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Golem (Pokémon)

2011-07-13T23:48:12Z

Sharpedo1998: /* Minor appearances */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=rock | type2=ground | prevnum=075 | nextnum=077 | prev=Graveler | next=Ponyta }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Golem |
jname=ゴローニャ |
tmname=Golonya |
art=FRLG |
size=220px |
pron=<sc>''goal''-um</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=076 |
jdex=036 |
hdex=059 |
fbrow=066 |
sdex=033 |
abrow=043 |
obrow=049 |
opbrow=069 |
typen=2 |
type1=Rock |
type2=Ground |
species=Megaton |
height-ftin=4'07" |
height-m=1.4 |
weight-lbs=661.4 |
weight-kg=300.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Rock Head |
ability2=Sturdy |
abilityd=Sand Veil|
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Mineral |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=15 |
evde=3 |
expyield=177 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=45 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=golem |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Golem''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴローニャ''' ''Golonya'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Ground}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Graveler}} when [[trade]]d. It is {{p|Geodude|Geodude's}} final form.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Golem's brownish-colored body resembles a boulder as it is covered by a layer of plated rocks. Golem has a head protruding out of the center of the shell, with short arms that have three claws and four-clawed legs. Unlike its previous forms, it has red eyes and its face appears much less 'rocky' and craggy in appearance, instead being somewhat turtle-like with two visible teeth in the lower jaw.

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

====Special abilities====

Golem are able to withdraw their heads and arms into their shell and {{m|Rollout|roll at high speeds}}, usually causing {{m|magnitude|small}} {{m|earthquake}}s when doing so. Golem are dangerous when doing this, as they are unable to see and may crash into or run over anything in their path. Golem’s body is so hard that even dynamite cannot scratch it. Golem is also capable of using {{M|Explosion}}.

As a fully evolved Pokémon, Golem is capable of using {{m|Giga Impact}} and generating {{m|Hyper Beam}}s.

===Behavior===

Golem uses the explosive force from blowing itself up to jump from mountain to mountain. Golem is known for rolling and tumbling down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. To prevent them from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves are dug into the sides of the mountains to divert the rolling Golem’s course. Golem will also roll down the mountains in copious numbers if there is a large earthquake. Golem grows bigger by shedding its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens when exposed to air, crumbling away and returning to the soil.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Mountain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon}}]]

Golem are seldom seen in the wild. However, they can be found living in mountainous regions, just like its pre-evolutions. Golem also live in volcanic craters on mountain peaks. They can be found in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Gary Golem.png|250px|thumb|right|Golem in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
{{an|Giovanni}}'s Golem appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''.

{{Gary}} used a Golem to battle against [[Ash's Charizard]] in ''[[EP260|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', but it was defeated.

{{ka|Flint}} used a Golem against [[Lola]] in a feud about what type the [[Pewter City]] Gym should focus in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''.

In ''[[AG137|Hooked on Onix]]'', Golem and its pre-evolved forms were the loyal subjects of King {{p|Onix}}.

===Minor appearances===
Golem first appeared in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'', under the ownership of [[Chopper]].

In ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', it was one of the Pokémon owned by the trainers at [[Kas Gym]].

In ''[[EP050|Who Gets To Keep Togepi]]'', when Ash, Misty, and Brock are discussing which Pokémon they'd like to hatch out of the egg, Brock mentions that he wishes it would be a Golem, and one is shown for a second before Misty replaces it with a Lapras.

At the beginning of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Raymond]] used a Golem to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Golem, along with the rest of his Pokémon, were defeated by Pikachu.

A Golem belonging to [[Rudy]] made a cameo appearance in ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]''.

A wild Golem was seen attacking a wounded {{p|Houndour}} in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'' but was driven off by [[Ash's Chikorita]].

[[Goneff|A crook]] who appeared in ''[[EP192|The Wayward Wobbuffet]]'' had a Golem.

A group of Golem appeared in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]''.

A Golem was used by [[J]]'s [[J's henchmen|client]] in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]] [[DP072|and 2]]''.

Another Golem appeared in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]''.

Another Golem appeared in ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' under the ownership of [[Bertha]].

A wild Golem appeared as a trap in ''[[Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]'' as a guardian of treasure [[Buck]] was looking for. [[Ash's Gible]] defeated it easily and sent it rolling back into the cave it appeared from.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP036|Golem|Ash's Pokédex|Golem, a Megaton Pokémon. Once a year it sheds its bedrock shell and grows larger.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

==In the manga==
In {{PAV|3}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Giovanni}} is seen with a Golem as the second Pokémon he sends out against {{adv|Red}}. Its best attacks involve its body shattering, allowing it to use {{m|Rock Throw}}.

In {{PAV|7}}, {{adv|Yellow}}'s Graveler evolves into Golem during the final battle on [[Cerise Island]]. [[Blaine]] acknowledges its evolution, as Graveler normally evolve into Golem by trade.

==In the TFG==
One Golem figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Golem|16}}

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Golem is the leader of Team Rumblerock, a [[Rank#Mystery Dungeon|Normal Rank]] [[Team#Rescue Teams|Rescue Team]]. It joins a new team designed to travel through [[Magma Cavern]] but is defeated.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=rock
|type2=ground
|gen=1
|redbluedex=Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without taking damage.
|yellowdex=Once it sheds its skin, its body turns tender and whitish. Its hide hardens when it's exposed to air.
|golddex=It sheds its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.
|stadiumdex=Its body, which weighs over 660 pounds, is as hard as stone. It grows bigger by shedding its skin once a year.
|silverdex=It is capable of {{m|Explosion|blowing itself up}}. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.
|crystaldex=Its rock-like body is so durable, even high-powered dynamite blasts fail to scratch its rugged hide.
|stadium2dex=It sheds its skin once a year. the discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.
|rubydex=Golem live up on mountains. If there is a large earthquake, these Pokémon will come rolling down off the mountains en masse to the foothills below.
|sapphiredex=Golem is known for rolling down from mountains. To prevent them from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves have been dug into the sides of mountains to serve as guideways for diverting this Pokémon's course.
|emeralddex=It is said to live in volcanic craters on mountain peaks. Once a year, it sheds its hide and grows larger. The shed hide crumbles and returns to the soil.
|firereddex=It is enclosed in a hard shell that is as rugged as slabs of rock. It sheds skin once a year to grow larger.
|leafgreendex=Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without taking damage.
|diamonddex=It sheds its hide once a year. Its boulderlike body is so tough, even dynamite can't harm it.
|pearldex=It tumbles down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. Stay clear of these grooves.
|platinumdex=Even dynamite can't harm its hard, boulderlike body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
|heartgolddex=It sheds its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.
|soulsilverdex=It is capable of blowing itself up. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.
|bwdex=Even dynamite can't harm its hard, boulderlike body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Rock |
type2=ground |
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
palarea=Mountain |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=rock
|type2=ground
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}}
|pinballrs=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 10]] Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Magma Cavern]] (15F-20F) [[Mt. Faraway]] (10F-19F) [[Buried Relic]] (91-99F) [[Wish Cave]] (76F-79F) [[Southern Cavern]] (40F-50F) [[Joyous Tower]] (74F-79F)
|ranger=[[Sekra Mountain Range]] [[Fiore Temple]]
|md2=[[Crystal Cave]] (B8-B11)
|ranger2=[[Hippowdon Temple]] [[Altru Tower]]
|scramble=[[Rocky Cave]]
|ranger3=[[Faldera Island]] [[Thunder Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Lava Zone]]
}}



===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 80 |
Attack= 110 |
Defense=130 |
SpAtk= 55 |
SpDef= 65 |
Special= 55 |
Speed= 45 |
type= Rock |
type2=Ground }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=rock|
type2=ground|
Normal= 50 |
Flying= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 25 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 400 |
Grass= 400 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Magnitude|Ground|Physical|—|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Steamroller|Bug|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Selfdestruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|47|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|58|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|69|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Golem|rock|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP|299|Nosepass}}{{MSP|476|Probopass}}|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|208|Steelix}}|Autotomize|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|095|Onix}}{{MSP|208|Steelix}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP|299|Nosepass}}{{MSP|476|Probopass}} {{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Golem|rock|ground|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Golem|rock|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Golem|rock|ground|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|074|Geodude||075|Graveler||Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=rock |
type2=ground |
ndex=076 |
pinball=Evolve |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-30 |
area=Mt. Deepgreen |
P1=Even dynamite can't shatter my armor! |
P2=Better be careful. My HP's half gone. |
P3=I'm about done... I have no energy left... |
PL=Hm! I leveled up! My armor's grown harder, too! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Ground |
assist=Rock |
fieldpower=3 |
field=Crush |
loop=16 |
MinEXP=95 |
MaxEXP=145 |
browser=Golem can destroy even big Boulders using its extraordinary strength. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=0.5 |
iq=E |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Rock |
assist2=Rock |
field2=Crush |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It {{M|Rock Throw|hurls stones}} to attack. It also opens fissures in the ground. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3= Rock |
assist3= Rock |
field3= Crush |
field3power= 3 |
browser3=It triggers rockfalls to attack |
Pad=Golem sometimes lends a hand with {{P|Blaziken}}'s Boulder Bash in the [[Lava Zone]]. He likes to collect shiny things. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=074
|name1=Geodude
|type1-1=Rock
|type2-1=Ground
|evotype1=Level
|level1=25
|sprite2=075
|name2=Graveler
|type1-2=Rock
|type2-2=Ground
|evotype2=Trade
|sprite3=076
|name3=Golem
|type1-3=Rock
|type2-3=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=rock|
type2=ground|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=076|
name=Golem|
}}

==Trivia==
*In [[Generation I]], Golem was the only Pokémon the player couldn't even see without trading. However, its existence was implied by a [[non-player character]] who had just received his friend's {{p|Graveler}}. {{p|Venusaur}} (if the player started with {{p|Charmander}}) and either {{p|Kabutops}} or {{p|Omastar}} would also be missing, but only Golem was definite.

===Origin===
Golem is probably based on a turtle. Turtles are believed to have the world on its back in myths. (Hindu mythology, Chinse mythology and Native American mythology.) Its "shell" may represent {{wp|tectonic plates}} or Earth.

====Name origin====
Golem's name probably is a reference to the {{wp|golem}}s of medieval and {{wp|Jewish mythology|Hebrew}} legend. Additionally, ゴロゴローン ''gorogorōn'' is the sound of rolling.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" style="{{roundy}} border: 3px solid #{{ground color}}; background: #{{rock color}};"
|-
|
{| style="{{roundy}}" style="background: #{{rock color light}};"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Geowaz
| From ''geo'' and ''Watz'', an informal expression for a massive piece of stone.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Grolem
| A corruption of ''{{tt|gros|big}}'' and ''Golem''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 딱구리 ''Ddakgoori''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 隆隆岩 ''Lóng Lóng Yán''
| Literally "Rumbling Boulder".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]
| 滾動岩 ''Gǔn Dòng Yán''
| Literally "Rolling rock" with a different character for 'rock' than {{p|Graveler}}'s Chinese name.
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=rock | type2=ground | prevnum=075 | nextnum=077 | prev=Graveler | next=Ponyta }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]]

[[de:Geowaz]]
[[es:Golem]]
[[fr:Grolem]]
[[it:Golem]]
[[ja:ゴローニャ]]
[[pl:Golem]]
[[pt:Golem (pokémon)]]

Golem (Pokémon)

2011-07-13T23:44:43Z

Sharpedo1998: /* Minor appearances */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=rock | type2=ground | prevnum=075 | nextnum=077 | prev=Graveler | next=Ponyta }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Golem |
jname=ゴローニャ |
tmname=Golonya |
art=FRLG |
size=220px |
pron=<sc>''goal''-um</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=076 |
jdex=036 |
hdex=059 |
fbrow=066 |
sdex=033 |
abrow=043 |
obrow=049 |
opbrow=069 |
typen=2 |
type1=Rock |
type2=Ground |
species=Megaton |
height-ftin=4'07" |
height-m=1.4 |
weight-lbs=661.4 |
weight-kg=300.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Rock Head |
ability2=Sturdy |
abilityd=Sand Veil|
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Mineral |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=15 |
evde=3 |
expyield=177 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Brown |
catchrate=45 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=golem |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Golem''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴローニャ''' ''Golonya'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Ground}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Graveler}} when [[trade]]d. It is {{p|Geodude|Geodude's}} final form.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Golem's brownish-colored body resembles a boulder as it is covered by a layer of plated rocks. Golem has a head protruding out of the center of the shell, with short arms that have three claws and four-clawed legs. Unlike its previous forms, it has red eyes and its face appears much less 'rocky' and craggy in appearance, instead being somewhat turtle-like with two visible teeth in the lower jaw.

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

====Special abilities====

Golem are able to withdraw their heads and arms into their shell and {{m|Rollout|roll at high speeds}}, usually causing {{m|magnitude|small}} {{m|earthquake}}s when doing so. Golem are dangerous when doing this, as they are unable to see and may crash into or run over anything in their path. Golem’s body is so hard that even dynamite cannot scratch it. Golem is also capable of using {{M|Explosion}}.

As a fully evolved Pokémon, Golem is capable of using {{m|Giga Impact}} and generating {{m|Hyper Beam}}s.

===Behavior===

Golem uses the explosive force from blowing itself up to jump from mountain to mountain. Golem is known for rolling and tumbling down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. To prevent them from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves are dug into the sides of the mountains to divert the rolling Golem’s course. Golem will also roll down the mountains in copious numbers if there is a large earthquake. Golem grows bigger by shedding its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens when exposed to air, crumbling away and returning to the soil.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Mountain.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon}}]]

Golem are seldom seen in the wild. However, they can be found living in mountainous regions, just like its pre-evolutions. Golem also live in volcanic craters on mountain peaks. They can be found in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Gary Golem.png|250px|thumb|right|Golem in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
{{an|Giovanni}}'s Golem appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''.

{{Gary}} used a Golem to battle against [[Ash's Charizard]] in ''[[EP260|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', but it was defeated.

{{ka|Flint}} used a Golem against [[Lola]] in a feud about what type the [[Pewter City]] Gym should focus in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''.

In ''[[AG137|Hooked on Onix]]'', Golem and its pre-evolved forms were the loyal subjects of King {{p|Onix}}.

===Minor appearances===
Golem first appeared in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'', under the ownership of [[Chopper]].

In ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', it was one of the Pokémon owned by the trainers at [[Kas Gym]].

In ''[[EP050|Who Gets To Keep Togepi]]'', when Ash, Misty, and Brock are discussing which Pokémon they'd like to hatch out of the egg, Brock mentions that he wishes it would be a Golem, and one is shown for a second before Misty replaces it with a Lapras.

At the beginning of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Raymond]] used a Golem to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Golem, along with the rest of his Pokémon, were defeated by Pikachu.

A Golem belonging to [[Rudy]] made a cameo appearance in ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]''.

A wild Golem was seen attacking a wounded {{p|Houndour}} in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'' but was driven off by [[Ash's Chikorita]].

[[Goneff|A crook]] who appeared in ''[[EP192|The Wayward Wobbuffet]]'' had a Golem.

A group of Golem appeared in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]''.

A Golem was used by [[J]]'s [[J's henchmen|client]] in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]] [[DP072|and 2]]''.

Another Golem appeared in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]''.

Another Golem appeared in ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' under the ownership of [[Bertha]].

A wild Golem appeared as a trap in [[''Bucking the Treasure Trend'']] as a guardian of treasure [[Buck]] was looking for. [[Ash's Gible]] defeated it easily and sent it rolling back into the cave it appeared from.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP036|Golem|Ash's Pokédex|Golem, a Megaton Pokémon. Once a year it sheds its bedrock shell and grows larger.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

==In the manga==
In {{PAV|3}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Giovanni}} is seen with a Golem as the second Pokémon he sends out against {{adv|Red}}. Its best attacks involve its body shattering, allowing it to use {{m|Rock Throw}}.

In {{PAV|7}}, {{adv|Yellow}}'s Graveler evolves into Golem during the final battle on [[Cerise Island]]. [[Blaine]] acknowledges its evolution, as Graveler normally evolve into Golem by trade.

==In the TFG==
One Golem figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Golem|16}}

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Golem is the leader of Team Rumblerock, a [[Rank#Mystery Dungeon|Normal Rank]] [[Team#Rescue Teams|Rescue Team]]. It joins a new team designed to travel through [[Magma Cavern]] but is defeated.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=rock
|type2=ground
|gen=1
|redbluedex=Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without taking damage.
|yellowdex=Once it sheds its skin, its body turns tender and whitish. Its hide hardens when it's exposed to air.
|golddex=It sheds its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.
|stadiumdex=Its body, which weighs over 660 pounds, is as hard as stone. It grows bigger by shedding its skin once a year.
|silverdex=It is capable of {{m|Explosion|blowing itself up}}. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.
|crystaldex=Its rock-like body is so durable, even high-powered dynamite blasts fail to scratch its rugged hide.
|stadium2dex=It sheds its skin once a year. the discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.
|rubydex=Golem live up on mountains. If there is a large earthquake, these Pokémon will come rolling down off the mountains en masse to the foothills below.
|sapphiredex=Golem is known for rolling down from mountains. To prevent them from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves have been dug into the sides of mountains to serve as guideways for diverting this Pokémon's course.
|emeralddex=It is said to live in volcanic craters on mountain peaks. Once a year, it sheds its hide and grows larger. The shed hide crumbles and returns to the soil.
|firereddex=It is enclosed in a hard shell that is as rugged as slabs of rock. It sheds skin once a year to grow larger.
|leafgreendex=Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without taking damage.
|diamonddex=It sheds its hide once a year. Its boulderlike body is so tough, even dynamite can't harm it.
|pearldex=It tumbles down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. Stay clear of these grooves.
|platinumdex=Even dynamite can't harm its hard, boulderlike body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
|heartgolddex=It sheds its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.
|soulsilverdex=It is capable of blowing itself up. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.
|bwdex=Even dynamite can't harm its hard, boulderlike body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Rock |
type2=ground |
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
yarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
rsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
palarea=Mountain |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=rock
|type2=ground
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}}
|pinballrs=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Graveler}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 10]] Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Magma Cavern]] (15F-20F) [[Mt. Faraway]] (10F-19F) [[Buried Relic]] (91-99F) [[Wish Cave]] (76F-79F) [[Southern Cavern]] (40F-50F) [[Joyous Tower]] (74F-79F)
|ranger=[[Sekra Mountain Range]] [[Fiore Temple]]
|md2=[[Crystal Cave]] (B8-B11)
|ranger2=[[Hippowdon Temple]] [[Altru Tower]]
|scramble=[[Rocky Cave]]
|ranger3=[[Faldera Island]] [[Thunder Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Lava Zone]]
}}



===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 80 |
Attack= 110 |
Defense=130 |
SpAtk= 55 |
SpDef= 65 |
Special= 55 |
Speed= 45 |
type= Rock |
type2=Ground }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=rock|
type2=ground|
Normal= 50 |
Flying= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 25 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 400 |
Grass= 400 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Magnitude|Ground|Physical|—|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Steamroller|Bug|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Selfdestruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|47|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|58|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|69|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM23|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Golem|rock|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP|299|Nosepass}}{{MSP|476|Probopass}}|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|208|Steelix}}|Autotomize|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|095|Onix}}{{MSP|208|Steelix}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP|299|Nosepass}}{{MSP|476|Probopass}} {{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP|558|Crustle}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|074|Geodude}}{{MSP|075|Graveler}}{{MSP|076|Golem}}|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|||}}{{learnlist/breedf|Golem|rock|ground|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Golem|rock|ground|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Golem|rock|ground|5|1}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|074|Geodude||075|Graveler||Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Golem|Rock|Ground|5|1}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=rock |
type2=ground |
ndex=076 |
pinball=Evolve |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-30 |
area=Mt. Deepgreen |
P1=Even dynamite can't shatter my armor! |
P2=Better be careful. My HP's half gone. |
P3=I'm about done... I have no energy left... |
PL=Hm! I leveled up! My armor's grown harder, too! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Ground |
assist=Rock |
fieldpower=3 |
field=Crush |
loop=16 |
MinEXP=95 |
MaxEXP=145 |
browser=Golem can destroy even big Boulders using its extraordinary strength. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=0.5 |
iq=E |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Rock |
assist2=Rock |
field2=Crush |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It {{M|Rock Throw|hurls stones}} to attack. It also opens fissures in the ground. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3= Rock |
assist3= Rock |
field3= Crush |
field3power= 3 |
browser3=It triggers rockfalls to attack |
Pad=Golem sometimes lends a hand with {{P|Blaziken}}'s Boulder Bash in the [[Lava Zone]]. He likes to collect shiny things. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=074
|name1=Geodude
|type1-1=Rock
|type2-1=Ground
|evotype1=Level
|level1=25
|sprite2=075
|name2=Graveler
|type1-2=Rock
|type2-2=Ground
|evotype2=Trade
|sprite3=076
|name3=Golem
|type1-3=Rock
|type2-3=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=rock|
type2=ground|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=076|
name=Golem|
}}

==Trivia==
*In [[Generation I]], Golem was the only Pokémon the player couldn't even see without trading. However, its existence was implied by a [[non-player character]] who had just received his friend's {{p|Graveler}}. {{p|Venusaur}} (if the player started with {{p|Charmander}}) and either {{p|Kabutops}} or {{p|Omastar}} would also be missing, but only Golem was definite.

===Origin===
Golem is probably based on a turtle. Turtles are believed to have the world on its back in myths. (Hindu mythology, Chinse mythology and Native American mythology.) Its "shell" may represent {{wp|tectonic plates}} or Earth.

====Name origin====
Golem's name probably is a reference to the {{wp|golem}}s of medieval and {{wp|Jewish mythology|Hebrew}} legend. Additionally, ゴロゴローン ''gorogorōn'' is the sound of rolling.

==In other languages==
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|-
|
{| style="{{roundy}}" style="background: #{{rock color light}};"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr}}" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Geowaz
| From ''geo'' and ''Watz'', an informal expression for a massive piece of stone.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Grolem
| A corruption of ''{{tt|gros|big}}'' and ''Golem''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 딱구리 ''Ddakgoori''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 隆隆岩 ''Lóng Lóng Yán''
| Literally "Rumbling Boulder".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]
| 滾動岩 ''Gǔn Dòng Yán''
| Literally "Rolling rock" with a different character for 'rock' than {{p|Graveler}}'s Chinese name.
|}
|-
|}
 

==External links==

==Notes==
<references />

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=rock | type2=ground | prevnum=075 | nextnum=077 | prev=Graveler | next=Ponyta }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]]

[[de:Geowaz]]
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[[pt:Golem (pokémon)]]

Magikarp (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Magikarp | prev=Tauros | next=Gyarados | type=water | prevnum=128 | nextnum=130 }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Magikarp |
jname=コイキング |
tmname=Koiking |
art=FRLG |
size=170px |
pron=<sc>''mag''-i-karp</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=129 |
jdex=076 |
hdex=052 |
fbrow=124 |
sdex=023 |
typen=1 |
type1=Water |
type2= |
species=Fish |
height-ftin=2'11" |
height-m=0.9 |
weight-lbs=22.0 |
weight-kg=10.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Swift Swim |
abilityd=Rattled |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Water 2 |
egggroup2=Dragon |
eggcycles=5 |
evsp=1 |
expyield=20 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Red |
catchrate=255 |
body=03 |
pokefordex=magikarp |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Magikarp''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コイキング''' ''Koiking'') is a {{type2|Water}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gyarados}} starting at [[level]] 20.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Magikarp is a reddish-orange, medium-sized fish. Its notable characteristics include large, heavy scales. Its fins are primarily white, but it has two stiff, three-peaked fins on its back and stomach which are both yellow. It also has long {{wp|barbel (anatomy)|barbels}}.

====Gender differences====
A female has white barbels and a male has tan ones. The male also has a slightly bigger light band on its forehead compared to the female.

====Special abilities====
Long-lived Magikarp are able to utilize their immense {{m|splash}}ing power to leap high enough to jump mountains. Magikarp also have a strong enough immune system to survive in the most polluted of waters.

===Behavior===
Although this Pokémon is capable of surviving in even the most polluted ponds, it is usually overlooked by trainers because it is pathetically weak: even in the heat of battle it will do nothing but flop around. It is not a strong swimmer, and currents in the water will sweep it downstream. They are normally seen using {{m|Splash}}, which is unusual, as it makes them easy targets to predators. Before the species multiplied, it is believed that the ancestors of Magikarp were actually much stronger than the Magikarp seen today, and this belief has led scientists to research this species.

===Habitat===
[[File:Watersedge.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]
Magikarp is found in many bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds. However, due to its weak swimming ability it usually lives downstream of the water's flow. Magikarp are extremely plentiful, living in almost any region. No one really knows how this Pokémon survived, however, Magikarp is however rare in the Unova region, unlike the other regions.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Jessie Magikarp.png|thumb|right|220px|Magikarp in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Several episodes, the first one being in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', involve a particular [[Magikarp salesman|salesman]] trying to sell certain Pokémon to someone. The person he is usually trying to con is [[James]] and he usually sells {{TP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}}, claiming that they're very valuable.

In ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', a [[Nurse Joy]] from the Orange Islands befriended a {{pkmn2|giant}} Magikarp that saved her as a child. It evolved into an equally large Gyarados, but it remained friendly.

In ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher]]'', {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Tracey}} help a Pokémon Watcher named [[Quincy T. Quackenpoker]] observe the migration and evolution of a school of Magikarp.

Another, in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution]]'', was nicknamed the strongest. This male Magikarp was unique in that it was in fact able to battle surprisingly well, even giving {{AP|Pikachu}} a hard time.

===Minor appearances===
Magikarp are very often seen in any underwater scene. This is most likely a reference to their extreme abundance in the games.

Magikarp debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' when one was seen swimming in the river that {{Ash}} had jumped into to try and escape a flock of {{p|Spearow}} that were chasing after him.

[[Team Rocket]] used a Magikarp-shaped [[Team Rocket's mechas|submarine]] during the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]].

A school of Magikarp appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

Several Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'' swimming along with Team Rocket's Magikarp-shaped submarine.

{{AP|Totodile}} juggled three Magikarp with its Water Gun in ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]''

In ''[[AG092|Judgment Day]]'', a {{shiny}} Magikarp appeared in a flashback under the ownership of {{ho|Jimmy}} and was later [[trade]]d.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]''.

In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team]]'', [[Jessie]] used a different Magikarp which was confirmed to be male in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

It was also seen as part of [[Lila]]'s famous "Tiger Lily Smile" background in ''[[DP095|Battling the Generation Gap!]]''.

Another Magikarp also appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]''.

A group of Magikarp appeared in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]''.

Another group of Magikarp appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP021|Magikarp|Ash's Pokédex|Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. Magikarp can live in the dirtiest of water. It {{m|Splash|jumps}} very well and can evolve into {{p|Gyarados}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Magikarp was seen at the [[Lake of Rage]], being forcibly evolved into {{p|Gyarados}}.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|gen=1
|redbluedex=In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
|yellowdex=Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
|golddex=An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
|silverdex=For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like {{p|Pidgeotto}} to catch it mid-jump.
|stadiumdex=Whoever its opponent, and however horrible the attack it receives, all it does is {{m|Splash}} around.
|crystaldex=This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.
|stadium2dex=An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more then seven feet.
|rubydex=Magikarp is a pathetic excuse for a Pokémon that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it.
|sapphiredex=Magikarp is virtually useless in battle as it can only splash around. As a result, it is considered to be weak. However, it is actually a very hardy Pokémon that can survive in any body of water no matter how polluted it is.
|emeralddex=Its swimming muscles are weak, so it is easily washed away by currents. In places where water pools, you can see many Magikarp deposited there by the flow.
|firereddex=It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
|leafgreendex=In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
|diamonddex=It is said to be the world's weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.
|pearldex=It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.
|platinumdex=A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
|heartgolddex=An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
|soulsilverdex=For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like Pidgeotto to catch it mid-jump.
|bwdex=A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=water |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Common |
rbarea=[[Pallet Town]], [[Viridian City]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Vermilion City]], [[Vermilion Harbor]], [[Celadon City]], [[Fuchsia City]], {{safari|Kanto}}, [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Indigo Plateau]], and [[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}} with {{DL|Fishing|Old Rod}} [[Route]]s {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|18|Kanto}} and [[Fuchsia City]] with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}} Buy from [[Magikarp salesman]] on {{rt|4|Kanto}} |
yrarity=Common |
yarea=[[Pallet Town]], [[Viridian City]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Vermilion City]], [[Vermilion Harbor]], [[Celadon City]], [[Fuchsia City]], {{safari|Kanto}}, [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Indigo Plateau]], and [[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}} with {{DL|Fishing|Old Rod}} [[Fuchsia City]] and {{safari|Kanto}} with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}} Buy from [[Magikarp salesman]] on {{rt|4|Kanto}} |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=Fish with [[Fishing#Old Rod|Old]] or {{DL|Fishing|Good Rod}}, {{m|Surf}}ing in the [[Lake of Rage]] |
crarity=Common |
carea=Fish with [[Fishing#Old Rod|Old]] or {{DL|Fishing|Good Rod}}, {{m|Surf}}ing in the [[Lake of Rage]] |
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=Fish with [[Fishing#Old Rod|Old]] or {{DL|Fishing|Good Rod}} |
erarity=Common |
earea=Fish with [[Fishing#Old Rod|Old]] or {{DL|Fishing|Good Rod}} |
frlgrarity=Common |
frlgarea=Fish with {{DL|Fishing|Old Rod}} Buy from [[Magikarp salesman]] for {{PDollar}}500|
dprarity=Common |
dparea=Fish with {{DL|Fishing|Old Rod}} Trade {{p|Finneon}} on {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} ([[Meister|German]]) |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=Fish with [[Fishing#Old Rod|Old]] or {{DL|Fishing|Good Rod}} Trade {{p|Finneon}} on {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} ([[Meister|German]]) [[Resort Area]] with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}} |
hgssarea=Fish with [[Fishing#Old Rod|Old]] or {{DL|Fishing|Good Rod}} |
hgssrarity=Common |
palarea=Pond |
walkarea={{pw|Warm Beach}}, {{pw|Stormy Beach}}, and {{pw|Winner's Path}} |
bwrarity=One|
bwarea=Buy from [[Magikarp salesman]] for {{PDollar}}500|
dwarea={{Dwa|Sparkling Sea}}
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]], [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]] [[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]], [[Pokémon Island River|River]] [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]], [[Pokémon Island Valley|Valley]]
|channel=[[Cobalt Coast|Secret Cove]]
|pinball=[[Pewter City]] [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]] [[Fuchsia City|Fuchia City]]
|pinballrs=Ocean (Ruby Field)
|trozei=[[SOL Laboratory 3]] [[Secret Storage 5]] [[Secret Storage 19]] [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Waterfall Pond]] (7F-11F)
|ranger=[[Safra Sea]] [[Sekra Mountain Range]]
|md2=[[Lake Afar]] (B1-B24)
|scramble=[[Bright Beach]]
|pokepark=[[Meadow Zone]]
}}

Magikarp will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
:X ? ? S ? ? X ? 4 6 8 ?
:♀ + ? ? 9 7 5 6 S Y ? ?
:Objective: Rescue Magikarp on floor 12 of [[Stormy Sea]].

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Water
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|walk1=Wacan Berry|walk1type=Berry|walk1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 20 |
Attack= 10 |
Defense=55 |
SpAtk= 15 |
SpDef= 20 |
Special=20 |
Speed= 80 |
type=Water }}

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

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Magikarp|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Magikarp|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Magikarp|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5null}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Magikarp|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Magikarp|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Magikarp|water|water|5|1}}

====By [[move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Magikarp|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Magikarp|water|water|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Magikarp|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5||''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Magikarp|water|water|5|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
*{{m|Dragon Rage}} {{ic|Dragon}}
*{{m|Rage}} {{ic|Normal}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
ndex=129 |
pinball=Catch |
pinballrs=Catch |
HC=C |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=9.2 |
area=Waterfall Lake |
P1=I'm the world's weakest Pokémon. You knew that, yes? |
P2=Huh? Look, my health is down by half already. |
P3=I'm not much good now. I have almost no HP left. |
PL=Look, my level went up! But I'm probably still weak... |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Water |
assist=Water |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=1 |
MinEXP=5 |
MaxEXP=5 |
browser=Magikarp appears to be only capable of flopping about helplessly. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
Pad=Magikarp came to the [[Meadow Zone]] to play. His favorite Attractions include {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s Daring Dash, {{p|Venusaur}}'s Vine Swing, and {{p|Empoleon}}'s Snow Slide.
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=129
|name1=Magikarp
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|level1=20
|sprite2=130
|name2=Gyarados
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=129|
name=Magikarp|
}}

==Trivia==
* As of {{game|Platinum}}, Magikarp is tied at the lowest (with {{p|Regigigas}}), and ironically, the highest level non-glitch Pokémon available for capture at level 1 and 100, beating out even the level 80 {{p|Arceus}} for highest. It is only available in a pond in the [[Resort Area]] with a {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}} in Platinum, where only Magikarp can be caught and range in levels anywhere from level 1 to 100.
* Magikarp, as well as Gyarados, has been in all Japan-centric regional [[Pokédex]]es.
* Even though Magikarp is said to be the weakest Pokémon in existence, {{p|Caterpie|there}} {{p|Weedle|are}} {{p|Sunkern|seven}} {{p|Wurmple|Pokémon}} {{p|Ralts|weaker}} {{p|Azurill|than}} {{p|Kricketot|it}} {{p|Feebas|and one equal to it}} in terms of [[List of Pokémon by base stats|base stat average]].
* Magikarp takes the shortest time to hatch out of all Pokémon.
* Magikarp is one of three {{type2|Water}}s that cannot learn {{m|Surf}} (the others being {{p|Surskit}} and {{p|Wingull}}), as well as the only Water-type that cannot learn any Ice-type or Water-type [[move]]s.
* Magikarp was the first Pokémon featured in [[Professor Oak's lecture]].
* As of [[Generation V]], Magikarp and {{p|Gyarados|its evolution}}'s [[egg group]] ({{egg|Water 2}} and {{egg|Dragon}}) are unique.
* Magikarp is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Magikarp shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Feebas}}. They are both known as Fish Pokémon.
* Every one of Magikarp's Pokédex entries talks about either its lack of strength, its tendency to {{m|Splash}}, or both.
* Magikarp's FireRed Pokédex entry remarks on its lack of power and speed. While the power part is true, Magikarp in fact sports a base 80 speed stat, making it quite fast.
* The Pokédex entries for Magikarp in Gold and HeartGold and Platinum contradict each other; Gold and HeartGold say that Magikarp never jumps more than seven feet, whereas Platinum version states that it may jump over a mountain. However, the Platinum entry specifies using {{m|Splash}}, while HeartGold is referring to it jumping without aid.
* Magikarp is the only Pokémon that can learn attacking moves but cannot get [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] on any of them. This does not include {{m|Bubble}}, which was available via an event in Generation II only.
* Platinum is the only game where Magikarp's sprite features its mouth closed.
* Together with {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Seedot}}, Magikarp is the easiest Pokémon to catch in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, with only one loop necessary.
* Magikarp is one of the most common Pokémon in the game, found everywhere it is possible to [[fishing|fish]] (except in [[Unova]], where it is not found in the wild at all).
* However, Magikarp can be bought from the [[Magikarp salesman]] in Unova
* Both of Magikarp's abilities raise its speed stat.
* Before Generation IV, Magikarp could not damage Ghost types due to its only attacking moves being normal, in Generation IV it learns Bounce from the move tutor

===Origin===
Magikarp is based on a legend about how carp that leapt over the Dragon Gate would become dragons. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles. This may have inspired an element in [[Pokémon Snap]] where, after certain steps are taken, a Magikarp will splash its way into a waterfall where it evolves. Magikarp may also be based on {{wp|Asian carp}}s, which are easily frightened by disturbances in water and can jump 8-10 feet in the air.

====Name origin====
Magikarp's name is a combination of ''magic'' and ''{{wp|carp}}'' (this may be mocking the Magikarp as a species, as someone with 'magic' powers is generally thought to be quite powerful, which Magikarp is not). It may also the combination of ''Magi'', the three kings from the story of the {{wp|Nativity of Jesus|Nativity}}, and ''carp''. Its Japanese name is a combination of 鯉 ''{{wp|koi}}'', carp, and the English word ''king'', giving its name an ironic slant similar to its English name.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{water color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Karpador
| From ''{{tt|Karpfen|carp}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Magicarpe
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 잉어킹 ''Ingeoking''
| From {{tt|''ingeo''|koi}} and ''king''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 鯉魚王 ''Lǐ Yú Wáng''
| "Carp king".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | Brazilian Portuguese ({{pkmn|anime}} only)
| Magicarpa
| class="roundybr" |
|}
|-
|}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Magikarp salesman]]
* [[Magikarp salesman's Magikarp]]

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Tauros | next=Gyarados | type=water | prevnum=128 | nextnum=130 }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Karpador]]
[[es:Magikarp]]
[[fr:Magicarpe]]
[[it:Magikarp]]
[[ja:コイキング]]
[[pl:Magikarp]]
[[pt:Magikarp (pokémon)]]

Flying (Egg Group)

2011-06-21T14:40:28Z

Sharpedo1998: /* Characteristics */

{{EggGroups}}
The '''Flying egg group''' (Japanese: '''ひこう''' ''Flying'') is one of the fifteen [[egg group]]s.

==Characteristics==
All members of this egg group are of the {{type2|Flying}}, making it one of only three egg groups to be composed of more than one member that has a single type shared among all members. Pokémon in the Flying egg group are generally based on birds, though there are five Pokémon part of this group—{{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Golbat}}, {{p|Crobat}}, {{p|Woobat}} and {{p|Swoobat}}—that are distinctly not birdlike, and another few—{{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Togetic}}, {{p|Togekiss}}, {{p|Skarmory}}, {{p|Sigilyph}}, {{p|Archen}} and {{p|Archeops}}—which may be disputed.

==Pokémon==
===Only in this egg group===
{{egglist|B29AFA|CDBDFC}}
{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|017|Pidgeotto|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|018|Pidgeot|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|021|Spearow|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|022|Fearow|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|041|Zubat|2|Poison|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|042|Golbat|2|Poison|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|084|Doduo|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|085|Dodrio|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|163|Hoothoot|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|164|Noctowl|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|169|Crobat|2|Poison|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|177|Natu|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|178|Xatu|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|227|Skarmory|2|Steel|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|276|Taillow|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|277|Swellow|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|397|Staravia|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|398|Staraptor|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|441|Chatot|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|519|Pidove|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|520|Tranquill|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|521|Unfezant|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|561|Sigilyph|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying|}}
|}
|}

===In this and another egg group===
{{egglist|B29AFA|CDBDFC|dual}}
{{Moveentry|083|Farfetch'd|2|Normal|Flying|{{egg|Field}}}}
{{Moveentry|176|Togetic|2|Normal|Flying|{{egg|Fairy}}}}
{{Moveentry|278|Wingull|2|Water|Flying|{{egg|Water 1}}}}
{{Moveentry|279|Pelipper|2|Water|Flying|{{egg|Water 1}}}}
{{Moveentry|333|Swablu|2|Normal|Flying|{{egg|Dragon}}}}
{{Moveentry|334|Altaria|2|Dragon|Flying|{{egg|Dragon}}}}
{{Moveentry|468|Togekiss|2|Normal|Flying|{{egg|Fairy}}}}
{{Moveentry|527|Woobat|2|Psychic|Flying|{{egg|Field}}}}
{{Moveentry|528|Swoobat|2|Psychic|Flying|{{egg|Field}}}}
{{Moveentry|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying|{{egg|Water 3}}}}
{{Moveentry|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying|{{egg|Water 3}}}}
{{Moveentry|580|Ducklett|2|Water|Flying|{{egg|Water 1}}}}
{{Moveentry|581|Swanna|2|Water|Flying|{{egg|Water 1}}}}
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* This egg group is the only egg group in which '''all''' of the members are dual-typed Pokémon.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color=B29AFA|bordercolor=CDBDFC
|ja='''ひこう''' (飛行) ''hikō''
|nl='''Vlieg'''
|fr_ca='''Vol'''
|fr_eu='''Vol'''
|de='''Flug'''
|it='''Volante'''
|es_la='''Volador'''
|es_eu='''Volador'''}}

[[ja:ひこう (タマゴグループ)]]

Falkner

2011-06-21T14:24:57Z

Sharpedo1998: /* Trivia */

{{CharInfobox|
color={{flying color}} |
corecolor={{flying color light}} |
bordercolor={{flying color dark}} |
name=Falkner |
jname=ハヤト |
tmname=Hayato |
slogan=yes |
sloganline=The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon |
image=HeartGold SoulSilver Falkner.png |
size=200px |
caption=Art from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Violet City]] |
region=[[Johto]] |
relatives=Father (Predecessor as Gym Leader) |
colors=yes|
eyes=Black{{tt|*|Generation II and anime}}, Blue{{tt|*|Generation IV}}|
hair=Blue|
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]] |
numpkmncaught=Varies with canon |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|II}}, {{Gen|IV}} |
games={{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{g|Stadium 2}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}} |
leader=yes |
gym=Violet Gym |
specialist=yes |
type={{type2|Flying}}s |
badge=Badge#Zephyr Badge{{!}}Zephyr Badge |
elite=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP131 |
epname=Fighting Flyer with Fire |
enva=[[Matthew Mitler]] |
java=[[Akira Ishida]] |
}}
'''Falkner''' (Japanese: '''ハヤト''' ''Hayato'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Violet City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Violet Gym]]. He hands out the {{badge|Zephyr}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He specializes in {{type2|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==In the games==
[[File:Gold Silver Falkner.png|140px|thumb|left|Headshot of Falkner from {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}]]
Falkner appears in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, where he is the first Gym Leader players will encounter. A master of {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon, Falkner runs the [[Violet Gym]], which he inherited from his father; the Pokémon he uses in battle also formerly belonged to him. Falkner's father is reported to be traveling, but is never seen in the game (unlike [[Janine]]'s [[Koga|father]]).

Known as "The Elegant Master of Flying Pokémon", Falkner is adored as a cool and handsome trainer. He is, however, overshadowed by his absent father, who is said to have been cooler and even more handsome. Perhaps because of this, Falkner aspires to be the greatest bird master. Falkner uses, notably, the lowest leveled Pokémon found in any Gym in any region. His {{p|Pidgeotto}}, in fact, is at an {{DL|Level|Underleveled Pokémon|illegitimate level}}. Once defeated in battle, he will award winners with the {{badge|Zephyr}} and a Technical Machine: {{TM|31|Mud-Slap}} in [[Generation II]]; {{TM|51|Roost}} in [[Generation IV]]. In each generation, his Pokémon know the respective TM; Falkner uses this move as part of his battle strategy.

Like all Gym Leaders in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Falkner will venture out of his Gym occasionally. Once the player has obtained the {{badge|Soul}}, Falkner will journey every Monday to [[Celadon City]] so he can visit the [[Celadon Department Store|Department Store]]. He can be found talking with fellow Gym Leader [[Janine]], of [[Fuchsia City]], on the fourth floor, and will exchange [[Pokégear]] phone numbers with the player. Once this task has been completed, Falkner will travel to the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]] every Saturday morning to accept a rematch with a stronger team of Pokémon. In addition, he may also participate in the [[Pokéathlon]]'s Supreme Cup in the Jump Course with his {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Staraptor}}.

Falkner is also in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]'s Johto [[Gym Leader Castle]]. Unlike other Gym Leaders in this game, all of his Pokémon are of his specialist type.

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Falkner's Pokémon in the video games he has appeared in.

===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
{{Party
|color={{flying color}}
|headcolor={{flying color light}}
|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
|sprite=LeaderFalkner GSC.png
|prize={{pdollar}}900
|class=Leader
|name=Falkner
|game=GSC
|location=Violet Gym
|pokemon=2

|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=016
|pokemon=Pidgey
|gender=male
|level=7
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Mud-Slap|move2type=Ground}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=017
|pokemon=Pidgeotto
|gender=male
|level=9
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Mud-Slap|move2type=Ground
|move3=Gust|move3type=Flying}}
}}

===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====Gym match=====
{{Party|color={{flying color}}|headcolor={{flying color light}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
|sprite=FalknerHGSS.gif
|prize={{pdollar}}1560
|class=Leader
|name=Falkner
|game=HGSS
|location=Violet Gym
|pokemon=2
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=016|pokemon=Pidgey
|gender=male|level=9|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Sand-Attack|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=017|pokemon=Pidgeotto
|gender=male|level=13|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Roost|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Status
|move3=Gust|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special}}}}


=====Second battle ([[Rematch]])=====
{{Party
|color={{flying color}}
|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
|headcolor={{flying color light}}
|sprite=FalknerHGSS.gif
|prize={{pdollar}}6720
|class=Leader
|name=Falkner
|game=HGSS
|location=Fighting Dojo
|pokemon=6

|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=398 m
|pokemon=Staraptor
|game=Platinum
|gender=male
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Intimidate
|level=50
|move1=U-turn|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brave Bird|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}

|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=164
|pokemon=Noctowl
|game=HeartGold
|gender=male
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Insomnia
|level=52
|move1=Air Slash|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move3=FeatherDance|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Status
|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Special
}}

|pokemon4={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=277
|pokemon=Swellow
|game=Platinum
|gender=male
|held=Flame Orb
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Guts
|level=52
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move4=Facade|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
|move3=Endeavor|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
}}

|pokemon5={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=430
|pokemon=Honchkrow
|game=Platinum
|gender=male
|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|ability=Insomnia
|level=54
|move2=Dark Pulse|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Special
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical
}}

|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=279
|pokemon=Pelipper
|game=Platinum
|gender=male
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|ability=Keen Eye
|level=48
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water|move1cat=Special
|move4=Tailwind|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hidden Power|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
}}

|pokemon6={{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=018
|pokemon=Pidgeot
|game=HeartGold
|gender=male
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Keen Eye
|level=56
|move1=Double Team|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move3=Return|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move2=Swagger|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status
}}
}}

=====[[Pokéathlon]]=====
{{athletes|type=flying|course=Jump
|{{athlete|ndex=277|pokemon=Swellow|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|course=Jump}}
|{{athlete|ndex=018|pokemon=Pidgeot|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|course=Jump}}
|{{athlete|ndex=398|pokemon=Staraptor|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|course=Jump}}
}}

====Pokémon Stadium 2====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party|color={{flying color}}|headcolor={{flying color light}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}|sprite=S2 Leader Falkner.png|prize=None|class=Leader|name=Falkner|game=Pokémon Stadium 2|location=Violet Gym|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=018|pokemon=Pidgeot|gender=male|level=50|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|held=PRZCureBerry|move1=Whirlwind|move1type=Normal|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=083|pokemon=Farfetch'd|gender=male|level=50|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|held=Stick|move1=False Swipe|move1type=Normal|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal|move3=Fly|move3type=Flying|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=164|pokemon=Noctowl|gender=male|level=50|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|held=Mint Berry|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal|move2=Fly|move2type=Flying|move3=Confusion|move3type=Psychic|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=225|pokemon=Delibird|gender=♀|level=50|type1=Ice|type2=Flying|held=Bitter Berry|move1=Present|move1type=Normal|move2=Headbutt|move2type=Normal|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=022|pokemon=Fearow|gender=male|level=50|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|held=Sharp Beak|move1=Drill Peck|move1type=Flying|move2=Swift|move2type=Normal|move3=Mirror Move|move3type=Flying|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=176|pokemon=Togetic|gender=male|level=50|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|held=Burnt Berry|move1=Double-Edge|move1type=Normal|move2=Fly|move2type=Flying|move3=Fire Blast|move3type=Fire|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}}}

=====Round 2=====
{{Party|color={{flying color}}|headcolor={{flying color light}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}|sprite=S2 Leader Falkner.png|prize=None|class=Leader|name=Falkner|game=Pokémon Stadium 2|location=Violet Gym|pokemon=6
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=018|pokemon=Pidgeot|gender=male|level=50|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|held=PRZCureBerry|move1=Double-Edge|move1type=Normal|move2=Sky Attack|move2type=Flying|move3=Steel Wing|move3type=Steel|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=006|pokemon=Charizard|level=50|type1=Fire|type2=Flying|held=Scope Lens|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire|move2=Fly|move2type=Flying|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=085|pokemon=Dodrio|level=50|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|held=Miracle Berry|move1=Drill Peck|move1type=Flying|move2=Tri Attack|move2type=Normal|move3=Steel Wing|move3type=Steel|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=145|pokemon=Zapdos|level=50|type1=Electric|type2=Flying|held=BrightPowder|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move3=Sky Attack|move3type=Flying|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=207|pokemon=Gligar|level=50|type1=Ground|type2=Flying|held=Focus Band|move1=Metal Claw|move1type=Steel|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
|pokemon6={{Pokémon|gen=2|ndex=227|pokemon=Skarmory|gender=female|level=50|type1=Steel|type2=Flying|held=Quick Claw|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel|move2=Drill Peck|move2type=Flying|move3=Sky Attack|move3type=Flying|move4=Mud-Slap|move4type=Ground}}
}}

===Quotes===
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
*Before battle
:''"I'm <sc>Falkner</sc>, the <sc>Violet Pokémon Gym</sc> leader! People say you can clip flying-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s wings with a jolt of electricity... I won't allow such insults to bird <sc>Pokémon</sc>! I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''

*When defeated
:''"...Darn! My {{tt|Dad|'dad' in Crystal}}'s cherished bird <sc>Pokémon</sc>... All right. Take this. It's the official <sc>Pokémon League ZephyrBadge</sc>."''

*After being defeated
:''"<sc>ZephyrBadge</sc> raises the attack power of <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It also enables <sc>Pokémon</sc> to use {{m|Flash}}, if they have it, anytime. Here--take this too."''

:''"By using a [[TM]], Pokémon will instantly learn a new move. Think before you act--a TM can be used only once. TM31 contains {{m|Mud-Slap}}. It reduces the enemy's accuracy while it causes damage. In other words, it is both defensive and offensive."''

:''"There are other <sc>Pokémon Gyms</sc> in cities and towns ahead. You should test your skills at these <sc>Gyms</sc>. I'm going to train hard to become the greatest bird master!"''

===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====[[Violet Gym]]=====
*Before battle
:''"I'm Falkner, the Violet City Pokémon Gym Leader! People say you can clip Flying-type Pokémon's wings with a jolt of electricity... I won't allow such insults to bird Pokémon! I'll show you the real power of the magnificent bird Pokémon!"''

* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"The wind is finally with us!"''

*During battle
:''"We can still fly!"''

*When defeated
:''"I understand... I'll bow out gracefully."''

*After being defeated
:''"...For pity's sake! My dad's cherished bird Pokémon... But a defeat is a defeat. All right. Take this official Pokémon League Badge. This one is the Zephyr Badge. With that Badge, Pokémon, including traded Pokémon up to Lv. 20, will obey you without question. It also enables you to use the hidden move Rock Smash anytime outside of battle."''

:''"By using a TM, a Pokémon will instantly learn a new move. Think before you act - a TM can be used only once. TM51 contains Roost. It restores half the max HP."''

:''"There are Pokémon Gyms in cities and towns ahead. Make good use of them! As for your next move... I would suggest Azalea Town."''

:''"There are Pokémon Gyms in cities and towns ahead. You should test your skills at these Gyms. As for your next move... I would suggest Azalea Town. I'm going to train harder to become the greatest Bird Keeper of all!"''

=====Fighting Dojo=====
*Before battle
:''"Hi! I've been waiting for you! It's a pleasure to be able to battle you again!"''

*After being defeated
:''"Mmm... It's still a long way to become the best Trainer..."''


=====[[Pokégear]] Registering ([[Celadon Department Store]])=====
:"''Out of all the Trainers out there, the best Trainer would have to be my dad.''" 
[[Janine]]: "''Ha! You don't know a thing! The best Trainer in the world is Koga, one of the Elite Four! Namely--my dad!''"
:''"You are mistaken. My dad treats Poké..."''
Janine: "''Please stop this! Why don't you just admit that my dad is the true Trainer!"''
:''"You were listening, right? You agree my dad is greater, right?"''
::Yes: ''"You do? Just as I thought! You know something? I'm sure we'll enjoy talking about my dad! Here is my number! Give me a call Saturday morning if you want to hear about my dad!"'''
::No: ''"You don't? I thought you were smarter than that. Oh, well. You'll change your mind eventually."
Janine: ''"Bah!"''
:''"So, you did change your mind. You now think my dad is greater?"

=====[[Pokégear]] Phone=====
*Calling him:
:''"Hello... OK, now I can hear you. Yeah, I'm in top form. Are there Gym Leaders you haven't battled yet? Step up! Get on it!"''
:''"Hello... OK, now I can hear you. Yeah, I'm in top form. Let's see... I'm free Saturday morning usually. Please, give me a call then."''

*Him calling the player:
:''"Hey, this is Falkner. How are you doing? The scaffolding in my Gym was in bad shape when you came to battle, eh? Every year, we give the place a thorough scrubbing. It's a challenge. But the bird Pokémon help us out, so we're able to manage."''
:''"Hey, this is Falkner. How are you doing? My dad told me something when I was a kid. He said 'Falkner, bird Pokémon don't just fly with their wings, they soar through the sky because that's what they want to do with all their heart.' That's just like my dad."''
:''"Hey, this is Falkner. How are you doing? You've chatted with Janine in Fuchsia City, haven't you? All she ever talks about is her dad, you know? Endlessly. I mean, it's good to have a healthy respect for your dad, but it's better to have some self-confidence! Don't you have faith in your own abilities?"''

===Sprites===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color}};"
|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:LeaderFalkner GSC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FalknerHGSS.gif‎]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSFalkner.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:S2_Leader_Falkner.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Falkner's sprite from [[Generation II]]
| Falkner's sprite from [[Generation IV]]
| Falkner's VS sprite from [[Generation IV]]
| Falkner's artwork from [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Falkner anime.png|left|180px|thumb|Falkner in the anime]]

Falkner's only anime appearance was in the episode ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''.

When [[Ash's Pikachu]] was stolen by [[Team Rocket]], Falkner arrived and rescued it with the help of his {{TP|Falkner|Pidgeot}}. He flew around on a glider, yearning to be as close to Flying Pokémon as he possibly could be. He is usually seen with his {{p|Hoothoot}} on his shoulder.

Falkner has a self-righteous attitude when it comes to Pokémon training, which angered {{Ash}}. Falkner also expressed an intense dislike for the assumption many trainers make that Flying-type Pokémon will always lose to {{type2|Electric}}s, but proved to be slightly hypocritical as he criticized Ash's poor choice of using {{AP|Chikorita|Bayleef}} (a {{type2|Grass}} that is weak to Flying-types) in their match.

The [[Violet Gym]] itself is a very tall, spiral-shaped building. Falkner conducts his matches on the roof of the Gym, accompanied by many students who chant in unison during his battles.

Ash was able to win the {{badge|Zephyr}}, despite his {{AP|Charizard}}'s wing being severely injured during the match.
{{left clear}}

===Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Falkner
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Falkner Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP131
|epname=Fighting Flyer with Fire
|vajp=Yuji Ueda
|vaen=Yuji Ueda
|desc={{p|Hoothoot}} was the first Pokémon sent out in the Gym Battle between Falkner and Ash. Hoothoot had managed to defeat [[Ash's Bayleef|Ash's Chikorita]] with ease, but was quickly defeated once Ash brought out his {{AP|Pikachu}}. Hoothoot is also sometimes [[Walking Pokémon|seen outside of its Poké Ball]] with Falkner when not in battle.

Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Falkner
|pkmn=Dodrio
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Falkner Dodrio.png
|epnum=EP131
|epname=Fighting Flyer with Fire
|desc={{p|Dodrio}} was the second Pokémon Falkner sent out to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. At first Dodrio seemed to have the upper hand. When Pikachu tried to attack, Falkner ordered Dodrio to fly - much to Ash's surprise - and Dodrio jumped high in the air. Ash then decided to use that method himself, and ordered Pikachu to dodge Dodrio's Tri Attack by jumping to the air. From above, Pikachu used {{m|Thunder}}, knocking out Dodrio and winning the round.

Dodrio's known moves are {{m|Fury Attack}}, {{m|Drill Peck}}, {{m|Agility}}, and {{m|Tri Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Falkner
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Falkner Pidgeot.png
|epnum=EP131
|epname=Fighting Flyer with Fire
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{p|Pidgeot}} appeared in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''. When [[Team Rocket]] tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]], Falkner used Pidgeot to get {{AP|Pikachu}} back and send them blasting off again. Falkner later used it in a gym battle against {{Ash}}. It was able to defeat a weakened {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} with a single {{m|Whirlwind}} attack.

It was then put up against [[Ash's Charizard]] in the final round of the battle. With its impressive speed and power, Pidgeot was able to gain the upper hand and injure {{AP|Charizard}} making it unable to fly. But with {{Ash}}'s support and inspiration, {{AP|Charizard}} was able to fly again.

Unfortunately, things still looked bad as Pidgeot used {{m|Agility}} to keep dodging {{AP|Charizard}}'s attacks and attack from behind. {{Ash}} luckily had {{AP|Charizard}} turn back and use {{m|Fire Spin}} trapping Pidgeot. It then finished it off with {{m|Seismic Toss}} making {{Ash}} the victor.

Pidgeot's known moves are {{m|Whirlwind}}, {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, and {{m|Wing Attack}}
}}.

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{flying color}}|bordercolor={{flying color light}}
|ja=石田彰 ''[[Akira Ishida]]''
|en=[[Matthew Mitler]]
|es_eu=Pablo Sevilla
|es_la=Eduardo Garza
|pl=Artur Krajewski
|it=Luca Sandri}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Falkner GSC Adventures.png|thumb|Falkner in the ''GSC'' chapter]]
Falkner is a part-time {{tc|Policeman|police officer}}, first seen in ''[[PS094|Elekid Incorporated]]'' in uniform. Falkner is the arresting officer at the scene after {{adv|Silver}} stole {{TP|Silver|Totodile|Feraligatr}} from [[Professor Elm]]'s laboratory, pinning the burnt yard on {{adv|Gold}}. Gold, however, cooperates with Falkner (under threat of interrogation and being arrested) when it is revealed he is the only one to have seen Silver's face, although Gold totally blows it on purpose so he could go after Silver himself. Falkner offers Gold and [[Joey]] a place to stay for the night at the police station in [[Cherrygrove City]], but Gold turns it down and runs off with Joey in tow.

Falkner properly introduces himself in ''[[PS099|Sunkern Treasure]]'' when they meet once again. He is revealed not yet to be the {{ci|Violet}} [[Gym Leader]], but is training his team in attempt to acquire the position his father (the previous Gym Leader) left behind mysteriously; this is Falkner's dream. {{p|Skarmory}}, a foe Falkner says he's encountered before, then attacks the duo, having been said to be terrorizing the area and is currently attacking herds of {{p|Sunkern}}. Falkner sends {{p|Noctowl}} and {{p|Pidgeotto}} to attack it, but notes they aren't delivering much damage. Gold helps Falkner by sending out his freshly caught {{p|Sunkern|Sunbo}} to bounce [[Exbo]] into range of the Skarmory, dealing a heavy blow using {{m|Ember}}. Falkner then catches it, adding it to his team, and invites Gold to train with him. Gold declines the offer, as he has Silver to catch, but they makes plans to meet later once their objectives are met. In this chapter, {{adv|Bill}} is also on his way to find Falkner, to tell him a date for his Gym Leader qualification exam has been set.
[[File:Falkner HGSS Adventures.png|thumb|130px|left|Falkner in the ninth chapter]]
In ''[[PS104|The Ariados up There]]'', it is revealed Falkner passed the [[Gym Leader]] exam.

During ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I]]'' and ''[[PS138|II]]'', Falkner is out training Skarmory and Noctowl when he comes across a {{tc|Bird Keeper}} poaching. A rainstorm suddenly begins, caused by {{p|Raikou}}'s presence. {{p|Entei}} is also there, and Falkner is forced to save the Bird Keeper from being attacked by the duo, escaping on Skarmory. As they {{m|fly}}, the pair of Beasts give chase, and Falkner considers {{p|Suicune}}'s recent activity challenging Gym Leaders, and deduces the other two are doing the same. He issues a challenge to them, using Skarmory. Raikou and Entei attack two-on-one, pinning them between {{t|fire}} and {{t|Electric|electricity}}. Once they attack at the same time, however, Skarmory uses {{m|Agility}} to dodge as {{m|Spark}} and {{m|Fire Blast}} collide and cancels each other out. Falkner attempts capturing both, but Suicune appears to prevent the Poké Balls from operating with {{m|BubbleBeam}}.

The Bird Keeper suggests escaping, but Falkner isn't interested, instead turning to attack Suicune, who shatters Skarmory's wing. In one last attempt, Falkner tries to capture Suicune, but Raikou and Entei return the previous favor by destroying the Poké Balls. Skarmory begins to plummet to earth. However, Suicune saves the three of them, before the Beast trio flee. With their escape, Falkner laments on how he wouldn't have defeated Raikou and Entei even without Suicune's interference, and formally arrests the Bird Keeper under suspicion of poaching.

Falkner, along with his fellow Gym Leaders from Kanto and Johto, travels to the [[Indigo Plateau]] to take part in a tournament being held there. In the fight match ups, he is paired up against the [[Fuschia City]] Gym Leader, [[Janine]]. In the third match, Falkner begins his battle against Janine and starts off with his {{p|Noctowl}}. The {{type2|Poison}} Gym Leader proves too powerful for him and he is nearly defeated by her {{p|Ariados}}. Falkner eventually wins by default after Janine leaves the battle after seeing what she thought was her missing father, [[Koga]], in the crowd.

Later, when the Masked Man attacks the Pokémon League, Falkner and the other Gym Leaders battle his army of mind controlled {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. They battle the Grunts on the [[Magnet Train]] and eventually manage to defeat them as they return to the stadium. After the defeat of the Masked Man, Falkner and the other Gym Leaders go back into their usual duties.

In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} Falkner, along with his fellow Gym Leaders, [[Chuck]] and [[Bugsy]], are seen guarding the [[Ecruteak Gym]] due to a large amount of people coming there requesting the use of [[Morty]]'s clairvoyance. They are confronted by {{adv|Silver}} who had arrived to ask for Morty's assistance and try to stop him. When he refuses to let them stop him, Silver attacks them and quickly knocks out their Pokémon. Eventually, they stop battling after it is revealed that Silver was supposed to meet Morty anyway; Falkner then takes him to Morty inside of the Gym.

Falkner's father is speculated to be [[Walker]]. He also uses [[Poké Ball]]s that have been turned into boomerangs by attaching Skarmory's shed feathers to their sides.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Falkner's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Falkner
|pkmn=Pidgeotto
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Falkner Pidgeotto Adventures.png
|epnum=PS099
|epname=Sunkern Treasure
|desc=Falkner's {{p|Pidgeotto}} was first seen along with his Noctowl when they were chasing after a Skarmory. Falkner, wanting to catch it, sends Pidgeotto to weaken it. However, it was not able to weaken Skarmory enough.

None of Pidgeotto's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Falkner
|pkmn=Noctowl
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Falkner Noctowl Adventures.png
|epnum=PS099
|epname=Sunkern Treasure
|desc=Falkner's {{p|Noctowl}} is the main Pokémon in his team. It was first used to weaken Skarmory as it was chasing around a bunch of Sunkern. Later, Falkner used it against Janine's Ariados. After a long battle between the reliable Pokémon, Noctowl was able to defeat Ariados. Falkner's Noctowl reappeared in the HGSS volume.

Noctowl's known moves are {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Foresight}}. }}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Falkner
|pkmn=Skarmory
|type1=Steel
|type2=Flying
|img=Falkner Skarmory Adventures.png
|epnum=PS099
|epname=Sunkern Treasure
|desc={{p|Skarmory}} was a wild Pokémon chasing a bunch of {{p|Sunkern}}. Falkner battles it and with the help of Gold's [[Exbo]], he was able to capture it.

Skarmory's known moves are {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Agility}}, {{m|Swift}} and {{m|Steel Wing}}.}}

===In the Golden Boys manga===

Falkner appears in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'' and ''[[GB03|The Legendary Pokémon Appears!]]'' challenging [[Gold (Golden Boys)|Gold]] to a gym battle.

====Pokémon====

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Falkner
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=
|epnum=GB02
|epname=Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!
|desc=Falkner sent out {{p|Pidgeot}} as his other Pokémon were weakened from his [[Black (Golden Boys)|previous challenger]]. It went up against Gold's Totodile and lost.

Pidgeot's only known move is {{m|Wing Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Falkner
|pkmn=Articuno
|type1=Ice
|type2=Flying
|img=
|epnum=GB03
|epname=The Legendary Pokémon Appears!
|desc={{p|Articuno}} is a legendary Pokémon that appears every four years. It went up against Gold's {{p|Pikachu}} after it came from another time. Pikachu could not defeat Articuno alone so it got help from {{p|Totodile}} and {{p|Pidgey}}.

Articuno's only known move is {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

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

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{tcg colorless color}};"
!Name
!Type
!Level
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Pidgeot|1}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 1/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Fearow|2}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 2/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Farfetch'd|3}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 3/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Dodrio|4}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 4/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Togetic|5}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 5/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Delibird|6}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || {{rar|Common}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 6/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's Skarmory|7}} || {{e|Metal}} || - || [[Image:Rarity Rare.png|Rare Holographic]]H || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 7/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's TM 01|103}} || - || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 103/141
|-
| {{TCG ID|VS|Falkner's TM 02|104}} || - || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|Pokémon VS}} (no English release) || 104/141
|}

==Trivia==
* His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|華麗なる飛行ポケモン使い|Magnificent Flying Pokémon Tamer}}.
* Falkner is the only Gym Leader, besides [[Brock]] in [[Generation I]], who gives out a TM that contains a move ({{m|Mud-Slap}}) that is not of his Gym's specialty type.
**However, both of his Pokémon in Generation II can learn Mud-Slap.
**In Generation IV, he instead gives the player {{TM|51|Roost}}.
* Falkner's Pokémon are the lowest level of any Gym Leader. His level 7 and 9 (9 and 13 in [[Generation IV]]) Pokémon include an {{DL|Level|Underleveled Pokémon|underleveled}} {{p|Pidgeotto}} that is unobtainable in games other than {{game2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Yellow}}.
* Falkner is the only [[Gym Leader]] from either [[Kanto]] or [[Johto]] to only use Pokémon of his {{t|Flying|Gym's specialty type}}, even in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]].
* Falkner's updated [[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] artwork depicts him in a pose very similar to that of his Generation II sprite.
* Falkner appears as an opponent in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. He uses a {{p|Pidgey}} to battle.
* Falkner, in [[Generation IV]], became the first Gym Leader that the player encounters first to give out a [[TM]] that is incapable of inflicting any damage.
* Falkner is the only male Gym Leader that specializes in Flying-type Pokémon.
*In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Falkner's rematch team includes the final form of each regional bird, which are: The [[Starly]] line, the [[Hoothoot]]line, the [[Taillow]] line, and the [[Pidgey]] line

==Names==
{| align="left" style="background: #{{flying color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 3px solid #{{flying color}}"
|- align=center
! style="-moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Language
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Name
! style="-moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ハヤト ''Hayato''
| 隼人瓜 ''Hayato-Uri'', {{wp|chayote}}. 隼人 ''Hayato'' literally means "peregrine falcon man".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Falkner
| Means ''one who trains falcons'' (''falconer'').
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Albert
| From ''albatross''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Falk
| From ''Falke'', falcon.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Valerio
| From ''volare'', to fly.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Pegaso
| From {{wp|Pegasus}}, the winged horse (''Pegaso'' in Spanish).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 비상 ''Bisang''
| Means ''flight'' or ''to fly''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 阿速 ''Ā Sù''
| 速 is taken from 速人 ''Hayato'', an alternate way of writing the name. Also 速 means quick.
|}
{{-}}

==External links==
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/gym-hayato.html Hayato's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
*[http://yuidirnt.altervista.org/fanlist/falkner/ Master of the Sky], the fanlisting for Falkner

{{Gym Leaders of Johto}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

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[[Category:Game characters]]
[[Category:Manga characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters]]
[[Category:Stadium 2 characters]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]]
[[Category:Flying-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Male characters]]

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[[ja:ハヤト]]

BW019

2011-06-14T21:06:43Z

Sharpedo1998: /* Errors */

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'''A Connoisseur's Revenge!''' (Japanese: '''ソムリエ対決！イシズマイVSフタチマル！！''' ''{{tt|Sommelier|Connoisseur}} Showdown! {{tt|Ishizumai|Dwebble}} VS {{tt|Futachimaru|Dewott}}!!'') is the 19th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 676th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 17, 2011 and in the United States on June 11, 2011.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==


On their way to [[Castelia City]], {{Ash}} and [[Ash's friends|co.]] run into a newly-opened [[Poké Mart]]. Excited, {{an|Iris}} runs in, followed by Ash and {{an|Cilan}}. In the market, Iris looks around excitedly, until she spots a [[Gem]]. The manager explains to her that it is a {{DL|Gem|Dragon Gem}}, a rare item that increases the power of {{t|Dragon}} moves by 50%. However, Iris decides that the item might be too early for [[Iris's Axew|Axew]], and she passes it, smiling.

Behind Iris, Ash spots a line of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and a [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] checking the bond between the Trainers and their Pokémon. Ash becomes puzzled, and Cilan explains the concept of Pokémon Connoisseurs to Ash, along with a 'system' that ranks the rank of Connoisseur, from C, B, A, and to the highest rank, S. Cilan also adds on to his speech, informing Ash that he is an A-class Connoisseur. Ash is a surprised to see that the Connoisseur that everyone wants to see is a woman. Cilan then informs him that female Connoisseurs are known as "Connaisseuse".

Ash becomes excited and stands at the back of the line to get his Pokémon checked by the Connaisseuse. He sees how long the line is and becomes dismayed. However, behind Ash, another Connoisseur calls for him behind a curtain. When Ash approaches the curtain, the Connaisseuse 'kidnaps' Ash and forcibly brings him in the shed to talk to him about his Pokémon. The Connaisseuse introduces herself as [[Burgundy]], and tells Ash that she could check the [[happiness]] of his Pokémon. She tries to start with [[Ash's Pikachu]], but Ash politely refuses with a smile, telling her that he's certain that the bond between him and his Pikachu is strong. Burgundy then tells Ash that she'll check his other Pokémon, if that is the case.

Ash brings out {{AP|Sewaddle|Swadloon}}, which Burgundy takes numerous pictures of it with her [[Pokédex]]. Burgundy is highly opposed to Ash's Sewaddle and furiously informs Ash that his Sewaddle's [[ability]] is {{a|Swarm}}, and that he should switch his Sewaddle with a different Sewaddle with a {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, an ability she thinks is better than Swarm. Sewaddle becomes annoyed and responds by hitting Burgundy in the face with its {{m|String Shot}}. Burgundy becomes furious, rips off the String Shot from her head and asks Ash to show her a different Pokémon of his.

Ash then brings out {{AP|Snivy}}. Burgundy indicates that Snivy somehow has a 'bitter' taste to it and she actually tries to 'taste' Ash's Snivy with her tongue. Snivy isn't really excited about Burgundy licking her, and so Snivy uses her attack {{m|Vine Whip}}, lashing Burgundy's tongue.

Ash then brings out {{AP|Tepig}}. Tepig smiles at Burgundy, which she observes with distaste. Then, she says that Ash's Tepig smiles too much and how that it doesn't really look like it's suited for battle. Tepig, much like Snivy, responds by letting its {{m|Ember}} loose and 'roasting' Burgundy's head for a split second.

Then, {{AP|Oshawott}} suddenly pops out of Ash's [[Poké Ball]] on its own and tries to butter up Burgundy by hugging one of her legs and smiling cutely. Burgundy responds with distaste, seeing how Oshawott is flattering her to get a good overview. Oshawott then replies with a {{m|Water Gun}} that hits Burgundy square in the face.

Burgundy also gave [[Ash's Scraggy]] and Pikachu a bad overview, causing each of them to attack her with {{m|Headbutt}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}, respectively.

Then, Cilan and Iris come into the shed to see what is going on. Burgundy turns around, and as soon as she sees Cilan, she screams and points at him. Ash becomes confused and asks Cilan if he knew Burgundy.
Burgundy sets out explaining about her past with Cilan. Apparently, she had challenged Cilan with her Oshawott a year ago, and had lost. She then conjures up an image of Cilan and [[Cilan's Pansage|his Pansage]] the way she viewed them (a scene of Cilan and Pansage, grinning evily, showering Burgundy with mocking comments). Cilan replies by saying that he had never actually done these things to Burgundy.

Burgundy still goes on explaining about what had happened at her past. After being defeated by Cilan (and hearing countless 'Connoisseur-ish' comments from him), she had set on a journey to become a Connaisseuse herself, just to have revenge on Cilan after she became a Connaisseuse and defeat him. She goes in a Connaisseuse school, passes the test, and becomes an actual Connaisseuse. Then she returns to the [[Striaton Gym]] for the planned revenge, but Cilan had already gone with Ash and co., much to Burgundy's total dismay.

After Burgundy tells her story, Cilan tells her that since this isn't a [[Gym]], there can't be a battle for the [[Badge]]. Burgundy then brings out the [[Striaton City]] Gym Badge, telling Cilan that she had already beat the gym with her battle with [[Chili]]. Then, Burgundy challenges Cilan to a [[Pokémon battle]].
As the battle begins outside of the market, Burgundy wants to have the battle with a special condition: if she wins the battle, Ash will have to change all of his Pokémon with different ones. Cilan agrees without a moment of hesistation, much to Ash's shock and dismay.

Burgundy brings out {{p|Dewott}} and Cilan brings out [[Cilan's Dwebble|Dwebble]]. Burgundy mocks Cilan, seeing how he had picked a {{type2|Rock}} to battle a {{type2|Water}}, as Rock-types are weak against Water-types. Burgundy then immediately commands Dewott to use {{m|Fury Cutter}}. Cilan tells his Dwebble to use {{m|Protect}}. Dwebble immediately withdraws into its shell while Dewott repeatedly scratches Dwebble without much success.
Burgundy then commands Dewott to use {{m|Water Pulse}}, which hits Dwebble squarely. Burgundy is convinced Dwebble will faint. However, Dwebble quickly recovers, much to Burgundy and her Dewott's confusion. Cilan goes on to tell Burgundy how his Dwebble's ability is Sturdy, and how it cannot be [[Fainting|KO'd]] by [[One-hit knockout move|one move]]. Then, Cilan orders Dwebble to use {{m|Shell Smash}}. Dewott also leaps into the air and uses {{m|Razor Shell}}. Quickened by the move Shell Break, Dwebble blocks off the move with its {{m|X-Scissor}}. Both Pokémon seem to have received a glancing blow, but it's obvious that it was too much for Dewott. It staggers, drops back down to the ground, and faints.

Burgundy can't understand why she had lost against a [[Elemental type|type]] that was weak against her Pokémon. Cilan replies, telling Burgundy that Pokémon battling isn't all from the manual. His strategy was to focus on Dwebble's ability and its powerful {{DL|Stats|defense}}s, and then attack Dewott when it was weak from attacking Dwebble.

Burgundy then sends out her {{p|Sawsbuck}}. Cilan sends out Pansage, his key Pokémon. Burgundy orders Sawsbuck to use {{m|Horn Leech}}, which Pansage dodges with ease. Burgundy then orders Sawsbuck to use {{m|Megahorn}}. Cilan commands Pansage to use {{m|Dig}}, allowing it to avoid Sawsbuck's Megahorn.

Then, Pansage leaps out from the ground behind Sawsbuck and unleashes a flurry of {{m|Bullet Seed}}s, some of them hitting Sawsbuck square on its behind. Cilan smirks and commands Pansage to finish it off with {{m|SolarBeam}}. Pansage uses Solarbeam, lighting the whole field.

Sawsbuck then gives up and topples down to the ground, ending the battle with Cilan's victory. Burgundy calls her Sawsbuck back to her Poké Ball.

Later, the sun is setting, and apparently, Burgundy is setting on a new journey to become a better Connaisseuse. As Burgundy leaves, Cilan gives some final advice to Burgundy on how to be stronger. Burgundy replies with dislike and swears to beat Cilan next time, which Cilan responds with a kind smile. Then, Burgundy dashes away.
The episode ends with Ash thinking of the next gym he will face, the [[Castelia Gym]].

==Major events==
*Cilan is revealed to be a Class A [[Pokémon Connoisseur]].
*Cilan has a rematch against his new rival [[Burgundy]] and wins.

{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
* [[Burgundy]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Sawsbuck}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Burgundy]]
* [[Chili]] (flashback)
* [[Cress]] (flashback)
* Stall holders
* High class {{pkmn|Connaisseuse}}
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Dewott}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Sewaddle}} ({{OP|Ash|Swadloon|Sewaddle}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Dwebble}} ({{OP|Cilan|Dwebble}})
* {{p|Dewott}} ([[Burgundy]]'s)
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} ([[Burgundy]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Oshawott}} ([[Burgundy]]'s, flashback)
* {{p|Snivy}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Tepig}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Oshawott}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Dewott}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Patrat}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Pansage}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pidove}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Sewaddle}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Sandile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Minccino}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Deerling}} (Trainers'; multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Dwebble}}
* This episode reveals that the Pokémon who Ash sent to [[Professor Juniper]] in the [[BW018|previous episode]] was his {{AP|Pidove|Tranquill}}.
* The [[Ability|abilities]] of [[Ash's Swadloon|Ash's Sewaddle]] and [[Cilan's Dwebble]] are confirmed to be {{a|Swarm}} and {{a|Sturdy}}, respectively, in this episode.
* Cartoon Network's website misnamed the episode as "''A Connoisseurer's Revenge''", adding an ''er'' at the end of ''Connoisseur''.

===Errors===
*The title ''A Connoisseur's Revenge'' is inconsistent with the fact that female Connoisseurs are called "Connaisseuse", as it was [[Burgundy]] who was after revenge.
*When Burgundy's Sawsbuck uses [[Jump Kick]] on Cilan's Pansage, Pansage uses Dig. This would technically count as evading, yet Sawsbuck does not appear to take any damage from the crash damage

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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BW019

2011-06-14T21:06:18Z

Sharpedo1998: /* Errors */

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'''A Connoisseur's Revenge!''' (Japanese: '''ソムリエ対決！イシズマイVSフタチマル！！''' ''{{tt|Sommelier|Connoisseur}} Showdown! {{tt|Ishizumai|Dwebble}} VS {{tt|Futachimaru|Dewott}}!!'') is the 19th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 676th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 17, 2011 and in the United States on June 11, 2011.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==


On their way to [[Castelia City]], {{Ash}} and [[Ash's friends|co.]] run into a newly-opened [[Poké Mart]]. Excited, {{an|Iris}} runs in, followed by Ash and {{an|Cilan}}. In the market, Iris looks around excitedly, until she spots a [[Gem]]. The manager explains to her that it is a {{DL|Gem|Dragon Gem}}, a rare item that increases the power of {{t|Dragon}} moves by 50%. However, Iris decides that the item might be too early for [[Iris's Axew|Axew]], and she passes it, smiling.

Behind Iris, Ash spots a line of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and a [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] checking the bond between the Trainers and their Pokémon. Ash becomes puzzled, and Cilan explains the concept of Pokémon Connoisseurs to Ash, along with a 'system' that ranks the rank of Connoisseur, from C, B, A, and to the highest rank, S. Cilan also adds on to his speech, informing Ash that he is an A-class Connoisseur. Ash is a surprised to see that the Connoisseur that everyone wants to see is a woman. Cilan then informs him that female Connoisseurs are known as "Connaisseuse".

Ash becomes excited and stands at the back of the line to get his Pokémon checked by the Connaisseuse. He sees how long the line is and becomes dismayed. However, behind Ash, another Connoisseur calls for him behind a curtain. When Ash approaches the curtain, the Connaisseuse 'kidnaps' Ash and forcibly brings him in the shed to talk to him about his Pokémon. The Connaisseuse introduces herself as [[Burgundy]], and tells Ash that she could check the [[happiness]] of his Pokémon. She tries to start with [[Ash's Pikachu]], but Ash politely refuses with a smile, telling her that he's certain that the bond between him and his Pikachu is strong. Burgundy then tells Ash that she'll check his other Pokémon, if that is the case.

Ash brings out {{AP|Sewaddle|Swadloon}}, which Burgundy takes numerous pictures of it with her [[Pokédex]]. Burgundy is highly opposed to Ash's Sewaddle and furiously informs Ash that his Sewaddle's [[ability]] is {{a|Swarm}}, and that he should switch his Sewaddle with a different Sewaddle with a {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, an ability she thinks is better than Swarm. Sewaddle becomes annoyed and responds by hitting Burgundy in the face with its {{m|String Shot}}. Burgundy becomes furious, rips off the String Shot from her head and asks Ash to show her a different Pokémon of his.

Ash then brings out {{AP|Snivy}}. Burgundy indicates that Snivy somehow has a 'bitter' taste to it and she actually tries to 'taste' Ash's Snivy with her tongue. Snivy isn't really excited about Burgundy licking her, and so Snivy uses her attack {{m|Vine Whip}}, lashing Burgundy's tongue.

Ash then brings out {{AP|Tepig}}. Tepig smiles at Burgundy, which she observes with distaste. Then, she says that Ash's Tepig smiles too much and how that it doesn't really look like it's suited for battle. Tepig, much like Snivy, responds by letting its {{m|Ember}} loose and 'roasting' Burgundy's head for a split second.

Then, {{AP|Oshawott}} suddenly pops out of Ash's [[Poké Ball]] on its own and tries to butter up Burgundy by hugging one of her legs and smiling cutely. Burgundy responds with distaste, seeing how Oshawott is flattering her to get a good overview. Oshawott then replies with a {{m|Water Gun}} that hits Burgundy square in the face.

Burgundy also gave [[Ash's Scraggy]] and Pikachu a bad overview, causing each of them to attack her with {{m|Headbutt}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}, respectively.

Then, Cilan and Iris come into the shed to see what is going on. Burgundy turns around, and as soon as she sees Cilan, she screams and points at him. Ash becomes confused and asks Cilan if he knew Burgundy.
Burgundy sets out explaining about her past with Cilan. Apparently, she had challenged Cilan with her Oshawott a year ago, and had lost. She then conjures up an image of Cilan and [[Cilan's Pansage|his Pansage]] the way she viewed them (a scene of Cilan and Pansage, grinning evily, showering Burgundy with mocking comments). Cilan replies by saying that he had never actually done these things to Burgundy.

Burgundy still goes on explaining about what had happened at her past. After being defeated by Cilan (and hearing countless 'Connoisseur-ish' comments from him), she had set on a journey to become a Connaisseuse herself, just to have revenge on Cilan after she became a Connaisseuse and defeat him. She goes in a Connaisseuse school, passes the test, and becomes an actual Connaisseuse. Then she returns to the [[Striaton Gym]] for the planned revenge, but Cilan had already gone with Ash and co., much to Burgundy's total dismay.

After Burgundy tells her story, Cilan tells her that since this isn't a [[Gym]], there can't be a battle for the [[Badge]]. Burgundy then brings out the [[Striaton City]] Gym Badge, telling Cilan that she had already beat the gym with her battle with [[Chili]]. Then, Burgundy challenges Cilan to a [[Pokémon battle]].
As the battle begins outside of the market, Burgundy wants to have the battle with a special condition: if she wins the battle, Ash will have to change all of his Pokémon with different ones. Cilan agrees without a moment of hesistation, much to Ash's shock and dismay.

Burgundy brings out {{p|Dewott}} and Cilan brings out [[Cilan's Dwebble|Dwebble]]. Burgundy mocks Cilan, seeing how he had picked a {{type2|Rock}} to battle a {{type2|Water}}, as Rock-types are weak against Water-types. Burgundy then immediately commands Dewott to use {{m|Fury Cutter}}. Cilan tells his Dwebble to use {{m|Protect}}. Dwebble immediately withdraws into its shell while Dewott repeatedly scratches Dwebble without much success.
Burgundy then commands Dewott to use {{m|Water Pulse}}, which hits Dwebble squarely. Burgundy is convinced Dwebble will faint. However, Dwebble quickly recovers, much to Burgundy and her Dewott's confusion. Cilan goes on to tell Burgundy how his Dwebble's ability is Sturdy, and how it cannot be [[Fainting|KO'd]] by [[One-hit knockout move|one move]]. Then, Cilan orders Dwebble to use {{m|Shell Smash}}. Dewott also leaps into the air and uses {{m|Razor Shell}}. Quickened by the move Shell Break, Dwebble blocks off the move with its {{m|X-Scissor}}. Both Pokémon seem to have received a glancing blow, but it's obvious that it was too much for Dewott. It staggers, drops back down to the ground, and faints.

Burgundy can't understand why she had lost against a [[Elemental type|type]] that was weak against her Pokémon. Cilan replies, telling Burgundy that Pokémon battling isn't all from the manual. His strategy was to focus on Dwebble's ability and its powerful {{DL|Stats|defense}}s, and then attack Dewott when it was weak from attacking Dwebble.

Burgundy then sends out her {{p|Sawsbuck}}. Cilan sends out Pansage, his key Pokémon. Burgundy orders Sawsbuck to use {{m|Horn Leech}}, which Pansage dodges with ease. Burgundy then orders Sawsbuck to use {{m|Megahorn}}. Cilan commands Pansage to use {{m|Dig}}, allowing it to avoid Sawsbuck's Megahorn.

Then, Pansage leaps out from the ground behind Sawsbuck and unleashes a flurry of {{m|Bullet Seed}}s, some of them hitting Sawsbuck square on its behind. Cilan smirks and commands Pansage to finish it off with {{m|SolarBeam}}. Pansage uses Solarbeam, lighting the whole field.

Sawsbuck then gives up and topples down to the ground, ending the battle with Cilan's victory. Burgundy calls her Sawsbuck back to her Poké Ball.

Later, the sun is setting, and apparently, Burgundy is setting on a new journey to become a better Connaisseuse. As Burgundy leaves, Cilan gives some final advice to Burgundy on how to be stronger. Burgundy replies with dislike and swears to beat Cilan next time, which Cilan responds with a kind smile. Then, Burgundy dashes away.
The episode ends with Ash thinking of the next gym he will face, the [[Castelia Gym]].

==Major events==
*Cilan is revealed to be a Class A [[Pokémon Connoisseur]].
*Cilan has a rematch against his new rival [[Burgundy]] and wins.

{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
* [[Burgundy]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Sawsbuck}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Burgundy]]
* [[Chili]] (flashback)
* [[Cress]] (flashback)
* Stall holders
* High class {{pkmn|Connaisseuse}}
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Dewott}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Sewaddle}} ({{OP|Ash|Swadloon|Sewaddle}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Dwebble}} ({{OP|Cilan|Dwebble}})
* {{p|Dewott}} ([[Burgundy]]'s)
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} ([[Burgundy]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Oshawott}} ([[Burgundy]]'s, flashback)
* {{p|Snivy}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Tepig}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Oshawott}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Dewott}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Patrat}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Pansage}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pidove}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Sewaddle}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Sandile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Minccino}} (Trainers'; multiple)
* {{p|Deerling}} (Trainers'; multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Dwebble}}
* This episode reveals that the Pokémon who Ash sent to [[Professor Juniper]] in the [[BW018|previous episode]] was his {{AP|Pidove|Tranquill}}.
* The [[Ability|abilities]] of [[Ash's Swadloon|Ash's Sewaddle]] and [[Cilan's Dwebble]] are confirmed to be {{a|Swarm}} and {{a|Sturdy}}, respectively, in this episode.
* Cartoon Network's website misnamed the episode as "''A Connoisseurer's Revenge''", adding an ''er'' at the end of ''Connoisseur''.

===Errors===
*The title ''A Connoisseur's Revenge'' is inconsistent with the fact that female Connoisseurs are called "Connaisseuse", as it was [[Burgundy]] who was after revenge.
*When Burgundy's Sawsbuck uses Jump Kick on Cilan's Pansage, Pansage uses Dig. This would technically count as evading, yet Sawsbuck does not appear to take any damage from the crash damage

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|酒侍對決！石居蟹VS雙刃丸！！|Sommelier Showdown! Dwebble vs. Dewott!!}}
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