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Exceed

2026-05-25T13:03:01Z

Shaadi96: /* Pokémon Horizons: The Series */

{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Exceed
|jpteamname={{tt|エクシード社|Exceed-sha}}
|tmteamname=Exceed
|logo=Exceed Logo.png
|image=Exceed.png
|caption=Exceed's [[Levincia]] HQ building
|size=300px
|leader=[[Cervantis]] (currently) [[Spinel]] (formerly) [[Gibeon]] (formerly)
|region=Worldwide
|targets=[[Laquium]], [[Laqua]], [[Karna]]'s [[Karna's Poké Ball factory|Poké Ball factory]]
|epnum=HZ016
|epname=Quaxly, We Can Do It
|hideout=[[Levincia]], [[Pericarp Town]], [[Laqua]], [[Mochew City]]
|text color=FFF
|border color={{ghost color dark}}
|background color={{unknown color}}
|lightened color={{white color light}}
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'''Exceed''' (Japanese: '''エクシード社''' ''Exceed'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive company based in [[Levincia]], [[Paldea]], dedicated to improving the lives of [[human]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
{{spoilers}}
The company is known for doing research involving {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and Pokémon and how to improve their way of life. To this end, the company has sought out several people passionate about Pokémon on its staff.

Initially portrayed as a legitimate company, after its original chairman [[Gibeon]] passed away in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', the Exceed Corporation became one of the main antagonists of {{Aniseries|HZ}} from the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc to the ''[[Rising Again]]'' arc, having come entirely under the sway of the [[Explorers]] and its new boss [[Spinel]] who suspended many projects and used Exceed resources to create the [[Strong Sphere]] for his own secret intentions of global domination. In [[HZ136]], Spinel is arrested and removed from his leadership position. Former director [[Cervantis]] then assumes full leadership of Exceed, rolling back the company to its previous status.

==Slogan==
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|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''We support your future and that of your Pokémon.''
''Leave it to us, Exceed Corporation...'' 
'''Exceed Corporation Slogan'''<ref>''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]''</ref>
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

==History==
[[File:Treasure of Eternity Project.png|250px|thumb|The "[[Laquium|Treasure of Eternity]]" Project]]
===Pre-series===
After [[Gibeon]] left [[Laqua]], he founded Exceed to improve the lives of humans and Pokémon, as well as to research [[Laquium]], aka the Treasure of Eternity, thus becoming the chairman. Gibeon eventually made his son-in-law [[Cervantis]] director of Exceed.

[[Friede]] was an employee at Exceed who worked as a researcher. He eventually quit his job to become an explorer, later forming the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

[[Spinel]] was originally a researcher at Exceed who caught the attention of Gibeon, who decided to recruit him in his search for Laqua, becoming a general of the [[Explorers]]. Gibeon also let Spinel continue work as a researcher for Exceed.

==={{Aniseries|HZ}}===
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Spinel used an Exceed freighter as a base of operations while in possession of [[Liko]]'s pendant. Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] infiltrated the ship and faced Spinel in order to retrieve the pendant.

Exceed first appeared in ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', where Friede and [[Captain Pikachu]] visited the facility in [[Levincia]] to find more information about [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] and Laqua. Spinel was shown working as a researcher and stole the Laquium shard that was being researched on before Friede could get to it.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'', [[Diana]] revealed to the Rising Volt Tacklers that Gibeon is currently the chairman of Exceed.
[[File:Amethio Exceed HZ083.png|250px|thumb|[[Amethio]] investigating Exceed alongside [[Onia]] and [[Zirc]]]]
In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', it was revealed that Spinel and [[Chalce]] were using the company's facilities for their own research on Laqua.

In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', [[Amethio]] is seen requesting information about Exceed's research from Cervantis. After Amethio leaves the room, Cervantis is approached by Spinel who reveals that he is aware that Amethio is Cervantis's son.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Amethio, [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] infiltrated Exceed with the goal of uncovering Spinel's plans. During the mission, they were caught by the Exceed security team and thrown out of the facility. Amethio concluded that Spinel's influence extended to Exceed's security team and he has been doing things without Cervantis's consent within the company.

In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', it was revealed that Exceed owns a building in [[Pericarp Town]], where Chalce returned after spying on Friede.
[[File:Emma Exceed newspaper HZ113.png|left|250px|thumb|[[Emma]] with a newspaper containing Exceed's version of events in Laqua]]
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', a year after the Laqua incident, Spinel became Exceed's director, demoting Cervantis, and chairman.

In ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', it was revealed that Exceed had obtained permission to close down the former Laqua site and held the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] responsible for the incident, as well as making the Explorers public and some sort of heroes in the public's eyes. This led to the Explorers becoming celebrities in the public eye, in a direction quite contrary to what actually happened and to Gibeon's objectives.

In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', it was revealed that Spinel released a report holding Amethio responsible for what happened in Laqua, and perishing along with Gibeon instead, but Cervantis didn't believe him. This situation made [[Hamber]] decide to conduct his own investigation into everything that happened during this period.
[[File:Strong Sphere presentation.png|250px|thumb|Exceed revealing to the public its new product, the [[Strong Sphere]]]]
With power over the Laqua area, Exceed began extracting the Laquium that still existed there and creating products based on it. One of these products began to attract public attention, and in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]'' and ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Liko and Roy learned of the existence of something called the [[Strong Sphere]]. Upon investigating, they discovered that a company base in [[Mochew City]] was going to hold a public demonstration of this item. For the demonstration of the brand new Strong Sphere, they invited several {{pkmn|Trainer}}s such as [[Ult]] and [[Dash]] to watch and see the product in action. Liko and Roy infiltrated the event and soon after faced [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] and although the battle did not go as Exceed wanted, it was revealed by [[Dot]] that the demonstration was a great success on the internet and had a positive repercussion.

In ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]'', it was indicated that Exceed did a similar event in the [[Paldea]] [[region]].

In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', it was revealed that the corporation hired [[Karna]] to create the sphere's exterior, refusing to tell her about its purpose. After learning the truth from the Rising Volt Tacklers, Karna ended her collaboration with the group. In the [[HZ100|next episode]], [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] reported to Spinel at the Exceed office about their encounter with the Rising Volt Tacklers. Satisfied with the information, Spinel asked them to keep up the good work.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', it was revealed that the information released by Exceed reached [[Naranja Academy]], but [[Geeta]] and [[Clavell]] rejected Exceed's narrative and sided with the Rising Volt Tacklers while doing their own research on Laquium.

In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', it was revealed that Cervantis had been transferred to an Exceed factory. During a conversation with Zirc and Onia, he was interrupted by Spinel's arrival. When questioned by the current Exceed president about the Strong Sphere's launch, Spinel assured him that everything was going according to plan.

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', an Exceed subordinate was seen delivering a shipment of Strong Spheres to a local shopkeeper. After being approached by {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}}, Indi and Rubina decided to exchange a Strong Sphere for a [[Dusk Ball]], but were stopped by Ult, who was the true owner of the item. After being defeated in a Pokémon battle, both the subordinate and the two Explorers left the place.
[[File:HZ125 Fake News Exceed.png|250px|thumb|left|Exceed once again manipulating the population against the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
In ''[[HZ116|Terarium Training!]]'', [[Carmine]] revealed that the false information disseminated by Exceed regarding the Rising Volt Tacklers had reached [[Blueberry Academy]].

Operating in the shadows, Cervantis contacted Dot in ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]''. During their conversation, he revealed the existence of the Exceed Museum, a location where all the servers containing information about Laquium were being stored. In the [[HZ120|following episode]], Dot and [[Penny]] together broke into the Exceed Museum where they managed to gather important information about the Strong Sphere. In the process, they battled Indi, Rubina, and Chalce, managing to escape after a tough battle.

In [[HZ125]], after an intense battle against the [[Six Heroes]], Spinel broadcast the recordings worldwide to masses, using them as false evidence to brand the Rising Volt Tacklers as criminals and further turn the {{pkmn|world}} against them. At the end of the broadcast, a Strong Sphere advertisement was shown, assuring viewers that this item will change the concept of [[Pokémon battle]]s.

In [[HZ126]], it was revealed that Exceed hired {{an|Iono}} to promote the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ130]], the Strong Sphere was released to the public. Many Trainers proceeded to purchase them for use in battle.

In [[HZ131]], [[Yanga]] revealed that Spinel has put all other projects on hold to focus exclusively on research and development of the Strong Sphere. Despite shared concerns about this decision, no one in the company is willing to stand up to him. Friede lent Yanga his [[Rotom Phone]], which contained his research and findings on Laquium. This allowed Yanga to conduct further research on the substance, using Friede's data on the dangers of Laquium.

In [[HZ136]], the public learned the truth about Laquium, while Spinel himself was removed from his position and arrested for his crimes. Cervantis returned as the company's director and also became chairman, apologizing to the public in a press conference for Spinel's deceit. He explained what the company would do to regain the public's trust and clear their name. Cervantis appointed both Friede, who decided to return to Exceed, and Yanga as the lead researchers on Laquium. Additionally, a recall on the Strong Spheres was issued, with the public returning the products at designated drop-off points.
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==Staff==
This list is of the characters that are part of the Exceed staff that appeared during the events of {{aniseries|HZ}}.
===Chairman===
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|-
| width="210px" style="background: #eee; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:Gibeon.png|250px|Gibeon]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Spinel Exceed President.png|250px|Spinel]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:Director Cervantis.png|250px|Cervantis]]
|-
| style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Gibeon}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|(formerly)}}
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Spinel}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|(formerly)}}
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}} | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Cervantis}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|(currently)}}
|-
|}

===Headquarters in [[Levincia]]===
====Director====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:Director Cervantis.png|250px|Cervantis]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Spinel Exceed President.png|250px|Spinel]]
|-
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Cervantis}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|(currently; former figurehead)}}
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Spinel}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|(formerly)}}
|-
|}

====Research team====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:Friede Lab Researcher.png|250px]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee;; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Yanga.png|250px|Yanga]]
|-
| style="background:#{{white color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Friede}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|}}
| style="background:#{{white color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Yanga}}'''
|-
| width="210px" style="background:#eee;" | [[File:Exceed research team.png|250px|Exceed's research team]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee;" | [[File:Spinel Exceed.png|250px|Spinel]]
|-
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | '''{{tccolor|Scientist|{{normal color dark}}|Unnamed scientists}}'''
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Spinel}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|(formerly; promoted)}}
|}

===Exceed Testing Center===
====Announcer====
[[File:Announcer HZ095.png|250px|thumb|The announcer who hosted the Strong Sphere promotional event]]
This woman was the announcer during the exhibition battles during the launch of [[Strong Sphere]] in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]''. She first narrated [[Dash]]'s battle against an Exceed {{pkmn|Trainer}} and then interviewed the girl. Quite perceptively, she discovered Dash's lack of confidence with Pokémon battles. During [[Liko]] and [[Roy]]'s battle against [[Sidian]] and [[Coral]], she had to intervene with Coral's temper problem and tried to make the audience believe that it was all part of the event when she threatened to blow everything up with {{p|Glalie}}'s {{m|Self-Destruct}}.

=====Voice actors=====
{{vatable|color={{ghost color light}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=京花優希 ''Yuki Kyoka''
|en=
}}
{{-}}

====Trainers====
[[File:Exceed Trainer.png|250px|thumb|One of the members of the Exceed Trainers team]]
In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', it was shown that Exceed has some Trainers wearing company uniforms to demonstrate new products in public and help promote them.
One of these Trainers fought against [[Dash]] to promote the [[Strong Sphere]], but he lost the battle after Dash used the new product.

Two other members of this team tried to make [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] use the Strong Sphere, but without success. After that, [[Ult]] took one of these items but decided to break the Strong Sphere after realizing the harm this item had on Pokémon.
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=====Pokémon=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Exceed
|pkmn=Electivire
|type1=Electric
|img=Exceed Trainer Electivire.png
|epnum=HZ095
|epname=The Strong Sphere
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Electivire}} was used by one of the Exceed's Trainers to battle [[Dash]] and her {{p|Swanna}}. Despite the double [[type]] advantage, Electivire was defeated after Dash used [[Strong Sphere]] on her Pokémon.

Electivire's only known move is {{m|Thunderbolt}}.}}

=====Voice actors=====
{{vatable|color={{ghost color light}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=梶川翔平 ''Shōhei Kajikawa''
|en=
}}
{{-}}

===Factory===
====Head of production====
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|-
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Cervantis.png|250px|Cervantis]]
|-
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color|{{normal color dark}}|Cervantis}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|(formerly)}}
|-
|}

====Factory workers====
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| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Exceed factory production line.png|250px|Employees]]
|-
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color|{{normal color dark}}|Employees}}'''
|-
|}
===Exceed Museum===
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| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Exceed Museum Receptionist.png|250px|Receptionist]]
|-
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color|{{normal color dark}}|Receptionist}}'''
|-
|}

===Security officers===
[[File:Exceed security team.png|250px|thumb|Some members of Exceed's security team]]
The Exceed security team were unnamed recurring characters who first appeared in ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]''.

As [[Friede]] continued his investigation, he clashed with them only to discover that all of the ''Treasure of Eternity'''s data had been removed from the building. After that, Friede fled with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, leaving them all behind.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', the same security guards found [[Amethio]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] investigating Exceed's files and locked them in a warehouse until they were freed by [[Hamber]].

Another security team member appeared in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]''. He found [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] hiding outside the [[Exceed Testing Center]] and mistakenly assumed they came to attend the public unveiling of the [[Strong Sphere]].
{{-}}

====Pokémon====
This listing is of the Exceed security officers' known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Exceed
|pkmn=Orbeetle
|type1=Bug
|type2=Psychic
|img=Exceed Orbeetle.png
|epnum=HZ054
|epname=The Treasure of Eternity
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Orbeetle}} was used to confront [[Friede]] and his Pokémon.

None of Orbeetle's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Exceed
|pkmn=Bisharp
|type1=Dark
|type2=Steel
|img=Exceed Bisharp.png
|epnum=HZ054
|epname=The Treasure of Eternity
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Bisharp}} was used to confront [[Friede]] and his Pokémon.

None of Bisharp's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Exceed
|pkmn=Watchog
|type1=Normal
|img=Exceed Watchog.png
|epnum=HZ054
|epname=The Treasure of Eternity
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Watchog}} was used to confront [[Friede]] and his Pokémon.

None of Watchog's moves are known.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Exceed
|pkmn=Houndour
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|img=Exceed Houndour.png
|epnum=HZ095
|epname=The Strong Sphere
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Houndour}} was seen alongside one of the Exceed security team members in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]''.

None of Houndour's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Exceed
|pkmn=Luxio
|type1=Electric
|img=Exceed Luxio.png
|epnum=HZ120
|epname=Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Luxio}} was among the Pokémon guarding the Exceed Museum in ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]''. Luxio was defeated by [[Penny]] and [[Dot]].

Luxio's only known move is {{m|Electroweb}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Exceed
|pkmn=Mienfoo
|type1=Fighting
|img=Exceed Mienfoo.png
|epnum=HZ120
|epname=Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Mienfoo}} was among the Pokémon guarding the Exceed Museum in ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]''. Mienfoo was defeated by [[Penny]] and [[Dot]].

None of Mienfoo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Exceed
|pkmn=Growlithe
|type1=Fire
|img=Exceed Growlithe.png
|epnum=HZ120
|epname=Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Growlithe}} was among the Pokémon guarding the Exceed Museum in ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]''. Growlithe was defeated by [[Penny]] and [[Dot]].

Growlithe's only known move is {{m|Flame Wheel}}.}}
{{-}}

===Explorers===
{{main|Explorers#Current members}}
[[File:HZ095.png|thumb|250px|[[Coral]] and [[Sidian]], generals of the [[Explorers]] who represent Exceed]]
During Spinel's tenure at Exceed, the Explorers became the front line in some operations to maintain good public relations. In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] were used as the poster boys for this new vision for Exceed and generated a great deal of identification with the people who saw them as celebrities. This view is quite different from Gibeon or [[Lucius]]'s view that the Explorers were more of an adventuring group and not {{wp|influencer}}s and celebrities.

In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] served as mediators during an argument between [[Karna]] and some Exceed members and attempted to calm things down when Karna discovered the true function of the [[Strong Sphere]]s.
{{-}}

===Subordinates===
In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', two Exceed subordinates attempted to take a batch of Strong Spheres from [[Karna's Poké Ball factory]], but were stopped by [[Ult]]. Despite their assurances that it was safe, [[Karna]], with her strong sense of justice, decided to end the negotiation. This caused [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] to join the discussion. In the [[HZ100|next episode]], they appeared wanting information from Indi and Rubina about what the next steps would be after the duo was defeated by the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', another Exceed subordinate was seen delivering a shipment of Strong Spheres to a local business. After being approached by Ryan and offered a [[Dusk Ball]] for the item, Indi and Rubina took over the conversation.

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', a woman introduced as the {{OBP|manager|HZ109}} appeared, delegating orders and being responsible for scheduling events related to [[Sidian]] and [[Coral]]. Unlike the previous characters, this character has a firmer and tougher stance, even when faced with Coral's difficult temperament. She drives away fans with her {{p|Vigoroth}}.

====Gallery====
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|-
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:Executives Exceed.png|250px|Executives]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Exceed subordinate HZ106.png|250px|Subordinate]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Manager HZ109.png|250px|Manager]]
|-
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Two Exceed subordinates from ''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|HZ099|Orla, Grounded}}'' and ''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!}}''
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The Exceed subordinate from {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|HZ106|''The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open''}}
| style="background:#{{white color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Manager (HZ109)|manager}}
|-
|}

===Outsourced===
This list is of characters who do not officially work for Exceed, but were hired by them to achieve their goals. In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', it was theorized by [[Karna]] that she would not be the only person hired to build the [[Strong Sphere]]. In [[HZ127]], it was revealed that Exceed hired some {{wp|digital influencer}}s to promote its Strong Sphere.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
| width="210px" style="background: #eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Karna.png|250px|Karna]]
| width="210px" style="background: #eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Iono anime.png|250px|Karna]]
|-
| style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Karna}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|(formerly)}}
| style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Iono (anime)|Iono}}''' 
|-
|}

===Product testers===
This is a list of Pokémon Trainers who do not officially work for Exceed, but were given special permission to use their products before they were publicly released for general use. In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', it was shown that product testers are required to fill out questionnaires after using their Strong Spheres. The data is then sent to and used by Exceed.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
| width="210px" style="background: #eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Stunner Fisk.png|250px|Stunner Fisk]]
| width="210px" style="background: #eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Pepper.png|250px|Karatō]]
| width="210px" style="background: #eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:None.png|250px|An unnamed Trainer]]
|-
| style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Stunner Fisk}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|(formerly)}}
| style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Pepper (HZ102)|Pepper}}''' {{color|{{normal color dark}}|(formerly)}}
| style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | A Trainer from {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|HZ106|''The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open''}}
|-
|}

==Facilities==
This is a list of some Exceed-related locations shown in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.
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! style="background:#{{normal color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{normal color}}" | Description
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exceed.png|100px]]
| [[Levincia]]
| style="text-align:left" | The first Exceed building debuted in ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', where [[Friede]] originally worked in as a scientist. It is also where a [[Laquium]] shard was kept in for research.
|style="background:#{{paldea color light}};|[[Paldea]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exceed Warehouse.png|100px]]
| [[Levincia]] docks
| style="text-align:left" | In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', [[Amethio]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] were arrested by security personnel and placed in one of Exceed's many warehouses.
|style="background:#{{paldea color light}};|[[Paldea]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exceed Pericarp Town.png|100px]]
| [[Pericarp Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A few years after Gibeon recovered from the events in [[Laqua]], the Exceed installed a building in the town. In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', it was revealed that [[Chalce]] was using the building for [[Explorers]] operations.
|style="background:#{{unknown color light}};|Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Laqua locked.png|100px]]
| [[Laqua]]
| style="text-align:left" | During the year that passed between the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Laqua became a place of public knowledge and the lost paradise was locked away by Exceed who began using the place to extract Laquium and develop some products with it.
|style="background:#{{unknown color light}};|Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exceed Testing Center.png|100px]]
| [[Mochew City]]
| style="text-align:left" | [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] found the building next to the city's forest park. It's later revealed that that build was in reality the [[Exceed Testing Center]], where a device called [[Strong Sphere]] was being developed in.
|style="background:#{{johto color light}};|[[Johto]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exceed factory.png|100px]]
| Exceed factory
| style="text-align:left" | In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', an Exceed factory was shown, in charge of which was [[Cervantis]], who after leaving the position he previously held, began to report directly to [[Spinel]].
|style="background:#{{paldea color light}};|Paldea
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exceed Museum.png|100px]]
| Exceed Museum
| style="text-align:left" | In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', Cervantis revealed the existence of the Exceed Museum. For most of the public, the Exceed Museum serves to showcase part of the company's history; behind that, it's a huge complex where research data, including that from Laquium, is stored.
|style="background:#{{unknown color light}};|Unknown
|}

==Products==
[[File:Dot Exceed Ad.png|250px|thumb|[[Dot]] watching an Exceed ad in ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]'']]
One of Gibeon's goals with Exceed was to improve the relationship between humans and Pokémon and through their research, some products were created by them for this purpose.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', it was mentioned in an announcement by Exceed that their scope ranges from Pokémon food to urban development.

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|-
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Product
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Exceed Strong Sphere.png|150px]] '''[[Strong Sphere]]'''
| Strong Sphere is a product recently announced by Exceed prior the events of ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]'', although it doesn't have much information, it is said to be quite useful in [[Pokémon battle]]s. This product was created during Spinel's management at the helm of Exceed.

In ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]'', it was revealed, much to [[Dot]]'s surprise, that Exceed did a product launch of the Strong Sphere in regions other than [[Johto]], such as [[Paldea]], for example.
|- style="background:#fff"
|}
{{-}}

==Gallery==
<gallery widths=250>
Cervantis office.png|Cervantis's office
Exceed ID card.png|Friede's Exceed ID card
Exceed Truck.png|An Exceed truck
</gallery>

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{unknown color}}; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| エクシード社 ''Exceed-sha''
| From ''exceed''
|-
| English, German, Italian, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
| Exceed
| From its Japanese name
|-
| European Spanish
| Progreso
| From ''progreso'' (progress)
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Excedia
| From ''exceder'' (to exceed)
|-
| French
| Exlor
| From ''Explorateurs'' ([[Explorers]])
|-
| Korean
| 엑시드사 ''Exceed-sa''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 卓越公司 ''Zhuóyuè Gōngsī''
| From 卓越 ''zhuóyuè'' (surpassing)
|-
| Polish
| Progres
| From ''progres'' (progress)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Superar
| From ''superar'' (to overcome)
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Explorers}}
{{Villainous teams}}

{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|Locations|locations in the animated series.}}

[[Category:Organizations]]
[[Category:Offices]]
[[Category:Companies in the Pokémon world]]

[[es:Excedia/Progreso]]
[[fr:Exlor]]
[[it:Exceed]]
[[ja:エクシード社]]
[[zh:卓越公司]]

Snake

2025-07-22T12:11:04Z

Shaadi96:

{{Translated title|on}}
[[File:Snake.png|thumb|250px|Snake]]
(Japanese: '''スネーク''' ''Snake'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in [[HZ096]]. He is a [[Pokémon hunter|Pokémon poacher]] who has an interest in capturing wriggly and serpent-like Pokémon. He is a member of (Japanese: '''{{j|クネクネ{{ruby|団|だん}}}}''' ''Kunekune-dan'', literally ''Wriggling Gang'').

==Pokémon==
===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Snake
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=Snake Arbok.png
|epnum=HZ096
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Arbok}} is Snake's first known Pokémon.

Arbok's only known move is {{m|Thunder Fang}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Snake
|pkmn=Seviper
|type1=Poison
|img=Snake Seviper.png
|epnum=HZ096
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Seviper}} is Snake's second known Pokémon.

Seviper's only known move is {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{poison color light}}|bordercolor={{poison color dark}}
|ja=三木一眞 ''Kazuma Miki''
}}


{{-}}
{{Project COD notice|no}}

[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Horizons characters of the day]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon hunters]]

[[es:Snake]]
[[fr:Snake]]
[[zh:斯内克]]

White Zygarde

2025-03-14T15:47:00Z

Shaadi96:

{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|ball=Unknown
|shiny=yes
|trainername=Gibeon
|pokemonname=Zygarde
|jtrainername=ギベオン
|jpokemonname=ジガルデ
|tmtrainername=Gibeon
|tmpokemonname=Zygarde
|image=[[File:Gibeon Zygarde 50 Percent Forme.png|250px]]
|caption=Gibeon's Zygarde in its 50% Forme {{shinystar}}
|gender=Gender unknown<ref name="gender">{{p|Zygarde}} is a [[Gender|gender unknown]] Pokémon species.</ref>
|ability=Unknown
|location=Unknown
|prevonum=0718 s
|caught=yes
|epnum=HZ045
|epname=From So Far Away
|noevo=incap
|current=Unknown
|java1=Unknown
|enva1=N/A
}}
The '''White Zygarde''' (Japanese: '''白いジガルデ''' ''White Zygarde''), also known as '''Gibeon's Zygarde''' (Japanese: '''ギベオンのジガルデ''' ''Gibeon's Zygarde''), was [[Gibeon]]'s only known Pokémon. It is a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. It is seen most of the time outside its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Gibeon Poké Ball.png|250px|thumb|left|Zygarde's Poké Ball]]
====Pre-series====
100 years prior to the events of the series, the White Zygarde, in its {{form|Zygarde|50% Forme}}, traveled alongside its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Gibeon]], on his journey to find the Pokémon paradise known as [[Laqua]]. One day, they came across [[Lucius]] and [[Rystal]], who shared the same goal, and started journeying together towards Laqua.

Finally having reached Laqua, the [[Explorers]] found themselves in trouble after Gibeon meddle with the [[Laquium]] crystals found in the paradise. Zygarde, who initially was the one who dug up the crystals on Gibeon's orders, soon intervened, sensing the impending unbalance if no actions were to be taken. It sacrificed most of its [[Zygarde Cell|Cells]] in order to contain the crystals, reverting to its {{form|Zygarde|10% Forme}} in the process, but it still wasn't enough, as the Laquium generated an explosion that shook the terrain, causing a rift to form underneath Gibeon. The situation was only cleared up after Rystal's {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]] transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its energy to Lucius's [[Party|team]], the [[Six Heroes]], allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, Pagogo reverted into a dormant state, and the Six Heroes got scattered around the world. Somehow, Zygarde and Gibeon eventually managed to leave Laqua in the aftermath.

Throughout the following century, Zygarde acted as the interface between Lucius and the outside world, with the Cells it had scattered in Laqua and around the world allowing Lucius to keep himself updated on what was happening. With its Cells, Zygarde was able to monitor the different ecosystems and concluded that Laquium was indeed a threat, as it does not originate from the planet. All the while, it remained alongside Gibeon, despite its "betrayal" in Laqua. Zygarde also left one Cell in the care of [[Hamber]], which [[Amethio]] speculated was a sign of Gibeon's trust in him.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Gibeon and Zygarde 50 Percent Forme.png|250px|thumb|Zygarde and Gibeon]]
Once the [[Black Rayquaza]] was finally released from its {{DL|Poké Ball|Ancient Poké Ball}} in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', Zygarde sent it a message, asking it to find Trainers worthy of inheriting Pagogo and the Six Heroes.

The White Zygarde, in its 10% Forme, debuted at the very end of ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', where it was seen alongside [[Gibeon]].

In [[HZ086]], Zygarde and Gibeon were revealed to have arrived in Laqua again. In [[HZ087]], Zygarde reunited with its lost Cells and reclaimed its 50% Forme. With its restored power, it dug up a cluster of Laquium, but while Gibeon thought it was doing this in order to accomplish his goals, Zygarde was actually freeing Lucius from his emprisonment. After the truth about the past 100 years was revealed, Gibeon begged Zygarde to fight alongside him and put a stop to his opponents' actions, which it seemingly obliged, much to the others' surprise.

In [[HZ088]], Zygarde battled against [[Liko's Floragato]], [[Roy's Crocalor]], [[Dot's Quaxwell]], and [[Amethio's Ceruledge]], all of whom had {{Tera}}stallized. It proved to be very powerful, managing to not be hit for most of the battle despite being at a numerical disadvantage. However, after witnessing its {{m|Thousand Arrows}}, [[Dot]] was able to identify a moment of weakness they could take advantage of, as Zygarde needed some time in order to return the Cells it fired during the attack. Despite this, Zygarde was still able to overpower them at the end, leaving only Floragato and Ceruledge barely standing. As it was about to finish them off with a {{m|Core Enforcer}}, Floragato took on [[Liko]]'s encouragement and pushed herself into [[Evolution|evolving]] into {{p|Meowscarada}}. This allowed for a last minute counterattack, with Ceruledge creating openings for Meowscarada to strike, until her newly learned {{m|Flower Trick}} managed to knock Zygarde down. At this moment, Zygarde forfeited the battle and revealed it was actually testing the strength and resolve of Liko and her friends all along before it disassembled and sadly abandoned Gibeon because of his actions.

===Personality and characteristics===
True to its species, the White Zygarde has a desire to protect the ecosystem when it senses danger, such as [[Laquium]]. As a result of this, Zygarde will even stand up against its {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s orders if it means keeping the ecosystem safe, as seen in [[HZ075]], when it sacrificed its [[Zygarde Cell|Cells]] to contain the Laquium crystals.

White Zygarde is commonly seen staying by [[Gibeon]]'s side, its loyalty to him has been questionable ever since the incident in [[Laqua]] 100 years ago. After Zygarde frees [[Lucius]] in [[HZ087]], Gibeon came to the conclusion that it had only feigned being his Pokémon in order to closely monitor his actions. When Gibeon begged it to fight alongside him as his partner and last remaining friend, Zygarde agreed, an action that caught the others by surprise. This, however, was only for it to test the strength and resolve of [[Liko]] and her friends.

===Appearance===
:''See also: {{DL|Zygarde (Pokémon)|Form data|Zygarde → Form data}}''
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|-
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! style="background:#{{ground color light}}" |10% Forme
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Gibeon Zygarde Cell.png|x150px]]
|[[File:Gibeon Zygarde 10 Percent Forme.png|x150px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|dragon|ground|Gibeon {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Zygarde 50 Percent Thousand Arrows|1=Zygarde 50 Percent Land's Wrath|2=Zygarde 50 Percent Core Enforcer}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thousand Arrows|1=Land's Wrath|2=Core Enforcer|3=Thousand Waves}}}}
{{anmov|ground|Thousand Arrows|HZ075|}}
{{anmov|ground|Land's Wrath|HZ075|}}
{{anmov|dragon|Core Enforcer|HZ088|}}
{{anmov|ground|Thousand Waves|HZ088|}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ March 2025 Calendar.png|x450px]]
|-
| March 2025 Calendar by {{color2|000|mojacookie}}
|}

====Eyecatch====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Gibeon Zygarde.png|x150px]]
|}



==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Lucius]]
{{Animespecies|Zygarde}}

{{Pokémon Horizons characters|dragon|ground}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Explorers's Pokémon]]

Manectric (Pokémon)

2025-01-17T10:44:13Z

Shaadi96: /* Pokémon Adventures */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Manectric}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=0309|prev=Electrike|nextnum=0311|next=Plusle|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Manectric}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Manectric
|jname=ライボルト
|jtranslit=Raiboruto
|tmname=Livolt
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Manectric
|image2=0310Manectric-Mega.png
|mega=Manectite
|ndex=0310
|type1=Electric
|category=Discharge
|height-ftin=4'11"
|height-m=1.5
|weight-lbs=88.6
|weight-kg=40.2
|height-ftin2=5'11"
|height-m2=1.8
|weight-lbs2=97.0
|weight-kg2=44.0
|abilityn=dm
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycolm=2
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Lightning Rod
|abilityd=Minus
|abilitym=Intimidate
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evsp=2
|expyield=166
|oldexp=168
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Yellow
|catchrate=45
|body=08
|pokefordex=manectric
|generation=3
|friendship=70
}}
'''Manectric''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライボルト''' ''Livolt'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Electrike}} starting at [[level]] 26.

Manectric can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Manectric''' using the [[Manectite]].

==Biology==
Manectric is a canine, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its body is mainly blue with a spiky, yellow mane on its head and yellow tufts of fur on its haunches and around its front feet. Its mane sticks straight up and has three points. It has a jagged upper jaw, red eyes, and holes on either side of its head that seem to be its ears. Each of its paws has three claws. Its blue, spike-like tail is bent at a sharp angle.

Manectric gathers electricity in its mane and then discharges it. This process creates thunderclouds, which it uses in battle. Since lightning falls in its vicinity, it is said to have been born from lightning and make its nest where lightning has struck. It lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands and savannas}}, and rarely appears in front of people.

===Forms===
Manectric can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Manectric.

The yellow mane on Mega Manectric is considerably larger than its previous state. The center spike on its head has shifted, and now forms a large, tilted growth that extends over its snout and has a point on either end. The remaining two head spikes are thinner, longer, and have small, pointed bulbs in place of the earholes. The mane now extends down the length of Mega Manectric's body, forming four additional spikes. One of these spikes extends down past the Pokémon's chest and has points on both ends. The tufts of fur on its haunches are now blue and form more numerous, thinner points. While it retains the yellow tufts around its front feet, they now have two short spikes extending backward. Finally, Mega Manectric lacks the sharply angled tail of its previous state and now has red claws.

When it [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]], its speed is explosive and is equal to a lightning bolt. However, its body becomes filled with such an incredible amount of electricity that Manectric is unable to fully control it all, thereby irritating it.
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|-
| {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Manectric
|-
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|}
|}

===Evolution===
Manectric evolves from {{p|Electrike}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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{{Evobox-2
|type1=Electric
|pictype=art
|no1=0309
|name1=Electrike
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1=
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|name2=Manectric
|type1-2=Electric}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Trozei!}}: [[Lucy Fleetfoot]] owns a Manectric.
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: [[Amp Plains tribes|Manectric and the Electrike Tribe]] are the bosses of [[Amp Plains]], the same way that {{p|Luxray}} and the {{p|Luxio}} Tribe were in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time/Darkness]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=079|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Manectric</sc> is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this {{ScPkmn}} creates thunderclouds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Manectric</sc> discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This {{ScPkmn}} creates thunderclouds above its head.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Because lightning falls in their vicinities, <sc>Manectric</sc> were thought to have been born from lightning. In battle, they create thunderclouds.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its nest can be found where a thunderbolt hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=074|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=081}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Manectric is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this Pokémon creates thunderclouds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Manectric discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This Pokémon creates thunderclouds above its head.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=294|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Manectric can be found beneath unnatural thunderclouds. People say it can run at the same speed as lightning striking.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It stimulates its own muscles with electricity, so it can move quickly. It eases its soreness with electricity, too, so it can recover quickly as well.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Manectric}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Mega Evolution fills its body with a tremendous amount of electricity, but it's too much for Manectric to fully control.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Too much electricity has built up in its body, irritating Manectric. Its explosive speed is equal to that of a lightning bolt.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=067|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It stimulates its own muscles with electricity, so it can move quickly. It eases its soreness with electricity, too, so it can recover quickly as well.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It discharges electricity from its mane. The Pokémon creates a thundercloud overhead from which to drop lightning bolts.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|Manectric in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|Mega Manectric in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|118|Hoenn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area={{rt|118|Hoenn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=XD|t=FFF|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|area=[[Citadark Isle]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|2014 Korean World Championship Series Manectric|All|South Korea|50|July 5, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manectric}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Electric
|event1=Manectite|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Manectric=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Electric
|HP= 70
|Attack= 75
|Defense=60
|SpAtk= 105
|SpDef= 60
|Speed= 105}}

=====Mega Manectric=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Electric
|HP= 70
|Attack= 75
|Defense=80
|SpAtk= 135
|SpDef= 80
|Speed= 135}}

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

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

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

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|42|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|54|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|60|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM66|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM67|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR09|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR12|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR42|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR43|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR80|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR86|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR97|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM43|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|324|Torkoal}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|263G|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|264|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/8c|427|Buneary}}{{MSP/8c|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP/8c|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP/8c|554G|Darumaka}}{{MSP/8c|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|555G|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/8c|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/8c|813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/8c|814|Raboot}}{{MSP/8c|815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/8c|831|Wooloo}}{{MSP/8c|832|Dubwool}}{{MSP/8c|843|Silicobra}}{{MSP/8c|844|Sandaconda}}{{MSP/8c|875|Eiscue}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/8c|026|Raichu}}{{MSP/8c|026A|Raichu}}{{MSP/8c|403|Shinx}}{{MSP/8c|404|Luxio}}{{MSP/8c|405|Luxray}}{{MSP/8c|587|Emolga}}{{MSP/8c|777|Togedemaru}}{{MSP/8c|835|Yamper}}{{MSP/8c|836|Boltund}}{{MSP/8c|877|Morpeko}}|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|053|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|053A|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|264|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|862|Obstagoon}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0019|Rattata}}{{MSP/H|0020|Raticate}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/H|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0365|Walrein}}{{MSP/H|0399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/H|0400|Bibarel}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/H|0400|Bibarel}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0026|Raichu}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0309|Electrike}}{{MSP/H|0310|Manectric}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0417|Pachirisu}}|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0235|Smeargle}}|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0026|Raichu}}{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0417|Pachirisu}}|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/H|0310|Manectric}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/H|0264|Linoone}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/H|0400|Bibarel}}{{MSP/H|0427|Buneary}}{{MSP/H|0428|Lopunny}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0365|Walrein}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0026|Raichu}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0417|Pachirisu}}|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0264|Linoone}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/H|0309|Electrike}}{{MSP/H|0310|Manectric}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0293|Whismur}}{{MSP/H|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/H|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/H|0327|Spinda}}|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Rising Voltage|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Flame Burst|Fire|Special|70|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|—|—|40|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Refresh|Normal|Status|—|—|20|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Manectric|3|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Manectric|Electric|Electric|3}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Scratch}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}"| ''[[XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!]]''
|}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg lightning color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Thunder Shock}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Manectric (EX Ruby & Sapphire 39)]]
|}

===Side game data===
====Manectric====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=310|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=310|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=310
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Thunder Meadow
|P1=Lightning becomes my energy!
|P2=My health has gone down by half. That's not good.
|P3=I'm finished... My lightning energy is just about gone...
|PL=I've leveled up! I'm brimming with the power of lightning!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=310
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=310
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Absol}}, {{p|Beldum}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=I discharge electricity from my mane. You should watch it.
|P2=I've taken too much damage…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=2
|field=Recharge
|loop=3
|MinEXP=40
|MaxEXP=
|num=147
|browser=Manectric launches orbs of electricity. It can also recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|field=Electrify
|fieldpower=3
|num=106
|pastnum=164
|browser=It creates waves of electricity around it that make Pokémon Stopped.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Electric
|att=4
|def=2
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=310
|walk=1.19
|hp=53
|attack=78
|defense=51
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=310
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=310|num=252
|mega=1
|stone=Manectite
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Hitting Streak
|skilldesc=Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
|megaspeedup=14
|effectdesc=A vertical lightning strike erases a jagged line of Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=310
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Electrike
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Manectric}}{{tt|100|First time}}/{{tt|20|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|5|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=172|attack=215|defense=127
|fast={{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Charge Beam}}, {{m|Thunder Fang}}{{tt|*|From August 30, 2021 onward}}
|special={{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Flame Burst}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From August 30, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Psychic Fangs}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2022 onward}}
}}
|}

====Mega Manectric====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=310M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Absol}}, {{p|Beldum}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Noe Town]]
|P1=I discharge electricity from my mane. You should watch it.
|P2=I've taken too much damage…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=310M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Electrike
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=286
|defense=179
|fast={{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Charge Beam}}, {{m|Thunder Fang}}{{tt|*|From August 30, 2021 onward}}
|special= {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Flame Burst}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From August 30, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Psychic Fangs}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2022 onward}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0310Manectric
|name1=Manectric
|type1-1=Electric
|forme1=Manectric
|loc1=Default
|item1=Manectite
|itemfile1=Dream Manectite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0310Manectric-Mega
|forme2=Mega Manectric
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Manectite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Electric
|pictype=art
|no1=0309
|name1=Electrike
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 26}}
|no2=0310
|name2=Manectric
|type1-2=Electric}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=310}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=310}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=310}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=310|form1=M|crop=122}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=310|form1=M|crop=121}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=310|crop=143}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0310|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0310|Manectric}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 3e Manectric intro.png]]
|-
| Emerald intro's sprite
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Officer Jenny Manectric.png|thumb|250px|Manectric in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
[[File:M19 Mega Manectric.png|thumb|250px|Mega Manectric in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Wattson's Manectric]]====
Manectric made its animated series debut in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', under the ownership of [[Wattson]], who obtained it as an {{p|Electrike}}. It evolved in ''[[AG059|A Manectric Charge]]'', where it battled [[Ash's Torkoal]] and won.

====[[Officer Jenny's Manectric]]====
[[Officer Jenny]]s in the [[Kalos]] [[region]] mostly use Manectric, as {{TP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}} and {{p|Herdier}} are not native to the region.

====Other====
In ''[[DP042|The Electrike Company!]]'', [[Jaco]]'s Manectric evolved from an Electrike and sent {{TRT}} flying. Afterwards, {{OBP|Cal|DP042}} allowed it to bypass an upcoming test and graduate to go on to work for a power generation company.

In the original timeline of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', five Manectric were used by [[Damos]], who was under {{m|Hypnosis}}, to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Manectric again to attack Arceus.

In ''[[XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!]]'', [[Celosia]] sent out a Manectric to pursue [[Squishy]], alongside [[Bryony]]'s {{p|Liepard}}. It was stopped in its tracks by [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Greninja}}. After it and Liepard were both overwhelmed by Greninja's Ash-Greninja form, Manectric used {{m|Flash}} to allow [[Team Flare]] to escape.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Manectric that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] was under the control of [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Manectric was used to battle Pikachu, [[Clemont's Luxray]], and {{OBP|Volcanion|M19}}. It was later freed from Cherie's control when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

===Minor appearances===
Manectric debuted in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. It was used alongside a {{p|Solrock}} in a [[Double Battle]] against {{ga|Brendan}}.

A Manectric appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno!]]'', [[Noland]]'s Manectric was living at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}.

In ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Manectric competed in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{to|Gardenia}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

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

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', and ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', a Trainer's Manectric attended the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]].

A Trainer's Manectric appeared in ''[[XY066|Confronting the Dakness!]]''.

A Trainer's Manectric appeared in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG059|Manectric|Ash's Pokédex|Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. Manectric has the ability to gather local electrical energy in its mane, and then discharge it, creating thunderclouds.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP042|Manectric|Dawn's Pokédex|Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. It is constantly discharging the electricity it collects in its mane.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY008|Manectric|Serena's Pokédex|Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. Manectric collects electricity from the air, creating a thundercloud above its head. Its mane gives off a strong electric current.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

==In the manga==
[[File:X Elec.png|thumb|175px|Manectric in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:X Elec Mega Manectric.png|thumb|left|175px|Mega Manectric in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Arceus and the Jewel of Life===
In the manga adaptation of {{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|manga}}, [[Damos]] owned a Manectric, and he used it along with his other Pokémon to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Wattson's Manectric}}
{{main|Élec}}
[[Wattson]]'s Electrike evolved into a Manectric prior to ''[[PS222|Short Shrift for Shiftry]]''.

In ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]'', [[Team Flare]] scientist [[Celosia]] owns a Manectric.

{{adv|X}} obtained a Manectric that evolved from an Electrike in ''[[PS565|Fast-Thinking Froakie]]'', who he later named Élec. He is able to Mega Evolve into Mega Manectric.

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Rald]] has a Manectric, as seen in ''[[CBF3|Battle Between Student and Master!]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Manectric is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a base stat total of 575.

===Origin===
Manectric has traits of a {{wp|canine}} and the 雷獣 ''{{wp|Raijū}}'', an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals, including a blue {{wp|wolf}} wrapped in lightning bolts; Mega Manectric in particular may draw inspiration from a {{wp|Maned wolf}}. Additionally, Manectric's snout resembles a {{wp|crocodile clip}}.

====Name origin====
Manectric may be a combination of ''mane'' and ''electric''.

Livolt may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder), ''lion'', ''live'' (electrically charged), and ''volt'' or ''bolt''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=ライボルト ''Livolt''|jameaning=From {{tt|雷 ''rai''|thunder}}, ''lion'', ''live'', and ''volt'' or ''bolt''
|fr=Élecsprint|frmeaning=From {{tt|''électrique''|electric}} and ''{{wp|Sprint (running)|sprint}}''
|es=Manectric|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Voltenso|demeaning=From ''Volt'' and {{tt|''tenso''|Spanish for tense}}
|it=Manectric|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=썬더볼트 ''Thundervolt''|komeaning=From ''thunderbolt'' and ''volt''
|zh_cmn=雷電獸 / 雷电兽 ''Léidiànshòu''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|雷電 / 雷电 ''léidiàn''|thunder and lightning}} and 雷獸 / 雷兽 ''{{wp|Raijū|léishòu}}''
|zh_yue=雷電獸 ''Lèuihdihnsau''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|雷電 ''lèuihdihn''|lightning strike}} and 雷獸 ''{{wp|Raijū|lèuihsau}}''
|hi=फ़ानबोल्ट ''Faanbolt''|himeaning=From {{tt|तूफान ''toophan''|storm}} and ''bolt''
|ru=Манектрик ''Manektrik''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไลโวลต์ ''Laiwon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Wattson's Manectric]]
* [[Officer Jenny's Manectric]]
* [[Élec]]
* [[Amp Plains tribes]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==External links==
{{Mega Evolution}}{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=0309|prev=Electrike|nextnum=0311|next=Plusle}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD]]

[[de:Voltenso]]
[[es:Manectric]]
[[fr:Élecsprint]]
[[it:Manectric]]
[[ja:ライボルト]]
[[zh:雷电兽]]

EP053

2025-01-04T19:35:35Z

Shaadi96: /* Plot */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=EP052 |
prevtitle=Princess vs. Princess |
nextcode=EP054 |
nexttitle=The Case of the K-9 Caper! |
series=Original series |
colorscheme=Kanto| }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP053 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=The Purr-fect Hero |
title_ja=こどものひだよ！ぜんいんしゅうごう！ |
title_ja_trans=It's Children's Day! Everyone Gather! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=July 9, 1998 |
broadcast_us=September 11, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Pocket Fantasy|ポケットにファンタジー]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=鈴木敏明 |
director=小川浩司 |
art=山本郷 |
morecredits=yes|
epstaffpage=EP051-EP060 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|053}}
* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmhHwNb2wio The Purr-fect Hero]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''The Purr-fect Hero''' (Japanese: '''こどものひだよ！ぜんいんしゅうごう！''' ''It's Children's Day! Everyone Gather!'') is the 53rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 9, 1998, and in the United States on September 11, 1999. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 5, 1998, but was rescheduled following the [[EP038]] incident.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's Kids Day, and Ash and friends help the children at a nearby school celebrate the holiday. Team Rocket spoils the fun with a Pikachu-napping scheme that goes awry when they snatch a kid instead of the Pokémon. But in a shocking turn of events, Meowth becomes a good guy—or does he?

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking along a dirt path, {{an|Misty}} notices a flagpole with several wind cones modeled after a {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Magikarp}}. At that moment, the group recognizes that it is [[Kids Day]]. Suddenly, a woman, {{OBP|Reiko|EP053}}, mistakes the trio for the Pokémon Trainers she has been expecting, though a phone call clarifies that the requested visitors will not be able to attend. However, after hearing how she wanted to do something special for the preschool's children, Ash and his friends decide to let the children play with their Pokémon instead. Elsewhere, {{TRT}} reminisces about Kids Day; [[James]] says he always had a great Kids Day with the day off school, swimming, and ice cream sandwiches, whereas [[Jessie]] did not.

Inside the school, the children rush over to play with {{AP|Pikachu}}, pulling at his face. Ash rescues the children from an electric shock and receives the shock himself instead. Ash and his friends then let out all of their Pokémon, who all begin playing with the kids. However, one child, {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}}, reveals that he has no interest in playing with any Pokémon besides {{p|Meowth}}. He explains that this was due to a {{pkmn2|wild}} Meowth saving him from a {{p|Beedrill}} once. However, the other children do not believe the story and mock him.

Suddenly, a bright blue car pulls up to the school, where Jessie, disguised as a magician, convinces the teacher to let her, James, and {{MTR}} do a magic show for the children, which she agrees to. Team Rocket shows the children, the gang, and the teacher an empty box, and claim that they need a volunteer. Pikachu is swept up by James, who places him into the box. Both Jessie and James then chant before tapping the box with a wand, whereupon Meowth flies from the box and completes the trick, much to the kids' enjoyment.

The trio tries to make their getaway, but are stopped by Ash, who demands his Pikachu back. Team Rocket reveals themselves, but are attacked by the overly excited children, which interrupts their {{motto}} several times. James tells {{TP|James|Weezing}} to use {{m|Smokescreen}}, which is able to blind the gang. Timmy, upon seeing Meowth's distress, rushes over to help, but knocks down the box Meowth was standing on. This also knocks Pikachu out of the box, unbeknownst to everyone else. Team Rocket picks up the box and flees. As Ash finds Pikachu inside the school, the teacher realizes that Timmy has gone missing.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket rejoices over their capture and opens the box, only to find Timmy. He proceeds to cry, but the tears stop when he sees Meowth, who he believes is the Meowth who saved him from the wild Beedrill. Meowth is about to tell him he has the wrong Pokémon, but Jessie and James convince Meowth to go along with Timmy to avoid crushing his hopes. Putting on an act, Jessie and James behave like they want to do harm to Timmy, but Meowth pretends to save him with {{m|Fury Swipes}} and escapes with him.

They come running back to the school, surprising everyone. Misty is a little suspicious, noting that this Meowth resembles the one from Team Rocket, which makes Meowth slightly nervous. However, the children see Meowth and apologize for not believing Timmy's story in the first place. Timmy accepts their apologies and allows them to play with Meowth, who relishes in the attention. Meowth accidentally lets some human speech slip from his mouth, and Misty calls him out. He starts to back away from the group, with his cover now blown. In desperation, he makes a run for it, much to the dismay of Timmy and his classmates. Meowth is able to make it back to Team Rocket, but he is followed by everyone after Timmy began to run after him.

Team Rocket recites their motto once more and challenges Ash to a battle. Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} while James sends out his Weezing. Ash calls his {{AP|Pidgeotto}} out and Brock helps by using {{TP|Brock|Onix}}. Weezing uses {{m|Smog}}, which is easily blown away by Pidgeotto's {{m|Gust}}, along with Weezing itself. Arbok, however, escapes by using {{m|Dig}}. Arbok pops up in front of the gang, but is {{m|Tackle|tackled}} by Onix. This causes part of the cliff Arbok slammed into to crumble, and a giant rock is dislodged and rolls towards everyone. Most escape in time, though Timmy trips over and Ash picks him up; the pair are in boulder's path as it continues its descent. However, a wild Meowth comes out of nowhere, kicking the boulder in two and saving their lives. Timmy immediately recognizes this Meowth as the one that saved him before. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is running atop a second boulder, disappearing from sight while chasing their Meowth.

Once back at the school, the teacher thanks Ash and his friends for all their help. Timmy proclaims he is going to become a Pokémon Trainer as well, hinting that the wild Meowth, resting on the preschool's roof, is now his. Meanwhile, Team Rocket discuss the day's events, with Meowth stating that Jessie and James need him more. Jessie proclaims they still need to get Pikachu, and James states that Meowth will come up with their next plan, in turn affirming Meowth's prized place in the trio.

==Major events==

* [[Misty's Horsea]] is revealed to know {{m|Bubble}}.
{{animeevents|OS}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP053.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}}
* {{OBP|Reiko|EP053}}
* Schoolchildren

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP053.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Wartortle}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Meowth}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ({{OP|Misty|Starmie}})
* {{p|Horsea}} ({{OP|Misty|Horsea}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{OP|Brock|Geodude}})
* {{p|Zubat}} ({{OP|Brock|Zubat}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} (flashback)
* {{p|Meowth}}

==Scheduling conflict==
This episode was originally scheduled to air on {{wp|Kodomo no hi|Children's Day}} itself, on May 5, 1998, but was rescheduled in the aftermath of EP038. The original schedule was as follows:
{{Rescheduled episodes}}
This episode and [[EP052|the preceding]] air after ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'' in the dub. It aired between ''The Breeding Center Secret'' and ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'' on [[Pocket Monsters Encore]].

==Trivia==
* Depending on the version (see [[#Dub edits|below]]), either {{Ash}} or {{an|Brock}} reference the events of ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' in this episode.
* This episode seems to have a legitimate [[Multi Battle]], consisting of Ash and Brock vs. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] towards the end, even though Multi Battles didn't exist until [[Generation III]].
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 11: Meowth'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* Starting with this episode, the dialogue of the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment sounds different from the previous episodes (unless a Pokémon has already been used in a segment).
** Also, this is so far the only episode in which the Pokémon featured in the segment is a {{p|Meowth}} that is not Team Rocket's. The next time a different Meowth appears is in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.
* This episode hints at {{AP|Pikachu}}'s [[gender]] being male, as Pikachu is seen with Ash and Brock while they explain to {{an|Misty}} that Kids Day is a festival for "real, tough men". In the next scene, Misty also hits Pikachu along with both Ash and Brock.
* When Brock sends out his Pokémon, he says "that's not all, folks", a references to the "That's all folks" line at the end of the {{wp|Looney Tunes}} and {{wp|Merrie Melodies}} cartoon series.
* During {{MTR}}'s fantasy of being revered like a hero, his English name appears twice as a logo and written on a card respectively. Bizarrely, this is the case even in the Japanese version.
* Due to it being rescheduled after the [[EP038]] incident, this episode is considered a part of [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]].
* Ash and Brock's initial insistence that Kids Day was a holiday for males and that Misty already had her [[Princess Festival]] refers to how the basis for the holiday, Children's Day in Japan, had initially been designated for males (with Girls' Day on March 3 being the basis for the Princess Festival) until 1948 where it celebrated all children largely as a result of {{wp|World War II}}.
* The number plate on Team Rocket's magic show car reads "R-634-526". "R" stands for "Rocket" (as in Team Rocket), while 634 and 526 are {{wp|goroawase}} for Jessie and James's Japanese names, Musashi and Kojiro, respectively.
** Team Rocket's magic car show car appears to be a {{wp|Suzuki Wagon R#First generation (CT21S/CT51S/CV21S/CV51S; 1993)|first generation Suzuki Wagon R}}.
* In the Japanese version, the aliases Jessie and James choose for their magic show are Dorothy and Dorōn. These are most likely puns on ''dorobō'', the Japanese word for thief.

===Errors===
[[File:Weezing EP053 error.png|thumb|200px|Weezing's eyes]]
* In a scene where the children throw {{TP|James|Weezing}} around, Weezing's eyes are missing. However, it could just be that its eyes are not visible from the camera angle.
* When Misty sends out her Pokémon, {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} makes a sound before moving its mouth.
* When James puts Pikachu into the magic box, he speaks without opening his mouth.
* In the English dub, when the children are playing with James's Weezing, {{OBP|Reiko|EP053}} screams at her class to "get inside this instant!", even though they are already indoors.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[My Best Friends]] (US DVD box set), [[Double Trouble]] (Pokémon TV)
* When finding the ''koinobori'', Ash and Brock immediately identify the Pokémon representing them in the Japanese version, while in the dub, Misty was the one who identifies the Pokémon a little while later.
** On that note, the ''koinobori'' are referred to as Pokémon Banners in the dub.
** Ash also comments in the dub that such was his favorite holiday in the year, while in the original, Ash doesn't indicate such was the case.
* Originally, Misty expresses interest in whether there are any local areas having all-you-can-eat ''kashiwa mochi'', while in the dub she wishes that they could play all day like they used to.
** Likewise, Ash in the original version reminds Misty that Children's Day was originally designated to boys and that Misty already had her Princess Festival a little while back, with Brock backing him up, while in the dub, Brock was the one who points out Misty having already done the Princess Festival while Ash reminds her that they still need to get the Volcano Badge. Similarly, Misty when responding to their comments originally pointed out that anyone can celebrate the holiday currently, while in the dub, she mentioned she was still tough before demanding they play.
* When James reminisces over when he celebrated Kids Day as a child, the kashiwa-mochi (mochi balls wrapped in oak leaves, a traditional Children's Day snack) are referred to as ice cream sandwiches.
** Similarly, the dub also notes that the only sandwiches Jessie did eat as a kid were baloney with one slice, while originally, she indicated that she only ate actual oak leaves on Kids Day, and that she ate calamus leaf bits in her fried rice. Her original response also explains the leaves seen in the background.
** In the original version, when James was recalling his Kid's Day celebration, noted that he swam in a pool filled with calamus leaves, referring to a custom in Japan called ''Shobuyu'' where people immersed themselves in either hot bath water or swimming pools filled with calamus leaves in order to boost their immune systems. The dub only has James mentioning having a day off from school and swimming in an Olympic swimming pool without directly mentioning the leaves.
* When Brock accepts the request from the teacher to show off Pokémon in place of the original trainers, originally he mentioned there wouldn't have been much stock in trainers who crush children's dreams, while in the dub he acts like they were heartless.
* When describing the Meowth that saved Timmy, originally, there was specific mention of it using a spinning kick in the times it saved Timmy, which wasn't made clear in the dub.
** On that note, Timmy, when Team Rocket's Meowth "saves" him, originally tells him to use the spinning kick (to Meowth's confusion), while in the dub, he instead tells him to use Fury Swipes.
* The Japanese text on Team Rocket's magic show car is deleted.
** Jessie originally refers to the preschool kids as "mini-Twerps", while in the dub she doesn't.
* In the dub, after Jessie and James abduct Pikachu, Ash recognizes Jessie and James, while originally he makes no indication of recognizing them.
* James originally ordered Weezing to attack the children, when in the dub, he merely remarks that it wasn't fair presumably in reference to Weezing being crowd-swarmed by the preschoolers. Similarly, Jessie retorts in the dub that Weezing made a nice volleyball, when originally, she guessed it was popular among kids.
* In the dub, the teacher tells the children to stop before someone gets hurt, before snapping at them to get inside, when originally, she merely requests they flee, and then reiterates the order.
* In the dub, after discovering they accidentally abducted Timmy instead of Pikachu and that he thinks their Meowth is the one that saved him, James when stated that even they don't wish to destroy children's dreams adds in that such might eventually happen. Likewise, Jessie originally referenced her awful children's day memories when stating she didn't want Timmy to have similar rotten memories, while in the dub, she mentions that lying can make Meowth into a hero.
* Originally, in Meowth's fantasy of being a hero, he merely laughs and tells people not to push.
* Team Rocket's "threat" to Timmy was a bit harsher originally, claiming they're the Team Rocket that deceives even small children.
* The dub has Brock notice the similarities between the Meowth that saved Timmy and Team Rocket's Meowth, while originally, he mentioned he looked handsome.
* The dub makes it sound as though Team Rocket was glad Meowth blew his cover, while originally they merely stated they'll take it from there.
* The dub has Timmy identifying Ash, Misty and Brock by name, when originally he merely calls them ''oniichan''.
** Similarly, the exchange also implied the Meowth that saved him is now owned by Timmy while originally, it was never indicated he currently owned it.
* Extra dialogue was added to the ending in the dub where Jessie, James and Meowth were walking away while Jessie and James were trying to plan another way to capture Pikachu, only for Meowth to ignore them. Originally, they were completely silent, although it was still nonetheless implied that Meowth was deeply reconsidering the possibility of staying behind.

==In other languages==
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|es_eu={{tt|El perrrfecto héroe|The Purrrfect Hero}}
|sv={{tt|Meowth blir hjälte|Meowth becomes a hero}}
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Shaadi96: /* Dub edits */Timmy’s name was spelt wrong a few times. 😂

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title_en=The Purr-fect Hero |
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title_ja_trans=It's Children's Day! Everyone Gather! |
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broadcast_us=September 11, 1999 |
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* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmhHwNb2wio The Purr-fect Hero]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
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'''The Purr-fect Hero''' (Japanese: '''こどものひだよ！ぜんいんしゅうごう！''' ''It's Children's Day! Everyone Gather!'') is the 53rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 9, 1998, and in the United States on September 11, 1999. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 5, 1998, but was rescheduled following the [[EP038]] incident.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's Kids Day, and Ash and friends help the children at a nearby school celebrate the holiday. Team Rocket spoils the fun with a Pikachu-napping scheme that goes awry when they snatch a kid instead of the Pokémon. But in a shocking turn of events, Meowth becomes a good guy—or does he?

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking along a dirt path, {{an|Misty}} notices a flagpole with several wind cones modeled after a {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Magikarp}}. At that moment, the group recognizes that it is [[Kids Day]]. Suddenly, a woman, {{OBP|Reiko|EP053}}, mistakes the trio for the Pokémon Trainers she has been expecting, though a phone call clarifies that the requested visitors will not be able to attend. However, after hearing how she wanted to do something special for the preschool's children, Ash and his friends decide to let the children play with their Pokémon instead. Elsewhere, {{TRT}} reminisces about Kids Day; [[James]] says he always had a great Kids Day with the day off school, swimming, and ice cream sandwiches, whereas [[Jessie]] did not.

Inside the school, the children rush over to play with {{AP|Pikachu}}, pulling at his face. Ash rescues the children from an electric shock and receives the shock himself instead. Ash and his friends then let out all of their Pokémon, who all begin playing with the kids. However, one child, {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}}, reveals that has no interest in playing with any Pokémon besides {{p|Meowth}}. He explains that this was due to a {{pkmn2|wild}} Meowth saving him from a {{p|Beedrill}} once. However, the other children do not believe the story and mock him.

Suddenly, a bright blue car pulls up to the school, where Jessie, disguised as a magician, convinces the teacher to let her, James, and {{MTR}} do a magic show for the children, which she agrees to. Team Rocket shows the children, the gang, and the teacher an empty box, and claim that they need a volunteer. Pikachu is swept up by James, who places him into the box. Both Jessie and James then chant before tapping the box with a wand, whereupon Meowth flies from the box and completes the trick, much to the kids' enjoyment.

The trio tries to make their getaway, but are stopped by Ash, who demands his Pikachu back. Team Rocket reveals themselves, but are attacked by the overly excited children, which interrupts their {{motto}} several times. James tells {{TP|James|Weezing}} to use {{m|Smokescreen}}, which is able to blind the gang. Timmy, upon seeing Meowth's distress, rushes over to help, but knocks down the box Meowth was standing on. This also knocks Pikachu out of the box, unbeknownst to everyone else. Team Rocket picks up the box and flees. As Ash finds Pikachu inside the school, the teacher realizes that Timmy has gone missing.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket rejoices over their capture and opens the box, only to find Timmy. He proceeds to cry, but the tears stop when he sees Meowth, who he believes is the Meowth who saved him from the wild Beedrill. Meowth is about to tell him he has the wrong Pokémon, but Jessie and James convince Meowth to go along with Timmy to avoid crushing his hopes. Putting on an act, Jessie and James behave like they want to do harm to Timmy, but Meowth pretends to save him with {{m|Fury Swipes}} and escapes with him.

They come running back to the school, surprising everyone. Misty is a little suspicious, noting that this Meowth resembles the one from Team Rocket, which makes Meowth slightly nervous. However, the children see Meowth and apologize for not believing Timmy's story in the first place. Timmy accepts their apologies and allows them to play with Meowth, who relishes in the attention. Meowth accidentally lets some human speech slip from his mouth, and Misty calls him out. He starts to back away from the group, with his cover now blown. In desperation, he makes a run for it, much to the dismay of Timmy and his classmates. Meowth is able to make it back to Team Rocket, but he is followed by everyone after Timmy began to run after him.

Team Rocket recites their motto once more and challenges Ash to a battle. Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} while James sends out his Weezing. Ash calls his {{AP|Pidgeotto}} out and Brock helps by using {{TP|Brock|Onix}}. Weezing uses {{m|Smog}}, which is easily blown away by Pidgeotto's {{m|Gust}}, along with Weezing itself. Arbok, however, escapes by using {{m|Dig}}. Arbok pops up in front of the gang, but is {{m|Tackle|tackled}} by Onix. This causes part of the cliff Arbok slammed into to crumble, and a giant rock is dislodged and rolls towards everyone. Most escape in time, though Timmy trips over and Ash picks him up; the pair are in boulder's path as it continues its descent. However, a wild Meowth comes out of nowhere, kicking the boulder in two and saving their lives. Timmy immediately recognizes this Meowth as the one that saved him before. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is running atop a second boulder, disappearing from sight while chasing their Meowth.

Once back at the school, the teacher thanks Ash and his friends for all their help. Timmy proclaims he is going to become a Pokémon Trainer as well, hinting that the wild Meowth, resting on the preschool's roof, is now his. Meanwhile, Team Rocket discuss the day's events, with Meowth stating that Jessie and James need him more. Jessie proclaims they still need to get Pikachu, and James states that Meowth will come up with their next plan, in turn affirming Meowth's prized place in the trio.

==Major events==

* [[Misty's Horsea]] is revealed to know {{m|Bubble}}.
{{animeevents|OS}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP053.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}}
* {{OBP|Reiko|EP053}}
* Schoolchildren

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP053.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Wartortle}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Meowth}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ({{OP|Misty|Starmie}})
* {{p|Horsea}} ({{OP|Misty|Horsea}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{OP|Brock|Geodude}})
* {{p|Zubat}} ({{OP|Brock|Zubat}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} (flashback)
* {{p|Meowth}}

==Scheduling conflict==
This episode was originally scheduled to air on {{wp|Kodomo no hi|Children's Day}} itself, on May 5, 1998, but was rescheduled in the aftermath of EP038. The original schedule was as follows:
{{Rescheduled episodes}}
This episode and [[EP052|the preceding]] air after ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'' in the dub. It aired between ''The Breeding Center Secret'' and ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'' on [[Pocket Monsters Encore]].

==Trivia==
* Depending on the version (see [[#Dub edits|below]]), either {{Ash}} or {{an|Brock}} reference the events of ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' in this episode.
* This episode seems to have a legitimate [[Multi Battle]], consisting of Ash and Brock vs. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] towards the end, even though Multi Battles didn't exist until [[Generation III]].
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 11: Meowth'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* Starting with this episode, the dialogue of the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment sounds different from the previous episodes (unless a Pokémon has already been used in a segment).
** Also, this is so far the only episode in which the Pokémon featured in the segment is a {{p|Meowth}} that is not Team Rocket's. The next time a different Meowth appears is in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.
* This episode hints at {{AP|Pikachu}}'s [[gender]] being male, as Pikachu is seen with Ash and Brock while they explain to {{an|Misty}} that Kids Day is a festival for "real, tough men". In the next scene, Misty also hits Pikachu along with both Ash and Brock.
* When Brock sends out his Pokémon, he says "that's not all, folks", a references to the "That's all folks" line at the end of the {{wp|Looney Tunes}} and {{wp|Merrie Melodies}} cartoon series.
* During {{MTR}}'s fantasy of being revered like a hero, his English name appears twice as a logo and written on a card respectively. Bizarrely, this is the case even in the Japanese version.
* Due to it being rescheduled after the [[EP038]] incident, this episode is considered a part of [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]].
* Ash and Brock's initial insistence that Kids Day was a holiday for males and that Misty already had her [[Princess Festival]] refers to how the basis for the holiday, Children's Day in Japan, had initially been designated for males (with Girls' Day on March 3 being the basis for the Princess Festival) until 1948 where it celebrated all children largely as a result of {{wp|World War II}}.
* The number plate on Team Rocket's magic show car reads "R-634-526". "R" stands for "Rocket" (as in Team Rocket), while 634 and 526 are {{wp|goroawase}} for Jessie and James's Japanese names, Musashi and Kojiro, respectively.
** Team Rocket's magic car show car appears to be a {{wp|Suzuki Wagon R#First generation (CT21S/CT51S/CV21S/CV51S; 1993)|first generation Suzuki Wagon R}}.
* In the Japanese version, the aliases Jessie and James choose for their magic show are Dorothy and Dorōn. These are most likely puns on ''dorobō'', the Japanese word for thief.

===Errors===
[[File:Weezing EP053 error.png|thumb|200px|Weezing's eyes]]
* In a scene where the children throw {{TP|James|Weezing}} around, Weezing's eyes are missing. However, it could just be that its eyes are not visible from the camera angle.
* When Misty sends out her Pokémon, {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} makes a sound before moving its mouth.
* When James puts Pikachu into the magic box, he speaks without opening his mouth.
* In the English dub, when the children are playing with James's Weezing, {{OBP|Reiko|EP053}} screams at her class to "get inside this instant!", even though they are already indoors.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[My Best Friends]] (US DVD box set), [[Double Trouble]] (Pokémon TV)
* When finding the ''koinobori'', Ash and Brock immediately identify the Pokémon representing them in the Japanese version, while in the dub, Misty was the one who identifies the Pokémon a little while later.
** On that note, the ''koinobori'' are referred to as Pokémon Banners in the dub.
** Ash also comments in the dub that such was his favorite holiday in the year, while in the original, Ash doesn't indicate such was the case.
* Originally, Misty expresses interest in whether there are any local areas having all-you-can-eat ''kashiwa mochi'', while in the dub she wishes that they could play all day like they used to.
** Likewise, Ash in the original version reminds Misty that Children's Day was originally designated to boys and that Misty already had her Princess Festival a little while back, with Brock backing him up, while in the dub, Brock was the one who points out Misty having already done the Princess Festival while Ash reminds her that they still need to get the Volcano Badge. Similarly, Misty when responding to their comments originally pointed out that anyone can celebrate the holiday currently, while in the dub, she mentioned she was still tough before demanding they play.
* When James reminisces over when he celebrated Kids Day as a child, the kashiwa-mochi (mochi balls wrapped in oak leaves, a traditional Children's Day snack) are referred to as ice cream sandwiches.
** Similarly, the dub also notes that the only sandwiches Jessie did eat as a kid were baloney with one slice, while originally, she indicated that she only ate actual oak leaves on Kids Day, and that she ate calamus leaf bits in her fried rice. Her original response also explains the leaves seen in the background.
** In the original version, when James was recalling his Kid's Day celebration, noted that he swam in a pool filled with calamus leaves, referring to a custom in Japan called ''Shobuyu'' where people immersed themselves in either hot bath water or swimming pools filled with calamus leaves in order to boost their immune systems. The dub only has James mentioning having a day off from school and swimming in an Olympic swimming pool without directly mentioning the leaves.
* When Brock accepts the request from the teacher to show off Pokémon in place of the original trainers, originally he mentioned there wouldn't have been much stock in trainers who crush children's dreams, while in the dub he acts like they were heartless.
* When describing the Meowth that saved Timmy, originally, there was specific mention of it using a spinning kick in the times it saved Timmy, which wasn't made clear in the dub.
** On that note, Timmy, when Team Rocket's Meowth "saves" him, originally tells him to use the spinning kick (to Meowth's confusion), while in the dub, he instead tells him to use Fury Swipes.
* The Japanese text on Team Rocket's magic show car is deleted.
** Jessie originally refers to the preschool kids as "mini-Twerps", while in the dub she doesn't.
* In the dub, after Jessie and James abduct Pikachu, Ash recognizes Jessie and James, while originally he makes no indication of recognizing them.
* James originally ordered Weezing to attack the children, when in the dub, he merely remarks that it wasn't fair presumably in reference to Weezing being crowd-swarmed by the preschoolers. Similarly, Jessie retorts in the dub that Weezing made a nice volleyball, when originally, she guessed it was popular among kids.
* In the dub, the teacher tells the children to stop before someone gets hurt, before snapping at them to get inside, when originally, she merely requests they flee, and then reiterates the order.
* In the dub, after discovering they accidentally abducted Timmy instead of Pikachu and that he thinks their Meowth is the one that saved him, James when stated that even they don't wish to destroy children's dreams adds in that such might eventually happen. Likewise, Jessie originally referenced her awful children's day memories when stating she didn't want Timmy to have similar rotten memories, while in the dub, she mentions that lying can make Meowth into a hero.
* Originally, in Meowth's fantasy of being a hero, he merely laughs and tells people not to push.
* Team Rocket's "threat" to Timmy was a bit harsher originally, claiming they're the Team Rocket that deceives even small children.
* The dub has Brock notice the similarities between the Meowth that saved Timmy and Team Rocket's Meowth, while originally, he mentioned he looked handsome.
* The dub makes it sound as though Team Rocket was glad Meowth blew his cover, while originally they merely stated they'll take it from there.
* The dub has Timmy identifying Ash, Misty and Brock by name, when originally he merely calls them ''oniichan''.
** Similarly, the exchange also implied the Meowth that saved him is now owned by Timmy while originally, it was never indicated he currently owned it.
* Extra dialogue was added to the ending in the dub where Jessie, James and Meowth were walking away while Jessie and James were trying to plan another way to capture Pikachu, only for Meowth to ignore them. Originally, they were completely silent, although it was still nonetheless implied that Meowth was deeply reconsidering the possibility of staying behind.

==In other languages==
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|ar={{tt|البطل المزيف|The false hero}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|兒童節全員大集合|Children's Day Big Gathering}}
|cs={{tt|Odvážný hrdina|The brave hero}}
|da={{tt|Kattens Til Helt|Darned Hero (incorporates 'cat')}}
|nl={{tt|De Purr-fecte Held|The Purr-fect Hero}}
|fi={{tt|Kattisankari|The cat hero}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un héros au poil|A hero with [animal hair]}}
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Entei (Pokémon)

2024-12-31T20:30:02Z

Shaadi96: /* Other */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=エンテイ
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|category=Volcano
|type1=Fire
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|ability1=Pressure
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'''Entei''' (Japanese: '''エンテイ''' ''Entei'') is a {{type|Fire}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].

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

Along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] said to be resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Out of the three beasts, Entei is said to represent the flames that burned the Brass Tower.

The [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Gouging Fire}} is said to be an ancient relative of Entei.

==Biology==
Entei is a massive, {{wp|lion|leonine}}, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with some {{wp|mastiff}} qualities. It is covered in brown fur and a long, light gray cloud of smoke running along its entire back. It has gray plates on either side of the cloud and a plate beneath the cream belly fur on its chest. Entei has gray paws with brown pads and black cuff-like bands on its legs. Both front paws house three small, white retractable claws, which can be seen in battle or in [[Pokémon Camp]]. Its main faceplate is red and shaped like fins or a six-sided star. A gray plate, resembling a horseshoe mustache, covers its muzzle. It also has a yellow crest with three sloped points on its forehead and red eyes.

150 years ago, [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] in [[Johto]] was hit by a lightning bolt, causing it to catch on a huge fire and would be later put out by a sudden downpout. [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon|Three unnamed Pokémon]] perished in the fire, however, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Ho-Oh}} granted the trio new life, one of those Pokémon was revived as Entei, which represents the fire that destroyed the now Burned Tower.

It is said that an Entei is born whenever a new volcano appears, and that whenever Entei roars, a volcano erupts somewhere in the world. Entei races across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} at high speeds. It does this due to being unable to contain its extreme power. Entei is believed to represent the passion of magma, and is claimed to be the bringer of the summer's warmth. Entei can unleash massive bursts of fire capable of destroying anything it touches. Its fire is said to be hotter than the magma of a volcano. Entei loves [[Entei Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once ran into and chased it in the past. {{p|Gouging Fire}} shares a resemblance to Entei. It is theorized to be an ancient Entei regenerated from a [[fossil]].

As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Entei is known to sometimes leak flames from its mouth.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "This Pokémon embodies the passion of magma. Flames apparently leak a little from Entei's mouth sometimes, even while it sleeps. After it has rested, it sweeps once more across the land, spewing waves of fire like an erupting volcano."</ref> It also leaks flames while it sleeps as well. After taking a good rest, Entei will sweep across the land, expelling waves of fire similar to an erupting volcano. Entei is known to enjoy eating Entei Biscuits. Entei can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Entei Incense. Entei has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called ''Energy-Storing Sleep'', ''Meditative Sleep'', and ''Volcano Sleep''.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Gordor]] considers Entei to be the best and most loyal of the Legendary trio. The player captures it when it is first unleashed in the [[Jungle Relic]], but it is still taken by the [[Go-Rock Squad]], using their new [[Super Styler]]. Entei later acts as the final boss of the game.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: {{mdc|Legendary beasts|smd|Entei}} encounters the {{player}} and their {{mdc|Partner Pokémon||partner}} along with {{mdc|Archen|smd}} soon after {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} are turned to stone. He later battles them on [[Fire Island Volcano]], with the player and partner evolving mid-battle thanks to their [[Harmony Scarf|Harmony Scarves]]. Entei is later turned to stone and helps free the player and partner from the [[Voidlands]]. He goes by the title "Entei the Volcanic".
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' A {{ScPkmn}} that races across the land. It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Volcanoes erupt when it barks. Unable to restrain its extreme power, it races headlong around the land.}}
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Entei|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Shiny Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Entei|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Entei|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Entei|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown Entei|Japanese|Japan|30{{shinystar|IV}}|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Shinsegae Entei|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|October 30 to November 28, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shinsegae Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown City Entei|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Crown City Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|GameStop Entei|English|North America|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 17 to 23, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Entei|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 14 to 20, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Winter 2011 Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|American region|Online|60|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|American region|Online|100|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|PAL region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|PAL region|Nintendo Network|100|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|S}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Entei|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|100|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|US}}|Korean League Season 1 Entei|Korean|South Korea|100|December 22 to 23, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Entei}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Fire
|event1=Custap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fire
|HP=115
|Attack=115
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=75
|Speed=100}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=4
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|Power=5
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|Technique=3
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|Stamina=4
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
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|Fire=50
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|Electric=100
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|Ice=50
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===Learnset===
Entei is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Sacred Fire|Fire|Physical|100|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Flame Wheel|Fire|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Lava Plume|Fire|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Eruption|Fire|Special|150|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Entei|Fire|Fire|2}}

===Side game data===
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|PL=Ah, level up! May volcanoes empower me!
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Entei anime.png|thumb|250px|Entei in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Entei M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Entei in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Entei (M03)]]=====
Entei debuted in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', where an illusory Entei appeared to [[Molly Hale]] after she made a wish to the {{OBP|Unown|M03}}, and it subsequently served as her guardian.

====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Entei|Entei (M13)}}=====
A {{Shiny}} Entei appeared alongside the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

=====[[Six Heroes#Entei|Lucius's Entei]]=====
An Entei appeared in a fantasy in ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', where it's revealed that it was one of [[Lucius]]'s Pokémon and one of [[Six Heroes]].

=====Other=====
Entei made its main series debut in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', where [[Nelson]] sought to catch it. He had his {{p|Misdreavus}} use {{m|Mean Look}} to [[Escape prevention|stop Entei from escaping]]. However, Entei used {{m|Roar}} to scare Misdreavus back into its Poké Ball, allowing the Volcano Pokémon to escape.

In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] created a Mirage Entei.

An Entei appeared in [[HZ078]]. The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] initially believed it to be the one belonging to Lucius, but soon realized that it was a wild one.

====Minor appearances====
An Entei appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', an Entei was in a volcanic area.

An Entei appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', an Entei fired a {{m|Fire Spin}} at a {{p|Celebi}}.

An Entei appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

In ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', {{TRT}}'s fantasy featured an Entei as a Pokémon they hoped the {{pkmn|Egg}} that they stole from {{an|Dawn}} would hatch into.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', many Trainers attempted to catch an Entei, including {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]], but it fled. It later took shelter in a cave with a group of Pokémon.

A silhouetted Entei appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

An Entei appeared in a photo in [[HZ076]].

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Suicune Entei Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Entei in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Entei appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===GOTCHA!===
An Entei briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Soro Entei.png|thumb|250px|Entei in [[Pokémon Try Adventure]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Entei (M03)}}
An illusory Entei plays a major role in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. Likewise, it appears in the {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei|manga adaptation}} of the film by [[Tanigami Toshio]].

{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Entei (M13)}}
A {{Shiny}} Entei appears in the {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
An Entei appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
An Entei appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
An Entei appeared in [[JBA3]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Blaine Entei Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Entei in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Entei|Entei (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Entei first appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first proper appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1)]]''. It was revealed in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'' that {{adv|Yellow}} had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the [[Burned Tower]], from which they then left to {{pkmn2|roaming|roam}} [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] in search for a {{pkmn|Trainer}} to team up with in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. Entei eventually chose [[Blaine]] as its Trainer. With Entei's special flames, Blaine was able to burn away the {{adv|Mewtwo}} cells him in his arm that had threatened his life. Entei also allowed Blaine to defeat [[Clair]] in their battle. After the Masked Man was defeated, Entei returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Anabel]] has an Entei, which was the final Pokémon that went up against {{OBP|Enta|CBF}} in ''[[CBF6|Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden]]''.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] and [[Tamaru Hirōga|Tamaru]] own an Entei.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
An Entei appeared in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]'' and ''[[GB12|The Legendary Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
An Entei first appeared in [[GDZ58]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
An Entei appeared in ''[[PM076|Clefairy's Dream Comes True]]''.

An Entei appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Soro]] caught an Entei.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Entei SSBB.png|220px|thumb|Entei in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
[[File:Entei_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Entei trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Entei unleashes a volcanic {{m|Fire Spin}} that deals a lot of damage to any opponents that get trapped in it.

In Melee, Entei is also featured in the {{sbw|Event 26: Trophy Tussle 2|second Trophy Tussle}}, where it is used as a stage akin to the [[Poké Floats]] stage. If the player is the last one standing, they receive an Entei trophy.

====Melee trophy information====
''A volcanic Fire-type, Entei is hotter than liquid magma and as tough as nails. This powerful creature was one of the three Pokémon running around the Burned Tower of Ecruteak City. Entei is extremely difficult to capture, as it tends to wander all over the landscape, sprouting intense flames from its body.''

====Brawl trophy information====
''"A Volcano Pokémon. When Entei barks, a volcano erupts, and it's said that a new Entei is born every time a volcano appears. A proverb claims that the warmth of summer is created by Entei racing through the clouds. Entei uses {{m|Fire Spin}}, a flaming vortex that traps and damages foes for multiple turns."''

====3DS/Wii U trophy information====
'''NA:''' ''One of the three Legendary Pokémon that rose from the ashes of the Burned Tower. It has a distinct white mane running down its back. When brought into battle, it unleashes a powerful Fire Spin attack that pulls in enemies, damages them, and then launches them as the fires peter out. Ouch!''

'''PAL:''' ''One of the three Legendary Pokémon to rise from the ashes of the Burned Tower. It has a distinctive white mane running along its back. Its powerful Fire Spin attack will suck in any fighters nearby and trap them, dealing damage all the while. When the fire burns itself out, any fighters within are blasted off the stage.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Entei appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}.

==Trivia==
* Entei shares its {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Quilava}} and Johtonian {{p|Typhlosion}}. They are all known as the Volcano Pokémon.
* Entei has the highest base [[HP]] stat of all {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, playing Entei's cry in the Pokédex then switching to {{p|Suicune}} or {{p|Raikou}} before the cry ends {{DL|List of glitches in Generation II|Legendary beast cry distortion|causes a distortion in the cries of Suicune or Raikou}}.
** The same is true when switching to {{p|Espeon}}, when the Pokédex is sorted alphabetically.
* An [[Pokémon Gold and Silver beta#Events|unused event]] present in the data of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} (but removed from {{v2|Crystal}}) allows for the player to obtain a level 40 Entei.
* Entei's [[Effort values|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yield]] of 1 HP and 2 Attack is unique.
* Entei's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are identical: 0244 and 244, respectively.

===Concept and development===
Entei, along with {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). [https://kai-you.net/article/5034 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講！] Kai-You.</ref><ref>(January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori ([https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X @SUPER_32X]) [https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/154156622212640768 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/WfQab archive])</ref>

In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], Entei is seen with a design resembling a hound, whereas in the final game, it's seen without the bangs of fur that usually drape down the front of its design. Furthermore, it uses a more orange palette, and its faceplate is more subdued. It isn't until [[Pokémon Crystal]] where Entei would be seen with a finalized design. When asked if Entei was based on a particular animal, Muneo Saitō described the creation process behind the Pokémon as "a hairy, rock-like body, volcanic smoke rising from behind its head, a king with a dignified beard... Entei's design was coming together... You could say it was basically like a lion... But I didn't want it to be simply an animal, so I settled on a silhouette that could look like a dog or a cat."<ref>(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154175027464507392 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/fktq1 archive])</ref> Given this information, it appears the Spaceworld '97 design for Entei was scrapped before Saitō began designing it.

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Spr 2d 244.png|[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo]] sprite
Spr 2g 244.png|{{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold and Silver}} sprite
Spr 2c 244.png|{{v2|Crystal}} sprite
</gallery>

===Origin===
Entei has characteristics in common with {{wp|lion}}s in traditional East Asian art. These include a human-like face, a crown resembling eyebrows or horns, and the back half of the flowing smoke resembling a fluffy tail. In many countries, the lion is regarded as a symbol of power and strength. Lions are also popularly known as symbols of fire. Entei's lion-like appearance and masses of fur make it appear similar to the Balinese lion spirit {{wp|Barong (mythology)|Barong}}, a guardian spirit who kills the wicked witch {{wp|Rangda}} in order to maintain the balance of good and evil. However, it also resembles large short-muzzled dogs, such as a mastiff. Its brown shaggy fur and white paws and muzzle are similar to a St. Bernard, a large dog known for its strength.

Entei visually resembles an erupting volcano. Its red faceplate and yellow crown resemble lava, its neck shape and brown coloration are reminiscent of the base of a volcano, and it has a cloud of flowing smoke. Its face also resembles a {{wp|kabuto}} and the backplates resemble mountains.

{{type|Fire}} Entei corresponds to the fire that burned [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] according to its legend; at the same time {{p|Raikou}} represents the lightning that struck it, and {{p|Suicune}} represents the rain that put it out.

====Name origin====
Entei may be derived from 炎 ''en'' (flame) and 帝 ''tei'' (emperor), forming a reference to 炎帝 ''Yándì'' ({{wp|Yan Emperor|Flame Emperor}}, legendary ancient Chinese ruler in pre-dynastic times). It may also involve 炎天 ''enten'' (blazing heat).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja= エンテイ ''Entei''|jameaning=From {{tt|炎 ''en''|flame}}, {{tt|炎天 ''enten''|blazing heat}}, and {{tt|帝 ''tei''|emperor}}, as well as 炎帝 ''{{wp|Yan Emperor|Yándì}}''
|fr=Entei|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Entei|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Entei|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Entei|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=앤테이 ''Entei''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=炎帝 ''Yándì''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 炎帝 ''{{wp|Yan Emperor|Yándì}}''
|zh_yue=炎帝 ''Yìhmdai''|zh_yuemeaning=From 炎帝 ''{{wp|Yan Emperor|Yìhmdai}}''
|he=אנטיי ''Entey''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=एंटेइ ''Entei''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Энтей ''Entey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เอ็นเต ''Ente''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Entei (M03)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Six Heroes#Entei|Lucius's Entei]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Entei|Entei (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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|hair=Auburn ([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]]) Blond ([[Electric Tale of Pikachu]])
|hometown=[[Frodomar City]] (Dub only)
|region=[[Kanto]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{hoenn color light}}
|series=[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
|debut=''[[ET12|Welcome To The Big Leagues]]''
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{hoenn color light}}
|gen={{gen|I}}
|games=[[Pokémon Puzzle League]], [[Pokémon Zany Cards]]
}}
|}
'''Ritchie''' (Japanese: '''ヒロシ''' ''Hiroshi''), occasionally spelled '''Richie''', is a recurring character in {{aniseries|PTS}}. He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Frodomar City]] and a [[rival]] of {{Ash}}. He first appeared in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''.

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|OS}}====
Ritchie first appeared in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]'' and quickly befriended his fellow [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] competitor, [[Ash Ketchum]], in an elevator. When the elevator went out, he plugged in a device to [[Ash's Pikachu]] and got the elevator running again. Ritchie met up with Ash again outside. While {{TRT}} had {{pkmn|Trainer}}s put in their [[Poké Ball]]s in a sack, Ritchie discovered their scheme and he and Ash went after them. The two were unable to catch up to Team Rocket and camped out until the next day. Ritchie saw tire tracks and led them to Team Rocket's van. When he went inside, he was spotted by Team Rocket and the trio trapped him and Ash in the van. They were able to escape with the Poké Balls retrieved from Team Rocket.

Their friendship led to problems in ''[[EP079|Friend or Foe Alike]]'', since the two were pitted against each other in the next round. Ritchie waited for Ash on the battlefield even though Ash was unable to get there right away due to Team Rocket's meddling. Their match began when Ash was able to finally arrive. Ritchie won the match, since at the very end [[Ash's Charizard]] refused to fight [[Sparky]] and took a nap on the battlefield instead. Even though he lost in the next match to [[Assunta]], Ritchie made it to the Top 8 position in the League.

===={{aniseries|GS}}====
[[File:EP220.png|thumb|220px|Ritchie and Ash diving with [[Silver (Lugia)|Silver]]]]
Sometime after the League and when Ash and {{ashfr}} went to [[Johto]], Ritchie became fascinated with a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be found [[Whirl Islands]], which turned out to be a {{an|Lugia}}.

Ritchie met up with Ash and friends again on [[Ogi Isle]], starting in ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]''. After spotting a [[Silver (Lugia)|baby Lugia]] named Silver with {{jo|Oliver}}, [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] attacked with their Pokémon and Ritchie and Ash defended Silver with their Pokémon. Their actions caused Butch and Cassidy to retreat until later when a submarine was dispatched to capture Silver.

In ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', Ritchie told the parent Lugia about what happened to Silver which caused it to briefly attack them. Ritchie and the group later found Silver in a cage on a base. Ritchie and Ash battled Butch and Cassidy in an attempt to stall them. They were badly beaten and the parent Lugia was captured.

In ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]'', Ritchie and the group was freed from a cage by Oliver. Ritchie and Ash took on Butch, Cassidy, and some {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s with their Pokémon and easily swept through them. They went to the room where Silver was being held, but were stopped by [[Dr. Namba]]. Ritchie and Ash battled him with their Pikachu. Ritchie was also able to destroy the controller of the rage machine that was powering Dr. Namba's {{p|Electabuzz}}, defeat the Team Rocket scientist and take Silver away from him. With both Lugia reunited, Ritchie remained on the island with Oliver, to continue exploring the Whirl Islands, while Ash and his friends departed to [[Olivine City]].

====[[Pokémon Chronicles]]====
[[File:EP080.png|thumb|left|220px|Ritchie and Ash]]
Ritchie visited [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]''. He and {{Tracey}} found out that {{an|Professor Oak}} had disappeared from the {{an|Seafoam Island}} TV station where he was supposed to have his live TV appearance. They later found him in an abandoned warehouse with the help of Ritchie's {{p|Taillow}}, Rose. They battled Butch and Cassidy and when [[Tracey's Scyther]] was beaten by Butch's {{p|Mightyena}}, Ritchie took care of the two Team Rocket agents and won. Professor Oak was grateful and even asked Ritchie to come back to [[Pallet Town]] to help install a security system in his lab.

In ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]'', Ritchie was passing through [[Marion Town]] when he saw some [[Demolition crew|construction workers]] demolishing an old [[Pokémon Center]]. He sent out [[Zippo]] and [[Sparky]] to prevent them from damaging the Pokémon Center any further, and the resident [[Nurse Joy]]s were grateful. They invited Ritchie inside, revealing the Center's history, including the passing of the elder Nurse Joy's childhood friend {{OBP|Nick|HS13}}. The Center also had an association with {{p|Celebi}}, who later appeared before Ritchie and [[Time travel|took him back in time]]. Ritchie arrived in a forest where he saved a young Nurse Joy from falling off a cliff. He and Nurse Joy then arrived in the Marion Town of the past. Ritchie discovered the same Celebi from before. He also met Nick and [[Nick's father|his father]].

Nurse Joy went missing during a storm, and Ritchie went with Nick to find her. Ritchie soon found Nurse Joy by the Celebi shrine lying down unconscious. Just as a lightning bolt was about to strike, Celebi appeared and protected Ritchie, Nick, and Nurse Joy. The next day, Ritchie went after Nick and his father on Nurse Joy's {{p|Ponyta}} which was the day that a rock slide would have killed them. However, as Ritchie convinced the two to come back to Marion Town to be there for a party held by Nurse Joy, the rock slide that occurred passed right behind Ritchie.

With that done, Ritchie was sent back to the present with the timeline altered. He saw the same construction crew from before, who were now restoring the Pokémon Center instead of demolishing it. Nick was also alive and now the mayor of Marion Town.

Ritchie's final speaking appearance was in ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', where he was aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] when he met {{OBP|Silver|HS18}} and a pair of mysterious doctors who were actually Butch and Cassidy. During a pit stop at [[One Island]], he learned more of the trio's plan to see a {{p|Moltres}}, and climbed to the summit of [[Mt. Ember|Mt. Magma]] with them. When Moltres revealed itself the following day, the doctors revealed their true identities, and attempted to nab Moltres. Ritchie and Silver battled together and defeated the duo. After Silver battled with Moltres, Mt. Magma erupted and when he had Silver's {{p|Salamence}} fly him and Ritchie out of there, Moltres flew off. Silver was willing to wait a little longer until Moltres came back. Ritchie parted ways with Silver on a boat while Silver stayed behind on One Island.

[[File:Ritchie JN.png|250px|thumb|Ritchie in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]'', Ritchie appeared in a brief cameo, along with Sparky, watching the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match between {{an|Lance}} and [[Diantha]] on TV.

====Character====
Ritchie is a kindhearted and sincere boy. His courageous actions helped him to develop bonds and gain respect from other characters, including {{an|Professor Oak}} and [[Marion Town]]'s [[Nurse Joy]]. He values his friendships, even waiting for {{Ash}} despite his delayed arrival for their [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] match in ''[[EP079|Friend or Foe Alike]]''.

Ritchie balanced out Ash's more reckless approach with his cautious manner in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. He thinks ahead, as seen when he packs extra supplies, and his problem-solving skills lend themselves well to his traveling lifestyle. After his Indigo League loss to [[Assunta]], Ritchie noted that defeats were invaluable and this helped Ash to overcome his own sadness after his loss.

He is passionate about {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and like Ash, he dreams of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]]. Ritchie and Ash are often compared to each other, and in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]'', Ritchie joked that he and Ash tend to catch many of the same Pokémon. Ritchie's battling strategy focuses on his Pokémon's stamina, and he uses attacks like [[Zippo]]'s {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{p|Pupitar|Cruise}}'s {{m|Sandstorm}} to repel his opponent's Pokémon away before attacking. His appearance near [[Ogi Isle]] in ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]'' also revealed Ritchie's interest in Pokémon research and folklore.

====Pokémon====
[[File:Ritchie party.png|thumb|left||220px|Ritchie and some of his Pokémon in [[Pokémon Chronicles]]]]
[[File:Ritchie Poké Balls.png|thumb|220px|Ritchie's {{i|Poké Ball}}s]]
Ritchie's Pokémon coincidentally tend to be similar to {{Ash}}'s first captures, either in [[Kanto]] or [[Hoenn]]. Despite this, Ritchie is also seen battling with a few different Pokémon, such as {{p|Pupitar}} and others shown during his [[Full Battle]] with [[Assunta]]. Also, Ritchie's Pokémon tend to be more obedient to their Trainer, largely due to Ritchie being a little more experienced than Ash at that time. [[Zippo]], for example, was shown to be more obedient to Ritchie than other {{p|Charmeleon}} shown in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, such as [[Ash's Charmeleon|Ash's]] and [[Trevor's Charmeleon|Trevor's]].

Ritchie puts stickers on his {{i|Poké Ball}}s to differentiate his Pokémon between others and is one of Ash's only [[rival]]s to give [[nickname]]s to his Pokémon.

After meeting Ash, Ritchie is often seen accompanied by [[Sparky]] at his side, in a way similar to the relationship between Ash and his {{AP|Pikachu}}.
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=====On hand=====
This listing is of Ritchie's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|nick=Sparky
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ritchie Sparky.png
|epnum=EP078
|epname=A Friend in Deed
|vaen=Satomi Koorogi
|vajp=Satomi Koorogi
|desc='''Sparky''' (Japanese: '''レオン''' ''Leon'') is Ritchie's main Pokémon, a {{p|Pikachu}}. It is distinguished from other Pikachu by a scruff of fur on the top of its head.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|nick=Zippo
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Charmeleon
|type1=Fire
|img=Ritchie Zippo.png
|epnum=EP078
|epname=A Friend in Deed
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|desc='''Zippo''' (Japanese: '''ジッポ''' ''Zippo'') is Ritchie's {{p|Charmeleon}}. It first appeared as a {{p|Charmander}}, and [[Evolution|evolved]] by the time {{Ash}} and Ritchie met in the [[Whirl Islands]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Happy
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Butterfree
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Ritchie Happy.png
|epnum=EP078
|epname=A Friend in Deed
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc='''Happy''' (Japanese: '''パピー''' ''Papi'') is Ritchie's {{p|Butterfree}}. After Ritchie and {{Ash}} foiled {{TRT}}'s plan to steal the Pokémon of everyone competing in the [[Pokémon League]], the van they were driving in was about to go over a cliff. Ash and Ritchie decided to use their Pokémon to help them land safely. Ash used his {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, while Ritchie sent out Happy. Thanks to their Pokémon, the two Trainers were able to land safely.

Happy reappeared in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'' during Ash and Ritchie's battle at [[Indigo Plateau]]. It was up against {{AP|Squirtle}}. It easily defeated the {{t|Water}} type by using {{m|Sleep Powder}}, which caused Squirtle to become disqualified. Happy was then defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}} using his {{m|Thunder Shock}}.

Happy was last seen in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'' during Ritchie's battle with [[Assunta]].

Happy's known moves are {{m|Sleep Powder}} and {{m|Whirlwind}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Cruise
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Pupitar
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Ritchie Cruise.png
|epnum=EP220
|epname=The Mystery is History
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc='''Cruise''' (Japanese: '''クルーズ''' ''Cruise'') is Ritchie's {{p|Pupitar}}. It first appeared when [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] were attempting to steal [[Silver (Lugia)|a baby Lugia]], but {{Ash}} and Ritchie refused to let that happen. It was very strong in battle, and it caused the two [[Team Rocket]] members to retreat.

Ritchie later used Cruise in ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]''. Butch and Cassidy were once again trying to prevent the Trainers from rescuing Silver and its {{an|Lugia|mother}}, so Ritchie called upon it to take care of them and the other {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s in the area. After it defeated them, Cruise helped Ash and {{an|Misty}} free Silver from its cage by tackling the bars after [[Ash's Cyndaquil]], {{AP|Totodile}}, and {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} had weakened them.

Cruise's known moves are {{m|Headbutt}} (incorrectly referred to as Take Down in the dub) and {{m|Sandstorm}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Rose
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Taillow
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ritchie Rose.png
|epnum=HS08
|epname=Oaknapped!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc='''Rose''' (Japanese: '''ローズ''' ''Rose'') is Ritchie's {{p|Taillow}}. When Ritchie, {{Tracey}}, and [[Officer Jenny]] were looking for the missing {{an|Professor Oak}}, Ritchie sent out Rose for help. Tracey commented that {{Ash}} also has a {{AP|Taillow}}, and Ritchie replied that he and Ash tend to catch a lot of the same Pokémon (referring to their {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Charmeleon}}, and {{p|Butterfree}}).

In ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]'', Ritchie used Rose alongside [[Zippo]] and [[Sparky]] to defeat the Pokémon of a [[demolition crew]] who threatened two [[Nurse Joy|Nurses Joy]].

Rose's known moves are {{m|Gust}} (Taillow cannot legally learn Gust in the games) and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

=====Status unknown=====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Spearow or Tentacool
|type1=???
|img=Ritchie Assunta Spearow.png
|img2=Ritchie Assunta Tentacool.png
|cap=Spearow
|cap2=Tentacool
|epnum=EP080
|epname=Friends to the End
|desc=Ritchie had at least three other Pokémon during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] as he participated in a [[Full Battle]]. It is uncertain which ones belonged to him. However, the beginning scene in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'' narrowed the situation a bit, revealing that he owns either {{p|Spearow}} or {{p|Tentacool}}.

None of Spearow's moves are known. 
Tentacool's only known move is {{m|Bubble}} (Tentacool could not legally learn Bubble at the time).}}

=====Borrowed=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ritchie Ponyta.png
|epnum=HS13
|epname=Celebi and Joy!
|desc=Ritchie rode [[Nurse Joy]]'s {{p|Ponyta}} from [[Marion Town]], successfully changing the past by preventing {{OBP|Nick|HS13}}'s death.

None of Ponyta's moves are known.}}

=====Dub only=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Eevee
|type1=Normal
|img=133Eevee.png
|epnum=HS08
|epname=Oaknapped!
|desc=Ritchie mentioned having an {{p|Eevee}} in the dub when he consulted {{an|Professor Oak}} for advice on evolving it in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]''. It was not mentioned in the Japanese version.

None of Eevee's moves are known.}}

====Achievements====
=====Pokémon League=====
Ritchie has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'')

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{hoenn color}}|bordercolor={{hoenn color dark}}
|ja=高山みなみ ''[[Minami Takayama]]''
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|ar=فدوى سليمان ''Fadwa Souleimane''
|fi=Elise Langenoja
|fr_eu=Véronique Fyon
|hu=Csongor Szalay
|it=Patrizia Mottola ([[EP078]]-[[EP222]]) Felice Invernici ([[HS08]]-[[HS18]])
|nl=Niki Romijn
|de=Stephanie Kellner ([[EP078]]-[[EP080]]) Ditte Schupp ([[EP220]]-[[EP222]])
|pt_br=Rafael Barioni ([[EP078]]-[[EP080]]) Francisco Freitas ([[EP220]]-[[EP222]]) Thiago Longo ([[HS08]]-[[HS18]])
|es_la=Ana Lobo ([[EP078]]-[[EP222]]) Manuel Díaz ([[HS08]]-[[HS18]])
|es_eu=Chelo Vivares
|ru=Татьяна Зиновенко ''Tatiana Zinovenko''
|pl=Artur Krajewski ([[EP078]]-[[EP080]]) Unknown voice actress ([[EP220]]-[[EP222]])
|da=Mikkel Følsgaard
}}

===A Ripple in Time===
A counterpart of Ritchie based on his counterpart in the {{pkmn|animated series}} appears in a cameo in ''[[A Ripple in Time]]'' watching [[Ash Ketchum (A Ripple in Time)|Ash]] battle [[Arsham]].

==In the games==
[[File:Ritchie Puzzle League.png|thumb|200px|Ritchie's VS. screen in Pokémon Puzzle League]]
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Ritchie and Sparky.png|thumb|200px|Ritchie in the Puzzle University]]
===In the {{spin-off games}}===
====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Ritchie appears as a character in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], where he is the first member of the [[Elite Four]]. He also appears in [[Puzzle University]].

=====Pokémon=====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ritchie|Pikachu|025Pikachu.png|Electric|size=100px|link=Sparky}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ritchie|Charmander|004Charmander.png|Fire|size=100px|link=Zippo}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ritchie|Butterfree|012Butterfree.png|Bug|Flying|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
{{left clear}}

====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
Ritchie appears in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]] for the [[Pokémon mini]], in which his name is misspelt "Ricky".
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ritchie EToP.png|thumb|190px|Ritchie in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Ritchie is a character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} first met Ritchie in ''[[ET12|Welcome To The Big Leagues]]'' at a diner while noticing that his {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} was with Ritchie's Pikachu. Ritchie was also a competitor in the Pokémon League and even though he saw Ash win his match with {{AP|Kingler}}, Ash missed out on his. The next day, Ritchie has moved on from the third round. During the fourth round, he was paired with Ash's rival, {{Gary}}. After Ash defeated [[Jeanette Fisher]], he ran to see if Ritchie won or not, and was surprised to find out that he had actually beaten Gary.

Ritchie was then paired with Ash in the fifth round. They battled with {{p|Butterfree}} and {{AP|Squirtle}} first, which resulted in a tie. The two sent out their Pikachu and tied again. When Ritchie sent out [[Zippo|Charley]] against [[Ash's Charizard]], but his Pokémon was badly hurt by Ash's. Unable to stop his Charizard's violent behavior, Ash was forced to recall it and surrender the match, making Ritchie the winner. Ritchie apologized to Ash for challenging him. Even though Ash felt bad for allowing his Charizard to be uncontrollable, he supported Ritchie on his further matches.

Ritchie's briefly reappeared in ''[[ET18|Pikachu's Plan]]'' after Ash won his match with {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}.

====Character====
Ritchie's personality is very similar to that of his {{pkmn|animated series}} counterpart. However, he expresses more personal insecurities and is shown to be more ruthless in battle. He also has blond hair instead of auburn.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Ritchie's known Pokémon in the manga:
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Sparky
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Pikachu
|nick=Chuchino
|type1=Electric
|img=Ritchie Sparky EToP.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=ET12
|epname=Welcome To The Big Leagues
|desc=Chuchino is Ritchie's first known Pokémon. It fought against {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP}} in the Indigo League.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Zippo
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Charizard
|nick=Charley
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Ritchie Zippo EToP.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=ET13
|epname=The Indigo Finals
|desc=Charley was used against [[Ash's Charizard]] in the Indigo League. It was severely wounded due to Ash's Charizard's violet behavior, causing Ash to forfeit the match.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Butterfree
|nick=Happy
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Ritchie Happy EToP.png
|epnum=ET13
|epname=The Indigo Finals
|desc=Happy was used against [[Ash's Squirtle]] in the Indigo League, where it was able to tie with Squirtle after a long fight.

Happy's only known move is {{m|Sleep Powder}}.}}

====Achievements====
=====Pokémon League ranking=====
Ritchie has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - N/A (''[[ET13|The Indigo Finals]]'')

==Trivia==
* Despite changes in the [[Pokédex]]'s design, Ritchie continues to use the oldest model as of ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]''.
* Ritchie's outfit features the colors [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|green]] and [[Pokémon Yellow Version|yellow]], while Ash's clothes are predominantly [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|red]] and [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|blue]].
* All of Ritchie’s confirmed Pokémon he owns were owned by Ash at one point aside from {{p|Pupitar}}, although Ash did travel with a {{AP|Larvitar}}.

==Names==
Two versions of his name can be seen in official materials, '''Richie''' and '''Ritchie'''. [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], as well as [[Pokémon Chronicles]] subtitles, spell his name '''Ritchie''', while [[Pokémon.com]] episode descriptions, ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'', ''[[Extreme Pokémon: The Guide for the Ultimate Fan]]'', and ''[[Charizard, Go!]]'' spell his name '''Richie'''. Additionally, in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], he is referred to as '''Ricky'''.

{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ヒロシ ''Hiroshi''
|Means "far and wide" (広).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Ritchie
|A diminutive for Richard, which is generally agreed to mean "brave power" in Germanic (from the elements ''ric'' "power, rule, ruler" and ''hard'' "brave, hardy").
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French, German, Italian
|Richie
|Similar to English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|훈 ''Hun''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|阿弘 ''Ā Hóng''
|From the name 弘 ''Hiroshi''. Means "great" or "broad".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Russian
|Ричи ''Richi''
|Transliteration of his English name
|}
{{-}}

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* [[a:Category:Ritchie|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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{{Leaguetrainers|hoenn}} 
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'''Anabel''' (Japanese: '''リラ''' ''Lila'') was the [[Frontier Brain]] in charge of running the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}'s {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} under the title of '''{{tc|Tower Tycoon|Salon Maiden}}''' (Japanese: '''タワータイクーン''' ''Tower Tycoon''). In [[Generation VII]], Anabel is an [[International Police]] officer working with [[Looker]].

==In the core series games==
===Character and role===
====Pokémon Emerald====
[[File:Battle Tower Anabel.png|thumb|left|Battling Anabel at the Battle Tower]]
On her debut, Anabel is a resident of the Battle Frontier, and is described to be a mysterious trainer known as the Battle Tower’s Salon Maiden.<ref name=AnabelTowerQuote>''"It sounds like BATTLE TOWER is the hottest. Bet you didn't know this! One of those top TRAINERS that SCOTT calls the FRONTIER BRAINS is there. It's this mysterious TRAINER called the SALON MAIDEN that runs the place."''</ref> Residents note her to be particularly focused on one's talent; her first Pokémon team being specifically made to measure the opposing team’s strength.<ref name=AnabelMeasuringTeam>''"When she's measuring up her opponent, she apparently uses these POKéMON: A PSYCHIC-type PSI POKéMON, a FIRE-type VOLCANO POKéMON, and a NORMAL-type SLEEPING POKéMON."''</ref> Though she remains enigmatic, she is hinted at being a very strong trainer, capable of completely wiping out a previous challenger on a winning streak.<ref name=AnabelTalentQuote>''"Man! Oh man! I've never lost once before! But I got wiped out with no saving grace at all! And then I'm told I don't have any talent?! Man!" "This guy ran into a horribly tough TRAINER while he was on the BATTLE TOWER challenge."'' ''"At the BATTLE TOWER, an older girl told me that I have a lot of talent for battling!"'' ''"The reason I've come to see you... Well, there is but one reason... Let me see your talent in its entirety..."''</ref> Taking on the Battle Tower challenge, Anabel first appears in the {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} as the 35th opponent the {{player}} faces. Her first impressions of the player are skeptical and negative, and she mentions having come to see for herself the player’s talent in its entirety. If she is victorious, she’ll bluntly state her disappointment. Upon her defeat, however, Anabel gives proper acknowledgement to the player’s successful battle and awards them with the Silver [[Symbol|Ability Symbol]] onto the {{DL|Trainer Card (game)|Frontier Pass}}.

At the 70th consecutive match, Anabel changes up her Pokémon team to battle all out, vowing that she won't hold back against the player as she did before.<ref name=AnabelRematchQuote>''"You really did come back to see me... ... ... ... ... ... ... You've won straight matches to see me... I won't have to hold back against you... It's been too long now... Too long since I've been able to battle without thinking about anything... Let's begin, shall we?"'' ''"That was fun... I have never had a Pokémon battle so enjoyable before... I wish I could battle with you again..."''</ref> When defeated, she confers the player the Gold Ability Symbol in place of the previous silver version. All subsequent rematches afterwards are against this updated team, and she is far more encouraging in tone compared to her previous aloofness, in hopes of seeing the player challenge her again.

She is one of the two known {{tc|Tower Tycoon}}s, the other one being [[Palmer]] of the Battle Tower in the [[Sinnoh]] region.

====Pokémon Sun and Moon====
[[File:Anabel Looker SM.png|thumb|240px|Anabel and Looker in Sun and Moon]]
Anabel later returns in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, with a drastically new appearance, additional Pokémon, and having a story role outside of a battle facility for the first time.

Ten years prior to the events of Sun and Moon, Anabel was found unconscious on [[Poni Island]] by [[Looker]] and [[Nanu]], who had just completed a mission for the [[International Police]]. She had lost most of her memories and was only able to tell them her name, that she came from Hoenn, that she protected a tower there, and that she was a powerful Trainer. After being placed in the custody of the International Police, they detected incredible amounts of [[Z-Power|energy]] coming from her after coming through an [[Ultra Wormhole]], implying that she was a [[Faller]] who was lost in a wormhole for a significant amount of time. Anabel was never informed of this, however.

Anabel joined the International Police herself and quickly ascended the ranks, much to the help of Nanu before his retirement, until she became Looker's superior in the UB Task Force; a secret division of the International Police that deals with [[Ultra Beast]]s. Anabel maintains a professional demeanor, to the point of training for upcoming assignments on her time off, and regularly thinking about work where she knows she should be taking time to relax. Nevertheless, she is passionate about the work that she does for the UB Task Force and hopes to safeguard the lives of people and Pokémon, especially those of the Ultra Beasts.

While Anabel has little recollection of her time in the Battle Frontier, many of her original traits remain. Though she no longer openly expresses harsh critique, she still measures one’s skill with a battle and praises their innate talent if they’re victorious. She seeks out strong trainers within battle facilities out of self-imposed challenge, regular training, and a lingering sense of nostalgia for the days of her past. Anabel also has the occasional light-hearted moment; lightly teasing her coworker Looker over his eagerness for a feast and acting cheerful, though at times this is meant to mask her exhaustion to keep others from worrying about her.

After the player becomes the [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]] of [[Alola]], they will meet Anabel and Looker when they visit the {{rt|8|alola}} motel on [[Akala Island]] with the request of recruiting the player to the UB Task Force. It is here that the two reveal the effect of [[Lusamine]]’s prior actions in the story: Ultra Beasts have passed through Ultra Wormholes all over Alola, and Anabel personally chose to take on the mission with Looker as her backup. Although one of the task force's duties is to either safeguard or destroy the Ultra Beasts, neither Anabel nor Looker wishes to harm them, so they need the help of the new Champion of Alola to ensure their safe capture. Anabel will battle the player to make certain that they are up to the job, reciting a quote she had said long before during her time as a Frontier Brain. With the player’s victory and recruitment, the group proceeds to track down and catch Ultra Beasts across all four of Alola's islands, and after the player catches the first, {{p|Nihilego}}, Anabel arranges for the player to keep the Ultra Beasts instead of delivering them to the International Police, where there they would end up as research subjects.

During each mission, Anabel's job is to protect nearby populated areas with the assistance of her Pokémon. As the missions continue, however, Anabel starts to show signs of fatigue. Apparently, the Ultra Beasts are being drawn to her strongly as a Faller and becoming extremely aggressive toward her, which is only exacerbated when there are multiple of them that can assail her simultaneously. She constantly rejects Looker’s appeals for him to take her place, expressing that this is part of her duty and that she cannot allow Looker to face danger without a partner Pokémon alongside him. During the final mission however, Looker finally misdirects her away from the action so that she can recover her strength.

After all of the Ultra Beasts have been caught, the International Police HQ grants Anabel and Looker paid leave until they receive their next orders. Anabel plans to go meet with Nanu again and then spend her time sightseeing around Alola. She can then later be encountered again as a Trainer in the [[Battle Tree]], primarily using Pokémon from her original roster in Emerald.

====Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon====

In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Anabel appears with Looker in [[Poni Plains]]. The two block the way to [[Poni Coast]] until the UB incident at [[Poni Grove]] is resolved, at which point Anabel leaves to go to the Battle Tree for training. It is mentioned that in these games, Anabel and Looker are on vacation in Alola instead of being there for a mission.

According to [[Pokémon Masters EX]], her first partner Pokémon is her Snorlax, who has appeared in at least one of her teams in each game since her initial debut.

===Appearance===
====Pokémon Emerald====
[[File:Emerald Salon Maiden Anabel.png|thumb|150px|Anabel's art from Pokémon Emerald]]
Whilst her age is unknown, a young boy in the Battle Frontier refers to her as "an older girl."<ref name=AnabelEmeraldAge>''"At the BATTLE TOWER, an older girl told me that I have a lot of talent for battling!"''</ref> Anabel is a tall, thin girl with long arms and legs. Her skin is of a light complexion, with lilac-colored eyes and hair, being short on top. In her artwork, she wears a white, segmented jacket with a large collar and golden highlights; the bottom half sporting three golden buttons, and stopping just around her waist. The sleeves of this jacket are long and of a sheer, see-through material, with a slight lilac color. They taper out towards the bottom, with small white cuffs around Anabel's wrists. Below, she wears lilac-colored pants with a similarly gold-colored cuff towards the ankles, above white socks and black shoes; with the soles being colored gold.

Anabel's in-game assets largely match these colors, [[Appendix:Glossary (Production)#Sprites|but differ depending on the system model that the game is being played on, to compensate for the lack of a backlight.]] She goes from a consistent lilac to a deeper, more vibrant purple, in spite of her Japanese name; '''リラ''' ''Lila''. This is even more apparent with Anabel's overworld sprite, which appears a dark pink due to palette limitations. Compared to her official artwork, Anabel's shoes are lilac as opposed to black, due to palette restrictions. Unlike most other characters in the game, she lacks eyewhites.

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====Generation VII====
[[File:Anabel battle animation.png|thumb|right|Anabel snapping her fingers mid-battle]]
[[File:Anabel SM concept art full.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Anabel's settei]]
In concept art for Pokémon Sun and Moon, Anabel is depicted as an adult woman standing at 5’5’’. In comparison to her debut, her appearance has undergone a drastic overhaul, especially regarding Anabel's stature, outfit, and hairstyle. Her hair has a much more even cut and flow; her bangs perfectly aligned, while longer strands of hair fall just short of reaching her chin, cupping her right cheek. Her long hair, tied into a ponytail with a small black bow-shaped ribbon, reaches down all the way to her waist and curls into itself at the base. Her eye shape is far more rounded and smaller than her original appearance, with bolder and emphasized eyelashes. The International Police attire she wears consists of a typical black suit and tie, along with black gloves and black heeled boots. Each glove has two buttons on the back of the hand, whilst each boot has two buttons on each side that faces outward. In her left ear is a teal-green communicator, though she has never been seen using it within the games.

Having appeared in a 3D animated setting for the first time, a lot more of Anabel’s personality is reflected through her stance and body language when in-battle. She often stands with her arms crossed, occasionally bringing a hand to her chin in contemplation. When she commands her Pokémon, Anabel will only move her right hand to snap her fingers before returning to her original position.
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===Pokémon===
Due to being a [[Frontier Brain]], Anabel posses a variety of Pokémon, including some [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Her {{p|Snorlax}} appears in both teams in {{g|Emerald}}, and later reappears in [[Generation VII]], both in story battles and in the [[Battle Tree]]. According to [[Pokémon Masters EX]], this Snorlax is considered her first partner, and has appeared in all games she had made an appearance herself in.

During the Looker Episode, in battles against the player, all of Anabel's non-Legendary Pokémon that she uses in the Battle Tower are used. However many of these Legendary Pokémon return within the Battle Tree battle facility. She gains three additional Pokémon from her appearance in Emerald during these story missions, a {{p|Mismagius}}, {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Weavile}} havign a total of five Pokémon at her disposal during Sun and Moon's Looker Episode.
===={{game|Emerald}}====
=====Silver Symbol challenge=====
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{{lop/facility|game=3|065|Alakazam|BrightPowder|ThunderPunch|Electric|Fire Punch|Fire|Ice Punch|Ice|Disable|Normal|Modest|106||152|100||152}}
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=====Gold Symbol challenge=====
{{Party/Single
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{{lop/facility|game=3|243|Raikou|Lum Berry|Thunderbolt|Electric|Calm Mind|Psychic|Reflect|Psychic|Rest|Psychic|Modest|158||252|||100}}
{{lop/facility|game=3|381|Latios|BrightPowder|Psychic|Psychic|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Calm Mind|Psychic|Recover|Normal|Modest|252||252|||6}}
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===={{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}====
Anabel's Pokémon are kept in [[Ultra Ball]]s.

=====First battle{{sup/7|SM}}=====
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|{{Pokémon/7
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|move3=X-Scissor|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
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|pokemon=Mismagius
|gender=female
|level=61
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Shadow Ball|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dazzling Gleam|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Energy Ball|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
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|pokemon=Snorlax
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=====Battle Tree=====
Anabel uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle]]s, and two in [[Multi Battle]]s.

{{Party/Single
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{{lop/facility|game=6|065|Alakazam|Alakazite|Psychic|Psychic|Focus Blast|Fighting|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Grass Knot|Grass|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|448|Lucario|Lucarionite|Close Combat|Fighting|Rock Slide|Rock|Blaze Kick|Fire|Bullet Punch|Steel|Jolly||252||||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|143|Snorlax|Life Orb|Double-Edge|Normal|Earthquake|Ground|Crunch|Dark|Protect|Normal|Adamant||252|252|||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|065|Alakazam|Choice Specs|Psychic|Psychic|Focus Blast|Fighting|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Trick|Psychic|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|448|Lucario|Weakness Policy|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Stone Edge|Rock|Extreme Speed|Normal|Serious||170||170||170}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|143|Snorlax|Assault Vest|Body Slam|Normal|Fissure|Ground|Earthquake|Ground|Crunch|Dark|Careful|252||||252|}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|243|Raikou|Shuca Berry|Thunderbolt|Electric|Volt Switch|Electric|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Extrasensory|Psychic|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|244|Entei|Focus Sash|Overheat|Fire|Flame Charge|Fire|Fire Fang|Fire|Stone Edge|Rock|Lonely||252||||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|381|Latios|Lax Incense|Calm Mind|Psychic|Luster Purge|Psychic|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Recover|Normal|Bold|252||252|||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|243|Raikou|Electrium Z|Charge Beam|Electric|Thunder Wave|Electric|Calm Mind|Psychic|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Timid|||252|||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|244|Entei|Chesto Berry|Calm Mind|Psychic|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Flamethrower|Fire|Rest|Psychic|Bold|170||170||170|}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|381|Latios|White Herb|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Thunderbolt|Electric|Psychic|Psychic|Protect|Normal|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|243|Raikou|Electrium Z|Thunderbolt|Electric|Volt Switch|Electric|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Protect|Normal|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|244|Entei|Choice Scarf|Eruption|Fire|Fire Blast|Fire|Extrasensory|Psychic|Solar Beam|Grass|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|381|Latios|Choice Specs|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Thunder|Electric|Psychic|Psychic|Energy Ball|Grass|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|243|Raikou|Air Balloon|Thunder|Electric|Discharge|Electric|Reflect|Psychic|Extrasensory|Psychic|Timid||||252||252}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|244|Entei|Life Orb|Sacred Fire|Fire|Bulldoze|Ground|Stone Edge|Rock|Protect|Normal|Adamant|252|252||||}}
{{lop/facility|game=6|381|Latios|Latiosite|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Earthquake|Ground|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Adamant||252||||252}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Anabel (Masters)}}
Anabel, in her [[Alola]]-based design, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Snorlax}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Her Snorlax is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. Anabel became a playable sync pair on February 15, 2023.

Anabel first appeared as an NPC during the [[Kalos]] chapter of the [[Villain Arc]]. She also made notable appearances later in the Villain Arc.

{{PairDex/h|Ditto egg}}
{{PairDex|163|Anabel|trainerlink=Anabel (Masters)#Snorlax|trainerimg=Anabel|0143|Snorlax|form=[[Gigantamax]]|dynamax=yes|gender=male|Normal|Fighting|Support|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Anabel/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Anabel anime.png|thumb|250px|Anabel in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Anabel debuted in ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]''. {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} met her when they were chased by an angry {{p|Beedrill}}. Anabel quickly calmed Beedrill down after speaking to it, much to Ash's surprise. The pair soon came across a rampaging {{p|Gyarados}}, and Anabel once again showed off her empathy abilities to settle it down. {{TRT}} soon ambushed the duo in an attempt to steal Pikachu, but it soon turned into a {{pkmn|battle}}, which Anabel won after having her {{p|Alakazam}} {{status|Confusion|confuse}} Team Rocket's Pokémon. {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Brock}} later caught up with Anabel and Ash, and Anabel escorted everyone to her home to get changed out of their wet clothes. There, they learned that Anabel was actually a girl.

The group then quickly rushed off to the {{OBP|Battle Tower|Generation III}}, but were shocked to learn that Anabel was also the Salon Maiden, who Ash was supposed to challenge for his next [[Symbol]]. Ash lost his first match to Anabel after her powerful Alakazam managed to defeat his {{AP|Corphish}} and {{AP|Tauros}}, consecutively. Pikachu, however, was able to defeat Alakazam in the next round. Anabel then sent out her Metagross, and it knocked Pikachu out with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

Anabel reappeared in ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]''. Ash once again disturbed a group of Beedrill as he trained with his Pokémon. Tauros was stung and knocked its Trainer and Anabel into a nearby lake, but she quickly shrugged off the incident. While lunch was ruined because of Team Rocket, Anabel tried to teach Ash and May about her psychic powers, but to no avail.

Ash later had his [[rematch]] against Anabel. Corphish was able to defeat Alakazam after Ash listened to it and quickly returned it to its {{i|Poké Ball}} before sending Corphish back out again to overcome its confusion. Corphish lost in the next round, and after an exchange of strengths between Tauros and Metagross, the battle ended in a draw. In the final round, Anabel's {{p|Espeon}} was able to shadow Pikachu's [[move]]s and overwhelm his {{m|Thunderbolt}} with a more powerful {{m|Zap Cannon}}. However, Pikachu caused the facility to have a power outage and used the darkness to strike Espeon. Pikachu concluded the match with a {{m|Volt Tackle}}, earning Ash the Ability Symbol. As they said goodbye to one another, Anabel was revealed to have a crush on Ash.

She reappeared during a flashback in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]''.

===Character===

Unlike her game counterpart, Anabel in the anime has the empathic ability to sense the emotions of living beings and communicate with them ever since she was little. She also shares a particularly strong bond with her Pokémon, and is seemingly able to command them telepathically. Without the vocal commands as a cue, Ash initially struggled to compete against Anabel.

Also contrary to the games, where she has no specific [[type]] she [[Type expert|specializes]] in, Anabel is an expert at training {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, whose powers she uses to {{status|Confusion|confuse}} her opponent's Pokémon or control incoming attacks. Her Pokémon also know some [[physical move]]s like {{m|Meteor Mash}}, making them equally effective in direct confrontations.

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Anabel's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Alakazam
|type1=Psychic
|img=Anabel Alakazam.png
|epnum=AG169
|epname=Talking a Good Game!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc=Anabel first called on {{p|Alakazam}} in ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'' to help her and {{Ash}} when they were attacked by {{TRT}}. Alakazam was able to defeat them with its powerful Psychic attack. Ash then realized that Anabel was a [[Frontier Brain]] and that he would have to battle Alakazam. Ash chose {{AP|Corphish}} for that match. In the end, Alakazam easily defeated {{p|Corphish}} and {{AP|Tauros}} before finally being defeated by his {{AP|Pikachu}}, but it was able to weaken it beforehand.

In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', Ash had a [[rematch]] with Anabel. Again, she chose Alakazam as her first Pokémon. It went head to head against Corphish once again, but this time, Alakazam was defeated by Corphish's {{m|Bubble Beam}} after Ash found a way to overcome Corphish's confusion.

Alakazam's known moves are {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Psybeam}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Recover}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Metagross
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Anabel Metagross.png
|epnum=AG169
|epname=Talking a Good Game!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc={{p|Metagross}} was first seen during {{Ash}}'s first match against her, where it easily defeated {{AP|Pikachu}}, losing the match for Ash. During Ash's [[rematch]] against Anabel, Metagross easily defeated {{AP|Corphish}}, but the Iron Leg Pokémon later tied with {{AP|Tauros}} after its Meteor Mash collided with Tauros's {{m|Take Down}}.

Metagross's known moves are {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Espeon
|type1=Psychic
|img=Anabel Espeon.png
|epnum=AG170
|epname=Second Time's the Charm!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{p|Espeon}}, Anabel's favorite Pokémon, was seen during {{Ash}}'s [[rematch]] against her, where it battled {{AP|Pikachu}}. Even though Espeon initially managed to overwhelm Pikachu with its speed and power, one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s turned the lights off, making it impossible for both Anabel and Espeon to see where the next attack was coming from. This cost some critical hits for Espeon, and Pikachu was finally able to defeat the Sun Pokémon with a {{m|Volt Tackle}}, winning the match for Ash and earning him the [[Symbol|Ability Symbol]].

It also reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]].

Espeon's known moves are {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Zap Cannon}}, and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{frontier color}}|bordercolor={{frontier color light}}
|ja=木村亜希子 ''[[Akiko Kimura]]''
|en=[[Hilary Thomas]]
|es_la=Rebeca Gómez
|es_eu=Sara Vivas
|fi=Elise Langenoja
|it=Daniela Fava
|pt_br=Gilmara Sanchez}}

==In the manga==

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Anabel Adventures.png|thumb|270px|Anabel in Pokémon Adventures]]
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Emerald}}=====
Anabel is one of the seven {{pkmn|Trainer}}s hired by [[Scott]] to be a [[Frontier Brain]] at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. Anabel is first seen watching the Battle Frontier's opening ceremony. The ceremony is interrupted by {{adv|Emerald}}, who announces that he wishes to conquer the Battle Frontier. The press mistakenly report the incident as allowing an ordinary Trainer to take part in the Battle Frontier before it officially opens a week later. The Frontier Brains decide to use this assumption as free publicity and allow Emerald to challenge the Battle Frontier under the condition that he completes it before it officially opens.

Later, while Emerald is challenging the [[Battle Pyramid]], Noland is attacked by an unknown assailant and several rental Pokémon are stolen. After Noland is taken to a hospital, the other Frontier Brains begin to suspect Emerald as the culprit. They head to the Battle Pyramid to confront Emerald and find him after having defeated Brandon. When they ask him about what happened, Emerald reveals that he did not attack Noland and is actually after the Mythical Pokémon {{adv|Jirachi}}. The Frontier Brains find Emerald's explanation suspicious, but decide to follow him into [[Artisan Cave]], where Jirachi is currently located at. Upon arriving, everyone is attacked by a horde of wild {{p|Smeargle}} while Emerald continues inside to find Jirachi. After the Frontier Brains get past the Smeargle, they meet up with Emerald, who has managed to find Jirachi. Emerald attempts to capture Jirachi, but is attacked by [[Guile Hideout]], the actual culprit who attacked Noland. When Jirachi runs off, Emerald attempts to pursue it, only to be attacked by the rental Pokémon Guile had stolen. The other Frontier Brains attempt to avenge Noland by attacking Guile, but are swiftly defeated.

Anabel applauds Emerald for focusing on his mission instead of staying behind to fight and offers to fight Guile while he focuses on capturing Jirachi. Using Raikou's control over lightning, Anabel manages to trap Guile in a cage of electricity. Emerald attempts to use this chance to capture Jirachi, but Guile uses his sword to destroy the Poké Ball and breaks free from the cage. Jirachi takes this chance to flee, forcing Guile to escape as well to continue his pursuit of it. Injured from the battle, everyone decides to return to the Battle Frontier. When they meet up with Scott again, he reveals that he was aware of Guile and Emerald's true mission the entire time. Scott states that he withheld the information from the Frontier Brains to help them get stronger as they still would have lost even if they had known of Guile beforehand.

The next day, Anabel watches the tournament being hosted at the [[Battle Dome]], where Emerald is challenging to obtain his fifth Symbol. As Emerald battles Tucker in the finals, Scott asks Anabel to talk with him somewhere else. This Scott is revealed to be a disguised Guile, who puts Anabel under mind control. After this, Guile returns to the Battle Dome, where he manages to find and capture Jirachi. Guile uses the rental Pokémon to attack innocent bystanders and heads to the {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} to make his wish. Emerald, Noland, {{adv|Ruby}}, and {{adv|Sapphire}} all head to the Battle Tower to stop Guile, but are forced to traverse the Battle Tower's seventy floors and challenge Anabel on the final floor. Emerald manages to get to Anabel first, but is defeated by the time everyone else arrives.

The stress of the mind control eventually causes Anabel to pass out, forcing Guile to use her as a hostage in order to force Noland to give him the Jirachi Report, which contains the secrets of how to make Jirachi grant his wish. When Noland is unsure about what to do, Guile attacks him and takes the report by force. Now knowing Jirachi's secret, Guile has Jirachi create a gigantic {{p|Kyogre}} made of seawater and uses it to flood the entire Battle Frontier. Anabel is taken to safety by {{p|Latios}} and later awakens to help the Frontier Brains fight off Guile's rental Pokémon while Emerald and the other Pokédex holders fight Guile. Eventually, Emerald and the Pokédex holders manage to defeat Guile and destroy the gigantic Kyogre monster. The day after, an injured Anabel and the other Frontier Brains congratulate Emerald for the hard work he put into saving everyone. Anabel then awards Emerald the Ability Symbol for his skills in traversing the Battle Tower.

====={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}=====
Anabel and the other Hoenn Frontier Brains battle and defeat the Admins of Neo [[Team Magma]] and Neo [[Team Aqua]], who had interfered in the launch of a rocket that was made to stop the [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]] threatening to destroy the world. Once finished, Anabel is contacted by Emerald, who asks if any of the Frontier Brains had seen Sapphire in the area. When the Brains deny seeing Sapphire, Emerald thanks them and leaves. Later, Anabel and the other Hoenn Frontier Brains are called to [[Sootopolis City]] to assist in stopping the meteoroid.

====={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}=====
[[File:Anabel SM chapter.png|150px|thumb|Anabel in the fourteenth chapter]]
It was revealed that Anabel had become a member of the [[International Police]]. She, along with {{adv|Looker}} first appear investigating [[Po Town]], where several [[Ultra Beasts]] had appeared before breaking out and wreaking havoc on [[Ula'ula Island]]. Shortly after arriving, Anabel and Looker meet with {{adv|Sun}} and {{adv|Moon}}, a pair of children who had previously faced the Ultra Beasts. While she questioned Sun and Moon about the beasts, Anabel had Looker go off to investigate the rampaging beasts to find information on them as well. After receiving the information, Anabel sent out her {{p|Mismagius}} to battle {{p|Blacephalon}}, another Ultra Beast that emerged from an [[Ultra Wormhole]].

Together with Sun, Anabel managed to stun Blacephalon long enough to throw a {{i|Poké Ball}} at it, but Blacephalon immediately breaks out, confirming that regular Poké Balls do not work on Ultra Beasts. Blacephalon retaliates by using {{m|Mind Blown}} on the group, forcing Anabel to get everyone out of the way. Anabel and the others are saved by {{p|Tapu Bulu}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of Ula'ula Island, who used a large gust of wind to blow both Blacephalon and its attack far away. As Sun and Moon feed a [[Mirage Berry]] to Tapu Bulu to befriend it, Anabel speculates that there must be a man hiding in Alola capable of making Poké Balls that are able to capture Ultra Beasts.

Later, Anabel, Sun, and Moon head towards [[Poni Island]]. Anabel revealed to Sun and Moon that {{p|Xurkitree}} and Blacephalon are also making their way to Poni. Due to Poni not having an [[island kahuna]], there would be no one capable enough of protecting the island from the two beasts. Sun, more fixated on delivering the next Mirage Berry to {{p|Tapu Fini}}, decided to head off and find someone who can help him search for it. After docking on Poni, Anabel and Moon arrived at [[Seafolk Village]], which had been evacuated due to the Ultra Beasts' attacks. Worried that some injured people may still be there, Anabel requested to Moon that she help heal any hurt civilians. As they walked through [[Poni Wilds]], Moon asked Anabel how she knew the names of the Ultra Beasts. Anabel then revealed that she knew because she is a Faller, a human who had passed through an Ultra Wormhole.

Later, Anabel and Moon traveled to [[Vast Poni Canyon]], where they witnessed [[Faba]] battling [[Plumeria]]. Anabel confronted Faba about the [[Aether Foundation]]'s involvement with the Ultra Beasts' appearance in Alola. Worried that his plans could be jeopardized, Faba has his {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}s battle against Anabel and Moon, hoping the distraction would give him the chance to escape. Anabel used her Pokémon to keep the Employees busy while she, Moon, and Plumeria followed Faba. As he approached the [[Poni Altar]], Faba revealed he was aware of his pursuers and proceeded to attack them while assisted by more Employees. During the battle, Moon was grabbed by {{p|Tapu Koko}} and taken to the Poni Altar.

Later, Anabel managed to defeat and capture Faba. After meeting with [[Gladion]], [[Lillie]], and [[Hapu]], the four traveled to the Altar, where they found that Sun and Moon managed to summon {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] of the Alola region. After explaining what Solgaleo and Lunala are and their connection with {{p|Cosmog}}, Anabel received a call from Looker, who reported that a large number of Ultra Beasts emerged from Po Town and have made their way to Poni Island. Anabel teamed up with Moon, Gladion, and Hapu to fend off the attacking beasts. Later, a larger than usual wormhole opened at the Altar, which Anabel noted was caused by the {{p|Necrozma|Blinding One}}. A hand emerged from the wormhole and grabbed Solgaleo, taking control of its body. The possessed Solgaleo captured Sun with its tail and jumped into the wormhole while Moon and [[Nebby]] followed after it.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Mismagius
|type1=Ghost
|img=Anabel Mismagius Adventures.png
|epnum=PASM20
|epname=An Urgent Task and the Capture of an Ultra Beast
|desc={{p|Mismagius}} is Anabel's second known Pokémon. It was first used to battle a {{p|Blacephalon}} at [[Po Town]] alongside {{adv|Sun}}'s {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}}, [[Cent]]. Together, they managed to stun it long enough for Anabel to attempt a capture, but the [[Ultra Beast]] broke out of the {{i|Poké Ball}} easily.

Mismagius's known moves are {{m|Magical Leaf}} and {{m|Phantom Force}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Salamence
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Anabel Salamence Adventures.png
|epnum=PASM23
|epname=Battle in Vast Poni Canyon
|desc={{p|Salamence}} is Anabel's third known Pokémon. It was first seen keeping Anabel and {{adv|Moon}} in the air while they confronted [[Faba]] at [[Vast Poni Canyon]].

None of Salamence's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Alakazam
|type1=Psychic
|img=Anabel Alakazam Adventures.png
|epnum=PASM24
|epname=Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar
|desc={{p|Alakazam}} is Anabel's fourth known Pokémon. It was first used to battle a group of {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}s at [[Vast Poni Canyon]].

None of Alakazam's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Snorlax
|type1=Normal
|img=Anabel Snorlax Adventures.png
|epnum=PASM24
|epname=Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar
|desc={{p|Snorlax}} is Anabel's fifth known Pokémon. It was first used to battle a group of {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}s at [[Vast Poni Canyon]].

None of Snorlax's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Weavile
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ice
|img=Anabel Weavile Adventures.png
|epnum=PASM24
|epname=Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar
|desc={{p|Weavile}} is Anabel's sixth known Pokémon. It was first used to battle a group of {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}s at [[Vast Poni Canyon]].

None of Weavile's moves are known.}}

=====Status unknown=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Raikou
|type1=Electric
|img=Anabel Raikou Adventures.png
|epnum=PS117
|epname=Slugging It Out With Slugma
|desc={{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}}

Anabel caught this {{p|Raikou}} after it was released following the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. She is said to have captured this Legendary Pokémon during her trip somewhere in Johto. Raikou has been with her since then and she continues to rely on it for all of her battles. Because it carries a large thundercloud on its back, it both allows a handier usage of its trademark Thunder as well as strengthen it.}}

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[File:Anabel CBF.png|100px|thumb|Anabel in Pokémon Battle Frontier]]
[[File:Anabel photographer CBF.png|thumb|left|100px|Anabel as a photographer]]
Anabel first appeared in ''[[CBF4|Introducing the Frontier Brains!]]'', disguised as a photographer. She took a picture of [[Enta's Vulpix]] and {{p|Feebas}}. She told Enta about the Frontier Brains after [[Rald]] was defeated by her, prompting him to challenge them in order to discover which one defeated Rald.

After Enta defeated his sixth Frontier Brain, [[Lucy]], he was told that the seventh one is none other than Anabel herself, much to his surprise. Enta's battle with Anabel ended up in a draw after a showdown between Ninetales and Entei.
{{-}}

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Entei
|type1=Fire
|img=Anabel Entei CBF.png
|epnum=CBF6
|epname=Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden
|desc={{p|Entei}} was the first revealed Pokémon. It was the final Pokémon that went up against {{OBP|Enta|CBF}} after both sides were down to one Pokémon. It battled Ninetales and managed to dodge many of its attacks. In the end, despite putting up a great fight, it ended up defeating Ninetales and got knocked out in the process.

Entei's known moves are {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Fire Blast}}{{tt|*|mentioned only}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Alakazam
|type1=Psychic
|img=Anabel Alakazam CBF.png
|epnum=CBF6
|epname=Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden
|desc={{p|Alakazam}} was the first opponent who battled Enta. It went up against {{p|Zangoose}} and won using its speed. Alakazam then went up against Milotic where it was taken out by Milotic's {{m|Hydro Pump}}.

None of Alakazam's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Anabel
|pkmn=Snorlax
|type1=Normal
|img=Anabel Snorlax CBF.png
|epnum=CBF6
|epname=Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden
|desc={{p|Snorlax}} was the second opponent that battled Enta. Snorlax battled Milotic after Milotic defeated Alakazam. Due to Milotic's previous opponent, Snorlax was able to take it out with Body Slam. Snorlax then battled {{TP|Enta|Ninetales}} and was easily defeated by Ninetales's {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

Snorlax's only known move is {{m|Body Slam}}.}}

===Ash & Pikachu===
[[File:SP33.png|thumb|left|180px|Anabel in Ash & Pikachu]]
Anabel appeared in a fantasy along with the other Frontier Brains in ''[[SP33|Off To The Battle Frontier!!]]''.
{{-}}

==Gallery==
''For images related to [[Pokémon Masters EX]], see [[Anabel (Masters)#Gallery|Anabel (Masters).]]''
===Core series game artwork===
This is a selection of artwork featuring Anabel from the core series Pokémon games.

{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #4a474a; background:#c0b2dd; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #4a474a; background:#e5cff9; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Emerald Salon Maiden Anabel.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #4a474a; background:#e5cff9; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Anabel SM concept art full.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|E}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}''' {{color2|000|Appendix:Glossary (Production)#Settei|Settei}}
|-
|}

===Core series game assets===
This is a selection of game assets featuring Anabel from the core series Pokémon games.

{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #4a474a; background:#c0b2dd; color:#000"
| colspan="4" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #4a474a; background:#4a474a; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation III}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #4a474a; background:#e5cff9; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Spr E Anabel.png]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #4a474a; background:#e5cff9; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Anabel OD.png]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|E}}''' Sprite ''(Trainer)''
| colspan="2" | '''{{GameIcon|E}}''' Sprite ''(Overworld)''
|-
| colspan="4" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #4a474a; background:#4a474a; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation VII}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #4a474a; background:#e5cff9; overflow:hidden"| [[File:VSAnabel.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #4a474a; background:#e5cff9; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Spr SM Anabel.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #4a474a; background:#e5cff9; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Anabel SM OD.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}''' Sprite ''(Challenge)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}''' Model ''(Higher detail)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}''' Model ''(Overworld)''
|}

==Music==
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #c0b2dd; border: 3px solid #4a474a"
|- style="background:#e5cff9"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="2" |{{GameIcon|E}} {{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Battling Anabel at the [[Battle Tower (Hoenn)|Battle Tower]]{{sup/3|E}} or [[Battle Tree]]{{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|M}}{{sup/7|US}}{{sup/7|UM}}
| [[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Frontier Brain—Hoenn Version)]]
| [[Go Ichinose]]
| [[Go Ichinose]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|Mo}}
| Battling Anabel
| [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Trainer)]]
| [[Junichi Masuda]]
| [[Minako Adachi]] [[Go Ichinose]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! [[Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX]]
| Battling Anabel
| [[Jukebox (Masters)|Battle! (Hoenn Frontier Brain) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)]]
| [[Go Ichinose]]
| [[Haruki Yamada]]
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #c0b2dd" colspan="5" | '''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''
|}

==Trivia==
* In the Japanese version of Pokémon Emerald, she uses the {{wp|Japanese pronouns|first-person personal pronoun}} {{tt|僕|ぼく}} ''boku'', a pronoun which is primarily used by males; when used by females, it is associated with tomboys.
** As of Pokémon Sun and Moon, she uses the pronoun ''watashi.''
* Anabel is the only [[Frontier Brain]] whose title (in some languages) does not incorporate the second word of their facility's name. However, the Battle Salon is an actual room in a {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} where Trainers can meet each other and team up to participate in [[Multi Battle]]s.
** In the anime episode wherein she made her debut, Anabel was mentioned to be the head of the Battle Tower's Battle Salon.
* In the anime, her {{p|Espeon}} knows {{m|Zap Cannon}}, a move [[Anime move errors|it could not learn in the games]] at the time of her anime appearance during [[Generation III]].
** Espeon could learn this move in [[Generation II]], but it could not be transferred to Generation III, due to the games being incompatible.
* Similar to [[Ingo]], Anabel debuted as a [[battle facility]] leader and was later transported to another [[region]], losing most of her memories in the process.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{frontier color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{frontier color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| リラ ''Lila''
| From ''lilas'' (French for {{wp|Syringa vulgaris|lilac}}) or ''lila'' (Spanish for lilac)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Anabel
| From ''ability''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Anabel
| From ''Anlage'' (asset)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Destra
| From ''destreza'' (skill)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Cathy
| From ''capacité'' (skill)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Alberta
| From ''abilità'' (ability)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 리라 ''Lila''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 莉拉 ''Lìlā''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 莉拉 ''Leihlāai''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Lila
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}

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

==References==
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Raikou (Pokémon)

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Shaadi96: /* Minor appearances */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Raikou}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=0242|prev=Blissey|nextnum=0244|next=Entei|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Raikou}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Raikou
|jname=ライコウ
|tmname=Raikou
|ndex=0243
|type1=Electric
|category=Thunder
|height-ftin=6'03"
|height-m=1.9
|weight-lbs=392.4
|weight-kg=178.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Pressure
|abilityd=Inner Focus
|abilityold=Volt Absorb
|abilityoldcaption=Gen V-VI{{tt|*|Raikou with this Ability was never made available legitimately.}} Hidden Ability
|abilitydcaption=Gen VII+
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|gendercode=255
|eggcycles=80
|evtotal=3
|evsa=1
|evsp=2
|expyield=261
|oldexp=216
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|color=Yellow
|catchrate=3
|body=08
|pokefordex=raikou
|generation=2
|friendship=35
}}
'''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

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

Along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, it is one of the [[Legendary beasts]] resurrected by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower.

It is said to be a relative of the [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Raging Bolt}}<ref>[[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"Through analysis of its genetic makeup, as well as its behavioral patterns...I came to realize that what I had discovered was in fact an ancient{{sup/9|S}}/futuristic{{sup/9|V}} form of {{p|Cyclizar}}, the Pokémon commonly ridden in this region."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})</ref> or a version of it<ref>[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}: ''"I am researching methods to catch Pokémon that live in different timelines, so I might transport them to the present day in my own timeline."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Indigo Disk]])</ref> from a different timeline.

==Biology==
Raikou is a quadrupedal, yellow, {{wp|tiger}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that cover its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the {{wp|saber-toothed cat}}. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lightning.

A proverb claims that Raikou descended from the sky with a lightning bolt. Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds, as depicted in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (anime special)]]. In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', Raikou is shown to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou is said to represent the speed of lightning and can control storm clouds at will. Raikou races across {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} while barking cries that sound like thunder. Raikou's cries can also send shock waves in the air while shaking the ground at the same time. Raikou loves [[Raikou Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered and raced up a mountain with it in the past. {{p|Raging Bolt}} bears a resemblance to Raikou. According to Occulture, Raging Bolt is believed to be an ancestor of Raikou.

As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], while Raikou is sleeping, its breath makes a rumbling sound similar to distant thunder.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "This Pokémon embodies the speed of lightning. It's said that when Raikou sleeps deeply, you can hear a rumbling like distant thunder in its breath. When it wakes, it sweeps once more across the land, roaring like crashing thunder."</ref> The moment Raikou awakens, it will quickly travel the lands, with a roar sounding similar to a crashing thunder. Raikou is known to enjoy eating Raikou Biscuits. Raikou can be lured over to a sleeping spot using the Raikou Incense. Raikou has three different sleep styles it sleeps in, they are called ''Energy-Storing Sleep'', ''Meditative Sleep'', and ''Lightning Sleep''.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Raikou first appears alongside {{p|Suicune}} up on [[Revelation Mountain]] where they confronted {{mdc|Krookodile|smd}} believing he turned {{p|Entei}} to stone but discovered {{p|Nuzleaf}} was responsible and was turned to stone. Raikou later helped the {{player}} and {{mdc|Partner Pokémon||partner}} escape from the [[Voidlands]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=238}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This rough Pokémon stores energy in its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=243}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (HeartGold and SoulSilver)#Raikou|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=D4B5A7|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Trackless Forest]] (requires {{p|Ho-Oh}} or {{p|Lugia}} in the party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)#Raikou|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Rocky World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Raikou|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Raikou|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] (requires [[Johto Slate]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)#Raikou|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl|link=Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)|color={{scarlet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]] after receiving the [[Raikou Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Raikou|Only one]]) ('''Solo Quest''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)|color={{violet color dark}}|t=fff|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero |area=West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]] after receiving the [[Raikou Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Scarlet and Violet)#Raikou|Only one]]) ('''Group Quest''')}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Lightning Field]] (30F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fiore Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Concealed Ruins]] ({{tt|B20F|with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Southeastern Islands]] (B12F-B24F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Wireless Tower]], [[Rand's House]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Meadow: [[World Axle - B1F]] (post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Conductor Room#Rumbling Magnetic Motors|Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors]] (Reward), [[Entranceway#Battle Royale - Cage Match|Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 2|Island of Haste: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Royal Armory|Dark Land: Royal Armory]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=Complete Raikou's [[Connection Orb]] mission}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 06]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Entei Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Lightning Field]] (30F)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX16]] Event: ''[[Special Challenge|Raikou Appears]]''}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou|English|United States|40{{shinystar|II}}|November 22 to 29, 2001; December 7 to 20, 2001; June 22 to 28, 2002; July 5 to 11, 2002; November 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Shiny Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Raikou|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Raikou|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Raikou|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown Raikou|Japanese|Japan|30{{shinystar|IV}}|June 18 to August 31, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Shinsegae Raikou|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|September 11 to October 24, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Shinsegae Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Crown City Raikou|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Crown City Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|GameStop Raikou|English|North America|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 3 to 9, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#GameStop Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Winter 2011 Raikou|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|February 7 to 13, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Winter 2011 Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|American region|Online|60|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|American region|Online|100|April 2 to July 23, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|PAL region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|PAL region|Nintendo Network|100|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of PAL region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|60|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Raikou|Taiwanese region|Nintendo Network|100|April 4 to 25, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Raikou}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Korean League Season 1 Raikou|Korean|South Korea|100|December 22 to 23, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Raikou}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Electric
|event1=Micle Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=90
|Attack=85
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=100
|Speed=115}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
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===Learnset===
Raikou is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raikou|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:The Legend of Thunder.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Raikou M13.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Raikou in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]=====
In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', [[Team Rocket]] members [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] attempted to capture a Raikou, but failed.

====={{DL|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou|Raikou (M13)}}=====
A {{Shiny}} Raikou appeared alongside the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

=====Other=====
A Raikou appeared at the end of ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (anime special)#Part 2|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 2)]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Raikou debuted in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', where {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} and a {{p|Houndoom}} briefly spotted it before it disappeared.

A Raikou appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''.

A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

A Raikou appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]] had a dream where he battled a wild Raikou to protect his trainer.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, [[Verity]], and [[Sorrel]] saw a Raikou as they approached [[Mount Tensei]], but it disappeared before they could get a better look.

A silhouetted Raikou appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoso}}
{{Animedexbody|The Legend of Thunder!|Raikou|Jimmy's Pokédex|Raikou, the Thunder Pokémon. It's said to have descended to earth on a bolt of lightning.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoso}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Raikou appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Raikou briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Anabel Raikou Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)}}
Raikou appeared in the {{ma|Zoroark: Master of Illusions|manga adaptation}} of the fourth and final ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Raikou appeared in [[PMHGSS04]] and [[PMHGSS05]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Raikou appeared in [[JBA3]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}}
{{spoilers}}
Raikou first appeared as a beam of light in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. Its first proper appearance was in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1)]]''. It was revealed in ''[[PS141|Hello, Lickitung]]'' that {{adv|Yellow}} had unintentionally freed the Legendary beasts from their imprisonment at the [[Burned Tower]], from which they then left to {{pkmn2|roaming|roam}} [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] in search for a {{pkmn|Trainer}} to team up with in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. Raikou eventually chose [[Lt. Surge]] as its Trainer. After the Masked Man was defeated, Raikou returned to the {{pkmn2|wild}}.

In ''[[PS303|Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo]]'', [[Anabel]] was revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} Raikou in Johto for use at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Raikou appeared in ''[[GB11|Gold and Black VS Team Rocket]]'' and ''[[GB12|The Legendary Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Raikou first appeared in [[GDZ58]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raikou appeared in ''[[PM088|Find the Legendary Pokémon!!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Raikou releases a powerful {{m|Spark}} attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only [[Legendary beasts|Legendary beast]] that does not return in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].

====Trophy information====
''These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]===
Raikou appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
'''NA:''' ''Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was resurrected.''

'''PAL:''' ''If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, resurrected it.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Raikou appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}.

==Music==
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|- style="background:#{{electric color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Sleep]]
| ???
| Raikou Research Event<ref name=SleepSongname>[Confirmation of the Pokémon Sleep song name https://archive.is/zJRwT]</ref>
| [[Junichi Masuda]] [[Go Ichinose]]
| [[Shota Kageyama]]<ref name=SleepArtist>[https://archive.is/fK22Z Kageyama confirming he handled the music for Pokémon Sleep]</ref> [[yas nakajima]]<ref name=SleepGuitarist>[https://archive.is/6V7gt Nakajima confirming he was the guitarist for the Ecruteak City theme in Pokémon Sleep]</ref>
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{electric color}}" colspan="5" | '''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''
|}
==Trivia==
[[File:Raikou dex entry LoT.png|thumb|230px|Raikou in {{jo|Jimmy}}'s Pokédex]]
* Raikou, along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, was designed by [[Muneo Saitō]].<ref>Yoshida, Yuuya (May 1, 2014). [https://kai-you.net/article/5034 伝説ポケモンのイラストを手がける斉藤むねお、キャラデザ講座開講！] Kai-You.</ref><ref>(January 3, 2012). Ken Sugimori ([https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X @SUPER_32X]) [https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/154156622212640768 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/WfQab archive])</ref>
* Raikou is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} whose image on the [[Pokédex]] was of stylized art rather than the series' character designer.
* Raikou's [[Effort values|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yield]] of 1 Special Attack and 2 Speed is unique.
* Raikou's numbers in the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]] are identical: 0243 and 243, respectively.

===Origin===
When asked about the basis behind Raikou's design, [[Muneo Saitō]] described the process to be difficult, as "Raikou took many twists and turns; there was even a blue thunder version with a drum on its back", but it eventually fell into a tiger-like design.<ref>(January 3, 2012). Muneo Saitō ([https://twitter.com/muneondo @muneondo]) [https://twitter.com/muneondo/status/154176395826835456 on Twitter]. ([https://archive.vn/xccqr archive])</ref> Its long upper fangs bear a resemblance to those of the {{wp|smilodon}}, commonly known as the saber-toothed tiger.

Raikou may have also been inspired by thunder and lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'' (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of various animals. Similarly, it may also draw inspiration from the ''{{wp|Nue}}'', a legendary creature that is depicted with the legs or body of a tiger and a snake for a tail that can shape-shift into a black cloud. The flowing purple cloud on its back seems to be based on a {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}, which is most often associated with thunderstorms.

{{type|Electric}} Raikou corresponds to the lightning that struck the [[Brass Tower]] according to its legend; at the same time, {{p|Entei}} represents the fire that burned it, and {{p|Suicune}} represents the rain that put it out.

====Name origin====
Raikou may be derived from 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) or 雷光 ''raikō'' (lightning) and 公 ''kō'' (lord) or 皇 ''kō'' (emperor), where the former forms a reference to 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Léigōng}}'' (god of thunder in Chinese mythology).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=ライコウ ''Raikou''|jameaning=From {{tt|雷 ''rai''|thunder}}, {{tt|雷光 ''raikō''|lightning}}, {{tt|公 ''kō''|lord}}, and {{tt|皇 ''kō''|emperor}}, as well as 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Léigōng}}''
|fr=Raikou|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Raikou|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Raikou|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Raikou|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=라이코 ''Raikou''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷公 ''Léigōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Léigōng}}''
|zh_yue=雷公 ''Lèuihgūng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷公 ''{{wp|Leigong|Lèuihgūng}}''
|hi=राइको ''Raikou''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Райку ''Rayku''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไรโค ''Raikho''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
* [[Legendary beasts]]
* [[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (M13)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary beasts (Super Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Giratina (Pokémon)

2024-05-05T13:23:47Z

Shaadi96: /* NPC appearances */Banished was spelt wrong

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'''Giratina''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギラティナ''' ''Giratina'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Giratina transforms from its standard [[#Form data|form]], called its '''Altered Forme''', into a second form, called its '''Origin Forme''', while either holding a [[Griseous Orb]] (Gen IV to Gen VIII), a [[Griseous Core]] (Gen VIII onward), or while in its home, the [[Distortion World]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for these details.)

Giratina's Origin Forme was officially revealed in early February 2008.

Giratina is the [[game mascot]] of {{game|Platinum}}, appearing on the boxart in its Origin Forme.

Along with {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, it is one of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], representing {{wp|antimatter}}.

==Biology==
Giratina is a large gray draconic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with three gold half-rings on each side of its long neck. Its head has a gold crown-like object surrounding it with two large horns pointing sideways. A thick black stripe runs vertically along its front with five red horizontal stripes. In its Altered Forme, it has two large black ghostly wings with three red tips on each that can resemble claws. These wings can change shape as if made of a liquid or gas. Its six legs are thick and have golden claws. Two golden half-circles similar to those on its neck are on each side of each leg, resembling shackles. It has a tail with two band-like markings. Giratina remains in its Altered Forme when outside of its home dimension. It generally moves by levitating itself in the air, as opposed to walking on its six legs.

Giratina is a highly aggressive and territorial Pokémon that is protective of its home. [[Sinnoh myths|Legends]] claim that Giratina lives in a world on the reverse side of the Pokémon world, and has also been reported to appear in ancient cemeteries. As seen in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Giratina has the power to tear a hole in reality, creating a [[space-time distortion]] along with driving both {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} berserk. The rift is also capable of driving [[Noble Pokémon]] into berserk Lord/Lady States. Giratina is said to be equal in strength to Dialga and Palkia. Giratina was banished by {{p|Arceus}} for its violent behavior, though in the anime, it is shown to possess a gentler disposition when in the presence of humans. Giratina at one point carried a large grudge against its creator Arceus and was willing to stand against it with the help of a human named [[Volo]], but after being beaten by a [[Player character|human from another time]] and fleeing, it would start to change its ways and protect the universe from threats such as [[Cyrus]]. Due to its typically violent nature, the history of Giratina was covered up due to ancient people fearing it. Giratina is said to have observed the real world silently while in its home dimension. As depicted in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', Giratina can also open portals through any reflective surface. Giratina's role is to keep both worlds in balance. Giratina also had many different titles to it; ''banished Pokémon'', {{p|Arceus}}'s shadow, the Pokémon of Shadows, and being on the other side of our world.

Giratina is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Shadow Force}} by leveling up, which gives it the ability to temporarily turn invisible.

===Forms===
Giratina can change between its Altered Forme and Origin Forme.

In its Origin Forme, it takes on a serpentine look. Its legs are reduced to golden-tipped spikes, and four additional golden spikes appear near the edge of its tail. While in Origin Forme, the six gold half-rings can grip objects. The back points of each half-ring have a black ghostly tendril with a red spike at its tip. The horns on its head are now facing the back. The sides of the golden "crown" cover its mouth and separate vertically like an insect's mandible when it opens its mouth. The black vertical stripe is broken into pieces and runs down its body. Giratina can only be in its Origin Forme when in its home, the [[Distortion World]], or when holding either a [[Griseous Orb]] or [[Griseous Core]]. Giratina can also maintain its Origin Forme in the real world without items should it get a sufficient amount of power, enough to potentially be equal to Arceus. Giratina is at its full power when in the Origin Forme, and is always levitated in this state.

The Origin Forme of Giratina is said to be Giratina's true form, capable of traveling through and controlling dimensions besides those of time and space. When in its Origin Forme, it can pass through dimensions at will, however, it will turn back to its Altered Forme due to the gravity change from the Distortion World. Giratina has the power to turn itself into a shadow and to merge the Distortion World with the [[Pokémon world]], as seen during the events of [[Spear Pillar]]. However, this has the dangerous side effect of distorting it to the risk of being destroyed.
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==Game data==
[[File:Giratina Pokémon Legends Arceus.png|thumb|right|250px|Giratina with [[Volo]] in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]]]
===NPC appearances===
* '''{{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Giratina''' is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Rock Horn]].
* '''[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]''': An illusion of Giratina is used by {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Litwick}} when battling the children of [[Serene Village]] inside [[Ancient Barrow]]. The real Giratina appears as the guardian of the [[Looplet|Grass Looplet]] in the [[Grass Continent]]'s [[Zero Isle]]
* '''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: [[Turnback Cave#Special encounters|Giratina]]''' is one of the major antagonists and boss of the game. It is one of {{ga|Arceus}}'s creations alongside {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. In anger for being banished to the [[Distortion World]] by Arceus, it partnered up with a [[human]] named [[Volo]] and tore open a [[Space-time distortion|rift in space-time]] above [[Mount Coronet]] to try and force Arceus out of hiding. This Giratina is heavily implied to be the same one in {{g|Platinum}}.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=237}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Form|Altered Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=A Pokémon that is said to live in a world on the reverse side of ours. It appears in an ancient cemetery.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=There is one Hisuian verse that tells of a powerful light creating a deep shadow. I imagine that this deep shadow is Giratina.}}
{{Dex/Form|Origin Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Giratina loses its legs upon changing into this form. I believe this Pokémon must hail from a world where the heavens and the earth are as one, though I have no way of proving it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Turnback Cave]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl)#Giratina|Only one]]) ('''Altered Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Distortion World]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Platinum)#Giratina|Only one]]) ('''Origin Forme''') [[Turnback Cave]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Platinum)#Giratina|Only one]]{{tt|*|Only if defeated or fled from when in the Distortion World}}) ('''Altered Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Sinjoh Ruins]] (requires [[Arceus (Pokémon)#In events|Event Arceus]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (HeartGold and SoulSilver)#Giratina|Only one]]) ('''Origin Forme''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Unova Link|Transfer]] from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}} (requires {{game|Platinum}}), [[#In events|Event]]}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=FFF|area=[[Soaring in the sky]] (requires {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} in [[party]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)#Giratina|Only one]]) ('''Altered Forme''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Cave World}}) (requires {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} in party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Giratina|Only one]]) ('''Altered Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Giratina|Only one]]) ('''Altered Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Turnback Cave]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)#Giratina|Only one]]) ('''Altered Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Turnback Cave]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Legends: Arceus)#Giratina|Only one]]) ('''Origin Forme''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[World Abyss]] (Pit) ('''Altered Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[World Abyss]] (Pit) ('''Altered Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=Ticket for releasing {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}, {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Garchomp}} ('''Altered Forme''') Password ('''Origin Forme''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Hauntyard: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounters]]) ('''Altered/Origin Formes''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Wonder Area#Haunted Playland|Wonder Area: Haunted Playland]] (Reward) ('''Altered Forme''') [[Melodious Woodland#A Colossal Throwdown|Melodious Woodland: A Colossal Throwdown]] (Reward) ('''Origin Forme''') [[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]] ('''Altered/Origin Formes''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 4|Distortion Island: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Withered Cemetery|Distortion Land: Withered Cemetery]] (Special Boss) ('''Altered Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Zero Isle]] ('''Origin Forme''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 10]] ('''Origin Forme''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Arceus Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Escalation battle|Take on Escalation Battles]]'' ('''Altered/Origin Formes''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Cynthia|Giratina|sygna=1|Renegade}} ('''Altered Forme''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|10/12 Giratina|Korean|South Korea|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 14 to October 6, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|English|Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and South Africa|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|French|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|German|Europe|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|Italian|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 12, 2013|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|Spanish|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 27 to October 11, 2013|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Giratina|English|United States|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 30 to October 20, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Giratina_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Giratina|All|Japan|100|June 20 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Giratina}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Giratina|Korean region|Online|100|November 26, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Dahara City Giratina}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon
|hgss1=Griseous Orb|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=100
|event1=Griseous Orb|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Altered Forme=====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|HP=150
|Attack=100
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=120
|Speed=90
}}

=====Origin Forme=====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|HP=150
|Attack=120
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=120
|SpDef=100
|Speed=90
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
=====Altered Forme=====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=2
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

=====Origin Forme=====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=3
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
====Altered Forme====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|Normal=0
|Fighting=0
|Flying=100
|Poison= 50
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=200
|Dark=200
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=1
}}

====Origin Forme====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|Normal=0
|Fighting=0
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground=0
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=200
|Dark=200
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|ghost=helditem
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=1
|levitate=helditem
|newground=1
}}

* In [[Generation IV]] only, when Giratina is in its {{form|Giratina|Origin Forme}} due to holding the [[Griseous Orb]], it cannot have its [[Ability]] changed by any means (such as {{m|Skill Swap}} or {{m|Worry Seed}}). Giratina's Ability can still be copied (by {{a|Trace}} or {{m|Role Play}}) or suppressed by {{m|Gastro Acid}}. This effect is unrelated with the Ability itself. Giratina can still have its Ability changed when it is in {{form|Giratina|Altered Forme}}.

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|77|Shadow Force|Ghost|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|84|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Giratina|Ghost|Dragon|4}}

===Side game data===
====Altered Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|body=4
|rate={{tt|50|Unaffected by boosts}}
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=S-003
|browser=It spits out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions and creates gusts of dark wind.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3|def=5|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3|def=5|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|walk=1.77
|hp=67
|attack=85
|defense=63
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487|num=248
|min=80
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 4+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper=Blindside
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=284
|attack=187
|defense=225
|fast={{m|Dragon Breath}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Shadow Force}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 Part 1}}
}}
|}

====Origin Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O
|body=4
|rate=N/A
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=4
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=4
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O
|walk=1.77
|hp=67
|attack=86
|defense=59
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487
|power=5
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O|num=248
|min=80
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Sinister Power
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Dark types in the combo.
|swapper=Cross Attack+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=487O
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=284
|attack=225
|defense=187
|fast={{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Ominous Wind}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Shadow Force}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 Part 2}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Along with the other members of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], Giratina has the ability to switch to a second form: Origin Forme. However, Giratina is unique in that its standard form is called Altered Forme.

Giratina's Altered Forme first debuted in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, while its Origin Forme was introduced in {{game|Platinum}}. From Platinum to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, it transforms into its Origin Forme while holding a [[Griseous Orb]]. In Platinum, it also transforms into its Origin Forme while in its home, the [[Distortion World]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, it changes between its forms when exposed to a [[Griseous Core]]. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Giratina transforms into its Origin Forme while holding a Griseous Core. If it is deposited in {{g|HOME}}, it will revert to its Altered Forme.
{{Evobox/Formes
|name1=Giratina
|sprite1=0487Giratina
|forme1=Altered Forme
|loc1=Default form
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Dragon
|sprite2=0487Giratina-Origin
|forme2=Origin Forme
|loc2={{color2|000|Distortion World}} or {{color2|000|Held item|holding}} a {{color2|000|Griseous Core}}
|item1=Griseous Core
|itemfile1=Bag Griseous Core SV Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

The forms differ in their [[base stats]]: Giratina's Origin Forme has its {{stat|Defense}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} switched with its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} (its base stat total is unchanged). In Legends: Arceus, its [[signature move]], {{m|Shadow Force}}, has modified base power and accuracy when used by its Origin Forme, as well as a unique animation.
{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Giratina|forme=Altered Forme|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|image=487Giratina-Altered|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how=Default form|HP=150|Attack=100|Defense=120|SpAtk=100|SpDef=120|Speed=90}}
|
{{Compare|name=Giratina|forme=Origin Forme|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|image=487Giratina-Origin|ab=Levitate|how={{color2|000|Distortion World}} or {{color2|000|Held item|holding}} a {{color2|000|Griseous Core}}|HP=150|Attack=120|Defense=100|SpAtk=120|SpDef=100|Speed=90}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=0487
|name1=Giratina
|form1=Altered Forme
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Dragon}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4/2Forms/Pt|ndex=487|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/5/2Forms|ndex=487|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=487|form1=O|crop=169}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=487|form1=O|crop=173}}

{{Spritebox/8/LA/2Forms|ndex=487|form1=O|LAcrop=171}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0487|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|487|Giratina}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme anime.png|thumb|250px|Altered Forme Giratina in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme anime.png|thumb|250px|Origin Forme Giratina in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Giratina (movie)]]=====
Giratina debuted in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', where it sought revenge against {{mov|Dialga}} for the damage it caused to its home, the [[Reverse World]], during its {{pkmn|battle}} with {{mov|Palkia}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. [[Zero]] later attempted to copy Giratina's powers so he could conquer the Reverse World. Throughout the {{pkmn|movie}}, Giratina would take on its Origin Forme whenever it is in the Reverse World, and its Altered Forme whenever it is in the real world.

In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Giratina was shown for the first time with both the other members of [[Pokémon of Myth|its trio]]. It resumed its attack on Dialga, but was finally calmed down through the intervention of {{Ash}} and [[Sheena]]. It later joined forces with Dialga and Palkia to fight {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}.

=====Other=====
In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', Giratina was one of six [[Legendary Pokémon]] summoned and hypnotized by the shadow {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}} as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} summoned to protect the real {{an|Hoopa}} in [[Dahara City]]. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a [[Prison Bottle]], the hypnosis on Giratina and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Giratina departed for its home. It appeared in both of its formes.

====Minor appearances====
Giratina made its main series debut in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'' as an illusion that was created by {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}'s {{p|Murkrow}}.

In ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', {{MTR}}'s [[boss fantasy]] featured Giratina.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Altered Forme Giratina in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme PG.png|thumb|250px|Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Generations]]
In ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', Giratina interfered with [[Cyrus]]'s plan to destroy the world and recreate it. It first emerged from the [[Distortion World]] to free {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} from the [[Red Chain]]. Then, it took Cyrus with it back to its homeworld. It was last seen in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Giratina|Origin Forme}}, observing Cyrus as he regained consciousness, realized he was in the Distortion World, and accepted it as the new world he sought.

===GOTCHA!===
A Giratina briefly appeared in its Origin Forme as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Giratina Altered Forme Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Altered Forme Giratina in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Giratina Origin Forme Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Origin Forme Giratina in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Giratina (movie)}}
Giratina appeared in {{ma|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}. Much like in the movie, it attacks Dialga and drags it into the Reverse World, and later is hunted by [[Zero]]. It reappears in {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}, where it, Dialga, and Palkia face off against {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}.

Giratina also appeared in {{OBP|Giratina and the Sky Warrior|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. It reappeared in {{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
Giratina debuted in [[PMDP48]].

A Giratina appeared in [[PMDP57]], where it was flying by.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Giratina appeared in [[PMHGSS20]], where it battled [[Red's Clefairy]] but fled after Clefairy didn't use any actual attacks.

===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Giratina debuted in [[PBK1]] as an image on a box cover. It then physically debuted in [[PBK5]], where it fought [[Yū Shirogane]] and lost.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)}}
Giratina is a recurring antagonistic force in [[Pokémon Adventures]], where it has a grudge against {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} for keeping it trapped inside the [[Distortion World]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS416|Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia VI]]''.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Giratina appeared in [[ABM02]] under the ownership of [[Manabu Kazuo]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Hareta]] bonded with Giratina after battling it in the [[Distortion World]]. After realizing it wanted to fight, Hareta teamed up with Giratina and fought his friends in a friendly battle. It first appeared in ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Giratina SSB4.png|220px|thumb|left|Giratina in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Altered Forme Giratina appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon. It uses {{m|Dragon Breath}} to cause a whirlwind. It also causes damage on contact.

Altered Forme Giratina also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''This Ghost/Dragon-type Pokémon is a resident of the Distortion World. When it is given a Griseous Orb, it'll change into its Origin Forme. Its Dragon Breath attack can catch fighters in a powerful, damaging tornado. If you're on the receiving end, be careful it doesn't carry you right off the stage''

[[File:Giratina SSBU.png|thumb|250px|Giratina in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]
'''PAL''': ''Also called the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina lives in a dimension known as the Distortion World. It has two forms, and will only be seen in its Origin Forme in our world if it's holding a Griseous Orb. Its Dragon Breath attack creates a powerful tornado that not only damages you, but can carry you off the stage!''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Giratina returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining its behavior from the previous game. Giratina cannot be summoned on Balloon Fight, Brinstar, Corneria, Dream Land GB, Golden Plains, Green Hill Zone, Jungle Japes, Living Room, Mute City SNES, Reset Bomb Forest, Suzaku Castle, Tomodachi Life, Tortimer Island, WarioWare Inc., or Yoshi's Island. It also appears as two {{sbw|Spirits}}, one in its Altered Forme, which can be enhanced into its Origin Forme.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Origin Forme Giratina Encounter Pt.png|thumb|Origin Forme Giratina in the [[Distortion World]] in {{game|Platinum}}]]
[[File:Altered Forme Giratina Encounter Pt.png|thumb|Altered Forme Giratina at [[Turnback Cave]] in Pokémon Platinum]]
* Giratina has many differences from the other members of [[Pokémon of Myth|its trio]]:
** In {{v2|Platinum}}, it has its own unique battle music, can change forms between [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Giratina|Altered Forme and Origin Forme]], and has two different menu sprites.
** It is the only member without any double resistances.
** Its HP is its highest stat rather than Special Attack.
** It does not have a [[Pokémon of Myth orbs|Pokémon of Myth orb]] in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (the [[Griseous Orb]] is introduced in Pokémon Platinum).
** It is met at level 70 in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl while the other members are met at level 47. This is reversed in Pokémon Platinum.
** It is separated from the other members of its group in the Pokédex by {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Regigigas}}.
** It is the only member without a 100% [[Recruitment|recruit rate]] in the {{g|Mystery Dungeon}} series.
** It is the only member whose {{game3|Platinum|box art}} differs from its official art released with {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* Giratina is tied with {{p|Lunala}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings}} {{p|Necrozma}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Calyrex|Shadow Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}} for the highest base stat total of all {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
** Giratina is tied with {{p|Drifblim}} for the highest base {{stat|HP}} stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
* In Pokémon Platinum, Origin Forme Giratina is the only Pokémon to come out from above the screen during the start of the battle.
* In Pokémon Platinum, when battled in the Distortion World, it does not have a shadow until it uses {{m|Shadow Force}} or breaks out of a [[Poké Ball]].
* Giratina is the only Legendary Pokémon that can be obtained in all five of the Generation IV [[core series]] handheld games.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the second frame of Giratina's Altered Forme sprite was changed, but the static sprite remained the same.
** This sprite is also present in Pokémon Platinum's data but is unused.
* In Pokémon Platinum, when encountered in the Distortion World the unique message "The Distortion World's Giratina appeared" is displayed. However, it is still a [[wild Pokémon]].
* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, [[Fantina]] has an Origin Forme Giratina without a Griseous Orb in [[The Battle Between Legendary Pokémon]].
* Altered Forme Giratina is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon and the the only {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon with {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|tentacles or a multiped body}}.
** Origin Forme Giratina is both the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon and the tallest [[Generation IV]] Pokémon.
* In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, {{Shiny}} Giratina in its Origin Forme causes a game crash when using {{m|Shadow Force}}. This bug has yet to be fixed.
* The symbols for the {{TCG|Platinum}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolPlatinum.png|30px]] and the {{TCG|Lost Origin}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolLost Origin.png|30px]] resemble Giratina's Origin Forme, seen from the front.

===Origin===
In interviews [[Junichi Masuda]] and Takeshi Kawachimaru had with {{wp|G4 (TV channel)|G4}}, they said that Giratina and the Distortion World were created to be personifications of {{wp|antimatter}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120924075934/http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694081/junichi-masuda-takeshi-kawachimaru-talk-pokemon-platinum-particle-physics-bridges-and-more/ Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk 'Pokemon Platinum', Particle Physics, Bridges, And More! - G4tv.com (archived)]</ref> In HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Cynthia]] also states this. Its Ghost-type may have been chosen to represent this, being the type of metaphysical and "otherworldly" substances and beings. Additionally, it parallels its counterparts' types; Dialga is part {{type|Steel}}, and Palkia is part {{type|Water}} — all three may reference the three primary {{wp|State of matter|states of matter}}; solid, liquid, and gas.

Giratina may also be based on the biblical figure of the {{wp|fallen angel}}, celestial beings that rebelled against God and were excommunicated to Hell. This is analogous to Giratina, due to being a Pokémon created by {{p|Arceus}} (Pokémon World's God) and excommunicated to another dimension due to its belligerent nature. Nonetheless, it might have drawn inspiration by {{wp|Samael}}, who is the ruler of the 5th Heaven and has grim and destructive duties whilst being a member of a heavenly host; both traits allude to Giratina being the ruler of another dimension ([[Reverse World]]) and its threatening visage. Furthermore, both of Giratina's forms resemble the {{wp|The Beast (Revelation)|Beasts of Revelation}}, with its Altered Form standing for the "Earth Beast", and its Origin Form standing for the "Sea Beast".

Additionally, Giratina may be based on Seta, a giant centipede, from the Japanese fairy-tale, "{{wp|My Lord Bag of Rice}}", which was said to prey on dragon hatchlings and be as large as a mountain.

In its Altered Forme, Giratina resembles a {{wp|European dragon}}, albeit with six legs instead of the usual four. Its wings may be based on a bat's, and its body has an insect-like, six-legged feature, but its posture is similar to a {{wp|sauropod}}.

Its Origin Forme resembles a {{wp|Serpent symbolism|serpent}} or {{wp|Chinese dragon}}; some contemporary depictions of the latter in fantasy works and video games are depicted with six or more legs like Giratina. It has a body similar to the {{wp|Seraph}}im, an archangel commonly known for its six wings, and in some depictions, a serpentine body (due to ''saraph'' meaning ''snake'' or ''serpent'' in Islamic languages). Additionally, "Seraphim" alternatively translates to "''[the] burning one''", which could have been one of the inspirations for Giratina's destructive nature. The exact design of its six wings may be based on a {{wp|scorpion}}'s stinger or {{wp|spider}} legs. This Forme also shares physical traits with the {{wp|Amphiptere}}, a {{wp|European dragon}}-like creature with wings but no legs.

====Name origin====
Giratina may be derived from ''platina'' (Spanish for ''platinum''). It may also involve ''guilty'', ''{{wp|guillotine}}'', ギラリ ''girari'' (onomatopoeia for glaring), ''girare'' (Italian for ''to turn around'' or ''to wander''), and possibly ''girasol'' (a type of {{wp|opal}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon
|ja=ギラティナ ''Giratina''|jameaning=From {{tt|''platina''|Spanish for platinum}} and possibly ''guilty'', ''{{wp|guillotine}}'', {{tt|ギラリ ''girari''|onomatopoeia for glaring}}, ''{{tt|girare|Italian for 'to turn around'' or 'to wander'}}'', and ''{{tt|girasol|a type of opal}}''
|fr=Giratina|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Giratina|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Giratina|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Giratina|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=기라티나 ''Giratina''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=騎拉帝納 / 骑拉帝纳 ''Qílādìnà''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=騎拉帝納 ''Geihlādainaahp''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=गिराटीना ''Giratina''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Гиратина ''Giratina''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=กิราตินา ''Kiratina''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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''Altered Forme''
{{langtable
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|ja=アナザーフォルム ''Another Forme''
|zh_yue=別種形態 ''{{tt|Bihtjúng Yìhngtaai|Another Form}}''
|zh_cmn=別種形態 / 别种形态 ''{{tt|Biézhǒng Xíngtài|Another Form}}''
|fr=Forme Alternative
|de=Wandelform
|hi=अनदर फ़ॉर्म ''Another Form''
|id=Bentuk Alter
|it=Forma Alterata
|ko=어나더폼 ''Another Forme''
|nl=Aangepaste Forme
|pt_br=Forma Alterada
|es=Forma Modificada
|th=ฟอร์มดัดแปลง ''Fom Datplaeng''
|tr=Değişmiş Formu
|vi=Dạng biến đổi
}}
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''Origin Forme''
{{langtable
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|ja=オリジンフォルム ''Origin Forme''
|zh_yue=起源形態 ''{{tt|Héiyùhn Yìhngtaai|Origin Form}}''
|zh_cmn=起源形態 / 起源形态 ''{{tt|Qǐyuán Xíngtài|Origin Form}}''
|fr=Forme Originelle
|de=Urform
|hi=ओरिजिन फ़ॉर्म ''Origin Form''
|id=Bentuk Asli
|it=Forma Originale
|ko=오리진폼 ''Origin Forme''
|nl=Origin Forme
|pt_br=Forma Origem
|es=Forma Origen
|th=ฟอร์มดั้งเดิม ''Fom Dangdoem''
|tr=Orijin Formu
|vi=Dạng nguyên thủy
}}
</div>
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==Related articles==
* [[Giratina (movie)]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Alpha Pokémon]]
* [[Space-time distortion]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]

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Mitsumi

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{{incomplete|article|Missing all relevant plot details after Pokémon League Tournament}}
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'''Mitsumi''' (Japanese: '''ミツミ''' ''Mitsumi'') is a main character of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] and the assistant of [[Professor Rowan]]. Her clothing implies that she is based on {{ga|Dawn}}; however, her hairstyle is clearly distinctive.

{{spoilers}}
==History==
[[File:Mitsumi child.png|thumb|left|190px|Mitsumi as a child]]
Mitsumi is first introduced as [[Professor Rowan]]'s assistant. One day, he sends her out to find [[Hareta]], a boy who had spent years living with [[wild Pokémon]] on {{rt|201|Sinnoh}}, so that the two of them could go on a quest to find the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}}, known as the ruler of time. As she sets off with Hareta, he and his {{TP|Hareta|Piplup}} are kidnapped by [[Team Galactic]] in [[Jubilife City]] and taken to the [[Oreburgh Mine]]. She manages to tail them and plans on rescuing Hareta during the night; however, the [[Gym Leader]] [[Roark]] stepped in instead. After being rescued, Hareta subsequently challenges Roark to a battle and earns his {{Badge|Coal}}.

Upon arriving in [[Floaroma Town]], Mitsumi and Hareta meet another Pokémon Trainer, {{OBP|Jun|DPA}}, who immediately lunges for Mitsumi and ends up on the receiving end of her fist. Mitsumi then warns Hareta that he shouldn't go wandering off like he did in Jubilife because there's all kinds of freaks around, like this guy. Jun replies that calling him a creep is too harsh and explains that he is also searching for Dialga on Rowan's behalf. Mitsumi tries to shut him up by showing off Hareta's Coal Badge, only to find out that he also has one. He then challenges Hareta to a battle, but before they are able to do it, Team Galactic strikes at the [[Valley Windworks]]. After Team Galactic is dealt with by Hareta and Jun, Jun once again goes his own way.

After a few other adventures, including Hareta getting his second Badge, Mitsumi and Hareta arrive at the [[Contest Hall|Super Contest Hall]] in [[Hearthome City]], where they once again meet Jun. After competing in a [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]] {{pkmn|Super Contest}}, Mitsumi is told by Hareta that he came across a guy who claims he was an old friend of hers, despite the fact she doesn't know of any friends in Hearthome. After parting ways with Jun again, Mitsumi and Hareta continue onwards, as Hareta continues earning even more Badges. Eventually, the pair arrive in [[Celestic Town]] where they come across Team Galactic as well as Mitsumi's "old friend", [[Cyrus]]. Mitsumi tells Hareta that he's no friend of hers and that he's Team Galactic's Boss. As he leaves with Hareta giving chase, Mitsumi stays behind to deal with [[Jupiter]] and [[Saturn]]. Jun and Professor Rowan soon turn up as backup; however, Jupiter and Saturn leave after being notified by Cyrus that their plans are moving to the next phase. Rowan tells Mitsumi and Jun that Team Galactic must be going to the three lakes where the [[lake guardians|Legendary Pokémon]] live, and that the two of them must go there to stop them. As they leave, Mitsumi wonders if Hareta's still alive.

[[File:Mitsumi Contest.png|thumb|230px|Mitsumi and Infernape in a Super Contest]]
Some time later, Mitsumi and Jun arrive at [[Lake Acuity]], where Mitsumi battles Jupiter with Jun standing on the sidelines, amazed by exactly how powerful she actually is. Jupiter seems to have lost; however, with the power of {{p|Uxie}}, she comes up with a plan. She attacks Mitsumi's mind by revealing her past as a member of Team Galactic to Jun and uses the distraction to use her {{p|Tangrowth}} to take him hostage. After consulting Cyrus, Jupiter is told to bring Mitsumi with her. Mitsumi initially refuses, but after learning that Cyrus has taken her beloved {{p|Eevee}} hostage, she realizes she must comply with his demands and return to Team Galactic as their Ultimate Fighting Machine.

Some time later, when Hareta and the Gym Leaders storm [[Team Galactic HQ]], she helps to defeat the Gym Leaders one by one before having to face off directly against Hareta. Hareta tries to rationalize why his friend would be working with the bad guys, asking if it was because of the time he peed on her bag while he was half asleep and forgot to tell her. She briefly gets mad at him, before returning to the cold Galactic exterior. As Mitsumi shows that she means business, Hareta realizes that he's really got to go at it full force to have a chance against her. As Hareta's Pokémon dwindle, Cyrus asks him how it is to be beaten down by his Ultimate Fighting Machine. Hareta refuses to accept Mitsumi as a "Machine" saying that "Mitsumi is Mitsumi!", and Mitsumi is touched by this. However, before she can do anything else, Cyrus reminds her that he still has Eevee, and threatens to kill him if she doesn't obey orders. As the battle continues, Mitsumi turns her Pokémon's attacks directly on Hareta, prompting his [[Hareta's Regigigas|Regigigas]] to go for her. However, before it can strike, Hareta tells it not to hurt her because she's a friend. Cyrus comments on how good it is to have the Mitsumi of old back, the way she was before Rowan's corrupting influence caused her to leave the team.

As Hareta is beaten down once again with no resistance, Mitsumi tells him that this is a serious fight against Team Galactic's Ultimate Fighting Machine, with Hareta replying that machines don't cry, pointing out the tears running down her face. He tells her that the Mitsumi he knows is a kind person, always thinking of Pokémon and that nothing could ever make her into a heartless machine. Finally free of Team Galactic's influence, Mitsumi is able to finish her battle with Hareta with no regrets. After he wins with the "Piplup and Regigigas Hang Ten Surf", she entrusts him the task of defeating Cyrus once and for all. Jupiter prepares the building for self-destruction under Cyrus's orders, and Mitsumi asks her if they plan to safely release Eevee and the Gym Leaders. Jupiter tells Mitsumi that as they're no longer of any use, they're free to go; however, Mitsumi herself must remain behind and die to protect Team Galactic's secrets. Mitsumi is fine with this, as she has complete faith that Hareta will be able to achieve what is necessary without her. However, thanks to Jun and his {{p|Dragonite}}, Mitsumi, Hareta and Eevee are rescued in the nick of time. And at the same time, Mitsumi and Eevee are reunited.

[[File:Mitsumi Galactic.png|thumb|left|210px|Mitsumi as a Team Galactic member]]
Hareta and Jun head to [[Mt. Coronet]] ahead of everyone else to stop Team Galactic summoning Dialga while Mitsumi and the Gym Leaders make more thorough preparations as backup. By the time she arrives, Cyrus's plans have gone horribly wrong as he has lost control of Dialga which subsequently began warring with the unexpected {{p|Palkia}} who has also appeared. Mitsumi and the Gym Leaders, working together with Hareta, Jun, [[Cynthia]], Rowan and even Team Galactic, manage to help calm the two Pokémon, sending them back to from whence they came.

Eventually, the [[Pokémon League]] Tournament comes around, with Mitsumi's first match being against {{pkmn|Champion}} Cynthia. As the battle heats up, the over excitable Hareta challenges [[Koya]] to a battle in the crowd. Taking a particular interest in this, she decides to forfeit. After a double take from Cynthia who asks why she's quitting, she comments that from the looks of things, it may be more interesting as a spectator than a competitor. Before Koya's match with Hareta, Mitsumi goes and eavesdrops on a phone conversation he has. She asks him afterward what that was all about; however, he refuses to tell her, warning her not to interfere with his work, or else, and goes off to compete in his match.

After the match is interrupted by an attack by Team Galactic, Mitsumi manages to get a Grunt to divulge information about their new leader, [[Charon]], as well as the fact that they've planted a bomb in the stadium. Thanks to Hareta, the bomb is found and everything turns out fine.

==Character==
Little is known about the early details of Mitsumi's life, but when she was young, the lonely and isolated Mitsumi joined [[Team Galactic]], and was raised to become an Ultimate Fighting Machine that would never hesitate to obliterate both {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and {{pkmn|Trainer}}s alike. It wasn't until she met [[Professor Rowan]] that she started to change. The Professor taught her all about how Pokémon should be companions and should be treated with kindness, not as tools. He then gave her a {{p|Chimchar}}, which helped her to realize the true [[friendship]] Pokémon can provide. She subsequently left Team Galactic, battling [[Jupiter]] on the way, and became Professor Rowan's assistant as well as a highly talented [[Pokémon Coordinator]].

==Pokémon==
===In rotation===
This listing is of Mitsumi's known Pokémon in the manga:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|stage1=Chimchar
|cap=Mitsumi's Infernape
|stage2=Monferno
|pkmn=Infernape
|type1=Fire
|type2=Fighting
|img=Mitsumi Infernape.png
|epnum=DPA06
|epname=Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!
|main=Mitsumi's Infernape
|desc={{p|Infernape}} is Mitsumi's [[first partner Pokémon]] which she owned as a {{p|Chimchar}} from [[Professor Rowan]]. Sometime before Mitsumi participated in the Master Rank Contest, Chimchar was revealed to have evolved all the way into an Infernape.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|pkmn=Milotic
|stage1=Feebas
|cap=Mitsumi's Feebas
|type1=Water
|cap2=Mitsumi's Milotic
|img=Mitsumi Feebas.png
|img_size=150px
|img2=Mitsumi Milotic.png
|epnum=DPA13
|epname=The Battle Rages On
|desc=Mitsumi's {{p|Milotic}} was first seen battling Jupiter in [[Lake Acuity]]. Later, it was used to battle Hareta where it was able to outsmart most of Hareta's strategies but was defeated by his {{TP|Hareta|Regigigas}}. In a flashback of ''[[DPAS4|Mitsumi's Wish]]'', it was revealed to have evolved from a {{p|Feebas}}.

Milotic's known moves are {{m|Aqua Tail}} and {{m|Wrap}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|pkmn=Leafeon
|type1=Grass
|img=Mitsumi Leafeon.png
|epnum=DPA08
|epname=Team Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!
|desc={{p|Leafeon}} first appeared in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Jupiter]]. It assisted {{p|Infernape}} by powering up its {{type|Fire}} moves with Sunny Day. Leafeon was also used to battle Hareta when Mitsumi was under the control of Team Galactic. During the battle, Leafeon took out his {{p|Onix}} and lost to {{TP|Hareta|Piplup}} after it dodged a Solar Beam.

Leafeon's known moves are {{m|Sunny Day}}, {{m|Leaf Blade}}, and {{m|Solar Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|pkmn=Glaceon
|type1=Ice
|img=Mitsumi Glaceon.png
|epnum=DPA13
|epname=The Battle Rages On
|desc=Mitsumi's {{p|Glaceon}} was first seen in battling Jupiter in [[Lake Acuity]]. As the battle was not shown, it is unknown how well it did. Glaceon later appeared in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]'', where it stopped a fight between [[Hareta]] and [[Koya]].

Glaceon's only known move is {{m|Ice Beam}}{{tt|*|mentioned and used off-panel.}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|pkmn=Electivire
|type1=Electric
|img=Mitsumi Electivire.png
|epnum=DPA17
|epname=Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!
|desc={{p|Electivire}} first appeared where it was the final Pokémon along with Dusknoir during the battle against [[Hareta]] as most of Mitsumi's team was subdued by Hareta himself, his Piplup and Regigigas. Electivire was later used to battle [[Cynthia]]'s {{p|Lucario}} in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

Electivire's known moves are {{m|Thunder Punch}} and {{m|Discharge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|pkmn=Dusknoir
|stage1=Dusclops
|cap=Mitsumi's Dusclops
|cap2=Mitsumi's Dusknoir
|type1=Ghost
|img=Mitsumi Dusclops.png
|img2=Mitsumi Dusknoir.png
|epnum=DPA17
|epname=Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!
|desc={{p|Dusknoir}} first appeared where it was the final Pokémon along with Electivire during the battle against [[Hareta]] as most of Mitsumi's team was subdued by Hareta himself, his Piplup and Regigigas. A flashback of the same chapter reveals that Dusknoir was obtained as a {{p|Dusclops}} while Mitsumi was leaving Team Galactic during her youth.

Dusknoir's known moves are {{m|Bind}} and {{m|Disable}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|pkmn=Eevee
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|img=Mitsumi Eevee.png
|epnum=DPA17
|epname=Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!
|desc={{p|Eevee}} was first seen held in a cage by [[Cyrus]]. Cyrus kidnapped Eevee and held him hostage to blackmail Mitsumi into rejoining Team Galactic as their Ultimate Fighting Machine. However, {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} and his {{p|Dragonite}} rescued Eevee along with Mitsumi and Hareta from Team Galactic HQ's destruction and reunited Eevee with his trainer.

None of Eevee's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|pkmn=Espeon
|type1=Psychic
|img=Mitsumi Espeon.png
|epnum=DPA27
|epname=A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!
|desc={{p|Espeon}} was first seen being used to stop a bomb placed by Team Galactic from harming innocent civilians by containing the explosion with Light Screen.

Espeon's only known move is {{m|Light Screen}}.}}

===Status unknown===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|pkmn=Starly
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Mitsumi Starly.png
|epnum=DPA01
|epname=In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!
|desc=Mitsumi sent out {{p|Starly}} in order to try to battle a rampaging {{p|Onix}}. However, Starly's strengths were not shown as the {{p|Aipom}} took on the Onix to rescue Hareta. It has not been seen since.

None of Starly's moves are known.}}

==Achievements==
===Badges obtained===
* Eight unknown badges (prior to ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]'')

===Pokémon League===
Mitsumi has competed in the following [[Pokémon League]]s:
* [[Sinnoh League]] - Top 16 (''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]'')

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{pearl color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{pearl color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ミツミ ''Mitsumi''
| From ''mitsu'', an alternative reading for 光 (light). May also be from the name 光美 (beautiful light).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Mitsumi
| Same as Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 小美 ''Xiǎo Měi''
| From 美 ''mi'' (beauty). Her name literally means ''young beauty''.
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{Pokémon DP characters}}
{{Team Galactic}}
{{-}}
{{DoubleProjectTag|Manga|CharacterDex}}

[[Category:Pokémon DP Adventure characters]]
[[Category:Coordinators]]
[[Category:Members of Team Galactic]]

[[es:Mitsumi]]
[[fr:Mitsumi]]
[[it:Mitsumi]]
[[ja:ミツミ]]
[[zh:小美]]

Amethio

2024-03-20T20:10:54Z

Shaadi96: /* Character */

{{Character Infobox
|color={{ghost color}}
|corecolor={{ghost color light}}
|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|text=FFF
|name=Amethio
|jname={{tt|アメジオ|Amejio}}
|tmname=Amethio
|image=Amethio anime.png|25px|size=150px
|caption=Amethio
|age=Unconfirmed{{#tag:ref|According to a statement by his Japanese voice actor, Amethio is a teenager.<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1636676500106919936</ref>|group=note}}
|gender=Male
|hair=Black and silver
|eyes=Purple
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{ghost color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One]]''
|enva=[[Daman Mills]]
|jpva=[[Shun Horie]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{ghost color light}}
|member=[[Explorers]]
|rank=Admin
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{ghost color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Mezastar}}
|trainer=Explorers

}}
|}
'''Amethio''' (Japanese: '''アメジオ''' ''Amethio'') is one of the admins of the [[Explorers]], and a recurring major antagonist in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Amethio HZ001.png|250px|thumb|left|Amethio ready to partake in battle against Friede]]
Amethio debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One]]''. He was first seen entering the [[Indigo Academy]] while searching for [[Liko]]. When they met, he introduced himself as an associate of [[Diana (Horizons)|her grandmother]], and requested Liko's pendant. Liko, distrusting him, attempted to escape but got caught up in a battle against Amethio's teammate [[Zirc]] and his {{p|Rhydon}}. He caught up with her on the roof of the academy, only for [[Friede]] to appear on the back of his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} and interfere, clashing with his {{p|Ceruledge}}.

Amethio witnessed the power Liko's mysterious pendant held and, in [[HZ002|the following episode]], led the rest of his group on an aerial chase for Friede and Liko back to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'s airship. After breaking through the ship's forcefield, Amethio threatened Liko to come with them, and she nearly complied, but they were stopped by Friede and [[Captain Pikachu]]. They resumed the battle from earlier, but Friede chose his Pikachu this time, which Amethio saw as a taunt. Once more, their battle ended without a winner, as Liko interrupted the battle. Her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} then unleashed a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the forcefield around the battlefield, but was blown overboard in the process. Seeing this as a chance to gain leverage over the situation, Amethio captured Sprigatito and fled with his teammates.

In [[HZ003|the following episode]], Amethio assigned Zirc to spy on [[Brave Olivine]] and Onia to look after Sprigatito. When his group was found by the Rising Volt Taclkers, Amethio had another battle with Friede, which ended when Liko managed to rescue her Pokémon. [[HZ004|Some time later]], Amethio decided to report to [[Hamber]] on the progress of his mission, after which he decided to take responsibility for discovering the pendant's secrets.

As of ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', after leaving without a mission to complete, that was now given by [[Spinel]], Amethio decided to follow and discover more about the {{Shiny|Black}} {{DL|Lucius|Rayquaza}} that was summoned from [[Roy]]'s ancient [[Poké Ball]].

In ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', Amethio, Onia and Zirc arrived in the [[Galar]] region in order to investigate the [[Galar Mine]]. In the [[HZ022|following episode]], they entered the mine and split up, with Amethio engaging Friede in battle while Onia and Zirc confronted Liko and Roy. However, a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} that once traveled with [[Lucius]] began rampaging, interrupting Amethio and Friede's battle. After retreating in the [[HZ023|next episode]], Amethio decided to get the {{an|Terapagos|Pokémon}} that was in Liko's pendant.
[[File:Hamber Vs Amethio HZ034.png|thumb|left|250px|Amethio battling with Hamber]]
In [[HZ024]], Amethio, Zirc and Onia reported his findings to Hamber. Right after, they followed Liko, Roy, and Friede to an [[old castle]] in [[Hammerlocke]]. Once they found them, Amethio and his teammates surrounded them in order to take the mysterious Pokémon away. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], Amethio battled Friede once again. During the battle, Amethio had the upper hand on Friede, until he [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized]] his Charizard into an {{type|Dark}}, which led him to losing the battle.

In [[HZ026]], Amethio mostly kept to himself, still upset over his defeat, his Ceruledge approached him to see if he was alright but Amethio had few words to say. In the [[HZ027|next episode]], Amethio met up with the rest of the Explorers Admins and suggested following Rayquaza which would eventually lead them to Lucius's other Pokémon and getting closer to Terapagos as a result. The other Admins then agreed with his suggestion.

In [[HZ033]], Amethio found the Black Rayquaza and battled it, but lost. After returning to base, Amethio asked Hamber to train him in order to become stronger, which he accepted. In the [[HZ034|next episode]], Amethio battled Hamber, but lost when he Terastallized his {{p|Dusknoir}}. After the battle, Amethio was given a [[Tera Orb]] to use from Hamber.
{{-}}

===Character===
[[File:Friede and Amethio rivalry.png|thumb|250px|Amethio and Friede]]
Amethio is a formal person who does not show much emotion in many situations. However, his politeness is a front he uses to manipulate others into giving him what he wants. Amethio would take the first initiative to decide whether a battle is necessary. Instead of having [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]], he would be the one to battle, taking responsibility of the situation. However, his tendency to battle by himself tends to make him reckless, such as when he first tried to take on [[Lucius]]'s [[Black Rayquaza]] with his own Pokemon without backup, which resulted in failure.

He is a strong {{pkmn|Trainer}} and appears to have sparked somewhat of a rivalry with [[Friede]], even suggesting to resume a battle they dropped off earlier in ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two]]''. He also doesn't take lightly to being underestimated, expressing his irritation when Friede chose his [[Captain Pikachu|Pikachu]] over his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} or when Friede is distracted during their battles.

Despite his forceful means, Amethio seems to not want to use unnecessary violence to attain his goals, such as when he flinched when his {{p|Ceruledge}}'s {{m|Psycho Cut}} missed and caused an explosion on the [[Brave Olivine]], as well as saving {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} from falling. He also did not have any ill intent towards Sprigatito while she was his hostage, allowing Onia to care for the Grass Cat Pokémon in her own way.

===Pokémon===
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Amethio
|pkmn=Ceruledge
|main=yes
|type1=Fire
|type2=Ghost
|img=Amethio Ceruledge.png
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One
|vajp=Kohsuke Tanabe
|vaen=Tyler Bunch
|desc={{p|Ceruledge}} is Amethio's first known Pokémon and his main battler. It often participates in battles against [[Friede]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Amethio
|pkmn=Corviknight
|gender=
|type1=Flying
|type2=Steel
|img=Amethio Corviknight.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Corviknight}} is Amethio's second known Pokémon. Amethio uses Corviknight as his main means of transportation. In ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', it was briefly used to battle Friede's Charizard before being commanded by Amethio to capture Liko, which it failed due to the pendant's power protecting her with a barrier.

In [[HZ033]], Corviknight was used as a means to assist {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in its battle against the {{Shiny|Black}} {{p|Rayquaza}}, helping Ceruledge by allowing the Fire Blades Pokémon fly on its back as the battle took place at sea.

Corviknight's known moves are {{m|Air Slash}} and {{m|Hurricane}}.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Amethio Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=堀江瞬 ''Shun Horie''
|en=Daman Mills
|fr_eu=Damien Locqueneux
|it=Sebastiano Tamburrini
|pt_br=Rafael Schubert
|pt_eu=Fábio Barbosa
|es_la=Pascual Meza
|es_eu=Carlos Bautista
}}

===Artwork===
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|-
|style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:Amethio Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|300px]]
|-
|Concept art of Amethio from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}'' <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1636676500106919936/photo/1</ref>
|}

==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Amethio HZM.png|thumb|130px|right|Amethio in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
Amethio appeared in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Kei Yamadaka}} manga playing the same role he does in the anime.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|Amethio|Ceruledge|Amethio Ceruledge HZM.png|size=120px|fire|ghost}}
|
|}

=====Traveling with=====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Amethio Rotom Phone HZM.png|size=120px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

{{-}}


==In the games==
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Amethio, in a version based on the anime, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. In this game, Amethio is seen using {{p|Corviknight}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Golduck}}, and {{p|Ceruledge}}, with Rhydon and Golduck being Pokémon that he was not seen using in the anime, although it could be a reference to [[Zirc]]'s Rhydon, and [[Onia]]'s Golduck. In the [[Gorgeous Star set 1 (Mezastar)|first Gorgeous Star series]], as part of a tie-in with the anime, [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Friede]], or [[Explorers]] Admin Amethio, could randomly challenge the player as a Trainer and Battle opponent.

====Pokémon====
{| align="left" style="margin:auto; {{roundy|10px}}; background:#{{white color dark}}"
|-
|
{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background: #{{white color light}}"
|-
|
{| width="170px" style="margin:auto; background: transparent"
|-
! Explorers Amethio エクスプローラーズアメジオ
|-
|
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border: 3px solid #{{white color dark}}; {{roundytop|10px}}"
| [[File:Mezastar Trainer Amethio.png|90px]]
|}
|-
| style="text-align:center" | '''Difficulty:''' ★★★★☆
|}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Flying|type2=Steel|name=Corviknight|img=0823Corviknight|move=Brave Bird|movetype=Flying}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|name=Rhydon|img=112Rhydon|move=Rock Blast|movetype=Rock}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Water|name=Golduck|img=0055Golduck|move=Psybeam|movetype=Psychic}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|type2=Ghost|name=Ceruledge|img=0937Ceruledge|move=Psycho Cut|movetype=Psychic}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|ghost}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-025|{{OBP|Ceruledge|4-1-025}}|Fire|Ghost|}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|ghost}}

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| アメジオ ''Amethio''
| From ''{{wp|amethyst}}''
|-
| English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, European Portuguese Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Amethio
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 아메시오 ''Amethio''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 艾梅吉歐 ''Àiméijí'ōu''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Amethito
| Similar to his Japanese name
|}

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Explorers}} 
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|ghost}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with Tera Orbs]]

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[[es:Amethio]]
[[fr:Amethio]]
[[it:Amethio]]
[[ja:アメジオ]]
[[zh:艾梅吉歐]]

DPA17

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Shaadi96: /* Major events */

{{Chapterinfobox |
title_en=Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!! |
title_ja=激突! ハレタVSミツミ!! |
title_ro=Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!! |
image=DPA17.png |
number=17 |
manga_series=Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! |
series=[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] |
volume=4 |
location=[[Team Galactic HQ]] |
prev_chapter=[[DPA16|Team Galactic's Ultimate Warrior]] |
next_chapter=[[DPAS3|The Tale of Hareta and Shaymin]] |
chapter=DP |
}}
'''Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!''' (Japanese: '''激突! ハレタVSミツミ!!''' ''Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!'') is the seventeenth chapter of the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
As Cyrus and Jupiter stand watching it from above, the battle between Hareta and Mitsumi continues. He decides to substitute Onix in against her Infernape, but is instantly beaten down by Leafeon. He realizes that Mitsumi isn't letting him get any moves in against her relentless attacks. Jupiter notes that when she battled Mitsumi before she left the team, they were about equal then. Cyrus replies that it's natural and that her skills have evolved during her absence and that she has the ability to read her opponents moves before they attack.

Mitsumi leads a direct attack on Hareta with Infernape's {{m|Fire Spin}}, he follows with several attempts to strike back, each and every one being foiled. Mitsumi announces that she can read his natural patterns and that everything is going according to her calculations. Cyrus then speaks up over the PA, asking Hareta what he thinks of their ultimate fighter, a warrior who'll absolutely crush Trainers in order to win, and that this is the true form of their Ultimate Fighting Machine, Mitsumi. Mitsumi thinks to herself that this is indeed who she is and that ever since she joined Team Galactic as a lonely child, she was raised simply as a Fighting Machine for the team. Hareta, however, refutes this talk of "true forms" saying that Mitsumi is Mitsumi, and that if it means he'll get the Mitsumi he knows back, he'll take any challenge.

Mitsumi appears to be moved by this. However, Cyrus reminds her of his trump card: He has kidnapped her Eevee and is holding him hostage in the cage behind him and Jupiter. Then, Cyrus threatens to kill Eevee if Mitsumi doesn't follow his orders. She replies with "Yes, Boss." and turns her attention back to Hareta, telling him he can't beat her with his two remaining Pokémon, Piplup and Regigigas. However, Hareta tosses his shoes and socks aside and announces that with him it's three. Mitsumi's Infernape moves in to strike Piplup, but Hareta blocks the attacks and allows Piplup an opening for {{m|Hydro Pump}}. She then tries to strike with Leafeon's {{m|Solar Beam}}, but Hareta grabs Piplup and jumps out of the way then strikes with a {{m|Drill Peck}}. After blocking Milotic's {{m|Aqua Tail}} attack on Regigigas, he counters with a {{m|Mega Punch}}, which seems to leave Mitsumi defeated. Hareta tells Mitsumi that it was the greatest battle he's ever had and thanks her for all the things she's taught him. However, she replies that she has more to teach, and the real battle starts now.

==Major events==
* As the battle continues, Mitsumi is able to read all of Hareta's moves, not allowing him to get any attacks in.
* Mitsumi's past of being raised as Team Galactic's Ultimate Fighting Machine is revealed.
* Hareta refutes the claim that Mitsumi's true form is that of an "Ultimate Fighting Machine" and says that he'll fight to reclaim the Mitsumi he knows.
* Cyrus's trump card in controlling Mitsumi is revealed: He has kidnapped her beloved Eevee and is holding him hostage to force Mitsumi into fighting for Team Galactic. Cyrus continuously threatens to kill Eevee if Mitsumi doesn't follow orders.
* Hareta personally joins the battle, blocking Mitsumi's attacks so his Pokémon have a chance to strike.
* After Mitsumi is seemingly defeated, it is revealed that she was only getting started and that the real battle begins now.

===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Dusclops}} (Mitsumi's; Flashback)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Mitsumi's; Currently held by Cyrus)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} (Mitsumi's)
* {{p|Electivire}} (Mitsumi's)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Hareta]]
* [[Mitsumi]]
* [[Cyrus]]
* [[Jupiter]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Hareta|Piplup}})
* {{p|Luxio}} ({{OP|Hareta|Luxio}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Hareta]]'s)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Hareta]]'s)
* {{p|Regigigas}} ({{OP|Hareta|Regigigas}})
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Mitsumi|Infernape}})
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Electivire}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Dusclops}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s; currently held by Cyrus)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Jupiter]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Aipom}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Bidoof}} (flashback)

{{-}}
{{Project Manga notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! chapters]]

[[es:DPA17]]
[[it:DPA17]]
[[zh:DPA17]]

DPA17

2024-03-06T18:15:44Z

Shaadi96: /* Major events */

{{Chapterinfobox |
title_en=Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!! |
title_ja=激突! ハレタVSミツミ!! |
title_ro=Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!! |
image=DPA17.png |
number=17 |
manga_series=Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! |
series=[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] |
volume=4 |
location=[[Team Galactic HQ]] |
prev_chapter=[[DPA16|Team Galactic's Ultimate Warrior]] |
next_chapter=[[DPAS3|The Tale of Hareta and Shaymin]] |
chapter=DP |
}}
'''Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!''' (Japanese: '''激突! ハレタVSミツミ!!''' ''Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!'') is the seventeenth chapter of the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
As Cyrus and Jupiter stand watching it from above, the battle between Hareta and Mitsumi continues. He decides to substitute Onix in against her Infernape, but is instantly beaten down by Leafeon. He realizes that Mitsumi isn't letting him get any moves in against her relentless attacks. Jupiter notes that when she battled Mitsumi before she left the team, they were about equal then. Cyrus replies that it's natural and that her skills have evolved during her absence and that she has the ability to read her opponents moves before they attack.

Mitsumi leads a direct attack on Hareta with Infernape's {{m|Fire Spin}}, he follows with several attempts to strike back, each and every one being foiled. Mitsumi announces that she can read his natural patterns and that everything is going according to her calculations. Cyrus then speaks up over the PA, asking Hareta what he thinks of their ultimate fighter, a warrior who'll absolutely crush Trainers in order to win, and that this is the true form of their Ultimate Fighting Machine, Mitsumi. Mitsumi thinks to herself that this is indeed who she is and that ever since she joined Team Galactic as a lonely child, she was raised simply as a Fighting Machine for the team. Hareta, however, refutes this talk of "true forms" saying that Mitsumi is Mitsumi, and that if it means he'll get the Mitsumi he knows back, he'll take any challenge.

Mitsumi appears to be moved by this. However, Cyrus reminds her of his trump card: He has kidnapped her Eevee and is holding him hostage in the cage behind him and Jupiter. Then, Cyrus threatens to kill Eevee if Mitsumi doesn't follow his orders. She replies with "Yes, Boss." and turns her attention back to Hareta, telling him he can't beat her with his two remaining Pokémon, Piplup and Regigigas. However, Hareta tosses his shoes and socks aside and announces that with him it's three. Mitsumi's Infernape moves in to strike Piplup, but Hareta blocks the attacks and allows Piplup an opening for {{m|Hydro Pump}}. She then tries to strike with Leafeon's {{m|Solar Beam}}, but Hareta grabs Piplup and jumps out of the way then strikes with a {{m|Drill Peck}}. After blocking Milotic's {{m|Aqua Tail}} attack on Regigigas, he counters with a {{m|Mega Punch}}, which seems to leave Mitsumi defeated. Hareta tells Mitsumi that it was the greatest battle he's ever had and thanks her for all the things she's taught him. However, she replies that she has more to teach, and the real battle starts now.

==Major events==
* As the battle continues, Mitsumi is able to read all of Hareta's moves, not allowing him to get any attacks in.
* Mitsumi's past of being raised as Team Galactic's Ultimate Fighting Machine is revealed.
* Hareta refutes the claim that Mitsumi's true form is that of an "Ultimate Fighting Machine" and says that he'll fight to reclaim the Mitsumi he knows.
* Cyrus's trump card in controlling Mitsumi is revealed: He has kidnapped her beloved Eevee and is holding him hostage. Cyrus continuously threatens to kill Eevee if Mitsumi doesn't follow orders.
* Hareta personally joins the battle, blocking Mitsumi's attacks so his Pokémon have a chance to strike.
* After Mitsumi is seemingly defeated, it is revealed that she was only getting started and that the real battle begins now.

===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Dusclops}} (Mitsumi's; Flashback)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Mitsumi's; Currently held by Cyrus)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} (Mitsumi's)
* {{p|Electivire}} (Mitsumi's)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Hareta]]
* [[Mitsumi]]
* [[Cyrus]]
* [[Jupiter]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Hareta|Piplup}})
* {{p|Luxio}} ({{OP|Hareta|Luxio}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Hareta]]'s)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Hareta]]'s)
* {{p|Regigigas}} ({{OP|Hareta|Regigigas}})
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Mitsumi|Infernape}})
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Electivire}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Dusclops}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s; currently held by Cyrus)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Jupiter]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Aipom}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Bidoof}} (flashback)

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Dialga (Pokémon)

2024-02-28T17:52:26Z

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'''Dialga''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ディアルガ''' ''Dialga'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Dragon}} {{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Dialga transforms into a second [[#Form data|form]], called its '''Origin Forme''', while holding an [[Adamant Crystal]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for these details.)

Dialga is the [[game mascot]] of {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond|s}} and its [[remake]] {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond}}, appearing on the box art of both games in its standard form.

Along with {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}}, it is a member of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], representing {{wp|time}}. In the past, it was worshipped by the [[Diamond Clan]] under the name "almighty Sinnoh" (Japanese: シンオウさま ''Shin'ou-sama'').

==Biology==
Dialga is a dark-blue, {{wp|sauropod}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with some gray metallic portions and light blue stripes. It has a chest plate on its torso, which has a deep blue diamond-like crystal embedded in the center. Dialga has a fin-like structure on its back, three spines on the back of its neck, and a crest on its head, resembling a dinosaur. The crest somewhat resembles the shape of a sundial's rod. It also has two structures on the sides of its head that extend outward and resemble horns and fangs. It has three claws on each foot, of the same metallic look as its chest plate. Faint cracks exist across its body. The fin-like structure on its back is shaped radiating outwards and can be used to focus the flow of time, as seen in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}. Rather than walking on all fours, Dialga usually travels by levitation.

Dialga has the power to control time; it can warp time by either speeding it up, slowing it down, reversing it, or stopping it altogether; it can also [[Time travel|travel through time]] to visit the past, present, and future. It also has the power to destroy and create time itself. As shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, Dialga's temporal powers possess the ability to [[Devolution|devolve]] anything or anyone against their will: Pokémon, humans, and plants. It can even reverse these devolution effects. It is said that time started moving when Dialga was born and will continue flowing as long as Dialga's heart beats.

Dialga has the power to create a new universe by itself or with {{p|Palkia}}. As Dialga primarily resides in a [[Dimensions|different dimension]], its behavior is nearly impossible to study. In the dimension where Origin Forme Dialga lives in, time is said to be constantly moving in different directions and speeds.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20231006045309/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/dialga/ Dialga (Origin Forme) | Pokémon Legends: Arceus Official Website] (archived October 6, 2023).</ref> It has been shown to be very protective of its home. It also tends to have violent conflicts with its counterpart Palkia.

Dialga was revered as a deity in [[Sinnoh myths]]; in the past, it was worshipped by the [[Diamond Clan]], who referred to it as "almighty Sinnoh". Dialga is capable of [[Talking Pokémon|speaking through telepathy]], as seen when it communicates through the leader of the Diamond Clan, [[Adaman]]. Dialga and Palkia can control and spread the [[space-time distortion]]s caused by {{p|Giratina}}, which create [[alpha Pokémon]] and cause [[Noble Pokémon]] to go berserk.

Dialga is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Roar of Time}}, which is powerful enough to distort time itself when the move generates enough power.

===Forms===
Dialga can change between its standard form and its Origin Forme.

Said to be the Pokémon's true form, Dialga's Origin Forme is drastically different from the usual sauropod-like look of its other forme, being a hybrid between it, a dragon, and a [[wikipedia:Centaur|centaur]], while also resembling its creator, {{p|Arceus}}. The back legs of Dialga become unguligrade in shape and have pointed tips instead of feet. The front legs are noticeably larger, with three distinct rhomboid claws on the underside. Further up, Dialga's knees have rectangular, long, and thin protrusions. Its chest plate is gone; however, it has a similar polygonal shape in its place. On Dialga's neck is a large shape jutting out towards the front, along with two pairs of protrusions on either side, the upper pair being larger and resembling panels or wings. Inside this large shape and wing-like protrusions are deep blue diamond-like crystals, embedded into diamond-shaped grooves. The three spines located on the back of the neck are longer and sharper. Dialga's head has two thin arrow-shaped horns extending towards the top and back of its head, along with longer fang-like horns connected to a plate mask covering its lower jaw, which can shift in angle to reveal the mouth. The plate mask also partly covers the arrow-shaped horns on their sides. Around Dialga's abdomen is a cross comprised of four arrow shapes attached to a small wheel, reminiscent of Arceus's cross-wheel. The fin-like plate on Dialga's posterior has a star-shaped layer on top of it. The tail is much shorter and crystal-shaped. Overall, Dialga's entire body becomes larger and nearly completely dark blue. The crest, arrow-shaped horns, knee protrusions, and abdomen cross are light blue, while the tips of Dialga's fin-like plate and feet are dark gray.

Dialga is at its full power when in the Origin Forme and is supposedly, permanently in it while in its home dimension. Dialga's transformation into its Origin Forme is triggered by a radiant light; it can also be invoked using the [[Adamant Crystal]]. Origin Forme Dialga can unleash meteors and shockwaves, while its {{m|Roar of Time}} technique can be charged into a stronger version of itself as seen in its boss battle in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The crystals and light blue accents on Dialga's body glow brightly when it uses its powers.
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;Primal Dialga
A unique {{pkmn2|variant}} of Dialga, called [[Primal Dialga]] resembles a normal Dialga with a darken color. The main body is colored dark blue. The center diamond-like crystal is colored dark orange. The lines in its body are also orange.

Primal Dialga cannot control time due to it being tampered with. It acts much more agressive than Dialga normally it. It can still use its time abilites to some extent. It can also prevent others from time traveling, even cancelling out {{p|Celebi}}'s time powers.

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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Dialga anime movie 12.png|thumb|250px|Dialga in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Primal Dialga anime.png|thumb|250px|Primal Dialga in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Dialga (movie)]]=====
Dialga made its physical debut in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where it fought with {{mov|Palkia}} and {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} in a {{pkmn|battle}} that nearly destroyed [[Alamos Town]]. It then briefly reappeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. During its trip back to its own dimension, Dialga ended up in the [[Reverse World]] and got attacked by {{mov|Giratina}}, who had been angered by Dialga and Palkia's fight in the previous movie.

In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Dialga was shown for the first time with both the other members of the [[Pokémon of Myth]]. After being called by [[Sheena]] to stop a spatial distortion, it briefly fought with Giratina once more. Later, it returned to help Palkia and Giratina fight {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}. After being injured, it sent Sheena, {{Ash}}, and {{ashfr}} [[Time travel|back in time]] to fix Arceus's betrayal.

=====Dialga (recurring)=====
A Dialga appeared in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'' and ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', where it was a target of [[Alternate World Team Rocket]], along with {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}. Using a [[Red Chain]], Team Rocket forced the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] to fight, creating time distortions that caused Pokémon to start [[Devolution|devolving]] and eventually revert into {{pkmn|Egg}}s, which Team Rocket would then steal and raise to be their own. The battle was finally stopped when Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, [[Goh]], [[Chloe]], and their alternate world counterparts prayed for {{p|Arceus}} to do so. Freed from the Red Chain, Dialga and Palkia then undid all the devolutions their battle had caused.

=====[[Primal Dialga]]=====
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', Primal Dialga was the protector of the [[Time Gear]]s.

=====Other=====
In ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', Dialga and Palkia were summoned by [[Cyrus]] on the [[Spear Pillar]]. They were put under his control through the use of the Red Chain and were tasked by him to open a portal to another dimension, wanting a world of his own. After the Red Chain's destruction and Cyrus's exit, Dialga and Palkia rampaged, creating a danger for [[Sinnoh]]. However, the two were calmed down and sent away with the help of the {{an|lake guardians}}.

In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', Dialga was one of six Legendary Pokémon summoned and hypnotized by the shadow {{form|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}} as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} summoned to protect the real {{an|Hoopa}} in [[Dahara City]]. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a [[Prison Bottle]], the hypnosis on Dialga and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Dialga departed for its home.

====Minor appearances====
Dialga debuted in a fantasy in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''.

Dialga appeared in a fantasy in ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]''.

In ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]'', {{MTR}}'s fantasy featured Dialga.

A silhouetted Dialga appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Dialga PG.png|thumb|250px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', Dialga and Palkia were captured at [[Spear Pillar]] by [[Cyrus]], who intended to use them to destroy the world and create a new one. Along with Palkia, it was freed by {{p|Giratina}} before they could help Cyrus succeed in his goal.

[[File:Dialga Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
===GOTCHA!===
A Dialga briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Dialga briefly appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', having been summoned by [[Cyrus]] at the [[Spear Pillar]]. [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] battled {{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Barry}} to ensure it was not released.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Dialga Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Primal Dialga BET.png|thumb|200px|Primal Dialga in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
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Dialga first appeared in {{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}, where it was fighting with {{mov|Palkia}}. In the [[Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|twelfth movie manga adaptation]], Dialga, along with the other members of its trio, was summoned by [[Sheena]] to help Ash and his friends. Dialga, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} battled {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} and it soon puts Sheena and the others in the past to uncover the act of betrayal Sheena's ancestor committed.

Dialga appeared in {{OBP|Giratina and the Sky Warrior|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. It reappeared in {{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Dialga appeared as a silhouette in [[PDP01]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
Dialga appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Dialga, along with the members of its trio, appeared in [[PBK5]], where it fought {{OBP|Shin|PBK}}'s {{p|Abomasnow}} and {{p|Mamoswine}} and defeated the former. It fought [[Yū Shirogane]] and lost.

===Pokémon Adventures===
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===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
Dialga first appeared in ''[[PS410|Creeping Away from Cradily]]''. Dialga, along with Palkia, was summoned by [[Cyrus]] in order to create a new world. Cyrus used the Red Chains to force Dialga and Palkia to fight each other in order to distort time and space and create a portal that would swallow the existing world. {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} worked together with their Pokémon to free Dialga and Palkia from their controlled states.

Later on, an accident with handling [[Charon]]'s machine caused Dialga, Palkia and Cyrus to be dragged into the portal before it closed completely.

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
It was revealed that {{p|Giratina}} imprisoned both Dialga and Palkia in the [[Distortion World]] before setting off into the current dimension to wreak havoc. Soon, Cyrus and Diamond met in the Distortion World, and agreed to free Dialga and Palkia using their Pokémon. Dialga and Palkia later resumed their struggle against Giratina in the Distortion World. When Charon decided to escape from the Distortion World on Giratina, Diamond got on Dialga and chased after him. Giratina was eventually defeated, with Dialga and Palkia forcing it back into the Distortion World for good before both returned to the Spear Pillar.

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
Dialga was created in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], along with Palkia and Giratina, by {{p|Arceus}}'s creation process, which was forced by [[Team Rocket]]'s {{tc|Executive}}s. Knowing that the creation process would threaten the [[Johto]] region, Team Rocket's true leader {{adv|Giovanni}} returned with [[Lance]] and [[Pryce]] to keep the Pokémon of Myth at bay while {{adv|Gold}} tried to calm Arceus down. Dialga was kept at bay by Pryce and his {{p|Swinub}}. Once Arceus was eventually becalmed, Dialga and Palkia departed from Johto and were spotted by [[Cynthia]].

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Dialga appeared in [[ABM02]] under the ownership of [[Manabu Kazuo]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], [[Hareta]] and [[Mitsumi]] set out on a {{pkmn|journey}} with the intention of finding Dialga. In ''[[DPA20|The Advent of the Legendary Pokémon!!]]'' [[Cyrus]] successfully controlled Dialga after he gained control of the Red Chain. When Hareta managed to snap Dialga out of Cyrus's control, it was able to flee from Cyrus.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
{{main|Primal Dialga}}
Primal Dialga first appeared in [[BET3]].

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:SSBBSpearPillarDialga.png|thumb|250px|Dialga on the {{St|Spear Pillar}} stage in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
Dialga appears as a stage Pokémon along with {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Cresselia}}, and the [[lake guardians]] on the stage {{St|Spear Pillar}}. It affects the stage much differently than that of its counterpart, such as slowing down time, and even going off its post to attack the players in the middle. It can also distort the stage, like Palkia, but only slightly and not as extreme, as well as shoot beams from various locations.

====Trophy information====
''A Temporal Pokémon. This legendary Pokémon is talked about as a deity in fables passed down through generations in the Sinnoh region. Identifiable by the diamondlike crystal in the center of its chest, Dialga is said to have set time in motion at the moment of its birth. Its fearsome {{m|Roar of Time}} attack is so powerful that it must refrain from attacking on the next turn. It is Diamond's mascot.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]===
Dialga appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
''The concept of time has always been one of the world's great mysteries, but Dialga might hold the answer. Legend has it that Dialga's birth caused time to begin moving! It's no surprise that the people of Sinnoh see this Pokémon as a deity. If you're ever running late, maybe you could ask Dialga to do you a favour and turn back the clock.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
[[File:SSBUSpearPillarDialga.png|thumb|250px|Dialga on the {{St|Spear Pillar}} stage in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
Dialga reprises its role as a stage hazard on the returning {{St|Spear Pillar}} stage. Spear Pillar now allows for any of the three Legendary Pokémon to appear each time, rather than being set for the whole match. Unlike in ''Brawl'', Cresselia is now signified by the stage's color tint not changing from its new default green, rather than using Dialga's blue. Dialga also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
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==Game data==
[[File:Dialga Pokémon Legends Arceus.png|thumb|right|250px|Dialga in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]]]
===NPC appearances===
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* {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness}} {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|& Sky}}: Dialga appears in the main storyline, but mostly as [[Primal Dialga]]. In the future, because of the collapse of the [[Temporal Tower]], Dialga has lost control of itself and has entered a state of self-preservation, keeping time frozen and refusing to let it flow properly. When the {{player}} and partner return from the future and arrive at the collapsing Tower, they must beat almost-Primal Dialga in battle and restore the Tower. After putting some sense into it, Dialga is so grateful that it revives the player (who was erased from existence). After going back to Dialga at the top of Temporal Tower, it decides that the player wants a rematch. Once defeated, Dialga joins the player's team. In the Sky-only Special Episode [[In the Future of Darkness]], after the final battle between Primal Dialga and the trio of {{mdc|Grovyle|2}}, {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and {{mdc|Celebi|2}}, all of them start to disappear due to the past finally being changed by the player, but are saved by [[Arceus (Pokémon)|an implied higher being than Dialga]], who also restores Dialga to its normal state.
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}: Dialga appears as a bonus boss during one of the Ranger Net extra missions. Dialga was injured from a battle with Palkia and entered [[Almia Castle]] to recover. It caused a time distortion due to its wounds and sent the main character and {{Ra|Wendy}} [[Time travel|back in time]] to before the events of the game started by using {{m|Roar of Time}}.
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: Dialga appears in the optional Ranger Net extra mission Pledge to Arceus. It must be captured along with its counterparts Palkia and Giratina in the Sky Fortress to access Arceus.
* [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]: Dialga is a main antagonist and boss in the game. It is one of {{ga|Arceus}}'s creations alongside {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}}. After [[Volo]] and Giratina tore open a [[Space-time distortion|rift in space-time]] above [[Mount Coronet]], Dialga along with Palkia, became enraged, causing many [[Alpha Pokémon]] and [[Space-time distortion]]s to appear all over [[Hisui]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh. It is said that time flows when Dialga's heart beats.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=A Pokémon spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|num2=149|reg3=Hisui|num3=235}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=This Pokémon is spoken of in legend. It is said that time began moving when Dialga was born.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is revered as a deity in Hisuian legend. The birth of Dialga was what caused the vast river of time to begin flowing in our world.}}
{{Dex/Form|Origin Forme}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Radiant light caused Dialga to take on a form bearing a striking resemblance to {{p|Arceus|the creator Pokémon}}. Dialga now wields such colossal strength that one must conclude this is its true form.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Diamond|area=[[Spear Pillar]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Diamond and Pearl)#Dialga|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Spear Pillar]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Platinum)#Dialga|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Sinjoh Ruins]] (requires [[Arceus (Pokémon)#In events|Event Arceus]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (HeartGold and SoulSilver)#Dialga|Only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Unova Link|Transfer]] from {{pkmn|Dream Radar}} (requires {{game|Diamond}}), [[#In events|Event]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Omega Ruby|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|area=[[Soaring in the sky]] (requires the [[Lake guardians]] in the player's party) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)#Dialga|Only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Rocky World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Dialga|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword Expansion Pass|color={{sword color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Dialga|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|area=[[Spear Pillar]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)#Dialga|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shining Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Temple of Sinnoh]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Legends: Arceus)#Dialga|Only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}, [[Poké Portal News]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Temporal Tower]] (Pinnacle)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Temporal Tower]] (Pinnacle)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Almia Castle]] (during mission)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=Ticket for releasing {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Bastiodon}}, {{p|Magnezone}}, {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Garchomp}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Cave: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounters]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Dragnor]] (special, first appearance), Any kingdom with a {{DL|Kingdom location|Sky Garden}} (special, subsequent months)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Toy Collection#A Very Chaotic Battle!|Toy Collection: A Very Chaotic Battle!]] (Boss), [[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 3|Distortion Island: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Diamond Crater#Rock Chasm|Diamond Crater: Rock Chasm]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Dragon Gate]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 17|Area 17: Stage 10]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Arceus Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Dialga Descends]]'' Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Dialga Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Poké Fair {{DL|Sync pair|sync pair scout}}: {{sync|Lucas|Dialga}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|English|United States|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 19 to September 8, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|English|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|French|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|German|Europe|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|Italian|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Summer 2013 Dialga|Spanish|Europe, the Americas, and Australia|100{{shinystar|V}}|August 30 to September 12, 2013|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|10/12 Dialga|Korean|South Korea|100{{shinystar|V}}|September 14 to October 6, 2013|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Dialga|All|Japan|100|June 20 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Dialga 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Dialga|Korean region|Online|100|November 20, 2015 to January 31, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Dialga|All|South Korea|100|December 23 to 27, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|American region|Online|60|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|American region|Online|100|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|PAL region|Online|60|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Legendary Pokémon Celebration Dialga|PAL region|Online|100|February 2 to May 28, 2018|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|M}}{{gameabbrev7|UM}}|Alamos Dialga|Korean region|Online|50|June 6 to August 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Dialga}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|25th Anniversary Film Fest Alamos Dialga|All|Online|70|August 26 to September 30, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Sword and Shield)#Alamos Dialga}}
|}

=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|S}}|Dialga and Palkia Spotlight|Dragon|hide|75|December 8 to 21, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#December 8 to 21, 2023_2}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Steel|type2=Dragon
|hgss1=Adamant Orb|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=100
|event1=Adamant Orb|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Gold Bottle Cap|event2type=None|event2rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Dialga=====
{{Stats
|type=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|HP=100
|Attack=120
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=150
|SpDef=100
|Speed=90
}}

=====Origin Forme=====
{{Stats
|type=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|HP=100
|Attack=100
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=150
|SpDef=120
|Speed=90
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|Normal=50
|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=50
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=½
|oldghost2=½
|newpoison=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|88|Roar of Time|Dragon|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Dialga|Steel|Dragon|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|body=4
|rate=100
|IQ=I
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Steel
|group=Dragon
|assist=Dragon
|field=None
|num=SP
|browser=It controls time and blasts a {{m|Hyper Beam|powerful beam}} from its mouth.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Steel
|group=Steel
|assist=Steel
|field=None
|past=NA
|num=S-004
|browser=It causes powerful waves. Watch out when it starts to {{m|Roar of Time|charge its power.}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Steel
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Steel
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|walk=1.95
|hp=59
|attack=87
|defense=61
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|HP=4
|atk=5
|def=5
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Roar of Time
|ability1=Tenacity
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Tadakatsu]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|power=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483|num=249
|min=80
|max=145
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
|swapper=Crushing Step
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=483
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=205
|attack=275
|defense=211
|fast={{m|Dragon Breath}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}
|special={{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Thunder}}
}}
|}

====Origin Forme====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|ndex=0483O
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=205
|attack=270
|defense=225
|fast={{m|Dragon Breath}}, {{m|Metal Claw}}
|special={{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Roar of Time}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Along with the other members of the [[Pokémon of Myth]], Dialga has the ability to switch to a second form: Origin Forme.

The standard form of Dialga first debuted in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and its Origin Forme was introduced in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. In Legends: Arceus, it changes between its standard form and Origin Forme when exposed to an [[Adamant Crystal]]. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Dialga transforms into its Origin Forme while holding an Adamant Crystal. If it is deposited in {{g|HOME}}, it will revert to its standard form.
{{Evobox/Formes
|name1=Dialga
|sprite1=0483Dialga
|forme1=
|loc1=Default form
|type1-1=Steel
|type2-1=Dragon
|sprite2=0483Dialga-Origin
|forme2=Origin Forme
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Holding}} an {{color2|000|Adamant Crystal}}
|item1=Adamant Crystal
|itemfile1=Bag Adamant Crystal SV Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

The forms differ in their [[base stats]]: Dialga's Origin Forme has decreased {{stat|Attack}} and increased {{stat|Special Defense}} compared to its standard form, though its base stat total is the same. In Legends: Arceus, its [[signature move]], {{m|Roar of Time}}, has modified base power and accuracy when used by its Origin Form, as well as a unique animation.
{| style="margin:auto"
|- style="vertical-align:bottom"
|
{{Compare|name=Dialga|forme=Default form|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|ndex=483|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how=Default form|HP=100|Attack=120|Defense=120|SpAtk=150|SpDef=100|Speed=90}}
|
{{Compare|name=Dialga|forme=Origin Forme|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|image=483Dialga-Origin|ab=Pressure|abd=Telepathy|how={{color2|000|Held item|Holding}} an {{color2|000|Adamant Crystal}}|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=120|SpAtk=150|SpDef=120|Speed=90}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=0483
|name1=Dialga
|type1-1=Steel
|type2-1=Dragon}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel|type2=Dragon}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=483}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=483}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=483|crop=135}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=483|crop=123}}

{{Spritebox/8/LA/2Forms|ndex=483|form1=O|LAcrop=175}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0483|form1=O}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|483|Dialga}}

==Trivia==
* In games prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Dialga has a catch rate of 30.
* Dialga has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* The gem on Dialga's chest resembles a Prism [[Sphere]].
* The spikes on Dialga's back, at a certain point of view, look similar to a [[Time Gear]]. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, when Dialga uses {{m|Roar of Time}}, the spine extends and the five spikes become thinner and more pronounced.
* Although Dialga is gender unknown in the [[core series]] games, it is referred to as male in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}'s story; it is still gender unknown for purposes of gameplay.
* Dialga is the only Legendary Pokémon to have a role in four different movies.
* According to [[Junichi Masuda]]'s blog, the Spanish translation team suggested changing the name Dialga because of its similarity to the Spanish word ''alga'' (algae, seaweed).<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2008/02/index.html "HIDDEN POWER of masuda" Director's Columns, No.122] (February 18, 2008)</ref>

===Origin===
Dialga, along with {{p|Palkia}}, may be based on the {{wp|Shinto}} legend of {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}}, who are said to have created one island with a spear, erected a pillar on it, and from there created the islands of Japan. Appearance-wise, Dialga seems to be based on short-necked sauropod dinosaurs such as ''{{wp|Camarasaurus}}'' or ''{{wp|Brachytrachelopan}}''. The turquoise pattern on its body is vaguely reminiscent of clock hands, where the ends of the "clock hands" are diamond-shaped.

Its {{t|Steel}} type is likely to come from the concept of {{wp|adamant}}, which is an archaic word for diamond, meaning "unconquerable", where the qualities of hard metal (probably steel) were attributed to it. It is also possibly due to the hardness of {{wp|diamond}}s, the fact that metal is known to last long periods of time, or the fact that most parts of a clock are made of metal, such as the gears. It may also be because diamonds are compressed carbon, and steel is an alloy from iron and carbon. Metaphorically, it could be a reference to the rigid and unaltering pattern of passing time, as metals are known for their resilience against physical forces. The Steel-type might also represent the solid {{wp|state of matter}}, whereas Palkia's {{type|Water}} represents the liquid state and {{p|Giratina}}'s {{type|Ghost}} represents the gaseous state.

Dialga's Origin Forme appears to be based on {{p|Arceus}}. Like with Arceus, it may be based on a ''{{wp|qilin}}'' or ''{{wp|Longma}}'', as it possesses both equine and dragon-like qualities, the latter of which are more pronounced in Dialga's case due to its Dragon typing.

====Name origin====
Dialga may be derived from ''diamond''. It may also involve ''día'' (Spanish for ''day'', referring to the unit of time) or ''dial'' of {{wp|clock face|clock dial}}, {{wp|sundial}}, and 頑 ''ga'' (tough, referring to their solid state of matter theme).

==In other languages==
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|ko=디아루가 ''Dialga''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=帝牙盧卡 / 帝牙卢卡 ''Dìyálúkǎ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=帝牙盧卡 ''Daingàhlòuhkā''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=डियाल्गा ''Dialga''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Диалга ''Dialga''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
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|th=ดีอัลกา ''Dianka''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==Related articles==
* [[Dialga (movie)]]
* [[Primal Dialga]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth]]
* [[Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Alpha Pokémon]]
* [[Space-time distortion]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]

==References==
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Absol (Pokémon)

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'''Absol''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アブソル''' ''Absol'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Absol''' using the [[Absolite]].

==Biology==
Absol is a quadrupedal, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a primarily white feline-like body with some dark blue coloration. It has a ruff around its neck and chest and a tuft on the top of its head adorned with a single blue-black oval. Between the dark fur, the curvature of the white fur on its head, and the positioning of its horn, Absol's face vaguely resembles a wu wei symbol. It has a humanoid face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a scythe-shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and dewclaw-like spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs. It walks with a pacing gait like that of a bear.

Absol lives in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains}} far from civilization, and it rarely ventures down from its alpine home. Using its horn, Absol is able to sense even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict when a disaster will occur and will try to warn people when one is approaching. Absol is also known to protect fields from natural disasters as well. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster, notably by the elderly. The hatred for Absol was started years ago by superstitions surrounding about it. Despite this, others are interested in its ability to predict disaster. Absol has been referred to as a ''bringer of doom''. Absol can move as swiftly as the wind. Absol is said to have a lifespan of up to 100 years.

===Forms===
Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

As Mega Absol, its fur is longer overall, and the increased energy coursing through its body makes the fur at the back of its mane stand on end so that it appears to have wings.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/</ref> The spikes on its heels and elbows grow larger, and the fur in these areas becomes longer as well. Its sickle-shaped horn widens, while an additional, smaller horn appears on the opposite side of its head. Its tail now has a more saw-like shape, and the oval marking on its forehead is now a rounded triangle.

Mega Absol emits a fearsome aura that has been known to kill fainthearted people from shock. It directs this aura at its opponents by beating its "wings", which are not capable of flight. However, Absol apparently detests assuming this form, as it normally dislikes fighting in the first place.
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Absol.png|thumb|left|250px|Absol in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Astrid Mega Absol.png|thumb|250px|Mega Absol in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Absol]]=====
In ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]'', [[Goh]] caught an Absol to save it from being hit by an eruption of boiling water on [[Mt. Chimney]]. It has since made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.

=====Other=====
Absol debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', where it showed up to take {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} back to [[Forina]]. However, Absol wasn't evil as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were initially led to believe, and it helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.

Absol made its main series debut in ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]''. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all of the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. Ash, his friends, and {{OBP|Nicky|AG107}} went out to verify the accusations. They found out that Absol was actually warning the town about a flood.

In ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'', {{OBP|Mollie|AG167}} used an Absol during the second round of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. It battled [[Brock's Marshtomp]] and lost.

In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', [[Drew]] revealed he {{pkmn2|caught}} and trained an Absol for the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. It was first used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. In ''[[AG182|Thinning the Hoard!]]'' and ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'', it and {{p|Flygon}} were used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against {{an|May}}, who used {{TP|May|Combusken}} and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}. In the end, Drew lost too many points, resulting in May advancing to the next round.

In the original timeline of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} [[Damos]] commanded four Absol to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Absol again to attack Arceus.

In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', [[Astrid]] used an Absol that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol against [[Alain]] and {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, but it was defeated. In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', it was used in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, which resulted in Absol winning. In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', it had a rematch with {{p|Hawlucha}} during the [[Lumiose Conference]], which resulted in a loss for Absol.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}} used an Absol to battle [[Diantha]] and her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}, but it was soon defeated by Gardevoir's {{m|Moonblast}}.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'' and ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}-possessed {{an|Lusamine}} ordered her Absol to attack Ash and {{ashcl}}. {{an|Gladion}} stayed to battle Absol with his Pokémon before Nihilego was defeated.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty]]'', [[J]] and [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]] captured an Absol after [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Melodi]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, and {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} got stolen. Absol was eventually returned to its rightful owner after Ash, Team Rocket, and Melodi reunited with their Pokémon and some of J's minions were arrested.

An Absol appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

An Absol appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', the [[Pokédex]] image of an Absol was displayed.

Three Absol appeared in a picture in ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG107|Absol|May's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. Absol live in steep mountainous regions, and rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, but should an Absol be seen by humans, it is said that catastrophe is soon to follow.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY028|Absol|Serena's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. When disasters are detected with its horn, Absol comes down from the mountains to warn people.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN064|Absol|Goh's Rotom Phone|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Absol appears when it senses a disaster is about to happen. As a result, people mistake it for a catastrophic omen.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===GOTCHA!===
An Absol briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Sidney]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Absol Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Y Solsol Mega Absol.png|thumb|left|180px|Mega Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic===
An Absol appeared in ''[[PRV4|Mission Complete]]'' as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Movie adaptations===
An Absol under the ownership of [[Astrid]] appeared in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
Absol debuted in ''[[PS215|Assaulted by Pelipper II]]''. It first appears to {{adv|Ruby}}, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
In ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'', {{adv|Y}} encountered an Absol on {{rt|15|Kalos}} and battled him in order to capture a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution. He made no attempt to resist her efforts and let himself be captured after Y asked him to help battle Team Flare, which he was nicknamed Solsol. Later, he was given an [[Absolite]], enabling him to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
Absol reappears at the start of this chapter, where it was perched atop of a building, foreshadowing another disaster coming to Hoenn. It later appeared in front of [[Gabby and Ty]], warning them of the upcoming disaster, and has the two ride on its back to head off to somewhere else.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] owns an Absol as a puck in [[ABM12]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Absol is one of [[Koya]]'s main Pokémon. It is used in his battles at the {{si|Pokémon League}}, and in subsequent battles against [[Team Galactic]]. It first appeared in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
Absol appeared in ''[[GRT4|Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!!]]''. When it first saw [[Ginji]]'s scar, it was scared of him because [[Team Meanies|Gengar]] told it that Ginji will destroy the world, but after Ginji explained that he is going to see {{p|Ninetales}} to find out the truth, Absol tells him that everyone thinks that it's causing the natural disasters and that they don't like it because of that misunderstanding. It then helps Ginji and {{OBP|Mudkip|Ginji's Rescue Team}} in their battle against {{p|Articuno}}. It appears again in ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]'' where it, along with several other Pokémon, help Ginji, Mudkip, [[Team A.C.T.|Tyranitar, Charizard, and Alakazam]] defeat {{p|Groudon}}.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Toki]] has an Absol nicknamed Absō.

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

==In the TFG==
One Absol figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Absol|8}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Absol.png|200px|thumb|Absol in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Absol appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Absol (UNITE)}}
Absol is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: An {{DL|List of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team characters|Absol}} trails the rescue team around the [[Frosty Forest]] and confronts them after the defeat of {{p|Articuno}}. Absol is initially suspicious of the {{player}} and partner from the beginning but eventually decides to join the rescue team and helps in the journey up [[Mt. Freeze]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Absol returns as a friend of Ninetales, who will be recruited at the same time as Ninetales. Absol will reference the player and the partner from Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team as well as having an "adventure" with them.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived Pokémon that has a life-span of 100 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Rumored to sense danger with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=009|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=159}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=245|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=322|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Although it's said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Absol}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=As the energy of Mega Evolution fills it, its fur bristles. What you see on its back are not true wings, and this Pokémon isn't able to fly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Normally, it dislikes fighting, so it really hates changing to this form for battles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=It converts the energy from Mega Evolution into an intimidating aura. Fainthearted people expire from shock at the sight of it.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=107|label1=Crown Tundra|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Because of this Pokémon's ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Dark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Spite Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|September 9, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Spite Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Wish Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Absol|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Absol|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Dark}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Life Orb|5}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=130
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=75}}

=====Mega Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=150
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=60
|Speed=115}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|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
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
Absol is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.3.0+ and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|55|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM52|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM69|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR09|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR28|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR53|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR58|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR60|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR75|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR81|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR90|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR95|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|052|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|053|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|053A|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/8c|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/8c|133|Eevee}}{{MSP/8c|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/8c|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/8c|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/8c|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/8c|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/8c|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/8c|294|Loudred}}{{MSP/8c|295|Exploud}}{{MSP/8c|303|Mawile}}{{MSP/8c|309|Electrike}}{{MSP/8c|310|Manectric}}{{MSP/8c|403|Shinx}}{{MSP/8c|404|Luxio}}{{MSP/8c|405|Luxray}}{{MSP/8c|434|Stunky}}{{MSP/8c|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/8c|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/8c|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/8c|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP/8c|507|Herdier}}{{MSP/8c|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP/8c|551|Sandile}}{{MSP/8c|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/8c|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/8c|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP/8c|554G|Darumaka}}{{MSP/8c|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|555G|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/8c|725|Litten}}{{MSP/8c|726|Torracat}}{{MSP/8c|727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/8c|744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/8c|745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|745D|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/8c|819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/8c|820|Greedent}}{{MSP/8c|835|Yamper}}{{MSP/8c|836|Boltund}}{{MSP/8c|877|Morpeko}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|324|Torkoal}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|128|Tauros}}{{MSP/8c|133|Eevee}}{{MSP/8c|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/8c|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/8c|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/8c|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/8c|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/8c|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/8c|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/8c|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|263G|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/8c|264|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP/8c|862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/8c|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/8c|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/8c|759|Stufful}}{{MSP/8c|760|Bewear}}{{MSP/8c|766|Passimian}}{{MSP/8c|813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/8c|814|Raboot}}{{MSP/8c|815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/8c|831|Wooloo}}{{MSP/8c|832|Dubwool}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/8c|026|Raichu}}{{MSP/8c|026A|Raichu}}{{MSP/8c|052|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP/8c|053|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|053A|Persian}}{{MSP/8c|434|Stunky}}{{MSP/8c|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/8c|448|Lucario}}{{MSP/8c|815|Cinderace}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP/8c|517|Munna}}{{MSP/8c|518|Musharna}}|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/8c|678|Meowstic}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0019|Rattata}}{{MSP/H|0020|Raticate}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0128|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/H|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/H|0427|Buneary}}{{MSP/H|0428|Lopunny}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0235|Smeargle}}|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/H|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/H|0428|Lopunny}}|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0034|Nidoking}}{{MSP/H|0078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/H|0111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP/H|0112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/H|0464|Rhyperior}}|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0359|Absol}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0300|Skitty}}{{MSP/H|0301|Delcatty}}{{MSP/H|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/H|0431|Glameow}}{{MSP/H|0432|Purugly}}|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Feint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|III=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|III=event|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=6.8
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=I'm here to fight off natural disasters!
|P2=I feel weak... My remaining HP is just half...
|P3=I fear the worst... I cannot prevail against disasters...
|PL=I've leveled up! I feel empowered to fight disasters!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|fieldpower=3
|field=Cut
|loop=5
|MinEXP=106
|MaxEXP=146
|num=200
|browser=Absol attacks using confusing copies. Its scythe can cut through anything.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=256
|browser=It launches {{m|Dark Pulse|dark pulses}} and {{m|Razor Wind|gusts of dark wind}} to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=285
|pastnum=199
|browser=It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=5
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|walk=1.38
|hp=52
|attack=79
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|Pad=Absol is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} in the [[Granite Zone]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|num=033
|mega=1
|stone=Absolite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|megaspeedup=8
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon with three lines from upper-right to lower-left.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|hatch=10 km{{tt|*|7 km between January 15 - 29, 2019 only}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Absol}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=163|attack=246|defense=120
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}{{tt|*|From April 12, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|pdex=204
|dex=People say that Absol can predict all sorts of disasters with its horn. It seemed to be protecting you just as much as it was protecting [[Ruins of Remembrance|the ruins]].}}
|}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{dark color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}};"| [[File:GO359Fashion2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Fashionable costume
|}

====Mega Absol====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163|attack=314|defense=130
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0359Absol
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark
|forme1=Absol
|loc1=Default
|item1=Absolite
|itemfile1=Dream Absolite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0359Absol-Mega
|type1-2=Dark
|forme2=Mega Absol
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Absolite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0359
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M|crop=100}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0359|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|359|Absol}}

==Trivia==
* Absol's locations in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur:
** In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Absol appears on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}, which is close to [[Lake Valor]], which was drained by Team Galactic.
** In {{v2|Platinum}}, Absol appears on [[Mt. Coronet]] in places that one can first access when heading to the [[Spear Pillar]], before Giratina is released by Team Galactic.
** In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Absol can be found at the [[Giant Chasm]], a place where disasters are said to befall Trainers, and {{rt|13|Unova}}, 13 being known as an unlucky number. Indeed, {{game3|Black and White|two years later|s 2}}, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes its stand.
** In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, Absol can be found in [[Tapu Village]], which was destroyed years earlier by {{p|Tapu Bulu}}.
** In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Absol can be found in the [[Altru Building]] and [[Altru Tower]], from which [[Team Dim Sun]] plans to take control of all Pokémon in the region.
* Mega Absol is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 565.
* Absol was the last answer to the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]].
* Absol is the only non-[[Legendary Pokémon]] featured on the box art for {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* Absol and {{p|Togepi}} are the only non-{{type|Flying}} Pokémon that can have {{a|Super Luck}} as their Ability.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Absol}}
Absol is most likely based on the {{wp|Bai Ze}} (白澤) of {{wp|Chinese mythology}}, whose name literally translates to "white marsh." It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called ''Bai Ze Tu''. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the ''hakutaku'' (白沢) and is said to resemble a cat or lion. In a related legend, a similar creature known as the ''kutabe'' predicted that a plague would sweep through the {{wp|Toyama Prefecture}} of Japan. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol's forehead.

Absol's head is modeled after a ''{{wp|Taijitu}}'' symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Its ruff resembling long human hair and a male lion's mane and the white fur on the top of its head loosely resembling the headpiece of an Egyptian sphinx also suggests this. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of {{wp|Death (personification)|Death}}, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the {{wp|black cat}} superstition.

Mega Absol's wings and elongated hair give it the appearance of an {{wp|angel}}, with its wings also being reminiscent of Greek portrayals of sphinxes and furthering the connection to sphinxes noted above. It also resembles a {{wp|lamassu}}, an Assyrian creature with a human's head, wings, and sometimes with the body of a lion. The lamassu was a protective spirit, much how Absol attempts to warn people of danger.

Its feline appearance and the fact that it is usually seen in mountains, resembles the natural behavior of felines such as the {{wp|snow leopard}} and the {{wp|cougar}}.

====Name origin====
Absol may be derived from ''absolute'' or ''{{wp|absolution}}'' (setting free from guilt), as well as 危ない ''abunai'' (dangerous) and possibly 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous). It may also be a combination of the Latin prefix ''ab-'' (away from) and ''sol'' (Latin for sun).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
|ja=アブソル ''Absol''|jameaning=From ''absolute'' or ''{{wp|absolution}}'', {{tt|危ない ''abunai''|dangerous}}, and {{tt|物騒 ''bussō''|dangerous}}, as well as {{tt|''ab-''|prefix for away from}} and {{tt|''sol''|Latin for sun}}
|fr=Absol|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Absol|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Absol|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Absol|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=앱솔 ''Absol''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 ''Ābósuōlǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=阿勃梭魯 ''Ábuhtsōlóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=ऐब्सॉल ''Absol''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=แอบโซล ''Aepson''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Goh's Absol]]
* [[Absol (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==

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{{Chapterinfobox |
title_en=Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!! |
title_ja=激突! ハレタVSミツミ!! |
title_ro=Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!! |
image=DPA17.png |
number=17 |
manga_series=Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! |
series=[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] |
volume=4 |
location=[[Team Galactic HQ]] |
prev_chapter=[[DPA16|Team Galactic's Ultimate Warrior]] |
next_chapter=[[DPAS3|The Tale of Hareta and Shaymin]] |
chapter=DP |
}}
'''Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!''' (Japanese: '''激突! ハレタVSミツミ!!''' ''Clash! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!!'') is the seventeenth chapter of the [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] manga.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
As Cyrus and Jupiter stand watching it from above, the battle between Hareta and Mitsumi continues. He decides to substitute Onix in against her Infernape, but is instantly beaten down by Leafeon. He realizes that Mitsumi isn't letting him get any moves in against her relentless attacks. Jupiter notes that when she battled Mitsumi before she left the team, they were about equal then. Cyrus replies that it's natural and that her skills have evolved during her absence and that she has the ability to read her opponents moves before they attack.

Mitsumi leads a direct attack on Hareta with Infernape's {{m|Fire Spin}}, he follows with several attempts to strike back, each and every one being foiled. Mitsumi announces that she can read his natural patterns and that everything is going according to her calculations. Cyrus then speaks up over the PA, asking Hareta what he thinks of their ultimate fighter, a warrior who'll absolutely crush Trainers in order to win, and that this is the true form of their Ultimate Fighting Machine, Mitsumi. Mitsumi thinks to herself that this is indeed who she is and that ever since she joined Team Galactic as a lonely child, she was raised simply as a Fighting Machine for the team. Hareta, however, refutes this talk of "true forms" saying that Mitsumi is Mitsumi, and that if it means he'll get the Mitsumi he knows back, he'll take any challenge.

Mitsumi appears to be moved by this. However, Cyrus reminds her of his trump card: He has kidnapped her Eevee and is holding him hostage in the cage behind him and Jupiter. Then, Cyrus threatens to kill Eevee if Mitsumi doesn't follow his orders. She replies with "Yes, Boss." and turns her attention back to Hareta, telling him he can't beat her with his two remaining Pokémon, Piplup and Regigigas. However, Hareta tosses his shoes and socks aside and announces that with him it's three. Mitsumi's Infernape moves in to strike Piplup, but Hareta blocks the attacks and allows Piplup an opening for {{m|Hydro Pump}}. She then tries to strike with Leafeon's {{m|Solar Beam}}, but Hareta grabs Piplup and jumps out of the way then strikes with a {{m|Drill Peck}}. After blocking Milotic's {{m|Aqua Tail}} attack on Regigigas, he counters with a {{m|Mega Punch}}, which seems to leave Mitsumi defeated. Hareta tells Mitsumi that it was the greatest battle he's ever had and thanks her for all the things she's taught him. However, she replies that she has more to teach, and the real battle starts now.

==Major events==
* As the battle continues, Mitsumi is able to read all of Hareta's moves, not allowing him to get any attacks in.
* Mitsumi's past of being raised as Team Galactic's Ultimate Fighting Machine is revealed.
* Hareta refutes the claim that Mitsumi's true form is that of an "Ultimate Fighting Machine" and says that he'll fight to reclaim the Mitsumi he knows.
* Cyrus's trump card in controlling Mitsumi is revealed: He has kidnapped her beloved Eevee and is holding him hostage. He continuously threatens to kill Eevee if she doesn't follow orders.
* Hareta personally joins the battle, blocking Mitsumi's attacks so his Pokémon have a chance to strike.
* After Mitsumi is seemingly defeated, it is revealed that she was only getting started and that the real battle begins now.

===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Dusclops}} (Mitsumi's; Flashback)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Mitsumi's; Currently held by Cyrus)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} (Mitsumi's)
* {{p|Electivire}} (Mitsumi's)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Hareta]]
* [[Mitsumi]]
* [[Cyrus]]
* [[Jupiter]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Hareta|Piplup}})
* {{p|Luxio}} ({{OP|Hareta|Luxio}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Hareta]]'s)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Hareta]]'s)
* {{p|Regigigas}} ({{OP|Hareta|Regigigas}})
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Mitsumi|Infernape}})
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Electivire}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Dusclops}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s)
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Mitsumi]]'s; currently held by Cyrus)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Jupiter]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Aipom}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Bidoof}} (flashback)

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'''Alex''' (Japanese: '''アレックス''' ''Alex'') is a supporting character who appears in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. He's a {{tc|painter}} and [[Liko]]'s father.

==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
Years prior to the series, Alex attended [[Indigo Academy]]. A few years later, he created a picture book about the story of the [[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]].
====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
He was first mentioned in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One]]'' by his daughter, [[Liko]]. He and his wife recommended Indigo Academy as the place where Liko would attend in the hopes of finding her goal.
[[File:Liko and Alex.png|thumb|250px|Alex and Liko]]
Alex made his first physical appearance in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]''. After welcoming [[Friede]] and [[Roy]] to their home, he expresses his worries to Friede, which he reassured him that with the time spent with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], she had fun. However, Liko overheard what he said, which caused their relationship to temporarily become distant. Eventually, Liko came back to apologize on how she acted towards him and told her father that with her and [[Liko's Sprigatito|Sprigatito]], if it was alright for her to start her own adventure, which he understands and approved her decision. Later in the episode, he told Liko and Friede that there were sightings of a {{shiny|black}} {{p|Rayquaza}} over [[Artazon]]. He also gave Roy some books.

Alex reappeared in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose!]]'', explaining to Liko about his inspirations for writing the book about [[Lucius]], the Ancient Adventurer.

Alex reappeared in a flashback in [[HZ034]] when Liko recalled her Pokémon journey up until that point.

===Character===
Alex is a caring father and spends most of his time painting portraits of Pokémon. Alex is well recognized for his talent as a painter, including other artists such as [[Brassius]] as fans.

===Pokémon===
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
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|pkmn=Fidough
|type1=Fairy
|img=Alex Fidough.png
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|epname=Welcome to Paldea!
|vajp=Yuna Ogata
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|desc={{p|Fidough}} is Alex's only known Pokémon. It assists with his work by producing yeast. Initially, {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} was jealous of the way [[Liko]] interacted with Fidough, and this caused it to shy away from her for a while. After Fidough was able to befriend Sprigatito and they fell asleep together, Alex made a painting of the two Pokémon.

None of Fidough's moves are known.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Alex Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Accomplishments===
[[File:Alex Ancient Adventurer Book.png|thumb|250px|Picture book made by Alex]]
* '''Book of the Ancient Adventurer:''' Prior to the series, Alex made many artbooks depicting of Pokémon, but one of the books he created was based the story of the Ancient Adventurer. In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose!]]'', the story was first read by [[Lucca]]'s [[Diana (Horizons)|mom]], eventually, [[Roy]] was told the same story from his [[Roy's grandfather|grandfather]] when he was younger.
====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Alex painting Sprigatito Fidough.png|The painting of Alex from {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and Fidough from ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]''
</gallery>
{{-}}

===Voice actors===
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|ja=川島得愛 ''Tokuyoshi Kawashima''
|en=
}}


==In the manga==
[[File:Alex PGSP.png|150px|thumb|Alex in [[Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~]]]]
===Pocket Monsters ~Pucchigumi SP~===
Alex appeared in [[PGSP02]].
====Pokémon====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|Alex|Fidough|Alex Fidough PGSP.png|size=125px|normal|link=no}}
|
|}
{{-}}

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! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| アレックス ''Alex''
| From ''{{wp|Alexander}}''
|-
|}


==References==
{{reflist}}
{{-}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|Unknown|rock}} 
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'''Healing the Healer!''' (Japanese: '''伝説ゲット！？水の守護神スイクンを探せ！！''' ''Catch the Legend!? Find the Guardian of Water - Suicune!!'') is the 53rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,138th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 29, 2021, in Canada on July 10, 2021, in South Africa on August 31, 2021, in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2021, and in the United States on September 10, 2021.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


''The Legendary Pokémon Suicune has been detected! Suicune is said to clean up polluted bodies of water and then leave, but for some reason, it’s lingering near a lake. And so, our heroes set off to investigate. Upon arriving, they discover the lake is being polluted by Pokémon hunters who want to catch Suicune. When Suicune appears, the hunters attack it—and to save it, Goh catches it! Weakened by the hunters, Suicune flees. But Goh heals its wounds, and the two form a bond as they defeat the hunters. Although Suicune disappears, it remains Goh’s Pokémon, and he trusts that it’ll always be with him, even when they’re apart.''

==Plot==
In the [[Johto]] [[region]], a storm mixes up a lake's waters, causing it to become muddy and brown. However, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Suicune}} appears and uses its powers to make the water crystal clear again. The news of Suicune being sighted quickly reach the ears of [[Professor Cerise]] in [[Kanto]], and he relays the information further to {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]. [[Chrysa]] and [[Ren]], however, point out that multiple sightings of Suicune have been made around the same lake, which is unusual, as it tends to move along after purifying a body of water. As such, Professor Cerise dispatches his [[Professors' aides|research fellows]] to the site to investigate.

After arriving in Johto, Ash and Goh head to the lake where Suicune was sighted, but as they approach it, a disgusting smell reaches their noses. At the lake, they find out that it's thick with garbage and pollution, despite Suicune having been supposed to have purified it. Nearby, they spot a group of men dumping pollution and having their Pokémon use {{m|Sludge Bomb}} into the lake. Goh plans to contact [[Officer Jenny]], but Ash rushes ahead to confront the polluters before Goh can do so. A {{pkmn|battle}} almost breaks out between the two sides, before a man the polluters refer to as their boss arrives, pointing out that Suicune has appeared. Once again, Suicune's powers clean the lake, and it attacks the trucks that were dumping pollution into it. The boss, however, is not worried, as he sees that Suicune's repeated use of its powers has left it low on stamina. Ash realizes these men are {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}, and Goh understands they purposefully polluted the lake multiple times in order to force Suicune to use its power repeatedly and leave it weakened for capture.

The hunters have their Pokémon bombard Suicune with Sludge Bombs, with one of them keeping Ash and Goh from approaching as Suicune is tied down with ropes and nets. Desperate to come up with a way to save Suicune, Goh pulls out a {{i|Poké Ball}} and tosses it at the Legendary Pokémon, sucking it in. The Ball lands back into his hands, shaking three times before Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] reports that Suicune has been successfully {{pkmn2|caught}}, much to everyone else's astonishment. The hunters, displeased about having Suicune taken away from them, intend to take it back by force. Ash calls out {{AP|Lucario}} and urges Goh to run away while he battles the hunters. Goh agrees and flees to get Suicune to a [[Pokémon Center]]. However, in the middle of his escape, he ends up tripping and dropping Suicune's Poké Ball. The [[Pokémon category|Aurora Pokémon]] emerges and glares at Goh, displaying a very clear distrust towards him. Goh tries to convince it to come to a Pokémon Center with him, but it simply freezes its Poké Ball with {{m|Ice Beam}} and climbs up to a nearby tree to rest. Goh climbs up after it and finds several forest Pokémon standing before Suicune in an attempt to protect it, as it had cleaned the lake up for them. Goh tells them he's not one of the hunters and leaves his {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} and {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Exeggutor}} to watch after Suicune as he heads off with {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} and {{TP|Goh|Raichu}}. Ash, meanwhile, has managed to lose the hunters and wonders how Goh is doing.

Goh eventually returns to the tree, with his Raichu handing Suicune some [[Pecha Berry|Pecha Berries]] to cure the {{status|poison}} the hunters inflicted on it. The Berries work, and Goh also gives the forest Pokémon some other {{Berries}} to eat and for Suicune to regain its stamina. The hunters inform their boss that they've managed to relocate their catch and move out to reclaim it. Meanwhile, Goh notices an injury on Suicune's back leg and uses a [[Potion]] to treat it before wrapping a cloth received from [[Chloe]] around it. Just then, Goh's Exeggutor alerts them that the hunters are arriving. Goh engages them with his Cinderace and newly caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}}, which he had caught in order to fight the hunters' {{t|Poison}} Pokémon more effectively. Although Goh manages to hold his own for a while, the hunter boss then sends out his {{p|Houndoom}}, which easily defeats Drowzee with a single {{m|Crunch}}. The hunters seize Suicune in a net and pull it down from the tree, beating it up as Goh begs for them to stop. Just then, Ash returns to help, and the two engage the hunters together. Although Cinderace ends up getting poisoned as well, Goh refuses to give up. Just as the boss tries to finish Goh off with Houndoom, Suicune, having observed Goh's determination, breaks free from the net and agrees to battle by his side. With a series of {{m|Hydro Pump}}s and an Ice Beam, the hunters' Pokémon are defeated, and another Ice Beam {{status|freeze}}s the hunters into a block of ice that Officer Jenny picks up and carts off soon after.

With the hunters dealt with, Goh places Suicune's Poké Ball on the ground and tells it to resume its important journey. However, as Suicune emerges from the Poké Ball, it looks at Goh in the eye for a moment, before willingly returning to its Ball, showing that it wishes to stay with him. Thanking {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} for its decision, Goh brings it back to the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where Professor Cerise, Chrysa, and Ren are astounded to see Goh having actually caught the Legendary Pokémon. Suicune races to a hill in Cerise Park and unleashes a powerful gust of wind that forces everyone to shield their eyes. As the wind dies down, Suicune has disappeared, but Goh says that it's still there, even if they can't see it.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Johto]] again.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} and a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}}.
* Goh attempts to {{pkmn2|released|release}} his Suicune, but it chooses to remain his Pokémon while {{pkmn2|roaming}} the {{pkmn|world}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Goh's Suicune]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN053.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}
** Boss

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN053.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Parasect|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{OP|Goh|Pinsir}})
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Goh|Scyther}})
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Tentacool|Goh's}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ({{OP|Goh|Misdreavus}})
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OP|Goh|Dewgong}})
* {{p|Cubone}} ({{OP|Goh|Cubone}})
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Poliwag|Goh's}})
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flabébé|Goh's}}; ×5; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé|all forms}})
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh's}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh's}})
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Goh|Raichu}})
* {{p|Vibrava}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Vibrava|Goh's}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Exeggutor|Goh's}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OP|Goh|Suicune}}; new)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Magnemite}} ([[Ren]]'s; [[Francois]]; image)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Trubbish}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Houndoom}} (Boss's)
* {{p|Rattata}} (×2; one in a flashback)
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Zapdos}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Moltres}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Articuno}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Entei}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Raikou}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Kyogre}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Groudon}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Latios}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Azelf}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Mesprit}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Dialga}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Palkia}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Cobalion}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Virizion}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Thundurus}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Thundurus|Therian Forme}}; fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Xerneas}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Lunala}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Lugia}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Mew}} (fantasy; silhouette)

==Trivia==
[[File:JN053 AS.png|175px|thumb|The "After the story" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Suicune}}
* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia the day before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a Suicune in the main series {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]'', 644 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time that a main character outside of {{TRT}} has caught a pure {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.
* The [[narrator]], [[Goh]], {{TP|Goh|Sobble}}, {{Ash}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN054|next episode]].

===Errors===
* On [[Netflix]], the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub of this episode used the {{pmin|Latin America|Latin Spanish}} version of the opening, instead of the version in Portuguese.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Johto]] region's name is edited out.
** As Johto is not mentioned anywhere else in the episode, this leaves the region the episode takes place in ambiguous in the dub. It is, however, mentioned in the description on Netflix.

==In other languages==
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* {{BMGf|284507|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|287346|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Healing the Healer!''' (Japanese: '''伝説ゲット！？水の守護神スイクンを探せ！！''' ''Catch the Legend!? Find the Guardian of Water - Suicune!!'') is the 53rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,138th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 29, 2021, in Canada on July 10, 2021, in South Africa on August 31, 2021, in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2021, and in the United States on September 10, 2021.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


''The Legendary Pokémon Suicune has been detected! Suicune is said to clean up polluted bodies of water and then leave, but for some reason, it’s lingering near a lake. And so, our heroes set off to investigate. Upon arriving, they discover the lake is being polluted by Pokémon hunters who want to catch Suicune. When Suicune appears, the hunters attack it—and to save it, Goh catches it! Weakened by the hunters, Suicune flees. But Goh heals its wounds, and the two form a bond as they defeat the hunters. Although Suicune disappears, it remains Goh’s Pokémon, and he trusts that it’ll always be with him, even when they’re apart.''

==Plot==
In the [[Johto]] [[region]], a storm mixes up a lake's waters, causing it to become muddy and brown. However, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Suicune}} appears and uses its powers to make the water crystal clear again. The news of Suicune being sighted quickly reach the ears of [[Professor Cerise]] in [[Kanto]], and he relays the information further to {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]. [[Chrysa]] and [[Ren]], however, point out that multiple sightings of Suicune have been made around the same lake, which is unusual, as it tends to move along after purifying a body of water. As such, Professor Cerise dispatches his [[Professors' aides|research fellows]] to the site to investigate.

After arriving in Johto, Ash and Goh head to the lake where Suicune was sighted, but as they approach it, a disgusting smell reaches their noses. At the lake, they find out that it's thick with garbage and pollution, despite Suicune having been supposed to have purified it. Nearby, they spot a group of men dumping pollution and having their Pokémon use {{m|Sludge Bomb}} into the lake. Goh plans to contact [[Officer Jenny]], but Ash rushes ahead to confront the polluters before Goh can do so. A {{pkmn|battle}} almost breaks out between the two sides, before a man the polluters refer to as their boss arrives, pointing out that Suicune has appeared. Once again, Suicune's powers clean the lake, and it attacks the trucks that were dumping pollution into it. The boss, however, is not worried, as he sees that Suicune's repeated use of its powers has left it low on stamina. Ash realizes these men are {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}, and Goh understands they purposefully polluted the lake multiple times in order to force Suicune to use its power repeatedly and leave it weakened for capture.

The hunters have their Pokémon bombard Suicune with Sludge Bombs, with one of them keeping Ash and Goh from approaching as Suicune is tied down with ropes and nets. Desperate to come up with a way to save Suicune, Goh pulls out a {{i|Poké Ball}} and tosses it at the Legendary Pokémon, sucking it in. The Ball lands back into his hands, shaking three times before Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] reports that Suicune has been successfully {{pkmn2|caught}}, much to everyone else's astonishment. The hunters, displeased of having Suicune taken away from them, intend to take it back by force. Ash calls out {{AP|Lucario}} and urges Goh to run away while he battles the hunters. Goh agrees and flees to get Suicune to a [[Pokémon Center]]. However, in the middle of his escape, he ends up tripping and dropping Suicune's Poké Ball. The [[Pokémon category|Aurora Pokémon]] emerges and glares at Goh, displaying a very clear distrust towards him. Goh tries to convince it to come to a Pokémon Center with him, but it simply freezes its Poké Ball with {{m|Ice Beam}} and climbs up to a nearby tree to rest. Goh climbs up after it and finds several forest Pokémon standing before Suicune in an attempt to protect it, as it had cleaned the lake up for them. Goh tells them he's not one of the hunters and leaves his {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} and {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Exeggutor}} to watch after Suicune as he heads off with {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} and {{TP|Goh|Raichu}}. Ash, meanwhile, has managed to lose the hunters and wonders how Goh is doing.

Goh eventually returns to the tree, with his Raichu handing Suicune some [[Pecha Berry|Pecha Berries]] to cure the {{status|poison}} the hunters inflicted on it. The Berries work, and Goh also gives the forest Pokémon some other {{Berries}} to eat and for Suicune to regain its stamina. The hunters inform their boss that they've managed to relocate their catch and move out to reclaim it. Meanwhile, Goh notices an injury on Suicune's back leg and uses a [[Potion]] to treat it before wrapping a cloth received from [[Chloe]] around it. Just then, Goh's Exeggutor alerts them that the hunters are arriving. Goh engages them with his Cinderace and newly caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}}, which he had caught in order to fight the hunters' {{t|Poison}} Pokémon more effectively. Although Goh manages to hold his own for a while, the hunter boss then sends out his {{p|Houndoom}}, which easily defeats Drowzee with a single {{m|Crunch}}. The hunters seize Suicune in a net and pull it down from the tree, beating it up as Goh begs for them to stop. Just then, Ash returns to help, and the two engage the hunters together. Although Cinderace ends up getting poisoned as well, Goh refuses to give up. Just as the boss tries to finish Goh off with Houndoom, Suicune, having observed Goh's determination, breaks free from the net and agrees to battle by his side. With a series of {{m|Hydro Pump}}s and an Ice Beam, the hunters' Pokémon are defeated, and another Ice Beam {{status|freeze}}s the hunters into a block of ice that Officer Jenny picks up and carts off soon after.

With the hunters dealt with, Goh places Suicune's Poké Ball on the ground and tells it to resume its important journey. However, as Suicune emerges from the Poké Ball, it looks at Goh in the eye for a moment, before willingly returning to its Ball, showing that it wishes to stay with him. Thanking {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} for its decision, Goh brings it back to the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where Professor Cerise, Chrysa, and Ren are astounded to see Goh having actually caught the Legendary Pokémon. Suicune races to a hill in Cerise Park and unleashes a powerful gust of wind that forces everyone to shield their eyes. As the wind dies down, Suicune has disappeared, but Goh says that it's still there, even if they can't see it.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Johto]] again.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} and a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}}.
* Goh attempts to {{pkmn2|released|release}} his Suicune, but it chooses to remain his Pokémon while {{pkmn2|roaming}} the {{pkmn|world}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Goh's Suicune]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN053.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}
** Boss

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN053.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Parasect|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{OP|Goh|Pinsir}})
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Goh|Scyther}})
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Tentacool|Goh's}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ({{OP|Goh|Misdreavus}})
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OP|Goh|Dewgong}})
* {{p|Cubone}} ({{OP|Goh|Cubone}})
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Poliwag|Goh's}})
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flabébé|Goh's}}; ×5; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé|all forms}})
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh's}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh's}})
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Goh|Raichu}})
* {{p|Vibrava}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Vibrava|Goh's}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Exeggutor|Goh's}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OP|Goh|Suicune}}; new)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Magnemite}} ([[Ren]]'s; [[Francois]]; image)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Trubbish}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Houndoom}} (Boss's)
* {{p|Rattata}} (×2; one in a flashback)
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Zapdos}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Moltres}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Articuno}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Entei}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Raikou}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Kyogre}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Groudon}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Latios}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Azelf}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Mesprit}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Dialga}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Palkia}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Cobalion}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Virizion}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Thundurus}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Thundurus|Therian Forme}}; fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Xerneas}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Lunala}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Lugia}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Mew}} (fantasy; silhouette)

==Trivia==
[[File:JN053 AS.png|175px|thumb|The "After the story" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Suicune}}
* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia the day before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a Suicune in the main series {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]'', 644 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time that a main character outside of {{TRT}} has caught a pure {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.
* The [[narrator]], [[Goh]], {{TP|Goh|Sobble}}, {{Ash}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN054|next episode]].

===Errors===
* On [[Netflix]], the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub of this episode used the {{pmin|Latin America|Latin Spanish}} version of the opening, instead of the version in Portuguese.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Johto]] region's name is edited out.
** As Johto is not mentioned anywhere else in the episode, this leaves the region the episode takes place in ambiguous in the dub. It is, however, mentioned in the description on Netflix.

==In other languages==
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2024-01-15T18:08:10Z

Shaadi96: /* Plot */

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* {{BMGf|287346|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Healing the Healer!''' (Japanese: '''伝説ゲット！？水の守護神スイクンを探せ！！''' ''Catch the Legend!? Find the Guardian of Water - Suicune!!'') is the 53rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,138th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 29, 2021, in Canada on July 10, 2021, in South Africa on August 31, 2021, in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2021, and in the United States on September 10, 2021.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


''The Legendary Pokémon Suicune has been detected! Suicune is said to clean up polluted bodies of water and then leave, but for some reason, it’s lingering near a lake. And so, our heroes set off to investigate. Upon arriving, they discover the lake is being polluted by Pokémon hunters who want to catch Suicune. When Suicune appears, the hunters attack it—and to save it, Goh catches it! Weakened by the hunters, Suicune flees. But Goh heals its wounds, and the two form a bond as they defeat the hunters. Although Suicune disappears, it remains Goh’s Pokémon, and he trusts that it’ll always be with him, even when they’re apart.''

==Plot==
In the [[Johto]] [[region]], a storm mixes up a lake's waters, causing it to become muddy and brown. However, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Suicune}} appears and uses its powers to make the water crystal clear again. The news of Suicune being sighted quickly reach the ears of [[Professor Cerise]] in [[Kanto]], and he relays the information further to {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]. [[Chrysa]] and [[Ren]], however, point out that multiple sightings of Suicune have been made around the same lake, which is unusual, as it tends to move along after purifying a body of water. As such, Professor Cerise dispatches his [[Professors' aides|research fellows]] to the site to investigate.

After arriving in Johto, Ash and Goh head to the lake where Suicune was sighted, but as they approach it, a disgusting smell reaches their noses. At the lake, they find out that it's thick with garbage and pollution, despite Suicune having been supposed to have purified it. Nearby, they spot a group of men dumping pollution and having their Pokémon use {{m|Sludge Bomb}} into the lake. Goh plans to contact [[Officer Jenny]], but Ash rushes ahead to confront the polluters before Goh can do so. A {{pkmn|battle}} almost breaks out between the two sides, before a man the polluters refer to as their boss arrives, pointing out that Suicune has appeared. Once again, Suicune's powers clean the lake, and it attacks the trucks that were dumping pollution into it. The boss, however, is not worried, as he sees that Suicune's repeated use of its powers has left it low on stamina. Ash realizes these men are {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}, and Goh understands they purposefully polluted the lake multiple times in order to force Suicune to use its power repeatedly and leave it weakened for capture.

The hunters have their Pokémon bombard Suicune with Sludge Bombs, with one of them keeping Ash and Goh from approaching as Suicune is tied down with ropes and nets. Desperate to come up with a way to save Suicune, Goh pulls out a {{i|Poké Ball}} and tosses it at the Legendary Pokémon, sucking it in. The Ball lands back into his hands, shaking three times before Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] reports that Suicune has been successfully {{pkmn2|caught}}, much to everyone else's astonishment. The hunters, displeased of having Suicune being taken away from them, intend to take it back by force. Ash calls out {{AP|Lucario}} and urges Goh to run away while he battles the hunters. Goh agrees and flees to get Suicune to a [[Pokémon Center]]. However, in the middle of his escape, he ends up tripping and dropping Suicune's Poké Ball. The [[Pokémon category|Aurora Pokémon]] emerges and glares at Goh, displaying a very clear distrust towards him. Goh tries to convince it to come to a Pokémon Center with him, but it simply freezes its Poké Ball with {{m|Ice Beam}} and climbs up to a nearby tree to rest. Goh climbs up after it and finds several forest Pokémon standing before Suicune in an attempt to protect it, as it had cleaned the lake up for them. Goh tells them he's not one of the hunters and leaves his {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} and {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Exeggutor}} to watch after Suicune as he heads off with {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} and {{TP|Goh|Raichu}}. Ash, meanwhile, has managed to lose the hunters and wonders how Goh is doing.

Goh eventually returns to the tree, with his Raichu handing Suicune some [[Pecha Berry|Pecha Berries]] to cure the {{status|poison}} the hunters inflicted on it. The Berries work, and Goh also gives the forest Pokémon some other {{Berries}} to eat and for Suicune to regain its stamina. The hunters inform their boss that they've managed to relocate their catch and move out to reclaim it. Meanwhile, Goh notices an injury on Suicune's back leg and uses a [[Potion]] to treat it before wrapping a cloth received from [[Chloe]] around it. Just then, Goh's Exeggutor alerts them that the hunters are arriving. Goh engages them with his Cinderace and newly caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}}, which he had caught in order to fight the hunters' {{t|Poison}} Pokémon more effectively. Although Goh manages to hold his own for a while, the hunter boss then sends out his {{p|Houndoom}}, which easily defeats Drowzee with a single {{m|Crunch}}. The hunters seize Suicune in a net and pull it down from the tree, beating it up as Goh begs for them to stop. Just then, Ash returns to help, and the two engage the hunters together. Although Cinderace ends up getting poisoned as well, Goh refuses to give up. Just as the boss tries to finish Goh off with Houndoom, Suicune, having observed Goh's determination, breaks free from the net and agrees to battle by his side. With a series of {{m|Hydro Pump}}s and an Ice Beam, the hunters' Pokémon are defeated, and another Ice Beam {{status|freeze}}s the hunters into a block of ice that Officer Jenny picks up and carts off soon after.

With the hunters dealt with, Goh places Suicune's Poké Ball on the ground and tells it to resume its important journey. However, as Suicune emerges from the Poké Ball, it looks at Goh in the eye for a moment, before willingly returning to its Ball, showing that it wishes to stay with him. Thanking {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} for its decision, Goh brings it back to the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where Professor Cerise, Chrysa, and Ren are astounded to see Goh having actually caught the Legendary Pokémon. Suicune races to a hill in Cerise Park and unleashes a powerful gust of wind that forces everyone to shield their eyes. As the wind dies down, Suicune has disappeared, but Goh says that it's still there, even if they can't see it.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Johto]] again.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} and a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}}.
* Goh attempts to {{pkmn2|released|release}} his Suicune, but it chooses to remain his Pokémon while {{pkmn2|roaming}} the {{pkmn|world}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Goh's Suicune]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN053.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}
** Boss

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN053.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Parasect|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{OP|Goh|Pinsir}})
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Goh|Scyther}})
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Tentacool|Goh's}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ({{OP|Goh|Misdreavus}})
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OP|Goh|Dewgong}})
* {{p|Cubone}} ({{OP|Goh|Cubone}})
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Poliwag|Goh's}})
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flabébé|Goh's}}; ×5; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé|all forms}})
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh's}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh's}})
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Goh|Raichu}})
* {{p|Vibrava}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Vibrava|Goh's}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Exeggutor|Goh's}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OP|Goh|Suicune}}; new)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Magnemite}} ([[Ren]]'s; [[Francois]]; image)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Trubbish}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Houndoom}} (Boss's)
* {{p|Rattata}} (×2; one in a flashback)
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Zapdos}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Moltres}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Articuno}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Entei}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Raikou}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Kyogre}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Groudon}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Latios}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Azelf}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Mesprit}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Dialga}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Palkia}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Cobalion}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Virizion}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Thundurus}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Thundurus|Therian Forme}}; fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Xerneas}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Lunala}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Lugia}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Mew}} (fantasy; silhouette)

==Trivia==
[[File:JN053 AS.png|175px|thumb|The "After the story" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Suicune}}
* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia the day before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a Suicune in the main series {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]'', 644 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time that a main character outside of {{TRT}} has caught a pure {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.
* The [[narrator]], [[Goh]], {{TP|Goh|Sobble}}, {{Ash}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN054|next episode]].

===Errors===
* On [[Netflix]], the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub of this episode used the {{pmin|Latin America|Latin Spanish}} version of the opening, instead of the version in Portuguese.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Johto]] region's name is edited out.
** As Johto is not mentioned anywhere else in the episode, this leaves the region the episode takes place in ambiguous in the dub. It is, however, mentioned in the description on Netflix.

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue={{tt|收服傳說，尋找水之守護神水君|Catch the Legend, Find the Guardian of Water Suicune}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Il faut guérir le guérisseur !|The Healer Must be Healed!}}
|da={{tt|Helbredelse af en healer!|Healing a healer!}}
|nl={{tt|De genezer genezen!|Healing the Healer!}}
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|no={{tt|Et legende møte!|A healing meeting!}}
|pl={{tt|Jak uzdrowić uzdrawiacza?|How to heal a healer?}}
|sv={{tt|Ett läkande möte!|A healing meeting!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Sanando al sanador!|Healing the healer!}}
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|ru={{tt|Исцеление целителя!|Healing the healer!}}
|de={{tt|Das Heilen des Heilers!|The healing of the healer!}}
|uk={{tt|Зцілити цілителя!|Healing the healer!}}
|tr={{tt|Şifacıyı İyileştirmek|Healing the Healer}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Makoto Shinjō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yuki Masutani]]
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JN053

2024-01-15T18:07:05Z

Shaadi96: /* Plot */

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title_ja_trans=Catch the Legend!? Find the Guardian of Water - Suicune!! |
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en_op=[[Journey to Your Heart]] |
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* {{BMGf|283793|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|284507|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|287346|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Healing the Healer!''' (Japanese: '''伝説ゲット！？水の守護神スイクンを探せ！！''' ''Catch the Legend!? Find the Guardian of Water - Suicune!!'') is the 53rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,138th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 29, 2021, in Canada on July 10, 2021, in South Africa on August 31, 2021, in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2021, and in the United States on September 10, 2021.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


''The Legendary Pokémon Suicune has been detected! Suicune is said to clean up polluted bodies of water and then leave, but for some reason, it’s lingering near a lake. And so, our heroes set off to investigate. Upon arriving, they discover the lake is being polluted by Pokémon hunters who want to catch Suicune. When Suicune appears, the hunters attack it—and to save it, Goh catches it! Weakened by the hunters, Suicune flees. But Goh heals its wounds, and the two form a bond as they defeat the hunters. Although Suicune disappears, it remains Goh’s Pokémon, and he trusts that it’ll always be with him, even when they’re apart.''

==Plot==
In the [[Johto]] [[region]], a storm mixes up a lake's waters, causing it to become muddy and brown. However, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Suicune}} appears and uses its powers to make the water crystal clear again. The news of Suicune being sighted quickly reach the ears of [[Professor Cerise]] in [[Kanto]], and he relays the information further to {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]. [[Chrysa]] and [[Ren]], however, point out that multiple sightings of Suicune have been made around the same lake, which is unusual, as it tends to move along after purifying a body of water. As such, Professor Cerise dispatches his [[Professors' aides|research fellows]] to the site to investigate.

After arriving in Johto, Ash and Goh head to the lake where Suicune was sighted, but as they approach it, a disgusting smell reaches their noses. At the lake, they find out that it's thick with garbage and pollution, despite Suicune having been supposed to have purified it. Nearby, they spot a group of men dumping pollution and having their Pokémon use {{m|Sludge Bomb}} into the lake. Goh plans to contact [[Officer Jenny]], but Ash rushes ahead to confront the polluters before Goh can do so. A {{pkmn|battle}} almost breaks out between the two sides, before a man the polluters refer to as their boss arrives, pointing out that Suicune has appeared. Once again, Suicune's powers clean the lake, and it attacks the trucks that were dumping pollution into it. The boss, however, is not worried, as he sees that Suicune's repeated use of its powers has left it low on stamina. Ash realizes these men are {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}, and Goh understands they purposefully polluted the lake multiple times in order to force Suicune to use its power repeatedly and leave it weakened for capture.

The hunters have their Pokémon bombard Suicune with Sludge Bombs, with one of them keeping Ash and Goh from approaching as Suicune is tied down with ropes and nets. Desperate to come up with a way to save Suicune, Goh pulls out a {{i|Poké Ball}} and tosses it at the Legendary Pokémon, sucking it in. The Ball lands back into his hands, shaking three times before Goh's [[Rotom Phone]] reports that Suicune has been successfully {{pkmn2|caught}}, much to everyone else's astonishment. The hunters, displeased of having "their" hard-worked catch being taken away from them, intend to take it back by force. Ash calls out {{AP|Lucario}} and urges Goh to run away while he battles the hunters. Goh agrees and flees to get Suicune to a [[Pokémon Center]]. However, in the middle of his escape, he ends up tripping and dropping Suicune's Poké Ball. The [[Pokémon category|Aurora Pokémon]] emerges and glares at Goh, displaying a very clear distrust towards him. Goh tries to convince it to come to a Pokémon Center with him, but it simply freezes its Poké Ball with {{m|Ice Beam}} and climbs up to a nearby tree to rest. Goh climbs up after it and finds several forest Pokémon standing before Suicune in an attempt to protect it, as it had cleaned the lake up for them. Goh tells them he's not one of the hunters and leaves his {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} and {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Exeggutor}} to watch after Suicune as he heads off with {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} and {{TP|Goh|Raichu}}. Ash, meanwhile, has managed to lose the hunters and wonders how Goh is doing.

Goh eventually returns to the tree, with his Raichu handing Suicune some [[Pecha Berry|Pecha Berries]] to cure the {{status|poison}} the hunters inflicted on it. The Berries work, and Goh also gives the forest Pokémon some other {{Berries}} to eat and for Suicune to regain its stamina. The hunters inform their boss that they've managed to relocate their catch and move out to reclaim it. Meanwhile, Goh notices an injury on Suicune's back leg and uses a [[Potion]] to treat it before wrapping a cloth received from [[Chloe]] around it. Just then, Goh's Exeggutor alerts them that the hunters are arriving. Goh engages them with his Cinderace and newly caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}}, which he had caught in order to fight the hunters' {{t|Poison}} Pokémon more effectively. Although Goh manages to hold his own for a while, the hunter boss then sends out his {{p|Houndoom}}, which easily defeats Drowzee with a single {{m|Crunch}}. The hunters seize Suicune in a net and pull it down from the tree, beating it up as Goh begs for them to stop. Just then, Ash returns to help, and the two engage the hunters together. Although Cinderace ends up getting poisoned as well, Goh refuses to give up. Just as the boss tries to finish Goh off with Houndoom, Suicune, having observed Goh's determination, breaks free from the net and agrees to battle by his side. With a series of {{m|Hydro Pump}}s and an Ice Beam, the hunters' Pokémon are defeated, and another Ice Beam {{status|freeze}}s the hunters into a block of ice that Officer Jenny picks up and carts off soon after.

With the hunters dealt with, Goh places Suicune's Poké Ball on the ground and tells it to resume its important journey. However, as Suicune emerges from the Poké Ball, it looks at Goh in the eye for a moment, before willingly returning to its Ball, showing that it wishes to stay with him. Thanking {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} for its decision, Goh brings it back to the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where Professor Cerise, Chrysa, and Ren are astounded to see Goh having actually caught the Legendary Pokémon. Suicune races to a hill in Cerise Park and unleashes a powerful gust of wind that forces everyone to shield their eyes. As the wind dies down, Suicune has disappeared, but Goh says that it's still there, even if they can't see it.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Johto]] again.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} and a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}}.
* Goh attempts to {{pkmn2|released|release}} his Suicune, but it chooses to remain his Pokémon while {{pkmn2|roaming}} the {{pkmn|world}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Goh's Suicune]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN053.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}
** Boss

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN053.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Parasect|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{OP|Goh|Pinsir}})
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Goh|Scyther}})
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Tentacool|Goh's}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ({{OP|Goh|Misdreavus}})
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OP|Goh|Dewgong}})
* {{p|Cubone}} ({{OP|Goh|Cubone}})
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Poliwag|Goh's}})
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flabébé|Goh's}}; ×5; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé|all forms}})
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh's}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh's}})
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Goh|Raichu}})
* {{p|Vibrava}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Vibrava|Goh's}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Exeggutor|Goh's}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OP|Goh|Suicune}}; new)
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Magnemite}} ([[Ren]]'s; [[Francois]]; image)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Trubbish}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}}')
* {{p|Houndoom}} (Boss's)
* {{p|Rattata}} (×2; one in a flashback)
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Zapdos}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Moltres}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Articuno}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Entei}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Raikou}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Kyogre}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Groudon}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Latios}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Azelf}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Mesprit}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Dialga}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Palkia}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Cobalion}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Virizion}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Thundurus}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Thundurus|Therian Forme}}; fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Xerneas}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Lunala}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Lugia}} (fantasy; silhouette)
* {{p|Mew}} (fantasy; silhouette)

==Trivia==
[[File:JN053 AS.png|175px|thumb|The "After the story" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Suicune}}
* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia the day before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a Suicune in the main series {{pkmn|anime}} since ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]'', 644 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time that a main character outside of {{TRT}} has caught a pure {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.
* The [[narrator]], [[Goh]], {{TP|Goh|Sobble}}, {{Ash}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN054|next episode]].

===Errors===
* On [[Netflix]], the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub of this episode used the {{pmin|Latin America|Latin Spanish}} version of the opening, instead of the version in Portuguese.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Johto]] region's name is edited out.
** As Johto is not mentioned anywhere else in the episode, this leaves the region the episode takes place in ambiguous in the dub. It is, however, mentioned in the description on Netflix.

==In other languages==
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Makoto Shinjō]]
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Ninetales (Pokémon)

2023-12-10T11:06:17Z

Shaadi96: /* Major appearances */

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'''Ninetales''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キュウコン''' ''Kyukon'') is a {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Vulpix}} when exposed to a [[Fire Stone]].

In [[Alola]], Ninetales has a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Fairy}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Alolan Vulpix when exposed to an [[Ice Stone]].

==Biology==
Ninetales is a quadrupedal {{wp|canidae|canine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} covered in thick, luxurious golden-white fur. It has a small mane of thicker fur around its neck and a long, fluffy crest atop its head. It has slender legs with three-toed paws and nine, long tails with pale orange tips. It has red eyes, pointed ears, and a triangular black nose.

While intelligent enough to easily understand human speech, Ninetales is a very vengeful Pokémon that has been known to curse those who mistreat it. The curse can last up to 1,000 years. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], once a Ninetales casts its curse, it cannot be removed even by Ninetails itself. It can live for 1,000 years due to the energy within its nine tails, each of which is said to have a different mystical power. Flames spewed from its mouth can hypnotize an opponent and its gleaming red eyes are said to give it the ability to control minds. [[M01|The anime]] has shown that it can swim while [[Pokémon-Amie]] shows that Ninetales lick their paws to clean themselves. Being the result of an evolution via [[Evolution stone]], Ninetales are rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}}.

===Forms===
Ninetales has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales.

In the [[Alola]] region, Ninetales have a different appearance. Its coat is pale blue, and its fur is more flowing and wispier. The tips of its tails and crest, as well as the lower halves of its legs, are white. The crest on its head is longer and its nine tails are less distinct from each other. Additionally, it has larger eyes, which are blue, and small tufts of fur in front of its ears.

Alolan Ninetales lives on Alola's snow-capped [[Mount Lanakila]], which is considered by some to be holy ground. As such, it is revered as a sacred messenger or deity. Alolan Ninetales has a gentle temperament and is known to aid lost humans in distress, though this is primarily done to keep them out of its territory. It will punish any threat to its pack of {{p|Vulpix}}. It can produce ice crystals from its fur, which it can use for both offense and defense. The ice crystals can act as a shield or form balls that can be fired like bullets with enough force to shatter rock.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-ninetales/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Ninetales]</ref>

===Evolution===
Ninetales evolves from {{p|Vulpix}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales evolves from Alolan Vulpix.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Ninetales BW135.png|thumb|left|250px|Ninetales in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Goh Alolan Ninetales.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Ninetales in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', [[Blaine]] used a Ninetales against {{Ash}} in their first [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. It battled {{AP|Squirtle}} and won before being recalled when {{AP|Charizard}} was sent out. Vulpix reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Neesha]]'s Ninetales was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. The Ninetales clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Neesha's Ninetales reappeared in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a remake of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where it played the same role.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', [[Zane]]'s Ninetales was used in a [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|Pokémon breeding competition]] and competed against [[Brock's Vulpix|Suzie's Vulpix]]. Ninetales was later among the contestants' Pokémon targeted by {{TRT}}.

In ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On A Friend]]'', a very old Ninetales befriended {{an|Brock}}, who bore a resemblance to her long-lost master. This Ninetales created all sorts of illusions, including one of [[Lokoko|a woman]] through which she spoke.

In ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', a Ninetales evolved from a Vulpix that belonged to a {{OBP|Pirate|BW135}}. Ninetales was seen guarding the treasure that {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Alexa]] were searching for on the {{OBP|Deserted Island|BW135}}.

In ''[[SM060|Getting a Jump on the Competition!]]'', [[Cerah]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales during the [[Pokémon Sled Jump Games]].

In ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} an Alolan Ninetales on [[Mt. Coronet]] in order to qualify for [[Project Mew]]'s [[Field Research|Trial Missions]]. The Ninetales was subsequently returned to its home on [[Mount Lanakila]] in ''[[JN080|Trial on a Golden Scale!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
Ninetales debuted in the [[banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP038]].

Ninetales made its English [[dub]] debut in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Ninetales appeared as an image in the Japanese version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.

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

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', [[Rudy]]'s Ninetales was seen at the [[Trovita Gym]].

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

In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', an injured Ninetales was under the care of {{OBP|Katrina|AG011}}.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Ninetales competed in the {{ci|Rustboro}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

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

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Ninetales competed in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Ninetales was seen during the opening intro of the movie, while the other was under the ownership of a Trainer participating in the [[Rota]] tournament.

A Coordinator's Ninetales appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

A Coordinator's Ninetales appeared in ''[[AG181|Thinning the Hoard!]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', a Ninetales was one of [[J]]'s captured Pokémon.

A {{pkmn|Performer}}'s Ninetales appeared in a video in ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]''.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Ninetales appeared in a fantasy, while [[Snowy]] walked up to another at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] and bonded with it.

An Alolan Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Ninetales was battling another Trainer's {{p|Machamp}} on [[Mount Lanakila]].

In ''[[JN098|Out of Their Elements!]]'', a Ninetales appeared as part of a Pokémon Circus.

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

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP058|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon, is the evolved form of the {{t|Fire}} Pokémon {{p|Vulpix}}.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP169|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. The evolved form of Vulpix. It has nine tails and a shining golden fleece. Ninetales are said to live very long lives.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP232|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. Ninetales is the evolved form of Vulpix. Each of its tails contains a different mystical power.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW135|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon and the evolved form of Vulpix. With its nine tails and thick golden coat, Ninetales is said to live a thousand years.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM060|Ninetales|Rotom Pokédex|Ninetales, Alola Form. The Fox Pokémon. An {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. This peaceful Pokémon is known to rescue people from treacherous mountain accidents.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN071|Ninetales|Goh's Rotom Phone|Ninetales, {{rf|Alolan|Form}}. The Fox Pokémon. An {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. Ninetales has a tranquil personality. Because it lives on [[Mount Lanakila|a guardian-inhabited mountain closed off by snow]], some say this [[regional form]]'s appearance was influenced by those guardians.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Green Ninetales Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Ninetales in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
A Ninetales appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Green}}. She used it to battle {{ga|Elaine}}'s {{p|Rapidash}} and won.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Blue Ninetales Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ninetales in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Alolan Ninetales Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', a Ninetales was {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{adv|Blue}}.

===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
{{ga|Blue}}'s Ninetales is used in his [[Gym]].

A Ninetales under the control of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} attacked Gold and Silver in ''[[PS110|Piloswine Whine]]'', but was easily defeated.

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

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
[[Courtney]] has a Ninetales that evolved from a Vulpix prior to ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
A Ninetales appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the [[International Police]] in ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
An {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales debuted in ''[[PASM32|Shock!! Father in the Pendant!]]'', where it was seen on [[Mount Lanakila]].

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
{{main|Enta's Ninetales}}
{{OBP|Enta|CBF}}'s Vulpix evolved into a Ninetales in ''[[CBF6|Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden]]''.

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Ninetales appeared in [[GDZ29]], where it evolved from a Vulpix.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
A Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in ''[[GRT3|Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!]]''.

A Ninetales appeared in ''[[GRT5|Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!]]'' and ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[Koga]] sent out his Ninetales to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest in ''[[PM019|Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
Blaine's Ninetales was seen in [[PZ08]] when Satoshi entered the [[Cinnabar Gym]].

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
[[File:UNITE Alolan Ninetales.png|220px|thumb|Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon UNITE]]
{{main|Alolan Ninetales (UNITE)}}
Ninetales in its Alola form is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Alolan Vulpix, which evolves into Alolan Ninetales at level 4.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Ninetales cast a [[Ninetales legend|curse]] on a human that would turn it into a Pokémon, bringing on many natural disasters. The player is blamed for this and travels to the home of Ninetales at the top of [[Mt. Freeze]] to learn the truth. Ninetales appears again when {{p|Gengar}} wishes to make right what he did to {{p|Gardevoir}}. He gives Gengar the 9-Tail Crest and sends him and the player to [[Murky Cave]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Ninetales returns, asking the player to visit its hideout at the Forest of Fairies. Upon arrival, the player will connect with both Ninetales and Absol.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It is extremely vindictive. It is said to lay a 1,000-year long curse if its tail is pulled as a joke.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=126}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=154|reg2=Kanto|num2=038}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Ninetales casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe's mind. This Pokémon is said to live for a thousand years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Legend has it that Ninetales came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This Pokémon is highly intelligent - it can understand human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It has long been said that each of the nine tails embody an enchanted power. A long-lived Ninetales will have fur that shines like gold.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=128}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000 year curse.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Ninetales casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe's mind. This Pokémon is said to live for one thousand years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Legend has it that Ninetales came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This Pokémon is highly intelligent—it can understand human speech.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Legend has it that this mystical Pokémon was formed when nine saints coalesced into one.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Said to live for a thousand years, this Pokémon uses its supernatural abilities to manipulate fire. It can burn its prey to a crisp as it pleases.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It is vindictive and relentless by nature. Those who cross it even once will be cursed for a thousand years, along with their descendants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=The flickering flames it spews from its mouth leave its opponents hypnotized. Then, this extremely intelligent Pokémon attacks.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=According to an enduring legend, nine noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Ninetales}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It creates drops of ice in its coat and showers them over its enemies. Anyone who angers it will be frozen stiff in an instant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Possessing a calm demeanor, this Pokémon was revered as a deity incarnate before it was identified as a regional variant of Ninetales.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=The reason it guides people all the way down to the mountain's base is that it wants them to hurry up and leave.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Some said that deities visited mountains where Ninetales live, so in times long past, no one was allowed to go into those mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It lives on mountains perpetually covered in snow and is revered as a deity incarnate. It appears draped in a blizzard.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. The Pokémon is said to live for 1,000 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=The coat of gleaming golden fur is quite magnificent. This species is said to store sacred power in its nine long tails and to live for a millennium.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Ninetales}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=A deity resides in the snowy mountains where this Pokémon lives. In ancient times, it was worshiped as that deity's incarnation.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=While it will guide travelers who get lost on a snowy mountain down to the mountain's base, it won't forgive anyone who harms nature.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Dwells on sacred peaks perpetually covered in snow. Said to appear to virtuous people who have lost their way on mountain paths—it then guides them back down to the mountain's base.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=38}}
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===Held items===
====Ninetales====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{g|Emerald}}, Ninetales can only be found in the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation III}}.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Fire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
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{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Aspear Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Ninetales=====
{{Stats
|type=Fire
|HP=73
|Attack=76
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=81
|SpDef=100
|Speed=100
|Special=100
}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|type2=Fairy
|HP=73
|Attack=67
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=81
|SpDef=100
|Speed=109
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
====Ninetales====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|newfire=½
|gen1fire=yes
|oldice=1
}}

====Alolan Ninetales====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|type2=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=400
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Aurora Veil|Ice|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0128-Paldea Blaze|Tauros}}{{MSP/H|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/H|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/H|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0157-Hisui|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/H|0899|Wyrdeer}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|2}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/H|0899|Wyrdeer}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
=====Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Ninetales|Fire|Fire|1|form=yes}}

=====Alolan Ninetales=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Ninetales|Ice|Fairy|7|form=yes}}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
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|-
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! style="background: #{{fire color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Ninetales====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=038|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=038|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Fire|ndex=038|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=Feel privileged to see the 1,000-year knowledge of our clan!
|P2=This won't do. I've only half my health remaining.
|P3=My eyes grow dim... Is this how our 1,000-year legacy ends?
|PL=Rejoice! My level has gone up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Clefable}}, {{p|Hoppip}}, {{p|Skiploom}}, {{p|Jumpluff}}, {{p|Absol}}, {{p|Talonflame}}
|recruitment=Visit Ninetales's secret base
|P1=You must not touch my tails.
|P2=This is it. I just have to hang in there...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=4
|num=172
|browser=While protecting itself with a ghostly ring of fire, it breaths streams of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fire
|group=Fire
|assist=Fire
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=2
|num=168
|pastnum=109
|browser=It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fire
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fire
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|walk=1.38
|hp=54
|attack=79
|defense=57
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|Pad=Ninetales came to the [[Lava Zone]] in search of fun. Which is just what she found at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce!}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038|num=062
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
|swapper=Burn+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Vulpix
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=177
|attack=169
|defense=190
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Ember}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} Fire{{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Scorching Sands}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=038|pdex=075
|dex=This mystical Pokémon is the subject of numerous legends. It’s highly intelligent and extremely curious, so it closely studies others to try to learn all it can about them.}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{fire color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};"| [[File:GO038Halloween2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Spooky Festival
|}

====Alolan Ninetales====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ice|ndex=038A|num=062
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Freeze+
|skilldesc=Sometimes leaves the foe frozen for a long time when you make a match of four or more.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=038A
|walk=1.38
|hp=54
|attack=79
|defense=57
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=038A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Vulpix
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=177
|attack=170
|defense=193
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From Feburary 1, 2019 onward}} {{m|Weather Ball}} Ice{{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Ninetales====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0037
|name1=Vulpix
|type1-1=Fire
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0038
|name2=Ninetales
|type1-2=Fire}}

====Alolan Ninetales====
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0037Vulpix-Alola
|name1=Vulpix
|form1=Alolan Form
|type1-1=Ice
|evo1={{Bag/s|Ice Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Ice Stone}}
|no2=0038Ninetales-Alola
|name2=Ninetales
|form2=Alolan Form
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=038}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=038|crop=93}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=038|form1=A|crop=110|PEcrop=202}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsLA|ndex=038|form1=A|crop=141|LAcrop=156}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0038|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|038|Ninetales}}

==Trivia==
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Fox Pokémon" is shared by {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Nickit}}, and their evolutions.
** In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by Fennekin and its evolutions.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales.
* Alolan Ninetales is the only Pokémon in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} which is unobtainable without using [[evolution]].
* Ninetales's name is misspelled as ''Ninetails'' in the {{OBP|Pokémon Trading Card Game|video game}} for the [[Game Boy Color]] and in some {{DL|Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon names|prerelease material}}.
* Ninetales's [[National Pokédex]] [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|number]] and [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]] number are identical: 0038 for the former, and 38 for the latter.
* Alolan Ninetales was featured in the sixth episode of [[Beyond the Pokédex]] series.

===Origin===
Ninetales may be based on a {{wp|red fox}} and the 狐 ''{{wp|kitsune}}'' of {{wp|Japanese mythology|Japanese legend}}, which are said to have many tails, extremely long lifespans, and supernatural powers such as the ability to breathe fire. After reaching an advanced age, ''kitsune'' take on {{wp|spirit}} forms, which may explain why Ninetales can learn various {{type|Ghost}} and {{type|Psychic}} moves. Specifically, it may be based on the ''kyūbi no kitsune'', whose fur turns white-gold after it has lived for 1,000 years and gains its ninth tail.

Alolan Ninetales may be based on an {{wp|Arctic fox}}, which grows a white coat of fur in the winter to {{wp|camouflage}} in the snow. Its mountain habitat and lore as a deity incarnation may be a reference to {{wp|Poliʻahu}}, the {{wp|Hawaiian}} goddess of snow who is said to reside on {{wp|Mauna Kea}}. It could also be inspired by ''tulikettu'', a mythical fox creature of Finnish lore whose radiant fur is said to be responsible for the creation of the {{wp|Aurora|northern lights}}. The Finnish word for aurora, ''revontulet'', also literally translates to "fox fires" which could be intentional as Ninetales' original form is a Fire-type.

====Name origin====
Ninetales may be a combination of ''nine'' and ''tales'', referring to ''{{wp|fairy tale}}s'' (alluding to it being based on a mythical creature) as well as being a homophone to ''tails''. It may also reference the {{wp|cat o' nine tails}} whip (due to its tendency to punish anyone who grabs its tails).

Kyukon may be a combination of 九 ''kyū'' (nine) or 九尾狐 ''kyūbiko'' ({{wp|Fox spirit|nine-tailed fox}}) and こん ''kon'' (onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry). It may also involve 旧恨 ''kyūkon'' (old grudge) and 焜炉 ''konro'' ({{wp|gas stove}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fire|type2=Fire
|ja=キュウコン ''Kyukon''|jameaning=From {{tt|九 ''kyū''|nine}}, {{tt|九尾狐 ''kyūbiko''|nine-tailed fox}}, {{tt|こん ''kon''|onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry}}, and possibly {{tt|焜炉 ''konro''|gas stove}} and {{tt|旧恨 ''kyūkon''|old grudge}}
|fr=Feunard|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|feu|fire}}'', ''{{tt|renard|fox}}'', and ''{{tt|neuf|nine}}''
|es=Ninetales|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Vulnona|demeaning=From the genus ''{{wp|Vulpes}}'' and ''{{tt|nona|Latin for ninth}}''
|it=Ninetales|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=나인테일 ''Ninetail''|komeaning=From ''nine'' and ''tail''
|zh_cmn=九尾 ''Jiǔwěi''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|九 ''jiǔ''|nine}} and {{tt|尾 ''wěi''|tail}}, as well as a reference to {{tt|九尾狐 ''jiǔwěihú''|nine-tailed fox}}
|zh_yue=九尾 ''Gáuméih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|九 ''gáu''|nine}} and {{tt|尾 ''méih''|tail}}, as well as a reference to {{tt|九尾狐 ''gáuméihwùh''|nine-tailed fox}}
|hi=नाइनटेल्स ''Ninetails''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|lt=Devinuodegė|ltmeaning=Translation of English name
|th=คิวคอน ''Khiokhon''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|ru=Найнтэйлс ''Naynteyls'' Девятихвост ''Devyatikhvost''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name Literally "nine-tailed"}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Enta's Ninetales]]
* [[Regional form]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fire|prevnum=0037|prev=Vulpix|nextnum=0039|next=Jigglypuff}}
|}
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[[Category:Blue-colored Pokémon]]

[[de:Vulnona]]
[[es:Ninetales]]
[[fr:Feunard]]
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[[ja:キュウコン]]
[[zh:九尾]]

Tory Lund

2023-11-24T14:38:50Z

Shaadi96: Minor edit

{{CharInfobox|
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corecolor={{white color}} |
bordercolor={{summer color dark}} |
name=Tory Lund |
jname=トオイ・ロンド |
tmname=Tōi Rondo |
slogan=no |
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size=100px |
caption=Tory |
gender=Male |
colors=yes|
eyes=Blue|
hair=Beau Blue|
hometown=[[LaRousse City]] |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
region=[[Hoenn]] |
relatives=[[Professor Lund]] (father) |
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}}

'''Tory Lund''' (Japanese: '''トオイ・ロンド ''' ''Tōi Rondo'') is a major character who appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. Tory is a young boy who lives in [[LaRousse City]], a futuristic city in [[Hoenn]] that relies completely on technology. He is also the son of LaRousse City’s head scientist, [[Professor Lund]].

==In the movies==
[[File:Younger Tory.png|thumb|270px|left|Younger Tory]]
Four years prior to the main events of the film, [[Professor Lund]] took Tory with him on an investigative trip to the Arctic. When a meteorite carrying {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}} crashed, the impact disrupted a pack of nesting {{p|Walrein}} and caused a stampede. Tory was surrounded by the Walrein and, as a result, became deeply traumatized and found himself terrified of Pokémon. Four years on, Tory's fear of Pokémon still lingered, despite the fact he loved them. However, he had befriended an odd cosmic entity that hid in his father's large laboratory. This would later be revealed to be a spiritual form of a second {{p|Deoxys}}, and the first Deoxys's friend.

While in the city's {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}}, Tory ran into {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. Frightened by the presence of {{p|Pikachu}}, Tory raced into an elevator, but Ash dove through the doors at the last second and tried to ask the stunned boy where the battle floor was, all while Tory backed in a corner. Tory managed to escape Ash, but ended up in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] alongside him, where they were up against [[Rafe]] and [[Sid]]. When asked by Ash what Pokémon he would use, Tory confessed that he wasn't a Trainer and thereby he had no Pokémon. Ash, unwilling to forfeit the match, lent Tory his {{AP|Torkoal}}, and Tory reluctantly complied. With that, the battle began. However, Pikachu and Torkoal were defeated easily, and Tory, so inexperienced that, as [[Max]] pointed out, he couldn't help Ash at all, was scared by Sid's {{p|Blastoise}} as it was performing {{m|Rapid Spin}}, which reminded him of his encounter with the Walrein. After the battle, Ash and Tory met up with Tory's father and [[Yuko]], who had been watching the entire battle. When the elder Lund expressed how proud he was, Tory sadly said, "Don't be. It was all an accident! It wasn't even supposed to happen!" and then left the building.
[[File:Tory and Ash.png|thumb|250px|Tory and Ash in the Battle Tower]]
Later that day, while Tory was wandering around the city, he encountered a {{p|Plusle}} and a {{p|Minun}}. The Minun had its head stuck in a bin. Tory helped free it but when the two Pokémon attempted to show their gratitude by hugging him, he freaked out and ran to his father's lab. Meanwhile, Ash and {{ashfr}}, who had been told about Tory's fears by Yuko, hatched a plan to help Tory get over his fears. Ash and Pikachu spotted him just as he had finished freeing the Minun. They followed Tory to a greenhouse, where they found him talking to the energy form of the second Deoxys. When they asked Tory who it was he was talking to, he replied that it was "none of their business" and walked off, but was frightened by a flock of {{p|Wingull}} and fell over. When Ash tried to help him, Tory was again frightened by Pikachu and accidentally knocked Ash over as he scrambled to his feet. An angry Ash seized Tory by his shirt collar, but the timely arrival of {{an|May}}, Max, and {{an|Brock}} prevented a conflict between the two, and they invited Tory for lunch. There, they set their plans into motion. As groups of different Pokémon began to approach them, Ash and May attempted to coax Tory into petting Pikachu, but fears got the better of him and he departed. However, he did not leave without thanking Ash and the others, and apologizing to them for leaving as such.
[[File:Tory Passport.png|thumb|250px|left|Tory's passport]]
That night, Tory met Ash and his friends again, along with Rafe, Sid, {{OBP|Rebecca|M07}}, [[Audrey and Kathryn]]. He had brought with him a box of Pokémon cookies, and a fun night involving the children and all their Pokémon followed. The next day, the first Deoxys, which had been annihilated in a fight with {{OBP|Rayquaza|M07}} four years earlier and had since regenerated, began searching for its missing companion. When {{p|Rayquaza}} approached [[LaRousse City]] in search of its enemy, the first Deoxys erected a force field around the city's main island, trapping Tory and the others inside while keeping Rayquaza out. The first Deoxys carried on with its business towards recovering its friend. In the hours that followed, several of the heroes were captured, including the Minun. Tory tried to comfort the Plusle, but his fear got the better of him. Eventually, the truth about the Deoxys' was revealed, and everyone came up with a plan to help restore order to LaRousse. Teaming up with Ash, Pikachu, and the reunited Plusle and Minun, Tory assisted Yuko in reviving the second Deoxys, whom the heroes soon reunited with its friend.
[[File:Tory and Deoxys.png|thumb|250px|Tory and Deoxys]]
Meanwhile, Rayquaza had finally blasted its way through the force field surrounding the city and attacked the two Deoxys. With the force field gone, the power in the city was restored, and the ensuing fight between the Deoxys duo and Rayquaza caused the city's [[Block Bot]]s to malfunction catastrophically. Acting on instructions from Professor Lund, Tory, Ash, Pikachu, Plusle, and Minun, set to prevent the oncoming disaster. When Ash lost his passport, which he needed to stop the out-of-control robots, Tory threw him his own; Ash succeeded. As the security system finally shut down, Tory, Plusle, and Minun found themselves suspended high on top the Battle Tower. Plusle and Minun began to fall, but Tory dove after them and grabbed them as all three of them plunged. Fortunately, the trio were saved by the second Deoxys, and Rayquaza, who had reconciled with the Deoxys, rescued Pikachu (who had previously fallen into the block bot swarm after sacrificing himself to help Ash), and then returned to the ozone layer.

Reunited with his father and friends, Tory overcame his fear of Pokémon, and as a result, Plusle and Minun became his new friends. He said farewell to the two Deoxys as they returned to outer space. Later, Tory said goodbye to Ash and the others as they left LaRousse City via the [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|monorail]].

Tory briefly reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine {{pkmn|movie}}s.

===Character===
Tory is a polite boy who deeply cares for his friends. He also has an inquisitive mind just like [[Professor Lund|his father]]. Tory tended to keep to himself and was shown to be incredibly shy prior to meeting {{Ash}} and his friends. Their influence tested Tory's comfort zone: previously, he would run away from a difficult situation, but Tory went on to overcome his fear of Pokémon after meeting a {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}}.

===Pokémon===
====Befriended====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Tory
|pkmn=Plusle and Minun
|type1=Electric
|img=Plusle Minun Munchlax.png
|epnum=M07
|epname=Destiny Deoxys
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Akiko Kawase
|vajpnote=Plusle
|vajp2=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Kumiko Higa
|vajp2note=Minun
|vaen=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Akiko Kawase
|vaennote=Plusle
|vaen2=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Kumiko Higa
|vaen2note=Minun
|desc=When Tory first found {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}}, Minun had its head stuck in a trash can. Tory helped free it but when the two Pokémon attempted to show their gratitude by hugging him, he freaked out and ran to his father's lab. After the events of the movie, however, Tory got over his fear of them and befriended them. The two Pokémon were also featured with Tory in his TCG card, {{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Tory's Feelings|17}}.

None of Minun's moves are known. Plusle's only known move is {{m|Thunderbolt}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Deoxys (M07)
|trainer=Tory
|pkmn=Deoxys
|type1=Psychic
|img=Deoxys green crystal Normal Forme.png
|cap=Tory's Deoxys
|epnum=M07
|epname=Destiny Deoxys
|vajp=Susumu Chiba
|vajpnote=purple crystal Deoxys
|vajp2=Kenji Nojima
|vajp2note=green crystal Deoxys
|vaen=Susumu Chiba
|vaennote=purple crystal Deoxys
|vaen2=Kenji Nojima
|vaen2note=green crystal Deoxys
|desc=Tory befriended a Deoxys in the form of a green light, not realizing that it was in fact a Pokémon. After the events of the movie, Deoxys went back to space.}}

====Borrowed====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Torkoal
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Torkoal Tory.png
|epnum=M07
|epname=Destiny Deoxys
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc=After accidentally entering into a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] with Ash against [[Rafe]] and [[Sid]] at the {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}}, Ash loans Tory his Torkoal as Tory does not have any Pokémon with him. However, due to Tory's fear of Pokémon, he does not issue any commands, and the battle was lost.}}

===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{summer color dark}}; background: #{{white color}}" | [[File:Sugimori Tory anime.png|360px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{summer color dark}}; background: #{{white color}}" | [[File:Tory Lund manga.png|260px]]
|-
| [[Ken Sugimori]]'s design of Tory
| Tory Lund in the manga adaptation of {{ma|Destiny Deoxys}}
|}{{-}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{white color}}|bordercolor={{summer color light}}
|ja=日高のり子 ''[[Noriko Hidaka]]''
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|pt_eu=Catarina Santos
|cs=Jolana Smyčková
|de=Maren Rainer
|it=Eva Padoan
|es_la=Juan Martín Pereyra
|pt_br=Pedro Alcântara (original dub) Gabriel Martins (Star Channel redub) Gabriel Amadeus (Globoplay redub)}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Tory in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Tory Lund|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Tory's Feelings (Movie VS Pack 17)|Tory's Feelings]]|type=Supporter|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys|jpnum=017/019}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

==Names==
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! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| トオイ・ロンド ''Tōi Rondo''
| From 遠い ''tōi'' (distant)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Italian
| Tory Lund
| Similar to his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 하늘 ''Haneul''
| From 하늘 ''haneul'' (sky)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 小超 ''Xiǎo Chāo''
| From 超 ''chāo'' (super)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| โทอิ ''Toi''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Tory Lund|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
{{Moviecharacters}} 
{{Project Anime notice|mov}}

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Ash's Bulbasaur

2023-11-09T19:01:01Z

Shaadi96: /* Chronicles */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Grass|
type2=Poison|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Bulbasaur|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=フシギダネ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Fushigidane|
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Confirmed male in the English dub}}|
image=[[File:Ash Bulbasaur.png|250px]]|
caption=Ash's Bulbasaur|
location=[[Hidden Village]]|
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epnum=EP010|
epname=Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village|
current=[[Party|In rotation]]|
java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara|Megumi Hayashibara]]|
enva1=[[Tara Jayne]] ([[EP010]]-[[AG133]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[AG189]]-present)|
}}
'''Ash's Bulbasaur''' (Japanese: '''サトシのフシギダネ''' ''Satoshi's Fushigidane'') was the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and his fourth overall. It was also the first of the original [[starter Pokémon]] that Ash acquired.

==In the anime==
===History===
====[[Original series]]====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur debut.png|thumb|left|220px|Bulbasaur in its debut]]
[[File:Bulbasaur and Melanie.png|thumb|220px|Bulbasaur and Melanie]]
Bulbasaur debuted in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]''. When {{an|Misty}} tried to capture a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Oddish}}, Bulbasaur rushed to Oddish's aid, easily defeating both her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} with {{m|Tackle}} and [[Ash's Butterfree]] by blowing his own {{m|Sleep Powder}} back at him. Later, the group met [[Melanie]], who cared for sick, injured, and abandoned Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]]. She revealed that she had raised Bulbasaur, that it acted as the village's bodyguard, and was blatantly hostile to all {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Later, {{TRT}} attacked the village and attempted to steal all of the Pokémon with an enormous vacuum. Bulbasaur managed to save Oddish at the last second and was touched when Ash dashed out to help it get to safety. It then used {{m|Vine Whip}} to deflect the vacuum and {{AP|Pidgeotto}} drove Team Rocket away. After Team Rocket's defeat, Melanie encouraged Bulbasaur to join Ash, explaining that its growth was being stunted by staying too long in the village. Bulbasaur agrees to join him once Ash defeated it in battle. Bulbasaur put up an excellent fight against {{AP|Pikachu}}, using its vines to seize and smash Pikachu onto the ground repeatedly. However, a powerful {{m|Thunderbolt}} fried Bulbasaur and stunned it long enough for Ash to capture it.

Bulbasaur was first used in a battle to repel {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]] in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', where it joined a group of other Bulbasaur to use Vine Whip on the Grunts. Its vines were also used to help the gang and Team Rocket escape from the sinking ship in [[EP016|the next episode]].

Bulbasaur was separated from Ash in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''-along with Pikachu, {{AP|Charmander}}, and {{AP|Squirtle}}-after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} sent them flying with {{m|Dragon Rage}}. During the separation, Bulbasaur was pessimistic about their Trainers whereabouts, believing he may have abandoned them. When Ash's Pokémon came across Team Rocket's Pokémon, who were also separated from their Trainers, the two groups of Pokémon joined forces to look for them. The next day, they came across a group of giant Pokémon and ended up being chased by them straight to Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket, allowing them to reunite.

In ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'', {{AP|Butterfree}} flew Bulbasaur into battle with a [[Giant Pokémon|giant]] {{p|Tentacruel}}, but they were knocked out by Tentacruel's attack.

Bulbasaur's Gym battle debut occurred in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', where it fought [[Erika]]'s {{p|Tangela}}. It attempted to use Vine Whip, but Tangela used {{m|Constrict}} to pull it in close and defeated it with {{m|Stun Spore}}.

In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', Bulbasaur was used to battle [[Koga]]'s sister, {{an|Aya}}, and her {{p|Venonat}}. After dodging Bulbasaur's Tackle, Venonat fired its Stun Spore. Bulbasaur, however, countered by blowing the spores away and using Vine Whip. Venonat was able to dodge Bulbasaur's vines and hit Bulbasaur with a super-effective {{m|Psybeam}}. Bulbasaur, however, was able to endure the hit and, after dodging another Psybeam, defeated Venonat with {{m|Leech Seed}}.

In ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]'', Bulbasaur was called out by Ash to battle [[Duplica's Ditto]]. Ditto immediately {{m|Transform|transformed}} into Bulbasaur and blocked an incoming {{m|Razor Leaf}} with Vine Whip. It then used Vine Whip to enwrap Bulbasaur. Unable to do anything, Ash forfeited the match.

In ''[[EP050|Who Gets To Keep Togepi?]]'', Ash used Bulbasaur in the tournament to decide who got to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. It faced Misty's unintentional entrant {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} and easily defeated the Duck Pokémon by licking and tickling it. However, the win meant nothing as Togepi chose Misty as its Trainer anyway.
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur fight evolution.png|thumb|220px|Bulbasaur resisting evolution]]
Bulbasaur had the opportunity to [[Evolution|evolve]] in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''. Bulbasaur was used in a battle against a {{tc|Hiker}}'s {{p|Rhyhorn}}. While Rhyhorn headed forwards using {{m|Take Down}}, Bulbasaur tried stopping it with Leech Seed. Bulbasaur, however, failed to do so and was hit hard. Ash tried recalling Bulbasaur, but it refused to return to its Poké Ball, wanting to continue the battle. As Rhyhorn charged in for another attack, Bulbasaur struck it with Razor Leaf and followed up with Vine Whip, knocking it out. Ash then noticed Bulbasaur had collapsed and that its bulb had started glowing and immediately rushed to the [[Pokémon Center]]. At the Pokémon Center, [[Nurse Joy]] revealed Bulbasaur was almost ready to evolve and that the evolution of Bulbasaur takes place at a special festival in the Mysterious Garden.

That night, Pikachu noticed Bulbasaur leaving the Pokémon Center and the two had a conversation. Suddenly, Bulbasaur was grabbed by multiple vines belonging to a group of Bulbasaur and was taken away. While Pikachu went to get the others, Bulbasaur was taken to the Mysterious Garden where the evolutionary festival was about to take place. While all other Bulbasaur evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}}, Ash's Bulbasaur refused to do so, despite facing the mass of Ivysaur as well as a {{p|Venusaur}}, all of whom were angry at it for ruining the festival. Ash then intervened and stood up for Bulbasaur and its decision not to evolve. Just then, Team Rocket appeared and used a vacuum to try to capture all Ivysaur and Venusaur. Since Bulbasaur didn't evolve, it was able to learn {{m|Solar Beam}} and used its new move to destroy the vacuum sucking up the Ivysaur and freed them with a Razor Leaf flurry, before joining Venusaur and the Ivysaur in sending Team Rocket blasting off with Vine Whip. Venusaur then approached Bulbasaur and extended a vine to it as a gesture of respect, which the latter reciprocated. Bulbasaur, Ash, and the others then left the garden, having made amends with the Ivysaur and Venusaur.

In ''[[EP052|Princess vs Princess]]'', Bulbasaur, along with Pikachu and [[Brock's Vulpix]], was briefly lent to Misty to allow her to compete in the [[Princess Festival|Queen of the Princess Festival contest]] with a more balanced team. In the first round of the tournament, Bulbasaur single-handedly defeated a Trainer's {{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Cubone}}, and {{p|Raticate}}. Later, it was also seen defeating a {{p|Graveler}}. In the finals, Bulbasaur was called out again to battle [[Jessie's Lickitung]]. Bulbasaur tried attacking with Vine Whip, but its vines were tied by Lickitung's huge tongue and it was then licked, causing it to faint.
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur vs Jeanette Scyther.png|thumb|left|220px|Bulbasaur struggling against Jeanette's Scyther]]
In ''[[EP063|The Battle Of The Badge]]'', Bulbasaur was sent out to fight Team Rocket, who were fighting in {{an|Giovanni}}'s stead in the [[Viridian Gym]]. It faced Giovanni's {{p|Kingler}}. Despite the type advantage, Bulbasaur was hit hard by Kingler, who blocked Vine Whip with {{m|Harden}} and then hit back with {{m|Bubble}}.

Bulbasaur had only one battle in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'' against [[Jeanette Fisher]]. Bulbasaur first faced Jeanette's {{p|Beedrill}}. Beedrill started with Tackle, but Bulbasaur managed to dodge it and retaliated with Razor Leaf. Beedrill, however, used its great speed to dodge the attack and force Bulbasaur to take evasive actions by continuously attacking with {{m|Twineedle}} and {{m|Poison Sting}}. Eventually, Bulbasaur managed to fire off a Leech Seed, crippling Beedrill and giving it the chance to finish the Poison Bee Pokémon off with Tackle. Jeanette's next Pokémon was {{p|Scyther}}, which produced similar trouble for Ash as Bulbasaur was forced to dodge Scyther's speedy {{m|Slash}} and {{m|Swift}} attacks. Bulbasaur tried stopping Scyther with Vine Whip, but it simply knocked its vines away while continuing to attack. Scyther then went for {{m|Double Team}}, confusing Bulbasaur. Ash ordered Bulbasaur to attack with Vine Whip, but it only hit the clones, giving Scyther the chance to hit Bulbasaur with Slash. Scyther continued to use this strategy to constantly hit Bulbasaur, giving it no time to counterattack successfully. As Bulbasaur was thrown in the air by another hit, Ash had Bulbasaur use Vine Whip to hit every single clone and knock out the real Scyther. Looking set to sweep the match with just Bulbasaur, Ash then took on Jeanette's {{p|Bellsprout}}. Bulbasaur used Tackle, but Bellsprout was able to absorb the attack using its flexible body, before seizing Bulbasaur and {{m|Slam|slamming}} it onto the ground until it fainted.

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', Ash decided to take Bulbasaur, along with some of his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

=====Orange Archipelago=====
[[File:Ash and Bulbasaur.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur and Ash]]
In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Bulbasaur was used in the second round of Ash's Gym challenge against [[Danny]]. It attempted to help Pikachu carve a frozen geyser into an ice sled, but was unable to keep up with Danny's team until Charizard completed it in a few short {{m|Flamethrower}}s. Bulbasaur was later used again in the final round, where it helped Ash, Pikachu, and Squirtle in the sled race down the cliff, using its vines to steer. Thanks to everyone's cooperation, Ash was able to cross the finish line first, winning Ash the challenge and earning him the {{badge|Sea Ruby}}.

In ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'', due to one of Team Rocket's schemes, Ash and {{ashfr}} found themselves in the sewers of [[Trovitopolis]], where they came across a giant vined creature. Ash sent out Bulbasaur to attack the creature, but it used its vines to deflect Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf and then proceeded to grab and take Bulbasaur underwater. After learning more about the vined creature from the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]] as well as about his plans to exterminate it, the group decided to head back to the sewers to save the creature and Bulbasaur from the Mayor's personal SWAT team. With help from {{AP|Muk}}, Ash was able to find Bulbasaur and its captor, a mutated giant Bulbasaur that had been abandoned by the town's Mayor. Bulbasaur later saved its new friend by helping it send the Mayor and the SWAT team flying.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Ash had Bulbasaur, alongside Pikachu and Squirtle, destroy a succession of targets in order to challenge [[Rudy]] to a Gym battle. The next day, Ash used Bulbasaur in the second round, the {{type|Grass}} round, of his Gym battle against Rudy, where it fought against Rudy's {{p|Exeggutor}}. Exeggutor was able to dodge Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf attacks using its dance moves and then knocked Bulbasaur down with {{m|Egg Bomb}}. While being cornered by Exeggutor, Bulbasaur quickly saved the battle by putting Exeggutor to sleep with Sleep Powder. As Exeggutor was unable to battle, the second-round victory went to Ash.

In ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'', Ash used Bulbasaur as his fifth Pokémon in a [[Full Battle]] against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} for the [[Orange League]] championship. It faced off against Drake's {{p|Electabuzz}}. Bulbasaur managed to shake off a {{m|Thunder Shock}} and then hit Electabuzz with Razor Leaf. Its leaves, however, were then destroyed by Thunderbolt and although Bulbasaur managed to get a hit in with Tackle, it was struck by Electabuzz's {{m|Thunder Punch}}, knocking it out. Drake was eventually defeated and Bulbasaur joined the rest of Ash's team in the [[Palace of Victory|Orange League Hall of Fame]].

=====Johto=====
[[File:Heracross sap.png|thumb|250px|left|Heracross eating Bulbasaur's sap]]
Bulbasaur joined Ash in Johto, where it first met {{AP|Heracross}} in ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]''. This began the recurring joke of Heracross wanting to suck the pollen from Bulbasaur's bulb. In ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]'', Bulbasaur was used to battle against a {{AP|Chikorita}} that Ash had an interest in catching. It was recalled after being hurt by the small Grass-type Pokémon and was congratulated by Ash for its effort. Bulbasaur was used in ''[[EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset]]'', where Ash ordered it to find Chikorita. It would again be irritated by Heracross, who after getting deployed by Ash against Team Rocket, wasted no time in trying to suck the pollen out of Bulbasaur's bulb. Bulbasaur scolded its teammate and hit Heracross with its vines.
[[File:Ash Squirtle Bulbasaur.png|thumb|220px|Bulbasaur saying goodbye to Squirtle]]
Throughout the Johto journeys, Bulbasaur's oldest team members Charizard and Squirtle both went into training with others, leaving Bulbasaur as Ash's only remaining Kanto starter. It bid a solemn farewell to Squirtle in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. Bulbasaur fought for Ash against Misty for the second time in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''. It seemingly defeated {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}} with a Razor Leaf, but Poliwag evolved into {{p|Poliwhirl}} and fought back with a powerful {{m|Body Slam}}. After taking damage from Bubble, Bulbasaur flattened Poliwhirl with Solar Beam, winning the match for Ash.

In ''[[EP166|Two Hits and a Miss]]'', the Fighting Dojo Master {{OBP|Kenzo|EP166}} was impressed with Ash and Bulbasaur after Bulbasaur's swift defeat of a runaway Tauros, to the point that he contemplated making Ash his successor as master of the Dojo despite his current lack of Fighting Pokémon as Bulbasaur had all the skills of a Fighting-type. Bulbasaur was then used against [[Chigusa]]'s {{p|Hitmontop}} to determine whether Ash or Chigusa would be the successor, but Ash still rejected the offer and instead offered Chigusa some training pointers for the future.

Bulbasaur had a rematch with {{an|Aya}} at the [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]] in ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]''. Bulbasaur combined a Vine Whip attack with a Leech Seed on Aya's {{p|Venonat}}, but Venonat broke free from the Leech Seed and disoriented Bulbasaur with {{m|Supersonic}}. Before Venonat could finish off Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur jumped into the air using its vines, and, while still in the air, finished off Venonat with Vine Whip.

In ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', Bulbasaur was entered in the 45th annual [[Grass Tournament]]. It fought {{MTR}}, who was disguised as a {{p|Sunflora}}, but Meowth was disqualified after Bulbasaur destroyed the disguise with Razor Leaf. Team Rocket then tried stealing the [[Leaf Stone]] prizes for themselves, but Bulbasaur blasted them off with Vine Whip. In the finals, Bulbasaur fought [[Ephraim]]'s {{p|Skiploom}}. Bulbasaur knocked back Skiploom's Leech Seed attack with Vine Whip, causing one of the seeds to strike Skiploom. When Skiploom appeared to be beaten by a barrage of Vine Whips, it learnt Solar Beam and used the new move on Bulbasaur to interrupt Bulbasaur's final attack. Skiploom then finished off Bulbasaur with a Tackle.
[[File:Meganium and Bulbasaur.png|thumb|220px|left|Bulbasaur and Meganium's rivalry]]
Bulbasaur remained with Ash until ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', when it was sent to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s lab to keep the Pokémon there from quarreling with each other. It proved to be a natural leader, first solving the territorial disputes between the warring {{p|Bellossom}} and {{p|Jumpluff}} factions, and the {{t|Grass}} and {{type|Water}} Pokémon by ordering and leading the construction of a new lake. It came very close to peril when it saved an Oddish from an enormous falling boulder, but revealed that it had learned Dig just in time to save itself. Oak remarked to {{Tracey}} that Bulbasaur was a perfect example of a Pokémon being able to call on powers unheard of in extreme situations. After resolving this dispute, Ash and Oak agreed to allow Bulbasaur to reside at Oak's lab for an indefinite period, finally rotating it out of his team.

In ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', Bulbasaur fought in the [[Silver Conference]] against [[Jackson]]'s {{Shiny}} {{p|Magneton}}. It quickly learned from Pikachu and {{AP|Cyndaquil}}'s mistakes, using a spinning Vine Whip to mow through the afterimages from Double Team. It blocked Magneton's attacks with Razor Leaf and Vine Whip, before taking it down with Leech Seed and Vine Whip. It then took on his {{TP|Vincent|Meganium}}, with whom it had a bitter rivalry after the Herb Pokémon had mocked it earlier. Neither Pokémon attempted to dodge the other's attacks, both willing to be able to take as much as the other. It came down to a battle of Vine Whips and a double Solar Beam, which knocked out both Pokémon.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
====={{pkmn|Chronicles}}=====
In ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', Bulbasaur was one of the first to realize something was amiss. It later defeated [[Butch]]'s Hitmontop and used a Solar Beam on him and [[Cassidy]] to send them blasting off again.

In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', Bulbasaur met {{OBP|Gilbert|HS14}}, a new Trainer looking to get his first [[starter Pokémon]]. It later saved him and a younger Bulbasaur from a group of angry {{p|Primeape}} by blasting them away with a Solar Beam. Its heroic efforts led to Gilbert picking the young Bulbasaur to raise himself.

=====Hoenn=====
[[File:High vine.png|thumb|220px|With [[May's Bulbasaur]]]]
In ''[[AG074|Hokey Poké Balls!]]'', {{an|May}} showed her {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} to Professor Oak, which made Ash decide to bring his Bulbasaur over for a visit. When the Poké Ball arrived though, it wouldn't open, making everyone believe that the Pokémon Center's balls had been stolen. It was revealed to be Team Rocket, who accidentally dropped Ash's Bulbasaur while escaping. The two Bulbasaur teamed up to stop Team Rocket, with Ash's Bulbasaur teaching May's along the way. Once they found Team Rocket, the Bulbasaur battled against them, with Ash's Bulbasaur protecting and teaching May's how to fight. After rescuing the Pokémon, Professor Oak called back and asked for Ash's Bulbasaur to return and stop the Water and Grass Pokémon from fighting. Ash sent his Bulbasaur back to Professor Oak's Laboratory as May's Bulbasaur appeared to have made a positive change from the experience.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
Bulbasaur later returned in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', reuniting with May's Bulbasaur when May made a stop at Professor Oak's Lab to meet up with Ash. The two Bulbasaur were later used in a battle against Team Rocket. Afterward, May decided to leave her Bulbasaur at Professor Oak's so she could learn from Ash's Bulbasaur.

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', Ash brought it to his team alongside Charizard and Squirtle to battle {{an|Brandon}} at the [[Battle Pyramid]]. After Brandon's {{p|Dusclops}} took down Charizard, Ash's Bulbasaur was sent out to fight in [[AG190|the next episode]]. It took damage from the powerful Dusclops, including a {{m|Confuse Ray}} which sent the vines out of control and caused them to attack Bulbasaur and Ash. Bulbasaur responded to Ash's cries and broke out of confusion, leaping into the air and taking down Dusclops with Solar Beam. After {{p|Solrock}} took down Squirtle, Bulbasaur was sent back out. After taking damage from {{type|Psychic}} moves and responding with Razor Leaf and Vine Whip, a double Solar Beam knocked both Pokémon out. After Ash won, Bulbasaur returned to Professor Oak's Laboratory.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
Bulbasaur made a cameo in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'' at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], where Heracross was sucking sap from its bulb, much to Bulbasaur's annoyance. It used Vine Whip to shove Heracross away. Bulbasaur was not shown being called upon for the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Bulbasaur greeting Pikachu]]
Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'' when Ash was thinking back to the night he was [[Snow Way Out!|stuck in a snowstorm]] and Bulbasaur-along with Pikachu, Pidgeotto, Charmander, and Squirtle-helped keep Ash warm.

In ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', Bulbasaur was at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Professor Oak's corral]], where it was being filmed by [[Alexa]]. It later had a happy reunion with Ash and Pikachu, before signaling to Ash's [[Unova]] Pokémon with its Solar Beam. It later posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Bulbasaur reunited with Ash after trying to stop two groups of Grass-type Pokémon from feuding with each other.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur Charizard Squirtle.png|thumb|250px|left|Bulbasaur, Charizard, and Squirtle]]
In ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'', Bulbasaur reunited with Ash during his visit to Professor Oak's Laboratory with [[Goh]].

Bulbasaur, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab, reunited with Ash in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''. During the visit, it helped train [[Ash's Sirfetch'd]] and later watched the battle between Ash and [[Paul]]. Before Ash left, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

From ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'' onwards, Bulbasaur watched Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] matches against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}, {{an|Cynthia}}, and {{an|Leon}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Bulbasaur appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against Leon's {{p|Charizard}}. After Ash won the battle, Bulbasaur joined the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab in celebrating their Trainer's victory.

In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', Bulbasaur, along with the rest of the Pokémon at the lab, welcomed Ash back to Pallet Town after his victory over Leon.

In ''[[JN141|A Squad's Worth of Passion!]]'', Ash and his friends discovered Squirtle had become a performer and Bulbasaur and Charizard were sent out to enjoy the show. They tried to meet up with Squirtle directly after the performance, but were mislead by Team Rocket and left. They were later able to meet up with Squirtle at their hotel but Squirtle, upset over the idea that its friends no longer cared for it, attacked them. Bulbasaur attempted to keep the peace before changing its mind and joining in on the confrontation. Ash broke it up, and Bulbasaur and Charizard left feeling upset. Later on a fire broke at a warehouse, and the group found the Squirtle Squad giving their all to stop it. Deciding their feud wasn't worth it, Bulbasaur and Charizard joined the Tiny Turtle Pokémon in putting it out and rescuing the Pokémon trapped by the flames. Afterwards [[Officer Jenny]] arrived to take the Squirtle Squad to their next assignment, but not before sharing a heartfelt goodbye with the group.

In ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', Bulbasaur assisted Ash in looking for a missing {{p|Charmander}} around Oak's lab, but to no avail.

===Personality and characteristics===
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Bulbasaur}}
[[File:Professor Oak Laboratory Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel.png|thumb|left|250px|Bulbasaur keeping the peace]]
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur illusion Venusaur.png|thumb|220px|Bulbasaur terrified of a giant illusionary Venusaur]]
Bulbasaur is one of Ash's most mature Pokémon, and is frequently viewed as the responsible leader of Ash's Pokémon, especially due to its actions at both Melanie's Hidden Village and Professor Oak's lab. In ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'', it showed that it had learned from its experiences by recognizing a trap that Ash's Johto starters could not.

Unlike its closest friend, the boisterous and immature {{AP|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur was cautious bordering on cynical of all Trainers when it joined Ash's team, going so far as to physically attack {{an|Misty}} when it thought she was trying to take an Oddish away. In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', it alone assumed that Ash had abandoned them. Its views on Trainers were presumably colored by all the abandoned Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]]. Over time, Bulbasaur grew to trust its new Trainer but retained a stubborn, surly, and eager-to-battle demeanor. For example, in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', it dodged Ash's call to return and insisted on finishing the battle. This hard personality was briefly softened during a visit to a garden full of exotic plants run by [[Florinda Showers]], where Bulbasaur developed a certain affection for her {{p|Gloom}}, but nothing apparently came of it. It also made fast friends with {{an|May}}'s recently caught female {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} in ''[[AG074|Hokey Poké Balls]]'', who would [[AG133|later]] stay at Professor Oak's lab for some time.

Although Bulbasaur is one of Ash's most mature Pokémon, it has succumbed to fits of immaturity when Squirtle is involved. This is seen multiple times in disagreements or quarrels between the two. In ''[[PK02|Christmas Night]]'', after Squirtle accidentally eats Bulbasaur's Bulbasaur-shaped cookie, despite being apologetic, Bulbasaur still chases and attacks Squirtle. In ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]'', Pikachu, Togepi, and a baby Kangaskhan ride past Bulbasaur and Squirtle on a sled. Eager to join in, Bulbasaur flips Squirtle onto its back and uses Squirtle as an involuntary makeshift sled.

Its biggest fear appears to be of its fully evolved form, {{p|Venusaur}}, demonstrated in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' and ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', both times where it was paralyzed in fear by fake Venusaur. Interestingly enough, it defied the wishes of the first real Venusaur it encountered, demonstrating that Bulbasaur is a courageous Pokémon when standing up for something it believes in.
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===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass|poison|Ash Bulbasaur {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Vine Whip|1=SolarBeam|2=Razor Leaf}}.png‎|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Vine Whip|1=Solar Beam|2=Razor Leaf}}|image2=Ash Bulbasaur {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leech Seed|1=Dig|2=Sleep Powder|3=Tackle}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leech Seed|1=Dig|2=Sleep Powder|3=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Leech Seed|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Solar Beam|EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Sleep Powder|EP103|Misty Meets Her Match}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP178|The Grass Route}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!|x=yes}}
{{anmov/f|poison|x=yes}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Bulbasaur Whirlwind.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' Bulbasaur used {{m|Whirlwind}} in its debut to battle {{AP|Butterfree}} and later in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', and has not used it since. This may have been a dubbing error as Whirlwind's Japanese name is '''ふきとばし''' ''Blow Away''. Ash may have just told Bulbasaur to simply "blow it away" in the Japanese version rather than commanding the actual move.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Bulbasaur Lick.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' Bulbasaur uses {{m|Lick}} on {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}. Ash's exact words were "Bulbasaur, go lick Psyduck on the head!", at which Bulbasaur runs up and licks Psyduck on the head.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Bulbasaur Tickle.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' Bulbasaur uses {{m|Tickle}} on {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}; however, Tickle was not an attack until [[Generation III]]. Also, Ash's exact words were "Now use the tickle attack!", at which Bulbasaur uses his vines to tickle Psyduck from a distance.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Kanto starters Elemental Combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''
| {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{AP|Charizard}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Bulbasaur combines its Razor Leaf attack with Charizard's Flamethrower, Pikachu's Thunderbolt, and Squirtle's Water Gun to create a tornado of fire, electricity, leaves, and water. This was used to defeat [[Jessie's Arbok]] and {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, along with [[James's Weezing]] and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Bulbasaur SolarBeam.png|150px]] [[File:Ash Bulbasaur Solar Beam signal.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''
| {{m|Solar Beam}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Bulbasaur fires a Solar Beam into the sky that explodes like fireworks, creating multiple sparkles in the sky to signal Pokémon hailing from certain [[region]]s. The sparkling signal patterns vary, depending on which region the signaled Pokémon come from. This was used to call over all of {{Ash}}'s [[Unova]] Pokémon that were at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
|}

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{grass color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:To Be a Pokémon Master poster.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:JN141 AS.png|x225px]]
|-
| Poster for ''{{color2|000|S25|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master}}''
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1624649500857094146</ref>
|}

==In the games==
A Bulbasaur is given to the player in {{game|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!]] — games which contain several references to the [[original series]] of the anime — from a [[Melanie|girl]] in [[Cerulean City]]. In Yellow, the girl will give the player the Bulbasaur if the {{ga|Red's Pikachu|player's Pikachu}}'s [[friendship]] level is high enough. In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, she will give it to them if they have caught 30 or more individual Pokémon.

===In the [[core series]]===
{|
! {{game|Yellow}}
! [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|level=10
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|level=12
|gender=both
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Vine Whip|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Leech Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}
|}

===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Availability|Ash (Masters) → Availability}}
Ash's Bulbasaur could be battled against during the [[Anime Collaboration]] event.

====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Bulbasaur is one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Ash's Bulbasaur appears in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]''. Ash sent it over to {{an|Professor Oak}} when the Pokémon in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] were getting into a fight. With Bulbasaur's help, the Pokémon learned to work together.

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

While on a walk with {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} in ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', Bulbasaur meets many other Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur. It learns of a local legend stating that a tree in the town was made from the guardian spirit of a 300-year-old Venusaur. Disbelieving the legend, Bulbasaur, Pikachu and a wild Ivysaur climb the tree and search for it. In this chapter, when the Pokémon dialogue is translated for readers, Bulbasaur states that Ash "uses me in battle all the time".

In ''[[ET10|Clefairy in Space]]'', Bulbasaur is used against Team Rocket and ties up Jessie with its Vine Whip.

In ''[[ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues]]'', Bulbasaur faced off against Jeanette Fisher's {{p|Beedrill}} and {{p|Bellsprout}}. After defeating Beedrill, Bulbasaur was defeated by a powerful {{m|Slam}} attack from Bellsprout.

In ''[[ET15|Attack of the Demon Stomach]]'', Bulbasaur was used to stop a hungry {{p|Snorlax}} from eating all of the fruit on the [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]. Its first few attacks had no effect; later, Bulbasaur saved Ash from being eaten with its Vine Whip.

Bulbasaur appeared again in ''[[ET16|You Bet Your Wife]]'' where Ash decided to use it in a dance competition in his Gym battle against [[Rudy]]. Bulbasaur wiggled a little while swinging its vines around to dance. Later, it was used to battle Rudy's {{p|Exeggutor}} in the second round of their three-on-three battle. Due to Exeggutor's terrifying face, Bulbasaur was paralyzed with fear, unable to attack. Luckily it managed to use Sleep Powder to put Exeggutor to sleep, allowing Bulbasaur to win the match; afterwards, Bulbasaur cried in Ash's arms.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass|poison|Ash Bulbasaur {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Vine Whip|1=Leech Seed|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf|4=Sleep Powder}} EToP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Vine Whip|1=Leech Seed|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf|4=Sleep Powder}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|ET09|I'm Your Venusaur}}
{{anmov|grass|Leech Seed|ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|ET15|Attack of the Demon Stomach}}
{{anmov|grass|Sleep Powder|ET16|You Bet Your Wife}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Movie adaptations===
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur M02 manga.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}]]
Bulbasaur first appeared in {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}, where it fought [[Raymond]]'s {{p|Donphan}} and won easily. In {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}, Ash sent out Bulbasaur to free the {{OBP|legendary birds|M02}} that were captured by [[Lawrence III]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass|poison|Ash Bulbasaur {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Solar Beam M01|1=Vine Whip M03}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Solar Beam|1=Vine Whip}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Solar Beam|Mewtwo Strikes Back! (manga)|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

[[File:Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|thumb|200px|Bulbasaur in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Bulbasaur appeared in ''[[JNM20|Advice to Goh!]]'' at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
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==Trivia==
* Bulbasaur is Ash's first Pokémon of the {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Poison}} types.
* In the Japanese version of ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', Bulbasaur uses the {{wp|Japanese pronouns|first-person personal pronoun}} おれ ''ore'', a pronoun which is primarily used by males.
** In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', it was implied by Ash that Bulbasaur is male. When Melanie asked Ash if Bulbasaur would make a good addition to his team, Ash said "Would ''he'' ever," implying that it is male.
* Bulbasaur is Ash's only Pokémon who refused to [[Evolution|evolve]] after the process began.
* In ''Island of the Giant Pokémon'', Bulbasaur claims that it was an orphan and had no known relatives, although it is unclear whether these claims are truly sincere, since it said this after Squirtle suggested it try to speak with a {{pkmn2|giant}}, robotic {{p|Venusaur}}.
* ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' is the only series with Ash as a protagonist in which Bulbasaur has not appeared.
* Bulbasaur is Ash's only Poison-type Pokémon that is not fully evolved.
* In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', Bulbasaur sings a song called "Bulbasaur's Bulbaby" in order to keep Togepi happy. [[Pokédex|Dexter]] reports this as the song's first recording.
* Aside from Pikachu, Bulbasaur spent the most amount of time in Ash's [[party]], at 216 episodes.
** It also holds the record for the most appearances out of Ash's Pokémon aside from Pikachu, at 118 main series episodes.
* Of all the caught Pokémon that Ash currently has in his possession, Bulbasaur has been under his ownership the longest.
* Bulbasaur using {{m|Dig}} is the only time an [[anime move error]] occurs where it is acknowledged in-universe.
** [[Max]] points out that [[Dr. Yung]]'s Mirage {{p|Aggron}} used {{m|Bullet Seed}} in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', a move Aggron cannot learn. However, this is because all of the Mirage Pokémon featured in said special episode are not real Pokémon.

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Bulbasaur}}
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Cyrus

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{{samename|minor [[character of the day]] from [[EP135|Grin to Win!]]|Cyrus (EP135)}}
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{{CharInfobox
|color={{silver color}}
|corecolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|name=Cyrus
|jname=アカギ
|tmname=Akagi
|image=Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Cyrus.png
|size=180px
|caption=Art from {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|age=yes
|years=27<ref>[[Looker/Quotes#Pokémon Platinum|Looker]]: "''So, that was Cyrus, the boss of the Team Galactic. Quite the performance, no? Mesmerizing for one of only '''27 years old'''.''"</ref>
|colors=yes
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Blue
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|hometown=[[Sunyshore City]]
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|relatives=Parents, grandfather
|trainer=yes
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|teamrank=Boss ([[Team Galactic]])
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|epname=Losing Its Lustrous!
|enva=[[Sean Schemmel]]
|java=[[Kenta Miyake]]
|gameanim=yes
|pv=yes
|pvnum=PG11
|pvname=The New World
|envagame=Michael Sorich ({{pkmn|Generations}}) Armen Taylor<ref name="Armen Taylorn">[https://twitter.com/armentaylor/status/1298724343048884225 Armen Taylor on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|javagame=Kenjirō Tsuda ({{pkmn|Generations}}) Shunsuke Takeuchi ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
'''Cyrus''' (Japanese: '''アカギ''' ''Akagi'') is the boss of [[Team Galactic]]. He aims to create a world without spirit for himself. He is the only character in the games to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es '''Galactic Boss'''{{sup/4|DPPt}}/'''Team Galactic Boss'''{{sup/8|BDSP}} (Japanese: '''ギンガだんボス''' ''Team Galactic Boss'') and '''Team Galactic''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ギンガだん}}''' ''Team Galactic'').

==In the core series games==
As the boss of Team Galactic, Cyrus is the nihilistic main antagonist of the [[Sinnoh]] games, with the ultimate goal of summoning {{p|Dialga}} and/or {{p|Palkia}} in order to destroy the universe so that he may start it again as its god. Born and raised in [[Sunyshore City]], he was known to be a good, albeit asocial, student, and so preferred the company of machines over humans and Pokémon. Despite being such a good student, however, he did not live up to his parents' expectations, and so felt rejected. Sometime after this, he decided emotions were the source of all strife in the world, and that only the elimination of emotions, along with spirit, could be the end of fighting in the world, which lead to his plan and actions during the storyline in Sinnoh. His grandfather, who lives on {{rt|228|Sinnoh}} in {{game|Platinum}}, regrets not taking him in during his time of need. It is also notable that Cyrus is very persistent in order to reach his dream. After being defeated one final time by the player, he ominously hints that he will someday make his ultimate goal into a reality. In the [[Distortion World]] in Platinum, it is questionable what happened to him, as he simply walks away, deeper into the world, and is not encountered on the player's return visit.

In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the player first meets him in [[Mount Coronet]], but he does not battle, nor give his name. Later on, the two men guarding [[Lake Valor]] will mention his name in passing, though Cyrus himself is not identified until he introduces himself after the {{player}} defeats a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}} and investigates the ruins in [[Celestic Town]]. After his defeat at the [[Spear Pillar]], Cyrus claims he will have revenge and disappears. His assets and duties are left to [[Saturn]]. In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Cyrus can be encountered at the {{si|Battle Tower}} during the post-game.

In {{v2|Platinum}}, Cyrus's role is expanded a bit, as he is first met at [[Lake Verity]] near the start of the game. He is also met in front of the statue in [[Eterna City]]. Unlike before, he is first battled in the ruins of Celestic Town. After summoning both Dialga and Palkia at the Spear Pillar, he is taken by {{p|Giratina}} to the Distortion World, where he eventually battles the player one last time. After the player battles Giratina, Cyrus stays in the Distortion World, still vowing to create a world without spirit.

An [[Pokémon multiverse|alternate universe]] version of Cyrus appears as a member of [[Team Rainbow Rocket]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. He is one of the second pair of bosses the player must face, along with [[Lysandre]]. Like the other bosses, this Cyrus was summoned from a world where his plans succeeded. However, as he explains to the player, he was engulfed by a mysterious shadow during his moment of victory and transported to the game's world. At first, he appears confused about his location, asking the player if he has reached the new world. No matter what the player's response is, he senses that the player possesses a strong spirit and concludes that he has not reached his desired world. The [[Rotom Pokédex]] catches his attention, and he interacts with it, leading him to realize that even the Pokédex has a spirit in the game's world. Resolving to remove the human spirit from the world he is in and bring it to a perfect state, Cyrus challenges the player, using Dialga{{sup/7|US}}/Palkia{{sup/7|UM}} as part of his team. After losing, he realizes upon Rotom's suggestion that the source of the player's strength is their friendship with all Pokémon, and promises that he will not do anything to the game's world, deciding instead to return to the perfect world that he created. Cyrus gives the player the [[Galactic Key]], which allows them to undo one of the locks on [[Giovanni]]'s headquarters. He is later returned to his original world by [[Colress]] off-screen.

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
=====First battle=====
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|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/4
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|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=male
|level=40
|ability=Insomnia
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Night Shade|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Embargo|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status
|move3=Drill Peck|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Astonish|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=042 m
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=male
|level=40
|ability=Inner Focus
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Air Cutter|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Fang|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=215 m
|pokemon=Sneasel
|gender=male
|level=43
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Inner Focus
|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|move1=Screech|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Ice Punch|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle=====
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|location=Spear Pillar
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/4
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|pokemon=Honchkrow
|gender=male
|level=45
|ability=Insomnia
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Drill Peck|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Steel Wing|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Embargo|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=130 m
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|level=45
|ability=Intimidate
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Giga Impact|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Aqua Tail|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Silver color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=169
|pokemon=Crobat
|gender=male
|level=46
|ability=Inner Focus
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Cross Poison|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=461 m
|pokemon=Weavile
|gender=male
|level=48
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Pressure
|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Punch|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=X-Scissor|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game|Platinum}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Cyrus.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}6480
|class=Galactic Boss
|classlink=Cyrus
|name=Cyrus
|game=Pt
|location=Celestic Town
|locationname=Celestic Ruins
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=215 m
|pokemon=Sneasel
|gender=male
|level=34
|ability=Inner Focus
|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|move1=Screech|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Ice Punch|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=042 m
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=male
|level=34
|ability=Inner Focus
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Air Cutter|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Fang|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=198 m
|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=male
|level=36
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Insomnia
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Night Shade|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Faint Attack|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Drill Peck|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Astonish|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Cyrus.png
|prize={{PDollar}}8280
|class=Galactic Boss
|classlink=Cyrus
|name=Cyrus
|game=Pt
|location=Team Galactic HQ
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=215 m
|pokemon=Sneasel
|gender=male
|level=44
|ability=Inner Focus
|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|move1=Screech|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Ice Punch|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=169
|pokemon=Crobat
|gender=male
|level=44
|ability=Inner Focus
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Air Cutter|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Fang|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|gender=male
|level=46
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Insomnia
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Night Shade|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Faint Attack|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Drill Peck|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Astonish|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Third battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Cyrus.png
|prize={{PDollar}}8640
|class=Galactic Boss
|classlink=Cyrus
|name=Cyrus
|game=Pt
|location=Distortion World
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=229 m
|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=male
|level=45
|ability=Flash Fire
|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Will-O-Wisp|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Status
|move4=Thunder Fang|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|gender=male
|level=47
|ability=Insomnia
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Drill Peck|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Night Slash|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Heat Wave|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=169
|pokemon=Crobat
|gender=male
|level=46
|ability=Inner Focus
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Cross Poison|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Air Slash|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Toxic|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Status
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{silver color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=130 m
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|level=46
|ability=Intimidate
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Waterfall|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Fang|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=461 m
|pokemon=Weavile
|gender=male
|level=48
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Pressure
|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Punch|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=X-Scissor|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fake Out|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}====
Cyrus's Pokémon are kept in [[Master Ball]]s. His final Pokémon differs between the two versions.

=====Ultra Sun=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=VSCyrus.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}18,760
|class=Team Galactic
|classlink=Cyrus
|name=Cyrus
|game=US
|location=Team Rocket's Castle
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=US
|ndex=229
|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=male
|level=65
|ability=Early Bird
|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=US
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|gender=male
|level=65
|ability=Insomnia
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Sky Attack|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Heat Wave|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Icy Wind|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=US
|ndex=169
|pokemon=Crobat
|gender=male
|level=65
|ability=Inner Focus
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Cross Poison|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=X-Scissor|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Super Fang|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{silver color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7
|game=US
|ndex=461
|pokemon=Weavile
|gender=male
|level=65
|ability=Pressure
|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7
|game=US
|ndex=483
|pokemon=Dialga
|level=67
|ability=Pressure
|type1=Steel|type2=Dragon
|move1=Roar of Time|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Ultra Moon=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=VSCyrus.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}18,760
|class=Team Galactic
|classlink=Cyrus
|name=Cyrus
|game=UM
|location=Team Rocket's Castle
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=UM
|ndex=229
|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=male
|level=65
|ability=Early Bird
|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=UM
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|gender=male
|level=65
|ability=Insomnia
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Sky Attack|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Heat Wave|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Icy Wind|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=UM
|ndex=169
|pokemon=Crobat
|gender=male
|level=65
|ability=Inner Focus
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Cross Poison|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=X-Scissor|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Super Fang|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{silver color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7
|game=UM
|ndex=461
|pokemon=Weavile
|gender=male
|level=65
|ability=Pressure
|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7
|game=UM
|ndex=484
|pokemon=Palkia
|level=67
|ability=Pressure
|type1=Water|type2=Dragon
|move1=Spacial Rend|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Surf|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special
|move3=Earth Power|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Special
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=VSCyrus BDSP.png{{!}}90px
|prize={{PDollar}}7,912
|class=Team Galactic Boss
|classlink=Cyrus
|name=Cyrus
|game=BDSP
|location=Team Galactic HQ
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=198
|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=male
|level=40
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|ability=Insomnia
|move1=Wing Attack|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Night Shade|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
|move3=Assurance|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=042
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=male
|level=40
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Screech|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Poison Fang|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Air Cutter|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=215
|pokemon=Sneasel
|gender=male
|level=43
|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|ability=Keen Eye
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Metal Claw|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Icy Wind|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hone Claws|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Status
|move4=Beat Up|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=VSCyrus BDSP.png{{!}}90px
|prize={{PDollar}}8,832
|class=Team Galactic Boss
|classlink=Cyrus
|name=Cyrus
|game=BDSP
|location=Spear Pillar
|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|gender=male
|level=45
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|ability=Super Luck
|held=Scope Lens
|move1=Air Cutter|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Night Slash|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Steel Wing|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Defog|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=169
|pokemon=Crobat
|gender=male
|level=46
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ability=Infiltrator
|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Cross Poison|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tailwind|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Status
|move3=Air Cutter|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
|move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{Silver color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|level=45
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|held=Wacan Berry
|move1=Ice Fang|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=461
|pokemon=Weavile
|gender=male
|level=48
|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|ability=Pickpocket
|held=Chople Berry
|move1=Metal Claw|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fling|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Battle Tower=====
======Master Class Double Battles (Rank 9)======
In each team, Mars uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Cyrus uses the third and fourth.

{{Party/Tag|
|color={{tower color}}
|bordercolor={{tower color dark}}
|headcolor={{tower color light}}
|headcolor1=F69C7B
|bordercolor1=9C2931
|sprite=VSMars 2.png{{!}}90px
|class=Commander
|name={{color2|000|Mars}}
|bordercolor2={{dark color}}
|headcolor2={{silver color light}}
|sprite2=VSCyrus 2 BDSP.png{{!}}90px
|class2=Team Galactic Boss
|classlink2=Cyrus
|name2=Cyrus
|game=BDSP
|prize=30 {{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon1=2
|pokemon2=2}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{tower color light}}|{{tower color}}|{{tower color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|026|Raichu|Lightning Rod|Light Clay|Thunderbolt|Electric|Reflect|Psychic|Light Screen|Psychic|Grass Knot|Grass|136|85|75|142|100|178}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|437|Bronzong|Levitate|Muscle Band|Gyro Ball|Steel|Explosion|Normal|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Earthquake|Ground|174|155|137|84|136|34}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|130|Gyarados|Intimidate|Sitrus Berry|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Waterfall|Water|Ice Fang|Ice|Power Whip|Grass|171|194|99|58|120|133}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|373|Salamence|Intimidate|White Herb|Heat Wave|Fire|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Hurricane|Flying|Protect|Normal|171|126|100|162|100|167}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|196|Espeon|Magic Bounce|Light Clay|Psychic|Psychic|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Reflect|Psychic|Light Screen|Psychic|141|63|80|182|115|178}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|468|Togekiss|Serene Grace|Choice Scarf|Air Slash|Flying|Flamethrower|Fire|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Grass Knot|Grass|161|49|115|189|135|132}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|461|Weavile|Pickpocket|Focus Sash|Fake Out|Normal|Ice Punch|Ice|Night Slash|Dark|Ice Shard|Ice|146|172|85|45|105|194}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|244|Entei|Inner Focus|Muscle Band|Sacred Fire|Fire|Extreme Speed|Normal|Bulldoze|Ground|Iron Head|Steel|191|167|105|85|95|167}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|169|Crobat|Inner Focus|Choice Band|Cross Poison|Poison|Brave Bird|Flying|U-turn|Bug|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|161|142|100|67|100|200}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|432|Purugly|Thick Fat|Sitrus Berry|U-turn|Bug|Fake Out|Normal|Bulldoze|Ground|Body Slam|Normal|178|147|85|62|79|132}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|479O|Rotom|Levitate|Choice Scarf|Overheat|Fire|Discharge|Electric|Volt Switch|Electric|Shadow Ball|Ghost|126|49|97|161|97|143}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|130|Gyarados|Intimidate|Mago Berry|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Waterfall|Water|Ice Fang|Ice|Power Whip|Grass|171|194|99|58|120|133}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Cyrus (Masters)}}
Cyrus forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Darkrai}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Cyrus became a playable sync pair on August 17, 2020.

In this game, Cyrus is from the [[Pokémon multiverse|alternate universe]] where his plan succeeded, which was introduced in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, as Cyrus has never heard of the [[Distortion World]] despite {{mas|Cynthia}} saying that Cyrus was defeated there. Cyrus also said that he was about to use {{p|Dialga}} and Palkia to remake the world when he was interrupted by {{p|Hoopa}}'s ring. The whereabouts of Cyrus from this game's continuity are currently unknown.

{{PairDex/h|Dragon}}
{{PairDex|100|Cyrus|trainerlink=Cyrus (Masters)#Palkia|trainerimg=Cyrus|484|Palkia|Dragon|Fairy|Special Strike|6|Legendary Adventures ''New World Dilemma''}}
{{PairDex|100|Cyrus|trainerlink=Cyrus (Masters)#Darkrai|trainerimg=Cyrus Sygna|sygna=[[Sygna Suit]]|491|Darkrai|Dark|Fairy|Tech|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{silver color dark}}; background: #{{silver color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{silver color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Diamond Pearl Cyrus.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{silver color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Key Art.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{silver color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Weavile Cosmic Eclipse nagimiso.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}} by {{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}<ref>[[a:File:CyrusConspiracyPlatinum105.jpg|Cyrus's Conspiracy (Platinum 105)]]</ref>
| Key art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Raw artwork of the {{color2|000|Weavile (Cosmic Eclipse 44)| Weavile}} full art for {{color2|000|Cosmic Eclipse (TCG)|Cosmic Eclipse}} by {{color2|000|nagimiso}}
|-
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{silver color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Cyrus Concept Art USUM.jpg|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{silver color light}}; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Cyrus Concept Art USUM 2.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| colspan="3" | Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|-
|}

===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color}}; background:#{{silver color}}; font-size:80%"
| rowspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color}}; background:#{{silver color light}}; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:CyrusPlatopen.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color}}; background:#{{silver color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr DP Cyrus.png]]
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==Quotes==
{{main|Cyrus/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Cyrus anime.png|thumb|250px|Cyrus in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
Cyrus is a rich businessman who made most of the buildings and libraries throughout [[Sinnoh]]. Using his businessman alter-ego, he frequented the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]], becoming good friends with {{an|Cynthia}} and [[Professor Carolina]], while he undertook research on Sinnoh mythology for his and [[Team Galactic]]'s ultimate goal, to create a new world.

Cyrus debuted in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]''. He was presented as a businessman at the time, while {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} did not know that he was also the Team Galactic leader. Meanwhile, the remaining members of Team Galactic carried out a plan to steal the [[Lustrous Orb]] from the Celestic Research Center, after having already stolen the [[Adamant Orb]] from its [[Eterna City]] police escort.
[[File:Cyrus DP096.png|thumb|left|220px|Cyrus as a businessman in his debut]]
He discovered that {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} saw {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}} and {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit}}, respectively, when the two recalled their encounters with them at [[Lake Verity]] and [[Lake Valor]]; this apparently intrigued him.

In ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', Cyrus was seen in [[Team Galactic HQ]] alongside [[Saturn]] and [[Jupiter]] as well as [[Charon]]. They were coordinating [[Mars]]'s mission on [[Iron Island]] and using a beam launched with the [[Spear Key]] to scan energy readings from the [[Spear Pillar]]. However, the scan only reached 60% after Ash and his friends intervened. Despite the setback, Cyrus did not appear to be discouraged as the information received affirmed that Spear Pillar was somewhere on [[Mt. Coronet]].

Towards the end of ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', Cyrus requested [[J]]'s services in capturing the trio of {{an|Lake guardians}}. In ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', he watched J's mission from Team Galactic's headquarters alongside [[Charon]]. Later, he supervised Charon's experiment to bring the captured lake guardians under their control with the [[Red Chain]] and revealed himself as Team Galactic's boss to Ash, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} when they teleported into the laboratory. In ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', he took control of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} at Spear Pillar, and stepped into a [[Dimensions|dimensional]] portal created by the two [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Cyrus stepped into the portal to establish his utopian world before the portal was destroyed by the freed Dialga and Palkia.

He appeared briefly in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' in {{TRT}}'s fantasy, along with all of the other members of Team Galactic.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Some time after the events of ''The Battle Finale of Legend!'', Team Galactic escaped from police custody and reconstituted itself to try and rescue Cyrus from the other world by reopening the portal. In ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]'', a memorial image of Cyrus was seen on display in Team Galactic HQ as the Commanders set their plan into motion. He appeared in flashbacks in the two [[JNS02|following]] [[JNS03|episodes]]. Ultimately, Team Galactic managed to briefly reopen the portal but failed to rescue Cyrus, and were placed back under arrest.

====Character====
Cyrus is a master manipulator who comes across as affable and intelligent. Though he is noticeably tense, even when in his businessman alter-ego. He became increasingly irate and stubbornly determined to achieve his goal of establishing a new world. Fixated by details, he spent extensive time and resources to ensure his plan came to fruition. [[Team Galactic]] was ultimately an enabling factor of his grand vision, and he gathered skilled individuals like [[Charon]] and the {{tc|Commander}}s to achieve it. His selfish ambitions and manipulative efforts were finally revealed to everyone as he stepped forward to claim control over the new world for only himself in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''.

Cyrus' legacy was present even long after his disappearance, where the remaining members of Team Galactic went to the last consequences looking for resources in order to bring him back.

The anime depiction of Cyrus largely omits the details of his past in the games (namely his growing up in an emotionally abusive household and that forming the basis of his desire to remake the entire world).

====Pokémon====
=====Controlled=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Lake guardians (anime)
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie
|type1=Psychic
|img=Cyrus Azelf Uxie Mesprit.png
|epnum=DP151
|epname=The Needs of the Three!
|desc=The three Pokémon first appeared in their physical forms when [[J]] was tasked to capture them for Team Galactic. Using fragments of the [[Red Chain]], Cyrus was able to gain control of the three of them and use them to call forth Dialga and Palkia on the [[Spear Pillar]]. They were later set free from their control by {{Ash}}'s and {{ashfr}}' Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Dialga
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|img=Cyrus Dialga.png
|epnum=DP152
|epname=The Battle Finale of Legend!
|desc={{p|Dialga}}, along with Palkia, was summoned by Cyrus on the [[Spear Pillar]]. They were under his control through the use of the [[Red Chain]] and were tasked by him to open a portal to another dimension, wanting a world of his own. After the Red Chain's destruction and Cyrus's exit, Dialga, as well as Palkia, begins to rampage, creating a danger for the entire region of Sinnoh. However, the two were calmed down and sent away with the help of Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie.

Dialga's only known move is {{m|Roar of Time}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Palkia
|type1=Water
|type2=Dragon
|img=Cyrus Palkia.png
|epnum=DP152
|epname=The Battle Finale of Legend!
|desc={{p|Palkia}}, along with Dialga, was summoned by Cyrus on the [[Spear Pillar]]. They were under his control through the use of the [[Red Chain]] and were tasked by him to open a portal to another dimension, wanting a world of his own. After the Red Chain's destruction and Cyrus's exit, Palkia, as well as Dialga, begins to rampage, creating a danger for the entire region of Sinnoh. However, the two were calmed down and sent away with the help of Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie.

Palkia's only known move is {{m|Spacial Rend}}.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{silver color light}}|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|ja=三宅健太 ''[[Kenta Miyake]]''
|en=[[Sean Schemmel]]
|cs=Bedřich Šetena ([[DP096]]-[[DP097]]) Svatopluk Schuller ([[DP111]]) Zbyšek Pantůček ([[DP150]]-[[DP152]])
|da=Torben Sekov
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen
|fr_eu=Daniel Nicodème ([[DP096]]-[[DP097]]) Jean-Marc Delhausse ([[DP111]]-[[DP152]])
|he=גדי לוי ''Gadi Levy''
|id=Frenddy J.H. Pangkey
|it=Gianluca Iacono
|pl=Mieczysław Morański ([[DP096]]-[[DP097]]) Karol Wróblewski ([[DP111]], [[DP150]]-[[DP152]])
|pt_br=Nestor Chiesse ([[DP096]]-[[DP097]]) Cláudio Satiro ([[DP111]]) Luiz Antônio Lobue ([[DP150]]-[[DP152]])
|pt_eu=Mário Santos
|es_la=Dafnis Fernández ([[DP096]], [[DP097]]) Rolando de Castro ([[DP111]]-[[DP152]])
|es_eu=Gabriel Jiménez}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Cyrus PG.png|thumb|250px|Cyrus in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Cyrus appeared in ''[[PG11|The New World]]'' at the [[Spear Pillar]], where he summoned {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} and took control of them using the [[Red Chain]] in order to make them create a new world. However, his plans were disrupted by {{p|Giratina}}, who freed Dialga and Palkia and dragged Cyrus into the [[Distortion World]]. After waking up, Cyrus realized that the Distortion World matched the world he sought. He then contacted a concerned [[Saturn]], telling him to not go looking for him.

====Pokémon====
=====Controlled=====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Dialga
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|img=Dialga PG.png
|epnum=PG11
|epname=The New World
|desc={{p|Dialga}}, along with {{p|Palkia}}, was summoned by Cyrus at the [[Spear Pillar]] and was put under his control with the [[Red Chain]]. Dialga then briefly faced {{p|Giratina}} in battle, but the Renegade Pokémon managed to destroy the Red Chain, freeing Dialga from Cyrus's control.

Dialga's only known move is {{m|Roar of Time}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Palkia
|type1=Water
|type2=Dragon
|img=Palkia PG.png
|epnum=PG11
|epname=The New World
|desc={{p|Palkia}}, along with {{p|Dialga}}, was summoned by Cyrus at the [[Spear Pillar]] and was put under his control with the [[Red Chain]]. Palkia then briefly faced {{p|Giratina}} in battle, but the Renegade Pokémon managed to destroy the Red Chain, freeing Palkia from Cyrus's control.

Palkia's only known move is {{m|Spacial Rend}}.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{silver color light}}|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|ja=津田健次郎 ''Kenjirō Tsuda''
|en=Michael Sorich
|es_eu=Carlos di Blasi}}

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

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Cyrus Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Cyrus in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Cyrus briefly appeared in a flashback in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', having summoned {{p|Dialga}} at the [[Spear Pillar]] alongside [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]]. He watched as his {{tc|Commander}}s battled {{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Barry}}.

====Pokémon====
=====Controlled=====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Dialga
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|img=Dialga Evolutions.png
|epnum=PE05
|epname=The Rival
|desc={{p|Dialga}} was summoned by Cyrus at the [[Spear Pillar]], at which point its powers were harnessed.

None of Dialga's moves are known.}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Cyrus Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Cyrus in Pokémon Adventures]]
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Cyrus debuts in ''[[PS348|A Big Stink Over Stunky]]'' as a silhouette walking down {{rt|207|Sinnoh}}, where he receives a package. He is fully revealed after signing the receipt and goes to [[Mt. Coronet]]. When {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} pass through Mt. Coronet he coldly attacks them with his newly evolved Probopass and Magnezone, trapping them underneath a pile of rubble and leaves while stating that they were disturbing sacred ground.

Cyrus later appears at the Celestic ruins where Diamond and Pearl finally meet him in person. He came to the ruins to find information of the Legendary Pokémon Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit. He battles [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] and later, Diamond and Pearl, who had stolen the camera he used to take pictures of the paintings in the ruins. As they battle each other, Pearl has his [[Chatler]] destroy the camera that Cyrus was fighting for. With his camera destroyed and having the information he needed, Cyrus takes his leave and traps the two boys on top of a pillar of stone.

After [[Mars]], [[Jupiter]], and [[Saturn]] arrive from their successful mission to capture the [[Lake guardians]], Cyrus begins the creation of the [[Red Chain]].

After managing to make one Red Chain, Cyrus is attacked by the researcher of the Sinnoh myths and the Sinnoh region Champion, [[Cynthia]]. After a long battle, Cyrus manages to escape with Cynthia and her Garchomp far too exhausted to follow him. When he goes to check on the progress of the second Red Chain's creation, he finds that Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie have all been freed from their containers. Cyrus, realizing that recapturing them would be impossible and that he has to use his weaker, artificially created Red Chain, furiously flies off to the [[Spear Pillar]].

He arrives at the Spear Pillar where he greeted by his Galactic Commanders who were worried about his injured state. Cyrus tells them to ignore it and stop any intruders from interrupting his ritual to summon the Legendary {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Dialga}} and {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Palkia}}. Cyrus manages to summon the two Dragon Pokémon and has them fight each other, causing time and space to distort in various ways. Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter are eventually defeated by the Sinnoh Gym Leaders and they all ambush Cyrus while he has Dialga and Palkia fight each other. Despite his best efforts, Cyrus is unable to stop them from breaking the Red Chain he was using and unleashes his fury on them.

Later, when Diamond and Pearl go through with their assault on Dialga and Palkia, Cyrus attacks them while under the cover of a thick black {{m|haze}}. He reveals the reason for why he tried to make a new world; while Emotion, Knowledge, and Willpower make up a complete world, the world they live always has one that is lacking compared to the other two and as such, Cyrus aims to create a world without any of these aspects, a world that is perfect.

When Diamond uses his newly acquired {{p|Regigigas}} to stop Dialga and Palkia from causing any more space-time anomalies, Cyrus attacks the boy and knocks him off the giant Pokémon. Cyrus states that Diamond wouldn't be able to understand the reason why he does the things he does but the young boy replies with his own definition of Time and Space that he had learned on his journey with Pearl and Platinum. Cyrus at first ignores his words but quickly notices that Dialga and Palkia have stopped fighting with each other and quickly uses the Red Chain to get them fighting again. With only one Red Chain, Cyrus only has half control over the two dragons; Diamond and Pearl decide to take advantage of this and attack the two dragons with their teams.

Dialga and Palkia, now freed from their controlled status, use their powers to create a sphere of light that pulls Cyrus off the ground and into it. As he floats into the sphere of light, Cyrus looks at the Sinnoh Pokédex holders and realizes that they are a perfect combination of Knowledge (Platinum), Emotion (Diamond), and Willpower (Pearl) and that was the reason he was defeated. He is next seen lying unconscious on the ground where Cynthia decides to take him to the hospital before interrogating him. While he and the unconscious Gym Leaders he had defeated earlier are taken to get medical help an accident caused by [[Charon]]'s machine caused a [[Distortion World|hole]] to appear in the sky where mysterious {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Giratina|black tentacles}} grab Dialga, Palkia, and Cyrus into it.

====={{MangaArc|Platinum}}=====
Later, Cyrus appears in the Distortion World, still alive after the battle on Spear Pillar. He is discovered by Diamond, who had been sent there after being hit by one of {{p|Giratina}}'s attacks. After explaining how he ended up there, Diamond asks Cyrus if he knew if there was any way to defeat Giratina. He takes Diamond to an area where Giratina had kept Dialga and Palkia trapped after it dragged them into the Distortion World. Cyrus reveals that his defeat at the Spear Pillar helped him see the error of his ways and he now wants to support Diamond's wishes. Together, they use their Pokémon to break Dialga and Palkia from the mineral that had them captured, freeing them in the process. Afterward, they ride the dragons over to where Pearl is, surprising him due to him not expecting Cyrus to be helping them.

As the battle between the Legendary Pokémon continues getting more and more chaotic, everyone begins to gather together. Cyrus listens to everyone realize that even though humans and Pokémon make mistakes, they'll work together to try to fix it. This gives Cyrus a sense of gratitude in his heart, which causes {{p|Shaymin}} to fly into his arms and later join the battle.

After Charon is defeated, Cyrus and his Commanders emerge from the Distortion World unharmed. Charon tries to lie to Cyrus by claiming that he intended to gather the Legendary Pokémon for Team Galactic's sake. Cyrus reaches down to Charon, which Saturn and Mars think it means he's going to pinch him. However, Cyrus only takes his machine and praises Charon for his technological genius. The records reveal that he has been using it since the battle on the Spear Pillar, which angers Saturn into figuring out that he was attempting to use the machine to control Dialga and Palkia into opening a hole to the Distortion World, to which Charon denies.

Cyrus speaks to his four Commanders once more and reveals that he is disbanding Team Galactic. He begins to leave and tells them to do whatever they wish, but an angry Jupiter tells him that without Team Galactic, she, Mars, and Saturn have nowhere else to go. Listening to her wishes, Cyrus takes Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter away with him and thanks Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum for their help.

====Pokémon====

=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Honchkrow
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|type2=Flying
|img=Cyrus Honchkrow Adventures.png
|epnum=PS349
|epname=Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone
|desc={{p|Honchkrow}} is the first Pokémon seen in Cyrus's possession. He was first seen when Cyrus let him out of his {{i|Poké Ball}} just before he receives a package. Honchkrow was used again in the Celestic Ruins where he cleared fog in order for Cyrus to make his leave. He was used against [[Cynthia]] but was easily defeated by her {{p|Spiritomb}}. He was later used to protect the Red Chain from being destroyed by the Sinnoh Gym Leaders but was unsuccessful in stopping them in time. Later, he was used to prevent Diamond from stopping Dialga and Palkia's fighting. In the Platinum chapter, Honchkrow was used with Diamond's Kit to free Dialga and Palkia from Giratina's trap. He is level 63, has an Adamant nature, and his [[Characteristic]] is "a little quick tempered."

Honchkrow's known moves are {{m|Defog}} and {{m|Night Slash}}, and his Ability is {{a|Insomnia}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Probopass
|stage1=Nosepass
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|img=Cyrus Nosepass Adventures.png
|cap=Cyrus's Nosepass
|img2=Cyrus Probopass Adventures.png
|epnum=PS349
|epname= Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone
|desc={{p|Probopass}} is the second Pokémon seen in Cyrus's possession. He was first seen in Mt. Coronet as a {{p|Nosepass}} where Cyrus used him to attack {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} for disturbing him with their noise, evolving him in the process. He was used again in the Celestic ruins to fight [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] and later Diamond and Pearl. At the Spear Pillar, he was used to protect the Red Chain from being destroyed by the Sinnoh Gym Leaders but was unsuccessful in stopping them in time.

Probopass's known moves are {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Magnet Rise}}, {{m|Magnet Bomb}}, {{m|Gravity}}, and {{m|Earth Power}}, and his Ability is {{a|Magnet Pull}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Magnezone
|stage1=Magneton
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Cyrus Magneton Adventures.png
|cap=Cyrus's Magneton
|img2=Cyrus Magnezone Adventures.png
|epnum=PS349
|epname=Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone
|desc={{p|Magnezone}} is the third Pokémon seen in Cyrus's possession along with Probopass. It was first seen in Mt. Coronet as a {{p|Magneton}} where Cyrus used it to attack {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} for disturbing him with their noise, evolving it in the process. It was used again in the Celestic ruins to fight Cynthia's Garchomp and later Diamond and Pearl. It was used to take Cyrus to the Spear Pillar after Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie were freed from their captivity. At the Spear Pillar, it was used to protect the Red Chain from being destroyed by the Sinnoh Gym Leaders but was unsuccessful in stopping them in time. In the Platinum chapter, it was used to take Cyrus and the Commanders away.

Magnezone's known moves are {{m|Mirror Shot}}, {{m|Magnet Bomb}}, and {{m|Charge Beam}}, and its Ability is {{a|Magnet Pull}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Weavile
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ice
|img=Cyrus Weavile Adventures.png
|epnum=PS409
|epname=Shunning Spiritomb
|desc={{p|Weavile}} was used against Cynthia at the Veilstone Galactic HQ where it defeated her Spiritomb by freezing it. It then fought her Milotic and despite its powerful moves, was defeated when {{p|Milotic}} used {{m|Brine}} on it, the saltwater doing extra damage due to its wounds. At the Spear Pillar, it was used to protect the Red Chain from being destroyed by the Sinnoh Gym Leaders but was unsuccessful in stopping them in time.

Weavile's known moves are {{m|Embargo}} and {{m|Strength}}, and its Ability is {{a|Pressure}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Cyrus Gyarados Adventures.png
|epnum=PS409
|epname=Shunning Spiritomb
|desc={{p|Gyarados}} was the last of Cyrus's known Pokémon. First used in the battle against Cynthia where it easily overpowered her Milotic and managed to survive her Garchomp's {{m|Draco Meteor}}. At the Spear Pillar, it was used to protect the Red Chain from being destroyed by the Sinnoh Gym Leaders but was unsuccessful in stopping them in time.

Gyarados's known moves are {{m|Dragon Dance}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.}}

=====Controlled=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|main=Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)
|pkmn=Dialga
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|img=Dialga Adventures.png
|epnum=PS410
|epname=Creeping Away from Cradily
|desc={{p|Dialga}} was first summoned by Cyrus on top of the Spear Pillar. It was used to fight with Palkia and create a disturbance in the Time-Space continuum which will allow Cyrus to create a new world free of emotions and war. Dialga was eventually stopped when Diamond's words reached it and later freed from Cyrus's control and defeated him. Dialga was later pulled into another dimension by a pair of mysterious black tentacles.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|main=Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)
|pkmn=Palkia
|type1=Water
|type2=Dragon
|img=Palkia Adventures.png
|epnum=PS410
|epname=Creeping Away from Cradily
|desc={{p|Palkia}} was first summoned by Cyrus on top of the Spear Pillar. It was used to fight with Dialga and create a disturbance in the Time-Space continuum which will allow Cyrus to create a new world free of emotions and war. Palkia was eventually stopped when Diamond's words reached it and later freed from Cyrus's control and defeated him. Palkia was later pulled into another dimension by a pair of mysterious black tentacles.}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[File:Cyrus DPA.png|thumb|220px|Cyrus in Diamond and Pearl Adventure]]
Cyrus is first seen watching a Contest being performed by [[Mitsumi]] in [[Hearthome City]]. He introduces himself as a friend of hers to [[Hareta]] and then leaves after asking Hareta to give her his regards on her performance.

Later, at [[Celestic Town]], Cyrus, [[Jupiter]], and [[Saturn]] arrive at the ruins after Hareta manages to throw a bomb they planted into a safe area. Here, Cyrus introduces himself to Hareta as the leader of Team Galactic and reveals that he is also searching for the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Dialga}}. After revealing his plans, Cyrus makes his leave while Hareta follows him and Mitsumi is left behind to battle Jupiter and Saturn.

After catching up to him, Cyrus offers to let Hareta join him in his operation; Hareta refuses and they begin battling. The two have an intense battle and eventually, Hareta is knocked off of the bridge they were fighting on and is sent into the water below. Cyrus begins to mull over his victory, but Hareta suddenly returns from the water and defeats his {{p|Weavile}} with a {{a|Torrent}}-powered {{m|Surf}}. Suddenly, Cyrus realizes that he is starting to enjoy their battle; in a fit of rage and confusion, Cyrus commands his {{p|Gyarados}} to use {{m|Giga Impact}}, destroying the bridge and sending Hareta into the water once again, this time unconscious. Cyrus then leaves while questioning how he lost control over himself in their battle.

Later, at [[Lake Valor]], Cyrus arrives after Saturn is defeated by Hareta. Disappointed by his failure, Cyrus unceremoniously fires Saturn from Team Galactic and tells him to leave. Noticing that Hareta is still alive after previously defeating him, he is challenged to a battle by the boy and they begin battling. Cyrus almost defeats Hareta again, but he quickly loses his advantage once Hareta sets up a well-planned move. Before his Gyarados can be defeated by a {{m|Thunder}} fired from Hareta's {{TP|Hareta|Luxio}}, Saturn saves it with his {{p|Rhyperior}}'s {{a|Lightningrod}} and begs for another chance. Suddenly, Hareta defeats Saturn with a Torrent powered-up Surf from his Piplup; Cyrus takes the unconscious Saturn away and states that their battle was a draw while forgiving Saturn for his loss.

Later, while Jupiter battles Mitsumi at Lake Acuity, Cyrus sends a phone call to Jupiter in which he requests that Mitsumi comes to him. It is eventually revealed that Cyrus had picked up Mitsumi when she was a child and raised her to be Team Galactic's greatest warrior. By holding her beloved {{p|Eevee}} hostage, Cyrus forces Mitsumi to once again fight for him and makes her battle Hareta. As they battle, Cyrus coldly tries to convince Mitsumi that she is alone in the world and that she only belongs in Team Galactic. Eventually, Hareta manages to break through to Mitsumi and convinces her to fight as a real Trainer instead of a member of Team Galactic.

After Mitsumi is defeated, Cyrus leads Hareta to the room where he holds the three Pokémon of spirit, {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}. Hareta manages to free them from their prison, but Cyrus managed to complete the item he was creating with the three Pokémon, the [[Red Chain]]. Cyrus assumes that Hareta hates him for his actions but is shocked to only find that he pities him instead. Cyrus gives Hareta a Master Ball and tells him to go to Mt. Coronet where they can have one last battle; he then leaves the self-destructing Galactic Building with Hareta still inside.

Later, at the Spear Pillar, after waiting for the return of Hareta, Cyrus assumes he had died in the explosion and goes on with his plan. With the Red Chain, Cyrus finally summons the Pokémon of Time, {{p|Dialga}}, and takes control of it. With Dialga's control over time, Cyrus easily defeats Hareta's {{p|Empoleon}} and he announces his plan to destroy everything to start the world anew. Cyrus commands Dialga to send the world back to its beginning, causing everything revert to the start of the universe. [[Hareta's Empoleon]] attempts to sacrifice itself to stop Cyrus, against Hareta's wishes, but is stopped by the [[lake guardians]] who save everyone and break the Red Chain, freeing Dialga from Cyrus's control.

With Dialga freed, Cyrus has been defeated, but suddenly, the other god Pokémon, {{p|Palkia}}, arrives. While Dialga and Palkia fight, Cyrus witnesses Hareta, Mitsumi, and the Gym Leaders attempt to try to stop them, only to fail. Cyrus states that while the imperfect world will end, nothing will remain to replace it. Mitsumi states that Hareta won't let that happen because he is fighting for all of them. Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter come to help them fight Dialga and Palkia; Cyrus then explains to them how to defeat the two dragons.

Hareta uses Cyrus's plan and manages to get Dialga to use {{m|Roar of Time}}, stopping it momentarily. With Dialga frozen briefly, Cyrus and the others command all of their Pokémon to attack Dialga simultaneously, stopping the fight between the two gods. After the events end, Cyrus disappears along with his commanders. Some time afterwards, Cyrus is captured by Charon, who takes over Team Galactic. When Kaisei accidentally breaks into Cyrus' prison cell in the Team Galactic HQ, he offers to free Cyrus, but Cyrus turns him down, saying that he is waiting to see what Charon plans to do with Team Galactic.

During the battle against Charon in the Team Galactic HQ, Mitsumi and the three Commanders free Cyrus, and they set out to the Distortion World to fight Charon. Cyrus and the others, seeing the battle against Giratina in the forest arrive to assist, and Cyrus is last seen fighting Giratina with the others.

Later, when Charon escapes to Stark Mountain hoping to capture Heatran, Agent Looker stops him, claiming that Cyrus has disbanded Team Galactic.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Weavile
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ice
|img=Cyrus Weavile DPA.png
|epnum=DPA08
|epname=Team Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!
|desc=Cyrus sent out {{p|Weavile}} to battle Hareta. Hareta uses {{TP|Hareta|Piplup}} to battle it. Even though Weavile had the upper hand, it was hereby defeated after a surprise attack from Piplup.

Weavile's known moves are {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Cyrus Gyarados DPA.png
|epnum=DPA08
|epname=Team Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!
|desc={{p|Gyarados}} was sent out after his Weavile suffered tons of damage from Piplup's surprise attack. Gyarados used Giga Impact to send them away, thus ending the battle. Later, during Hareta's rematch after Saturn's loss, Cyrus had his Gyarados battle Hareta and his Piplup despite the former feeling weak due to {{TP|Saturn|Toxicroak}}'s {{m|Poison Jab|poisoning}} that happened earlier. The battle was declared as a draw when Cyrus and the others retreated after witnessing Piplup's {{a|Torrent|giant}} {{m|Surf|wave}}.

Gyarados's known moves are {{m|Giga Impact}}, {{m|Dragon Dance}}, and {{m|Bite}}.}}

=====Controlled=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cyrus
|pkmn=Dialga
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|img=Cyrus Dialga DPA.png
|epnum=DPA20
|epname=The Advent of the Legendary Pokémon!!
|desc=Cyrus successfully controlled {{p|Dialga}} after he gained control of the Red Chain. Dialga was a very powerful Pokémon that was able to use time as an advantage in its battle. However, when Hareta tried to snap Dialga out of Cyrus's control, it was able to flee from Cyrus.

Dialga's known moves are {{m|Roar of Time}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}, and {{m|Dragon Claw}}.}}

=====Stolen=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|pkmn=Eevee
|type1=Normal
|gender=Male
|img=Mitsumi Eevee.png
|epnum=DPA17
|epname=Clash!! Hareta vs. Mitsumi!
|desc=In order to force [[Mitsumi]] into rejoining [[Team Galactic]], Cyrus kidnaps her favorite {{p|Eevee}}, locks him in a cage and holds him hostage, threatening to kill Eevee if she refuses. To save Eevee's life, Mitsumi caves in to the blackmail and rejoins Team Galactic. Later on, Cyrus forces Mitsumi to battle [[Hareta]] with the mission to defeat him. To make sure Mitsumi cooperates, he would torture Eevee every time she disobeyed him. After Hareta defeats Mitsumi, {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} and his {{p|Dragonite}} take Eevee away from Cyrus and return him to his trainer.

None of Eevee's moves are known.}}

==In the TCG==
===Artwork===
Artwork from the cards:
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg darkness color dark}}; background:#{{tcg darkness color}}"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg darkness color dark}}; background:#{{tcg darkness color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Cyrus Initiative.png|180px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| {{color|fff|Under the night sky of}} {{color2|fff|Veilstone City}}
|}

===Cards===
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Cyrus or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Cyrus's Pokémon|Darkness|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Dialga G (Platinum 7)|Dialga]] {{SP|G}}|type=Metal|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=7/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=065/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Palkia G (Platinum 12)|Palkia]] {{SP|G}}|type=Water|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=12/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=032/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Weavile G (Platinum 17)|Weavile]] {{SP|G}}|type=Darkness|enset=Platinum |enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=17/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=061/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gyarados G (Platinum 30)|Gyarados]] {{SP|G}}|type=Water|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Rare|ennum=30/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=028/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Crobat G (Platinum 47)|Crobat]] {{SP|G}}|type=Psychic|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=47/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=041/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Houndoom G (Platinum 50)|Houndoom]] {{SP|G}}|type=Fire|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=50/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=019/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Honchkrow G (Platinum 77)|Honchkrow]] {{SP|G}}|type=Darkness|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Common|ennum=77/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Common|jpnum=059/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Dialga G LV.X (Platinum 122)|Dialga]] {{SP|G}} [[Dialga G LV.X (Platinum 122)|LV.X]]|type=Metal|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=122/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=066/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Palkia G LV.X (Platinum 125)|Palkia]] {{SP|G}} [[Palkia G LV.X (Platinum 125)|LV.X]]|type=Water|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=125/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=033/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Darkrai G (Rising Rivals 3)|Darkrai]] {{SP|G}}|type=Darkness|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=3/111|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=005/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Electrode G (Rising Rivals 39)|Electrode]] {{SP|G}}|type=Lightning|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=39/111|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=010/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Absol G (Supreme Victors 1)|Absol]] {{SP|G}}|type=Darkness|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=1/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=064/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Arcanine G (Supreme Victors 15)|Arcanine]] {{SP|G}}|type=Fire|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare|ennum=15/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum=003/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Camerupt G (Supreme Victors 19)|Camerupt]] {{SP|G}}|type=Fire|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare|ennum=19/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum=004/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Charizard G (Supreme Victors 20)|Charizard]] {{SP|G}}|type=Fire|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare|ennum=20/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum=001/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Crawdaunt G (Supreme Victors 23)|Crawdaunt]] {{SP|G}}|type=Darkness|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare|ennum=23/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum=007/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Sableye G (Supreme Victors 41)|Sableye]] {{SP|G}}|type=Darkness|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare|ennum=41/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum=006/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Chatot G (Supreme Victors 54)|Chatot]] {{SP|G}}|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=54/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Manectric G (Supreme Victors 66)|Manectric]] {{SP|G}}|type=Lightning|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=66/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum=005/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Raticate G (Supreme Victors 78)|Raticate]] {{SP|G}}|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=78/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum=008/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Absol G LV.X (Supreme Victors 141)|Absol]] {{SP|G}} [[Absol G LV.X (Supreme Victors 141)|LV.X]]|type=Darkness|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=141/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Rare Holo LV.X|jpnum=065/100}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Charizard G LV.X (Supreme Victors 143)|Charizard]] {{SP|G}} [[Charizard G LV.X (Supreme Victors 143)|LV.X]]|type=Fire|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=143/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum=002/016|enset2=DP Black Star Promos|ennum2=DP45}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Zapdos G (Arceus 12)|Zapdos]] {{SP|G}}|type=Lightning|ensetlink=Platinum: Arceus|enset=Arceus|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=12/99|jpsetlink=Platinum: Arceus|jpset=Advent of Arceus|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=033/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Pretend Boss Pikachu|194}} '''Team Galactic'''|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=194/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ultra Prism|Sneasel|73}}|type=Darkness|expanded=yes|enset=Ultra Prism|enrarity=Common|ennum=73/156|jpset=Ultra Sun|jprarity=C|jpnum=027/066|jpset2=GX Ultra Shiny|jpnum2=065/150}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ultra Prism|Honchkrow|72}}|type=Darkness|expanded=yes|enset=Ultra Prism|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=73/156|jpset=Ultra Sun|jprarity=U|jpnum=026/066|jpset2=GX Starter Decks|jpnum2=068/131}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Weavile|44}}|type=Water|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=238/236|jpset=Dream League|jprarity=CHR|jpnum=051/049}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Darkness}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Platinum|Cyrus's Conspiracy|105}}|type=Supporter|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=105/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=089/096|jpset2=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=007/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Supreme Victors|Cyrus's Initiative|137}}|type=Supporter|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=137/147|jpsetlink=Supreme Victors|jpset=Beat of the Frontier|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=090/100|jpsetlink2=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset2=Charizard Half Deck|jpnum2=015/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Cyrus ♢ (Ultra Prism 120)|Cyrus]] {{Prism Star}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Ultra Prism|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=120/156|jpsetlink=Ultra Prism|jpset=Ultra Sun|jprarity=PR|jpnum=059/066|jpset2=Tag All Stars|jprarity2=PR|jpnum2=144/173}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Boss's Orders (Rebel Clash 154)|Boss's Orders]] '''Cyrus'''|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Brilliant Stars|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=132/172 |jpsetlink=Star Birth|jpset=Star Birth|jprarity=R|jpnum=097/100|jpset2=Lucario VSTAR Starter Set|jpnum2=020/021|jpset3=Darkrai VSTAR Starter Set|jpnum3=020/020|jpset4=Start Deck 100 CoroCoro Comic Version|jpnum4=024/024}}
{{cardlist/footer|Darkness}}

==Trivia==
* The ''aka'' that appears in his Japanese name may refer to the color red, as a counterpart to [[Cynthia]], whose Japanese name refers to ''shiro'', white.
* In the {{pkmn|games}}:
** all of Cyrus's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are dual-[[type]]s, excluding his {{p|Entei}} from {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}'s {{gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}.
** all of Cyrus's Pokémon have a weakness to {{t|Rock}}, excluding {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} from {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.
** all of Cyrus's non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} Pokémon outside of the Battle Tower are of {{t|Dark}}- and/or {{type|Flying}} (his {{p|Honchkrow}} is both).
* Until [[Charon]]'s introduction, Cyrus was the only one of the four major characters of Team Galactic that does not share a name with a planet. Charon's Japanese namesake, {{wp|Pluto}}, is a {{wp|dwarf planet}}, but was considered a planet between its 1930 discovery and 2006. {{wp|Charon (moon)|Charon}} is the largest of Pluto's five moons. This makes Cyrus the only named Team Galactic member who is not directly named for a solar system object (though his English and German names are derived from one, and to a lesser extent the Chinese and Korean names).
* Cyrus is the first leader of a [[villainous team]] to appear in the opening of a {{game3|Platinum|game}}.
* Although there are only three red gems visible on each of {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, Cyrus will recreate the Red Chain as many times as the player loses to him.
* Cyrus is the first leader of a villainous team to have his age confirmed (27). [[Looker]] confirms his age in the Team Galactic Headquarters in [[Veilstone City]] in Platinum.
* {{ga|Silver}} and his counterparts own every single Pokémon Cyrus owns in the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl versions: Weavile, Honchkrow, and Gyarados in Pokémon Adventures and Crobat in the games, as well as Weavile's pre-evolution, Sneasel.
* In both the original Japanese version and English dub of the anime, Cyrus's voice actors have previously portrayed leaders of other villainous teams. [[Sean Schemmel]] played [[Team Aqua]] head [[Archie]], and [[Kenta Miyake]] also voices {{an|Giovanni}}, the boss of [[Team Rocket]].
* Cyrus is the first villainous team boss to use his own signature battle theme, as all the themes [[Giovanni]] uses up to [[Generation IV]] are shared with multiple other Trainers, and Archie and [[Maxie]] share a common battle theme with each other.
* In Platinum, Cyrus's highest-leveled Pokémon flips from being Murkrow in his first battle and Honchkrow in his second to Weavile in his third battle. This is not the case in Diamond and Pearl.
* Although Cyrus himself does not appear in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], he and his plans to create a new world were given an indirect mention via the post-game antagonist.

==Names==
The majority of Cyrus's localized names refer to the Sun; this fits in with the Commanders' planetary naming scheme and may be a reference to how Cyrus would figuratively hold the Sun's position as the center of his new world. The Korean and Chinese names contain both a reference to red, like the Japanese one and to the Sun, like the localized Western ones.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{silver color}}; border:3px solid #{{dark color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| アカギ ''Akagi''
| From 赤木 ''akagi'' ({{wp|Bischofia javanica|bishop wood}}) and 赤 ''aka'' (red)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese
| Cyrus
| From ''{{wp|Cyrus}}'' (name of Persian origin associated with the sun)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Zyrus
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Helio
| From ''Helio'' ({{wp|Helios}}, god of sun in Greek mythology)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Hélio
| From ''Hélios'' (Helios)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 태홍 ''Taehong''
| From 태양 (太陽) ''taeyang'' (sun) and 홍 (紅) ''hong'' (red)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 赤日 ''Chìrì''
| rowspan="2" | From 赤日 ''chìrì / chikyaht'' (blazing sun)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 赤日 ''Chikyaht''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Indonesian
| Cyrus Sairus (only used in the localization of the {{TCG ID|Ultra Prism|Cyrus ♢|120}} card)
| Same as his English name Similar to his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Сириус ''Sirius''
| Similar to his English name; also from ''{{wp|Sirius}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Akagi
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}

''Galactic Boss''{{sup/4|DPPt}}/''Team Galactic Boss''{{sup/8|BDSP}}
{{langtable|color={{silver color}}|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|zh_yue=銀河隊老大 ''{{tt|Ngàhnhòh Déui Lóuhdaaih|Team Galactic Boss}}''
|zh_cmn=銀河隊老大 / 银河队老大 ''{{tt|Yínhé Duì Lǎodà|Team Galactic Boss}}''
|fr=Boss Team Galaxie{{sup/8|BDSP}} Chef Galaxie{{sup/4|DPPt}}
|de=Galaktik-Boss{{sup/8|BDSP}} Galaktikboss{{sup/4|DPPt}}
|it=Capo Galassia{{sup/8|BDSP}} Capogalassia{{sup/4|DPPt}}
|ko=갤럭시단 보스 ''Galaxy Dan Boss''
|pt_br=Chefe da Equipe Galáctica
|es=Jefe Galaxia{{sup/8|BDSP}} Líder Galaxia{{sup/4|DPPt}}
|vi=Ông chủ của Nhóm Ginga
}}

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

==References==
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Jupiter

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{{samename|game developing company|Jupiter Corporation}}
{{CharInfobox
|color={{silver color}}
|corecolor=EE8BCD
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|name=Jupiter
|jname=ジュピター
|tmname=Jupiter
|image=Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Jupiter.png
|size=150px
|caption=Art from {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|gender=Female
|colors=yes
|eyes=Purple
|hair=Purple
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
|relatives=Unknown
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{tc|Commander}}
|game=yes
|generation={{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VIII}}
|games={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|leader=no
|team=yes
|teamname=[[Team Galactic]]
|teamrank={{tc|Commander}}
|brain=no
|epnum=DP097
|epname=Double Team Turnover!
|anime=yes
|enva=[[Eileen Stevens]] ([[DP097]]-[[DP152]]) [[Kira Buckland]] ([[JNS01]]-present)
|java=[[Chinami Nishimura]]
|gameanim=yes
|pv=yes
|pvnum=PG11
|pvname=The New World
|envagame=Unknown ({{pkmn|Generations}}) Suzie Yeung ({{pkmn|Evolutions}}) [[Brittany Cox‎]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/brittanyccox/status/1486475636554158080 Brittany Cox on Twitter]</ref> ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
|javagame=Michiko Kaiden ({{pkmn|Generations}}) [[Saki Fujita]] ({{pkmn|Evolutions}}) Ayumi Kinoshita ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
'''Jupiter''' (Japanese: '''ジュピター''' ''Jupiter'') is one of [[Team Galactic]]'s four {{tc|Commander}}s in {{3v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

==In the core series games==
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, she is first seen at the uppermost floor of the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]] in [[Eterna City]]. She is also briefly seen at [[Lake Acuity]], where she defeats the {{player}}'s {{ga|Barry|rival}} somewhat easily. She is later battled at the [[Spear Pillar]] in a Double Battle with [[Mars]] against the player and their rival.

In {{game|Platinum}}, she and Mars quit [[Team Galactic]] because [[Charon]] has different ideals than former boss [[Cyrus]]. It is also shown that Mars and Jupiter have a mutual dislike of each other.

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor=EE8BCD
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=Spr DP Jupiter.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}1600
|class=Commander
|name=Jupiter
|game=DP
|location=Team Galactic Eterna Building
|pokemon=2
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond and Pearl
|pokemon=Zubat
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ndex=041
|level=18
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond and Pearl
|pokemon=Skuntank
|type1=Poison|type2=Dark
|ndex=435
|level=20
|gender=female
|ability=Stench
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Gas|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle ([[Multi Battle]] with [[Mars]])=====
{{Party/Tag
|color={{silver color}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|color1=E6525A
|headcolor1=F69C7B
|bordercolor1=9C2931
|color2=D56AAC
|headcolor2=EE8BCD
|bordercolor2=D56AAC
|class=Commander
|name={{color2|000000|Mars}}
|sprite=Spr DP Mars.png
|class2=Commander
|name2=Jupiter
|sprite2=Spr DP Jupiter.png
|game=DP
|location=Spear Pillar
|prize={{pdollar}}7280
|pokemon1=3
|pokemon2=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond and Pearl
|pokemon=Bronzor
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ndex=436
|level=41
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Extrasensory|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond and Pearl
|pokemon=Golbat
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ndex=042
|level=42
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Air Cutter|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Poison Fang|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon=Purugly
|game=Diamond and Pearl
|type1=Normal
|ndex=432
|level=45
|gender=female
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Slash|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Shadow Claw|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Div|color=D56AAC}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond and Pearl
|pokemon=Bronzor
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ndex=436
|level=41
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Extrasensory|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond and Pearl
|pokemon=Golbat
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ndex=042
|level=41
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Cutter|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Mean Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon=Skuntank
|game=Diamond and Pearl
|type1=Poison|type2=Dark
|ndex=435
|level=46
|gender=female
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Stench
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game|Platinum}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor=EE8BCD
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=Spr DP Jupiter.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}1840
|class=Commander
|name=Jupiter
|game=Pt
|location=Team Galactic Eterna Building
|pokemon=2
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Zubat
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ndex=041
|level=21
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Skuntank
|type1=Poison|type2=Dark
|ndex=435
|level=23
|gender=female
|ability=Stench
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Gas|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle ([[Multi Battle]] with [[Mars]])=====
{{Party/Tag
|color={{silver color}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|color1=E6525A
|headcolor1=F69C7B
|bordercolor1=9C2931
|color2=D56AAC
|headcolor2=EE8BCD
|bordercolor2=D56AAC
|class=Commander
|name={{color2|000000|Mars}}
|sprite=Spr DP Mars.png
|class2=Commander
|name2=Jupiter
|sprite2=Spr DP Jupiter.png
|game=Pt
|location=Spear Pillar
|prize={{pdollar}}7360
|pokemon1=3
|pokemon2=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Bronzor
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ndex=436
|level=44
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Extrasensory|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Golbat
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ndex=042
|level=44
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Air Cutter|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Poison Fang|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon=Purugly
|game=Platinum
|type1=Normal
|ndex=432
|level=46
|gender=female
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Thick Fat
|move1=Slash|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Shadow Claw|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Div|color=D56AAC}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Bronzor
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ndex=436
|level=44
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Extrasensory|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|pokemon=Golbat
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ndex=042
|level=44
|gender=female
|spritegender=female
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Cutter|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Mean Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|pokemon=Skuntank
|game=Platinum
|type1=Poison|type2=Dark
|ndex=435
|level=46
|gender=female
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Stench
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Third battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor=EE8BCD
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=Spr DP Jupiter.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}4800
|class=Commander
|name=Jupiter
|game=Pt
|location=Stark Mountain
|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=437
|pokemon=Bronzong
|level=58
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Gyro Ball|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Extrasensory|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=042 f
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=female
|level=58
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Air Cutter|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Special
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Mean Look|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=435
|pokemon=Skuntank
|gender=female
|level=60
|type1=Poison|type2=Dark
|ability=Stench
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Night Slash|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Poison Jab|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
=====First battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{silver color}}
|headcolor=EE8BCD
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|sprite=VSJupiter.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}1840
|class=Commander
|name=Jupiter
|game=BDSP
|location=Team Galactic Eterna Building
|pokemon=2
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=041
|pokemon=Zubat
|gender=female
|level=18
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Absorb|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Mean Look|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Poison Fang|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=435
|pokemon=Skuntank
|gender=female
|level=20
|type1=Poison|type2=Dark
|ability=Aftermath
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Gas|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status
|move3=Acid Spray|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second battle ([[Multi Battle]] with [[Mars]])=====
{{Party/Tag
|color={{silver color}}
|bordercolor={{dark color}}
|headcolor={{silver color light}}
|color1=E6525A
|headcolor1=F69C7B
|bordercolor1=9C2931
|color2=D56AAC
|headcolor2=EE8BCD
|bordercolor2=D56AAC
|class=Commander
|name=Mars
|sprite=VSMars.png|size=90px
|class2=Commander
|name2={{color2|000000|Jupiter}}
|sprite2=VSJupiter.png|size2=90px
|game=BDSP
|location=Spear Pillar
|prize={{pdollar}}7644
|pokemon1=3
|pokemon2=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=436
|pokemon=Bronzor
|level=41
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Confuse Ray|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Status
|move2=Payback|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Gyro Ball|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=042
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=female
|level=42
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Poison Fang|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Haze|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Status
|move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=432
|pokemon=Purugly
|gender=female
|level=45
|type1=Normal
|ability=Thick Fat
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Body Slam|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=U-turn|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Party/Div|color=D56AAC}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=436
|pokemon=Bronzor
|level=41
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Confuse Ray|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Status
|move2=Payback|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Extrasensory|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=042
|pokemon=Golbat
|gender=female
|level=41
|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|ability=Inner Focus
|move1=Air Cutter|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Haze|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Status
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=435
|pokemon=Skuntank
|gender=female
|level=46
|type1=Poison|type2=Dark
|ability=Aftermath
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Poison Gas|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status
|move3=Belch|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Battle Tower=====
======Master Class Double Battles (Rank 4)======
In each team, Jupiter uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Saturn uses the third and fourth.

{{Party/Tag|
|color={{tower color}}
|bordercolor={{tower color dark}}
|headcolor={{tower color light}}
|headcolor1=EE8BCD
|bordercolor1=D56AAC
|sprite=VSJupiter 2.png|size=90px
|class=Commander
|name=Jupiter
|bordercolor2=7394d5
|headcolor2=8BB2FF
|sprite2=VSSaturn 2.png|size2=90px
|class2=Commander
|name2={{color2|000000|Saturn}}
|game=BDSP
|prize=15 {{color2|000000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon1=2
|pokemon2=2}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{tower color light}}|{{tower color}}|{{tower color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|034|Nidoking|Sheer Force|Life Orb|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Earth Power|Ground|Blizzard|Ice|Thunderbolt|Electric|157|96|97|150|95|137}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|435|Skuntank|Aftermath|Silk Scarf|Explosion|Normal|Night Slash|Dark|Poison Jab|Poison|Play Rough|Fairy|179|159|87|68|81|136}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|359|Absol|Super Luck|Scope Lens|Sucker Punch|Dark|Night Slash|Dark|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Play Rough|Fairy|141|200|80|72|80|127}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|302|Sableye|Prankster|Sitrus Berry|Night Shade|Ghost|Foul Play|Dark|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Recover|Normal|157|72|139|86|85|70}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|094|Gengar|Cursed Body|Focus Sash|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Icy Wind|Ice|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|136|63|80|182|95|178}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|454|Toxicroak|Poison Touch|Muscle Band|Poison Jab|Poison|Cross Chop|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|Bullet Punch|Steel|159|173|85|81|85|137}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|435|Skuntank|Aftermath|Silk Scarf|Explosion|Normal|Night Slash|Dark|Poison Jab|Poison|Play Rough|Fairy|179|159|87|68|81|136}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|319|Sharpedo|Speed Boost|Mystic Water|Waterfall|Water|Crunch|Dark|Ice Fang|Ice|Protect|Normal|146|189|60|90|60|147}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|169|Crobat|Inner Focus|Choice Band|Cross Poison|Poison|Brave Bird|Flying|U-turn|Bug|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|161|142|100|67|100|200}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|454|Toxicroak|Poison Touch|Muscle Band|Poison Jab|Poison|Cross Chop|Fighting|Fake Out|Normal|Bullet Punch|Steel|159|173|85|81|85|137}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|319|Sharpedo|Speed Boost|Mystic Water|Waterfall|Water|Crunch|Dark|Ice Fang|Ice|Protect|Normal|146|189|60|90|60|147}}
{{Lop/facility8|msp=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Choice Scarf|Ice Punch|Ice|Rock Slide|Rock|Fire Punch|Fire|Earthquake|Ground|176|186|130|90|120|124}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===

Jupiter appears as an [[Non-player character|NPC]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] and forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Skuntank}}. She first appears in the [[villain event|villain event prelude]] [[Galactic Nightmare]]. She makes her most significant appearance in the {{DL|Villain Arc|Sinnoh: Dreaming in Darkness|Sinnoh Villain Arc}} of the main story. She also makes a cameo in the [[story event]] [[Shine a Gentle Light]].

Jupiter, alongside [[Saturn]] and [[Mars]], can be battled in the [[extreme battle event]] {{DL|Extreme battle event|Team Galactic Takedown}}. All three commanders use {{p|Bronzong}} as their main battling Pokémon for this event.

==Gallery==
===Artwork===

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{silver color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #EE8BCD; width:100px; height:150px"| [[File:Diamond Pearl Jupiter.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
|}

===Sprites and models===
====In the [[core series]]====

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{silver color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #EE8BCD; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr DP Jupiter.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #EE8BCD; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:VSJupiter.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #EE8BCD; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:VSJupiter 2.png|100px]]
|-
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum|Platinum}}
| Model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #EE8BCD; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Jupiter OD.png]]
| colspan= 2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #EE8BCD; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Jupiter BDSP OD.png|80px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum|Platinum}}
| colspan= 2 | Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

====In other games====

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color}}; background: #{{silver color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color}}; background:#EE8BCD; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Masters Jupiter.png|100px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color}}; background:#EE8BCD; width:80px"| [[File:VSJupiter Masters.png|100px]]
|-
| Model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
| VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Jupiter/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
[[File:Jupiter anime.png|250px|thumb|Jupiter in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Jupiter debuted in ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', where she was the one to get the [[Lustrous Orb]] back from {{TRT}} after they stole it from the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]. She was later assigned by [[Cyrus]] to lead the capture squad for the {{an|Lake guardians}}, along with some assistance from {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon hunters}}.

In ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', Jupiter stood alongside Cyrus and Saturn at Team Galactic HQ.

In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', Jupiter was protecting [[Charon]] at the [[Fuego Ironworks]] while he was working on the [[Red Chain]]. She successfully captured [[Looker]], [[Jessie]], and [[James]] and later encountered {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} for the first time. During their encounter, she noted her disgust that {{p|Mesprit}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Uxie}} had chosen {{an|Dawn}}, Ash and {{an|Brock}} as their protectors rather than herself and her fellow Commanders. With help from her {{p|Skuntank}}, Jupiter and Charon were able to make a clean getaway.

When Team Galactic's plans came to a head in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', Jupiter battled the group again. In ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', she was asked to guard the outside of the [[Spear Pillar]]. However, she was quickly captured by {{an|Cynthia}} and later arrested along with Saturn and Mars.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Team Rocket's fantasy featured Jupiter and all of the other members of Team Galactic.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Jupiter reappeared in ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]'' through ''[[JNS04|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 4)]]'', taking part in Team Galactic's plan to bring back Cyrus. For this purpose, Team Galactic acquired {{p|Arceus}}'s [[Flame Plate]] and a {{p|Heatran}}, which were meant to power a device that would open a gate to the world that Cyrus had disappeared to. The operation, however, experienced a setback when the energy cannon exploded and Heatran went on a rampage. Jupiter and the other Commanders later faced Ash and his friends in order to stop them from interfering with them, but they were ultimately defeated and captured by Cynthia and later arrested by [[Officer Jenny]], ending their plan in a failure.

====Character====
Jupiter has an egotistical, vindictive personality. She is quick to act, as demonstrated in ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', where she captured [[Looker]] and overpowered Ash's group easily. Jupiter is particularly uptight and likes to express her frustrations openly, such as when Ash and his friends arrived to intervene in [[Team Galactic]]'s schemes. She is fanatically devoted to Cyrus's ideology, even going as far as to tell Looker she doesn't care if she perishes in the course of Cyrus's plan being realized.

====Pokémon====
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}
This listing is of Jupiter's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jupiter
|pkmn=Skuntank
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=Jupiter Skuntank.png
|epnum=DP097
|epname=Double Team Turnover!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=
|desc=Skuntank is Jupiter's main Pokémon, remaining by her side throughout the operation to retrieve the [[Lustrous Orb]]. However, it also likes to sleep as it was resting while Jupiter used the [[Spear Key]] to track the Orb down.

Skuntank later proved instrumental in retrieving the Lustrous Orb for Team Galactic when it saved it from being destroyed when it was thrown through the air amid a battle with [[Team Rocket]], whom Skuntank then sent blasting off.

In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', Skuntank battled {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. In ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'' and ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', it helped fulfill Team Galactic's plans, but it was eventually knocked out by [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]'s {{m|Giga Impact}}.

Skuntank's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Slash}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}{{tt|*|Skuntank cannot legally learn X-Scissor in the games}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Toxic}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Smokescreen}}.}}
* Jupiter also has at least one more Pokémon, as seen in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', though she didn't get a chance to send out the Pokémon before [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] cornered her.

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=D56AAC|bordercolor=EE8BCD
|ja=西村ちなみ ''[[Chinami Nishimura]]''
|en=[[Eileen Stevens]] ([[DP097]]-[[DP152]]) Unknown ([[JNS01]]-present)
|ar=رالين داغر ''Raleen Dagher'' ([[JNS01]]-[[JNS04]])
|cs=Klára Šumanová ([[DP097]]) Jitka Moučková ([[DP150]]-[[DP152]]) Tereza Chudobová ([[JNS01]]-[[JNS04]])
|fi=Heljä Heikkinen
|fr_eu=Guylaine Gibert ([[DP097]]) Marie Van Ermengem ([[DP150]]-[[JNS04]])
|it=Laura Cherubelli ([[JNS01]]-[[JNS04]])
|pl=Katarzyna Łaska ([[DP097]]) Unknown voice actress ([[DP150]]-[[DP152]]) Małgorzata Gradkowska ([[JNS01]]-[[JNS04]])
|pt_br=Silvia Suzy ([[DP097]]) Tess Amorim ([[DP150]]-[[DP152]]) Andreia Neves Dias ([[JNS01]])
|es_la=Betzabé Jara ([[DP097]], [[JNS01]]-[[JNS04]]) Cecilia Gómez ([[DP150]]-[[DP152]])
|es_eu=Miriam Valencia ([[DP097]]-[[DP152]]) Alicia Valadés ([[JNS01]]-[[JNS04]])
}}

===Pokémon Generations===
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}
[[File:Jupiter PG.png|thumb|250px|Jupiter in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Jupiter appeared along with [[Mars]] in ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', where she watched [[Cyrus]] as he tried to create a new world using {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. However, they watched as {{p|Giratina}} interfered with Cyrus' plan by freeing the two Legendaries and dragging him into the [[Distortion World]].

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=D56AAC|bordercolor=EE8BCD
|ja=鶏冠井美智子 ''Michiko Kaiden''
|en=Unknown
|pt_br=Louise Schachter
|es_eu=Marta Covas}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
[[File:Jupiter Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Jupiter in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Jupiter appeared in flashbacks in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]''. She was first seen at [[Lake Acuity]], being challenged by {{ga|Barry}} as she attempted to capture {{p|Uxie}}. Her {{p|Skuntank}} easily defeated Barry's {{p|Prinplup}}, allowing her to steal Uxie. Later, she appeared alongside [[Mars]] at the [[Spear Pillar]] as [[Cyrus]]' last line of defence. Barry battled her again, this time putting up much more of a fight with his evolved {{p|Empoleon}}.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jupiter
|pkmn=Skuntank
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=Jupiter Skuntank Evolutions.png
|epnum=PE05
|epname=The Rival
|desc=Skuntank was used in both of Jupiter's battles against Barry, defeating him on the first attempt but ending up damaged on the second. It proved to be a highly efficient battler on both occasions.

Skuntank's known moves are {{m|Smokescreen}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, and {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color=D56AAC|bordercolor=EE8BCD
|ja=藤田咲 ''[[Saki Fujita]]''
|en=Suzie Yeung
|it=Laura Cherubelli
|pt_br=Andreia Dias
|es_la=Cecilia Gómez
|es_eu=Sara Couce Manso}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Jupiter Charon Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Jupiter and Charon in Pokémon Adventures]]
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Jupiter first appears at [[Lake Acuity]], where she attacks {{adv|Platinum}}, [[Candice]] and [[Maylene]], promptly defeating and overpowering them despite their best efforts. She then succeeds in capturing {{DL|Lake guardians (Adventures)|Uxie}} and delivering it to the [[Team Galactic HQ]] and joins up with [[Mars]] and [[Saturn]], where the three are greeted by an elated [[Cyrus]].

In the final battle at the Spear Pillar, she is defeated and knocked unconscious by [[Candice]] and [[Maylene]], who are happy to have avenged their previous loss. Later, Jupiter and her teammates are discovered by another member of Team Galactic, [[Sird]]. Jupiter introduces Sird to the others, who in turn explains to them that she had infiltrated Team Rocket on a mission, but failed. Soon after, they are attacked by [[Riley]] of Iron Island, who had tracked Sird by her Aura. Sird battles Riley, allowing Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars to escape unharmed.

====={{MangaArc|Platinum}}=====
Later, Jupiter and the other Commanders witness Charon battling Diamond and Pearl in [[Eterna City]] with {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Giratina}}. While the others are irritated that Charon has revealed his true loyalties, Jupiter completely ignores it so that they can enter the Distortion World and rescue Cyrus. After arriving, they find Charon there as well. He lies and tells them that he is searching for Cyrus too, but is being attacked by a group of people and asks for their help.

Believing his lie, Jupiter quickly rushes into battle and they each face a different opponent in a one-on-one battle. Jupiter faces [[Marley]] in battle, while Saturn faces [[Mira]], and Mars faces [[Cheryl]]. Jupiter proves to be a powerful opponent for Marley, but with information from Platinum, Marley manages to figure out her opponent's Natural Gift tactic.

The battle is interrupted by Giratina, who flies past them so that it can fight the other [[Legendary Pokémon]] in the area. After Charon is defeated, Jupiter, her fellow Commanders, and Cyrus emerge from the Distortion World and into the real world. Charon tries to lie to Cyrus by claiming that he intended to gather the Legendary Pokémon for Team Galactic's sake.

Cyrus speaks to his four Commanders once more and reveals that he is disbanding Team Galactic and prepares to leave. Jupiter, in an outburst of anger, yells at Cyrus for abandoning them because she, Mars, and Saturn will have nowhere else to go without him. Hearing her wishes, Cyrus takes Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars away with him and thanks Diamond, Pearl, Platinum for their help.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jupiter
|pkmn=Sableye
|type1=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|img=Jupiter Sableye Adventures.png
|epnum=PS395
|epname=Stopping Sableye
|desc={{p|Sableye}} was first seen sneaking up on [[Candice]], [[Maylene]], and {{adv|Platinum}} shortly after they arrived in [[Lake Acuity]]. After being spotted by Maylene, it attacks them alongside Gastrodon. Sableye is able to use its shadow to attack and when combined with Tangrowth's {{m|Flash}}, it is a very powerful foe due to the light extending the reach of its shadows.

Sableye's known moves are {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Faint Attack}}, and {{m|Punishment}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jupiter
|pkmn=Gastrodon
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Jupiter Gastrodon Adventures.png
|epnum=PS395
|epname=Stopping Sableye
|desc={{p|Gastrodon}} was first seen attacking Candice by grabbing her arm with its mouth and trapping her in a pile of mud and then attacking Maylene's {{p|Riolu}}.

Gastrodon's known moves are {{m|Mud Bomb}} and {{m|Stone Edge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jupiter
|pkmn=Tangrowth
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|img=Jupiter Tangrowth Adventures.png
|epnum=PS396
|epname=Getting Past Gastrodon
|desc={{p|Tangrowth}} was used against Candice and Maylene where she used her vines and Flash to make a deadly combination with Sableye's Shadow Sneak. Using a variety of held {{Berries}}, her Natural Gift boasts a very flexible array of options to help overpower her opponents.

Tangrowth's known moves are {{m|Flash}} and {{m|Natural Gift}}.}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{incomplete|section}}
[[File:Jupiter DPA.png|thumb|200px|Jupiter in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
Just like in the games, Jupiter was assigned to [[Lake Acuity]] to capture {{p|Uxie}}. Her {{p|Skuntank}} was defeated by [[Mitsumi]] while {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} looked on, however, upon orders from [[Cyrus]], Jupiter used her {{p|Tangrowth}} to capture Jun and blackmail Mitsumi into returning to Galactic's headquarters with her.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|trainer=Jupiter
|pkmn=Crobat
|stage1=Golbat
|type1=Poison
|type2=Flying
|img=Jupiter Golbat DPA.png
|cap=Jupiter's Golbat
|img2=Jupiter Crobat DPA.png
|epnum=DPA08
|epname=Team Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!
|desc={{p|Crobat}} is Jupiter's main Pokémon. It first appeared as a {{p|Golbat}} when it partnered up with {{p|Toxicroak}} in a Double Battle against [[Mitsumi]]'s {{p|Infernape}} and {{p|Leafeon}}. This battle continued in ''[[DPA09|Challenge!! The Fortress of Steel]]'' as Golbat was the only one left on her side as Toxicroak got taken out. During the midst of their battle after {{OBP|Jun|DPA}}'s arrival. Jupiter {{m|Fly|flees}} on her Golbat while Saturn flees on his. Sometime before ''[[DPA14|A Novel Test!!]]'', her Golbat ended up evolving into a Crobat. In that same chapter, it battled with Mitsumi's {{p|Milotic}}. Jupiter decides to take advantage of the battle by mentioning about Mitsumi's past. Crobat reappeared during the Spear Pillar arc. During the first part of that arc, it battled Jun's {{p|Dragonite}} but the battle was stopped as {{p|Dialga}}'s {{m|Roar of Time}} activated. It last appeared when Hareta and the others took on Charon.

Crobat's only known move is {{m|Air Slash}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jupiter
|pkmn=Skuntank
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dark
|img=Jupiter Skuntank DPA.png
|epnum=DPA13
|epname=The Battle Rages On
|desc={{p|Skuntank}} only appeared where it was knocked out by one of Mitsumi's Pokémon.

None of Skuntank's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jupiter
|pkmn=Toxicroak
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|img=Jupiter Toxicroak DPA.png
|epnum=DPA08
|epname=Team Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!
|desc=Jupiter's {{p|Toxicroak}} first appeared in a Tag Battle against Mitsumi. It partnered up with her Golbat in order to battle Mitsumi's {{p|Infernape}} and {{p|Leafeon}}. Toxicroak ended up getting defeated by her Infernape's {{m|Fire Spin}} due to a power boost from Leafeon's {{m|Sunny Day}}.

None of Toxicroak's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jupiter
|pkmn=Tangrowth
|type1=Grass
|img=Jupiter Tangrowth DPA.png
|epnum=DPA14
|epname=A Novel Test
|desc=Jupiter used {{p|Tangrowth}} to tie up Jun with its vines so he wouldn't try to interfere with Team Galactic's plans.

None of Tangrowth's moves are known.}}

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

{{cardlist/header|Jupiter's Pokémon|Psychic|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Bronzong G (Platinum 41)|Bronzong]] {{SP|G}}|type=Metal|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=41/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Common|jpnum=064/096|jpset2=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=006/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Skuntank G (Platinum 94)|Skuntank]] {{SP|G}}|type=Psychic|enset=Platinum|enrarity=Common|ennum=94/127|jpsetlink=Platinum|jpset=Galactic's Conquest|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=049/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Probopass G (DP Promo 43)|Probopass]] {{SP|G}}|type=Fighting|enset=DP Black Star Promos|ennum=DP43|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=004/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Psychic}}

==Trivia==
* Jupiter's name was changed to Ceres in {{pmin|Spain|Spanish}} versions of the game, likely due to the fact that Jupiter is the name of a male Roman god. This also happened to [[Mars]].
** Because of this, she shares with [[Charon]] the somewhat dubious honor of being named for a dwarf planet (as his Spanish name is {{wp|Pluto|Plutón}}). Perhaps ironically, Jupiter is the largest of the eight planets, while Ceres is the smallest of the currently accepted five {{wp|dwarf planet}}s.
* Jupiter is the only person in the anime to have their name changed in the {{pmin|Israel}}i dub, due to the fact that {{wp|Jupiter}} in Hebrew is called Yupiter.
* In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, when Jupiter battles alongside [[Saturn]] in the {{gdis|Battle Tower|IV}}, she uses exclusively {{type|Poison}} Pokémon, while Saturn uses exclusively {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #ee8bcd"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ジュピター ''Jupiter''
| From ''{{wp|Jupiter}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German, French
| Jupiter
| From ''Jupiter''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Ceres
| From ''{{wp|Ceres (dwarf planet)|Ceres}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Giovia
| From ''Giove'' (Jupiter)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 주피터 ''Jupiter''
| From ''Jupiter''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 歲星 / 岁星 ''Suìxīng''
| rowspan="2" | From 歲星 / 岁星 ''Suìxīng / Seuisīng'' (archaic name for Jupiter)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 歲星 ''Seuisīng''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hebrew
| יופיטר ''Yupiter''
| From יופיטר ''Yupiter'' (Jupiter)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Polish
| Jowisz
| From ''Jowisz'' (Jupiter)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Júpiter (anime) Jupiter (manga)
| From ''Júpiter'' (Jupiter) From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Vietnamese
| Jupiter
| From her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

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

==References==
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Spinel

2023-10-16T15:16:03Z

Shaadi96: /* History */

{{Japanese name}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{ghost color}}
|corecolor={{blizzard color light}}
|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|name=Spinel
|jname=スピネル
|tmname=Spinel
|image=Spinel anime.png
|size=180px
|caption=Spinel
|gender=Male
|hair=Green
|eyes=Red
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{blizzard color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=[[HZ006]]
|enva=N/A
|jpva=Makoto Furukawa
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{blizzard color light}}
|member=[[Explorers]]
|rank=Admin
}}
|}
(Japanese: '''スピネル''' ''Spinel'') is one of the admins of the [[Explorers]], and a recurring major antagonist in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==History==
[[File:Spinel disguise.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel in disguise]]
Spinel first appeared in [[HZ006]], in a meeting with the other [[Explorers]] Admins. Upon seeing [[Amethio]]'s flaws, he started mocking him, doubting whether or not he actually saw the {{shiny|black}} {{p|Rayquaza}}. Amethio and Spinel's squabbles were interrupted by [[Hamber]] before [[Gibeon]] decided to give Spinel the mission to investigate the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In [[HZ011]], an electrical interference prevented the Rising Volt Tacklers from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s. In the [[HZ012|following episode]], it was revealed that Spinel used his {{p|Magneton}} to jam their phone signals. Later, Spinel was shown spying on the [[Brave Asagi]] in order to analyze the Rising Volt Tacklers' skills as {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.
[[File:Spinel taunts Friede.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel taunts Friede]]
In [[HZ013]], Spinel used a large amount of Magneton to create another electrical interference, preventing the Brave Asagi from updating its flight systems, leaving it stranded near [[Levincia]].

In [[HZ014]], Spinel had his Magneton and {{p|Beheeyem}} lead [[Friede]] into an ambush in Levincia, but had them retreat once {{p|Charizard}} {{Terastal}}lized into a {{t|Dark}} type. Later, he lured Liko into the city with a false advertisement for a spice [[Murdock]] was looking to purchase. He cornered her in an alley and had his Beheeyem put Liko and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and [[Rotom Phone]] in a trance, allowing him to take her pendant without difficulty. In the [[HZ015|following episode]], Spinel was seen at his base of operations studying the pendant and tracking the movement of the Rising Volt Tacklers and Liko.

In [[HZ016]], Spinel moved the van that served as his base to a cargo ship in Levincia's harbor, aiming to make a quiet getaway while the Rising Volt Tacklers were misdirected into pursuing a different ship. However, when he drove past Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]], an ancient {{i|Poké Ball}} in Liko's possession reacted to her pendant as he passed by with it. The three were able to follow him to the ship, where he sent Beheeyem and Magneton to corner Dot and her {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}, only for Liko and Roy to save her in time. When they were able to defeat his Pokémon with the combined forces of Sprigatito, Quaxly, and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, Spinel was forced to send his {{p|Umbreon}} into battle, easily defeating his three opponents. The ancient Poké Ball then reacted with Liko's pendant again, forcing Spinel to exit his van, which in turn allowed Liko and Sprigatito to reclaim the pendant from him. Spinel was left laughing maniacally before retreating at Umbreon's urging when {{p|Arboliva}} emerged from the ball to protect Liko and the others.

Later, Spinel was summoned to a meeting of the Explorers leadership to submit a report on his mission. He was antagonized for his failure by [[Sango]], [[Agate]], and [[Onyx]] before Hamber brought the meeting to an abrupt ending when Spinel offered no information beyond the contents of his report. He then stepped out of his van and looked out over the ocean, musing that he could not submit unverified information and expressing his own curiosity in the truth behind Liko and the pendant.

In [[HZ024]], it was revealed that Spinel was with [[Agate]] at an Explorers research facility during the events in Galar.

==Character==
[[File:Spinel insane.png|thumb|250px|Spinel appearing to lose his sanity]]
Spinel is shown to be snarky and dismissive towards others, especially with [[Amethio]], easily irritating him, which results in him becoming unprofessional around his associates. He is formal around other [[Explorers]] members, as well as, in front of his superiors. He happily obliges and obeys orders from Gibeon. Spinel is shown to be very confident on his abilities, and looks down on everyone, including his adversaries to whom he displays a condescending attitude, while keeping a seemingly unflinching sense of level-headness, rarely if ever seen losing his cool. Unlike Amethio, he has not been seen working with other members of the Explorers during his missions.

Spinel is shown to gather intelligence on his targets before acting, and relies on deception and subterfuge in conducting his operations. He tends to keep himself hidden and instructs his Pokémon through radio transmitters, allowing for them to easily escape with minimal risk once their tasks are finished. He also prefers to divide and entrap his targets so his ambush attacks will prove more effective. When out in public, he wears a disguise and changes his personality in order to keep his true identity a secret. Spinel had no problem erasing anyone's memory, as seen when he had his {{p|Beheeyem}} erase [[Liko]]'s memory after he stole her pendant. He also had no reservations about directly attacking other humans with his Pokémon.

However, once Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] were able to defeat Beheeyem and {{p|Magneton}}, their resistance caused Spinel to become uncharacteristically angry and forced him to let his {{p|Umbreon}} fight them. Shortly afterward, when he witnessed the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}} that emerged from the ancient {{i|Poké Ball}}, he appeared to lose some of his sanity, laughing maniacally at how fascinating he found it. He did not realize his defeat until Umbreon urged him to retreat. This shift in his character continued in the subsequent meeting of the Explorers leadership, where he said little outside of what he filed in his report and did not respond to [[Sango]]'s taunting.

==Pokémon==
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Magneton
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Spinel Magneton.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Magneton}} is Spinel's first known Pokémon. It was first seen being used to create an electrical interference, preventing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s. It was eventually chased off by [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]].

In [[HZ014]], Magneton lured Friede and his {{p|Charizard}} to [[Levincia]], where it and {{p|Beheeyem}} launched an ambush. They were driven off after Friede Terastallized Charizard and unleashed a powerful {{m|Tera Blast}}.

Magneton's known moves are {{m|Zap Cannon}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Umbreon
|gender=
|type1=Dark
|img=Spinel Umbreon.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Spinel's second known Pokémon and his main partner. It was first seen by Spinel's side as he spied on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In [[HZ016]], Spinel sent Umbreon out against Liko, Roy, and Dot as a final resort after the three defeated his Magneton and Beheeyem, unleashing a sneak attack that easily overpowered them. However, when Liko's pendant activated and caused the giant Arboliva to intervene, Umbreon urged Spinel to retreat.

Umbreon's only known move is {{m|Snarl}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Beheeyem
|gender=
|type1=Psychic
|img=Spinel Beheeyem.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Beheeyem}} is Spinel's third known Pokémon. It was first seen spying on the [[Brave Asagi]] alongside {{p|Magneton}}.

In [[HZ014]], Beheeyem immobilized [[Friede]]'s {{p|Charizard}} allowing Magneton to attack it. Once Friede Terastallized Charizard into a Dark Tera type, Beheeyem withdrew. Beheeyem later assisted Spinel in distracting [[Liko]] by putting her in a trance, even doing the same thing to her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and [[Rotom Phone]], which allowed its Trainer to steal her pendant while also erasing Liko's memories of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

Beheeyem's known moves are {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Meteor Beam}}, and {{m|Teleport}}.}}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Magneton (multiple)
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Spinel other Magneton.png
|epnum=HZ013
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=These {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Magneton}} were first used to create another electrical interference to prevent the [[Brave Asagi]] from updating its systems. They were driven off by [[Friede]]'s {{p|Charizard}}.

None of their moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{blizzard color light}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=古川慎 ''Makoto Furukawa''

}}
==Artwork==
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List of alternately colored Pokémon in animation

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This is a list of '''[[List of alternately colored Pokémon|alternately colored Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}'''.

Pokémon with a different color scheme have appeared in the anime even before the {{pkmn|games}}, with a [[pink Butterfree]] being one of the first to appear in ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''. Many alternately colored Pokémon appear in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] saga due to the setting's tropical climate. Many of these Pokémon have different color palettes than the palette for [[Shiny Pokémon]] of that species that were introduced in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. After the games' release, Pokémon with the regular Shiny palette began to make appearances in the anime during the [[Johto]] saga.

==List of Pokémon==
===Shiny Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Ash's Noctowl
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Noctowl {{shinystar}}
|shiny=yes
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Noctowl.png
|epnum=EP154
|epname=Fowl Play!
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Yūji Ueda
|desc={{AP|Noctowl}} was the very first Shiny Pokémon to appear in the anime. In ''[[EP154|Fowl Play!]]'', [[Dr. Wiseman]] was trying to capture this {{p|Noctowl}} using traps rather than [[Poké Ball]]s, but Noctowl outwitted him and escaped the traps each time — usually leaving him hypnotized in the process. After {{Ash}} rescued it from {{TRT}}, it challenged Ash to a battle wherein had {{AP|Pikachu}} battle it and he captured it, adding it to his team.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Shuckle {{shinystar}}
|type1=Bug
|type2=Rock
|img=Old Man Shuckle Shiny Shuckle.png
|epnum=EP170
|epname=A Better Pill to Swallow

|desc=In ''[[EP170|A Better Pill to Swallow]]'', [[Old Man Shuckle]] sought out this {{p|Shuckle}} for its ability to create a special juice that was necessary for a special medicine to ensure Pokémon obedience. However, {{TRT}} got hold of the Shuckle and drank its juice pure, which had the effect of making all nearby Pokémon obsessed with them. Old Man Shuckle was able to cure this by throwing a powder at them that apparently acted as an antidote.

None of Shuckle's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lance
|nick=Gyarados ↔ Dynamax Gyarados {{shinystar}}
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|stage1=Magikarp
|img=Lance Red Gyarados.png
|cap=Lance's Red Gyarados
|img2=Lance Red Gyarados Dynamax.png
|cap2=Lance's Red Gyarados Dynamaxed
|epnum=EP235
|epname=Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vajpnote=[[EP235]] - [[AG098]]
|vajp2=
|vajp2note=
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc={{main|Lance's Gyarados}}

After being forced to [[Evolution|evolve]] as a part of an experiment by [[Team Rocket]], this Gyarados went on rampage until Lance managed to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. It was later used to help stop the {{pkmn|battle}} between {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Kyogre}} and {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}}. In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', it was used to battle [[Leon]]'s {{p|Charizard}} in the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]], where it was defeated, despite possessing both a type advantage and the ability to [[Dynamax]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jackson
|pkmn=Magneton {{shinystar}}
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Vincent Magneton.png
|epnum=EP268
|epname=Tie One On!

|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Shiny {{p|Magneton}} made its sole appearance under [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s ownership in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]''. It proved to be very powerful and strategic. Jackson sent it out to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. After a long battle, Magneton finished Pikachu off with a Tri Attack, then went on to defeat {{AP|Cyndaquil}} without a problem, before finally falling to {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.

Magneton's known moves are {{m|Tri Attack}}, {{m|Thunder Wave}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Winona
|pkmn=Swellow {{shinystar}}
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Winona Swellow.png
|epnum=AG085
|epname=Sky High Gym Battle!
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Darren Dunstan
|desc=[[Winona]]'s {{p|Swellow}} made its sole appearance in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]''. With powerful attacks such as Aerial Ace and Hyper Beam, it defeated [[Ash's Grovyle]] easily and almost beat [[Ash's Swellow]]. But with a little quick thinking on Ash's part, his Swellow was victorious, winning Ash the {{badge|Feather}}.

Swellow's known moves are {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Peck}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jimmy
|pkmn=Magikarp {{shinystar}}
|type1=Water
|img=Shiny Magikarp.png
|epnum=AG092
|epname=Judgment Day!
|vajp=
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc=This {{p|Magikarp}} made its sole appearance in a flashback occurring in ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'' In it, {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} found himself briefly in possession of the Magikarp, before a passerby offered to trade his {{p|Charmeleon}} for the Magikarp, a trade Jimmy accepted.

Magikarp's only known move is {{m|Splash}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Donphan {{shinystar}}
|gender=female
|type1=Ground
|img=Shiny Donphan.png
|epnum=AG114
|epname=Date Expectations

|desc={{p|Donphan}} made her appearance in ''[[AG114|Date Expectations]]'', which took place during the Donphan mating season. She was the target of the attention of a number of male Donphan, who all attempted to impress her by using Rollout. However, it was an injured Donphan who won her over, with a little help from {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.

Donphan's only known move is {{m|Rollout}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Austin
|pkmn=Dustox {{shinystar}}
|gender=male
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Austin Dustox.png
|epnum=DP073
|epname=Crossing Paths

|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach
|desc=[[Austin]]'s {{p|Dustox}} made his appearance in ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]'', where he and [[Jessie's Dustox]] fell in love. Ultimately, and in [[EP021|an oddly familiar]] situation, Jessie released her Dustox to allow the two to start a family.

Dustox's only known move is {{m|Confusion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Metagross {{shinystar}}
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Shiny Metagross.png
|epnum=DP117
|epname=Noodles! Roamin' Off!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Kenta Miyake
|desc={{p|Metagross}} made its sole appearance in ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]''. After [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} had disbanded, James went after this Metagross, with the intention of presenting it to [[Giovanni (anime)|the boss]] and crediting the whole trio, believing the promise of success to be enough to bring Jessie and Meowth back. However, James was unaware that this particular Metagross was notorious for its vicious temperament and its reputation for injuring all challengers. Once Jessie learned that James was going after the Metagross, she and Meowth rushed to his aid. This was well-timed, as James, {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} were all tied up by Carnivine's own vines, and about to be finished off, {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} came to the rescue, knocking Metagross into a canyon. Ultimately though, Metagross sent Team Rocket blasting off with a powerful Gyro Ball.

Metagross's known moves are {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Magnet Rise}}, and {{m|Gyro Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Pichu {{shinystar}}
|type1=Electric
|img=Shiny Pichu anime.png
|epnum=Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!
|epname=Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!

|desc=[[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] is featured along with [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] in [[Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!|the fourth ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' ending]].

None of Pichu's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Narissa
|pkmn=Ditto
|nick=Ditto 2 {{shinystar}}
|type1=Normal
|img=Ditto Number 2.png
|epnum=DP173
|epname=Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=A Shiny {{p|Ditto}} appeared in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'' under the ownership of [[Narissa]]. After joining its regular counterpart in causing mischief, Ash battled the Shiny Ditto with {{AP|Infernape}}. In turn, Ditto {{m|transform}}ed into an {{p|Infernape}} itself. After trading a series of {{m|Mach Punch}}es, the round ended in Ash's favor. Later, the Shiny Ditto helped Ash and {{ashfr}} foil another Team Rocket scheme.

Ditto 2's only move is {{m|Transform}}.

Ditto 2 has also used {{m|Flame Wheel}}{{tt|*|Ash's Infernape's}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}{{tt|*|Ash's Infernape's}}, {{m|Pound}}{{tt|*|Brock's Happiny's}}, {{m|Hammer Arm}}{{tt|*|Brock's Sudowoodo's}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}{{tt|*|Ash's Staraptor's}}, {{m|Dig}}{{tt|*|Ash's Gible's}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}}, and {{m|Poison Jab}}{{tt|*|Brock's Croagunk's}} via Transform.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Raikou {{shinystar}}
|type1=Electric
|img=Raikou M13.png
|epnum=M13
|epname=Zoroark: Master of Illusions
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{Main|Legendary beasts (M13)}}
A Shiny {{p|Raikou}}, along with the other [[legendary beasts]], appeared as the protectors of [[Crown City]]. They came when Zoroark was terrorizing the town.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Entei {{shinystar}}
|type1=Fire
|img=Entei M13.png
|epnum=M13
|epname=Zoroark: Master of Illusions
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Kenta Miyake
|desc={{Main|Legendary beasts (M13)}}
A Shiny {{p|Entei}}, along with the other [[legendary beasts]], appeared as the protectors of [[Crown City]]. They came when Zoroark was terrorizing the town.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Suicune {{shinystar}}
|type1=Water
|img=Suicune M13.png
|epnum=M13
|epname=Zoroark: Master of Illusions
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc={{Main|Legendary beasts (M13)}}
A Shiny {{p|Suicune}}, along with the other [[legendary beasts]], appeared as the protectors of [[Crown City]]. They came when Zoroark was terrorizing the town.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Ariados {{shinystar}}
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Shiny Ariados anime.png
|epnum=DPS01
|epname=

|desc=This Shiny {{p|Ariados}} appeared in [[DPS01]] as a leader of an Ariados swarm. It was defeated by [[Dawn's Quilava]] and its {{m|Eruption}}.

Ariados's known moves are {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}, and {{m|String Shot}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Carlita
|pkmn=Hydreigon {{shinystar}}
|type1=Dark
|type2=Dragon
|img=Carlita Hydreigon White.png
|epnum=M14
|epname=White—Victini and Zekrom

|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=[[Carlita]]'s {{p|Hydreigon}} appears in both versions of the fourteenth movie, but is Shiny in ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]''.

Hydreigon's only known move is {{m|Dragon Breath}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Juanita
|pkmn=Golurk {{shinystar}}
|type1=Ground
|type2=Ghost
|img=Juanita Golurk Black.png
|cap=Juanita's Golurk
|epnum=M14
|epname=Black—Victini and Reshiram

|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc=[[Juanita]]'s {{p|Golurk}} appears in both versions of the fourteenth movie, but is Shiny in ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''.

When a Shiny Golurk {{m|Fly|flies}}, the jet flame it produces is light blue, as opposed to the orange flame of a regular Golurk.

Golurk's known moves are {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Gyro Ball}}{{tt|*|Black version only}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Onix {{shinystar}}
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Shiny Onix.png
|epnum=BW087
|epname=Expedition to Onix Island!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=A Shiny {{p|Onix}} appeared in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]''. When {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Dawn}} heard there was an [[Deserted Island (BW087)|island]] with a rare type of Onix on it, they decided to go there. At first, they only found ordinary Onix. After exploring the island, they were attacked by a large number of them. {{an|Meloetta}} tried to calm them with her voice, which didn't seem to have any effect on the rampaging Onix. One Onix was calmed by the song though, which turned out to be the rare Shiny Onix that Ash and {{ashfr}} were looking for. It appeared on top of a large rock and ordered the rampaging group of Onix to go away.

None of Onix's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Red Genesect {{shinystar}}
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|img=Red Genesect.png
|epnum=BW119
|epname=Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!
|vajp=Kōichi Yamadera
|vaen=Scottie Ray
|main=Genesect Army
|desc=Five Genesect appeared in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''. One of them is Shiny and is called Red Genesect (Japanese: '''赤いゲノセクト'''). Besides its coloring, this Genesect is distinguished by being extremely fast, far more than the four regular Genesect.

Similar to {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} of [[M01|the first movie]], this Genesect made its first appearance during the TV anime, debuting in a flashback in ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Clair
|pkmn=Druddigon {{shinystar}}
|type1=Dragon
|img=Clair Druddigon.png
|epnum=BW136
|epname=A Pokémon of a Different Color!
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tsuguo Mogami
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=A Shiny {{p|Druddigon}} appeared in ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', in a cave, where it was attacked by {{TRT}}. After sending the trio flying, it went into a rampage, before being calmed by [[Clair]]. In the end, it decided to join her party.

Druddigon's known moves are {{m|Slash}}, {{m|Dragon Rage}}, {{m|Outrage}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}, and {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Magikarp {{shinystar}}
|type1=Water
|img=Golden Magikarp.png
|epnum=XY022
|epname=Going for the Gold!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Another Shiny Magikarp appeared in ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]''. This particular Magikarp is also larger than regular Magikarp. It was first witnessed when it saved a swimmer from a Starmie.

None of Magikarp's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Steven's Metagross
|trainer=Steven
|nick=Metagross ↔ Mega Metagross {{shinystar}}
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Steven Shiny Metagross.png
|cap=Steven's Metagross
|img2=Steven Shiny Mega Metagross.png
|cap2=Steven's Mega Metagross
|epnum=XYS02
|epname=Mega Evolution Special II
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Kenta Miyake
|desc=Steven's Shiny Metagross first appeared in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', where it battled [[Alain]]'s Mega {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X. It made its main series debut in a flashback in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Carl
|nick=Dark Hawlucha {{shinystar}}
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Flying
|img=Carl Hawlucha.png
|epnum=XY051
|epname=When Light and Dark Collide!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc={{OBP|Carl|XY051}}'s {{p|Hawlucha}} appeared in ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', where he was part of a traveling theater group. He started a rivalry with [[Ash's Hawlucha]], but both later starred in Carl's play.

Dark Hawlucha's only known move is {{m|Karate Chop}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza {{shinystar}}
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=A Shiny Rayquaza summoned by Hoopa
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Shiny Rayquaza after Mega Evolving
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=This {{me|Rayquaza}} was summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} to help defend [[Dahara City]] from other [[Legendary Pokémon]].

Rayquaza's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Twister}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Amelia
|pkmn=Dragonair {{shinystar}}
|type1=Dragon
|img=Amelia Dragonair.png
|epnum=XY109
|epname=Master Class Choices!
|desc={{OBP|Amelia|XY109}}'s {{p|Dragonair}} was used alongside {{p|Espeon}} in the {{ci|Fleurrh}} Rookie Class {{pkmn|Showcase}}. During the Theme Performance, it was seen using Attract to lure a large number of {{p|Rhyhorn}} to Amelia's part of the field, assuring Amelia's progression to the Freestyle Performance. There, it used its moves to deliver a performance that left the audience very impressed. Despite this, their act ended up receiving fewer votes than Serena with her {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, and {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}}, and they lost the competition.

Dragonair's known moves are {{m|Attract}}, {{m|Dragon Dance}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=
|nick=Phantump {{shinystar}}
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|img=Shiny Phantump.png
|epnum=XY117
|epname=Making Friends and Influencing Villains!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc=This wild Shiny {{p|Phantump}} was separated from its home after an encounter with Team Rocket. The young Pokémon was not used to life outside its forest shrine, and was afraid of strangers, but thanks to Bonnie, Dedenne, and her friends, Phantump grew out of its shell and made many new friends. While Team Rocket tried to get payback on the Phantump, the Shiny Phantump eventually reunited with its group and led a counter-attack that sent them blasting off. Bonnie and the others bade farewell to Phantump and its friends, new and old, with an offering of macarons and Pokémon food before continuing on their journey.

Phantump's known moves are {{m|Forest's Curse}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and {{m|Horn Leech}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Pikachu {{shinystar}}
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=PokéTV extra scene XY117.png
|epnum=XY117
|epname=
|desc=A Shiny {{p|Pikachu}} appeared among a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu in [[XY117]]'s [[Poké TV]] segment on Shiny Pokémon. 

None of Pikachu's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Alva
|shiny=yes
|pkmn=Gengar ↔ Mega Gengar {{shinystar}}
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|img=Alva Gengar.png
|img2=Alva Mega Gengar.png
|cap=Alva's Gengar
|cap2=Alva's Mega Gengar
|epnum=M19
|epname=Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=This {{shiny}} {{p|Gengar}} is [[Alva]]'s main Pokémon. It is able to Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar.

Gengar's known moves are {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Mean Look}}, and {{m|Hypnosis}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kimia
|pkmn=Gardevoir ↔ Mega Gardevoir {{shinystar}}
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|img=Kimia Gardevoir.png
|img2=Kimia Mega Gardevoir.png
|cap=Kimia's Gardevoir
|cap2=Kimia's Mega Gardevoir
|epnum=M19
|epname=Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=This {{shiny}} {{p|Gardevoir}} is [[Kimia]]'s main Pokémon. It is able to Mega Evolve into Mega Gardevoir.

Gardevoir's known moves are {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lysandre
|pkmn=Gyarados ↔ Mega Gyarados {{shinystar}}
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Lysandre Gyarados.png
|cap=Lysandre's Gyarados
|img2=Lysandre Mega Gyarados.png
|cap2=Lysandre's Mega Gyarados
|epnum=XY133
|epname=Coming Apart at the Dreams!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=This {{Shiny}} {{p|Gyarados}} is one of [[Lysandre]]'s Pokémon and it first appeared in ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', where Lysandre used it to battle {{Ash}} and [[Alain]]. It is able to Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados.

Gyarados's known moves are {{m|Incinerate}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Dragon Tail}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Horacio
|main=Horacio's Vikavolt
|pkmn=Vikavolt {{shinystar}}
|stage1=Charjabug
|type1=Bug
|type2=Electric
|img1=Horacio Charjabug.png
|cap1=Horacio's Charjabub
|img2=Horacio Vikavolt.png
|cap2=Horacio's Vikavolt
|epnum=SM041
|epname=Mounting an Electrifying Charge!
|vajp=
|vaen=Abe Goldfarb
|desc=This Shiny {{p|Vikavolt}} is [[Horacio]]'s only known Pokémon, given to him by his father. He used it as a {{p|Charjabug}} during the Charjabug race, believing that its supreme equipment and {{stat|Speed}}-enhancing [[nature]] would guarantee a victory for him. However, during the race, he constantly kept pushing Charjabug to its limits, and eventually it failed to even reach the goal due to an icy slope.

It appeared again in ''[[SM119|A High-Speed Awakening!]]'', now as a {{p|Vikavolt}}. Horacio entered Vikavolt into the [[Vikavolt race]] where they lost to Sophocles and his Vikavolt.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Mimikyu
|nick=Mimikins {{shinystar}}
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fairy
|img=Acerola Mimikins.png
|epnum=SM073
|epname=Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?
|vajp=Kei Shindō
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=This {{p|Mimikyu}}, known as '''Mimikins''' (Japanese: '''ミミたん''' ''Mimi-tan''), is one of [[Acerola]]'s Pokémon. Mimikins is the [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]] of a deceased Mimikyu, allowing it to float and pass through solid objects.

Mimikins's only known move is {{m|Shadow Claw}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pikala
|pkmn=Pikachu
|nick=Boss {{shinystar}}
|type1=Electric
|img=Boss.png
|epnum=SM091
|gender=male
|epname=A Plethora of Pikachu!
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Akio Suyama
|vaen=Pete Zarustica
|desc=This Shiny {{p|Pikachu}}, known as the '''Boss''' (Japanese: '''バンチョー''' ''Banchō''), is one of [[Pikala]]'s Pokémon. He is highly regarded amongst the other Pikachu in Pikachu Valley and appears to be Pikala's main battling Pokémon.

The Boss's known moves are {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}. 
The Boss can perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Catastropika}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Tapu Koko {{shinystar}}
|type1=Electric
|type2=Fairy
|img=Shiny Tapu Koko anime.png
|epnum=SM100
|epname=Battling the Beast Within!
|vajp=
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc={{main|Guardian deities (anime)#Shiny Tapu Koko|Guardian deities (anime) → Shiny Tapu Koko}}
A Shiny {{p|Tapu Koko}} first appeared in ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', where it helped its regularly-colored counterpart from [[Melemele Island]] open up a rift and teleport Ash and Pikachu to the [[Ultra Ruin]]. It reappeared in the [[SM101|following episode]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mohn
|pkmn=Magearna {{shinystar}}
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fairy
|img=Mohn Magearna.png
|cap=Magearna
|epnum=SM116
|epname=The Secret Princess!
|vajp=Wakana Minami
|vaen=Wakana Minami
|desc=This Shiny {{p|Magearna}} is a Pokémon that [[Mohn]] found and purchased at an antique store. He then stored it away in his room and planned on reviving it so it could play with {{an|Lillie}}, but was unable to do so before his disappearance. Lillie later found it and decided to restore it.

In ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'', Magearna reacted to Lillie's emotions while she witnessed an {{a|illusion}} of her family's past and finally activated. In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', Magearna was revealed to have reacted to Mohn's [[Z-Ring]] and be able to point towards his location.

None of Magearna's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Guzzlord {{shinystar}} (×2)
|type1=Dark
|type2=Dragon
|img=Shiny Guzzlord anime.png
|cap=A Shiny Guzzlord in the anime
|img2=Giant Shiny Guzzlord anime.png
|cap2=A Giant Shiny Guzzlord in the anime
|epnum=SM140
|epname=Z-Move Showdown!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{main|Ultra Beasts (anime)#Shiny Guzzlord|Ultra Beasts (anime) → Shiny Guzzlord}}
Two Shiny {{p|Guzzlord}}, one of them {{pkmn2|giant}}, first appeared in ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', where they caused trouble during the closing ceremony of the [[Manalo Conference]]. However, they were eventually sent back through their respective [[Ultra Wormhole]]s.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Psyduck {{shinystar}}
|type1=Water
|trainer=Shane Seeker
|img=Shane Seeker Psyduck.png
|epnum=JN014
|epname=Raid Battle in The Ruins!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=
|desc=This Shiny {{p|Psyduck}} is [[Shane Seeker]]'s first Pokémon and what inspired him to start collecting Shiny Pokémon. It was used in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]] against a {{p|Golurk}}, but was soon defeated.

Psyduck's only known move is {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Shane Seeker
|nick=Shane Seeker's Pokémon {{shinystar}}
|type1=???
|img=Shane Seeker {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Onix|1=Swinub}}.png
|cap=Shane Seeker's {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Onix|1=Swinub}}
|img2=Shane Seeker {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Slakoth|1=Bagon}}.png
|cap2=Shane Seeker's {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Slakoth|1=Bagon}}
|epnum=JN014
|epname=Raid Battle in The Ruins!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=[[Shane Seeker]] also owns a Shiny {{p|Onix}}, {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Slakoth}}, and {{p|Bagon}}. However, they've only appeared as images on his [[Rotom Phone]].

None of their moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kasukarp
|pkmn=Magikarp
|nick=Shinegoldie {{shinystar}}
|type1=Water
|img=Kasukarp Shinegoldie.png
|epnum=JN026
|epname=Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=[[Kasukarp]]'s {{Shiny}} {{p|Magikarp}}, nicknamed '''Shinegoldie''' (Japanese: '''キンキング''' ''Kinking''), was used to compete in the [[Magikarp High Jump Competition]] where it was ultimately declared the winner when [[Goh's giant Magikarp]] failed to land.

Shinegoldie's only known move is {{m|Splash}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Celebi {{shinystar}}
|type1=psychic
|type2=grass
|img=Shiny Celebi JN.png
|epnum=JN032
|epname=Time After Time!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=A Shiny {{p|Celebi}} appeared at the end of ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.

None of Celebi's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Celebi {{shinystar}}
|type1=psychic
|type2=grass
|img=Shiny Celebi anime.png
|epnum=M23
|epname=Secrets of the Jungle
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=A Shiny {{p|Celebi}} appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

None of Celebi's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Volcarona {{shinystar}}
|type1=bug
|type2=fire
|stage1=Larvesta
|img=Shiny Larvesta anime.png
|img2=Shiny Volcarona anime.png
|epnum=JN080
|epname=Trial on a Golden Scale!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=A Shiny {{p|Larvesta}} appeared in ''[[JN080|Trial on a Golden Scale!]]'' inside an abandoned mine in [[Unova]]. It immediately evolved into a {{p|Volcarona}} and used its ability to control fire to put out the flames caused by its fellow Larvesta.

Volcarona's only known move is {{m|Fire Spin}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Goh
|pkmn=Voltorb
|nick=Voltorb {{shinystar}}
|main=List of Goh's Pokémon
|type1=Electric
|img=Goh Voltorb.png
|epnum=JN081
|epname=Mad About Blue!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=A Shiny {{p|Voltorb}} appeared in ''[[JN081|Mad About Blue!]]''. [[Goh]] encountered and caught it in [[Vermilion City]].

In the same episode, a Shiny Voltorb appeared in a photograph in a blue-Pokémon-themed gallery.

Voltorb's only known move is {{m|Self-Destruct}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gladion
|pkmn=Nihilego {{shinystar}}
|type1=Rock
|type2=Poison
|img=Gladion Nihilego.png
|cap=Gladion's Nihilego
|nick=Lillie {{shinystar}}
|epnum=JN111
|epname=The Homecoming Crown!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{main|Ultra Beasts (anime)#Lillie|Ultra Beasts (anime) → Lillie}}
{{p|Nihilego}}, nicknamed '''Lillie''' ('''リーリエ''' ''Lilie''), is Gladion's fifth known Pokémon. It is housed in a [[Beast Ball]].

Gladion caught it after it was revealed that it helped save [[Mohn]] when he was transported through an [[Ultra Wormhole]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lucius
|pkmn=Rayquaza
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Black Rayquaza.png
|nick=Black Rayquaza {{shinystar}}
|cap=
|epnum=HZ006
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=This Black {{p|Rayquaza}}, originally a partner Pokémon of [[Lucius]], was contained in [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]]. It was released from the ball when it reacted with [[Liko]]'s pendant and flew away soon after, setting up Roy's goal of finding it again.

Rayquaza's only known move is {{m|Draco Meteor}}.}}

===Non-standard alternate coloration===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|pkmn=Butterfree
|nick=Pink Butterfree
|gender=female
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Pink Butterfree.png
|epnum=EP021
|epname=Bye Bye Butterfree
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc={{p|Butterfree}} made her appearance in ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''. [[Ash's Butterfree]] fell in love and attempted to woo her with a courtship dance. Despite this, the pink Butterfree was not impressed by his attempts and rejected him. She eventually changed her mind when Ash's Butterfree saved her from {{TRT}}, choosing him to be her mate.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Weedle
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=EP056 Weedle error.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|desc=In one scene where {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are talking to [[Nurse Joy]], [[Todd Snap]] is taking pictures of Pokémon; one of the Pokémon he is taking a picture of is a green-colored Weedle.

None of Weedle's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Valencian Pokémon
|type1=Orange
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Valencia Island Nidoran m f|1=Valencia Island Paras|2=Valencia Island Weepinbell}}.png
|img2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Valencia Island Weepinbell|1=Valencia Island Nidoran m f|2=Valencia Island Paras}}.png
|epnum=EP083
|epname=Poké Ball Peril
|desc=In ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', a number of alternately colored Pokémon were seen on [[Valencia Island]], including {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Paras}}, and {{p|Weepinbell}}.

None of these Pokémon's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Vileplume
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Valencia Vileplume.png
|epnum=EP083
|epname=Poké Ball Peril

|desc={{p|Vileplume}} was one of the many alternately colored Pokémon that lived near Professor Ivy's lab. In ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', a group of Vileplume went out in the night to bask in the moonlight.

Vileplume's only known move is {{m|Stun Spore}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Raticate
|type1=Normal
|img=Valencia Island Raticate.png
|epnum=EP083
|epname=Poké Ball Peril

|desc={{p|Raticate}} was one of the many alternately colored Pokémon that lived near Professor Ivy's lab. In ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', it wandered too close to a group of {{p|Vileplume}} spreading {{m|Stun Spore}} and ended up getting paralyzed. Professor Ivy saved it before any serious damage could occur.

None of Raticate's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Butterfree
|nick=Orange Archipelago Butterfree
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Orange Islands Butterfree.png
|epnum=EP083
|epname=Poké Ball Peril

|desc={{p|Butterfree}} in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] have differently colored wings as well as a different wing pattern as those seen in the mainland. This variant makes up the vast majority of the Butterfree population of the Orange Archipelago, with a small number of the Mainland variant living on [[Unnamed island (PK04)|one unnamed island]].

The first one appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''. It had not eaten for days despite [[Professor Ivy]]'s effort to make different kinds of food for it. It took a liking to {{an|Brock}}'s food, however, and was one of the reasons he stayed behind. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]''.

This variant of Butterfree have also appeared in ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]'', ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'' and ''[[Slowking's Day]]''.


None of Butterfree's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Crystal Onix
|nick=Crystal Onix
|type1=Crystal
|img=Crystal Onix.png
|epnum=EP087
|epname=The Crystal Onix
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=In ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]'' a special {{p|Onix}} made of glass crystal appeared. It lived in a cave on [[Sunburst Island]] away from civilization. [[Mateo]] wanted to capture the Onix so that it could give him inspiration to create glass Pokémon sculptures. However, just seeing it gave him the inspiration he needed.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Pink Pokémon
|type1=Hall
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 12}}|0=Pink Pokemon.png|1=Pink Pidgey.png|2=Pink Electabuzz.png|3=Pink Venonat Poliwhirl.png|4=Pink Dodrio.png|5=Pink Oddish.png|6=Pink Diglett 2.png|7=Pink Nidoran.png|8=Pink Pokemon 2.png|9=Pink Pikachu.png|10=Pink Geodude.png|11=In The Pink 21.png|11=Pink Pidgeotto.png}}
|img2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 12}}|0|1=Pink Electabuzz.png|2=Pink Venonat Poliwhirl.png|3=Pink Dodrio.png|4=Pink Oddish.png|5=Pink Diglett 2.png|6=Pink Nidoran.png|7=Pink Pokemon 2.png|8=Pink Pikachu.png|9=Pink Geodude.png|10=In The Pink 21.png|11=Pink Pidgeotto.png|11=Pink Pokemon.png}}
|epnum=EP088
|epname=In The Pink
|desc=In the episode ''[[EP088|In The Pink]]'', all of the Pokémon native to [[Pinkan Island]] were shown to be colored pink, due to their diet of [[Pinkan Berries]]. Pink Pokémon seen on the island include {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Nidoran♀}}, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Nidoking}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, {{p|Paras}}, {{p|Parasect}}, {{p|Venonat}}, {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}}, {{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Exeggutor}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}} and {{p|Rhydon}}.

[[Ash's Pikachu]] turned partially pink while eating the Pinkan Berries.

Further pink Pokémon seen during {{TRT}}'s fantasy include {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Scyther}} and {{p|Electabuzz}}, as well as their own Pokémon, [[Jessie's Arbok]] and [[James's Weezing]].

None of these Pokémon's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Pink Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Pink Rhyhorn.png
|epnum=EP088
|epname=In The Pink
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Rhyhorn}} was one of many pink Pokémon that lived on [[Pinkan Island]] where the special [[Pinkan Berry]] grew. In the episode ''[[EP088|In The Pink]]'', {{Tracey}} took the time to observe this rare Rhyhorn and drew pictures of it. Ash upset it by approaching it and it ended up charging off a cliff. They eventually saved it with the help of [[Officer Jenny]].

Rhyhorn's only known move is {{m|Take Down}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Pink Nidoking
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ground
|gender=male
|img=Pink Nidoking.png
|epnum=EP088
|epname=In The Pink
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Nidoking}} was one of many pink Pokémon that lived on [[Pinkan Island]]. In the episode ''[[EP088|In The Pink]]'', Nidoking attacked {{TRT}} after they tried to capture a pink {{p|Nidoran♂}} and {{p|Nidoran♀}}. Officer Jenny was able to subdue him by wrangling him with her SUV and tying him up with a rope.

Nidoking's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Lapras herd
|nick=Ash's Lapras's mother
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|gender=female
|img=Lapras herd.png
|epnum=EP113
|epname=Viva Las Lapras

|desc=The mother of [[Ash's Lapras]] appeared with the rest of her herd in ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]'' and ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]''. This {{p|Lapras}} was a lighter blue with dark blue spots, and had a darker back.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Snorlax
|nick=Snowmen Snorlax
|type1=Ice
|img=Snowman Snorlax.png
|epnum=PK09
|epname=Snorlax Snowman

|desc=A number of {{p|Snorlax}} adapted to more frigid climates were seen in the episode, one in particular was befriended by Pikachu and friends.

Snorlax's only known move is {{m|Blizzard}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Reddy
|type1=Tcg psychic
|img=Madison Reddy.png
|epnum=EP205
|epname=The Kecleon Caper
|desc=In ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]'', a purple {{p|Kecleon}} nicknamed Reddy appeared under the ownership of [[Madison and Alexa|Madison]].

Reddy's known moves are {{m|Lick}} and {{m|Psybeam}} and its Ability is {{a|Color Change}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Marill, Breloom, and Shroomish
|type1=Grass
|type2=Water
|img=AG151 error.png
|epnum=AG151
|epname=Weekend Warrior
|desc=In the episode ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]'' a light-blue {{p|Marill}}, a blue {{p|Breloom}} and a {{p|Shroomish}} with white spots were seen under the ownership of three unknown Trainers.

None of these Pokémon's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Sudowoodo
|type1=Gold
|img=Keenan Sudowoodo golden.png
|epnum=AG173
|epname=All That Glitters is Not Golden!

|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=In ''[[AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]]'', a Trainer named [[Keenan]] owned a {{p|Sudowoodo}} that he had turned to {{t|Steel|gold}} during a science experiment, in an attempt to make Sudowoodo immune to {{type|Water}} attacks. The changes made to Sudowoodo were eventually reversed.

Sudowoodo's only known move is {{m|Brick Break}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Mismagius (Rayquaza Illusion)
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Dragon
|img=Mismagius Rayquaza.png
|epnum=DP043
|epname=Malice in Wonderland!

|desc=In the episode ''[[DP043|Malice in Wonderland!]]'' a {{p|Mismagius}} merged with a {{p|Rayquaza}} illusion to create this Pokémon. The Rayquaza had Mismagius coloring, including three red spots like Mismagius's necklace. Rayquaza's tail and the appendages on its face appear worn, similar to Mismagius, making it appear more like a [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form difference]], although its color is strikingly similar to its Shiny form.

Illusion Rayquaza's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Twister}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Toxapex
|gender=male
|stage1=Mareanie
|type1=Poison
|type2=Water
|img=Alternately Colored Mareanie.png
|img2=Alternately Colored Toxapex.png
|epnum=SM058
|epname=Fighting Back the Tears!
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
|vaen=Carter Cathcart
|vaennote=
|desc={{p|Toxapex}} first appeared as a {{p|Mareanie}} and was the former crush of [[James's Mareanie]]. In the past, he saved Mareanie when she was attacked by a {{p|Tentacruel}}. Mareanie evolved into Toxapex where he battled [[James]] for Mareanie's affections. They gained mutual respect for each other once their second battle ended and after James saved both his Mareanie and the Toxapex from another Tentacruel attack, became attracted to him as well.

Toxapex's known moves are {{m|Spike Cannon}} and {{m|Poison Sting}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Gengar
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|img=Ash Gengar.png
|cap=Ash's Gengar
|epnum=JN011
|epname= Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Yasuhiro Mamiya
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Gengar has a light purple color instead of the [[:File:Gengar JN002.png|dark purple]] that is more common with its species. It first appeared in ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', causing trouble at the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. It reappeared in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', where it was {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{Ash}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Kecleon
|nick=Purple Kecleon
|main=Kecleon Shop
|type1=Normal
|img=Kecleon Brothers anime.png
|epnum=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Chad Kessler
|vaennote=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness
|desc=A Purple {{p|Kecleon}}, which is one half of the Kecleon Brothers, appeared in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''.

}}

====Less noticeable examples====
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jessie
|pkmn=Porygon
|nick=Porygon Zero
|type1=Normal
|img=Porygon Zero.png
|epnum=EP038
|epname=EP038
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{main|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Porygon Zero|Jessie's Porygon}}
This {{p|Porygon}} was a prototype created by [[Dr. Akihabara]] and stolen by Team Rocket. It was also called "Porygon Zero", due to the 0 on its forehead. When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encountered the trio, Jessie sent out Porygon to battle Ash and his friends, complete with its own "TR" flag on its tail. However, when the vaccine was released by [[Nurse Joy]], one of them hit Team Rocket, knocking Porygon unconscious. When fleeing Dr. Akihabara's ruined house, they left Porygon behind for reasons unknown.

Porygon Zero's known moves are {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Sharpen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Puka
|trainer=Victor
|pkmn=Pikachu
|nick=Puka
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Victor and Puka.png
|epnum=EP067
|epname=The Pi-Kahuna
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Chika Sakamoto
|vaen=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Chika Sakamoto
|desc=Puka (Japanese: '''マイケル''' ''Michael'') is a [[surfing Pikachu]] that appeared in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. Puka is at least twenty years old, having been first found on a beach on the [[Seafoam Islands]] by surfing enthusiast {{OBP|Victor|EP067}} shortly after he failed to conquer a large wave, "Humunga-Dunga" (Japanese: '''ビッグ・チューズデー''' ''Big Tuesday''). Puka is noticeably older than any other {{p|Pikachu}} seen in the anime, and has blue eyes rather than dark brown.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Gengar
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|img=Giant Gengar.png
|epnum=EP072
|epname=The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis

|vaen=Ted Lewis{{!}}Ed Paul
|desc=A {{p|Gengar}} god with numerous tattoo-like markings appeared in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. Gengar emerged from a black dumbbell-like artifact and proceed to absorb everyone in sight, before battling with Alakazam. The two Pokémon were eventually quelled by a Jigglypuff.

Gengar's known moves are {{m|Night Shade}} and {{m|Lick}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Alakazam
|type1=Psychic
|img=Giant Alakazam.png
|epnum=EP072
|epname=The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis

|vaen=Addie Blaustein
|desc=An {{p|Alakazam}} god with numerous tattoo-like markings appeared in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. Alakazam emerged from a spoon-like artifact to fight against Gengar. The two Pokémon were eventually quelled by a Jigglypuff.

Alakazam's known moves are {{m|Psybeam}} and {{m|Teleport}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Jigglypuff
|type1=Normal
|img=Bigglypuff.png
|epnum=EP072
|epname=The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis

|desc=A giant {{p|Jigglypuff}} god with numerous tattoo-like markings appeared in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. Jigglypuff emerged from an ancient bell to quell Gengar and Alakazam with its song.

Jigglypuff's only known move is {{m|Sing}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Lapras herd
|nick=Lapras
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|img=Lapras leader.png
|epnum=EP113
|epname=Viva Las Lapras

|desc=The former leader of [[Ash's Lapras]]'s {{OBP|Lapras|herd|herd}} appeared in ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]''. When Ash's Lapras was reunited with its herd, the leader initially rejected it and refused to let it return to the herd. The leader handed over its leadership powers to Ash's Lapras in ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]''. Unlike other {{p|Lapras}}, it had a large blue spot on its face.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Wooper
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Olesia Wooper 2.png
|epnum=EP148
|epname=No Big Woop!

|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=A Wooper with a heart-shaped marking on its torso where its top stripe would usually be appeared in ''[[EP148|No Big Woop!]]'', under the ownership of [[Olesia]].

Wooper's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}{{tt|*|Wooper cannot legally learn Tackle in the games}} and {{m|Slam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jack Pollockson
|pkmn=Smeargle
|type1=Normal
|img=Jack Pollockson Smeargle.png
|epnum=EP197
|epname=The Art of Pokémon

|vaen=Maddie Blaustein
|desc=Two of the {{p|Smeargle}} in ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'' had different colored tails. It has been mentioned in the episode that a Smeargle's tail color changes depending upon its mood.

A Smeargle with a tail oozing red paint appeared in ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''.

None of Smeargle's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Claire
|pkmn=Spinda
|type1=Normal
|img=Claire Spinda.png
|epnum=AG057
|epname=Going for a Spinda!
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Nanae Katō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=[[Claire]] has a Spinda that was revealed in ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda!]]''. This Spinda had a heart mark on its face, which helped Ash and his friends distinguish this Spinda from all the others in the episode.

Spinda's known moves are {{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Dizzy Punch}}, and {{m|Teeter Dance}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=May
|pkmn=Bulbasaur
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=May Bulbasaur.png
|epnum=AG073
|epname=Grass Hysteria
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Tara Jayne
|desc=May captured a female Bulbasaur in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', which had a pair of heart-shaped spots on her forehead. This helped to distinguish her from other Bulbasaur, such as [[Ash's Bulbasaur|Ash's]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Deoxys
|main=Deoxys (M07)
|type1=Psychic
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Deoxys crystal.png|1=Tory and Deoxys.png|2=Deoxys green crystal Defense Forme.png}}
|img2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tory and Deoxys.png|1=Deoxys green crystal Defense Forme.png|2=Deoxys crystal.png}}
|epnum=M07
|epname=Destiny Deoxys
|vajp=Kenji Nojima

|vaen=Kenji Nojima

|desc=A {{p|Deoxys}} with a green crystal appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. The green crystal also causes the markings on Deoxys face to be green, rather than purple. Whether the gems of Deoxys are normally different colors or not is unknown.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Dwebble
|pkmn=Dwebble
|type1=Bug
|type2=Rock
|img=Dwebble Smack Down.png
|img2=Burgh Dwebble.png
|epnum=BW011
|epname=A Home for Dwebble!

|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc=As seen in ''[[BW011|A Home for Dwebble!]]'' and ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', {{p|Dwebble}} are shown to have stone shells of different colors, shapes, and sizes. It seems to depend on what kind of rock they choose to make into their home. These rock differences are not present in the games. Their bodies remain identical, however.
It is suggested that a different shell can affect its battling ability, as [[Burgh]] says that his Dwebble's light gray shell makes it more agile.

The Dwebble that appeared in ''[[BW011|A Home for Dwebble!]]'' was seen using {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Slash}}, {{m|Dig}}, and {{m|Smack Down}}.
 Burgh's Dwebble's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, and {{m|Rock Wrecker}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Merrick, Bort, Allotrope, and Dace
|pkmn=Carbink
|type1=Rock
|type2=Fairy
|img=703Carbink XY anime Dace.png
|img_size=100px
|cap=Dace
|img2=703Carbink XY anime {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Merrick|1=Bort|2=Allotrope}}.png
|img2_size=100px
|cap2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Merrick|1=Bort|2=Allotrope}}
|epnum=Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain
|epname=Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vajppnote=Merrick
|vajp2=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vajp2note=Bort
|vajp3=Kenta Miyake
|vajp3note=Allotrope
|vajp4=Shōzō Iizuka
|vajp4note=Dace
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|vaennote=Allotrope
|main=Carbink servants
|desc=Three Carbink of varying physical appearances, named '''Merrick''' (Japanese: '''マジマ''' ''Majima''), '''Bort''' (Japanese: '''ナイト''' ''Knight''), and '''Allotrope''' (Japanese: '''ジョーク''' ''Joke''), first appeared in ''[[Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain]]'', assisting their master, {{an|Diancie}}. Those three Carbink reappeared in supporting roles in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', alongside their elder, '''Dace''' (Japanese: '''ダイイ''' ''Di''). They are distinguished by the lengths of their collars and the shapes of their bodies. For example, Dace, as the eldest one, has the longest collar.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Z2
|pkmn=Zygarde
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Z2 Zygarde Core.png
|cap=Z2 as a Zygarde Core
|img2=Z2 10 Percent Forme.png
|cap2=Z2 in 10% Forme
|epnum=XY094
|epname=From A to Z!
|vajp=Yūki Kaji
|vajpnote=As a Zygarde Core
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|vaennote=As a Zygarde Core
|main=yes
|link=Z2
|desc=To differentiate itself from [[Squishy]], the Zygarde Core known to [[Team Flare]] as '''Z2''' has a blue core as opposed to a red one. When it is in 10% Forme, the blue core can be seen below its collar.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Passimian (multiple)
|type1=Fighting
|img=Tiny Passimian.png
|img2=Akala Island Passimian.png
|epnum=SM064
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|vaennote=
|desc=Multiple {{p|Passimian}} with red markings from [[Akala Island]] and one Passimian with a green marking on its head instead of orange appeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[SM064]].

None of the Passimian's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Acerola
|pkmn=Mimikyu
|nick=Mimikins {{shinystar}}
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fairy
|img=Acerola Mimikins.png
|cap=Acerola's Mimikyu
|epnum=SM073
|epname=Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?
|vajp=Kei Shindō
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc='''Mimikins''' (Japanese: '''ミミたん''' ''Mimi-tan'') is [[Acerola]]'s first known Pokémon. This Mimikyu, although {{Shiny}}, has a part of its disguise stitched onto it that is a different color than a Shiny Mimikyu's cloth.

Mimikins only known move is {{m|Shadow Claw}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Meltan
|type1=Steel
|img=Ash Meltan.png
|cap=Ash's Meltan
|epnum=SM111
|epname=Show Me the Metal!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Samantha Cooper
|desc=Ash's {{p|Meltan}}'s hexagonal nut is colored darker than other Meltan's. This is due to the nut having been used in {{TRT}}'s car for a short time.}}

===Due to cloning===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Squirtletwo, Bulbasaurtwo, and Charmandertwo
|type1=???
|img=Kanto Starter Clones.png
|epnum=The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin
|epname=The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin
|desc={{p|Squirtle}}two, {{p|Bulbasaur}}two, and {{p|Charmander}}two are three of the original cloning attempts made by {{an|Dr. Fuji}}, along with {{an|Amber}}two and {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. They have blue, dark taupe, and crimson colored birth markings respectively, possibly defects due to their origin.

Bulbasaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Venusaurtwo
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Venusaur Clone.png
|cap=Venusaurtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Venusaur Clone M22.png
|cap2=Venusaurtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Ryūzaburō Ōtomo
|vajpnote=[[M01]]
|vajp2=Tsuguo Mogami
|vajp2note=[[M22]]
|desc=Venusaurtwo battled [[Corey]]'s {{p|Venusaur}}, Bruteroot, in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. It has white colored birthmarks, possibly a defect due to its origin.

Venusaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Charizardtwo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Charizard Clone.png
|cap=Charizardtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Charizard Clone M22.png
|cap2=Charizardtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Ryouta Iwasaki
|vajpnote=[[M22]]
|desc=Charizardtwo battled [[Ash's Charizard]] in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. It has crimson colored birthmarks, possibly a defect due to its origin.

Charizardtwo's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Blastoisetwo
|type1=Water
|img=Blastoise Clone.png
|cap=Blastoisetwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back
|img2=Blastoise Clone M22.png
|cap2=Blastoisetwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back

|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Blastoisetwo battled [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise}}, Shellshocker, in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', where it easily defeated Shellshocker. It has bistre colored birthmarks, possibly a defect due to its origin.

Blastoisetwo's only known move is {{m|Rapid Spin}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Pikachutwo
|gender=male
|main=yes
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Pikachutwo
|type1=Electric
|img=Pikachutwo.png
|cap=Pikachutwo in Mewtwo Returns
|img2=Pikachutwo M22.png
|cap2=Pikachutwo (right) in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc=Pikachutwo was cloned from [[Ash's Pikachu]], and battled him in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. Pikachutwo was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. The fur on Pikachutwo's ears are colored similar to a {{p|Pichu}}'s.}}

==Trivia==
* No [[Shiny Pokémon]] from [[Generation IV]] or [[Generation VIII]] has ever appeared in the anime.

==See also==
* [[Shiny Pokémon]]
* [[List of alternately colored Pokémon]]
* {{Cat|Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears}}

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[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|*]]
[[Category:Shiny Pokémon|*]]
[[Category:Variant Pokémon]]

[[it:Elenco dei Pokémon con colorazione alternativa nella serie animata]]
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Jun (DPA)

2023-10-10T14:40:01Z

Shaadi96: /* Pokémon */

{{incomplete|2=Character section}}
{{CharInfobox|
color=E08040 |
corecolor=FFE683 |
bordercolor=629C20 |
name=Jun |
jname=ジュン |
tmname=Jun |
image=Jun DPA.png |
size=200px |
caption=Jun |
gender=Male |
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
relatives= [[Palmer]] (father)
}}

'''Jun''' (Japanese: '''ジュン''' ''Jun'') is a character in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]. He is based on {{ga|Barry}}, and is [[Hareta]]'s rival. Jun has a crush on [[Mitsumi]]. He is a very strong Trainer, with some strong Pokémon at his disposal.

==History==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Jun tuxedo DPA.png|thumb|left|200px|Jun dressed up for the Super Contest]]
Like [[Hareta]] and [[Mitsumi]], Jun was sent to find {{p|Dialga}} by [[Professor Rowan]]. He presumably started his quest after Hareta and Mitsumi, given that he knows who they are, but they don't know him. However despite this, he earned his {{Badge|Coal}} before Hareta did later the same day and Jun himself actually witnesses Hareta's Gym battle at the [[Oreburgh Mine]] from a distance. It isn't until they arrive in [[Floaroma Town]] that Jun actually meets Hareta and Mitsumi in person. He attempts to glomp Mitsumi, only to be on the receiving end of her fist. As he regains himself, he introduces himself and explains that he was also sent to find Dialga by Rowan, and that he loves Mitsumi. Mitsumi tries to shut him up by attempting to impress him with Hareta's Coal Badge, before Jun reveals that he also earned a Badge from [[Roark]]. He then challenges Hareta to a battle, but retracts the offer when he learns that Hareta hasn't yet got any Pokémon other than [[Hareta's Piplup|Piplup]]. Hareta is confused by the concept, so Jun explains it to him before he goes off to try it himself. As Hareta leaves, Jun asks Mitsumi if she would like to have dinner for two, with her response being a knuckle sandwich. Hareta eventually returns with a {{TP|Hareta|Shinx}}, ready for battle. Jun is impressed by how much stronger Hareta looks in such a short period of time, but before the battle can start, [[Team Galactic]] strike at the [[Valley Windworks]]. Jun and Hareta rush there to sort things out and end up in a Double Battle with [[Mars]]. After being one upped on the final attack by Hareta, Jun thinks to himself about how quickly Hareta's skills are developing. Jun then suggested to Hareta that perhaps their battle should be postponed until a later date, as their Pokémon are tired out from dealing with Team Galactic, as he hit the road again.

Jun once again meets up with Hareta and Mitsumi in [[Hearthome City]]. He enters a {{pkmn|Super Contest}} with Hareta, but both of them are disqualified. Following his disqualification, he witnesses Mitsumi competing in a Master Rank Contest and is astounded by her power. Following the Contests, Jun once again takes his own path. When Team Galactic arrive in [[Celestic Town]], Jun turns up with Professor Rowan to provide back up for Mitsumi against [[Jupiter]] and [[Saturn]]. However, he doesn't get the chance to do anything before the pair are called up by Cyrus to carry out new orders. Rowan requests that Jun and Mitsumi go to the three lakes, to prevent Team Galactic from taking the [[lake guardians|legendary Pokémon]], which he considers a "date".
[[File:Hareta and Jun.png|thumb|220px|Jun and his rival, Hareta]]
[[File:Mitsumi and Jun.png|thumb|200px|Jun and Mitsumi]]
Later, when up against [[Jupiter]] at [[Lake Acuity]], just as it seems Mitsumi and Jun are about to win, Jupiter opts for psychological warfare, throwing them off by revealing to Jun that Mitsumi was a member of Team Galactic. Using this as a distraction, she takes the chance to take Jun hostage with her {{p|Tangrowth}}, forcing Mitsumi to come with her back to headquarters. Soon afterward, Hareta finally turns up, asking Jun what happened to Mitsumi. He explains that she was taken by Team Galactic and that he needs some alone time to become stronger, and Hareta replies that when he's finished getting stronger, he'll be waiting, as Jun heads off into the distance.

It is much later that Jun finally returns, riding a {{p|Dragonite}}, just in the nick of time to save Hareta and Mitsumi from the self destruction of [[Team Galactic HQ]]. After a hasty preparation, Jun and Hareta head out to the [[Spear Pillar]] on his Dragonite, in hopes of preventing Team Galactic from summoning Dialga. However, as they approach [[Mt. Coronet]] there's a sudden burst of turbulence, forcing them to land on the mountain's slope where Jupiter is waiting. Jun tells Hareta to go on ahead and let him handle Jupiter himself, making sure to let Hareta know that if he loses up there, there'll be a {{PDollar}}1,000,000 fine. Eventually, Jupiter is defeated thanks to the interference of [[Cynthia]], who has come with Professor Rowan. The three arrive at the Spear Pillar together, where Hareta is trying to defeat Cyrus, who has control of Dialga. Thanks to the lake trio, Cyrus's power over Dialga is broken, however {{p|Palkia}} appears to cause trouble as well by getting into a fight with Dialga. Mitsumi and the Gym Leaders finally arrive as back up, and together, using a plan devised by Cyrus, Dialga and Palkia are calmed, peacefully returning where they came from.

Jun also later competes in the {{si|Pokémon League}}, but is defeated by [[Koya]], who tells Jun that weak Trainers like him who have no skill should simply quit, as in the end it'll only end in tears. Jun is then seen in the Fight Area, where he gets into an argument with his father, Palmer. Jun, Hareta, and Mitsumi find Jupiter running from some Neo Team Galactic troops, and they defeat them in battle. When he hears that Charon is trying to find Giratina, he goes to find Prof. Rowan to question him about it. He finds him at Canalave Library, and when they hear that Hareta's father is being imprisoned in the Team Galactic HQ Building, they fly there using Jun's Dragonite. Leaving Hareta to fight Charon, Jun, Mitsumi, and B-2 try to free Cyrus, who was also imprisoned, but some of Charon's Pokémon stand in the way. Jun battles them, giving Mitsumi a chance to continue. After he defeats them, he meets up with Hareta and Koya, and they fly to Turnback Cave to stop Charon from capturing Giratina. However, Giratina proves to be too powerful for either party, and after a lengthy battle, Giratina creates a portal that transports Jun and the others back to the outside world. Jun is one of the many Trainers who are shown fighting Giratina and Hareta (who decided to fight with Giratina in order to prolong the battle). After that battle ends (although the results of the battle aren't shown), Jun is last seen back at the Pokémon League, watching the fight between Hareta and Koya.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Jun's known Pokémon in the manga:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jun
|stage1=Turtwig
|stage2=Grotle
|pkmn=Torterra
|type1=Grass
|type2=Ground
|img=Jun Turtwig DPA.png
|img_size=120px
|img2=Jun Torterra DPA.png
|epnum=DPA03
|epname=The Mystery Boy, Jun!!
|desc={{p|Torterra}} is Jun's starter Pokémon who was received as a {{p|Turtwig}}. Turtwig was then sent out in a Double Battle with Hareta to deal with [[Mars]]'s {{TP|Mars|Purugly}} and {{p|Zubat}}. It evolved into a {{p|Grotle}} offscreen and then evolved into Torterra around the time it battled with [[Koya]] and his {{p|Absol}}. Absol was able to easily defeat Torterra.

Torterra's only known move is {{m|Razor Leaf}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jun
|stage2=Staravia
|pkmn=Staraptor
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Jun Staravia DPA.png
|img2=Jun Staraptor DPA.png
|epnum=DPA03
|epname=The Mystery Boy, Jun!!
|desc=Jun's {{p|Staraptor}} debuted as a {{p|Staravia}}. It was called out to save [[Hareta's Piplup]] after it was attacked by a {{p|Magikarp}}. Later, it evolved into a Staraptor while Jun was trying to support [[Mitsumi]] into thinking that Hareta is strong. During the Pokémon League, it lost to [[Koya]]'s {{p|Absol}}.

Staraptor's known moves are {{m|Whirlwind}} and {{m|Brave Bird}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jun
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Jun Dragonite DPA.png‎
|epnum=DPA19
|epname=(Violent) Earthquake! Cyrus's Consuming Ambition
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} is Jun's mode of transportation. He first used it to save Hareta, Mitsumi and Eevee from the exploding Team Galatic HQ. On the way to Spear Pillar, Jun's Dragonite gets knocked out by the space-time portal. Later on in the Pokémon League, it was one of the Pokémon that fell victim to Koya's Absol.

Dragonite's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Defog}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Jun
|pkmn=Mime Jr.
|type1=Psychic
|img=Jun Mime Jr.png
|epnum=DPA27
|epname=A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!
|desc={{p|Mime Jr.}} is seen standing next to Jun after the bomb explodes in the tournament.

Mime Jr.'s only known move is {{m|Light Screen}}.}}

==Achievements==
===Badges obtained===
* {{Badge|Coal}} (prior to ''[[DPA02|Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!]]'')
* Seven unknown badges (prior to ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]'')

===Pokémon League===
Jun has competed in the following [[Pokémon League]]s:
* [[Sinnoh League]] - Top 16 (''[[DPA24|Hareta's Heart's Desire]]'')

==Names==
{| style="float:left; background: #E08040; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #629C20"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ジュン ''Jun''
| Possibly from [[Junichi Masuda]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Jun
| Same as Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 小純 ''Xiǎo Chún''
| From 純 ''jun'' (pure).
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}

{{Pokémon DP characters}}

{{DoubleProjectTag|Manga|CharacterDex}}

[[Category:Pokémon DP Adventure characters]]

[[es:Jun]]
[[it:Jun]]
[[zh:小纯]]

Delcatty (Pokémon)

2023-09-22T09:45:32Z

Shaadi96: /* Main series */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Delcatty}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0300|prev=Skitty|nextnum=0302|next=Sableye|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Delcatty}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Delcatty
|jname=エネコロロ
|tmname=Enekororo
|ndex=0301
|type1=Normal
|category=Prim
|height-ftin=3'07"
|height-m=1.1
|weight-lbs=71.9
|weight-kg=32.6
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Cute Charm
|ability2=Normalize
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV+}}
|abilityd=Wonder Skin
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Field
|egggroup2=Fairy
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=2
|evhp=1
|evsp=1
|expyield=140
|oldexp=138
|lv100exp=800,000
|gendercode=191
|color=Purple
|catchrate=60
|body=08
|pokefordex=delcatty
|generation=3
|friendship=70
}}
'''Delcatty''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''エネコロロ''' ''Enekororo'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Skitty}} when exposed to a [[Moon Stone]].

==Biology==
Delcatty is a quadrupedal, feline {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a mostly tan body. It has a pointed, whisker-like protrusion on each cheek. Its purple ears have three tufts of fur at the tips, and there is a purple ruff-like collar with pin-like extensions around its neck. It has slim legs with tiny, digitless paws. It also possesses a purple, flower-like tuft of hair on the end of its thin tail.

Delcatty is happy most of the time and rarely gets involved in conflicts. When it is disturbed, it just moves to another area instead of fighting. It prefers to do as it pleases at its own pace, so its daily routine is random. It is popular among female Trainers and used in competitions for its style and sublime fur. It is nocturnal and active at dusk. Being the result of an evolution via [[Evolution stone]], Delcatty is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|tropical and temperate forests}}. It does not have a permanent nest and instead finds comfortable spots to sleep.

Delcatty and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Skitty}}, are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Normalize}} as an [[Ability]].

===Evolution===
Delcatty evolves from {{p|Skitty}}.
{{evobox-2
|pictype=art
|type1=Normal
|no1=0300
|name1=Skitty
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1=
|no2=0301
|name2=Delcatty
|type1-2=Normal}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Dr Abby Delcatty.png|thumb|250px|Delcatty in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
Delcatty made its debut in ''[[HS11|A Date With Delcatty]]'', under the ownership of [[Georgio]]. [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] stole it from him, but with {{an|Misty}}'s and {{an|Casey}}'s help, he got it back. He then used it to battle [[Misty's Corsola]] and Casey's {{p|Elekid}}.

Delcatty made its main series debut in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]''. {{an|May}} met [[Top Coordinator]] and {{tc|Doctor|Pokémon Doctor}} [[Dr. Abby|Abby]], who has a male Delcatty [[nickname]]d "Johnny". The two taught [[May's Skitty]] how to use {{m|Blizzard}}.

In ''[[DP095|Battling the Generation Gap!]]'', [[Lila]] used a male Delcatty in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]] of the {{to|Celestic}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. He defeated a {{p|Donphan}} and a {{p|Crawdaunt}} before losing to {{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} in the finals.

In a flashback in ''[[XY088|A Trip Down Memory Train!]]'', a Delcatty befriended [[Clemont's Bunnelby]] when it was still a wild Pokémon.

====Minor appearances====
Delcatty debuted in the opening sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.

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

A Delcatty appeared in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', under the ownership of a boy.

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

A Delcatty appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]''.

A Delcatty appeared in ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]''.

A Delcatty appeared in ''[[XY047|Dreaming a Performer's Dream!]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Delcatty appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG060|Delcatty|May's Pokédex|Delcatty, the Prim Pokémon. Delcatty lives life at its own pace, napping most of the time and rarely [[Pokémon battle|confronting]] other Pokémon. Even when disturbed, Delcatty will move to another spot rather than fight.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Lotad Poochyena Beautifly Delcatty Swablu Vigoroth Whismur Dustox Azurill PG.png|thumb|250px|Delcatty in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Delcatty was fleeing from a storm that a [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} was creating.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Kiki.png|thumb|125px|Delcatty in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Kiki}}
In ''[[PS194|Guile from Mawile]]'', {{adv|Ruby}}'s Skitty, [[nickname]]d Kiki, evolved when she touched a [[Moon Stone]] on [[Steven Stone]]'s belt.

A Delcatty was used by {{adv|Emerald}} during his {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} challenge in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.

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

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=062|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Delcatty prefers to live an unfettered existence in which it can do as it pleases at its own pace. Because this Pokémon eats and sleeps whenever it decides, its daily routines are completely random.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Delcatty sleeps anywhere it wants without keeping a permanent nest. If other Pokémon approach it as it sleeps, this Pokémon will never fight - it will just move away somewhere else.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Rather than keeping a permanent lair, it habitually seeks comfortable spots and sleeps there. It is nocturnal and becomes active at dusk.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=The favorite of trend-conscious female Trainers, they are used in competition for their style and fur.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It is highly popular among female Trainers for its sublime fur. It does not keep a nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It dislikes dirty places. It often searches for a comfortable place in which to groom itself.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=079|label1={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is highly popular among female Trainers for its sublime fur. It does not keep a nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The reason it does not have a nest is that it simply searches for a clean, comfortable place then sleeps there.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=079|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=064}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It dislikes dirty places. It often searches for a comfortable place in which to groom itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It is highly popular among female Trainers for its sublime fur. It does not keep a nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Delcatty prefers to live an unfettered existence in which it can do as it pleases at its own pace. Because this Pokémon eats and sleeps whenever it decides, its daily routines are completely random.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Delcatty sleeps anywhere it wants without keeping a permanent nest. If other Pokémon approach it as it sleeps, this Pokémon will never fight—it will just move away somewhere else.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is highly popular among Trainers for its sublime fur. It does not keep a nest.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Skitty}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Huge Storage 2]], Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Concealed Ruins]] (B10F-B15F), [[World Abyss]] (B8F-B15F)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Meadow: [[Trailhead Field]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Albens Town|Albens Town: Stage 236]]}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Normal
|w21=Pecha Berry|w21type=Berry|w21rar=50
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Generations III-VI=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|HP= 70
|Attack= 65
|Defense=65
|SpAtk= 55
|SpDef= 55
|Speed= 70}}

=====Generation VII onward=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|HP= 70
|Attack= 65
|Defense=65
|SpAtk= 55
|SpDef= 55
|Speed= 90}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Delcatty is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
All damage-dealing moves will get [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] if Delcatty has the Ability {{a|Normalize}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Delcatty|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Heal Bell|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Delcatty|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Delcatty|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM63|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Delcatty|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Delcatty|Normal|Normal|3}}

{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP/BDSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/BDSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/BDSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/BDSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/BDSP|197|Umbreon}} {{MSP/BDSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/BDSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/BDSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP/BDSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP/BDSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP/BDSP|468|Togekiss}} {{MSP/BDSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP/BDSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/BDSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/BDSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP/BDSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP/BDSP|312|Minun}} {{MSP/BDSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP/BDSP|428|Lopunny}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/BDSP|036|Clefable}}|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP/BDSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP/BDSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/BDSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/BDSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP/BDSP|301|Delcatty}} {{MSP/BDSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP/BDSP|432|Purugly}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/BDSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/BDSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP/BDSP|312|Minun}}|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP/BDSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP/BDSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP/BDSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/BDSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/BDSP|133|Eevee}} {{MSP/BDSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/BDSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/BDSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/BDSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/BDSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/BDSP|470|Leafeon}} {{MSP/BDSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/BDSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP/BDSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP/BDSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP/BDSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/BDSP|311|Plusle}} {{MSP/BDSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP/BDSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP/BDSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP/BDSP|448|Lucario}}|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP/BDSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/BDSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/BDSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP/BDSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/BDSP|197|Umbreon}} {{MSP/BDSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/BDSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/BDSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP/BDSP|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP/BDSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP/BDSP|424|Ambipom}} {{MSP/BDSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/BDSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP/BDSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP/BDSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP/BDSP|417|Pachirisu}}|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|235|Smeargle}}|Simple Beam|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP/BDSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP/BDSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP/BDSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/BDSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP/BDSP|162|Furret}} {{MSP/BDSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/BDSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/BDSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP/BDSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP/BDSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP/BDSP|352|Kecleon}} {{MSP/BDSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP/BDSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP/BDSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP/BDSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP/BDSP|435|Skuntank}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP/BDSP|424|Ambipom}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/BDSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP/BDSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP/BDSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP/BDSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP/BDSP|327|Spinda}}|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP/BDSP|468|Togekiss}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/BDSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP/BDSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP/BDSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/BDSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP/BDSP|325|Spoink}} {{MSP/BDSP|326|Grumpig}}|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Delcatty|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Delcatty|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Delcatty|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Delcatty|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Delcatty|Normal|Normal|3}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg colorless color}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Scratch}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Delcatty (EX Sandstorm 34)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=301|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=301|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=301
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=We should bring grace and elegance into our fighting.
|P2=It frightens me... My health has been reduced by half...
|P3=Please, spare me... It pains me to remain on my feet...
|PL=Ah, leveled up! Has it enhanced my already-stunning style?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=301
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=301
|walk=1.32
|hp=53
|attack=73
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=301
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=301|num=309
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Prank
|skilldesc=Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=301Winking|num=309
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=301
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Skitty
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=132
|defense=127
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Play Rough}}, {{m|Disarming Voice}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}
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===Evolution data===
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|type1=Normal
|no1=0300
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===Sprites===
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==Trivia==
* As of [[Generation VIII]], Delcatty's {{EV}} yield (1 HP, 1 Speed) is unique.
* Despite Skitty and Delcatty being available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, its former [[signature move]], {{m|Assist}}, is still unusable as of [[Generation VIII]].

===Origin===
Delcatty appears to be based on a domestic cat. It may also draw inspiration from {{wp|lynx}}es, cats with a ruffed face and tufted ears. Delcatty's collar resembles an {{wp|Orthopedic pillow|orthopedic neck pillow}}, which could be a reference to the fact that it sleeps whenever and wherever it decides, and a pin holder.

====Name origin====
Delcatty may be a combination of ''delicate'' and ''catty''.

Enekororo may be a combination of 狗尾草 ''enokorogusa'' ({{wp|Setaria viridis|green foxtail}}), 猫 ''neko'' ({{wp|cat}}), and 心 ''kokoro'' (heart).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=エネコロロ ''Enekororo''|jameaning=From {{tt|狗尾草 ''enokorogusa''|green foxtail}}, {{tt|猫 ''neko''|cat}}, and {{tt|心 ''kokoro''|heart}}
|fr=Delcatty|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Delcatty|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Enekoro|demeaning=Similar to Japanese name
|it=Delcatty|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=델케티 ''Delcatty''|komeaning=Transcription of English name
|zh_cmn=優雅貓 / 优雅猫 ''Yōuyǎmāo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|優雅 / 优雅 ''yōuyǎ''|graceful}} and {{tt|貓 / 猫 ''māo''|cat}}
|zh_yue=優雅貓 ''Yāungáhmāau''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|優雅 ''yāungáh''|graceful}} and {{tt|貓 ''māau''|cat}}
|ru=Делкатти ''Delkatti''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เอเนโคโรโระ ''Enekhororo''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
*[[Kiki]]

==External links==

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Houndour (Pokémon)

2023-09-03T16:19:16Z

Shaadi96: /* Major appearances */

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|jtranslit=Derubiru
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'''Houndour''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''デルビル''' ''Delvil'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Houndoom}} starting at [[level]] 24.

==Biology==
Houndour is a quadrupedal, {{wp|dog|canine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with short, black fur and a red underbelly and muzzle. Its ears and tail are both short and pointed. Two fangs protrude from its upper jaw, and its triangular nose is black. There are white bands on its ankles and rib-like ridges on its back. Houndour appears to have a simplistic, stylized skull on its forehead with the eye orbits creating eyebrow patterning above its actual eyes. It also has circular, red paw pads on each of its three-toed paws.

Houndour is an intelligent Pokémon that forms packs to hunt for prey and shows unparalleled teamwork. As seen [[EP150|in the anime]], it will not abandon a pack member who is sick. It communicates using various barks and howls. Barks are used to determine the location of a pack member during a hunt, which only they can understand, while howls are used as a declaration of ownership over territory. They are known to be loyal and obedient to their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Houndour can typically be found around {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|rough terrain}}.

===Evolution===
Houndour evolves into {{p|Houndoom}}.
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Rocket Prize Master Houndour.png|thumb|left|250px|Houndour in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
Multiple Houndour debuted in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''. One of them got sick, prompting the rest of its pack to steal food in order to aid it. Ultimately, {{Ash}} helped the ailing Houndour to a [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Houndour was an enemy of the [[Pichu Brothers]]. It reappeared in ''[[Trouble in Big Town]]'', ''[[HS06|Of Meowth]] [[HS07|and Pokémon]]'', ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. It is normally seen chasing them, or anyone else that angers it, around [[Big Town]].

In ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]'', [[Cassidy]] used a Houndour and equipped it with power-amplifying headgear. It made further appearances in [[Pokémon Chronicles]].

{{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s used multiple Houndour in ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]'', ''[[XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!]]'', and ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]''.

In ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s Houndour was quickly defeated by [[Ilima]] and his {{p|Eevee}}. In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', it was defeated by {{an|Gladion}}'s {{p|Lycanroc}}.

In ''[[JN054|Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!]]'', [[James]] pulled a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Houndour}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]] to battle Ash and [[Goh]]. However, it was defeated by [[Jacqueline]]'s {{p|Inteleon}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN062|Not Too Close for Comfort!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]'', {{OBP|Ralph|EP176}} brought a Houndour to the [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]]. It defeated [[Mickey]]'s {{p|Hypno}}.

In ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', two Houndour were resting in some hot springs.

In ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', {{Tracey}} fed a Houndour at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Houndour appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.

In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} hit a Houndour with {{m|Dark Void}}.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a Houndour were living in [[Pokémon Hills]].

During the Mega Audino journal in ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]'', a Houndour was fighting with a {{p|Scraggy}}.

Three Trainers' Houndour attended the [[Wela Fire Festival‎]].

In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', two Trainers' Houndour appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

In the [[Where Are You Going, Eevee?]] segment for ''[[SM093|Lillier and the Staff!]]'', a Trainer's Houndour became annoyed by a {{pkmn2|wild}} [[Sandy|Eevee]] eating its food and chased him away. Houndour reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.

A Houndour appeared in ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}.

A Trainer's Houndour appeared in ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP150|Houndour|Ash's Pokédex|Houndour, the Dark Pokémon. Houndour travel in packs and communicate through barks in order to surround their {{pkmn|food|prey}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}

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

==In the manga==
[[File:Masked Man Houndour.png|thumb|200px|Houndour in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Houndour appeared in ''[[SP06|After The Missing Rucksack!!]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Gold}} is attacked by and defeated by four Pokémon, including a Houndour, when he enters the [[Ilex Forest]], and is then warned to stay out by the [[Masked Man]] in ''[[PS103|You Ain't Nothin' but a Houndour]]'' and ''[[PS104|The Ariados up There]]''. This Houndour is later used against [[Lt. Surge]] during his battle against the Masked Man, where its howls summon a herd of {{pkmn2|wild}} Houndour to aid it in battle. Although their constant howling prevented Lt. Surge from moving, he is able to have multiple {{p|Electrode}} use {{m|Selfdestruct}} to knock them down, allowing Surge to flee during the confusion.

One of [[Carl]]'s Houndoom was seen as a Houndour in ''[[PS268|The Escape]]'', the chapter in which {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Silver}} escaped from [[Pryce]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|It communicates with fellow Houndours via a unique howl, informing them of its location. The herd will then move in together on their prey.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Houndour is {{GnB|Grey}}'s only known Pokémon in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].

A Trainer's Houndour appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Houndour appeared in [[GDZ47]], under the ownership of a {{OBP|thief|GDZ47}}.

A Houndour appeared in [[GDZ61]].

[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Houndour, as seen in [[GDZ72]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Giovanni used a Houndour in ''[[PM081|Showdown at the Radio Tower!!]]''.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Houndour communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is simply unparalleled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|type2=Fire
|HP= 45
|Attack= 60
|Defense=30
|SpAtk= 80
|SpDef= 50
|Speed= 65}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|type2=Fire
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=4
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|Jump=3
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===Type effectiveness===
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|type2=Fire
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|Flying= 100
|Fighting=200
|Ground= 200
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 100
|Poison= 100
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|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 50
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|notes=yes
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|dark=yes
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===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Comeuppance|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/9|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/9|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/9|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/9|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/9|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}} {{MSP/9|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/9|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/9|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/9|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/9|0815|Cinderace}} {{MSP/9|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/9|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/9|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0229|Houndoom}}{{tt|*|Houndoom caught in 5★ Tera Raid Battles know this move}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/9|0026|Raichu}}{{MSP/9|0026|Raichu|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/9|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0053|Persian}} {{MSP/9|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/9|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/9|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/9|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/9|0448|Lucario}} {{MSP/9|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/9|0815|Cinderace}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/9|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/9|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/9|0655|Delphox}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/9|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/9|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/9|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/9|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/9|0448|Lucario}} {{MSP/9|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/9|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/9|0943|Mabosstiff}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/9|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/9|0435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/9|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/9|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/9|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/9|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/9|0434|Stunky}} {{MSP/9|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/9|0503-Hisui|Samurott}}{{MSP/9|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/9|0816|Sobble}} {{MSP/9|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/9|0818|Inteleon}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/9|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/9|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/9|0450|Hippowdon}}|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fire color}}"
|-
! Move
! Card
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{m|Lunge}}
| [[Houndour (Neo Destiny 43)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Smokescreen}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Houndour (EX Team Rocket Returns 59)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228
|body=1
|rate=11.4
|area=Ravaged Field
|P1=I'm good at running down prey using teamwork.
|P2=My HP's been cut in half.
|P3=I can't go on... I'm about to drop...
|PL=Yes! I got my level up! I'll work harder!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228
|coset=25
|conto={{p|Mismagius}}, {{p|Meowstic|Meowstic (♀)}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=Grrrrrooarr! I'm hungry!
|P2=This is too much…
}}
|-
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|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=153
|browser=It spits blobs of fire and lets loose dark pulses to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=2
|num=266
|pastnum=083
|browser=It releases a dark pulse around itself that makes Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228
|walk=1.73
|hp=46
|attack=71
|defense=45
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=228
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=228|stype=Fire|num=489
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Houndour
|evocandy=50
|stamina=128|attack=152|defense=83
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Ember}}
|special={{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0228
|name1=Houndour
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fire
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 24}}
|no2=0229
|name2=Houndoom
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Fire}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=228}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=228}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=228}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=228}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=228}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=228}}

{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0228}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0228}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|228|Houndour}}

==Trivia==
*Houndour can be seen as a parallel of {{p|Poochyena}}. Both are {{type|Dark}}, canine-like Pokémon. Poochyena is exclusive to {{game|Diamond}} and {{game|White}}, while Houndour is exclusive to {{game|Pearl}} and {{game|Black}}. Additionally, both Pokémon can be found during a [[Mass Outbreak|swarm]] in White and Black, respectively.
* Despite being a [[Generation II]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, Houndour was actually native to [[Kanto]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. The same is true for {{p|Murkrow}} and {{p|Slugma}}. All three can be obtained in [[Johto]] via the {{safari|Johto}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* The only five games so far in which Houndour can be captured by the {{player}} before viewing the end credits are {{Pokémon XD}}, {{game|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X]], and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* Houndour is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Houndour has the lowest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Houndour seems to be based on the legends of {{wp|hellhound}}s, {{wp|black dog (ghost)|black dogs}}, and possibly {{wp|Cerberus}} of Greek mythology. Its skeletal adornments may be a reference to the hellhounds' and black dogs' associations with death and allude to the association of dogs with bones as their food, especially in cartoons. They may also be inspired by the {{wp|grim reaper}}, and the bands around its ankles resemble {{wp|shackle}}s. Its build and coloration are similar to a {{wp|Dobermann}}, and it also somewhat resembles the extinct {{wp|Thylacine|Tasmanian wolf}} due to the stripe-like bony ridges on its back. Its pack-hunting behavior and eerie howling are reminiscent of {{wp|Wolf|wolves}}.

====Name origin====
Houndour may be a combination of ''{{wp|hound}}'' and ''dour'' (grim, dreary, severe).

Delvil may be a corruption of ''{{wp|devil}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Fire
|ja=デルビル ''Delvil''|jameaning=From ''devil''
|fr=Malosse|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|mal|evil}}'' and {{wp|Molossus (dog)|{{tt|''molosse''|Molossian hound, also a generic term for several big dog breeds}}}}
|es=Houndour|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Hunduster|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Hund|dog}}'' and ''{{tt|düster|grim, bleak}}''
|it=Houndour|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=델빌 ''Delvil''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=戴魯比 / 戴鲁比 ''Dàilǔbǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=戴魯比 ''Daailóuhbéi''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=हनडावॉर ''Houndour''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Хандор ''Khandor''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เดลวิล ''Denwin''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0227|prev=Skarmory|nextnum=0229|next=Houndoom}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

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[[es:Houndour]]
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[[zh:戴鲁比]]

Houndour (Pokémon)

2023-09-03T16:13:55Z

Shaadi96: /* Minor appearances */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Houndour
|jname=デルビル
|jtranslit=Derubiru
|tmname=Delvil
|ndex=0228
|typebox=1
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|category=Dark
|height-ftin=2'00″
|height-m=0.6
|weight-lbs=23.8
|weight-kg=10.8
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Early Bird
|ability2=Flash Fire
|abilityd=Unnerve
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evsa=1
|expyield=66
|oldexp=114
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Black
|catchrate=120
|body=08
|pokefordex=houndour
|generation=2
|friendship=35
}}
'''Houndour''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''デルビル''' ''Delvil'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Houndoom}} starting at [[level]] 24.

==Biology==
Houndour is a quadrupedal, {{wp|dog|canine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with short, black fur and a red underbelly and muzzle. Its ears and tail are both short and pointed. Two fangs protrude from its upper jaw, and its triangular nose is black. There are white bands on its ankles and rib-like ridges on its back. Houndour appears to have a simplistic, stylized skull on its forehead with the eye orbits creating eyebrow patterning above its actual eyes. It also has circular, red paw pads on each of its three-toed paws.

Houndour is an intelligent Pokémon that forms packs to hunt for prey and shows unparalleled teamwork. As seen [[EP150|in the anime]], it will not abandon a pack member who is sick. It communicates using various barks and howls. Barks are used to determine the location of a pack member during a hunt, which only they can understand, while howls are used as a declaration of ownership over territory. They are known to be loyal and obedient to their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Houndour can typically be found around {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|rough terrain}}.

===Evolution===
Houndour evolves into {{p|Houndoom}}.
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0228
|name1=Houndour
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fire
|evo1=
|no2=0229
|name2=Houndoom
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Fire}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Rocket Prize Master Houndour.png|thumb|left|250px|Houndour in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
Multiple Houndour debuted in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''. One of them got sick, prompting the rest of its pack to steal food in order to aid it. Ultimately, {{Ash}} helped the ailing Houndour to a [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Houndour was an enemy of the [[Pichu Brothers]]. It reappeared in ''[[Trouble in Big Town]]'', ''[[HS06|Of Meowth]] [[HS07|and Pokémon]]'', ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. It is normally seen chasing them, or anyone else that angers it, around [[Big Town]].

In ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]'', [[Cassidy]] used a Houndour equipped with power-amplifying headgear. It made further appearances in [[Pokémon Chronicles]].

{{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s used multiple Houndour in ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]'', ''[[XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!]]'', and ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]''.

In ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}'s Houndour was quickly defeated by [[Ilima]] and his {{p|Eevee}}. In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', it was defeated by {{an|Gladion}}'s {{p|Lycanroc}}.

In ''[[JN054|Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!]]'', [[James]] pulled a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Houndour}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]] to battle Ash and [[Goh]]. However, it was defeated by [[Jacqueline]]'s {{p|Inteleon}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN062|Not Too Close for Comfort!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]'', {{OBP|Ralph|EP176}} brought a Houndour to the [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]]. It defeated [[Mickey]]'s {{p|Hypno}}.

In ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', two Houndour were resting in some hot springs.

In ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', {{Tracey}} fed a Houndour at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Houndour appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.

In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} hit a Houndour with {{m|Dark Void}}.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a Houndour were living in [[Pokémon Hills]].

During the Mega Audino journal in ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]'', a Houndour was fighting with a {{p|Scraggy}}.

Three Trainers' Houndour attended the [[Wela Fire Festival‎]].

In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', two Trainers' Houndour appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

In the [[Where Are You Going, Eevee?]] segment for ''[[SM093|Lillier and the Staff!]]'', a Trainer's Houndour became annoyed by a {{pkmn2|wild}} [[Sandy|Eevee]] eating its food and chased him away. Houndour reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.

A Houndour appeared in ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}.

A Trainer's Houndour appeared in ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP150|Houndour|Ash's Pokédex|Houndour, the Dark Pokémon. Houndour travel in packs and communicate through barks in order to surround their {{pkmn|food|prey}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}

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

==In the manga==
[[File:Masked Man Houndour.png|thumb|200px|Houndour in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Houndour appeared in ''[[SP06|After The Missing Rucksack!!]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Gold}} is attacked by and defeated by four Pokémon, including a Houndour, when he enters the [[Ilex Forest]], and is then warned to stay out by the [[Masked Man]] in ''[[PS103|You Ain't Nothin' but a Houndour]]'' and ''[[PS104|The Ariados up There]]''. This Houndour is later used against [[Lt. Surge]] during his battle against the Masked Man, where its howls summon a herd of {{pkmn2|wild}} Houndour to aid it in battle. Although their constant howling prevented Lt. Surge from moving, he is able to have multiple {{p|Electrode}} use {{m|Selfdestruct}} to knock them down, allowing Surge to flee during the confusion.

One of [[Carl]]'s Houndoom was seen as a Houndour in ''[[PS268|The Escape]]'', the chapter in which {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Silver}} escaped from [[Pryce]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|It communicates with fellow Houndours via a unique howl, informing them of its location. The herd will then move in together on their prey.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Houndour is {{GnB|Grey}}'s only known Pokémon in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].

A Trainer's Houndour appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Houndour appeared in [[GDZ47]], under the ownership of a {{OBP|thief|GDZ47}}.

A Houndour appeared in [[GDZ61]].

[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Houndour, as seen in [[GDZ72]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Giovanni used a Houndour in ''[[PM081|Showdown at the Radio Tower!!]]''.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=209}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is unparalleled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Houndour communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is simply unparalleled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=176|label1={{gameabbrev4|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=214}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=075|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is unparalleled.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=289|label1={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It cooperates with others skillfully. When it becomes your partner, it's very loyal to you as its Trainer and will obey your orders.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=They make repeated eerie howls before dawn to call attention to their pack.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=25}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokedex Image Houndour USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|0px}} border-radius: 5px; border:2px solid #{{dark color light}}; background:#{{dark color light}}| [[File:Pokedex Image Houndour SV.png|x200px]]
|-
| Houndour in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Houndour in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area={{rt|7|Kanto}}{{Sup/t|N}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area={{rt|7|Kanto}}{{Sup/t|N}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}} extension}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=XD|t=FFF|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|area=[[Cipher Lab]] {{color2|{{shadow color}}|Shadow Pokémon|(Shadow)}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Diamond}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pearl|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Houndoom}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area={{rt|214|Sinnoh}}, [[Valor Lakefront]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{rt|7|Kanto}}{{sup/t|N}} {{safari|Johto}} (Savannah with 4 Forest points)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|mountain}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pokéwalker|color=FF3333|link=Pokéwalker|area={{pw|Volcano Path}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Black|t=fff|area={{rt|9|Unova}} ([[Mass outbreak|Swarm]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=White}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Spooky Manor}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=X|t=fff|area={{rt|10|Kalos}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|area=[[Poké Pelago]]{{tt|*|Only begin appearing after the player reaches Poni Island}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Houndoom}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]], [[Inlet Grotto]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s (2★)}}
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|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere]], Endless Level 19, Forever Level 19, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Silent Chasm]] (5F-7F), [[Howling Forest]] (1F-8F), [[Joyous Tower]] (25F-27F)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F), [[Final Maze]] (B1F-B48F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F), [[Final Maze]] (B1F-B48F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Cargo Ship]], [[Oil Field Hideout]]}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Oblivia Ruins]], [[Fire Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lava: [[Sunny Seashore]] (Post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Flower Garden#Festival on Mount Moon|Flower Garden: Festival on Mount Moon]], [[Magical Lake#Protect Pichu in the Forest|Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest]], [[Chill Battle#The Three Little Tepig|Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Thursday Stage 1|Safari Jungle: Stage 1]]{{dotw|Th}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: [[Special Stages#Seventh release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Seventh release)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Chilling Graveyard|Dark Land: Chilling Graveyard]] (All Areas), [[Legend Terrain#Tomb of Nightmares|Legend Terrain: Tomb of Nightmares]] (Center Boss, Back, Special)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dragonite Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]], [[Entei Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Entei Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD RT DX|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Silent Chasm]] (5F-9F), [[Howling Forest]] (2F-10F), [[Joyous Tower]] (25F-27F)}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Campaign 1 Houndour|English|United States|5|May 15 to 22, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Houndour}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Houndour|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Houndour}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|type2=Fire
|HP= 45
|Attack= 60
|Defense=30
|SpAtk= 80
|SpDef= 50
|Speed= 65}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|Normal= 100
|Flying= 100
|Fighting=200
|Ground= 200
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ghost= 50
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 50
|Water= 200
|Grass= 50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 0
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 50
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flashfire=maybe
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Comeuppance|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|49|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/9|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/9|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/9|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/9|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/9|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}} {{MSP/9|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/9|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/9|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/9|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/9|0815|Cinderace}} {{MSP/9|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/9|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/9|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0229|Houndoom}}{{tt|*|Houndoom caught in 5★ Tera Raid Battles know this move}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/9|0026|Raichu}}{{MSP/9|0026|Raichu|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/9|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0053|Persian}} {{MSP/9|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/9|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/9|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/9|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/9|0448|Lucario}} {{MSP/9|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/9|0815|Cinderace}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/9|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/9|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/9|0655|Delphox}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/9|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/9|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/9|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/9|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/9|0448|Lucario}} {{MSP/9|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/9|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/9|0943|Mabosstiff}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/9|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/9|0435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/9|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/9|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/9|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/9|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/9|0434|Stunky}} {{MSP/9|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/9|0503-Hisui|Samurott}}{{MSP/9|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/9|0816|Sobble}} {{MSP/9|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/9|0818|Inteleon}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/9|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/9|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/9|0450|Hippowdon}}|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Houndour|Dark|Fire|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fire color}}"
|-
! Move
! Card
|- style="background:#fff;"
| {{m|Lunge}}
| [[Houndour (Neo Destiny 43)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Smokescreen}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Houndour (EX Team Rocket Returns 59)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228
|body=1
|rate=11.4
|area=Ravaged Field
|P1=I'm good at running down prey using teamwork.
|P2=My HP's been cut in half.
|P3=I can't go on... I'm about to drop...
|PL=Yes! I got my level up! I'll work harder!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228
|coset=25
|conto={{p|Mismagius}}, {{p|Meowstic|Meowstic (♀)}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=Grrrrrooarr! I'm hungry!
|P2=This is too much…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=153
|browser=It spits blobs of fire and lets loose dark pulses to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=2
|num=266
|pastnum=083
|browser=It releases a dark pulse around itself that makes Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228
|walk=1.73
|hp=46
|attack=71
|defense=45
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=228
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=228|stype=Fire|num=489
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=228
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Houndour
|evocandy=50
|stamina=128|attack=152|defense=83
|fast={{m|Feint Attack}}, {{m|Ember}}
|special={{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|pictype=art
|no1=0228
|name1=Houndour
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fire
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 24}}
|no2=0229
|name2=Houndoom
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Fire}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=228}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=228}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=228}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=228}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=228}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=228}}

{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0228}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0228}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|228|Houndour}}

==Trivia==
*Houndour can be seen as a parallel of {{p|Poochyena}}. Both are {{type|Dark}}, canine-like Pokémon. Poochyena is exclusive to {{game|Diamond}} and {{game|White}}, while Houndour is exclusive to {{game|Pearl}} and {{game|Black}}. Additionally, both Pokémon can be found during a [[Mass Outbreak|swarm]] in White and Black, respectively.
* Despite being a [[Generation II]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, Houndour was actually native to [[Kanto]] in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. The same is true for {{p|Murkrow}} and {{p|Slugma}}. All three can be obtained in [[Johto]] via the {{safari|Johto}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* The only five games so far in which Houndour can be captured by the {{player}} before viewing the end credits are {{Pokémon XD}}, {{game|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X]], and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* Houndour is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Houndour has the lowest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Houndour seems to be based on the legends of {{wp|hellhound}}s, {{wp|black dog (ghost)|black dogs}}, and possibly {{wp|Cerberus}} of Greek mythology. Its skeletal adornments may be a reference to the hellhounds' and black dogs' associations with death and allude to the association of dogs with bones as their food, especially in cartoons. They may also be inspired by the {{wp|grim reaper}}, and the bands around its ankles resemble {{wp|shackle}}s. Its build and coloration are similar to a {{wp|Dobermann}}, and it also somewhat resembles the extinct {{wp|Thylacine|Tasmanian wolf}} due to the stripe-like bony ridges on its back. Its pack-hunting behavior and eerie howling are reminiscent of {{wp|Wolf|wolves}}.

====Name origin====
Houndour may be a combination of ''{{wp|hound}}'' and ''dour'' (grim, dreary, severe).

Delvil may be a corruption of ''{{wp|devil}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Fire
|ja=デルビル ''Delvil''|jameaning=From ''devil''
|fr=Malosse|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|mal|evil}}'' and {{wp|Molossus (dog)|{{tt|''molosse''|Molossian hound, also a generic term for several big dog breeds}}}}
|es=Houndour|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Hunduster|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Hund|dog}}'' and ''{{tt|düster|grim, bleak}}''
|it=Houndour|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=델빌 ''Delvil''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=戴魯比 / 戴鲁比 ''Dàilǔbǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=戴魯比 ''Daailóuhbéi''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=हनडावॉर ''Houndour''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Хандор ''Khandor''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เดลวิล ''Denwin''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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|jpva=[[Ikue Ohtani]]
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(Japanese: '''サンゴ''' ''Sango'') is one of the admins of the [[Explorers]], and a recurring major antagonist in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==History==
Sango first appeared in [[HZ006]], silhouetted with two other Admins, [[Onyx]] and [[Agate]].

In [[HZ016]], she appeared again, this time not silhouetted and along with some of her fellow admins, talked to [[Spinel]] after his failure in havig [[Liko]]'s pendant taken away from him.

==Character==



==Voice actors==
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|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Otani]]''

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| Japanese
| サンゴ ''Sango''
| From 珊瑚 ''sango'' ({{wp|coral}})
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{{Explorers}} 
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|ghost|fairy}} 
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[[fr:Sango]]
[[zh:珊瑚]]

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* {{BMGf|296901|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|297032|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''ニャオハとなら、きっと''' ''As Long as I'm With {{tt|Nyahoja|Sprigatito}}, I'm Sure'') is the third episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,235th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 21, 2023.
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==Plot==
After seeing a dream of [[Diana (Horizons)|her grandmother]], [[Liko]] wakes up aboard the [[Brave Asagi]]. Remembering how her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} was taken from her the [[HZ002|previous night]], she resolves to get her partner back and steps out of her cabin to find [[Orla]], [[Murdock]], and [[Mollie]] on the deck. They tell her that [[Friede]] is looking for the [[Explorers]] so they can get her Sprigatito back. Friede indeed soon returns, though he says that while he managed to follow the Explorers to a nearby port city, he lost track of them afterwards, so he has no idea where exactly they're hiding. Liko expresses her desire to come along to look for her partner, though Friede warns that she won't stand a chance against the Explorers without any Pokémon. Friede reveals that her mother actually hired them as her bodyguards, which surprises Liko, causing the rest of the team to berate Friede for once again unintentionally withholding information from her, though they quickly brush it aside to focus on breakfast instead.

Once the Brave Asagi has docked at the port town, Murdock calls out his {{p|Rockruff}}. Since Rockruff still remembers Sprigatito's scent, he figures they can use it to find the Explorers. Friede joins him on his search, while Orla will work on repairing the Wing Deck, Mollie asks Liko's help in getting some [[Potion]]s from a [[Pokémon Center]], and [[Ludlow]] stays behind to [[Fishing|fish]]. Leading Liko to the Pokémon Center, Mollie hands her a list of the preordered items and sends her inside alone without explaining why she's not coming along. Meeting [[Nurse Joy]], Liko hands the list to her, but Joy gets distracted by the need to treat another girl's {{p|Vulpix}} first. The girl berates herself for causing her partner to get hurt due to her own inexperience, making Liko think about Sprigatito and the possibility of it getting hurt too. However, unbeknownst to Liko, Sprigatito is being treated well by [[Onia]], who has bought it plenty of {{pkmn|food}} and toys, finding it irresistibly cute. She recomposes herself when [[Amethio]] enters the room, making it clear that he does not intend to use Sprigatito as a bargaining chip, his focus being solely on capturing Liko and her pendant. He is contacted by [[Zirc]], who's spying on the Brave Asagi and informs him that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] are in the city. Ending the call, Amethio wonders out loud what the team's next move is going to be.

Aboard the Brave Asagi, Orla finishes repairing the Wing Deck's retraction mechanism, while at the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy finishes treating the Vulpix and hands Liko the boxes containing the preordered items. Liko almost falls over from the weight of the boxes, but they're caught by Mollie's {{p|Chansey}} the instant she exits the building. Simultaneously, Rockruff catches Sprigatito's scent on a disguised Onia, who's been out shopping. When Murdock, Friede, and Liko run towards her, she ditches her shopping bag and makes a run for it, contacting Amethio and informing him of her situation. He tells her to lead them to their hiding place and contacts Zirc, who's just finished secretly attaching a tracking device on the underside of the Brave Asagi, telling him to return. While Murdock stays behind to assist the civilians whom Onia knocked over during her escape, Liko and Friede follow Rockruff to the warehouse area where the Explorers are hiding. Friede tries to keep Liko from just charging in, but she, as Sprigatito's {{pkmn|Trainer}}, feels it's her responsibility to save it. As such, Friede devices a plan.

Liko and Friede enter a warehouse, where Amethio confronts them. He makes his recurring demand for Liko's pendant clear, but Friede suggests they settle things with a [[Pokémon battle]], as their previous battle wasn't even properly finished. Amethio agrees, and Liko moves aside from being caught in the middle of the action. While [[Captain Pikachu]] once more clashes against Amethio's {{p|Ceruledge}}, Liko uses the distraction to sneak further into the warehouse, with Rockruff quickly leading her to the room where Sprigatito is being held. As Friede and Amethio's battle moves to the warehouse's rooftop, Liko forces the door open and reunites with Sprigatito. They escape outside, where Onia appears before them, still fawning over "her" cute Sprigatito. She is devasted when the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} refuses to come with her and calls out her {{p|Skarmory}}, taunting that a {{t|Grass}} type like Sprigatito stands no chance against it. Undeterred, Liko orders Sprigatito to use {{m|Leafage}}. While the [[move|attack]] doesn't do much against Skarmory, it still provides enough of a cover to allow Liko and Sprigatito to escape. On the rooftop, Amethio has driven him and Pikachu at the edge. His confidence of his impending victory fades away quickly, however, when the leaves of Leafage rise up behind Friede and he sees Liko running away, realizing too late that the battle was just a distraction planned by Friede. Smirking, Friede and Pikachu fall off the rooftop and fly away with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}.

Aboard the Brave Asagi at sunset, Liko feels she can finally fully trust the Rising Volt Tacklers, given that they put her and Sprigatito's safety before her pendant. In addition, being separated and reuniting with Sprigatito has truly made her feel like a Trainer and made her understand what her grandmother had meant by telling her that the only scary part of being a Trainer is the first step. Thanks to Sprigatito, she's been able to take that first step and find herself a new horizon. She steps in front of the Rising Volt Tacklers, expressing that, while they seemed suspicious to her at first, due to them taking her with them without explaining anything, she feels ready to trust and travel with them now in order to find out more about her pendant and why the Explorers are after her. Friede happily accepts her request to continue traveling along with them, as they're also interested in finding out more about the pendant, since the Rising Volt Tacklers are a team all about uncovering the mysteries of the world, yet another thing that he's absentmindedly neglected to mention. With Liko now officially a member of the team, Friede declares that their next destination is Liko's home in [[Paldea]], where they're going to collect their bodyguard fees so they can keep financing their adventures. In her cabin, Liko calls [[Ann]] and informs her of her departure, saying that she'll be attending classes remotely from now on.

On [[Roy's hometown|a small island]] off the coast of [[Kanto]], a boy named [[Roy]] happily runs out of his home and to the beach, excited to see if the previous night's storm has brought in any new treasures. Much to his delight, he indeed finds something: the flag that was blown off the Brave Asagi as it flew through said storm.

==Major events==

[[File:Liko Rising Volt Tacklers.png|thumb|220px|Liko joining the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
* [[Liko]] and [[Friede]] free {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} from the [[Explorers]]' captivity.
* Liko joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
* The Rising Volt Tacklers head for [[Paldea]].

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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Roy]]
* [[Roy's grandfather]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Dot|Nidothing]] (video)
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Onia]]
* [[Zirc]]
* [[Ann]] (on a phone)
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{OBP|Diana|Horizons}} (dream)
* [[Roy's grandfather]]
* Trainer
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ([[Mollie]]'s)
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Elekid}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Orla]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rockruff}} ([[Murdock]]'s)
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Amethio]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Onia]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Onia]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zirc]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Zirc]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Oshawott}} ([[Ann]]'s; on a phone)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}}; ×2; one on a video)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}}; video)
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}}; video)
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}}; video)
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}}; video)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; ×2; male and female; video)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OBP|Diana|Horizons}}'s; dream)
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ([[Roy's Fuecoco|Rising Volt Tacklers']])
* {{p|Pawmi}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Vulpix}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×2)
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Staryu}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What is stored in {{p|Pikachu}}'s cheeks?''
** Choices: Electricity, {{pkmn|food}}, {{i|Poké Ball}}s
** Answer: Electricity
* [[Heart-Pounding Diary]] replaces [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master#Opening animation: JN OP 5|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master -with my friends-]] as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]], while [[RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~]] replaces [[Type: Wild]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* This is the first episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' to feature [[Nurse Joy|a character]] from a previous [[series]].
* This episode introduces a new [[eyecatch]], featuring [[Amethio]] and {{p|Ceruledge}} in the second half.

===Errors===
* For a few frames, [[Dot|Nidothing]]'s left claws are colored blue instead of white.

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HZ003 error 1.png|Nidothing's claws color error
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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(Japanese: '''クワッスとなら、できるよ''' ''As Long as I'm With {{tt|Kuwassu|Quaxly}}, I Can Do It'') is the 16th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,248th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 4, 2023.
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==Plot==
[[File:Dot choosing Quaxly.png|thumb|250px|left|Dot choosing Quaxly as her first Pokémon]]
As [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Friede]] decide to begin their counterattack against the thief who took Liko's pendant, Dot thanks {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} for being with her. Friede pulls out a {{i|Poké Ball}} and offers it to Dot, much to Liko and Roy's surprise, as they thought that she already owned Quaxly. Dot admits that she wasn't interested in being a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, but has made up her mind to be its partner. She throws the Poké Ball, though so poorly that Quaxly has to jump at it to get {{pkmn2|caught}}.

With the culprit behind Liko's pendant still on the run, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] decide to split up in order to find them before they manage to get away. Wondering how the culprit might make their escape, a billboard advertising a leaving cruise prompts them to head to the docks to intercept the ship, though they are too late to get onboard. Friede manages to reach the ferry with his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, being greeted by a [[Trainer (HZ016)|mysterious man]] who sends out a {{p|Bisharp}}. Friede believes he's found the culprit and sends [[Captain Pikachu]] out to battle Bisharp. Meanwhile, the other members, barring [[Ludlow]], tell the children to stay put. As they head out to search, Liko explains about her pendant to Dot and how it's brought them all together. Suddenly, {{p|Arboliva}}'s Ancient Poké Ball starts shining, making them realize that her pendant must be nearby. They split to pinpoint the location, with Quaxly soon leading dot aboard a docked cargo ship.

Back on the ferry, Friede and Captain Pikachu realize that the man they're battling is not the person they were looking for, based on his battle style. Pikachu quickly defeats Bisharp with {{m|Thunder Punch}} and Friede tries to question him, only to realize that the man had no idea who he's working for or what he's doing. [[Murdock]] calls Friede, telling him that he's unable to contact Dot due to the same signal jam from [[HZ013|before]]. Meanwhile, as Dot explores the ship, a {{p|Beheeyem}} appears and puts its hands out to hypnotize her, but Quaxly appears and uses {{m|Pound}} to stop it. She tries to call the others, but discovers her signal is jammed, making her realize their culprit is on the ship. A {{p|Magneton}} appears as [[Spinel]] talks to her from the miniature speakers attached to his Pokémon.

Backed up into a corner, Dot has Quaxly use {{m|Water Gun}} in the air, which alerts Liko and Roy to her location. As the cargo ship is about to leave, Roy jumps on, and Liko, though almost falling behind, jumps for Roy's hand at the last second. Spinel has Magneton to use {{m|Electro Ball}} on Quaxly and expresses his disappointment in Dot, having believed her to be a capable Trainer. Before he can have his Pokémon finish the pair off, {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} slams into Magneton with {{m|Quick Attack}}, Liko and Roy making it to Dot's position to give her a hand. Based on his words, Liko realizes that Spinel is a member of the [[Explorers]] and the one who took her pendant. Spinel, though impressed with Liko, threatens to erase her memories again, but Roy steps in and has {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} use {{m|Ember}} to drive Beheeyem away. After some encouragement from Roy and Dot, Liko confidently stands up to Spinel, standing together with her two friends and all three of their partners against Beheeyem and Magneton. Meanwhile, [[Mollie]] contacts Friede about the cargo ship leaving with sightings of the kids nearby. Standing by to receive word of the ship's heading, Friede can only hope that Liko is okay.

Back on the cargo ship, Spinel orders Beheeyem and Magneton to use a {{m|Psychic}}-Electro Ball combo attack, which hits Quaxly. Formulating an idea of how to deal with an attack like this, Liko orders Sprigatito to use {{m|Leafage}}, causing Spinel's Pokémon to become blinded for a moment and their combined attack to fail. Liko follows up by having Dot join her in going for Beheeyem, using Quick Attack and Water Gun to overwhelm the {{pkmn|category|Cerebral Pokémon}}. Spinel orders Magneton to ascend, avoiding an Ember from Fuecoco. Roy counters by bringing out his {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}} and has it use {{m|Peck}}. In the process, Wattrel steps on Fuecoco's head, angering it as it launches another Ember. As Wattrel prepares to attack, it notices the fireball from behind and dodges it, resulting in Magneton getting hit by the attack instead. Wattrel, upset by the unintentional friendly fire, begins fighting with Fuecoco, forcing Roy to leave to break them up.

[[File:Liko and Arboliva.png|thumb|250px|Arboliva emerging from its Poké Ball]]
Believing that they have won, Dot orders Spinel to hand the pendant over immediately. The Explorers Admin becomes uncharacteristically angry seeing Beheeyem and Magneton having [[Fainting|fainted]]. He surprises the children with the presence his {{p|Umbreon}} and has it use {{m|Snarl}}, which easily overpowers Quaxly's attempted counterattack. Spinel apologizes to Umbreon for having to send it out to fight weaklings, while the trio note that it's on stronger than the previous two Pokémon. Regardless, thinking of all the times her pendant has saved her, Liko resolves to do the same for it. Just then, the pendant responds to Liko's determination, shooting up a huge beam of light that gives off Spinel's location behind some containers. Blinded by the light, Spinel walks out of his van with the case in tow, but the light intensifies so much that he ends up dropping it, with the pendant falling out. Sprigatito snatches the pendant and brings it back to an overjoyed Liko. Spinel orders Umbreon to get it back, but with a sudden burst of light, Arboliva suddenly emerges from its Ancient Poké Ball and glares angrily at Spinel. While Spinel expresses signs of curiosity and mental instability, Umbreon tugs on his sleeve, begging him to back off, which he eventually does. Liko, Roy, and Dot jump into Arboliva's arms as it jumps overboard. As they float to safety, they're approached by Friede. On the ship, Spinel understands that Liko is the key to the pendant's secrets.

On the [[Brave Asagi]], which has finally begun heading for [[Galar]], Dot arrives to meet Liko on the wing deck. Urged by Quaxly, she thanks for helping her. Quaxly urges her further, and she starts bringing up Nidothing's name. Liko figures that she wants to tell her how she's a big fan of Nidothing, but Dot loudly says she's wrong. Through much difficulty, Dot confesses that she is Nidothing, resulting in a reaction of utter disbelief and shock from Liko and Sprigatito.

Meanwhile, Spinel gives his report to [[Hamber]], while being teased by [[Sango]] for his failure despite having supposedly prepared for everything. [[Onyx]] believes he was foiled by tunnel vision. [[Agate]] asks him what he thinks the pendant's power is, but he gives no answer, resulting in Sango continuing to tease him, Agate simply stating that he had nothing to stay, while Onyx stares at him with suspicion. Hamber concludes the meeting, causing the holograms of the other Explorers members to fade away. As Spinel steps out back onto the cargo ship's deck, he admits that he can't submit unverified information, musing that his encounter with Liko has made him even more curious about her and the pendant.

==Major events==


* [[Dot]] {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}.
* [[Roy's Wattrel]] is revealed to know {{m|Peck}}.
* [[Liko]] retrieves her pendant from [[Spinel]].
* Liko's pendant activates and briefly summons {{p|Arboliva}} from its Ancient [[Poké Ball]].
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] begin heading to [[Galar]].
* Dot reveals herself as Nidothing to Liko.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Wiglett}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Amethio]] (flashback)
* [[Hamber]]
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Sango]]
* [[Onyx]]
* [[Agate]]
* {{OBP|Trainer|HZ016|Bisharp's Trainer}}
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}})
* {{p|Wattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Wattrel}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ([[Mollie]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Mollie]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Murdock]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Quaxly}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxly}}; new)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ([[Amethio]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Magneton}} ([[Spinel]]'s)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Spinel]]'s)
* {{p|Beheeyem}} ([[Spinel]]'s)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Lucius]]'s; {{Shiny}}; flashback)
* {{p|Arboliva}} ([[Lucius]]'s; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Bisharp}} ({{OBP|Trainer|HZ016}}'s)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Pincurchin}} (Trainers'; ×4)
* {{p|Crabrawler}} (Trainers'; ×3)
* {{p|Wiglett}} (Trainers'; ×3; debut)
* {{p|Voltorb}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Pikipek}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Luxio}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Cyclizar}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Solosis}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Masquerain}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Lechonk}} (Trainers'; ×3)
* {{p|Chimecho}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Spewpa}} (Trainers'; ×3)
* {{p|Ralts}} (Trainers'; ×5)
* {{p|Rotom}} (Trainers'; ×2; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Terapagos}} ({{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}}; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''"What is involved in {{p|Umbreon}}'s evolution?"''
** Choices: Sun, moon, meteorite
** Answer: Moon
* The first [[eyecatch]] of the episode features [[Spinel]] and his {{p|Umbreon}} and the second ones features [[Dot]] and her {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}.
* The ending theme visuals are updated to feature Dot performing the handshake with the rest of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

===Errors===
* When [[Liko]] is trying to run towards the ship, her left shoe is colored white instead of dark blue.
* When Liko and [[Dot]] are talking, Liko's socks are colored dark blue instead of turquoise.

<gallery>
HZ016 error 1.png|Wrong color
HZ016 error 2.png|Wrong color
</gallery>

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==In other languages==

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HZ002

2023-07-23T18:02:19Z

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title_ja_trans=The Pendant of Beginning, Part 2 |
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* {{BMGf|296735|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|296975|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''はじまりのペンダント　後編''' ''The Pendant of Beginning, Part 2'') is the second episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,234th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 14, 2023 as a one-hour special alongside [[HZ001]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Picking up from the end of the [[HZ001|previous episode]], [[Liko]] suddenly finds herself surrounded by a green sphere of energy created by her pendant. Looking around, she spots [[Unnamed Pokémon|a strange Pokémon]] floating in the air in front of her. After a few seconds, the Pokémon transforms back into her pendant and the sphere disappears, causing Liko and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} to start falling. Fortunately, [[Friede]] and his {{p|Charizard}} save her in the nick of time. With all the crazy things that have happened to her over the course of the night, Liko feels like a new chapter has just begun in her life. Friede tells [[Amethio]] that they have to continue their {{pkmn|battle}} some other time and has Charizard fly away. Looking at the endless night sky, Liko feels she was only able to take the leap of faith that led her to this moment thanks to Sprigatito being by her side and takes a moment to compliment her {{pkmn2|Starter|partner}}. Behind them, Amethio, [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] call out a {{p|Corviknight}} and a pair of {{p|Skarmory}} to continue their pursuit.

With her initial rush of excitement wearing off, Liko starts freaking out with how many unexplained things have happened to her, including being saved by a man whom she doesn't even know yet. She tries to ask for him to drop her off, only for them to start approaching a massive airship named [[Brave Asagi]]. A battlefield-like structure called the Wing Deck comes together at the back of the ship, allowing Charizard to land. Friede is approached by [[Murdock]] and [[Mollie]]. When Liko questions who they are, they berate Friede for leaving her in the dark and bringing her along without telling her anything. They're then approached by a {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} and a {{p|Pawmi}}, which Liko recognizes as being from her home [[region]] of [[Paldea]]. Murdock explains that these Pokémon settled down with them during their travels, along with a group of other Pokémon from other regions. Seeing that these Pokémon seem comfortable around these people, Liko figures they are most likely not bad guys. She's momentarily mesmerized by the cuteness of seeing Sprigatito playing with the other Pokémon but quickly refocuses her attention on what's important. However, before she can ask any questions, Friede learns that the three people from before are still after them, while Mollie informs him that [[Orla]] has detected a huge stormcloud on their path. Friede tells {{p|Noctowl}} to be on the lookout and asks Mollie to watch after Liko as he leaves for the wheelhouse and sends Charizard to help Orla in the engine room.

Before Liko and Mollie can head downstairs, a blackout cuts the power to the elevator. Just then, Noctowl alerts them that their pursuers are approaching. Using a telescope, Mollie recognizes them as the notorious [[Explorers]] group. In the wheelhouse, Friede takes over the helm from the ship's captain, [[Captain Pikachu]], and decides to steer them into the incoming stormcloud to hopefully shake off their pursuers. Amethio, however, refuses to give up and orders the Explorers to use the ship to shield themselves from the wind. They're soon at the Wing Deck, which Mollie is unable to retract due to the blackout, so she heads outside to try to retract it manually, leaving Liko to watch after the Pokémon. Leaving the wheel to Murdock, Friede, and Captain Pikachu head outside as well, picking up Charizard from the engine room along the way. Unfortunately for Mollie, she's unable to retract the Wing Deck before the Explorers break through the barrier surrounding it. Freaking out, Liko starts feeling like [[Breaking the fourth wall|she's the heroine in some story]]. Looking at the scared Pokémon, she feels guilty about them being caught in the crossfire, all because of the pendant her grandmother gave to her.

The Explorers enter the airship and find Liko. Amethio asks her why she fled, along with if she can truly trust her rescuers, and what her pendant's glow was about. While she doesn't know the answer to any of those questions, she's sure that she can't trust the Explorers. Sprigatito lunges at them, but Zirc easily holds it back. Liko tells them to let Sprigatito go, being ready to surrender herself to them as long as they leave the Pokémon alone. Amethio agrees to this, feeling that since Liko is clearly a part of the pendant's secret as well, they'll be taking her in addition to it. However, they don't make it further than the Wing Deck before Friede swoops in with Charizard, promising to protect Liko and Sprigatito. Friede and Amethio properly introduce themselves to each other, with Friede presenting himself as the leader of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. Refusing to let them take Liko, Friede agrees to continue their earlier battle, though this time, instead of Charizard, he chooses to use Captain Pikachu against Amethio's {{p|Ceruledge}}, which Amethio scoffs at. Pikachu makes the first move with {{m|Thunder Punch}}, which Ceruledge blocks without issue. Pikachu follows up with {{m|Double Team}}. Ceruledge deals with the copies with a flurry of {{m|Psycho Cut}}s, before attempting to attack the real one with {{m|Bitter Blade}}, only for it to turn out to be a copy too. The real Pikachu is standing at the top of the airship and summons down a big thunderbolt to strike himself. Powered up thanks to the lightning bolt, Pikachu slams into Ceruledge with a powerful {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

When Amethio has Ceruledge fight back with Psycho Cut, the attack gets deflected and strikes the room where all the Pokémon are. Not wanting anyone to be hurt anymore, Liko tells them to stop the battle, ready to follow through with her surrender. She's sure Sprigatito is feeling the same way, until suddenly, the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} jumps off her arms and starts crying out to her in a determined manner. Seeing her partner's refusal to surrender, Liko realizes she's been lying to herself and stands up to Amethio. With all the confidence she can muster, she orders Sprigatito to use {{m|Leafage}}. The [[move|attack]] erupts out of Sprigatito with such intensity that both Friede and Amethio are left in shock at its power, while Liko feels happy to have finally succeeded in using a proper move with her partner. However, the attack also breaks the barrier surrounding the Wing Deck, allowing the stormy winds to blow in. Friede is able to keep Liko from being blown away but is unable to stop Sprigatito from flying overboard. Deciding on a tactical retreat, Amethio orders the Explorers to withdraw, snatching Sprigatito mid-fall as they fly away, leaving Liko to helplessly watch and cry out as her partner is kidnapped and taken hostage by the Explorers.

==Major events==

* An unknown Pokémon briefly appears from [[Liko]]'s pendant.
* Liko is introduced to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
* [[Friede]] is revealed to own a {{p|Pikachu}} [[nickname]]d [[Captain Pikachu]].
* [[Amethio]] kidnaps [[Liko's Sprigatito]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Carkol}}
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ([[Roy's Fuecoco|Rising Volt Tacklers']])
* [[Unnamed Pokémon]]
* [[Captain Pikachu]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Onia]]
* [[Zirc]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:Unknown Pokémon HZ002.png|thumb|200px|The unnamed Pokémon]]
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Friede]]'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Mollie]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Orla]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rockruff}} ([[Murdock]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Murdock]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Quaxly}} ([[Nidothing]]'s)
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Onia]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zirc]]'s)
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ([[Roy's Fuecoco|Rising Volt Tacklers']]; debut)
* {{p|Pawmi}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Snorunt}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Carkol}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; debut)
* {{p|Slugma}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Muk}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* [[Unnamed Pokémon]] (Liko's pendant)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What is needed to intensify {{p|Sprigatito}}'s sweet scent?''
** Choices: A battle, a sun bath, a meal
** Answer: A sun bath
* This episode introduces new [[eyecatch]]es, featuring [[Liko]] and {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} in the first half, and Friede and {{p|Charizard}} in the second half.
* During the episode's initial broadcast as a part of a one-hour special with the [[HZ001|previous episode]], the title card or the eyecatches were not shown, and a special preview introducing [[Roy]] in addition to the [[HZ003|next episode]] was shown instead of the regular preview.
* On April 17, 2023, three days after the initial airing of this episode, the official English Pokémon profile on Twitter revealed the first little information about the mysterious Pokémon and a post about the episode and its reveal, noting that it would appear in [[The Indigo Disk]].<ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1647948029805182976</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1647993562443788289</ref>

===Errors===
* [[Amethio]]'s gloves are white instead of black when he pulls back his wet hair.
* When Amethio's {{p|Corviknight}} emerges from its {{i|Poké Ball}} to catch Sprigatito, the sound effect of a Pokémon being [[recall]]ed is used.
<gallery>
HZ002_error_1.png|Amethio with white gloves
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==In other languages==


==References==
<references/>

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Spinel

2023-07-06T17:29:44Z

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{{Japanese name}}
{{CharInfobox
|color={{ghost color}}
|corecolor={{ghost color light}}
|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|name=Spinel
|jname=スピネル
|tmname=Spinel
|image=Spinel.png|25px|size=250px
|caption=Spinel
|age=no
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|hair=Green
|eyes=Red
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
|anime=yes
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]]
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|teamname=[[Explorers]]
|teamrank=Admin
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|java=Makoto Furukawa
}}
(Japanese: '''スピネル''' ''Spinel'') is one of the Admins of the [[Explorers]] and a recurring character in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==In the anime==
===History===
Spinel first appeared in [[HZ006]], in a meeting with the other [[Explorers]] Admins. Upon seeing [[Amethio]]'s flaws, he started mocking him, doubting whether or not he actually saw the {{shiny|black}} {{p|Rayquaza}}. Amethio and Spinel's squabbles were interrupted by [[Hamber]] before [[Gibeon]] decided to give Spinel the mission to investigate the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In [[HZ011]], an electrical interference prevented the Rising Volt Tacklers from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s. In the [[HZ012|following episode]], it was revealed that Spinel used his {{p|Magneton}} to jam their phone signals. Later, Spinel was shown spying on the [[Brave Asagi]] in order to analyze the Rising Volt Tacklers' skills as Trainers.

===Character===
Spinel is shown to be snarky and dismissive towards others, especially with Amethio, easily irritating him, which results in him becoming unprofessional around his associates. He is formal around other Explorer members, as well as, in front of his superiors. He happily obliges and obeys orders from Gibeon.

===Pokémon===
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Magneton
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Spinel Magneton.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Magneton}} is Spinel's first known Pokémon. It was first seen being used to create an electrical interference, preventing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s. It was eventually chased off by [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]].

None of Magneton's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
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|pkmn=Umbreon
|gender=
|type1=Dark
|img=Spinel Umbreon.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Spinel's second known Pokémon. It first seen by Spinel's side as he spied on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

None of Umbreon's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Beheeyem
|gender=
|type1=Psychic
|img=Spinel Beheeyem.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Beheeyem}} is Spinel's third known Pokémon. It was first seen spying on the [[Brave Asagi]] alongside Magneton.

None of Beheeyem's moves are known.}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|ja=古川慎 ''Makoto Furukawa''

}}

==Names==
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! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| スピネル ''Spinel''
| From ''{{wp|spinel}}''
|-
|}
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{-}}
{{Explorers}} 
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|ghost}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

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EP048

2023-06-29T20:21:46Z

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title_en=Holy Matrimony! |
title_ja=ガーディとコジロウ |
title_ja_trans=Gardie and Kojirō |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=June 11, 1998 |
broadcast_us=March 13, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Fantasy in My Pocket|ポケットにファンタジー]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=武上純希 |
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director=小川浩司 |
art=志村泉 |
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'''Holy Matrimony!''' (Japanese: '''ガーディとコジロウ''' ''{{tt|Gardie|Growlithe}} and {{tt|Kojirō|James}}'') is the 48th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 11, 1998, and in the United States on March 13, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As our heroes pass the entrance to a small village, they stop in front of a strange sign. Finding something undeniably familiar about the face on that sign, they finally realize that though he looks much younger in the picture on the sign, they are looking at a picture of James from Team Rocket. Suddenly, a large man in a suit appears, throws them all into a limousine and speeds away. At first glance, the finger would point directly to Team Rocket, yet strangely, neither Team Rocket nor, more specifically, James, recollect anything about it. Perplexed, Team Rocket decides to pursue the suspicious limousine.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking across the countryside when they come across a missing person poster of a young boy who bears a great resemblance to [[James]] of {{TRT}}. Just then, a limousine shows up, and an old man asks the group if they've seen the boy. Ash answers, "We have — if he's James from Team Rocket." Excited by hearing their answer, the man takes Ash and his friends with him in the limo. Team Rocket shows up shortly afterwards and examines the poster. [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} are convinced that the boy in the poster is James, but he denies it. Reluctantly, James agrees to follow Ash and his friends.

When the limo arrives at a sizable mansion, the old man, who is revealed to be James's butler, [[Hopkins]], informs everyone that the mansion is merely the home of James's {{p|Growlithe}}, named [[Growlie]]. The real mansion is next door, and several times larger. Hopkins tells Ash and his friends all about how James's family is very wealthy, and that James ran away from his home at a young age. Hopkins tells our heroes that both of James's parents passed away earlier that morning, and unless James marries his fiancée in twenty-four hours, everything his parents had left for him will go to charity. Team Rocket has also arrived, and is hiding out of sight on the roof. They are hearing everything Hopkins is saying, and James is distraught.

As Ash and his friends wonder how to find James to tell him the news, Team Rocket fall off the roof in front of them; Jessie and Meowth, thinking of James's inheritance, are beating on him because he refuses to get married. Ash tells them to stop, and {{an|Brock}} agrees that it's James's decision on whether he wants to get married. James then tells everyone a story from before he dropped out of [[Pokémon Tech]] and joined a bicycle gang. He tells everyone of when he died on a cold night with Growlie howling sadly into the night. Everyone else is left crying, except {{an|Misty}}, who asserts that the story is false, as James is standing right in front of them. James, exclaiming that he is confused about the past, makes a run for it, but Jessie and Meowth lasso him back. They want him to fake the wedding, and then run off with the cash.

A few minutes later, James has changed into a blue suit and has his mouth covered; Jessie and Meowth are wearing "invisible costumes". They knock on the door, Jessie speaking for James behind her "invisible costume", and Hopkins is overjoyed to see his master home again. Ash and his friends are confused as to why Hopkins can't see Jessie and Meowth. He then takes James up to the room where his deceased parents rest in peace. Jessie, still speaking for James, begins to blurt out how they want the money. But then, laughing can be heard from inside the coffins - and out jump [[James's parents]], both alive! James explains to Jessie and Meowth that he knew that they would "pull a stunt like this" to try and get him to come home. Now it is revealed that James isn't confused about the past, and the reason for wanting to leave so badly was because he doesn't want to get married. James tries to escape, but is caught by Hopkins immediately, along with Jessie and Meowth. Ash and friends realize that this was all part of a big plan to get James to come home and get married.

Upstairs in the mansion, James's parents reveal their reasoning for capturing James: to marry and continue the family line. James is very reluctant to see his future wife, [[Jessebelle]], who everyone notices is a [[doppelgänger|dead ringer]] for Jessie. James wants to leave, but Jessie and Meowth, still wearing their "invisible costumes", tell him that they want him to marry Jessebelle so that he can get his parents' inheritance. No one, except for Ash and his friends, seem to notice Jessie and Meowth.

Jessebelle lures Team Rocket down into the 'vault' by saying they'll count all of the money that James will inherit, followed closely behind by Ash and his friends. This entire time, Jessie is covering James's mouth, restraining him, and speaking for him, while Meowth moves his feet to walk. Down in the basement, James's parents appear and tell him that he needs to be taught a lesson for running away from home, as well as tell Jessie and Meowth that they have been aware of them the entire time and only pretended not to notice. Jessebelle begins having fun cracking her whip at her future husband, chasing him around the room. Ash and his friends, hiding in the background, decide not to get involved in the "family squabble". Jessebelle pits her {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, against James, knocking him out along with everyone else (except James's parents), with {{m|Stun Spore}}. Before going down, James exclaims, "This is just like last time!" Jessebelle then vows to force James to become a gentleman, even if it destroys them both.

Ash and his friends, along with Jessie and Meowth, are then thrown out of the mansion. Everyone hears a pounding on the doghouse door, which bursts open to reveal Growlie. The Growlithe then runs into the mansion and appears in front of James, as if to protect him. Jessebelle orders Vileplume to use Stun Spore on Growlie, but it lifts James onto its back, and jumps out of the mansion window before it hits. Jessebelle, standing on the mansion roof, then proclaims, "I'll follow you to the ends of the Earth, and the bottom of the sea, James dearest!"

Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket hide in the doghouse, where James thanks Growlie for saving him. Jessie is disgusted by Jessebelle's behavior, and James explains that Jessebelle is the real reason he left home. Ever since the announcement of their engagement, Jessebelle kept following James everywhere he went. A flashback shows a young James running out of his house with a young Jessebelle, carrying an {{p|Oddish}}, far behind, shouting that he is "not running properly." As the flashback ends, James admits that if he marries Jessebelle, it will be the worst mistake of his life, and that Growlie is the only real friend he has on the estate. Suddenly, Jessebelle and Vileplume burst through the wall, sending Jessie and Meowth flying, and a {{pkmn|battle}} ensues. Vileplume tries another Stun Spore, but Growlie and {{AP|Pikachu}} shoot a combination of {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Thunder Shock}} right back at it, causing Jessebelle and Vileplume to run away in fear.

Jessebelle knocks James's family into a pond while running away, proclaiming how much she hates Growlie, leaving them convinced that she's too good for their son. From the bushes, James says goodbye to Growlie and asks it to look after his parents, because James would rather live the free low life with Team Rocket instead of the upper-crust lifestyle of his family. Growlie howls sadly as James heads off.

Meanwhile, Jessie and Meowth lament the loss of James, believing him to have left with Jessebelle. But then they hear a familiar voice that says "Prepare for trouble." It is James, flying in the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]]. James lifts Jessie aboard, and they vow to continue their own free lifestyle. As Jessie and James look into each other's eyes, Meowth yells from the ground that they forgot him.

Ash and his friends end up being chased by Jessebelle away from the mansion, who's pleading for them to help her find her beloved James. However, Ash yells back, remarking that James is usually the one who finds them.

==Major events==

* [[James]]'s childhood is revealed:
** James is revealed to come from a rich family.
** James is revealed to be engaged to a girl named [[Jessebelle]].
* James is revealed to own a {{p|Growlithe}}, [[nickname]]d [[Growlie]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Jessebelle]]
* [[James's parents]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Growlie]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP048.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James's parents]]
* [[Jessebelle]]
* [[Hopkins]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP048.png|200px|thumb|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Vileplume}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Growlithe}} ([[James]]'s; [[Growlie]])
* {{p|Oddish}} ([[Jessebelle]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Vileplume}} ([[Jessebelle]]'s)
* {{p|Magikarp}} ([[James's parents]]'; ×3)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* [[James]]'s faux flashback appears to be based on ''{{wp|A Dog of Flanders}}'', an 1872 English children's novel that is highly popular in Japan to the point of being regarded as a classic. James, as a small child, is dressed like a street urchin, and dies in front of a painting of a choir of angels on a cold winter night. James recalls that "the boy departed this world" and that "he was found frozen solid". ''A Dog of Flanders'' ends with the protagonist, a young, homeless child, freezing to death with his dog on Christmas Eve while spending the night staring at Paul Peter Rubens's "The Elevation of the Cross".
* This is one of the few times {{an|Brock}} was easily fooled by a blatant lie told by {{TRT}}. He was seen crying in mourning for James when he told the story that he was frozen near a church, and died. This can be considered ironic, as Brock is considered to be the wisest, most level-headed person in the group in most situations.
* Two episodes regarding Team Rocket's past are referenced in this episode, when James pretends to have amnesia and says that he remembers [[EP009|flunking out of Pokémon Tech]] and [[EP036|joining a bicycle gang]].
* {{MTR}} wore the same "invisible costume" in a [[AG029|later episode]], which aired five years and a day from the date of this episode. The disguises worn by [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} were once again used in [[DP131|another episode]], which aired exactly eleven years from the air date of this episode.
* [[Growlie]], [[James's parents]], and [[Jessebelle]] are not seen again until ''[[DP153|The Treasure is All Mine!]]''.
* Team Rocket doesn't blast off in this episode.
* This episode is referenced by James's [[Nanny and Pop-Pop|grandmother]] in ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]''.
* This episode's English title is a reference to the traditional Christian term for marriage.

===Errors===
* {{Ash}} tells {{AP|Pikachu}} to use Electric Shock, a literal translation of {{m|Thunder Shock}}'s Japanese name, rather than by its proper English name.
* While James recalls his memories for the second time, Ash's gloves are missing.

===Dub edits===
* [[Kanto Pokérap]]: Day 3
* The poster with James's picture says 尋ね人 ''tazunebito'' (missing person) in the original. This is painted over with "Missing" in the dub.
** The screenshot attached to this episode's Netflix listing uses the original version of the shot, even outside of Japan.
* The running gag of Jessebelle saying "You're not running properly" was exclusive to the English dub.

==In other languages==
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Luxray (Pokémon)

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'''Luxray''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レントラー''' ''Rentorar'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Luxio}} starting at [[level]] 30. It is the final form of {{p|Shinx}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Clemont Luxray X-ray vision 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Luxray's X-ray vision from its point of view]]
Luxray is a quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a fully-grown lion. While its face, hind legs, torso, and the back of its front legs are blue, much of its body is covered with shaggy, black fur. The fur is longer around the shoulders and the base of the tail, and forms a mane on its head. The mane is larger on the male than on the female. It has yellow eyes with red sclerae, a blunt muzzle, and rounded ears with yellow insides. The eyes change to the color when when using its ability. There are three yellow half-rings on the back of each foreleg. Its long, thin tail is tipped with a yellow four-pointed star.

Luxray has powerful eyesight that is capable of seeing through most objects, like X-ray vision. It uses this ability for hunting and keeping track of its offspring. However, this ability requires a lot of electricity to use. As a result, Luxray needs to sleep for long periods of time in order to store up more energy. Luxray live in packs, each having one male to lead them.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Clemont Luxray.png|thumb|250px|Luxray in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Clemont's Luxray]]=====
In ''[[XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!]]'', {{an|Clemont}}'s Luxio evolved into a Luxray while in the process of saving his {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

=====Other=====
Luxray made its main series debut in ''[[DP059|Luxray Vision!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Marble|DP059}}. Having recently evolved from Luxio, it was unable to use {{type|Electric}} moves and had a serious attitude problem for most of the episode.

In the original timeline of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} [[Damos]] commanded three Luxray to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Luxray again to attack Arceus.

In ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', [[Volkner]] used a Luxray in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. He went up against [[Ash's Grotle]] before the match was called off when the lights went out. In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', he was used during Ash's [[rematch]] against Volkner. He battled and defeated {{AP|Pikachu}} before losing to {{AP|Infernape}}'s {{a|Blaze}}-fueled {{m|Flame Wheel}}. In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Volkner used Luxray during his battle against Ash in the [[World Coronation Series]].

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', [[Sorrel‎‎]] was revealed to have befriended a Luxray during his childhood. He died trying to protect Sorrel after he got lost in a blizzard.

====Minor appearances====
Luxray debuted in [[Alice]]'s flashback in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. In the flashback, [[Alicia]] saw Luxray fire a {{m|Hyper Beam}} upon {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}}, but Darkrai retaliated with a {{m|Dark Void}}, trapping Luxray in a nightmare. However, Alice played [[Oración]], allowing it and the other affected Pokémon to sleep peacefully.

In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] lent a Luxray to one of the students for the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]].

A Luxray appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]''.

In ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]'', a Trainer's Luxray competed in the fake ''[[Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle]]'' that {{TRT}} had set up.

A Luxray appeared in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', under the ownership of [[Jeffrey]].

A Luxray appeared in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup]] participant.

A Luxray appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]''.

In ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', a Luxray was treated by [[Nurse Joy]] at the [[Pokémon Center]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP059|Luxray|Dawn's Pokédex|Luxray, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon. Its eyes can see through anything. It can even spot its prey hiding in the shadows.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY062|Luxray|Serena's Pokédex|Luxray, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Luxio}}. Using the power to see through walls, Luxray can track down hidden opponents and even locate lost children.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN077|Luxray|Goh's Rotom Phone|Luxray, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} type. With its power to see through objects, Luxray can even find opponents on the other side of thick walls.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===GOTCHA!===
A Luxray briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Volkner]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Rayler.png|thumb|200px|Luxray in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
In the ''{{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}'' manga, [[Damos]] owns a Luxray.

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
A Luxray appeared in [[P7-13]] and [[P7-14]], under the ownership of {{OBP|Leon|Pokémon 7}}.

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Luxray appeared in [[PDP17]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Rayler}}
In ''[[PS349|Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone]]'', when the trio is traveling through [[Mt. Coronet]], a Luxray that evolved from a {{p|Luxio}} they had helped earlier in their journey saved {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} after they were trapped by a rock slide. This same Luxray later appeared to Pearl in ''[[PS385|Showdown with Houndoom]]'' as he was traveling to [[Lake Valor]], and, after defeating the {{p|Houndoom}} that was trying to burn them alive, joined him as his third Pokémon, now named Rayler.

In the original magazine release of the manga, [[Mars]] of [[Team Galactic]] had a Luxray. However, it was replaced with an {{p|Electivire}} in the graphic novel release.

A Luxray appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the [[International Police]] in ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{main|Hareta's Luxray}}
[[Hareta]]'s {{p|Luxio}} evolved into Luxray during his {{si|Pokémon League}} battle with [[Koya]] in ''[[DPA25|Clash! Hareta vs. Koya]]''.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: [[Amp Plains tribes|Luxray and the Luxio Tribe]] are the bosses of [[Amp Plains]]. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], they are replaced by {{p|Manectric}} and the {{p|Electrike}} tribe.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=They form packs, each having one male as leader. Legends say that when Luxray's two eyes shimmer with gold, the Pokémon can see through anything.}}
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====In side games====
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Electric
|HP= 80
|Attack=120
|Defense=79
|SpAtk= 95
|SpDef= 79
|Speed= 70}}

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Luxray|Electric|Electric|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Luxray|Electric|Electric|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Luxray|Electric|Electric|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Luxray|Electric|Electric|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Luxray|Electric|Electric|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/9|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/9|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/9|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/9|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/9|0197|Umbreon}} {{MSP/9|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/9|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/9|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/9|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/9|0927|Dachsbun}}|Baby-Doll Eyes|Fairy|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Combat}}{{MSP/9|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Blaze}}{{MSP/9|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Aqua}}{{MSP/9|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/9|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/9|0585|Deerling}} {{MSP/9|0586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/9|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/9|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/9|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/9|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/9|0815|Cinderace}}|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/9|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/9|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/9|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/9|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/9|0229|Houndoom}} {{MSP/9|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/9|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/9|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/9|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/9|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}} {{MSP/9|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/9|0026|Raichu}}{{MSP/9|0026|Raichu|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/9|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/9|0135|Jolteon}} {{MSP/9|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/9|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/9|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/9|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/9|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/9|0700|Sylveon}} {{MSP/9|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/9|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/9|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/9|0157|Typhlosion|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/9|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/9|0215|Sneasel|form=-Hisui}} {{MSP/9|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/9|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/9|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/9|0417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP/9|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/9|0419|Floatzel}} {{MSP/9|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/9|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/9|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/9|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/9|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/9|0815|Cinderace}} {{MSP/9|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/9|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/9|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/9|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/9|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/9|0923|Pawmot}} {{MSP/9|0967|Cyclizar}}|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/9|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/9|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/9|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/9|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/9|0134|Vaporeon}} {{MSP/9|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/9|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/9|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/9|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/9|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/9|0196|Espeon}} {{MSP/9|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/9|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/9|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/9|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/9|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/9|0323|Camerupt}} {{MSP/9|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/9|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/9|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/9|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/9|0585|Deerling}}{{MSP/9|0586|Sawsbuck}} {{MSP/9|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/9|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/9|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/9|0667|Litleo}}{{MSP/9|0668|Pyroar}}{{MSP/9|0672|Skiddo}} {{MSP/9|0673|Gogoat}}{{MSP/9|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/9|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/9|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/9|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/9|0899|Wyrdeer}} {{MSP/9|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/9|0916|Oinkologne}}{{MSP/9|0968|Orthworm}}{{MSP/9|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/9|0975|Cetitan}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Luxray|Electric|Electric|4}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Luxray|Electric|Electric|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Luxray|Electric|Electric|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=405
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|field=Electrify
|fieldpower=3
|num=051
|browser=It {{m|discharge}}s electric bolts from its body. It also makes {{m|thunderbolt}}s fall.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|field=Electrify
|fieldpower=3
|num=125
|pastnum=045
|browser=It causes {{m|thunderbolt}}s to strike that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=405 f
|walk=1.19
|hp=55
|attack=81
|defense=55
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=405
|Pad=Luxray came to investigate the [[Haunted Zone]]. He's a real fan of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=405
|HP=3
|atk=3
|def=3
|spd=3
|range=3
|move=Thunder
|ability1=Intimidate
|ability2=Sequence
|ability3=Sprint
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Luxio}} when its Attack is 95 or higher
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Dōsetsu}}, '''[[Ginchiyo]]''', and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Takatane}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=405
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=405|num=348
|min=70
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Cloud Clear+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears away three black-cloud disruptions.
|swapper=Cross Attack+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=405
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Shinx
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=232
|defense=156
|fast={{m|Spark}}, {{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|*|From Feburary 1, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Psychic Fangs}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Shinx Community Day}} {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=405|pdex=140
|dex=Luxray is a Pokémon that behaves with great discipline. When it lost sight of {{p|Shinx}}, it used its ability to see through objects to quickly find it so they could be reunited.}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Electric
|pictype=art
|no1=0403
|name1=Shinx
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 15}}
|no2=0404
|name2=Luxio
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 30}}
|no3=0405
|name3=Luxray
|type1-3=Electric}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=405}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=405}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=405}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=405}}
{{Spritebox/8/GenderLA|ndex=405}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|405|Luxray}}

==Trivia==
* Luxray is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a base stat total of 523.

===Origin===
Luxray resembles an adult male lion or {{wp|lynx}}. Much like Luxray, {{wp|Lynx (mythology)|lynxes in mythology}} were believed to have supernatural eyesight, capable of seeing through solid objects. Luxray's vision is also similar to a modern {{wp|Radiography|radiograph}} or "X-ray machine", explaining the basis for its name and {{t|Electric}} typing.

Luxray's appearance may have also been inspired by the mythical {{wp|sphinx}}, as its short face, human-like ears, and lion-like appearance are similar. In addition, it may have been inspired by the constellation {{wp|Leo (constellation)|Leo}}, due to Luxray's lion-like appearance and the fact that it and its pre-evolved forms bear a signature star shape on the end of their tails. Furthermore, its Japanese name suggests at least some minor influence from {{wp|tiger}}s.

====Name origin====
Luxray may be a combination of ''lux'' (Latin for light), ''lynx'', and ''{{wp|X-ray}}''.

Rentorar may be derived from レントゲン ''Röntgen'' (alternate name for the X-ray, named after its discoverer {{wp|Wilhelm Röntgen}}) and 虎 ''tora'' (tiger).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=レントラー ''Rentorar''|jameaning=From {{tt|レントゲン ''rentogen''|X-ray; Wilhelm Röntgen}} and {{tt|虎 ''tora''|tiger}}
|fr=Luxray|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Luxray|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Luxtra|demeaning=From ''{{tt|lux|Latin for light}}'' and ''{{tt|Strahl|ray}}''
|it=Luxray|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=렌트라 ''Renteura''|komeaning=Similar to Japanese name
|zh_cmn=倫琴貓 / 伧琴猫 ''Lúnqínmāo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|倫琴 / 伧琴 ''Lúnqín''|Röntgen}} and {{tt|貓 / 猫 ''māo''|cat}} or {{tt|山貓 / 山猫 ''shānmāo''|lynx; mountain cat}}
|zh_yue=倫琴貓 ''Lèuhnkàhmmāau''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|倫琴 ''Lèuhnkàhm''|Röntgen}} and {{tt|貓 ''māau''|cat}} or {{tt|山貓 / 山猫 ''sāanmāau''|lynx; mountain cat}}
|ru=Люксрей ''Lyuksrey''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เร็นโทรา ''Renthora''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Clemont's Luxray]]
* [[Rayler]]
* [[Hareta's Luxray]]
* [[Amp Plains tribes]]

==External links==

{{-}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=0404|prev=Luxio|nextnum=0406|next=Budew}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Luxtra]]
[[es:Luxray]]
[[fr:Luxray]]
[[it:Luxray]]
[[ja:レントラー]]
[[zh:伦琴猫]]

Rayquaza (Pokémon)

2023-06-15T14:53:07Z

Shaadi96: /* Other */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Rayquaza}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dragon|prevnum=0383|prev=Groudon|nextnum=0385|next=Jirachi|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Rayquaza}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Rayquaza
|jname=レックウザ
|jtranslit=Rekkūza
|tmname=Rayquaza
|category=Sky High
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Rayquaza
|image2=0384Rayquaza-Mega.png
|mega=None
|ndex=0384
|typebox=1
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|height-ftin=23'00"
|height-m=7.0
|weight-lbs=455.3
|weight-kg=206.5
|height-ftin2=35'05"
|height-m2=10.8
|weight-lbs2=864.2
|weight-kg2=392.0
|abilityn=m
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Air Lock
|abilitym=Delta Stream
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=120
|evtotal=3
|evat=2
|evsa=1
|expyield=306
|oldexp=220
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=255
|color=Green
|catchrate=45
|body=02
|pokefordex=rayquaza
|generation=3
|friendship=0
}}
'''Rayquaza''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レックウザ''' ''Rayquaza'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Flying}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Rayquaza can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Rayquaza''' if it knows {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, but only if it is not holding a [[Z-Crystal]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for these details.)

Rayquaza is the game mascot of {{game|Emerald}}, appearing on the boxart of the game. It serves to end the conflict between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} when [[Team Magma]]'s leader [[Maxie]] and [[Team Aqua]]'s leader [[Archie]] awakened them.

Along with Kyogre and Groudon, Rayquaza is one of the [[super-ancient Pokémon]], often referred to as the group's [[trio master]] by fans. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it plays an important role during the Delta Episode and is required to be caught there to fight {{p|Deoxys}}.

==Biology==
Rayquaza is a large, green, serpentine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that also resembles a missile. It has red-tipped, rudder-like wings on its shoulders and down its body, and similarly patterned fins on the tip of its tail. Yellow ring-like symbols run across the length of Rayquaza's body and it has an additional yellow ring on top of its head. Rayquaza has two limbs with three-clawed hands, and two long, flat, horn-like structures on its head, with two shorter horns along its jawline. It has small, yellow eyes with black pupils, prominent pink gums, and two discernible fangs in its upper jaw.

It is able to soothe the other members of the super-ancient Pokémon, even in their [[Primal Reversion|Primal Forms]]. Rayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years in the {{wp|ozone layer}}, where it feeds on water and other particles. Rayquaza is {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rarely}} seen by people; even in flight, its appearance is indistinguishable from that of a meteor. It can breathe in outer space. Rayquaza preys on the {{p|Minior}} in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. Rayquaza also feeds on meteoroids, particularly [[Mega Stone]]s. Rayquaza can be summoned by a [[Key Stone]]. Rayquaza possesses some of the strongest attack power out of any Pokémon; it can easily summon cyclones to overwhelm its opponents. Rayquaza was worshiped by the [[Draconid people]] along with the people of [[Hoenn]] as the savior of the region. Thus, they built the [[Sky Pillar]] to honor it. It is one of the longest-lived Pokémon species.

Rayquaza is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.

===Forms===
Rayquaza can [[Mega Evolve]] into Mega Rayquaza.

As Mega Rayquaza, its body becomes longer and gains more features. Its head becomes longer with the {{tt|Δ|Delta}} symbol appearing on its forehead. Rayquaza's eyes now contain yellow pupils and red irises, and black, {{wp|shichishito}}-shaped markings trail behind its eyes. Its red lips and teeth become gold, and the gold lines connect to those on its lower horns, which take on a broad, triangular shape. At the outer edges of its lower horns are long, golden, glowing tendrils that each extend to a green, fin-like structure; these tendrils have ring patterns that strongly resemble the yellow markings running along the length of Rayquaza's normal form. While in flight, these tendrils give Mega Rayquaza a {{tt|Δ|Delta}}-shaped profile. Its two upper horns become longer with a gold line running over them in a V shape, and each upper horn has another glowing tendril that ends in a circular shape with a spike. Along the length of its body are golden, glowing orbs placed where its ring patterns used to be. The chin, part of the neck, and parts of its serpentine body are changed to the color black. The fins running along its body are now marked with gold lines; the fins on its tail become entirely yellow and substantially longer. Particles stream from the long tendrils that extend from its jutting jaw; these particles can control the density and humidity of the air, allowing Mega Rayquaza to manipulate the weather. Its green hide sparkles with an emerald-like quality.<ref name="Mega">https://web.archive.org/web/20150202050239/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary-pokemon/mega-rayquaza</ref>

Mega Rayquaza was said to have been born from humanity's wish for salvation, channeled through the Key Stone of of a Draconid Lorekeeper. Mega Rayquaza is the first recorded Pokémon to achieve [[Mega Evolution]]. Rayquaza is at its full power when in the Mega Evolved state. Inside Rayquaza's body lies an organ that contains the same power as a [[Mega Stone]]. A [[Devon Corporation]] scientist named this organ the mikado organ (Japanese: '''ミカド{{tt|器官|きかん}}'''). By consuming meteoroids as it flies through the stratosphere, the mikado organ will be filled with enough energy to enable Rayquaza's Mega Evolution. Mega Rayquaza has the power to undo the [[Primal Reversion|Primal State]] of {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}. As seen in the [[XYS02|anime]] Rayquaza can Mega Evolve without a Key Stone. It is capable of destroying meteors bigger than itself as seen with the [[Grand Meteor Delta]].
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Rayquaza M07.png|thumb|left|250px|Rayquaza in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Black Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Rayquaza in the anime]]
[[File:Mega Rayquaza anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Rayquaza in the anime]]
[[File:Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Rayquaza in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Rayquaza (M07)]]=====
Rayquaza debuted in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. It fought {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}, believing it was invading the Sky High Pokémon's territory when Deoxys was in fact looking for its friend, another Deoxys.

====={{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza|Rayquaza (''Pokémon the Series: XY'')}}=====
In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', a Rayquaza showed up and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]. [[Alain]] and {{Steven}} tried to battle it, but they were quickly defeated by the Sky High Pokémon. In ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', it tried to stop the destructive battle between [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] [[Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)#Groudon|Groudon]] and Primal [[Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)#Kyogre|Kyogre]] as both were trying to obtain the [[Giant Rock]], and eventually succeeded.

=====Other=====
In ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', [[Cynthia]] appeared to own a Rayquaza, but it was only an illusion created by {{p|Mismagius}}. Whenever Mismagius fuses with Rayquaza, it becomes the same color as the Mismagius, making it look like a {{Shiny}} Rayquaza.

Rayquaza made its physical main series debut in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''. It used {{m|Hyper Beam}} on the rocket ship {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} were on, presumably in order to protect its territory from them.

In [[BWS02]], {{an|Iris}} saw a Rayquaza and decided to follow it and see where it would go next.

In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', a Shiny Rayquaza capable of Mega Evolving was summoned alongside {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} by {{an|Hoopa}} to protect it from the shadow {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}}. The trio protected Hoopa from the shadow Hoopa and its reinforcements, [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}, Primal {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and {{p|Kyurem}}, in [[Dahara City]]. Eventually, the {{pkmn|battle}} ended after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a [[Prison Bottle]], and Rayquaza departed for its home.

In ''[[SM124|Living on the Cutting Edge!]]'', a Rayquaza was battling {{p|Deoxys}} in outer space. The battle accidentally caused one of the meteors to head towards [[Alola]], though it was ultimately cut up by a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, saving the [[region]] from harm.

In [[HZ006]], a Shiny Rayquaza emerged from the Ancient {{i|Poké Ball}} owned by [[Roy]]. It used {{m|Draco Meteor}} on everyone else and flew away, but not before it stared at Liko.

====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', a Rayquaza was captured by [[Team Rocket]] operatives and experimented on.

A Rayquaza appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Rayquaza fired a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at a {{p|Lucario}}.

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

In ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} saw a Rayquaza in the sky at [[Starfall Hill]] after saying goodbye to {{p|Minior}}.

A Rayquaza appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.

A Rayquaza appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

A silhouetted Rayquaza appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], a Rayquaza descended from the ozone layer and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]].

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Mega Rayquaza PG.png|thumb|250px|Mega Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'', a {{player|Trainer}}'s Mega Rayquaza destroyed the [[Grand Meteor Delta]]. It later battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} Deoxys that appeared from inside the Meteor, allowing its Trainer to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it.

===GOTCHA!===
A Rayquaza briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:May Rayquaza Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
[[File:May Mega Rayquaza Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Evolutions]]
A Rayquaza appeared in ''[[PE06|The Wish]]''. It first appeared in a fantasy told by [[Zinnia]] as she recounted the history of the [[Draconid people]] to {{ga|May}}, and was later summoned by Zinnia to stop a meteorite. Understanding it chose May over her, Zinnia let May battle and catch it, allowing Rayquaza to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] under her ownership in her battle against Zinnia.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Rayquaza Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Hoopa Rayquaza M18 manga.png|thumb|200px|A Shiny Rayquaza in the [[Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|movie adaptations]]]]
[[File:Mega Rayquaza Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Mega Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Hoopa Mega Rayquaza M18 manga.png|thumb|200px|A Shiny Mega Rayquaza in the [[Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|movie adaptations]]]]
===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
[[Manabu Kadoo|Manabu]] was seen with a Rayquaza.

===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Rayquaza (M07)}}
Rayquaza plays a major role in the {{ma|Destiny Deoxys|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Shiny Rayquaza appears in ''{{ma|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Rayquaza appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|Rayquaza (Adventures)}}
To stop the battle between Kyogre and Groudon, {{adv|Wally}} and [[Norman]] trained at the [[Sky Pillar]] and woke up Rayquaza. Five years earlier, {{adv|Ruby}}'s victory over a {{p|Salamence}} was the reason Norman was banned from the Gym Leader test as the wounded Salamence rampaged in a lab, accidentally letting Rayquaza, who was in captivity at that time, free. Having been ordered to recapture Rayquaza in the five years he was prohibited from attaining a Gym Leader position, Norman attended the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] and scrutinized its tracks, finally discovering that it slumbered atop the [[Sky Pillar]] when it wasn't scouring beyond Earth's atmosphere. With Wally's help, he was able to awaken and take command of Rayquaza, using it to calm {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} in conjunction with Ruby's [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s. When Norman fell under the strain of controlling Rayquaza without a proper medium, it escaped once again. It first appeared in ''[[PS258|Rayquaza Redemption I]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Rayquaza appears in ''[[PMRS34|Pokémon Task Force In Action!!]]'', where {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}, {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|Pocket Monsters|Pikachu}}, and {{TP|Red|Tyrogue}} try to stop it from destroying the city.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:Rayquaza Brawl.png|thumb|left|200px|Rayquaza in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
Rayquaza appears in [[The Subspace Emissary]] mode as a boss. After {{smw|Diddy Kong}} lands in {{sbw|The Lake}}, Rayquaza lunges out of the water and grabs him, angry at being disrupted. Before it can further attack, {{smw|Fox McCloud|Fox}} ejects out of his ship, which had crashed and been destroyed by Rayquaza earlier, and rescues Diddy Kong. Enraged, Rayquaza attacks Fox with {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, but Fox {{sbw|Reflector|reflects}} its attack back at it, sending it reeling back into the water. Rayquaza soon launches back out and engages in battle against Fox and Diddy Kong.

Like all other Subspace Emissary bosses, Rayquaza is later battled again in {{sbw|The Great Maze}}, and can be fought in the {{sbw|Boss Battles}} mode after the latter is unlocked. Its attacks in battle include {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Dig}}{{tt|*|Can't learn this legitimately}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Fly}}.

====Trophy information====
''A Sky High Pokémon. It normally resides high up in the ozone layer where it flies endlessly, so it is rarely seen. However, when {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} began to fight, it appeared to calm them down. It has the ability {{a|Air Lock}}, which blocks all weather-condition effects. It has exceedingly strong abilities, and its attack power is especially remarkable.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]===
[[File:Kalos Pokémon League Dragonmark Chamber SSB4WU.png|thumb|250px|Rayquaza in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
Rayquaza appears as an occasional stage hazard in the {{DL|Pokémon League (Kalos)|Dragonmark Chamber}} of the {{st|Kalos Pokémon League}} stage. Appearing rarely, it flies across the stage at various angles, dealing damage to fighters. Its path is shown briefly by lightning before it appears, giving players time to avoid it.

====Trophy information====
''This Dragon- and Flying-type Pokemon usually dwells high in the ozone layer, so it can't be seen from the ground. In the Kalos Pokemon League stage, it occasionally flies at great speed through the Elite Four's Dragon-type chamber, where any fighters in its path will be damaged and launched with great force.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Rayquaza appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}, as well as retaining its rare appearance in the Dragonmark Chamber on the {{st|Kalos Pokémon League}} stage.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Rayquaza is the focus of the third and final Bonus Field. It can only be challenged after capturing {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}} and will then join the circuit of bonus fields. Rayquaza will bounce along from left to right, allowing the ball to roll under it if it is up. It will sometimes use {{m|Thunder}} to paralyze the ball if it is not moving fast enough, though it does stay still while it is unleashing the attack. Rayquaza will also sometimes use {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} to create two tornadoes that cause the ball to fly up into the air for several seconds if contact is made. Rayquaza must be hit 15 times in three minutes to win. After beating the round twice, Rayquaza will be captured.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Rayquaza acts as the final boss, living on the [[Sky Tower]]. After it is defeated, Rayquaza helps save the {{pkmn|world (Mystery Dungeon)|world}} from a meteor. After the credits roll, the player can re-battle Rayquaza to recruit it.
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}: Rayquaza can be captured in a bonus mission after the credits.
* {{ga|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness}}: Rayquaza is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Sky Melodica]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Rayquaza first appears early into the game, fleeing to space in fear of [[Dark Matter]]'s influence. When Dark Matter attempts to take the Tree of Life to space, Rayquaza and Deoxys use their energy to try and slow its ascent from above, with Rayquaza even Mega Evolving. Ultimately, when Dark Matter regenerates itself for the first time, it unleashes even more energy, turning both Rayquaza and Deoxys to stone. At the conclusion of the event, Rayquaza turns back to normal and takes residence at [[Dragon Gate]] and guards the Wind Looplet.

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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|70{{shinystar|V}}|March 17 to April 16, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair Rayquaza|All|Japan|70{{shinystar|VI}}|January 18 to February 8, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|CoroCoro Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|March 14 to May 15, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#CoroCoro Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Spring Carnival 2015 Rayquaza|All|South Korea|70{{shinystar|VI}}|May 2 to 5, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Pokémon Spring Carnival 2015 Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|May 6 to July 31, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza|American region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|May 6 to July 31, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Galileo Rayquaza|PAL region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|August 10, 2015 to January 27, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Galileo Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Galileo Rayquaza|American region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|August 12 to September 14, 2015|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Galileo Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|September 11 to October 31, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|PAL region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|September 11 to October 31, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|Taiwanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|September 11 to October 31, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Rayquaza|All|Japan|70{{shinystar|VI}}|February 1 to 29, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Skytree Town Rayquaza|All|Japan|100{{shinystar|VI}}|July 5, 2016 July 6 to September 4, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Pokémon Center Skytree Town Rayquaza}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Rayquaza|Korean|PGL|50|August 25 to September 30, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Rayquaza}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Dragon|type2=Flying
|event1=Dragon Scale|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Life Orb|event2type=None|event2rar=100
|event3=Dragon Fang|event3type=None|event3rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Rayquaza=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|HP= 105
|Attack=150
|Defense=90
|SpAtk= 150
|SpDef= 90
|Speed= 95}}

=====Mega Rayquaza=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|HP=105
|Attack=180
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=180
|SpDef=100
|Speed=115}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Flying= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 50
|Poison= 100
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 50
|Grass= 25
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Water= 50
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 200
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 200
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Dragon Ascent|Flying|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|81|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dragon|ndex=384|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dragon|ndex=384|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|body=4
|rate=-10
|area=Stratos Lookout
|P1=Like a star blazing in the sky, I shall help you!
|P2=How is this possible? My health is reduced to a mere half?
|P3=I've had enough... The ozone layer calls for my return...
|PL=I've leveled up! The vast power of the skies fills me!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|body=4
|rate={{tt|50|Unaffected by boosts}}
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Dragon
|group=Dragon
|assist=Flying
|fieldpower=0
|loop=13
|MinEXP=600
|MaxEXP=-
|num=210
|browser=Rayquaza {{m|Outrage|rampages}} while spitting energy. It is said to be impossible to capture.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dragon
|att=5
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|walk=1.7
|hp=60
|attack=87
|defense=57
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|Pad=Rayquaza is a Zone Keeper. He protects the [[Granite Zone]] and the [[Flower Zone]]. He's also the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}. He values promises.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|HP=5
|atk=5
|def=4
|spd=4
|range=4
|move=Dragon Pulse
|ability1=Nomad
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Nobunaga]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|power=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dragon|ndex=384|num=162
|mega=1
|stone=Meteorite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
|swapper=Shot Out
|megaspeedup=20
|effectdesc=Erases a Pokémon of a different type than Mega Rayquaza (max 10).
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dragon|ndex=384S|stype=Flying|num=162
|mega=1
|stone=Meteorite
|min=80
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
|megaspeedup=15
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon and disruptions around two spots you tap.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Rayquaza
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=213
|attack=284
|defense=170
|fast={{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}
|special={{m|Outrage}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Hurricane}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Hoenn Celebration 2021}}, {{m|Breaking Swipe}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Primal Rumblings}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
Rayquaza can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Rayquaza if it knows {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, but only if it is not holding a [[Z-Crystal]]. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Rayquaza featured in the [[Delta Episode]] must be {{pkmn2|caught}} (which requires it to eat the [[Meteorite]]) before the player can Mega Evolve any Rayquaza.
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0384Rayquaza
|name1=Rayquaza
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Flying
|forme1=Rayquaza
|loc1=Default
|sprite2=0384Rayquaza-Mega
|type1-2=Dragon
|type2-2=Flying
|forme2=Mega Rayquaza
|loc2=Know {{color2|000|Dragon Ascent (move)|Dragon Ascent}}
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=0384
|name1=Rayquaza
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=384}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=384}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=384}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS‎|ndex=384|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms‎|ndex=384|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/8/Mega‎|ndex=384}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|384|Rayquaza}}

==Trivia==
* Mega Rayquaza has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} stats and the highest base stat total of all {{type|Dragon}} and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Mega Rayquaza is the tallest Mega Evolved Pokémon.
** It is also the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Rayquaza's catch rate was raised from its original value of 3 to 45 in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. This is likely due to it being a required capture during the [[Delta Episode]] storyline of that game.
* Rayquaza was the most voted Pokémon of all pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon in the {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} [[Pokémon Global Link]] [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Rayquaza|promotion]] poll.
** Rayquaza was also the most voted on the {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)|15th Anniversary Rayquaza|15th anniversary poll}}, which was for the [[game mascot]]s of the [[core series]] games, making it Japan's favorite game mascot.
* Rayquaza is misspelled as "Rayquayza" at the [[player character|player]] select screen of {{g|Team Turbo}}.
** However, this typo does not affect the minigames [[Charizard's Crossword Challenge]] and [[Mudkip's Word Finder]], because they use a separate list of Pokémon names (they don't include Rayquaza at all, or any other [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|Pokémon without evolutions or pre-evolutions]]).
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving that does not require a [[Mega Stone]] to do so in the games.
** It is, therefore, the only Pokémon that can have a different held item (apart from [[Z-Crystal]]s) while Mega Evolved, since Mega Stones cannot be taken off their proper holder during battle.
** It is also the only Pokémon not to have the message "(The opposing) <Pokémon>'s <[[Mega Stone]]> is reacting to its [[Key Stone]]!" when it Mega Evolves. Instead, it has the message "<player>'s fervent wish has reached Rayquaza!".
* Mega Rayquaza is tied with {{p|Mewtwo}}'s Mega Evolutions for the highest base stat total of all Pokémon, with 780, excluding non-playable Eternamax {{p|Eternatus}}.
** This makes it the only Pokémon with a base stat total above 720 that doesn't require a specific held item.
* Rayquaza was designed by [[Hironobu Yoshida]].<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2014/info/vips/ 2014 Pokémon World Championships VIPs | The Official Pokémon Website]</ref>
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Rayquaza was voted the most popular [[Generation III]] Pokémon, receiving 60,939 votes. It was also the eighth-most popular Pokémon overall.
** It was also voted as the most popular [[Legendary Pokémon]], as well as being the only Legendary to make the top ten results.

===Origin===
Rayquaza's design is probably based on the {{wp|Chinese dragon}} and the {{wp|Lindworm}}. Its role is similar to that of {{wp|Ziz}} in Hebrew legends. It matches the description of the Aztec god {{wp|Quetzalcoatl}}, who was depicted as a flying serpent and created the boundary between the earth (including the oceans) and the sky. The markings on its body may be inspired from The Nazca Lines. Its trait of being capable of inhabiting the skies, and living there while subsisting on nothing but dew and particles for centuries, also bears aspects of the legendary Chinese xian hermit sages and East Asian dragons, specifically Japanese dragons, who are commonly depicted with three claws, as opposed to four in Chinese dragons.

====Name origin====
Rayquaza may be derived from 裂空 ''rekkū'' (sky-rending), a word appearing in various media and merchandise that featured Rayquaza. The latter half may be derived from 座 ''za'' (seat), relating to compounds such as 星座 ''seiza'' (constellation) and 王座 ''ōza'' (throne). It may also involve רָקִיעַ ''rāqī́aʿ'' (Hebrew for {{wp|firmament}}), ''{{wp|ray}}'', and ''{{wp|quasar}}''.

Rayquaza's mikado organ refers to 帝 ''mikado'' (emperor), another name for the {{wp|Emperor of Japan}}.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ja=レックウザ ''Rayquaza''|jameaning=From {{tt|裂空 ''rekkū''|sky-rending}}, {{tt|座 ''za''|seat; suffix for names of constellations}}, and possibly {{tt|רָקִיעַ ''rāqī́aʿ''|Hebrew for firmament}}, ''{{wp|ray}}'', and ''{{wp|quasar}}''
|fr=Rayquaza|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Rayquaza|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Rayquaza|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Rayquaza|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=레쿠쟈 ''Rayquaza''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=烈空坐 ''Lièkōngzuò''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=烈空坐 ''Lihthūngjoh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ru=Райкваза ''Raikvaza''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เร็คควอซา ''Rekkhwosa''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Rayquaza (M07)]]
* {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza|Rayquaza (''XY'' series)}}
* [[Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|Rayquaza (Adventures)]]
* [[Super-ancient Pokémon]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Delta Episode]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea09.html Rayquaza's encounter in The Subspace Emissary]

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Liko's Meowscarada

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Shaadi96: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Grass
|trainername=Liko
|pokemonname=Sprigatito
|jtrainername=リコ
|jpokemonname=ニャオハ
|tmtrainername=Liko
|tmpokemonname=Nyahoja
|image=[[File:Liko Sprigatito.png|250px]]
|caption=Liko's Sprigatito
|ability=Unknown
|location=[[Indigo Academy]]
|prevonum=0906
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=
|current=[[Party|With Liko]]
|java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva1=N/A
}}
'''Liko's Sprigatito''' (Japanese: '''リコのニャオハ''' ''Liko's Nyahoja'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that [[Liko]] obtained at the beginning of her {{pkmn|journey}}, given to her in the [[Indigo Academy]]. It is usually seen outside its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Liko and Sprigatito.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito and Liko]]
{{p|Sprigatito}} debuted in [[HZ001]], when [[Liko]] received it as her [[starter Pokémon]] by the [[Indigo Academy]]. At first, Sprigatito and Liko didn't get along well, with the Grass Cat Pokémon scratching its Trainer's hand and running off to its own. In its battle debut against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Oshawott}}, Sprigatito didn't listen to Liko's instructions, which led to it getting hit by a {{m|Water Gun}}.

During the next days, Liko worked hard to strengthen her bond with Sprigatito by learning more about it and make it listen to her instructions in battle, but to little avail. When [[Amethio]] first approached Liko, Sprigatito immediately got suspicious of him and led its Trainer to the school's rooftop. It then went up against [[Zir]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} and won after subduing it with its aroma.
[[HZ002|After being rescued]] by [[Friede]], they were taken aboard his airship with the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], but were soon confronted by Amethio and his teammates. When Liko was about to give herself up, Sprigatito started yelling at her, making her realize she has been lying to herself. Then, Sprigatito followed Liko's instructions and unleashed a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the forcefield around Wing Deck, but got blown overboard in the process, which allowed the [[Explorers]] to kidnap it before fleeing.

[[File:Liko Sprigatito scent.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito's scent putting Rhydon to sleep]]
In [[HZ003]], Sprigatito was kept in a warehouse with [[Conia]], who had taken a liking to Sprigatito and was giving it food and toys. With the help of [[Murdock]]'s {{p|Rockruff}}, Liko located Sprigatito and took it back from the Explorers, only to be confronted by Conia and her {{p|Skarmory}}. Sprigatito was able to blind Conia and Skarmory with Leafage, allowing them to escape. Sprigatito and its Trainer then joined the Rising Volt Tacklers as official members.
[[File:Liko Sprigatito and Roy Fuecoco.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito and Roy's Fuecoco]]
In [[HZ005]], Sprigatito battled Conia and her {{p|Golduck}}, and quickly defeated them. However, Sprigatito and Liko were almost ambushed by Amethio and his {{p|Corviknight}}. [[HZ006|Fortunately]], they were saved by Liko's pendant. Sprigatito then teamed up with {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} in battling Amethio's {{p|Ceruledge}}. Despite being two against one, Ceruledge was clearly dominating the battle, which ultimately came to a halt when a {{Shiny|Black}} {{p|Rayquaza}} emerged from Roy's ancient Poké Ball, forcing Amethio and the other Explorers to retreat once again.

In [[HZ007]], Sprigatito briefly sparred against Roy's Fuecoco. However, they didn't make much progress, as both Pokémon tired themselves into a draw after consecutive uses of Leafage and {{m|Ember}}. Later, after being unable to talk to [[Nidothing|Dot]], Liko and Roy's determination to get stronger convinced Friede into holding a special training session for the rookies: this time, Sprigatito and Fuecoco faced off against [[Captain Pikachu]] and needed to land only a single hit on the Mouse Pokémon to win the match. While they initially struggled against his {{m|Double Team}}, Sprigatito managed to almost score a {{m|Scratch}} after its Trainer figured out Pikachu's behavior. After a lunch break, where Sprigatito was revealed to like the [[Flavor|dry flavor]], Sprigatito battled against Fuecoco once more in order to see how much the special training paid off. In the end, despite being at a [[type]] disadvantage, Sprigatito knocked Fuecoco out with its newly-learned {{m|Quick Attack}}, giving Liko the win. This battle was the first step for the new Rising Volt Tacklers to get closer to Dot, who let them know that the Black Rayquaza was in Paldea.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito angry.png|thumb|left|250px|Sprigatito being easily provoked]]
[[File:Liko Sprigatito startled.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito startled by loud noises]]
Sprigatito has shown to be brave, headstrong, and somewhat reckless. However, unlike its species, Sprigatito isn't the affectionate type nor an attention-seeker. Sprigatito also does not like receiving affection. Despite its initial coldness towards those around it, Sprigatito has shown to be relaxed and enjoys sunbathing. Sprigatito has also shown to not be easily impressed with various things, such as [[Roy]]'s singing in [[HZ005]]. Sprigatito is shown to like dry flavored food, like matcha cupcakes. Sprigatito is easily startled by loud noises, and is also easily provoked, seen during its training against [[Captain Pikachu]], in which its {{m|Double Team}} copies easily frustrated the Grass Cat Pokémon. It has also shown to not like water.

Initially, Sprigatito didn't listen to [[Liko]]'s commands as it wasn't interested in her, preferring to sit out on the roof of the [[Indigo Academy]] instead of hanging out with her. However, after witnessing its Trainer attempt to understand its habits, Sprigatito started to care about Liko and came to appreciate her affection, often sitting on her shoulder or head. Ever since the events of [[HZ002]], Sprigatito mellowed out as it became friendly with both people and Pokémon. Much like its Trainer, Sprigatito can be cautious of trusting others, as seen in [[HZ001]], when it growled at [[Amethio]] after he presented himself as a representative of [[Liko's grandmother]]. Aside from this, Sprigatito has been shown to get jealous of other Pokemon winning Liko's affection, as seen in [[HZ009]], where it immediately grew jealous of {{OBP|Alex|Horizons}}'s Fidough getting along with its Trainer. However, Sprigatito quickly let go of its grudge against Fidough and befriended it. Sprigatito has also shown to be protective of Liko, as it ran to defend her from a wild {{p|Lechonk}} that was attacking its Trainer.

Sprigatito is capable of releasing a sweet scent from its paws that relaxes those who smell it. As shown in its battle against [[Zir]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}, it is strong enough to put a Pokémon to sleep in the middle of a battle. Sunbathing will strengthen the power of its sweet scent. It has also been shown using {{m|Leafage}} to blind opponents on multiple occasions as a way to circumvent its lack of strength.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass||Liko Sprigatito {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Leafage|1=Scratch|2=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Leafage|1=Scratch|2=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZ001|}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|HZ007|}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|HZ007|}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:Liko Sprigatito anime.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:Liko Sprigatito anime 2.png|x145px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon 2023 Anime Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon 2023 Airdate Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon 2023 First Broadcast Poster.jpg|x150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster2023/</ref>
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal Poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Liko Sprigatito HZM.png|thumb|150px|Sprigatito in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Kei Yamadaka}}]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Sprigatito appears as a main character in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Kei Yamadaka}}, which is based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZM1}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito PMLT.png|thumb|150px|Sprigatito in [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]] manga.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|PMLT01|}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Sprigatito is the first {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] to be owned by a female main character since [[May's Bulbasaur]], who was caught in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', 885 episodes earlier.
** It is also the first Grass-type starter to be a main character's first Pokémon.

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Sprigatito}}
{{-}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|grass}} 
{{Liko's Pokémon|grass}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Sprigatito]]
[[Category:Liko's Pokémon|Sprigatito]]

[[de:Likos Felori]]
[[es:Sprigatito de Liko]]
[[fr:Poussacha de Liko]]
[[it:Sprigatito di Liko]]
[[ja:リコのニャオハ]]
[[zh:莉可的新叶喵]]

Liko's Meowscarada

2023-06-15T14:46:39Z

Shaadi96: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Grass
|trainername=Liko
|pokemonname=Sprigatito
|jtrainername=リコ
|jpokemonname=ニャオハ
|tmtrainername=Liko
|tmpokemonname=Nyahoja
|image=[[File:Liko Sprigatito.png|250px]]
|caption=Liko's Sprigatito
|ability=Unknown
|location=[[Indigo Academy]]
|prevonum=0906
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=
|current=[[Party|With Liko]]
|java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva1=N/A
}}
'''Liko's Sprigatito''' (Japanese: '''リコのニャオハ''' ''Liko's Nyahoja'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that [[Liko]] obtained at the beginning of her {{pkmn|journey}}, given to her in the [[Indigo Academy]]. It is usually seen outside its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Liko and Sprigatito.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito and Liko]]
{{p|Sprigatito}} debuted in [[HZ001]], when [[Liko]] received it as her [[starter Pokémon]] by the [[Indigo Academy]]. At first, Sprigatito and Liko didn't get along well, with the Grass Cat Pokémon scratching its Trainer's hand and running off to its own. In its battle debut against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Oshawott}}, Sprigatito didn't listen to Liko's instructions, which led to it getting hit by a {{m|Water Gun}}.

During the next days, Liko worked hard to strengthen her bond with Sprigatito by learning more about it and make it listen to her instructions in battle, but to little avail. When [[Amethio]] first approached Liko, Sprigatito immediately got suspicious of him and led its Trainer to the school's rooftop. It then went up against [[Zir]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} and won after subduing it with its aroma.
[[HZ002|After being rescued]] by [[Friede]], they were taken aboard his airship with the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], but were soon confronted by Amethio and his teammates. When Liko was about to give herself up, Sprigatito started yelling at her, making her realize she has been lying to herself. Then, Sprigatito followed Liko's instructions and unleashed a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the forcefield around Wing Deck, but got blown overboard in the process, which allowed the [[Explorers]] to kidnap it before fleeing.

[[File:Liko Sprigatito scent.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito's scent putting Rhydon to sleep]]
In [[HZ003]], Sprigatito was kept in a warehouse with [[Conia]], who had taken a liking to Sprigatito and was giving it food and toys. With the help of [[Murdock]]'s {{p|Rockruff}}, Liko located Sprigatito and took it back from the Explorers, only to be confronted by Conia and her {{p|Skarmory}}. Sprigatito was able to blind Conia and Skarmory with Leafage, allowing them to escape. Sprigatito and its Trainer then joined the Rising Volt Tacklers as official members.
[[File:Liko Sprigatito and Roy Fuecoco.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito and Roy's Fuecoco]]
In [[HZ005]], Sprigatito battled Conia and her {{p|Golduck}}, and quickly defeated them. However, Sprigatito and Liko were almost ambushed by Amethio and his {{p|Corviknight}}. [[HZ006|Fortunately]], they were saved by Liko's pendant. Sprigatito then teamed up with {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} in battling Amethio's {{p|Ceruledge}}. Despite being two against one, Ceruledge was clearly dominating the battle, which ultimately came to a halt when a {{Shiny|Black}} {{p|Rayquaza}} emerged from Roy's ancient Poké Ball, resulting in Amethio and the other Explorers retreating.

In [[HZ007]], Sprigatito briefly sparred against Roy's Fuecoco. However, they didn't make much progress, as both Pokémon tired themselves into a draw after consecutive uses of Leafage and {{m|Ember}}. Later, after being unable to talk to [[Nidothing|Dot]], Liko and Roy's determination to get stronger convinced Friede into holding a special training session for the rookies: this time, Sprigatito and Fuecoco faced off against [[Captain Pikachu]] and needed to land only a single hit on the Mouse Pokémon to win the match. While they initially struggled against his {{m|Double Team}}, Sprigatito managed to almost score a {{m|Scratch}} after its Trainer figured out Pikachu's behavior. After a lunch break, where Sprigatito was revealed to like the [[Flavor|dry flavor]], Sprigatito battled against Fuecoco once more in order to see how much the special training paid off. In the end, despite being at a [[type]] disadvantage, Sprigatito knocked Fuecoco out with its newly-learned {{m|Quick Attack}}, giving Liko the win. This battle was the first step for the new Rising Volt Tacklers to get closer to Dot, who let them know that the Black Rayquaza was in Paldea.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito angry.png|thumb|left|250px|Sprigatito being easily provoked]]
[[File:Liko Sprigatito startled.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito startled by loud noises]]
Sprigatito has shown to be brave, headstrong, and somewhat reckless. However, unlike its species, Sprigatito isn't the affectionate type nor an attention-seeker. Sprigatito also does not like receiving affection. Despite its initial coldness towards those around it, Sprigatito has shown to be relaxed and enjoys sunbathing. Sprigatito has also shown to not be easily impressed with various things, such as [[Roy]]'s singing in [[HZ005]]. Sprigatito is shown to like dry flavored food, like matcha cupcakes. Sprigatito is easily startled by loud noises, and is also easily provoked, seen during its training against [[Captain Pikachu]], in which its {{m|Double Team}} copies easily frustrated the Grass Cat Pokémon. It has also shown to not like water.

Initially, Sprigatito didn't listen to [[Liko]]'s commands as it wasn't interested in her, preferring to sit out on the roof of the [[Indigo Academy]] instead of hanging out with her. However, after witnessing its Trainer attempt to understand its habits, Sprigatito started to care about Liko and came to appreciate her affection, often sitting on her shoulder or head. Ever since the events of [[HZ002]], Sprigatito mellowed out as it became friendly with both people and Pokémon. Much like its Trainer, Sprigatito can be cautious of trusting others, as seen in [[HZ001]], when it growled at [[Amethio]] after he presented himself as a representative of [[Liko's grandmother]]. Aside from this, Sprigatito has been shown to get jealous of other Pokemon winning Liko's affection, as seen in [[HZ009]], where it immediately grew jealous of {{OBP|Alex|Horizons}}'s Fidough getting along with its Trainer. However, Sprigatito quickly let go of its grudge against Fidough and befriended it. Sprigatito has also shown to be protective of Liko, as it ran to defend her from a wild {{p|Lechonk}} that was attacking its Trainer.

Sprigatito is capable of releasing a sweet scent from its paws that relaxes those who smell it. As shown in its battle against [[Zir]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}, it is strong enough to put a Pokémon to sleep in the middle of a battle. Sunbathing will strengthen the power of its sweet scent. It has also been shown using {{m|Leafage}} to blind opponents on multiple occasions as a way to circumvent its lack of strength.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass||Liko Sprigatito {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Leafage|1=Scratch|2=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Leafage|1=Scratch|2=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZ001|}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|HZ007|}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|HZ007|}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:Liko Sprigatito anime.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:Liko Sprigatito anime 2.png|x145px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon 2023 Anime Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon 2023 Airdate Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon 2023 First Broadcast Poster.jpg|x150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster2023/</ref>
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal Poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Liko Sprigatito HZM.png|thumb|150px|Sprigatito in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Kei Yamadaka}}]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Sprigatito appears as a main character in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Kei Yamadaka}}, which is based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZM1}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito PMLT.png|thumb|150px|Sprigatito in [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]] manga.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|PMLT01|}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Sprigatito is the first {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] to be owned by a female main character since [[May's Bulbasaur]], who was caught in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', 885 episodes earlier.
** It is also the first Grass-type starter to be a main character's first Pokémon.

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Sprigatito}}
{{-}}
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|grass}} 
{{Liko's Pokémon|grass}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Sprigatito]]
[[Category:Liko's Pokémon|Sprigatito]]

[[de:Likos Felori]]
[[es:Sprigatito de Liko]]
[[fr:Poussacha de Liko]]
[[it:Sprigatito di Liko]]
[[ja:リコのニャオハ]]
[[zh:莉可的新叶喵]]

Liko's Meowscarada

2023-05-28T14:31:27Z

Shaadi96: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Grass
|trainername=Liko
|pokemonname=Sprigatito
|jtrainername=リコ
|jpokemonname=ニャオハ
|tmtrainername=Liko
|tmpokemonname=Nyahoja
|image=[[File:Liko Sprigatito.png|250px]]
|caption=Liko's Sprigatito
|ability=Unknown
|location=[[Indigo Academy]]
|prevonum=0906
|prevonumicon=0906Sprigatito
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=
|current=[[Party|With Liko]]
|java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva1=N/A
}}
'''Liko's Sprigatito''' (Japanese: '''リコのニャオハ''' ''Liko's Nyahoja'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that [[Liko]] obtained at the beginning of her {{pkmn|journey}}, given to her in the [[Indigo Academy]]. It is usually seen outside its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Liko and Sprigatito.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito and Liko]]
{{p|Sprigatito}} debuted in [[HZ001]], when [[Liko]] received it as her [[starter Pokémon]] by the [[Indigo Academy]]. At first, Sprigatito and Liko didn't get along well, with the Grass Cat Pokémon scratching its Trainer's hand and running off to its own. In its battle debut against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Oshawott}}, Sprigatito didn't listen to Liko's instructions, which led to it getting hit by a {{m|Water Gun}}.

During the next days, Liko worked hard to strengthen her bond with Sprigatito by learning more about it and make it listen to her instructions in battle, but to little avail. When [[Amethio]] first approached Liko, Sprigatito immediately got suspicious of him and led its Trainer to the school's rooftop. It then went up against [[Zir]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} and won after subduing it with its aroma.
[[HZ002|After being rescued]] by [[Friede]], they were taken aboard his airship with the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], but were soon confronted by Amethio and his teammates. When Liko was about to give herself up, Sprigatito started yelling at her, making her realize she has been lying to herself. Then, Sprigatito followed Liko's instructions and unleashed a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the forcefield around Wing Deck, but got blown overboard in the process, which allowed the [[Explorers]] to capture it before fleeing.

[[File:Liko Sprigatito scent.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito's scent putting Rhydon to sleep]]
In [[HZ003]], Sprigatito was kept in a warehouse with [[Conia]], who had taken a liking to Sprigatito and was giving it food and toys. With the help of [[Murdock]]'s {{p|Rockruff}}, Liko located Sprigatito and took it back from the Explorers, only to be confronted by Conia and her {{p|Skarmory}}. Sprigatito was able to blind Conia and Skarmory with Leafage, allowing them to escape. Sprigatito and its Trainer then joined the Rising Volt Tacklers as official members.

In [[HZ005]], Sprigatito battled Conia and her {{p|Golduck}}, and quickly defeated them. However, Sprigatito and Liko were almost ambushed by Amethio and his {{p|Corviknight}}. [[HZ006|Fortunately]], they were saved by Liko's pendant. Sprigatito then teamed up with {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} in battling Amethio's {{p|Ceruledge}}. Despite being two against one, Ceruledge was clearly dominating the battle, which ultimately came to a halt when a {{Shiny|Black}} {{p|Rayquaza}} emerged from Roy's ancient Poké Ball, resulting in Amethio and the other Explorers retreating.

In [[HZ007]], Sprigatito briefly sparred against Roy's Fuecoco. However, they didn't make much progress, as both Pokémon tired themselves into a draw after consecutive uses of Leafage and {{m|Ember}}. Later, after being unable to talk to [[Nidothing|Dot]], Liko and Roy's determination to get stronger convinced Friede into holding a special training session for the rookies: this time, Sprigatito and Fuecoco faced off against [[Captain Pikachu]] and needed to land only a single hit on the Mouse Pokémon to win the match. While they initially struggled against his {{m|Double Team}}, Sprigatito managed to almost score a {{m|Scratch}} after its Trainer figured out Pikachu's behavior. After a lunch break, where Sprigatito was revealed to like the [[Flavor|dry flavor]], Sprigatito battled against Fuecoco once more in order to see how much the special training paid off. In the end, despite being at a [[type]] disadvantage, Sprigatito knocked Fuecoco out with its newly-learned {{m|Quick Attack}}, giving Liko the win. This battle was the first step for the new Rising Volt Tacklers to get closer to Dot, who let them know that the Black Rayquaza was in Paldea.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito angry.png|thumb|left|250px|Sprigatito being easily provoked]]
[[File:Liko Sprigatito startled.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito easily startled by loud noises]]
Sprigatito has shown to be brave, headstrong, and somewhat reckless. However, unlike its species, Sprigatito isn't the affectionate type nor an attention-seeker. Sprigatito also does not like receiving affection. Despite its initial coldness towards those around it, Sprigatito has shown to be relaxed and enjoys sunbathing. Sprigatito has also shown to not be easily impressed with various things, such as [[Roy]]'s singing in [[HZ005]]. Sprigatito is shown to like dry flavored food, like matcha cupcakes. Sprigatito is easily startled by loud noises, and is also easily provoked, seen during its training against [[Captain Pikachu]], in which its {{m|Double Team}} copies easily frustrated the Grass Cat Pokémon. It has also shown to not like water.

Initially, Sprigatito didn't listen to [[Liko]]'s commands as it wasn't interested in her, preferring to sit out on the roof of the [[Indigo Academy]] instead of hanging out with her. However, after witnessing its Trainer attempt to understand its habits, Sprigatito started to care about Liko and came to appreciate her affection, often sitting on her shoulder or head. Ever since the events of [[HZ002]], Sprigatito mellowed out as it became friendly with both people and Pokémon. Much like its Trainer, Sprigatito can be cautious of trusting others, as seen in [[HZ001]], when it growled at [[Amethio]] after he presented himself as a representative of [[Liko's grandmother]].

Sprigatito is capable of releasing a sweet scent from its paws that relaxes those who smell it. As shown in its battle against [[Zir]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}, it is strong enough to put a Pokémon to sleep in the middle of a battle. Sunbathing will strengthen the power of its sweet scent. It has also been shown using {{m|Leafage}} to blind opponents on multiple occasions as a way to circumvent its lack of strength.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass||Liko Sprigatito {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Leafage|1=Scratch|2=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Leafage|1=Scratch|2=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZ001|}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|HZ007|}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|HZ007|}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:Liko Sprigatito anime.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:Liko Sprigatito anime 2.png|x145px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon 2023 Anime Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon 2023 Airdate Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}"| [[File:Pokemon 2023 First Broadcast Poster.jpg|x150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster2023/</ref>
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal Poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Liko Sprigatito HZM.png|thumb|150px|Sprigatito in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Kei Yamadaka}}]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Sprigatito appears as a main character in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Kei Yamadaka}}, which is based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZM01}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito PMLT.png|thumb|150px|Sprigatito in [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]] manga.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|PMLT01|}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Sprigatito is the first {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] to be owned by a female main character since [[May's Bulbasaur]], who was caught in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', 885 episodes earlier.
** It is also the first Grass-type starter to be a main character's first Pokémon.

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Sprigatito}}
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* {{BMGf|297201|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''いにしえのモンスターボール''' ''The Ancient {{tt|Monster Ball|Poké Ball}}'') is the sixth episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,238th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 12, 2023.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Continuing from the end of the [[HZ005|last episode]], [[Amethio]]'s attempt to have his {{p|Corviknight}} seize [[Liko]] with its talons is thwarted when Liko’s pendant forms a protective barrier around her, stopping Corviknight in its tracks. To further add to the confusion, [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] also starts glowing. The barrier lowers itself, and while [[Zir]] and [[Conia]] try to hold [[Friede]] and his {{p|Charizard}} back, Amethio confronts Liko and Roy, telling Liko that she and her pendant have to go with him. However, Roy yells at Amethio that he will never have Liko or her pendant, so Amethio challenges the pair to a {{pkmn|battle}}, using his {{p|Ceruledge}} against {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{p|Fuecoco}}. Despite them managing to land a hit with their teamwork, the two [[starter Pokémon]] are quickly overwhelmed. Ceruledge prepares to finish them, with Liko pleading for help. Suddenly, her pendant and Roy's Poké Ball start glowing again, catching everyone's attention. The Poké Ball suddenly clicks open, releasing a beam of light into the sky that clears away all the clouds and materializes into a {{Shiny|black}} {{p|Rayquaza}}. Roy is astonished to learn that the ball wasn't just not empty, like he had assumed, but was even containing a black Rayquaza all along. Rayquaza uses {{m|Draco Meteor}}, raining devastation all over the beach. With this overwhelming force now in the middle of everything, Amethio orders the [[Explorers]] to retreat. Roy's pleas for Rayquaza to return to its ball are ignored, and the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}} eventually flies away after glancing at Liko, much to everyone's relief.

Later, while [[Ludlow]] discovers the tracker the Explorers had [[HZ003|planted]] on the [[Brave Asagi]] and has {{p|Quaxly}} destroy it, Liko, Roy, and Friede talk about Rayquaza and the Poké Ball with [[Roy's grandfather]]. He's unable to tell them anything useful, however, as he had simply found the ball on the beach when he was younger and later given it to Roy, not having an idea that it actually had a Pokémon inside it, much less the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} Rayquaza that's said to have obeyed the legendary ancient adventurer. He had assumed the whole thing was just a fairy tale, but now, he has reliable evidence right in front of his eyes, much to Roy's pleasure. Liko remembers how her pendant and the Poké Ball glowed at the same time, but Roy's grandfather doesn't recognize it at all. Friede is excited by this mystery and decides to investigate it, while Roy wonders where Rayquaza could've gone to. Receiving a call from [[Mollie]], the three learn that she's finished treating Sprigatito and Fuecoco, so they rush back towards the beach, with Roy's grandfather looking after them. Aboard the Brave Asagi, Friede's Charizard gives Fuecoco an empty {{i|Poké Ball}}.

Arriving at the beach, Roy shouts out that he wants to spend more time with Fuecoco, not wanting to say goodbye to someone who gets his heart racing this way. Sprigatito and Fuecoco come out of the airship, with Fuecoco spitting out the Poké Ball that Charizard had given to it, signifying that it wants Roy to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} it. With Friede's approval, Roy makes the Poké Ball throw for which he's been practicing and officially makes {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} his [[Starter Pokémon|first partner]]. The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] prepare to resume their journey to [[Paldea]], with Liko extending an invitation to Roy to come with them. Roy is uncertain, given that his grandfather has rebuked his desires to travel before, but Liko assures him that things are different now that he's a [[Pokémon Trainer]] and has a Pokémon by his side. This assurance gives Roy the confidence to talk with his grandfather, who unexpectedly appears next to them. Roy pleads for a permission to join the Rising Volt Tacklers, wanting to realize both his own dream of following in the ancient adventurer's footsteps by finding and catching Rayquaza, as well as Fuecoco's dream of becoming as strong and cool as the Charizard it admires so much. His grandfather approves his decision on the grounds of him now wanting to fulfill his partner's dream in addition to his own, and hands him his [[bag]], already filled with everything he might need for his adventure. Taking his bag, Roy promises to be riding on Rayquaza when he comes back and let his grandfather ride it as well.

In the Explorers' base, Amethio has just finished giving a mission report to the team's leader, {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}}. Another team member, {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}, mocks Amethio of his failure and acts disbelievingly towards his claims of a Rayquaza having disrupted the attempt at capturing Liko's pendant. Due to his failure, Amethio is relieved from the mission, with Gibeon assigning Spinel to take it over in his place. Storming out of the hall, Amethio tells Zir and Conia that he's now going to focus on pursuing Rayquaza instead, believing its resonance with the pendant to hold the key to the mystery behind it.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers prepare to set off, Roy gives Friede the flag he found earlier. Friede is happy to get their ship's flag back and realizes that it ended up being the factor that brought Roy and Fuecoco together. Hearing Friede's words, Roy realizes that the treasure the storm brought to him was actually Fuecoco. Friede tells Roy to put the flag back in its place, which he does before the Brave Asagi takes off. On the flying ship's deck, Liko and Roy notice the residents of [[Roy's hometown]] on the beach below, having come to see him off. Even his grandfather is amongst the crowd, wishing his grandson good luck. The two wave the crowd goodbye and turn to look at the setting sun, preparing to start their adventure together.

==Major events==

[[File:Roy RVT.png|thumb|220px|Roy joining the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
* [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] opens to reveal a {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}}, which flies away.
* Roy {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, making it his [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]].
* Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} removes [[Amethio]] from the mission to obtain [[Liko]]'s pendant and assigns it to {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}} instead.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} (voice)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Nidothing|Dot]] (video)
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Conia]]
* [[Zir]]
* [[Hamber]]
* {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} (voice)
* [[Roy's grandfather]]
* [[Explorers]] Admins
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}}; new)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Friede]]'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rockruff}} ([[Murdock]]'s)
* {{p|Quaxly}} ([[Nidothing|Dot]]'s)
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Conia]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zir]]'s)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ({{Shiny}})
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Krabby}} (×2)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Tentacool}} (×2)
* {{p|Shellder}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What flows out of {{p|Ceruledge}}'s swords when it cuts?''
** Choices: Moisture, nutrition, life force
** Answer: Life force
* The first [[eyecatch]] of this episode features [[Amethio]] and his Ceruledge, while the second one features [[Roy]] and his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}.
* Despite {{p|Rayquaza}} having made its main series debut in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', 630 episodes earlier, this is the first time one has received a [[Pokédex]] entry in the anime.
* The commercial break occured around the first quarter of the episode, instead of the halfway point as usual.

===Errors===
* During the scene where Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], the heel of [[Mollie]]'s left shoe is not drawn properly.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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2023-05-24T17:55:50Z

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* {{BMGf|297144|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|297201|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''いにしえのモンスターボール''' ''The Ancient {{tt|Monster Ball|Poké Ball}}'') is the sixth episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,238th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 12, 2023.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Continuing from the end of the [[HZ005|last episode]], [[Amethio]]'s attempt to seize [[Liko]] is halted by her pendant forming a protective barrier around her. To further add to the confusion, [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] also starts glowing. The barrier lowers itself, and while [[Zir]] and [[Conia]] try to hold [[Friede]] and his {{p|Charizard}} back, Amethio confronts Liko and Roy, telling Liko that she and her pendant have to go with him. However, Roy yells at Amethio that he will never have Liko or her pendant, so Amethio challenges the pair to a {{pkmn|battle}}, using his {{p|Ceruledge}} against {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{p|Fuecoco}}. Despite them managing to land a hit with their teamwork, the two [[starter Pokémon]] are quickly overwhelmed. Ceruledge prepares to finish them, with Liko pleading for help. Suddenly, her pendant and Roy's Poké Ball start glowing again, catching everyone's attention. The Poké Ball suddenly clicks open, releasing a beam of light into the sky that clears away all the clouds and materializes into a {{Shiny|black}} {{p|Rayquaza}}. Roy is astonished to learn that the ball wasn't just not empty, like he had assumed, but was even containing a black Rayquaza all along. Rayquaza uses {{m|Draco Meteor}}, raining devastation all over the beach. With this overwhelming force now in the middle of everything, Amethio orders the [[Explorers]] to retreat. Roy's pleas for Rayquaza to return to its ball are ignored, and the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}} eventually flies away after glancing at Liko, much to everyone's relief.

Later, while [[Ludlow]] discovers the tracker the Explorers had [[HZ003|planted]] on the [[Brave Asagi]] and has {{p|Quaxly}} destroy it, Liko, Roy, and Friede talk about Rayquaza and the Poké Ball with [[Roy's grandfather]]. He's unable to tell them anything useful, however, as he had simply found the ball on the beach when he was younger and later given it to Roy, not having an idea that it actually had a Pokémon inside it, much less the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} Rayquaza that's said to have obeyed the legendary ancient adventurer. He had assumed the whole thing was just a fairy tale, but now, he has reliable evidence right in front of his eyes, much to Roy's pleasure. Liko remembers how her pendant and the Poké Ball glowed at the same time, but Roy's grandfather doesn't recognize it at all. Friede is excited by this mystery and decides to investigate it, while Roy wonders where Rayquaza could've gone to. Receiving a call from [[Mollie]], the three learn that she's finished treating Sprigatito and Fuecoco, so they rush back towards the beach, with Roy's grandfather looking after them. Aboard the Brave Asagi, Friede's Charizard gives Fuecoco an empty {{i|Poké Ball}}.

Arriving at the beach, Roy shouts out that he wants to spend more time with Fuecoco, not wanting to say goodbye to someone who gets his heart racing this way. Sprigatito and Fuecoco come out of the airship, with Fuecoco spitting out the Poké Ball that Charizard had given to it, signifying that it wants Roy to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} it. With Friede's approval, Roy makes the Poké Ball throw for which he's been practicing and officially makes {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} his [[Starter Pokémon|first partner]]. The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] prepare to resume their journey to [[Paldea]], with Liko extending an invitation to Roy to come with them. Roy is uncertain, given that his grandfather has rebuked his desires to travel before, but Liko assures him that things are different now that he's a [[Pokémon Trainer]] and has a Pokémon by his side. This assurance gives Roy the confidence to talk with his grandfather, who unexpectedly appears next to them. Roy pleads for a permission to join the Rising Volt Tacklers, wanting to realize both his own dream of following in the ancient adventurer's footsteps by finding and catching Rayquaza, as well as Fuecoco's dream of becoming as strong and cool as the Charizard it admires so much. His grandfather approves his decision on the grounds of him now wanting to fulfill his partner's dream in addition to his own, and hands him his [[bag]], already filled with everything he might need for his adventure. Taking his bag, Roy promises to be riding on Rayquaza when he comes back and let his grandfather ride it as well.

In the Explorers' base, Amethio has just finished giving a mission report to the team's leader, {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}}. Another team member, {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}, mocks Amethio of his failure and acts disbelievingly towards his claims of a Rayquaza having disrupted the attempt at capturing Liko's pendant. Due to his failure, Amethio is relieved from the mission, with Gibeon assigning Spinel to take it over in his place. Storming out of the hall, Amethio tells Zir and Conia that he's now going to focus on pursuing Rayquaza instead, believing its resonance with the pendant to hold the key to the mystery behind it.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers prepare to set off, Roy gives Friede the flag he found earlier. Friede is happy to get their ship's flag back and realizes that it ended up being the factor that brought Roy and Fuecoco together. Hearing Friede's words, Roy realizes that the treasure the storm brought to him was actually Fuecoco. Friede tells Roy to put the flag back in its place, which he does before the Brave Asagi takes off. On the flying ship's deck, Liko and Roy notice the residents of [[Roy's hometown]] on the beach below, having come to see him off. Even his grandfather is amongst the crowd, wishing his grandson good luck. The two wave the crowd goodbye and turn to look at the setting sun, preparing to start their adventure together.

==Major events==

[[File:Roy RVT.png|thumb|220px|Roy joining the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
* [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] opens to reveal a {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}}, which flies away.
* Roy {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, making it his [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]].
* Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} removes [[Amethio]] from the mission to obtain [[Liko]] and her pendant and assigns it to {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}} instead.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} (voice)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Conia]]
* [[Zir]]
* [[Nidothing|Dot]] (video)
* [[Hamber]]
* {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} (voice)
* [[Roy's grandfather]]
* [[Explorers]] Admins
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}}; new)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Friede]]'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rockruff}} ([[Murdock]]'s)
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Conia]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zir]]'s)
* {{p|Quaxly}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ({{Shiny}})
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Krabby}} (×2)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Tentacool}} (×2)
* {{p|Shellder}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What flows out of {{p|Ceruledge}}'s swords when it cuts?''
** Choices: Moisture, nutrition, life force
** Answer: Life force
* The first [[eyecatch]] of this episode features [[Amethio]] and his Ceruledge, while the second one features [[Roy]] and his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}.
* Despite {{p|Rayquaza}} having made its main series debut in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', 630 episodes earlier, this is the first time one has received a [[Pokédex]] entry in the anime.
* The commercial break occured around the first quarter of the episode, instead of the halfway point as usual.

===Errors===
* During the scene where Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], the heel of [[Mollie]]'s left shoe is not drawn properly.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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[[Category:Episodes written by Kureha Matsuzawa]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Yasuhiro Noda]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yasuhiro Noda]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yasuhiro Noda]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Akihiko Oka]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Hiromi Niioka]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Toshiya Yamada]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Toshiko Nakaya]]
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[[de:Inishie no Monster Ball]]
[[es:EP1242]]
[[fr:LH006]]
[[it:OP006]]
[[ja:2023年版第6話]]
[[zh:宝可梦地平线第6集]]

HZ006

2023-05-24T17:52:52Z

Shaadi96: /* Plot */

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en_op= |
ja_op=[[Heart-Pounding Diary|ドキメキダイアリー]] |
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footnotes=
* {{BMGf|297144|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|297201|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''いにしえのモンスターボール''' ''The Ancient {{tt|Monster Ball|Poké Ball}}'') is the sixth episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,238th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 12, 2023.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Continuing from the end of the [[HZ005|last episode]], [[Amethio]]'s attempt to seize [[Liko]] is halted by her pendant forming a protective barrier around her. To further add to the confusion, [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] also starts glowing. The barrier lowers itself, and while [[Zir]] and [[Conia]] try to hold [[Friede]] and his {{p|Charizard}} back, Amethio confronts Liko and Roy, telling Liko that she and her pendant have to go with him. However, Roy tells Amethio that he will never have Liko or her pendant, so Amethio challenges the pair to a {{pkmn|battle}}, using his {{p|Ceruledge}} against {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{p|Fuecoco}}. Despite them managing to land a hit with their teamwork, the two [[starter Pokémon]] are quickly overwhelmed. Ceruledge prepares to finish them, with Liko pleading for help. Suddenly, her pendant and Roy's Poké Ball start glowing again, catching everyone's attention. The Poké Ball suddenly clicks open, releasing a beam of light into the sky that clears away all the clouds and materializes into a {{Shiny|black}} {{p|Rayquaza}}. Roy is astonished to learn that the ball wasn't just not empty, like he had assumed, but was even containing a black Rayquaza all along. Rayquaza uses {{m|Draco Meteor}}, raining devastation all over the beach. With this overwhelming force now in the middle of everything, Amethio orders the [[Explorers]] to retreat. Roy's pleas for Rayquaza to return to its ball are ignored, and the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}} eventually flies away after glancing at Liko, much to everyone's relief.

Later, while [[Ludlow]] discovers the tracker the Explorers had [[HZ003|planted]] on the [[Brave Asagi]] and has {{p|Quaxly}} destroy it, Liko, Roy, and Friede talk about Rayquaza and the Poké Ball with [[Roy's grandfather]]. He's unable to tell them anything useful, however, as he had simply found the ball on the beach when he was younger and later given it to Roy, not having an idea that it actually had a Pokémon inside it, much less the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} Rayquaza that's said to have obeyed the legendary ancient adventurer. He had assumed the whole thing was just a fairy tale, but now, he has reliable evidence right in front of his eyes, much to Roy's pleasure. Liko remembers how her pendant and the Poké Ball glowed at the same time, but Roy's grandfather doesn't recognize it at all. Friede is excited by this mystery and decides to investigate it, while Roy wonders where Rayquaza could've gone to. Receiving a call from [[Mollie]], the three learn that she's finished treating Sprigatito and Fuecoco, so they rush back towards the beach, with Roy's grandfather looking after them. Aboard the Brave Asagi, Friede's Charizard gives Fuecoco an empty {{i|Poké Ball}}.

Arriving at the beach, Roy shouts out that he wants to spend more time with Fuecoco, not wanting to say goodbye to someone who gets his heart racing this way. Sprigatito and Fuecoco come out of the airship, with Fuecoco spitting out the Poké Ball that Charizard had given to it, signifying that it wants Roy to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} it. With Friede's approval, Roy makes the Poké Ball throw for which he's been practicing and officially makes {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} his [[Starter Pokémon|first partner]]. The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] prepare to resume their journey to [[Paldea]], with Liko extending an invitation to Roy to come with them. Roy is uncertain, given that his grandfather has rebuked his desires to travel before, but Liko assures him that things are different now that he's a [[Pokémon Trainer]] and has a Pokémon by his side. This assurance gives Roy the confidence to talk with his grandfather, who unexpectedly appears next to them. Roy pleads for a permission to join the Rising Volt Tacklers, wanting to realize both his own dream of following in the ancient adventurer's footsteps by finding and catching Rayquaza, as well as Fuecoco's dream of becoming as strong and cool as the Charizard it admires so much. His grandfather approves his decision on the grounds of him now wanting to fulfill his partner's dream in addition to his own, and hands him his [[bag]], already filled with everything he might need for his adventure. Taking his bag, Roy promises to be riding on Rayquaza when he comes back and let his grandfather ride it as well.

In the Explorers' base, Amethio has just finished giving a mission report to the team's leader, {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}}. Another team member, {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}, mocks Amethio of his failure and acts disbelievingly towards his claims of a Rayquaza having disrupted the attempt at capturing Liko's pendant. Due to his failure, Amethio is relieved from the mission, with Gibeon assigning Spinel to take it over in his place. Storming out of the hall, Amethio tells Zir and Conia that he's now going to focus on pursuing Rayquaza instead, believing its resonance with the pendant to hold the key to the mystery behind it.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers prepare to set off, Roy gives Friede the flag he found earlier. Friede is happy to get their ship's flag back and realizes that it ended up being the factor that brought Roy and Fuecoco together. Hearing Friede's words, Roy realizes that the treasure the storm brought to him was actually Fuecoco. Friede tells Roy to put the flag back in its place, which he does before the Brave Asagi takes off. On the flying ship's deck, Liko and Roy notice the residents of [[Roy's hometown]] on the beach below, having come to see him off. Even his grandfather is amongst the crowd, wishing his grandson good luck. The two wave the crowd goodbye and turn to look at the setting sun, preparing to start their adventure together.

==Major events==

[[File:Roy RVT.png|thumb|220px|Roy joining the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
* [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] opens to reveal a {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}}, which flies away.
* Roy {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, making it his [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]].
* Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} removes [[Amethio]] from the mission to obtain [[Liko]] and her pendant and assigns it to {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}} instead.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} (voice)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Conia]]
* [[Zir]]
* [[Nidothing|Dot]] (video)
* [[Hamber]]
* {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} (voice)
* [[Roy's grandfather]]
* [[Explorers]] Admins
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}}; new)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Friede]]'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rockruff}} ([[Murdock]]'s)
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Conia]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zir]]'s)
* {{p|Quaxly}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ({{Shiny}})
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Krabby}} (×2)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Tentacool}} (×2)
* {{p|Shellder}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What flows out of {{p|Ceruledge}}'s swords when it cuts?''
** Choices: Moisture, nutrition, life force
** Answer: Life force
* The first [[eyecatch]] of this episode features [[Amethio]] and his Ceruledge, while the second one features [[Roy]] and his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}.
* Despite {{p|Rayquaza}} having made its main series debut in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', 630 episodes earlier, this is the first time one has received a [[Pokédex]] entry in the anime.
* The commercial break occured around the first quarter of the episode, instead of the halfway point as usual.

===Errors===
* During the scene where Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], the heel of [[Mollie]]'s left shoe is not drawn properly.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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* {{BMGf|297144|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|297201|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''いにしえのモンスターボール''' ''The Ancient {{tt|Monster Ball|Poké Ball}}'') is the sixth episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,238th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 12, 2023.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Continuing from the end of the [[HZ005|last episode]], [[Amethio]]'s attempt to seize [[Liko]] is halted by her pendant forming a protective barrier around her. To further add to the confusion, [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] also starts glowing. The barrier lowers itself, and while [[Zir]] and [[Conia]] try to hold [[Friede]] and his {{p|Charizard}} back, Amethio confronts Liko and Roy, telling Liko that she and her pendant have to go with him. When Roy tells Amethio that he will never have Liko or her pendant, he challenges them to a {{pkmn|battle}}, using his {{p|Ceruledge}} against {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{p|Fuecoco}}. Despite them managing to land a hit with their teamwork, the two [[starter Pokémon]] are quickly overwhelmed. Ceruledge prepares to finish them, with Liko pleading for help. Suddenly, her pendant and Roy's Poké Ball start glowing again, catching everyone's attention. The Poké Ball suddenly clicks open, releasing a beam of light into the sky that clears away all the clouds and materializes into a {{Shiny|black}} {{p|Rayquaza}}. Roy is astonished to learn that the ball wasn't just not empty, like he had assumed, but it contained a Rayquaza all along, and a shiny one at that. Rayquaza uses {{m|Draco Meteor}}, raining devastation all over the beach. With this overwhelming force now in the middle of everything, Amethio orders the [[Explorers]] to retreat. Roy's pleas for Rayquaza to return to its ball are ignored, and the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}} eventually flies away after glancing at Liko, much to everyone's relief.

Later, while [[Ludlow]] discovers the tracker the Explorers had [[HZ003|planted]] on the [[Brave Asagi]] and has {{p|Quaxly}} destroy it, Liko, Roy, and Friede talk about Rayquaza and the Poké Ball with [[Roy's grandfather]]. He's unable to tell them anything useful, however, as he had simply found the ball on the beach when he was younger and later given it to Roy, not having an idea that it actually had a Pokémon inside it, much less the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} Rayquaza that's said to have obeyed the legendary ancient adventurer. He had assumed the whole thing was just a fairy tale, but now, he has reliable evidence right in front of his eyes, much to Roy's pleasure. Liko remembers how her pendant and the Poké Ball glowed at the same time, but Roy's grandfather doesn't recognize it at all. Friede is excited by this mystery and decides to investigate it, while Roy wonders where Rayquaza could've gone to. Receiving a call from [[Mollie]], the three learn that she's finished treating Sprigatito and Fuecoco, so they rush back towards the beach, with Roy's grandfather looking after them. Aboard the Brave Asagi, Friede's Charizard gives Fuecoco an empty {{i|Poké Ball}}.

Arriving at the beach, Roy shouts out that he wants to spend more time with Fuecoco, not wanting to say goodbye to someone who gets his heart racing this way. Sprigatito and Fuecoco come out of the airship, with Fuecoco spitting out the Poké Ball that Charizard had given to it, signifying that it wants Roy to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} it. With Friede's approval, Roy makes the Poké Ball throw for which he's been practicing and officially makes {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} his [[Starter Pokémon|first partner]]. The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] prepare to resume their journey to [[Paldea]], with Liko extending an invitation to Roy to come with them. Roy is uncertain, given that his grandfather has rebuked his desires to travel before, but Liko assures him that things are different now that he's a [[Pokémon Trainer]] and has a Pokémon by his side. This assurance gives Roy the confidence to talk with his grandfather, who unexpectedly appears next to them. Roy pleads for a permission to join the Rising Volt Tacklers, wanting to realize both his own dream of following in the ancient adventurer's footsteps by finding and catching Rayquaza, as well as Fuecoco's dream of becoming as strong and cool as the Charizard it admires so much. His grandfather approves his decision on the grounds of him now wanting to fulfill his partner's dream in addition to his own, and hands him his [[bag]], already filled with everything he might need for his adventure. Taking his bag, Roy promises to be riding on Rayquaza when he comes back and let his grandfather ride it as well.

In the Explorers' base, Amethio has just finished giving a mission report to the team's leader, {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}}. Another team member, {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}, mocks Amethio of his failure and acts disbelievingly towards his claims of a Rayquaza having disrupted the attempt at capturing Liko's pendant. Due to his failure, Amethio is relieved from the mission, with Gibeon assigning Spinel to take it over in his place. Storming out of the hall, Amethio tells Zir and Conia that he's now going to focus on pursuing Rayquaza instead, believing its resonance with the pendant to hold the key to the mystery behind it.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers prepare to set off, Roy gives Friede the flag he found earlier. Friede is happy to get their ship's flag back and realizes that it ended up being the factor that brought Roy and Fuecoco together. Hearing Friede's words, Roy realizes that the treasure the storm brought to him was actually Fuecoco. Friede tells Roy to put the flag back in its place, which he does before the Brave Asagi takes off. On the flying ship's deck, Liko and Roy notice the residents of [[Roy's hometown]] on the beach below, having come to see him off. Even his grandfather is amongst the crowd, wishing his grandson good luck. The two wave the crowd goodbye and turn to look at the setting sun, preparing to start their adventure together.

==Major events==

[[File:Roy RVT.png|thumb|220px|Roy joining the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
* [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] opens to reveal a {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}}, which flies away.
* Roy {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, making it his [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]].
* Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} removes [[Amethio]] from the mission to obtain [[Liko]] and her pendant and assigns it to {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}} instead.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} (voice)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Conia]]
* [[Zir]]
* [[Nidothing|Dot]] (video)
* [[Hamber]]
* {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} (voice)
* [[Roy's grandfather]]
* [[Explorers]] Admins
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}}; new)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Friede]]'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rockruff}} ([[Murdock]]'s)
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Conia]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zir]]'s)
* {{p|Quaxly}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ({{Shiny}})
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Krabby}} (×2)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Tentacool}} (×2)
* {{p|Shellder}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What flows out of {{p|Ceruledge}}'s swords when it cuts?''
** Choices: Moisture, nutrition, life force
** Answer: Life force
* The first [[eyecatch]] of this episode features [[Amethio]] and his Ceruledge, while the second one features [[Roy]] and his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}.
* Despite {{p|Rayquaza}} having made its main series debut in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', 630 episodes earlier, this is the first time one has received a [[Pokédex]] entry in the anime.
* The commercial break occured around the first quarter of the episode, instead of the halfway point as usual.

===Errors===
* During the scene where Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], the heel of [[Mollie]]'s left shoe is not drawn properly.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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HZ006

2023-05-24T14:06:08Z

Shaadi96: /* Plot */

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* {{BMGf|297144|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|297201|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''いにしえのモンスターボール''' ''The Ancient {{tt|Monster Ball|Poké Ball}}'') is the sixth episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,238th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 12, 2023.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Continuing from the end of the [[HZ005|last episode]], [[Amethio]]'s attempt to seize [[Liko]] is halted by her pendant forming a protective barrier around her. To further add to the confusion, [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] also starts glowing. The barrier lowers itself, and while [[Zir]] and [[Conia]] try to hold [[Friede]] and his {{p|Charizard}} back, Amethio confronts Liko and Roy. When Roy tells Amethio that he will never have Liko or her pendant, he challenges them to a {{pkmn|battle}}, using his {{p|Ceruledge}} against {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{p|Fuecoco}}. Despite them managing to land a hit with their teamwork, the two [[starter Pokémon]] are quickly overwhelmed. Ceruledge prepares to finish them, with Liko pleading for help. Suddenly, her pendant and Roy's Poké Ball start glowing again, catching everyone's attention. The Poké Ball suddenly clicks open, releasing a beam of light into the sky that clears away all the clouds and materializes into a {{Shiny|black}} {{p|Rayquaza}}. Roy is astonished to learn that the ball wasn't just not empty, like he had assumed, but it contained a Rayquaza all along, and a shiny one at that. Rayquaza uses {{m|Draco Meteor}}, raining devastation all over the beach. With this overwhelming force now in the middle of everything, Amethio orders the [[Explorers]] to retreat. Roy's pleas for Rayquaza to return to its ball are ignored, and the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}} eventually flies away after glancing at Liko, much to everyone's relief.

Later, while [[Ludlow]] discovers the tracker the Explorers had [[HZ003|planted]] on the [[Brave Asagi]] and has {{p|Quaxly}} destroy it, Liko, Roy, and Friede talk about Rayquaza and the Poké Ball with [[Roy's grandfather]]. He's unable to tell them anything useful, however, as he had simply found the ball on the beach when he was younger and later given it to Roy, not having an idea that it actually had a Pokémon inside it, much less the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} Rayquaza that's said to have obeyed the legendary ancient adventurer. He had assumed the whole thing was just a fairy tale, but now, he has reliable evidence right in front of his eyes, much to Roy's pleasure. Liko remembers how her pendant and the Poké Ball glowed at the same time, but Roy's grandfather doesn't recognize it at all. Friede is excited by this mystery and decides to investigate it, while Roy wonders where Rayquaza could've gone to. Receiving a call from [[Mollie]], the three learn that she's finished treating Sprigatito and Fuecoco, so they rush back towards the beach, with Roy's grandfather looking after them. Aboard the Brave Asagi, Friede's Charizard gives Fuecoco an empty {{i|Poké Ball}}.

Arriving at the beach, Roy shouts out that he wants to spend more time with Fuecoco, not wanting to say goodbye to someone who gets his heart racing this way. Sprigatito and Fuecoco come out of the airship, with Fuecoco spitting out the Poké Ball that Charizard had given to it, signifying that it wants Roy to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} it. With Friede's approval, Roy makes the Poké Ball throw for which he's been practicing and officially makes {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} his [[Starter Pokémon|first partner]]. The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] prepare to resume their journey to [[Paldea]], with Liko extending an invitation to Roy to come with them. Roy is uncertain, given that his grandfather has rebuked his desires to travel before, but Liko assures him that things are different now that he's a [[Pokémon Trainer]] and has a Pokémon by his side. This assurance gives Roy the confidence to talk with his grandfather, who unexpectedly appears next to them. Roy pleads for a permission to join the Rising Volt Tacklers, wanting to realize both his own dream of following in the ancient adventurer's footsteps by finding and catching Rayquaza, as well as Fuecoco's dream of becoming as strong and cool as the Charizard it admires so much. His grandfather approves his decision on the grounds of him now wanting to fulfill his partner's dream in addition to his own, and hands him his [[bag]], already filled with everything he might need for his adventure. Taking his bag, Roy promises to be riding on Rayquaza when he comes back and let his grandfather ride it as well.

In the Explorers' base, Amethio has just finished giving a mission report to the team's leader, {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}}. Another team member, {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}, mocks Amethio of his failure and acts disbelievingly towards his claims of a Rayquaza having disrupted the attempt at capturing Liko's pendant. Due to his failure, Amethio is relieved from the mission, with Gibeon assigning Spinel to take it over in his place. Storming out of the hall, Amethio tells Zir and Conia that he's now going to focus on pursuing Rayquaza instead, believing its resonance with the pendant to hold the key to the mystery behind it.

As the Rising Volt Tacklers prepare to set off, Roy gives Friede the flag he found earlier. Friede is happy to get their ship's flag back and realizes that it ended up being the factor that brought Roy and Fuecoco together. Hearing Friede's words, Roy realizes that the treasure the storm brought to him was actually Fuecoco. Friede tells Roy to put the flag back in its place, which he does before the Brave Asagi takes off. On the flying ship's deck, Liko and Roy notice the residents of [[Roy's hometown]] on the beach below, having come to see him off. Even his grandfather is amongst the crowd, wishing his grandson good luck. The two wave the crowd goodbye and turn to look at the setting sun, preparing to start their adventure together.

==Major events==

[[File:Roy RVT.png|thumb|220px|Roy joining the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
* [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] opens to reveal a {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}}, which flies away.
* Roy {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, making it his [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]].
* Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} removes [[Amethio]] from the mission to obtain [[Liko]] and her pendant and assigns it to {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}} instead.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} (voice)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Conia]]
* [[Zir]]
* [[Nidothing|Dot]] (video)
* [[Hamber]]
* {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}}
* {{DL|Explorers|Gibeon}} (voice)
* [[Roy's grandfather]]
* [[Explorers]] Admins
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}}; new)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Friede]]'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rockruff}} ([[Murdock]]'s)
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Conia]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zir]]'s)
* {{p|Quaxly}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ({{Shiny}})
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Krabby}} (×2)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Tentacool}} (×2)
* {{p|Shellder}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What flows out of {{p|Ceruledge}}'s swords when it cuts?''
** Choices: Moisture, nutrition, life force
** Answer: Life force
* The first [[eyecatch]] of this episode features [[Amethio]] and his Ceruledge, while the second one features [[Roy]] and his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}.
* Despite {{p|Rayquaza}} having made its main series debut in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', 630 episodes earlier, this is the first time one has received a [[Pokédex]] entry in the anime.
* The commercial break occured around the first quarter of the episode, instead of the halfway point as usual.

===Errors===
* During the scene where Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], the heel of [[Mollie]]'s left shoe is not drawn properly.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Toshiya Yamada]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Toshiko Nakaya]]
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