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Darkrai (Pokémon)

2010-07-12T14:30:16Z

Pluvia: Removed. It was a lie, no data of Darkrai ever appearing in Brawl was ever found.

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=dark | prevnum=490 | nextnum=492 | prev=Manaphy | next=Shaymin }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Darkrai |
jname=ダークライ |
tmname=Darkrai |
image=491Darkrai.png |
art=DP |
pron=<sc>''dark''-rai</sc> |
ndex=491 |
abrow=257 |
typen=1 |
type1=Dark |
type2= |
species=Pitch-Black |
height-ftin=4'11" |
height-m=1.5 |
weight-lbs=111.3 |
weight-kg=50.5 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Bad Dreams |
ability2= |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=120|
evsa=2|
evsp=1|
expyield=210 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=255|
catchrate=3 |
color=Black |
body= 12|
pokefordex=darkrai |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Darkrai''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ダークライ''' ''Darkrai'') is a {{type2|Dark}} [[legendary Pokémon]]. It was first officially revealed in February of 2007.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Darkrai is a black, shadow-like creature. It has a small head with a white fog-like ghostly substance billowing from its head covering one of its bright blue eyes, and also has a red spiky growth around its neck. It has skinny arms and long black tatters hanging from its shoulders, similar to the tail of {{p|Raichu}}. It has the slight appearance of an hourglass figure and appears to be wearing an old, ripped cloak. It normally doesn't have any sort of legs, but it is able to extend stilt-like appendages in their place. In self-defense, Darkrai also appears capable of retracting its head and white "plume" into the pit atop its torso fringed by the aforementioned red growth.

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

====Special abilities====
Darkrai is notable for its ability to {{m|Nightmare|cause nightmares and trap people in them}}. It can become a shadow to move quickly, but it is still susceptible to damage in this state. It is also capable of human speech. In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', it was shown his power rivaled of that of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.

Darkrai is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that naturally learns {{m|Dark Void}}.
 

===Behavior===
This Pokémon "inhabits" people's dreams and causes them to have unending terrible nightmares. In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, it is stated that the only way a person can wake from one of these nightmares is to be exposed to the [[Lunar Wing]] of {{p|Cresselia}}. Contrary to popular belief, this "unleashing of nightmares" is in fact a defense mechanism, rather than something of malicious intent. Also, in the Anime at least, these nightmares are not never ending, as most victims are able to wake up normally, though it appears if Dark Void is used they cannot until the attack wears off.

In the [[M10|10th movie]], Darkrai tried to protect [[Alamos Town]] from being destroyed by {{an|Dialga}} and {{an|Palkia}} and sacrificed itself in the process, although by the end of the movie it was revived. [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], however, portrays a Darkrai with a much more evil character, who wants a world enshrouded in darkness, going to the edge of almost destroying time and space to accomplish that. However, after it is recruited, it shows surprising loyalty, even going as far as to say that it will never leave the player, no matter the danger. This is mainly due to the fact that Darkrai lost its memory when it was attacked by {{p|Palkia}} while trying to escape through a dimensional hole. It is worth noting that this Darkrai's personality after being attacked by Palkia is similar to the original Darkrai, who was very loyal to those it cared about.

As seen in its [[DP104|first appearance in an episode]], Darkrai do not only cause nightmares. They are also attracted to them. They also go around objects they are attracted to several times, as seen in the mentioned episode and [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]].

===Habitat===
Whilst Darkrai isn't nesting in the realm of human dreams, it lingers around a lost island called [[Newmoon Island]], which can only be reached by using a [[Member Card]] in [[Canalave City]] at the Harbor Inn above the [[Pokémon Center]].

After the battle with Darkrai on Newmoon Island in {{v2|Platinum}}, the following text appears on screen:

"''...A voice called out from somewhere...''

''???: DARKRAI... Your power is strong. Though you don't will it, you make people and Pokémon around you see terrible nightmares... That is why you came here... Newmoon Island... There is no one but you here... There is none that can be drawn into your nightmare... If anyone were to fall into a nightmare, the [[Fullmoon Island]] is close by... ... ...''"

This reveals that Darkrai chooses to inhabit Newmoon Island due to its immense, uncontrollable power, as well as because of the island's closeness to Fullmoon Island, the home of {{p|Cresselia}}, who is capable of healing those inflicted by Darkrai's nightmares. Though it is never revealed whose voice this was, it is possible that it was the effect of Cresselia's psychic powers. It also is speculated to be the voice of {{p|Arceus}}. The fact that Darkrai chooses to protect others from its power is similar to {{p|Lugia}} and how it resides at the bottom of the sea in deep slumber in order to not cause unintended damage.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

Darkrai possibly feeds off dreams, characterized by its association with never-ending nightmares and the ability to learn the move {{m|Dream Eater}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Darkrai anime.png|thumb|273px|Darkrai in the anime]]
{{mov|Darkrai|Darkrai|10}} co-starred in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' as one of the protagonists, taking the task of ceasing the fighting between {{an|Dialga}} and {{an|Palkia}} upon itself.

Darkrai made its {{pkmn|anime}} debut in ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]''. Unlike the Darkrai in the film, this Darkrai was causing nightmares, much like in the {{pkmn|games}}. According to [[Officer Jenny]], it comes at a certain time every year. In the episode, however, it came earlier due to [[Team Rocket]]'s machine that was ''causing'' nightmares. Cresselia is normally in the same place as Darkrai to stop it giving nightmares but due to Darkrai's early coming, the people in [[Canalave City]] had nightmares for several days. One night, it was concealing itself when {{p|Cresselia}} used its abilities to reveal it from the darkness. The two then battled and Darkrai hid itself once more in the shadows.

In [[DP183]], a mysterious trainer in the [[Suzuran Conference]] is shown to have a Darkrai.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP104|Darkrai|Dawn's Pokédex|Darkrai, the Pitch-Black Pokémon. Legend has it that on a moonless night, Darkrai will lure people to sleep and unleash nightmares upon them.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
Darkrai appeared in the manga adaptation of ''{{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}''. In this canon, Darkrai is portrayed as a good character, unlike its appearance in the [[DP104|anime]]. This is more in line with the events of the [[M10|film]].

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===

====Trophy Information====
''A Pitch-Black Pokémon. It becomes active on nights of the new moon. This legendary Pokémon has the power to lull people to sleep and fill their heads with dreams. Proverbs say that Darkrai will make people have terrifying dreams on moonless nights. A {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon, Darkrai uses the {{m|Dark Void}} [[move]], along with {{m|Embargo}}, which stops foes from using held items.''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: {{mdc|Darkrai|2}} is revealed to be the main antagonist of the game in the post-game story. He wants to cover the world in darkness, and was behind the collapse of the Temporal Tower in the main storyline of the game. His interference is also the reason the player was separated from {{p|Grovyle}} and turned into a Pokémon. In the post-game story, he turns his attention to distorting the fabric of space to cover the world in darkness.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dark
|gen=4
|diamonddex=It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
|pearldex=Folklore has it that on moonless nights, this Pokémon will make people see horrific {{m|nightmare}}s.
|platinumdex=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.
|hgssdex=It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=dark |
gen=4 |
dprarity=One |
dparea=[[Newmoon Island]] (requires [[Member Card]]) |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=[[Newmoon Island]] (requires [[Member Card]]) |
hgssex=pal|
hgssarea=[[Trade]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dark
|md2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (13F) [[Crevice Cave]] (B2F) [[Miracle Sea]] (B3F) [[Mt. Travail]] (B17F) [[Spacial Rift]] (B14F) (with [[Mystery Part and Secret Slab|Mystery Part or Secret Slab]] in the bag)
|ranger2=[[Altru Tower]]
|scramble=Ticket for releasing all five [[Form differences#Rotom|alternate forms]] of {{p|Rotom}}
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=dark}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#Movie Darkrai|Movie Darkrai|Japan|2007|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Toys "R" Us Darkrai|Toys "R" Us|United States|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Nintendo World Store Darkrai|Nintendo World Store|United States|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Alamos Darkrai|Alamos Darkrai|Europe|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Target & Toys "R" Us Darkrai|Target & Toys "R" Us|Australia|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Nintendo of Korea Darkrai|Nintendo of Korea|Korea|2008|50}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=dark
|event1=Enigma Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=dark |
HP= 70 |
Attack= 90 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk= 135 |
SpDef= 90 |
Speed= 125 }}

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

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

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |

notes=yes|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|dark|dark|4|4|Darkrai}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Disable|Normal|Status|—|80|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15|Smart|3|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||PtHGSS}}
{{mlentry4|11|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|20|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1||'''|DP}}
{{mlentry4|29|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20|Smart|2||'''|PtHGSS}}
{{mlentry4|38|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|47|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|57|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|66|Dark Void|Dark|Status|—|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|75|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|75|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0|||PtHGSS}}
{{mlentry4|84|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|93|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|dark}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|dark|dark|4|4|Darkrai}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM36]]|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM49]]|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM61]]|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM63]]|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM65]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM81]]|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|dark}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|dark|dark|4a|4|Darkrai}}
{{mtentry4a|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|130|100|5|Cute|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4a|dark}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{movelistspecial|dark|dark|4|4|Darkrai}}
{{mlentry4|[[M10|10th Movie]] [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#Movie_Darkrai|Events]] and [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Target & Toys "R" Us_Darkrai|Toys 'R' Us Events]]|Roar of Time|Dragon|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|10th Movie Events and Toys 'R' Us Events|Spacial Rend|Dragon|Special|100|95|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4special|[[Ranger Net#Liberate The Tower!|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]|Dark Void|Dark|Status|—|80|10|Smart|2|||50}}
{{movelist/note|4|dark}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=dark |
ndex=491 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-22 |
iq=I |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dark |
assist2=Dark |
field2=Dark Power |
field2power=- |
browser2=It sends gusts of dark wind and lets loose {{M|dark pulse}}s to attack. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=491
|name1=Darkrai
|type1-1=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dark|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=491|
name=Darkrai|
}}

==Trivia==
* Darkrai is the only Dark-type [[Legendary Pokémon]] (not including {{p|Arceus}} when holding the {{DL|Plate|Dread Plate}}).
* Darkrai and {{P|Weavile}} are the fastest Dark-types, both having a base Speed of 125.
** Darkrai also has the highest Special Attack of any Dark-type, with a base stat of 135.
** Darkrai, together with {{p|Tyranitar}} have the highest base stat total of all Dark-type Pokémon.
** Darkrai has the highest single base stat of all Dark-types.
* Although it is clearly depicted as levitating in the anime and in the games, Darkrai does not have the ability {{a|Levitate}} and thus remains susceptible to Ground-type moves.
* Darkrai is the only [[legendary Pokémon]] and the only {{type|Dark}} that can naturally learn {{m|Nightmare}}.
* While in the [[M10|tenth movie]] and [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] Darkrai is portrayed as a hero; in the main games, it's the only Pokémon truly portrayed as evil, in a sense, especially in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] (though the {{m|nightmare}}-inducing effects are merely a self-defense mechanism, as it was in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and in Platinum's Pokédex entry).
** Darkrai has similarities with {{p|Dusknoir}}. Both are villains in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], but are portrayed as misunderstood heroes in their debut appearances.
***Also, both Dusknoir and Darkrai are used by [[Blake Hall]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]].
* Darkrai has two different portrait pictures in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness.
* The boy of the sailor who owns the boat that normally goes to [[Iron Island]] says ''"<sc>Dar... Dark...</sc> Is watching me..."'' It is assumed that he is talking about Darkrai, as it is known to give its victims horrific nightmares.
** If Darkrai ''was'' the cause of the sailor's son's nightmares, it can be assumed Darkrai is aware that the player cured the boy using {{p|Cresselia}}'s [[Lunar Wing]]: When the player takes the [[Member Card]] to the Harbor Inn, the innkeeper (presumably an illusion created by Darkrai) states that he has been waiting for the player's arrival.
* In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], Darkrai is referred to as male, despite being genderless in the main series.
* It is interesting to note that Darkrai was able to transform into its supposed opposite, Cresselia, in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness.
* In the early Japanese versions of {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Darkrai can be caught with the [[surf glitch]]. However, this glitch was fixed in other language versions. [[Tweaking|Another glitch]] has been discovered that allows the players to reach Darkrai.
**This has been remedied in {{game|Platinum}}, however, as Darkrai itself will not appear on the island without the event ticket.
* Darkrai is one of the few Pokémon that can {{pkmn2|talking|talk}} in the anime.
*Despite having a fairly ghost-like appearance, Darkrai is surprisingly not a Ghost-type.

===Origin===
Resembling a {{wp|shadow}}, Darkrai's appearance suggests it is based on the concept of {{wp|nightmares}}. It may have been inspired by {{wp|The Phantom of the Opera}}, because of its black and elegant body with a single visible eye,and the other half of his face white. Or it may have been inspired by the old Arabic myths about {{wp|genie}}s (or djinn), the {{wp|Boogie Man}}, or perhaps the {{wp|Dementors}} from the {{wp|Harry Potter}} universe.

====Name origin====
Darkrai's name is a combination of the word ''dark'' and 暗い ''kurai'', the Japanese word for "dark". Incidentally, its name also sounds like "dark cry".

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Darkrai
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Darkrai
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 다크라이 ''Darkrai''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 達克萊伊 ''Dá Kè Lái Yī'' - Transliteration of its Japanese name.

==Related articles==
* [[Darkrai (movie 10)]]
* [[Darkrai (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]

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

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[[Category:Sinnoh Legendary Pokémon]]
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[[ja:ダークライ]]
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Talk:Drifloon (Pokémon)

2007-09-06T23:16:17Z

Pluvia:

Drifloon is in SSBB, should we add this somewhere? Or leave it blank? [[User:Pluvia|Pluvia]] 23:16, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Talk:Drifloon (Pokémon)

2007-09-06T23:15:47Z

Pluvia: New page: Drifloon is in SSBB, should we add this somewhere? Or leave it blank?

Drifloon is in SSBB, should we add this somewhere? Or leave it blank?

Talk:Meowth (Pokémon)

2007-08-27T23:23:41Z

Pluvia:

Marking {{M|Bite}} as a STAB move in the RBY column and not in the others isn't a mistake. In RBY, Bite is a {{T|Normal}}-type move, while in the later versions it is a {{T|Dark}}-type move. [[User:User142|User142]] | [[User talk:User142|Talk]] 07:03, 12 January 2006 (CST)

== Melee ==

Can somebody tell me why Meowth is included in the Pokeball Pokemon bit? [[User:Pluvia|Pluvia]] 23:23, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Talk:Meowth (Pokémon)

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Legendary Pokémon

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[[Image:Storybook-entei.jpg|thumb|right|320px|An artist's interpretation of Entei, a legendary Pokémon]]
'''Legendary Pokémon''' are a group of extremely rare and powerful [[Pokémon]]. In the Japanese version, there are three distinct terms used to refer to those Pokémon which are collectively called ''legendary'' in English. One, '''伝説のポケモン''' (''densetsu no Pokémon'', lit. ''Pokémon of legend''), refers to those which are featured prominently in legends, such as {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}. The second, '''幻のポケモン''' (''maboroshi no Pokémon'', lit. ''Pokémon of illusions'', translated as ''mirage Pokémon'' in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl), refers to those so rarely seen that some question their very existence, such as {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Lugia}}; an alternative definition restricts it only to Pokémon not available in normal gameplay. The third is '''神話のポケモン''' (''shinwa no Pokémon'', lit. ''Pokémon of myth''), which is a term applied to some of the legendary Pokémon of [[Sinnoh]].

In the [[Pokémon games|games]], the player typically has only one chance to capture a legendary Pokémon. They are genderless, with the exception of {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Cresselia}}. With the exception of {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}}, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]], and, for similar reasons, they are often banned from competitions. They are [[stats|statistically]] some of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. They never [[evolve]], and many are one third of a [[legendary trio]].

In the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], legendary Pokémon are held in generally higher regard than they are in the games. They appear only to special [[Pokémon trainer|trainers]] (usually the case of [[Ash Ketchum]]), and their capture can lead to the destruction of the world. As seen with Lugia, some can breed; as seen with {{p|Celebi}}, they are neither immortal nor invincible; and they are often not unique.

Very few people have actually seen legendary Pokémon. Because of their rarity, they are sought after by trainers and collectors, especially [[Team Rocket]].

=List of legendary Pokémon=
There are 35 Pokémon considered to be legendary Pokémon, and there are several more with certain characteristics of Legendary Pokémon.
== Generation I==
The legendary Pokémon of [[Generation I]] can be broken into two groups: the Legendary Birds and the Mew-based legendary Pokémon.
===Legendary birds===
[[Image:Legend-birds-slab.jpg|thumb|right|270px|An ancient slab of the Legendary Birds and an Arcanine seen in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''. Ash identified [[Articuno|the blue one]] as {{p|Ho-Oh}}, possibly by mistake.]]
There are three [[Legendary Birds]], also referred to as winged mirages. As shown in the [[The Power of One|second movie]], should the three birds come in contact with one another, they will fight over territory, and, left unabated, their battles will ultimately cause the end of the world. They represent nature's balance and are tied to Lugia. One of each was seen in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. In [[Pokémon Snap]], it was shown that the Legendary Birds could breed, as the player could hatch them from eggs around [[Pokémon Island]] by introducing the eggs to their corresponding element.
* '''{{p|Articuno}}''' is the Legendary Bird of {{t|Ice}}. It can be found on [[Seafoam Island]] in the Generation I games and their [[Generation III]] [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes]]. In addition to the one in the Orange Islands, a second one was seen in the [[Johto|Johto region]] in the episode ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]''. A third one was seen in the [[Kanto|Kanto region]], with [[Factory Head Noland|Noland]] in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'' and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]''.
* '''{{p|Zapdos}}''' is the Legendary Bird of [[Electric (type)|Thunder]]. It can be found at the [[Power Plant]] in the Generation I games and their Generation III remakes. In addition to the one in the Orange Islands, a second one was seen in the Johto region in the episode ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]''. Another is seen in [[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]], where [[Jack Walker]] captured one temporarily.
* '''{{p|Moltres}}''' is the Legendary Bird of {{t|Fire}}. It can be found on [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]] in the Generation I games, and in the [[Sevii Islands]] in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. The spirit of Moltres represents the [[Indigo League]] and its flame came alive in the episode ''[[EP074|All Fired Up]]''. It also appeared to [[Ritchie]] at [[Sevii Islands]] in the anime.

===Mew and Mewtwo===
* '''{{p|Mew}}''' is the {{t|Psychic}} feline Pokémon of ancient legend. It is not obtainable by normal means in any game; however, a [[Mew glitch|glitch]] allows the player to battle and capture Mew in [[Generation I]]. In Emerald Version, a Nintendo event gave out the Old Sea Map that would take the player to [[Faraway Island]], where Mew could be caught. It is said to be able to live forever. The DNA of all Pokémon can be traced back to Mew, and thus it represents the origin of life. The bubbly Mew was first seen in the [[Mewtwo Strikes Back|first movie]], and later in the special [[Mewtwo Returns]]. Another is seen in the [[Mew and the Wave-Guiding Hero: Lucario|eighth movie]].
* '''{{p|Mewtwo}}''' is a genetically altered clone of Mew. It can be found in the [[Cerulean Cave]] in the Generation I games and their remakes. It was statistically the most powerful Pokémon until Generation II. It is also one of the most intelligent, and can communicate freely with humans using telepathy. It is the main character of the first movie, and the ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' and ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'' specials. After the events of Mewtwo Returns, it is portrayed as taking the cover of night and living amongst humans in big cities.

== Generation II ==
[[Generation II]] featured the advent of three new groups of legendary Pokémon, consisting of a total of six.
===Legendary beasts===
The [[Legendary Beasts]] have variously been referred to as Legendary Dogs or Cats, but Beasts is the accepted neutral title. These speedy, powerful creatures were created by Ho-oh after the burning of [[Brass Tower]]. Because they are unable to restrain their extreme power, they race headlong around the land. They can be found racing around the Johto region in the Generation II games. One can also be found roaming Kanto, after the player gets the National Dex, in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]], depending on the [[Starter Pokémon]] the user chooses at the beginning of the game. In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], it is possible to snag all three legendary beasts.
* '''{{p|Raikou}}''' is the embodiment of thunder. It appears in Kanto in FireRed and LeafGreen if the player started off with {{P|Squirtle}}. Raikou was twice seen in the Johto region. It was briefly seen in the episode ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', and also in the ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' special.
* '''{{p|Entei}}''' is the embodiment of volcanoes. According to legend, one is born every time a new volcano appears. It appears in Kanto in FireRed and LeafGreen if the player started off with {{P|Bulbasaur}}. An Entei was seen in the Johto region, in the episode ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]''. A telepathic Entei was featured in the [[Spell of the Unown|third movie]], but it was only a manifestation of [[Molly Hale]]'s imagination, created by the {{p|Unown}}. An Entei is formed from a statue in Fiore when you reach the Jungle Relic.
* '''{{p|Suicune}}''' is the embodiment of the North Wind. It is the Pokémon sought by [[Eusine]] in [[Pokémon Crystal]], and is released upon the completion of the [[Burned Tower]] storyline in the Generation II games. It appears in Kanto in FireRed and LeafGreen if the player started off with {{P|Charmander}}. Ash encountered one at the beginning of the [[Johto]] story arc, in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'Dile]]'', again in ''[[EP227|For Ho-oh the Bells Toll]]'', and made a [[Suicune (Pokemon 4Ever)|brief appearance]] in the [[Pokémon 4Ever|fourth movie]]. It is closely tied with Ho-Oh and the Unown.

===Lugia and Ho-Oh===
These two additional birds of legend are thought to be closely related, although they are also polar opposites. Ho-Oh is based on the Chinese phoenix, or [[wp:Fènghuáng|Fènghuáng]] and Lugia on the Japanese sea-kami [[wp:Ryūjin|Ryūjin]].
* '''{{p|Ho-Oh}}''' is the Guardian of the Skies. This Pokémon is represented by the sun, the sky, rainbows, the color gold, and awakening. It is said to glow in seven colors and see into the future. It resides at the top of the Tin Tower in the Generation II games. In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]], Ho-Oh is found atop [[Navel Rock]]. Ho-Oh is often seen at the beginning of a new journey, which happened to Ash twice. The spirit of Ho-Oh represents the [[Johto League]]. Ho-Oh is the guardian of the Legendary Beasts, and it is especially close to Suicune.
* '''{{p|Lugia}}''' is the Guardian of the Sea. It is represented by the moon, the sea, the color silver, and slumber. Lugia can be found in [[Whirl Islands]] in the Generation II games. In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, Lugia is found beneath Navel Rock. A [[Shadow Lugia]] resides in the [[Orre]] region in [[Pokémon XD]]. Lugia protects the balance of nature, and is the only creature that can pacify the battling Legendary Birds. One was seen in the second movie. Two more, a mother and a child, were seen near [[Silver Rock Isle]] at the beginning of the [[Master Quest|Whirl Cup]] arc of the anime. Lugia is the guardian of the Legendary Birds.

===Celebi===
Although it has no relation to Mew, Celebi was dubbed the "New Mew" because of its similar size, shape, stats, and [[National Dex]] number. Because of this, it is commonly listed with Mew (and later {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Phione}}, and {{p|Manaphy}}) in lists of legendary Pokémon.
* '''{{p|Celebi}}''' is a forest guardian Pokémon that can travel through time. It is the star of the fourth movie and was obtainable in the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal via the now-discontinued [[Mobile System GB]] service. On the Japanese Bonus Disk for [[Pokémon Colosseum]], Celebi was a direct download to [[Generation III]] cartridges. During ''Pokémon 10th Aniversary: [[Journey Across America]]'', Celebi was downloadable on US Generation III cartridges. Celebi, when obtainable, is found in [[Ilex Forest]] by bringing the [[GS Ball]] to the [[Ilex Forest Shrine|Forest Shrine]].

== Generation III==
The [[Generation III]] games feature a total of 10 new Legendaries.
===Legendary Regis===
The legendary [[wp:Golem|Golem]]-like Regis were featured in the eighth movie as the protectors of the Tree of Beginning, but the true story of their history remains a mystery. They have a strong connection to the fourth Regi and their keeper, '''{{p|Regigigas}}'''.
* '''{{p|Regirock}}''' is found in the [[Desert Ruins]] in the [[Generation III]] games when the required puzzle is solved.
* '''{{p|Regice}}''' is found in the [[Island Cave]] in the Generation III games after solving a puzzle.
* '''{{p|Registeel}}''' is found in the [[Ancient Tomb]] in the Generation III games, and, like the other two Regis, a puzzle must be solved before it can be reached.

===Eon Pokémon===
[[Image:LatiosLatiasStatues.jpg|thumb|right|Statues of Latios and Latias in [[Alto Mare]]]]Latios and Latias (sometimes referred to, collectively, as [[Lati@s]]) are twin {{t|Dragon}}s (one male, one female) featured in the [[Pokémon Heroes|fifth movie]]. Both can take the shape of humans. According to legend, they guard the water city of [[Alto Mare]], and are revered as gods. They have a strong connection with the {{i|Soul Dew}}.
* '''{{p|Latias}}''' is found in the wild after defeating the Elite Four in [[Pokémon Sapphire]]. It changes routes whenever the player does, and is considered as rare as the Legendary Beasts in Generation II. It can also be obtained in [[Pokémon Ruby]] by using the {{i|Eon Ticket}} obtained from [[Nintendo Power]]. In [[Pokémon Emerald]], when his/her mom asks about a TV program after the Elite Four, it appears as in Sapphire if the player chooses Red, and as in Ruby if the player chooses Blue.
* '''{{p|Latios}}''' is found in the wild after defeating the Elite Four in [[Pokémon Ruby]]. It is considered as rare as the Legendary Beasts in Generation II due to the similar route-changing activities that it shares with them and Latias. It can also be obtained in [[Pokémon Sapphire]] by using the Eon Ticket obtained from Nintendo Power. In [[Pokémon Emerald]], when his/her mom asks about a TV program after the Elite Four, it appears as in Ruby if the player chooses Blue, and as in Sapphire if the player chooses Red.

===Super-ancient Pokémon===
[[Image:GenIII_Battle.jpg|frame|left|A depiction of the cataclysmic battle between Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza]]
The [[Weather conditions|weather]]-related legendary Pokémon represent the balance of nature and play a major role in the storyline of the [[Hoenn]]-based Generation III games. It is said that, at the beginning of time, Groudon raised lands and expanded continents as Kyogre expanded the seas. These Pokémon took to sleep after a cataclysmic battle, soothed by Rayquaza.

They are based on the [[wp:behemoth|behemoth]], [[wp:leviathan|leviathan]], and [[wp:ziz|ziz]] of Hebrew legend.
* '''{{p|Kyogre}}''' is the beast who has the power to expand the sea by bringing forth constant rain. It is found in the [[Cave of Origin]] in [[Pokémon Sapphire]], and [[Marine Cave]] in Emerald. It is the object of [[Team Aqua]]'s reverence.
* '''{{p|Groudon}}''' is the beast who has the power to expand the land by scattering rain clouds and making water evaporate with light and heat. Is found in the Cave of Origin in [[Pokémon Ruby]], and [[Terra Cave]] in Emerald. It is the object of [[Team Magma]]'s reverence.
* '''{{p|Rayquaza}}''' is the legendary dragon found in the [[Sky Pillar]] in the Generation III games. It is the protector of the skies. It was seen in the [[Destiny Deoxys|seventh movie]].
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===Other legendary Pokémon===
* '''{{p|Jirachi}}''' is the legendary wish-granting Pokémon who was available from [[Pokémon Colosseum]]'s bonus disk in North America and available within [[Pokémon Channel]] in the UK, Europe and Australia (PAL Encoded Regions). It is likened to Mew and Celebi. Jirachi is the star of the [[Jirachi Wishmaker|sixth movie]].
* '''{{p|Deoxys}}''' is a Pokémon with strange alien and virus-like characteristics. It changes its form depending on the game version in which it is found. The {{i|Auroraticket}} used to obtain Deoxys has been given out in North America at the New York [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]] and 2004's [[Pokémon Rocks America]] events. Two different Deoxys were featured in the seventh movie, while a third was featured in [[AG171]].

== Generation IV==
The [[Generation IV]] games feature a total of 14 Legendary Pokémon, the most of any generation.
===Lake trio===
[[Image:LakeTrio.gif|thumb|right|Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf together]]
[[wp:Fairy|Fairy]]-like creatures that each dwell in a trio of three lakes. Birthed from Arceus, each represents a different aspect of the human mind.
* '''{{p|Uxie}}''' embodies knowledge.
* '''{{p|Mesprit}}''' embodies emotion.
* '''{{p|Azelf}}''' embodies will.

===Legendary dragons===
These two Pokémon were the mascots for Diamond and Pearl, and have the ability to warp the fabric of reality. Birthed from Arceus, they battle for all of eternity in a different dimension. Both were featured in the [[Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai|tenth movie]].
* '''{{p|Dialga}}''' controls time.
* '''{{p|Palkia}}''' controls space.
Depending on the game version, [[Team Galactic]] will try to gain control of one using the power of the lake trio. Their goal is to use their power to destroy the universe and rebuild it with [[Cyrus]] as a god.

===Sea Pokémon===
* '''{{p|Manaphy}}''' is referred to as the "Prince of the Sea." It must be hatched from an [[Pokémon egg|egg]] and has the power to swap the hearts of people and Pokémon, putting them into different bodies. It was featured in the [[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea|ninth movie]].
* '''{{p|Phione}}''' is the result of breeding Manaphy with a {{p|Ditto}}. It is a relative species of Manaphy that prefers warmer waters, and lacks Manaphy's ability to perform Heart Swap.

===Lunar Pokémon===
Based on the [[wp:crescent moon|crescent]] and [[wp:new moon|new]] [[wp:moon|moon]], these two Pokémon seem to be complementary of one another. Cresselia can cure the permanent nightmares that Darkrai causes people to suffer.
* '''{{p|Cresselia}}''' resembles the crescent moon. It seems to bring peaceful dreams. It can be found [[roaming]] [[Sinnoh]] after it is first encountered on [[Fullmoon Island]].
* '''{{p|Darkrai}}''' can induce sleep and control dreams. It is active during nights with no moon, and can cause its victims to thrash about with terrible nightmares. It can be found on [[Newmoon Island]] if the [[player]] has a Member's Card. It was featured in the [[Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai|tenth movie]], along with the legendary dragons.

===Other legendary Pokémon===
* '''{{p|Giratina}}''' is the Renegade Pokémon that lives in the spirit world. It is found in the ancient cemetery [[Turnback Cave]].
* '''{{p|Heatran}}''' is a Fire/Steel-type Pokémon that can be found in [[Stark Mountain]].
* '''{{p|Regigigas}}''' is the Normal-type Regi that can be found only when the [[Legendary golems|three other Regis]] are reunited. It is said that it moved the continents into place by pulling them on a rope. It will be featured in the [[eleventh movie]].
* '''{{p|Shaymin}}''' is the Gratitude Pokémon that curls up in flower-beds and often goes unnoticed. It has the ability to instantly purify an area of all pollutants and transform it into a flowery field.
* '''{{p|Arceus}}''' is the creation Pokémon said to have been born from an egg into nothingness. It created matter (time and space) and spirit (knowledge, emotion and will) before falling into eternal slumber. It can be awoken by playing the [[Azure Flute]] at the peak of [[Mt. Coronet]].

==Pokémon with legendary characteristics==
* '''{{p|Arcanine}}''''s [[species]] classification is ''Legendary''.
* The '''{{p|Dratini}}''' family, especially '''{{p|Dragonite}}''', is so rare and powerful it is often mentioned in lists of Legendary Pokémon. It is also based on mythical European dragons.
*'''{{p|Rapidash}}''' may possibly have "Legendary" status, as it was seen in the first opening running along with Arcanine, the "Legendary" Pokémon, and the Legendary Birds. This may be because, like many legendary Pokémon, it is based on a mythical creature, the [[wp:unicorn|unicorn]].
* In the world of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], '''{{p|Ninetales}}''' is considered a Legendary Pokémon due to it being elusive, incredibly long-lived, and posessing the ability to cast powerful curses against anyone that touches its tails.
* '''{{p|Unown}}''' are a mysterious species of Pokémon based on the Latin alphabet. [[Professor Oak]] referred to them as Legendary, probably because they were featured heavily in ancient myths and legends and because they can display large amounts of otherworldly power in swarms. Also, like legendaries, they cannot breed.
* '''{{p|Lucario}}''' and its master [[Sir Aaron]] were forever revered because of their help pacifying an ancient battle, as seen in the eighth movie. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, a Lucario was regarded as a legendary Rescue Team Leader in the distant past, and "Lucario Rank" is the highest attainable team rank in the game.
* [[fossil|Ancient]] Pokémon, such as '''{{p|Aerodactyl}}''', '''{{p|Kabuto}}''' and '''{{p|Omanyte}}''' are extinct and therefore are among myth. Although it is not extinct, '''{{p|Relicanth}}''' is sometimes considered an ancient Pokémon since it has survived unchanged since ancient times.

=Myths and legends involving legendary Pokémon=
* [[Cameron Palace]] has a myth about [[Sir Aaron]] and [[Lucario (anime)|Lucario]], which the plot of ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' focused on.
* There is an [[Ancient Mew (TCG)|Ancient Mew card]] in ''[[The Power of One]]''. It was [[Lawrence III]]'s inspiration to become a [[Collector]].

==Towers in Ecruteak==
There's a legend that has been passed down by [[Ecruteak|Ecruteak City]] [[Gym Leader]]s for many years:

: ''Two towers... Two Pokémon... But when one burned down, both Pokémon flew away, never to return.''

700 years before [[Generation II]], the people of Ecruteak built two nine-tier towers with the hopes of fostering friendship and hope between Pokémon and humans. They were the [[Brass Tower]] in the east, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and the [[Tin Tower]] in the west, where Pokémon were said to rest. Both towers became the roost of powerful flying Pokémon: {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.

However, about 150 years before the games' events, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for three days. A sudden downpour finally put out the blaze, but it had already burnt to the ground. Three nameless Pokémon perished in the fire. But Ho-Oh descended from the sky and resurrected them. The Pokémon are said to embody three powers: the [[Raikou (Pokémon)|lightning]] that struck the tower, the [[Entei (Pokémon)|fire]] that burned the tower, and the [[Suicune (Pokémon)|rain]] that put out the fire. When the Pokémon appeared, they struck terror in those who saw their rise. The three Pokémon, knowing their own power, fled, [[roaming Pokémon|running like the wind]] off into the grassland.

Ho-Oh and Lugia haven't been seen since the fire. According to legend, when the souls of Pokémon and humans commune, upon the emergence of a trainer who has the ability to touch the souls of Pokémon, Ho-Oh will return from the heavens.

A similar legend is addressed in the [[anime]]. In ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]'', [[Morty]] says the two towers are the original Tin Tower, which burned down, and a rebuilt one. He says that invaders came and tried to steal Ho-Oh, who resisted and fled, and then they burned down the tower. When the legend is revisited in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]'', however, the story more closely parallels the game version, but the war aspect remains. [[Ash Ketchum]] seems to fulfill the prophecy as a trainer who has the ability to touch the souls of Pokémon, as he has often encountered both Ho-Oh and Suicune.

==Ruins of Alph==
{{main|Ruins of Alph}}

The [[Ruins of Alph]] provide a link to an ancient civilization. Although no one knows exactly who built them, research indicates that the ruins are from about 1500 years ago. Along the walls is an ancient language based on the shapes of the various {{p|Unown}}. In [[Pokémon Crystal]], an ancient message can be found and decoded if the player can correctly perform certain tasks:

: <sc>Our words shall remain here for the ages</sc>
: <sc>Thus we shall erect a Pok</sc>é<sc>mon statue outside</sc>
: <sc>They possess great insight and refuse the outside world</sc>
: <sc>We humans must learn to walk in harmony with them</sc>
: <sc>We depart for their sakes</sc>

The message appears to be from the ancients in regard to the Unown.

==Legend of the Regis==
In addition to the Unown, Braille has also been used to tell legends. In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]], the player can use the Braille to uncover Regirock, Regice, and Registeel.

The legend, found on various rocks in the [[Sealed Chamber]], reads:

: <sc>In this cave we have lived.</sc>
: <sc>We owe all to the Pok</sc>é<sc>mon.</sc>
: <sc>But, we sealed the Pok</sc>é<sc>mon away.</sc>
: <sc>We feared it.</sc>
: <sc>Those with courage, those with hope.</sc>
: <sc>Open a door. An eternal Pok</sc>é<sc>mon waits.</sc>

Because the message is in singular instead of plural, it is likely that the Pokémon being referred to is Regigigas, and that the people of [[Snowpoint City]] wanted to seal Regigigas away, and created three keys, the Legendary Golems, that had to be obtained to awaken Regigigas. To make it as hard as possible to reawaken Regigigas, the people of Snowpoint City sealed the Legendary Golems away in another region.

==Pokémopolis==
A {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Alakazam}}, both of gigantic proportions, fought and destroyed the ancient civilization of [[Pokémopolis]], where humans built temples to honor Pokémon. In the episode ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', [[Ash]] and friends discovered the ancient city, and inadvertently awoke the dueling Pokémon. The [[giant Pokémon]], which might have gone on to destroy the world, were put to sleep by a giant {{m|sing}}ing {{p|Jigglypuff}}.

The legend reads:
:''Beware the two great Powers of Destruction. The Shadow of the Dark Device will grapple with the prisoner of the Unearthly Urn. The Sacred City will be no more as day is swallowed up by night. Darker still for you when they return to lay waste the world. But no human knows the secret to soothe the power and guide them back to the Shadow World.''

==Shamouti Island==
An ancient prophecy circulates around the [[Orange Islands]] that says:

: Disturb not the harmony of [[Moltres (Pokémon)|Fire]], [[Articuno (Pokémon)|Ice]], or [[Zapdos (Pokémon)|Lightning]]
: Lest these Titans wreak destruction
: Upon the world in which they clash

: Though [[Lugia (Pokémon)|the Water's Great Guardian]] shall arise to quell the fighting
: Alone its song will fail
: Thus the earth shall turn to Ash

: O [[Chosen One]]
: Into thine hands bring together all three
: Their treasures combined tame the Beast of The Sea
: From the trio of islands, ancient spheres shall you take
: For between life and death, all the difference you'll make
: Climb to the shrine to right what is wrong
: And the world shall be healed by the Guardian's song...

A festival is held on [[Shamouti Island]] to honor the Chosen One.

==The Guardians of the Water Capital==
The island city of [[Alto Mare]]'s history is intertwined with the following tale:

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! width="50%" | Japanese
! width="50%" | English
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| lang="ja" | 昔々、アルトマーレという島におじいさんとおばあさんがいました。
| A long time ago on an island called Alto Mare there lived an old man and a woman.
|-
| lang="ja" | ある日、二人は海岸で、小さな兄弟がけがをしているのを見つけました。
| One day, they found two wounded children on the seaside.
|-
| lang="ja" | おじいさんとおばあさんの手厚い看護で二人がみるみる良くなっていきました。
| With the old couple's careful nursing, the children got better quickly.
|-
| lang="ja" | しかし突然、邪悪な怪物が島を攻めてきたのです。
| But then suddenly an evil monster appeared and attacked the city.
|-
| lang="ja" | 島はたちまち怪物に飲み込まれました。
| The island was instantly swallowed up by the monster.
|-
| lang="ja" | と、その時、おじいさんとおばあさんの目の前で二人の姿は変わっていきました。
| But then before the man's and the woman's eyes, the children transformed.
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| lang="ja" | 二人は夢幻ポケモン、ラティオスとラティアスだったのです。
| They were the mirage Pokémon {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}.
|-
| lang="ja" | 二匹は空から仲間を呼び寄せました。
| The two of them called their friends from the sky.
|-
| lang="ja" | 彼らは、邪悪な闇を追い払う力を持って来てくれました。
| They brought the power to drive away the evil darkness.
|-
| lang="ja" | それは、「心のしずく」という宝石だったのです。
| That power was a jewel called the [[Soul Dew]].
|-
| lang="ja" | 島には平和が戻りました。
| Peace returned to the island.
|-
| lang="ja" | それからというもの、「心のしずく」のあるこの島に、ラティオスとラティアスはしばしば立ち寄るようになりました。
| And after that, Latias and Latios often visited this island, where the Soul Dew is.
|
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| lang="ja" | この島が邪悪な怪物に襲われる事はその後、二度とありませんでした。
| The island was never attacked again by the evil monster.
|}

Note: The legend sequence was cut from the dub version of the [[Pokémon Heroes|movie]], so there is no official English translation.

==Sinnoh myths==
{{main|Sinnoh myths}}

=Related articles=
*[[History of the Pokémon world]]

=External links=
*[http://www.dark-stars.net/Legend/ Legends of the Mon], the fanlisting for legendary Pokémon at [[wp:The Anime Fanlistings Network|The Anime Fanlistings Network]]

[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon|*]]


[[ja:伝説のポケモン]]

Poison (type)

2007-08-01T08:46:44Z

Pluvia: Removed this (in fact, all except three Generation I Grass-types), It's clearly wrong

{{ElementalTypes}}
{{TypeNotice|Poison}}
Some notable Poison trainers include [[Koga]] and [[Janine]] of [[Fuchsia City]]. Some villainous teams, such as [[Team Rocket]], also frequently use Poison-type Pokémon.

==Statistical averages==

{{BaseStats|
HP=62 |
Attack=68 |
Defense=60 |
SpAtk=68 |
SpDef=65 |
Speed=62 }}

==Battle properties==
===Generation I===
Poison-type attacks:
*Are super-effective against: {{t|Bug}}, {{t|Grass}}
*Are not very effective against: '''Poison''', {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Rock}}, {{t|Ghost}}
*Have no effect against: None ({{t|Steel}} wasn't introduced until Generation II)
Poison-type Pokémon:
*Resist: {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fighting}}, '''Poison'''
*Are weak to: {{t|Bug}}, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Psychic}}
*Have immunity to: None

===Generation II-onward===
Poison-type attacks:
*Are super-effective against: {{t|Grass}}
*Are not very effective against: '''Poison''', {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Rock}}, {{t|Ghost}}
*Have no effect against: {{t|Steel}}
Poison-type Pokémon:
*Resist: {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fighting}}, '''Poison''', {{t|Bug}}
*Are weak to: {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Psychic}}
*Have immunity to: None

==Characteristics==
The Poison type is considered one of the worst in the game. Defensively, it is destroyed by {{m|Earthquake}}, one of the most common attacks. Having a weakness to Psychic also makes it extremely easy to defeat a Poison-type in one turn. The Poison type's only useful resistances are to Fighting and, at times, Bug.

Offensively, the Poison type isn't much better. It is only super effective against one type, Grass, many of which are half Poison, which makes it do damage as if it were a Pokémon of a type that Poison neither weakens or does weakly against. On the other hand, it is resisted by Ground, Rock, and Ghost and completely ineffective against Steel. The only advantage of Poison type moves is that many of them may poison the opponent, unless the foe is also Poison-type or Steel-type, in which case it will not be able to be poisoned.

==Pokémon==

===Pure Poison-type Pokémon===
{| {{Bluetable|background: white; margin: auto;}}
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|023
|[[Image:023MS.gif]]
|{{p|Ekans}}
|-
|024
|[[Image:024MS.gif]]
|{{p|Arbok}}
|-
|029
|[[Image:029MS.gif]]
|{{p|Nidoran♀}}
|-
|030
|[[Image:030MS.gif]]
|{{p|Nidorina}}
|-
|032
|[[Image:032MS.gif]]
|{{p|Nidoran♂}}
|-
|033
|[[Image:033MS.gif]]
|{{p|Nidorino}}
|-
|088
|[[Image:088MS.gif]]
|{{p|Grimer}}
|-
|089
|[[Image:089MS.gif]]
|{{p|Muk}}
|-
|109
|[[Image:109MS.gif]]
|{{p|Koffing}}
|-
|110
|[[Image:110MS.gif]]
|{{p|Weezing}}
|-
|316
|[[Image:316MS.gif]]
|{{p|Gulpin}}
|-
|317
|[[Image:317MS.gif]]
|{{p|Swalot}}
|-
|336
|[[Image:336MS.gif]]
|{{p|Seviper}}
|}

===Half Poison-type Pokémon===

''Primary Poison-type Pokémon''
{| {{Bluetable|background: white; margin: auto;}}
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|031
|[[Image:031MS.gif]]
|{{p|Nidoqueen}}
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:GroundIC.gif]]
|-
|034
|[[Image:034MS.gif]]
|{{p|Nidoking}}
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:GroundIC.gif]]
|-
|041
|[[Image:041MS.gif]]
|{{p|Zubat}}
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:FlyingIC.gif]]
|-
|042
|[[Image:042MS.gif]]
|{{p|Golbat}}
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:FlyingIC.gif]]
|-
|169
|[[Image:169MS.gif]]
|{{p|Crobat}}
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:FlyingIC.gif]]
|-
|451
|[[Image:451MS.png]]
|{{p|Skorupi}}
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:BugIC.gif]]
|-
|452
|[[Image:452MS.png]]
|{{p|Drapion}}
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:DarkIC.gif]]
|-
|453
|[[Image:453MS.png]]
|{{p|Croagunk}}
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:FightingIC.gif]]
|-
|454
|[[Image:454MS.png]]
|{{p|Toxicroak}}
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:FightingIC.gif]]
|-
|}

''Secondary Poison-type Pokémon''
{| {{Bluetable|background: white; margin: auto;}}
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|001
|[[Image:001MS.gif]]
|{{p|Bulbasaur}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|002
|[[Image:002MS.gif]]
|{{p|Ivysaur}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|003
|[[Image:003MS.gif]]
|{{p|Venusaur}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|013
|[[Image:013MS.gif]]
|{{p|Weedle}}
| align="center" |[[Image:BugIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|014
|[[Image:014MS.gif]]
|{{p|Kakuna}}
| align="center" |[[Image:BugIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|015
|[[Image:015MS.gif]]
|{{p|Beedrill}}
| align="center" |[[Image:BugIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|043
|[[Image:043MS.gif]]
|{{p|Oddish}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|044
|[[Image:044MS.gif]]
|{{p|Gloom}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|045
|[[Image:045MS.gif]]
|{{p|Vileplume}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|048
|[[Image:048MS.gif]]
|{{p|Venonat}}
| align="center" |[[Image:BugIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|049
|[[Image:049MS.gif]]
|{{p|Venomoth}}
| align="center" |[[Image:BugIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|069
|[[Image:069MS.gif]]
|{{p|Bellsprout}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|070
|[[Image:070MS.gif]]
|{{p|Weepinbell}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|071
|[[Image:071MS.gif]]
|{{p|Victreebel}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|072
|[[Image:072MS.gif]]
|{{p|Tentacool}}
| align="center" |[[Image:WaterIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|073
|[[Image:073MS.gif]]
|{{p|Tentacruel}}
| align="center" |[[Image:WaterIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|092
|[[Image:092MS.gif]]
|{{p|Gastly}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GhostIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|093
|[[Image:093MS.gif]]
|{{p|Haunter}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GhostIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|094
|[[Image:094MS.gif]]
|{{p|Gengar}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GhostIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|167
|[[Image:167MS.gif]]
|{{p|Spinarak}}
| align="center" |[[Image:BugIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|168
|[[Image:168MS.gif]]
|{{p|Ariados}}
| align="center" |[[Image:BugIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|211
|[[Image:211MS.gif]]
|{{p|Qwilfish}}
| align="center" |[[Image:WaterIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|269
|[[Image:269MS.gif]]
|{{p|Dustox}}
| align="center" |[[Image:BugIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|315
|[[Image:315MS.gif]]
|{{p|Roselia}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|406
|[[Image:406MS.png]]
|{{p|Budew}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|407
|[[Image:407MS.png]]
|{{p|Roserade}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GrassIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|434
|[[Image:434MS.png]]
|{{p|Stunky}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DarkIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|-
|435
|[[Image:435MS.png]]
|{{p|Skuntank}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DarkIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PoisonIC.gif]]
|}

==Moves==

===Damage-dealing moves===

*{{m|Acid}}
*{{m|Cross Poison}}
*{{m|Gunk Shot}}
*{{m|Poison Fang}}
*{{m|Poison Jab}}
*{{m|Poison Sting}}
*{{m|Poison Tail}}
*{{m|Sludge}}
*{{m|Sludge Bomb}}
*{{m|Smog}}

===Non-damaging moves===

*{{m|Acid Armor}}
*{{m|Gastro Acid}}
*{{m|Poison Gas}}
*{{m|Poisonpowder}}
*{{m|Toxic}}
*{{m|Toxic Spikes}}

==In other languages==

* Japanese: '''どく''' ''doku''
* French: '''poison'''
* German: '''Gift'''
* Italian: '''veleno'''
* Spanish: '''venenoso'''
* Dutch: '''gif'''
* Portuguese: '''veneno'''
* Hebrew: '''רעל''' ''ra'al''
* Swedish: '''gift'''
* Danish: '''gift'''
* Norwegian: '''gift'''
* Finnish: '''myrkky'''
* Polish: '''trujący'''
* Hungarian: '''méreg'''
* Catalan: '''verí'''
* Arabic: '''سام'''

[[de:Gift (Typ)]]
[[ja:どく]]

Bulbapedia talk:Privacy policy/Archive 1

2007-07-09T23:22:10Z

Pluvia:

Keeping Bulbagarden online costs a significant amount, and it is only by [[Bulbapedia:Benefactors|generous]] [[Bulbapedia:Site support|donations]] that we are able to foot the bill. We hope to decrease our reliance on charity by publishing advertisements on Bulbapedia, which is the single largest site on the server in traffic terms. Specifically, we are proposing the publication of [[wp:Google|Google]] [[wp:AdSense|AdSense]] advertisements in the site-wide notice area.

We have refrained from doing so in the past because people are not drawn to Bulbapedia for its community, as is the case with the [[Bulbagarden forums]], but for its content. Bulbapedia is a [[wp:Web 2.0|Web 2.0]] site, therefore its content is created by its users - and to that degree it is also owned by its users, as opposed to other reference sites like Veekun or Smogon, where content is created by the staff. To monetise the content of user-created content can be considered unethical - as one cynic put it, "Web 2.0: you make all the content, we make all the money."

Therefore, we have decided to consult you, the creators of the content, on this matter. Naturally, votes will be weighted to reflect the number of edits the voter has made. Please cast your vote by adding your signature (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) to the end of the signature lists below. All registered users may vote '''once''' to:
* Support the publication of Google AdSense advertisements on Bulbapedia
* Reject the publication of Google AdSense advertisements on Bulbapedia
* Abstain

Users may change their vote at any time until this poll is closed.

=Weightings=
# [[User:BulbaBot|BulbaBot]]: 12
# [[User:Pie|Pie]]: 9 '''(support)'''
# [[User:TTEchidna|TTEchidna]]: 7 '''(support)'''
# [[User:Fabu-Vinny|Fabu-Vinny]]: 5
# [[User:Zhen Lin|Zhen Lin]]: 5
# [[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]]: 4 '''(support)'''
# [[User:Zeta|Zeta]]: 4
# [[User:Taylor|Taylor]]: 3
# [[User:Pokencyclopedia|Pokencyclopedia]]: 3
# [[User:Zurqoxn|Zurqoxn]]: 3
# [[User:Woopert|Woopert]]: 3
# [[User:Argy|Argy]]: 2
# [[User:Meowth346|Meowth346]]: 2
# [[User:User142|User142]]: 2
# [[User:ElectAbuzzzz|ElectAbuzzzz]]: 1 '''(support)'''
# [[User:Jshadias|Jshadias]]: 1
# [[User:Urutapu|Urutapu]]: 1
# [[User:Siegfried|Siegfried]]: 1 '''(support)'''
# [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]]: 1
# [[User:Evkl|Evkl]]: 1

The total weight of all other votes will be 30, provided at least 30 users not in the above list cast their votes; otherwise the votes will have weight 1.

=Support=
* [[User:Nyoo|nYoo]] 16:49, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:Siegfried|Siegfried]] 17:11, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]] [[User talk:PAK Man|Talk]] 17:16, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* '''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 17:33, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* Crystallucario 12:49, 9-7-07
* [[User:Sketchies|Sketchies]] 19:16, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:Blastcage|Blastcage]] 19:46, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:ElectAbuzzzz|ElectAbuzzzz]] 19:47, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:Pie|Pie]] ~[[User talk:Pie|♪]][[Special:Contributions/Pie|♫]] 22:56, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:Pluvia|Pluvia]] 23:21, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
=Reject=
*[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 18:12, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
*[[User:Empoleon Bonaparte|Empoleon ''Bono'' Bonaparte]] 20:50, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
*[[User:toribird|Toribird]] 18:06, 9 July 2007 (EST)

=Abstain=

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Bulbapedia talk:Privacy policy/Archive 1

2007-07-09T23:21:37Z

Pluvia:

Keeping Bulbagarden online costs a significant amount, and it is only by [[Bulbapedia:Benefactors|generous]] [[Bulbapedia:Site support|donations]] that we are able to foot the bill. We hope to decrease our reliance on charity by publishing advertisements on Bulbapedia, which is the single largest site on the server in traffic terms. Specifically, we are proposing the publication of [[wp:Google|Google]] [[wp:AdSense|AdSense]] advertisements in the site-wide notice area.

We have refrained from doing so in the past because people are not drawn to Bulbapedia for its community, as is the case with the [[Bulbagarden forums]], but for its content. Bulbapedia is a [[wp:Web 2.0|Web 2.0]] site, therefore its content is created by its users - and to that degree it is also owned by its users, as opposed to other reference sites like Veekun or Smogon, where content is created by the staff. To monetise the content of user-created content can be considered unethical - as one cynic put it, "Web 2.0: you make all the content, we make all the money."

Therefore, we have decided to consult you, the creators of the content, on this matter. Naturally, votes will be weighted to reflect the number of edits the voter has made. Please cast your vote by adding your signature (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) to the end of the signature lists below. All registered users may vote '''once''' to:
* Support the publication of Google AdSense advertisements on Bulbapedia
* Reject the publication of Google AdSense advertisements on Bulbapedia
* Abstain

Users may change their vote at any time until this poll is closed.

=Weightings=
# [[User:BulbaBot|BulbaBot]]: 12
# [[User:Pie|Pie]]: 9 '''(support)'''
# [[User:TTEchidna|TTEchidna]]: 7 '''(support)'''
# [[User:Fabu-Vinny|Fabu-Vinny]]: 5
# [[User:Zhen Lin|Zhen Lin]]: 5
# [[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]]: 4 '''(support)'''
# [[User:Zeta|Zeta]]: 4
# [[User:Taylor|Taylor]]: 3
# [[User:Pokencyclopedia|Pokencyclopedia]]: 3
# [[User:Zurqoxn|Zurqoxn]]: 3
# [[User:Woopert|Woopert]]: 3
# [[User:Argy|Argy]]: 2
# [[User:Meowth346|Meowth346]]: 2
# [[User:User142|User142]]: 2
# [[User:ElectAbuzzzz|ElectAbuzzzz]]: 1 '''(support)'''
# [[User:Jshadias|Jshadias]]: 1
# [[User:Urutapu|Urutapu]]: 1
# [[User:Siegfried|Siegfried]]: 1 '''(support)'''
# [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]]: 1
# [[User:Evkl|Evkl]]: 1

The total weight of all other votes will be 30, provided at least 30 users not in the above list cast their votes; otherwise the votes will have weight 1.

=Support=
* [[User:Nyoo|nYoo]] 16:49, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:Siegfried|Siegfried]] 17:11, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]] [[User talk:PAK Man|Talk]] 17:16, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* '''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 17:33, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* Crystallucario 12:49, 9-7-07
* [[User:Sketchies|Sketchies]] 19:16, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:Blastcage|Blastcage]] 19:46, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:ElectAbuzzzz|ElectAbuzzzz]] 19:47, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* [[User:Pie|Pie]] ~[[User talk:Pie|♪]][[Special:Contributions/Pie|♫]] 22:56, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
* --[[User:Pluvia|Pluvia]] 23:21, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
=Reject=
*[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 18:12, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
*[[User:Empoleon Bonaparte|Empoleon ''Bono'' Bonaparte]] 20:50, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
*[[User:toribird|Toribird]] 18:06, 9 July 2007 (EST)

=Abstain=

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Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 4

2007-07-08T15:31:00Z

Pluvia:

== Ash's Pokemon in the Manga ==
Should we add Ash's pokemon from the manga because he does have a few different pokemon than he does in the anime. (Such as Fearow & Oddish).

==Actors==

Should we have pages for the voice actors? I have quite a bit of info on Veronica Taylor for one. - [[User:Ferret|Ferret]] 22:57, 27 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Should I add the LatinAmerican voice actors? --[[User:NIDOKING|NIDOKING]] 21:38, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

==Hoenn Ash?==

Should a picture of Ash in his AG Clothing be somewhere in this article (does the Battle Frontier one count?)? - [[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 00:14, 08 Aug 2006
*Yeah, his Battle Frontier and Hoenn outfits are the same. [[User:Matty|Matty]] 14:34, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
*Is there something wrong with this wiki, or is it just my comp? Because this entire wiki doesn't seem to have any pictures. The labels and names are there, but the pictures don't show up. What's wrong? [[User:Pokemon Master Nick|Pokemon Master Nick]] 17:36, 16 December 2006

== Ash & Me ==

Ash and me go all the way back.

He's my main man, and my homie. [[User:RocketM|RocketM]]

== Family ==

Who are Kotoko Marumatsu and Sam?
: Apparently, characters from [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=&user=&page=Mewtwo+Series some manga] [[User:The Blacksmith|only one user]] knows about. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 01:55, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

== Ash, a Pokemon Coordinator?? ==
Omigosh, Ash totally enters a contest in [[DP011]], does it mean he will like totally continue doing contests? If he continues, would he be considered a [[Pokemon coordinator]]? =p <--[[User:Alyssachanpc|Hikari-chan]] 20:50, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
:Does not mean he will continue. In fact, it's extremely unlikely he will. If he did continue, though, yes, that would mean he can be considered one. --a sick [[User:Pie|Pie]] 22:15, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

I agree with Pie.

Most likely Ash will not continue entering contests to become a cooridinator. Afterall, his main goal is and will always be, to become a Pokemon Master. Which makes me ask the question of WHY he wanted to start doing contests in the first place. It makes no sense to me whatsoever......
:My guess is that he was testing the waters. After all, he wants to be a Pokémon master, so... he should obviously master EVERYTHING about them. Or something. Maybe he should go start buying capes and get Marina to fangirl him. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 10:08, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

==Ash Loses to Gym Leaders==
Is it really a true statement to say that Ash loses to one Gym Leader in each region? As I recall it, he didn't lose to any of the Gym Leaders in the Orange Islands. Or are we just going by Game Regions? - [[User:Kenji-Girl|Kenji-Girl]]
:You're right about the Orange Islands Gym Leaders. Perhaps that should be noted in the article that he's only lost to Gym Leaders featured in the games. --[[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]] 02:34, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

==Does Ash Have a Dad?==
If Delia is ashes mom, then who is his dad? --[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy512]] 20:22, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

No one knows, although there are a few possiblities on who he could be-[[user:Mawile the deciever|Mawile the deciever]]

:Of course Ash has a dad. Everyone does. We just don't know who he is. - [[User:Kenji-girl|Kenji Girl]]

::Biologically, he has a father but Delia had 100+ one-time partners, so she doesn't know which one is Ash's father. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:01, 26 June 2007 (UTC)
:::Bad Maxim. No baseless speculation written as fact. That's how rumors start, you know. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] ~[[User talk:Pie|♪]][[Special:Contributions/Pie|♫]] 16:36, 26 June 2007 (UTC)
::::Lol, I was just kidding. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 10:51, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

== Two Deaths? ==

Perhaps this is just me, but doesn't the time when Ash was consumed by the antibodies in ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' also count as a death? --[[User:Skully Collins|Skully Collins]] 10:11, 29 June 2007 (UTC)
: Yes it does, in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pat-FIgexgI this video] Banks says "..they're meant to encapsulate foreign parasites and '''eliminate''' them.."

That means when Ash was engulfed by one of those things, he was "eliminated". E.g Destroyed, Killed. --[[User:Pluvia|Pluvia]] 03:37, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
:That doesn't mean they did it yet. It seemed more like Mew stopped the elimination process before it happened. There's really no solid proof that he died. --[[User:Kenji-girl|Kenji Girl]].

It is a weird situation. Which is one reason why I put "at least twice", because I don't know if it should count or not. They certainly treated it as a death, though, not "he's slowly being digested or something and there's only such and such amount of time to save him". They treated it as "he's gone and never coming back... well, except Mew can completely bend reality and restore everyone who was killed by red blobs". --[[User:Pie|Pie]] ~[[User talk:Pie|♪]][[Special:Contributions/Pie|♫]] 04:55, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

But don't white blood cells "kill" the "bacteria" almost immediately, if not straight away? So how can Mew stop the elimination process if it had already happened? Perhaps, and with all due respect to Kenji-Girl when I say this, but aren't you mixing it up with a "digestion" process? If not, then I apologise - But if so, then white blood cells don't ''technically'' digest, or "eat", their ermm...how to put this?..."food"(?) rather consume, or to put it IMO better "destroy", it - digestion involves taking nutrition from the thing being consumed. Anyway, sorry for the (possibly flawed) biology lesson. --[[User:Skully Collins|Skully Collins]] 13:14, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

:No, no, that's what I thought, too. I'm not a biology expert, though, and my teachers never went into that much depth about how white blood cells work. But all signs point to them being destroyed as soon as the tree's red blobs (wow, I use really technical terms, huh?) engulfed them. Particularly when you notice the blobs just shrink and disappear into the tree after. With nothing visible inside. I mean, if they're still there, it seem they're not being carried away in one piece. Also, it sort of makes sense that completely undoing that could expend Mew's energy so much and, in turn, harm the tree so badly - rather than just stopping a few "cells" carrying the humans and making them return them to the tree's interior. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] ~[[User talk:Pie|♪]][[Special:Contributions/Pie|♫]] 15:30, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

::Doesn't matter - I'm just happy someone agrees with me - Just a bit of curiosity: What happens afterwards? Am I guessing correctly that there is crying involved? (Sorry, the movie hasn't been shown in the UK yet! I would rant on about how we Europeans seem to get everything last but that isn't the subject at hand :-P) --[[User:Skully Collins|Skully Collins]] 16:35, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

Teru-sama

2007-07-04T05:37:40Z

Pluvia:

'''Teru-sama''' is a [[glitch]] item that appears in [[Generation II]]. It is, apparently, useless, as it doesn't seem to do anything at all. It can be sold for $19660, and kept in either the [[Key Items]] case, or the [[Items]] one.

A loose translation of its name is:

Bright/Light-An honorific ending for names that indicates extreme reverence.

Teru-sama

2007-07-04T05:36:49Z

Pluvia:

'''Teru-sama''' is a [[glitch]] item that appears in [[Generation II]]. It is, apparantly, useless, as it doesn't seem to do anything at all. It can be sold for $19660, and kept in either the [[Key Items]] case, or the [[Items]] one.

A loose translation of it's name is:

Bright/Light-An honorific ending for names that indicates extreme reverence.

Teru-sama

2007-07-04T05:32:52Z

Pluvia:

Teru-sama

2007-07-04T05:32:25Z

Pluvia: New page: '''Teru-sama''' is a glitch item the appears in Generation II. It is, apparantly, useless, as it doesn't seem to do anything at all. It can be sold for $19660, and kept in either t...

'''Teru-sama''' is a [[glitch]] item the appears in [[Generation II]]. It is, apparantly, useless, as it doesn't seem to do anything at all. It can be sold for $19660, and kept in either the [[Key Items]] case, or the Items one.

Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 4

2007-07-04T03:37:24Z

Pluvia:

Ash Ketchum

2007-07-03T21:20:08Z

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{{CharacterInfobox|
name=Ash |
jname=サトシ |
tmname=Satoshi |
slogan=no |
image=[[Image:SatoshiDP.png|150px]] |
caption=Art from Diamond/Pearl anime |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives=[[Delia Ketchum|Delia]] |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon trainer|Trainer]] |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP001 |
epname=Pokémon! I Choose You! |
}}

'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. His Japanese voice actress is 松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]'', his English voice actresses are [[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]]) and [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present) and his Brazilian voice actor is [[Fabio Lucindo]]. In the first dub of [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] he was voiced by [[Kayzie Rogers]] as Jamie Peacock.

Ash is apparently based on the main character of [[Pokémon Red and Blue]], [[Red (game)|Red]]. He shares his name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His Japanese name can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智), and his English name has many meanings. His English last name is a pun on the original English Pokémon motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All]]!" As for his first name, some note that "Ash" has the same letters found in ''S'''a'''to'''sh'''i''.

=In the anime=
==Character==
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the original series]]
Ash's goal, as described in the first episode, ''[[EP001|Pokémon! I Choose You!]]'', is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn and unskilled [[Pokémon trainer]]. He was forced to accept the irreverent [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when he showed his willingness to give up his own safety to keep Pikachu safe, he formed a strong bond of friendship with his Pokémon which would set his course for the future.

However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a trainer. He [[captured Pokémon|caught]] his [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] by luck, knew nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and showed a reluctance to admit when he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him out of pity or gratitude rather than claiming a victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]], who always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind.

Ash's dedication to his goal paid off over time, and after earning his first eight badges, he competed in the [[Indigo League]], and advanced further in the rounds than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skill, take on new challenges, and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions.

[[Image:SatoshiAG.png|thumb|left|Ash in the Advanced Generation series]]
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them and learning where their hidden abilities lie. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. Additionally, during the first season of the series, while Ash trained not to further himself, but instead to catch more Pokémon than his rival, Gary, he later slowed his pace which allowed him (as well as the writers of the anime) to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Silver Conference|Johto League Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon, as when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole [[Ash's hat|his hat]] in [[EP025]], he screamed and yelled at it, but when [[Ash's Aipom|an Aipom]] did the same in [[AG178]], he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat.

In nearly every episode of the anime, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his friends. [[Ash's friends|His closest friends]] have joined him on his Pokémon journey through the years: [[Misty]], [[Brock]], [[Tracey Sketchit|Tracey]], [[May (anime)|May]], [[Max]], and [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]].

He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash apparently has a close connection with [[Legendary Pokémon]], especially {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. In the English dub of the [[The Power of One|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world.

He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. Ash also carries around a broken [[Poké Ball]], of which the other half belongs to Gary and is a symbol of their rivalry, as well as [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift.

==Family==
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.

His father is never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon trainer, but it is unclear whether he is still living. There has been much discussion in the fandom as to the identity of Ash's father, though the writers have chosen to not focus on this aspect of Ash's life. Common characters put forward by fans for the role are [[Giovanni]], [[Professor Oak]] and [[Silver (anime)|Silver]].

Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]] and possibly [[Tracey]], whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.

==Pokémon==
===On hand===
* [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Aipom|Aipom]]
* {{p|Starly}} → [[Ash's Staravia|Staravia]]
* [[Ash's Turtwig|Turtwig]]

===With Professor Oak===
[[Image:Battle Frontier - Satoshi's Lineup 3.jpg|thumb|right|Ash surrounded by his Pokémon in the [[Battle Frontier (song)|Battle Frontier]] opening.]]
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]]
* {{p|Chikorita}} → [[Ash's Bayleef|Bayleef]]
* [[Ash's Cyndaquil|Cyndaquil]]
* [[Ash's Heracross|Heracross]]
* {{p|Krabby}} → [[Ash's Kingler|Kingler]]
* [[Ash's Muk|Muk]]
* [[Ash's Noctowl|Noctowl]] ([[alternate color]])
* [[Ash's Snorlax|Snorlax]]
* [[Ash's Tauros|Tauros]] (×30)
* [[Ash's Totodile|Totodile]]
* [[Ash's Torkoal|Torkoal]]
* {{p|Snorunt}} → [[Ash's Glalie|Glalie]]
* [[Ash's Corphish|Corphish]]
* {{p|Taillow}} → [[Ash's Swellow|Swellow]]
* {{p|Treecko}} → {{p|Grovyle}} → [[Ash's Sceptile|Sceptile]]
* [[Pokémon egg|Egg]] → {{p|Phanpy}} → [[Ash's Donphan|Donphan]]

===In training===
* {{p|Charmander}} → {{p|Charmeleon}} → [[Ash's Charizard|Charizard]]
* [[Ash's Squirtle|Squirtle]]

===Released===
* {{p|Caterpie}} → {{p|Metapod}} → [[Ash's Butterfree|Butterfree]]
* [[Ash's Lapras|Lapras]]
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} → [[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeot]]
* [[Ash's Primeape|Primeape]]

===Traded or temporarily owned===
* [[Ash's Beedrill|Beedrill]]
* [[Ash's Haunter|Haunter]] (befriended but never formally caught)
* [[Ash's Raticate|Raticate]] (Traded for his Butterfree, but decided to trade back and keep his Butterfree)
* [[Ash's Seaking|Seaking]]
* [[Pokémon egg|Egg]] → [[Ash's Larvitar|Larvitar]] (again, never formally caught)
* {{p|Arbok}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)
* {{p|Weezing}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)
* {{p|Meowth}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)

==Badges obtained==
===Indigo League===
[[Image:Asheightkanto.jpg|thumb|right|Ash inspects the eight [[badge]]s of [[Kanto]] pinned to the inside of his vest.]]
* [[Badge#Boulderbadge|Boulderbadge]]
* [[Badge#Cascadebadge|Cascadebadge]]
* [[Badge#Thunderbadge|Thunderbadge]]
* [[Badge#Marshbadge|Marshbadge]]
* [[Badge#Rainbowbadge|Rainbowbadge]]
* [[Badge#Soulbadge|Soulbadge]]
* [[Badge#Volcanobadge|Volcanobadge]]
* [[Badge#Earthbadge|Earthbadge]]

===Orange League===
* [[Badge#Coral Eye Badge|Coral Eye Badge]]
* [[Badge#Sea Ruby Badge|Sea Ruby Badge]]
* [[Badge#Spike Shell Badge|Spike Shell Badge]]
* [[Badge#Jade Star Badge|Jade Star Badge]]
===Johto League===
* [[Badge#Zephyrbadge|Zephyrbadge]]
* [[Badge#Hivebadge|Hivebadge]]
* [[Badge#Fogbadge|Fogbadge]]
* [[Badge#Stormbadge|Stormbadge]]
* [[Badge#Glacierbadge|Glacierbadge]]
* [[Badge#Plainbadge|Plainbadge]]
* [[Badge#Mineralbadge|Mineralbadge]]
* [[Badge#Risingbadge|Risingbadge]]
===Hoenn League===
[[Image:Ashbalance.jpg|thumb|right|Ash triumphantly holds up the [[Badge#Balancebadge|Balancebadge]].]]
* [[Badge#Stonebadge|Stonebadge]]
* [[Badge#Knucklebadge|Knucklebadge]]
* [[Badge#Dynamobadge|Dynamobadge]]
* [[Badge#Heatbadge|Heatbadge]]
* [[Badge#Balancebadge|Balancebadge]]
* [[Badge#Featherbadge|Featherbadge]]
* [[Badge#Mindbadge|Mindbadge]]
* [[Badge#Rainbadge|Rainbadge]]
===Battle Frontier===
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]]
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]]
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]]
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]]
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]]
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]]
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]]
===Sinnoh League===
* [[Badge#Coal Badge|Coal Badge]]
* [[Badge#Forest Badge|Forest Badge]]




==Pokémon League ranking==
Ash placed in the following [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]]:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] (Top 16)
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)

===Pokémon Championship battles===
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)
* [[Battle Frontier]] (Champion)

==Pokémon competitions==
Ash has participated in the following competitions:
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]
* [[Fuchsia Free-For-All Race]] (Champion)
* [[Grass Tournament]]
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)
*[[Pokémon contest]]s
**Terracotta Contest (unofficial) (Winner - Tied w/[[May (anime)|May]])
**[[Jubilife City|Jubilife]] Contest
*[[Pokémon Orienteering]]
*[[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros-battling competiton (Winner)
* [[PokéRinger]] (Champion)
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)
* [[Whirl Cup]]
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)

==Trivia==
*Ash has caught 44  different kinds of Pokémon, including evolutions and counting Larvitar, Haunter, and Raticate, even though Larvitar and Haunter were not officially his. The original tagline for the dub was "[[Gotta Catch 'Em All!]]", but Ash has only caught 8.92% of the current number of Pokémon. This line was eventually dropped in 2003.
*Ash has caught or received 60 different individual Pokémon, 30 of which are his Tauros.
*So far, every time Ash becomes the champion of something, he then battles and gets defeated by [[Gary Oak|Gary]] a few episodes later, before heading off to a new region. This has happened after his championing of the [[Orange League]] and the [[Battle Frontier]].
*[[EP241|At one time]], Ash was transformed into a {{p|Pikachu}}. This transformed state is sometimes referred to as [[Ashachu]].
*Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] (Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Treecko, Turtwig).
*Starting with the Advanced story arc and onward, the trend of Ash having all three starter Pokémon has been reduced to him only having one, while his other companions have the other Pokémon. Seemingly, in the Diamond and Pearl series, his rival [[Paul]] will have {{p|Chimchar}} instead of someone in Ash's group.
*Ash has captured a form of each {{t|Flying}}-type Pokémon that players can encounter early in different games: {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Staravia}}.
*In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[gym leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.
*With the exception of Koga, Ash had to either do some sort of heroic deed or re-challenge all of the Kanto Gym Leaders to earn his badge. This, however never applied to his Earth Badge, as he never battled against Giovanni himself, instead challenging the Team Rocket trio that had constantly followed him.
*Ash always befriends someone shortly before the regional tournament. That person will beat Ash later on in the semifinals.
*In the entire series, Ash has dressed up as a girl at least twice.
*Though not as touched on anymore, a running gag in the English version of the series involved [[Delia Ketchum|his mother]] making sure that Ash changed his underwear every single day.
*A pattern has developed among Ash's {{t|Grass}} starters: [[Ash's Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]] never evolved, [[Ash's Chikorita|Chikorita]] evolved once and [[Ash's Treecko|Treecko]] evolved twice. Many believe [[Ash's Turtwig]] won't evolve so the pattern continues.
*Ash's room, seen at the start of [[EP001|the first episode]], contains a lot of merchandise based off various Pokémon, including a bedspread with a [[Poké Ball]] pattern, a trash can with a {{p|Staryu}} on it, a big {{p|Snorlax}} [[Pokémon doll|doll]], a {{p|Poliwag}} pencil sharpener, a {{p|Clefairy}} bank, a {{p|Zubat}} mobile, a poster with {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Charmander}}, and a {{p|Voltorb}} alarm clock with a {{p|Pidgey}} inside it which he breaks in his sleep. He also has many books, a globe, a boombox, a television and a [[Bug Catcher]]'s net. Based on the slanting of the ceiling of his room, it is probably in the attic of his house.
*During his adventures in Kanto, Johto and the Orange Islands, Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in some form of case. It is unknown where the badges of Ash's previous journeys are, though it is assumed that they are kept somewhere in his house. Delia placed Ash's trophy from the Orange Islands on top of the television, though this was missing when Ash looked in his living room in ''[[AG191|Home is Where the Start Is]]''. Interestingly, the scene following it showed an identical trophy placed in Professor Oak's lab.
*Ash has died and been revived three times on-screen. One time was in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', another in ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', and again in ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
*Each time Ash successfully wins his eighth badge, all eight are stolen, though soon after returned. It is unknown if this will happen again in [[Diamond & Pearl]].

=In the manga=
The manga version of Ash Ketchum is based on the anime version, but there are many differences after both versions took different directions. For example, while anime Ash is indifferent to romance or members of the opposite (or same, some may argue) sex, manga Ash has a big crush on Gary's sister, [[May Oak]].
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Caterpie}} → {{p|Metapod}} → {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}} → {{p|Charmeleon}} → {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Muk}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}

=Related articles=

* [[Ashachu]]
* [[:Category:Episodes focusing on Ash|Episodes focusing on Ash]]

=External links=
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash at [[wp:The Anime Fanlistings Network|The Anime Fanlistings Network]]
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/r_poke-satoshi1.html Satoshi's Pokémon pg. 1] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/r_poke-satoshi2.html Satoshi's Pokémon pg. 2] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
==On Bulbagarden forums==
*[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]

[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Electric Tale of Pikachu characters]]
[[Category:Characters named after real people]]
{{Mangastub}}
{{Animecharacters}}
{{Ash's Pokémon}}

[[de:Ash]]
[[ja:サトシ]]

Ash Ketchum

2007-07-03T21:16:33Z

Pluvia:

{{CharacterInfobox|
name=Ash |
jname=サトシ |
tmname=Satoshi |
slogan=no |
image=[[Image:SatoshiDP.png|150px]] |
caption=Art from Diamond/Pearl anime |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives=[[Delia Ketchum|Delia]] |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon trainer|Trainer]] |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP001 |
epname=Pokémon! I Choose You! |
}}

'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. His Japanese voice actress is 松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]'', his English voice actresses are [[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]]) and [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present) and his Brazilian voice actor is [[Fabio Lucindo]]. In the first dub of [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] he was voiced by [[Kayzie Rogers]] as Jamie Peacock.

Ash is apparently based on the main character of [[Pokémon Red and Blue]], [[Red (game)|Red]]. He shares his name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His Japanese name can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智), and his English name has many meanings. His English last name is a pun on the original English Pokémon motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All]]!" As for his first name, some note that "Ash" has the same letters found in ''S'''a'''to'''sh'''i''.

=In the anime=
==Character==
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the original series]]
Ash's goal, as described in the first episode, ''[[EP001|Pokémon! I Choose You!]]'', is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn and unskilled [[Pokémon trainer]]. He was forced to accept the irreverent [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when he showed his willingness to give up his own safety to keep Pikachu safe, he formed a strong bond of friendship with his Pokémon which would set his course for the future.

However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a trainer. He [[captured Pokémon|caught]] his [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] by luck, knew nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and showed a reluctance to admit when he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him out of pity or gratitude rather than claiming a victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]], who always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind.

Ash's dedication to his goal paid off over time, and after earning his first eight badges, he competed in the [[Indigo League]], and advanced further in the rounds than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skill, take on new challenges, and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions.

[[Image:SatoshiAG.png|thumb|left|Ash in the Advanced Generation series]]
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them and learning where their hidden abilities lie. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. Additionally, during the first season of the series, while Ash trained not to further himself, but instead to catch more Pokémon than his rival, Gary, he later slowed his pace which allowed him (as well as the writers of the anime) to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Silver Conference|Johto League Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon, as when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole [[Ash's hat|his hat]] in [[EP025]], he screamed and yelled at it, but when [[Ash's Aipom|an Aipom]] did the same in [[AG178]], he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat.

In nearly every episode of the anime, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his friends. [[Ash's friends|His closest friends]] have joined him on his Pokémon journey through the years: [[Misty]], [[Brock]], [[Tracey Sketchit|Tracey]], [[May (anime)|May]], [[Max]], and [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]].

He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash apparently has a close connection with [[Legendary Pokémon]], especially {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. In the English dub of the [[The Power of One|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world.

He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. Ash also carries around a broken [[Poké Ball]], of which the other half belongs to Gary and is a symbol of their rivalry, as well as [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift.

==Family==
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.

His father is never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon trainer, but it is unclear whether he is still living. There has been much discussion in the fandom as to the identity of Ash's father, though the writers have chosen to not focus on this aspect of Ash's life. Common characters put forward by fans for the role are [[Giovanni]], [[Professor Oak]] and [[Silver (anime)|Silver]].

Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]] and possibly [[Tracey]], whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.

==Pokémon==
===On hand===
* [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Aipom|Aipom]]
* {{p|Starly}} → [[Ash's Staravia|Staravia]]
* [[Ash's Turtwig|Turtwig]]

===With Professor Oak===
[[Image:Battle Frontier - Satoshi's Lineup 3.jpg|thumb|right|Ash surrounded by his Pokémon in the [[Battle Frontier (song)|Battle Frontier]] opening.]]
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]]
* {{p|Chikorita}} → [[Ash's Bayleef|Bayleef]]
* [[Ash's Cyndaquil|Cyndaquil]]
* [[Ash's Heracross|Heracross]]
* {{p|Krabby}} → [[Ash's Kingler|Kingler]]
* [[Ash's Muk|Muk]]
* [[Ash's Noctowl|Noctowl]] ([[alternate color]])
* [[Ash's Snorlax|Snorlax]]
* [[Ash's Tauros|Tauros]] (×30)
* [[Ash's Totodile|Totodile]]
* [[Ash's Torkoal|Torkoal]]
* {{p|Snorunt}} → [[Ash's Glalie|Glalie]]
* [[Ash's Corphish|Corphish]]
* {{p|Taillow}} → [[Ash's Swellow|Swellow]]
* {{p|Treecko}} → {{p|Grovyle}} → [[Ash's Sceptile|Sceptile]]
* [[Pokémon egg|Egg]] → {{p|Phanpy}} → [[Ash's Donphan|Donphan]]

===In training===
* {{p|Charmander}} → {{p|Charmeleon}} → [[Ash's Charizard|Charizard]]
* [[Ash's Squirtle|Squirtle]]

===Released===
* {{p|Caterpie}} → {{p|Metapod}} → [[Ash's Butterfree|Butterfree]]
* [[Ash's Lapras|Lapras]]
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} → [[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeot]]
* [[Ash's Primeape|Primeape]]

===Traded or temporarily owned===
* [[Ash's Beedrill|Beedrill]]
* [[Ash's Haunter|Haunter]] (befriended but never formally caught)
* [[Ash's Raticate|Raticate]] (Traded for his Butterfree, but decided to trade back and keep his Butterfree)
* [[Ash's Seaking|Seaking]]
* [[Pokémon egg|Egg]] → [[Ash's Larvitar|Larvitar]] (again, never formally caught)
* {{p|Arbok}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)
* {{p|Weezing}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)
* {{p|Meowth}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)

==Badges obtained==
===Indigo League===
[[Image:Asheightkanto.jpg|thumb|right|Ash inspects the eight [[badge]]s of [[Kanto]] pinned to the inside of his vest.]]
* [[Badge#Boulderbadge|Boulderbadge]]
* [[Badge#Cascadebadge|Cascadebadge]]
* [[Badge#Thunderbadge|Thunderbadge]]
* [[Badge#Marshbadge|Marshbadge]]
* [[Badge#Rainbowbadge|Rainbowbadge]]
* [[Badge#Soulbadge|Soulbadge]]
* [[Badge#Volcanobadge|Volcanobadge]]
* [[Badge#Earthbadge|Earthbadge]]

===Orange League===
* [[Badge#Coral Eye Badge|Coral Eye Badge]]
* [[Badge#Sea Ruby Badge|Sea Ruby Badge]]
* [[Badge#Spike Shell Badge|Spike Shell Badge]]
* [[Badge#Jade Star Badge|Jade Star Badge]]
===Johto League===
* [[Badge#Zephyrbadge|Zephyrbadge]]
* [[Badge#Hivebadge|Hivebadge]]
* [[Badge#Fogbadge|Fogbadge]]
* [[Badge#Stormbadge|Stormbadge]]
* [[Badge#Glacierbadge|Glacierbadge]]
* [[Badge#Plainbadge|Plainbadge]]
* [[Badge#Mineralbadge|Mineralbadge]]
* [[Badge#Risingbadge|Risingbadge]]
===Hoenn League===
[[Image:Ashbalance.jpg|thumb|right|Ash triumphantly holds up the [[Badge#Balancebadge|Balancebadge]].]]
* [[Badge#Stonebadge|Stonebadge]]
* [[Badge#Knucklebadge|Knucklebadge]]
* [[Badge#Dynamobadge|Dynamobadge]]
* [[Badge#Heatbadge|Heatbadge]]
* [[Badge#Balancebadge|Balancebadge]]
* [[Badge#Featherbadge|Featherbadge]]
* [[Badge#Mindbadge|Mindbadge]]
* [[Badge#Rainbadge|Rainbadge]]
===Battle Frontier===
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]]
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]]
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]]
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]]
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]]
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]]
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]]
===Sinnoh League===
* [[Badge#Coal Badge|Coal Badge]]
* [[Badge#Forest Badge|Forest Badge]]




==Pokémon League ranking==
Ash placed in the following [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]]:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] (Top 16)
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)

===Pokémon Championship battles===
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)
* [[Battle Frontier]] (Champion)

==Pokémon competitions==
Ash has participated in the following competitions:
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]
* [[Fuchsia Free-For-All Race]] (Champion)
* [[Grass Tournament]]
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)
*[[Pokémon contest]]s
**Terracotta Contest (unofficial) (Winner - Tied w/[[May (anime)|May]])
**[[Jubilife City|Jubilife]] Contest
*[[Pokémon Orienteering]]
*[[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros-battling competiton (Winner)
* [[PokéRinger]] (Champion)
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)
* [[Whirl Cup]]
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)

==Trivia==
*Ash has caught 44  different kinds of Pokémon, including evolutions and counting Larvitar, Haunter, and Raticate, even though Larvitar and Haunter were not officially his. The original tagline for the dub was "[[Gotta Catch 'Em All!]]", but Ash has only caught 8.92% of the current number of Pokémon. This line was eventually dropped in 2003.
*Ash has caught or received 60 different individual Pokémon, 30 of which are his Tauros.
*So far, every time Ash becomes the champion of something, he then battles and gets defeated by [[Gary Oak|Gary]] a few episodes later, before heading off to a new region. This has happened after his championing of the [[Orange League]] and the [[Battle Frontier]].
*[[EP241|At one time]], Ash was transformed into a {{p|Pikachu}}. This transformed state is sometimes referred to as [[Ashachu]].
*Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] (Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Treecko, Turtwig).
*Starting with the Advanced story arc and onward, the trend of Ash having all three starter Pokémon has been reduced to him only having one, while his other companions have the other Pokémon. Seemingly, in the Diamond and Pearl series, his rival [[Paul]] will have {{p|Chimchar}} instead of someone in Ash's group.
*Ash has captured a form of each {{t|Flying}}-type Pokémon that players can encounter early in different games: {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Staravia}}.
*In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[gym leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.
*With the exception of Koga, Ash had to either do some sort of heroic deed or re-challenge all of the Kanto Gym Leaders to earn his badge. This, however never applied to his Earth Badge, as he never battled against Giovanni himself, instead challenging the Team Rocket trio that had constantly followed him.
*Ash always befriends someone shortly before the regional tournament. That person will beat Ash later on in the semifinals.
*In the entire series, Ash has dressed up as a girl at least twice.
*Though not as touched on anymore, a running gag in the English version of the series involved [[Delia Ketchum|his mother]] making sure that Ash changed his underwear every single day.
*A pattern has developed among Ash's {{t|Grass}} starters: [[Ash's Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]] never evolved, [[Ash's Chikorita|Chikorita]] evolved once and [[Ash's Treecko|Treecko]] evolved twice. Many believe [[Ash's Turtwig]] won't evolve so the pattern continues.
*Ash's room, seen at the start of [[EP001|the first episode]], contains a lot of merchandise based off various Pokémon, including a bedspread with a [[Poké Ball]] pattern, a trash can with a {{p|Staryu}} on it, a big {{p|Snorlax}} [[Pokémon doll|doll]], a {{p|Poliwag}} pencil sharpener, a {{p|Clefairy}} bank, a {{p|Zubat}} mobile, a poster with {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Charmander}}, and a {{p|Voltorb}} alarm clock with a {{p|Pidgey}} inside it which he breaks in his sleep. He also has many books, a globe, a boombox, a television and a [[Bug Catcher]]'s net. Based on the slanting of the ceiling of his room, it is probably in the attic of his house.
*During his adventures in Kanto, Johto and the Orange Islands, Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in some form of case. It is unknown where the badges of Ash's previous journeys are, though it is assumed that they are kept somewhere in his house. Delia placed Ash's trophy from the Orange Islands on top of the television, though this was missing when Ash looked in his living room in ''[[AG191|Home is Where the Start Is]]''. Interestingly, the scene following it showed an identical trophy placed in Professor Oak's lab.
*Ash has died and was revived three times on-screen. One time was in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', another in ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', and again in ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
*Each time Ash successfully wins his eighth badge, all eight are stolen, though soon after returned. It is unknown if this will happen again in [[Diamond & Pearl]].

=In the manga=
The manga version of Ash Ketchum is based on the anime version, but there are many differences after both versions took different directions. For example, while anime Ash is indifferent to romance or members of the opposite (or same, some may argue) sex, manga Ash has a big crush on Gary's sister, [[May Oak]].
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Caterpie}} → {{p|Metapod}} → {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}} → {{p|Charmeleon}} → {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Muk}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}

=Related articles=

* [[Ashachu]]
* [[:Category:Episodes focusing on Ash|Episodes focusing on Ash]]

=External links=
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash at [[wp:The Anime Fanlistings Network|The Anime Fanlistings Network]]
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/r_poke-satoshi1.html Satoshi's Pokémon pg. 1] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/r_poke-satoshi2.html Satoshi's Pokémon pg. 2] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
==On Bulbagarden forums==
*[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]

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[[Category:Electric Tale of Pikachu characters]]
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[[ja:サトシ]]

Ash Ketchum

2007-07-03T21:11:59Z

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caption=Art from Diamond/Pearl anime |
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region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives=[[Delia Ketchum|Delia]] |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon trainer|Trainer]] |
game=no |
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}}

'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. His Japanese voice actress is 松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]'', his English voice actresses are [[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]]) and [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present) and his Brazilian voice actor is [[Fabio Lucindo]]. In the first dub of [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] he was voiced by [[Kayzie Rogers]] as Jamie Peacock.

Ash is apparently based on the main character of [[Pokémon Red and Blue]], [[Red (game)|Red]]. He shares his name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His Japanese name can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智), and his English name has many meanings. His English last name is a pun on the original English Pokémon motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All]]!" As for his first name, some note that "Ash" has the same letters found in ''S'''a'''to'''sh'''i''.

=In the anime=
==Character==
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the original series]]
Ash's goal, as described in the first episode, ''[[EP001|Pokémon! I Choose You!]]'', is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn and unskilled [[Pokémon trainer]]. He was forced to accept the irreverent [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when he showed his willingness to give up his own safety to keep Pikachu safe, he formed a strong bond of friendship with his Pokémon which would set his course for the future.

However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a trainer. He [[captured Pokémon|caught]] his [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] by luck, knew nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and showed a reluctance to admit when he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him out of pity or gratitude rather than claiming a victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]], who always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind.

Ash's dedication to his goal paid off over time, and after earning his first eight badges, he competed in the [[Indigo League]], and advanced further in the rounds than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skill, take on new challenges, and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions.

[[Image:SatoshiAG.png|thumb|left|Ash in the Advanced Generation series]]
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them and learning where their hidden abilities lie. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. Additionally, during the first season of the series, while Ash trained not to further himself, but instead to catch more Pokémon than his rival, Gary, he later slowed his pace which allowed him (as well as the writers of the anime) to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Silver Conference|Johto League Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon, as when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole [[Ash's hat|his hat]] in [[EP025]], he screamed and yelled at it, but when [[Ash's Aipom|an Aipom]] did the same in [[AG178]], he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat.

In nearly every episode of the anime, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his friends. [[Ash's friends|His closest friends]] have joined him on his Pokémon journey through the years: [[Misty]], [[Brock]], [[Tracey Sketchit|Tracey]], [[May (anime)|May]], [[Max]], and [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]].

He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash apparently has a close connection with [[Legendary Pokémon]], especially {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. In the English dub of the [[The Power of One|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world.

He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. Ash also carries around a broken [[Poké Ball]], of which the other half belongs to Gary and is a symbol of their rivalry, as well as [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift.

==Family==
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.

His father is never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon trainer, but it is unclear whether he is still living. There has been much discussion in the fandom as to the identity of Ash's father, though the writers have chosen to not focus on this aspect of Ash's life. Common characters put forward by fans for the role are [[Giovanni]], [[Professor Oak]] and [[Silver (anime)|Silver]].

Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]] and possibly [[Tracey]], whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.

==Pokémon==
===On hand===
* [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Aipom|Aipom]]
* {{p|Starly}} → [[Ash's Staravia|Staravia]]
* [[Ash's Turtwig|Turtwig]]

===With Professor Oak===
[[Image:Battle Frontier - Satoshi's Lineup 3.jpg|thumb|right|Ash surrounded by his Pokémon in the [[Battle Frontier (song)|Battle Frontier]] opening.]]
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]]
* {{p|Chikorita}} → [[Ash's Bayleef|Bayleef]]
* [[Ash's Cyndaquil|Cyndaquil]]
* [[Ash's Heracross|Heracross]]
* {{p|Krabby}} → [[Ash's Kingler|Kingler]]
* [[Ash's Muk|Muk]]
* [[Ash's Noctowl|Noctowl]] ([[alternate color]])
* [[Ash's Snorlax|Snorlax]]
* [[Ash's Tauros|Tauros]] (×30)
* [[Ash's Totodile|Totodile]]
* [[Ash's Torkoal|Torkoal]]
* {{p|Snorunt}} → [[Ash's Glalie|Glalie]]
* [[Ash's Corphish|Corphish]]
* {{p|Taillow}} → [[Ash's Swellow|Swellow]]
* {{p|Treecko}} → {{p|Grovyle}} → [[Ash's Sceptile|Sceptile]]
* [[Pokémon egg|Egg]] → {{p|Phanpy}} → [[Ash's Donphan|Donphan]]

===In training===
* {{p|Charmander}} → {{p|Charmeleon}} → [[Ash's Charizard|Charizard]]
* [[Ash's Squirtle|Squirtle]]

===Released===
* {{p|Caterpie}} → {{p|Metapod}} → [[Ash's Butterfree|Butterfree]]
* [[Ash's Lapras|Lapras]]
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} → [[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeot]]
* [[Ash's Primeape|Primeape]]

===Traded or temporarily owned===
* [[Ash's Beedrill|Beedrill]]
* [[Ash's Haunter|Haunter]] (befriended but never formally caught)
* [[Ash's Raticate|Raticate]] (Traded for his Butterfree, but decided to trade back and keep his Butterfree)
* [[Ash's Seaking|Seaking]]
* [[Pokémon egg|Egg]] → [[Ash's Larvitar|Larvitar]] (again, never formally caught)
* {{p|Arbok}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)
* {{p|Weezing}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)
* {{p|Meowth}} (Used during a Pokémon League exam)

==Badges obtained==
===Indigo League===
[[Image:Asheightkanto.jpg|thumb|right|Ash inspects the eight [[badge]]s of [[Kanto]] pinned to the inside of his vest.]]
* [[Badge#Boulderbadge|Boulderbadge]]
* [[Badge#Cascadebadge|Cascadebadge]]
* [[Badge#Thunderbadge|Thunderbadge]]
* [[Badge#Marshbadge|Marshbadge]]
* [[Badge#Rainbowbadge|Rainbowbadge]]
* [[Badge#Soulbadge|Soulbadge]]
* [[Badge#Volcanobadge|Volcanobadge]]
* [[Badge#Earthbadge|Earthbadge]]

===Orange League===
* [[Badge#Coral Eye Badge|Coral Eye Badge]]
* [[Badge#Sea Ruby Badge|Sea Ruby Badge]]
* [[Badge#Spike Shell Badge|Spike Shell Badge]]
* [[Badge#Jade Star Badge|Jade Star Badge]]
===Johto League===
* [[Badge#Zephyrbadge|Zephyrbadge]]
* [[Badge#Hivebadge|Hivebadge]]
* [[Badge#Fogbadge|Fogbadge]]
* [[Badge#Stormbadge|Stormbadge]]
* [[Badge#Glacierbadge|Glacierbadge]]
* [[Badge#Plainbadge|Plainbadge]]
* [[Badge#Mineralbadge|Mineralbadge]]
* [[Badge#Risingbadge|Risingbadge]]
===Hoenn League===
[[Image:Ashbalance.jpg|thumb|right|Ash triumphantly holds up the [[Badge#Balancebadge|Balancebadge]].]]
* [[Badge#Stonebadge|Stonebadge]]
* [[Badge#Knucklebadge|Knucklebadge]]
* [[Badge#Dynamobadge|Dynamobadge]]
* [[Badge#Heatbadge|Heatbadge]]
* [[Badge#Balancebadge|Balancebadge]]
* [[Badge#Featherbadge|Featherbadge]]
* [[Badge#Mindbadge|Mindbadge]]
* [[Badge#Rainbadge|Rainbadge]]
===Battle Frontier===
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]]
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]]
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]]
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]]
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]]
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]]
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]]
===Sinnoh League===
* [[Badge#Coal Badge|Coal Badge]]
* [[Badge#Forest Badge|Forest Badge]]




==Pokémon League ranking==
Ash placed in the following [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]]:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] (Top 16)
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)

===Pokémon Championship battles===
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)
* [[Battle Frontier]] (Champion)

==Pokémon competitions==
Ash has participated in the following competitions:
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]
* [[Fuchsia Free-For-All Race]] (Champion)
* [[Grass Tournament]]
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)
*[[Pokémon contest]]s
**Terracotta Contest (unofficial) (Winner - Tied w/[[May (anime)|May]])
**[[Jubilife City|Jubilife]] Contest
*[[Pokémon Orienteering]]
*[[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros-battling competiton (Winner)
* [[PokéRinger]] (Champion)
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)
* [[Whirl Cup]]
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)

==Trivia==
*Ash has caught 44  different kinds of Pokémon, including evolutions and counting Larvitar, Haunter, and Raticate, even though Larvitar and Haunter were not officially his. The original tagline for the dub was "[[Gotta Catch 'Em All!]]", but Ash has only caught 8.92% of the current number of Pokémon. This line was eventually dropped in 2003.
*Ash has caught or received 60 different individual Pokémon, 30 of which are his Tauros.
*So far, every time Ash becomes the champion of something, he then battles and gets defeated by [[Gary Oak|Gary]] a few episodes later, before heading off to a new region. This has happened after his championing of the [[Orange League]] and the [[Battle Frontier]].
*[[EP241|At one time]], Ash was transformed into a {{p|Pikachu}}. This transformed state is sometimes referred to as [[Ashachu]].
*Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] (Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Treecko, Turtwig).
*Starting with the Advanced story arc and onward, the trend of Ash having all three starter Pokémon has been reduced to him only having one, while his other companions have the other Pokémon. Seemingly, in the Diamond and Pearl series, his rival [[Paul]] will have {{p|Chimchar}} instead of someone in Ash's group.
*Ash has captured a form of each {{t|Flying}}-type Pokémon that players can encounter early in different games: {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Staravia}}.
*In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[gym leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.
*With the exception of Koga, Ash had to either do some sort of heroic deed or re-challenge all of the Kanto Gym Leaders to earn his badge. This, however never applied to his Earth Badge, as he never battled against Giovanni himself, instead challenging the Team Rocket trio that had constantly followed him.
*Ash always befriends someone shortly before the regional tournament. That person will beat Ash later on in the semifinals.
*In the entire series, Ash has dressed up as a girl at least twice.
*Though not as touched on anymore, a running gag in the English version of the series involved [[Delia Ketchum|his mother]] making sure that Ash changed his underwear every single day.
*A pattern has developed among Ash's {{t|Grass}} starters: [[Ash's Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]] never evolved, [[Ash's Chikorita|Chikorita]] evolved once and [[Ash's Treecko|Treecko]] evolved twice. Many believe [[Ash's Turtwig]] won't evolve so the pattern continues.
*Ash's room, seen at the start of [[EP001|the first episode]], contains a lot of merchandise based off various Pokémon, including a bedspread with a [[Poké Ball]] pattern, a trash can with a {{p|Staryu}} on it, a big {{p|Snorlax}} [[Pokémon doll|doll]], a {{p|Poliwag}} pencil sharpener, a {{p|Clefairy}} bank, a {{p|Zubat}} mobile, a poster with {{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Charmander}}, and a {{p|Voltorb}} alarm clock with a {{p|Pidgey}} inside it which he breaks in his sleep. He also has many books, a globe, a boombox, a television and a [[Bug Catcher]]'s net. Based on the slanting of the ceiling of his room, it is probably in the attic of his house.
*During his adventures in Kanto, Johto and the Orange Islands, Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in some form of case. It is unknown where the badges of Ash's previous journeys are, though it is assumed that they are kept somewhere in his house. Delia placed Ash's trophy from the Orange Islands on top of the television, though this was missing when Ash looked in his living room in ''[[AG191|Home is Where the Start Is]]''. Interestingly, the scene following it showed an identical trophy placed in Professor Oak's lab.
*Ash has died and was revived three times on-screen. One time was in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', another in ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', and again in [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]
*Each time Ash successfully wins his eighth badge, all eight are stolen, though soon after returned. It is unknown if this will happen again in [[Diamond & Pearl]].

=In the manga=
The manga version of Ash Ketchum is based on the anime version, but there are many differences after both versions took different directions. For example, while anime Ash is indifferent to romance or members of the opposite (or same, some may argue) sex, manga Ash has a big crush on Gary's sister, [[May Oak]].
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Caterpie}} → {{p|Metapod}} → {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}} → {{p|Charmeleon}} → {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Muk}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}

=Related articles=

* [[Ashachu]]
* [[:Category:Episodes focusing on Ash|Episodes focusing on Ash]]

=External links=
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash at [[wp:The Anime Fanlistings Network|The Anime Fanlistings Network]]
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/r_poke-satoshi1.html Satoshi's Pokémon pg. 1] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/r_poke-satoshi2.html Satoshi's Pokémon pg. 2] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
==On Bulbagarden forums==
*[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]

[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Electric Tale of Pikachu characters]]
[[Category:Characters named after real people]]
{{Mangastub}}
{{Animecharacters}}
{{Ash's Pokémon}}

[[de:Ash]]
[[ja:サトシ]]

Bidoof (Pokémon)

2007-06-30T03:37:10Z

Pluvia:

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Staraptor | next=Bibarel }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Bidoof |
jname=ビッパ |
tmname=Bipper |
image=Bippa.JPG |
caption=Artwork from Diamond/Pearl |
ndex=399 |
jdex=- |
hdex=- |
sdex=013 |
typen=1 |
type1=Normal |
type2=|
species=Plump Mouse |
height-ftin=1'8" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=44.1 |
weight-kg=20 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Simple|
ability2=Unaware|
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Water 1 |
egggroup2=Ground |
effortyield=1 HP |
expyield=58 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gender=both |
female=50 |
male=50 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=255 |
pokefordex= |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Bidoof''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ビッパ ''Bipper'') is a {{t|Normal}}-type Pokémon.

=Biology=
==Physiology==
===Gender differences===
The tail of a male Bidoof consists of five tufts of fur, while the tail of a female only has three.

===Special abilities===
==Behavior==
Bidoof need to constantly gnaw on hard substances to keep their teeth ground down, since they grow constantly. Without something to gnaw on, they become violent because of the pain and inconvience the unwiedly growing teeth cause.

==Habitat==
Bidoof build their nests along the side of bodies of water.

==Diet==
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''

=In the anime=

Bidoof made its anime debut in brief cameos in [[DP001]], appearing in the wild.

=In the manga=
[[Berlitz]] was attacked by a group of Bidoof in her own house.

=In the TCG=

=Pokédex entries=
{{Dex
|type=normal
|gen=4
|diamonddex=With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
|pearldex=It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
|}}

=Game locations=
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{normal color}};"
! Game
! Rarity
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]
| Common
| Routes [[Route 201|201]], [[Route 202|202]], [[Route 203|203]], [[Route 204|204]], [[Route 205|205]], [[Route 208|208]] and [[Route 211|211]], [[Trust Lake]], [[Safari Zone]]
|}
==In side games==

=Base stats=
{{BaseStats|
HP=59 |
Attack=45 |
Defense=40 |
SpAtk=35 |
SpDef=40 |
Speed=31 }}

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

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

=Learnset=
{{intro template|learnset intro|Bidoof}}
==By [[Level|leveling up]]==
{| border="1" style="background: #f8f8f8; border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{normal color}};"
! Game
! [[Generation IV]]
|-
| Start || '''{{M|Tackle}}'''
|-
| 5 || {{M|Growl}}
|-
| 9 || {{M|Defense Curl}}
|-
| 13 || {{M|Rollout}}
|-
| 17 || '''{{M|Headbutt}}'''
|-
| 21 || '''{{M|Hyper Fang}}'''
|-
| 25 || {{M|Yawn}}
|-
| 29 || {{M|Amnesia}}
|-
| 33 || '''{{M|Take Down}}'''
|-
| 37 || '''{{M|Super Fang}}'''
|-
| 41 || {{M|Superpower}}
|}
==By TM/HM==
{| border="1" style="background: #f8f8f8; border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{normal color}};"
! Game
! [[Generation IV]]
|-
| TM06 || {{m|Toxic}}
|-
| TM10 || {{m|Hidden Power}}
|-
| TM11 || {{m|Sunny Day}}
|-
| TM12 || {{m|Taunt}}
|-
| TM13 || {{m|Ice Beam}}
|-
| TM14 || {{m|Blizzard}}
|-
| TM17 || {{m|Protect}}
|-
| TM18 || {{m|Rain Dance}}
|-
| TM21 || '''{{m|Frustration}}'''
|-
| TM23 || {{m|Iron Tail}}
|-
| TM24 || {{m|Thunderbolt}}
|-
| TM25 || {{m|Thunder}}
|-
| TM27 || '''{{m|Return}}'''
|-
| TM28 || {{m|Dig}}
|-
| TM30 || {{m|Shadow Ball}}
|-
| TM32 || {{m|Double Team}}
|-
| TM34 || {{m|Shock Wave}}
|-
| TM42 || '''{{m|Facade}}'''
|-
| TM43 || '''{{m|Secret Power}}'''
|-
| TM44 || {{m|Rest}}
|-
| TM45 || {{m|Attract}}
|-
| TM46 || {{m|Thief}}
|-
| TM57 || {{m|Charge Beam}}
|-
| TM58 || {{m|Endure}}
|-
| TM73 || {{m|Thunder Wave}}
|-
| TM76 || {{m|Stealth Rock}}
|-
| TM78 || {{m|Captivate}}
|-
| TM82 || {{m|Sleep Talk}}
|-
| TM83 || {{m|Natural Gift}}
|-
| TM86 || {{m|Grass Knot}}
|-
| TM87 || {{m|Swagger}}
|-
| TM88 || {{m|Pluck}}
|-
| TM90 || {{m|Substitute}}
|-
| HM01 || '''{{m|Cut}}'''
|-
| HM06 || {{m|Rock Smash}}
|}

==By Breeding==
*''{{m|Aqua Tail}}''
*{{m|Defense Curl}}
*'''{{m|Double-Edge}}'''
*'''{{m|Fury Swipes}}'''
*{{m|Odor Sleuth}}
*'''{{m|Quick Attack}}'''
*{{m|Rollout}}
*{{m|Water Sport}}

=Evolution=
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin: auto;"
|-
| rowspan="2" |
{{EvoChart Box|
text=Basic |
image=399.png |
name=Bidoof }}
|
| rowspan="2" |
{{EvoChart Box|
text=At Lv.15 |
image=400.png |
name=Bibarel }}
|}

=Trivia=
==Origin==
Bidoof appears to be based on a beaver or a hamster.
===Name origin===
Its name is derived from "beaver" and "doofus". Bidoof's Japanese name is derived from the English word ''[[wp:beaver|beaver]]''. In Japanese, ビーバー is the same word, but it is pronounced more closely to Bipper's name than the English pronunciation.

=External links=
* [[wp:Bidoof|Article on Wikipedia]]

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Staraptor | next=Bibarel }}
[[Category:Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line]]

[[ja:ビッパ]]
[[de:Bidiza]]

User:Pluvia

2007-06-24T20:57:17Z

Pluvia: New page: Latin for rain/shower

Latin for rain/shower

Talk:Mew (Pokémon)/Archive 1

2007-06-24T20:53:22Z

Pluvia:

== Mew doesn't listen? ==

Mew doesn't listen to its original trainer? Is this true? --[[User:Pluvia|Pluvia]] 20:52, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Talk:Mew (Pokémon)/Archive 1

2007-06-24T20:52:53Z

Pluvia:

== Mew doesn't listen? ==

Mew doesn't listen to its original trainer? Is this true?--[[User:Pluvia|Pluvia]] 20:52, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Talk:Mew (Pokémon)/Archive 1

2007-06-24T20:52:16Z

Pluvia: Mew doesn't listen?

== Mew doesn't listen? ==

Mew doesn't listen to its original trainer? Is this true?

Mewtwo (Pokémon)

2007-06-24T20:32:21Z

Pluvia:

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Dragonite | next=Mew }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Mewtwo |
jname=ミュウツー |
tmname=Mewtwo |
image=150Mewtwo.png |
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
ndex=150 |
jdex=249 |
hdex=305 |
sdex=- |
typen=1 |
type1=Psychic |
type2= |
species=Genetic |
height-ftin=6'7" |
height-m=2 |
weight-lbs=269 |
weight-kg=122 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Pressure |
ability2= |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
effortyield=3 SpA |
expyield=220 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gender=none |
female=0 |
male=0 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=3 |
pokefordex=mewtwo |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Mewtwo''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ミュウツー ''Mewtwo'') is a {{t|Psychic}}-type Pokémon. It is one of the more famous [[Legendary Pokémon]], being the subject of two Pokémon [[Movies]], and starring as a fighter in [[Super Smash Brothers Melee]]. It can be captured in [[Pokémon Red and Green]], [[Pokémon Blue]], [[Pokémon Yellow]], and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]] after defeating the [[Elite Four]], and upgrading the [[Sevii Islands]] [[Network Machine]] in FireRed/LeafGreen. It is found in [[Cerulean Cave]] at [[Level]] 70.

Mewtwo's [[Abilities|Ability]] is Pressure, which causes the opponent to use two PP instead of one each time it uses a move.

=Biology=
Mewtwo is one of the first Pokémon created by science. The scientists who created it dreamed of making a Pokémon that was the strongest pokemon ever.
==Physiology==
Mewtwo is a creature with a humanoid posture. Mewtwo's body is grayish-purple with a purple under-side and a long, purple tail. Mewtwo's feet have three toes and three-fingered hands. Mewtwo has purple eyes and two short ears.
One of the most notable features of Mewtwo is the tube extending from the back of its skull to its spine. Not exactly a neck, as it obviously provides no support to the head, it still is most likely a secondary spinal cord, or a system of nerves, allowing for an increased amount of blood and sensory transmission to the brain, heightening its psychic powers.
===Gender differences===
This Pokémon is genderless, but it looks somewhat more masculine. And, in the movies, it has a male telepathic voice.

===Special abilities===
Mewtwo is highly skilled with {{t|Psychic}} powers. It can fly through the air (and take anyone else that it pleases with it), speak human tongue by using telepathy and take over another living thing's mind. Mewtwo is also capable of wielding various types of attack (but at a slightly lesser extent than {{p|Mew}}). In the [[Pokémon Special]] manga, Mewtwo fights with a highly skilled combination of [[Psywave]] for long range moves, and a giant spoon for close range battles.

==Behavior==
Mewtwo is very aggressive and thinks of nothing but defeating its foes. The reason for this might be somehow connected to the repeated recombining of its DNA.

==Habitat==
Mewtwo, being a cloned Pokémon, has no ''natural'' habitat. However, during [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]] it makes its hideout in [[Cerulean Cave]]'s basement.

==Diet==
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''

=In the anime=
: ''Main article: [[Mewtwo (anime)]]''

While [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]] has been the Pokémon of focus of two [[movies]], it also made brief appearances in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' and ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'' in its body-armor. The first instance was when [[Giovanni]] used it to battle [[Gary]]'s {{p|Arcanine}} and {{p|Nidoking}}. The second time was when Mewtwo totaled Giovanni's headquarters and flew off.

A [[Mirage Pokémon|Mirage]] Mewtwo appears in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' and is the most powerful Pokémon controlled by [[Mirage Master]].

=In the manga=

In [[Pokémon Special]] Mewtwo has a similar origin and personality to the Mewtwo that appeared in the anime. It is a genetically engineered created by [[Blaine]] for Team Rocket by splicing Mew's DNA with his own. Blaine later defected from Team Rocket and hid himself away, as both he and Mewtwo were suffering from an illness caused by a shared psychic link due to their mutual DNA. Mewtwo went on a rampage and hid itself in the Cerulean Cave, but [[Red (Special)|Red]] was able to capture him with a Master Ball and return him to Blaine so he could attempt to find a cure for their illness. Blaine and Mewtwo fought against [[Lance]] but were defeated when their condition weakened them. The pair were later cured by the flames of an {{p|Entei}} Blaine befriended and Mewtwo left on his own, returning when he learned of Giovanni's plans to use {{p|Deoxys}} for nefarious purposes. Mewtwo joined up with Red to attempt to defeat Deoxys and Giovanni.

=In the TCG=
Mewtwo fas made many apearences in the trading card game:

=Other appearances=
===[[Super Smash Brothers Melee]]===
Mewtwo can be unlocked after a lot of playing in VS. Mode; either after 700 matches or 20 hours of combined play. Despite Mewtwo being a [[Legendary Pokémon]], most players of the game don't consider it to be a great fighter as Mewtwo's weight, speed and strength are unreal to its Pokémon statistics.

=Game data=
==NPC appearances==
*[[Pokémon Stadium]]: Mewtwo is the player's final opponent.
*[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]: [[Silver (game)|Silver]] uses a Mewtwo in the final battle.

==Pokédex entries==
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=1
|redbluedex=It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
|yellowdex=Its DNA is almost the same as {{P|Mew}}'s. However, its size and disposition are vastly different
|golddex=Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
|silverdex=It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
|crystaldex=A vicious psychic Pokémon created by genetic engineering. its cold, glowing eyes strike fear into its enemy.
|rubydex=Mewtwo is a Pokémon that was created by genetic manipulation. However, even though the scientific power of humans created this Pokémon's body, they failed to endow Mewtwo with a compassionate heart.
|sapphiredex=Mewtwo is a Pokémon that was created by genetic manipulation. However, even though the scientific power of humans created this Pokémon's body, they failed to endow Mewtwo with a compassionate heart.
|emeralddex=A Pokémon that was created by genetic manipulation. However, even though the scientific power of humans made its body, they failed to give it a warm heart.
|firereddex=A Pokémon whose genetic code was repeatedly recombined for research. It turned vicious as a result.
|leafgreendex=It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.
|stadiumdex=A vicious {{T|psychic}} Pokémon created by genetic engineering. Its cold glowing eyes strike fear into the hearts of its enemies
|stadium2dex=Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
|diamonddex=A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
|pearldex=A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
|}}

==Game locations==
{{Availability|
type=psychic |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=[[Cerulean Cave]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=[[Cerulean Cave]] |
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Cerulean Cave]] |
dprarity=None |
dparea=[[Pal Park]] |
}}

===In side games===

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]
| [[Western Cave]] (99F)
|}

==Base stats==
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=106 |
Attack=110 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk=154 |
SpDef=90 |
Special=154 |
Speed=130 }}

==Type effectiveness==
{{DP Type effectiveness|
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 }}

In [[Generation I]], the effectiveness of {{t|Ghost}}-type moves is 0.

==Learnset==
{{learnset intro|Mewto}}

===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{| border="1" style="background: #77777; border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! Game
![[Generation I]]
![[Generation II]]
![[Generation III]]
![[Generation IV]]
|-
| Start || '''{{M|Confusion}}''' {{M|Disable}} {{M|Swift}} '''{{M|Psychic}}''' || '''{{M|Confusion}}''' {{M|Disable}} || '''{{M|Confusion}}''' {{M|Disable}} || '''{{M|Confusion}}''' {{M|Disable}}
|-
| 8 ||   ||   ||   || {{M|Barrier}}
|-
| 11 ||   || {{M|Barrier}} || {{M|Barrier}} ||  
|-
| 15 ||   ||   ||   || {{M|Swift}}
|-
| 22 ||   || {{M|Swift}} || {{M|Swift}} || '''{{M|Future Sight}}'''
|-
| 29 ||   ||   ||  || {{M|Psych Up}}
|-
| 33 ||   || {{M|Psych Up}} || {{M|Psych Up}} ||  
|-
| 36 ||   ||   ||   || {{M|Miracle Eye}}
|-
| 43 ||   ||   ||   || {{M|Mist}}
|-
| 44 ||   || '''{{M|Future Sight}}''' || '''{{M|Future Sight}}''' ||  
|-
| 50 ||   ||   ||   || '''{{M|Psycho Cut}}'''
|-
| 55 ||   || {{M|Mist}} || {{M|Mist}} ||  
|-
| 57 ||   ||   ||   || {{M|Amnesia}}
|-
| 63 || {{M|Barrier}} ||   ||   ||  
|-
| 64 ||   ||   ||   || {{M|Power Swap}} {{M|Guard Swap}}
|-
| 66 || '''{{M|Psychic}}''' || '''{{M|Psychic}}''' || '''{{M|Psychic}}''' ||  
|-
| 70 || {{M|Recover}} ||   ||   ||  
|-
| 71 ||   ||   ||   || '''{{M|Psychic}}'''
|-
| 75 || {{M|Mist}} ||   ||   ||  
|-
| 77 ||   || {{M|Amnesia}} || {{M|Amnesia}} ||  
|-
| 79 || || || || {{M|Me First}}
|-
| 81 || {{M|Amnesia}} ||   ||   ||  
|-
| 86 ||   ||   ||   || {{M|Recover}}
|-
| 88 ||   || {{M|Recover}} || {{M|Recover}} ||  
|-
| 93 ||   ||   ||   || {{M|Safeguard}}
|-
| 99 ||   || {{M|Safeguard}} || {{M|Safeguard}} ||  
|-
| 100 ||   ||   ||   || {{M|Aura Sphere}}
|}

===By TM/HM===
{| border="1" style="background: #77777; border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! ROWSPAN=2 | Game
! COLSPAN=2 | [[Generation I]]
! ROWSPAN=2 | [[Generation II]]
! ROWSPAN=2 | [[Generation III]]
! ROWSPAN=2 | [[Generation IV]]
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! RB || Y
|-
| TM01 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Mega Punch}} || {{M|Dynamicpunch}} || {{M|Focus Punch}} || {{M|Focus Punch}}
|-
| TM02 || COLSPAN=2 |   || {{M|Headbutt}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM03 || COLSPAN=2 |   || {{M|Curse}} || {{M|Water Pulse}} || {{M|Water Pulse}}
|-
| TM04 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   || {{M|Calm Mind}} || {{M|Calm Mind}}
|-
| TM05 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Mega Kick}} ||   ||   ||  
|-
| TM06 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Toxic}} || {{M|Toxic}} || {{M|Toxic}} || {{M|Toxic}}
|-
| TM07 || COLSPAN=2 |   || {{M|Zap Cannon}} || {{M|Hail}} || {{M|Hail}}
|-
| TM08 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Body Slam}} || {{M|Rock Smash}} || {{M|Bulk Up}} || {{M|Bulk Up}}
|-
| TM09 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Take Down}} || {{M|Psych Up}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM10 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Double Edge}} || {{M|Hidden Power}} || {{M|Hidden Power}} || {{M|Hidden Power}}
|-
| TM11 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Bubblebeam}} || {{M|Sunny Day}} || {{M|Sunny Day}} || {{M|Sunny Day}}
|-
| TM12 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Water Gun}} ||   || {{M|Taunt}} || {{M|Taunt}}
|-
| TM13 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Ice Beam}} || {{M|Snore}} || {{M|Ice Beam}} || {{M|Ice Beam}}
|-
| TM14 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Blizzard}} || {{M|Blizzard}} || {{M|Blizzard}} || {{M|Blizzard}}
|-
| TM15 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}}
|-
| TM16 || {{M|Pay Day}} ||   || {{M|Icy Wind}} || {{M|Light Screen}} || {{M|Light Screen}}
|-
| TM17 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Submission}} || {{M|Protect}} || {{M|Protect}} || {{M|Protect}}
|-
| TM18 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Counter}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}}
|-
| TM19 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Seismic Toss}} ||   ||   ||  
|-
| TM20 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Rage}} || {{M|Endure}} || {{M|Safeguard}} || {{M|Safeguard}}
|-
| TM21 || COLSPAN=2 |   || {{M|Frustration}} || {{M|Frustration}} || {{M|Frustration}}
|-
| TM22 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Solarbeam}} || {{M|Solarbeam}} || {{M|Solarbeam}} || {{M|Solarbeam}}
|-
| TM23 || COLSPAN=2 |   || {{M|Iron Tail}} || {{M|Iron Tail}} || {{M|Iron Tail}}
|-
| TM24 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Thunderbolt}} ||   || {{M|Thunderbolt}} || {{M|Thunderbolt}}
|-
| TM25 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Thunder}} || {{M|Thunder}} || {{M|Thunder}} || {{M|Thunder}}
|-
| TM26 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   || {{M|Earthquake}} || {{M|Earthquake}}
|-
| TM27 || COLSPAN=2 |   || {{M|Return}} || {{M|Return}} || {{M|Return}}
|-
| TM29 || COLSPAN=2 | '''{{M|Psychic}}''' || '''{{M|Psychic}}''' || '''{{M|Psychic}}''' || '''{{M|Psychic}}'''
|-
| TM30 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Teleport}} || {{M|Shadow Ball}} || {{M|Shadow Ball}} || {{M|Shadow Ball}}
|-
| TM31 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Mimic}} || {{M|Mud Slap}} || {{M|Brick Break}} || {{M|Brick Break}}
|-
| TM32 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}}
|-
| TM33 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Reflect}} || {{M|Ice Punch}} || {{M|Reflect}} || {{M|Reflect}}
|-
| TM34 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Bide}} || {{M|Swagger}} || {{M|Shock Wave}} || {{M|Shock Wave}}
|-
| TM35 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Metronome}} || {{M|Sleep Talk}} || {{M|Flamethrower}} || {{M|Flamethrower}}
|-
| TM36 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Selfdestruct}} ||   ||   ||  
|-
| TM37 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   || {{M|Sandstorm}} || {{M|Sandstorm}}
|-
| TM38 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Fire Blast}} || {{M|Fire Blast}} || {{M|Fire Blast}} || {{M|Fire Blast}}
|-
| TM39 || COLSPAN=2 |   || {{M|Swift}} || {{M|Rock Tomb}} || {{M|Rock Tomb}}
|-
| TM40 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Skull Bash}} ||   || {{M|Aerial Ace}} || {{M|Aerial Ace}}
|-
| TM41 || COLSPAN=2 |   || {{M|Thunderpunch}} || {{M|Torment}} || {{M|Torment}}
|-
| TM42 || COLSPAN=2 |   || '''{{M|Dream Eater}}''' || {{M|Facade}} || {{M|Facade}}
|-
| TM43 || COLSPAN=2 |   || {{M|Detect}} || {{M|Secret Power}} || {{M|Secret Power}}
|-
| TM44 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}}
|-
| TM45 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Thunder Wave}} ||   ||   ||  
|-
| TM46 || COLSPAN=2 | '''{{M|Psywave}}''' ||   ||   ||  
|-
| TM48 || COLSPAN=2 |   || {{M|Fire Punch}} || {{M|Skill Swap}} || {{M|Skill Swap}}
|-
| TM49 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Tri Attack}} ||   || {{M|Snatch}} || {{M|Snatch}}
|-
| TM50 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Substitute}} || {{M|Nightmare}} ||   ||  
|-
| TM52 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Focus Blast}}
|-
| TM53 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Energy Ball}}
|-
| TM56 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Fling}}
|-
| TM57 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Charge Beam}}
|-
| TM58 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Endure}}
|-
| TM60 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Drain Punch}}
|-
| TM61 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Will-O-Wisp}}
|-
| TM63 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Embargo}}
|-
| TM67 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Recycle}}
|-
| TM68 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Giga Impact}}
|-
| TM70 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Flash}}
|-
| TM71 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Stone Edge}}
|-
| TM72 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Avalanche}}
|-
| TM73 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Thunder Wave}}
|-
| TM77 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Psych Up}}
|-
| TM80 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Rock Slide}}
|-
| TM82 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Sleep Talk}}
|-
| TM83 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Natural Gift}}
|-
| TM84 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Poison Jab}}
|-
| TM85 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || '''{{M|Dream Eater}}'''
|-
| TM86 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Grass Knot}}
|-
| TM87 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Swagger}}
|-
| TM90 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Substitute}}
|-
| TM92 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Trick Room}}
|-
| HM04 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}}
|-
| HM05 || COLSPAN=2 | {{M|Flash}} || {{M|Flash}} || {{M|Flash}} ||  
|-
| HM06 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   || {{M|Rock Smash}} || {{M|Rock Smash}}
|-
| HM08 || COLSPAN=2 |   ||   ||   || {{M|Rock Climb}}
|}

===By breeding===
Mewtwo can't breed.
===By tutoring===
In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen and Emerald:
*{{M|Body Slam}}
*{{M|Counter}}
*{{M|Double-Edge}}
*'''{{M|Dream Eater}}'''
*{{M|Mega Kick}}
*{{M|Mega Punch}}
*{{M|Metronome}}
*{{M|Mimic}}
*{{M|Seismic Toss}}
*{{M|Substitute}}
*{{M|Thunder Wave}}

In Pokémon Emerald only:
*{{M|Dynamicpunch}}
*{{M|Endure}}
*{{M|Fire Punch}}
*{{M|Ice Punch}}
*{{M|Icy Wind}}
*{{M|Mud-Slap}}
*{{M|Psych Up}}
*{{M|Sleep Talk}}
*{{M|Snore}}
*{{M|Swagger}}
*{{M|Swift}}
*{{M|Thunderpunch}}

===Special moves===

==Side game data==

{{Side game|
type=psychic |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=99.9% |
area=Cryptic Cave |
P1= I long to demonstrate my power to the world! |
P2= What gives? Why is my HP down by half? |
P3= I feel faint... This shouldn't be happening to me... |
PL= Fine! Leveled up! Witness my newfound power! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
}}

==Evolution==
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=Trivia=
Due to the {{type2|Psychic}} being off-balance with the fourteen other types in [[Generation I]], and combined with its high base stats (only equaled, never surpassed, until [[Generation IV]] introduced {{p|Arceus}}), Mewtwo was long regarded as the most powerful of all Pokémon.
==Origin==
It is very [[wp:cat|cat]]-like, and its nature and origin are similar to elements of [[wp:Mary Shelly|Mary Shelly's]] ''[[wp:Frankenstein|Frankenstein]]'', in which an artificial lifeform turned on its creators. Mewtwo also bears a resemblance to the Dragon Ball Z villian, Freeza.
===Name origin===
Mewtwo's name is a combination of ''{{p|Mew}}'', referring to the Pokémon on which it was based, and ''two'', indicating that it is a clone of Mew. It also sounds somewhat phonetically similar to the English word ''mutant'' (myūtanto).

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Mewtu
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Mewtwo
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 뮤츠 ''Myucheu''

=Related articles=
*[[Mewtwo (anime)]]

=External links=
* [[wp:Mewtwo|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://myuutsu.yami-yugi.net/ The Ultimate Clone], the fanlisting for Mewtwo at [[wp:The Anime Fanlistings Network|The Anime Fanlistings Network]]

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