?|October to November 1, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Power Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 30 to September 4, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|December 5 to 25, 2004|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 19 to April 3, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|GW Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 25 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#GW Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Sapporo Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|July 1 to August 21, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Sapporo Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Pikachu|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 21 to April 9, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Pikachu|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 10 to 12, 2007|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|McDonald's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|May 30 to June 19, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#McDonald's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|October 10 to November 3, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|English|United States|20|November 14 to 27, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|2008 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Sleeping Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|February 7 to March 15, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Sleeping Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Character Fair Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|30|July 24 to 26, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|October 3 to 4, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ario Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|November 21 to 23, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ario Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|2009 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2009 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Nintendo Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|7-Eleven Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|August 20 to September 5, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#7-Eleven Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|German|Germany|20|July 31 to August 27, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|Nintendo Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|July 18 to September 30, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Singing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|July 30 to September 4, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Singing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|ExtremeSpeed Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|March 1 to May 6, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#ExtremeSpeed Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pikachu Festival Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|March 23 to April 8, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu Festival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|English|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Japanese|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|English|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|French|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|German|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Italian|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Spanish|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer Carnival Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|100|July 14 to August 29, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|French|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|German|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Italian|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Japanese|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Korean|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Spanish|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|May 29 to June 4, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Strongest Class Pikachu|Japanese|Hong Kong Taiwan|100|July 26 to August 20, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Class Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Japan|10|October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Atsuto Uchida Pikachu|All|Japan|22|June 15, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Atsuto Uchida Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Landmark Tower Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Landmark Tower Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Cosmo World Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Cosmo World Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Captain Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Captain Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai ♥♥Pika♥♥ Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#♥♥Pika♥♥ Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Pacifico Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 16 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pacifico Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Pikachu|All|Japan|36{{shinystar|VI}}|December 11, 2014; December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|All|Japan|10|January 9 to March 15, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|50|July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Yokohama Pikachu|All|Japan|10{{shinystar|VI}}|August 8 to 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Satay King Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|August 9 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Satay King Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Satay King Pikachu|Taiwanese region|Online|10|August 9 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Satay King Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|August 24 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|American region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|PAL region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Korean region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Taiwanese region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Beginner Trainer Pikachu|All|South Korea|10{{shinystar|VI}}|October 9 to 11, 2015; October 17 to 18, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Beginner Trainer Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Tohoku Pikachu|All|Japan|99|December 20, 2015 January 2 to 11, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Online Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|February 16 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Online Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 11 to April 21, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 27 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|American region|Online|10|May 27 to August 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Pikachu|All|Japan|36{{shinystar|VI}}|June 1 to 30, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu|Korean region|Online|10|July 2 to September 30, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Japan|10|November 18, 2016 to November 15, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pikachu 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 11 to April 20, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 15, 2017 August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Parade Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|2018 Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 5 to April 26, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#2018 Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|All|Japan|5|March 14 to April 22, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Pokémon World Festival Pikachu|All|South Korea|10|April 27 to May 7, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pokémon World Festival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|E}}|Pokémon Festa 2019 Shiny Pikachu|International (not Mainland China)|Online|10{{shinystar|LGPE}}|May 1 to 31, 2019|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|E}}|Target Bullseye Pass Shiny Pikachu|International (not Mainland China)|Online|10{{shinystar|LGPE}}|May 11 to June 23, 2019|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Japan Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Japan|5|November 15, 2019 to January 31, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Japan Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu & Eevee}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Singapore Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Singapore|5|March 7, 2020 to January 31, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Singapore Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu & Eevee}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|KIBO's Pikachu|All|Online|21|December 31, 2020 to January 15, 2021|link= List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#KIBO's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Game Freak's Singing Pikachu|All|Online|25|February 25 to March 25, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Game Freak's Singing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Flying Terastal Pikachu|All|Online|5|November 18, 2022 to February 28, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Flying Terastal Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|25th Anniversary Pikatto Pika Pika Pikachu|All|Online|25|April 22 to July 31, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#25th Anniversary Pikatto Pika Pika Pikachu}}
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=====Original Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|1|April 15 to May 1, 2017 July 19 to 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|September 19 to 25, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|October 19 to November 23, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Taiwanese Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region|Online|1|November 10 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Singapore Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|March 29 to May 31, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Hong Kong Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Original Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Original Cap}}
|}

=====Hoenn Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|6|May 3 to 15, 2017 August 2 to 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|September 26 to October 2, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Hoenn Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 2 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Hoenn Cap}}
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=====Sinnoh Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 17 to 29, 2017 August 16 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|October 3 to 9, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 9 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Sinnoh Cap}}
|}
=====Unova Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|14|May 31 to June 12, 2017 August 30 to September 11, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|October 10 to 16, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Unova Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 16 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Unova Cap}}
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=====Kalos Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|17|June 14 to 26, 2017 September 13 to 25, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|October 17 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Kalos Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 18 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Kalos Cap}}
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=====Alola Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|20|June 28 to July 17, 2017 September 27 to October 9, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|October 10 to 12, 2017 October 24 to 30, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Alola Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 23 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Alola Cap}}
|}

=====Partner Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Partner Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Partner Cap}}
|}

=====World Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#World Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|25th Anniversary Film Fest Ash's World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|80|August 11 to September 30, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Ash's World Cap Pikachu}}
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====In-game events====
=====Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Colosseum Pikachu|Japanese|hide|10|November 21, 2003 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Colosseum Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Japanese|hide|10|December 14, 2006 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Japanese Pokémon Battle Revolution Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|English|hide|10|June 25, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|French|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|German|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Italian|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Spanish|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Pikachu|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#HOME Pikachu}}
|}

=====Partner Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Japanese|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Taiwanese|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|American|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|PAL|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Korean|hide|50|December 21, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
|}

====[[Wild Area News]]====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60|May 12 to 18, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#May 12 to 18, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60 60{{shinystar|VIII}}|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60 60{{shinystar|VIII}}|February 27 to 28, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#February 27 to 28, 2021}}
|}

====[[Poké Portal News]]====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Pikachu the Unrivaled|Water|hide|100|February 24 to 27, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#February 24 to 27, 2023}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Pikachu the Unrivaled|Water|hide|100|July 11 to 25, 2024|link=Poké Portal News/2024#July 11 to 25, 2024 2}}
|}

====[[Pokémon Global Link]] promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Japanese|PGL|10|September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|English|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|French|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|German|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Italian|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Spanish|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
|}

===[[Held item]]s===
* Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be [[trade]]d to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
* In {{game|Yellow}}, the player gets the [[Light Ball]] by trading the {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} received at the beginning of the game, otherwise the Pikachu will be holding a Berry.
* In [[Pokéwalker]], only Pikachu found in [[Yellow Forest]] are carrying items.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|Light Ball|100|image1=None.png|availNote2=[[Pikachu (Yellow)|Partner Pikachu]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|2|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ruby|Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Oran Berry|50|Light Ball|5|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Battle Revolution|gcolor={{pbr color}}|Pokémon Battle Revolution}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Ranch|gcolor=a46931|My Pokémon Ranch}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Shuca Berry|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items3|Oran Berry|50|Light Ball|5|Yellow Shard|100|availNote3=[[In-game trade]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
{{HeldItems/Items3|Shuca Berry|100|Lum Berry|100|Sitrus Berry|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
{{HeldItems/Items3|Leppa Berry|100|TinyMushroom|100|Oran Berry|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|5|rows=6}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Oran Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Scarlet|Violet|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|5}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
======[[Generation I|Generations I]]-{{gen|V}}======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=35
|Attack=55
|Defense=30
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=40
|Speed=90
|Special=50
}}

======[[Generation VI]] onward======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=35
|Attack=55
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=90
}}

=====Partner Pikachu=====
{{Stats/PE
|type=Electric
|HP=45
|Attack=80
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=120}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Pikachu is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|7|10|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{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|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{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|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Flying Terastal Pikachu}}|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only [[move]]s====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg lightning color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)]] [[Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)]] [[Pikachu (Sample Set 1)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pikachu (Expedition 124)]]
|}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#{{Normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]''
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Leer}}
| style="background:#{{Normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}"| ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Pikachu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=You can depend on my electric attacks!
|P2=My HP's been halved...
|P3=I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power...
|PL=OK! My level went up! Leave it to me!
|Partner=yes
|PP1=Let's keep at it, <name>!
|PP2=This is starting to hurt...
|PP3=I can't keep going like this... <name>, help...
|PPL=Yes! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDGTI|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|rate1=0.0
|rate2=1.0
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|coset=5 (♂)
|conto={{p|Zigzagoon}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=Pika with a big smile!
|P2=I'm exhausted, but I can still go on...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|coset=7 (♀)
|conto={{p|Lapras}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My cheeks and tail are what others find attractive! ♡
|P2=I can't take this...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=2
|field=Recharge
|loop=2
|MinEXP=9
|MaxEXP=9
|num=023
|browser=Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=3
|num=002
|browser=It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=3
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=005
|pastnum=154
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025 f
|walk=2.08
|hp=43
|attack=69
|defense=46
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|Pad=No entry.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|HP=1
|atk=1
|def=1
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Thunderbolt
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Celebrate
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Pichu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher Evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Pikachu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=00:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Weak (0.90×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025|num=016
|min=50
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Unity Power
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 477]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Angry|num=016
|form=Angry
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Super Bolt
|skilldesc=Rarely deals a ton of [[damage]].
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Winking|num=016
|form=Winking
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Swap++
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Sleeping|num=016
|form=Sleeping
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Sleep Charm
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Daily Pokémon#Week 8 and 20|Daily Pokémon (Weeks 8 and 20, Monday)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025FiredUp|num=016
|form=Fired Up
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cross Attack+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Surprised|num=016
|form=Surprised
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Last-Ditch Effort
|skilldesc=Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Enamored|num=016
|form=Enamored
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Smiling|num=016
|form=Smiling
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the same [[type]] in the puzzle area.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Dizzy|num=016
|form=Dizzy
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Bash++
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes five barrier-type disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Happy|num=016
|form=Happy
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 4+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Spooky|num=016
|form=Spooky
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Holiday|num=016
|form=Holiday
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeCharizard|num=016
|form=Costume: Charizard
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Burn
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe {{status|burn}}ed.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeMagikarp|num=016
|form=Costume: Magikarp
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap++
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
|amelia=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeGyarados|num=016
|form=Costume: Gyarados
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|amelia=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeShinyGyarados|num=016
|form=Costume: Shiny Gyarados
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=L-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeHo-Oh|num=016
|form=Costume: Ho-Oh
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Pyre
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeLugia|num=016
|form=Costume: Lugia
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Eject+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025KimonoBoy|num=016
|form=Kimono Boy
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Sleep Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is {{status|sleep|asleep}}.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025KimonoGirl|num=016
|form=Kimono Girl
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralysis Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeRayquaza|num=016
|form=Costume: Rayquaza
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeShinyRayquaza|num=016
|form=Costume: Shiny Rayquaza
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Intern|num=016
|form=Celebration: Intern
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Vitality Drain
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025ChildrensDay|num=016
|form=Celebration: Children's Day
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Prank
|skilldesc=Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025RainySeason|num=016
|form=Celebration: Rainy Season
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Downpour
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining [[HP]].
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025SummerFestival|num=016
|form=Celebration: Summer Festival
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=T-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025BeachWalk|num=016
|form=Celebration: Beach Walk
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Three Force
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of three.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025PastryChef|num=016
|form=Celebration: Pastry Chef
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Artist|num=016
|form=Celebration: Artist
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Damage Streak
|skilldesc=Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025MushroomHarvest|num=016
|form=Celebration: Mushroom Harvest
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Counterattack+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025YearsEnd|num=016
|form=Celebration: Year's End
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Calm Down
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025LionDancer|num=016
|form=Celebration: Lion Dancer
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Hitting Streak+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Kotatsu|num=016
|form=Celebration: Kotatsu
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Nap Time
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Graduate|num=016
|form=Celebration: Graduate
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Final Effort
|skilldesc=Deals a ton of damage when there are no more [[move]]s left.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025O|num=016
|form=Original Cap
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|form=Hoenn Cap
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|form=Unova Cap
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|form=Kalos Cap
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|form=Alola Cap
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0025
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|2 km prior to December 12, 2016}}
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evocandy=50
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Present}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Holidays 2017 and Pokémon Day 2018}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pikachu Community Day}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Electric|ranks=5
|item=Light Ball
|unlock=Beat the Friend League
|skill=Award a little JP
|recoverytime=1 hour 30 minutes
|rank1desc=+0%
|rank2desc=+10%|rank2cost=1
|rank3desc=+40%|rank3cost=2
|rank4desc=+100%|rank4cost=5
|rank5desc=+200%|rank5cost=7
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix/Pikachu|col=6|type=Electric|
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025|pdex=030
|dex=Pikachu build up electricity in their cheek sacs while they sleep. They’re also very curious—you’ll often see one playing at our [[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences|research camp]].}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ndex=0025
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|friendpoints=7
|specialty=Berries
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
|carrylimit=17
|candyNum=80
|evolution=[[File:Sleep Thunder Stone.png|30px]]{{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} ×1
|dexentry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
|sleepstyle1=Curled-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Droopy-Eared Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Electrifying Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ndex=0025 halloween
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|friendpoints=7
|specialty=Berries
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
|carrylimit=18
|dexentry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
|sleepstyle1=Curled-Up Sleep|img1=Sleep Style 0025-1 halloween orange.png
|sleepstyle2=Droopy-Eared Sleep|img2=Sleep Style 0025-2 halloween orange.png
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ndex=0025 holiday
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|friendpoints=7
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
|carrylimit=20
|dexentry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
|sleepstyle1=Curled-Up Sleep|img1=Sleep Style 0025-1 holiday.png
|sleepstyle2=Gift-Giving Sleep|img2=Sleep Style 0025-2 holiday.png
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ndex=0025 halloween2
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|friendpoints=7
|specialty=Berries
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
|carrylimit=18
|dexentry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
|sleepstyle1=Curled-Up Sleep|img1=Sleep Style 0025-1 halloween purple.png
|sleepstyle2=Droopy-Eared Sleep|img2=Sleep Style 0025-2 halloween purple.png
}}
|}
{{-}}

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original Cap
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025May2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2019.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Straw hat
| Mimikyu costume
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Jan2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Copy2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Safari2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025April2020.png|100px]]
|-
| Beanie
| Party hat
| Clone
| Safari hat
| Flower hat
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Kanto2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Johto2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Hoenn2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Sinnoh2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025W.png|100px]]
|-
| Charizard hat
| Umbreon hat
| Rayquaza hat
| Lucario hat
| World Cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025AdventureHat2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Winter2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2021.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Halloween2021.png|100px]]
|-
| Explorer
| Winter Carnival
| New Year's hat
| Meloetta hat
| Halloween Mischief
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Kariyushi.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2022.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TCG.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2022Finale.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Anniversary2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Kariyushi shirt
| Gracidea flower
| Pokémon TCG hat
| Shaymin Scarf
| Cake Costume
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025WCS2022.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Jan2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png|100px]]
|-
| World Championships 2022
| Green T-shirt (Berry)
| Purple T-shirt (Flower)
| Party top hat
| Brendan's hat
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023May.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtBlue.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Amethyst.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Quartz.png|100px]]
|-
| May's bow
| Cherry blossoms
| Blue T-shirt (Citrus)
| Amethyst crown
| Quartz crown
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Pyrite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Malachite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Aquamarine.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025WCS2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2023.png|100px]]
|-
| Pyrite crown
| Malachite crown
| Aquamarine crown
| World Championships 2023
| Tricks & Treats
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Holiday2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2024Lucas.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2024Dawn.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2024Rei.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2024Akari.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday outfit
| Lucas's Hat
| Dawn's Hat
| Rei's cap
| Akari's kerchief
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtBatik.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Sun.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Moon.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025WCS2024.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Saree.png|100px]]
|-
| Batik shirt
| Sun crown
| Moon crown
| World Championships 2024
| Saree
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2025Hilbert.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2025Hilda.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2025Nate.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2025Rosa.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Kurta.png|100px]]
|-
|Hilbert's Hat
|Hilda's Hat
|Nate's Visor
|Rosa's Visor
|Kurta
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025RedMonocle.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025BlueMonocle.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025YellowMonocle.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025RedGoggles.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025BlueGoggles.png|100px]]
|-
|Formal with red accents
|Formal with blue accents
|Formal with yellow accents
|Dapper with red accents
|Dapper with blue accents
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025YellowGoggles.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025IndonesiaJersey.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025WCS2025.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2026Calem.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2026Serena.png|100px]]
|-
|Dapper with yellow accents
|Indonesia Football Jersey
|Varsity Jacket
|Calem's Hat
|Serena's Hat
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Red.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Leaf.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Ethan.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Lyra.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025BaseballJersey.png|100px]]
|-
|Red's Hat
|Leaf's Hat
|Ethan's Hat
|Lyra's Hat
|Baseball Shirt
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025MarathonVisor.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fossil.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025MysticHat.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025InstinctHat.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025ValorHat.png|100px]]
|-
|Marathon Visor
|Excavator
|Team Mystic Hat
|Team Instinct Hat
|Team Valor Hat
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Willow.png|100px]]
|-
|Professor Willow's Assistant
|}

====[[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]]====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025Li
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Charm}}
|special={{m|Flying Press}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}

====[[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Pop Star]]====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025Po
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Charm}}
|special={{m|Draining Kiss}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}

====[[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Rock Star]]====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025Ro
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Charm}}
|special={{m|Meteor Mash}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}

====[[Flying Pikachu]]====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025Fly
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Fly}}
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOkinawa.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOrange.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyRed.png|100px]]

|-
| Okinawa exclusive
| Green balloons
| Purple balloons
| Orange balloons
| Red balloons
|}
{{-}}
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025Fly5
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}. {{m|Present}}{{tt|†|Legacy}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Fly}}
}}
|}

===={{p|Shaymin}} scarf Pikachu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025GOFest2022Finale
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Finale event}}
}}
|}

====[[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu, Ph. D]]====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0025PhD
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}
}}
|}

====[[Captain Pikachu]]====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0025Captain
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Volt Tackle}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration event}}
}}
|}

====[[Gigantamax]] Pikachu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0025GMax
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=
|attack=
|defense=
|fast=N/A
|special= {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}
}}
<div style="margin:0.5ch; background:#fff; {{roundy|10px}}; padding:1ch;">
Pikachu capable of {{GO|Gigantamax}}ing are unable to evolve.
|}

===Form data===
Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu, and Pale Pikachu. In addition, the {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu is programmed as a form internally but is not recognized as such in any in-game [[Pokédex]]; partner Pikachu has only been named in promotional materials.<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Experience the World of Pokémon | Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!]</ref>

====Cosplay Pikachu====
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is the base form of a group of six interchangeable forms exclusive to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. It is a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu who has a black, heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail, obtained from a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} after the player takes part in their first {{pkmn|Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular}}. Cosplay Pikachu can change forms by dressing up in different costumes corresponding to each of the five [[contest condition]]s ({{OBP|Cool|condition|Coolness}}, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition|Cuteness}}, {{OBP|Clever|condition|Cleverness}}, and {{OBP|Tough|condition|Toughness}}); each form also automatically learns a [[move]] that Pikachu otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any [[Contest Hall]], forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). If Cosplay Pikachu removes its costume while the only move it knows is the move tied to its costume, it learns {{m|Thunder Shock}}.

Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. It also cannot be [[trade]]d via the [[Global Trade System|GTS]] or [[Wonder Trade]]. Additionally, as it is not present in any games besides Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into {{g|Bank}}, and it does not register as a separate form in Pokémon Bank's [[Pokédex]], despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
{{Evobox/Formes
|type2-disp=Electric
|sprite1=025Pikachu-Cosplay
|name1=Pikachu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme=6
|forme1=Cosplay Pikachu  
|loc1= No costume
|sprite2=025Pikachu-Rock Star
|forme2=Pikachu Rock Star [[Cool (condition)|{{color|FFF| Cool }}]]
|type1-2=Electric
|loc2=Knows {{mcolor|Meteor Mash}}
|sprite3=025Pikachu-Belle
|forme3=Pikachu Belle [[Beautiful (condition)|{{color|FFF| Beautiful }}]]
|type1-3=Electric
|loc3=Knows {{mcolor|Icicle Crash}}
|sprite4=025Pikachu-Pop Star
|forme4=Pikachu Pop Star [[Cute (condition)|{{color|FFF| Cute }}]]
|type1-4=Electric
|loc4=Knows {{mcolor|Draining Kiss}}
|sprite5=025Pikachu-PhD
|forme5=Pikachu, Ph.D. [[Clever (condition)|{{color|FFF| Clever }}]]
|type1-5=Electric
|loc5=Knows {{mcolor|Electric Terrain}}
|sprite6=025Pikachu-Libre
|forme6=Pikachu Libre [[Tough (condition)|{{color|FFF| Tough }}]]
|type1-6=Electric
|loc6=Knows {{mcolor|Flying Press}}
}}

====Pikachu in a cap====
[[Pikachu in a cap]] are eight {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive, non-interchangeable forms of Pikachu that debuted in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Like [[Ash's Pikachu]], these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]], and they cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. They are also able to use the event-exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its corresponding [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Their [[cry|cries]] differ from that of regular Pikachu. They are not present in {{LGPE}}, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, or {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

Six variants exist in Pokémon Sun and Moon, one for each of [[Ash's hat]]s from the [[original series]] to {{aniseries|SM}}. A seventh variant debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, wearing the Partner Cap, Ash's hat from ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. An eighth variant debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, wearing the World Cap, Ash's hat from {{aniseries|JN}}.

The original six Pikachu in a cap were distributed via [[serial code]]s in Pokémon Sun and Moon in celebration of the 20th [[Pokémon movie]], and by extension, the 20th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via a [[QR Code]] that can be [[QR Scanner|scanned]]. All eight Pikachu in a cap (including World Cap Pikachu) were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sword and Shield to commemorate the TV show's [[JN040|timeslot change]] to Fridays in Japan; uniquely, the Pikachu from this distribution can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].
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|-
| {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}}
| {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Original Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Unova Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Alola Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-World Cap.png|100px]]
|}
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====Gigantamax====
[[Gigantamax]] Pikachu can only be obtained through special methods, and the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot be inherited through {{pkmn|breeding}}.
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor}}
|sprite1=025Pikachu
|name1=Pikachu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme1=Pikachu
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|sprite2=025Pikachu-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Pikachu
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px}}

==== Pale Pikachu ====
A particular Pikachu, named [[Peakychu]], has a unique spin-off form called Pale.

This unique Pikachu is named for its distinct grey-white color. Its heart-shaped tail is notably smaller than that of a regular Pikachu. The red electrical sacs are a light red, while the black tips of its tail are light grey. Its ears are constantly drooping, giving it a sad appearance. Additionally, Pale Pikachu's eyes are slightly larger than those of a typical Pikachu. Notably, Pale Pikachu's body can emit a peculiar glow.<ref name=":0">[https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/discover/ Official English website for Pokopia]</ref>

This Pikachu's unusual coloration resulted from sharing its own electricity with sick friends. As a consequence, its physical structure changed, and Pale Pikachu became unable to generate its own electricity. However, it can still manipulate electricity if it receives enough charge from an external source. With sufficient electricity, Pale Pikachu can illuminate its surroundings.

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|
{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
| {{color2|000|Peakychu|Pale Pikachu}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Pokopia Peakychu.png|100px]]
|}
|}

====Partner Pikachu====
The {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu has a separate [[List of Pokémon by index number in Generation VII|internal index]] from standard Pikachu. This allows it to have higher [[base stats]] than wild Pikachu.

The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in {{LGPE}}'s [[Pokédex]], and it cannot be [[transfer]]red to other games.

===Evolution data===
[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu, and Pikachu with the {{color2|000|Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]. The {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} received at the beginning of {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into {{p|Raichu}} unless it is [[trade]]d and evolved on another save file.
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=0026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/1|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGenderORAS|ndex=025|form1=C|crop=66}}
|-
|
{| class="roundy" width="100%" style="background: transparent; border-collapse:collapse"
! width="80px" style="{{roundytop|5px}} background: #{{Gen VII color light}}; line-height: 8pt" | Generation VII
|
|-
| colspan="2" class="roundytr roundybottom" style="background:#{{Gen VII color light}}; padding:2px" |
{| width="100%" class="roundy" style="background:#FFF; padding:3px" cellspacing="0px"
! class="roundytl" style="background:#{{Sun color}}; width: 25%; border-top:1px solid #000; border-left:1px solid #000" | [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]]
! class="roundytr" style="background:#{{Moon color}}; width: 25%; border-top:1px solid #000; border-right:1px solid #000" | [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Moon]]
| style="border-bottom:1px solid #000;" |
! class="roundytl" style="background:#{{Ultra Sun color}}; width: 25%; border-top:1px solid #000; border-left:1px solid #000" | [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun]]
! class="roundytr" style="background:#{{Ultra Moon color}}; width: 25%; border-top:1px solid #000; border-right:1px solid #000" | [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon]]
|-
! style="border-left:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7s 025 m.png|Male]]</div>
! style="border-right:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr b 7s 025 m.png|Male]]</div>
|
! style="border-left:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7s 025 m.png|Male]]</div>
! style="border-right:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr b 7s 025 m.png|Male]]</div>
|-
! style="border-left:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7s 025 f.png|Female]]</div>
! style="border-right:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr b 7s 025 f.png|Female]]</div>
|
! style="border-left:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7s 025 f.png|Female]]</div>
! style="border-right:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr b 7s 025 f.png|Female]]</div>
|-
! style="border-left:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7s 025 m s.png|Shiny Male]]</div>
! style="border-right:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr b 7s 025 m s.png|Shiny Male]]</div>
|
! style="border-left:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7s 025 m s.png|Shiny Male]]</div>
! style="border-right:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr b 7s 025 m s.png|Shiny Male]]</div>
|-
! style="border-left:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7s 025 f s.png|Shiny Female]]</div>
! style="border-right:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr b 7s 025 f s.png|Shiny Female]]</div>
|
! style="border-left:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7s 025 f s.png|Shiny Female]]</div>
! style="border-right:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{crop|240}}}px; width:{{{crop|240}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr b 7s 025 f s.png|Shiny Female]]</div>
|-
! class="roundybl" style="font-size:70%; line-height: 8pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000; border-left:1px solid #000" | Front
! class="roundybr" style="font-size:70%; line-height: 8pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000; border-right:1px solid #000" | Back
|
! class="roundybl" style="font-size:70%; line-height: 8pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000; border-left:1px solid #000" | Front
! class="roundybr" style="font-size:70%; line-height: 8pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000; border-right:1px solid #000" | Back
|-
|
|-
! colspan="2" class="roundytl" style="background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}; width: 50%; border-top:1px solid #000; border-left:1px solid #000" | [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!]]
| style="background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}; border-top:1px solid #000" |
! colspan="2" class="roundytr" style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color}}; width: 50%; border-top:1px solid #000; border-right:1px solid #000" | [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Eevee!]]
|-
! colspan="2" style="border-left:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; width:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7p 025 m.png|400px|Male]]</div>
|
! colspan="2" style="border-right:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; width:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7p 025 m s.png|400px|Shiny Male]]</div>
|-
! colspan="2" style="border-left:1px solid #000;" | <div style="height:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; width:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7p 025 f.png|400px|Female]]</div>
!
! colspan="2" style="border-right:1px solid #000; "| <div style="height:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; width:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7p 025 f s.png|400px|Shiny Female]]</div>
|-
! colspan="2" style="border-left:1px solid #000; " | <div style="height:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; width:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7p 025P m.png|400px|Partner Pikachu, Male]]</div>
| style="border-bottom:1px solid #000;" |
! colspan="2" style="border-right:1px solid #000; " | <div style="height:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; width:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7p 025P m s.png|400px|Partner Pikachu, Shiny Male]]</div>
|-
! class="roundybl" colspan="2" style="border-left:1px solid #000; border-bottom:1px solid #000;" | <div style="height:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; width:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7p 025P f.png|400px|Partner Pikachu, Female]]</div>
|
! class="roundybr" colspan="2" style="border-right:1px solid #000; border-bottom:1px solid #000;" | <div style="height:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; width:{{{PEcrop|400}}}px; display:inline-flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; overflow: hidden;">[[File:Spr 7p 025P f s.png|400px|Partner Pikachu, Shiny Female]]</div>
|}
|}
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{{Spritebox/HOME/2FormsGender|ndex=0025|form1=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|025|Pikachu}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="background:#{{electric color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 3f Pikachu credits.png]]
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 4d 025Chewy.png]]
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 4d 025Chuchu.png]]
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 4d 025Piki.png]]
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 4d 025Sparky.png]]
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 4d 025Ziggy.png]]
|-
| FireRed/LeafGreen credits
| Chewy in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Chuchu in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Piki in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Sparky in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Ziggy in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Pikachu gender difference anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Gender|Male and female]] Pikachu in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Captain Pikachu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Captain Pikachu Terastal.png|thumb|250px|{{Tera}}stallized Pikachu in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Pikachu]]=====
[[Ash Ketchum]] has a Pikachu that he obtained from {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of {{aniseries|PTS}}, which also marked the species' debut. He was the main {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} character of the animated series from the [[original series]] to {{aniseries|JN}} and appeared in almost every non-special episode and every [[Pokémon movie]] released throughout that point. In ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', he was revealed to be capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. He always [[Walking Pokémon|remains outside]] of his {{i|Poké Ball}}.

=====[[Pikachutwo]]=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} cloned Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be distinguished from Ash's due to the spikes in the black marks found on the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process. It reappeared in the sequel special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' and the remake movie ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.

=====[[Puka]]=====
A Pikachu [[nickname]]d Puka was owned by {{OBP|Victor|EP067}} on {{an|Seafoam Island}} in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

=====[[Sparky]]=====
[[Ritchie]] has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head, and, unlike Ash's Pikachu, has no problem with living inside a Poké Ball.

=====[[Ashachu]]=====
Ash was [[Human–Pokémon transformation|turned into a Pikachu]] in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'' by a Pokémon magician named {{OBP|Lily|EP241}}. He reverted to his human self at the beginning of [[EP242|the next episode]].

=====[[Cosplay Pikachu]]=====
All of the Cosplay Pikachu appeared in ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', under the ownership of [[Frank]]. They reappeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', where they were all summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu.

=====[[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]=====
In the ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' [[I Choose You! trilogy|alternate continuity]], {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20}} has a Pikachu who is his first Pokémon and his main partner, almost always remaining outside of his Poké Ball.

=====[[Goh's Pikachu]]=====
[[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pikachu in [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]]. She, along with a few others of her kind, later evolved into Raichu during the episode.

=====[[Captain Pikachu]]=====
In ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', a Pikachu nicknamed Captain Pikachu appeared under the ownership of [[Friede]]. It is capable of {{Tera}}stallizing into a {{t|Flying}} [[type]], as first seen in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]''.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', many wild Pikachu appear and Ash's Pikachu wants to play with them. Eventually, Ash tries to release him thinking it'd be best for Pikachu to be with his own kind, but he refused to leave Ash's side.

In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', [[James]] used a Pikachu in the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]], but it was defeated by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|instructor]]'s {{p|Graveler}}. After interfering with a {{pkmn|battle}} Ash was having with the instructor, James later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for it to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', a Pikachu was kidnapped by a {{p|Skarmory}}. As a result, [[Team Go-Getters]] set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

In [[BWS01]], [[Ayumi]]'s [[Gender|female]] Pikachu was trained on how to properly use {{m|Thunderbolt}} with the help of {{an|Cilan}} and {{TP|Cilan|Stunfisk}}.

A [[Mirror World]] Pikachu appeared in ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]'', under the ownership of [[Mirror Ash]]. Unlike his regular world counterpart, Mirror Pikachu is a mischievous roughneck.

In ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', [[Frank]] has multiple Pikachu who participate in his filmmaking endeavors.

In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', multiple Pikachu were summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu, though the prank failed. They were then returned to their original locations with the help of Ash's Pikachu, who coordinated them into Hoopa's portals.

In ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]'', {{OBP|Jimmy|XY115}}'s Pikachu, nicknamed Spike, was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu. Since Ash was ill, {{an|Serena}} took his place, unbeknownst to Jimmy and Spike. However, the match was interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Spike, though he was promptly saved.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'' under the ownership of [[Pikala]]. One of them is nicknamed Curly, while another one is {{Shiny}} and called the Boss. The Boss reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM114|Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!]]''. In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', another one of Pikala's Pikachu, nicknamed Bolt, competed in the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It defeated a {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p|Pyukumuku}}, but ended up losing to [[Jessie's Mimikyu]].

Multiple Pikachu appeared in a [[mass outbreak]] in [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]]. Several of them evolved into Raichu using the [[Thunder Stone]]s they dug up.

A Pikachu owned by [[Alternate World Ash]] appeared in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', [[Nurse Joy]] had multiple Pikachu, all of whom helped Ash's own Pikachu defeat {{TRT}} and send them [[blasting off]] for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', [[Travis]]'s mother [[Luana]] temporarily mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder, since Travis has a Pikachu of his own.

A Pikachu appeared in Brock's demonstration in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Raichu}}.

In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', a Pikachu appeared in two of [[Elijah]]'s movies. {{PPM|Red's Pikachu}} was featured in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger. In a different movie that Ash and {{ashfr}} were watching at the time the episode was taking place, another Pikachu helped {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} on their mission to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from the evil {{p|Exploud}}.

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Pikachu was one of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}'s {{m|transform}}ations.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!]]'', [[Abigail]]'s Pikachu, nicknamed Sugar, went missing prior to the events of the episode. As a result, Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returned, whereupon it was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu.

A Pikachu appeared in flashbacks in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', under the ownership of an [[Aura|Aura Guardian]].

[[Volkner]]'s Raichu was seen as a Pikachu during flashbacks of his childhood in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved into a Raichu using a [[Thunder Stone]].

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Uschi]].

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]''.

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

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

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

Multiple Pikachu wearing hats matching [[Captain Pikachu]]'s hat appeared in a bonus scene aired with [[HZ042]]. This scene was not dubbed into English.

A Pikachu appeared in [[HZ137]], where it was digging with Diglett.

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Goh Pikachu.png|[[Gender|Female]] Pikachu
Boss.png|{{Shiny}} Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu anime.png|Set of [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|[[Pikachu in a cap|Original Cap]] Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|[[Pikachu in a cap|Hoenn Cap]] Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|[[Pikachu in a cap|Sinnoh Cap]] Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|[[Pikachu in a cap|Unova Cap]] Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|[[Pikachu in a cap|Kalos Cap]] Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|[[Pikachu in a cap|Alola Cap]] Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|[[Pikachu in a cap|Partner Cap]] Pikachu
Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|[[Pikachu in a cap|World Cap]] Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|[[Gigantamax]] Pikachu
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Pikachu|Dawn's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate {{t|Electric}} [[move|attacks]] from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW001|Pikachu|Trip's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW093|Pikachu|Cameron's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM003|Pikachu|Rotom Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} type. It raises its tail to sense its surroundings. If you pull on its tail, it will bite.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN035|Pikachu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type. Pikachu have pouches on their cheeks that can store electricity, which they release if threatened. [[Gender|Male and female]] Pikachu have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|differently shaped tails]].}}
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===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts===
[[File:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Short 1.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu and Oshawott in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts]]]]
A female appeared in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts]] as the protagonist along with an {{p|Oshawott}}.
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===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Pikachu PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Red's Pikachu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pikachu in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Pikachu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.
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===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Red Pikachu PG.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
====[[Red's Pikachu]]====
{{ga|Red}} caught a Pikachu in [[Viridian Forest]] in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]''. He then proceeded to travel though multiple [[region]]s with it, facing many strong opponents along the way.
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===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Scottie Pikachu Masters Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]
Two Pikachu appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], with one under the ownership of [[Scottie]] and the other under the ownership of [[Bettie]]. Scottie's Pikachu participated in a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{mas|Erika}}, a {{tc|Beauty}}, and a {{tc|Lass}}; while Bettie's Pikachu participated in a battle against {{mas|Skyla}}, {{mas|Flint}}, and {{mas|Acerola}}.
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===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Schoolboy Schoolgirl Youngster Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Schoolboy}}.
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===POKÉTOON===
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]'', where it was trapped in a cave.

In ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]'', {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} attempted to catch a Pikachu, but failed.

A Pikachu appeared in [[PT15]], as one of the many Pokémon angered by [[Akira]]'s {{p|Capsakid}}'s spicy bite.

===GOTCHA!===
A Pikachu appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of a boy.
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Elaine Pikachu Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in Pokémon Evolutions]]
Throughout [[Pokémon Evolutions]], two Pikachu wearing the hats of the [[player character]]s from the [[generation]] featured in the episode appeared.
* In ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', they wore {{ga|Victor}} and {{ga|Gloria}}'s hats and appeared in [[Wyndon Stadium]], cheering on the {{pkmn|battle}} between Victor and [[Leon]].
* In ''[[PE02|The Eclipse]]'', they wore {{ga|Elio}} and {{ga|Selene}}'s hats and appeared playing with some children.
* In ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', they wore {{ga|Calem}} and {{ga|Serena}}'s hats and appeared near [[Lysandre]] and [[Diantha]] while they were having a conversation.
* In ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'', they wore {{ga|Hilbert}} and {{ga|Hilda}}'s hats and appeared under the ownership of a Trainer who was listening to [[Ghetsis]]'s speech in [[Accumula Town]].
* In ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', they wore {{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Dawn}}'s hats and appeared in the reception hall of the {{si|Battle Tower}}.
* In ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'', they wore {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}}'s hats and appeared in [[Pacifidlog Town]], watching the battle between May's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Rayquaza}} and [[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{p|Salamence}}.
* In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', they wore {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}}'s hats and appeared under the ownership of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance in [[Ecruteak City]].
* In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', they wore {{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}}'s hats and appeared in [[Pallet Town]].

In ''The Eclipse'', a Pikachu was briefly seen in a flashback, frozen in [[Lusamine]]'s trophy room.

In ''The Discovery'', a female {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu wearing the Sportswear appeared under the ownership of Elaine.

===Bidoof's Big Stand===
[[File:Pikachu BBS.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu in ''Bidoof's Big Stand'']]
A Pikachu appeared in the intro to ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]''
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===A Ripple in Time===
[[File:Pikachu and Ash ARIT.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in ''A Ripple in Time'']]
A Pikachu based on [[Ash's Pikachu]] has a prominent role in ''[[A Ripple in Time]]'' along with an alternate version of [[Ash Ketchum (A Ripple in Time)|Ash]].
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===Pokémon Concierge===
[[File:Pokémon Concierge Nao Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Nao's Pikachu in Pokémon Concierge]]
Multiple Pikachu, twelve in total, appear in the [[Pokémon Concierge]] episode ''[[PC04|Welcome to the Pokémon Resort!]]'' as guests at [[Pokémon Resort|the titular resort]]. One of these Pikachu, belonging to [[Nao]], has a quiet and asocial personality unlike most other Pikachu, and thus Nao asks for [[Haru]]'s help in trying to make it louder and more "Pikachu-like". Over their many failed attempts, however, they eventually come to the realization that Nao's Pikachu does not need to be forced into a specific "Pikachu-like" role, and that it should be allowed to be itself. Once Nao realizes this, his bond with Pikachu grows closer and Pikachu becomes happier.

Multiple Pikachu made cameo appearances in the following episodes.
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===The Journey of One Dream===
[[File:Dominic Pikachu SM.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in The Journey of One Dream]]
Pikachu plays an important role in [[The Journey of One Dream]] as one of the many Pokémon featured in Dominic's games. In the short's final {{pkmn|battle}}, Pikachu is used by [[Dominic]] in the final battle against a {{p|Mewtwo}}.

===Biri-Biri===
{{ga|Juliana|Anna}}'s Pikachu briefly appeared as a silhouette in the music video for [[Biri-Biri]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Pika.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Pika]]=====
Pikachu debuted in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]'', where it was stealing food in [[Pewter City]]. The townsfolk kept chasing him around, but ended up getting shocked by him. {{adv|Red}} arrived and caught him, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting his owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major {{pkmn|battle}} Red has had.

Pika served on {{adv|Yellow}}'s team while Red missing during this chapter, before being returned to him. During his time with Yellow, Pika learned how to {{m|Surf}}.

=====[[Chuchu]]=====
In ''[[PS111|Tyranitar War]]'', Yellow was revealed to have obtained her own Pikachu, nicknamed Chuchu. While staying at the [[Pokémon Day-Care]] with Pika, the two Pikachu ended up producing a [[Pokémon Egg]], which later hatched into {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Pichu}}, [[Pibu]].

=====[[Cosplay Pikachu]]=====
Five Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS599|Salamence Evolves]]'', where they each wear the five costumes available for the [[Cosplay Pikachu]]: Pikachu Rock Star, Pikachu Belle, Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Ph.D., and Pikachu Libre. Lisia revealed to {{ga|Chaz}} that {{adv|Ruby}} created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for {{pkmn|Contest}}s. Noticeably, some of these Cosplay Pikachu were male. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[PS603|Slowbro Has an Idea]]''.

=====Other=====
[[Hau]]'s Pichu evolved into Pikachu prior to ''[[PASM32|Shock!! Father in the Pendant!]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PASS11|Gulp!! Gulp Pokémon]]'', having been swallowed by a {{p|Cramorant}}. It reappeared in ''[[PASS40|Rumble!! The Darkest Day Returns]]'' and ''[[PASS41|Shing!! Final Form]]'', where it had [[Gigantamax]]ed due to the [[Darkest Day]].

A female Pikachu appeared in ''[[PASV01|Speeding! Paldea's Prince of Speed!!]]'', under {{Scarlet}}'s ownership. She was shown to be able to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Flying}} type.

====Minor appearances====
A Pikachu appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talked about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

In ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]'', a Pikachu appeared with its {{pkmn|Trainer}} at [[Indigo Plateau]]. It noticeably had a flower by its ear.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS058|The Kindest Tentacruel]]'' as one of the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in Yellow's fantasy about [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]].

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS067|Can You Diglett?]]'' as a silhouette when [[Agatha]] and [[Lorelei]] explained to Red about how Pokémon and people can't coexist with each other.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy of [[Professor Elm]]'s explanation of [[Pokémon Egg]]s in ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]'' in a fantasy of Silver when he explained the vital points of Pokémon.

Two Pikachu owned by a pair of {{tc|Poké Fan}}s appeared in ''[[PS153|Oh, It's Ho-Oh!]]'', going towards Indigo Plateau.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PR1|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]''.

Multiple Pikachu were among the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that charged the [[Prism Tower]] during a blackout in ''[[PS562|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]''.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.

<gallery>
Chuchu.png|[[Gender|Female]] Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Adventures]]
Cosplay Pikachu Adventures.png|A group of [[Cosplay Pikachu]] in Pokémon Adventures
Gigantamax Pikachu Adventures.png|[[Gigantamax]] Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures
Scarlet Terastallized Pikachu.png|{{Tera}}stallized Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures
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====Pokédex entries====
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{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS004]]|When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.}}
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[[File:Red Pikachu PM.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}}
Pikachu is one of the main characters in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that {{PPM|Red}} {{pkmn2|caught}} on his own, but the first he kept.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot [[Talking Pokémon|speak human language]]. He is the cousin of {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and is considered the smarter of the two.

In ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]'', Pikachu evolved into {{p|Raichu}}, but he has since [[Devolution|devolved]] back into a Pikachu.

{{PPM|Yellow}} has a Pikachu of his own, which debuted in ''[[PM044|The Fake Pikachu!!]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
Ash's Pikachu is a main character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], an adaptation of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Ash discovered it under the floorboards at his home, where it was chewing on wires to eat the electricity. After catching it, Ash decided to make it his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]].

[[Sparky]], [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu, first appeared in ''[[ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues]]''. In this manga, its [[nickname]] is translated as Chuchino.

====Pokédex entries====
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{{Mangadexbody|The Electric Tale of Pikachu|[[ET01]]|An electric mouse Pokémon. Habitat: Forests and woodlands Diet: Mainly fruit Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek. Beware of electrocution!}}
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===Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪===
{{main|Pikachu (MPJ)}}
Pikachu is a main character in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. He is the first Pokémon befriended by [[Hazel]], debuting in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]], the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

[[Ash's Pikachu]] also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} caught a Pikachu in [[PZ02]]. It later evolved into a Raichu in [[PZ10]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
{{main|Shu's Pikachu}}
[[Shu]]'s first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

A female Pikachu appeared in [[GDZ40]], under the ownership of a male Trainer.

A Pikachu appeared in [[GDZ61]].

===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
A story called ''[[PW38|Akari and Pikachu's Birthday]]'' is featured in the [[How I Became a Pokémon Card volume 6|final volume]] of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{main|Gold's Pikachu}}
{{GnB|Gold}} owns a Pikachu, which was later revealed to have originally belonged to [[Eusine]] before he sent it [[Time travel|back in time]] with [[Bill]]'s [[Time Capsule]].

===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was the main character in the short-lived [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].

===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
{{Ash}}'s Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash & Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' based on Ash's adventures in [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[CBF2|Aim for the Top!]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[CBF3|Battle Between Student and Master!]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[CBF4|Introducing the Frontier Brains!]]'', where it was seen in a picture taken by [[Anabel]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Ash's Pikachu appeared in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Pikachu appeared in [[ABM02]].

===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
A Pikachu appeared in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Red's Pikachu}}
Red's Pikachu debuted as a silhouette alongside its Trainer in [[JBA5]]. It then physically debuted in [[JBA6]].

===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Pikachu appeared in [[PNA3]], under the ownership of [[Hanbei]].

===Pokémon Horizon===
A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[HOR01|Journey to a New Horizon]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[HOR02|The Power of Teamwork]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Ash's Pikachu appeared in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}.
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==In the TCG==
[[File:PikachuBaseSet58.jpg|200px|thumb|Pikachu in the TCG]]
[[File:GBML Bronze Pikachu Coin.png|thumb|100px|left|Pikachu TCG Coin]]
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Pikachu manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} known non-reprint {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} cards featuring it. There are also various {{pkmn|Trainer}} cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as {{OBP|No.1 Trainer|Tournament promo}}.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.

In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched [[Ken Sugimori]]'s artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using {{m|ThunderShock}}. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG {{TCG|coin}}s, with one being included with the English and European languages-only {{tcg|Base Set 2}}. This coin was also featured in the {{g|Play It!}} PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the [[Game Boy]] game {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in {{g|Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!}}, where it is given by {{TCG GB|Isaac}} to winners of the [[Lightning Club]].

==In the TFG==
Two Pikachu figures have been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Pikachu|18}}
* {{TFG|Black Star Promo}}: {{TFG ID|Black Star Promo|Pikachu|8}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Pokkén Pikachu|1=Pokkén Pikachu Libre}}.png|thumb|200px|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Pikachu in Pokkén Tournament|1=Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament}}]]
[[File:UNITE Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Pokémon UNITE]]

===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{main|Pikachu (Pokkén)}}
{{main|Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)}}
{{pokken|Pikachu}} is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. His moveset includes electrical attacks the species uses in the main games, including {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Electro Ball}}, and {{m|Thunder}}. During Synergy Burst, he can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of his attacks and victory poses are directly taken from {{wp|Heihachi Mishima|Heihachi}} and {{wp|Kazuya Mishima}}'s movesets from the ''{{wp|Tekken}}'' series.

''Pikachu overwhelms opponents with powerful electric shocks and quick movements.''<ref>[http://www.pokkentournament.com/en-ca/characters/ Pikachu | Pokémon Battle Roster] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160129211712/http://www.pokkentournament.com/en-ca/characters/ archived])</ref>

{{pokken|Pikachu Libre}} was first announced alongside the [[Wii U]] port of the game. She was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.

''Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.''

[[File:Pikachu Eliana meet.png|thumb|left|175px|Pikachu and Eliana in The Strength of the Lightning]]

===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
{{main|Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)}}
{{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} is a playable fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series.

===[[Detective Pikachu series]]===
The Detective Pikachu series stars a {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character|Pikachu}} that is [[Talking Pokémon|capable of speaking the human language]], but only the player character, [[Tim Goodman]], is capable of hearing him. Much like {{MTR}} from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', he is incapable of using [[move]]s that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.

[[File:Celestial cover.png|thumb|left|175px|Single cover for [[Celestial]]]]

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Pikachu (UNITE)}}
Pikachu is playable after obtaining its [[Unite license]]. It is a ranged attacker.

===[[The Strength of the Lightning]]===
The Brazilian music video [[The Strength of the Lightning]] features a stop motion animated Pikachu. This Pikachu is also shown later as a live action actor with a full-body costume.

===Celestial===
Pikachu appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]]. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.
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==Trivia==
* Pikachu and its evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. However, Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* Pikachu is the 25th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Pikachu is the only core series first partner Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
* According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that serves as the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in the [[core series]] games that has a pre-evolved form. However, {{p|Pichu}} (its pre-evolved form) does not exist in either game in which it fills this role.
* The Pikachu family is the only evolutionary family to have access to [[Mega Evolution]], exclusive Z-Moves, and [[Gigantamax]].
* Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in Generation VI, as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: Defense and Special Defense.
* Pikachu has the most {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive [[move]]s available to it.
* In [[Generation VIII]] onwards, Pikachu is capable of learning {{m|Surf}} via [[TM]], when it was previously only obtainable through special means.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon with two exclusive [[Z-Move]]s.
* Pikachu and {{p|Eevee}} are the only non-fully evolved Pokémon with exclusive Z-Moves.
* On [[Pokémon.com]], the 1999 version of Pikachu's [[Pokédex entry]] incorrectly implied that Pikachu [[level-based Evolution|evolved by level]] instead of the [[Thunder Stone]]: ''"With enough combat experience, Pikachu evolve into {{p|Raichu}}."''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990909224449/http://pokemon.com/pokedex/encyclopedia/pikachu.html Pokémon World - Pikachu (archived)], [[Pokémon.com]]</ref>
* {{game4|BWB2W2}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event.
* The [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] was the first Pokémon to be given out over [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] outside of Japan.
* When starting a [[new game]] in {{game|Yellow}}, Pikachu's front sprite appears with a slightly different [[List of color palettes by index number in Generation I|color palette]] (the palette index number 0x10) than usual when it is introduced by [[Professor Oak]]. This is the same red/yellow palette used for {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, and {{p|Jynx}} (except the [[Virtual Console]] Jynx), as well as the {{pkmn|battle}} sprites of all [[Pokémon Trainer]]s.
** Due to the color palette used at the start of Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has red cheeks (in the [[Game Boy Color]]) or pink cheeks (in the [[Super Game Boy]]). However, in this game's normal gameplay, Pikachu has dark orange cheeks instead.
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Pikachu uses its {{pkmn|animated series}} [[cry]] ([[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voiced]] by [[Ikue Otani]]). Before Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it was the only Pokémon to do so in the core series games.
** In {{game|Yellow}}, only the [[First partner Pokémon|first partner]] Pikachu uses the animated series cry (technically, this applies to all Pikachu [[Original Trainer|originally received or caught]] by the player, but catching additional Pikachu is impossible without cheating) with [[Outsider Pokémon|outsider]] or NPC Pikachu using their original cries. In other games however all specimens of the species use the animated series cry.
** Its battle cry differs from status or [[Pokédex]] screens.
** The {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} received at the beginning of {{game|Yellow}} has unique [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voice clips]] in [[Pokémon Stadium]] and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.
** From {{g|Legends: Arceus}} onward, Pikachu's cry switched to a slightly modified version of its pre-Gen VI cry.
* Together with {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Seedot}}, Pichu is the easiest Pokémon to catch in {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, with only one loop necessary.
* In the Japanese {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]].
** Pikachu is also the only Pokémon present in {{g|Champions}} that is not fully evolved.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Pinball mini}}, and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Yellow}} was the one who gave Pichu its species name, creating it as a combination of the name of [[Pibu]]'s parents, [[Pika]] and [[Chuchu]].
* [[Pibu]] and one of the [[Pichu brothers]] have a hair tuft at the top of their heads.
* Pikachu is currently represented in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} by more cards than any other Pokémon, with {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} unique cards.
* Unique to its playstyle in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]], [[Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)|Pichu]] receives self-inflicted damage when performing moves that utilize electricity, such as its [[Thunderbolt (move)|Thunderbolt]] or [[Volt Tackle (move)|Volt Tackle]].
* [[Veronica Taylor]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheVeronicaT/status/1261828367516487681 Veronica Taylor on Twitter] (retrieved June 26, 2026)</ref> and [[Sarah Natochenny]]<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/after-17-years-the-voice-of-ash-ketchum-is-preparing-to-say-goodbye ''Voice of Ash Ketchum Is Preparing to Say Goodbye'' - IGN] (retrieved June 26, 2026)</ref>, both of whom voiced {{Ash}} in the English dub of the animated series, have said that Pikachu is their favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

===Merchandise===
[[File:Pikachu Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Pikachu in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* Pikachu appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess but behaves like a gold general in shogi.
* Pikachu was the focus of a {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection|collection]] in June 2014.

===Real life===
* The {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} has included three Pikachu balloons. "Flying Pikachu" was the first, flown from 2001 to 2005, and was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident involving an {{wp|M&M's}} balloon in the 2005 parade.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/23/nyregion/23balloon.html?_r=0 Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade | New York Times]</ref> It was last used in the August 2006 {{pkmn|10th Anniversary|Party of the Decade}} in New York City's {{wp|Bryant Park}}. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a {{i|Poké Ball}} balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman.

===Cultural impact===
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|200px|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
* The nation of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the [[Pokémon]] franchise.
* Pikachu has served as [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of several scientific discoveries:
** In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".<ref>[http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/science/20080722TDY02306.htm Researchers: 'Pikachurin' protein linked with kinetic vision | Daily Yomiuri Online] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20080727140433/http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/science/20080722TDY02306.htm archived])</ref>
** The {{wp|springtail}} species ''Dicranocentrus pikachu'' was named after Pikachu.<ref>[https://brill.com/view/journals/ise/49/1/article-p23_23.xml New species and new records of Dicranocentrus Schött, 1893 (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Southeastern Brazil | Brill] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220928170630/https://brill.com/view/journals/ise/49/1/article-p23_23.xml archived])</ref>
** The spider species ''Epicratinus pikachu'' was named after Pikachu due to the female spider's {{wp|Epigyne|epigynum}} resembling its face.<ref>[https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4886.1.1 Taxonomic review and cladistic analysis of Neotropical spider genus Epicratinus Jocqué & Baert, 2005 (Araneae: Zodariidae) with description of eleven new species | Biotaxa] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20201209091240/https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4886.1.1 archived])</ref>
** The spider species ''Alistra pikachu'' was named after Pikachu due to its yellow coloration.<ref name="yejie lin">[https://www.zootax.com.cn/CN/abstract/abstract296.shtml Twenty-three new spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia | Zoological Systematics] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230309124205/https://www.zootax.com.cn/CN/abstract/abstract296.shtml archived])</ref>
** The beetle species ''Hiperantha pikachu'' was named after Pikachu because of its yellow elytra with a black apical band that resembles Pikachu's ears.<ref>[https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5082.1.4 Notes on Stigmoderini (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) from Brazil, with the description of a new species of Hiperantha Gistel, 1834, and new distributional records | Mapress] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220525023625/https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5082.1.4 archived])</ref>
* On December 11, 2023, {{wp|Google}} revealed that Pikachu was the most searched Pokémon in the platform's 25 years of history.<ref>https://twitter.com/Google/status/1734218344402743791</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KtWfp0UopM&pp=ygUPZ29vZ2xlIDI1IHllYXJz</ref>

===Concept and development===
Pikachu was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]], a core designer at [[Game Freak]].<ref>[http://www.natsume.com/news/news_pdffiles/pid_129_HSBigNames0806.pdf THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY | Natsume]</ref><ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu had a short, stout design during the initial release of {{g|Red and Green}}, but its design was altered for ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier.<ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu is depicted with a white belly similar to its evolved form, {{p|Raichu}}, in the [[Bandai Pokémon Carddass Cards]], {{file|Bandai Pikachu card.jpg|as seen here}}.

Pikachu also originally had a second-stage [[Evolution]] named [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ ピカチュウは大福？　初めて明かされる誕生秘話 (Is Pikachu Daifuku? The secret story behind its creation revealed for the first time) | 讀賣新聞 (Yomiuri Shimbun)] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref name=SiliconEra>[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns | Siliconera]</ref> Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from Pokémon Red and Green, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu | Pokemon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ archived])</ref>

[[Gigantamax]] Pikachu was designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559091292889497602</ref>

===Origin===
Pikachu was originally a {{wp|daifuku}}-like creature with ears sticking out. Its black ear tips are remnants of this original concept.<ref name=Pokemon.com /><ref name=SiliconEra/>

Nishida named Pikachu "without giving it much thought", and while it wasn't originally intended to be based on a {{wp|mouse}}, [[Game Freak]] CEO [[Satoshi Tajiri]] made the decision to base it on such. During the process of making Pikachu "cuter", as per the instructions of game designer [[Kōji Nishino]], Nishida added cheek pouches for it to store electricity in. These were inspired by {{wp|squirrel}}s, which store food in their cheeks. Pikachu's yellow coloration and lightning bolt-shaped tail were given to express Pikachu's electrical attributes and make its type easier to recognise and understand. According to Nishida, Pikachu's stripes aren't based on anything in particular, and were added to fill the empty space on Pikachu's back, as it is always visible during battle.<ref name=Pokemon.com /><ref name=SiliconEra />

Pikachu's [[Gigantamax]] form is a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}.<ref name=Chunkachu>https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559317105798811648.</ref>

====Name origin====
Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' ({{wp|onomatopoeia}} for sparkle) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of a mouse squeaking).<ref name=Pokemon.com /><ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/time/magazine/99/1122/pokemon6.fullinterview2.html The Ultimate Game Freak | Time]</ref>

==In other languages==
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==See also==
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* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Red's Pikachu]]
* [[Pikachu (Yellow)]]
* [[Pika]]
* [[Chuchu]]
* [[Sparky]]
* [[Pikachutwo]]
* [[Puka]]
* [[Shu's Pikachu]]
* [[Goh's Pikachu]]
* [[Captain Pikachu]]
* [[Hazel's Pikachu]]
* [[Gold's Pikachu]]
* [[Lt. Surge's Pikachu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)]]
* [[Pikachu (PokéPark)]]
* [[Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Detective Pikachu (character)]]
* [[Pikachu (Pokkén)]]
* [[Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)]]
* [[Pikachu (UNITE)]]
* [[Peakychu]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Pikachu variants]]
* [[Pikachu in a cap]]
* [[Flying Pikachu]]
* [[Surfing Pikachu]]
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
* [[Ms. Wavychu]]
* [[Mr. Windychu]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects]]
* [[Gigantamax]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
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==References==
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==External links==
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'''Charizard''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''リザードン''' ''Lizardon'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

Charizard has three forms:
* It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Charizard X''' using the [[Charizardite X]] or '''Mega Charizard Y''' using the [[Charizardite Y]].
* It can [[Gigantamax]] into '''Gigantamax Charizard''' if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}.

Charizard is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red Version}}, its {{game|Red and Blue|s|international counterpart}}, and its [[remake]], {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Pokémon FireRed Version}}, appearing on the boxart of all three games.

Along with {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Talonflame}}, and {{p|Decidueye}}, Charizard is one of the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] available through [[Unite license]]s in {{g|UNITE}} as of version 1.12.1.2.

==Biology==
Charizard is a {{wp|dragon|draconic}}, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is primarily orange with a cream underside from the chest to the tip of its tail. It has a long neck, small blue eyes, slightly raised nostrils, and two horn-like structures protruding from the back of its rectangular head. Two fangs are visible in its upper jaw when its mouth is closed. Two large wings with blue-green undersides sprout from its back, and a horn-like appendage juts out from the top of the third joint of each wing. A single wing finger is visible through the center of each wing membrane. Charizard's arms are short and skinny compared to its robust belly, and each limb has three white claws. In {{g|Red and Green Versions}}, Charizard is seemingly shown holding a fireball, implying that it's capable of manipulating its flames using its hands; this is seen in media where it uses {{m|Fire Punch}}. It has stocky legs with cream-colored soles on each of its {{wp|plantigrade}} feet. The tip of its long, tapering tail burns with a sizable flame, which can intensify to a blue flame if Charizard is irritated.

Charizard flies in search of powerful opponents to battle, and its fire will burn hotter as it gains experience. Its fiery breath can melt boulders and massive glaciers and has been known to cause forest fires accidentally. Though its fiery breath is hot, it never turns it on any opponent weaker than itself. In the {{aniseries|GS}} episode ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]'', it is established that only a weak Charizard would show off its power. Its wings can carry it to an altitude of 4,600 feet (1,400 meters), but [[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]] notes that its droppings were found on {{wp|Mt. Fuji}}, implying it could fly thrice as high. In the {{aniseries|OS}} episode ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', it was shown that Charizard is vulnerable to having its tail flame going out in the same way as {{p|Charmander}}, as [[Ash Ketchum]] warns [[Ash's Charizard|his Charizard]] to not let its flame go out. However, the side story episode ''[[HS17|Those Darn Electabuzz!]]'' showed that Charizard can swim underwater, with [[Pokémon Origins]] further showing that the flame on the tip of the tail can still keep burning underwater. Charizard typically inhabits {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains and valleys}}, such as the [[Charicific Valley]] in [[Johto]]. However, Charizard can also live in volcanoes, forming packs with other members of its family, including {{p|Charmander}}. In [[Pokémon Snap]], it's shown that Charizard is fully capable of living inside lava within volcanic craters. In {{g|Sleep}}, as well as media like the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Charizard is known to sleep in an incredibly relaxed position, as it is very confident in its power. A Charizard sleeping flat on its back may be an indicator of that Charizard being especially strong.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Even though Charizard originally couldn't learn the [[move]] {{m|Fly}}, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s have been shown riding Charizard in official artwork dating back to the 1997 [[Bandai Pokémon Carddass Cards|Carddass Trading Cards]]. Ash himself was shown riding his Charizard already in the [[S02|second season]] of the [[original series]] of ''Pokémon the Series''. Eventually, in {{game|Yellow}}, Charizard became able to learn Fly and has since been frequently depicted as a Pokémon able to carry people on its back to fly them to distant areas. In [[Alola]], Charizard is a [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] called Charizard Glide, being used by the natives to fly around the region or make deliveries.

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Professor Oak Lecture EP161.png|Charizard's tail flame burning blue after Professor Oak accidentally steps on its tail
Charizard Glide VII OD.png|Charizard Glide
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===Forms===
[[File:Mega Charizard X Mega Charizard Y artwork 2.png|left|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y.]]
Charizard has three alternate forms: [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, and [[Gigantamax]] Charizard.

Both of Charizard's Mega Evolutions feature a shorter snout, white, vertical slit pupils, and a bright underside reaching the lower jaw.

====Mega Charizard X====
As Mega Charizard X, its body and legs are more physically fit, though its arms remain thin. Its skin turns black with a sky-blue underside and soles. Two spikes with blue tips curve upward from the front and back of each shoulder, while the tips of its horns sharpen, turn blue, and curve slightly upward. Its brow and claws are larger, and its eyes are now red. It has two small, fin-like spikes under each horn and two more down its lower neck. The finger disappears from the wing membrane, and the lower edges are divided into large, rounded points. The third joint of each wing-arm is adorned with a claw-like spike. It breathes blue flames out the sides of its mouth, and the flame on its tail now burns blue consistently.

The overwhelming power of Mega Evolution causes Mega Charizard X's body to turn black and its intense flames to become blue and burn hotter.<ref>[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Charizard%20X Mega Charizard X | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Charizard%20X archived])</ref><ref name=MEgaCharizardXY>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-gb/story/#:~:text=Mega%20Charizard%20X%20/%20Mega%20Charizard%20Y Mega Charizard X / Mega Charizard Y | Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!]</ref>

====Mega Charizard Y====
As Mega Charizard Y, it becomes sleeker in appearance but retains its normal coloration. It has three pointed horns on the back of its head, the middle of which is longer. Its snout has larger fangs and a ridge on the nose. Its neck is shorter, but its torso is thinner and longer. It features longer {{wp|digitigrade}} feet. Its hands are less developed, with extremely shortened fingers that are no longer separated from each other. Small wings develop on its wrists, while the ones on its back become larger, lose the wing finger passing through their membrane and end up with ragged edges. The back of its tail has a large spike at the base and three smaller ones near the tip, which now burns with a longer flame.

Mega Charizard Y has an incredible flying prowess that allows it to reach great heights in the sky.<ref>[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Charizard%20Y Mega Charizard Y | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Charizard%20Y archived])</ref> Its speed and maneuverability is greater than that of a jet fighter,<ref name=MEgaCharizardXY/> and the source of its power is said to come from its bond with its {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

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====Gigantamax Charizard====
[[File:Leon Charizard G-Max Wildfire.png|thumb|left|220px|Gigantamax Charizard's wingless body]]
Gigantamax Charizard's belly is now white instead of its normal cream coloration, with a distinctive pattern of diamonds (some fully colored yellow, others merely outlined in yellow) on the lower portion. A similar pattern (this time filled and edged with a brown color) is on each leg facing forward. Its hand and feet claws are proportionally larger; also, Charizard now stands in a digitigrade stance. The sclerae of the eyes become yellow. The glow of a flame can be seen in the mouth, and the teeth grow, with the lower front teeth and three teeth in the middle now protruding when the mouth is closed. Its tail flame has expanded with respect to its body, growing down the tail towards the body instead of simply sprouting from the end; this enlarged flame is where the three orbiting clouds signature to the Dynamax phenomenon manifest themselves. Each of its horns now emits flames, and its wings have become constructs of pure fire, with burning extensions that outline its clavicle and stop right before they connect on its chest.

Due to being enhanced by Gigantamax energy, the fire within Charizard's body has become much stronger, burning hotter than 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit (2,000 degrees Celsius) and continuing to rise in temperature when Gigantamax Charizard roars. When using its [[Signature move|signature]] [[G-Max Move]], {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}, it launches its colossal fiery wings in the shape of a bird, which circles opponents while continuously scorching them with flames even hotter than magma.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-charizard/ Gigantamax Charizard | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

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===Evolution===
Charizard [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Charmeleon}} and is the final form of {{p|Charmander}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use Charizard:
** If the player chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}, the player's [[rival]] and [[friend]], {{ga|Blue}}, will pick {{p|Charmander}} in [[Generation I]] and {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}}. This Charmander will eventually evolve into a {{p|Charmeleon}} and then fully evolve into Charizard. In {{LGPE}}, Blue uses a Charizard, contrasting with Red's {{p|Venusaur}}. In Let's Go, Charizard can [[Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard Y.
**With exception of {{LGPE}}, {{ga|Red}} uses a Charizard in all battles against the player as an NPC (except battle facilities). Red is representative of the player character from the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] [[Kanto]]-based titles, paying homage to Charizard as [[box mascot]] of Pokémon Red and FireRed. Red is often seen with the Pokémon when not using {{p|Pikachu}}. In [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] Red's Charizard has the capabilities to [[Mega Evolve]] into either Mega Charizard X or Mega Charizard Y.
**[[Blaine]] uses a Charizard in the [[Kanto Leaders Tournament]] of the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]].
**[[Lance]] has used a Charizard in the [[Johto]]-based titles and in rematches in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! In Let's Go, this Charizard can [[Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard X.
**[[Clair]] has a Charizard in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} while fighting her in the [[Fighting Dojo]].
**[[Tucker]] uses a Charizard in the [[Battle Dome]] during his Silver Tactics [[Symbol]] challenge in {{g|Emerald}}.
**[[Professor Sycamore]] uses a Charizard against the player in his second battle. It will not Mega Evolve.
**[[Grisham]] uses a Charizard in all battles with or against the player in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. This Charizard is always holding a [[Charizardite X]] and will Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X.
**If the player chose [[Litten (Pokémon)|Litten]], [[Gladion]] will have a Charizard in [[Pokémon League (Alola)/Title Defense|Title Defense]] a month after completing [[Episode RR]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
**[[Leon]]'s signature Pokémon is [[Leon's Charizard|his Charizard]], even naming his famous pose after it. Charizard first debuted in {{g|Sword and Shield}} and can [[Gigantamax]].
*Charizard Glide is a [[Poké Ride]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and their sister titles, {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.

====In the side series games====
*[[Cordy]] has a Charizard on his team during the first tutorial battle of {{g|Champions}}, though he never sends it out against the player.

====In the spin-off games====
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Charizard is a member of [[Team A.C.T.]].

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When expelling a blast of super hot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It uses its wings to fly high. The temperature of its fire increases as it gains experience in battle.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A <sc>Charizard</sc> flies about in search of strong opponents. It breathes intense flames that can melt any material. However, it will never torch a weaker foe.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=If <sc>Charizard</sc> becomes furious, the flame at the tip of its tail flares up in a light blue shade.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=006}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
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{{Dex/Form|Mega Charizard X}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The overwhelming power that fills its entire body causes it to turn black and creates intense blue flames.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Charizard Y}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=380|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its wings can carry this Pokémon close to an altitude of {{tt|4,600 feet|1,400 meters}}. It blows out fire at very high temperatures.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is said that Charizard's fire burns hotter if it has experienced harsh battles.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This colossal, flame-winged figure of a Charizard was brought about by Gigantamax energy.}}
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{{Dex/Form|Mega Charizard X}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The overwhelming power that fills its entire body causes it to turn black and creates intense blue flames.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=006}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fire|type2=Flying|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Charizard|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|March 15 to 21, 2002 September 27 to October 3, 2002 February 14 to 20, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Charizard|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Charizard|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006 October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Charizard|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Charizard|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Charizard|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Charizard|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Charizard|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|CoroCoro Charizardite Y Charizard|Japanese region|Online|36|March 15 to August 29, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|CoroCoro Charizardite X Charizard|Japanese region|Online|36|March 15 to August 29, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|Olleh TV Charizardite Y Charizard|Korean region|Online|36|April 11 to May 31, 2014|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|Olleh TV Charizardite X Charizard|Korean region|Online|36|April 11 to May 31, 2014|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|GAME 2014 Charizardite Y Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|July 11 to August 10, 2014|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|GAME 2014 Charizardite X Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|July 11 to August 10, 2014|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|Olleh TV Charizardite Y Charizard|All|South Korea|36|July 26, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|Olleh TV Charizardite X Charizard|All|South Korea|36|July 26, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|XY Charizardite Y Charizard|Japanese region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|XY Charizardite X Charizard|Japanese region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|XY Charizardite Y Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|XY Charizardite X Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|XY Charizardite Y Charizard|Taiwanese region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|XY Charizardite X Charizard|Taiwanese region|Online|36|July 29 to October 31, 2014|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|GameStop 2014 Charizardite Y Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|August 15, 2014 to January 15, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite Y Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|GameStop 2014 Charizardite X Charizard|PAL region|Online|36|August 15, 2014 to January 15, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizardite X Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Charizard|All|Japan|36{{shinystar|VI}}|December 11, 2014 December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Spring 2015 Charizard|PAL region|Online|36{{shinystar|VI}}|March 21 to July 19, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Spring 2015 Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Olleh TV Charizard|Korean region|Online|36{{shinystar|VI}}|May 10 to June 14, 2015|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#2015 Olleh TV Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Mega Battle Festival Charizard|All|South Korea|36{{shinystar|VI}}|August 8 to 9, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Mega Battle Festival Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon EXPO Gym Charizard|Japanese region|Online|36|November 19, 2015 to May 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizard_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Charizard|All|Japan|36{{shinystar|VI}}|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Scrap Charizard|Japanese region|Online|100|April 28 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|CoroCoro Charizard|Japanese region|Online|40|March 15 to May 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#CoroCoro Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Bullseye Charizard|American region|Online|50|October 1, 2017 to February 4, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Bullseye Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Korean Ash's Charizard|All|South Korea|40|December 15 to 25, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Korean Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Korean Movie Ash's Charizard|All|Online|50|September 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Leonardo Bonanomi's Gigantamax Charizard|All|Online|100|October 31 to November 3, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Leonardo Bonanomi's Gigantamax Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Dark Terastal Charizard|All|Online|50|July 21 to August 31, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Dark Terastal Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|Charizard's Charge Alpha Charizard|All|Online|36[[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]|December 9, 2025 to January 19, 2026|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Charizard's Charge Alpha Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|Champ}}|2026 Japan Championships Charizard|All|Online|—|June 6 to 7, 2026|link=List of event distributions in Pokémon Champions#2026 Japan Championships Charizard}}
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=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Fire|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50{{sup/8|SwSh}} 60{{sup/8|Sh}}|March 26 to April 27, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#March 26 to April 27, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50{{sup/8|SwSh}} 60{{sup/8|Sh}}|April 10 to 15, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#April 10 to 15, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50|June 2 to 29, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#June 2 to 29, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50|June 17 to 28, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#June 17 to 28, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 60|July 9 to 11, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#July 9 to 11, 2021}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|50, 80|February 22 to 27, 2022|link=Wild Area News/2022#February 22 to 27, 2022}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Fire|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Charizard the Unrivaled|Dragon|hide|100|December 2 to 4, 2022 December 16 to 18, 2022|link=Poké Portal News/2022#December 2 to 4 & 16 to 18, 2022}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Charizard the Unrivaled|Dragon|hide|100|March 13 to 17, 2024 January 16 to 22, 2026|link=Poké Portal News/2024#March 13 to 17, 2024}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Charizard=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|HP=78
|Attack=84
|Defense=78
|SpAtk=109
|SpDef=85
|Speed=100
|Special=85
}}

=====Mega Charizard X=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|HP=78
|Attack=130
|Defense=111
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=85
|Speed=100
}}

=====Mega Charizard Y=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|HP=78
|Attack=104
|Defense=78
|SpAtk=159
|SpDef=115
|Speed=100
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
=====Charizard and Mega Charizard Y=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=400
|Bug=25
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=25
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1fire=yes
|flying=ironballiv
|newground=2
|oldice=2
}}

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

===Learnset===
Charizard is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|62|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|8||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|39|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|39|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Ember|Fire|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|6||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|12||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM144|Fire Pledge|Fire|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM153|Blast Burn|Fire|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{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|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{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|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Charizard|Fire|Flying|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM002|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM014|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM029|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{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|TM038|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM043|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM050|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM062|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM068|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM072|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM079|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM104|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM114|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM119|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM120|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM133|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM136|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM143|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|15|6||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM154|Fissure|Ground|Physical|250|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM158|Blast Burn|Fire|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Charizard|Fire|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0408|Cranidos}}{{MSP/H|0409|Rampardos}}{{MSP/H|0410|Shieldon}}{{MSP/H|0411|Bastiodon}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/H|0784|Kommo-o}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0007|Squirtle}}{{MSP/H|0008|Wartortle}}{{MSP/H|0009|Blastoise}}{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/H|0143|Snorlax}}{{MSP/H|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/H|0159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/H|0160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/H|0246|Larvitar}}{{MSP/H|0247|Pupitar}}{{MSP/H|0248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP/H|0328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0371|Bagon}}{{MSP/H|0372|Shelgon}}{{MSP/H|0373|Salamence}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0443|Gible}}{{MSP/H|0444|Gabite}}{{MSP/H|0445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/H|0610|Axew}}{{MSP/H|0611|Fraxure}}{{MSP/H|0612|Haxorus}}{{MSP/H|0633|Deino}}{{MSP/H|0634|Zweilous}}{{MSP/H|0635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/H|0715|Noivern}}{{MSP/H|0833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}{{MSP/H|0885|Dreepy}}{{MSP/H|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/H|0887|Dragapult}}{{MSP/H|0996|Frigibax}}{{MSP/H|0997|Arctibax}}{{MSP/H|0998|Baxcalibur}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0147|Dratini}}{{MSP/H|0148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0443|Gible}}{{MSP/H|0444|Gabite}}{{MSP/H|0445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/H|0633|Deino}}{{MSP/H|0634|Zweilous}}{{MSP/H|0635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP/H|0841|Flapple}}{{MSP/H|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/H|0887|Dragapult}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0147|Dratini}}{{MSP/H|0148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0350|Salamence}}{{MSP/H|0373|Salamence}}{{MSP/H|0782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP/H|0783|Hakamo-o}}{{MSP/H|0784|Kommo-o}}{{MSP/H|0884|Duraludon}}{{MSP/H|1018|Archaludon}}{{MSP/H|0996|Frigibax}}{{MSP/H|0997|Arctibax}}{{MSP/H|0998|Baxcalibur}}{{MSP/H|1011|Dipplin}}{{MSP/H|1019|Hydrapple}}|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0706|Goodra|form=-Hisui}}|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0884|Duraludon}}{{MSP/H|1018|Archaludon}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Charizard|Fire|Flying|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0004|Charmander||0005|Charmeleon||False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Charizard|Fire|Flying|1}}

===Side game data===
====Charizard====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=006|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Fire|ndex=006|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Mt. Cleft
|P1=Leave it to me! I'll raze everything!
|P2=My body's cooling down. My health is down to half.
|P3=I can't... There's no power left in my flame...
|PL=I leveled up! My flame is burning even hotter now!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Whiscash}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Whiscash}}
|P1=Follow me!
|P2=Nooo… I'm not finished yet…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|fieldpower=3
|field=Burn
|loop=11{{tt|*|Jungle Relic}}/16{{tt|*|Sekra Range}}
|MinEXP=350{{tt|*|Jungle Relic}}/460{{tt|*|Sekra Range}}
|MaxEXP=
|num=142
|browser=Charizard breathes super-hot flames that melt ice and incinerate even steel.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=4
|num=139
|browser=It spits blobs of fire. It also lets loose expanding rings of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=4
|past=NA
|num=208
|browser=It attacks by launching fireballs as it flies around quickly.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|walk=1.5
|hp=55
|attack=81
|defense=56
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|Pad=Charizard values the ancient promise in the [[Granite Zone]]. Watch him whoosh through the sky playing {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Salamence's Air Ace}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|strong=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Oshawott icon.png|link=Oshawott (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He loves nature and the Pokémon in the Arcane Area. He wants to protect the Arcane Area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|HP=3
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=4
|range=2
|move=Flamethrower
|ability1=Blaze
|ability2=Hero
|ability3=Last Bastion
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Charmeleon}} when its Attack is 83 or higher
|link=[[Masakage]] and '''[[Yukimura]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fire|pokemon=Charizard
|skill=Cross Reveal
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=At Start
|recovery=02:00
|effect=It reveals squares in a cross shape, centering around the activation square.
|uses=1
|activationsquare=Random
|size=3 squares wide
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006|num=006
|mega=2
|stone=Charizardite
|M1=X
|M2=Y
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Burn
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe burned.
|megaspeedup=13/3
|effectdesc=Mega Charizard X ({{typecolor|Dragon}} type): Erases all Pokémon in an X-shaped pattern. Mega Charizard Y ({{typecolor|Fire}} type): Erases all Pokémon in a Y-shaped pattern.
|swapper=Unity Power
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Flying|ndex=006S|num=006
|form=Shiny
|mega=2
|stone=Charizardite
|M1=X
|M2=Y
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Nosedive
|skilldesc=Sometimes deals a lot more damage.
|megaspeedup=15/5
|effectdesc=Mega Charizard X ({{typecolor|Dragon}} type): Erases Pokémon and disruptions around two spots you tap. Mega Charizard Y ({{typecolor|Flying}} type): Erases a jagged line of Pokémon vertically.
|amelia=3
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 13|High-Speed Challenge (Week 13)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Charmander
|evolution= {{MSP/GO|0006MX|Charizard|size=40}} ← {{Mega Energy|Charizard X}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}} {{MSP/GO|0006MY|Charizard|size=40}} ← {{Mega Energy|Charizard Y}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=186
|attack=223
|defense=173
|fast={{m|Fire Spin}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Air Slash}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ember}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Charmander Community Day}}
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Charmander Community Day and Clone Charizard raids}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
<div style="margin:0.5ch; background:#fff; {{roundy|10px}}; padding:1ch;">
Prior to May 18, 2026, [[Mega Energy]] was shared between Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y.
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Fire|ranks=1
|item=Charcoal
|cost=600
|skill=Gives a great item
|recoverytime=12 hours
|rank1desc=One random {{tt|great item|Training Soda, Power Up, LP Restore, Skill Restore, Purse of Coins, Sack of Coins, Mountain of Coins}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Fire
|pkmn=Charizard
|name=Charizard
|rarity=gold
|icon=0006
|cookie=Charizard
|specialty=Entrées
|hearts=-
|menudevelopment=-
|deliveryrate=
|event=Adept Charizard (Points Event) (October 29 - November 10, 2021) Charizard Pass (Purchase) (March 5 - March 20, 2024)
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=70
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks to the left in a fan shape.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks to the left in a fan shape.
|spgimmicklv3=Cheese
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear 1
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 7 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Pumpkin
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 8 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv15=Canned Fruit
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 6 by Lv.25)
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Cheese
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Charizard
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Fire
|pkmn=Charizard Paint the New Year
|name=Paint the New Year
|rarity=fivestar
|icon=0006NewYear
|cookie=Charizard
|specialty=Sweets
|hearts=-
|menudevelopment=-
|deliveryrate=1
|event=Five Star Delivery (December 28, 2022 - January 30, 2023) Five Star Delivery (April 13 - April 20, 2024) Lucky Bag 2025 Premium (Instant Hire)(January 01 - January 15, 2025)
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=150
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks to the left.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks to the left.
|fivestar=Up to one Pokémon will disappear and the score will go up when you make a combo with Pokémon icons!
|fivestartime=4.0
|fivestartimecombined=8.0
|spgimmicklv3=Cheese
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear 1
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 7 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Pumpkin
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 8 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv15=Canned Fruit
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 6 by Lv.25)
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Cheese
|grade4score=2
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Fire
|pkmn=Charizard Shiny
|name=Charizard
|shiny=Shiny
|rarity=gold
|icon=0006 s
|cookie=Charizard
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|menudevelopment=-
|deliveryrate=
|event=Cooking with Palkia (Lucky Spin Reward) (August 1 - August 8, 2023)
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=70
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks to the left in a fan shape.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks to the left in a fan shape.
|spgimmicklv3=Chocolate
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 8 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Pumpkin
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 8 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv15=Whipped Cream
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 7 by Lv.25)
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Cheese
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Charizard Shiny
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Fire
|pkmn=Charizard Shiny Paint the New Year
|name=Paint the New Year
|shiny=Shiny
|rarity=fivestar
|icon=0006NewYear s
|cookie=Charizard
|specialty=Sweets
|hearts=-
|menudevelopment=-
|deliveryrate=1
|event=Five Star Delivery (December 28, 2022 - January 30, 2023) Five Star Delivery (April 13 - April 20, 2024) Lucky Bag 2025 Premium (Instant Hire)(January 01 - January 15, 2025)
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=150
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks to the left.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Left Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks to the left.
|fivestar=Up to one Pokémon will disappear and the score will go up when you make a combo with Pokémon icons!
|fivestartime=4.0
|fivestartimecombined=8.0
|spgimmicklv3=Cheese
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear 1
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 7 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Pumpkin
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 8 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv15=Canned Fruit
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 6 by Lv.25)
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Cheese
|grade4score=2
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006|pdex=150
|dex=Charizard form herds with {{p|Charmander}}, and they all live together near [[Fireflow Volcano|the volcano]]. The flames they breathe are as hot as the lava around them.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0006
|pokemon=Charmander
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Fire
|dexentry=It's been seen looking amazingly relaxed as it nods off, perhaps because it's so confident in its might. The Charizard that you occasionally see sleeping flat on their backs may be particularly strong.
|sleepstyle1=Stomach Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Tummy-Rub Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Tummy-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Ingredients
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Leppa
|ingredient1=Bean Sausage
|ingredient2=Warming Ginger
|ingredient3=Fiery Herb
|carrylimit=19
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{flying color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};"| [[File:GO006Copy2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};"| [[File:GO006Jan2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};"| [[File:GO0006Visor.png|100px]]
|-
| Clone
| Party hat
| Pikachu visor
|}

====Mega Charizard X====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006MX
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Whiscash}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Whiscash}}
|P1=Follow me!
|P2=Nooo… I'm not finished yet…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Dragon|pokemon=Mega Charizard X
|skill=Square Reveal
|maxsize=20
|rank=Hyper
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=02:00
|effect=It reveals squares in a square shape, centering around the activation square.
|uses=2
|activationsquare=Random
|size=6 × 6 square
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006MX
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Charmander
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=186
|attack=273
|defense=213
|fast={{m|Fire Spin}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Air Slash}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ember}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Charmander Community Day}}
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Charmander Community Day and Clone Charizard raids}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

====Mega Charizard Y====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006MY
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Whiscash}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Whiscash}}
|P1=Follow me!
|P2=Nooo… I'm not finished yet…
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Flying|pokemon=Mega Charizard Y
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=20
|rank=Hyper
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=3
|squares=10
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=006MY
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Charmander
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=186
|attack=319
|defense=212
|fast={{m|Fire Spin}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Air Slash}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ember}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Charmander Community Day}}
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Charmander Community Day and Clone Charizard raids}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

====Gigantamax Charizard====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=0006GMax
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=
|attack=
|defense=
|special= {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=006Charizard-Mega X
|name1=Charizard
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Dragon
|forme1=Mega Charizard X
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Charizardite X
|item1=Charizardite X
|itemfile1=Bag Charizardite X CP Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0006Charizard
|name2=Charizard
|type1-2=Fire
|type2-2=Flying
|forme2=Charizard
|loc2=Default
|item2=Charizardite Y
|itemfile2=Bag Charizardite Y CP Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0006Charizard-Mega Y
|name3=Mega Charizard Y
|type1-3=Fire
|type2-3=Flying
|forme3=Mega Charizard Y
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Charizardite Y
}}

====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|sprite1=006Charizard
|name1=Charizard
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Flying
|forme1=Charizard
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|sprite2=0006Charizard-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Charizard
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0004
|name1=Charmander
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0005
|name2=Charmeleon
|type1-2=Fire
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0006
|name3=Charizard
|type1-3=Fire
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=006}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=006}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=006}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=006}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=006}}
{{Spritebox/6/3Forms|ndex=006|form1=MX|form2=MY|crop=226}}
{{Spritebox/7/3Forms/PE|ndex=006|form1=MX|form2=MY|crop=192|PEcrop=262}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms|ndex=006|form1=Gi|crop=317}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4Forms|ndex=0006|form1=MX|form2=MY|form3=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|006|Charizard}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color}}"
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:150px"| [[File:Spr 3f Charizard credits.png]]
|-
| FireRed/LeafGreen credits
|}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Friede Charizard.png|thumb|250px|Charizard in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Mega Charizard X and Y anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
[[File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard.png|thumb|250px|[[Gigantamax]] Charizard in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Friede Charizard Terastal.png|thumb|250px|{{Tera}}stallized Charizard in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Charizard]]=====
{{Ash}} has a Charizard that he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a Charmander in ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]''. He evolved from Charmeleon in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' to fight against an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. Unfortunately, Charizard [[Obedience|disobeyed]] Ash's orders until ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''.

Charizard also appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from {{aniseries|PTS}}. In this continuity, it previously belonged to [[Cross]] and evolved from Charmander after defeating a {{p|Jigglypuff}} in {{pkmn|battle}} and later evolved into Charizard while battling Cross's {{p|Incineroar}}. Unlike its ''Pokémon the Series'' counterpart, this Charizard never had obedience issues.

=====[[Charla]]=====
{{jo|Liza}} of the [[Charicific Valley]] owns her own Charizard, [[nickname]]d Charla, which first appeared in ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]''. She apparently has a romantic relationship with Ash's Charizard after he became her bodyguard.

=====[[Team A.C.T.]]=====
A Charizard was a member of [[Team A.C.T.]], who was considered for the job of rescuing Big Brother {{p|Pikachu}} in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]''. They were, however, occupied on another mission.

=====[[Alain's Charizard]]=====
[[Alain]] owns a Charizard that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard X. It is his ace Pokémon and first appeared in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

=====[[Trevor's Charizard]]=====
{{an|Trevor}} has a Charizard that he received as a Charmander from {{an|Professor Sycamore}}. It was revealed to be capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard Y, as shown in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]''.

=====[[Kiawe's Charizard]]=====
{{an|Kiawe}} owns a Charizard that was given to him by [[Kiawe's grandfather|his grandfather]]. He often uses it as his personal [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]. It first appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

=====[[Leon's Charizard]]=====
In ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', {{an|Leon}}'s Charizard battled {{an|Lance}}'s {{TP|Lance|Gyarados}} during the [[World Coronation Series]] finals and won. It since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}. Charizard is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

=====[[Friede's Charizard]]=====
In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', a Charizard appeared under the ownership of [[Friede]]. It is capable of {{Tera}}stallizing into a {{t|Dark}} [[type]] and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Charizard Y, as first seen in ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'' and ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', respectively.

=====Other=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Charizard participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon, battling {{Ash}}'s Charizard and winning easily. Unlike much of its brethren, Charizard wasn't cloned from Ash's Charizard and it had the same marks that Charmandertwo had, indicating that it was likely obtained by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} through different means than the ones used to clone the Trainers' captured Pokémon. Charizard reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

In ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]'', [[Jessie]] borrowed a Charizard from the {{jo|Battle Park}} and was used in a battle against Ash and his {{AP|Totodile}} as part of an elaborate plan to capture {{AP|Pikachu}}.

A Charizard nicknamed Don appeared in ''[[HS17|Those Darn Electabuzz!]]'', under the ownership of [[Corey Demario]]. {{an|Casey}} had to help them get their fighting spirit back so that Corey could start pitching for the Electabuzz baseball team.

In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', [[Clark]] used a Charizard and {{p|Quilava}} in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Ash's Grovyle]] and {{AP|Glalie}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. Charizard defeated Grovyle but then lost to Glalie.

In ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]'', {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} gave Jessie and [[James]] a Charizard and an {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Aggron}}, with Jessie getting Charizard and James getting Aggron. However, they were recalled at the end of the episode as they were meant for [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]].

====Minor appearances====
Charizard made its physical debut in a flashback in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.

In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', [[James]] used a Charizard during the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]].

In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', a Charizard evolved from a Charmeleon in a TV advertisement for [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]]'s breeding center.

In ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'', [[Ash's Noctowl]] {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} an attacking {{p|Fearow}} into seeing it as a Charizard to scare it away.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} participating in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]'', [[Vitzo]]'s fantasy featured a Charizard.

In ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Charizard competed in the {{to|Verdanturf}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Charizard appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', multiple Charizard were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by [[Sir Aaron]] in the past.

A Charizard that can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard Y appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

A Mega Charizard X appeared in the opening credits of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', while a Mega Charizard Y appeared in the movie's ending credits.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

A Charizard appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

A Charizard appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]''.

A Trainer's Charizard appeared in a video hologram in ''[[JN022|Goodbye, Friend!]]''.

In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', a Trainer's Charizard was captured by the [[Matori Matrix]] but later freed by Ash and his friends.

A Gigantamax Charizard appeared as a silhouette in a fantasy in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''.

A Gigantamax Charizard appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]''.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

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

A [[Gigantamax]] Charizard appeared in ''[[JN141|A Squad's Worth of Passion!]]'', during a fantasy.

A Student's Charizard appeared in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]''.

A Mega Charizard Y appeared in ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', during [[Nidothing]]'s video about Mega Evolution.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Orange|no}}
{{Animedexbody|EP105|Dragon Rage|Ash's Pokédex|{{tt|Rage|Should have said ''Dragon'' Rage}}, one of Charizard's most powerful [[Move|attacks]]. {{tt|Rage|Should have said ''Dragon'' Rage}} attack usually has a devastating effect on its opponents.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP248|Charizard|Ash's Pokédex|Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard's powerful flame can melt absolutely anything.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW116|Charizard|Ash's Pokédex|Charizard, the Flame Pokémon. Charizard is a {{t|Flying}} and {{t|Fire}} type. When competing in intense battles, Charizard's flame becomes more intense as well.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Charizard PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Red Mega Charizard X PO.png|thumb|250px|Mega Charizard X in Pokémon Origins]]
====[[Red's Charizard]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} obtained Charizard as a Charmander from [[Professor Oak]] when he went out on his {{pkmn|journey}}. It evolved into a Charizard sometime after Red defeated [[Koga]] between ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]'' and ''[[PO03|File 3 - Giovanni]]''. During the battle against Mewtwo in ''[[PO04|File 4 - Charizard]]'', Red's Charizard Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X and battled Mewtwo. It was the first Mega Evolution seen in animated media.

====Other====
In ''File 1: Red'', a Charizard was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
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===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Calem Charizard Professor Sycamore PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', {{ga|Calem}}'s Charizard celebrated its Trainer's crowning as {{pkmn|Champion}} alongside Calem's {{p|Chesnaught}}.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|[[Gigantamax]] Charizard in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
====[[Leon's Charizard]]====
In ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', [[Leon]]'s Charizard battled and defeated [[Bea]]'s {{p|Machamp}} in a [[Pokémon League]] tournament. Charizard reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[TW02|Training]]'' and on television in ''[[TW03|Buddy]]''. In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', it was seen in its [[Gigantamax]] form. It battled [[Mustard]]'s {{p|Mienshao}} in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.

===POKÉTOON===
[[File:Blossom Char-ly.png|thumb|left|250px|Charizard in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
A Charizard [[nickname]]d Char-ly appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}}'s dad.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Leon Charizard Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Charizard in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
====[[Red's Charizard]]====
{{ga|Red}}'s Charizard briefly appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]''.

=====[[Leon's Charizard]]=====
[[Leon]]'s Charizard appeared in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]''. It was used in a flashback to battle {{p|Eternatus}} but was not strong enough to defeat it on its own. Later, it cheered Leon up before heading to his Championship Match against {{ga|Victor}}.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Red's Charizard]]====
{{ga|Red}}'s Charizard briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

====[[Leon's Charizard]]====
[[Leon]]'s [[Gigantamax]] Charizard briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], battling {{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}}'s {{p|Cinderace}}.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Blue Charizard.png|thumb|left|200px|Charizard in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Blue Mega Charizard Y.png|thumb|150px|Mega Charizard Y in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:X Salame Mega Charizard X.png|thumb|150px|Mega Charizard X in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Leon Gigantamax Charizard Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Gigantamax Charizard in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Blue's Charizard]]=====
One of {{adv|Blue}}'s main Pokémon, Charizard, debuted as a Charmander. With his increased capacity for battle both with augmented strength and his flight ability, he proved to be a valuable asset for Blue, both during the [[Silph Co.]] battles and in the [[Pokémon League]], where {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur|Venusaur]] narrowly defeated him. He had evolved from Charmeleon sometime before ''[[PS027|Kalling Kadabra]]''. In the {{MangaArc|X & Y}}, he was revealed to have become able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard Y.

=====[[Salamè]]=====
In ''[[PS589|Charizard Transforms]]'', {{adv|X}}'s Charmeleon, Salamè, evolved into a Charizard during a battle against [[Xerosic]]'s Pokémon. He has a Charizardite X hidden in the flame on the tip of his tail, and with it, he can Mega Evolve into Mega Charizard X.

=====[[Kiawe's Charizard]]=====
[[Kiawe]]'s Ride Charizard appeared in ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]''.

=====[[Leon's Charizard]]=====
[[Leon]]'s Charizard first appeared in ''[[PASS02|Crackle!! Practice Battle]]''. It is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

====Minor appearances====
A Charizard was fantasied along with the other fully evolved Kanto first partner Pokémon in ''[[PS150|Chinchou in Charge]]'', where the [[Pokémon Association]] Chairman of Kanto and Johto explained to {{adv|Bill}} and [[Janine]] the special privilege of entering the finals unconditionally after collecting [[Badge]]s.

A [[Poké Ride|Ride]] Charizard appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PASM17|A Raid and Po Town]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Green's Charizard}}
{{PPM|Green}}, the main rival of {{PPM|Red}}, owns a Charizard that evolved from Charmander, his [[first partner Pokémon]], apparently skipping the Charmeleon stage in the process. It is a mischievous Pokémon that has a rivalry with [[Red's Clefairy]]. It has reverted to the Charmander stage, although it has since evolved back into Charizard permanently.

A Charizard appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Charizard appeared in ''[[PMRS53|Clefairy's Golf Debut!]]''.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Charizard}}
{{main|Zippo}}
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s Charizard first appears as a {{p|Charmander}} in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'' and then later as a Charizard in ''[[ET13|The Indigo Finals]]''.

[[Ritchie]]'s Charizard also appears in ''[[ET13|The Indigo Finals]]'', battling against Ash's.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{main|Satoshi's Charizard (Zensho)}}
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], {{Zensho|Satoshi}} owns a Charizard that was originally a Charmander he received from Professor Oak.

===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Ash's Charizard}}
Ash's Charizard has made some appearances in the manga adaptations of the movies it appeared in.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Charizard first appeared in [[GDZ52]], under the ownership of [[Nagi]].

===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Charizard}}
Ash's Charizard appeared in ''[[SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!]]'', facing off against [[Noland's Articuno]].

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Rald]], the main character's mentor, has a Charizard.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
{{main|Team A.C.T.}}
The Charizard from Team A.C.T. appears in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]]. He, along with his teammates, is a role model of {{OBP|Mudkip|Ginji's Rescue Team}} and tries to rescue him when he mistakenly believes that [[Ginji]] is a threat to Mudkip's safety.

===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
An unknown Trainer used a Charizard in [[PBK4]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Charizard appeared in [[JBA5]], under the ownership of [[Lance]].

===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Charizard first appeared in [[PNA4]], under the ownership of [[Yukimura]].

===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
{{OBP|Akira|LDK}}, the main character, owns a Charizard.

[[Mori]] also owns a Charizard.

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

{{an|Leon}}'s Charizard appeared in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Charizard (TCG)}}
Charizard's [[Charizard (Base Set 4)|first-released TCG card]], which as part of the {{TCG|Base Set}}, was widely regarded at the height of popularity of Pokémon as the best card ever. This was because of its powerful attack, Fire Spin, and useful Pokémon Power, Energy Burn, which allowed it to convert any Energy attached to it to {{TCG|Fire}} Energy. {{m|Fire Spin}} needed four Fire Energy and could deal 100 damage, knocking out the majority of Pokémon cards. In addition, it had the highest HP then, at 120. Individual Charizard cards were sold up to as much as $150. First edition cards of this dwarfed this price at one point breaking the $1000 US price point. This Charizard card was reprinted in [[Wizards of the Coast]]'s {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} sets, and released again with updated artwork in the {{TCG|Stormfront}} expansion.

==In the TFG==
One Charizard figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Charizard|1}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Charizard.png|250px|thumb|left|Charizard in [[Pokkén Tournament]]]]
[[File:UNITE Charizard.png|220px|thumb|Charizard in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:Celestial Charizard.png|250px|thumb|Charizard in the music video for Celestial]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
{{main|Charizard (Super Smash Bros.)}}
Charizard appeared as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon in [[Super Smash Bros.]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] before becoming playable as part of [[Pokémon Trainer]]’s team in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], as well as a solo playable appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]].

===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{Main|Charizard (Pokkén)}}
Charizard is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Punch}}, {{m|Flare Blitz}}, and {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves into Mega Charizard X and can use the Burst Attack Searing Blaze.

==={{DetPikMov}}===
A Charizard appeared in {{DetPikMov}}, under the ownership of {{OBP|Sebastian|Detective Pikachu}}. It is a frequent underground battler, and as such, it fought Harry and {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} prior to the events of the movie.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
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{{main|Mega Charizard X (UNITE)}}
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Charizard is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Charmander and evolves into Charmeleon at level 5, which evolves into Charizard at level 9. Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y are also playable through separate Unite Licenses.

===Celestial===
Charizard appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]], carrying [[Ed Sheeran]] back home. It is later seen in an animated sequence with Ed Sheeran and his other Pokémon, helping him stop the fight between {{p|Mewtwo}} and {{p|Mew}}.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Pokémon Gallery Encounter with Shining.png|thumb|250px|"Pokémon Gallery: Encounter with Shiny Pokémon" by [[Ken Sugimori]]]]
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Flame Pokémon" is shared by {{p|Charmeleon}}, Charizard, {{p|Flareon}}, Kantonian {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Infernape}}.
** In Japanese, Flareon has the category ほのおポケモン ''Honō Pokémon'' (Flame Pokémon), while the other four Pokémon share the category かえんポケモン ''Kaen Pokémon'' (Flame Pokémon).
* Charizard and Johtonian {{p|Typhlosion}}, along with their respective evolutionary lines, have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution.
* Charizard and {{p|Mewtwo}} share several [[Mega Evolution]] similarities. Both Pokémon have two Mega Evolutions instead of one. Both of their Y Mega Evolutions were introduced before their X ones. Both Pokémon change their typing in their X Mega Evolutions while they remain the same type in their Y Mega Evolutions. Both X Mega Evolutions are physically oriented while their Y Mega Evolutions are specially oriented.
* Charizard is the first of the evolved [[first partner Pokémon]] to received a [[Gigantamax]] form and the only introduced in the base game of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* Charizard is the most common Pokémon found amongst {{pkmn|Champion}}s, being used by four of them.
* Because of its beauty and elegance, [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] is also referred to as Charizard Bridge.
* Charizard is the only non-[[Galar]] first partner Pokémon to be in the [[Galar Pokédex]] in the base game of Pokémon Sword and Shield.
* Charizard is the only Pokémon not in the [[Alola Pokédex]] to be a [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} (where it is unobtainable via normal gameplay) and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
* The current design of a {{Shiny}} Charizard was first seen in an official art from 2001, between the releases of {{game|Crystal}} and {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.
* In [[Generation IX]], Charizard is unable to learn both {{m|Metal Claw}} and {{m|False Swipe}} via [[TM]], while its pre-Evolutions can learn False Swipe and Charmander can learn Metal Claw.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Charizard and {{p|Rhyhorn}} shared the same cry. This cry was updated and reused for Mega Charizard Y.
* Charizard holds the distinction of being the first Pokémon to appear in the Japanese version of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', as it is the first one to appear in the opening. However, outside of Japan, {{p|Mewtwo}} is the first to appear.
* {{aniseries|DP|''Diamond and Pearl''}} is the only [[series]] of either of the [[Pokémon animated series]] to not feature a Charizard in any capacity.
* Charizard is the first Pokémon species in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to use all major battle gimmicks as of Generation IX, doing so by Mega Evolving in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', using a [[Z-Move]] in ''[[SM107|Run, Heroes, Run!]]'', [[Gigantamax]]ing in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', and {{Tera}}stallizing in ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]''.
* Charizard is the only Pokémon in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]] that transitioned from a {{i|Poké Ball}} Pokémon to a playable character.
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by [[The Pokémon Company]] in 2020, Charizard was voted the most popular [[Generation I]] Pokémon, receiving 93,968 votes. It was also the fourth most popular Pokémon overall.

===Merchandise===
[[File:Charizard Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Charizard in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* Charizard appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It behaves like the bishop piece in chess, but can also move one square backwards.
* Charizard was the focus of a [[Charizard Pokémon Center promotion (2010)|Pokémon Center promotion]] in April 2010.

===Cultural impact===
* Charizard was [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of ''Chilicola charizard'', a species of stem-nesting bees. The discoverer, Spencer K. Monckton, was inspired to name the species after Charizard thanks to its mountainous habitat and the orange coloration found in the first specimen he observed.<ref name="Real-life taxonomic influence">[http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=7731 A revision of ''Chilicola'' (''Heteroediscelis''), a subgenus of xeromelissine bees (Hymenoptera, Colletidae) endemic to Chile: taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeography, with descriptions of eight new species]</ref><ref>(June 1, 2016). "[https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/844107 One of 8 new endemic polyester bees from Chile bears the name of a draconic Pokemon]." ''EurekAlert!''. Pensoft Publishers.</ref>

===Concept and development===
Charizard, its pre-evolved forms, and Mega Charizard X were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980121112202fw_/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/ATSUKO/INTER_AT.HTM Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website] (archived, Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/index_2.html Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida] (Japanese)</ref> Charizard is her favorite Pokémon.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokémon.com] (archived)</ref>

===Origin===
Charizard may be based on {{wp|European dragon}}s, which are heavily associated with the element of fire in {{wp|European folklore}}; this draconic appearance would later be reflected in the {{2t|Fire|Dragon}} typing of Mega Charizard X. Like its pre-evolved forms, it may also take inspiration from lizards, dinosaurs, and the mythical {{wp|Salamanders in folklore|salamander}}. Its English and Japanese nomenclature may be a reference to how Western dragons are heavily inspired by lizards and other reptiles.

====Name origin====
Charizard may be a combination of ''char'' (to burn) and ''lizard''.

Lizardon may be a combination of ''lizard'' and either ''dragon'' or ''{{wp|wiktionary:-don|-don}}'' (common suffix in taxonomic names of prehistoric animals derived from the Ancient Greek word for "tooth").

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Flying
|ja=リザードン ''Lizardon''|jameaning=From ''lizard'', ''dragon'', and ''{{wp|wiktionary:-don|-don}}'' (common suffix in taxonomic names of prehistoric animals derived from the Ancient Greek word for "tooth")
|fr=Dracaufeu|frmeaning=From ''draco'' (Latin for "dragon") and ''Au feu!'' (There's a fire!)
|es=Charizard|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Glurak|demeaning=From ''Glut'' (ember), ''Drache'' (dragon), and possibly {{tt|''Rakete''|rocket}}
|it=Charizard|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=리자몽 ''Rizamon''|komeaning=From ''lizard'' and ''monster''
|zh_cmn=噴火龍 / 喷火龙 ''Pēnhuǒlóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 噴火 / 喷火 ''pēnhuǒ'' (fire-breathing) and 龍 / 龙 ''lóng'' (dragon)
|zh_yue=噴火龍 ''Pānfólùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 噴火 ''panfó'' (fire-breathing) and 龍 ''lùhng'' (dragon)
|pt_br=Charizard|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|ar=تشاريزارد ''Charizard''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|bg=Чаризард ''Charizard''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|el=Τσάριζαρτ ''Tsárizart''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=צ'אריזארד ''Charizard''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi={{tt|चारिज़ार्ड|Cārizārḍ}} ''Charizard''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|id=Charizard Karizar{{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters only}}|idmeaning=Same as English name From the English name
|lv=Čarizard|lvmeaning=From the English name
|lt=Žavizardas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Чаризард ''Charizard''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลิซาร์ดอน ''Lisadon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
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* [[Ash's Charizard]]
* [[Kiawe's Charizard]]
* [[Zippo]]
* [[Charla]]
* [[Alain's Charizard]]
* [[Trevor's Charizard]]
* [[Leon's Charizard]]
* [[Friede's Charizard]]
* [[Satoshi's Charizard (Zensho)]]
* [[Blue's Charizard]]
* [[Salamè]]
* [[Red's Charizard]]
* [[Green's Charizard]]
* [[Charizard (Pokkén)]]
* [[Team A.C.T.]]
* [[Charizard (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Charizard (UNITE)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Gigantamax]]
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Charizard|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Pichu (Pokémon)

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'''Pichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピチュー''' ''Pichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Pikachu}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]], which evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]].

Pichu has an alternate [[#Form data|form]] called '''[[Spiky-eared Pichu]]''' that is exclusive to {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, also making appearances in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

A special Pichu called '''[[Ukulele Pichu]]''' is the player's first {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Ranger}} in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}.

==Biology==
Pichu is a small, ground-dwelling {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with pale yellow fur. Its ear-tips, collar, and tail are black and angular. Pichu's pink cheek pouches can store small amounts of electricity, and its tiny nose looks like a dot. Pichu is classified as a quadruped, but it can walk easily on its hind legs.

Pichu is not yet skilled at storing electricity in its youth, so it may accidentally release a jolt if it's amused or startled, though it gets better at this as it grows older. The electric pouches on its cheeks are small, so they cannot store much electricity, and it shocks itself even if a little bit of energy leaks out. However, the electricity is still strong enough to zap [[human]] adults despite Pichu's small size, but it also surprises itself in doing so. Pichu can more easily charge itself with electricity in the presence of thunderclouds or dry air, so one can hear static electricity crackling coming off it. When it plays with others of its kind, they may end up shorting out electricity and releasing sparks that startle them and make them cry. However, they also do this intentionally by touching tails to build up courage. Though some find Pichu to be cute, those who want to live with it must prepare themselves for its electric jolts. Its liveliness is tied to how much electricity it stored in its cheek sacs, so it plays very energetically when they're fully charged. Pichu primarily lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}}, though it has also [[PK07|been depicted]] to thrive in urban areas. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, it is known to discharge uncontrollable electricity while sleeping due to its inability to store electricity properly. The crackling sound of static electricity can be heard while it sleeps.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> Pichu, along with {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Raichu}}, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}.

Pichu and its [[Evolution|evolved]] forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the [[move]] {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

===Forms===
A [[Spiky-eared Pichu|particular Pichu]] has a unique form called Spiky-eared Pichu. It has three spikes on the tip of its ear, but looks otherwise the same as a common Pichu. According to [[Professor Elm]], Spiky-eared Pichu has [[Time travel|traveled through time]] with the [[Mythical Pokémon]] [[Celebi (Pokémon)|Celebi]]; He also adds that, due to this, it is unable to [[Evolution|evolve]]. In [[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']], Pichu was shown to love [[Grepa Berry|Grepa Berries]].
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===Evolution===
Pichu evolves into {{p|Pikachu}}, which evolves into {{p|Raichu}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Shiny Pichu event.png|[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]]|thumb|right]]
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pichu stars in the {{g|Stadium series mini-games|mini-game}} Pichu's Power Plant. Similar to {{p|Pikachu}}'s and {{p|Voltorb}}'s mini-game, Thundering Dynamo, in [[Pokémon Stadium]]. The player has to be the first to charge up the most electrical power in order to win.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Pichu will assist Pikachu on Ball-Saver duty for 50 coins or as a prize in the slot machine.
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: The [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] will appear at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]] if the player approaches it with the [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] first in the party. (The event will still activate if the Pikachu-colored Pichu evolves.) She will be automatically caught, and cannot be traded outside of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} or evolve.
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: A [[Ukulele Pichu|Pichu]] is the player's {{ra|partner Pokémon|partner}}. This Pichu plays the {{wp|ukulele}} and has a special musical [[Poké Assist]].
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=021}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=fff|color=000|entry=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=155|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Pichu</sc> charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this {{ScPkmn}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=When <sc>Pichu</sc> plays with others, it may short out electricity with another <sc>Pichu</sc>, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this {{ScPkmn}} will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=103|reg2=Johto|num2=021}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|t=FFF|v2=White|entry=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|t=FFF|v2=White 2|entry=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=035|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=162}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=024|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=031|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|{{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Despite this Pokémon's cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It still can't use electricity well. When it's surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they're fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=193|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=084|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=103|reg5=Hisui|num5=055}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=The electric sacs on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=73|reg2=Kitakami|num2=20|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=052|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Despite this Pokémon's cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=078}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they're fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} {{rt|34|Johto}} ([[Odd Egg]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon in the Egg is random}})}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=fff|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|land}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|1|Alola}}}}
{{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|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Forest of Focus]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]], [[Forest of Focus/Dens|Forest of Focus]], [[Challenge Beach/Dens|Challenge Beach]], [[Honeycalm Sea/Dens|Honeycalm Seas]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' near [[Aspiration Hill]], [[Floaro Gardens]], [[Nature's Pantry]]{{Sup/t|D}}, massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' near [[Golden Lowlands]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[Los Platos]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 1★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pichu|1★}})}}
{{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=[[Kitakami Road]], [[Apple Hills]], [[Loyalty Plaza]], [[Reveler's Road]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Oni's Maw]], [[Infernal Pass]], [[Crystal Pool]], [[Wistful Fields]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|area='''[[Vert District]]:''' [[Wild Zone 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (2★ [[List of Electric-type hyperspace wild zones|Electric-type wild zones]])}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Puzzle Challenge|color={{gold color}}|area=Defeat a {{tc|Pokéfan}} after playing for 4 minutes in Challenge Mode}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Box R&S|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=FFF|area=Store 1,499 Pokémon from one cartridge{{tt|*|This Pichu is received as an Egg which can be transferred for hatching in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, or LeafGreen.}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Viridian Forest (Channel)|Camp Starlight]]{{dotw|Sa}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=FFF|area=Hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Huge Storage 1]], Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Joyous Tower]] (3F-6F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]], [[Fall City]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Ranger School]], [[Vientown]], [[Vien Forest]], {{OBP|Marine Cave|Ranger}}, [[Pueltown]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Hero Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Haunted Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Dolce Island]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Forest: [[Trailhead Field]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{Silver color}}|area=[[Violight]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{Silver color}}|area=[[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#Protect Pichu in the Forest|Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest]] (Reward), [[Chill Battle#Garden Keepers|Chill Battle: Garden Keepers]] (Capsule Cage)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Renegade Meadow#Stage 6|Renegade Meadow: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Tricky Factory|Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 26|Area 26: Stage 06]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD red color}}|area=[[Joyous Tower]] (1F-4F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Silver Trench]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Waterfall Pond]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Florio Nature Park]], [[Secret Side Path]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]], [[Lapis Lakeside]], [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Basic 1)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Puerto Blanco|Puerto Blanco: Stage 8]] [[Graucus Hall|Graucus Hall: Stage 474]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{sync/player|egg|Pichu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{cool color}}|area=Pichu Points Event}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the [[level]] 30 {{pkmn2|Shiny}} Pichu distributed in events from 2010 are described in their [[Wonder Card]]s as Pikachu-colored Pichu (Japanese: ピカチュウカラーのピチュー ''Pikachu-colored Pichu''). They are [[fateful encounter]] Pokémon.<ref>''"Apparently had a fateful encounter at Lv. 30."'' - Trainer Memo on the [[summary]] of the Pikachu-colored Pichu in Generation IV games</ref> If any of them is traded to {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, it can be used to obtain the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] (even if the Shiny Pichu has evolved into {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}).

{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 & 3 Sing Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002; April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #2 Petal Dance Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|March 16 to April 7, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Pichu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sing Pichu|English|United States|5|March 22 to April 11, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Sing Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Pichu|English|United States|5|April 12 to May 4, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Dizzy Punch Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Dizzy Punch Pichu|English|United States|5|October 4 to 10, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Petal Dance Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Pichu|English|United States|5|October 25 to 31, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Scary Face Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Teeter Dance Pichu Egg|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Teeter Dance Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Pichu Egg|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Contest Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|October 12, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Contest Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|PokéPark Follow Me Pichu Egg|Japanese|Japan|5|March 12 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Red and Green Anniversary Pichu|All|Japan|1|February 27, 2008|link=List of traded event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Red and Green Anniversary Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Shokotan Pichu|Japanese|Japan|30{{shinystar|IV}}|June 19 to August 31, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Mikena Pichu|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 17, 2009 to January 6, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Mikena Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|GameStop Pichu|English|United States|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 30 to February 14, 2010|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pikachu-colored Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Michina Town Pichu|All|Online|30{{shinystar|HOME}}|May 31 to July 31, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Michina Town Pichu}}
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=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|Japanese|hide|5|May 30, 2003 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|English|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|French|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|German|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|Italian|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|Spanish|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Binder Pichu|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Pichu}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Oran Berry|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Zap Plate|100|availNote=[[Spiky-eared Pichu]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Oran Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=20
|Attack=40
|Defense=15
|SpAtk=35
|SpDef=35
|Speed=60
}}

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

=====Spiky-eared Pichu=====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=1
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=1
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

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

===Learnset===
Pichu is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|7|10|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{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|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{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|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
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{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{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|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Pound}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pichu (Totodile Side Deck)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=172|acquisition=Hatch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=172|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|body=1
|rate=5.1
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I can't store electricity very well yet!
|P2=Oh, no! I only have half my HP!
|P3=I can't keep going! All my electricity is leaking away...
|PL=I leveled up! Yay, happy!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|body=1
|rate=5.1
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Togekiss}}, {{p|Audino}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Togekiss}}
|P1=I'm very popular! I'm not the only one saying that!
|P2=I'm close to faintinnnnng-
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=1
|field=Recharge
|loop=1
|MinEXP=3
|MaxEXP=3
|num=022
|browser=Pichu not only recharges the [[Capture Styler|Styler]], its cuteness is uplifting to others.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=1
|num=001
|browser=It attacks by shooting bolts of electricity.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Electrify
|fieldpower=1
|past=NA
|num=004
|browser=It restores the [[Capture Styler|Styler]] Energy a little.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Electric
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|walk=2.08
|hp=36
|attack=61
|defense=39
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|Pad=Everybody in the [[Haunted Zone]] is a friend of Pichu's! Pichu likes to play the Attraction {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|HP=1
|atk=1
|spd=2
|def=1
|range=4
|move=ThunderShock
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Mood Maker
|ability3=Sequence
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Pikachu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Akizane]] and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Pichu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Weak (0.80×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=172
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=172|num=015
|min=30
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
|swapper=Daunt
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 474]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evocandy=25
|stamina=85
|attack=77
|defense=53
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}{{tt|×|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Disarming Voice}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172|pdex=002
|dex=Pichu may be small, but it can still give foes quite a shock! It’s not very good at storing electricity, though, so it sticks close to bigger Pokémon for safety.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0172
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Electric
|dexentry=If you listen carefully while it's sleeping, you can hear the crackle of static electricity. Apparently, it sometimes discharges energy in its sleep—maybe because it's not yet skilled at storing electricity.
|sleepstyle1=Peaceful Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Electrifying Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=50 hours of sleep logged with Pichu
|pokemon=Pikachu
|candyNum=20
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=10
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Spring2023.png|100px]]
|-
| Flower crown
| Beanie
| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
|}

===Form data===
====Spiky-eared Pichu====
[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] is a unique form of Pichu exclusive to {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. It is a [[Gender|female]] Pichu that has a tuft of hair on the end of its left ear. It cannot [[Evolution|evolve]], and its [[Pokéathlon]] [[performance]] stats differ from those of a normal Pichu.

Spiky-eared Pichu is obtained by activating [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|an in-game event]] in [[Ilex Forest]]. This is the only way to obtain Spiky-eared Pichu, and it cannot be traded, so only one can be obtained per game. It also cannot be [[transfer]]red to the [[Generation V]] games.

{{evobox-1
|type1=Electric
|no1=Spiky-eared Pichu DP 1
|pictype=sprite
|name1=Pichu
|form1=Spiky-eared Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=0026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2/JP|ndex=172}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=172}}
{{Spritebox/4/Pichu}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=172}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=172|crop=53}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=172|crop=53}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=172|LAcrop=110}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0172}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0172|Pichu}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 2c Pichu credits.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 172Sweetie.png]]
|-
| Crystal credits
| Sweetie in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:FRVT baby Pichu.png|thumb|250px|Pichu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Shiny Pichu anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] and {{Shiny}} Pichu in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
[[File:Pichu Egg.png|thumb|A Pichu {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|GS}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Pichu Brothers]]=====
The Pichu Brothers are a pair of Pichu who have appeared several times, including in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'', several episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]], and ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. The design of one of the brothers is similar to that of [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Sparky]], in that it has a scruff of fur on its ear.

=====[[Spiky-eared Pichu]]=====
A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. She helped {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} find the keys for the jail cell that held {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Damos]]. The Spiky-eared Pichu made a few further appearances during {{aniseries|DP}}.

=====[[Ukulele Pichu]]=====
Ukulele Pichu appeared in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)#Part 1|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs animated special]]. It was captured by {{ra|Ben}} in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)#Part 2|concluding part]].

=====[[Ash's Pikachu|Pichu (anime)]]=====
Ash's Pikachu was revealed to have been born as and evolved from a Pichu in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp]]'', multiple Pichu were stealing apples from {{OBP|Charmaine|EP179}}'s apple orchard. In the end, Charmaine decided to keep all of them so they could help around the orchard.

In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', Pichu's big brother Pikachu was lost and he was so worried that he went out to find him. Pichu came across Team Meanies, but they played a trick on him when he asked for their help. Pichu then found Team Go-Getters, who allowed him to accompany them. Pichu was eventually kidnapped by the {{p|Skarmory}} that had kidnapped Pikachu.

In ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'', two Pichu, six {{p|Wynaut}}, and a {{p|Buizel}} were forced off their island by {{MTR}} and his cronies, who then claimed it for themselves. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help them reclaim the island.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', [[Sho]] owns a Pichu as part of his goal to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. Arrogant like its Trainer, it would watch both of Sho and his Raichu's battles with Ash.

In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', [[Normajean]]'s Pichu was badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}} alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a {{m|Softboiled}} from [[Brock's Chansey]].

In ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]'', [[Lena]] owns a Pichu, which is in [[Lyn]]'s care. In the episode, Lyn's bag was accidentally taken by {{an|Bonnie}}, who had a similar bag with her {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} inside; they eventually got their bags and Pokémon back.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', [[Alternate World Ash]]'s Pikachu briefly appeared as a Pichu while {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} returned all the Pokémon [[Devolution|devolved]] and reverted into {{pkmn|Egg}}s by their influence back to normal.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a Pichu was seen in a window on a girl's shoulder during Ash's battle with [[Dundee]].

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', {{OBP|Mew|M08}} {{m|Transform|transformed}} into a Pichu during the [[Aura Guardian Festival]] tournament.

In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pichu competed in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] of the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', three Pichu were cared for by [[Mr. Backlot]].

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

In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', two Pichu were in a forest.

A Pichu appeared in ''[[XY027|To Find a Fairy Flower!]]''.

A Pichu appeared in ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pichu appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

In ''[[SM012|The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!]]'', {{an|Mallow}} studied two Pichu as part of a class assignment.

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

A student's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]''.

A student's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM026|So Long, Sophocles!]]''.

A Pichu playfully chased a {{p|Chikorita}} in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

A Pichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]''.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM060|Getting a Jump on the Competition!]]''.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[SM064]].

Six Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

Multiple Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

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

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Pichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

Multiple Pichu appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', with one being {{pkmn2|wild}} and the rest under the ownership of different Trainers. They joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.

Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM103|Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!]]''.

Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]''.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM119|A High-Speed Awakening!]]''.

Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''.

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

In ''[[SM135|The Final Four!]]'', a Trainer's Pichu passed {{TRT}}'s food truck.

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

Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]''.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]''.

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

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

Three Pichu appeared in ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP179|Pichu|Ash's Pokédex|Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. A {{pkmn2|baby|pre-evolved}} form of {{p|Pikachu}}. Despite their size, Pichu release bursts of electricity that can shock even humans. However, Pichu are unskilled at controlling their electricity, and sometimes release it by accident when surprised, or when laughing, and shock themselves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY016|Pichu|Serena's Pokédex|Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. The electric sacs on Pichu's cheeks are small. If it tries to store more electricity than they can hold, Pichu will shock itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===POKÉTOON===
A Pichu appeared in [[PT15]].

===Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu===
Pichu is set to appear as one of the two main characters of [[Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Pibu.png|thumb|200px|Pichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Spiky-eared Pichu Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Spiky-eared Pichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Pibu Egg.png|thumb|200px|A Pichu {{pkmn|Egg}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], it is revealed in ''[[PPP53|The Accidental Treasure]]'' that {{MPJ|Pikachu}} and {{MPJ|Clefairy}} had already met as [[baby Pokémon]], Pichu and {{p|Cleffa}}.

Also, in ''[[PPPB19|The Miraculous Color of the Sky ~Best Friends~]]'', {{MPJ|Sandy}} and [[Sandy's Raichu|her Raichu]] are reincarnated as a little girl and a Pichu.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
{{main|Pibu}}
Pichu made a cameo in ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]'' in a fantasy of [[Professor Elm]]'s explanation about [[Pokémon Egg]]s to {{adv|Gold}}.

Gold, in his desperation, protected an Egg containing the offspring of {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] and {{adv|Yellow}}'s [[Chuchu]] from the [[Masked Man]]. [[PS178|Soon thereafter]], Gold's own talent as the "hatcher" allowed a powerful [[Pibu|Pichu]] to hatch, with which he was able to defeat the villain and free {{p|Celebi}} from the [[GS Ball]] using {{p|Raikou}}'s massive electrical power. He also returned with his parents to help destroy [[Guile Hideout]]'s giant {{p|Kyogre}} monster with a {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
Multiple Pichu appeared in ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pichu appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]''.

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
{{main|Spiky-eared Pichu}}
A Pichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', a [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] accompanied Pibu on gathering herbs for {{adv|Celebi}} to cure {{adv|Giovanni}}'s disease. After she and Pibu met up with Gold, Gold saw her and teased him about finding a date.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
In ''[[PS563|Charging After Electrike]]'', multiple Pichu were among the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that charged the [[Prism Tower]] during a blackout.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.

A Pichu appeared in ''[[PASM05|The Final Match and a Surprising Finale!]]'' under the ownership of [[Hau]]. It battled in the Iki Town festival tournament and lost against [[Gladion]]'s {{p|Porygon}}.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Gold}} receives an {{pkmn|Egg}} from the [[Day-Care Couple]] in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]''. It hatches into Pichu in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]'', becoming one of Gold's party members.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
{{main|Pichu Brothers}}
The Pichu Brothers appeared in [[GDZ61]].

===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
Multiple Pichu appeared in [[PNA3]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Pichu Brothers}}
The Pichu Brothers appeared in ''[[PM075|Pichu and Pichu's Big Fight]]''.

A Pichu appeared in ''[[PM076|Clefairy's Dream Comes True]]''.

A Pichu appeared in ''[[PM108|The Exam Showdown!!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
{{main|Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)}}

==Trivia==
* Pichu has the lowest base stat total of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
** Pichu also has the lowest base [[HP]] and {{stat|Defense}} stats of all Electric-type Pokémon.
* The [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] was the first Pokémon to be given out over [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] outside of Japan.
* Together with {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Seedot}}, Pichu is the easiest Pokémon to catch in {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, with only one loop necessary.
* In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Yellow}} was the one who gave Pichu its species name, creating it as a combination of the name of [[Pibu]]'s parents, [[Pika]] and [[Chuchu]].
* [[Pibu]] and one of the [[Pichu brothers]] have a hair tuft at the top of their heads.
* Unique to its playstyle in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]], [[Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)|Pichu]] receives self-inflicted damage when performing moves that utilize electricity, such as its [[Thunderbolt (move)|Thunderbolt]] or [[Volt Tackle (move)|Volt Tackle]].

===Concept and development===
Pichu was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]].<ref name=IGN>Harris, Craig (February 24, 2009). "[https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/23/pokemon-creators-on-platinum Pokemon Creators on Platinum]." ''IGN''.</ref>

Pichu is game director [[Junichi Masuda]]'s favorite Pokémon from [[Generation II]].<ref>http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/</ref>

===Origin===
Pichu seems to draw inspiration from {{wp|squirrel}}s and various other {{wp|rodent}}s. Additionally, according to Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori came up with the idea for Pichu when [[Game Freak]] staff were trying to figure out a Pokémon to be the "next" Pikachu.<ref name=IGN /> Its {{Shiny}} variation is inspired by Pikachu's standard coloration, hence why it's called "[[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]]".

====Name origin====
Pichu may be a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkling), チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse), and possibly プチ ''puchi'' (petite), as well as being a contraction of ''{{p|Pikachu}}''.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=皮丘 ''Píqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=皮丘 ''Pèihyāu''{{tt|*|Games}} 比超 ''Béichīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of Japanese name and 超 ''chīu'' (super)
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|hi=पिचू ''Pichu''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
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==See also==
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* [[Pichu Brothers]]
* [[Pibu]]
* [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]
* [[Ukulele Pichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu|Sandy's Pichu]]
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* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects]]
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Pichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

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{{Smash Bros.}} 

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Cleffa (Pokémon)

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'''Cleffa''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピィ''' ''Py'') is a {{type|Fairy}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. Prior to [[Generation VI]], it was a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Clefairy}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]], which evolves into {{p|Clefable}} when exposed to a [[Moon Stone]].

==Biology==
Cleffa is a small, pink {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that is vaguely star-shaped in appearance. Its ears are completely brown. Cleffa has two small black eyes and a small mouth, and it appears to have a small, permanent blush on its cheeks. It possesses stubby arms and legs, which have no defined digits and come to a point. It has a curl on its forehead and a curled-up tail.

Cleffa lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountainous regions}}, typically found at meteor impact sites. Sightings of Cleffa become more likely during nights illuminated by shooting stars, where they dance the night away; this dance is said to bring good fortune to any who witness it. They quench their thirst the next morning by drinking dew. It is fascinated by anything resembling stars and meteors, such as {{p|Minior}}. Because of this, as well as its own star-shaped silhouette, Cleffa is commonly believed to have arrived on a shooting star. The ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP062|Clefairy Tales]]'' showed that its evolved forms (and therefore Cleffa itself) are actually [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]]. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Cleffa is known to sway its body similar to a rocking cradle while sleeping.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> The way it moves while sleeping resembles a twinkling star in the night.

Prior to [[Generation V]], Cleffa and its evolved forms were the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that could have {{a|Magic Guard}} as an [[Ability]].

===Evolution===
Cleffa evolves into {{p|Clefairy}}, which evolves into {{p|Clefable}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Cleffa appears in a quiz-show styled mini-game alongside {{p|Igglybuff}}. A series of Pokémon parade across the screen and players have to count how many of the Pokémon species that have been instructed to be counted parade across the screen. The final score is based on how close the answered amount is to the right number.
* {{g|Puzzle Collection Vol. 2}}: A Cleffa appears during Motion Puzzle mode, taking over the role that {{p|Pichu}} had in [[Pokémon Puzzle Collection|the first game]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=040}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of <sc>Cleffa</sc> strangely increase.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If the impact site of a meteorite is found, this {{ScPkmn}} is certain to be within the immediate area.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of <sc>Cleffa</sc> strangely increase. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=On nights with many shooting stars, <sc>Cleffa</sc> can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance through the night and stop only at the break of day, when these {{ScPkmn}} quench their thirst with the morning dew.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=On nights with many shooting stars, <sc>Cleffa</sc> can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance until daybreak, when they quench their thirst with the morning dew.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of <sc>Cleffa</sc> strangely increase.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=099|reg2=Johto|num2=040}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Its silhouette is like a star. It is believed to arrive riding on shooting stars.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It's said to arrive riding on a shooting star.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of <sc>Cleffa</sc> strangely increase.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=088|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It's said to arrive riding on a shooting star.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=On nights with many shooting stars, Cleffa can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance through the night and stop only at the break of day, when these Pokémon quench their thirst with the morning dew.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=210|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=272|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=On late nights illuminated by shooting stars, it gazes intently skyward, as if thinking of its home.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Because of its silhouette, it's believed to be a star reborn. For some reason, it loves Minior.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=On nights with many shooting stars, they gather in packs and dance in circles. If you should see them, something good will happen!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Said to have ridden here on a shooting star, Cleffa seem to appear in places where meteorites have struck in the past.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=254|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=043|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=099|reg5=Hisui|num5=199}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=Its silhouette is like a star. It is believed to arrive riding on shooting stars.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=In silhouette, they resemble twinkling starlight. When shooting stars rain from the night sky, Cleffa gather in numbers and dance as though they are indeed incarnations of the stars.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=151|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=055|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=On late nights illuminated by shooting stars, it gazes intently skyward, as if thinking of its home.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Since it is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies, it's said to come here by riding on a star.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=148}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Since it is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies, it's said to come here by riding on a star.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Marron Trail|Marron Trail: Stage 687]] Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Eighth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Eighth release)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Egg event]] (''{{DL|Egg event|Fairy- and Normal-Type Egg Event}}, {{DL|Egg event|Fairy- and Normal-Type Egg Event (2022)}}, {{DL|Egg event|Three-Type Egg Event (2023)}}, {{DL|Egg event|Normal- and Fairy-Type Egg Event}}''): {{sync/player|egg|Cleffa}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Swift Cleffa|Japanese|Japan|5|December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Cleffa_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Petal Dance Cleffa|Japanese|Japan|5|March 16 to April 7, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Cleffa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Swift Cleffa|English|United States|5|March 22 to April 11, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Swift Cleffa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Cleffa|English|United States|5|April 12 to May 4, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Petal Dance Cleffa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Cleffa|English|United States|5|October 25 to 31, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Scary Face Cleffa}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Fairy|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|50|April 10 to 15, 2020|link=Wild Area News#April 10 to April 15, 2020}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fairy}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Leppa Berry|50|Moon Stone|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Qualot Berry|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Moon Stone|5|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Leppa Berry|30|Vivichoke|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fairy
|HP=50
|Attack=25
|Defense=28
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=55
|Speed=15
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newpoison=1
|newdragon=1
|newfairy=yes
|newfairyeffect= {{typecolor2|Ghost}} moves was 0×, {{typecolor2|Dragon}}, {{typecolor2|Dark}}, {{typecolor2|Steel}}, {{typecolor2|Bug}} and {{typecolor2|Poison}} moves was 1× and {{typecolor2|Fighting}} moves was 2×.
}}

===Learnset===
Cleffa is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Splash|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|5|8|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|18|21|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Moonlight|Fairy|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Mystical Fire|Fire|Special|75|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|55|58|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM016|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|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|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|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|TM037|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM038|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM062|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM111|Sing|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|*||grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|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.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=173|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=173
|body=1
|rate=13.1
|area=Mt. Moonview
|P1=The stars in the sky are where I came from!
|P2=Oh, no! I lost about half my HP already!
|P3=I can't go on like this... I want to go back to the stars...
|PL=Yay! See? I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=173
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=B
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173
|coset=8
|conto={{p|Budew}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=I like shooting stars! I like stars, too! ♪
|P2=I'm getting kind of sleepy…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|past=NA
|num=240
|browser=It creates hearts around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173
|walk=1.97
|hp=48
|attack=62
|defense=45
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173|num=498
|min=30
|max=120
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
|swapper=Super Cheer
|psb=[[Marron Trail|Main stage 687]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Clefairy
|evocandy=25
|stamina=137
|attack=75
|defense=79
|fast={{m|Pound}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}
|special={{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Signal Beam}}, {{m|Swift}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Body Slam}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173|pdex=223
|dex=[[Professor Mirror|I’m]] sure you noticed those Cleffa dancing inside [[Mightywide River|the cave]] with a view of the night sky. It’s said that Cleffa first arrived here in ancient times, riding on a meteor.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0173
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fairy
|dexentry=Its body sways as it sleeps, as if rocked in a cradle. Its swaying silhouette looks just like a star that twinkles in the night sky.
|sleepstyle1=Rocking Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Nodding-Off Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Overturned Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=50 hours of sleep logged with Cleffa
|pokemon=Clefairy
|candyNum=20
|berry=Pecha
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Honey
|ingredient3=Greengrass Soybeans
|carrylimit=10
|skillname=Metronome
|skilldesc=Uses one main skill chosen randomly from a large selection of main skills.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0173
|name1=Cleffa
|type1-1=Fairy
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0035
|name2=Clefairy
|type1-2=Fairy
|evo2={{Bag/s|Moon Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Moon Stone}}
|no3=0036
|name3=Clefable
|type1-3=Fairy
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=173|crop=47}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=173|crop=49}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=173|LAcrop=100}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0173}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|173|Cleffa}}

==In animation==
[[File:Cleffa anime.png|thumb|250px|Cleffa in {{aniseries|RS}}]]
[[File:Cleffa Egg.png|thumb|250px|A Cleffa {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|RS}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lusamine's Cleffa]]=====
In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'' and ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', {{an|Lusamine}}'s Clefable was seen as a Cleffa held by {{an|Gladion}} in a photo. {{an|Lillie}} was shown to have held her in a flashback in ''[[SM048|Night of a Thousand Poses!]]''.

=====Other=====
Cleffa made its animated series debut in ''[[EP246|Wish Upon a Star Shape]]'', where one fell from a spaceship that belonged to the kleptomaniac Clefairy from ''[[EP062|Clefairy Tales]]''. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} had to get the {{pkmn|category|Star Shape Pokémon}} back to its group before {{TRT}} and the [[Pokémon Mystery Club]] could get their hands on it. It evolved at the end of the episode.

In ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]'', multiple Cleffa were revealed to be living at [[Mt. Moon]].

In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', [[Normajean]]'s Cleffa was badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}}, alongside several of her other baby Pokémon.

In ''[[JN083|Star Night, Star Flight!]]'', a Cleffa that {{OBP|Tiara|JN083}} once befriended appeared in flashbacks and as an illusion. She had been forced to say goodbye to it several days before the events of the episode, leaving Tiara distraught.

====Minor appearances====
Cleffa debuted in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', where it was part of the [[Pichu Brothers]]' Posse.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Cleffa appeared in ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''.

In ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', a Cleffa was being cared for by [[Mr. Backlot]].

In ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', a Coordinator's Cleffa and {{p|Steelix}} competed in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Cleffa playfully chased a {{p|Chikorita}}.

Three Trainers' Cleffa appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

A Trainer's Cleffa appeared in ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]''.

In ''[[SM133|Battling on the Wing!]]'', a Trainer's Cleffa watched the {{pkmn|battle}}s of the [[Manalo Conference]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Cleffa watched the battle between [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Cleffa appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.

In ''[[JN041|Pikachu Translation Check...]]'', a Trainer's Cleffa was in a video.

A Trainer's Cleffa appeared in ''[[HZ049|Dot and Nidothing]]''.

A Trainer's Cleffa appeared in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP246|Cleffa|Ash's Pokédex|Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. Cleffa is the pre-evolved form of {{p|Clefairy}}. Their star shape has led some to believe that they reach the Earth riding on shooting stars. Strangely, many Cleffa are often found on nights of meteor showers.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG134|Cleffa|Ash's Pokédex|Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. Cleffa are said to form circles and dance as if they are flying on nights when there are many falling stars.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP084|Cleffa|Dawn's Pokédex|Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. It has the silhouette of a star in the night sky and some believe that Cleffa ride on shooting stars.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN083|Cleffa|Goh's Rotom Phone|Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. A {{t|Fairy}} type. Because it's shaped like a star in the night sky, some people believe it has [[Extraterrestrial Pokémon|celestial origins]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===POKÉTOON===
Multiple Cleffa appeared in ''[[PT20|Sing! Dance! Altaria!]]'', under the ownership of different {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.

==In the manga==
[[File:Whitney Clef Clef Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Cleffa in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
A Cleffa appeared in [[ICYR2]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'', Cleffa was one of the baby Pokémon that escaped from the Daycare Center near [[Goldenrod City]].

[[Whitney]] has a Cleffa, which was first seen in ''[[PS143|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa]]''. Using her {{m|Sweet Kiss}}, she provided an opening for [[Whitney's Miltank|her Miltank]] to use a {{m|Rollout}} on what she thought was {{p|Suicune}}, but the fake Pokémon withstood the attack and struck Miltank down.

A Cleffa appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS389|Cautious Clefairy]]''.

A Cleffa appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS414|Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia IV]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[Whitney]] owns a Cleffa in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Cleffa appeared in [[GDZ55]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Cleffa appeared in ''[[PM074|Clefairy Becomes a Father...?!]]''.

A Cleffa appeared in ''[[PM108|The Exam Showdown!!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Cleffa only appears as a random trophy.
====Trophy information====
''With silhouettes that resemble stars, Cleffa are often sighted when the night sky is filled with shooting stars. Cleffa evolves into Clefairy, but only if it has a strong bond of friendship with its trainer. Since Cleffa are so cute and lovable, many trainers choose to keep it in this unevolved form.''

==Trivia==
* Cleffa is tied with {{p|Pawmi}} and {{p|Greavard}} for having the shortest Japanese name of all Pokémon, being spelt with only two kana.
** Cleffa has the shortest Japanese name in terms of the number of {{wp|Mora (linguistics)|morae}}. It has only one mora.
** Cleffa is tied with {{p|Cramorant}} for the shortest Japanese Pokémon name in trademarked romaji, with only two letters.
* Cleffa shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Staryu}}. They are both known as Star Shape Pokémon.
* Cleffa is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a base stat total of 218.
* Cleffa is tied with {{p|Igglybuff}} and {{p|Morelull}} for the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.
* Cleffa, Igglybuff, and {{p|Togepi}} are the only [[baby Pokémon]] to have a {{tcg|TAG TEAM}} {{tcg|Pokémon-GX|GX}} card.

===Origin===
Cleffa seems to be based on {{wp|fairy|fairies}} and {{wp|pixie}}s since it is a small, playful, magical creature. It may also be inspired by the concept of {{wp|extraterrestrial life}} due to its rumored celestial origins and vaguely {{wp|star}}-shaped body. It may also reference the mythical {{wp|Moon rabbit}} due to its large ears and the fact that it reaches its final evolved form using a [[Moon Stone]].

====Name origin====
Cleffa may be a combination of ''{{wp|clef}}'' (musical symbol) and the first two letters of ''{{wp|fairy}}'' or ''{{wp|fable}}''; ''fa'' may also be derived from the popular western musical teaching method {{wp|solfège|solfa}} (i.e. do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti).

Py may be a truncation of ''{{wp|pixie}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fairy|type2=Fairy
|ja=ピィ ''Py''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|pixie}}''
|fr=Mélo|frmeaning=From ''mélodie'' (melody)
|es=Cleffa|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Pii|demeaning=From Japanese name
|it=Cleffa|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=삐 ''Ppi''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=皮寶寶 / 皮宝宝 ''Píbǎobao''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and 寶寶 / 宝宝 ''bǎobao'' (baby)
|zh_yue=皮寶寶 ''Pèihbóubóu''|zh_yuemeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and 寶寶 ''bóubóu'' (baby)
|pt_br=Cleffa|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=क्लेफ़ा ''Cleffa''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Клеффа ''Kleffa''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ปี ''Pi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[Lusamine's Cleffa]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==
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Igglybuff (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T03:07:47Z

Pidjet: /* Trivia */

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'''Igglybuff''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ププリン''' ''Pupurin'') is a dual-type {{t|Normal}}/{{t|Fairy}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. Prior to [[Generation VI]], it was a pure {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Jigglypuff}} when [[Friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]], which evolves into {{p|Wigglytuff}} when exposed to a [[Moon Stone]].

==Biology==
Igglybuff is a small, bipedal {{wp|balloon}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that is completely pink. Its body can turn deep pink when the temperature increases, or when it sings continuously. It has a rounded tuft of hair on top of its head, a small swirl-like pattern on its forehead, and red eyes. Igglybuff has small, stubby limbs, and is usually seen levitating in the air. Rather than walking, this small Pokémon bounces like a ball to move around, as its body is extremely soft and elastic — although it may not be able to stop if it does this. As Igglybuff moves, it secretes sweat with a sweet fragrance, which calms the emotions of its foes.

Although it has singing abilities, Igglybuff is not able to sing for long periods due to its underdeveloped vocal cords. It often gets a sore throat from singing too frequently. When Igglybuff gets praised, its singing slowly becomes better and better. Igglybuff tend to live in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} close by freshwater streams. It uses water from the streams to gargle in its sore throat. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Igglybuff is known to bounce around while sleeping.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> On rare occasions, Igglybuff practices its singing as it dreams.

===Evolution===
Igglybuff evolves into {{p|Jigglypuff}}, which evolves into {{p|Wigglytuff}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]: Igglybuff appears in a quiz-show styled mini-game alongside {{p|Cleffa}}. A series of Pokémon parade across the screen and the player has to count how many of the Pokémon species the player is instructed to count parade across the screen. The score is based how close the player is to the right number.
*{{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: The Special Episode ''[[Igglybuff the Prodigy]]'' features the adventures of Guildmaster [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff|Wigglytuff]] as an Igglybuff when he was younger.
*{{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Another Igglybuff appears at Serene Village as a friend of {{p|Budew}}. Igglybuff will ask the player to make a delivery to {{p|Armaldo}} in order to make a connection.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously--anytime, anywhere. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=137|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Igglybuff</sc>'s vocal chords are not sufficiently developed. It would hurt its throat if it were to sing too much. This {{ScPkmn}} gargles with freshwater from a clean stream.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Igglybuff</sc> has a soft and plushy body that feels very much like a marshmallow. From this body wafts a gently sweet fragrance that soothes and calms the emotions of its foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its soft and pliable body is very bouncy. When it sings continuously with all its might, its body steadily turns a deepening pink color.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously--anytime, anywhere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously--anytime, anywhere.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Igglybuff's vocal cords are not sufficiently developed. It would hurt its throat if it were to sing too much. This Pokémon gargles with freshwater from a clean stream.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Igglybuff has a soft and plushy body that feels very much like a marshmallow. From this body wafts a gently sweet fragrance that soothes and calms the emotions of its foes.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=134|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=167|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It likes to sing but is not yet good at it. With praise and encouragement, it will get better little by little.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It moves by bouncing along. As it moves a lot, it sweats, and its body gives off a sweet aroma.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It's always practicing its singing because it wants to improve. Even when it's asleep, it keeps singing in its dreams!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Left to its own devices, it will constantly practice singing. You should make it take a break so it doesn't hurt its throat.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=011|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Igglybuff loves to sing. Its marshmallow-like body gives off a faint sweet smell.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Taking advantage of the softness of its body, Igglybuff moves as if bouncing. Its body turns a deep pink when its temperature rises.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=59|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=076}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Its body has a faintly sweet scent and is bouncy and soft. If it bounces even once, it cannot stop.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=It likes to sing but is not yet good at it. With praise and encouragement, it will get better little by little.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It's always practicing its singing because it wants to improve. Even when it's asleep, it keeps singing in its dreams!}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=151}}
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===Game locations===
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====In events====
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
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|newfairyeffect={{typecolor2|Dragon}}, {{typecolor2|Dark}}, {{typecolor2|Steel}}, {{typecolor2|Bug}} and {{typecolor2|Poison}} moves were 1× and {{typecolor2|Fighting}} moves was 2×}}

===Learnset===
Igglybuff is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Igglybuff|Normal|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Igglybuff|Normal|Fairy|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Igglybuff|Normal|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Sing|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Rollout|Rock|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|14|17|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|18|21|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Wish|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Igglybuff|Normal|Fairy|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Igglybuff|Normal|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|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|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|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|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Igglybuff|Normal|Fairy|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Igglybuff|Normal|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{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|TM037|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM038|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM062|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM111|Sing|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM125|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Igglybuff|Normal|Fairy|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Igglybuff|Normal|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0742|Cutiefly}}{{MSP/H|0743|Ribombee}}|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5|*|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|*|'''||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Igglybuff|Normal|Fairy|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=174|acquisition=Hatch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=174|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=174
|body=1
|rate=11.3
|area=Sky Blue Plains
|P1=If I start rolling, I can't stop! Please, help me if I do!
|P2=Aww! Half my HP is lost already?
|P3=Can't take any more... I can't even roll...
|PL=Oh, yay! My level went up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=174
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=B
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=174
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Armaldo}}, {{p|Audino}}
|recruitment=Item delivery to {{p|Armaldo}}
|P1=Hey, what do we do now? Anything fun?
|P2=It's about time to sleep…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=1
|past=NA
|num=073
|browser=It creates hearts around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=174
|walk=1.97
|hp=57
|attack=61
|defense=35
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=174
|HP=4
|atk=1
|spd=1
|def=1
|range=3
|move=Pound
|ability1=Lullaby
|ability2=Mood Maker
|ability3=Confidence
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Jigglypuff}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Chiyo]] and [[Hatsu]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fairy|ndex=174
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fairy|ndex=174|num=410
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Sleep Charm
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=174
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Jigglypuff
|evocandy=25
|stamina=207
|attack=69
|defense=32
|fast={{m|Pound}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}
|special={{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Swift}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Body Slam}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0174
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fairy
|dexentry=Its soft and elastic body makes it bounce even in its sleep. On very rare occasions, it apparently practices its singing in its dreams.
|sleepstyle1=Bouncy Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Spacey Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Singing Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=50 hours of sleep logged with Igglybuff
|pokemon=Jigglypuff
|candyNum=20
|berry=Pecha
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Pure Oil
|ingredient3=Soothing Cacao
|carrylimit=8
|skillname=Energy for Everyone S
|skilldesc=Restores 5 Energy to each helper Pokémon on your team.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|type2=Fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0174
|name1=Igglybuff
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Fairy
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0039
|name2=Jigglypuff
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Fairy
|evo2={{Bag/s|Moon Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Moon Stone}}
|no3=0040
|name3=Wigglytuff
|type1-3=Normal
|type2-3=Fairy
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=174}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=174}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=174}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=174}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=174|crop=47}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=174|crop=49}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=174}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0174}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0174|Igglybuff}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{normal color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}"| [[File:Spr 2c Igglybuff credits.png]]
|-
| Crystal credits' sprite
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Gigglybiff Gigglybuff.png|thumb|250px|Igglybuff in {{aniseries|GS}}]]
[[File:Igglybuff Egg.png|thumb|150px|An Igglybuff {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|AG}}]]
===Major appearances===
Two Igglybuff twins, [[nickname]]d Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff, made their animated series debut in ''[[EP243|Same Old Song and Dance]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}, who was practicing for a concert with them. {{an|Jigglypuff}} was jealous of them as they were stealing its audience.

In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', [[Normajean]]'s Igglybuff was badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}} alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a {{m|Softboiled}} from [[Brock's Chansey]].

===Minor appearances===
Igglybuff debuted in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', where one was part of the [[Pichu Brothers]]' Posse.

In ''[[AG068|A Double Dilemma]]'', an Igglybuff was living in [[North Petalburg]].

An Igglybuff appeared in ''[[AG077|A Fan with a Plan]]''.

In ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]'', {{OBP|Spoink|recurring}} mistook an Igglybuff for its lost pearl.

In ''[[AG159|Off The Unbeaten Path!]]'', an Igglybuff was in a field with an {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, and {{p|Chikorita}}.

In ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', two Igglybuff were being cared for by [[Mr. Backlot]].

An Igglybuff appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Igglybuff appeared in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]''.

Three Trainers' Igglybuff appeared in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]''.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', an Igglybuff playfully chased a {{p|Chikorita}}.

Three Trainers' Igglybuff appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

A Trainer's Igglybuff appeared during a flashback in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''.

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

A Trainer's Igglybuff appeared in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]''.

A {{tc|Student}}'s Igglybuff appeared in ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''.

A Trainer's Igglybuff appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP243|Igglybuff|Ash's Pokédex|Igglybuff, the Balloon Pokémon. Igglybuff's resilient body allows it to bounce endlessly once it's been put in motion.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Whitney Buff Buff Adventures.png|thumb|130px|Igglybuff in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Day-Care Couple Azurill Wynaut Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|An Igglybuff {{pkmn|Egg}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
In ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'', an Igglybuff escaped from the Daycare Center near [[Goldenrod City]].

[[Whitney]] owns an Igglybuff, as first seen in ''[[PS143|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa]]''. She used her to battle what she thought was a {{p|Suicune}} when she visited the [[Mahogany Gym]]. Her {{m|Sweet Kiss}} provided an opening for her {{p|Miltank}} to attack the creature, but failed when the moving ice sculpture felled Miltank and forced her to team up with [[Pryce]]'s {{p|Swinub}}.

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', an Igglybuff is sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', a {{tc|School Kid}}'s Igglybuff was at the {{safari|Johto}}.

===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
An Igglybuff appeared in ''[[PS544|Dream World]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Igglybuff appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
An Igglybuff appeared in [[GDZ55]].

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Igglybuff only appears as a random trophy.

====Trophy information====
''Igglybuff, which evolve into Jigglypuff, are so incredibly elastic that they always seem to be bouncing. They have stubby legs, so for these Pokémon, bounding from place to place is much faster than walking. Unlike its equally adorable relatives, Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff, Igglybuff has red eyes.''

===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]===
Igglybuff stars as the [[player character]] in the special episode Igglybuff the Prodigy. This Igglybuff is the unevolved Guildmaster {{p|Wigglytuff}} from the main story.

==Trivia==
* Igglybuff and its evolved forms share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Qwilfish}} and {{p|Drifloon}}. They are all known as the Balloon Pokémon.
* Igglybuff and its evolution, {{p|Jigglypuff}}, are the only Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 170.
* Igglybuff is tied with {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, {{p|Stonjourner}}, and Attack Forme {{p|Deoxys}} for the lowest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all Pokémon, at 20.
* Igglybuff has the lowest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon, at 15.
* Igglybuff is tied with {{p|Cleffa}} and {{p|Morelull}} for the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fairy-type Pokémon, at 15.
* In [[Pokémon GO]], Happiny has the lowest Defense stat of any obtainable Pokémon, at 32.
* Igglybuff, Cleffa, and {{p|Togepi}} are the only [[baby Pokémon]] to have a {{tcg|TAG TEAM}} {{tcg|Pokémon-GX|GX}} card.

===Concept and Development===
* A {{DL|List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Dragon4|pre-alpha sketch}} depicts an unused Pokémon with the same [[Pokédex]] number as Igglybuff.

===Origin===
Igglybuff appears to be based on a {{wp|balloon}} due to its inflatable body. Its soft fur and singing ability may be based on {{wp|plush toy}}s that play music to help children fall asleep. Its round shape resembles a {{wp|powder puff}} or a {{wp|Profiterole|cream puff}}, and its pink color, rubbery skin, and ability to learn {{m|Bounce}} are similar to a {{wp|rubber ball}}.

====Name origin====
Igglybuff may be a combination of ''jiggly'' or ''wiggly'' and ''{{wp|buff leather|buff}}'' (a pale, soft, flexible leather).

Pupurin may be a combination of プチ ''puchi'' (petite) and プリン ''{{wp|Crème caramel|purin}}'' (pudding; referring to its soft body).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Fairy
|ja=ププリン ''Pupurin''|jameaning=From プチ ''puchi'' (petite) and プリン ''{{wp|Crème_caramel|purin}}''
|fr=Toudoudou|frmeaning=From ''tout doux'' (fluffy), ''doux'' (soft), ''doudou'' (child talk for something soft and reassuring), and ''roudoudou'' (a type of caramel candy)
|es=Igglybuff|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Fluffeluff|demeaning=From ''fluff'' and ''{{P|Jigglypuff|Pummeluff}}''
|it=Igglybuff|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=푸푸린 ''Pupurin''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=寶寶丁 / 宝宝丁 ''Băobaodīng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 寶寶 / 宝宝 ''băobao'' (baby) and 布丁 ''bùdīng'' (pudding)
|zh_yue=寶寶丁 ''Bóubóudīng''{{tt|*|Games}} 小波球 ''Síubōkàuh''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 寶寶 ''bóubóu'' (baby) and 布丁 ''boudīng'' (pudding) From 小 ''síu'' (small), 波 ''bō'' (ball), and 球 ''kàuh'' (ball)
|pt_br=Igglybuff|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=इग्लीबफ़ ''Igglybuff''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Игглибуф ''Igglibuf''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=พูพูริน ''Phuphurin''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
* [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

{{Baby Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0173|prev=Cleffa|nextnum=0175|next=Togepi|round=yes}}
|}
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Togepi (Pokémon)

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Pidjet: /* Trivia */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Togepi
|jname=トゲピー
|jtranslit=Togepī
|tmname=Togepy
|ndex=0175
|typebox=1
|type1=Fairy
|category=Spike Ball
|height-ftin=1'00"
|height-m=0.3
|weight-lbs=3.3
|weight-kg=1.5
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Hustle
|ability2=Serene Grace
|abilityd=Super Luck
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=10
|evtotal=1
|evsd=1
|expyield=49
|oldexp=74
|lv100exp=800,000
|gendercode=31
|color=White
|catchrate=190
|body=12
|pokefordex=togepi
|generation=2
|friendship=70
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'''Togepi''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''トゲピー''' ''Togepy'') is a {{type|Fairy}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. Prior to [[Generation VI]], it was a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Togetic}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]], which evolves into {{p|Togekiss}} when exposed to a [[Shiny Stone]].

==Biology==
Togepi is a small, light-yellow {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a rounded, egg-shaped body. After hatching from its {{pkmn|Egg}}, Togepi's body remains encased in its eggshell. That shell has a white base color, and rounded, mostly unfilled shapes (with thick borders that are either red or blue) dot the shell on all sides. Sticking out of its shell, Togepi has stubby, rounded cone arms and round feet with two toes each. Togepi has thin, black, oval eyes with thin, black arcs on their outer sides. Its head has five round-tipped, conical spikes that seem to form a crown. It also has semi-oval, brown pads on the soles of its feet.

The ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper!]]'' showed that it can retract into its shell, which it usually does to sleep, and as mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Togepi is known to roll around in its shell while sleeping.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>. It is able to siphon the positive energy of others, storing that happiness in its shell, and then release it to those in need of it. [[Togepi (Southern Islands 4)|Early TCG cards]] state that Togepi is able to release poison from the spikes on its head, which it uses to chase away enemies. It has a very joyful nature. As a result, it is said that it shares its joy with those who take care of it. Because of its disposition, Togepi is seen as a sign of good luck, especially if a Trainer is capable of getting a sleeping Togepi to stand. Togepi's innocent smile is said to calm the soul. It is also shown in the {{aniseries|DP}} episode ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' that Togepi can act very maliciously at times, causing havoc and bad luck to its enemies. In the {{aniseries|AG}} episode ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]'', it is shown that, when necessary, Togepi can fly or levitate despite lacking wings. Togepi are born within the [[Togepi Paradise]], and appear to humans to spread kindness – it is rare in the wild, but can most commonly be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}}. After its mission of spreading kindness is complete, it will eventually return to the Togepi Paradise.

===Evolution===
Togepi evolves into {{p|Togetic}}, which evolves into {{p|Togekiss}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Togepi is the leader of Team Glee, along with {{p|Politoed}} and {{p|Ledyba}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=046}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A proverb claims that happiness will come to anyone who can make a sleeping <sc>Togepi</sc> stand up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It is considered to be a symbol of good luck. Its shell is said to be filled with happiness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' A proverb claims that happiness will come to anyone who can make a sleeping <sc>Togepi</sc> stand up. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=As its energy, <sc>Togepi</sc> uses the positive emotions of compassion and pleasure exuded by people and {{ScPkmn}}. This {{ScPkmn}} stores up feelings of happiness inside its shell, then shares them with others.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=As its energy, it uses the feelings of compassion and pleasure exuded by people and {{ScPkmn}}. It stores up happy feelings in its shell, then shares them out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A proverb claims that happiness will come to anyone who can make a sleeping <sc>Togepi</sc> stand up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=173|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=046}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=Its shell is said to be stuffed with happiness that it shares with kindhearted people.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It transforms the kindness and joy of others into happiness, which it stores in its shell.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=A proverb claims that happiness will come to anyone who can make a sleeping <sc>Togepi</sc> stand up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It transforms the kindness and joy of others into happiness, which it stores in its shell.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It transforms the kindness and joy of others into happiness, which it stores in its shell.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=A proverb claims that happiness will come to anyone who can make a sleeping Togepi stand up.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=As its energy, Togepi uses the positive emotions of compassion and pleasure exuded by people and Pokémon. This Pokémon stores up feelings of happiness inside its shell, then shares them with others.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It is considered to be a symbol of good luck. Its shell is said to be filled with happiness.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its shell is said to be stuffed with happiness that it shares with kindhearted people.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=This ovate creature is frequently mistaken for a moving egg when encountered out in the fields or in the mountains. Its guileless smile soothes the soul.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fairy}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=fairy
|HP=35
|Attack=20
|Defense=65
|SpAtk=40
|SpDef=65
|Speed=20}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
|newfairy=yes
|newfairyeffect= {{typecolor2|Ghost}} moves was 0×, {{typecolor2|Dragon}}, {{typecolor2|Dark}}, {{typecolor2|Steel}}, {{typecolor2|Bug}} and {{typecolor2|Poison}} moves was 1× and {{typecolor2|Fighting}} moves was 2×}}

===Learnset===
Togepi is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Follow Me|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|52|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/LA|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|50|30|100|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|6|15|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|40|50|30|100|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|11|20|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|60|40|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|18|28|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|25|35|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|—|—|100|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|34|45|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|70|85|55|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|43|54|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|85|105|65|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM92|Mystical Fire|Fire|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR14|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR19|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR25|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR30|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR42|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR68|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR82|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR90|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR92|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM63|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/8c|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/8c|628|Braviary}}{{MSP/8c|661|Fletchling}}{{MSP/8c|662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/8c|663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/8c|701|Hawlucha}}|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/8c|164|Noctowl}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP/8c|421|Cherrim}}|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/8c|083G|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/8c|865|Sirfetch'd}}{{MSP/8c|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/8c|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/8c|177|Natu}}{{MSP/8c|178|Xatu}}{{MSP/8c|227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/8c|333|Swablu}}{{MSP/8c|334|Altaria}}{{MSP/8c|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/8c|628|Braviary}}{{MSP/8c|661|Fletchling}}{{MSP/8c|662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/8c|663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/8c|722|Rowlet}}{{MSP/8c|723|Dartrix}}{{MSP/8c|724|Decidueye}}{{MSP/8c|821|Rookidee}}{{MSP/8c|822|Corvisquire}}{{MSP/8c|823|Corviknight}}{{MSP/8c|845|Cramorant}}|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/8c|026|Raichu}}{{MSP/8c|183|Marill}}{{MSP/8c|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/8c|777|Togedemaru}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|*|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/8c|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/8c|177|Natu}}{{MSP/8c|178|Xatu}}|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0177|Natu}}{{MSP/H|0178|Xatu}}|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0420|Cherubi}}{{MSP/H|0421|Cherrim}}|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0021|Spearow}}{{MSP/H|0022|Fearow}}{{MSP/H|0083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP/H|0084|Doduo}}{{MSP/H|0085|Dodrio}}{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0177|Natu}}{{MSP/H|0178|Xatu}}{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/H|0227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/H|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/H|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/H|0333|Swablu}}{{MSP/H|0334|Altaria}}{{MSP/H|0441|Chatot}}|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0026|Raichu}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|*|}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0177|Natu}}{{MSP/H|0178|Xatu}}|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0177|Natu}}{{MSP/H|0178|Xatu}}|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2|7}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2|7}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/PLA|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|—|—|100|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|75|90|60|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Mystical Fire|Fire|Special|70|85|55|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|85|105|65|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Psychic|Psychic|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|50|30|100|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Swift|Normal|Special|60|75|45|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|75|45|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|100|60|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|II=yes|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|II=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|II=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Heal Bell|Normal|Status|—|—|5|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Mirror Move|Flying|Status|—|—|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|II=yes|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Soft-Boiled|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Togepi|2|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Togepi|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=175|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=175
|body=1
|rate=7.9
|area=Flyaway Forest
|P1=I want to make everyone happy!
|P2=Uh-oh... My HP is down to half.
|P3=Sorry, no more... I can't move...
|PL=OK! There goes my level!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=175
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=H
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=175
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Igglybuff}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=I want to go to school! ♪
|P2=I'm too sleepy to stay awake...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=153
|pastnum=117
|browser=It creates hearts around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=1
|def=3
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=175
|walk=1.97
|hp=43
|attack=63
|defense=52
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fairy|pokemon=Togepi
|skill=Diamond Reveal
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It reveals squares in a diamond shape, centering around the activation square.
|uses=2
|activationsquare=Random
|size=3 × 3 diamond
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fairy|ndex=175
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=175|num=018
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
|swapper=Block Smash++
|psb=[[Nacht Carnival|Main stage 506]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=175
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Togepi
|evocandy=25{{tt|*|50 prior to December 09, 2018}}
|stamina=111
|attack=67
|defense=116
|fast={{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Peck}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Psyshock}}, {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Fairy
|pkmn=Togepi
|name=Togepi
|rarity=white
|icon=0175
|cookie=Togepi
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=12
|deliveryrate=2.29
|puzzlescorelv1=90
|puzzlescorelv25=210
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Surrounding
|skilldescription1=Clears surrounding icons and gimmicks, then replaces icons to either side with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Surrounding Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears surrounding icons and gimmicks, then replaces many icons to either side with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Sugar Cube
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Bubbles
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv15=Condensed Milk
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv.25)
|hiddengimmick=Pumpkin
|hiddengimmickdesc1=Take up to 2
|hiddengimmickdesc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|kitchennote=Togepi
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +10%
|grade4gimmick=Condensed Milk
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Togepi
|alt1=Togepi Eggshell Cap
|alt1name=Eggshell Cap
|alt2=Togepi Stylish plum
|alt2name=Stylish plum
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Fairy
|pkmn=Togepi Pastel balloon
|name=Pastel Balloon
|rarity=gold
|icon=0175PastelBalloon
|cookie=Togepi
|specialty=Entrées
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone Surrounding
|skilldescription1=Clears surrounding Pokémon icons and gimmicks, then replaces a few Pokémon icons on either side with megaphones.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone Surrounding Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears surrounding Pokémon icons and gimmicks, then replaces a moderate number of Pokémon icons on either side with megaphones.
|spgimmicklv3=Sugar Cube
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Bubbles
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv15=Condensed Milk
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv.25)
|hiddengimmick=Pumpkin
|hiddengimmickdesc1=Take up to 2
|hiddengimmickdesc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|kitchennote=Togepi
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Condensed Milk
|grade4score=1
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Fairy
|pkmn=Togepi Shiny
|name=Togepi
|shiny=Yes
|rarity=white
|icon=0175 s
|cookie=Togepi
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=18
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=90
|puzzlescorelv25=210
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Surrounding
|skilldescription1=Clears surrounding icons and gimmicks, then replaces icons to either side with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Surrounding Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears surrounding icons and gimmicks, then replaces many icons to either side with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Sugar Cube
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Bubbles
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv15=Condensed Milk
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv.25)
|hiddengimmick=Pumpkin
|hiddengimmickdesc1=Take up to 2
|hiddengimmickdesc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|kitchennote=Togepi
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +10%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +10%
|grade4gimmick=Condensed Milk
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Togepi Shiny
|alt1=Togepi Shiny Eggshell Cap
|alt1name=Eggshell Cap
|alt2=Togepi Shiny Stylish plum
|alt2name=Stylish plum
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Fairy
|pkmn=Togepi Shiny Pastel balloon
|name=Pastel Balloon
|shiny=Yes
|rarity=gold
|icon=0175PastelBalloon s
|cookie=Togepi
|specialty=Entrées
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=60
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone Surrounding
|skilldescription1=Clears surrounding Pokémon icons and gimmicks, then replaces a few Pokémon icons on either side with megaphones.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Megaphone Surrounding Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears surrounding Pokémon icons and gimmicks, then replaces a moderate number of Pokémon icons on either side with megaphones.
|spgimmicklv3=Sugar Cube
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv5=Bubbles
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Take up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them. (Up to 10 by Lv.25)
|spgimmicklv15=Condensed Milk
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv.25)
|hiddengimmick=Pumpkin
|hiddengimmickdesc1=Take up to 2
|hiddengimmickdesc2=to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|kitchennote=Togepi
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Condensed Milk
|grade4score=1
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0175
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fairy
|dexentry=It rolls around in its shell as it sleeps. Legend has it that happiness will come to those who can successfully stand up a sleeping Togepi.
|sleepstyle1=Rocking Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Overturned Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Shell-Tucked Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=50 hours of sleep logged with Togepi
|pokemon=Togepi
|candyNum=20
|berry=Pecha
|ingredient1=Fancy Egg
|ingredient2=Warming Ginger
|ingredient3=Soothing Cacao
|carrylimit=8
|skillname=Metronome
|skilldesc=Uses one randomly chosen main skill.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{fairy color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}};"| [[File:GO175April2020.png|100px]]
|-
| Flower crown
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0175
|name1=Togepi
|type1-1=Fairy
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0176
|name2=Togetic
|type1-2=Fairy
|type2-2=Flying
|evo2={{Bag/s|Shiny Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Shiny Stone}}
|no3=0468
|name3=Togekiss
|type1-3=Fairy
|type2-3=Flying
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=175}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=175}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=175}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=175}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=175|crop=48}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=175|crop=53}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=175|LAcrop=108}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0175}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0175|Togepi}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{normal color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:Spr 2g Togepi credits.png]]
|-
| Gold and Silver credits' sprite
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Togepi anime.png|thumb|250px|Togepi in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
[[File:Togepi Egg.png|thumb|200px|A Togepi {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|OS}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Misty's Togepi]]====
{{an|Misty}}'s Togepi was one of the first [[Generation II]] Pokémon seen in the animated series. {{Ash}} found its {{pkmn|Egg}} at the end of ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''. Togepi hatched four episodes later, in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', and upon hatching, it imprinted on {{an|Misty}}. Togepi stayed by Misty's side from then until ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]'', when it evolved into {{p|Togetic}} and decided to stay in the [[Mirage Kingdom]] to guard other Togepi in the [[Togepi Paradise]].

====Other====
In ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]'', multiple Togepi were living in the [[Togepi Paradise]]. [[Princess Sara]] caught one of them when it stayed behind while the others returned to their home.

In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', an unusually bratty female Togepi used her cuteness to manipulate people so she could cause mischief.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Togepi was following [[Harriet]] around.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Togepi watched {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Togepi playfully chased a {{p|Chikorita}}.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Togepi appeared in ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP050|Togepi|Ash's Pokédex|Togepi, an {{tt|Egg Pokémon|Prior to Generation II, Togepi was known as the Egg Pokémon instead of the Spike Ball Pokémon.}}. Specific information about this Pokémon is still unavailable.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP050|Togepi|Ash's Pokédex|Togepi is imprinted with the image of the first thing it sees after it hatches, thinking this is its mother.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Togepi|Dexter|Togepi, the {{tt|Egg Pokémon|Prior to Generation II, Togepi was known as the Egg Pokémon instead of the Spike Ball Pokémon.}}. It exhibits a low tolerance for hunger. It is able to communicate this condition in {{tt|a very effective manner|By crying loudly}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG044|Togepi|May's Pokédex|Togepi, the Spike Ball Pokémon. Togepi is said to exude a relaxing aura that grows stronger when treated nicely.}}
{{Animedexbody|AG045|Togepi|May's Pokédex|Togepi, the Spike Ball Pokémon. Togepi is filled with an energy that makes people happy. When treated well, Togepi shares this energy with others, but when it comes near a human with an impure heart, this energy quickly disappears, leaving Togepi exhausted.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP142|Togepi|Dawn's Pokédex|Togepi, the Spike Ball Pokémon. Happiness is stored in Togepi's shell, and it shares its happiness with kind-hearted people.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Togebo Togepi.png|thumb|200px|Togepi in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Togebo Egg.png|thumb|150px|A Togepi {{pkmn|Egg}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Misty's Togepi}}
In [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Togepi appears under the ownership of {{an|Misty}}.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Togepi (MPJ)}}
Togepi first appeared in ''[[PPP33|Eggcellent Togepi]]''.

===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Misty's Togepi}}
{{an|Misty}}'s Togepi appeared in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Togebo}}
{{adv|Gold}} was given an {{pkmn|Egg}} created by [[Jasmine]]'s Togetic from [[Professor Elm]] that later hatched into a Togepi, which was [[nickname]]d [[Togebo]]. Togebo's Egg first appeared in ''[[PS095|Stantler By Me]]'', but Togebo wouldn't officially appear until ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]''. Due to his abilities as a hatcher, Togebo was born with Gold's trouble-making habits, much to Professor Elm's displeasure. Despite this, Gold wasn't able to truly connect with Togebo until the climax of the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, where he evolves into a Togetic and then a Togekiss via a [[Shiny Stone]].

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

A Togepi appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], Togepi is one of the Pokémon owned by {{OBP|Chris|Golden Boys}}. It was the {{pkmn|Egg}} hatched from [[Professor Elm]]'s [[Mystery Egg]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Misty's Togepi}}
{{PPM|Red}} temporarily borrowed [[Misty's Togepi]] in ''[[PM055|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2)]]''.
{{main|Red's Togepi}}
Red also owned a Togepi that hatched in ''[[PM062|Welcome Back, Clefairy!!]]'' and was later [[trade]]d away for a {{TP|Red|Tyrogue}} in ''[[PM085|Togepi's Determination]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Togepi SSBB.png|220px|thumb|Togepi in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Togepi will use {{m|Metronome}} which will trigger {{m|Night Shade}}, {{m|Magnitude}}, {{m|Sing}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, or {{m|Leech Seed}}.

====Melee trophy information====
''These adorable Spike Ball Pokémon hatch from eggs given out by [[Professor Elm]]'s assistant. Common superstition holds that their shells are chock-full of happiness and that they become good-luck charms when handled with kindness. It's impossible to predict which ability a Togepi will call upon when it uses its {{m|Metronome}} move, so you'd better be ready!''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Spike Ball Pokémon. It's said that its shell is filled with joy, and a proverb asserts that if you can get a sleeping Togepi to stand up, you will gain happiness. Togepi can lower its opponent's attack power using {{m|Charm}}. Once it has become friends with its Trainer, Togepi evolves into Togetic."''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Togepi once again appears as a Poké Ball summon. After being released, it will use {{m|Metronome}} to trigger either {{m|Night Shade}} (causes stage darkness), {{m|Leech Seed}} (plants flower for gradual damage), {{m|Hypnosis}} (puts to sleep), {{m|Icy Wind}} (freezes) or {{m|Earthquake}} (traps in the ground).

[[File:Togepi 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Togepi trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Togepi also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA:''' ''This Fairy-type Pokémon grows by feeding off the happiness, fun, and kindness of others. It's always filled with joy! In Smash Bros., Togepi uses the unpredictable Metronome move on foes. This move can cause drowsiness, damaging-flower growth, or stage darkness.''

'''PAL:''' ''A Fairy-type Pokémon that's always sunny side up! It can siphon positive energy from people and spread it across the world. Its Metronome attack can have a wide variety of effects. Maybe it'll plunge the stage into darkness. Maybe it'll plant damage-dealing seeds on fighters' heads. Whatever it does, Togepi will leave fighters scrambling.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Togepi returns as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, retaining its behavior from previous games. Togepi also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

===[[Pokémon mini]]===
Togepi appears in the Pokémon mini-game [[Togepi's Great Adventure]].

==={{DetPikMov}}===
A Togepi appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Togepi Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Togepi in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* On the DVD scene selection screen from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Togepi is listed as Pokémon #152.
* Togepi and {{p|Absol}} are the only non-{{type|Flying}} Pokémon that can have {{a|Super Luck}} as their Ability, although Togepi does evolve into a Flying type
* While [[baby Pokémon]] are often revealed before the [[generation]] they debut in, Togepi is so far the only such Pokémon to be revealed before its evolved form.
* Togepi is tied with {{p|Marill}} and {{p|Azurill}} for having the lowest base Attack of all {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.
* The Togepi that hatched from the {{pkmn|Egg}} from [[Mr. Pokémon]] in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} knows {{m|Extrasensory}}, a move normally only available as an [[Egg Move]]. As a consequence, the father could only be a {{p|Hoothoot}}, a {{p|Noctowl}}, a {{p|Togetic}}, or a {{p|Togekiss}} that knew {{m|Extrasensory}}.
* Togepi was the first [[Generation II]] Pokémon to appear in a Pokémon video game. It made an appearance in [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], which was released in Japan on 12 December 1998, almost a full year before the first Generation II games, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold and Silver]], were released, on 21 November 1999.
** The [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]], [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] and [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] trophies incorrectly state that Togepi's first appearance was in {{g|Gold and Silver}}.
* In [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]], when Togepi is attacking, it makes a different cry to its usual one.
** When it faints, however, the normal fainting cry it makes in the other games is heard.
* Togepi is the second [[Generation II]] Pokémon (after {{p|Ho-Oh}}) to appear in the {{pkmn|animated series}}. It is also the first future generation Pokémon with a known name at the time of its appearance to appear in the animated series.
* All of Togepi's [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] during [[S01|season 1]] of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' refer to it as an "Egg Pokemon". This is due to its real category, "Spike Ball Pokémon", not being known at the time.
* In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Togepi holds the record as the Pokémon who takes the least amount of time to evolve twice, taking only [[PS459|one chapter]]. It shares this with [[Kitty|Caterpie]] and [[Polibo|Poliwag]].
* Togepi appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. To use it, one must have their {{pkmn|Egg}} damaged three times, then Togepi hatches and behaves like a king piece in chess. When the player loses their Togepi, they lose.
* Togepi, {{p|Cleffa}}, and {{p|Igglybuff}} are the only [[baby Pokémon]] to have a {{tcg|TAG TEAM}} {{tcg|Pokémon-GX|GX}} card.

===Origin===
Togepi appears to be based on the concept of a baby hatchling of any of a number of species of animals. It could also possibly be based on an egg, with its evolved forms based loosely on {{wp|bird}}s.

Due to its tendency to bring luck (either good or bad), Togepi is possibly based on the {{wp|dokkaebi}}, a Korean mythological goblin that brings bad luck and good luck to anyone. This might explain why Togepi can have Super Luck as its [[Hidden Ability]].

====Name origin====
Togepi and Togepy may be a combination of 刺 ''toge'' (spike) and ピヨピヨ ''piyopiyo'' (onomatopoeia for a bird chirping).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=fairy|type2=fairy
|ja=トゲピー ''Togepy''|jameaning=From 刺 ''toge'' (spike) and ピヨピヨ ''piyopiyo'' (onomatopoeia for a bird chirping)
|fr=Togepi|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Togepi|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Togepi|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Togepi|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=토게피 ''Togepi''|komeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=波克比 ''Bōkèbĭ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Rough transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_yue=波克比 ''Bōhākbéi''{{tt|*|Games}} 小刺蛋 ''Síuchidáan''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=Rough transcription of its Japanese name From 小 ''síu'' (small), 刺 ''chi'' (spike), and 蛋 ''dáan'' (egg)
|pt_br=Togepi|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|he=טוגפי ''Togepi''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=टोगेपी ''Togepi''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Тогэпи ''Togepi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โทเกปี ''Thokepi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

==References==
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==See also==
* [[Misty's Togepi]]
* [[Togebo]]
* [[Togepi (MPJ)]]
* [[Red's Togepi]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==
*{{wp|Togepi|Article on Wikipedia}}
{{Baby Pokémon}}
{{Smash Bros.}}
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Tyrogue (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=バルキー
|jtranslit=Barukī
|tmname=Balkie
|ndex=0236
|typebox=1
|type1=Fighting
|category=Scuffle
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
|weight-lbs=46.3
|weight-kg=21.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Guts
|ability2=Steadfast
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV+}}
|abilityd=Vital Spirit
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
|expyield=42
|oldexp=91
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=0
|color=Purple
|catchrate=75
|body=12
|pokefordex=tyrogue
|generation=2
|friendship=70
}}
'''Tyrogue''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''バルキー''' ''Balkie'') is a {{type|Fighting}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into one of [[Hitmons|three different Pokémon]] starting at [[level]] 20:
* Tyrogue evolves into {{p|Hitmonlee}} if its {{stat|Attack}} is higher than its {{stat|Defense}}.
* Tyrogue evolves into {{p|Hitmonchan}} if its Defense is higher than its Attack.
* Tyrogue evolves into {{p|Hitmontop}} if its Attack and Defense stats are equal.

==Biology==
Tyrogue is a {{wp|humanoid}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a predominantly pale purple body and brown hips and feet that resemble short pants and shoes. It has three blunt protrusions on top of its head, yellow eyes, and circular sections on each side of its head that resemble protective padding. There are white bands resembling bandages on its torso and wrists. It has thin limbs, and its hands have three fingers each. Tyrogue is a male-only species with no female counterpart.

Tyrogue is famous for its eagerness to compete and boundless energy, to such an extent that it will challenge anyone, even larger foes. This is the famous intense desire that Tyrogue is known for. Determined to make itself stronger, Tyrogue will not quit no matter how many times it loses. While it is small, Tyrogue should not be ignored as it can slug a target without warning. As a result, it is always nursing its injuries from fighting opponents larger than itself. As Tyrogue becomes stressed if it is not able to train every day, its {{pkmn|Trainer}} must maintain a regular training schedule. It is usually found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas.}} The training Tyrogue does influences its possible [[Evolution]] into either {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, or {{p|Hitmontop}}.

===Evolution===
Tyrogue evolves into either {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}} or {{p|Hitmontop}}.

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{{Evobox/1branch3
|type1=Fighting

|art1=0236Tyrogue
|no1=0236
|name1=Tyrogue
|type1-1=Fighting
|breed=

|evo1a=
|art2a=0106Hitmonlee
|no2a=0106
|name2a=Hitmonlee
|type1-2a=Fighting

|evo1b=
|art2b=0107Hitmonchan
|no2b=0107
|name2b=Hitmonchan
|type1-2b=Fighting

|evo1c=
|art2c=0237Hitmontop
|no2c=0237
|name2c=Hitmontop
|type1-2c=Fighting
}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=143}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning. ''(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>Tyrogue</sc> becomes stressed out if it does not get to train every day. When raising this {{ScPkmn}}, the <sc>Trainer</sc> must establish and uphold various training methods.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Tyrogue</sc> become stressed out if they do not get to train every day. When raising this {{ScPkmn}}, the <sc>Trainer</sc> must establish a regular training schedule.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=145}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=Tyrogue becomes stressed out if it does not get to train every day. When raising this Pokémon, the Trainer must establish and uphold various training methods.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=107|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=92|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This earnest Pokémon battles all sorts of opponents, searching for the fighting style that suits it best.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its intense desire to become stronger and stronger drives it to recklessly train its body and challenge any opponent it can find to battle.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=034}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its intense desire to become stronger and stronger drives it to recklessly train its body and challenge any opponent it can find to battle.}}
|}
|}
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| Tyrogue in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Rage Tyrogue|English|United States|5|January 24 to 30, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Rage Tyrogue}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fighting
|HP=35
|Attack=35
|Defense=35
|SpAtk=35
|SpDef=35
|Speed=35
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Tyrogue is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Tyrogue|Fighting|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Tyrogue|Fighting|Fighting|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Tyrogue|Fighting|Fighting|2}}
{{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|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{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|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Tyrogue|Fighting|Fighting|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====

{{learnlist/breedh/9|Tyrogue|Fighting|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Mach Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|30||'''|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''|grid=3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Tyrogue|Fighting|Fighting|2}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
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| style="background:#{{Fighting color}}" | {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]''
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===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=236|rarity=Common}}
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{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=236
|body=1
|rate=8
|area=Mt. Discipline
|P1=It doesn't matter how often I lose, I don't give up!
|P2=Shoot... My health is down by half already?
|P3=I can't take this... I don't want to lose, but... I feel faint...
|PL=Up goes my level! I won't lose now!
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|coset=8
|conto={{p|Sunkern}}, {{p|Elekid}}, {{p|Cranidos}}
|recruitment=Rescue {{p|Elekid}}
|P1=I love fighting! Did you see anyone my size around here?
|P2=I'm going to lose...
}}
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|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=1
|num=061
|browser=It dashes about quickly and throws punches to attack.
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|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=1
|num=100
|pastnum=070
|browser=It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
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|att=1
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|speed=3
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|walk=2.18
|hp=43
|attack=61
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|speed=60
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fighting|ndex=236|num=564
|min=30
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Paralyze
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|amelia=1
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Tyrogue
|evocandy=25
|stamina=111|attack=64|defense=64
|fast={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Low Sweep}}
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In [[Pokémon GO]], Tyrogue evolves into {{p|Hitmonlee}} if {{stat|Attack}} is its highest {{IV}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}} if {{stat|Defense}} is its highest IV, or {{p|Hitmontop}} if [[HP]] is its highest IV. If there is a tie for its highest IV between two stats, it evolves into one of the Pokémon corresponding to its highest IVs at random. However, if all three stats are tied with the same IV, then there is an even split between evolving into Hitmontop and evolving into either Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan.

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox/1branch3
|type1=Fighting

|art1=0236Tyrogue
|no1=0236
|name1=Tyrogue
|type1-1=Fighting
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}

|evo1a={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}{{bag/s|Power Bracer|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}} ({{color2|000|Stat#Attack|Attack}} > {{color2|000|Stat#Defense|Defense}})
|art2a=0106Hitmonlee
|no2a=0106
|name2a=Hitmonlee
|type1-2a=Fighting

|evo1b={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}{{bag/s|Power Belt|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}} ({{color2|000|Stat#Attack|Attack}} < {{color2|000|Stat#Defense|Defense}})
|art2b=0107Hitmonchan
|no2b=0107
|name2b=Hitmonchan
|type1-2b=Fighting

|evo1c={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}{{bag/s|Macho Brace|BDSP}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}} ({{color2|000|Stat#Attack|Attack}} = {{color2|000|Stat#Defense|Defense}})
|art2c=0237Hitmontop
|no2c=0237
|name2c=Hitmontop
|type1-2c=Fighting
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=236}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=236}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=236}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=236}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=236|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=236|crop=69}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=236}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0236}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|236|Tyrogue}}

==In animation==
[[File:Tyrogue anime.png|thumb|250px|Tyrogue in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Major appearances===
Tyrogue debuted in ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]''. He had been abandoned by his [[Original Trainer|previous Trainer]] and was left to fend for himself on [[Mt. Mortar]]. As a result, he developed a hatred towards [[human]]s. Tyrogue ended up forming a gang of {{p|Mankey}} and {{p|Primeape}}, and together, they would steal from weary travelers, such as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. However, thanks to a {{tc|Black Belt}} named [[Kiyo]], who had been pursuing him, Tyrogue regained his trust of humans and ended up becoming his newest Pokémon.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', {{Gary}}'s demonstration featured a Tyrogue evolving into [[Hitmons|all three of his evolved forms]].

In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Tyrogue competed in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', a Coordinator's Tyrogue competed in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Lilypad}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. Tyrogue defeated another Coordinator's {{p|Meganium}} and made it to the final round before losing to [[James's Carnivine]].

In ''[[DP175|Opposites Interact!]]'', a Coordinator's Tyrogue was at the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Tyrogue was at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Tyrogue was following [[Harriet]] around.

A Tyrogue appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bea]].

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

A Trainer's Tyrogue appeared in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]''.

A Tyrogue appeared in ''[[HZ115|Welcome to Blueberry Academy!]]'', where it battled against [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP233|Tyrogue|Ash's Pokédex|Tyrogue, the Scuffle Pokémon. Tyrogue is the {{tt|evolved form|Incorrect; should have said pre-evolved form}} of {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}}. It has a small but very energetic body.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Gold Tyrogue Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Tyrogue in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
[[File:Bruno Tyrogue Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Tyrogue in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Tyrogue appeared in ''[[SP12|The Tyrogue's Thoughts]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]'', multiple Tyrogue assisted with the construction of the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}}.

In ''[[PS124|Scrappy Skarmory]]'', two Tyrogue helped [[Chuck's wife]] prepare for dinner in the [[Cianwood Gym]].

In ''[[PS176|The Last Battle X]]'', [[Bruno]] was seen with a Tyrogue on his team.

In ''[[PS392|Well Met, Weepinbell]]'', {{adv|Platinum}}'s butler, {{adv|Sebastian}}, is shown in possession of multiple Tyrogue that he used to corner {{adv|Diamond}} when he mistook him for an intruder.

In ''[[PS553|Sylveon Enchants]]'', a {{tc|Battle Girl}}'s Tyrogue was at the Mini-game Corner.

In ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]'', a wild Tyrogue was in the [[Wild Area]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Gold}} received a Tyrogue as a prize from a battle tournament at the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]] in ''[[GB09|Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
[[Shu]] has a Tyrogue, as seen in [[GDZ51]]. It evolved into a Hitmontop in the same chapter.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Red's Tyrogue}}
One of {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}'s main Pokémon in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] and its sequels is a Tyrogue. It is one of the only serious Pokémon in Red's [[party|team]], often getting into fights with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}. It was later released in [[Pocket Monsters HGSS]].

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

==Trivia==
* While {{p|Hitmontop}} shares the [[Ability]] {{a|Steadfast}} with Tyrogue, Tyrogue cannot retain this Ability after evolving. This is because Tyrogue's Steadfast is its second Ability, while Hitmontop's Steadfast is its Hidden Ability. This trait is shared with {{p|Cubone}} and {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}}'s Ability, {{a|Rock Head}}.
* Tyrogue has several unique attributes:
** It is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} whose [[Evolution]] is determined by stats.
** It is the only [[baby Pokémon]] whose stats are all equal.
** It is the only Pokémon that created a shared [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary line]] between two Pokémon that were previously unrelated.
* Not including Evolutions into [[regional form]]s, Tyrogue is the only Pokémon introduced in [[Generation II]] to have a [[List of Pokémon with branched Evolutions|branched Evolution]].
** Prior to the introduction of {{p|Dipplin}}, Tyrogue was the only Pokémon to have three different Evolutions.
* If a Tyrogue is hacked into {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} before the [[National Pokédex]] is obtained, it will be able to evolve into {{p|Hitmonlee}} or {{p|Hitmonchan}}, but due to FireRed and LeafGreen preventing Evolution into non-[[Generation I]] Pokémon, it will be unable to evolve into Hitmontop.
* Tyrogue has the lowest base stat total of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** Tyrogue also has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all Fighting-type Pokémon.

===Origin===
Tyrogue draws inspiration, especially in its most recent artwork, from wrestlers. The designs on Tyrogue's body resemble the uniform of most {{wp|scholastic wrestling}} teams—possibly showing its maturity as a fighter (a younger creature, while its evolved forms seem more professional). Tyrogue's head is also shaped similarly to {{wp|wrestling headgear}} meant to protect ears from long-term injury.

====Name origin====
Tyrogue may be a combination of ''tyro'' (a beginner) or ''tyke'' (child) and ''rogue'' (one who is playfully mischievous). It could also come from {{wp|Mike Tyson}}, a professional boxer.

Balkie may be a corruption of ''bulky''. It may also involve ''battle'' and ''rookie''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Fighting
|ja=バルキー ''Balkie''|jameaning=From ''bulky'', ''battle'', and ''rookie''
|fr=Debugant|frmeaning=From ''débutant'' (beginner) and ''gant'' (glove)
|es=Tyrogue|esmeaning=Same as English name
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|it=Tyrogue|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=배루키 ''Baeruki''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=無畏小子 / 无畏小子 ''Wúwèixiǎozi''{{tt|*|Games}} 巴爾郎 / 巴尔郎 ''Bā'ěrláng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 無畏 / 无畏 ''wúwèi'' (fearless) and 小子 ''xiǎozi'' (boy) From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 郎 ''láng'' (young male)
|zh_yue=無畏小子 ''Mòuhwaisíují''{{tt|*|Games}} 巴爾郎 ''Bāyíhlòhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 無畏 ''mòuhwai'' (fearless) and 小子 ''síují'' (boy) From the Mandarin-based partial transcription of its Japanese name and 郎 ''lòhng'' (young male)
|pt_br=Tyrogue|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
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|hi=फ़ाइटनौ ''Fightnow''|himeaning=From ''fight'' and ''now''
|id={{tt|Balky|Pocket Monsters only}}|idmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ru=Тирог ''Tirog''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=บัลกี ''Banki''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Red's Tyrogue]]
* [[Hitmons]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]
==References==
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==External links==
{{Baby Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=0235|prev=Smeargle|nextnum=0237|next=Hitmontop}}
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[[Category:Pokémon that evolve through a unique method]]
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[[it:Tyrogue]]
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[[zh:无畏小子]]

Smoochum (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T03:03:57Z

Pidjet: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ice|type2=Psychic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Smoochum}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ice|prevnum=0237|prev=Hitmontop|nextnum=0239|next=Elekid|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Smoochum
|jname=ムチュール
|jtranslit=Muchūru
|tmname=Muchul
|ndex=0238
|type1=Ice
|type2=Psychic
|category=Kiss
|height-ftin=1'04"
|height-m=0.4
|weight-lbs=13.2
|weight-kg=6.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Oblivious
|ability2=Forewarn
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV+}}
|abilityd=Hydration
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=1
|evsa=1
|expyield=61
|oldexp=87
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=254
|color=Pink
|catchrate=45
|body=12
|pokefordex=smoochum
|generation=2
|friendship=70
}}
'''Smoochum''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ムチュール''' ''Muchul'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Psychic}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Jynx}} starting at [[level]] 30.

==Biology==
Smoochum is a small, {{wp|humanoid}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a baby. It has a large head with blonde hair that reaches its shoulders and has large bangs. There are several tufts of hair sticking up on top of its head. Its skin is light purple with a cream-colored chest, arms, and feet. It has large, blue-green eyes and a pair of large, pink lips. These lips are sensitive enough that Smoochum uses them to identify and examine objects that it sees for the first time, and are kept moist by its daily application of tree sap. This help Smoochum determine if it likes the object or not.

When walking, Smoochum rocks its head back and forth. Smoochum is known to be very curious. This Pokémon is very active and runs about, although it often falls. Being very conscious of its appearance, it will check its reflection when given the chance to make sure it is not dirty. It will bathe the instant it finds any dirt on its face. However, it doesn't mind if its body get dirty. Smoochum is found living in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|cities}} and cold caverns. Smoochum is a female-only species, with no male counterpart.

===Evolution===
Smoochum evolves into {{p|Jynx}}.

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|breed=
|evo1=
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|type2-2=Psychic}}
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ice|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=152}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Its lips are the most sensitive parts on its body. It always uses its lips first to examine things.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It always rocks its head slowly backwards and forwards as if it is trying to kiss someone.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The sensitivity of its lips develops most quickly. It uses them to try to identify unknown objects.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its lips are the most sensitive parts on its body. It always uses its lips first to examine things. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It always rocks its head slowly backwards and forwards as if it is trying to kiss someone. ''(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>Smoochum</sc> actively runs about, but also falls quite often. Whenever the chance arrives, it will look for its reflection to make sure its face hasn't become dirty.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It actively runs about, but also falls often. Whenever it falls, it will check its reflection on a lake's surface to make sure its face hasn't become dirty.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It always rocks its head slowly backwards and forwards as if it is trying to kiss someone.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its lips are the most sensitive parts on its body. It always uses its lips first to examine things.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=154}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It tests everything by touching with its lips, which remember what it likes and dislikes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Its lips are the most sensitive part of its body. It always uses its lips first to examine things.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It always rocks its head slowly backwards and forwards as if it is trying to kiss someone.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It tests everything by touching with its lips, which remember what it likes and dislikes.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It tests everything by touching with its lips, which remember what it likes and dislikes.}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=083|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its lips are the most sensitive part of its body. It always uses its lips first to examine things.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It tests everything by touching with its lips, which remember what it likes and dislikes.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=Smoochum actively runs about, but also falls quite often. Whenever the chance arrives, it will look for its reflection to make sure its face hasn't become dirty.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=109|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 it examines things, before touching them with its hands, it makes lip contact and then diligently licks all the dirt off its lips.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Highly perceptive sensors, Smoochum's lips are kept moist by its daily application of tree sap.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=013|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=If its face gets even slightly dirty, Smoochum will bathe immediately. But if its body gets dirty, Smoochum doesn't really seem to care.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This is a very curious Pokémon. Smoochum decides what it likes and dislikes by touching things with its lips.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It tests everything by touching with its lips, which remember what it likes and dislikes.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{ice color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Smoochum USUM.png|x200px]]
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| Smoochum in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Ice|type2=Psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Metronome Smoochum|Japanese|Japan|5|December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Smoochum_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #2 Petal Dance Smoochum|Japanese|Japan|5|March 16 to April 7, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Smoochum}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Metronome Smoochum|English|United States|5|March 22 to April 11, 2002; May 5 to June 7, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Metronome Smoochum}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Smoochum|English|United States|5|April 12 to May 4, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Petal Dance Smoochum}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ice|type2=Psychic}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Aspear Berry|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Hondew Berry|100}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|type2=Psychic
|HP=45
|Attack=30
|Defense=15
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=65
|Speed=65
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Smoochum is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.3.0+ and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM47|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM64|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM72|Magic Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR14|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR25|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR30|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR40|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR68|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR82|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM63|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM67|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM72|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/8c|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/8c|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/8c|302|Sableye}}{{MSP/8c|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/8c|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/8c|859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/8c|860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/8c|861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP/8c|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP/8c|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/8c|122G|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/8c|866|Mr. Rime}}|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|282|Gardevoir}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/H|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/H|0302|Sableye}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0124|Jynx}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0064|Kadabra}}{{MSP/H|0065|Alakazam}}{{MSP/H|0122|Mr. Mime}}|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0282|Gardevoir}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Aurora Veil|Ice|Status|—|—|20|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Dynamic Punch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|II=yes|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|60|90|10||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Heal Bell|Normal|Status|—|—|5|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Heart Stamp|Psychic|Physical|60|100|25||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Meditate|Psychic|Status|—|—|40|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Miracle Eye|Psychic|Status|—|—|40|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|70|100|10|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Smoochum|2|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Smoochum|Ice|Psychic|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=238|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=238
|body=1
|rate=8
|area=Frigid Cavern
|P1=I can tell if you're weak or strong--all it takes is just a little kiss!
|P2=Uh-oh? I think I lost about half my HP so far.
|P3=I'm teetering on my feet... I'm going to fall over...
|PL=Yay! I leveled up! Kiss me to see how strong I am?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=238
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=238
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Smeargle}}
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Smeargle}}'s secret base
|P1=I'm full of energy! *smooch*
|P2=I'm getting tired!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ice
|group=Ice
|assist=Normal
|field=Teleport
|fieldpower=-
|assistp=Psychic
|fieldp=Psy Power
|num=259
|pastnum=134
|browser=It creates hearts around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Ice
|att=3
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=238
|walk=1.97
|hp=46
|attack=70
|defense=45
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=238
|Pad=Smoochum have traveled to the [[Iceberg Zone]] to see the Ice Tree! They enjoy taking Photos and playing Skill Games.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=238
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=238|num=471
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases one extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=238
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Jynx
|evocandy=25
|stamina=128|attack=153|defense=91
|fast={{m|Powder Snow}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Pound}}, {{m|Frost Breath}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}, {{m|Psyshock}}
}}
|}
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{ice color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{psychic color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{ice color light}};"| [[File:GO238Fashion2020.png|100px]]
|-
| Fashionable costume
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|type2=Psychic
|pictype=art
|no1=0238
|name1=Smoochum
|type1-1=Ice
|type2-1=Psychic
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 30}}
|no2=0124
|name2=Jynx
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ice|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=238}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=238}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=238}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=238}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=238|crop=62}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=238|crop=62}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=238}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0238}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0238|Smoochum}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{ice color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{ice color light}}"| [[File:Spr 2c Smoochum credits.png]]
|-
| Crystal credits' sprite
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Smoochum anime.png|thumb|250px|Smoochum in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
[[File:Smoochum Egg.png|thumb|100px|A Smoochum {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|AG}}]]
===Major appearances===
Smoochum debuted in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'' as one of the best friends of the [[Pichu Brothers]]. She made further appearances in ''[[Trouble in Big Town]]'', ''[[HS06|Of Meowth]] [[HS07|and Pokémon]]'', ''[[HS09|Big Meowth,]] [[HS10|Little Dreams]]'', and ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. She also made a brief cameo appearance in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

Smoochum made her animated series debut in ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]'', under the ownership of [[Brad Van Darn]] and the [[nickname]] of Smoochy. Brad's agent was afraid that his reputation as an action star would be ruined should his Smoochum be discovered.

In ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby]]'', a Smoochum lived with her three {{p|Jynx}} sisters in [[Cremini Town]]. She became separated and stumbled upon {{TRT}}. [[Jessie]] had planned on using Smoochum's cuteness for profit, but she was rescued by the Jynx, {{Ash}}, and {{ashfr}}. She later evolved into Jynx at the end of the episode.

In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', Jessie was provided with a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Smoochum}} to train at the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]].

In [[PK20]] A Smoochum alongside [[Spiky-eared Pichu|Pichu]] was organizing a birthday party for a {{p|Bellossom}}, but winded up losing her birthday gift due to an accident involving [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] and [[Dawn's Piplup|Piplup]]. With their help they search for the lost jewels.

In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', [[Normajean]]'s Smoochum was badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}} alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. She was then healed by a {{m|Softboiled}} from [[Brock's Chansey]].

In ''[[XY050|Pathways to Performance Partnering!]]'', [[Nini]] owns a Smoochum who had a crush on [[Serena's Pancham]]. She reappeared in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]'', ''[[XY101|A Dancing Debut!]]'', and ''[[XY112|Master Class Is in Session!]]''.

In ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]'', Pancham and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} both had a crush on a Smoochum. As a result, they competed for her feelings before {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} put an end to it.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Smoochum was following [[Harriet]] around.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]'', {{OBP|Trainer|EP248|a female Trainer}}'s Smoochum, nicknamed Josephine, battled {{AP|Pikachu}}, with the female Trainer forfeiting after Josephine was hit with {{m|Quick Attack}}.

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Smoochum to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Smoochum appeared in ''[[AG050|Pros and Con Artists]]''.

In ''[[AG159|Off The Unbeaten Path!]]'', a Smoochum was seen in a field with an {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Azurill}}, and {{p|Chikorita}}.

In ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]'', a Coordinator's Smoochum and {{p|Steelix}} competed in the [[Double Performance]] in the {{ci|Hearthome}} {{pkmn|Contest}}

In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', a Coordinator's Smoochum competed in the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Smoochum appeared in ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]''.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Smoochum playfully chased a {{p|Chikorita}}.

Two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Smoochum appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

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

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP203|Smoochum|Ash's Pokédex|Smoochum, the Kiss Pokémon. The [[Baby Pokémon|pre-evolved form]] of {{p|Jynx}}. This sweet-natured Pokémon has sensitive lips, which it uses to explore and examine with.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY050|Smoochum|Serena's Pokédex|Smoochum, the Kiss Pokémon. Smoochum's lips are quite sensitive, so it uses them first to investigate objects.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Crystal Chumee.png|thumb|180px|Smoochum in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{MPJ|Jynx}}, the fortune-teller, has a younger sister, a Smoochum. Smoochum has not learned to tell fortunes yet, but she pretends to anyways, fooling [[Hazel]], [[Coconut]] and [[Apricot]] by telling them bad fortunes in ''[[PPP57|What Makes A Girl?]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
A Smoochum is one of the baby Pokémon that escape the Daycare Center near [[Goldenrod City]] in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]''.

{{adv|Crystal}} has a Smoochum [[nickname]]d Chumee, which first appeared in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]'' as part of her capture team. It used {{m|Mean Look}} to trap targets for capture. Chumee took a break when Crystal let {{p|Chikorita}} join the team.

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

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

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Smoochum appeared in [[GDZ55]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Smoochum appeared in ''[[PM095|Clefairy, the Pop Star?!]]''.

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

== Other appearances ==

=== [[Pokémon Channel]] ===
Two Smoochum appear in their own channels. One Smoochum, named Roochu, hosts an exercise channel called Smoochum Shape-Up, where it performs different exercises. The other, named Moochu, hosts a ranking channel called Chum Chum Ranking, where five Pokémon or things are put in order of their popularity, then it asks what one of two things they prefer, and finally, it asks about some statistics about the player.

==In the TFG==
One Smoochum figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Smoochum|29}}

==Trivia==
* Smoochum is the only {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|pink}} {{type|Ice}} Pokémon.
* Smoochum has the lowest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all Ice-type Pokémon.
** Smoochum is tied with {{p|Abra}} for having the lowest base Defense stat of all {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Smoochum is programmed to be able to learn {{m|Lovely Kiss}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, but no male {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{egg2|Human-Like}} can legitimately learn it to pass down as an [[Egg Move]] in those games. In [[Generation VI]], {{p|Jynx}} would have been able to pass down the move due to changes in breeding mechanics allowing mothers to pass down Egg Moves.

===Origin===
[[File:Spr 2d 218.png|thumb|200px|Smoochum's ''Spaceworld '97'' design.]]

Smoochum may be based on ギャル ''{{wp|gyaru}}'', blonde-haired, tanned Japanese girls, but is meant to resemble an otherwise normal human child. One type of gyaru, the [https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/meet-aki-queen-of-the-gyaru-mama gyaru-mama], will raise their children with the gyaru fashion style, usually in their image. This concept is more visibly seen in its design from the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], where Smoochum more clearly takes after Jynx. Additionally, {{wp|Yuki-onna}}, a possible origin for {{p|Jynx}}, is sometimes shown as holding a seemingly human child. Smoochum could also be based on the legend of {{wp|Kintarō}}, a human child raised by the {{wp|Yama-uba}}, another possible origin of Jynx.

Smoochum's habit of kissing things to learn through taste and touch is a behaviour seen in babies and toddlers, which often bite things or hold them in their mouth for similar reasons.

====Name origin====
Smoochum may be derived from ''smooch'' (a {{wp|kiss}}) and possibly ''chum'' (friend). It may also be a pun on "smooch 'em".

Muchul may be a combination of 夢中 ''muchū'' (daze or trance) and ちゅう ''chu'' (the sound of a kiss).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ice|type2=Psychic
|ja=ムチュール ''Muchul''|jameaning=From 夢中 ''muchū'' (crazy about; daze) and ちゅう ''chu'' (the sound of a kiss)
|fr=Lippouti|frmeaning=From ''lippu'' (thick-lipped), ''poutou'' (slang for kiss), and ''petit'' (small)
|es=Smoochum|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Kussilla|demeaning=From ''Kuss'' (kiss) and ''lila'' (purple)
|it=Smoochum|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=뽀뽀라 ''Ppoppora''|komeaning=Contains 뽀뽀 ''ppoppo'' (a small peck or kiss)
|zh_cmn=迷唇娃 ''Míchúnwá''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 迷 ''mí'' (bewildering), 唇 ''chún'' (lip), and 娃 ''wá'' (doll; girl)
|zh_yue=迷唇娃 ''Màihsèuhnwā''|zh_yuemeaning=From 迷 ''màih'' (bewildering), 唇 ''sèuhn'' (lip), and 娃 ''wā'' (doll; girl)
|pt_br=Smoochum|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=סמוצ'אם ''Smucham''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=चूमम ''Choomam''|himeaning=From चूमा ''chooma'' (kiss)
|ru=Смучум ''Smuchum''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=มุจูล ''Muchun''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 
==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==
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Magby (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T03:02:46Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=ブビィ
|jtranslit=Bubyi
|tmname=Buby
|ndex=0240
|type1=Fire
|category=Live Coal
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
|weight-lbs=47.2
|weight-kg=21.4
|ability1=Flame Body
|abilityd=Vital Spirit
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=1
|evsp=1
|expyield=73
|oldexp=117
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=63
|color=Red
|catchrate=45
|body=06
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|generation=2
|friendship=70
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'''Magby''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ブビィ''' ''Buby'') is a {{type|Fire}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Magmar}} starting at [[level]] 30, which evolves into {{p|Magmortar}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[Magmarizer]].

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

==Biology==
Magby is a bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has a red body with a yellow, flame-shaped marking on its stomach and a black collar marking on its neck. Its head is covered with large lumps, and it has a rounded, yellow beak. There is a single spike on its back and it has a tapered tail. Its short arms have three clawed fingers, while its feet have only two clawed toes.

Magby can breathe 1100 °F (600 °C) flames, and hot embers drip from its mouth. Its health can be determined by these flames; yellow flames show that a Magby is in good health, while flames mixed with a lot of smoke is symptomatic of fatigue, and flames dripping from its nose is a sign of a cold. Magby's {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|volcanic}} habitat ensures its health. However, it [[PK07|can be seen]] living in towns. Magby is known to be rather small and timid. It leaks out flames when excited or surprised. It prefers to soak in the magma of volcanoes in order to recover from the day's fatigue.

===Evolution===
Magby evolves into {{p|Magmar}}, which evolves into {{p|Magmortar}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type1=Fire
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|breed=
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|evo2=
|no3=0467
|name3=Magmortar
|type1-3=Fire
}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=150}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temp. is over {{tt|1100 degrees|600°C}}, so don't underestimate it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It naturally spits an {{tt|1100-degree|600°C}} flame. It is said when many appear, it heralds a volcanic eruption.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temp. is over 1100 degrees, so don't underestimate it. ''(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>Magby</sc>'s state of health is determined by observing the fire it breathes. If the {{ScPkmn}} is spouting yellow flames from its mouth, it is in good health. When it is fatigued, black smoke will be mixed in with the flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=If a <sc>Magby</sc> is spouting yellow flames from its mouth, it is in good health. When it is fatigued, black smoke will be mixed in with the flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is found in volcanic craters. Its body heat exceeds {{tt|1,100 degrees Fahrenheit|600 degrees Celsius}}, so don't underestimate it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=200|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=152}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=Its body temperature is around {{tt|1,100 degrees F|600 degrees C}}. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body's heat can top {{tt|1,100 degrees F|600 degrees C}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble from its mouth and nostrils.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temperature is over {{tt|1,100 degrees Fahrenheit|600 degrees Celsius}}, so don't underestimate it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=053|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body's heat can top {{tt|1,100 degrees F|600 degrees C}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It's small, but its body temperature is over {{tt|1,100 degrees F|600 degrees C}}. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It's small, but its body temperature is over {{tt|1,100 degrees Fahrenheit|600 degrees Celsius}}. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body's heat can top {{tt|1,100 degrees Fahrenheit|600 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=Magby's state of health is determined by observing the fire it breathes. If the Pokémon is spouting yellow flames from its mouth, it is in good health. When it is fatigued, black smoke will be mixed in with the flames.}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=166|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=200|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=Many of these Pokémon can be seen in areas with volcanic activity. Feeding can get them so excited, they exhale flames of {{tt|1,100 degrees F|600 degrees C}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=A famous potter lives with a Magby. Apparently its soft flames produce fine works.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=When flames drip from its nose, that means it has a cold. Have it lie down for a nice rest in some magma.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Its body temperature is always around {{tt|1,100 degrees Fahrenheit|600 degrees Celsius}}. If Magby falls into a small- enough pond, the whole thing will dry up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=018|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui|num5=174}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is still small and timid. Whenever Magby gets excited or surprised, flames leak from its mouth and its nose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon makes its home near volcanoes. At the end of the day, Magby soaks in magma, resting and recovering from the day's fatigue.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its body temperature is around {{tt|1,100 degrees Fahrenheit|600 degrees Celsius}}. It is healthy if it is exhaling yellow flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives in volcanic areas. With each breath, sparks spurt from its mouth and nose. When Magby is in good health, its flames gain a yellow tint.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|eg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=13|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Each and every time it inhales and exhales, sparks leak from its mouth and nostrils.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Magma-like blood circulates throughout this Pokémon’s body, raising its body temperature as high as {{tt|1,100 degrees Fahrenheit|593 degrees Celsius}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=162}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Each and every time it inhales and exhales, sparks leak from its mouth and nostrils.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Magby in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Magby in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Faint Attack Magby|English|United States|5|March 22 to April 11, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Faint Attack Magby}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Diamond|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Magmarizer|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Magmarizer|50}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Kelpsy Berry|100|availNote=[[Amity Meadow]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=fff|tcolor2=fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Magmarizer|5|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Magmarizer|5|availNote=[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] required, }}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Magmarizer|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Rawst Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=45
|Attack=75
|Defense=37
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=55
|Speed= 83
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Magby is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Magby|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Magby|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Magby|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|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|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{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|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Magby|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Magby|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/H|0454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP/H|0849|Toxtricity}}{{MSP/H|0849-Low Key|Toxtricity}}|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10|grid=4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/H|0297|Hariyama}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||grid=4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5|*|grid=4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/H|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/H|0534|Conkeldurr}}|Dynamic Punch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|grid=4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Follow Me|Normal|Status|—|—|20|grid=4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}|Mach Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|30|grid=4}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Magby|Fire|Fire|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=240|rarity=Common}}
|-
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|body=1
|rate=9.5
|area=Crater
|P1=Be careful! I dribble fire from my nose and mouth.
|P2=Oh, no... My HP is halfway down from full.
|P3=I can't hold it... Fire's going to burst from everywhere...
|PL=I leveled up! Oops... I might leak fire!
}}
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|body=1
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|-
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|coset=8
|conto={{p|Lombre}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=I think the {{p|Watchog|vice principal}} is funny. I like him a lot!
|P2=Really close to fainting…
}}
|-
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|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
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|fieldpower=1
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|-
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|fieldpower=1
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}}
|-
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|att=2
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|speed=3
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|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=240
|walk=2.08
|hp=46
|attack=72
|defense=47
|speed=60
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|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=240
|Pad=Magby often plays in the [[Lava Zone]]. They show great respect for {{p|Blaziken}}. And they have tons of fun at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage!}}
}}
|-
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|power=1
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|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=240|num=520
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases one extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=240
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Magmar
|evocandy=25
|stamina=128|attack=151|defense=99
|fast={{m|Ember}}, {{m|Karate Chop}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Fire Punch}}, {{m|Flame Burst}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
Magby [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Magmar}} starting at [[level]] 30, which evolves into {{p|Magmortar}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[Magmarizer]]. Magmar cannot evolve into Magmortar in {{LGPE}}, as Magmortar is not present in those games. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Magmar evolves into Magmortar when exposed to a Magmarizer.
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|no3=0467
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=240}}
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{{Spritebox/7|ndex=240|crop=63}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=240|LAcrop=110}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0240}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|240|Magby}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Project Mew Magby.png|thumb|250px|Magby in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Magby Egg.png|thumb|200px|A Magby {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|AG}}]]
====Major appearances====
Magby debuted in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', where it was one of the [[Pichu Brothers]]' friends. It made further appearances in ''[[Trouble in Big Town]]'', ''[[HS06|Of Meowth]] [[HS07|and Pokémon]]'', ''[[HS09|Big Meowth]]'', ''[[HS10|Little Dreams]]'', ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

Magby made its animated series debut in ''[[EP262|You're A Star, Larvitar!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Satchel|EP262}}. He was working toward his Magby's Evolution into a {{p|Magmar}} in time for the [[Silver Conference]], eventually succeeding. It reappeared in {{AP|Larvitar}}'s memories in [[EP263|the next episode]].

In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Magby to {{OBP|Tommy|AG015}} for use in lessons. They battled [[Max]], who was training a {{p|Poliwag}}.

In ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', {{TRT}} tricked [[Roland]] into thinking they could help raise his Magby and evolve it. However, it was eventually rescued.

A Magby appeared in ''[[HZ029|Orla and the Poké Ball Smith]]'' under the ownership of [[Karna]]. It helps her in making [[Poké Ball]]s. It reappeared in ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'' and ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[AG010|You Said a Mouthful!]]'', {{OBP|Anthony|AG010}} kept a Magby inside a {{p|Pelipper}}'s beak as an effective way to use its attacks to defeat Pokémon.

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

In a flashback in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', a Magby became one of [[J]]'s bounties.

In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Magby competed in the {{to|Lilypad}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

In ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', a Magby competed in the [[Camellia Town]] [[Pokéathlon]].

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Magby playfully chased a {{p|Chikorita}}.

In ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]'', a Trainer's Magby used {{m|Flamethrower}} during the [[Alola Bread Festival]].

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

In ''[[JN110|Narrowing the Chaser Chase!]]'', multiple Magby were used as part of a [[Project Mew]] [[Field Research|Trial Mission]] at [[Sea Mauville]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP262|Magby|Ash's Pokédex|Magby, the Live Coal Pokémon. Magby is the [[Baby Pokémon|pre-evolved form]] of {{p|Magmar}}. Despite its small [[List of Pokémon by height|size]], it is a tough opponent and produces an extremely hot flame.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP170|Magby|Dawn's Pokédex|Magby, the Live Coal Pokémon. Magby has a magma-like substance in its body, and it emits super-fiery breath.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

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

==In the manga==
[[File:Whitney Magby Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Magby in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
[[File:Day-Care Couple Magby Cleffa Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Magby in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Magby appeared in ''[[PPP50|Vulpix and Cyndaquil]]'', under the ownership of [[Kiaraway]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'', a Magby escaped from the [[Pokémon Day Care]] near [[Goldenrod City]].

In ''[[PS121|Off Course with Corsola]]'', {{adv|Crystal}} {{pkmn2|caught}} and sent a Magby to {{adv|Professor Oak}} via the Portable Transfer System.

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Magby was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

In ''[[PS384|Maddening Magby]]'', {{adv|Pearl}} fought multiple Magby left behind by [[Team Galactic]] at [[Fuego Ironworks]].

A Magby appeared in a picture in ''[[PS600|Gorebyss Changes Color]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[Whitney]] owns a Magby, which appeared in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Magby appeared in [[GDZ55]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
In ''[[PM074|Clefairy Becomes a Father...?!]]'', a Magby and its evolved form took on {{p|Cleffa}}.

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

==Trivia==
* Magby can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Elekid}}.
** They are both [[Baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].
** They have the same [[gender]] ratio of 3:1 male to female.
** They are both in the {{egg|No Eggs Discovered}} Egg Group.
** They have the same [[File:Body06.png|32px]] [[shape]].
** They have similar status-inducing [[Ability|Abilities]]: {{a|Flame Body}} and {{a|Static}}, respectively, while they both have the same [[Hidden Ability]], {{a|Vital Spirit}}.
** They share the same Medium Fast [[experience]] growth rate.
** They have the same [[EV yield]] of 1 Speed.
** Though they have different base stat totals, they have the same base HP, {{stat|Defense}}, and {{stat|Special Defense}} stats.
** They were introduced in Generation II, their evolved forms were introduced in [[Generation I]], and their final evolved forms were introduced in [[Generation IV]].
*** They first evolve starting at level 30.
*** Their final stage forms evolve by being [[trade]]d while holding an [[Evolution item]] whose name ends with the suffix "-izer": [[Magmarizer]] and [[Electirizer]], respectively.
** They learn moves at the same level that have equal chances of causing a [[status condition]].
** Magby is [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|exclusive]] to {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}}, {{B2W2|Black 2}}, and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl]], while Elekid is exclusive to FireRed, White 2, and Brilliant Diamond.
* Magby has the lowest possible maximum Performance in any given stat of any Pokémon, only capable of reaching 3 stars in any of its five stats.

===Origin===
Magby seems to be a combination of a {{wp|booby}} or {{wp|duck}} with a {{wp|Salamanders in folklore|mythical salamander}}. It may also be based on a {{wp|Karura}}, depicted in Japanese Hindu-Buddhist {{wp|Japanese mythology|mythology}} as a birdlike, fire-breathing creature. The spike on its back gives it a resemblance to a baby {{wp|iguana}}. Its face may also be based on {{wp|Hyottoko|Hyottoko masks}}, which resemble a man blowing fire through a bamboo pipe. The yellow part on its belly appears to be a symbol of a flame.

====Name origin====
Magby may be a combination of ''magma'' and ''baby'' or ''{{wp|booby}}'' (a type of sea bird).

Buby may be a combination of ''booby'' and ''baby''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=ブビィ ''Buby''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|booby}}'' and ''baby''
|fr=Magby|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Magby|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Magby|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Magby|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=마그비 ''Magby''|komeaning=Transcription of English name
|zh_cmn=鴨嘴寶寶 / 鸭嘴宝宝 ''Yāzuǐbǎobao''{{tt|*|Games}} 小鴨嘴龍 / 小鸭嘴龙 ''Xiǎoyāzuǐlóng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 鴨嘴 / 鸭嘴 ''yāzuǐ'' (duck-billed) and 寶寶 / 宝宝 ''bǎobao'' (baby) From 小 ''xiǎo'' (small), 鴨嘴 / 鸭嘴 ''yāzuǐ'' (duck-billed), and 龍 / 龙 ''lóng'' (dragon)
|zh_yue=鴨嘴寶寶 ''Aapjéuibóubóu''{{tt|*|Games}} 小鴨嘴龍 ''Síuaapjéuilùhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 鴨嘴 ''aapjéui'' (duck-billed) and 寶寶 ''bóubóu'' (baby) From 小 ''síu'' (small), 鴨嘴 ''aapjéui'' (duck-billed), and 龍 ''lùhng'' (dragon)
|pt_br=Magby|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=शुमैग ''Shumag''|himeaning=From शिशु ''shishu'' (baby/infant) and ''magma''
|ru=Магби ''Magbi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=บูบี ''Bubi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==
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Azurill (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T03:00:08Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Azurill
|jname=ルリリ
|tmname=Ruriri
|ndex=0298
|typebox=1
|type1=Normal
|type2=Fairy
|category=Polka Dot
|height-ftin=0'08"
|height-m=0.2
|weight-lbs=4.4
|weight-kg=2.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Thick Fat
|ability2=Huge Power
|abilityd=Sap Sipper
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=10
|evtotal=1
|evhp=1
|expyield=38
|oldexp=33
|lv100exp=800,000
|gendercode=191
|color=Blue
|catchrate=150
|body=07
|pokefordex=azurill
|generation=3
|friendship=70
}}
'''Azurill''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルリリ''' ''Ruriri'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Fairy}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Prior to [[Generation VI]], it [[:Category:Pokémon that have had their type changed|was]] a pure {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Marill}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]], which evolves into {{p|Azumarill}} starting at [[level]] 18.

Azurill, along with {{p|Wailmer}} and {{p|Kecleon}}, was one of the first {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} revealed, on March 7, 2001.

==Biology==
Azurill is a round, blue mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has circular ears with pink insides. There are two white dots on its cheeks, and it has black eyes. Its thin, black, zigzagging tail has a large blue ball at the end about the same size as its body. It has no visible arms whatsoever.

The ball is bouncy and packed with the nutrients it needs to be able to grow. The ball is also used as a flotation device while swimming, accompanied by kicking its legs. It can be seen bouncing and playing on this ball quite often. The tail can also be spun around like a lasso. When the tail is thrown, the body can go as far as 33 feet (10 meters). It typically moves around on land by bouncing on its tail. Though Azurill is typically docile, it swings the big ball on its tail to smash into opponents bigger than itself when angered. It lives at the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|water's edge}}, where they gather to splash around for fun on sunny days.

Prior to [[Generation VI]] and in [[Generation IX]], Azurill and its evolved forms are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Huge Power}} as an [[Ability]].

===Evolution===
Azurill evolves into {{p|Marill}}, which evolves into {{p|Azumarill}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Azurill is one of the residents of Treasure Town. He gets captured by {{mdc|Drowzee|2}}, and is forced to get treasure for him, but is rescued by the player's team. Azurill and his older brother, {{p|Marill}}, continue to search for the item Water Float, hearing that there's one at the beach. Soon after, Azurill and Marill find out that it is at [[Amp Plains]], and ask if the player and their partner could get it. Later on, Azurill falls into an unwakeable nightmare, and the player has to get Drowzee's help to look into his dream.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal|type2=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=054|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Azurill</sc> spins its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurls it far. The momentum of the throw sends its body flying, too. Using this unique action, one of these {{ScPkmn}} managed to hurl itself a record {{tt|33 feet|10 meters}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Azurill</sc>'s tail is large and bouncy. It is packed full of the nutrients this {{ScPkmn}} needs to grow. <sc>Azurill</sc> can be seen bouncing and playing on its big, rubbery tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its tail, which is packed with nutrition, is very bouncy like a rubber ball. On sunny days they gather at the edge of water and splash about for fun.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It battles by flinging around its tail, which is bigger than its body. The tail is a flotation device in water.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=124|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=A Pokémon that lives by water. It moves quickly on land by bouncing on its big tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Its tail is filled with nutrients necessary for growth. It plays by bouncing on its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tail bounces like a rubber ball. It flings that tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its tail is packed full of the nutrients it needs to grow.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=030|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tail bounces like a rubber ball. It flings that tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It swings its large, nutrient-filled tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=041|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=055}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A Pokémon that lives by water. It moves quickly on land by bouncing on its big tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It swings its large, nutrient-filled tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Azurill spins its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurls it far. The momentum of the throw sends its body flying, too. Using this unique action, one of these Pokémon managed to hurl itself a record 33 feet.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Azurill's tail is large and bouncy. It is packed full of the nutrients this Pokémon needs to grow. Azurill can be seen bouncing and playing on its big, rubbery tail.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=139|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=124|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=The ball on Azurill's tail bounces like a rubber ball, and it's full of the nutrients the Pokémon needs to grow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Although Azurill are normally docile, an angry one will swing around the big ball on its tail and try to smash its opponents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It's a Pokémon that lives by water. It moves quickly on land by bouncing on its big tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Its tail is filled with nutrients necessary for growth. It plays by bouncing on its tail.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=46|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its tail bounces like a rubber ball. It flings that tail around to fight opponents bigger than itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=Its tail is packed full of the nutrients it needs to grow.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=114}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its tail is packed full of the nutrients it needs to grow.}}
|}
|}
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| Azurill in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal|type2=Fairy}}
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Campaign 3 Azurill|English|United States|5|July 31 to August 6, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Azurill}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Fairy
|HP= 50
|Attack= 20
|Defense=40
|SpAtk= 20
|SpDef= 40
|Speed= 20}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|type2=Fairy
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 200
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 0
|Steel= 200
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 0
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1
|thickfat=maybe
|newfire=½
|newice=½
|sapsipper=maybe
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
|newgrass=0
|newfairy=yes
|newfairyeffect={{typecolor2|Dragon}}, {{typecolor2|Dark}}, {{typecolor2|Steel}}, {{typecolor2|Bug}} and {{typecolor2|Poison}} moves was 1× and {{typecolor2|Fighting}} moves was 2×}}

===Learnset===
Azurill is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Azurill|Normal|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|3|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Azurill|Normal|Fairy|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Azurill|Normal|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Azurill|Normal|Fairy|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Azurill|Normal|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0912|Quaxly}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0060|Poliwag}}{{MSP/H|0061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP/H|0062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP/H|0186|Politoed}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0186|Politoed}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0284|Masquerain}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}|Soak|Water|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|*|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Azurill|Normal|Fairy|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=298|acquisition=Hatch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=298|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=298
|body=1
|rate=10.2
|area=Turtleshell Pond
|P1=My tail is bigger than my body!
|P2=Uh-oh! I lost half my HP already.
|P3=I can't keep going... Help me, I'm going to fall...
|PL=Yay! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=298
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=D
}}
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{{Spindata/MDGTI|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=298
|rate1=5.0
|rate2=3.0
}}
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{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=298
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Azumarill}}, {{p|Palkia}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Azumarill}}
|P1=I want to taste adventure! ♪ Yay!
|P2=I'm so close to blacking out–
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=298
|walk=1.58
|hp=48
|attack=58
|defense=45
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=298
|Pad=You met this Pokémon at the entrance to the [[Beach Zone]]. Her favorite Attraction is {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Gyarados's Aqua Dash}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=298
|pad=Everyone in the [[Arcane Area]] adores her. She wants to see a lot of things and likes to hear stories about other Areas.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fairy|ndex=298
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fairy|ndex=298|num=058
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=298
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Marill
|evocandy=25
|stamina=137|attack=36|defense=71
|fast={{m|Splash}}, {{m|Bubble}}
|special={{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Body Slam}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|type2=Fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0298
|name1=Azurill
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Fairy
|breed={{bag/s|Sea Incense|SV}} {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}} holding {{color2|000|Sea Incense}} ({{color2|000|Generation III|III}}–{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}})
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|no2=0183
|name2=Marill
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Fairy
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no3=0184
|name3=Azumarill
|type1-3=Water
|type2-3=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=298}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=298}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=298}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=298|crop=55}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=298|crop=52}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=298}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0298}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|298|Azurill}}

==In animation==
[[File:Azurill PK10.png|thumb|250px|Azurill in ''[[Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Misty's Azurill]]=====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', {{an|Misty}} was revealed to own an Azurill. She carries it in her arms in the same way as her {{TP|Misty|Togetic}} when it was a {{p|Togepi}}.

=====Other=====
Azurill debuted in ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'' as one of the Pokémon that played {{wp|hide-and-seek}} with {{AP|Pikachu}}.

Azurill made its animated series debut in ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'', where {{an|May}} was in pursuit of the Polka Dot Pokémon. She ultimately failed to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, and her {{TP|May|Torchic}} ended up getting sprayed into submission by some of Azurill's companions, which were also its evolved forms.

An Azurill is one of the best friends of the [[Pichu Brothers]]. It appeared in ''[[HS09|Big Meowth]], [[HS10|Little Dreams]]''.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', an Azurill was part of [[Juan]]'s [[Sootopolis City]] Water Exhibit. It and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by {{TRT}}, but they all worked together to escape.

In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', an Azurill that [[Normajean]] was taking care of got badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}}, alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed when [[Brock's Chansey]] used {{m|Soft-Boiled}} on it.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', an Azurill was under the care of {{OBP|Katrina|AG011}}.

In ''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'', two Azurill bounced by with a Marill on the [[Abandoned Ship]].

An Azurill appeared in ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'', under the ownership of a contestant.

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

A Coordinator's Azurill appeared in ''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]''.

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

In ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'', a little boy's Azurill was living at [[Maisie Island]].

In ''[[AG103|A Cacturne for the Worse]]'', a Coordinator's Azurill faced off against [[Harley's Cacturne]] in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{ci|Purika}} Contest.

A Coordinator's Azurill appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''.

In ''[[AG159|Off The Unbeaten Path!]]'', an Azurill was in a field with an {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, and {{p|Chikorita}}.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Azurill appeared in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]''.

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

An Azurill appeared in ''[[AG172|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2)]]''.

In the beginning of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', an Azurill and its evolved forms put out a forest fire while under the control of [[Solana]]'s [[Capture Styler]].

In ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]'', Team Rocket hypnotized and kidnapped an Azurill.

An Azurill appeared in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]''.

An Azurill appeared in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

In ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', an Azurill was being cared for by [[Mr. Backlot]].

A Trainer's Azurill appeared in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''.

An Azurill appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

Two Azurill appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', including one at {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s lab. Sycamore's Azurill reappeared in ''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]'' and ''[[XY040|Day Three Blockbusters!]]'', and in flashbacks in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' and ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]''. It then reappeared with two others in ''[[XY137|Battling With a Clean Slate!]]''.

An Azurill appeared in ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]''.

In ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]'', a Trainer's Azurill competed in the [[Poké Puff Contest]].

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

In ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'', an Azurill was living at the [[Ninja Village]].

An Azurill appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

A Trainer's Azurill appeared in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]''.

An Azurill appeared in a flashback in ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]''.

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

A Trainer's Azurill appeared in ''[[JN031|The Cuteness Quotient!]]''.

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

A Trainer's Azurill appeared in ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]''.

A Trainer's Azurill appeared in ''[[HZ049|Dot and Nidothing]]''.

A Student's Azurill appeared in ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]''.

A Student's Azurill appeared in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG002|Azurill|May's Pokédex|Azurill, the {{tt|Water Ball|Mistranslation; Polka Dot can also mean Water Ball in Japanese}} Pokémon. Azurill is able to throw its tail like a lasso, using the momentum to move about.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Lotad Poochyena Beautifly Delcatty Swablu Vigoroth Whismur Dustox Azurill PG.png|thumb|250px|Azurill in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Azurill was fleeing from a storm that a [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} was creating.

===POKÉTOON===
An Azurill appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]''.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Day-Care Couple Azurill Wynaut Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Azurill in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
An Azurill appeared in [[PDP24]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
Azurill debuted in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', where it was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

The {{OBP|Battle Tower|Generation III}} rented an Azurill, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Azurill appeared in ''[[PS365|Crafty Carnivine]]'' and ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Polka dots are known in Japan as 水玉 ''mizutama'', literally meaning water balls. This might explain why Azurill is known as the Polka Dot Pokémon. This name also reflects the way Azurill is related to the {{t|Water}}.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], because Azurill's gender ratio does not match that of its evolved forms and its Evolution is not dependent on gender, being female 75% of the time while Marill and Azumarill are female only 50% of the time, one out of three female Azurill evolves into a male Marill (depending on the last byte of its [[personality value]]). Azurill is the only Pokémon to do this. From Generation VI on, Azurill retains its gender upon evolving, despite the gender ratios still differing.
** In the [[Pokéwalker]] a Pokémon's gender is already set. All Azurill found in the device are assigned a gender [[personality value]] that falls in the 25% to change gender upon evolving.
* Azurill is tied with {{p|Shroodle}} and Normal Form {{p|Terapagos}} for the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.
* Azurill is the only Pokémon which evolves through [[friendship]] whose evolved form evolves by level.
** It is also the only [[Generation III]] Pokémon which evolves through friendship.
* Azurill has the lowest base stat total of all {{t|Normal}}- and {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.
** It also has the lowest base stat total of any [[baby Pokémon]].
* Azurill is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 190.
* Azurill is tied with {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Marill}} for the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} of all Fairy-type Pokémon.
** In addition, Azurill and Marill both have the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} of all Fairy-type Pokémon.

===Origin===
Azurill appears to be a {{wp|mouse}} combined with a {{wp|beach ball}} or possibly a {{wp|personal flotation device}} or {{wp|buoy|lifebuoy}}. The idea of Azurill storing nutrients in its tail may come from the mouse-like {{wp|fat-tailed dunnart}}; this marsupial's carrot-shaped tail stores nutrition in the form of fat for times of scarcity.

Azurill's {{type|Normal}} instead of {{type|Water}}, like its previously introduced evolved forms, {{p|Marill}} and {{p|Azumarill}}, may be an indication of inability to swim at the early stage of life.

====Name origin====
Azurill may be a combination of ''{{wp|Azure (color)|azure}}'' (a shade of blue) or ''azul'' (Spanish and Portuguese for "blue") and ''rill'' (a small river or brook). Its name may also be derived from its Evolutions, Marill and Azumarill.

Ruriri may be derived from 瑠璃 ''ruri'' ({{wp|lapis lazuli}}), a mineral that is deep blue in color.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Fairy
|ja=ルリリ ''Ruriri''|jameaning=From 瑠璃 ''ruri'' (lapis lazuli)
|fr=Azurill|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Azurill|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Azurill|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Azurill|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=루리리 ''Ruriri''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=露力麗 / 露力丽 ''Lùlìlì''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name. Contains 露 ''lù'' (dew)
|zh_yue=露力麗 ''Louhlihklaih''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name. Contains 露 ''louh'' (dew)
|pt_br=Azurill|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=बबॉल ''Baball''|himeaning=From ''ball''
|th=รูริริ ''Ruriri''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[Misty's Azurill]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==
{{Baby Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0297|prev=Hariyama|nextnum=0299|next=Nosepass}}
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[[Category:Pokémon that evolve by friendship]]
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[[Category:Pokémon that have had their type changed]]
[[Category:Pokémon that lose a type upon evolving]]
[[Category:Pokémon that appeared in the animated series before their game debut]]

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Wynaut (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T02:56:52Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Wynaut
|jname=ソーナノ
|jtranslit=Sōnano
|tmname=Sohnano
|ndex=0360
|typebox=1
|type1=Psychic
|category=Bright
|height-ftin=2'00"
|height-m=0.6
|weight-lbs=30.9
|weight-kg=14.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Shadow Tag
|abilityd=Telepathy
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|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=20
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|evhp=1
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'''Wynaut''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ソーナノ''' ''Sohnano'') is a {{type|Psychic}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Wobbuffet}} starting at [[level]] 15.

==Biology==
Wynaut is a small, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} covered in turquoise fur. Its head is spherical with ear-like, fingerless arms on either side and a bulbous growth on its forehead. It has a wide mouth with a serrated upper jaw and a pink tongue. Its eyes appear closed, each curving upward to a point in the center. The fur on its body ends in a zigzag pattern, extending over its short legs. Wynaut's tail is long and completely black, ending in a round, flattened tip with a white, eye-like spot.

Wynaut tends to live in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}} and travel in herds. It will test its endurance by squeezing up against other Wynaut at night. In doing so, it strengthens itself, toughens its spirit, and learns to launch powerful counterattacks. When angered, it will slap the ground with its tail. As it loves to eat sweet fruit, it is also drawn to fruit gardens. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Wynaut maintains its smile even while sleeping. Slapping the ground with its black tail is a possible sign that Wynaut is feeling restless and angry in it sleep.

Prior to [[Generation V]], Wynaut and its evolved form, {{p|Wobbuffet}}, were the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that could have {{a|Shadow Tag}} as an [[Ability]].

===Evolution===
Wynaut evolves into {{p|Wobbuffet}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]: {{p|Wobbuffet}} and Wynaut send the player on a mission into the [[Uproar Forest]]. As thanks for completing it, they help to remodel the rescue base. Wynaut also makes an appearance discussing the identity of the strongest Pokémon with {{p|Lombre}} and {{p|Bellsprout}} in the cutscene that unlocks the [[Western Cave]].
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: A different Wobbuffet and Wynaut duo appear in Explorers of Sky, first seen examining a rock outside of [[Treasure Town]]. Several days later, the two are seen standing outside an entrance where the rock once was, and usher the player and partner into what is revealed to be [[Spinda's Café]], where the pair manage the [[Spinda's Café#Recycle Shop|Recycle Shop]]. Later in the game, Wynaut informs the player of any new areas discovered after the introduction of Spinda's [[Spinda's Café#Project P|Project P]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=160|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Wynaut</sc> can always be seen with a big, happy smile on its face. Look at its tail to determine if it is angry. When angered, this {{ScPkmn}} will be slapping the ground with its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Wynaut</sc> gather on moonlit nights to play by squeezing up against each other. By being squeezed, this {{ScPkmn}} gains endurance and is trained to dole out powerful counterattacks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A <sc>Wynaut</sc> loves to eat sweet fruits. It cleverly picks fruits using its earlike arms. They gather in fruit gardens, drawn by the fragrance.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It grows strong by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It tends to move in a pack. Individuals squash against one another to toughen their spirits.}}
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|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It grows strong by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It grows strong by pushing up against others en masse. It loves eating sweet fruit.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Wynaut can always be seen with a big, happy smile on its face. Look at its tail to determine if it is angry. When angered, this Pokémon will be slapping the ground with its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Wynaut gather on moonlit nights to play by squeezing up against each other. By being squeezed, this Pokémon gains endurance and is trained to dole out powerful counterattacks.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It tends to move in a pack. Individuals squash against one another to toughen their spirits.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It tends to move in a pack with others. They cluster in a tight group to sleep in a cave.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=They grow strong by pushing up against one another en masse. They love eating sweet fruit.}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Campaign 3 Wynaut|English|United States|5|July 31 to August 6, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wynaut}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|PokéPark Egg Wynaut|Japanese|Japan|5|March 12 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wynaut}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Psychic}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Ranch|My Pokémon Ranch|gcolor={{diamond color}}}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Colbur Berry|100}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Psychic
|HP= 95
|Attack= 23
|Defense=48
|SpAtk= 23
|SpDef= 48
|Speed= 23}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|Normal= 100
|Flying= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 200
|Poison= 100
|Ghost= 200
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 50
|Water= 100
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 200
|Fairy= 100}}

===Learnset===
Wynaut is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR30|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Wynaut|3|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|3}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg psychic color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
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| {{m|Astonish}}
| [[Wynaut (Diamond & Pearl 42)]]
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Flail}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Wynaut (EX Power Keepers 70)]]
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===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=360|acquisition=Hatch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=360|rarity=Rare}}
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|rate=9.6
|area=Echo Cave
|P1=Wynaut likes to be with friends!
|P2=Wynaut has only half HP left.
|P3=Wynaut has no power...
|PL=Wynaut leveled up!
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{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=360
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Primeape}}, {{p|Snorlax}}
|recruitment=Battle {{p|Primeape}} alongside Wynaut
|P1=I'm always full of smiles!
|P2=Waaah... So tiring...
}}
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{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Psychic
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=2
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=360
|walk=2.08
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|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=360
|Pad=Wynaut went to an island in the [[Beach Zone]] looking for {{Berries}}. But the bridge broke and he got stuck. You helped him by building a bridge.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=360
|pad=Everyone in the [[Tech Area]] cares for Wynaut. He is a good friend of {{p|Kirlia}}.
}}
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{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=360
|power=1
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=360|num=267
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board.
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{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Psychic
| ndex = 360
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 3
| candy = Wobbuffet
| evocandy = 25
| stamina = 216
| attack = 41
| defense = 86
| fast = {{m|Splash}}, {{m|Counter}}
| special = {{m|Mirror Coat}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep
| col = 6
| ndex = 0360
| sleeptype = Snoozing
| type = Psychic
| dexentry = Even a sleeping Wynaut will always have a big, happy smile on its face. If it's slapping the ground with its black tail, it may be feeling restless and angry.
| sleepstyle1 = Tail-Shifting Sleep
| sleepstyle2 = Biding Sleep
| sleepstyle3 = Signature-Pose Sleep
| sleepstyle4 = Atop-Belly Sleep
| friendpoints = 5
| specialty = Skills
| evolution = Lv. 11
| pokemon = Wobbuffet
| candyNum = 20
| berry = Mago
| ingredient1 = Fancy Apple
| ingredient2 = Tasty Mushroom
| ingredient3 = Pure Oil
| carrylimit = 7
| skillname = Energizing Cheer S
| skilldesc = Restores 14 Energy to one random Pokémon on your team
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Psychic
|pictype=art
|no1=0360
|name1=Wynaut
|type1-1=Psychic
|breed={{bag/s|Lax Incense|SV}} {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}} holding {{color2|000|Lax Incense}}
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 15}}
|no2=0202
|name2=Wobbuffet
|type1-2=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=360}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=360}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=360}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=360|crop=73}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=360|crop=65}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=360}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0360}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|360|Wynaut}}

==In animation==
[[File:Wy-Yes Wynaut.png|thumb|250px|Wynaut in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Major appearances===
===={{an|Wynaut|Wynaut (anime)}}====
Wynaut debuted during the [[Blackthorn City]] arc, which began in ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'' and ended in ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]''. However, [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], [[Ash's Bayleef]], and [[Ash's Noctowl]] were the only ones to see it throughout the entire storyline.

====Other====
In ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'', a Wynaut helped {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends, including the [[Pichu Brothers]], get to the Pichu Brothers' next train to [[Big Town]]. At the end of the episode, the same Wynaut called several other Wynaut, apparently its friends, to help the gang move a cart out of the way.

In ''[[AG113|Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?]]'', multiple Wynaut were the only inhabitants of {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}}.

In ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'', six Wynaut, two {{p|Pichu}}, and a {{p|Buizel}} were forced off their island by {{MTR}} and his cronies, who claimed the island for themselves. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help them reclaim the island.

In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', [[Normajean]]'s Wynaut was badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}}, as were several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a {{m|Softboiled}} from [[Brock's Chansey]].

In ''[[XY063|A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!]]'', [[Dr. White]] owns three Wynaut that would play with his Wobbuffet as well as {{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', due to {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}'s influence, [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] [[devolution|devolved]] into a Wynaut. It was later reverted in the same episode.

A Wynaut appeared in ''[[HZ076|Wynaut?! Wy-Yes!]]'', under the ownership of [[Wy-Yes]].

===Minor appearances===
A Wynaut appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]''.

A Wynaut appeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.

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

A Wynaut appeared in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Psychic}}.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Wynaut appeared in ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]''.

A Trainer's Wynaut appeared in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''.

A Trainer's Wynaut appeared in ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]''.

A Trainer's Wynaut appeared in ''[[HZ049|Dot and Nidothing]]''.

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

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

A Student's Wynaut appeared in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]''.

A Trainer's Wynaut appeared in ''[[HZ125|Battle for the Six Heroes!]]''.

A Wynaut appeared in [[HZ136]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Reporter}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG113|Wynaut|May's Pokédex|Wynaut, the Bright Pokémon. Wynaut are the [[Baby Pokémon|pre-evolved form]] of {{p|Wobbuffet}}. They travel in herds, and at {{DL|Time|night}}, retire into caves, where they sleep together in groups.}}
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==In the manga==
[[File:Wynaut AP.png|thumb|200px|Wynaut in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
Wynaut debuted in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', where it was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS256|With a Spoink in Your Step II]]'', multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Wynaut were living at {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}}, where {{adv|Ruby}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} were {{pkmn|training}} for the upcoming {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Maxie]] and [[Archie]].
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Wynaut (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation III]], Wynaut is the only baby Pokémon found in the wild in the games, on {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}}. Meanwhile, in [[Generation IV]], Wynaut is the only baby Pokémon that cannot be found in the wild.
* Wynaut has the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.
* Wynaut is one of the few [[Generation III]] Pokémon who made a debut before {{aniseries|AG}}.
* In prerelease screenshots of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Wynaut was blue-green instead of blue for its sprite coloration.

===Origin===
Wynaut maybe based on an {{wp|Okiagari-koboshi}} doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that stands back upright when pushed over. It is a symbol of perseverance.

====Name origin====
Wynaut may be a play on the phrase, "Why not?"

Sohnano is homophonous with the phrase そうなの？ ''Sō na no?'', which means "Really?" or "Is that so?" This plays off its Evolution, {{p|Wobbuffet}}, whose Japanese name of Sonans is homophonous with the interjection そうなんす ''Sō na-n-su'', which roughly means, "That's the way it is." Together, they make for a potential perpetual conversation of, "Really?" followed by, "That's the way it is," and so on, as seen in ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Psychic|type2=Psychic
|ja=ソーナノ ''Sohnano''|jameaning=From そうなの ''sō na no'' ("Is that so?")
|fr=Okéoké|frmeaning=From ''Okay'' reduplicated
|es=Wynaut|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Isso|demeaning=From ''Ist so'' ("It is so")
|it=Wynaut|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=마자 ''Maza'' 그래용 ''Geuraeyong''<ref group=n>Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver (2002 airings)</ref>|komeaning=From 맞아요 ''majayo'' (get hit, that's right) From 그래? ''Geurae?'' (Really?) or 그래 ''geurae'' (yeah)
|zh_cmn=小果然 ''Xiǎoguǒrán''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 小 ''xiǎo'' (small, young) and 果然 ''guǒrán'' (really, indeed, as expected) or 果然翁 ''Guǒránwēng'' ({{p|Wobbuffet}})
|zh_yue=小果然 ''Síugwóyìhn'' 果然仔 ''Gwóyìhnjái''<ref group=n name="SM">Prior to {{G|Sun and Moon}}</ref>|zh_yuemeaning=From 小 ''síu'' (small, young) and 果然 ''gwóyìhn'' (really, indeed, as expected) or 果然翁 ''Gwóyìhnyūng'' ({{p|Wobbuffet}}) From 果然 ''gwóyìhn'' (really, indeed, as expected) or 果然翁 ''Gwóyìhnyūng'' ({{p|Wobbuffet}}) and 仔 ''jái'' (young)
|pt_br=Wynaut|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=सचि ''Sachi''|himeaning=From सच्ची ''sachchi'' (really)
|th=โซนาโนะ ''Sonano''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

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==See also==
* [[Wynaut (anime)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==
{{Baby Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Psychic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Psychic|prevnum=0359|prev=Absol|nextnum=0361|next=Snorunt}}
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[[Category:Baby Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon that appeared in the animated series before their game debut]]

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Budew (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Budew}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0405|prev=Luxray|nextnum=0407|next=Roserade|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Budew}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Budew
|jname=スボミー
|jtranslit=Subomī
|tmname=Subomie
|ndex=0406
|typebox=1
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|category=Bud
|height-ftin=0'08"
|height-m=0.2
|weight-lbs=2.6
|weight-kg=1.2
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Natural Cure
|ability2=Poison Point
|abilityd=Leaf Guard
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evsa=1
|expyield=56
|oldexp=68
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=127
|color=Green
|catchrate=255
|body=12
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|friendship=70
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'''Budew''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''スボミー''' ''Subomie'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Roselia}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[Time#Day|day]], which evolves into {{p|Roserade}} when exposed to a [[Shiny Stone]].

==Biology==
[[File:406Budew XY anime.png|thumb|150px|left|Budew's red and blue spots]]
Budew is a bipedal, rosebud-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is one of the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{type|Grass}} Pokémon. Its face is yellow with small, slit-like eyes. It appears to be wearing a green bib and has triangular, stubby yellow feet. When the two vines that are on top of its head open up, a big spot can be seen on each. One vine has a blue spot, while the other has a red spot.

Budew keeps its buds closed during the cold winter, but opens them again in the spring and releases poisonous pollen. The pollen it scatters induces harsh sneezing and runny noses, and is more toxic depending on how clean the water it was fed with was. Budew's bud beginning to open is seen as the imminent arrival of spring. It lives near clean pools and ponds.
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===Evolution===
Budew evolves into {{p|Roselia}}, which evolves into {{p|Roserade}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type2=Poison
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: Budew was an old friend of Guildmaster [[Guildmaster Wigglytuff|Wigglytuff]], appearing only in the Special Episode ''[[Igglybuff the Prodigy]]'' when Wigglytuff was an Igglybuff.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Budew is a young child from [[Serene Village]] who is too young for school and worries about her mother {{p|Roselia}} when she begins to feel unwell and goes in search of honey.
* [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]: Two Budew are seen outside the [[player's house]] in the front yard, possibly belonging to {{gal|Mum|their mother}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=025|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It lives alongside clear ponds. It scatters pollen that induces harsh sneezing and runny noses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun's warm touch.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=When it feels the sun's warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=133|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun's warm touch.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Sensitive to changing temperatures, the bud blooms when it's warm, releasing toxic pollen.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=071|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=097}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When it feels the sun's warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=When it feels the sun's warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=059|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=025|reg5=Hisui|num5=089}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=The pollen it releases contains poison. If this Pokémon is raised on clean water, the poison's toxicity is increased.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is highly sensitive to temperature changes. When its bud starts to open, that means spring is right around the corner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It lives alongside clear ponds. It scatters pollen that induces harsh sneezing and runny noses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=When the sun's light strengthens, the bud atop this Pokémon's head opens. This is a sign to the people that the harsh winter is over, and the season of budding has begun.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When it feels the sun's warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Poison Barb|5|rows=7}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1={{black color}}|gcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
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{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Hearty Grains|35|Vivichoke|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|HP= 40
|Attack= 30
|Defense=35
|SpAtk= 50
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 55}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Budew is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Budew|Grass|Poison|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growth|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Budew|Grass|Poison|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Budew|Grass|Poison|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM040|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM088|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Budew|Grass|Poison|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=406
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=H
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=406
|coset=8
|conto={{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Carbink}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=When I go home, I wanna eat lots of snacks! ♪
|P2=Waah! I'm so tired…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=008
|browser=It shoots seeds to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|past=NA
|num=145
|browser=It launches leaf blades around itself.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=406
|walk=2.08
|hp=45
|attack=66
|defense=49
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=406
|Pad=Budew is happy to live surrounded by flowers in the [[Flower Zone]]. She's good friends with {{P|Skiploom}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=406
|pad=She is {{p|Azurill}}'s friend. She loves the [[Arcane Area]], but someday she wants to travel all over PokéPark with Azurill.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=406
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=406|num=340
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=406
|hatch=5 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Roselia
|evocandy=25
|stamina=120
|attack=91
|defense=109
|fast={{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}
|special={{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0406
|name1=Budew
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
|breed={{Bag/s|Rose Incense|SV}} {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}} holding {{color2|000|Rose Incense}}
|no2=0315
|name2=Roselia
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{Bag/s|Shiny Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Shiny Stone}}
|no3=0407
|name3=Roserade
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=406}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=406}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=406|crop=50}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=406|crop=49}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=406|LAcrop=82}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0406}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0406|Budew}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="background: #{{grass color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 406Buddy.png]]
|-
| Buddy in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Budew anime.png|thumb|250px|Budew in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Nando's Budew]]=====
In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', [[Nando]] used a Budew in battles against [[Dawn's Piplup]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]], and it evolved into {{p|Roselia}} during the latter battle. It later evolved into a {{p|Roserade}} prior to ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]''.

=====Other=====
In ''[[DP025|Oh Do You Know The Poffin Plan!]]'', [[Forsythia]]'s flashback featured a Budew. It is now her Roserade.

====Minor appearances====
Budew debuted in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''.

A Budew appeared in ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]''.

Multiple Budew appeared in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', a Budew was under [[Reggie]]'s care.

A Budew appeared in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.

A Budew appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]''. Five additional Budew appeared in [[DP072|the follow-up episode]].

A Budew appeared in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]''.

A Budew appeared in ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a Budew was in an {{tc|Aroma Lady}}'s field of flowers.

A Budew appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A Budew was outside of [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab in [[DPS01]].

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Budew appeared in ''[[XY057|Thawing an Icy Panic!]]''.

In ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', multiple Trainers' Budew attended the [[Coumarine City Festival]].

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

Two Budew appeared in ''[[XY089|A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!]]''. One was mistaken for an {{p|Eevee}}.

In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', a Budew, {{p|Scatterbug}}, {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Sentret}}, and {{p|Zigzagoon}} were brought into a cave to join Ash in the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]].

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Budew appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.

In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', two Trainers' Budew were captured by the [[Matori Matrix]] but later freed by Ash and his friends.

In ''[[JN050|A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!]]'', a Budew was in the [[Wild Area]].

A Budew appeared in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]''.

A Trainer's Budew appeared in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]''.

A Budew appeared in ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP004|Budew|Ash's Pokédex|Budew, the Bud Pokémon. In winter, it keeps its bud closed to survive the cold, but then opens it again in the spring.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Budew PT.png|thumb|250px|Budew in [[POKÉTOON]]]]
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', an {{tc|Office Worker}}'s Budew was in [[Macro Cosmos]]'s office.

===POKÉTOON===
A Budew appeared in [[PT12]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Budew DPA.png|thumb|120px|Budew in {{pkmn|Diamond and Pearl Adventure!}}]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Budew appears in [[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia]] as [[Crawford]]'s {{ra|Partner Pokémon|partner}}.

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Multiple Budew appeared in [[PDP09]].

===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
A Budew appeared in [[PBK1]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
A Budew was silhouetted in ''[[PS338|Stagestruck Starly]]''.

Budew appears in ''[[PS349|Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone]]'' under the ownership of a Trainer. Another Budew briefly appears in ''[[PS364|A Skuffle with Skorupi]]'' where {{adv|Platinum}} tries to catch one, but fails at the last second.

A Budew appeared in ''[[PS536|Cold Storage Battle]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Two Budew appeared in ''[[DPA03|The Mystery Boy, Jun!!]]''. [[Hareta]] tried to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} one, while the other appeared in a fantasy.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Budew appeared in ''[[DPA06|Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!]]'', where it was participating in a [[Pokémon Super Contest]].

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Company Icon Budew Drop Inn.png|thumb|150px|Icon for Budew Drop Inn]]
* Budew is the only one of its evolutionary line whose English name differs from its Japanese name.
* Budew is tied with {{p|Foongus}} and {{p|Shroodle}} for the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] Poison-type Pokémon.
* Budew and {{p|Roserade}} are the only Pokémon to be adjacent in the National Pokédex order and yet have {{p|Roselia|an evolutionary stage}} in between them.
* The [[Motostoke#Budew Drop Inn|Budew Drop Inn]] in [[Motostoke]] is named after Budew, and its [[Poké Job|company]] logo depicts a Budew.
* The Japanese title of ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} VS {{tt|Subomie|Budew}}! {{tt|Hikari's|Dawn's}} First Battle!!'', caused confusion upon release since Budew had not yet been revealed to the public.

===Origin===
Budew may be based on a {{wp|rose}} bud.

====Name origin====
Budew may be a combination of ''bud'' and ''dew''.

Subomie may be a corruption of 蕾 ''tsubomi'' (flower bud).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Poison
|ja=スボミー ''Subomie''|jameaning=From 蕾 ''tsubomi'' (flower bud)
|fr=Rozbouton|frmeaning=From ''rose'' and ''bouton'' (bud)
|es=Budew|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Knospi|demeaning=From ''Knospe'' (bud)
|it=Budew|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=꼬몽울 ''Komongul''|komeaning=From 꼬마 ''kkoma'' (little kid), 꽃 ''kkot'' (flower), 방울 ''bang'ul'' (drop), and possibly 멍울 ''meong-ul'' (lump)
|zh_cmn=含羞苞 ''Hánxiūbāo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 含羞草 ''hánxiūcǎo'' (mimosa), 羞 ''xiū'' (shy), and 苞 ''bāo'' (bud)
|zh_yue=含羞苞 ''Hàhmsāubāau''|zh_yuemeaning=From 含羞草 ''hàhmsāuchóu'' (mimosa), 羞 ''sāu'' (shy), and 苞 ''bāau'' (bud)
|pt_br=Budew|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=कोपली ''Kopali''|himeaning=From कोंपल ''kompal'' (bud/sprout)
|th=ซึโบมี ''Suebomi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Nando's Budew]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0405|prev=Luxray|nextnum=0407|next=Roserade}}
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Bonsly (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T02:54:25Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Rock}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Bonsly}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Rock|prevnum=0437|prev=Bronzong|nextnum=0439|next=Mime Jr.|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Bonsly}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Bonsly
|jname=ウソハチ
|tmname=Usohachi
|ndex=0438
|typebox=1
|type1=Rock
|category=Bonsai
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=33.1
|weight-kg=15.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Sturdy
|ability2=Rock Head
|abilityd=Rattled
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evde=1
|expyield=58
|oldexp=68
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=255
|body=07
|pokefordex=bonsly
|generation=4
|friendship=70
}}
'''Bonsly''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウソハチ''' ''Usohachi'') is a {{type|Rock}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Sudowoodo}} when [[level]]ed up while knowing {{m|Mimic}}.

==Biology==
Bonsly is a round, brown {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the top of its head resembling a club (♣). A rim goes around the middle of its body. There are three yellow spots on its face, two of which surround its eyes, which are small black dots. It has short legs and toeless feet. Bonsly also has a hole on its rear similar to the draining hole of a flowerpot. It is often mistaken for a {{type|Grass}}, but its body is biologically closer to stone.

Bonsly is a good mimic, making it often mistaken for a real bonsai tree, though it can easily stand out in a dry environment that lacks greenery. As its green spheres dry out, their dull luster increases. It can remain in the same spot for a long time. It also has a habit of crying, not because it is sad or needing attention, but rather it is due to excess moisture in its body. As it cries, it expels both sweat and tears from its eyes; Bonsly's sweat tastes a little salty, while the tears are slightly bitter. It dies if it gets too damp with this moisture. This habit also gets enemies to let their guards down. It prefers dry, rock-strewn areas, but it is not uncommon to see one in a garden. As suggested by [[Brock's Bonsly]], a very young Bonsly needs to be bottle-fed but can eat solid food when it matures. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], people tend to think Bonsly is crying in its sleep, and that something is wrong. However, it is merely expelling water from its body to adjust its body's fluid levels.

===Evolution===
Bonsly evolves into {{p|Sudowoodo}}.

(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=Rock
|pictype=art
|no1=0438
|name1=Bonsly
|type1-1=Rock
|breed=
|evo1=
|no2=0185
|name2=Sudowoodo
|type1-2=Rock}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[File:438Bonsly XD.png|thumb|right|Artwork of Bonsly from {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}]]
* [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]: A {{pkmn|Trainer}} at [[ONBS]] has lost their Bonsly. It appears at the [[S.S. Libra]], but runs away upon being approached. Returning Bonsly to its Trainer gains the reward of the Bonsly [[Battle Bingo|Bingo Sheet]]. This begins with a Bonsly with {{m|Rock Slide}}, and allowed players to experience battling with it long before the official release of Diamond and Pearl.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Upon completion of all the [[type]]-based mazes at the Dojo, {{p|Makuhita}} will award a statue of Bonsly that is displayed outside the rescue base.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Rock}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation III]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=092|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body's fluid levels by eliminating excess.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=129|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=030|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=037|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It does not deal well with water, so it lives in dry locales. Since its surroundings tend to lack greenery, it stands out noticeably.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It discharges moisture from its eyes, making it look like it's crying—apparently an effective way of getting enemies to let down their guard.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=If its body gets too damp, it will die. So, in a process reminiscent of sweating, its eyes expel moisture.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=252|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=092|reg5=Hisui|num5=123}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It expels both sweat and tears from its eyes. The sweat is a little salty, while the tears have a slight bitterness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives in dry, rocky areas. As its green spheres dry out, their dull luster increases.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body's fluid levels by eliminating excess.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Its tears elicit sympathy from those who see them, but do not be deceived! This expulsion of body water is merely a physiological mechanism for keeping itself in good health.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=87|reg2=Kitakami|num2=83|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=165}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Bonsly SM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{rock color light}}; background:#{{rock color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Bonsly SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{rock color light}}; background:#{{rock color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Bonsly SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Bonsly in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Bonsly in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Bonsly in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
|}

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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Meadow Zone]], [[Cavern Zone]], [[Lava Zone]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Verdant Plaza#Green Hide-and-Seek|Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Diamond Crater#Thorny Heath|Diamond Crater: Thorny Heath]] (All Areas), [[Fairy Land#Guardian's Peak|Fairy Land: Guardian's Peak]] (All Areas)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]], [[Cyan Beach]], [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Basic 1)}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Rock}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Black Tumblestone|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
======Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness======
{{BaseStats
|type=Rock
|HP=42
|Attack=40
|Defense=92
|SpAtk=12
|SpDef=52
|Speed=18}}

======Generation IV onward======
{{BaseStats
|type=Rock
|HP=50
|Attack=80
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=10
|SpDef=45
|Speed=10}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Bonsly is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Tearful Look|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|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|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg|form=-Hisui}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0074|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0074-Alola|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0075|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0075-Alola|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0076|Golem}}{{MSP/H|0076-Alola|Golem}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0299|Nosepass}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0932|Nacli}}{{MSP/H|0933|Naclstack}}{{MSP/H|0934|Garganacl}}{{MSP/H|0969|Glimmet}}{{MSP/H|0970|Glimmora}}|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0361|Snorunt}}{{MSP/H|0362|Glalie}}{{MSP/H|0932|Nacli}}{{MSP/H|0933|Naclstack}}{{MSP/H|0934|Garganacl}}{{MSP/H|0965|Varoom}}{{MSP/H|0966|Revavroom}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0074|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0074-Alola|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0075|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0075-Alola|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0076|Golem}}{{MSP/H|0076-Alola|Golem}}{{MSP/H|0837|Rolycoly}}{{MSP/H|0838|Carkol}}{{MSP/H|0839|Coalossal}}{{MSP/H|0874|Stonjourner}}{{MSP/H|0932|Nacli}}{{MSP/H|0933|Naclstack}}{{MSP/H|0934|Garganacl}}{{MSP/H|0969|Glimmet}}{{MSP/H|0970|Glimmora}}|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0074|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0074-Alola|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0075|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0075-Alola|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0878|Cufant}}{{MSP/H|0879|Copperajah}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Rock}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Togekiss}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Togekiss}}
|P1=I'm not crying! I'm only discharging excess fluid!
|P2=I'm really crying now. I'm not lying!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Rock
|group=Rock
|assist=Rock
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=030
|browser=It {{m|Rock Throw|throws stones}} to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Rock
|group=Rock
|assist=Rock
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=098
|pastnum=024
|browser=It triggers rockfalls around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Rock
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=1
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Rock
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=69
|defense=53
|speed=40
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|Pad=Bonsly often plays in the [[Meadow Zone|Meadow]], [[Cavern Zone|Cavern]], or [[Lava Zone]]s! His favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rhyperior's Bumper Burn}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|pad=He came from the [[Arbor Area]]. He feels the [[Crag Area]] fits him better, though. He's quite good at nicely convincing others to do him favors.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=438
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=438|num=021
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|hatch=2 km{{tt|*|7 km up until April 26}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Sudowoodo
|evolution={{candy|Sudowoodo}}50 + [[File:GO Buddy icon.png|20px|link=Buddy Pokémon]]15 km
|stamina=137
|attack=124
|defense=133
|fast={{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Counter}}
|special={{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0438
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Rock
|dexentry=People have observed Bonsly appearing to cry in its sleep. You may worry that something has happened to it, but there's no need! Bonsly is just expelling water to adjust its body's fluid level.
|sleepstyle1=Flopped Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Upright Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Watery-Eyed Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=Lv. 12
|pokemon=Sudowoodo
|candyNum=20
|berry=Sitrus
|ingredient1=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient2=Greengrass Soybeans
|ingredient3=Tasty Mushroom
|carrylimit=8
|skillname=Charge Strength M
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 880.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Rock
|pictype=art
|no1=0438
|name1=Bonsly
|type1-1=Rock
|breed={{bag/s|Rock Incense|SV}} {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}} holding {{color2|000|Rock Incense}} ({{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}–{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}})
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png|40px|link=Mimic (move)]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} knowing {{color2|000|Mimic (move)|Mimic}}
|no2=0185
|name2=Sudowoodo
|type1-2=Rock}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Rock}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=438}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=438}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=438|crop=58}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=438|crop=58}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=438|LAcrop=122}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0438}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0438|Bonsly}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="background: #{{rock color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 438Chokkan.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 438Sprout.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 438Twigs.png]]
|-
| Chokkan in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Sprout in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Twigs in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Bonsly anime.png|thumb|250px|Bonsly in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Brock's Bonsly]]=====
Bonsly made his animated series debut in ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]'', where {{an|Brock}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{pkmn2|baby}} Bonsly and took care of him. He was needy and prone to stress. Bonsly eventually evolved into a Sudowoodo in ''[[DP014|Leave it To Brocko!]]''.

=====Other=====
Bonsly debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', where it followed {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} during their mission to rescue {{AP|Pikachu}}, befriending {{an|May}} in the process. By the end of the {{pkmn|movie}}, it befriended a {{OBP|Mew|M08}} and became a permanent resident of the [[Tree of Beginning]], where Mew resided.

In ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day!]]'', a Bonsly and a {{p|Mime Jr.}} that were stars of a [[television]] show went missing and were eventually discovered to be sick when they were found. As a result, Brock's Bonsly and [[James's Mime Jr.]] had to fill in for them.

In [[PK15]], a {{pkmn2|wild}} Bonsly joined {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends on the trip to the haunted house.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', a Bonsly was at the [[Sunyshore City]] [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', {{TRT}} had captured a Bonsly and a {{p|Sudowoodo}} in a net. However, they were freed by Ash when a {{p|Trevenant}} asked for his help.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bonsly appeared in ''[[XY084|Adventures in Running Errands!]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

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

Four Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', with one being under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.

Two Trainers' Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', a Bonsly was playing in {{an|Lillie}}'s garden. It reappeared in ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM020|Partner Promises!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM041|Mounting an Electrifying Charge!]]''.

In ''[[SM046|Deceiving Appearances!]]'', two Bonsly were at [[Aether Paradise]].

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Bonsly was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

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

A Bonsly appeared during the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM123|A Fiery Training Camp Trick!]]''. It was first seen in a flashback being scared off by a {{p|Crawdaunt}} before reappearing in the present day after [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] battled the same Crawdaunt.

Three Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[JN075|A Midsummer Night's Light!]]'', being tormented by {{OBP|Darkrai|recurring}}'s {{a|Bad Dreams|nightmares}}.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', a Trainer's Sudowoodo [[devolution|devolved]] into Bonsly due to {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}}'s influence.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]''.

Two Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer]]''.

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

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

Three Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', under the ownership of three students.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ125|Battle for the Six Heroes!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG156|Bonsly|Ash's Pokédex|Bonsly, the Bonsai Pokémon. Bonsly is the pre-evolved form of {{p|Sudowoodo}}. Although it looks like a {{t|Grass}} Pokémon, it is actually a {{t|Rock}} type. When it collects too much moisture, it produces {{m|Fake Tears|fake tears}} to get rid of it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP004|Bonsly|Dawn's Pokédex|Bonsly, the Bonsai Pokémon. Being a Rock type, it can get weak if its body contains too much water, so it secretes that water from both sides of its body to regulate it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===POKÉTOON===
A Bonsly appeared in [[PT12]].

A Bonsly living at the [[Safari Zone]] appeared in [[PT14]].

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in [[PT16]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Bonsly PMDP.png|thumb|200px|Bonsly in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Bonsly appeared in [[PRV1]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Bonsly appeared in [[PDP05]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Bonsly appeared in [[PMDP01]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
A Bonsly appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Poké Fan|Pokéfan}}.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bonsly appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[PASM11|Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer]]'', where it was seen in [[Lush Jungle]].

A [[Dynamax]] Bonsly appeared in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Bonsly debuted as a silhouette in ''[[DPA03|The Mystery Boy, Jun!!]]''.

[[Hareta]] has a Bonsly, which he {{pkmn2|caught}} in ''[[DPA16|Team Galactic's Greatest Warrior]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Bonsly SSBB.png|thumb|230px|Bonsly in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Bonsly appears in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] as a {{i|Poké Ball}} Pokémon. Once released, characters can pick it up and throw it at other players. Due to its weight, characters holding it can only move very slowly and it can't be thrown very far, but a direct hit does massive damage and can result in a knockout within two hits (at 0% damage).

====Trophy information====
''"A Bonsai Pokémon. It looks like a {{t|Grass|plant}}, but history reveals it is actually a Rock-type. Its best move among all its specialty moves is {{m|Fake Tears}}. As it grows, it will be skilled at using {{m|Mimic}}, which allows it to copy an opponent's previous move. If leveled up under certain conditions, it evolves into Sudowoodo."''
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Bonsly's English name was revealed on June 16, 2005, which was still before {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} were released in Japan.
* Bonsly has the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of any Pokémon, tied with {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Feebas}}, and {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandshrew}}.
* Bonsly is the only Pokémon that is usable in-game by a player during the generation before its release, as it was on the [[Battle Bingo]] {{DL|Battle Bingo|Bonsly Card}} in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]].
* Both Bonsly and {{p|Munchlax}} had their [[cry|cries]] revealed at the same time, in Pokémon XD, being the first {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} to receive this treatment.
* In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], Bonsly's trophy information states it first appeared in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}} whereas it appeared previously in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]. This is a similar case with {{p|Weavile}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, {{p|Togepi}}, and {{p|Lucario}}.
* Bonsly was the last baby Pokémon, and second-last Pokémon overall to only have a single card in the international prints of {{g|TCG}}. Until recent expansions, baby Pokémon cards have been printed infrequently, likely due to game balancing challenges. Currently [[Kubfu (TCG)]] is the only Pokémon with just one unique card.

===Origin===
Bonsly seems to be based on a {{wp|bonsai}} tree (miniature trees grown inside small pots) and {{wp|petrified wood}} (plants that have become fossilized over time). This would explain its pure {{t|Rock}} type since all of the organic material in petrified wood is replaced with minerals. It is also reminiscent of a {{wp|toddler}} since its {{wp|flowerpot}} resembles a {{wp|diaper}} and it tends to {{m|Fake Tears|cry}} a lot. It may also be based on the concept of {{wp|mimicry}}.

====Name origin====
Bonsly may be a combination of ''{{wp|bonsai}}'' and ''sly'' or ''lie''.

Usohachi may be a combination of 嘘 ''uso'' (lie) or 嘘っ八 ''usoppachi'' (downright lie) and 鉢 ''hachi'' (flowerpot).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Rock|type2=Rock
|ja=ウソハチ ''Usohachi''|jameaning=From 嘘 ''uso'' (false) and 鉢 ''hachi'' (flowerpot), or a wordplay on 嘘っぱち ''usoppachi'' (downright lie)
|fr=Manzaï|frmeaning=From ''mini'', ''bonsaï'' (bonsai), and ''banzaï'' (a Japanese cheer or war cry)
|es=Bonsly|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Mobai|demeaning=From ''mogeln'' (to cheat) and ''Bonsai''
|it=Bonsly|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=꼬지지 ''Kkojiji''|komeaning=From 꼬마 ''kkoma'' (little kid) and 거짓 ''geojit'' (lie, falsehood)
|zh_cmn=盆才怪 ''Péncáiguài''{{tt|*|Games}} 愛哭樹 / 爱哭树 ''Àikūshù''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 盆栽 ''pénzāi'' (bonsai), 才怪 ''cáiguài'' (expression to indicate something farfetched, equivalent to the slang expression ''as-if''), and 怪 ''guài'' (monster) From 愛哭鬼 / 爱哭鬼 ''àikūguǐ'' (crybaby) and 樹 / 树 ''shù'' (tree)
|zh_yue=盆才怪 ''Pùhnchòihgwaai''{{tt|*|Games}} 愛哭樹 ''Oihūksyuh''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 盆栽 ''pùhnchòih'' (bonsai) and 怪 ''guài'' (monster) From 哭 ''hūk'' (cry) and 樹 ''syuh'' (tree)
|pt_br=Bonsly|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=प्लांटनी ''Plantny''|himeaning=From ''plant''
|th=อุโซฮาจิ ''Usohachi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Brock's Bonsly]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]


==External links==

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Mantyke (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T02:53:07Z

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'''Mantyke''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''タマンタ''' ''Tamanta'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Flying}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Mantine}} when [[level]]ed up with a {{p|Remoraid}} in the [[Required Party Pokémon|party]].

==Biology==
Mantyke is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a {{wp|manta ray}}. It has a round body with wide, flat fins. Its back is dark-blue, while its underside is light blue. There are two red spots with white outlines and a light-blue, curved line on its back. These markings give the overall impression of a smiling face and vary slightly in each region. It has two long, curving antennae on top of its head and black eyes with eyelash-like markings underneath.

Despite its appearance, Mantyke is an effective swimmer. Its antennae are used to sense ocean currents. Mantyke is a friendly Pokémon that can be found approaching boats and swimming near the ocean's surface with schools of Remoraid. It often works together with Remoraid to repel attackers. Spending time with the Remoraid schools will eventually cause Mantyke to evolve into {{p|Mantine}}. Due to its friendly nature, Mantyke are very easy to tame. Mantyke are also super-popular in beach activities involving swimming tours. The Mantyke that live in [[Galar]] appear to move slower, possibly due to the cold waters of the region.

===Evolution===
[[File:Spr b 5b 458.png|center|thumb|Mantyke’s “face” markings on its back]]
Mantyke evolves into {{p|Mantine}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=140|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=A friendly Pokémon that captures the subtle flows of seawater using its two antennae.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Scientists discovered that the distinctive patterns on its back differ by region.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with <sc>Remoraid</sc>.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=233|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=People organize tours to see this Pokémon frolic and skim the tops of waves with Remoraid.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=139|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=The pattern on its back varies by region. It often swims in a school of Remoraid.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=When it swims close to the surface of the ocean, people aboard ships are able to observe the pattern on its back.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=145|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=It's highly friendly and easily tamed. Tours that take people swimming with Mantyke are a super-popular beach activity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Mantyke are friendly toward people and will approach boats closely. The patterns on their backs differ depending on their habitat.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=354|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=046|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=140|reg5=Hisui|num5=164}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Mantyke living in Galar seem to be somewhat sluggish. The colder waters of the seas in this region may be the cause.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It swims along with a school of Remoraid, and they'll all fight together to repel attackers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=A friendly Pokémon that senses the subtle flows of seawater using its two antennae.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Scientists discovered that the distinctive patterns on its back differ by region.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Though ball-like in shape, this Pokémon is a proficient swimmer. I have discovered that if a Mantyke spends much time with schools of Remoraid, it will eventually achieve evolution.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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| Mantyke in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Bright Beach]]}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Coral Sea]]}}
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===Held items===
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{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Water
|type2=Flying
|HP=45
|Attack=20
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=120
|Speed=50}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
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|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
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|Rock=200
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|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
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|waterabsorb=maybe
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===Learnset===
Mantyke is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/LA|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|1|9|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|50|30|100|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|5|14|Bubble|Water|Special|40|50|30|100|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|9|18|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|15|25|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|21|31|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|90|60|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|29|40|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|37|48|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|100|120|80|85|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelLA|47|59|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|100|120|80|100|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM52|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR03|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR04|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR12|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR16|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR84|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM49|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM83|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM99|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|131|Lapras}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|194|Wooper}}{{MSP/8c|195|Quagsire}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|222|Corsola}}{{MSP/8c|222G|Corsola}}{{MSP/8c|864|Cursola}}{{MSP/8c|751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/8c|752|Araquanid}}|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|147|Dratini}}{{MSP/8c|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/8c|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/8c|183|Marill}}{{MSP/8c|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/8c|194|Wooper}}{{MSP/8c|195|Quagsire}}|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|349|Feebas}}{{MSP/8c|350|Milotic}}{{MSP/8c|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/8c|693|Clawitzer}}|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|279|Pelipper}}|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|116|Horsea}}{{MSP/8c|117|Seadra}}{{MSP/8c|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/8c|147|Dratini}}{{MSP/8c|148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/8c|149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/8c|350|Milotic}}|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP/H|0399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/H|0400|Bibarel}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0226|Mantine}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0284|Masquerain}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0007|Squirtle}}{{MSP/H|0008|Wartortle}}{{MSP/H|0009|Blastoise}}{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0060|Poliwag}}{{MSP/H|0061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP/H|0062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP/H|0186|Politoed}}{{MSP/H|0116|Horsea}}{{MSP/H|0117|Seadra}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0138|Omanyte}}{{MSP/H|0139|Omastar}}{{MSP/H|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/H|0159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/H|0160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/H|0223|Remoraid}}{{MSP/H|0224|Octillery}}{{MSP/H|0226|Mantine}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0367|Huntail}}{{MSP/H|0368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP/H|0369|Relicanth}}{{MSP/H|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0222|Corsola}}|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0147|Dratini}}{{MSP/H|0148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/H|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/H|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0116|Horsea}}{{MSP/H|0117|Seadra}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/H|0147|Dratini}}{{MSP/H|0148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0226|Mantine}}|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/PLA|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|75|45|100|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|60|75|45|95|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|60|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Swift|Normal|Special|60|75|45|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Bubble|Water|Special|40|100|30||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Mantyke|4|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Mantyke|Water|Flying|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=458
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=H
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=458
|coset=4
|conto={{p|Octillery}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Blastoise}}
|P1=What? Why does the pattern on my back look like a face? Yikes!
|P2=I'm fainting, but first let me whisper a secret… The pattern on my back is actually…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=090
|browser=It spits {{m|bubble}}s to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=1
|past=NA
|num=062
|browser=It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=458
|walk=1.58
|hp=46
|attack=70
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=458
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=458|num=562
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Mantyke in the puzzle area.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Water
| ndex = 458
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 5
| candy = Mantine
| evocandy = 50
| stamina = 128
| attack = 105
| defense = 179
| fast = {{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Tackle}}
| special = {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0458
|name1=Mantyke
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Menu HOME 0223.png|40px|link=Remoraid (Pokémon)]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with {{color2|000|Remoraid (Pokémon)|Remoraid}} in {{color2|000|party}}
|breed={{bag/s|Wave Incense|SV}} {{color2|000|Breed}} holding {{color2|000|Wave Incense}} ({{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}–{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}})
|no2=0226
|name2=Mantine
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=458}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=458}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=458|crop=73}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=458|crop=71}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=458|LAcrop=157}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0458}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|458|Mantyke}}

==In animation==
[[File:Goh Mantyke.png|thumb|250px|Mantyke in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Mantyke]]=====
In ''[[JN008|The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Mantyke}} soon after arriving in [[Snowpoint City]]. It later competed in the [[Pokémon Iceberg Race]], where it helped {{AP|Pikachu}}.

=====Other=====
Multiple Mantyke appeared in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. [[Jack Walker]] used the [[Capture Styler]] on one in order to use it to help him reach [[Samiya]]. The Mantyke were also among the Pokémon present during the final showdown with [[the Phantom]] and his crew. They briefly reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine {{pkmn|movie}}s.

In ''[[DP112|Cheers on Castaways Isle!]]'', multiple Mantyke were carrying chunks of gray rock on their back upriver to help a {{p|Deoxys}}.

====Minor appearances====
Mantyke debuted in ''[[PK16|Pikachu's Ocean Adventure]]''.

Mantyke made its animated series debut in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''.

In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', {{Ash}} used a Mantyke lent by the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]].

In ''[[DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Mantyke competed in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Arrowroot}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Mantyke appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]''.

A Mantyke appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]''.

Two Mantyke appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

A Mantyke appeared in ''[[JN138|A Fated Face-Off!]]''.

A Mantyke appeared in ''[[JN143|Ride, Lapras, Ride!]]''.

A Mantyke appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

A Mantyke appeared in ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]''.

A Mantyke appeared in ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]''.

A Trainer's Mantyke appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'', multiple Mantyke were living in a lake where [[Nessa]] was doing a photoshoot.

===POKÉTOON===
A Mantyke appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Mantyke Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mantyke in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Mantyke appeared in ''[[PS417|Leaping Past Lopunny]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Swimmer}} named Jack.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Mantyke appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]''.

In ''[[PS454|All About Arceus III]]'', a Mantyke carried [[Silver's Weavile]] on its back during the search for {{adv|Arceus}}'s [[Plate]]s.

A Mantyke appeared in ''[[PASS21|Swaying!! Murky Memories]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Mantyke debuted as a silhouette in ''[[DPA03|The Mystery Boy, Jun!!]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Mantyke is the only Pokémon that requires a specific Pokémon, {{p|Remoraid}}, to be in the [[party]] in order to evolve it. This is based on {{wp|Mutualism (biology)|mutualism}}, a form of {{wp|symbiosis}} in which two organisms depend on each other for survival.
* Mantyke is tied with {{p|Ledyba}} for the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Despite the Pokédex entries in {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Pearl|s}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black 2, White 2|s 2}}, {{pkmn|X and Y|X}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}, and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}} stating that Mantyke has patterns that vary by region, it has the same pattern in every game it has been in.

===Origin===
Mantyke is based on a baby {{wp|manta ray}}. The pattern on its back looks like a smiley face.

====Name origin====
Mantyke may be a combination of ''{{wp|manta ray|manta}}'' and ''tyke'' (colloquial term for small child).

Tamanta may be a combination of 玉 ''tama'' (ball) and ''manta''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Flying
|ja=タマンタ ''Tamanta''|jameaning=From 玉 ''tama'' (ball) and ''manta''
|fr=Babimanta|frmeaning=From ''baby'' and ''manta''
|es=Mantyke|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Mantirps|demeaning=From ''Manta'' and ''Knirps'' (toddler)
|it=Mantyke|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=타만타 ''Tamanta''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=小球飛魚 / 小球飞鱼 ''Xiǎoqiúfēiyú''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 小 ''xiǎo'' (small), 球 ''qiú'' (ball), and 飛魚 / 飞鱼 ''fēiyú'' (flying fish)
|zh_yue=小球飛魚 ''Síukàuhfēiyùh''|zh_yuemeaning=From 小 ''síu'' (small), 球 ''kàuh'' (ball), and 飛魚 ''fēiyùh'' (flying fish)
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* [[Goh's Mantyke]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

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Munchlax (Pokémon)

2026-06-27T02:50:45Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=ゴンベ
|tmname=Gonbe
|ndex=0446
|type1=Normal
|category=Big Eater
|height-ftin=2'00"
|height-m=0.6
|weight-lbs=231.5
|weight-kg=105.0
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|ability1=Pickup
|ability2=Thick Fat
|abilityd=Gluttony
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|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=40
|evtotal=1
|evhp=1
|expyield=78
|oldexp=94
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=31
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'''Munchlax''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴンベ''' ''Gonbe'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Snorlax}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]].

It was the first [[Generation IV]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public, in May 2004.

Along with {{p|Starly}} and {{p|Pachirisu}}, Munchlax is one of the three {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Ranger}} of [[Almia]] available at the beginning of {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}.

==Biology==
Munchlax is a teal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a cream spot on its chest resembling a bib. Its round head is teal in the top half and cream on the bottom half. It has big, round eyes and large pointy ears. It has five-fingered hands and cream feet with three clawed toes. The fur close to the bottom of a Munchlax seems to resemble a robe. Munchlax has two pointy teeth that stick out of its mouth even if closed.

It is a hyperactive Pokémon. It does not mind walking and running from place to place as it looks for food, but it is usually very slow-moving. Munchlax is known to eat an enormous amount of food daily to equal its own body weight. Munchlax tends to store food in its long fur, although it sometimes forgets about its hidden food. Its stomach allows it to eat nearly anything, even rotten food, and they are indifferent to flavor. It can also eat many servings of food at a time without chewing and rarely gets full. It eats the most food of any Pokémon besides its Evolution, {{p|Snorlax}}. Munchlax tends to raid villages for food intended to be thrown away.

===Evolution===
Munchlax evolves into {{p|Snorlax}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use Munchlax:
** [[Professor Rowan]] sends out a Munchlax during {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}'s intro sequence.
** {{ga|Barry}} owns a Munchlax in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} and in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}. It eventually evolves into a {{p|Snorlax}}.
** The [[player's house]]'s in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] is seen to have a Munchlax living with them, possibly belonging to {{gal|Mum|their mother}}.
** [[Mai]] owns a Munchlax in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. He plays an important role and mechanic in the [[Daybreak]] storyline, where he is able to determine the Pokémon who spawn within a [[Massive mass outbreak]] by feeding him [[Aguav Berry|Aguav Berries]]. Munchlax is also battled throughout the plot and in rematches against Mai. As custom of the [[Diamond Clan]], Munchlax is not kept in a Poké Ball, often being seen [[Walking Pokémon|alongside his partner]].

====In the spinoff games====
* [[Pokémon Dash]]: Munchlax is one of the opponents in the Regular GP mode.
* [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]: A Munchlax belonging to the [[Herb Shop|Herbalist]] from [[Gateon Port]] might appear at a [[Poké Spot]] if [[Poké Snack]]s are left there, eating the bait in the place of a [[wild Pokémon]]. Its Trainer will give the player 10 Poké Snacks to replace any Munchlax ate.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]: Munchlax may randomly appear in [[Pokémon Square]] asking for {{OBP|food|Mystery Dungeon}}. It will give the player a {{DL|Scarf (Mystery Dungeon)|Munch Belt}} in return. Despite being unobtainable in the game, it is programmed to evolve into Snorlax at Level 40, and is only capable of learning Tackle.
* [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]: Munchlax can be chosen to be the player's first {{ra|Partner Pokémon}}, or can be obtained by clearing a quest in [[Chicole Village]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=112|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=138|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=035|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=042|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It needs to consume its own weight in food every day. As far as flavor is concerned, it's indifferent.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=When it finds something that looks like it might be edible, it goes right ahead and swallows it whole. That's why it gets fatter day by day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It hides food under its long fur, but it sometimes forgets about it and causes a stinky disturbance.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Anything that looks edible, Munchlax will go on and swallow whole. Its stomach is tough enough to handle it even if the food has gone rotten.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=260|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=172|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=112|reg5=Hisui|num5=051}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Stuffing itself with vast amounts of food is its only concern. Whether the food is rotten or fresh, yummy or tasteless—it does not care.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It stores food beneath its fur. It might share just one bite, but only if it really trusts you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing it whole with almost no chewing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Its robust stomach allows it to nonchalantly devour even rotted matter. It pays frequent visits to villages, seeking out food scraps intended for compost.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=102|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It needs to consume its own weight in food every day. As far as flavor is concerned, it's indifferent.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=When it is voraciously gulping down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=107}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=When it is voraciously gulping down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.}}
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====In events====
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|HP=135
|Attack=85
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=40
|SpDef=85
|Speed=5}}

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

===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
|thickfat=maybe
|newfire=½
|newice=½
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
Munchlax is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level9|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Munchlax|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Munchlax|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|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|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{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|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Munchlax|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Munchlax|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0143|Snorlax}}|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0833|Chewtle}}{{MSP/H|0834|Drednaw}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079-Galar|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080-Galar|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199-Galar|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Munchlax|Normal|Normal|4}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Munchlax|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Kitakami Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]{{tt|Lv. 20|Before finishing The Way Home}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Kitakami Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Kitakami Road|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Munchlax|Normal|Normal|4}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Yawn}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[LaRousse's Munchlax (Movie VS Pack 6)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=446
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=446
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Cubone}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}
|recruitment=Feed an [[Food (Mystery Dungeon)|Apple]] to in a dungeon
|P1=Munchlax is hungry… Do you have anything to eat?
|P2=I'm too hungry to…go on…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|fieldpower=-
|num=027
|browser=It thrashes around to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=1
|num=074
|pastnum=102
|browser=It lets loose shock waves to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=1
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=446
|walk=1.97
|hp=65
|attack=74
|defense=51
|speed=40
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=446
|Pad=Munchlax loves eating {{Berries}}! He plays {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Venusaur's Vine Swing}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=446
|pad=He is very happy if he can relax in a warm place and stuff his belly.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=446
|HP=5
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=1
|range=3
|move=Tackle
|ability1=Lunchbox
|ability2=Power Nap
|ability3=Thick Fat
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Snorlax}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Takanobu]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=446
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=446|num=178
|min=50
|max=120
|raisemaxlevel=15
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|swapper=Rock Break++
|psb=[[Nacht Carnival|Main stage 505]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Normal
| ndex = 446
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 5
| candy = Snorlax
| evocandy = 50
| stamina = 286
| attack = 137
| defense = 117
| fast = {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Lick}}
| special = {{m|Gunk Shot}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0446
|name1=Munchlax
|type1-1=Normal
|breed={{bag/s|Full Incense|SV}} {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}} holding {{color2|000|Full Incense}} ({{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}–{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}})
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|no2=0143
|name2=Snorlax
|type1-2=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=446}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=446}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=446|crop=60}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=446|crop=59}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=446|LAcrop=120}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0446}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|446|Munchlax}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Burnet Munchlax.png|thumb|250px|Munchlax in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[May's Munchlax]]=====
In ''[[AG117|Berry, Berry Interesting]]'', {{an|May}} caught a Munchlax after seeing how much it liked her [[Pokéblock]]s. This also marked the species' animated series debut. In ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]'', Munchlax competed in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Wisteria}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

=====Other=====
Munchlax debuted in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it played a supporting role as the {{pkmn|movie}}'s comic relief, and made it the first [[Generation IV]] Pokémon to appear in animated media. It eventually evolved into a Snorlax in order to stay afloat in the [[Block Bot]] flood.

In ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'', [[Kylie]] used a Munchlax alongside [[Roman]]'s {{p|Snorlax}} in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Brock's Sudowoodo]]. It was quickly defeated by Sudowoodo's {{m|Double-Edge}}.

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', {{an|Professor Burnet}}'s Munchlax was featured in a video advertising Professor Burnet at the fifteenth recipient of the annual Alola Woman of the Year award. Munchlax has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

====Minor appearances====
According to silhouettes in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Munchlax was traded for another Trainer's {{p|Ponyta}}.

A Munchlax appeared in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''.

A Munchlax appeared in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''.

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Munchlax appeared in ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]''.

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

In ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]'', a {{pkmn|Performer}}'s Munchlax competed in the [[Anistar City]] {{pkmn|Showcase}}.

In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', a Performer's Munchlax attended [[Monsieur Pierre]]'s dance party.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a wild Munchlax was living at the [[Nebel Plateau]].

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', a Trainer's Munchlax competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', two Trainers' Munchlax were at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.

A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]''.

A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]''.

A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''.

A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

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

A Student's Munchlax appeared in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]''.

A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in [[HZ141]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP076|Munchlax|Dawn's Pokédex|Munchlax, the Big Eater Pokémon. It gobbles up its own body weight in {{pkmn|food}} each day, and it swallows its food without almost any chewing.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Lass Munchlax Morpeko Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|Munchlax in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
A Munchlax appeared in ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Lass}}.

===Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan===
[[File:Munchlax Detective Pikachu animation.png|250px|left|thumb|Munchlax in [[Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan]]]]
A Munchlax was seen at [[Tim Goodman]]'s home. It is friends with {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} and was helping him with his shoot.

===POKÉTOON===
A Munchlax appeared in [[PT12]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Lax.png|thumb|200px|Munchlax in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|May's Munchlax}}
{{an|May}} owns a Munchlax in [[Ash & Pikachu]], similar to her ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' counterpart.

===Movie adaptations===
A Munchlax 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]].

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
Munchlax is seen under the ownership of [[Nazuna]], helping its owner defend the [[Sun Sun]] bakery when it is attacked by [[Team Galactic]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Munchlax appeared in [[PMDP02]], under the ownership of [[Dai Fugō]].

A Munchlax appeared in [[PMDP10]], under the ownership of {{OBP|Dia|Pocket Monsters DP}}.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
{{main|Lax (Adventures)}}
{{adv|Diamond}} owns a Munchlax named Lax which, like him, has a very gluttonous nature, prone to eating dozens of people's worth of snacks out the get-go. Despite being a baby Pokémon with little training, he showed considerable stamina and durability when being used by {{adv|Platinum}} to fight [[Fantina]]. He also often hides countless {{Berries}} under his fur to serve as distractions. He first appeared in ''[[PS338|Stagestruck Starly]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
Another Munchlax appeared in ''[[PASM05|The Announcement and the Prize]]'' under the ownership of [[Professor Kukui]]. It battled in the Iki Town festival tournament and lost against {{adv|Sun}}'s {{p|Litten}}.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
In ''[[DPA05|Find Munchlax!!]]'', a {{tc|Collector}}, a {{tc|Ruin Maniac}}, a {{tc|Psychic}}, and a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} all searched for a Munchlax, which was said to be very rare. Its {{a|Pickup}} [[Ability]] took Hareta's [[Pokédex]], but Munchlax returned it later.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:Munchlax SSBB.png|thumb|200px|Munchlax in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
After being released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Munchlax walks around and uses {{a|Pickup}} to eat items on the stage. However, it will not eat a living item, an Assist Trophy, or a Poké Ball.

====Trophy information====
''"A Big Eater Pokémon. It's normally a slow-moving creature, but when it sees food it moves surprisingly fast. It's native in the Sinnoh region and can be lured out by coating certain trees with sweet honey. Once it grows attached to its trainer, it levels up and evolves into Snorlax."''
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==Trivia==
* Munchlax's English name was first revealed on October 9, 2004.
* Munchlax has the highest base stat total of any [[baby Pokémon]].
* Munchlax, along with {{p|Shuckle}} and {{p|Pyukumuku}}, has the lowest [[base stats|base]] {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Pokémon.
* Munchlax appeared in four games before [[Generation IV|its generation]]. Ordered by release date, they are: {{g|Dash}}, {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, [[Team Turbo|Pokémon Team Turbo]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]].
** Although obtainable through hacking in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} as it has an index number, unlike {{p|Bonsly}}, it is unusable as it was not programmed to be used in battle.
* Munchlax's {{DL|List of Pokémon by index number in Generation III|index number}} is the very last in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} (excluding {{p|Unown}} forms).
* In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], Munchlax's trophy information states it first appeared in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}} instead of {{g|Dash}}. This is a similar case with {{p|Bonsly}} and {{p|Togepi}}.
* Munchlax's evolutionary line is the only one to have all of its members appear from a {{i|Poké Ball}} within a single [[Super Smash Bros.]] game.

===Design variations===
The width of Munchlax's mouth has been depicted inconsistently over time. Initially, it was shown to open from the middle of its face, as is depicted in its official artwork and in early animated series appearances. This was also evident in its in-battle sprites. However, some games, such as [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], showed Munchlax with wider mouth designs. The later 3D games and most contemporary animated appearances depict Munchlax with an even wider mouth that spans most of the line between blue and tan fur on its face. Notably, Munchlax is one of the few Pokémon whose Pokémon HOME model differs from its official artwork by incorporating this different mouth design.

<gallery>
0446Munchlax.png|Official artwork
HOME0446.png|Pokémon HOME mdoel
</gallery>

===Origin===
Munchlax appears to be based on a baby {{wp|bear}}. Its eating habits correspond to those of bears preparing to hibernate, including the consumption of honey (Munchlax is found in honey-slathered trees). Its habit of searching garbage and compost while looking for food is another behavior associated with bears. The yellow patch of fur over its chest resembles a baby's {{wp|bib (garment)|bib}}.

====Name origin====
Munchlax may be a combination of ''munch'' (to chew on food) and ''lax'', ''relax'', or ''{{p|Snorlax}}''.

Gonbe may be a combination of カビゴン ''Kabigon'' (Snorlax), ''baby'', and possibly a play on 権兵衛 ''Gonbē'' (common placeholder name for peasants in the old days).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=ゴンベ ''Gonbe''|jameaning=From カビゴン ''{{p|Snorlax|Kabigon}}'', ''baby'', and possibly 権兵衛 ''gonbē'' (common placeholder name for peasants)
|fr=Goinfrex|frmeaning=From ''goinfre'' (glutton) and ''{{p|Snorlax|Ronflex}}''
|es=Munchlax|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Mampfaxo|demeaning=From ''mampfen'' (to munch) and ''{{p|Snorlax|Relaxo}}''
|it=Munchlax|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=먹고자 ''Moukgoja''|komeaning=From 먹다 ''meokda'' (to eat) and 자다 ''jada'' (to sleep), where the name literally means "eat, then sleep"
|zh_cmn=小卡比獸 / 小卡比兽 ''Xiǎokǎbǐshòu''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 小 ''xiǎo'' (small) and 卡比獸 / 卡比兽 ''{{p|Snorlax|Kǎbǐshòu}}''
|zh_yue=小卡比獸 ''Síukábeihsau''|zh_yuemeaning=From 小 ''síu'' (small) and 卡比獸 ''{{p|Snorlax|Kábeihsau}}''
|pt_br=Munchlax|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=मंचलैक्स ''Munchlax''|himeaning=Transcription of its English name
|th=กอนเบะ ''Konbe''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[May's Munchlax]]
* [[Lax (Adventures)|Lax]]
* [[Hero Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]


==External links==
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