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Bach's Food Tin

2026-07-12T17:06:34Z

SomnoticAgama:

{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Bach's Food Tin
|jname={{tt|バックのかんづめ|Bakku no Kanzume}}
|jtrans=Bach's Food Tin
|gen=VIII
|art=Curry Ingredient Bach's Food Tin Sprite
|caption=Ingredient sprite from the [[Generation VIII]] games
|size=200px
|colorscheme=Ingredients
|fling=yes}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|VIII|Ingredients}}
{{ItemInfobox/Fling|80|colorscheme=Ingredients}}
|}

'''Bach's Food Tin''' (Japanese: '''バックのかんづめ''' ''Bach's Food Tin'') is a type of [[ingredient]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Ingredients}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}475}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|{{pdollar}}950|{{pdollar}}475}}
|}
|}

===Effect===
It can be used as an ingredient in making [[curry]].

===Description===
{{movedesc|Ingredients}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|One of the many ingredients that can be used for cooking at your camp. The tinned food that Bach sells is curiously popular in Galar.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|Ingredients}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|
| [[Rolling Fields]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, [[Hammerlocke Hills]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, [[Fields of Honor]]{{sup/8|Sh}} ([[Ingredients Seller]])
|}
|}

==Trivia==
*The restaurant that manufactures this item is called the Captain's Table, which is one of the companies offering [[Poké Job]]s and is visited in [[Hulbury]], revealing that it serves seafood.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Ingredients color light}}|bordercolor={{Ingredients color}}
|zh_yue=巴哈罐頭 ''{{tt|Bā'ngahp Guntáu|Bach's Can}}''
|zh_cmn=巴哈罐頭 / 巴哈罐头 ''{{tt|Bāhā Guàntóu|Bach's Can}}''
|fr=Conserve de Bach
|de=Bachs Feinkost
|it=Scatoletta Bach
|ko=바크의통조림 ''{{tt|Bakeu-ui Tongjorim|Bach's Canned Food}}''
|es=Lata de Bach
}}

==Related articles==
*[[Bob's Food Tin]]
{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Ingredients]]

[[de:Bachs Feinkost]]
[[es:Lata de Bach]]
[[fr:Conserve de Bach]]
[[it:Scatoletta Bach]]
[[ja:バックのかんづめ]]
[[zh:巴哈罐头（道具）]]

Bach's Food Tin

2026-07-12T17:06:20Z

SomnoticAgama:

{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Bach's Food Tin
|jname={{tt|バックのかんづめ|Bakku no Kanzume}}
|jtrans=Bach's Food Tin
|gen=VIII
|art=Curry Ingredient Bach's Food Tin Sprite
|caption=Ingredient sprite from the [[Generation VIII]] games
|size=200px
|colorscheme=Ingredients
|fling=yes}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|VIII|Ingredients}}
{{ItemInfobox/Fling|80|colorscheme=Ingredients}}
|}

'''Bach's Food Tin''' (Japanese: '''バックのかんづめ''' ''Bach's Food Tin'') is a type of [[ingredient]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Ingredients}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}475}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|{{pdollar}}950|{{pdollar}}475}}
|}
|}

===Effect===
It can be used as an ingredient in making [[curry]].

===Description===
{{movedesc|Ingredients}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|One of the many ingredients that can be used for cooking at your camp. The tinned food that Bach sells is curiously popular in Galar.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|Ingredients}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|
| [[Rolling Fields]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, [[Hammerlocke Hills]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, [[Fields of Honor]]{{sup/8|Sh}} ([[Ingredients Seller]])
|}
|}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Ingredients color light}}|bordercolor={{Ingredients color}}
|zh_yue=巴哈罐頭 ''{{tt|Bā'ngahp Guntáu|Bach's Can}}''
|zh_cmn=巴哈罐頭 / 巴哈罐头 ''{{tt|Bāhā Guàntóu|Bach's Can}}''
|fr=Conserve de Bach
|de=Bachs Feinkost
|it=Scatoletta Bach
|ko=바크의통조림 ''{{tt|Bakeu-ui Tongjorim|Bach's Canned Food}}''
|es=Lata de Bach
}}
==Trivia==
*The restaurant that manufactures this item is called the Captain's Table, which is one of the companies offering [[Poké Job]]s and is visited in [[Hulbury]], revealing that it serves seafood.

==Related articles==
*[[Bob's Food Tin]]
{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Ingredients]]

[[de:Bachs Feinkost]]
[[es:Lata de Bach]]
[[fr:Conserve de Bach]]
[[it:Scatoletta Bach]]
[[ja:バックのかんづめ]]
[[zh:巴哈罐头（道具）]]

Bob's Food Tin

2026-07-12T17:03:39Z

SomnoticAgama:

{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Bob's Food Tin
|jname={{tt|ボブのかんづめ|Bobu no Kanzume}}
|jtrans=Bob's Food Tin
|gen=VIII
|art=Curry Ingredient Bob's Food Tin Sprite
|caption=Ingredient sprite from the [[Generation VIII]] games
|size=200px
|colorscheme=Ingredients
|fling=yes}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|VIII|Ingredients}}
{{ItemInfobox/Fling|80|colorscheme=Ingredients}}
|}

'''Bob's Food Tin''' (Japanese: '''ボブのかんづめ''' ''Bob's Food Tin'') is a type of [[ingredient]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Ingredients}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|{{pdollar}}950|{{pdollar}}475}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|Sh}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}475}}
|}
|}

===Effect===
It can be used as an ingredient in making [[curry]].

===Description===
{{movedesc|Ingredients}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|One of the many ingredients that can be used for cooking at your camp. The tinned food that Bob sells is curiously popular in Galar.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|Ingredients}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|
|[[Rolling Fields]]{{sup/8|Sw}}, [[Hammerlocke Hills]]{{sup/8|Sw}}, [[Fields of Honor]]{{sup/8|Sw}} ([[Ingredients Seller]])
|}
|}

==Trivia==
*The company that manufactures this item is called Bob's Your Uncle, which is one of the companies offering [[Poké Job]]s and can be visited in [[Circhester]], revealing it to be a steakhouse.
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{Ingredients color light}}|bordercolor={{Ingredients color}}
|zh_yue=飽伯罐頭 ''{{tt|Báaubaak Guntáu|Bob's Can}}''
|zh_cmn=飽伯罐頭 / 饱伯罐头 ''{{tt|Bǎobó Guàntóu|Bob's Can}}''
|fr=Conserve de Bob
|de=Pauls Feinkost
|it=Lattina Gustavo
|ko=밥의통조림 ''{{tt|Bab-ui Tongjorim|Bob's Canned Food}}''
|es=Lata de Darren
}}

==Related articles==
*[[Bach's Food Tin]]
{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Ingredients]]

[[de:Pauls Feinkost]]
[[es:Lata de Darren]]
[[fr:Conserve de Bob]]
[[it:Lattina Gustavo]]
[[ja:ボブのかんづめ]]
[[zh:饱伯罐头（道具）]]

Qwilfish (Pokémon)

2026-06-10T20:16:01Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Qwilfish}}
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'''Qwilfish''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ハリーセン''' ''Harysen'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

In [[Hisui]], Qwilfish has a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Poison}} [[regional form]], '''Hisuian Qwilfish'''. It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Overqwil}} after meeting certain game-specific conditions relating to the move {{m|Barb Barrage}}. In the modern day, Hisuian Qwilfish can be found in [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]].

[[Johto]]nian Qwilfish is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

(Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for more details.)

==Biology==
[[File:QwilfishShiningLegends21.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Qwilfish inflating its body]]
Qwilfish is a {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|sea dwelling}} {{wp|fish|piscine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a spherical body and a flat, paddle-shaped tail. The upper half of its body is dark teal and the lower half is light greenish-yellow. Its tail is tall and thin with a dark teal outline, light greenish-yellow inside, and two dark teal dots in the center that resemble the katakana character ハ ''Ha''. Its eyes are even with its body and are always seen slanted angrily. Below its eyes are its puffy pink lips. All around its body are sharp, conical spikes, which evolved from scales over time.

In order to attack, Qwilfish drinks over 2.6 gallons (10 litres) of water to inflate its body. It then uses the water pressure to shoot poisonous quills at its foe, which can cause fainting. Qwilfish is briefly left defenseless shortly after firing its quills; this is believed by some expert fishers to be the opportune moment to catch this Pokémon. Due to its round body, Qwilfish is not a great swimmer, and when filled with water it is even harder for it to swim. When Qwilfish faces a larger opponent, it will inflate its body to match its size as close as it can. If it is startled while inflated, it will spit out all its water, propelling itself away.

Qwilfish, Hisuian Qwilfish, and the latter's evolved form, {{p|Overqwil}}, are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Barb Barrage}}.
{{left clear}}

===Forms===
Qwilfish has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Hisuian}} Qwilfish.

In [[Hisui]], its upper half is black, while its lower half is pale yellow. Its body is covered in spikes; the spikes on its upper body have dark purple tips, except for the two spikes on its forehead, which are also smaller in size. Hisuian Qwilfish can spray poison from these spines. There are crescent purple lines underneath Hisuian Qwilfish's eyes, and its lips are also colored purple. Its flat tail has a black outline with a light yellow inside, and a black pattern that resembles the lowercase letter "q".

Hisuian Qwilfish is despised by the fishermen of the Hisui region, due to its poison wreaking havoc in the seas it lives in. Its poisonous spikes are thicker and shorter than Qwilfish from other regions. Getting jabbed by Hisuian Qwilfish's poison will make a person feel pain and misery for three days and three nights. This form of Qwilfish absorbs poison from the food it consumes such as toxic minerals. The purple coloration on its body serves as evidence of its potent poison. In the present day, Hisuian Qwilfish and its Evolution are known to be found offshore in cold parts of the world and in Blueberry Academy, located somewhere in [[Unova]]'s ocean, specifically in the [[Terarium]]'s [[Polar Biome]]. It has also been seen inside [[Hyperspace Lumiose]].

===Evolution===
[[Hisuian form|Hisuian]] Qwilfish evolves into {{p|Overqwil}}. Johtonian Qwilfish cannot evolve.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=161}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over {{tt|2.6 gallons|10 litres}} of water all at once.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=When faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent's size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Qwilfish</sc> sucks in water, inflating itself. This {{ScPkmn}} uses the pressure of the water it swallowed to shoot toxic quills all at once from all over its body. It finds swimming somewhat challenging.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A <sc>Qwilfish</sc> uses the pressure of water it swallows to shoot toxic quills all at once from all over its body. It finds swimming to be somewhat challenging.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over {{tt|2.6 gallons|10 litres}} of water all at once.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=163}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over {{tt|2.6 gallons|10 litres}} of water all at once.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=038|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over {{tt|2.6 gallons|10 litres}} of water all at once.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Qwilfish sucks in water, inflating itself. This Pokémon uses the pressure of the water it swallowed to shoot toxic quills all at once from all over its body. It finds swimming somewhat challenging.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=304|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui|num5=084}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=When faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent's size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It shoots the poison spikes on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hisuian Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Fishers detest this troublesome Pokémon because it sprays poison from its spines, getting it everywhere. A different form of Qwilfish lives in other regions.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=331|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=146|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=037}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Be cautious if this Pokémon starts sucking in water—it will soon attack by scattering the toxic spikes that grow all over its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Experienced fishers say they try to catch Qwilfish in the brief moment that these Pokémon become defenseless just after launching poisonous spikes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=To fire off the poison spikes covering its body, it inflates itself by sucking in over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hisuian Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It lives just offshore in cold parts of the world. Its poisonous spikes are thicker and shorter than those of other regions’ Qwilfish.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It absorbs toxins from the food it eats. The distinct purple spikes on its body are evidence of its potent poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon eats toxic minerals to build up poison within itself. Get jabbed by it, and you'll face three days and three nights of misery.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{water color}}; font-size:80%; {{roundy|10px}};"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Qwilfish SV.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Qwilfish SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Qwilfish in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Hisuian Qwilfish in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Water|type2=Poison}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Double-Edge Qwilfish|English|United States|5|February 22 to March 14, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Double-Edge Qwilfish}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Qwilfish|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Qwilfish}}
|}

===Held items===
====Qwilfish====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Colosseum|Pokémon Colosseum}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Poison Barb|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Poison Barb|5|rows=8}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}
====Hisuian Qwilfish====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Dark|type2=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Pop Pod|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
Qwilfish and Hisuian Qwilfish have the same base stats.
======Generations II-VI======
{{BaseStats
|type=Water
|type2=Poison
|HP=65
|Attack=95
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=55
|SpDef=55
|Speed=85}}

======Generation VII onward======
{{BaseStats
|type=Water
|type2=Poison
|HP=65
|Attack=95
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=55
|SpDef=55
|Speed=85}}

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

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

====Hisuian Qwilfish====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|type2=Poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=2
}}

===Learnset===
Qwilfish and Hisuian Qwilfish are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Qwilfish=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Qwilfish|Water|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fell Stinger|Bug|Physical|50|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Minimize|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Qwilfish|Water|Poison|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Qwilfish|Water|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|30|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Harden|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Haze|Ice|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Barb Barrage|Poison|Physical|60|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Qwilfish|Water|Poison|2}}

=====Hisuian Qwilfish=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Qwilfish|Dark|Poison|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fell Stinger|Bug|Physical|50|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Minimize|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Barb Barrage|Poison|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Qwilfish|Dark|Poison|8}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Qwilfish|Dark|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|30|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Harden|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Haze|Ice|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Barb Barrage|Poison|Physical|60|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|46|49|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Qwilfish|Dark|Poison|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Qwilfish=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Qwilfish|Water|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM196|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Qwilfish|Water|Poison|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Qwilfish|Water|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM009|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM048|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM070|Whirlpool|Water|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM076|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM088|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM089|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM091|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM096|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM098|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM100|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM112|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM143|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Qwilfish|Water|Poison|2}}

=====Hisuian Qwilfish=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Qwilfish|Dark|Poison|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Qwilfish|Dark|Poison|8}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Qwilfish|Dark|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM048|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM076|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM088|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM089|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM091|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM096|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM098|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM100|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM112|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM143|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Qwilfish|Dark|Poison|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Qwilfish=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Qwilfish|Water|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|TM Poison|SV|TM013}}{{tt|*|No Pokémon in the Water 2 Egg Group can learn Acid Spray via level-up. However, the move is available via TM013 and can be passed down from Qwilfish, Hisuian Qwilfish, and Overqwil or copied via Mirror Herb.}}|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0550|Basculin}}{{MSP/H|0550-White|Basculin}}{{MSP/H|0902|Basculegion}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}{{MSP/H|0846|Arrokuda}}{{MSP/H|0847|Barraskewda}}{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}{{MSP/H|0976|Veluza}}|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0211-Hisui|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0904|Overqwil}}|Barb Barrage|Poison|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/H|0171|Lanturn}}|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0129|Magikarp}}{{MSP/H|0130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/H|0170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/H|0171|Lanturn}}{{MSP/H|0370|Luvdisc}}{{MSP/H|0550|Basculin}}{{MSP/H|0550-White|Basculin}}{{MSP/H|0902|Basculegion}}{{MSP/H|0977|Dondozo}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|*}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/H|0171|Lanturn}}{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}{{MSP/H|0977|Dondozo}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0339|Barboach}}{{MSP/H|0340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/H|0370|Luvdisc}}{{MSP/H|0456|Finneon}}{{MSP/H|0457|Lumineon}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0976|Veluza}}{{MSP/H|0978|Tatsugiri}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Qwilfish|Water|Poison|2}}

=====Hisuian Qwilfish=====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Qwilfish|Dark|Poison|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|TM Poison|SV|TM013}}{{tt|*|No Pokémon in the Water 2 Egg Group can learn Acid Spray via level-up. However, the move is available via TM013 and can be passed down from Qwilfish, Hisuian Qwilfish, and Overqwil or copied via Mirror Herb.}}|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0550|Basculin}}{{MSP/H|0550-White|Basculin}}{{MSP/H|0902|Basculegion}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}{{MSP/H|0846|Arrokuda}}{{MSP/H|0847|Barraskewda}}{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}{{MSP/H|0976|Veluza}}|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/H|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/H|0339|Barboach}}{{MSP/H|0340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}{{MSP/H|0977|Dondozo}}|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0779|Bruxish}}{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/H|0171|Lanturn}}|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0129|Magikarp}}{{MSP/H|0130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/H|0170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/H|0171|Lanturn}}{{MSP/H|0370|Luvdisc}}{{MSP/H|0550|Basculin}}{{MSP/H|0550-White|Basculin}}{{MSP/H|0902|Basculegion}}{{MSP/H|0977|Dondozo}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|*}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/H|0171|Lanturn}}{{MSP/H|0963|Finizen}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}{{MSP/H|0977|Dondozo}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0339|Barboach}}{{MSP/H|0340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/H|0370|Luvdisc}}{{MSP/H|0456|Finneon}}{{MSP/H|0457|Lumineon}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0976|Veluza}}{{MSP/H|0978|Tatsugiri}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Qwilfish|Dark|Poison|8}}

===Side game data===
====Qwilfish====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=211|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=211
|body=1
|rate=6.9
|area=Serene Sea
|P1=Oh, you have to stay back! You might get stuck with a poison quill!
|P2=Hey! There's only half my HP left!
|P3=I'm sagging... I can't even inflate myself anymore...
|PL=Yay! My level went up! Watch me pump myself up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=211
|body=1
|rate=6.9
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=211
|coset=13
|conto={{p|Poliwhirl}}
|recruitment=Item delivery
|P1=Do I look prickly? I am NOT prickly! OK?
|P2=My spikes are growing weak...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Soak
|fieldpower=1
|num=092
|browser=It shoots needles to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=2
|past=NA
|num=273
|browser=It shoots orbs of water to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=211
|walk=1.97
|hp=52
|attack=76
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=211
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=211|num=336
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=0211
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Qwilfish
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163
|attack=184
|defense=138
|fast={{m|Poison Sting}}, {{m|Water Gun}}
|special={{m|Aqua Tail}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Sludge Wave}}, {{m|Acid Spray}}{{tt|*|From March 19, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Fell Stinger}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Scald}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}{{tt|*|From June 2, 2026 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Water|ndex=211|pdex=113
|dex=Qwilfish swallows gallons of seawater to inflate itself to {{a|intimidate}} enemies. If it gets startled, it spits out all that water and sends itself flying to who knows where.}}
|}

====Hisuian Qwilfish====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=0211H
|hatch=7 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Qwilfish
|evocandy=50 + [[File:GO Buddy icon.png|20px|link=Buddy Pokémon]] Win 10 raids
|stamina=163
|attack=184
|defense=151
|fast={{m|Poison Sting}}, {{m|Poison Jab}}
|special={{m|Aqua Tail}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
====Qwilfish====
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Water
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0211
|name1=Qwilfish
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Poison}}

====Hisuian Qwilfish====

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Hisuian Qwilfish evolves into Overqwil after it has used {{m|Barb Barrage}} 20 times in the [[move mastery|strong style]].

From {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}'s 3.0.0 update onward, {{rf|Hisuian}} Qwilfish evolves into {{p|Overqwil}} when leveled up while knowing {{m|Barb Barrage}}.

In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, Hisuian Qwilfish evolves into Overqwil after it has landed 20 hits with {{m|Barb Barrage}}. If a single use of the move hits multiple targets (including NPCs), each target hit increments the counter.<ref>https://x.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/2000610453936873570</ref>

{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|type2=Poison
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0211Qwilfish-Hisui
|name1=Qwilfish
|form1=Hisuian Form
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1=[[File:Mastery scroll.png|40px|link=Move mastery]][[File:Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png|40px|link=Barb Barrage (move)]] Use {{mcolor|Barb Barrage|000}} in the {{color2|000|Move mastery|strong style}} 20 times {{gameIcon|LA}} only {{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png|40px|link=Barb Barrage (move)]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} knowing {{mcolor|Barb Barrage}} {{gameIcon|Sc}}{{gameIcon|Vi}} only [[File:Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png|40px|link=Barb Barrage (move)]] Land 20 hits with {{mcolor|Barb Barrage|000}} {{gameIcon|ZA}} only
|no2=0904Overqwil
|name2=Overqwil
|type1-2=Dark
|type2-2=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2/JP|ndex=211}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=211}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=211}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=211}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=211|crop=71}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=211|crop=61}}
{{Spritebox/8/LAForm|ndex=211|form1=H|LAcrop=107}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0211|form1=H}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|211|Qwilfish}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Aether Paradise Qwilfish.png|thumb|250px|Qwilfish in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
====Major appearances====
In ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}} used a Qwilfish in a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Misty}} and her {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} in the first round of the [[Whirl Cup]], being easily defeated; thus marking the species animated series debut.

In ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'', [[Dorian]], the [[Gym Leader]] of the unofficial Coastline Gym, used a Qwilfish in an underwater battle against Misty and her {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}}, that he managed to win.

====Minor appearances====
Qwilfish debuted in ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]''.

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Qwilfish was at the [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', multiple Qwilfish were living in [[Lake Slowpoke]].

In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', a Trainer's Qwilfish competed in the [[Tour de Alto Mare]].

In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', multiple Qwilfish were present during the final showdown with [[the Phantom]] and his crew.

Multiple Qwilfish appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', multiple Qwilfish were living in [[Chocovine Town]].

In ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', multiple Qwilfish were living in the {{DL|Ambrette Town|Ambrette Aquarium}}.

In ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'', {{an|Serena}} saw multiple Qwilfish underwater.

In ''[[SM046|Deceiving Appearances!]]'', a Qwilfish was at [[Aether Paradise]].

Two Qwilfish appeared in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP216|Qwilfish|Ash's Pokédex|Qwilfish, the Balloon Pokémon. The quills covering the entire body have evolved from scales. A Qwilfish can cause its body to swell in order to shoot its needles in all directions.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Nessa Qwilfish TW.png|thumb|250px|Qwilfish in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
In ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', a Qwilfish puffed itself up in [[Nessa]]'s hand. In ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'', it was revealed to have done this during one of Nessa's photoshoots.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Platinum Qwilfish Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Qwilfish in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Qwilfish appeared in [[PRV3]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
A swarm of Qwilfish appeared in ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]'', where they were angered by pollution that occurred as a result of an accident that occurred during the construction of the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}}. {{adv|Crystal}} captured all of them with her skills. Afterwards, she found a baby Qwilfish stuck in the toxic waste; as she prepared to take it to a [[Pokémon Center]], {{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune}} appeared, healing Qwilfish and purifying the seawater. It is unknown if the Qwilfish are still under Crystal's ownership or were {{pkmn2|released}} afterwards.

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

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
A Qwilfish was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in [[Archie]]'s collection in ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
Much later, in ''[[PS426|Softening Up Kakuna]]'', ''[[PS427|Uprooting Seedot]]'', and ''[[PS428|Outlasting Ledian]]'', a Qwilfish was one of the Pokémon that {{adv|Platinum}} rented during the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}} challenge.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS122]]|In order to attack the enemy all over the body with its poisonous sting, the Qwilfish has to take in a lot of water and expand up to several times of its actual size.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Three Qwilfish appeared in ''[[GB18|Let's Survive This Sea Battle]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Qwilfish shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}}, {{p|Wigglytuff}}, and {{p|Drifloon}}. They are all known as the Balloon Pokémon.
* Qwilfish can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Remoraid}}. Both of them are {{type|Water}} {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}}. Qwilfish is exclusive to {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}}, while Remoraid is exclusive to {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}}, with both Pokémon found in the same locations in their respective versions, and both being swarm Pokémon in [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* A [[Media:Capsule Monsters Papyo.jpg|pre-alpha sketch]] of an [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|unused Pokémon]] depicts a Pokémon with the same Pokédex number as Qwilfish.
* Qwilfish and {{p|Overqwil|its Hisuian evolved form}} are the only {{type|Poison}} {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with fins}}, and the only Poison-type Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 2}}.
* According to several {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s, [[Hugh]]'s hairstyle resembles a Qwilfish.
* Hisuian Qwilfish and its evolved form were first hinted in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} before their official reveal in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, where they were mentioned in a [[Sinnoh myths#The Sea's Legend|book]] in the [[Canalave Library]] where Overqwil is referred to as "a Qwilfish with huge spikes".
* Hisuian Qwilfish is the first [[Hisuian form]] that can be caught outside of [[Hisui]] (excluding [[Poké Portal News]] event [[Tera Raid Battle]]s).
** Hisuian Qwilfish and {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowpoke}} are the only [[Regional form]]s that can be caught in all [[Generation IX]] games (excluding [[Poké Portal News]] event [[Mass outbreak]]s).
* Qwilfish is the only Pokémon with a name beginning with the letter "Q" that is not followed by a "U" like most words in the English language.
**It is also one of only two Pokémon to have a "Q" in its name that is not followed by a "U", the other being its {{rf|Hisuian}} evolved form Overqwil.
* Hisuian Qwilfish and its evolved form are the only dual-type {{2t|Poison|Dark}} Pokémon to have Dark as their primary type instead of their secondary type.
* The [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]] has an early design of Qwilfish named プクー ''Pukū'', whose name may be a corruption of 河豚 ''{{wp|fugu}}'' ({{wp|pufferfish}}). It was a pure Water type and would evolve into シビレフグ ''Shibirefugu'' at level 18.
<gallery>
Spr 2d 170.png|Sprite of Pukū from 1997 demo
Spr 2d 171.png|Sprite of Shibirefugu from 1997 demo
</gallery>

===Origin===
Qwilfish seems to be based on {{wp|Tetraodontidae|pufferfish}} or {{wp|porcupinefish}}, which inflate their bodies when threatened and are covered in {{wp|spine (zoology)|spine}}s. Many species are incredibly toxic when ingested, which explains Qwilfish's {{t|Poison}} type. However, its ability to directly inject venom through its spines is similar to a {{wp|lionfish}}. It is also reminiscent of a {{wp|naval mine}} due to its round body and ability to explode.

Hisuian Qwilfish's {{t|Dark}} type and poisonous diet may be based on the illegalisation of the {{wp|fugu}} dish due to its toxicity. The law was put in place a few times in Japanese history, including the 1800s (which {{g|Legends: Arceus}} [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh|appears to be based on]]), but the illegal fugu market continued and thrived for so long that the governing {{wp|shogun}}ate became incapable of enforcing the law. Hisuian Qwilfish and Overqwil appear to be rarer in recent times, which could be a reference to porcupinefish being threatened due to overfishing for the fugu dish.

====Name origin====
Qwilfish may be a combination of ''[[Wiktionary:quill#English|quill]]'' (the noun, meaning porcupine or hedgehog spikes, or the verb, meaning to pierce with quills) and ''{{wp|fish}}''.

Harysen may be derived from [[Wiktionary:針千本|針千本]] ''harisenbon'' ({{wp|porcupinefish}}). The Japanese name for porcupinefish, 針千本 (''harisenbon''), can be interpreted literally as "one thousand sewing needles".

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Poison
|ja=ハリーセン ''Harysen''|jameaning=From 針千本 ''harisenbon'' (porcupinefish)
|fr=Qwilfish|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Qwilfish|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Baldorfish|demeaning=From ''Ballon'' (balloon), ''Dorn'' (spike), and ''Fisch'' (fish)
|it=Qwilfish|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=침바루 ''Chimbaru''|komeaning=From 침 (針) ''chim'' (needle), 바늘 ''baneul'' (needle), and ''balloon''
|zh_cmn=千針魚 / 千针鱼 ''Qiānzhēnyú''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 千 ''qiān'' (thousand), 針 / 针 ''zhēn'' (needle), and 魚 / 鱼 ''yú'' (fish)
|zh_yue=千針魚 ''Chīnjāmyùh''|zh_yuemeaning=From 千 ''chīn'' (thousand), 針 ''jām'' (needle), and 魚 ''yùh'' (fish)
|pt_br=Qwilfish|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=सुईफ़िश ''Suifish''|himeaning=From सुई ''sui'' (needle) and ''fish''
|ru=Квилфиш ''Kvilfish''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฮารีเซน ''Harisen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

==See also==
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Hisuian forms}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Water|prevnum=0210|prev=Granbull|nextnum=0212|next=Scizor}}
|}
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[[zh:千针鱼]]

Freeze-Dry (move)

2026-06-08T21:01:20Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */ Flying Press.

{{MoveInfobox
|n=573
|name=Freeze-Dry
|jname=フリーズドライ
|jtrans=Freeze-Dry
|jtranslit=Furīzu Dorai
|gameimage=Freeze-Dry IX.png
|gameimage2=Freeze-Dry IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Ice
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=20
|maxpp=32
|power=70
|accuracy=100
|gen=VI
|category=Beautiful
|appeal6=3
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=An appealing move that can be used repeatedly without boring the audience.
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Freeze-Dry''' (Japanese: '''フリーズドライ''' ''Freeze-Dry'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Ice}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation VI]].

==Effect==
Freeze-Dry deals damage. Freeze-Dry will always deal supereffective (x2) damage to the {{type|Water}}, even during [[Inverse Battle]]s or if its type is changed.
===Generation VI to VIII===
Freeze-Dry has a 10% chance of {{status|freeze|freezing}} the target.
===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
{{LegendsZAMove
|type=Ice
|damagecategory=Special
|power=70
|cooldown=9
|charge-time=10
|effect=May freeze the target.
|param=Chance
|param-val=10%
}}

====Pokémon Champions====
Freeze-Dry can no longer freeze the target.

===Type effectiveness===
{|class="roundy"style="margin-bottom:3px;text-align:center;background-color:#{{Ice color dark}};border:3px solid #{{Ice color}};border-collapse:separate;font-size:90%"cellpadding=3px width=550px
|-
!style="background-color:#{{Ice color light}};{{roundytop|10px}};font-size=90%"colspan=3|Offensive properties of Freeze-Dry
|-
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=33%|Super effective (×2):
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=34%|Not very effective (×½):
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=33%|No effect (×0):
|-
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF;{{roundybl|10px}}"height=60px|{{TypeIcon|Water}}{{TypeIcon|Grass}}{{TypeIcon|Ground}}{{TypeIcon|Flying}}{{TypeIcon|Dragon}}
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF"|{{TypeIcon|Fire}}{{TypeIcon|Ice}}{{TypeIcon|Steel}}
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF;{{roundybr|10px}}"|None
|}

====Under {{m|Electrify}}====
{|class="roundy"style="margin-bottom:3px;text-align:center;background-color:#{{Electric color dark}};border:3px solid #{{Electric color}};border-collapse:separate;font-size:90%"cellpadding=3px width=550px
|-
!style="background-color:#{{Electric color light}};{{roundytop|10px}};font-size=90%"colspan=3|Offensive properties of Freeze-Dry under Electrify
|-
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=33%|Super effective (×2):
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=34%|Not very effective (×½):
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=33%|No effect (×0):
|-
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF;{{roundybl|10px}}"height=60px|{{TypeIcon|Water}}{{TypeIcon|Flying}}
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF"|{{TypeIcon|Grass}}{{TypeIcon|Electric}}{{TypeIcon|Dragon}}
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF;{{roundybr|10px}}"|{{TypeIcon|Ground}}
|}

====Under {{a|Normalize}}====
{|class="roundy"style="margin-bottom:3px;text-align:center;background-color:#{{Normal color dark}};border:3px solid #{{Normal color}};border-collapse:separate;font-size:90%"cellpadding=3px width=550px
|-
!style="background-color:#{{Normal color light}};{{roundytop|10px}};font-size=90%"colspan=3|Offensive properties of Freeze-Dry under Normalize
|-
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=25%|Super effective (×2):
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=25%|Not very effective (×½):
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=25%|No effect (×0):
|-
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF;{{roundybl|10px}}"height=60px|{{TypeIcon|Water}}
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF"|{{TypeIcon|Rock}}{{TypeIcon|Steel}}
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF;{{roundybr|10px}}"|{{TypeIcon|Ghost}}
|}

====During [[Inverse Battle]]s====
{|class="roundy"style="margin-bottom:3px;text-align:center;background-color:#{{Unknown color dark}};border:3px solid #{{Unknown color}};border-collapse:separate;font-size:90%"cellpadding=3px width=550px
|-
!style="background-color:#{{Unknown color light}};{{roundytop|10px}};font-size=90%"colspan=3|Offensive properties of Freeze-Dry during Inverse Battles
|-
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=33%|Super effective (×2):
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=34%|Not very effective (×½):
!style="background-color:#3A3B3C;color:white"width=33%|No effect (×0):
|-
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF;{{roundybl|10px}}"height=60px|{{TypeIcon|Fire}}{{TypeIcon|Ice}}{{TypeIcon|Steel}}{{TypeIcon|Water}}
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF"|{{TypeIcon|Grass}}{{TypeIcon|Ground}}{{TypeIcon|Flying}}{{TypeIcon|Dragon}}
|style="background-color:#FFFFFF;{{roundybr|10px}}"|None
|}

==Description==
{{movedesc|Ice}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user attacks by rapidly lowering targets' temperature. This move is super effective on Water-type Pokémon, and it may also leave targets frozen.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Champs}}|This move is also super effective against Water-type Pokémon.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Ice|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2|g9=2}}
{{Moveentry/6|0037|formsig=A|Vulpix|type=Ice|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form||−|−||48|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0038|formsig=A|Ninetales|type=Ice|type2=Fairy|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form||−|−||{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0122|formsig=G|Mr. Mime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|form=Galarian Form|||44|||40|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0144|Articuno|type=Ice|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|1|43|35|35|35|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0225|Delibird|type=Ice|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Field|−|−|−|−|−|37|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0362|Glalie|type=Ice|2|Fairy|Mineral|42{{sup/6|ORAS}}|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0471|Glaceon|type=Ice|1|Field|Field|−|−|40|40|40|40|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0584|Vanilluxe|type=Ice|1|Mineral|Mineral|1|1|1|||1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0615|Cryogonal|type=Ice|1|Mineral|Mineral|50|49|36||36|36|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0646|Kyurem|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|−|−|1||1|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0698|Amaura|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster|−|−|36|||36|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0699|Aurorus|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster|1, 77|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|36|||36|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0866|Mr. Rime|type=Ice|type2=Psychic|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|||44|||40|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0875|Eiscue|type=Ice|2|Water 1|Field|||36||36|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0881|Arctozolt|type=Electric|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||42|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0883|Arctovish|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||42|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0991|Iron Bundle|type=Ice|type2=Water|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||42|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0996|Frigibax|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|2|Dragon|Mineral|||||−|50|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0997|Arctibax|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|2|Dragon|Mineral|||||−|50|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0998|Baxcalibur|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|2|Dragon|Mineral|||||−|50|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Ice|6}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Movehead/Games|Ice|Egg Move|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2|g9=1|g9g={{gameabbrev9|SV}}}}
{{Moveentry/5|0037|formsig=A|Vulpix|type=Ice|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form||✔|✔||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/5|0131|Lapras|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/5|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|STAB='''|}}
{{Moveentry/5|0225|Delibird|type=Ice|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|STAB='''|}}
{{Moveentry/5|0554|formsig=G|Darumaka|type=Ice|1|Field|Field|form=Galarian Form|||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/5|0996|Frigibax|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|2|Dragon|Mineral|||||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Ice|5}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Ice}}
{{Moveentry/1|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|{{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} - [[Tapu Village]]{{sup/7|SM}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Ice|1}}

====[[Generation IX]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Ice}}
{{Moveentry/1|0996|Frigibax|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|2|Dragon|Mineral|[[Terastal phenomenon|Wild Tera Pokémon]] - [[Glaseado Mountain]]{{sup/9|SV}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Ice|1}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
Freeze-Dry inflicts damage, and is super effective against {{type|Water}} Pokémon. It may also {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|frozen|freeze}} the target.

{{MDMoveheader|type=ice}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=18|powmax=99|pp=13|ppmax=30|acc=95%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=ice|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}

==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Freeze-Dry|type=Ice
|stars=4
|pow=47.34352
|charge=0.74
|range=Circular (ranged)
|hits=1
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=May freeze the foe}}

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{|class="roundy"style="margin:auto;background:#{{ice color}};border:3px solid #{{ice color dark}};text-align:center;width:80%"
|-style="background:#{{ice color light}}"
!style="{{roundytl|5px}}"|Name
!{{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
!State
!Base {{color2|000|power}}
!Max {{color2|000|power}}
!Target
!Effect tag
!Description
!style="{{roundytr|5px}}"|Playable {{color2|000|sync pair}}
|-style="background:#{{ice color dark}}"
!colspan=12|{{color2|fff|Sync move}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|style="{{roundybl|5px}}"|Glacial Freeze-Dry
{{statustable|Special}}
|Default<hr>'''6★ EX'''
|160
|192
|An opponent
|—
|Become {{me|Glalie}} until the end of battle.<hr>'''The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.'''
|style="{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{sync|Glacia|Glalie}}
|}

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{MoveUNITE/Header|move=Freeze-Dry|type=Ice}}
{{MoveUNITE|move=Freeze-Dry|pokemon=Glaceon|iconfile=UNITE Glaceon Freeze Dry.png|level=6|cooldown=7.5|description=Increases the user's Sp. Atk for a short amount of time and has the user shoot out a freezing burst of air in a forward direction. The burst of air explodes upon hitting an opposing Pokémon or after traveling a set distance, dealing damage to the opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. For each opposing Pokémon hit by the explosion, the user gains 2 ice crystals. The explosion also leaves behind an ice zone. Opposing Pokémon that enter this ice zone will have their movement speed decreased. If they remain in the ice zone for a set amount of time, they become frozen for a short time.|upgradelevel=12|upgrade=For each opposing Pokémon hit by this move's explosions, the user gains 1 ice crystal.}}
|}</div></div>

===Description===
{{movedesc|Ice}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It could make an enemy frozen. It's super effective on Water-type Pokémon.{{tt|*|Move Summary}} It damages an enemy. It's super effective on Water-type Pokémon, too. It could also make the enemy frozen.{{tt|*|Move Description}}}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=ice|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks by rapidly lowering the target's temperature. This may also leave the target frozen.|image1=Glalie Freeze-Dry.png|image1p=Glalie|image2=Leon Mr Rime Freeze-Dry.png|image2p=Mr. Rime|image3=Mega Glalie Freeze-Dry.png|image3p=Mega Glalie}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=362M|pkmn=Glalie|method=Mega Glalie charges an orb of light blue energy in between the horns on its head. It then fires a beam of light blue energy from the orb at the opponent, freezing them.}}
{{movemid|type=ice|user=Levi|user1=Levi's Glalie|startcode=M19|startname=Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=362|pkmn=Glalie|method=Glalie releases a gust of cold air from its mouth at the opponent, freezing them.}}
{{movemid|type=ice|user=Pokémon Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Glalie|startcode=JN047|startname=Crowning the Chow Crusher!}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=866|pkmn=Mr. Rime|method=Mr. Rime spins its cane and points it at the opponent, releasing a gust of cold air from it that freezes the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=ice|user=Leon (anime)|user1=Leon's Mr. Rime|startcode=JN129|startname=A Flood of Torrential Gains!}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Ice
|genVI=XY Prerelease Aurorus Freeze-Dry
|genVI2=Freeze-Dry VI 2
|genVII=Freeze-Dry VII
|genVII2=Freeze-Dry VII 2
|genVIII=Freeze-Dry VIII
|genVIII2=Freeze-Dry VIII 2
|ZA=Freeze-Dry ZA
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Ice
|PSMD=Freeze-Dry PSMD
}}
==Trivia==
*Freeze-Dry is the only {{type|Ice}} move introduced in [[Generation VI]].
*This move [[Articuno (Fossil 2)|originated]] as a {{PTCG}} {{TCG|attack}}.
*The combination of Freeze-Dry and any damage-dealing {{type|Water}} move is the only combination of two moves that hits all 171 possible Pokémon type combinations for at least neutral damage and can be learned by at least one Pokémon.
**In a [[Double Battle]], the only set of eight moves that hits all 171 possible Pokémon type combinations for super effective damage and can be learned by a pair of Pokémon is the set of Freeze-Dry and any damage-dealing {{t|Dark}}-, {{t|Fairy}}-, {{t|Fighting}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Ground}}-, {{t|Rock}}-, and {{type|Steel}} moves.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{ice color}}|bordercolor={{ice color light}}
|zh_yue=冷凍乾燥 ''{{tt|Láahngdung Gōnchou|Freeze-Dry}}''
|zh_cmn=冷凍乾燥 / 冷冻干燥 ''{{tt|Lěngdòng Gānzào|Freeze-Dry}}''
|fr=Lyophilisation
|de=Gefriertrockner
|it=Liofilizzazione
|ko=프리즈드라이 {{tt|''Peurijeudeurai''|Freeze-Dry}}
|pl=Suchy Mróz
|pt_br=Liofilização (games, animated series, {{TCG|Paldean Fates}}–present) Congelar ({{TCG|Fossil}})<ref group=n>Prior to the introduction of Freeze-Dry as a move in core series games.</ref>
|pt_eu=Congelar
|es=Liofilización
|ca=Liofilització
}}

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

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Beauty moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can inflict freeze]]
[[Category:Moves that have special type effectiveness properties]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

[[de:Gefriertrockner]]
[[es:Liofilización]]
[[fr:Lyophilisation]]
[[it:Liofilizzazione]]
[[ja:フリーズドライ]]
[[zh:冷冻干燥（招式）]]

Light of Ruin (move)

2026-06-06T13:12:35Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */

{{MoveInfobox|
n=617 |
name=Light of Ruin |
jname=はめつのひかり |
jtrans=Light of Ruin |
jtranslit=Hametsu no Hikari|
gameimage=Light of Ruin ZA.png |
gameimage2=Light of Ruin ZA 2.png |
gameimagewidth=300 |
type=Fairy |
damagecategory=Special |
basepp=5 |
maxpp=8 |
power=140 |
accuracy=90 |
gen=VI |
category6=Beautiful |
appeal6=6 |
jam6=0 |
cdesc6=A very appealing move, but after using this move, the user is more easily startled.|
touches=no |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=no |
mirrormove=yes |
kingsrock=yes |
flag7=no |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
target=anyadjacent|
footnotes=
}}
'''Light of Ruin''' (Japanese: '''はめつのひかり''' ''Light of Ruin'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Fairy}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It is the [[signature move]] of the [[Floette (Pokémon)#Form data|Eternal Flower]] {{p|Floette}}, which was not legitimately available until [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

==Effect==
Light of Ruin inflicts damage, and the user receives [[recoil]] damage equal to ½ of the damage done to the target.

===Generation VIII===
Light of Ruin cannot be selected in a battle.

===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
Light of Ruin cannot be selected in a battle.
====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
{{LegendsZAMove
|type=Fairy
|damagecategory=Special
|power=140
|cooldown=15
|charge-time=40
|effect=Damages the user by a percentage of damage dealt.
|param=Recoil
|param-val=50%
}}

==Description==
{{movedesc|fairy}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShLA}}|Drawing power from the Eternal Flower, the user fires a powerful beam of light. This also damages the user quite a lot.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Drawing power from the Eternal Flower, the user fires a powerful beam of light. This also damages the user terribly.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user attacks by drawing power from the Eternal Flower to fire off a powerful beam of light. The user will also take some damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Champs}}|The user takes 1/2 of the damage dealt by this move.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Fairy|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=none|g9=1|g9g={{gameabbrev9|ZA}}}}
{{Moveentry/3|0670|formsig=E|Floette|type=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Eternal Flower|50|50|50|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Fairy|3}}

==In other generations==
{{Movegen
|type=Fairy
|genVI=Light of Ruin VI
|genVI2=Light of Ruin VI 2
|SMUSUM=Light of Ruin VII
|SMUSUM2=Light of Ruin VII 2
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Fairy
|Champs=Light of Ruin Champs
|Champs2=Light of Ruin Champs 2
}}

==Trivia==
* Even though the move cannot be used in-game in {{g|X and Y}}, [[AZ]]'s Eternal Flower {{p|Floette}} is seen using it during a flashback of the [[Kalos]] war.
* In the room service minigame at [[Hotel Richissime]], there is a food style option that selects the name of a random [[move]], in which Light of Ruin can be mentioned. This was the only way for the move's name to be seen legitimately in any game prior to {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
* Light of Ruin has the highest base power of all {{type|Fairy}} moves, excluding [[Z-Move]]s and [[Max Move]]s.
** A {{m|Twinkle Tackle}} based on Light of Ruin has the highest base power of all Fairy-type moves.
* Light of Ruin is the only Fairy-type move that causes recoil damage, as well as the only recoil move that is a [[special move]] and does not make [[contact]] (excluding Self-Destruct in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}).
* Of all moves, Light of Ruin went the longest between being programmed into a game and being legitimately available in a game. It was programmed into Pokémon X and Y, released in 2013, but not legitimately available until {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, released 12 years later.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|zh_yue=破滅之光 ''{{tt|Pomiht jī Gwōng|Light of Ruin}}''
|zh_cmn=破滅之光 / 破灭之光 ''{{tt|Pòmiè zhī Guāng|Light of Ruin}}''
|fr=Lumière du Néant
|de=Lux Calamitatis
|it=Luce Nefasta
|ko=파멸의빛 ''{{tt|Pamyeol-ui Bit|Light of Ruin}}''
|es=Luz Aniquiladora
}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Beauty moves]]
[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that have recoil]]
[[Category:Moves unusable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

[[de:Lux Calamitatis]]
[[es:Luz Aniquiladora]]
[[fr:Lumière du Néant]]
[[it:Luce Nefasta]]
[[ja:はめつのひかり]]
[[zh:破滅之光（招式）]]

Magost Berry

2026-06-01T17:52:47Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */

{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Magost Berry
|jname=ゴスのみ
|jtrans=Gosu Fruit
|gen=III
|colorscheme=Berries
|fling=yes
}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|III|Berries|group={{gameabbrev3|RSE}}}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|III|Berry Pouch|group={{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|pocket=Berries Pocket}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|IV|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|V|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VI|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VII|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|VIII|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/Flavor}}
{{ItemInfobox/FlavorRow|III|0|0|20|10|0|30}}
{{ItemInfobox/FlavorRow|IV/VIII|0|0|20|10|0|30|bottom}}
{{ItemInfobox/NaturalGift|Rock|70|90}}
{{ItemInfobox/FlingEffect|10|None|colorscheme=Berries}}
|}

A '''Magost Berry''' (Japanese: '''ゴスのみ''' ''Gosu Fruit'') is a type of [[Berry]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Berries}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}} {{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}10}}
|}
|}

In the [[Generation V]] games, the Magost Berry can be sold to the {{DL|Item maniac|gourmet maniac}} on {{rt|5|Unova}} for {{Pdollar}}500.

===Effect===
Magost Berries cannot be used directly and only have a use as an ingredient, such as for [[Pokéblock]]s and [[Poffin]]s.

====Ingredient====
{{BerryIngredient}}
{{BerryIngredient/BerryBlender|name=Magost
|npc1_berry=Pecha|npc2_berry=Aspear|npc3_berry=Cheri|master_berry=Watmel
|1npc_flavor=Sweetness 25, Bitterness 12|1npc_feel=25
|2npc_flavor=Sweetness 25, Sourness 12|2npc_feel=23
|3npc_flavor=Sweetness 25, Spiciness 12|3npc_feel=22
|master_flavor=Sweetness 51, Bitterness 25|master_feel=48
|color=pink|chance=low
}}
{{BerryIngredient/BerryCrush|name=Magost|powder=150|difficulty=130}}
{{BerryIngredient/Poffin|name=Magost|flavor=Sweetness 9, Bitterness 9|smoothness=29}}
{{BerryIngredient/BerryScoop|name=Magost|scoop1=1|stick1=1|scoop2=2|stick2=2|scoop3=3|stick3=3}}
{{BerryIngredient/XY|name=Magost|color=pink|group=1}}
|}

====Exchange====
=====Generation IV=====
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the player can exchange Magost Berries for [[accessories]] at the [[Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop]].

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the player can exchange:
* 15 Magost Berries for an Orange Flower
* 50 Magost Berries for a Colored Parasol

In Pokémon Platinum, the player can exchange:
* 50 Magost Berries for a Standing Mike

=====Pokémon Dream World=====
In the [[Pokémon Dream World]], the player could exchange Berries for [[Décor]]. The following Décor required Magost Berries.

{| class="roundtable vertical-fullwidth" style="background: #{{berries color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{berries color}}"
! Catalogue
! Décor
! Price
|-
|[[Plain Catalogue]]
|Starry Mat
|{{bag|Magost Berry}} 35 Magost Berries {{bag|Pinap Berry}} 35 [[Pinap Berry|Pinap Berries]] {{bag|Cornn Berry}} 35 [[Cornn Berry|Cornn Berries]]
|-
|[[Plain Catalogue]]
|Telescope
|{{bag|Magost Berry}} 10 Magost Berries
|-
|[[Pokémon Doll Catalogue]]
|Gengar Doll
|{{bag|Magost Berry}} 50 Magost Berries
|-
|[[Pokémon Doll Catalogue]]
|Cherrim Doll
|{{bag|Magost Berry}} 50 Magost Berries
|-
|[[Pokémon Doll Catalogue]]
|Gothita Doll
|{{bag|Magost Berry}} 50 Magost Berries
|}

=====Generation VIII=====
In [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], the player can exchange Magost Berries for [[Sticker]]s at the [[Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop]]:
* 10 Magost Berries for Sinister Sticker A

===Description===
{{movedesc|Berries}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|<sc>PO<noinclude>K</sc>é<sc>block</sc> ingredient. Plant in loamy soil to grow <sc>Magost</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Can be ground up into a powder as an ingredient for medicine.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|ColoXD}}|An item brought over from a faraway place.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|A Poffin ingredient. Bury it in soft soil to grow a Magost Plant.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|In the Sinnoh region, they like to make sweets known as Poffins with this Berry and feed them to their Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A Berry which is very rare in the Unova region. A [[Item maniac|maniac]] will buy it for a high price.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|A Berry to be used in cooking. This Berry is very rare and hard to obtain in the Unova region.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShLA}}|Used to make Pokéblocks that will enhance your Cuteness, this Berry is rare in other regions.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|A Poffin ingredient. Bury it in soft soil to grow a Magost Berry Plant.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Used to make Pokéblocks that will enhance Cuteness. This Berry is rare in other regions.}}
|}
|}

====Tag information====
* No. 28
* Size: 5.5" (14.0 cm)
* Firmness: Hard

{{movedesc|Berries}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|A <sc>Berry</sc> that is widely said to have a finely balanced flavor.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}} {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|The grown-up flavor and dreamy sweetness of this Berry make it a favorite of Pokémon everywhere.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|Berries}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
|
| {{rt|123|Hoenn}} ([[Berry Master]]), [[Sootopolis City]] [[Mossdeep Game Corner]] ([[Dodrio Berry Picking]] with 4 players){{sup/3|E}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
|
| [[Joyful Game Corner]] ([[Dodrio Berry Picking]] with 4 players)
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|ColoXD}}
|
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
|
| {{rt|208|Sinnoh}} ([[Berry Master]]'s house), [[Amity Square]] (found by [[walking Pokémon]], given by a man{{sup/4|Pt}}) [[Union Room#Spin Trading|Spin Trade]] (5 players){{sup/4|Pt}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| [[Union Room#Spin Trading|Spin Trade]] (5 players)
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PW}}
|
| {{pw|White Lake}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
|
| ''Transfer from {{pkmn|Dream World}}''
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
| {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|
| ''[[Trade]]''
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Fortree City]] ([[in-game trade]])
| {{rt|123|Hoenn}} ([[Berry Master]]), [[Sootopolis City]] Hyper Rank [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]] (given by fan)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|
| [[Amity Square]] (found by [[walking Pokémon]])
|}
|}

===Growth===
{{BerryGrowth
|name=Magost
|growth3=24|yield3=2-4
|growth4=24|yield4=2-10|drain4=10
|growth5=36
|growthXY=24|yieldXY=3-15|waterXY=1|weedXY=1|pestXY=3|pestXY_species=Spewpa
|growthORAS=16|yieldORAS=3-15
|growth7=24|yield7-1=4|yield7-2=8|yield7-3=12
|growth8=24|yield8=2-10
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}}; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:Magost Berry BDSP.png|70px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}}; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:Bag Magost Berry SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Unused artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}{{left clear}}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}}; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:TagMagostIII.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}};; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:TagMagost.png]]
|-
| Berry Tag Sprite (Generation III)
| Berry Tag Sprite (Generation IV)
|}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
[[File:Berries SM035.png|thumb|250px|left|Magost Berries in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===={{aniseries|SM}}====
Multiple Magost Berries debuted in ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]''. {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} found them stashed inside a hollowed-out stump in [[Lush Jungle]] while looking for a [[Miracle Seed]] to be used as a dish ingredient.
{{left clear}}

===''Pokémon Concierge''===
[[File:Pokémon Concierge roast Magost.png|thumb|250px|A Magost Berry in [[Pokémon Concierge]], roasted and cut open]]
Multiple Magost Berries appeared in ''[[PC05|A Pokémon to Help Me!]]''. [[Haru]] uses them as cooking ingredients by roasting them to {{p|Pansear}}'s preferred doneness. Later, Haru enlists the help of {{p|Shinx}} and {{p|Luxray}} in cooking the Berries, which they accomplish using their electric powers.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Magost Berry Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|A Magost Berry in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS318|Sneaky Like Shedinja II]]'', {{adv|Emerald}}'s {{TP|Emerald|Sudowoodo}} made some Magost Berry juice for her {{pkmn|Trainer}} to drink.

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS358|Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank I]]'', a Magost Berry was one of the Berries that fell out of {{adv|Lax}}'s fur when the [[Advanced level Grunt]]'s {{p|Gible}} hit it with {{m|Dragon Rush}}.

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
In ''[[PS437|The Final Dimensional Duel VII]]'', [[Jupiter]] used a Magost Berry to turn her {{p|Tangrowth}}'s {{m|Natural Gift}} into a {{type|Rock}} move while battling against [[Marley]]'s {{p|Arcanine}}.

===={{MangaArc|Black & White}}====
In ''[[PS461|Fussing and Fighting]]'', a Magost Berry was a part of [[Professor Juniper]]'s dinner.

==Trivia==
* The Magost Berry grows on the tree atop the belly of {{gi|Snorlax}}, along with the [[Sitrus Berry]] and [[Haban Berry]].
** Unlike the other two, the Magost Berry cannot be obtained in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, making its appearance in Gigantamax Snorlax's model the only way to see one in these games.

===Origin===
The Magost Berry's design and name may be based on {{wp|mangosteen}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{berries color}}; border:3px solid #{{berries color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{berries color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{berries color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{berries color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ゴスのみ ''Gosu no Mi''
| From マンゴスチン ''mangosteen''
|-
| English
| Magost Berry
| From ''mangosteen''
|-
| German
| Magostbeere
| From ''Mangostane'' (mangosteen)
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish
| Baya Aostan
| From ''mangostán'' (mangosteen)
|-
| French
| Baie Mangou
| From ''mangoustan'' (mangosteen)
|-
| Italian
| Baccagostan
| From ''mangostano'' (mangosteen)
|-
| Korean
| 고스티열매 ''Gostee Yeolmae''
| From 만고스틴 ''mangosteen''
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 岳竹果 ''Yuèzhú Guǒ'' / ''Ngohkjūk Gwó''
| rowspan="2" | From 山竹 ''shānzhú / sāanjūk'' (mangosteen) and 山岳 ''shānyuè / sāanngohk'' (mountain)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 岳竹果 ''Yuèzhú Guǒ''
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 甜山竹 ''Tiánshānzhú''<ref group=n>[[Pokémon Adventures]], Emerald Guidebook</ref>
| rowspan="2" | From 甜 ''tián'' (sweet) and 山竹 ''shānzhú'' (mangosteen)
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 甜山竹 ''Tiánshānzhú''<ref group=n>Pokémon Adventures</ref>
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Fruta Magost
| From its English name
|-
| Vietnamese
| Quả Magost
| From its English name
|}
{{-}}

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

==External links==
{{SItem/3|item=magost-berry}}

==Related articles==
{{BerriesNav}}
{{Project BerryDexnotice}}

[[Category:Pokéblock Berries]]
[[Category:Hard Berries]]

[[de:Magostbeere]]
[[es:Baya Aostan]]
[[fr:Baie Mangou]]
[[it:Baccagostan]]
[[ja:ゴスのみ]]
[[zh:岳竹果（道具）]]

Pincurchin (Pokémon)

2026-05-29T21:05:18Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Pincurchin}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=0870|prev=Falinks|nextnum=0872|next=Snom|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Pincurchin
|jname=バチンウニ
|jtranslit=Bachin'uni
|tmname=Bachinuni
|ndex=0871
|type1=Electric
|category=Sea Urchin
|height-ftin=1'00"
|height-m=0.3
|weight-lbs=2.2
|weight-kg=1.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Lightning Rod
|abilityd=Electric Surge
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Water 1
|egggroup2=Amorphous
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evat=2
|expyield=152
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Purple
|catchrate=75
|body=10
|pokefordex=pincurchin
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Pincurchin''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''バチンウニ''' ''Bachinuni'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

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

==Biology==
Pincurchin is an {{wp|echinoderm}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a black, sea urchin-like body. Its face has two yellow eyes with black, triangle-shaped pupils on each of them, and two yellow circular mouthparts. A line of sharp spines runs down its back, along with two other lines of two spines each on the side of its body. Each spine has a grayish tip which glows yellow when electric current runs through it.

Pincurchin has five hard teeth, which it uses to feed on seaweed by scraping them off rocks and other surfaces. As its food digests, Pincurchin generates electricity, which it stores in its spines. If one of the spines gets broken off, it will continue to emit electricity for approximately three hours. Pincurchin's yellow mouthparts, in contrast, do not conduct electricity. Pincurchin has a timid and easily frightened disposition and will discharge electricity when startled. This serves well as protection against its natural predator {{p|Mareanie}}.

In [[Generation IX]], {{m|Zing Zap}} is its [[signature move]]. Additionally, in Generation IX, Pincurchin is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Electric Surge}} as an [[Ability]].

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=353|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=126|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=158|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It feeds on seaweed, using its teeth to scrape it off rocks. Electric current flows from the tips of its spines.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It stores electricity in each spine. Even if one gets broken off, it still continues to emit electricity for at least three hours.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=321|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon generates electricity when it digests food. It uses its five hard teeth to scrape seaweed off surfaces and eat it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is so timid that even brushing against seaweed will make it discharge electricity in surprise. Its lips do not conduct electricity.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Pincurchin SV.png|x200px]]
|-
| Pincurchin in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|9|Galar}} [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Courageous Cavern]], [[Loop Lagoon]] [[Frigid Sea]] (walking and {{m|Surf}}ing) [[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Three-Point Pass/Dens|Three-Point Pass]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[North Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] North Province: [[Glaseado Mountain]] ({{t|Electric}} {{Tera}} [[Type]]) [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pincurchin|3★}}, {{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pincurchin|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pincurchin|6★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{DL|Damage Challenge|Training Ticket Exchange}}: {{sync|Hop|Pincurchin}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|March 19 to 25, 2020|link=Wild Area News#March 19 to March 25, 2020}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=48
|Attack=101
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=91
|SpDef=85
|Speed=15
}}

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

===Learnset===
Pincurchin is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Pincurchin|Electric|Electric|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Zing Zap|Electric|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Acupressure|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pincurchin|Electric|Electric|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Pincurchin|Electric|Electric|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pincurchin|Electric|Electric|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pincurchin|Electric|Electric|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110-Galar|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}{{MSP/H|0938|Tadbulb}}{{MSP/H|0939|Bellibolt}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pincurchin|Electric|Electric|8}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Pincurchin|Electric|Electric|8}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Glaseado Mountain|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Glaseado Mountain|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Pincurchin|Electric|Electric|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0871
|egg=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Pincurchin
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=134
|attack=176
|defense=161
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Poison Jab}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Electric
|pictype=art
|no1=0871
|name1=Pincurchin
|type1-1=Electric}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=871}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0871}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|871|Pincurchin}}

==In animation==
[[File:Pincurchin anime.png|thumb|250px|Pincurchin in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====

====Minor appearances====
Pincurchin debuted in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

A Trainer's Pincurchin appeared in ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]''.

A Pincurchin appeared in ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]''.

A Trainer's Pincurchin appeared in [[HZ136]].

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
Four Pincurchin appeared in ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'' as residents of a lake where [[Nessa]] was doing a photo shoot.

===GOTCHA!===
A Pincurchin briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Hop]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Hop Pincurchin Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Pincurchin in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[Hop]]'s Pincurchin first appeared in ''[[PASS11|Gulp!! Gulp Pokémon]]'', battling against a wild {{p|Cramorant}}.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Pincurchin (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* Pincurchin has the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Pincurchin is the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by shape#Pokémon with tentacles or a multiped body|with a multiped body]].

===Origin===
Pincurchin appears to be based on a {{wp|sea urchin}}, especially the {{wp|Echinometra mathaei|burrowing urchin}}. Its behavior may reference the ability that some sea urchins have to inject {{wp|venom}} using their spines as a defense mechanism, although in Pincurchin's case, its spines emit electricity instead. Its yellow mouthparts (orange in its {{Shiny}} coloration) may be a reference to sea urchin roe, which is often yellow or orange in color and is considered a delicacy. Pincurchin may also draw some inspiration from {{wp|pincushion}}s. Its Electric typing may reference the fact that sea urchin fossils were historically associated with lightning in parts of southern England, being a common type of {{wp|thunderstone (folklore)|thunderstone}} and thought to be petrified thunderbolts.

====Name origin====
Pincurchin may be a combination of ''pincushion'' and ''sea urchin''.

Bachinuni may be a combination of バチン ''bachin'' (onomatopoeia for crackling electricity) and 海胆 ''uni'' (sea urchin). It may also be derived from バフンウニ ''Bafun uni'' (''{{wp|Hemicentrotus|Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus}}''), which is one of the most popular species of sea urchins.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=バチンウニ ''Bachinuni''|jameaning=From バチン ''bachin'' (onomatopoeia for crackling electricity) and 海胆 ''uni'' (sea urchin)
|fr=Wattapik|frmeaning=From ''watt'' and ''piquant'' (spiky)
|es=Pincurchin|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Britzigel|demeaning=From ''Blitz'' (lightning), ''britzeln'' (buzzing sound), and ''Seeigel'' (sea urchin)
|it=Pincurchin|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=찌르성게 ''Jjireuseongge''|komeaning=From 찌르다 ''jjireuda'' (to pierce) and 성게 ''seongge'' (sea urchin)
|zh_cmn=啪嚓海膽 / 啪嚓海胆 ''Pācāhǎidǎn''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 啪嚓啪嚓 ''pācāpācā'' (crackling sound) and 海膽 / 海胆 ''hǎidǎn'' (sea urchin)
|zh_yue=啪嚓海膽 ''Pāakchaathóidáam''|zh_yuemeaning=From 啪嚓啪嚓 ''pāakchaatpāakchaat'' (crackling sound) and 海膽 ''hóidáam'' (sea urchin)
|pt_br=Pincurchin|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=ज़ैपर्चिन ''Zapurchin''|himeaning=From ''zap'' and ''urchin'' (sea urchin)
|th=บาจินอุนิ ''Bachinuni''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==


==External links==
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Spritzee (Pokémon)

2026-05-26T21:15:07Z

SomnoticAgama: /* In other languages */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Spritzee}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fairy|prevnum=0681|prev=Aegislash|nextnum=0683|next=Aromatisse|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Spritzee
|jname=シュシュプ
|tmname=Shushupu
|category=Perfume
|typebox=1
|type1=Fairy
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Healer
|abilityd=Aroma Veil
|ndex=0682
|height-ftin=0'08"
|height-m=0.2
|weight-lbs=1.1
|weight-kg=0.5
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Fairy
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evhp=1
|expyield=68
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=Pink
|catchrate=200
|body=04
|pokefordex=spritzee
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Spritzee''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''シュシュプ''' ''Shushupu'') is a {{type|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Aromatisse}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[Sachet]].

==Biology==
Spritzee is a pink, avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a rounded body and a pale blue-gray face. Most of its facial area is taken up by its curved beak, which somewhat resembles a {{wp|plague doctor}}'s mask. It has large red-orange eyes with long black lashes. On top of its head is a curly tuft of feathers or fur. It has small wings and purple feet with no visible digits.

Spritzee emits a scent that varies based on its diet and enraptures those around it using a scent pouch. In the past, royal ladies carried Spritzee with them instead of using perfume.

Prior to [[Generation VIII]], Spritzee and its evolved form, {{p|Aromatisse}}, were the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that could have {{a|Aroma Veil}} as an [[Ability]].

===Evolution===
Spritzee evolves into {{p|Aromatisse}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-2
|type1=fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0682
|name1=Spritzee
|type1-1=Fairy
|evo1=
|no2=0683
|name2=Aromatisse
|type1-2=Fairy}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=129|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It emits a scent that enraptures those who smell it. This fragrance changes depending on what it has eaten.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=In the past, rather than using perfume, royal ladies carried a Spritzee that would waft a fragrance they liked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It emits a scent that enraptures those who smell it. This fragrance changes depending on what it has eaten.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=In the past, rather than using perfume, royal ladies carried a Spritzee that would waft a fragrance they liked.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=212|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=A scent pouch within this Pokémon's body allows it to create various scents. A change in its diet will alter the fragrance it produces.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The scent its body gives off enraptures those who smell it. Noble ladies had no shortage of love for Spritzee.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=096|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=In the past, rather than using perfume, royal ladies carried a Spritzee that would waft a fragrance they liked.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|2|v=X|t=FFF|area=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Fairy-type Safari|Fairy]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|2|v=Y|t=FFF|area={{rt|7|kalos}}, [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Fairy-type Safari|Fairy]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Sword}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|area={{rt|5|galar}}, [[Glimwood Tangle]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Stony Wilderness]] [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Bleu District]]:''' [[South Boulevard]], [[Bleu Sector 5]] '''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[Magenta Sector 1]], [[Magenta Sector 6]] '''[[Rouge District]]:''' [[Rouge Sector 1]], [[Rouge Sector 2]], [[Rouge Sector 4]], [[Rouge Sector 6]], [[Rouge Sector 7]] '''[[Jaune District]]:''' [[Saison Canalside]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (2★ & 3★ [[List of Fairy-type hyperspace wild zones|Fairy-type wild zones]])}}

|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fairy}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Blade-and-Shield Path#Stage 6|Blade-and-Shield Path: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Boundless Prairie|Dark Land: Boundless Prairie]] (All Areas)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final, [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 246]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fairy
|HP=78
|Attack=52
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=63
|SpDef=65
|Speed=23
}}

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

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

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Spritzee|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Fairy Wind|Fairy|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Wish|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|27|30|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Spritzee|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Spritzee|Fairy|Fairy|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM097|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Spritzee|Fairy|Fairy|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=682
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Togetic}}, {{p|Froslass}}
|recruitment=Rescue
|P1=Here, smell me and be amazed!
|P2=Ooh... I'm gonna swoon...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=682
|walk=2.08
|hp=55
|attack=70
|defense=51
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=682
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=682|num=352
|min=50
|max=120
|raisemaxlevel=15
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=682
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Spritzee
|evolution={{candy|Spritzee}}50 + [[File:GO Buddy icon.png|20px|link=Buddy Pokémon]] Use an {{OBP|Incense|GO}}
|stamina=186
|attack=110
|defense=113
|fast= {{m|Charm}}, {{m|Charge Beam}}
|special={{m|Draining Kiss}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0682
|name1=Spritzee
|type1-1=Fairy
|evo1=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] + [[File:Dream Sachet Sprite.png|40px|link=Sachet]] {{color2|000|Trade}} while holding {{color2|000|Sachet}}
|no2=0683
|name2=Aromatisse
|type1-2=Fairy
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=682|crop=56}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=682|crop=62}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=682}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0682}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|682|Spritzee}}

==In animation==
[[File:Valerie Spritzee.png|thumb|250px|Spritzee in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
A Spritzee debuted in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]'', under the ownership of [[Valerie]]. It was used in Valerie's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Sawyer]], where it battled {{p|Bagon}} and won. Spritzee reappeared in ''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'', where it was used in her Gym battle against {{Ash}}. It managed to beat {{AP|Fletchinder}} but lost to {{AP|Hawlucha}}. Spritzee reappeared again in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'' and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', where it participated in the fight against the [[Giant Rock]].

====Minor appearances====
Two Spritzee debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where Ash saw them flying through the air while stepping out of the airplane upon his arrival at [[Kalos]]. They appeared again in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', during a flashback.

A Spritzee appeared in ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]''.

A Spritzee appeared in ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]''.

A Spritzee appeared in ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]''.

A Spritzee appeared in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]''.

Multiple Spritzee appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

A Spritzee appeared in a flashback in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', under the ownership of [[Nikola]].

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Spritzee appeared in a flashback in ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]''.

Two Spritzee appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

Three Spritzee appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

Multiple Spritzee appeared in ''[[JN082|The Sweet Taste of Battle!]]'', where they were among the Pokémon seen in [[Glimwood Tangle]].

A Trainer's Spritzee appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY073|Spritzee|Ash's Pokédex|Spritzee, the Perfume Pokémon. Spritzee gives off a fragrance that delights anyone who smells it, which changes depending on what Spritzee eats.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===POKÉTOON===
A Spritzee appeared in [[PT20]], under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

==In the manga==
[[File:Team Flare Spritzee Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Spritzee in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
A Spritzee appeared in the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' as a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
Spritzee debuted in ''[[PS549|An X-cuse to Come Out and Play]]'' with its {{pkmn|Trainer}} in [[Vaniville Town]].

In ''[[PS551|Inn-teresting Developments]]'', a Spritzee is seen in [[Aquacorde Town]] that belonged to an old woman who is a {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}.

A Spritzee appeared in ''[[PS552|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]'', under the ownership of an innkeeper.

A Spritzee appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS582|Pinsir Glares]]''.

Multiple Spritzee were seen by the Sundial at [[Anistar City]] in ''[[PS584|Hawlucha Attacks]]''. They were soon startled by Zygarde and flew away.

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

==Trivia==
* Spritzee can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Swirlix}}. Both are [[Generation VI]] {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon that are version exclusives of [[Pokémon X and Y]] and [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], with Spritzee being exclusive to Y and Shield and Swirlix to X and Sword. Both have former [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]] that affect themselves as well as their allies, and both evolve when traded holding a certain item.
* In [[Generation VIII]], due to a coding error, Spritzee learns {{m|Draining Kiss}} twice, both at Level 9 and Level 15, while its Evolution, {{p|Aromatisse}}, learns the move only once at Level 15. It was meant to learn {{m|Disarming Voice}} at Level 9 instead.
* Spritzee was designed by [[Saya Tsuruta]].

===Origin===
Spritzee may be based on a {{wp|sprite (folklore)|sprite}} or {{wp|pixie}}, types of fairy-like creatures in European folklore. Spritzee also seems to be inspired by different kinds of {{wp|cosmetics}}: its fluffy body may be based on powder puffs or other cosmetics applicators, while its shape seems to reference different aspects and parts of a {{wp|perfume}} bottle.

Spritzee may also be based on a few different birds. Its pink coloration, as well as its diet-sensitive characteristics, may be based on {{wp|flamingo|flamingos}}. It also seems similar to small birds, sharing some traits with {{wp|hummingbird}}s and smaller types of {{wp|owl}}s.

Its bird-like face may also be based on {{wp|plague doctor}}'s mask, referencing the Pokémon's healing abilities, as well as the fact that plague doctors filled their masks with perfumed concoctions. Alternatively, the bird-like traits, healing abilities, and aromatic themes may reference the {{wp|nest protection hypothesis}}, which theorizes certain bird species add aromatic plant materials to nests to ward off or kill parasites and pathogens. The association between aromas and healing may also involve {{wp|aromatherapy}}.

====Name origin====
Spritzee may be a corruption of {{wp|Sprite (folklore)|''sprite''}} or derived words. It may also be a combination of ''spritz'' (a spray of liquid) and ''Fee'' (fairy in German and Dutch).

Shushupu may be derived from プシュー ''pushū'' (onomatopoeia for spraying).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fairy|type2=Fairy
|ja=シュシュプ ''Shushupu''|jameaning=From プシュー ''pushū'' (onomatopoeia for spraying)
|fr=Fluvetin|frmeaning=From ''effluve'' (whiff) and ''{{wp|lutin}}''
|es=Spritzee|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Parfi|demeaning=From ''{{tt|parfum|French for perfume}}'' and ''Fee'' (fairy)
|it=Spritzee|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=슈쁘 ''Syuppeu''|komeaning=Partial transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=粉香香 ''Fěnxiāngxiāng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 粉撲 ''fěn'' (powder puff), 粉紅 / 粉红 ''fěnhóng'' (pink), and 香 ''xiāng'' (fragrant)
|zh_yue=粉香香 ''Fánhēunghēung''|zh_yuemeaning=From 粉撲 ''fánpok'' (powder puff), 粉紅 ''fánhùhng'' (pink), and 香 ''hēung'' (fragrant)
|pt_br=Spritzee|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=फ़िसीफ़िस ''Fissyfiss''|himeaning=From ''fizz''
|ru=Спритци ''Sprittsi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=ספריטזי ''Spritsi''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ชูชูป ''Chuchup''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fairy|prevnum=0681|prev=Aegislash|nextnum=0683|next=Aromatisse}}
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Amoonguss (Pokémon)

2026-05-25T10:38:03Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Name origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Amoonguss}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0590|prev=Foongus|nextnum=0592|next=Frillish|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Amoonguss}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Amoonguss
|jname=モロバレル
|tmname=Morobareru
|category=Mushroom
|typebox=1
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Effect Spore
|abilityd=Regenerator
|ndex=0591
|height-ftin=2'00"
|height-m=0.6
|weight-lbs=23.1
|weight-kg=10.5
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Grass
|eggcycles=20
|expyield=162
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=White
|catchrate=75
|evtotal=2
|evhp=2
|body=04
|pokefordex=amoonguss
|generation=5
|friendship=70
}}
'''Amoonguss''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''モロバレル''' ''Morobareru'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Foongus}} starting at [[level]] 39.

The [[Paradox Pokémon]] {{p|Brute Bonnet}} is said to be either an ancient relative of Amoonguss or a version of it from a parallel timeline.

==Biology==
Amoonguss is a {{wp|mushroom}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a huge, gray, stem-like body; fierce-looking eyes; a tiny mouth with large pink lips; and two arms. It has large caps on its head and arms that resemble {{i|Poké Ball}}s. The cap on its head has a few warts.

Amoonguss is a carnivore, and uses the Poké Ball-like patterns on its arms to lure in prey, although it doesn't work too well in most cases. It also blows poisonous spores at its opponents. These spores can grow into mushrooms wherever they land if they are not washed off quickly. Amoonguss rarely moves, preferring to stand near any dropped Poké Balls. Amoonguss prefers damp places, and can be found mainly in long grass with only their mushroom cap head protruding from it, generally close to water. {{p|Brute Bonnet}} bears a resemblance to Amoonguss.

===Evolution===
Amoonguss evolves from {{p|Foongus}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-2
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|no1=0590
|name1=Foongus
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1=
|no2=0591
|name2=Amoonguss
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=097|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=162|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It moves the caps on both arms and does a dance to lure prey. It prefers damp places.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=054|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=078|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon puffs poisonous spores at its foes. If the spores aren't washed off quickly, they'll grow into mushrooms wherever they land.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Amoonguss generally doesn't move as much. It tends to stand still near Poké Balls that have been dropped on the ground.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=206|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=112}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Be wary of the poisonous spores it releases. Mushrooms resembling Amoonguss’s caps will grow out of anywhere the spores touch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Amoonguss mimics Poké Balls. It is not yet clear whether this mimicry is effective against other Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=They show off their Poké Ball caps in an attempt to lure prey close, but few Pokémon are fooled.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{grass color light}}; background:#{{grass color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Amoonguss SV.png|x200px]]
|-
| Amoonguss in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area={{rt|10|Unova}} (both in {{DL|Tall grass|dark grass}} and as fake items) {{rt|11|Unova}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|11|Unova}}, {{rtn|22|Unova}}, and {{rtn|23|Unova}} (both in [[tall grass]] and as fake items{{tt|*|respawn on participation in special Funfest Mission}}) {{rt|22|Unova}}, [[Abundant Shrine]]{{tt|*|both Hidden Grottoes}}, and [[Pinwheel Forest]]{{tt|*|Hidden Grotto in the Inner Area}} ([[Hidden Grotto]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|20|Kalos}}, [[Pokémon Village]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.2.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Forest of Focus]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=fff|t2=fff|area=North Province: [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[Socarrat Trail]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Amoonguss|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Amoonguss|6★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Autumnwood: [[Volcanic Slope]], [[Firebreathing Mountain]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Arbor Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Ochre Quarry]] (1F-13F), [[Withered Savanna]] (1F-17F), [[Windy Shoreline]] (1F-11F), [[Moonlit Forest]] (Uncharted Road), [[Rusty Mountain]] (Uncharted Road)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Adventure Area#Unexpected Land|Adventure Area: Unexpected Land]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Tuesday Stage 3|Safari Jungle: Stage 3]]{{dotw|Tu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pearl Marsh#Fluffy Meadow|Pearl Marsh: Fluffy Meadow]] (Center Boss, Back)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Snorlax Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Amoonguss Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Variety [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Ball Guy|Amoonguss}} Costume sync pair scout: {{sync|Clive|Amoonguss}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss|Korean|online|50{{shinystar|VIII}}|August 9 to 20, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Ray Yamanaka's Amoonguss|Japanese|online|50|July 21 to September 30, 2025 |link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Ray Yamanaka's Amoonguss}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items3|TinyMushroom|50|Big Mushroom|5|BalmMushroom|1|availNote3=[[Dark grass]] only, |rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Tiny Mushroom|50|Big Mushroom|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Tiny Mushroom|50|Big Mushroom|5|availNote1=[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] required, |availNote2=[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] required, }}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Scarlet|Violet|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Tiny Mushroom|30}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|HP=114
|Attack=85
|Defense=70
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=80
|Speed=30}}

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

===Learnset===
Amoonguss is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Rage Powder|Bug|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Spore|Grass|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Rollout|Rock|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|14|17|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Spore|Grass|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|62|65|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM131|Pollen Puff|Bug|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM040|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM089|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM097|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM121|Torment|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM125|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM139|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM142|First Impression|Bug|Physical|90|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0946|Bramblin}}{{MSP/H|0947|Brambleghast}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/H|0002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0043|Oddish}}{{MSP/H|0044|Gloom}}{{MSP/H|0045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/H|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/H|0069|Bellsprout}}{{MSP/H|0070|Weepinbell}}{{MSP/H|0152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/H|0153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/H|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/H|0187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/H|0188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/H|0189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/H|0285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0546|Cottonee}}{{MSP/H|0547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP/H|0948|Toedscool}}{{MSP/H|0949|Toedscruel}}|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0946|Bramblin}}{{MSP/H|0947|Brambleghast}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|grid=7}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Amoonguss|Grass|Poison|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=591
|coset=5
|conto={{p|Gulpin}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=I may not look it, but I'm good at dancing. Hey, don't you believe me?
|P2=Yerghhh… My spores could scatter anytime now…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Grass
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=591
|walk=2.22
|hp=62
|attack=77
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|speed=60
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|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=591
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Oshawott icon.png|link=Oshawott (Pokémon)]][[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He wants to be disguised and surprise everyone. He has tried many disguises, but he can't choose one.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=591
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=591|num=673
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralysis Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 2|Great Challenge (Week 2)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=591
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=249
|attack=155
|defense=139
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}
|special={{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-2
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|no1=0590
|name1=Foongus
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 39}}
|no2=0591
|name2=Amoonguss
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=591}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=591|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=591|crop=81}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=591}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0591}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|591|Amoonguss}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:James Amoonguss.png|thumb|250px|Amoonguss in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[James's Amoonguss]]=====
[[James]]'s Amoonguss debuted in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]''. He eventually had to give Amoonguss up to {{an|Giovanni}} as a sign that they accomplished something in Unova. Amoonguss returned to James's party in ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]''.

=====Other=====
Multiple Amoonguss debuted in ''[[BW054|The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!]]''. Two of them attempted to attack {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Pikachu was rescued by {{OBP|Robert|BW054}}. They then later attempted to attack a {{p|Deerling}} with {{m|Poison Powder}}, but Robert took the hit instead.

In ''[[BW095|Unrest at the Nursery!]]'', three Amoonguss attacked a {{p|Vullaby}} when it accidentally kicked a rock into one of their own.

In ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', [[Colress]] used multiple Amoonguss as test specimens. They attacked {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, but they were subdued by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} and taken to the [[Floccesy Town]] [[Pokémon Center]] to be treated.

In ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', an Amoonguss's rest was disturbed by {{an|Bonnie}} and Pikachu. Angry at having its sleep disturbed, it used {{m|Spore}} on them. Later on, this process was repeated with Ash and his other friends.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[BW105|Lost at the League!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Amoonguss was seen being defeated by {{un|Cameron}}'s Ferrothorn during the [[Vertress Conference]].

In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', a Trainer's Amoonguss was on the cruise ship. It was seen competing in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]] but was soon defeated after being frozen.

An Amoonguss appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]''.

An Amoonguss appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', a Trainer's Amoonguss was defeated by [[Astrid]]'s {{me|Absol}} in the [[Lumiose Conference]].

Two Amoonguss appeared in a flashback in ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]''.

A Trainer's Amoonguss appeared in ''[[JN048|A Close Call... Practically!]]''.

An Amoonguss appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

A Trainer's Amoonguss appeared during a flashback in ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW054|Amoonguss|Ash's Pokédex|Amoonguss, the Mushroom Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Foongus}}. By swinging its {{i|Poké Ball}}-like arms while dancing, Amoonguss is able to lure its prey.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Team Plasma Grunt Whirlipede Rollout PG.png|thumb|250px|Amoonguss in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]'', {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s used multiple Amoonguss to battle [[Iris]] and the [[Unova]] [[Gym Leader]]s at [[N's Castle]].

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', an Amoonguss was at the [[Isle of Armor]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Bronius Amoonguss Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Amoonguss in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder===
An Amoonguss appeared in ''[[FAT5|Clash! White Hero vs Black Hero]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[Bronius]] owns an Amoonguss. In ''[[PS478|Big City Battles]]'', he used him to put {{adv|Bianca}} to sleep with {{m|Spore}}. He had a {{pkmn|battle}} with {{adv|Black}}'s {{p|Pignite}}, [[Nite]], and lost due to the type disadvantage. Amoonguss reappeared in ''[[PS520|Homecoming]]''.

A Trainer's Amoonguss appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]''.

An Amoonguss appeared in ''[[PS589|Charizard Transforms]]'' as a resident of the [[Pokémon Village]].

An Amoonguss appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS590|Yveltal Steals]]''.

Two Amoonguss appeared in ''[[PS592|Zygarde Agitated]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s.

An Amoonguss appeared in ''[[PS593|Xerneas Gives]]''.

An Amoonguss appeared in [[PASV19]] under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
An Amoonguss appeared in [[TA43]].

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

==Trivia==
* Amoonguss, along with its pre-evolved form, is similar to {{p|Voltorb}} and {{p|Electrode}} in that it resembles a {{i|Poké Ball}}.
** Amoonguss's {{Shiny}} form's coloration is reminiscent of a [[Master Ball]]. It shares this trait with its pre-evolved form.
* Amoonguss and its pre-evolved form share their species name with {{p|Paras}}, {{p|Parasect}}, {{p|Shroomish}}, and {{p|Breloom}}. They are all known as the Mushroom Pokémon.
** All six Pokémon also share a common [[move]], {{m|Spore}}, and [[Ability]], {{a|Effect Spore}}.
** In [[Pokémon GO]], they all give more [[Stardust (GO)|Stardust]] than most other Pokémon upon capture.
* According to [[Ken Sugimori]], {{p|Foongus}}, Amoonguss, {{p|Ferroseed}}, and {{p|Ferrothorn}} were all designed by the same designer.<ref name=ND205>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 205, May 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110402003550/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-562.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>

===Origin===
Amoonguss may draw inspiration from ''{{wp|Amanita muscaria}}'' or mushrooms of the ''{{wp|Agaricus}}'' genus. Like {{p|Voltorb}} and its {{p|Electrode|evolved form}}, the idea of them being mistaken for the standard Item Balls is similar to a {{wp|Mimic (Dungeons & Dragons)|mimic}}, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs.

====Name origin====
Amoonguss may be a combination of ''{{wp|amanita}}'' (a genus of mushroom) and ''fungus'' or ''humongous'' (huge). Together with {{p|Foongus|its pre-Evolution}}, their names are a corruption of the phrase, "Fungus among us." This is confirmed by Ali the [[Student (Trainer class)|Student]] in [[North Province (Area Two)]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].

Morobareru is a combination of もろに ''moro ni'' (completely) and ばれる ''bareru'' (slang for "[for a secret] to be exposed"), referring to how it no longer convincingly looks like a {{i|Poké Ball}}.<ref name=ND205/>

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Poison
|ja=モロバレル ''Morobareru''|jameaning=From もろに ''moro ni'' (completely) and ばれる ''bareru'' (slang term meaning "to be exposed")
|fr=Gaulet|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|gauler|to catch someone}}'' and ''{{wp|bolete|bolet}}''
|es=Amoonguss|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Hutsassa|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Hut|hat}}'' and ''{{tt|Tausendsassa|jack-of-all-trades}}''
|it=Amoonguss|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=뽀록나 ''Pporokna''|komeaning=From 뽀록나다 ''pporongnada'' (to be exposed)
|zh_cmn=敗露球菇 / 败露球菇 ''Bàilùqiúgū''{{tt|*|Games}} 暴露菇 ''Bàolùgū''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 敗露 / 败露 ''bàilù'' (to be exposed), 球 ''qiú'' (sphere, ball), and 菇 ''gū'' (mushroom) From 暴露 ''bàolù'' (to expose) and 菇 ''gū'' (mushroom)
|zh_yue=敗露球菇 ''Baaihlouhkàuhgū''{{tt|*|Games}} 暴露菇 ''Bouhlouhgū''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 敗露 ''baaihlouh'' (to be exposed), 球 ''kàu'' (sphere, ball), and 菇 ''gū'' (mushroom) From 暴露 ''bouhlouh'' (to expose) and 菇 ''gū'' (mushroom)
|pt_br=Amoonguss|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=पूराफ़ाश ''Poorafaash''|himeaning=From पूरा ''pūrā'' (complete/whole) and फ़ाश ''fāś'' (evident/exposed)
|ru=Амунгус ''Amungus''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โมโรบาเรรุ ''Morobareru''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
*[[James's Amoonguss]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0590|prev=Foongus|nextnum=0592|next=Frillish}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Hutsassa]]
[[es:Amoonguss]]
[[fr:Gaulet]]
[[it:Amoonguss]]
[[ja:モロバレル]]
[[zh:败露球菇]]

Heliolisk (Pokémon)

2026-05-20T16:15:35Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Biology */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Heliolisk
|jname=エレザード
|tmname=Elezard
|jtranslit=Erezādo
|category=Generator
|typebox=1
|type1=Electric
|type2=Normal
|abilityn=d
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|ability2=Sand Veil
|abilityd=Solar Power
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'''Heliolisk''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''エレザード''' ''Elezard'') is a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Helioptile}} when exposed to a [[Sun Stone]].

==Biology==
Heliolisk is a bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a yellow lizard. Its head is mostly black with a yellow lower jaw. It has blue eyes with a pointed spike over each. Covering its neck is a black frill with orange spikes around the rim. This frill can be raised to frame its head if needed. Its hands and feet are black with three digits each and there is an orange band with triangular markings around each leg. It has a long, tapering tail that is orange and then black at the tip.

Heliolisk can generate sufficient electricity to power a skyscraper, simply by flaring open its frill. When its frill is flared while it basks in the sun, it can generate enough electricity to power an entire city. This electricity can be used to stimulate its muscles, which boosts the strength in its legs. This allows it to sprint a hundred yards in five seconds, even being capable of running on water without breaking surface tension, as shown in [[New Pokémon Snap]] and in the [[TCG]]. A now-ruined desert kingdom in an unknown region once cherished Heliolisk. Heliolisk first came to [[Galar]] alongside treasure from this kingdom.

Prior to [[Generation VIII]], Heliolisk and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Helioptile}}, were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Electrify}}.

<gallery heights=200>
HelioliskTeamUp50.jpg|Heliolisk generating electricity
File:HelioliskTwilightMasquerade177.jpg|Heliolisk "running" on water
</gallery>

===Evolution===
Heliolisk evolves from {{p|Helioptile}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric|type2=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=047|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They flare their frills and generate energy. A single Heliolisk can generate sufficient electricity to power a skyscraper.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It stimulates its muscles with electricity, boosting the strength in its legs and enabling it to run 100 yards in five seconds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=They flare their frills and generate energy. A single Heliolisk can generate sufficient electricity to power a skyscraper.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It stimulates its muscles with electricity, boosting the strength in its legs and enabling it to run 100 yards in five seconds.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=319|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=A now-vanished desert culture treasured these Pokémon. Appropriately, when Heliolisk came to the Galar region, treasure came with them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=One Heliolisk basking in the sun with its frill outspread is all it would take to produce enough electricity to power a city.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=203|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=They flare their frills and generate energy. A single Heliolisk can generate sufficient electricity to power a skyscraper.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None||v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Rocky World}})}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[East Lake Axewell/Dens|East Lake Axewell]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric|type2=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Renegade Meadow#Stage 6|Renegade Meadow: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[White Ruins (Rumble World)#Rumbling Hall|White Ruins: Rumbling Hall]] (All Areas, Entrance Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 08|Area 08: Stage 02]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Greninja Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Sweltering Sands]]Day}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Graucus Hall|Graucus Hall: Stage 491]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Clemont|Heliolisk}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type2=Normal
|HP=62
|Attack=55
|Defense=52
|SpAtk=109
|SpDef=94
|Speed=109
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Normal
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=0
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1
|dryskin=maybe
|newfire=1¼
}}

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

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Heliolisk|Electric|Normal|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Shed Tail|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Parabolic Charge|Electric|Special|65|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Heliolisk|Electric|Normal|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Heliolisk|Electric|Normal|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM029|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM143|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM145|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|40|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Heliolisk|Electric|Normal|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=695
|coset=9
|conto={{p|Aerodactyl}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Aerodactyl}}
|P1=I generate electricity with my frills! I can feel power surging!
|P2=Gah… It's revoltingly hard…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=695
|walk=1.67
|hp=51
|attack=79
|defense=54
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Heliolisk
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Weak (0.80×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=695
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=695|num=632
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=T-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=695
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=158
|attack=219
|defense=168
|fast= {{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}
|special={{m|Parabolic Charge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|Breaking Swipe}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=695|pdex=133
|dex=Heliolisk uses electricity to stimulate its leg muscles, allowing it to move so fast it can run on water! It can generate more electricity at once if it spreads its frill.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=electric
|type2=normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0694
|name1=Helioptile
|type1-1=Electric
|type2-1=Normal
|evo1={{Bag/s|Sun Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Sun Stone}}
|no2=0695
|name2=Heliolisk
|type1-2=Electric
|type2-2=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=electric|type2=normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=695|crop=95}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=695|crop=79}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=695}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0695}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|695|Heliolisk}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Clemont Heliolisk.png|thumb|250px|Heliolisk in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Clemont's Heliolisk]]=====
{{an|Clemont}} owns a Heliolisk that he mainly uses for Gym battles. Instead of taking it with him on his {{pkmn|journey}}, he left it with [[Clembot]] so it could use it for [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s while he is away. It debuted in ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
A Heliolisk appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]''.

A Heliolisk appeared in ''[[XY031|The Cave of Trials!]]'', evolving from a {{p|Helioptile}} using a [[Sun Stone]].

A Heliolisk appeared in ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokémon Performer]] competing in the [[Coumarine City]] [[Pokémon Showcase]].

A Heliolisk appeared in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]''.

A Heliolisk appeared in ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', under the ownership of [[Frank]]. Frank used Heliolisk alongside {{p|Swirlix}} and {{p|Magnemite}} to provide the lighting whilst filming his movies.

A Heliolisk appeared in ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', under the ownership of a Pokémon Performer attending [[Monsieur Pierre]]'s dance party.

Two Heliolisk appeared in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'', each under the ownership of a different Trainer.

An image of a Heliolisk appeared on {{Ash}}'s [[Rotom Pokédex]] in ''[[SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!]]''.

A Trainer's Heliolisk appeared in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY009|Heliolisk|Ash's Pokédex|Heliolisk, the Generator Pokémon and the evolved form of Helioptile. Heliolisk produces enough electricity to power a large building and recharges by spreading its frills.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Clemont's Heliolisk]]====
A Heliolisk briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Clemont]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Clemont Heliolisk Adventures.png|thumb|100px|Heliolisk in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Clemont's Heliolisk}}
[[Clemont]]'s Heliolisk was kept hostage by [[Xerosic]] in ''[[PS573|Gathering Klefki]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Heliolisk is the only non-{{type|Grass}} Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]] by using a [[Sun Stone]].
* Heliolisk is the first Pokémon to have more than five hangul characters in its Korean name.
* Heliolisk and its pre-evolved form are the only Pokémon to have three possible {{Abilities}} ({{a|Dry Skin}}, {{a|Sand Veil}}, and {{a|Solar Power}}) that are affected by three different weather conditions ({{weather|rain}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}, and {{weather|harsh sunlight}}, respectively).
* Heliolisk and its pre-Evolution are the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Dragon}}.

===Origin===
Heliolisk is likely based on a {{wp|Chlamydosaurus|frilled-neck lizard}}, because of its notable ability to expand its frill. With its frill fully expanded, Heliolisk also resembles the {{wp|sun}} itself when viewed from the front; its black coloration may possibly be a reference to {{wp|solar eclipse}}s. It may also be based on the {{wp|spotted salamander}}, a salamander that has the ability to {{wp|photosynthesize}}. Its English name, bipedal stance, and ability to learn Surf (and run on water in [[New Pokémon Snap]] and in the [[TCG]]) are likely inspired by the {{wp|common basilisk}}. Heliolisk's ability to convert solar energy into electricity along with its title as the Generator Pokémon suggests that it may have been inspired by the {{wp|solar power generation system}}. Its French name suggests it may be based on the {{wp|iguana}}. Additionally, it shares few resemblances to the {{wp|leopard gecko}} and the {{wp|Dilophosaurus|Dilophosaurus}}, a genus of theropod with two crests on its head, commonly yet inaccurately depicted with a frill on its neck. Its {{Shiny}} variant's red coloration may be a reference to {{wp|sunburn}}.

====Name origin====
Heliolisk may be a combination of [[Wiktionary:ἥλιος|ἥλιος]] ''hḗlios'' (Ancient Greek for sun), ''{{wp|basilisk}}'', and possibly ''{{wp|obelisk}}'' (ancient Egyptian monument that represented a ray of sunlight piercing the clouds and hitting the ground at a ninety-degree angle). It may also incorporate Ἥλιος (''{{wp|Helios}}'', the god in ancient Greek religion who personifies the sun).

Elezard may be a combination of ''{{wp|elekiter}}'' or ''[[Wiktionary:electric|electric]]'', [[Wiktionary:襟巻蜥蜴|襟巻蜥蜴]] ''erimaki tokage'' ({{wp|Chlamydosaurus kingii|frilled lizard}}), and ''[[Wiktionary:lézard#Noun|lézard]]'' (French for {{wp|lizard}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=electric|type2=normal
|ja=エレザード ''Elezard''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|elekiter}}'', 襟巻蜥蜴 ''erimaki tokage'' (frill-necked lizard), and ''lézard'' (French for lizard)
|fr=Iguolta|frmeaning=From ''iguane'' (iguana) and ''{{wp|Alessandro Volta|Volta}}''
|es=Heliolisk|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Elezard|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Heliolisk|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=일레도리자드 ''Eledorizard''|komeaning=From 일(日) ''il'' (day, sun), ''electric'', ''elekiter'', 목도리도마뱀 ''mokdori domabaem'' (frilled-neck lizard), and {{tt|''lizard''|리자드}}
|zh_cmn=光電傘蜥 / 光电伞蜥 ''Guāngdiànsǎnxī''{{tt|*|Games, post-Gen VII media}} 電傘查特 ''Diànsǎnchátè''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 光電 / 光电 ''guāngdiàn'' (photoelectricity) and 傘蜥蜴 / 伞蜥裼 ''sǎnxīyì'' (frilled-neck lizard) From 電 ''diàn'' (electricity), 傘蜥蜴 ''sǎnxīyì'' (frilled-neck lizard), and a partial transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=光電傘蜥 ''Gwōngdihnsaansīk''{{tt|*|Games, post-Gen VII media}} 電傘查特 ''Dihnsaanchàhdahk''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 光電 ''gwōngdihn'' (photoelectricity) and 傘蜥蜴 ''saansīkjihk '' (frilled-neck lizard) From 電 ''dihn'' (electricity), 傘蜥蜴 ''saansīkjihk '' (frilled-neck lizard), and a partial transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Heliolisk|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=छिपलेक्ट्रिक ''Chhiplectric''|himeaning=From छिपकली ''chhipkalī'' (lizard) and ''electric''
|ru=Хелиолиск ''Kheliolisk''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เอเลซาร์ด ''Elesat''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Clemont's Heliolisk]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Electric|type2=Normal}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Electric|prevnum=0694|prev=Helioptile|nextnum=0696|next=Tyrunt}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Elezard]]
[[es:Heliolisk]]
[[fr:Iguolta]]
[[it:Heliolisk]]
[[ja:エレザード]]
[[zh:光电伞蜥]]

Toxic Spikes (move)

2026-05-20T14:34:13Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Pokémon Legends: Z-A */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=390
|name=Toxic Spikes
|jname=どくびし
|jtrans=Toxic Spikes
|jtranslit=Dokubishi
|gameimage=Toxic Spikes IX.png
|gameimage2=Toxic Spikes IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Poison
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=20
|maxpp=32
|power=—
|accuracy=—
|bdesc= Damages switching opponents.
|gen=IV
|category=Clever
|appeal=2
|jam=0
|cdesc=The Pokémon appealing after self cannot raise its voltage that turn.
|appealsc=2
|scdesc=Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.
|category6=Clever
|appeal6=2
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=Makes the remaining Pokémon nervous.
|pokefordex=Toxic%20Spikes
|touches=no
|protect=no
|magiccoat=yes
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|flag7=yes
|flag8=no
|sound=no
|target=foes
|na=no
|tr8=yes
|tr#8=54
|tm9=yes
|tm#9=091
|tmza=yes
|tm#za=089
|footnotes=
}}
'''Toxic Spikes''' (Japanese: '''どくびし''' ''Toxic Spikes'') is a non-damaging {{type|Poison}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It is:
* [[TR54]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
* [[TM091]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* [[TM089]] in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

==Effect==
===Generation IV===
Toxic Spikes sets an [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|entry hazard]] around the target Pokémon. One layer of Toxic Spikes causes opposing Pokémon to acquire the {{status|poison}} status ailment upon switching in, while two or more layers causes opposing Pokémon to become {{status|Poison|badly poisoned}}.

Toxic Spikes has no effect against {{t|Flying}}-, {{t|Poison}}-, or {{type|Steel}} Pokémon or Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Immunity}}, {{a|Levitate}}, {{a|Leaf Guard}} (during intense sunlight), or {{a|Magic Guard}}. If a Pokemon is under the affect of {{m|Magnet Rise}}, it will not be affected by Toxic Spikes. However, a Flying or Levitating Pokémon will be affected if it is switched in while holding an [[Iron Ball]], while {{m|Gravity}} is in effect, or if {{m|Baton Pass}}ed an {{m|Ingrain}}.

If a grounded Poison-type Pokémon is switched in, it will absorb Toxic Spikes and the effect of Toxic Spikes will end. The moves {{m|Rapid Spin}} and {{m|Defog}} remove the effect of Toxic Spikes; Rapid Spin removes Toxic Spikes set around the user of Rapid Spin while Defog removes Toxic Spikes set around the target of Defog.

Toxic Spikes does not activate the Ability {{a|Synchronize}} unless a Pokémon on the field directly causes Synchronizing Pokémon to switch in, such as by using the moves {{m|Roar}} or {{m|Whirlwind}}.

===Generations V onwards===
If a Pokémon is holding an [[Air Balloon]], it will not be affected by Toxic Spikes, unless Gravity is in effect. A Poison-type Pokémon holding an Air Balloon will not absorb Toxic Spikes, unless Gravity is in effect.

Toxic Spikes can now be reflected with {{m|Magic Coat}}. {{a|Magic Guard}} will not prevent poisoning status but will prevent poison damage.

A Pokemon with {{a|Comatose}} or holding [[Heavy-Duty Boots]] will not be poisoned by Toxic Spikes. A grounded Poison-type Pokémon holding Heavy-Duty Boots can still remove Toxic Spikes on switching in.

Toxic Spikes does not activate the Ability {{a|Synchronize}} at all, even if a Pokémon on the field directly causes Synchronizing Pokémon to switch in, such as by using a move like {{m|Roar}} or {{m|Dragon Tail}}.

Toxic Spikes can be used as part of a [[Contest combination|Contest Spectacular combination]], causing certain moves ({{m|Circle Throw}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Hex}}, {{m|Roar}}, {{m|Venom Drench}}, {{m|Venoshock}} and {{m|Whirlwind}}) to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.

If powered up by a [[Poisonium Z]] into Z-Toxic Spikes, the user's {{stat|Defense}} stat rises by one stage.

===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
Poison-type Pokémon do not clear away the [[Trap (Legends Z-A)|trap]] set by Toxic Spikes in Legends Z-A, though they are still immunne to its effect by virtue of their type.
{{LegendsZAMove
|type=Poison
|damagecategory=Status
|cooldown=7
|charge-time=1
}}

==Description==
{{movedesc|Poison}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent's feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opposing team's feet. They poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user lays a trap of poison spikes in front of itself. The spikes will poison susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|CHP}}|Gives the opponent's side the Toxic Spikes status.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Poison|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2|g9=2}}
{{Moveentry/8|0015|Beedrill|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|25|25|25|29||29||29}}
{{Moveentry/8|0029|Nidoran♀|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|31|31|31|31|20|20}}
{{Moveentry/8|0030|Nidorina|type=Poison|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|35|35|35|35|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/8|0031|Nidoqueen|type=Poison|type2=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|−|−|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/8|0032|Nidoran♂|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|31|31|31|31|20|20}}
{{Moveentry/8|0033|Nidorino|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|35|35|35|35|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/8|0034|Nidoking|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Field|−|−|−|−|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/8|0069|Bellsprout|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass|−|−|−|−||−|−|26}}
{{Moveentry/8|0070|Weepinbell|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass|−|−|−|−||−|−|26}}
{{Moveentry/8|0071|Victreebel|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass|−|−|−|−||−|−|26}}
{{Moveentry/8|0072|Tentacool|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 3|Water 3|15|15|15{{sup/6|XY}} 13{{sup/6|ORAS}}|13|−|−|−}}
{{Moveentry/8|0073|Tentacruel|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 3|Water 3|15|15|15{{sup/6|XY}} 13{{sup/6|ORAS}}|13|−|−|−}}
{{Moveentry/8|0091|Cloyster|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Water 3|Water 3|1|1|1|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/8|0194|formsig=P|Wooper|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|form=Paldean Form|||||||12}}
{{Moveentry/8|0205|Forretress|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/8|0211|Qwilfish|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 2|Water 2|21|21|21|21|36|36|36|36}}
{{Moveentry/8|0211|formsig=H|Qwilfish|type=Dark|type2=Poison|1|Water 2|Water 2|form=Hisuian Form|||||||36|36}}
{{Moveentry/8|0315|Roselia|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Fairy|Grass|28|28|28|28|20|20||22}}
{{Moveentry/8|0386|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Normal Forme|−|−|−|−||25|−}}
{{Moveentry/8|0386|formsig=A|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Attack Forme|−|−|−|−||25|−}}
{{Moveentry/8|0386|formsig=S|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Speed Forme|−|−|−|−||25|−}}
{{Moveentry/8|0407|Roserade|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Fairy|Grass|−|−|−|−|1|1||22}}
{{Moveentry/8|0451|Skorupi|type=Poison|type2=Bug|2|Bug|Water 3|34{{sup/4|DP}} 28{{sup/4|PtHGSS}}|28{{sup/5|BW}} 34{{sup/5|B2W2}}|34|34|15|15}}
{{Moveentry/8|0452|Drapion|type=Poison|type2=Dark|2|Bug|Water 3|34{{sup/4|DP}} 28{{sup/4|PtHGSS}}|28{{sup/5|BW}} 34{{sup/5|B2W2}}|34|34|15|15}}
{{Moveentry/8|0568|Trubbish|type=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||7|7|7|15|||15}}
{{Moveentry/8|0569|Garbodor|type=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||1, 7|1, 7|1, 7|15|||15}}
{{Moveentry/8|0590|Foongus|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass||−|−|−|−||−|22}}
{{Moveentry/8|0591|Amoonguss|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass||−|−|−|−||−|22}}
{{Moveentry/8|0747|Mareanie|type=Poison|type2=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1||||13|30||30}}
{{Moveentry/8|0748|Toxapex|type=Poison|type2=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1||||1, 13|30||30}}
{{Moveentry/8|0793|Nihilego|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||29|40}}
{{Moveentry/8|0904|Overqwil|type=Dark|type2=Poison|1|Water 2|Water 2|||||||36|36}}
{{Moveentry/8|0970|Glimmora|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||1|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/8|0980|Clodsire|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|||||||4}}
{{Movefoot|Poison|8}}

===By [[TM]]/[[TR]]===
{{Movehead/TMGames|Poison|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g6=none|g7=none
|g8=1|g8tm=54|tmhm8=TR|g8g={{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|g9=2|g9tm-1=091|g9tm-2=089}}
{{Moveentry/3|0015|Beedrill|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0023|Ekans|type=Poison|2|Field|Dragon||✔|−}}
{{Moveentry/3|0024|Arbok|type=Poison|2|Field|Dragon||✔|−}}
{{Moveentry/3|0029|Nidoran♀|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0030|Nidorina|type=Poison|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0031|Nidoqueen|type=Poison|type2=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0032|Nidoran♂|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0033|Nidorino|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0034|Nidoking|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Field|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0048|Venonat|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0049|Venomoth|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0053|formsig=A|Persian|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form|−|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0069|Bellsprout|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass||−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0070|Weepinbell|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass||−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0071|Victreebel|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass||−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0072|Tentacool|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0073|Tentacruel|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0080|formsig=G|Slowbro|type=Poison|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|form=Galarian Form||−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0089|Muk|type=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0090|Shellder|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0091|Cloyster|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0093|Haunter|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|−|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0094|Gengar|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|−|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0109|Koffing|type=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0110|Weezing|type=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0110|formsig=G|Weezing|type=Poison|type2=Fairy|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|form=Galarian Form|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0167|Spinarak|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0168|Ariados|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0194|Wooper|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0194|formsig=P|Wooper|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|form=Paldean Form||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0195|Quagsire|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0199|formsig=G|Slowking|type=Poison|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|form=Galarian Form|−|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0205|Forretress|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0207|Gligar|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0211|Qwilfish|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 2|Water 2|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0211|formsig=H|Qwilfish|type=Dark|type2=Poison|1|Water 2|Water 2|form=Hisuian Form||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0215|formsig=H|Sneasel|type=Fighting|type2=Poison|1|Field|Field|form=Hisuian Form||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0275|Shiftry|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Field|Grass|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0315|Roselia|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Fairy|Grass|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0316|Gulpin|type=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0317|Swalot|type=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0331|Cacnea|type=Grass|2|Grass|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0332|Cacturne|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Grass|Human-Like||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0407|Roserade|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Fairy|Grass|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0416|Vespiquen|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0434|Stunky|type=Poison|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0435|Skuntank|type=Poison|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0451|Skorupi|type=Poison|type2=Bug|2|Bug|Water 3|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0452|Drapion|type=Poison|type2=Dark|2|Bug|Water 3|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0472|Gliscor|type=Ground|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0543|Venipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0544|Whirlipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0545|Scolipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0562|Yamask|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0562|formsig=G|Yamask|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|form=Galarian Form|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0563|Cofagrigus|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0568|Trubbish|type=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0569|Garbodor|type=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0590|Foongus|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass|−|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0591|Amoonguss|type=Grass|type2=Poison|1|Grass|Grass|−|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0616|Shelmet|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0617|Accelgor|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0656|Froakie|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0657|Frogadier|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0658|Greninja|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Water 1|Water 1|form=All available forms||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0678|Meowstic|type=Psychic|1|Field|Field|form=Male|−|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0690|Skrelp|type=Poison|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0691|Dragalge|type=Poison|type2=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0747|Mareanie|type=Poison|type2=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0748|Toxapex|type=Poison|type2=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0793|Nihilego|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0803|Poipole|type=Poison|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0804|Naganadel|type=Poison|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0849|Toxtricity|type=Electric|type2=Poison|1|Human-Like|Human-Like|form=All forms|−|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0867|Runerigus|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0871|Pincurchin|type=Electric|2|Water 1|Amorphous|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0890|Eternatus|type=Poison|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0903|Sneasler|type=Fighting|type2=Poison|1|Field|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0904|Overqwil|type=Dark|type2=Poison|1|Water 2|Water 2||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0908|Meowscarada|type=Grass|type2=Dark|2|Field|Grass||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0917|Tarountula|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0918|Spidops|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0944|Shroodle|type=Poison|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field||−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0945|Grafaiai|type=Poison|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field||−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0948|Toedscool|type=Ground|type2=Grass|1|Grass|Grass||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0949|Toedscruel|type=Ground|type2=Grass|1|Grass|Grass||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0965|Varoom|type=Steel|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0966|Revavroom|type=Steel|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0969|Glimmet|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0970|Glimmora|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0980|Clodsire|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0994|Iron Moth|type=Fire|type2=Poison|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔}}
{{Movefoot|Poison|3}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Movehead/Games|Poison|Egg Move|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=1|g8g={{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|g9=1|g9g={{gameabbrev9|SV}}}}
{{Moveentry/6|0048|Venonat|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/6|0109|Koffing|type=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|−|−|✔|✔|✔|−|note=Chain breed}}
{{Moveentry/6|0138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/6|0167|Spinarak|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|−}}
{{Moveentry/6|0204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/6|0543|Venipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/6|0562|Yamask|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||−|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/6|0616|Shelmet|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||−|−|✔{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{Moveentry/6|0656|Froakie|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1|||✔|✔||✔|note=Chain breed}}
{{Moveentry/6|0690|Skrelp|type=Poison|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Dragon|||✔|✔||−|note=Chain breed}}
{{Movefoot|Poison|6}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Poison}}
{{Moveentry/1|0204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Dream Park}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0545|Scolipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}}}
{{Movefoot|Poison|1}}

====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Poison}}
{{Moveentry/1|0543|Venipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|{{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} - {{rt|4|Alola}}{{sup/7|SM}}}}
{{Movefoot|Poison|1}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
Toxic Spikes causes the user to create a [[dungeon tile|Toxic Spikes]] trap underneath them, as long as it is a land tile that is neither stairs nor [[Kecleon Shop]] carpet. The trap also cannot be laid in hallways and the entrance of a room. Any Pokémon that triggers a Toxic Spikes trap will become {{DL|Status condition (Mystery Dungeon)|poisoned}} and be damaged (10 HP damage in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers]] series, 20 HP damage in {{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}}). {{type|Poison}} and {{type|Steel}} Pokémon will still be damaged from the trap though they will not be poisoned. {{type|Flying}} and levitating Pokémon will also be affected by the Toxic Spikes trap.

{{MDMoveheader|type=poison}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pp=18|acc=—%|range=Tile below user|target=Floor}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pp=18|acc=—%|range=Tile below user|target=Floor}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=GTI|pp=17|ppmax=50|acc=—%|range=Tile below user|target=Floor}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pp=17|ppmax=40|acc=—%|range=Tile below user|target=Floor}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=poison|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|GTI=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}

==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
In {{g|Rumble Rush}}, all [[status move]]s including Toxic Spikes could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Toxic Spikes could be seen as a move used by Boss {{p|Mareanie}}.

{{RumbleRushOtherAttack|move=Toxic Spikes|type=Poison
|charge=1.26
|range=Circular (ranged)
|target=Enemy
|effect=Badly poisons the foe}}

===Description===
{{movedesc|Poison}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TD}}|Turns the user's tile into a Toxic Spikes trap. A Toxic Spikes trap inflicts damage on enemies that step on it and may also inflict them with a Poisoned status.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|S}}|Turns the user's tile into a Toxic Spikes trap. A Toxic Spikes trap inflicts damage on enemies that step on it and inflicts them with a Poisoned status.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|あしもとにわな『どくびし』をつくるわな『どくびし』をふんだてきポケモンはダメージをうけるしかもどくじょうたいにかわる|Turns the user's tile into a Toxic Spikes trap. A Toxic Spikes trap inflicts damage on enemies that step on it and inflicts them with a Poisoned status}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|It turns your tile into a [[File:IconTrapGTI.png]]Toxic Spikes trap. A [[File:IconTrapGTI.png]]Toxic Spikes trap damages enemies that step on it and causes the Poisoned status.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It turns your tile into a [[File:IconTrapSMD.png]]Toxic Spikes trap. A [[File:IconTrapSMD.png]]Toxic Spikes trap damages enemies that step on it, making them poisoned.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=poison|exp=yes|gen=The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.|image1=Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes field.png|image1p=The field|image2=Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes effect.png|image2p=Affecting Pokémon|image3=Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes.png|image3p=Drapion|image4=Trubbish Toxic Spikes.png|image4p=Trubbish}}
{{movep|type=poison|ms=452|pkmn=Drapion|method=Drapion opens its mouth and a dark purple orb forms inside it. It then fires the ball into the air, which spirals and releases four small streams of purple smoke from the top of the ball. The orb then explodes, forming multiple smaller orbs that fall and sink into the battlefield. The smaller orbs leave trails of purple smoke behind them as they fall. Any opposing non-{{tcolor|Poison|000}}-type Pokémon that steps on the battlefield instantly becomes poisoned. However, the spikes will disappear if a Poison-type Pokémon steps onto the field.}}
{{movemid|type=poison|user=Paul|user1=Paul's Drapion|startcode=DP187|startname=A Real Rival Rouser!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=poison|ms=568|pkmn=Trubbish|method=Trubbish opens its mouth and a dark purple orb forms inside it. Trubbish then fires the orb into the air, leaving purple streams of energy behind it as it does. The orb then explodes in the air and smaller magenta orbs with a dark purple aura around them fall to the battlefield and sink into the ground. When the orbs sink into the ground, they leave behind a ring of magenta energy for a moment. When the opponent steps on where the orbs of energy sank into the ground, a small explosion occurs under its feet and a ring of purple energy expands outwards, damaging it.}}
{{movebtm|type=poison|user=Trubbish (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Trubbish|startcode=BW012|startname=Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=poison|exp=yes|gen=The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.|image1=Qwilfish Toxic Spikes Adventures.png|image1p=Qwilfish|image2=Seedot Adventures.png|image2p=Affecting Pokémon}}
{{movep|type=poison|ms=211|pkmn=Qwilfish|method=Qwilfish puffs its body up like a balloon and fires multiple dark caltrops from the spikes on its body at the opponent, scattering them around the opponent's feet. When the opponent sends out a new Pokémon, the caltrops stab the opponent's feet, hurting and poisoning them.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=poison|user=Qwilfish (Pokémon)|user1=The Battle Factory's Qwilfish|startcode=PS427|startname=Uprooting Seedot|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen|
type=Poison|
genIV=Toxic Spikes IV|
genV=Toxic Spikes V|
genVI=Toxic Spikes VI|
genVII=Toxic Spikes VII|
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Poison
|genVIII=Toxic Spikes VIII
|ZA=Toxic Spikes ZA
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Poison
|PBR=Toxic Spikes PBR
}}
===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Poison
|PMDTDS=Toxic Spikes PMD TDS
|PMDGTI=Toxic Spikes PMD GTI
|PSMD=Toxic Spikes PSMD
}}

==Trivia==
* In Pokémon Battle Revolution, the positioning of the spikes change every time a different animation is played.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{poison color light}}
|zh_yue=毒菱 ''{{tt|Duhklìhng|Toxic Caltrops}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 毒尖釘 ''{{tt|Duhkjīmdēng|Toxic Spikes}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|zh_cmn=毒菱 ''{{tt|Dúlíng|Toxic Caltrops}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 毒尖釘 ''{{tt|Dújiāndīng|Toxic Spikes}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|nl=Giftige punten
|fr=Pics Toxik
|de=Giftspitzen
|el=Τοξικές Άκανθοι ''Toxikés Ákanthoi''
|id=Paku Beracun
|it=Fielepunte
|ko=독압정 ''{{tt|Dok Apjeong|Poison Tacks}}''
|no=Giftnåler
|pl=Toksyczne Kolce
|pt_br=Espinhos Tóxicos (TCG) Espinhos Venenosos (animated series)
|pt_eu=Farpas Tóxicas
|es=Púas Tóxicas
|es_la=
|vi=Đinh Độc}}

{{Spikes|Poison}}
{{Generation VIII TMs}}
{{Generation IX TMs}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Entry hazard-creating moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can inflict poison]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

[[de:Giftspitzen]]
[[es:Púas Tóxicas]]
[[fr:Pics Toxik]]
[[it:Fielepunte]]
[[ja:どくびし]]
[[zh:毒菱（招式）]]

Probopass (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Rock|type2=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Probopass}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Rock|prevnum=0475|prev=Gallade|nextnum=0477|next=Dusknoir|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Probopass
|jname=ダイノーズ
|jtranslit=Dainōzu
|tmname=Dainose
|ndex=0476
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|category=Compass
|height-ftin=4'07"
|height-m=1.4
|weight-lbs=749.6
|weight-kg=340.0
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Sturdy
|ability2=Magnet Pull
|abilityd=Sand Force
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Mineral
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=3
|evde=1
|evsd=2
|expyield=184
|oldexp=198
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Gray
|catchrate=60
|body=11
|pokefordex=probopass
|generation=4
|friendship=70
}}
'''Probopass''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ダイノーズ''' ''Dainose'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nosepass}} when [[level]]ed up in a [[special magnetic field]] or when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]].

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

==Biology==
[[File:Cyrus Probopass Mini Noses Adventures.png|thumb|left|250px|Probopass's Mini-Noses]]
Probopass is a mostly blue, rock-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has small round eyes, a red nose that is large in proportion to its body, and a bushy black mustache that consists of {{wp|Ironsand|iron sand}}, which appears to be attracted by its magnetic nose. Probopass has three small objects on its sides and back, called Mini-Noses (Japanese: '''チビノーズ''' ''Chibinose''), which it is able to control. It has a big red hat-like magnet on top of its head, and exudes strong magnetism from all over its body. The stone comprising its body is {{a|Sturdy|very durable}}.

Being able to command these Mini-Noses, Probopass is able to catch prey and attack opponents from all three directions. On occasion, its Mini-Noses can get lost and may never come back. It emits strong magnetic fields that enable it to levitate, and can damage nearby appliances. Probopass can use the iron sand to form rocks, which it uses to destroy its prey. It is rarely seen in the wild, but may be found in mountainous regions very occasionally.
{{left clear}}

===Evolution===
Probopass evolves from {{p|Nosepass}}

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Rock
|pictype=art
|no1=0299
|name1=Nosepass
|type1-1=Rock
|evo1=
|no2=0476
|name2=Probopass
|type1-2=Rock
|type2-2=Steel}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Rock|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=156|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. With them, it can attack the foe from three directions.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=165|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It freely controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=094|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=062}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It exudes strong magnetism from all over. It controls three small units called Mini-Noses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It freely controls three small units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=199|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=255|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It radiates such a powerful magnetic field that nearby electrical appliances become unusable.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=The main body controls three mobile units called Mini-Noses, which it maneuvers to catch prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Although it can control its units known as Mini-Noses, they sometimes get lost and don't come back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It uses three small units to catch prey and battle enemies. The main body mostly just gives orders.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui|num5=191}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its entire body exudes strong magnetism. Probopass controls three small units called Mini-Noses.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It is able to emit powerful magnetism, allowing it control over the iron sand that forms its luscious mustache. Using this iron sand, Probopass forms hard stones with which it smites its prey.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=108|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It controls three units called Mini-Noses using magnetic force. With them, it can attack a foe from three directions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Probopass radiates such a powerful magnetic field that nearby electrical appliances are rendered useless while it's around.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Probopass SM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{rock color light}}; background:#{{rock color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Probopass SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Probopass in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Probopass in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Rock|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nosepass}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nosepass}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Trade]], [[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nosepass}} in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}} or {{game|Platinum||Platinum}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nosepass}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nosepass}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nosepass}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nosepass}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nosepass}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Nosepass}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' near [[Primeval Grotto]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.1+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Kitakami)|Probopass|5★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Rock|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Chroma Ruins]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area={{OBP|Rocky Cave|Rumble}}}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Mitonga Road]], [[Fire Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Cave: [[Everspring Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Model Train Room#Working Gears|Model Train Room: Working Gears]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Pitch-Black Cavern#Stage 2|Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Murky Cavern|Dark Land: Murky Cavern]] (Back Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pinsir Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=Fainted Pokémon: [[Pitfall Valley]] Mystery House: [[Magma Cavern]], [[Northern Range]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 284]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync|Roxanne|Nosepass}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Rock|type2=Steel}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Iron Chunk|30|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Rock
|type2=Steel
|HP= 60
|Attack= 55
|Defense=145
|SpAtk= 75
|SpDef= 150
|Speed= 40}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|Normal= 25
|Fighting=400
|Flying= 25
|Poison= 0
|Ground= 400
|Rock= 50
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 200
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 50
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 50
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 50
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|newpoison=½
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=½
|oldghost2=½}}

===Learnset===
Probopass is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Probopass|Rock|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Magnetic Flux|Electric|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|31|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|34|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Lock-On|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Probopass|Rock|Steel|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Probopass|Rock|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Probopass|Rock|Steel|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Probopass|Rock|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0074|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0074-Alola|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0075|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0075-Alola|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0076|Golem}}{{MSP/H|0076-Alola|Golem}}{{MSP/H|0185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0185|Sudowoodo}}|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0074|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0074-Alola|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0075|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0075-Alola|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0878|Cufant}}{{MSP/H|0879|Copperajah}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0476|Probopass}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713-Hisui|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0874|Stonjourner}}{{MSP/H|0934|Garganacl}}|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10|||grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Probopass|Rock|Steel|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Probopass|Rock|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0299|Nosepass|||||Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0299|Nosepass|||||Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Probopass|Rock|Steel|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Rock|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=476
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=476
|coset=30
|conto={{p|Heatran}}
|recruitment=Explore the last floor of a dungeon
|P1=I have a question for you! What's growing under my nose, a mustache or nose hair? I'll tell you the answer if I take a lot of [[damage]]!
|P2=The answer is... The correct answer is... Argh...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Rock
|group=Rock
|assist=Rock
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=4
|num=045
|browser=It hurls {{m|Magnet Bomb|magnetic hunks}}. It also triggers {{m|Rock Slide|rockfalls}} to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Rock
|group=Rock
|assist=Rock
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=3
|num=290
|pastnum=107
|browser=It triggers rockfalls around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Rock
|att=2
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Rock
|att=2
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=476
|walk=1.42
|hp=51
|attack=79
|defense=67
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=476
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=476|num=407
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=476
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=135
|defense=275
|fast={{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Spark}}
|special={{m|Magnet Bomb}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Zap Cannon}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
Probopass [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Nosepass}} when [[level]]ed up in a [[special magnetic field]]. Nosepass cannot evolve into Probopass in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} because there is no area in [[Kanto]] nor [[Johto]] with a special magnetic field. From {{g|Legends: Arceus}} onwards, Nosepass is also able to evolve into Probopass when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]].
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|pictype=art
|no1=0299
|name1=Nosepass
|type1-1=Rock
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Town Map Icon BDSP.png|40px]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} in areas with a {{color2|000|special magnetic field}} <big><big>→</big></big> {{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} {{gameIcon|LA}} onwards
|no2=0476
|name2=Probopass
|type1-2=Rock
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Rock|type2=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=476}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=476}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=476|crop=96}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=476|crop=100}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=476|LAcrop=142}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0476}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|476|Probopass}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Wikstrom Probopass.png|thumb|250px|Probopass in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Probopass debuted in ''[[DP058|Nosing 'Round The Mountain!]]'', when [[Alan]]'s Nosepass evolved into one while {{pkmn|training}} near [[Mount Coronet]] due to the mountain's [[special magnetic field]]. Soon after, {{TRT}} brought Probopass under their control, but it was eventually freed by Alan with the help of {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', where it was revealed to have defeated [[Fantina]]'s {{p|Gengar}}, earning Alan the {{Badge|Relic}}.

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

In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', [[Olivia]] used a Probopass in the [[Island challenge|grand trial]] against Ash. It battled {{AP|Rockruff}} and {{AP|Rowlet}}, being defeated by the latter after it used {{m|Bloom Doom}}.

A Probopass appeared in ''[[JN056|Searching for Chivalry!]]'', under the ownership of [[Wikstrom]].

====Minor appearances====
Multiple Probopass appeared in ''[[DP112|Cheers on Castaways Isle!]]''.

In ''[[DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Probopass competed in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the [[Arrowroot Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]].

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

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP058|Probopass|Dawn's Pokédex|Probopass, the Compass Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Nosepass}}. Its body acts as a powerful magnet. It controls three smaller units called Mini-Noses.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM036|Probopass|Rotom Pokédex|Probopass, the Compass Pokémon. A {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Probopass uses magnetic force to control the three Mini-Noses at its sides.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN056|Probopass|Goh's Rotom Phone|Probopass, the Compass Pokémon. A {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Probopass puts out a strong magnetic field that lets it control its three units, called Mini-Noses, at will.}}
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===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Probopass PG.png|thumb|250px|Probopass in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', [[Red's Pikachu]] encountered and battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} Probopass near the [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Their battle awakened {{p|Regigigas}}, who proceeded to easily smack Probopass aside.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Cyrus Probopass Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Probopass in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS349|Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} was separated from {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} in [[Mount Coronet]] because [[Cyrus]] deemed their presence as a nuisance and attempted to bury them alive in a {{m|Rock Slide}} with his Probopass and {{p|Magnezone}}. Diamond and Pearl would later fight to keep the criminal mastermind from taking his camera back to his headquarters, during which Cyrus used his Probopass' {{m|Magnet Bomb}} to injure the former.

[[Wikstrom]]'s Probopass first appeared in ''[[PS587|Malamar Traps]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Probopass is tied with {{p|Registeel}} and [[Hisuian form|Hisuian]] {{p|Goodra}} for the highest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
* As there is no special magnetic field in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, it is impossible to evolve Nosepass into a Probopass in these games. The same applies for {{p|Magnezone}}, {{p|Leafeon}}, and {{p|Glaceon}}. All have to be traded from {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to be obtained.
* Due to [[List of censored words in Generation V|the censor]] that prevents Pokémon with offensive [[nickname]]s being traded on the [[GTS]], an English language Probopass could not be traded on the GTS without a nickname in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* In ''[[XY104|A Windswept Encounter!]]'', {{an|Clemont}} uses [[Clemontic Gear|a machine]] that detects Pokémon flowers which resembles a Probopass, albeit without the mustache or the Mini-Noses.
* Probopass is the only non-{{type|Electric}} Pokémon that can be obtained via the use of a [[Thunder Stone]].

===Origin===
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Nosepass and Probopass}}
Like its pre-[[Evolution]] {{p|Nosepass}}, Probopass appears to be based on the {{wp|moai}} statues of {{wp|Easter Island}} and a compass magnet, with added {{wp|iron filings}} attached to it forming its mustache. Its red "hat" may be based on the {{wp|pukao}} formerly placed atop many moai, which were carved from reddish {{wp|scoria}}. Its eyes being opened, unlike Nosepass's, may reference the fact that, when originally built, more important moai would have had white coral eyes in their now-empty eye sockets. All of Probopass's noses are like the needles in a {{wp|compass rose}}, with the big nose pointing North (as in some compasses where the North needle is the biggest), and the Mini-Noses pointing to the East, South, and West.

Its nasal compass may be based on the expression "{{wp|follow one's nose}}", meaning "to trust to one's instincts". Alternatively, it may be a pun on the English words "nose" (Japanese: ノーズ ''nōzu'') and "north" (Japanese: ノース ''nōsu''). It also could be based on the {{wp|ethmoid bone}} that is located between the {{wp|nasal cavity}} and the brain, and is known to give some species their sense of direction via {{wp|magnetoreception}}.

====Name origin====
Probopass may be a combination of ''{{wp|probe}}'', referencing its remote-controlled Mini-Noses, ''{{wp|proboscis}}'', and ''{{wp|compass}}''.

Dainose may be a combination of 大 ''dai'' (big), ''north'', and ''nose''. This contrasts its Mini-Noses (Japanese: チビノーズ ''Chibinose''), whose Japanese name may be a combination of ちび ''chibi'' (small), ''north'', and ''nose''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Rock|type2=Steel
|ja=ダイノーズ ''Dainose''|jameaning=From {{tt|大 ''dai''|big}}, ''nose'', and ''north''
|fr=Tarinorme|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|tarin|slang for nose}}'' and ''{{tt|énorme|huge}}''
|es=Probopass|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Voluminas|demeaning=From ''{{tt|voluminös|voluminous}}'' and ''{{tt|Nase|nose}}''
|it=Probopass|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=대코파스 ''Daekopas''|komeaning=From {{tt|대 (大) ''dae''|big, large}}, {{tt|코 ''ko''| nose}}, and 컴퍼스 ''compass''
|zh_cmn=大朝北鼻 ''Dàcháoběibí''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|大 ''dà''|big}}, {{tt|朝北 ''cháoběi''|to face north}}, {{tt|鼻 ''bí''|nose}}, and {{tt|朝北鼻 ''Cháoběibí''|Nosepass}}
|zh_yue=大朝北鼻 ''Daaichìuhbākbeih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|大 ''daai''|big}}, {{tt|朝北 ''chìuhbāk''|to face north}}, {{tt|鼻 ''beih''|nose}}, and {{tt|朝北鼻 ''Chìuhbākbeih''|Nosepass}}
|pt_br=Probopass|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=श्रीमैगनाक ''Shrimagnaak''|himeaning=From {{tt|श्री ''Shri''/''Shree''|sir, lord, mister (honorific)}} and {{tt|{{p|Nosepass|मैगनाक ''Magnaak''}}|Nosepass}}
|ru=Пробопасс ''Probopass''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไดโนซ ''Dainot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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''Mini-Noses''
{{Other languages|type=Rock|type2=Steel
|ja=チビノーズ ''Chibinose''|jameaning=From {{tt|チビ ''chibi''|small}}, ''nose'', and ''north''
|fr=Mini-nez|frmeaning=From ''mini'' and ''{{tt|nez|nose}}''
|es=Mininarices|esmeaning=From ''mini'' and ''{{tt|nariz|nose}}''
|de=Mininasen|demeaning=From ''mini'' and ''{{tt|Nase|nose}}''
|it=Mininasi|itmeaning=From ''mini'' and ''{{tt|naso|nose}}''
|ko=꼬마코파스 ''Kkomakopas''|komeaning=From {{tt|꼬마 ''kkoma''|little thing}}, {{tt|코 ''ko''| nose}}, and 컴퍼스 ''compass''
|zh_cmn=小朝北鼻 ''Xiǎocháoběibí''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|小 ''xiǎo''|small}}, {{tt|朝北 ''cháoběi''|to face north}}, and {{tt|鼻 ''bí''|nose}}
|zh_yue=小朝北鼻 ''Síuchìuhbākbeih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|小 ''síu''|small}}, {{tt|朝北 ''chìuhbāk''|to face north}}, and {{tt|鼻 ''beih''|nose}}
|pt_br=Mininarizes|pt_brmeaning=From ''mini'' and ''{{tt|nariz|nose}}''
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon fusion]]

==External links==

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Ancient Power (move)

2026-05-19T10:38:49Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=246
|name=Ancient Power
|jname=げんしのちから
|jtrans=Primeval Power
|jtranslit=Genshi no Chikara
|gameimage=Ancient Power IX.png
|gameimage2=Ancient Power IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Rock
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp={{tt|5|15 in Legends: Arceus}}
|maxpp=8
|power=60
|accuracy=100
|category=Tough
|appeal=1
|jam=0
|gen=II
|mtpt=yes
|mths=yes
|tmza=yes
|tm#za=120
|na=no
|cdesc=Ups the user's condition. Helps prevent nervousness.
|appealsc=2
|scdesc=Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.
|appeal6=1
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=Gets the Pokémon pumped up. Helps prevent nervousness, too.
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Ancient Power''' (Japanese: '''げんしのちから''' ''Primeval Power''), formatted as '''AncientPower''' prior to [[Pokémon X and Y]], is a damage-dealing {{type|Rock}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It is [[TM120]] in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Ancient Power inflicts damage and has a 10% chance of raising the user's {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}, and {{stat|Speed}} by one stage each.

Ancient Power makes contact only in Generation III.

====Generation VIII====
=====Pokémon Legends: Arceus=====
Ancient Power PP is now increased from 5 to 15. May raise the user's offensive and defensive stats.

{{LegendsMove
|type=Rock
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=15
|power=60
|power-agile=45
|power-strong=75
|accuracy=100
|accuracy-strong=100
|actionspeed-user=0
|actionspeed-user-agile=0
|actionspeed-user-strong=+5
|actionspeed-target=0
|actionspeed-target-agile=+3
|effect=May raise the user's offensive and defensive stats
|param=Chance
|param-val=20%
|param-val-agile=0%
|param-val-strong=40%
|param2=Turns
|param2-val=3
|param2-val-agile=2
|param2-val-strong=4}}

===Other effects===
From Generation IV onward, three Pokémon can [[Evolution|evolve]] when they level up knowing Ancient Power: {{p|Tangela}} into {{p|Tangrowth}}, {{p|Piloswine}} into {{p|Mamoswine}}, and {{p|Yanma}} into {{p|Yanmega}}.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Rock}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|A <sc>Rock</sc>-type attack. This prehistoric move may boost all of the user's stats.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}} {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|An attack that may raise all stats.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user's stats.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|The user attacks with a primeval power. This may also raise the user's offensive and defensive stats.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Champs}}|Has a 10% chance of boosting the user's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats by 1 stage.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Rock|g1=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=3|g9=2}}
{{Moveentry/11|0114|Tangela|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|−|−|33|36{{sup/5|BW}} 40{{sup/5|B2W2}}|38|38|24|24|34}}
{{Moveentry/11|0138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|49|49|37|37|37|37|30|30|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|54|55|37|37|37|37|30|30|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0140|Kabuto|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|55|55|46|46|46|46|30|30|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0141|Kabutops|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|65|65|54|54|54|54|30|30|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0142|Aerodactyl|type=Rock|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|29|29|25|25|25|25|1|1|||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0144|Articuno|type=Ice|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|29|29|29|29|25|25||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0144|formsig=G|Articuno|type=Psychic|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Galarian Form|||||||25|||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0145|Zapdos|type=Electric|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|29|29|29|29|25|25||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0145|formsig=G|Zapdos|type=Fighting|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Galarian Form|||||||25|||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0146|Moltres|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|29|29|29|29|25|25||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0146|formsig=G|Moltres|type=Dark|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Galarian Form|||||||25|||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0150|Mewtwo|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|−|−|−|−|8|8||8|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|50|50|50|50|50|50|30|30||30}}
{{Moveentry/11|0175|Togepi|type=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|21{{sup/3|FRLG}}|33|33|33|33|16|16|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0176|Togetic|type=Fairy|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Fairy|−|21{{sup/3|FRLG}}|33|33|33|33|16|16|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0193|Yanma|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|−|−|33|33|33|33||33|34|33}}
{{Moveentry/11|0206|Dunsparce|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|−|−|41|48{{sup/5|BW}} 19{{sup/5|B2W2}}|19|16{{sup/7|SM}} 18{{sup/7|USUM}}|20|20||20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0218|Slugma|type=Fire|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|−|−|26|28|28{{sup/6|XY}} 22{{sup/6|ORAS}}|22||22||22|STAB=''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0219|Magcargo|type=Fire|type2=Rock|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|−|−|26|28|28{{sup/6|XY}} 22{{sup/6|ORAS}}|22||22||22|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|34|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0221|Piloswine|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|−|1|1|1|1|1|1|34|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0222|Corsola|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3|43|45|32|32{{sup/5|BW}} 20{{sup/5|B2W2}}|20{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|20|20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0222|formsig=G|Corsola|type=Ghost|2|Water 1|Water 3|form=Galarian Form|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0249|Lugia|type=Psychic|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|88|88|57|57|57|57|1|1||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0250|Ho-Oh|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|88|88|57|57|57|57|1|1||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0251|Celebi|type=Psychic|type2=Grass|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|20|20|28|28|28|28|30|30}}
{{Moveentry/11|0343|Baltoy|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||25|25|26{{sup/5|BW}} 21{{sup/5|B2W2}}|21{{sup/6|XY}} 19{{sup/6|ORAS}}|19|18|18}}
{{Moveentry/11|0344|Claydol|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||25|25|26{{sup/5|BW}} 21{{sup/5|B2W2}}|21{{sup/6|XY}} 19{{sup/6|ORAS}}|19|18|18}}
{{Moveentry/11|0345|Lileep|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3||43|43|43|43{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|16|16|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0346|Cradily|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3||48|36|36|36{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|16|16|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0347|Anorith|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||37|31|31|31{{sup/6|XY}} 21{{sup/6|ORAS}}|21|16|16|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||37|31|31|31{{sup/6|XY}} 21{{sup/6|ORAS}}|21|16|16|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0352|Kecleon|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||49|64{{sup/4|DP}} 55{{sup/4|PtHGSS}}|55|1, 55{{sup/6|XY}} 21{{sup/6|ORAS}}|21||21|||−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0369|Relicanth|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 2||43|43|43|1, 43{{sup/6|XY}} 21{{sup/6|ORAS}}|21|10|10|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0377|Regirock|type=Rock|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||33|33|33|33{{sup/6|XY}} 31{{sup/6|ORAS}}|31|12|12||12|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0378|Regice|type=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||33|33|33|33{{sup/6|XY}} 31{{sup/6|ORAS}}|31|12|12||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0379|Registeel|type=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||33|33|33|33{{sup/6|XY}} 31{{sup/6|ORAS}}|31|12|12||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0382|Kyogre|type=Water|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||15|15{{sup/4|DPPt}} 45{{sup/4|HGSS}}|45|45{{sup/6|XY}} 1{{sup/6|ORAS}}|1|1|1||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0383|Groudon|type=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||15|15{{sup/4|DPPt}} 45{{sup/4|HGSS}}|45|45{{sup/6|XY}} 1{{sup/6|ORAS}}|1|1|1||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||15|15{{sup/4|DPPt}} 45{{sup/4|HGSS}}|45|45{{sup/6|XY}} 15{{sup/6|ORAS}}|15|1|1||1|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0408|Cranidos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|||28|33|33|33||33|5|33|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0409|Rampardos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|||28|36|36|36||36|5|36|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||28|28|28|28||28|5|28|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0411|Bastiodon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||28|28|28|28||28|5|28|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0422|Shellos|type=Water|2|Water 1|Amorphous|form=All forms|||−|−|−|−|20|20|15|20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0423|Gastrodon|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Amorphous|form=All forms|||−|−|−|−|20|20|15|20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0465|Tangrowth|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|||33|36{{sup/5|BW}} 40{{sup/5|B2W2}}|40|40|24|24|34}}
{{Moveentry/11|0468|Togekiss|type=Fairy|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Fairy|||−|−|−|−|1|1|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0469|Yanmega|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||33|33|33|33||33|34|33}}
{{Moveentry/11|0473|Mamoswine|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|||1|1|1|1|1|1|34|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0483|Dialga|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|||20{{sup/4|DPPt}} 10{{sup/4|HGSS}}|10|10|10|16|16|6|16}}
{{Moveentry/11|0484|Palkia|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|||20{{sup/4|DPPt}} 10{{sup/4|HGSS}}|10|10|10|16|16|6|16}}
{{Moveentry/11|0485|Heatran|type=Fire|type2=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||1|1|1|1|12|12|12|12|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0486|Regigigas|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||−|−|−|−|−|−|19|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0487|Giratina|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|||20{{sup/4|DPPt}} 10{{sup/4|HGSS}}|10|10|10|14|14|6|14}}
{{Moveentry/11|0493|Arceus|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|||−|−|−|−||−|12|−|STAB=''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0564|Tirtouga|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||18|18|18|12|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0565|Carracosta|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||18|18|18|12|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0566|Archen|type=Rock|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Water 3||||18|18|18|12|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0567|Archeops|type=Rock|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Water 3||||18|18|18|12|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0615|Cryogonal|type=Ice|1|Mineral|Mineral||||−|−|21|24|||20|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0643|Reshiram|type=Dragon|type2=Fire|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||15|15|15|1|||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0644|Zekrom|type=Dragon|type2=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||15|15|15|1|||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0646|Kyurem|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms||||15|15|15|1|||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0688|Binacle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|||||28|28|20||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0689|Barbaracle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|||||28|28|20||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0696|Tyrunt|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|||||26|26|8||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0697|Tyrantrum|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|||||26|26|1||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0698|Amaura|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster|||||26|26|8||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0699|Aurorus|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster|||||26|26|1||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0703|Carbink|type=Rock|type2=Fairy|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||31|31|20|||20|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0719|Diancie|type=Rock|type2=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||31|27|28|||28|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0774|Minior|type=Rock|type2=Flying|1|Mineral|Mineral|form=All forms||||||17||||17|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0837|Rolycoly|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||20|||20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0838|Carkol|type=Rock|type2=Fire|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||20|||20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0839|Coalossal|type=Rock|type2=Fire|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||20|||20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0864|Cursola|type=Ghost|2|Water 1|Water 3|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0880|Dracozolt|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||21}}
{{Moveentry/11|0881|Arctozolt|type=Electric|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||21}}
{{Moveentry/11|0882|Dracovish|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||21}}
{{Moveentry/11|0883|Arctovish|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||21}}
{{Moveentry/11|0894|Regieleki|type=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||12|||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0895|Regidrago|type=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||12|||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0932|Nacli|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||||||−|20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0933|Naclstack|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||||||−|20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0934|Garganacl|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||||||−|20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0969|Glimmet|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||||||11|11|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0970|Glimmora|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||||||11|11|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0982|Dudunsparce|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|form=All forms||||||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/11|1007|Koraidon|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||||||||14}}
{{Moveentry/11|1020|Gouging Fire|type=Fire|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||||||||{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}}}
{{Moveentry/11|1021|Raging Bolt|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||||||||{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}}}
{{Moveentry/11|1024|Terapagos|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||||||||10}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|11}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Movehead/Games|Rock|Egg Move|g1=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2|g9=1|g9g={{gameabbrev9|SV}}}}
{{Moveentry/9|0004|Charmander|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gens II and III}}
{{Moveentry/9|0050|Diglett|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gen II}}
{{Moveentry/9|0050|formsig=A|Diglett|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form||||||✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0098|Krabby|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|−|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0102|Exeggcute|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|Grass|Grass|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gens II and III}}
{{Moveentry/9|0104|Cubone|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gens II and III}}
{{Moveentry/9|0131|Lapras|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Water 1|−|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gens II and III}}
{{Moveentry/9|0158|Totodile|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0194|Wooper|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0194|formsig=P|Wooper|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|form=Paldean Form|||||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0206|Dunsparce|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|−|✔|−|note=Chain breed in Gen II}}
{{Moveentry/9|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gen II}}
{{Moveentry/9|0231|Phanpy|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gen II}}
{{Moveentry/9|0246|Larvitar|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|STAB='''|note=Chain breed in Gens II and III}}
{{Moveentry/9|0258|Mudkip|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0303|Mawile|type=Steel|type2=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0318|Carvanha|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Water 2|Water 2||−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0322|Numel|type=Fire|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field||−|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0324|Torkoal|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||−|−|−|−|−|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0341|Corphish|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0561|Sigilyph|type=Psychic|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0769|Sandygast|type=Ghost|type2=Ground|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||||✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0874|Stonjourner|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||✔||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0932|Nacli|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0950|Klawf|type=Rock|1|Water 3|Water 3|||||||||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|9}}

===By [[TM]]/[[Move Tutor]]===
{{Movehead/TMGames|Rock|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g5=none|g6=none|g7=none|g8=none
|g4tm=tutor|g4g={{gameabbrev4|PtHGSS}}
|g9=1|g9tm=120|g9g={{gameabbrev9|ZA}}}}
{{Moveentry/2|0004|Charmander|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0005|Charmeleon|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0006|Charizard|type=Fire|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Dragon|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0074|Geodude|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0075|Graveler|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0076|Golem|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0080|Slowbro|type=Water|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0080|formsig=G|Slowbro|type=Poison|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|form=Galarian Form||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0095|Onix|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0098|Krabby|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0099|Kingler|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0102|Exeggcute|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|Grass|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0103|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|Grass|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0104|Cubone|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0105|Marowak|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0105|formsig=A|Marowak|type=Fire|type2=Ghost|1|Monster|Monster|form=Alolan Form||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0112|Rhydon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0114|Tangela|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0121|Starmie|type=Water|type2=Psychic|1|Water 3|Water 3|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0131|Lapras|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Water 1|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0140|Kabuto|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0141|Kabutops|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0142|Aerodactyl|type=Rock|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0144|Articuno|type=Ice|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0145|Zapdos|type=Electric|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0146|Moltres|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0150|Mewtwo|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0153|Bayleef|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0154|Meganium|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0158|Totodile|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0159|Croconaw|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0160|Feraligatr|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0175|Togepi|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0176|Togetic|type=Normal|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Fairy|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0193|Yanma|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0194|Wooper|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0195|Quagsire|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0199|Slowking|type=Water|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0199|formsig=G|Slowking|type=Poison|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|form=Galarian Form||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0206|Dunsparce|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0208|Steelix|type=Steel|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0213|Shuckle|type=Bug|type2=Rock|1|Bug|Bug|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0218|Slugma|type=Fire|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔|STAB=''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0219|Magcargo|type=Fire|type2=Rock|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0221|Piloswine|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0222|Corsola|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0231|Phanpy|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0232|Donphan|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0246|Larvitar|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0247|Pupitar|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0248|Tyranitar|type=Rock|type2=Dark|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0249|Lugia|type=Psychic|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0250|Ho-Oh|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0251|Celebi|type=Psychic|type2=Grass|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0258|Mudkip|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0259|Marshtomp|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0260|Swampert|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0299|Nosepass|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0303|Mawile|type=Steel|2|Field|Fairy|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0304|Aron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0305|Lairon|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0306|Aggron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0318|Carvanha|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Water 2|Water 2|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0319|Sharpedo|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Water 2|Water 2|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0322|Numel|type=Fire|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0323|Camerupt|type=Fire|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0337|Lunatone|type=Rock|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0338|Solrock|type=Rock|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0341|Corphish|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0342|Crawdaunt|type=Water|type2=Dark|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0343|Baltoy|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0344|Claydol|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0345|Lileep|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0346|Cradily|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0347|Anorith|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0352|Kecleon|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0369|Relicanth|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 2|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0377|Regirock|type=Rock|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0378|Regice|type=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0379|Registeel|type=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0382|Kyogre|type=Water|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0383|Groudon|type=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0385|Jirachi|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0408|Cranidos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0409|Rampardos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0411|Bastiodon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0422|Shellos|type=Water|2|Water 1|Amorphous|form=All forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0423|Gastrodon|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Amorphous|form=All forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0436|Bronzor|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0437|Bronzong|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0464|Rhyperior|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0465|Tangrowth|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0468|Togekiss|type=Normal|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Fairy|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0469|Yanmega|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0473|Mamoswine|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0476|Probopass|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0483|Dialga|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0484|Palkia|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0485|Heatran|type=Fire|type2=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0486|Regigigas|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0487|Giratina|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0489|Phione|type=Water|2|Water 1|Fairy|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0490|Manaphy|type=Water|2|Water 1|Fairy|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0493|Arceus|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|✔|STAB=''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0569|Garbodor|type=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0615|Cryogonal|type=Ice|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0649|Genesect|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0688|Binacle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0689|Barbaracle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0696|Tyrunt|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0697|Tyrantrum|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0698|Amaura|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0699|Aurorus|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0703|Carbink|type=Rock|type2=Fairy|2|Fairy|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0706|formsig=H|Goodra|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|form=Hisuian Form||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0713|formsig=H|Avalugg|type=Ice|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Mineral|form=Hisuian Form||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0719|Diancie|type=Rock|type2=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0769|Sandygast|type=Ghost|type2=Ground|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0770|Palossand|type=Ghost|type2=Ground|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0900|Kleavor|type=Bug|type2=Rock|1|Bug|Bug||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0932|Nacli|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0933|Naclstack|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0934|Garganacl|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0969|Glimmet|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0970|Glimmora|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0978|Tatsugiri|type=Dragon|type2=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|form=All forms||✔}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|2}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation III]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0103|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|Grass|Grass|[[Purification|Purified]] [[Shadow Pokémon]]{{sup/ss|XD}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|[[Mt. Battle]] {{DL|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Chikorita}}{{sup/ss|XD}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|[[Purification|Purified]] [[Shadow Pokémon]]{{sup/ss|XD}}}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0114|Tangela|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|[[Hayley's trades#Tangela|My Pokémon Ranch]]|note=Lv. 1}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Icy Cave}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0299|Nosepass|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Icy Cave}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0103|formsig=A|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|1|Grass|Grass|[[In-game trade#The Isle of Armor|Regina's Exeggutor]] ([[The Isle of Armor]])|form=Alolan Form}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

====[[Generation IX]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0195|Quagsire|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|[[Terastal phenomenon|Wild Tera Pokémon]] - [[Timeless Woods]]{{sup/9|SV}}{{sup/9|TM}}}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation II]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0001|Bulbasaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|{{DL|List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II|Bulbasaur|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3}} {{DL|List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II|AncientPower Bulbasaur|New York Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
Ancient Power inflicts damage, and has a small chance to raise the user's Attack, Defense, Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense and [[Travel Speed]] by one stage. When used by a [[Gigantic Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Gates to Infinity]], Ancient Power has base 20 PP and hits nearby enemies in a 1 tile range around the user.

{{MDMoveheader|type=rock}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=RB|pow=12|pp=12|acc=88%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pow=12|pp=12|acc=88%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pow=12|pp=12|acc=88%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=GTI|pow=7|powmax=99|pp=10|ppmax=50|acc=90%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=7|powmax=99|pp=10|ppmax=30|acc=90%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=rock|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|GTI=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}

===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{GoChargedAttack
|id=62
|move=Ancient Power
|type=Rock
|pow=70
|energy=33
|duration=3.5
|damage_window=2.85 - 3.1
|pow_trainer=60
|energy_trainer=45
|effect=[[File:GO boost arrow.png|16px]] 1 Attack [[File:GO boost arrow.png|16px]] 1 Defense
|effect_chance=10
|users={{MSP/GO|0076|Golem}}{{MSP/GO|0102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/GO|0138|Omanyte}}{{MSP/GO|0139|Omastar}}{{MSP/GO|0140|Kabuto}}{{MSP/GO|0141|Kabutops}}{{MSP/GO|0142|Aerodactyl}}{{MSP/GO|0144|Articuno}}{{MSP/GO|0144G|Articuno|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0145|Zapdos}}{{MSP/GO|0145G|Zapdos|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0146|Moltres}}{{MSP/GO|0146G|Moltres|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0151|Mew}}{{MSP/GO|0153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/GO|0175|Togepi}}{{MSP/GO|0176|Togetic}}{{MSP/GO|0193|Yanma}}{{MSP/GO|0246|Larvitar}}{{MSP/GO|0247|Pupitar}}{{MSP/GO|0345|Lileep}}{{MSP/GO|0347|Anorith}}{{MSP/GO|0369|Relicanth}}{{MSP/GO|0384|Rayquaza}}{{MSP/GO|0408|Cranidos}}{{MSP/GO|0410|Shieldon}}{{MSP/GO|0465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP/GO|0468|Togekiss}}{{MSP/GO|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/GO|0487|Giratina|Altered Forme}}{{MSP/GO|0561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP/GO|0564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP/GO|0565|Carracosta}}{{MSP/GO|0566|Archen}}{{MSP/GO|0567|Archeops}}{{MSP/GO|0646W|Kyurem|White Kyurem}}{{MSP/GO|0688|Binacle}}{{MSP/GO|0696|Tyrunt}}{{MSP/GO|0698|Amaura}}{{MSP/GO|0699|Aurorus}}{{MSP/GO|0932|Nacli}}{{MSP/GO|0933|Naclstack}}{{MSP/GO|0934|Garganacl}}
|elite_users={{MSP/GO|0473|Mamoswine}}
|snapshot_users={{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}
}}

====Updates====
;Gyms & Raids
* '''July 30, 2016'''
** '''Power''': 30 → 35
* '''February 16, 2017'''
** '''Power''': 35 → 70
** '''Energy cost''': 25 → 33
** '''Duration''': 3.6 → 3.5 seconds
** '''Damage window''': 2.9 - 3.25 → 2.85 - 3.1 seconds
;Trainer Battles
* '''February 15, 2019'''
** Secondary effect added
*'''April 2, 2020'''
** '''Power''': 70 → 45
* '''September 1, 2022'''
** '''Power''': 45 → 60
** '''Secondary effect''': {{goboost|+2}} Attack and Defense → {{goboost|+1}} Attack and Defense

==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Ancient Power|type=Rock
|stars=3
|pow=58.32581
|charge=1
|range=Wide Shot
|hits=1
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=May raise Attack and Defense
|image=no}}

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{|class="roundy expandable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{rock color}}; border:3px solid #{{rock color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{rock color light}}"
! rowspan=2|{{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
! rowspan=2|Cost in move-gauge slots
! style="width: 30px" rowspan=2|MP
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=5|{{color2|000|Power}} at each move level
! rowspan=2|{{color2|000|Accuracy}}
! style="width: 65px" rowspan=2|Target
! style="width: 50px" rowspan=2|Effect tag(s)
! style="width: 200px" rowspan=2|Additional effect(s)
|- style="background: #{{rock color light}}"
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
|- style="background:#fff"
{{statustable|Special}}
|[[File:Move gauge slot icon.png|24px]][[File:Move gauge slot icon.png|24px]]
|—
|47
|49
|51
|54
|56
|100%
|An opponent
|—
|Has a chance (10%) of raising the user’s Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by one stat rank.
|- class="expandable"
! colspan=12 style="background: #{{rock color light}}" | Learnset
|- style="background: #{{rock color dark}}; color: white"
! colspan=8 |Playable {{color2|fff|Sync pair|sync pair(s)}}
! {{color2|fff|Type}}
! Role
! colspan=2 |{{color2|fff|Sync pair|Sync pair's}} related {{color2|fff|Skill (Masters)|passive skill(s)}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSBlue Classic Masters.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0142.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync|Blue|Aerodactyl|Classic}}
|[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Physical Strike.png|30px]] Physical Strike
| colspan=2 |'''Combo Freebie 2:''' Has a chance (30%) of applying the Free Move Next effect.
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSBrycen Masters.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0615.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync|Brycen|Cryogonal}}
|[[File:IceIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Ice}}
|[[File:Masters Tech.png|30px]] Tech
| colspan=2 |'''Healing Hail 1:''' Restores the user’s [[HP]] whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a [[Hail (weather condition)|hailstorm]]. (Heals 10% of their maximum [[HP]], rounded down)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSOlympia Masters.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0561.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync|Olympia|Sigilyph}}
|[[File:PsychicIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Psychic}}
|[[File:Masters Tech.png|30px]] Tech
| colspan=2 |'''Swag Bag 2:''' Raises the chance of raising stat values with the [[additional effect]]s of [the user's] moves. (This move's chance becomes 30%.)
<hr>'''P-Move Stat Raises ×2:''' When an ally’s [[stat]] is raised by a move used by the user’s Pokémon, it is raised by double the stat ranks.
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSRoxanne Masters.png|32px]] [[File:MastersIcon0299.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0476.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync|Roxanne|Nosepass}}/Probopass
|[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Support.png|30px]] Support
| colspan=2 |'''Surging Sand 5:''' Powers up the user’s moves during a [[Sandstorm (weather condition)|sandstorm]]. (Powers up by 50%.)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSSteven Masters.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0346.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync|Steven|Cradily}}
|[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Tech.png|30px]] Tech
| colspan=2 |—
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSScottie Masters.png|32px]][[File:VSBettie Masters.png|32px]] [[File:MastersIcon0074.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0075.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0076.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync/player|egg|Geodude/Graveler/Golem}}
|[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Support.png|30px]] Support
| colspan=2|—
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=2 |[[File:VSScottie Masters.png|32px]][[File:VSBettie Masters.png|32px]] [[File:MastersIcon0138.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0139.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 rowspan=2|{{sync/player|egg|Omanyte/Omastar}}
| rowspan=2 |[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Support.png|30px]] Support
| colspan=2|—
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Masters Special Strike.png|30px]] Special Strike
| colspan=2|'''Power Reserves 2:''' Powers up the user’s moves when it is in a pinch. (Requires two [[passive skill]]s; powers up by 20%.)
<hr>'''Superduper Effective 1:''' Powers up [the user's] moves that are [[super effective]]. (Requires three [[passive skill]]s. Powers up by 10%.)
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=3 |[[File:VSScottie Masters.png|32px]][[File:VSBettie Masters.png|32px]] [[File:MastersIcon0140.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0141.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 rowspan=3|{{sync/player|egg|Kabuto/Kabutops}}
| rowspan=3 |[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Support.png|30px]] Support
| colspan=2|—
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Masters Tech.png|30px]] Tech
| colspan=2|—
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Masters Special Strike.png|30px]] Special Strike
| colspan=2|'''Power Reserves 2:''' Powers up the user’s moves when it is in a pinch. (Requires two [[passive skill]]s; powers up by 20%.)
<hr>'''Superduper Effective 1:''' Powers up [the user's] moves that are [[super effective]]. (Requires three [[passive skill]]s. Powers up by 10%.)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSScottie Masters.png|32px]][[File:VSBettie Masters.png|32px]] [[File:MastersIcon0248.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |[[Scottie]]/[[Bettie]] & {{p|Tyranitar}} (in {{mas|Victory Road}} only)
|[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Special Strike.png|30px]] Special Strike
| colspan=2 |'''Superduper Effective 9:''' Powers up [the user's] moves that are [[super effective]]. (Powers up by 90%.)
|- style="background:#fff
|}
<center>•Description of additional effect(s) prior to Version 2.10.0 (released on June 28, 2021): Has a very small chance of raising the user's Attack, Defense, Speed, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def, and Speed.</center>

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{MoveUNITE/Header|move=Ancient Power|type=Rock}}
{{MoveUNITE|move=Ancient Power|pokemon=Tyranitar|level=9|cooldown=10|description=Charges power before releasing a shock wave. The shock wave deals damage to nearby opposing Pokémon and leaves them unable to act for a short time. While the user is charging power, its movement speed increases, it gains a shield, and it becomes resistant to hindrances. If any opposing Pokémon are hit by the shock wave, the user's piercing strength increases, allowing it to ignore opposing Pokémon Defense and shield effects for a set time. If this move hits an opposing Pokémon, the user can release a second shock wave in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. If this second shock wave hits, the user is granted another shield. The strength of this shield is proportional to the number of opposing Pokémon hit by the second shock wave, reaching maximum shield strength if 3 Pokémon are hit.|upgradelevel=13|upgrade=Strengthens the effect of the shields granted by this move.}}
|}</div></div>

===Description===
{{movedesc|Rock}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Inflicts damage on the target. It may also simultaneously raise by one level Attack, Special Attack, Defense, Special Defense, and Movement Speed.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on the target. It may also boost the user's Attack, Special Attack, Defense, Special Defense, and Movement Speed by 1 level.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|てきポケモンにダメージをあたえるいっていのかくりつでじぶんのこうげきぼうぎょとくこうとくぼういどうそくどがすべて１だんかいあがる|Inflicts damage on the target. It may also boost the user's Attack, Special Attack, Defense, Special Defense, and Movement Speed by 1 level}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|It damages an enemy. It could also boost your Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Travel Speed. (The stat changes return to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a [[File:IconTileGTI.png]]Wonder Tile.) It damages nearby Pokémon. It could also boost the user's Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Travel Speed. (The stat changes return to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a [[File:IconTileGTI.png]]Wonder Tile.){{tt|*|Description for Gigantic Pokémon}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It damages an enemy. It could also boost your Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Travel Speed. The stats return to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a [[File:IconTileSMD.png]]Wonder Tile.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks the target with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.|image1=Carracosta AncientPower.png|image1p=Carracosta|image2=Leon Charizard Ancient Power.png|image2p=Charizard|image3=Dawn Piloswine AncientPower.png|image3p=Piloswine|image4=Pagogo Ancient Power.png|image4p=Terastal Form Terapagos}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=193|pkmn=Yanma|method=Yanma's body glows white and it creates a see-through afterimage of itself. The afterimage then spins quickly and creates a silver ball of energy in front of Yanma's body. Yanma then launches the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Jessie's Yanma|startcode=DP080|startname=The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!|notes=Debut Caused Yanma to evolve into Yanmega}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=469|pkmn=Yanmega|method=Yanmega's body glows white and it creates a silver energy ball in front of its body. It then launches the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Jessie's Yanmega|startcode=DP080|startname=The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=221|pkmn=Piloswine|method=Piloswine's body glows white and it creates a silver energy ball in front of its nose. It then fires the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Dawn's Piloswine|startcode=DP106|startname=A Breed Stampede!|notes=Caused Piloswine to evolve into Mamoswine}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=473|pkmn=Mamoswine|method=Mamoswine's body glows white and the glow comes off its body and forms a silver ball of energy on the end of its tusks. It then fires the ball at the opponent; or, Mamoswine stomps the ground with its front legs, sending multiple rocks flying at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Dawn's Mamoswine|startcode=DP119|startname=Trials and Adulations!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=564|pkmn=Tirtouga|method=Tirtouga's body glows white and it creates a see-through afterimage of itself. The afterimage then spins quickly and creates a silver ball of energy with a green core in front of Tirtouga's body. Tirtouga then fires the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Tirtouga (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Tirtouga|startcode=BW075|startname=A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=565|pkmn=Carracosta|method=Carracosta's body glows white and it creates a see-through afterimage of itself. The afterimage then spins quickly and forms in its flipper as a silver ball of energy with a green core. It then hurls the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Carracosta (Pokémon)|user1=Four wild Carracosta|startcode=BW076|startname=A Restoration Confrontation! Part 2}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=006|pkmn=Charizard|method=Charizard makes multiple rocks surrounded by purple energy come out of the ground. It then flaps its wings, sending the rocks flying at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Leon's Charizard|startcode=JN115|startname=Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=409|pkmn=Rampardos|method=Rampardos stomps the ground with one of its feet, making multiple rocks surrounded by purple energy come out of the ground. The rocks are then sent flying at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Rampardos (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Rampardos|startcode=JN134|startname=In the Palms of our Hands!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=411|pkmn=Bastiodon|method=Bastiodon stomps the ground with its front feet, making multiple rocks surrounded by purple energy come out of the ground. The rocks are then sent flying at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Bastiodon (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Bastiodon|startcode=JN134|startname=In the Palms of our Hands!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=1024T|pkmn=Terapagos|method=Terastal Form Terapagos creates four sharp rocks covered in a dark purple aura with wisps of light orange energy. It then fires the rocks at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Pagogo|user1=Liko's Pagogo|startcode=HZ082|startname=Beyond the Shining Rainbow}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=1020|pkmn=Gouging Fire|method=Gouging Fire creates multiple sharp rocks covered in a dark purple aura with wisps of light orange energy. It then fires the rocks at the opponent. On occasion, all of its stats will be boosted after using the move.}}
{{movebtm|type=rock|user=Lucius's Gouging Fire|startcode=HZ125|startname=HZ125}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks with a prehistoric power.|image1=Costa Tirtouga AncientPower.png|image1p=Tirtouga|image2=Marvin Draco Ancient Power Adventures.png|image2p=Dracovish|image3=Brock Kabutops AncientPower Adventures.png|image3p=Kabutops}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=141|pkmn=Kabutops|method=Kabutops crosses its scythes across its chest and opens them quickly. A ring of energy then appears behind its body and it releases a blast of energy from its body at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Brock|user1=Brock's Kabutops|startcode=PS155|startname=Capital Kabutops|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=564|pkmn=Tirtouga|method=Tirtouga points at the opponent, sending a large cluster of rocks flying into them.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Costa|user1=Black's Costa|startcode=PS495|startname=The Battle Within}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=882|pkmn=Dracovish|method=Dracovish sends a large cluster of rocks flying at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=rock|user=Marvin|user1=Marvin's Drakey|startcode=PASS37|startname=Crackle!! Retrieve the Sword & Shield}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{movemanga|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user releases a powerful blast of energy and converts them into rocks.|image1=Dialga AncientPower DPA.png|image1p=Dialga}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=483|pkmn=Dialga|method=Dialga releases a powerful blast of energy and converts them into rocks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=rock|user=Dialga (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Dialga|startcode=DPA20|startname=The Advent of Legendary Pokémon!!|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|genII=AncientPower II
|genIII=AncientPower III
|genIV=AncientPower IV
|genV=AncientPower V
}}
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|genVI=Ancient Power VI
|genVI2=Ancient Power VI 2
|genVII=Ancient Power VII
|genVII2=Ancient Power VII 2
|genVIII=Ancient Power VIII
|genVIII2=Ancient Power VIII 2
|LA=Ancient Power LA
}}
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|ZA=Ancient Power ZA
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|Stad2=AncientPower Stad2
|Colo=AncientPower Colo
|XD=AncientPower XD
|PBR=AncientPower PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|PMDRB=AncientPower PMD RB
|PMDTDS=AncientPower PMD TDS
|PMDGTI=AncientPower PMD GTI
|PSMD=Ancient Power PSMD
}}
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|Masters=Ancient Power Masters
}}

==Trivia==
* Ancient Power is learned by every {{cat|Fossil Pokémon}} and a large number of [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* Ancient Power triggers the most Evolutions out of any [[Move-based Evolution|Evolution-inducing move]], at three.
* Ancient Power is the only move with the [[additional effect]] of raising all stats that wasn't removed in [[Generation VIII]], possibly due to it being an [[Evolution]] requirement.
* {{p|Piloswine}}, which evolves into {{p|Mamoswine}} when leveled up knowing this move, has been able to learn it by breeding since the move's introduction in [[Generation II]].
* This move [[Aerodactyl (Fossil 1)|originated]] as a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] [[Pokémon Power|Poké-Power]].

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|zh_yue=原始之力 ''{{tt|Yùhnchí jī Lihk|Primeval Power}}''
|zh_cmn=原始之力 ''{{tt|Yuánshǐ zhī Lì|Primeval Power}}''
|cs=Pravěká síla
|nl=Oeroude kracht
|fr=Pouvoir Antique{{gen|VI}}+ Pouv.Antique{{gen|II}}–{{gen|V}}
|de=Antik-Kraft
|el=Αρχαία Δύναμη ''Archaía Dýnami''
|he=כוח עתיק ''Kohakh Atik''
|hi=एन्शंट पावर ''Ancient Power''
|id=Kekuatan Primitif{{tt|*|Pokémon GO}} Kekuatan Purba Tenaga Purba
|it=Forzantica
|ko=원시의힘 ''{{tt|Wonsi-uihim|Primeval Power}}''
|pl=Starożytna Moc
|pt_br=Poder Ancestral (games, [[JN115]]–present, [[JNS03]], TCG, manga) Poder Antigo ([[DP080]]–[[BW076]])
|pt_eu=Poder Antigo
|ro=Puterea Antică
|ru=Древняя Сила ''{{tt|Drevnyaya Sila|Ancient Power}}''
|sr=Drevna moć
|es_la=Poder Antiguo
|es_eu=Poder Pasado
|th=พลังดึกดำบรรพ์ ''{{tt|Phalang Duekdamban|Primeval Power}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon GO}} พลังโบราณ ''{{tt|Phalang Boran|Ancient Power}}''
|tr=Antik Güç
|vi=Sức Mạnh Nguyên Thủy
}}

{{Ancient Power}}
{{Generation IX TMs}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
[[Category:Evolution-inducing moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can raise the user's Attack]]
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Relicanth (Pokémon)

2026-05-19T10:32:49Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Relicanth
|jname=ジーランス
|jtranslit=Jīransu
|tmname=Glanth
|ndex=0369
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|category=Longevity
|height-ftin=3'03"
|height-m=1.0
|weight-lbs=51.6
|weight-kg=23.4
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Swift Swim
|ability2=Rock Head
|abilityd=Sturdy
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Water 1
|egggroup2=Water 2
|eggcycles=40
|evtotal=2
|evhp=1
|evde=1
|expyield=170
|oldexp=198
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=31
|color=Gray
|catchrate=25
|body=03
|pokefordex=relicanth
|generation=3
|friendship=70
}}
'''Relicanth''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ジーランス''' ''Glanth'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

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

==Biology==
Relicanth is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that is heavily based on the {{wp|coelacanth}}. It is covered with hard, brown scales that are similar to craggy rocks. Its tan head has protruding cheekbones, which are smaller on a female. A triangular spike protrudes from the back of its head. Tan patches cover its body and there is a red spot located on both sides. It possesses two pairs of pectoral fins, which it uses to push itself along the sea bottom. Additionally, it has dorsal and pelvic fins near its tail. Its tail fin has a wavy outline.

The {{a|Sturdy|composition}} of its scales, along with its fatty body and oil-filled {{wp|swim bladder}}s, allow it to withstand the intense pressure of the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|ocean depths}}. Relicanth once had teeth, but they have long since atrophied; as such, Relicanth is a {{wp|filter feeder}}, feeding on microscopic organisms that it sucks up with its toothless mouth. It has remained unchanged for 100 million years and stays as such because it is already a perfect life-form. It was discovered during a deep-sea expedition. Relicanth's name comes from an explorer whose name served as a variation of it.
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Rock}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=179|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Relicanth</sc> is a {{ScPkmn}} species that existed for a hundred million years without ever changing its form. This ancient {{ScPkmn}} feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Relicanth</sc> is a rare species that was discovered in deep-sea explorations. This {{ScPkmn}}'s body withstands the enormous water pressure of the ocean depths. Its body is covered in tough scales that are like craggy rocks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that was once believed to have been extinct. The species has not changed its form for 100 million years. It walks on the seafloor using its pectoral fins.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Discovered by chance during deep-sea explorations, it has not changed since ancient times.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=042|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=188}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It has remained unchanged for 100 million years. It was discovered during a deep-sea exploration.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Relicanth is a Pokémon species that existed for a hundred million years without ever changing its form. This ancient Pokémon feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Relicanth is a rare species that was discovered in deep-sea explorations. This Pokémon's body withstands the enormous water pressure of the ocean depths. Its body is covered in tough scales that are like craggy rocks.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=262|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=343|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its form has remained the same for one hundred million years. Its body is filled with fat, so it can withstand the water pressure of the deep sea.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It was fortuitously discovered during a deep sea expedition. Its teeth have atrophied, so it now survives on microscopic organisms it sucks up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Thought to have gone extinct, Relicanth was given a name that is a variation of the name of the person who discovered it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The reason it hasn't changed at all in a hundred million years is that it's apparently already a perfect life-form.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=187|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon was discovered during deep-sea exploration. Its appearance hasn't changed in 100,000,000 years, so it's called a living fossil.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=This rare Pokémon was discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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|Male Relicanth in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Female Relicanth in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|type2=Rock
|HP=100
|Attack=90
|Defense=130
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=65
|Speed=55
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|Normal=50
|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=50
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=25
|Water=100
|Grass=400
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

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

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|55|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM52|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM53|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM54|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM55|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR03|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR04|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR16|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR45|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR67|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR75|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR84|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR98|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR99|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM49|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM55|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM83|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM99|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Magnitude|Ground|Physical|—|100|30|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Relicanth|3|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Relicanth|Water|Rock|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Rock}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Water|ndex=369|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=369|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=369
|body=1
|rate=7.9
|area=Deep-Sea Floor
|P1=The world is awash in change--but not everything changes.
|P2=Hm? Is my health down by about half, would you say?
|P3=I've reached the end... Am I truly too far behind the times?
|PL=I've leveled up! But some things will never change...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=369
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=369
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Crustle}}
|recruitment=Feed an [[Food (Mystery Dungeon)|Apple]] to in a dungeon
|P1=They say our kind has been like this for over 100 million years. So, what are we like?
|P2=No! The history of my kind goes back a hundred million years. It will not end here!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=2
|past=NA
|num=248
|browser=It shoots orbs of water to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=369 f
|walk=2.45
|hp=59
|attack=78
|defense=59
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=369
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=369|num=241
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=369
|buddy=5
|egg=5
|candy=Relicanth
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=162
|defense=203
|fast={{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}
|special={{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Aqua Tail}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|pictype=art
|no1=0369
|name1=Relicanth
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Rock}}
</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Rock}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=369}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=369}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=369}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=369|crop=79}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=369|crop=73}}
{{Spritebox/8/Gender|ndex=369}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0369}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|369|Relicanth}}

==In animation==
[[File:Relicanth anime.png|thumb|250px|Relicanth in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Multiple Relicanth debuted in ''[[AG002|A Ruin With a View]]'', where {{Ash}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Professor Alden]] discovered a lake full of them.

In ''[[AG094|The Relicanth Really Can!]]'', multiple Relicanth led {{OBP|Adam|AG094}} and {{OBP|Evelyn|AG094}} to treasure.

====Minor appearances====
A Relicanth appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', multiple Relicanth were present during the final showdown with [[the Phantom]] and his crew.

In a flashback in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', a Relicanth was one of [[J]]'s bounties.

In ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'', a Relicanth was living in the lake near the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]].

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

In ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', multiple Relicanth were living in the {{DL|Ambrette Town|Ambrette Aquarium}}.

A Relicanth appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.

A Relicanth appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]''.

In ''[[SM104|That's Some Spicy Island Research!]]'', a Relicanth played with Ash and {{ashcl}}' Pokémon at [[Seafolk Village]].

A Relicanth appeared in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''.

A Relicanth appeared in ''[[JN088|Looking Out for Number Two!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG094|Relicanth|Ash's Pokédex|Relicanth, the Longevity Pokémon. Relicanth is covered in stone-like scales, which allow it to withstand the pressure of the deep ocean.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Relicanth Chinchou PG.png|thumb|250px|Relicanth in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', two {{pkmn2|wild}} Relicanth were in the waters that surrounded the [[Seafloor Cavern]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Relly.png|130px|thumb|Relicanth in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{adv|Sapphire}} has a Relicanth nicknamed [[Relly]]. He was one of the keys to solving the mystery of the [[Sealed Chamber]]. While he still belongs to Sapphire, he was not seen in her party during the {{MangaArc|Emerald}} and is assumed to be at sea with her {{p|Wailord}}, Lorry, as of Sapphire's latest appearance. He first appeared in ''[[PS235|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon III]]''.

A Relicanth appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.
{{-}}

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS236]]|This species lives at the bottom of the sea for thousands of years. It only feeds on microorganisms.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

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

==Trivia==
[[File:WCS2019 Fossil Pokémon art print.jpg|right|thumb|Relicanth depicted alongside [[Fossil Pokémon]].]]
* Relicanth's [[Effort values|EV yield]] (1 HP and 1 Defense) is unique.
* Relicanth shares many similarities with [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]], in the sense that it is also part-{{type|Rock}}, has a gender ratio of seven males to one female, and it is referred as an ancient Pokémon in some [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]]. An art print released for the [[2019 World Championships]] even lists Relicanth as a Fossil Pokémon.
* Relicanth is the only Rock-type {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with fins}}, and the only Rock-type Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 2}}.
* Relicanth is one of the two Pokémon left out of the [[Hoenn Pokérap]]; the other is {{p|Zigzagoon}}.
* Relicanth's Ultra Sun Pokédex entry is likely referencing the naming of the real coelacanth - the genus of which is named ''{{wp|Latimeria}}'' after {{wp|Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer}}, who described the first live coelacanth.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Relicanth}}
Relicanth appears to be based on the {{wp|coelacanth}}, an {{wp|Order (biology)|order}} of fish that was thought to have gone extinct around 66 million years ago until their rediscovery in 1938. They are considered {{wp|living fossil}}s because they appear virtually unchanged from their prehistoric relatives; this is reflected in Relicanth's Rock typing (characteristic of actual [[Fossil Pokémon]]) and "elderly" appearance. Relicanth matches the {{wp|Indonesian coelacanth}} in color, but its {{Shiny}} coloration is like that of the more well-known {{wp|West Indian Ocean coelacanth}}. The irregular shapes and big red spot on Relicanth's brown body might be inspired by old {{wp|treasure map}}s.

Relicanth's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Ultra Sun may reference the fact that the coelacanth genus, ''{{wp|Latimeria}}'', is named after {{wp|Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer}}, the discoverer of the first modern coelacanth specimen. Relicanth may also take inspiration from {{wp|placodermi|placoderms}}, an extinct class of fish with armored heads.

====Name origin====
Relicanth may be a combination of ''relic'' (something old that has survived the passage of time), ''{{wp|Relict (biology)|relict}}'', and ''{{wp|coelacanth}}''.

Glanth may be a combination of 爺 ''jī'' (old man) and ''coelacanth''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Rock
|ja=ジーランス ''Glanth''|jameaning=From {{tt|爺 ''jī''|old man}} and ''coelacanth''
|fr=Relicanth|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Relicanth|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Relicanth|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Relicanth|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=시라칸 ''Searakan''|komeaning=From 실러캔스 ''coelacanth''
|zh_cmn=古空棘魚 / 古空棘鱼 ''Gǔkōngjíyú''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|古 ''gǔ''|ancient}} and {{tt|腔棘魚 / 腔棘鱼 ''qiāngjíyú''|coelacanth}}
|zh_yue=古空棘魚 ''Gúhūnggīk'yùh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|古 ''gú''|ancient}} and {{tt|腔棘魚 ''hōnggīk'yùh''|coelacanth}}
|pt_br=Relicanth|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=पौराकेंथ ''Pauracanth''|himeaning=From {{tt|पौराणिक ''pauranik''|legendary or relic or ancient}} and ''Relicanth'' or ''coelacanth''
|ru=Реликант ''Relikant''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=จีแลนซ์ ''Chilaen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water|type2=Rock}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Water|prevnum=0368|prev=Gorebyss|nextnum=0370|next=Luvdisc}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category: Pokémon in the Poni Pokédex]]

[[de:Relicanth]]
[[es:Relicanth]]
[[fr:Relicanth]]
[[it:Relicanth]]
[[ja:ジーランス]]
[[zh:古空棘鱼]]

Ice Face (Ability)

2026-05-15T11:20:21Z

SomnoticAgama: /* In battle */

{{redirect|Ice Face|Eiscue's form|Eiscue (Pokémon)#Form data|Eiscue (Pokémon) → Form data}}
{{AbilityInfobox/header
|name=Ice Face
|jpname=アイスフェイス
|jptrans=Ice Face
|jptranslit=Aisu Feisu
|colorscheme=Ice
|gen=VIII
}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VIII|The Pokémon's ice head can take a physical attack as a substitute, but the attack also changes the Pokémon's appearance. The ice will be restored when it hails.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|IX|The Pokémon's ice head can take a physical attack as a substitute, but the attack also changes the Pokémon's appearance. The ice will be restored when it snows.}}
|}

'''Ice Face''' (Japanese: '''アイスフェイス''' ''Ice Face'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Eiscue}}.

==Effect==
===In battle===
When an Eiscue that's in its Ice Face form is hit by a [[physical move]], it takes no [[damage]] and changes into its Noice Face form. If a {{OBP|hail|weather condition}}storm or {{OBP|snow|weather condition}}storm begins while Eiscue is in its Noice Face form, or if it is sent out in its Noice Face form during hail or snow, it will immediately revert to its Ice Face form. Eiscue will not revert to its Ice Face form if there is already hail or snow when it changes into its Noice Face form. This form change persists even when Eiscue is switched out, but is undone at the end of the battle.

Ice Face does not protect against [[special move]]s, including those that deal physical damage, such as {{m|Psyshock}}, {{m|Psystrike}}, or {{m|Secret Sword}}.

{{m|Gastro Acid}}, {{m|Worry Seed}}, and {{m|Simple Beam}} fail if the target has Ice Face. {{m|Role Play}}, {{m|Skill Swap}}, {{m|Entrainment}}, and {{m|Doodle}} fail if either Pokémon has Ice Face. Ice Face cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}} or replace {{a|Power of Alchemy}} or {{a|Receiver}}. Ice Face cannot be suppressed by {{a|Neutralizing Gas}}, traded by {{a|Wandering Spirit}}, or replaced by {{a|Lingering Aroma}} or {{a|Mummy}}.

===Outside of battle===
Ice Face has no effect outside of battle.

==Pokémon with Ice Face==
{{Ability/head|ice}}
{{Ability/entry|0875|Eiscue|Ice|Ice|Ice Face|None|None|formlink={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Eiscue|Ice Face}}}}
{{Ability/entry|0875|form=-Noice|Eiscue|Ice|Ice|Ice Face|None|None|formlink={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Eiscue|Noice Face}}}}
{{Ability/foot|ice}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=ice|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon's ice head can take a physical attack as a substitute, but the attack also changes the Pokémon's appearance.|image1=Casey Peta Ice Face.png|image1p=Eiscue|image2=Casey Peta Noice Face.png|image2p=Eiscue's ice face shattering}}
{{movep|type=ice|ms=875|pkmn=Eiscue|method=When Eiscue is hit by a physical attack, the ice on its head absorbs the blow, preventing it from taking damage. The ice then shatters, revealing Eiscue's Noice Face.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ice|user=Casey Shield|user1=Casey's Peta|startcode=PASS20|startname=Cracking!! Brilliant Tap-Dancing|notes=Debut}}

==In the TCG==
Ice Face debuted as an {{TCG|Ability}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] with {{TCG ID|Rebel Clash|Eiscue|54}} from the {{TCG|Rebel Clash}} expansion. If a Pokémon with this Ability has full HP, the damage it takes from attacks from the opponent's Pokémon is reduced by a set amount (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

The following is a list of Pokémon cards with the Ice Face Ability.

{{card list/header|Pokémon cards with Ice Face|Water|nocat=yes}}
{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Rebel Clash|Eiscue|54}}|type=Water|newmark=D|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Rebel Clash|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=054/192|jpset=Rebellion Crash|jprarity=R|jpnum=028/096}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|jpset=Shiny Star V|jpnum=049/190}}
{{card list/release|type=Water|enset=Shining Fates|enrarity=Rare Shiny|ennum=SV035/SV122|jpset=Shiny Star V|jprarity=S|jpnum=234/190}}
|}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{ice color}}|bordercolor={{ice color dark}}
|zh_yue=結凍頭 ''{{tt|Gitdung Tàuh|Frozen Head}}''
|zh_cmn=結凍頭 / 结冻头 ''{{tt|Jiédòng Tóu|Frozen Head}}''
|fr=Tête de Gel
|de=Tiefkühlkopf
|it=Gelofaccia
|ko=아이스페이스 ''Ice Face''
|pt_br=Cara de Gelo
|es=Cara de Hielo
}}
{{AbilityVariations
|color=Ice
|title={{cat|Abilities affected by weather conditions}}
|1=Sand Veil|2=Swift Swim|3=Chlorophyll|4=Rain Dish|5=Forecast|6=Snow Cloak|7=Dry Skin|8=Hydration|9=Solar Power|10=Leaf Guard|11=Ice Body|12=Flower Gift|13=Harvest|14=Sand Rush|15=Sand Force|16=Slush Rush|17=Ice Face|18=Protosynthesis|19=Orichalcum Pulse
|1color={{Ground color dark}}
|2color={{Water color dark}}
|3color={{Grass color dark}}
|4color={{Water color dark}}
|5color={{Normal color dark}}
|6color={{Ice color dark}}
|7color={{HP color dark}}
|8color={{Water color dark}}
|9color={{Fire color dark}}
|10color={{Grass color dark}}
|11color={{Ice color dark}}
|12color={{Grass color dark}}
|13color={{Berries color dark}}
|14color={{Ground color dark}}
|15color={{Ground color dark}}
|16color={{Ice color dark}}
|17color={{Ice color dark}}
|18color={{Fighting color dark}}
|19color={{Scarlet color dark}}
}}
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{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Abilities affected by weather conditions]]
[[Category:Abilities that activate upon taking damage]]
[[Category:Abilities that alter damage taken]]
[[Category:Abilities that activate at the end of the turn]]
[[Category:Abilities that cannot be replaced]]
[[Category:Abilities that cannot be copied]]
[[Category:Abilities that cannot be suppressed]]
[[Category:Form-changing Abilities]]
[[Category:Ignorable Abilities]]
[[Category:Abilities that activate upon entering battle]]

[[de:Tiefkühlkopf]]
[[es:Cara de Hielo]]
[[fr:Tête de Gel]]
[[it:Gelofaccia]]
[[ja:アイスフェイス]]
[[zh:结冻头（特性）]]

Stonjourner (Pokémon)

2026-05-14T21:17:11Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Stonjourner
|jname=イシヘンジン
|jtranslit=Ishihenjin
|tmname=Ishihengin
|ndex=0874
|type1=Rock
|category=Big Rock
|height-ftin=8'02"
|height-m=2.5
|weight-lbs=1146.4
|weight-kg=520.0
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Power Spot
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Mineral
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=2
|evde=2
|expyield=165
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Gray
|catchrate=60
|body=07
|pokefordex=stonjourner
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Stonjourner''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''イシヘンジン''' ''Ishihengin'') is a {{type|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

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

==Biology==
[[File:StonjournerSilverTempest101.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Stonjourner resting]]
Stonjourner is a tall {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} made of rock, resembling {{wp|Stonehenge}}. It has a gray, rectangular body with white eyes and mouth, and is adorned with dark gray spots. On top of its body are two, smaller rectangular stones giving it the appearance of a hat. Its arms are made up of three chained, square rocks alternating between gray and dark gray. It has two large, gray legs resembling the standing stones on [[Turffield]], each of which weighs over 400 pounds (200 kg). These legs are brown on the lower half, and have a pair of gray crosses each. [[Stonjourner (Silver Tempest 101)|In the TCG]], a resting Stonjourner is shown to be able to detach and rotate its legs.

Occasionally, Stonjourner will unleash a burst of speed to perform dynamic feats with its legs. Most of the time, it stands in a field watching the sun's progress, preferring a quiet life. Curiously, once every year on a certain day, groups of Stonjourner gather from all over to form an evenly spaced ring or circle. No one knows the reason why they assemble in this formation, leading to many theories involving the position of the sun, the earth's energy, and other factors.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/stonjourner/ Stonjourner | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> Another curiosity is that the elemental composition of the rocks that form Stonjourner's body were found to match the bedrock of a land far away from its native habitat. Stonjourner primarily makes its home in grasslands.

Stonjourner is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Power Spot}} as an [[Ability]].
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Rock}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=369|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=089|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It stands in grasslands, watching the sun's descent from zenith to horizon. This Pokémon has a talent for delivering dynamic kicks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Once a year, on a specific date and at a specific time, they gather out of nowhere and form up in a circle.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=319|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The elemental composition of the rocks that form its body were found to match the bedrock of a land far away from this Pokémon’s habitat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon spends its life gazing at the setting sun. It strides leisurely across grassy plains on legs of rock that weigh over {{tt|400 pounds|200 kg}} each.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{rock color light}}; background:#{{rock color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Stonjourner SV.png|x200px]]
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| Stonjourner in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Rock}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|area={{rt|10|Galar}}, [[Lake of Outrage]] [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Shield|area=Use [[Dynamax Crystal]] ★And390 at [[Watchtower Lair]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword Expansion Pass|color={{sword color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Giant's Bed]], [[Giant's Foot]] [[Slippery Slope/Dens|Slippery Slope]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|area=West Province: [[Asado Desert]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Stonjourner|4★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Violet|area=[[Union Circle]] [[Tera Raid Battle|Tera Raid Battle Search]] ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Stonjourner|4★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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====In events====
=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Rock
|HP=100
|Attack=125
|Defense=135
|SpAtk=20
|SpDef=20
|Speed=70
}}

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

===Learnset===
Stonjourner is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Stonjourner|Rock|Rock|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Stonjourner|Rock|Rock|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Stonjourner|Rock|Rock|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM189|Heat Crash|Fire|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Stonjourner|Rock|Rock|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Stonjourner|Rock|Rock|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0837|Rolycoly}}{{MSP/H|0838|Carkol}}{{MSP/H|0839|Coalossal}}{{MSP/H|0969|Glimmet}}{{MSP/H|0970|Glimmora}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5||'''|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg|form=-Hisui}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Stonjourner|Rock|Rock|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Rock}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=0874
|egg=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Stonjourner
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=222
|defense=182
|fast={{m|Rock Throw}}
|special={{m|Stomp}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Rock
|pictype=art
|no1=0874
|name1=Stonjourner
|type1-1=Rock}}
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Rock}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=874}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0874}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|874|Stonjourner}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Rocket Prize Master Stonjourner.png|thumb|250px|Stonjourner in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Stonjourner debuted in ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', where [[Jessie]] pulled {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Stonjourner|one}} out of the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. It was eventually defeated by {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', a Stonjourner was guarding the passageway into [[Diana]]'s castle. It retreated when [[Amethio]] attacked it with his {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Stonjourner appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', under the ownership of [[Gordie]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Gordie Stonjourner Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Stonjourner in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

===Pokémon Adventures===
Stonjourner debuted in ''[[PASS19|Crunch!! Snowy Battle]]'', under the ownership of [[Gordie]].
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Stonjourner (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* Stonjourner can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Eiscue}}.
** They are {{pkmn2|version-exclusive|version exclusives}} of each other: Stonjourner is exclusive to {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Sword}} and {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet}}, while Eiscue is exclusive to Shield and Violet.
** They both have [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]]: Stonjourner has {{a|Power Spot}}, while Eiscue has {{a|Ice Face}}.
** The version-exclusive [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Circhester Stadium]], [[Gordie]]{{sup/8|Sw}} and [[Melony]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, use Stonjourner and Eiscue in their respective teams.
* Stonjourner is tied with {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, and {{form|Deoxys|Attack Forme}} {{p|Deoxys}} for the lowest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all Pokémon.
* Stonjourner was included in a challenge featuring commonly mispronounced Pokémon names in the 2026 Latin American International Championships, where the pronunciation of its name was given as "STONE-jar-nar".<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DRVDd_XkgsW/?img_index=10]</ref>

===Origin===
Stonjourner appears to be based on {{wp|Megalith|Megalith structures}}, more specifically a {{wp|trilithon}} or a {{wp|dolmen}}. It may specifically be a direct reference to the {{wp|Stonehenge}} monument from the Middle {{wp|Neolithic}} of {{wp|Wiltshire}}, England. Stonjourner's behavior may reference the relationship between {{wp|Archaeoastronomy and Stonehenge|Stonehenge and astronomy}}, and the fact that there is evidence that this monument used to be visited once every year by a prehistoric culture, either in December or January.

Stonjourner's {{g|Scarlet}} Pokédex entry seems to be referencing the {{wp|bluestone}}s amongst the Stonehenge trilithons, which were imported from a quarry in the {{wp|Preseli Mountains}} of {{wp|Wales}} approximately 200km/124 miles North-West of Stonehenge.

Stonjourner may also be inspired from the {{wp|inuksuk}}. The crosses on its legs may be a reference to {{wp|runes}} from early {{wp|Germanic languages|Germanic culture}}, which had a prevalent impact on Britain during its {{wp|Anglo-Saxon}} era. Combined with the dirt, they resemble {{wp|hiking boot}}s.

====Name origin====
Stonjourner may be a combination of ''stone'' and ''sojourner'' (a person who resides temporarily in a place).

Ishihengin may be a combination of 石 ''ishi'' (stone), ''{{wp|Stonehenge}}'', and 変人 ''henjin'' (weird or eccentric person).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Rock|type2=Rock
|ja=イシヘンジン ''Ishihengin''|jameaning=From 石 ''ishi'' (stone), ''{{wp|Stonehenge}}'', and 変人 ''henjin'' (weird or eccentric person)
|fr=Dolman|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|dolmen}}'' and ''man''
|es=Stonjourner|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Humanolith|demeaning=From ''human'' or ''humanoid'' and ''{{wp|megalith}}'' or ''{{wp|monolith}}''
|it=Stonjourner|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=돌헨진 ''Dolhenjin''|komeaning=From 돌 ''dol'' (stone), ''Stonehenge'', and 인 ''in'' (man)
|zh_cmn=巨石丁 ''Jùshídīng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 巨石 ''jùshí'' (megalith) and 丁 ''dīng'' (man)
|zh_yue=巨石丁 ''Geuihsehkdīng''|zh_yuemeaning=From 巨石 ''geuihsehk'' (megalith) and 丁 ''dīng'' (man)
|pt_br=Stonjourner|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=स्टोनहेंजी ''Stonehenjee''|himeaning=From ''Stonehenge'' and मौजी ''maujī'' (whimsical/impulsive)
|ru=Стонджорнер ''Stondzhorner''|rumeaning=From English name
|th=อิชิเฮนจิน ''Ichihenchin''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
==References==
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==External links==
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Vigoroth (Pokémon)

2026-05-13T13:09:40Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Vigoroth}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Vigoroth
|jname=ヤルキモノ
|tmname=Yarukimono
|ndex=0288
|type1=Normal
|category=Wild Monkey
|height-ftin=4'07"
|height-m=1.4
|weight-lbs=102.5
|weight-kg=46.5
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Vital Spirit
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=2
|evsp=2
|expyield=154
|oldexp=126
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=127
|color=White
|catchrate=120
|body=06
|pokefordex=vigoroth
|generation=3
|friendship=70
}}
'''Vigoroth''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤルキモノ''' ''Yarukimono'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Slakoth}} starting at [[level]] 18 and evolves into {{p|Slaking}} starting at level 36.

==Biology==
Vigoroth is a white, sloth-like, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a teardrop-shaped tuft of red fur on its forehead. It has stubby ears, two small, triangular teeth in each jaw, a brown lower jaw, and large eyes encircled by brown rings. There are two stripes on its back, which are also brown. Its arms are long, and its hands and feet have two sharp black claws. The undersides of its hands and feet have circular red pads, and its rear also has a baboon-like patch of red. The fur on its chest, tail, and sides of its maw are shaggy.

Vigoroth's heart beats ten times faster than it did as a {{p|Slakoth}}, and as such, it cannot sit still for even a minute. Attempting to stand still or sleep raises its stress level and agitates its blood. It likes to go berserk by spinning its arms to destroy anything in its path. It runs wild through the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|jungle.}} Due to its rampages, it is always hungry. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], despite Vigoroth appearing to be fast alseep at first glance, it is unable to sleep deeply.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "This Pokémon is incapable of sitting still. It's said that Vigoroth's blood is so agitated that it's unable to sleep deeply, even when it seems at first glance to be fast asleep."</ref>

===Evolution===
Vigoroth evolves from {{p|Slakoth}} and evolves into {{p|Slaking}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0287
|name1=Slakoth
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1=
|no2=0288
|name2=Vigoroth
|type1-2=Normal
|evo2=
|no3=0289
|name3=Slaking
|type1-3=Normal}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: A Vigoroth hangs around [[Treasure Town]], next to Kangaskhan Storage.
* {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Go-Rock Quads|Clyde]] uses a Vigoroth to back up his {{p|Slaking}}.
* {{game|Emerald}}: Vigoroth are used as Pokémon movers at the beginning of the game.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=037|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Vigoroth</sc> is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can't tolerate sitting still for even a minute. This {{ScPkmn}}'s stress level rises if it can't be moving constantly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Vigoroth</sc> is simply incapable of remaining still. Even when it tries to sleep, the blood in its veins grows agitated, compelling this {{ScPkmn}} to run wild throughout the jungle before it can settle down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It can't keep still because its blood boils with energy. It runs through the fields and mountains all day to calm itself. If it doesn't, it can't sleep at night.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It is always hungry because it won't stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can't keep still.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=277|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can't sit still for one second.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=038}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can't sit still for one second.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Vigoroth is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can't tolerate sitting still for even a minute. This Pokémon's stress level rises if it can't be moving constantly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Vigoroth is simply incapable of remaining still. Even when it tries to sleep, the blood in its veins grows agitated, compelling this Pokémon to run wild throughout the jungle before it can settle down.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its heart beats at 10 times its previous rate, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=79|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=60|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It is always hungry because it won't stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can't keep still.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Vigoroth SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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| Vigoroth in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Vigoroth in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{safari|Johto}} (Peak with 56 Forest points and 28 Plains points)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Black}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=White|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|area=[[Pinwheel Forest]] (inner)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|11|Alola}} ({{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}){{dotw|Fr}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[South Province (Area Three)|Area Three]], [[South Province (Area Five)|Area Five]] West Province: [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[Dalizapa Passage]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Vigoroth|4★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Coastal Biome]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{electric color}}|area=Endless Level 57, Endless Level 65, Forever Level 7, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Mt. Freeze]] (7F-11F), [[Mt. Faraway]] (10F-19F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Olive Jungle]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Blizzard Island]] (1F-20F), [[Crevice Cave]] (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), [[Mt. Avalanche]] (1F-19F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Blizzard Island]] (1F-20F), [[Crevice Cave]] (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), [[Mt. Avalanche]] (1F-19F)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Canyon: [[Rugged Flats]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#Dual Launchers|Magical Lake: Dual Launchers]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Monday Stage 1|Safari Jungle: Stage 1]]{{dotw|Mo}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Bastion of Beginnings|Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings]] (Entrance Boss, Center, Back)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Mt. Freeze]] (1F-4F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Marvelous Sea]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Great 3) [[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Basic 3) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Basic 5)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Blau Salon|Blau Salon: Stage 440]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|HP=80
|Attack=80
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=55
|SpDef=55
|Speed=90}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
Vigoroth is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|23|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0765|Oranguru}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/H|0464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/H|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Slack Off|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I get this feeling that I'll just keel over if I stop!
|P2=Kwaah! My HP's gone down to half so soon?
|P3=I'm done... But I have one good rampage left in me!
|PL=Leveled up! Yes! Watch how I can rampage now!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Hitmontop}}, {{p|Conkeldurr}}
|recruitment=Escort to open the locked door at {{md|Berry Forest}}
|P1=I'm too excited! What do I do? What do I do?
|P2=I'm just too excited to faint!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=None
|fieldpower=2
|field=Cut
|loop=12
|MinEXP=50
|MaxEXP=70
|num=163
|browser=One punch of Vigoroth's clawed paw is powerful enough to cut a Metal Fence.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|walk=1.67
|hp=55
|attack=76
|defense=52
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288|num=596
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Relentless
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if foe has any status condition.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Slakoth
|evocandy=100
|stamina=190|attack=159|defense=145
|fast={{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Counter}}
|special={{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0288
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Normal
|dexentry=This Pokémon is incapable of sitting still. It's said that Vigoroth's blood is so agitated that it's unable to sleep deeply, even when it seems at first glance to be fast asleep.
|sleepstyle1=Impatient Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Exercising Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Slacking Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 27
|pokemon=Slakoth
|candyNum=80
|berry=Persim
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Pokémon Grand Eating Contest Vigoroth.png|thumb|250px|Vigoroth in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Vigoroth debuted in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', under the ownership of [[Norman]]. In ''[[AG069|Love, Petalburg Style]]'' and ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', it was used in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. It defeated {{AP|Torkoal}} due to its speed, but the match against {{AP|Pikachu}} ended in a draw because it was {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} by Pikachu's {{a|Static}} [[Ability]].

In ''[[AG088|The Garden of Eatin']]'', a {{p|Snorlax}} was causing trouble for [[Marcel]] by eating the bananas in his [[Banana Slakoth Garden]]. No one was able to stop it until one of the Slakoth in the garden [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Vigoroth and defeated Snorlax, allowing Marcel to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it.

====Minor appearances====
Multiple Vigoroth appeared in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong!]]''.

In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', multiple Vigoroth were pursuing {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} until they were driven away by {{AP|Infernape}} and {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}}.

In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Vigoroth was entered in the [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] on [[Harvest Island]].

In ''[[JN047|Crowning the Chow Crusher!]]'', a {{tc|Lady}}'s Vigoroth competed in the [[Pokémon Grand Eating Contest]]. Another Vigoroth was seen in the poster promoting the competition.

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

A Vigoroth appeared in ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'' and ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', as part of {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}'s crew.

A Vigoroth appeared in ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', under the ownership of [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]]'s {{OBP|manager|HZ109}}.

====Pokédex entries====
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{{Animedexbody|AG003|Vigoroth|Ash's Pokédex|Vigoroth, the Wild Monkey Pokémon. Vigoroth is only comfortable going berserk, will destroy anything in its path by spinning both arms, and goes more berserk when done.}}
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===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Vigoroth PG.png|thumb|250px|Vigoroth in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Vigoroth encountered and battled {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} near the [[Weather Institute]].

In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', a wild Vigoroth was fleeing from a storm that a [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} was creating.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Norman Vigoroth Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Vigoroth in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
[[Norman]]'s Vigoroth appeared in ''[[SP25|I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
Vigoroth debuted in ''[[PS185|Nixing Nuzleaf]]'', under the ownership of {{adv|Norman}}, who used it as one of his most valued fighters.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Vigoroth, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Vigoroth (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* Vigoroth is the only Pokémon of its evolution line not to have the ability {{a|Truant}}.
* As of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Vigoroth and Slaking can learn at least one move from all 18 types.

===Origin===
Vigoroth seems to be based on {{wp|sloth}}s, exhibiting traits most similar to {{wp|two-toed sloth}}s and {{wp|ground sloth}}s in particular. It also exhibits some similarities to {{wp|Old World monkey}}s, particularly to {{wp|baboon}}s who have bright red rumps, short tails, and are known for violent outbursts just like Vigoroth. It also has some similarities to human {{wp|youth}}s such as it extreme hyperactivity and tendency to cause destruction, as youths are full of energy and can be reckless and the tuft of fur on its head being more devoloped than that of Slakoth.

====Name origin====
Vigoroth may be a combination of ''vigor'' or ''vigorous'' and ''{{wp|sloth}}''.

Yarukimono may be a combination of やる気 ''yaruki'' (motivation) and 樹懶 ''namakemono'' (sloth).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=ヤルキモノ ''Yarukimono''|jameaning=From {{tt|やる気 ''yaruki''|motivation}} and {{tt|樹懶 ''namakemono''|sloth}}
|fr=Vigoroth|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Vigoroth|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Muntier|demeaning=From {{tt|''munter''|lively}} and {{tt|''Faultier''|sloth}}
|it=Vigoroth|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=발바로 ''Balbaro''|komeaning=From {{tt|발발 ''balbal''|restlessly, actively}} and {{tt|바로 ''baro''|right away, immediately}}
|zh_cmn=過動猿 / 过动猿 ''Guòdòngyuán''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|過動 / 过动 ''guòdòng''|hyperactive}} and {{tt|猿 ''yuán''|ape}}
|zh_yue=過動猿 ''Gwoduhngyùhn''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|過動 ''gwoduhng''|hyperactive}} and {{tt|猿 ''yùhn''|ape}}
|pt_br=Vigoroth|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=बुलचुला ''Bullchula''|himeaning=
|ru=Вигорот ''Vigorot''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ยารุคิโมโนะ ''Yarukhimono''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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Vigoroth (Pokémon)

2026-05-13T13:09:24Z

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|jname=ヤルキモノ
|tmname=Yarukimono
|ndex=0288
|type1=Normal
|category=Wild Monkey
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'''Vigoroth''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤルキモノ''' ''Yarukimono'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Slakoth}} starting at [[level]] 18 and evolves into {{p|Slaking}} starting at level 36.

==Biology==
Vigoroth is a white, sloth-like, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a teardrop-shaped tuft of red fur on its forehead. It has stubby ears, two small, triangular teeth in each jaw, a brown lower jaw, and large eyes encircled by brown rings. There are two stripes on its back, which are also brown. Its arms are long, and its hands and feet have two sharp black claws. The undersides of its hands and feet have circular red pads, and its rear also has a baboon-like patch of red. The fur on its chest, tail, and sides of its maw are shaggy.

Vigoroth's heart beats ten times faster than it did as a {{p|Slakoth}}, and as such, it cannot sit still for even a minute. Attempting to stand still or sleep raises its stress level and agitates its blood. It likes to go berserk by spinning its arms to destroy anything in its path. It runs wild through the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|jungle.}} Due to its rampages, it is always hungry. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], despite Vigoroth appearing to be fast alseep at first glance, it is unable to sleep deeply.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "This Pokémon is incapable of sitting still. It's said that Vigoroth's blood is so agitated that it's unable to sleep deeply, even when it seems at first glance to be fast asleep."</ref>

===Evolution===
Vigoroth evolves from {{p|Slakoth}} and evolves into {{p|Slaking}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: A Vigoroth hangs around [[Treasure Town]], next to Kangaskhan Storage.
* {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Go-Rock Quads|Clyde]] uses a Vigoroth to back up his {{p|Slaking}}.
* {{game|Emerald}}: Vigoroth are used as Pokémon movers at the beginning of the game.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=037|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Vigoroth</sc> is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can't tolerate sitting still for even a minute. This {{ScPkmn}}'s stress level rises if it can't be moving constantly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Vigoroth</sc> is simply incapable of remaining still. Even when it tries to sleep, the blood in its veins grows agitated, compelling this {{ScPkmn}} to run wild throughout the jungle before it can settle down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It can't keep still because its blood boils with energy. It runs through the fields and mountains all day to calm itself. If it doesn't, it can't sleep at night.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It is always hungry because it won't stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can't keep still.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=277|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can't sit still for one second.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=038}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can't sit still for one second.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Vigoroth is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can't tolerate sitting still for even a minute. This Pokémon's stress level rises if it can't be moving constantly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Vigoroth is simply incapable of remaining still. Even when it tries to sleep, the blood in its veins grows agitated, compelling this Pokémon to run wild throughout the jungle before it can settle down.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its heart beats at 10 times its previous rate, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=79|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=60|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It is always hungry because it won't stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can't keep still.}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|HP=80
|Attack=80
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=55
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|Speed=90}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
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|Power=2
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|Technique=2
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
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|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
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===Learnset===
Vigoroth is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|23|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
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{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0765|Oranguru}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/H|0464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/H|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Slack Off|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I get this feeling that I'll just keel over if I stop!
|P2=Kwaah! My HP's gone down to half so soon?
|P3=I'm done... But I have one good rampage left in me!
|PL=Leveled up! Yes! Watch how I can rampage now!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Hitmontop}}, {{p|Conkeldurr}}
|recruitment=Escort to open the locked door at {{md|Berry Forest}}
|P1=I'm too excited! What do I do? What do I do?
|P2=I'm just too excited to faint!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=None
|fieldpower=2
|field=Cut
|loop=12
|MinEXP=50
|MaxEXP=70
|num=163
|browser=One punch of Vigoroth's clawed paw is powerful enough to cut a Metal Fence.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|walk=1.67
|hp=55
|attack=76
|defense=52
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288|num=596
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Relentless
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if foe has any status condition.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Slakoth
|evocandy=100
|stamina=190|attack=159|defense=145
|fast={{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Counter}}
|special={{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0288
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Normal
|dexentry=This Pokémon is incapable of sitting still. It's said that Vigoroth's blood is so agitated that it's unable to sleep deeply, even when it seems at first glance to be fast asleep.
|sleepstyle1=Impatient Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Exercising Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Slacking Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 27
|pokemon=Slakoth
|candyNum=80
|berry=Persim
|ingredient1=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient2=Honey
|ingredient3=Fancy Apple
|carrylimit=9
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0287
|name1=Slakoth
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0288
|name2=Vigoroth
|type1-2=Normal
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0289
|name3=Slaking
|type1-3=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=288}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=288}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=288}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=288|crop=76}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=288|crop=78}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0288}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|288|Vigoroth}}

==In animation==
[[File:Pokémon Grand Eating Contest Vigoroth.png|thumb|250px|Vigoroth in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Vigoroth debuted in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', under the ownership of [[Norman]]. In ''[[AG069|Love, Petalburg Style]]'' and ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', it was used in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. It defeated {{AP|Torkoal}} due to its speed, but the match against {{AP|Pikachu}} ended in a draw because it was {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} by Pikachu's {{a|Static}} [[Ability]].

In ''[[AG088|The Garden of Eatin']]'', a {{p|Snorlax}} was causing trouble for [[Marcel]] by eating the bananas in his [[Banana Slakoth Garden]]. No one was able to stop it until one of the Slakoth in the garden [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Vigoroth and defeated Snorlax, allowing Marcel to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it.

====Minor appearances====
Multiple Vigoroth appeared in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong!]]''.

In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', multiple Vigoroth were pursuing {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} until they were driven away by {{AP|Infernape}} and {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}}.

In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Vigoroth was entered in the [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] on [[Harvest Island]].

In ''[[JN047|Crowning the Chow Crusher!]]'', a {{tc|Lady}}'s Vigoroth competed in the [[Pokémon Grand Eating Contest]]. Another Vigoroth was seen in the poster promoting the competition.

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

A Vigoroth appeared in ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'' and ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', as part of {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}'s crew.

A Vigoroth appeared in ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', under the ownership of [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]]'s {{OBP|manager|HZ109}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG003|Vigoroth|Ash's Pokédex|Vigoroth, the Wild Monkey Pokémon. Vigoroth is only comfortable going berserk, will destroy anything in its path by spinning both arms, and goes more berserk when done.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Vigoroth PG.png|thumb|250px|Vigoroth in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Vigoroth encountered and battled {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} near the [[Weather Institute]].

In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', a wild Vigoroth was fleeing from a storm that a [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} was creating.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Norman Vigoroth Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Vigoroth in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
[[Norman]]'s Vigoroth appeared in ''[[SP25|I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
Vigoroth debuted in ''[[PS185|Nixing Nuzleaf]]'', under the ownership of {{adv|Norman}}, who used it as one of his most valued fighters.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Vigoroth, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Vigoroth (TCG)}}
==Trivia==

* Vigoroth is the only Pokémon of its evolution line not to have the ability [[Truant]].
* As of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Vigoroth and Slaking can learn at least one move from all 18 types.

===Origin===
Vigoroth seems to be based on {{wp|sloth}}s, exhibiting traits most similar to {{wp|two-toed sloth}}s and {{wp|ground sloth}}s in particular. It also exhibits some similarities to {{wp|Old World monkey}}s, particularly to {{wp|baboon}}s who have bright red rumps, short tails, and are known for violent outbursts just like Vigoroth. It also has some similarities to human {{wp|youth}}s such as it extreme hyperactivity and tendency to cause destruction, as youths are full of energy and can be reckless and the tuft of fur on its head being more devoloped than that of Slakoth.

====Name origin====
Vigoroth may be a combination of ''vigor'' or ''vigorous'' and ''{{wp|sloth}}''.

Yarukimono may be a combination of やる気 ''yaruki'' (motivation) and 樹懶 ''namakemono'' (sloth).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=ヤルキモノ ''Yarukimono''|jameaning=From {{tt|やる気 ''yaruki''|motivation}} and {{tt|樹懶 ''namakemono''|sloth}}
|fr=Vigoroth|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Vigoroth|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Muntier|demeaning=From {{tt|''munter''|lively}} and {{tt|''Faultier''|sloth}}
|it=Vigoroth|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=발바로 ''Balbaro''|komeaning=From {{tt|발발 ''balbal''|restlessly, actively}} and {{tt|바로 ''baro''|right away, immediately}}
|zh_cmn=過動猿 / 过动猿 ''Guòdòngyuán''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|過動 / 过动 ''guòdòng''|hyperactive}} and {{tt|猿 ''yuán''|ape}}
|zh_yue=過動猿 ''Gwoduhngyùhn''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|過動 ''gwoduhng''|hyperactive}} and {{tt|猿 ''yùhn''|ape}}
|pt_br=Vigoroth|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=बुलचुला ''Bullchula''|himeaning=
|ru=Вигорот ''Vigorot''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ยารุคิโมโนะ ''Yarukhimono''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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[[de:Muntier]]
[[es:Vigoroth]]
[[fr:Vigoroth]]
[[it:Vigoroth]]
[[ja:ヤルキモノ]]
[[zh:过动猿]]

Slaking (Pokémon)

2026-05-13T13:08:58Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */ Turns out there are several other types they couldn't use beforehand.

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Slaking
|jname=ケッキング
|jtranslit=Kekkingu
|tmname=Kekking
|ndex=0289
|type1=Normal
|category=Lazy
|height-ftin=6'07"
|height-m=2.0
|weight-lbs=287.7
|weight-kg=130.5
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Truant
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=3
|evhp=3
|expyield=252
|oldexp=210
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=45
|body=12
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|generation=3
|friendship=70
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'''Slaking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ケッキング''' ''Kekking'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

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

==Biology==
Slaking is a large, bulky, ape-like bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Most of its shaggy fur is brown, along with the semi-circle patterning under its eyes. Its face, chest, hands, and feet are lighter in color. Its brows are thick and jutting, and it has a large, pink [[wp:Pig|pig]]-like snout. Around its neck is a white collar of fur that extends over the top of its head before ending in a small tuft. It has large, five-fingered hands and two-toed feet.

During most of the day, Slaking lolls around and sleeps. It is considered the laziest Pokémon, but even when it is lounging it's saving energy. It can exert a lot of power by releasing built-up energy all at once and is said to be feared for its immense strength. Slaking lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|tropical forests}}, where it feeds on grass and ripened fruit that falls from trees. It only moves around when there is no more food within reach for it to eat. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], it is rare to see Slaking dozing off while consuming the grass around it.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "It is the world's laziest Pokémon, spending all day lying down and lolling about. On very rare occasions you might even see a Slaking that dozed off while snacking on the grass around it."</ref>

In [[Generation III]], {{m|Slack Off}} was its [[signature move]]. Prior to [[Generation V]] and in [[Generation IX]], Slaking and its unevolved form, {{p|Slakoth}}, are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Truant}} as an [[Ability]].

===Evolution===
Slaking evolves from {{p|Vigoroth}} and is the final form of {{p|Slakoth}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0287
|name1=Slakoth
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1=
|no2=0288
|name2=Vigoroth
|type1-2=Normal
|evo2=
|no3=0289
|name3=Slaking
|type1-3=Normal}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Go-Rock Quads|Clyde]] uses a Slaking in his attempts to stop the player.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=038|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Slaking</sc> spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this {{ScPkmn}} reluctantly moves to another spot.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Wherever <sc>Slaking</sc> live, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the {{ScPkmn}} as it eats all the grass within reach while lying prone on the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Hordes of <sc>Slaking</sc> gather around trees when fruits come into season. They wait around patiently for ripened fruits to fall out of the trees.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It is the world's most slothful {{ScPkmn}}. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=278|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=039}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is the world's most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Slaking spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this Pokémon reluctantly moves to another spot.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Wherever Slaking live, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the Pokémon as it eats all the grass within reach while lying prone on the ground.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is the world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=80|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=61|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is the world’s most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Slaking in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Slaking in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Black}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=White|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|area=[[Pinwheel Forest]] (inner; {{DL|Phenomenon|rustling grass}})}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=North Province: [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[Socarrat Trail]] North Province: [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] ({{t|Ghost}} {{Tera}} [[Type]]) [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Slaking|5★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Coastal Biome]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Endless Level 62, Forever Level 12, Pair Trozei, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Vigoroth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Olive Jungle]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Crevice Cave]] (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), [[Mt. Avalanche]] (1F-19F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Crevice Cave]] (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), [[Mt. Avalanche]] (1F-19F)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Canyon: [[Rugged Flats]] (Post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Adventure Area#Unexpected Land|Adventure Area: Unexpected Land]], [[Magical Lake#Dual Launchers|Magical Lake: Dual Launchers]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Monday Stage 1|Safari Jungle: Stage 1]]{{dotw|Mo}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Bastion of Beginnings|Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings]] (Back Boss)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Mt. Freeze]] (13F-20F), [[Joyous Tower]] (70F-75F), [[Purity Forest]] (70F-74F) Mystery House: [[Silver Trench]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Founja Jungle]]Day, Night Level 2}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 7) [[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Master 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 5)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Slaking Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[PML arc]] (''{{DL|PML arc|Chapter 7: Bravery Is Half the Victory}}''): {{sync|Norman|Slaking}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|HP= 150
|Attack= 160
|Defense=100
|SpAtk= 95
|SpDef= 65
|Speed= 100}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=200
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 100
|Ghost= 0
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
Slaking is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Slack Off|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|23|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0765|Oranguru}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/H|0464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/H|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0288|Vigoroth|||||Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0288|Vigoroth|||||Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=289|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=289|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=When I get serious, you'd best watch out, too.
|P2=It appears that I have only half my HP left.
|P3=I'm weary... I'm out of all the power I conserved...
|PL=Hmm... It appears that I've gained a level.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=C
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|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Shroomish}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=Honestly... I feel like doing nothing.
|P2=I'm close to fainting... Still not motivated...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|fieldpower=3
|field=Crush
|loop=17
|MinEXP=200
|MaxEXP=250
|num=164
|browser=Slaking powerfully slaps the ground with both palms to cause tremors.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=5
|def=3
|speed=4
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289
|walk=1.42
|hp=67
|attack=87
|defense=56
|speed=70
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|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=289
|power=3
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=289|num=597
|min=80
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 14|Great Challenge (Week 14)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Slakoth
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=284
|attack=290
|defense=166
|fast={{m|Yawn}}
|special={{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Play Rough}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Body Slam}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Slakoth Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289|pdex=051
|dex=Slaking is the laziest Pokémon in the world. It usually only eats whatever is in reach. If you see it walking around at night, it’s probably overwhelmingly hungry!}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0289
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Normal
|dexentry=It is the world's laziest Pokémon, spending all day lying down and lolling about. On very rare occasions you might even see a Slaking that dozed off while snacking on the grass around it.
|sleepstyle1=Spread-Out Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Loafing Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Snacking Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=22
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=
|pokemon=Slakoth
|candyNum=
|berry=Persim
|ingredient1=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient2=Honey
|ingredient3=Fancy Apple
|carrylimit=12
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0287
|name1=Slakoth
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0288
|name2=Vigoroth
|type1-2=Normal
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0289
|name3=Slaking
|type1-3=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=289}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=289}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=289}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=289|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=289|crop=106}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0289}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|289|Slaking}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Slaking anime.png|thumb|250px|Slaking in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Norman's Slaking]]=====
Slaking debuted in ''[[AG069|Love, Petalburg Style]]'', under the ownership of [[Norman]]. In [[AG070|the following episode]], [[Ash's Grovyle]] defeated it during a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, winning {{Ash}} the {{badge|Balance}}.

=====Other=====
Multiple Slaking appeared in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', where they played a major role.

In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', [[Sawyer]] used a Slaking in the [[Lumiose Conference]], during which it defeated a Trainer's {{p|Medicham}}. In ''[[XY127|Analysis Versus Passion!]]'', it was used during Sawyer's [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}}, where it defeated {{AP|Hawlucha}} before losing to {{AP|Talonflame}}.

A Slaking appeared in ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', having been affected by the [[Laquium]]. [[Roy]] and [[Ult]] battled it with their [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} and {{p|Sableye}} before [[Captain Pikachu]] defeated it with {{m|Volt Tackle}}. It reappeared during a flashback in [[HZ091|the following episode]], and ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
A Slaking appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Slaking was entered in the [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] on [[Harvest Island]]. It was [[Ash's Pignite]]'s second opponent, and it lost due to not even trying to make an effort in the battle.

In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', [[James]] pulled a Slaking from the [[Rocket Prize Master]] that did absolutely nothing to help him.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG069|Slaking|May's Pokédex|Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. Slaking lives most of its life asleep, eating only grasses that grow within its reach.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY127|Slaking|Serena's Pokédex|Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. Slaking lies down most of the time. It gets up and moves only when there is no more grass close by to eat.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ090|Slaking|Roy's Rotom Phone|Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} type. The laziest Pokémon in the world. It will only roll over and move when it's eaten all the grass it can reach.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Brendan Norman Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Slaking (background) in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
====[[Norman's Slaking]]====
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], {{mas|Norman}}'s Slaking was part of a team with its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and {{mas|Brendan}}.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Norman's Slaking]]====
A Slaking briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Norman]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Norman Slaking Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Slaking in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Norman's Slaking}}
[[Norman]]'s Slaking appeared in ''[[SP25|I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Norman's Slaking}}
{{adv|Norman}}'s signature Pokémon is a {{TP|Norman|Slaking}}, who first appeared in ''[[PS186|Brushing Past Breloom]]''. Although it would seem that his {{a|Truant|Ability}} would be of a major hindrance, he shows that by having a {{p|Spinda}} tag alongside him and use {{m|Skill Swap}} in times of need, his impressive strength and speed would be wielded to their maximum. Additionally, the move {{m|Bulk Up}} allows him to bolster his stats even more.

{{adv|Emerald}} used a Slaking during his {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} challenge in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''. Thanks to {{m|Slack Off}}, it was able to outlast a {{p|Hitmonlee}} despite its type and speed disadvantages. After the battle, it was swapped with a {{p|Linoone}}.

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

[[Spenser]] used a Slaking against the young boy in ''[[PS325|Standing in the Way with Starmie]]'', but their {{pkmn|battle}} was not seen.

A Slaking appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the [[International Police]] in ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]''.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Slaking appeared in ''[[PMRS17|Serious Bicycle Match!]]'', under the ownership of [[Rydel's rival]].

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

==In the TFG==
One Slaking figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Slaking|28}}

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Two Slaking appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Slaking has several similarities to {{p|Regigigas}}. They are both {{t|Normal}} types, have [[:Category:Abilities with negative effects|hindering]] {{Abilities}} ({{a|Truant}} and {{a|Slow Start}}), have the highest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, and have the same base stat totals.
* Slaking has the highest base stat total of any Pokémon that's not {{pkmn2|Mythical}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or a [[Mega Evolution]].
* A {{DL|List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Godzillante & Gorillaimo|pre-alpha sketch}} from the development of [[Capsule Monsters]] depicts a Pokémon that bears a slight resemblance to Slaking.
* As of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Slaking and Vigoroth can learn at least one move from all 18 types.
* S'''l'''aking and {{p|Seaking|S'''e'''aking}} are the only pair of Pokémon where changing one letter in its English name results in the name of an unrelated Pokémon that isn't its evolution, duo counterpart, or [[convergent species]].

===Origin===
Slaking appears to draw inspiration from {{wp|sloth}}s, more specifically the prehistoric giant ground sloths ''{{wp|Megatherium}}'' or ''{{wp|Eremotherium}}'' due to its large size. It also closely resembles a {{wp|great ape}}, a {{wp|gorilla}} in particular, with the "-king" in both its Japanese and English names possibly alluding to {{wp|King Kong}}. Slaking also has some elements of {{wp|Bigfoot}}. Its lazy behavior is based on the concept of Slakoth going from a sloth to being motivated, then deciding it wasn't worth it.<ref name=ND84>''Nintendo Dream'' Volume 84, February/March 2003 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/sugimori-masuda-gen-3-interview/ English translation] written by Jacob Newcomb and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref> It also has some similarities to human {{wp|old age|elder}}s, suck as its baldness and white fur on its head and around its neck, and being so much less active than Vigoroth.

====Name origin====
Slaking may be a combination of ''slack'' and ''king'', as well as a play on ''slacking''.

Kekking may be a combination of 欠勤 ''kekkin'' (absence from work) and ''king''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=ケッキング ''Kekking''|jameaning=From {{tt|欠勤 ''kekkin''|absence from work}} and ''king''
|fr=Monaflèmit|frmeaning=From {{tt|''monarque''|monarch}} and {{tt|''flemmingite''|humoristic word made of ''flemme'' (lazyness) and a suffix similar to various diseases}}
|es=Slaking|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Letarking|demeaning=From {{tt|''lethargisch''|lethargic}} and ''king''
|it=Slaking|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=게을킹 ''Geulking''|komeaning=From {{tt|게으르다 ''ge'eureuda''|to be lazy}} and ''king''
|zh_cmn=請假王 / 请假王 ''Qǐngjiàwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|請假 / 请假 ''qǐngjià''|to request for a leave of absence}} and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=請假王 ''Chénggawòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|請假 ''chéngga''|to request for a leave of absence}} and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|pt_br=Slaking|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=महालसी ''Mahaalsee''|himeaning=From {{tt|महा ''maha''|mega}} and {{tt|आलसी ''aalsee''|lazy}}
|ru=Слакинг ''Slaking''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เค็คคิง ''Khekkhing''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Norman's Slaking]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Vigoroth (Pokémon)

2026-05-12T20:49:03Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Vigoroth
|jname=ヤルキモノ
|tmname=Yarukimono
|ndex=0288
|type1=Normal
|category=Wild Monkey
|height-ftin=4'07"
|height-m=1.4
|weight-lbs=102.5
|weight-kg=46.5
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Vital Spirit
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=2
|evsp=2
|expyield=154
|oldexp=126
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=127
|color=White
|catchrate=120
|body=06
|pokefordex=vigoroth
|generation=3
|friendship=70
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'''Vigoroth''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤルキモノ''' ''Yarukimono'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Slakoth}} starting at [[level]] 18 and evolves into {{p|Slaking}} starting at level 36.

==Biology==
Vigoroth is a white, sloth-like, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a teardrop-shaped tuft of red fur on its forehead. It has stubby ears, two small, triangular teeth in each jaw, a brown lower jaw, and large eyes encircled by brown rings. There are two stripes on its back, which are also brown. Its arms are long, and its hands and feet have two sharp black claws. The undersides of its hands and feet have circular red pads, and its rear also has a baboon-like patch of red. The fur on its chest, tail, and sides of its maw are shaggy.

Vigoroth's heart beats ten times faster than it did as a {{p|Slakoth}}, and as such, it cannot sit still for even a minute. Attempting to stand still or sleep raises its stress level and agitates its blood. It likes to go berserk by spinning its arms to destroy anything in its path. It runs wild through the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|jungle.}} Due to its rampages, it is always hungry. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], despite Vigoroth appearing to be fast alseep at first glance, it is unable to sleep deeply.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "This Pokémon is incapable of sitting still. It's said that Vigoroth's blood is so agitated that it's unable to sleep deeply, even when it seems at first glance to be fast asleep."</ref>

===Evolution===
Vigoroth evolves from {{p|Slakoth}} and evolves into {{p|Slaking}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|evo2=
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|type1-3=Normal}}
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: A Vigoroth hangs around [[Treasure Town]], next to Kangaskhan Storage.
* {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Go-Rock Quads|Clyde]] uses a Vigoroth to back up his {{p|Slaking}}.
* {{game|Emerald}}: Vigoroth are used as Pokémon movers at the beginning of the game.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=037|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Vigoroth</sc> is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can't tolerate sitting still for even a minute. This {{ScPkmn}}'s stress level rises if it can't be moving constantly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Vigoroth</sc> is simply incapable of remaining still. Even when it tries to sleep, the blood in its veins grows agitated, compelling this {{ScPkmn}} to run wild throughout the jungle before it can settle down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It can't keep still because its blood boils with energy. It runs through the fields and mountains all day to calm itself. If it doesn't, it can't sleep at night.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It is always hungry because it won't stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can't keep still.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=277|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its heart beats at a tenfold tempo, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can't sit still for one second.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=038}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its heartbeat is fast and its blood so agitated that it can't sit still for one second.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Vigoroth is always itching and agitated to go on a wild rampage. It simply can't tolerate sitting still for even a minute. This Pokémon's stress level rises if it can't be moving constantly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Vigoroth is simply incapable of remaining still. Even when it tries to sleep, the blood in its veins grows agitated, compelling this Pokémon to run wild throughout the jungle before it can settle down.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its heart beats at 10 times its previous rate, so it cannot sit still for even a moment.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=79|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=60|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its stress level rises if it cannot keep moving constantly. Too much stress makes it feel sick.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It is always hungry because it won't stop rampaging. Even while it is eating, it can't keep still.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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| Vigoroth in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{safari|Johto}} (Peak with 56 Forest points and 28 Plains points)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|11|Alola}} ({{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}}){{dotw|Fr}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slakoth}}}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|HP=80
|Attack=80
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=55
|SpDef=55
|Speed=90}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=0
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
Vigoroth is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|14|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|23|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0765|Oranguru}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/H|0464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/H|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Slack Off|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Vigoroth|Normal|Normal|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I get this feeling that I'll just keel over if I stop!
|P2=Kwaah! My HP's gone down to half so soon?
|P3=I'm done... But I have one good rampage left in me!
|PL=Leveled up! Yes! Watch how I can rampage now!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Hitmontop}}, {{p|Conkeldurr}}
|recruitment=Escort to open the locked door at {{md|Berry Forest}}
|P1=I'm too excited! What do I do? What do I do?
|P2=I'm just too excited to faint!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=None
|fieldpower=2
|field=Cut
|loop=12
|MinEXP=50
|MaxEXP=70
|num=163
|browser=One punch of Vigoroth's clawed paw is powerful enough to cut a Metal Fence.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|walk=1.67
|hp=55
|attack=76
|defense=52
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=288|num=596
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Relentless
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if foe has any status condition.
|amelia=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=288
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Slakoth
|evocandy=100
|stamina=190|attack=159|defense=145
|fast={{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Counter}}
|special={{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, {{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0288
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Normal
|dexentry=This Pokémon is incapable of sitting still. It's said that Vigoroth's blood is so agitated that it's unable to sleep deeply, even when it seems at first glance to be fast asleep.
|sleepstyle1=Impatient Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Exercising Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Slacking Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 27
|pokemon=Slakoth
|candyNum=80
|berry=Persim
|ingredient1=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient2=Honey
|ingredient3=Fancy Apple
|carrylimit=9
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0287
|name1=Slakoth
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0288
|name2=Vigoroth
|type1-2=Normal
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0289
|name3=Slaking
|type1-3=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=288}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=288}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=288}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=288|crop=76}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=288|crop=78}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0288}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|288|Vigoroth}}

==In animation==
[[File:Pokémon Grand Eating Contest Vigoroth.png|thumb|250px|Vigoroth in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Vigoroth debuted in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', under the ownership of [[Norman]]. In ''[[AG069|Love, Petalburg Style]]'' and ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', it was used in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. It defeated {{AP|Torkoal}} due to its speed, but the match against {{AP|Pikachu}} ended in a draw because it was {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} by Pikachu's {{a|Static}} [[Ability]].

In ''[[AG088|The Garden of Eatin']]'', a {{p|Snorlax}} was causing trouble for [[Marcel]] by eating the bananas in his [[Banana Slakoth Garden]]. No one was able to stop it until one of the Slakoth in the garden [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Vigoroth and defeated Snorlax, allowing Marcel to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it.

====Minor appearances====
Multiple Vigoroth appeared in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong!]]''.

In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', multiple Vigoroth were pursuing {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} until they were driven away by {{AP|Infernape}} and {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}}.

In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Vigoroth was entered in the [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] on [[Harvest Island]].

In ''[[JN047|Crowning the Chow Crusher!]]'', a {{tc|Lady}}'s Vigoroth competed in the [[Pokémon Grand Eating Contest]]. Another Vigoroth was seen in the poster promoting the competition.

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

A Vigoroth appeared in ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'' and ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', as part of {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}'s crew.

A Vigoroth appeared in ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', under the ownership of [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]]'s {{OBP|manager|HZ109}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG003|Vigoroth|Ash's Pokédex|Vigoroth, the Wild Monkey Pokémon. Vigoroth is only comfortable going berserk, will destroy anything in its path by spinning both arms, and goes more berserk when done.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Vigoroth PG.png|thumb|250px|Vigoroth in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Vigoroth encountered and battled {{TP|Red|Pikachu}} near the [[Weather Institute]].

In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', a wild Vigoroth was fleeing from a storm that a [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} was creating.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Norman Vigoroth Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Vigoroth in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
[[Norman]]'s Vigoroth appeared in ''[[SP25|I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
Vigoroth debuted in ''[[PS185|Nixing Nuzleaf]]'', under the ownership of {{adv|Norman}}, who used it as one of his most valued fighters.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Vigoroth, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Vigoroth (TCG)}}
==Trivia==

* Vigoroth is the only Pokémon of its evolution line not to have the ability [[Truant]].
* In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Vigoroth and Slaking gained access to {{m|Outrage}}, meaning they can can learn at least one move from all 18 types.

===Origin===
Vigoroth seems to be based on {{wp|sloth}}s, exhibiting traits most similar to {{wp|two-toed sloth}}s and {{wp|ground sloth}}s in particular. It also exhibits some similarities to {{wp|Old World monkey}}s, particularly to {{wp|baboon}}s who have bright red rumps, short tails, and are known for violent outbursts just like Vigoroth. It also has some similarities to human {{wp|youth}}s such as it extreme hyperactivity and tendency to cause destruction, as youths are full of energy and can be reckless and the tuft of fur on its head being more devoloped than that of Slakoth.

====Name origin====
Vigoroth may be a combination of ''vigor'' or ''vigorous'' and ''{{wp|sloth}}''.

Yarukimono may be a combination of やる気 ''yaruki'' (motivation) and 樹懶 ''namakemono'' (sloth).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=ヤルキモノ ''Yarukimono''|jameaning=From {{tt|やる気 ''yaruki''|motivation}} and {{tt|樹懶 ''namakemono''|sloth}}
|fr=Vigoroth|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Vigoroth|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Muntier|demeaning=From {{tt|''munter''|lively}} and {{tt|''Faultier''|sloth}}
|it=Vigoroth|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=발바로 ''Balbaro''|komeaning=From {{tt|발발 ''balbal''|restlessly, actively}} and {{tt|바로 ''baro''|right away, immediately}}
|zh_cmn=過動猿 / 过动猿 ''Guòdòngyuán''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|過動 / 过动 ''guòdòng''|hyperactive}} and {{tt|猿 ''yuán''|ape}}
|zh_yue=過動猿 ''Gwoduhngyùhn''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|過動 ''gwoduhng''|hyperactive}} and {{tt|猿 ''yùhn''|ape}}
|pt_br=Vigoroth|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=बुलचुला ''Bullchula''|himeaning=
|ru=Вигорот ''Vigorot''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ยารุคิโมโนะ ''Yarukhimono''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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[[de:Muntier]]
[[es:Vigoroth]]
[[fr:Vigoroth]]
[[it:Vigoroth]]
[[ja:ヤルキモノ]]
[[zh:过动猿]]

Slaking (Pokémon)

2026-05-12T20:48:40Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */ Slakoth doesn't get Outrage, so it's only at 17.

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Slaking
|jname=ケッキング
|jtranslit=Kekkingu
|tmname=Kekking
|ndex=0289
|type1=Normal
|category=Lazy
|height-ftin=6'07"
|height-m=2.0
|weight-lbs=287.7
|weight-kg=130.5
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Truant
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=3
|evhp=3
|expyield=252
|oldexp=210
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=45
|body=12
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'''Slaking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ケッキング''' ''Kekking'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

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

==Biology==
Slaking is a large, bulky, ape-like bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Most of its shaggy fur is brown, along with the semi-circle patterning under its eyes. Its face, chest, hands, and feet are lighter in color. Its brows are thick and jutting, and it has a large, pink [[wp:Pig|pig]]-like snout. Around its neck is a white collar of fur that extends over the top of its head before ending in a small tuft. It has large, five-fingered hands and two-toed feet.

During most of the day, Slaking lolls around and sleeps. It is considered the laziest Pokémon, but even when it is lounging it's saving energy. It can exert a lot of power by releasing built-up energy all at once and is said to be feared for its immense strength. Slaking lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|tropical forests}}, where it feeds on grass and ripened fruit that falls from trees. It only moves around when there is no more food within reach for it to eat. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], it is rare to see Slaking dozing off while consuming the grass around it.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex entry]]: "It is the world's laziest Pokémon, spending all day lying down and lolling about. On very rare occasions you might even see a Slaking that dozed off while snacking on the grass around it."</ref>

In [[Generation III]], {{m|Slack Off}} was its [[signature move]]. Prior to [[Generation V]] and in [[Generation IX]], Slaking and its unevolved form, {{p|Slakoth}}, are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Truant}} as an [[Ability]].

===Evolution===
Slaking evolves from {{p|Vigoroth}} and is the final form of {{p|Slakoth}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Go-Rock Quads|Clyde]] uses a Slaking in his attempts to stop the player.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=038|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Slaking</sc> spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this {{ScPkmn}} reluctantly moves to another spot.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Wherever <sc>Slaking</sc> live, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the {{ScPkmn}} as it eats all the grass within reach while lying prone on the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Hordes of <sc>Slaking</sc> gather around trees when fruits come into season. They wait around patiently for ripened fruits to fall out of the trees.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It is the world's most slothful {{ScPkmn}}. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=278|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=039}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is the world's most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Slaking spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this Pokémon reluctantly moves to another spot.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Wherever Slaking live, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the Pokémon as it eats all the grass within reach while lying prone on the ground.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is the world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=80|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=61|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is the world’s most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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===Game locations===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|HP= 150
|Attack= 160
|Defense=100
|SpAtk= 95
|SpDef= 65
|Speed= 100}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=1
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=200
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 100
|Ghost= 0
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
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===Learnset===
Slaking is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Slack Off|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|23|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|39|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0765|Oranguru}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/H|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/H|0464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/H|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0287|Slakoth|||||Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0288|Vigoroth|||||Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0288|Vigoroth|||||Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Province (Area Two)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Slaking|Normal|Normal|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=289|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=289|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=When I get serious, you'd best watch out, too.
|P2=It appears that I have only half my HP left.
|P3=I'm weary... I'm out of all the power I conserved...
|PL=Hmm... It appears that I've gained a level.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Houndoom}}, {{p|Shroomish}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=Honestly... I feel like doing nothing.
|P2=I'm close to fainting... Still not motivated...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|fieldpower=3
|field=Crush
|loop=17
|MinEXP=200
|MaxEXP=250
|num=164
|browser=Slaking powerfully slaps the ground with both palms to cause tremors.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=5
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289
|walk=1.42
|hp=67
|attack=87
|defense=56
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=289
|power=3
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=289|num=597
|min=80
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 14|Great Challenge (Week 14)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Slakoth
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=284
|attack=290
|defense=166
|fast={{m|Yawn}}
|special={{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Play Rough}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Body Slam}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Slakoth Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=289|pdex=051
|dex=Slaking is the laziest Pokémon in the world. It usually only eats whatever is in reach. If you see it walking around at night, it’s probably overwhelmingly hungry!}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0289
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Normal
|dexentry=It is the world's laziest Pokémon, spending all day lying down and lolling about. On very rare occasions you might even see a Slaking that dozed off while snacking on the grass around it.
|sleepstyle1=Spread-Out Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Loafing Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Snacking Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=22
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=
|pokemon=Slakoth
|candyNum=
|berry=Persim
|ingredient1=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient2=Honey
|ingredient3=Fancy Apple
|carrylimit=12
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0287
|name1=Slakoth
|type1-1=Normal
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0288
|name2=Vigoroth
|type1-2=Normal
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0289
|name3=Slaking
|type1-3=Normal}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=289}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=289}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=289}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=289|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=289|crop=106}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0289}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|289|Slaking}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Slaking anime.png|thumb|250px|Slaking in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Norman's Slaking]]=====
Slaking debuted in ''[[AG069|Love, Petalburg Style]]'', under the ownership of [[Norman]]. In [[AG070|the following episode]], [[Ash's Grovyle]] defeated it during a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, winning {{Ash}} the {{badge|Balance}}.

=====Other=====
Multiple Slaking appeared in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', where they played a major role.

In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', [[Sawyer]] used a Slaking in the [[Lumiose Conference]], during which it defeated a Trainer's {{p|Medicham}}. In ''[[XY127|Analysis Versus Passion!]]'', it was used during Sawyer's [[Full Battle]] against {{Ash}}, where it defeated {{AP|Hawlucha}} before losing to {{AP|Talonflame}}.

A Slaking appeared in ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', having been affected by the [[Laquium]]. [[Roy]] and [[Ult]] battled it with their [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} and {{p|Sableye}} before [[Captain Pikachu]] defeated it with {{m|Volt Tackle}}. It reappeared during a flashback in [[HZ091|the following episode]], and ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
A Slaking appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Slaking was entered in the [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] on [[Harvest Island]]. It was [[Ash's Pignite]]'s second opponent, and it lost due to not even trying to make an effort in the battle.

In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', [[James]] pulled a Slaking from the [[Rocket Prize Master]] that did absolutely nothing to help him.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG069|Slaking|May's Pokédex|Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. Slaking lives most of its life asleep, eating only grasses that grow within its reach.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY127|Slaking|Serena's Pokédex|Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. Slaking lies down most of the time. It gets up and moves only when there is no more grass close by to eat.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ090|Slaking|Roy's Rotom Phone|Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} type. The laziest Pokémon in the world. It will only roll over and move when it's eaten all the grass it can reach.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Brendan Norman Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Slaking (background) in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
====[[Norman's Slaking]]====
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], {{mas|Norman}}'s Slaking was part of a team with its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and {{mas|Brendan}}.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Norman's Slaking]]====
A Slaking briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Norman]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Norman Slaking Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Slaking in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Norman's Slaking}}
[[Norman]]'s Slaking appeared in ''[[SP25|I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Norman's Slaking}}
{{adv|Norman}}'s signature Pokémon is a {{TP|Norman|Slaking}}, who first appeared in ''[[PS186|Brushing Past Breloom]]''. Although it would seem that his {{a|Truant|Ability}} would be of a major hindrance, he shows that by having a {{p|Spinda}} tag alongside him and use {{m|Skill Swap}} in times of need, his impressive strength and speed would be wielded to their maximum. Additionally, the move {{m|Bulk Up}} allows him to bolster his stats even more.

{{adv|Emerald}} used a Slaking during his {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} challenge in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''. Thanks to {{m|Slack Off}}, it was able to outlast a {{p|Hitmonlee}} despite its type and speed disadvantages. After the battle, it was swapped with a {{p|Linoone}}.

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

[[Spenser]] used a Slaking against the young boy in ''[[PS325|Standing in the Way with Starmie]]'', but their {{pkmn|battle}} was not seen.

A Slaking appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the [[International Police]] in ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]''.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Slaking appeared in ''[[PMRS17|Serious Bicycle Match!]]'', under the ownership of [[Rydel's rival]].

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

==In the TFG==
One Slaking figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Slaking|28}}

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Two Slaking appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.

==Trivia==
* Slaking has several similarities to {{p|Regigigas}}. They are both {{t|Normal}} types, have [[:Category:Abilities with negative effects|hindering]] {{Abilities}} ({{a|Truant}} and {{a|Slow Start}}), have the highest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, and have the same base stat totals.
* Slaking has the highest base stat total of any Pokémon that's not {{pkmn2|Mythical}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or a [[Mega Evolution]].
* A {{DL|List of unused Pokémon and character designs|Godzillante & Gorillaimo|pre-alpha sketch}} from the development of [[Capsule Monsters]] depicts a Pokémon that bears a slight resemblance to Slaking.
* In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Slaking and Vigoroth gained access to {{m|Outrage}}, meaning they can can learn at least one move from all 18 types.
* S'''l'''aking and {{p|Seaking|S'''e'''aking}} are the only pair of Pokémon where changing one letter in its English name results in the name of an unrelated Pokémon that isn't its evolution, duo counterpart, or [[convergent species]].

===Origin===
Slaking appears to draw inspiration from {{wp|sloth}}s, more specifically the prehistoric giant ground sloths ''{{wp|Megatherium}}'' or ''{{wp|Eremotherium}}'' due to its large size. It also closely resembles a {{wp|great ape}}, a {{wp|gorilla}} in particular, with the "-king" in both its Japanese and English names possibly alluding to {{wp|King Kong}}. Slaking also has some elements of {{wp|Bigfoot}}. Its lazy behavior is based on the concept of Slakoth going from a sloth to being motivated, then deciding it wasn't worth it.<ref name=ND84>''Nintendo Dream'' Volume 84, February/March 2003 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/sugimori-masuda-gen-3-interview/ English translation] written by Jacob Newcomb and commissioned by Dr. Lava)</ref> It also has some similarities to human {{wp|old age|elder}}s, suck as its baldness and white fur on its head and around its neck, and being so much less active than Vigoroth.

====Name origin====
Slaking may be a combination of ''slack'' and ''king'', as well as a play on ''slacking''.

Kekking may be a combination of 欠勤 ''kekkin'' (absence from work) and ''king''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
|ja=ケッキング ''Kekking''|jameaning=From {{tt|欠勤 ''kekkin''|absence from work}} and ''king''
|fr=Monaflèmit|frmeaning=From {{tt|''monarque''|monarch}} and {{tt|''flemmingite''|humoristic word made of ''flemme'' (lazyness) and a suffix similar to various diseases}}
|es=Slaking|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Letarking|demeaning=From {{tt|''lethargisch''|lethargic}} and ''king''
|it=Slaking|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=게을킹 ''Geulking''|komeaning=From {{tt|게으르다 ''ge'eureuda''|to be lazy}} and ''king''
|zh_cmn=請假王 / 请假王 ''Qǐngjiàwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|請假 / 请假 ''qǐngjià''|to request for a leave of absence}} and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=請假王 ''Chénggawòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|請假 ''chéngga''|to request for a leave of absence}} and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|pt_br=Slaking|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=महालसी ''Mahaalsee''|himeaning=From {{tt|महा ''maha''|mega}} and {{tt|आलसी ''aalsee''|lazy}}
|ru=Слакинг ''Slaking''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เค็คคิง ''Khekkhing''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Norman's Slaking]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0288|prev=Vigoroth|nextnum=0290|next=Nincada}}
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[[zh:请假王]]

Beartic (Pokémon)

2026-05-12T15:32:08Z

SomnoticAgama:

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ice}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Beartic}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ice|prevnum=0613|prev=Cubchoo|nextnum=0615|next=Cryogonal|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Beartic}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Beartic
|jname=ツンベアー
|jtranslit=Tsunbeā
|tmname=Tunbear
|category=Freezing
|type1=Ice
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Snow Cloak
|ability2=Slush Rush
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII+}}
|abilityd=Swift Swim
|ndex=0614
|height-ftin=8'06"
|height-m=2.6
|weight-lbs=573.2
|weight-kg=260.0
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=20
|expyield=177
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=White
|catchrate=60
|evtotal=2
|evat=2
|body=08
|pokefordex=beartic
|generation=5
|friendship=70
}}
'''Beartic''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ツンベアー''' ''Tunbear'') is an {{type|Ice}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Cubchoo}} starting at [[level]] 37.

==Biology==
[[File:BearticClaws.png|thumb|left|200px|Beartic's ice claws in battle]]
Beartic is an ursine, quadrupedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} capable of standing on its hind legs. It has bluish-white fur with a shaggy tuft at its rear. Its head has a stumpy protuberance on top, and its face consists of a long snout, beady black eyes, and rounded ears. Ice covers the lower part of its snout and around its mouth. Three spikes of ice hang from its lower jaw, forming a beard. Its large forepaws have black claws and paw pads.

Beartic is capable of freezing its own breath, and will create pathways across oceans using this technique. Should it get tired while swimming, Beartic will also use its breath to freeze the water it is swimming in so that it can lay down and rest. Its ice breath can create fangs and claws of ice, the former being harder than steel. It inhabits northern areas where it catches prey in the cold waters. Once it captures its prey, it freezes them with its breath to preserve. It has a ferocious temperament, which has earned it the "Snow-White Demon" moniker. In [[Lental]], it fights with {{p|Mamoswine}} for territory. Despite its otherwise fierce demeanor, Beartic is known to be protective around {{p|Cubchoo}}.

===Evolution===
Beartic evolves from {{p|Cubchoo}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|no1=0613
|name1=Cubchoo
|type1-1=Ice
|evo1=
|no2=0614
|name2=Beartic
|type1-2=Ice}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=120|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=196|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=It can make its breath freeze at will. Very able in the water, it swims around in northern seas and catches prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=It freezes its breath to create fangs and claws of ice to fight with. Cold northern areas are its habitat.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=They love the cold seas of the north. They create pathways across the ocean waters by freezing their own breath.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=082|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They love the cold seas of the north. They create pathways across the ocean waters by freezing their own breath.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It freezes its breath to create fangs and claws of ice to fight with. Cold northern areas are its habitat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=They love the cold seas of the north. They create pathways across the ocean waters by freezing their own breath.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It freezes its breath to create fangs and claws of ice to fight with. Cold northern areas are its habitat.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=280|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=122|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It swims through frigid seas, searching for prey. From its frozen breath, it forms icy fangs that are harder than steel.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It swims energetically through frigid seas. When it gets tired, it freezes the seawater with its breath so it can rest on the ice.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=356|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=154|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is a ferocious, carnivorous Pokémon. Once it captures its prey, it will breathe cold air onto the prey to freeze and preserve it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Feared as the Snow-White Demon in northern lands, Beartic uses its frosty claws and fangs to attack prey.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
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| Beartic in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Beartic in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Frost Cavern]], [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Ice-type Safari|Ice]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Cubchoo}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|10|Galar}} [[Bridge Field]], [[Giant's Cap]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Snowslide Slope]], [[Frigid Sea]] [[Insular Sea/Dens|Insular Sea]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=North Province: [[Glaseado Mountain]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Beartic|4★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Chargestone Cavern]], [[Polar Biome]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Glacier: [[Frozen Tundra]], [[World Axle - B2F]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Crag Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Nixtorm]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Tyrian Maze]] (B1-B11), [[Glacier Palace - Eastern Spire]] (1F-12F), [[Glacier Palace - Western Spire]] (1F-12F), [[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Moonlit Forest]] (Gilded Hall)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Verdant Plaza#Four Seasons in the Forest|Verdant Plaza: Four Seasons in the Forest]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Friday Stage 1|Safari Jungle: Stage 1]]{{dotw|Fr}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Pearl Marsh#Aurora Ice Field|Pearl Marsh: Aurora Ice Field]] (All Areas), [[Distortion Land#Outermost Snowfield|Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield]] (All Areas)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Snorlax Sea]], [[Castform Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Shiver Snowfields]], [[Outaway Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Nacht Carnival|Nacht Carnival: Stage 548]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Gym Scout [[ticket scout]]: {{sync|Grusha|Beartic}}}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ice}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Aspear Berry|50|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
======Generations V-VI======
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|HP=95
|Attack=110
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=80
|Speed=50}}

======Generation VII onward======
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|HP=95
|Attack=130
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=80
|Speed=50}}

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

===Learnset===
Beartic is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Beartic|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Icicle Crash|Ice|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|41|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|51|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Beartic|Ice|Ice|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Beartic|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Beartic|Ice|Ice|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Beartic|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0964|Palafin}}|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0194-Paldea|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0980|Clodsire}}{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}{{tt|*|Skeledirge learns Yawn on its own only Version 2.0.1 onwards}}|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Beartic|Ice|Ice|5}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Beartic|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Beartic|Ice|Ice|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=614
|coset=8
|conto={{p|Teddiursa}}
|recruitment=Escort to open the locked door at [[Spiral Vortex]]
|P1=I stick my chin up high! Beartic am I!
|P2=My fur is standing on end…all over my body…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Ice
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=614
|walk=1.19
|hp=58
|attack=80
|defense=55
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=614
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He is cool and doesn't worry too much unless {{p|Cubchoo}} is involved. Then he becomes very concerned.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=614
|HP=4
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=2
|range=2
|move=Icicle Crash
|ability1=Stealth
|ability2=Tenacity
|ability3=Frighten
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Cubchoo}} when its Attack is 73 or higher
|link=[[Shigemoto]] and [[Yoshikiyo]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ice|ndex=614
|power=2
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ice|ndex=614|num=651
|min=60
|max=120
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Ice Dance
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by Ice types in the combo.
|swapper=Relentless
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=614
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=233
|defense=152
|fast={{m|Powder Snow}}, {{m|Charm}}
|special={{m|Ice Punch}}, {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Play Rough}}, {{m|Liquidation}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2023 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=614|pdex=157
|dex=Beartic has a rather violent temper and often fights with {{p|Mamoswine}} over territory. But it shows its more nurturing side when it rescues {{p|Cubchoo}} that need its help.}}
|}
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===Evolution data===
{{evobox-2
|type1=Ice
|no1=0613
|name1=Cubchoo
|type1-1=Ice
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 37}}
|no2=0614
|name2=Beartic
|type1-2=Ice
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=614}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=614|crop=105}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=614|crop=105}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=614}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0614}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|614|Beartic}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Beartic anime.png|thumb|250px|Beartic in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Georgia's Beartic]]=====
Beartic debuted in ''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]'', under the ownership of [[Georgia]]. It was first used in Georgia's {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Iris}}. It easily managed to defeat {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, as well as {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}. It was later challenged to a [[rematch]], where it tied against Excadrill.

=====Other=====
Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Beartic appeared in ''[[BW046|The Beartic Mountain Feud!]]'', attacking {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while they are on a mountain trek to [[Nimbasa City]]. It was later revealed that the mountain has two feuding groups of Beartic and {{p|Cubchoo}}.

A Beartic appeared in ''[[BW078|Guarding the Guardian of the Mountain!]]'', under the ownership of [[Brycen]]. In ''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'', it was Brycen's third and final Pokémon in his [[Gym]] battle with Ash. Beartic reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW103|Certain Up, Unova League!]]''.

In ''[[BW088|The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!]]'', a Beartic was briefly mistaken as {{OBP|Chris|BW088}}'s Cubchoo, which they thought had evolved. However, this was proven wrong when Chris couldn't recall it into a Poké Ball.

In ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', a Beartic was a test specimen of [[Colress]]'s. It was used to fight {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}. It was eventually released from Colress's control when {{TRT}} stole his computer's data.

In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', {{OBP|Morgan|BW134}} used a Beartic in a battle against Iris, where it took on {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} and won when Dragonite was disqualified. Another Beartic appeared during a flashback explaining the history of the [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] on [[Harvest Island]].

In ''[[JN008|The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!]]'', [[James]] pulled a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Beartic}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]] during {{TRT}}'s scheme to steal the Pokémon participating in the [[Pokémon Iceberg Race]].

A Beartic appeared in ''[[JN140|Bearing Down Easy!]]''. It had a trouble controlling its excessively powerful ice breath, freezing everything and everyone around itself without meaning to. With Ash's help, it managed to learn to control its powers. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN146|Ash and Latios]]''.

====Minor appearances====
In the prologue of ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'', multiple Beartic were living on a frozen tundra near the village that [[Glacine]], [[Luis]], [[Donuke]], and other People of the Vale lived in. They were seen lingering on an ice shelf when a giant glacier collided with the ice, agitating them.

In a flashback in ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'', a wild {{p|Scrafty}} tried to recruit a Beartic in an effort to reclaim its den.

A Beartic appeared as a silhouette in ''[[BW047|Crisis from the Underground Up!]]''.

In ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', the {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}} legend featured a Beartic.

A Beartic appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]''.

A Beartic appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]''.

A Beartic appeared in [[JN136]]. The scene where it appeared was {{DL|JN136|Dub edits|removed}} from the [[dub]] version of the episode.

A Beartic appeared in ''[[HZ060|Roy and Fuecoco's First Snow!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW033|Beartic|Ash's Pokédex|Beartic, the Freezing Pokémon. Beartic's frozen breath can create fangs and claws made of ice. It lives in frigid northern areas.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Brycen Beartic PG.png|thumb|250px|Beartic in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[Brycen]]'s Beartic appeared in ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]''.

===GOTCHA!===
A Beartic briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Brycen]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Brycen Beartic Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Beartic in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
[[Cheren]] was seen with a Beartic in ''[[PBW8|The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
A {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}} used a Beartic to battle {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|Cheren}} inside the [[Cold Storage]] in ''[[PS491|Fight in a Cold Climate]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Beartic appeared in ''[[PS489|Drawing Bridges]]''.

In ''[[PS499|School of Hard Knocks]]'', [[Brycen]]'s Beartic was used in the Gym battle against Black to conclude his training. It was defeated by Black's [[Costa]].

A Beartic appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]'' as one of the Pokémon trained by the [[International Police]].

A Beartic appeared in ''[[PASS40|Rumble!! The Darkest Day Returns]]'', being one of many Pokémon to suddenly [[Dynamax]] due to the [[Darkest Day]].

===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Beartic appeared in [[PNA4]].

===Pokémon RéBURST===
A Beartic appears as the [[Burst]] form of Loren.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
===Origin===
Beartic appears to be based on a {{wp|polar bear}}. Its flat, cone-like head and icy beard also gives it a resemblance to snow-capped mountains. The icicles on its fur may be a reference to a subculture of {{wp|grizzly bear}} in the Yukon, known for rolling themselves in sand and water to cover themselves in an insulating layer of icicles.

====Name origin====
Beartic may be a combination of ''bear'' and ''{{wp|arctic}}''. Notably, ''arctic'' itself derives from ἄρκτος ''arktos'', Ancient Greek for bear. It may also incorporate the word ''beard'', from the ice crystals around its snout giving the impression of a long beard.

Tunbear may be a combination of ''{{wp|tundra}}'', 氷柱 ''tsurara'' (icicle), and ''bear''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ice|type2=Ice
|ja=ツンベアー ''Tunbear''|jameaning=From ''tundra'', {{tt|氷柱 ''tsurara''|icicle}}, and ''bear''
|fr=Polagriffe|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|polaire|polar}}'' and ''{{tt|griffe|claw}}''
|es=Beartic|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Siberio|demeaning=From ''{{wp|Siberia|{{tt|Sibirien|Siberia}}}}'', ''{{tt|Bär|bear}}'', and ''{{tt|ghiaccio|Italian for ice}}''
|it=Beartic|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=툰베어 ''Tunbear''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=凍原熊 / 冻原熊 ''Dòngyuánxióng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|凍原 / 冻原 ''dòngyuán''|tundra}} and {{tt|熊 ''xióng''|bear}}
|zh_yue=凍原熊 ''Dungyúhnhùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|凍原 ''dungyúhn''|tundra}} and {{tt|熊 ''hùhng''|bear}}
|pt_br=Beartic|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=बेयरटिक ''Beartic''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Бертик ''Bertik''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ทันแบร์ ''Thanbae''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Georgia's Beartic]]
==References==
<references/>
==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ice|prevnum=0613|prev=Cubchoo|nextnum=0615|next=Cryogonal}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon whose base stats changed in Generation VII]]

[[de:Siberio]]
[[es:Beartic]]
[[fr:Polagriffe]]
[[it:Beartic]]
[[ja:ツンベアー]]
[[zh:冻原熊]]

Wiki Berry

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{{ItemInfobox/head
|name=Wiki Berry
|size=100px
|jname=ウイのみ
|jtrans=Wi Fruit
|gen=III
|colorscheme=Berries
|fling=yes
}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|III|Berries|group={{gameabbrev3|RSE}}}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|III|Berry Pouch|group={{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|pocket=Berries Pocket}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|IV|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|V|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VI|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VII|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VIII|Berries|group={{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRow|VIII|Items|group={{gameabbrev8|LA}}|colorscheme=Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/BagRowBottom|IX|Berries}}
{{ItemInfobox/Flavor}}
{{ItemInfobox/FlavorRow|III|0|10|0|0|0|25}}
{{ItemInfobox/FlavorRow|IV/VIII|0|15|0|0|0|25|bottom}}
{{ItemInfobox/NaturalGift|Rock|60|80}}
{{ItemInfobox/FlingEffect|10|Restores 12.5%Gen. IV-VI/50%Gen VII/33%Gen VIII of HP, but confuses Pokémon that do not like the dry [[flavor]].|colorscheme=Berries}}
|}

A '''Wiki Berry''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ウイのみ|Ui no Mi}}''' ''Wi Fruit'') is a type of [[Berry]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

==In the core series games==
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Berries}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}} {{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}} {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}10}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}40}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}150}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}20}}
|}
|}

In the [[Generation V]] games, the Wiki Berry can be sold to the {{DL|Item maniac|gourmet maniac}} on {{rt|5|Unova}} for {{Pdollar}}20.

===Effect===
====Held item====
=====Generations III-VI=====
A Wiki Berry, when held by a Pokémon, will restore ⅛ of its maximum {{stat|HP}} when its HP drops to ½ or below, but causes {{status|confusion}} to Pokémon that dislike the dry [[flavor]]. (Specifically, it confuses Pokémon with Adamant, Jolly, Careful, or Impish [[Nature]]s.) When forcibly consumed via {{m|Fling}}, {{m|Pluck}}, or {{m|Bug Bite}}, it restores ⅛ of the consumer's maximum HP, and confuses any consumer that dislikes the dry [[flavor]].

=====Generation VII=====
A Wiki Berry now restores ½ of the holder's {{stat|HP}} when it drops to ¼ or below.

=====Generation VIII=====
The restored amount is decreased to ⅓ of the holder's HP. If the holder has {{a|Ripen}}, it will instead restore ⅔ of its maximum HP.

====Bag item====
=====Generation III-VI=====
When used from the [[Bag]] on a Pokémon, it restores the Pokémon's HP by ⅛ of its maximum HP. It is consumed after use.

=====Generation VII=====
A Wiki Berry now restores the Pokémon's HP by ½ of its maximum HP when used from the Bag on a Pokémon.

=====Generation VIII=====
A Wiki Berry now restores the Pokémon's HP by ⅓ of its maximum HP when used from the Bag on a Pokémon.

In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], it restores the Pokémon's HP by ½ of its maximum HP. A wild Pokémon that hates dry flavors will briefly pause if it eats a Wiki Berry.

====Ingredient====
{{BerryIngredient}}
{{BerryIngredient/BerryBlender|name=Wiki
|npc1_berry=Chesto|npc2_berry=Rawst|npc3_berry=Aspear|master_berry=Pamtre
|1npc_flavor=Dryness 25|1npc_feel=23
|2npc_flavor=Dryness 23, Bitterness 10|2npc_feel=22
|3npc_flavor=Dryness 23, Sourness 10|3npc_feel=21
|master_flavor=Dryness 51, Sweetness 12|master_feel=45
|color=blue|chance=very low
}}
{{BerryIngredient/BerryCrush|name=Wiki|powder=50|difficulty=60}}
{{BerryIngredient/Poffin|name=Wiki|flavor=Dryness 14|smoothness=24}}
{{BerryIngredient/BerryScoop|name=Wiki|scoop1=1|stick1=5|scoop2=4|stick2=2|scoop3=3|stick3=1}}
{{BerryIngredient/XY|name=Wiki|color=purple|group=3}}
{{BerryIngredient/Dye|name=Wiki|berry1=Chesto|berry2=Ganlon|number=15|color=pastel purple}}
{{BerryIngredient/Curry|name=Wiki|rarity=2|type=Rock|points=4}}
|}

====Exchange====
=====Pokémon Dream World=====
In the [[Pokémon Dream World]], the player could exchange Berries for [[Décor]]. The following Décor required Wiki Berries.

{| class="roundtable vertical-fullwidth" style="background: #{{berries color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{berries color}}"
! Catalogue
! Décor
! Price
|-
|[[Plain Catalogue]]
|Bolt Rug
|{{bag|Wiki Berry}} 35 Wiki Berries {{bag|Persim Berry}} 35 [[Persim Berry|Persim Berries]] {{bag|Figy Berry}} 35 [[Figy Berry|Figy Berries]]
|-
|[[Plain Catalogue]]
|Light Window
|{{bag|Wiki Berry}} 50 Wiki Berries {{bag|Mago Berry}} 50 [[Mago Berry|Mago Berries]]
|-
|[[Pokémon Doll Catalogue]]
|Bulbasaur Doll
|{{bag|Wiki Berry}} 50 Wiki Berries
|-
|[[Pokémon Doll Catalogue]]
|Slowpoke Doll
|{{bag|Wiki Berry}} 50 Wiki Berries
|-
|[[Pokémon Doll Catalogue]]
|Buizel Doll
|{{bag|Wiki Berry}} 50 Wiki Berries
|-
|[[Pokémon Doll Catalogue]]
|Sawk Doll
|{{bag|Wiki Berry}} 50 Wiki Berries
|}

===Description===
{{movedesc|Berries}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|ColoXD}}|A hold item that restores HP but may confuse.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A hold item that restores HP but may cause confusion when used.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|A Poffin ingredient. If held by a Pokémon, it restores the user's HP in a pinch, but may also cause confusion.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|If held by a Pokémon, it restores the user's HP in a pinch, but will cause confusion if it hates dry food.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|If held by a Pokémon, it restores the user's HP in a pinch, but will cause confusion if it hates the taste.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|If held by a Pokémon, it restores the user's HP in a pinch, but it will cause confusion if the user hates the taste.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|A Berry that can be fed to a Pokemon to restore its HP by up to half its max. If a wild Pokemon that hates dry flavors eats one of these Berries, it will briefly pause.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|If a Pokémon holds one of these Berries, it will be able to restore some HP should it find itself in a pinch. But it will become confused if it hates the Berry's taste.}}
|}
|}

====Tag information====
* No. 12
* Size: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
* Firmness: Hard

{{movedesc|Berries}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|This <sc>Berry</sc> is said to have grown lumpy to help {{ScPkmn}} grip it.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}} {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|It is said that this Berry grew lumps to help Pokémon grip it, allowing propagation farther afield.}}
|}
|}

====Curry information====
{{movedesc|Berries}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|A Berry with bumps that are full of sour flavor. You can enjoy its texture, too.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head|Berries}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
|
| {{rt|120|Hoenn}} (if player's [[Trainer ID number|ID number]] ends in 1 or 6) [[Mossdeep Game Corner]] ([[Pokémon Jump]] reward){{sup/3|E}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
|
| [[Joyful Game Corner]] ([[Pokémon Jump]] reward)
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|ColoXD}}
|
| [[Agate Village]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|215|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}
| {{rt|208|Sinnoh}} ([[Berry Master]]'s house), [[Veilstone City]] [[Veilstone Department Store|Department Store]] [[Pal Park]] (score of 3001-3299) [[Union Room#Spin Trading|Spin Trade]] (2-3 players){{gameabbrev4|Pt}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
|
| [[Violet City]] [[Pal Park]] (score of 3001-3299) [[Union Room#Spin Trading|Spin Trade]] (2-3 players)
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
|
| [[Union Room#Spin Trading|Spin Trade]] (2-3 players)
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
| {{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
|
| [[Natural object|Purple Berry trees]]
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{rt|123|Hoenn}}
| [[Sootopolis City]], [[Mauville Food Court]] Super Rank [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]] (given by fan) Win Master Rank contest in four categories (given by {{ga|Chaz}}) {{rt|120|Hoenn}} (if player's [[Trainer ID number|ID number]] ends in 1 or 6)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
|
| [[Berry pile]]s ({{rt|4|Alola}}) [[Ambush encounter]]s ({{p|Primeape}} in [[Poni Plains]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|
| [[Berry tree]]s ({{rt|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]]) [[Max Raid Battle]]s ([[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[East Lake Axewell/Dens|East Lake Axewell]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Axew's Eye/Dens|Axew's Eye]]{{sup/8|Sw}}, [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]]{{sup/8|Sw}}, [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]]{{sup/8|Sw}}, [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]]{{sup/8|Sh}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
|
| [[Berry tree]]s ([[Challenge Beach]]) [[Workout Sea]] (hidden [[recurring item]]) [[Max Raid Battle]]s ([[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands/Dens|Soothing Wetlands]], [[Forest of Focus/Dens|Forest of Focus]], [[Challenge Beach/Dens|Challenge Beach]], [[Challenge Road/Dens|Challenge Road]], [[Courageous Cavern/Dens|Courageous Cavern]], [[Loop Lagoon/Dens|Loop Lagoon]], [[Training Lowlands/Dens|Training Lowlands]], [[Workout Sea/Dens|Workout Sea]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea/Dens|Stepping-Stone Sea]], [[Honeycalm Sea/Dens|Honeycalm Sea]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
|
| [[Berry tree]]s ([[Ballimere Lake]]) [[Max Raid Battle]]s ([[Slippery Slope/Dens|Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Path to the Peak/Dens|Path to the Peak]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]], [[Three-Point Pass/Dens|Three-Point Pass]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|215|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}
| {{rt|208|Sinnoh}} ([[Berry Master]]'s house), [[Veilstone City]] [[Veilstone Department Store|Department Store]] Picked up by [[walking Pokémon#Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|walking Pokémon]] (Lonely, Docile, Timid, Quiet, Bashful, Calm, Gentle, Careful [[Nature]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
|
| {{DL|Jubilife Village|Farm}} (special berry harvest)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|
| [[Alfornada]] ([[Emotional Spectrum Practice]]) [[Tera Raid Battle]]s (3★, 4★) Sparkling overworld item ([[South Province (Area Five)]], [[West Province (Area Two)]], [[West Province (Area Three)]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
|
| Sparkling overworld item ([[Coastal Biome]])
|}
|}

===Growth===
{{BerryGrowth
|name=Wiki
|growth3=24|yield3=2-3
|growth4=20|yield4=1-5|drain4=10
|growth5=30
|growthXY=24|yieldXY=3-15|waterXY=1.5|weedXY=1|pestXY=3|pestXY_species=Illumise
|growthORAS=16|yieldORAS=3-15
|growth7=24|yield7-1=3|yield7-2=6|yield7-3=9
|growth8=20|yield=82-5
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}}; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:Curry Ingredient Wiki Berry Sprite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}}; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:Bag Wiki Berry SV Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Ingredient}} artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
|}{{left clear}}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}}; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:TagWikiIII.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}};; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:TagWiki.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{berries color dark}}; background: #{{berries color light}};; width:96px; height:96px" | [[File:Bag Wiki Berry LA Sprite.png|100px]]
|-
| Berry Tag Sprite ({{color2|000|Generation III}})
| Berry Tag Sprite ({{color2|000|Generation IV}})
| Bag sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus}}
|}

==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Sleep===
[[File:Sleep Wiki Berry.png|thumb|120px|Wiki Berry in Pokémon Sleep]]
The Wiki Berry is available in [[Pokémon Sleep]] as one of the Berries that can be gathered by helper Pokémon and fed to {{Sleep|Snorlax}}.

====Effect====
Wiki Berries raise Snorlax's Strength, doubling the effect if the Berry is Snorlax's favorite. The base amount of Strength raised by the Berry is determined by the level of the helper Pokémon that gathered it.

====[[Note]]====
{{movedesc|berries}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Sleep}}|It's said that this Berry grew lumps to help Pokémon grip it, allowing propagation farther afield.}}
|}
|}

====Acquisition====
Wiki Berries can be gathered by {{type|Dark}} helper Pokémon in the player's team. Like all Berries in the game, gathered Wiki Berries do not go into the player's inventory and instead are immediately eaten by Snorlax.
{{-}}

==In animation==
[[File:Wiki Berry anime.png|thumb|250px|Wiki Berries in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|BW}}====
Wiki Berries debuted in ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', where {{an|Cilan}} had some among the many cooking ingredients that he owned. He was dismayed, however, because he needed [[Figy Berry|Figy Berries]] for his spicy recipe instead.

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
Wiki Berries appeared in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''.

Wiki Berries have made multiple appearances in the pile of Berries in {{an|Bewear}}'s den during {{aniseries|SM}}.

Wiki Berries appeared in ''[[SM025|A Team-on-Team Tussle!]]''.

In ''[[SM048|Night of a Thousand Poses!]]'', sliced-up Wiki Berries were a part of [[Snowy]]'s meal.

In ''[[SM068|Real Life...Inquire Within!]]'', Wiki Berries were included in the basket of Berries given to {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}}' Pokémon by [[Anela]].

In ''[[SM070|The Young Flame Strikes Back!]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Poipole}}, and {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} were eating a couple of Wiki Berries.

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
Multiple Wiki Berries appeared in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Berries PS198.png|thumb|220px|A Wiki Berry in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS198|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun I]]'', a Wiki Berry was offered to {{adv|Ruby}}'s {{p|Mightyena}}, [[Nana]], by {{TP|Sapphire|Minun}}. However, since Nana didn't like the Berry's dry taste, it became {{status|Confusion|confused}} after eating it.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the [[Curry]] description of the Wiki Berry mentions its "sour flavor", despite actually contributing dry flavor to the curry.
===Origin===
The Wiki Berry's name may be based on a {{wp|kiwifruit}}, although the design features prominent spikes like a {{wp|Cucumis metuliferus|horned melon}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{berries color}}; border:3px solid #{{berries color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{berries color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{berries color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{berries color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ウイのみ ''Wi no Mi''
| From キウイ ''{{wp|Kiwifruit|kiwi}}''
|-
| English
| Wiki Berry
| From ''kiwi''
|-
| German
| Wikibeere
| From ''Kiwi''
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish
| Baya Wiki
| From ''kiwi''
|-
| French
| Baie Wiki
| From ''kiwi''
|-
| Italian
| Baccakiwi
| From ''kiwi''
|-
| Korean
| 위키열매 ''Wiki Yeolmae''
| From 키위 ''kiwi''
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 異奇果 ''Yìqí Guǒ'' / ''Yihkèih Gwó''
| rowspan="2" | From 奇異果 ''qíyìguǒ / kèihyihgwó'' (kiwi)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 异奇果 ''Yìqí Guǒ''
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 藍異奇果 ''Lányìqí Guǒ''<ref group=n>Emerald Guidebook</ref>
| From 藍 ''lán'' (blue) and 奇異果 ''qíyìguǒ'' (kiwi)
|-
| Polish
| Wikijagoda
| From its English name
|}
{{-}}

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

==External links==
{{SItem/3|item=Wiki-berry}}

==Related articles==
{{BerriesNav}}
{{Project BerryDexnotice}}

[[Category:Berries that activate based on HP]]
[[Category:HP-restoring Berries]]
[[Category:Berries that may cause confusion]]
[[Category:Hard Berries]]

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[[es:Baya Wiki]]
[[fr:Baie Wiki]]
[[it:Baccakiwi]]
[[ja:ウイのみ]]
[[zh:异奇果（道具）]]

Thievul (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Thievul}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0827|prev=Nickit|nextnum=0829|next=Gossifleur|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Thievul}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Thievul
|jname=フォクスライ
|jtranslit=Fokusurai
|tmname=Foxly
|ndex=0828
|type1=Dark
|category=Fox
|height-ftin=3'11"
|height-m=1.2
|weight-lbs=43.9
|weight-kg=19.9
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Run Away
|ability2=Unburden
|abilityd=Stakeout
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=2
|evsd=2
|expyield=159
|lv100exp=800,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=127
|body=08
|pokefordex=thievul
|generation=8
|friendship=50
}}
'''Thievul''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フォクスライ''' ''Foxly'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Nickit}} starting at [[level]] 18.

==Biology==
Thievul is a quadrupedal, orange-maroon vulpine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a moderate build, slender limbs, and a long tail. It has white chest fur that puffs out from its body and vaguely resembles a cravat. There are two long black ears atop Thievul's head, as well as black fur around its eyes that resemble a {{wp|domino mask}}. The black whiskers on the end of its muzzle are in the form of a pointed mustache and the white markings above its eyes resemble eyebrows. Its paws, back, and the tip of its tail are all black, and it retains the flared tail-tip of its pre-Evolution {{p|Nickit}}.

When Thievul finds a potential target, it will secretly mark a scent on them. Thievul then uses that scent to track and stalk its targets. By using its lithe body and claws, Thievul steals the target’s food and eggs from them when they least expect it. {{p|Boltund}} is an enemy of Thievul. It competes with {{p|Liepard}} for territory.

===Evolution===
Thievul evolves from {{p|Nickit}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0827
|name1=Nickit
|type1-1=Dark
|evo1=
|no2=0828
|name2=Thievul
|type1-2=Dark}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=030|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It secretly marks potential targets with a scent. By following the scent, it stalks its targets and steals from them when they least expect it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. {{P|Boltund}} is its natural enemy.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=065}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This clever Pokémon marks potential targets with its scent, then follows its nose to locate their nests.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Galar}} and {{rtn|9|Galar}}, [[Bridge Field]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Stony Wilderness]] [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]], [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Frostpoint Field/Dens|Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Costume [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Zinnia|Thievul|Special Costume}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Dark
|HP=70
|Attack=58
|Defense=58
|SpAtk=87
|SpDef=92
|Speed=90
}}

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

===Learnset===
Thievul is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|26|29|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|34|37|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|52|55|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM014|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM015|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM021|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM097|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM121|Torment|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM125|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM142|First Impression|Bug|Physical|90|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM145|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|40|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Thievul|Dark|Dark|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=0828
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Nickit
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=172
|defense=164
|fast={{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}{{tt|*|From April 1, 2025 onward}}
|special={{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=0827
|name1=Nickit
|type1-1=Dark
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0828
|name2=Thievul
|type1-2=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=828}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0828}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|828|Thievul}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Thievul trio.png|thumb|250px|Thievul in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Thievul trio]]=====
Thievul made its animated series debut in ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]'', where a trio of {{p|Nickit}} evolved while battling {{TRT}}.

====Minor appearances====
Thievul debuted in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

A Thievul appeared in [[HZ133]], under the ownership of the [[Explorers]]. It reappeared in [[HZ134]] and [[HZ135]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN127|Thievul|Goh's Rotom Phone|Thievul, the Fox Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Thievul use their flexible bodies and sharp claws to steal {{pkmn|food}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Team Yell Thievul Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Thievul in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Thievul debuted in ''[[PASS04|Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Thievul (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* In English, the {{pkmn|category}} "Fox Pokémon" is shared by {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Nickit}}, and their [[Evolution]]s.
** In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (''Fox Pokémon'') is shared by Fennekin and its Evolutions.

===Origin===
Thievul appears to be based on the {{wp|red fox}}, possibly borrowing patterns from the {{wp|cross fox}}, a variation of the red fox. Its gray shiny coloration resembles that of {{wp|silver fox (animal)|silver foxes}}, another variation of the red fox. Its facial features and moustache-like whiskers also bear a resemblance to stereotypical depictions of thieves and burglars, as well as the fictional {{wp|gentleman thief}} trope and {{wp|highwaymen}} such as {{wp|Dick Turpin}}. They may also be a reference to the famous English criminal {{wp|Guy Fawkes}} and the {{wp|Guy Fawkes mask}}, with フォークス ''Fawkes'' and フォクス ''fox'' being near-homophones. Its front legs resemble gloves, which thieves and burglars would wear. Thievul's relationship with {{p|Boltund}} may also be a reference to {{wp|fox hunting}}, where red foxes were hunted by English foxhounds, which Boltund appears to be based on.

====Name origin====
Thievul may be a combination of ''thieve/thief'', ''evil'', and ''vulpine'' (of or pertaining to foxes; foxlike).

Foxly may be a combination of ''fox'' and ''sly''. It may also involve ''Guy Fawkes''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
|ja=フォクスライ ''Foxly''|jameaning=From ''fox'' and ''sly''
|fr=Roublenard|frmeaning=From ''roublard'' (wily) and ''{{tt|renard|fox}}''
|es=Thievul|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Gaunux|demeaning=From ''Gauner'' (crook, sly person) and ''{{tt|Fuchs|fox}}''
|it=Thievul|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=폭슬라이 ''Foxly''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=狐大盜 / 狐大盗 ''Húdàdào''{{tt|*|Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Prior to October 20, 2020)}} 猾大狐 ''Huádàhú''{{tt|*|Simplified Chinese (October 20, 2020 - present)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 狐 ''hú'' (fox), 大 ''dà'' (great), and 大盜 ''dàdào'' (thief) From 狡猾 ''jiǎohuá'' (crafty), 大 ''dà'' (great), and 狐 ''hú'' (fox)
|zh_yue=狐大盜 ''Wùhdaaihdouh''|zh_yuemeaning=From 狐 ''wùh'' (fox), 大 ''daaih'' (great), and 大盜 ''daaihdouh'' (thief)
|pt_br=Thievul|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=चालूफ़ॉक्स ''Chalufox''|himeaning=From चालू ''cālū'' (slang for smartass/cunning) and ''fox''
|th=ฟ็อกสไล ''Foksalai''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Thievul trio]]


==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Dark}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Dark|prevnum=0827|prev=Nickit|nextnum=0829|next=Gossifleur}}
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Caterpie (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Caterpie}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=0009|prev=Blastoise|nextnum=0011|next=Metapod|round=none}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Caterpie
|jname=キャタピー
|jtranslit=Kyatapī
|tmname=Caterpie
|ndex=0010
|type1=Bug
|category=Worm
|height-ftin=1'00"
|height-m=0.3
|weight-lbs=6.4
|weight-kg=2.9
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Shield Dust
|abilityd=Run Away
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Bug
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=1
|evhp=1
|expyield=39
|oldexp=53
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Green
|catchrate=255
|body=14
|pokefordex=caterpie
|generation=1
|friendship=70
}}
'''Caterpie''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キャタピー ''' ''Caterpie'') is a {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

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

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

===Evolution===
Caterpie evolves into {{p|Metapod}}, which evolves into {{p|Butterfree}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Bug
|pictype=art
|no1=0010
|name1=Caterpie
|type1-1=Bug
|evo1=
|no2=0011
|name2=Metapod
|type1-2=Bug
|evo2=
|no3=0012
|name3=Butterfree
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Flying}}
</div>

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

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=010}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It has large, eye-like patterns on its head as protection. They are used to frighten off enemies.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=024}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=010}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Caterpie</sc> has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this {{ScPkmn}} releases a terrifically strong odor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=024}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=023|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=017|reg2=Kanto|num2=010}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Perhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Its body is soft and weak. In nature, its perpetual fate is to be seen by others as food.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=013|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It releases a stench from its red antennae to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Caterpie SM.png|x200px]]
|-
| Caterpie's Image in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alolan Pokédex}}
|-
|}

====Alternate games====
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, {{TCG|Legendary Collection}})
:Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Neo Discovery}})
:For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Headbutt}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Caterpie (Expedition 96)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|body=1
|rate=10.2
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=I'll eat lots and grow big.
|P2=This is so hard... My health is down to half.
|P3=I can't keep up... I can't spit silk anymore...
|PL=I leveled up! Happy!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Wooper}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=Tree leaves are the yummiest, aren't they?
|P2=This is…not easy…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|walk=2.92
|hp=46
|attack=59
|defense=40
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|Pad=Caterpie fell out of the White Tree on the other side of the bridge in the [[Meadow Zone]]! Her favorite Attraction is {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=Their steps are slow, but they are quite aggressive and hate to lose. They are second to none in spirit.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|num=747
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|Previously available in 2 km}}
|buddy=1
|candy=Caterpie
|evocandy=12
|stamina=128
|attack=55
|defense=55
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010|pdex=011
|dex=This eager eater consumes leaf after leaf while hiding in tall grass. When Caterpie senses danger, it exudes a horrible odor from the antenna on its head to protect itself.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0010
|pokemon=Caterpie
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Bug
|dexentry=On very rare occasions, Caterpie looks as though it has fallen asleep in the middle of using String Shot. It appears that it drools string instead of saliva while it sleeps.
|sleepstyle1=Sprawled Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Droopy-Headed Sleep
|sleepstyle3=String-Shot Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 5
|candyNum=40
|berry=Lum
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient3=Greengrass Soybeans
|carrylimit=11
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{bug color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}};"| [[File:GO0010GOFest2026.png|100px]]
|-
| Poké Ball hat
|}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Caterpie appeared in [[GDZ23]].

A Caterpie appeared in [[GDZ48]].

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

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

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Caterpie wishing to evolve.png|thumb|250px|Caterpie's miscolored mouth in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'']]
* Caterpie was both the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be {{pkmn2|caught}} and the first Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
* Caterpie shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Wurmple}} and {{p|Snom}}. They are known as the Worm Pokémon.
* In early episodes of ''Pokémon the Series'', Caterpie's mouth was incorrectly colored yellow. It wasn't until ''[[EP177|Wings 'N' Things]]'' that Caterpie's mouth started to be colored green.
* Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, when it became able to learn {{m|Bug Bite}}, Caterpie was unable to do anything to a {{t|Ghost}} type except {{m|Struggle|struggling}} and {{m|String Shot|lowering its Speed}}. It shares this trait with its Evolution, {{p|Metapod}}. This is also true for {{p|Weedle}}, and its Evolution, {{p|Kakuna}}, against {{t|Steel}} types before {{game|Platinum}} was released.
** Due to this, it was impossible to complete a [[Generation I]] game using only Caterpie or Metapod, since Struggle couldn't hit Ghost types at the time and NPC Pokémon had unlimited PP.
* In ''Pokémon the Series'' and the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Caterpie holds the record as the Pokémon who takes the least amount of time to evolve twice, taking only [[BW130|one episode]] in the animated series and [[PS089|one chapter]] in Pokémon Adventures.
** [[Polibo|Poliwag]] and [[Togebo|Togepi]] also share this record, but in Pokémon Adventures only.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Caterpie's shape was [[File:Body02.png|32px]].
* In ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', when Caterpie evolves into Metapod, the process was similar to a real caterpillar going into pupation. Later episodes<ref>''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'' and ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]''</ref> show Caterpie evolving like the rest of the Pokémon do.
* Caterpie is tied with {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, {{fd|Deoxys|Attack Forme}} {{p|Deoxys}}, and {{p|Stonjourner}} for having the lowest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all Pokémon.
* It is inconsistent across the franchise whether the yellow and black spots on Caterpie's head are actually its eyes or merely spots resembling eyes. The former is more common, and standard in the animated series, but its Pokémon Stadium Pokédex entry describes them as "eye-like patterns", and early artwork and sprites depict the pupils with no reflections in them. Additionally, Caterpie's eyes do not close or emote in most games, even when it sleeps, suggesting they may indeed be eyespots. This would be in-keeping with its real-world inspiration.

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

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

==In other languages==
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|fr=Chenipan|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|chenille|caterpillar}}'' and ''{{tt|chenapan|little rascal}}''
|es=Caterpie|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Raupy|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Raupe|caterpillar}}''
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|ko=캐터피 ''Caterpie''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=綠毛蟲 / 绿毛虫 ''Lǜmáochóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|綠 / 绿 ''lǜ''|green}} and {{tt|毛毛蟲 / 毛毛虫 ''máomáochóng''|caterpillar}}
|zh_yue=綠毛蟲 ''Luhkmòuhchùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|綠 ''luhk''|green}} and {{tt|毛毛蟲 ''mòuhmòuhchùhng''|caterpillar}}
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|hi=कैटरपी ''Caterpie''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|lt=Katerpis|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Катерпи ''Katerpi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|th=คาเตอร์ปี ''Khatoepi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

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

==References==
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==External links==

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Caterpie (Pokémon)

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

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

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

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

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

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=010}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It has large, eye-like patterns on its head as protection. They are used to frighten off enemies.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=024}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=010}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Caterpie</sc> has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this {{ScPkmn}} releases a terrifically strong odor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=024}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=023|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=017|reg2=Kanto|num2=010}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Perhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Its body is soft and weak. In nature, its perpetual fate is to be seen by others as food.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=013|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It releases a stench from its red antennae to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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====Alternate games====
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, {{TCG|Legendary Collection}})
:Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Neo Discovery}})
:For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Headbutt}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Caterpie (Expedition 96)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|body=1
|rate=10.2
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=I'll eat lots and grow big.
|P2=This is so hard... My health is down to half.
|P3=I can't keep up... I can't spit silk anymore...
|PL=I leveled up! Happy!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Wooper}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=Tree leaves are the yummiest, aren't they?
|P2=This is…not easy…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|walk=2.92
|hp=46
|attack=59
|defense=40
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|Pad=Caterpie fell out of the White Tree on the other side of the bridge in the [[Meadow Zone]]! Her favorite Attraction is {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=Their steps are slow, but they are quite aggressive and hate to lose. They are second to none in spirit.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|num=747
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|Previously available in 2 km}}
|buddy=1
|candy=Caterpie
|evocandy=12
|stamina=128
|attack=55
|defense=55
|fast={{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010|pdex=011
|dex=This eager eater consumes leaf after leaf while hiding in tall grass. When Caterpie senses danger, it exudes a horrible odor from the antenna on its head to protect itself.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0010
|pokemon=Caterpie
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Bug
|dexentry=On very rare occasions, Caterpie looks as though it has fallen asleep in the middle of using String Shot. It appears that it drools string instead of saliva while it sleeps.
|sleepstyle1=Sprawled Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Droopy-Headed Sleep
|sleepstyle3=String-Shot Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 5
|candyNum=40
|berry=Lum
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient3=Greengrass Soybeans
|carrylimit=11
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{bug color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}};"| [[File:GO0010GOFest2026.png|100px]]
|-
| Poké Ball hat
|}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Caterpie appeared in [[GDZ23]].

A Caterpie appeared in [[GDZ48]].

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

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

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Caterpie wishing to evolve.png|thumb|250px|Caterpie's miscolored mouth in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'']]
* Caterpie was both the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be {{pkmn2|caught}} and the first Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
* Caterpie shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Wurmple}} and {{p|Snom}}. They are known as the Worm Pokémon.
* In early episodes of ''Pokémon the Series'', Caterpie's mouth was incorrectly colored yellow. It wasn't until ''[[EP177|Wings 'N' Things]]'' that Caterpie's mouth started to be colored green.
* Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, when it became able to learn {{m|Bug Bite}}, Caterpie was unable to do anything to a {{t|Ghost}} type except {{m|Struggle|struggling}} and {{m|String Shot|lowering its Speed}}. It shares this trait with its Evolution, {{p|Metapod}}. This is also true for {{p|Weedle}}, and its Evolution, {{p|Kakuna}}, against {{t|Steel}} types before {{game|Platinum}} was released.
** Due to this, it was impossible to complete a [[Generation I]] game using only Caterpie or Metapod, since Struggle couldn't hit Ghost types at the time and NPC Pokémon had unlimited PP.
* In ''Pokémon the Series'' and the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Caterpie holds the record as the Pokémon who takes the least amount of time to evolve twice, taking only [[BW130|one episode]] in the animated series and [[PS089|one chapter]] in Pokémon Adventures.
** [[Polibo|Poliwag]] and [[Togebo|Togepi]] also share this record, but in Pokémon Adventures only.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Caterpie's shape was [[File:Body02.png|32px]].
* In ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', when Caterpie evolves into Metapod, the process was similar to a real caterpillar going into pupation. Later episodes<ref>''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'' and ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]''</ref> show Caterpie evolving like the rest of the Pokémon do.
* Caterpie is tied with {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, {{fd|Deoxys|Attack Forme}} {{p|Deoxys}}, and {{p|Stonjourner}} for having the lowest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all Pokémon.
* It is inconsistent across the franchise whether the yellow and black spots on Caterpie's head are actually its eyes or merely spots resembling eyes. The former is much more common, but its Pokémon Stadium Pokédex entry describes them as "eye-like patterns", and early artwork and sprites depict the pupils with no reflections in them. This would be in-keeping with its real-world inspiration.

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

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

==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=綠毛蟲 ''Luhkmòuhchùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|綠 ''luhk''|green}} and {{tt|毛毛蟲 ''mòuhmòuhchùhng''|caterpillar}}
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|ru=Катерпи ''Katerpi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|th=คาเตอร์ปี ''Khatoepi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

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

==References==
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==External links==

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Nincada (Pokémon)

2026-05-07T12:01:45Z

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'''Nincada''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ツチニン''' ''Tutinin'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Ninjask}} starting at [[level]] 20 and, upon Evolution, {{p|Shedinja}}, if the player has an empty slot in their [[party]] and an extra {{i|Poké Ball}} on hand.

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

==Biology==
Nincada is a small, whitish, insectoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a pointed snout, a thin stripe that dips in a V-shaped pattern between its eyes, and two whisker-like antennae on its face. Its eyes are black with green iris-like rings inside. As it is virtually blind, it uses its antennae to sense its surroundings. On its back is a pair of small, green wings. Its hind legs are white, but the forelegs are brown and have sharp claws.

The claws are used to carve into the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. Nincada builds underground nests at the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|roots of trees in tropical and temperate forests}}. It can occasionally live up to 10 years underground. It does not like sunlight, so it avoids it. Nincada is nearly blind due to living almost entirely underground, as such, it uses its antennae to see instead.

===Evolution===
Nincada evolves into {{p|Ninjask}} and can also evolve into {{p|Shedinja}} simultaneously, which appears in an empty {{i|Poké Ball}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Nincada</sc> lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This {{ScPkmn}} absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Nincada</sc> lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This {{ScPkmn}} can't withstand bright sunlight so avoids it.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Nincada lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This Pokémon absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for evolution.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Nincada lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This Pokémon can't withstand bright sunlight so avoids it.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=104|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Verdant Grove|Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove]] (All Areas), [[White Ruins (Rumble World)#Everspring Valley|White Ruins: Everspring Valley]] (All Areas)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Wish Cave]] (44F-49F), [[Joyous Tower]] (44F-49F), [[Purity Forest]] (44F-49F), [[Fantasy Strait]] (22F-24F)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Graucus Hall|Graucus Hall: Stage 453]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Bug|type2=Ground}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=fff|tcolor2=fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Soft Sand|5|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Bug
|type2=Ground
|HP= 31
|Attack= 45
|Defense=90
|SpAtk= 30
|SpDef= 30
|Speed= 40}}

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

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

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

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR18|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR60|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR61|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM62|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|010|Caterpie}}{{MSP/8c|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/8c|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP/8c|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/8c|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/8c|415|Combee}}{{MSP/8c|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/8c|452|Drapion}}{{MSP/8c|543|Venipede}}{{MSP/8c|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP/8c|545|Scolipede}}{{MSP/8c|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP/8c|558|Crustle}}{{MSP/8c|595|Joltik}}{{MSP/8c|596|Galvantula}}{{MSP/8c|632|Durant}}{{MSP/8c|636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/8c|637|Volcarona}}{{MSP/8c|736|Grubbin}}{{MSP/8c|737|Charjabug}}{{MSP/8c|738|Vikavolt}}{{MSP/8c|751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/8c|752|Araquanid}}{{MSP/8c|768|Golisopod}}{{MSP/8c|850|Sizzlipede}}{{MSP/8c|851|Centiskorch}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|616|Shelmet}}{{MSP/8c|617|Accelgor}}|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP/8c|558|Crustle}}{{MSP/8c|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP/8c|589|Escavalier}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/8c|415|Combee}}{{MSP/8c|637|Volcarona}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/8c|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/8c|452|Drapion}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0010|Caterpie}}{{MSP/H|0012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/H|0013|Weedle}}{{MSP/H|0015|Beedrill}}{{MSP/H|0127|Pinsir}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/H|0265|Wurmple}}{{MSP/H|0267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/H|0269|Dustox}}{{MSP/H|0291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/H|0401|Kricketot}}{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0412|Burmy}}{{MSP/H|0414|Mothim}}{{MSP/H|0415|Combee}}{{MSP/H|0451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/H|0452|Drapion}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0290|Nincada}}{{MSP/H|0291|Ninjask}}|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5|{{colorlink|Grand Underground|000|^}}|}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0046|Paras}}{{MSP/H|0047|Parasect}}{{MSP/H|0328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|*|}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/H|0049|Venomoth}}{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/H|0269|Dustox}}{{MSP/H|0284|Masquerain}}{{MSP/H|0414|Mothim}}{{MSP/H|0415|Combee}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/H|0452|Drapion}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||''|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Feint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||'''|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5||'''|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|String Shot|Bug|Status|—|95|40|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Nincada|3|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Nincada|Bug|Ground|3}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Bite}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Nincada (EX Dragon 67)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Ground}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=290|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=290|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=290
|body=1
|rate=7.4
|area=Secretive Forest
|P1=My antennae serve as my eyes.
|P2=Oh, what's up? How could my HP be down by half so soon?
|P3=I think I've had it... I can't get any strength...
|PL=OK! I leveled up! I'll try harder!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=290
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=290
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Lucario}}
|recruitment=Escort to open the locked door at [[Stealth Cavern]]
|P1=Here comes Nincada, the underground ninja!
|P2=I am suffering...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Ground
|assist=Bug
|fieldpower=1
|field=Cut
|loop=3
|MinEXP=25
|MaxEXP=45
|num=031
|browser=Nincada burrows underground. It can cut things with its claws.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=290
|walk=2.67
|hp=42
|attack=65
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=290
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=290|num=633
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Bash
|skilldesc=Removes one barrier-type disruption without fail.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=290
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|7 km between January 15 - 29, 2019 only}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Nincada
|evocandy=50
|stamina=104|attack=80|defense=126
|fast={{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}
|special={{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Bug Buzz}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
Nincada [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Ninjask}} starting at [[level]] 20 and, upon Evolution, {{p|Shedinja}} if the player has an empty slot in their [[party]] and an extra {{i|Poké Ball}} on hand, consuming the Poké Ball. Note that the Poké Ball has to be a regular Poké Ball. In [[Generation III]], an extra Poké Ball is not necessary to obtain Shedinja.

In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}, Shedinja will not be mentioned when evolving Nincada, but will subsequently appear in {{p|Chimecho}}'s Assembly.
{{evobox/1castoff|0290|Nincada|2|Bug|Ground|[[Level|Level 20]]|0291|Ninjask|2|Bug|Flying|[[File:Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png]] {{i|Poké Ball}} in [[Bag]]|Space in [[party]]|0292|Shedinja|2|Bug|Ghost}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug|type2=Ground}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=290}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=290}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=290}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=290|crop=61}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=290|crop=60}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=290}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0290}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|290|Nincada}}

==In animation==
[[File:Nincada anime.png|thumb|250x250px|Nincada in {{aniseries|JN}}]]

===Major appearances===
Nincada debuted in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme]]''. It belonged to a boy named [[Keanu]], who lived in his [[Secret Base]] in solitude. It later became a target for one of {{TRT}}'s schemes.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]'', [[Kellyn]] used his [[Capture Styler]] on a Nincada and had it {{m|Dig}} a pit trap for [[J's henchmen]] to fall in.

Multiple Nincada appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]'', where they evolved into {{p|Ninjask}}. One of them left behind a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Shedinja}}, which entered one of [[Goh]]'s {{i|Poké Ball}}s and became his Pokémon.
{{-}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG027|Nincada|Ash's Pokédex|Nincada, the Trainee Pokémon. Nincada lives most of its life inside the earth and uses its sharp claws to tap into tree roots, extracting nutrients and moisture.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN091|Nincada|Goh's Rotom Phone|Nincada, the Trainee Pokémon. A {{t|Bug}} and {{t|Ground}} type. Nincada can live underground for more than 10 years, taking in nutrients from tree roots.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Shelly Nincada Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Nincada in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Nincada appeared in a flashback in ''[[SP22|A Pokémon Battle Against An Entire Family?!]]'', under the ownership of the [[Winstrate family]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS246|Can I Ninjask You a Question?]]'', {{tc|Aqua Admin}} [[Shelly]] gave a Nincada to fellow admin {{adv|Amber}}. Amber's new Pokémon soon evolved into {{p|Ninjask}}, leaving behind a {{p|Shedinja}} as well.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Nincada is the only Pokémon that evolves into [[List of Pokémon with branched Evolutions|two Pokémon at once]].
* Nincada is the only Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon by base stats|base stat total]] of 266.
* Nincada is the only Pokémon to have a higher base stat total than its evolved form, as it has 30 more base stat points than Shedinja.
* Nincada is the only Pokémon to have a [[gender]] that can be taught TM moves but cannot learn {{m|Attract}} or {{m|Captivate}}. This is possibly to prevent Shedinja from knowing these moves due to it being [[gender unknown]].
**For unknown reasons, {{p|Ninjask}} also cannot learn Attract in [[Generation VIII]], despite not being able to pass moves onto Shedinja.
* Nincada is exclusively in the {{Egg|Bug}} [[Egg Group]], but Shedinja is exclusively in the {{Egg|Mineral}} Egg Group. These are the only evolutionarily related Pokémon to not share identical Egg Groups, excluding those that transition in or out of the {{Egg|No Eggs Discovered}} Egg Group.
* Since Shedinja is gender unknown while Nincada is not, Nincada is technically one of two Pokémon able to change gender upon [[Evolution]], the other being {{p|Azurill}} prior to [[Generation VI]].

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Nincada, Ninjask and Shedinja}}
Nincada appears to be based on a {{wp|cicada}} {{wp|Nymph (biology)|nymph}}. Its association with {{wp|ninjas}} may be inspired by stories of ninjas using cicadas to mask their own sounds, or a reference to {{jwp|忍法#忍び道具を使う術|fabled ninja technique}}s: ''doton no jutsu'' (escape jutsu), a technique of sneaking into a pre-dug hole and hiding until the opponent is gone and ''utsusemi no jutsu'' (cicada skin technique), a technique using decoys to misdirect opponents.

====Name origin====
Nincada may be a combination of ''{{wp|ninja}}'' and ''{{wp|cicada}}''.

Tutinin may be a combination of 土に埋める ''tsuchi ni umeru'' (to bury in the ground) and 忍者 ''ninja''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Ground
|ja=ツチニン ''Tutinin''|jameaning=From {{tt|土に埋める ''tsuchiniumeru''|to bury in the ground}} and 忍者 ''ninja''
|fr=Ningale|frmeaning=From ''ninja'' and ''{{tt|cigale|cicada}}''
|es=Nincada|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Nincada|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Nincada|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=토중몬 ''Tojungmon''|komeaning=From {{tt|토중 (土中) ''tojung''|in the ground}} and ''monster''
|zh_cmn=土居忍士 ''Tǔjūrěnshì''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|土 ''tǔ''|soil}}, {{tt|居 ''jū''|to reside}}, {{tt|忍者 ''rěnzhě''|ninja}}, and {{tt|士 ''shì''|suffix for skilled person}}
|zh_yue=土居忍士 ''Tóugēuiyáhnsih''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|土 ''tóu''|soil}}, {{tt|居 ''gēui''|to reside}}, {{tt|忍者 ''yánjé''|ninja}}, and {{tt|士 ''sih''|suffix for skilled person}}
|pt_br=Nincada|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=माटिन्जा ''Maatinja''|himeaning=From {{tt|माटी ''maati''|soil}} and ''ninja''
|ru=Нинкада ''Ninkada''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=สึจินิน ''Suechinin''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Ground}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=0289|prev=Slaking|nextnum=0291|next=Ninjask}}
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Caterpie (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=キャタピー
|jtranslit=Kyatapī
|tmname=Caterpie
|ndex=0010
|type1=Bug
|category=Worm
|height-ftin=1'00"
|height-m=0.3
|weight-lbs=6.4
|weight-kg=2.9
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Shield Dust
|abilityd=Run Away
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Bug
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=1
|evhp=1
|expyield=39
|oldexp=53
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Green
|catchrate=255
|body=14
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|generation=1
|friendship=70
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'''Caterpie''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キャタピー ''' ''Caterpie'') is a {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

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

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

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|no2=0011
|name2=Metapod
|type1-2=Bug
|evo2=
|no3=0012
|name3=Butterfree
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Flying}}
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: {{mdc|Caterpie|1}} is rescued in the first mission of the game. It is too young to be of any help to the rescue team but remains a strong fan throughout the game, even in its darkest hour.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=010}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It has large, eye-like patterns on its head as protection. They are used to frighten off enemies.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=024}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It crawls into foliage where it camouflages itself among leaves that are the same color as its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=010}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Caterpie</sc> has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this {{ScPkmn}} releases a terrifically strong odor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its voracious appetite compels it to devour leaves bigger than itself without hesitation. It releases a terribly strong odor from its antennae.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is covered with a green skin. When it grows, it sheds the skin, covers itself with silk, and becomes a cocoon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=024}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It releases a stench from its red antenna to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=023|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its feet have suction cups designed to stick to any surface. It tenaciously climbs trees to forage.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Caterpie has a voracious appetite. It can devour leaves bigger than its body right before your eyes. From its antenna, this Pokémon releases a terrifically strong odor.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=017|reg2=Kanto|num2=010}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When attacked by bird Pokémon, it resists by releasing a terrifically strong odor from its antennae, but it often becomes their prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's easy to catch, and it grows quickly, making it one of the top recommendations for novice Pokémon Trainers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Perhaps because it would like to grow up quickly, it has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Its body is soft and weak. In nature, its perpetual fate is to be seen by others as food.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=013|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It releases a stench from its red antennae to repel enemies. It grows by molting repeatedly.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Caterpie SM.png|x200px]]
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| Caterpie's Image in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alolan Pokédex}}
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====Alternate games====
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Base Set}}, {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, {{TCG|Legendary Collection}})
:Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
;[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ({{TCG|Neo Discovery}})
:For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antennae on its head to drive away enemies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Headbutt}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Caterpie (Expedition 96)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=010|rarity=Common}}
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{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|body=1
|rate=10.2
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=I'll eat lots and grow big.
|P2=This is so hard... My health is down to half.
|P3=I can't keep up... I can't spit silk anymore...
|PL=I leveled up! Happy!
}}
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{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=A
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{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Wooper}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=Tree leaves are the yummiest, aren't they?
|P2=This is…not easy…
}}
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{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
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{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|walk=2.92
|hp=46
|attack=59
|defense=40
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=010
|Pad=Caterpie fell out of the White Tree on the other side of the bridge in the [[Meadow Zone]]! Her favorite Attraction is {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}.
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|sleepstyle3=String-Shot Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
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|candyNum=40
|berry=Lum
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|ingredient2=Snoozy Tomato
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|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
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| Poké Ball hat
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===Evolution data===
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|no1=0010
|name1=Caterpie
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|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 7}}
|no2=0011
|name2=Metapod
|type1-2=Bug
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 10}}
|no3=0012
|name3=Butterfree
|type1-3=Bug
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/8|ndex=010|crop=106}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0010}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|010|Caterpie}}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Caterpie appeared in [[GDZ23]].

A Caterpie appeared in [[GDZ48]].

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

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

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Caterpie wishing to evolve.png|thumb|250px|Caterpie's miscolored mouth in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'']]
* Caterpie was both the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be {{pkmn2|caught}} and the first Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''.
* Caterpie shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Wurmple}} and {{p|Snom}}. They are known as the Worm Pokémon.
* In early episodes of ''Pokémon the Series'', Caterpie's mouth was incorrectly colored yellow. It wasn't until ''[[EP177|Wings 'N' Things]]'' that Caterpie's mouth started to be colored green.
* Until the release of {{game|Platinum}}, when it became able to learn {{m|Bug Bite}}, Caterpie was unable to do anything to a {{t|Ghost}} type except {{m|Struggle|struggling}} and {{m|String Shot|lowering its Speed}}. It shares this trait with its Evolution, {{p|Metapod}}. This is also true for {{p|Weedle}}, and its Evolution, {{p|Kakuna}}, against {{t|Steel}} types before {{game|Platinum}} was released.
** Due to this, it was impossible to complete a [[Generation I]] game using only Caterpie or Metapod, since Struggle couldn't hit Ghost types at the time and NPC Pokémon had unlimited PP.
* In ''Pokémon the Series'' and the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Caterpie holds the record as the Pokémon who takes the least amount of time to evolve twice, taking only [[BW130|one episode]] in the animated series and [[PS089|one chapter]] in Pokémon Adventures.
** [[Polibo|Poliwag]] and [[Togebo|Togepi]] also share this record, but in Pokémon Adventures only.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Caterpie's shape was [[File:Body02.png|32px]].
* In ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', when Caterpie evolves into Metapod, the process was similar to a real caterpillar going into pupation. Later episodes<ref>''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'' and ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]''</ref> show Caterpie evolving like the rest of the Pokémon do.
* Caterpie is tied with {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, {{fd|Deoxys|Attack Forme}} {{p|Deoxys}}, and {{p|Stonjourner}} for having the lowest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all Pokémon.
* It is inconsistent across the franchise whether the yellow and black spots on Caterpie's head are actually its eyes or merely spots resembling eyes. The former is much more common, but its Pokémon Stadium Pokédex entry describes them as "eye-like patterns", and early artwork and sprites depict the pupils with no reflections in them. This would be in-keeping with its real-word inspiration.

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

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

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

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

==References==
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==External links==

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|friendship=50
}}
'''Runerigus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''デスバーン''' ''Deathbarn'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Ghost}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Yamask}} when the player is standing under a specific arch in the overworld after Yamask takes at least 49 [[HP]] in [[damage]] from attacks without [[fainting]]. Its Unovan counterpart is {{p|Cofagrigus}}.

(Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for more details.)

==Biology==
[[File:Runerigus serpent pattern.png|thumb|left|160px|Serpent pattern on Runerigus]]
Runerigus is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} composed of an oblong, irregularly-shaped clay slab, with an outline of a stylized serpent with sharp teeth painted onto it in red. Two sections of the slab at the upper left and upper right side, along with a piece bearing the serpent's head and a small piece bearing the tip of the image's tail, have broken off and are held in place by shadowy black tendrils that form its arms, neck, and tail respectively; the "tail" fragment also resembles the piece carried by {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Yamask}}. It has five black fingers on each hand, which extend from the ends of the fragments forming its arms. It has a single purple eye located in the same spot as the painting's eye. Runerigus seems to be distantly related to {{p|Cofagrigus}}.

Runerigus was formed from a painting imbued with an ancient curse, which was activated by absorbing the spirit of a Yamask and brought the painting to life. Anyone that touches its shadowy body will have the memories behind its painting's creation forced onto them. Thanks to the reassembly of Runerigus's clay slab, its malicious power can be fully unleashed.

Runerigus and its pre-Evolution, Galarian {{p|Yamask}}, are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Wandering Spirit}} as an [[Ability]].

===Evolution===
Runerigus evolves from {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Yamask}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type1=Ground
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0562Yamask-Galar
|name1=Yamask
|form1=Galarian Form
|type1-1=Ground
|type2-1=Ghost
|evo1=
|no2=0867Runerigus
|name2=Runerigus
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Ghost}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ground|type2=Ghost}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=328|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=A powerful curse was woven into an ancient painting. After absorbing the spirit of a Yamask, the painting began to move.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Never touch its shadowlike body, or you'll be shown the horrific memories behind the picture carved into it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=061}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The scattered pieces of its clay slab have been reassembled, allowing the malicious power contained within to be fully unleashed.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Ground|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Yamask}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Ground|type2=Ghost}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Roxanne|Runerigus|Fall 2023}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Ground
|type2=Ghost
|HP=58
|Attack=95
|Defense=145
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=105
|Speed=30
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|type2=Ghost
|Normal=0
|Fighting=0
|Flying=100
|Poison=25
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=50
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=200
|Grass=200
|Electric=0
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|newnormal=1
|newfighting=1
|ground=yes
|newelectric=1
}}

===Learnset===
Runerigus is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Runerigus|Ground|Ghost|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Haze|Ice|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|46|49|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Parting Shot|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Runerigus|Ground|Ghost|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Runerigus|Ground|Ghost|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM037|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM048|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM052|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM089|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM091|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM097|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM118|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM119|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM127|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM154|Fissure|Ground|Physical|250|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Runerigus|Ground|Ghost|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=867
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Yamask
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=151
|attack=163
|defense=237
|fast={{m|Astonish}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2022 onward}}
|special={{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Sand Tomb}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Brutal Swing}}{{tt|*|From September 3, 2024 onward}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Yamask}} evolves into Runerigus when the player is standing under certain arches in the overworld after Yamask takes at least 49 [[HP]] in [[damage]] without [[fainting]]. Healing does not reset the counter, and damage can be taken across multiple battles. Taking damage from certain sources, such as self-inflicted {{m|Curse}} damage or [[weather]] effects, does not contribute to the 49 HP damage requirement.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the arch to evolve Galarian Yamask is a rock formation in the [[Dusty Bowl]]; in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, it is the bridges above the [[Coulant Waterway]].

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|type1=Ground
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0562Yamask-Galar
|name1=Yamask
|form1=Galarian Form
|type1-1=Ground
|type2-1=Ghost
|evo1={{bag/s|Focus Sash|SV}} + [[File:Town Map Icon BDSP.png|40px]] Stand under a specific arch in the overworld after taking at least 49 {{color2|000|HP}} in damage from attacks without {{color2|000|fainting}}
|no2=0867Runerigus
|name2=Runerigus
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Ghost}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ground|type2=Ghost}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=867}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0867}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|867|Runerigus}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Rubina Runerigus.png|thumb|250px|Runerigus in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
Runerigus debuted in ''[[JN113|Chasing to the Finish!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sterling]]. It was used to battle [[Goh]] and {{Gary}}, alongside [[Lyla]]'s {{p|Sandaconda}}, before being defeated by {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}} and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}.

Six Runerigus appeared in [[HZ133]], under the ownership of [[Rubina]]. They were used to battle [[Dot]], {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]], only to be defeated when [[Hamber]] turned up to assist with his {{p|Dusknoir}} and {{p|Ursaluna}}.

====Minor appearances====
A Runerigus appeared as one of the residents of the [[ancient castle]] in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]''. In [[HZ025|the following episode]], it helped [[Diana]] evacuate the other Pokémon from the castle in the wake of the [[Explorers]]' attack.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Runerigus (TCG)}}
==Trivia==
* Runerigus's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} stats are the reverse of {{p|Cofagrigus}}'s, while their other stats are identical.
* {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Yamask}}'s [[Evolution]] into Runerigus is the only Evolution involving a specific location in {{g|Sword and Shield|s}} and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, as all other Pokémon with [[location-based Evolution]]s are either unobtainable or use an [[Evolution stone]] to evolve instead.
* Runerigus was included in a segment for commonly mispronounced Pokémon names in [[2023 Pokémon World Championships]] livestreams, where the pronunciation of its name was given as "ROON-uh-REE-guhs".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/TPCZwMOAq-s?t=37773]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/7jEeWbTwA9g?t=18542]</ref>

===Origin===
Runerigus may be based on {{wp|runestone}}s, large stones engraved by Vikings used to commemorate the lives of notable people and events, such as the {{wp|England runestones}} erected in remembrance of Vikings who travelled to England and died there. Many of the discovered runestones had motifs in the shape of serpents or dragons; Runerigus's motif may specifically be based on {{wp|Jörmungandr}}, the World Serpent of Norse mythology who was sometimes depicted on runestones, or {{wp|Apep}}, the serpentine primordial embodiment of chaos in Egyptian mythology. Runestones were also believed to have mystical properties that conveyed powers of protection, wealth, and victory, and some runestones had curses inscribed on them, warning that anyone who damages or moves them would be doomed to death or being an outcast.

The method to [[Evolution|evolve]] a Galarian Yamask may be inspired by funeral rites in different culture. The fact that Galarian Yamask evolves into Runerigus after taking at least 49 HP in damage could be a very subtle reference to the {{wp|Bardo|antarābhava}}, a Buddhist concept of Purgatory after death and before reincarnation; this process of Buddhist Purgatory is said to last 49 days. The Galar location of Evolution, namely the stone arch in [[Dusty Bowl]], resembles a {{wp|dolmen}}, while the arrangement of surrounding monoliths resemble that of a {{wp|stone ship}}.

====Name origin====
Runerigus may be a combination of ''rune'' and ''egregious'' or ''{{p|Cofagrigus}}''.

Deathbarn may be a combination of ''death'', 板 ''ban'' (slab), and ''{{p|Cofagrigus|Desukarn}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Ghost
|ja=デスバーン ''Deathbarn''|jameaning=From ''death'' and 板 ''ban'' (slab)
|fr=Tutétékri|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Tutankhamun}}'' and a pun of ''{{tt|tout est écrit|everything is written}}''
|es=Runerigus|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Oghnatoll|demeaning=From ''{{wp|Ogham}}'', ''{{tt|Echnatoll|Cofagrigus}}'', and a pun of ''{{tt|Och, na toll!|Oh, great! (ironic)}}''
|it=Runerigus|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=데스판 ''Despan''|komeaning=From ''death'' and 판 (板) ''pan'' (slab)
|zh_cmn=死神板 ''Sǐshénbǎn''{{tt|*|Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Prior to October 20, 2020)}} 迭失板 ''Diéshībǎn''{{tt|*|Simplified Chinese (October 20, 2020 - present)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 死神 ''sǐshén'' (death god, Grim Reaper) and 板 ''bǎn'' (slab) From the transcription of Japanese name, 失 ''shī'' (lost) and 板 ''bǎn'' (slab)
|zh_yue=死神板 ''Séisàhnbáan''|zh_yuemeaning=From 死神 ''séisàhn'' (death god, Grim Reaper) and 板 ''báan'' (slab)
|pt_br=Runerigus|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=डैमौशिल ''Demaushil''|himeaning=From ''death'', मौत ''maut'' (death), and शिल ''śil'' (stone)
|th=เดธบาน ''Detban''|thmeaning=Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
}}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

{{Galarian forms}}

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ground|type2=Ghost}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ground|prevnum=0866|prev=Mr. Rime|nextnum=0868|next=Milcery}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Oghnatoll]]
[[es:Runerigus]]
[[fr:Tutétékri]]
[[it:Runerigus]]
[[ja:デスバーン]]
[[zh:迭失板]]

Dragon Cheer (move)

2026-04-26T21:03:54Z

SomnoticAgama:

{{MoveInfobox
|n=914
|name=Dragon Cheer
|jname=ドラゴンエール
|jtrans=Dragon Yell
|jtranslit=Doragon Ēru
|gameimage=Dragon Cheer IX.png
|gameimage2=Dragon Cheer IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Dragon
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=15
|maxpp=24
|power=—
|accuracy=—
|gen=IX
|na=no
|tm9=yes
|tm#9=226
|touches=no
|protect=no
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=yes
|target=allies
|footnotes=
}}
'''Dragon Cheer''' (Japanese: '''ドラゴンエール''' ''Dragon Yell'') is a non-damaging {{type|Dragon}} [[move]] introduced during [[Generation IX]], in [[The Indigo Disk]]. It is [[TM226]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Effect==
Dragon Cheer increases the user's allies' [[critical hit|critical-hit]] ratio by one stage. If the affected Pokémon are {{type|Dragon}}, their critical-hit ratio is increased by two stages instead. The effects of Dragon Cheer can be copied by {{m|Psych Up}}, {{m|Transform}}, {{a|Costar}}, {{a|Opportunist}}, and a [[Mirror Herb]].

Dragon Cheer's effects apply based on the allies' type upon use of the move, and do not change if the allies' type changes later in battle. Prior to version 3.0.1, the effect of Dragon Cheer would remain even if switched in.

The move will fail if there is no adjacent ally, or if the ally is already under the effects of {{m|Focus Energy}} or Dragon Cheer.

===Pokémon Champions===
Dragon Cheer is now a [[sound-based move]].

===Other effects===
A {{p|Dipplin}} that knows this move will [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Hydrapple}} when leveled up.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Dragon}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|CHP}}|Gives allies a Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. Dragon types receive a 2-stage boost. All other types receive a 1-stage boost.}}
}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[TM]]===
{{Movehead/TMGames|Dragon|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g6=none|g7=none|g8=none
|g9=1|g9tm=226|g9g={{gameabbrev9|SV}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0006|Charizard|type=Fire|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0103|formsig=A|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|1|Grass|Grass|form=Alolan Form|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0130|Gyarados|type=Water|type2=Flying|2|Water 2|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0131|Lapras|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Water 1|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0147|Dratini|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0148|Dragonair|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0149|Dragonite|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0181|Ampharos|type=Electric|2|Monster|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0254|Sceptile|type=Grass|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0330|Flygon|type=Ground|type2=Dragon|2|Bug|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0333|Swablu|type=Normal|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0334|Altaria|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0350|Milotic|type=Water|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0371|Bagon|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0372|Shelgon|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0373|Salamence|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0380|Latias|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0381|Latios|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0408|Cranidos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0409|Rampardos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0443|Gible|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0444|Gabite|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0445|Garchomp|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0610|Axew|type=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0611|Fraxure|type=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0612|Haxorus|type=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0633|Deino|type=Dark|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0634|Zweilous|type=Dark|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0635|Hydreigon|type=Dark|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0643|Reshiram|type=Dragon|type2=Fire|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0644|Zekrom|type=Dragon|type2=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0646|Kyurem|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0706|Goodra|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0706|formsig=H|Goodra|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|form=Hisuian Form|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0715|Noivern|type=Flying|type2=Dragon|2|Flying|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0758|Salazzle|type=Poison|type2=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0782|Jangmo-o|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0783|Hakamo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0784|Kommo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0884|Duraludon|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|2|Mineral|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0886|Drakloak|type=Dragon|type2=Ghost|2|Amorphous|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0887|Dragapult|type=Dragon|type2=Ghost|2|Amorphous|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0895|Regidrago|type=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0967|Cyclizar|type=Dragon|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0978|Tatsugiri|type=Dragon|type2=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|form=All forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0993|Iron Jugulis|type=Dark|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0998|Baxcalibur|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|2|Dragon|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1005|Roaring Moon|type=Dragon|type2=Dark|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1007|Koraidon|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1008|Miraidon|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1009|Walking Wake|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1011|Dipplin|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1018|Archaludon|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|2|Mineral|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1019|Hydrapple|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1020|Gouging Fire|type=Fire|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1021|Raging Bolt|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Movefoot|Dragon|9}}

==Trivia==
* Dragon Cheer was temporarily banned in official tournaments, due to the bug in Scarlet and Violet 3.0.0 that caused the boost to remain on switching out. The ban was lifted on the release of 3.0.1.<ref>https://x.com/playpokemon/status/1752860378877596077</ref>

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
|zh_cmn=龍聲鼓舞 / 龙声鼓舞 ''{{tt|Lóngshēng Gǔwǔ|Dragon Cheer}}''
|zh_yue=龍聲鼓舞 ''{{tt|Lóngsīng Gúmóuh|Dragon Cheer}}''
|fr=Cri Draconique
|de=Drachenschrei
|it=Grido del Drago
|ko=드래곤옐 ''{{tt|Deuraegon Yel|Dragon Yell}}''
|pt_br=Bramido do Dragão
|es=Bramido Dragón
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Generation IX TMs}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Evolution-inducing moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can raise the user's critical-hit ratio]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]

[[de:Drachenschrei]]
[[es:Bramido Dragón]]
[[fr:Cri Draconique]]
[[it:Grido del Drago]]
[[ja:ドラゴンエール]]
[[zh:龙声鼓舞（招式）]]

Dragon Cheer (move)

2026-04-26T21:02:50Z

SomnoticAgama:

{{MoveInfobox
|n=914
|name=Dragon Cheer
|jname=ドラゴンエール
|jtrans=Dragon Yell
|jtranslit=Doragon Ēru
|gameimage=Dragon Cheer IX.png
|gameimage2=Dragon Cheer IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Dragon
|damagecategory=Status
|basepp=15
|maxpp=24
|power=—
|accuracy=—
|gen=IX
|na=no
|tm9=yes
|tm#9=226
|touches=no
|protect=no
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=no
|kingsrock=no
|sound=no
|target=allies
|footnotes=
}}
'''Dragon Cheer''' (Japanese: '''ドラゴンエール''' ''Dragon Yell'') is a non-damaging {{type|Dragon}} [[move]] introduced during [[Generation IX]], in [[The Indigo Disk]]. It is [[TM226]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Effect==
Dragon Cheer increases the user's allies' [[critical hit|critical-hit]] ratio by one stage. If the affected Pokémon are {{type|Dragon}}, their critical-hit ratio is increased by two stages instead. The effects of Dragon Cheer can be copied by {{m|Psych Up}}, {{m|Transform}}, {{a|Costar}}, {{a|Opportunist}}, and a [[Mirror Herb]].

Dragon Cheer's effects apply based on the allies' type upon use of the move, and do not change if the allies' type changes later in battle. Prior to version 3.0.1, the effect of Dragon Cheer would remain even if switched in.

The move will fail if there is no adjacent ally, or if the ally is already under the effects of {{m|Focus Energy}} or Dragon Cheer.

===Pokémon Champions===
Dragon Cheer is now a [[sound-based move]].

===Other effects===
A {{p|Dipplin}} that knows this move will [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Hydrapple}} when leveled up.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Dragon}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|CHP}}|Gives allies a Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. Dragon types receive a 2-stage boost. All other types receive a 1-stage boost.}}
}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[TM]]===
{{Movehead/TMGames|Dragon|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g6=none|g7=none|g8=none
|g9=1|g9tm=226|g9g={{gameabbrev9|SV}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0006|Charizard|type=Fire|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0103|formsig=A|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|1|Grass|Grass|form=Alolan Form|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0130|Gyarados|type=Water|type2=Flying|2|Water 2|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0131|Lapras|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Water 1|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0147|Dratini|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0148|Dragonair|type=Dragon|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0149|Dragonite|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0181|Ampharos|type=Electric|2|Monster|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0254|Sceptile|type=Grass|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0330|Flygon|type=Ground|type2=Dragon|2|Bug|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0333|Swablu|type=Normal|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0334|Altaria|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0350|Milotic|type=Water|2|Water 1|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0371|Bagon|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0372|Shelgon|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0373|Salamence|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0380|Latias|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0381|Latios|type=Dragon|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0408|Cranidos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0409|Rampardos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0443|Gible|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0444|Gabite|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0445|Garchomp|type=Dragon|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0610|Axew|type=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0611|Fraxure|type=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0612|Haxorus|type=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0633|Deino|type=Dark|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0634|Zweilous|type=Dark|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0635|Hydreigon|type=Dark|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0643|Reshiram|type=Dragon|type2=Fire|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0644|Zekrom|type=Dragon|type2=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0646|Kyurem|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0706|Goodra|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0706|formsig=H|Goodra|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|form=Hisuian Form|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0715|Noivern|type=Flying|type2=Dragon|2|Flying|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0758|Salazzle|type=Poison|type2=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0782|Jangmo-o|type=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0783|Hakamo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0784|Kommo-o|type=Dragon|type2=Fighting|1|Dragon|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0884|Duraludon|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|2|Mineral|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0886|Drakloak|type=Dragon|type2=Ghost|2|Amorphous|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0887|Dragapult|type=Dragon|type2=Ghost|2|Amorphous|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0895|Regidrago|type=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0967|Cyclizar|type=Dragon|type2=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0978|Tatsugiri|type=Dragon|type2=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|form=All forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0993|Iron Jugulis|type=Dark|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|0998|Baxcalibur|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|2|Dragon|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1005|Roaring Moon|type=Dragon|type2=Dark|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1007|Koraidon|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1008|Miraidon|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1009|Walking Wake|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1011|Dipplin|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1018|Archaludon|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|2|Mineral|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1019|Hydrapple|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|2|Grass|Dragon|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1020|Gouging Fire|type=Fire|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/1|1021|Raging Bolt|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Movefoot|Dragon|9}}

==Trivia==
* Dragon Cheer was temporarily banned in official tournaments, due to the bug in Scarlet and Violet 3.0.0 that caused the boost to remain on switching out. The ban was lifted on the release of 3.0.1.<ref>https://x.com/playpokemon/status/1752860378877596077</ref>

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{dragon color}}|bordercolor={{dragon color light}}
|zh_cmn=龍聲鼓舞 / 龙声鼓舞 ''{{tt|Lóngshēng Gǔwǔ|Dragon Cheer}}''
|zh_yue=龍聲鼓舞 ''{{tt|Lóngsīng Gúmóuh|Dragon Cheer}}''
|fr=Cri Draconique
|de=Drachenschrei
|it=Grido del Drago
|ko=드래곤옐 ''{{tt|Deuraegon Yel|Dragon Yell}}''
|pt_br=Bramido do Dragão
|es=Bramido Dragón
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Generation IX TMs}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Evolution-inducing moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can raise the user's critical-hit ratio]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]

[[de:Drachenschrei]]
[[es:Bramido Dragón]]
[[fr:Cri Draconique]]
[[it:Grido del Drago]]
[[ja:ドラゴンエール]]
[[zh:龙声鼓舞（招式）]]

Megahorn (move)

2026-04-24T14:07:13Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=225
|name=Megahorn
|jname=メガホーン
|jtrans=Megahorn
|jtranslit=Megahōn
|gameimage=Megahorn IX.png
|gameimage2=Megahorn IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Bug
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power=120
|accuracy=85
|gen=II
|tmpe=yes
|tm#pe=60
|tr8=yes
|tr#8=28
|mtla=yes
|na=no
|category=Cool
|appeal=2
|jam=0
|cdesc=Works well if it's the same type as the one before.
|appealsc=2
|scdesc=Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.
|appeal6=3
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=An appealing move that can be used repeatedly without boring the audience.
|touches=yes
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Megahorn''' (Japanese: '''メガホーン''' ''Megahorn'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Bug}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It was [[TM60]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and [[TR28]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. Prior to [[Generation III]], it was the [[signature move]] of {{p|Heracross}}.

==Effect==
Megahorn deals damage and has no secondary effect.

===Generation VIII===
====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
{{LegendsMove
|type=Bug
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=5
|power=100
|power-agile=80
|power-strong=120
|accuracy=85
|accuracy-strong=95
|actionspeed-user=0
|actionspeed-user-agile=0
|actionspeed-user-strong=+5
|actionspeed-target=0
|actionspeed-target-agile=+3
}}

===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
{{LegendsZAMove
|type=Bug
|damagecategory=Physical
|power=120
|cooldown=10
|charge-time=17
}}

==Description==
{{movedesc|Bug}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|A <sc>Bug</sc>-type attack that uses a stiff horn or horns. It is rarely learned.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|A powerful charge attack.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}|A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A brutal ramming attack delivered with a tough and impressive horn.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|A brutal ramming attack using outthrust horns.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|Utilizing its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the foe with no letup.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the foe with no letup.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user attacks with a tough and impressive horn, ramming into targets with all-out force.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Bug|g1=none|g7=2|g8=3|g9=2}}
{{Moveentry/12|0034|Nidoking|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Field|−|43{{sup/3|FRLG}}|58|58|1, 58|1, 58|55|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/12|0078|Rapidash|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|−|−|1|1|1|1|1|1|1|−}}
{{Moveentry/12|0078|formsig=G|Rapidash|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Field|Field|form=Galarian Form||||||||1}}
{{Moveentry/12|0111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|−|57|57|67|67{{sup/6|XY}} 49{{sup/6|ORAS}}|49|36|55|55|−|55}}
{{Moveentry/12|0112|Rhydon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|−|66|57|77|1, 77{{sup/6|XY}} 55{{sup/6|ORAS}}|55|36|61|61|−|61}}
{{Moveentry/12|0118|Goldeen|type=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|−|57{{sup/3|FRLG}}|51|57|57{{sup/6|XY}} 45{{sup/6|ORAS}}|45|40|45|45}}
{{Moveentry/12|0119|Seaking|type=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|−|69{{sup/3|FRLG}}|63|72|1, 72{{sup/6|XY}} 1, 54{{sup/6|ORAS}}|1, 54|50|51|51}}
{{Moveentry/12|0167|Spinarak|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|−|−|−|−|−|−|||−||−|44|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/12|0168|Ariados|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|−|−|−|−|−|−|||−||−|44|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/12|0214|Heracross|type=Bug|type2=Fighting|1|Bug|Bug|54|53|55|55{{sup/5|BW}} 46{{sup/5|B2W2}}|46{{sup/6|XY}} 37{{sup/6|ORAS}}|37||55|55|57|55|45|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/12|0464|Rhyperior|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|||57|77|1, 77{{sup/6|XY}} 55{{sup/6|ORAS}}|55||61|61|−|61}}
{{Moveentry/12|0503|Samurott|type=Water|1|Field|Field||||1|1|1|||||1}}
{{Moveentry/12|0503|formsig=H|Samurott|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field|form=Hisuian Form||||||||||−|1}}
{{Moveentry/12|0530|Excadrill|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field||||−|−|−||−|||−|50}}
{{Moveentry/12|0545|Scolipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||1|1, 65|1, 65||74||||56|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/12|0586|Sawsbuck|type=Normal|type2=Grass|1|Field|Field|form=All forms||||1|1|1|||||1}}
{{Moveentry/12|0626|Bouffalant|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||||41|41|41||50}}
{{Moveentry/12|0638|Cobalion|type=Steel|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||−|−|−||−|||−|42}}
{{Moveentry/12|0639|Terrakion|type=Rock|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||−|−|−||−|||−|42}}
{{Moveentry/12|0640|Virizion|type=Grass|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||−|−|−||−|||−|42}}
{{Moveentry/12|0647|Keldeo|type=Water|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms||||−|−|−||−|||−|42}}
{{Moveentry/12|0672|Skiddo|type=Grass|1|Field|Field|||||−|−|||||−|50}}
{{Moveentry/12|0673|Gogoat|type=Grass|1|Field|Field|||||−|−|||||−|50}}
{{Moveentry/12|0716|Xerneas|type=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||44|44||70||||70}}
{{Moveentry/12|0787|Tapu Bulu|type=Grass|type2=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||||53||65}}
{{Moveentry/12|0870|Falinks|type=Fighting|2|Fairy|Mineral||||||||55|||55|52}}
{{Moveentry/12|0899|Wyrdeer|type=Normal|type2=Psychic|1|Field|Field|||||||||||62}}
{{Moveentry/12|0980|Clodsire|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|||||||||||36}}
{{Moveentry/12|0984|Great Tusk|type=Ground|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||||77}}
{{Moveentry/12|0990|Iron Treads|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||||77}}
{{Moveentry/12|1010|Iron Leaves|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||||77}}
{{Moveentry/12|1022|Iron Boulder|type=Rock|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||||||70}}
{{Movefoot|Bug|12}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Movehead/Games|Bug|Egg Move|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4g={{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=1|g8g={{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|g9=1|g9g={{gameabbrev9|SV}}}}
{{Moveentry/6|0167|Spinarak|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|−|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0214|Heracross|type=Bug|type2=Fighting|1|Bug|Bug|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/6|0234|Stantler|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/6|0359|Absol|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/6|0588|Karrablast|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✔|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Bug|6}}

===By [[TM]]/[[TR]]/[[Move Tutor]]===
{{Movehead/TMGames|Bug|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g6=none
|g7=1|g7tm=60|g7g={{gameabbrev7|PE}}
|g8=2|g8tm-1=28|tmhm8-1=TR|g8tm-2=tutor|g8g-1={{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|g8g-2={{gameabbrev8|LA}}
|g9=none}}
{{Moveentry/3|0034|Nidoking|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0078|Rapidash|type=Fire|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0078|formsig=G|Rapidash|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy|1|Field|Field|form=Galarian Form||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0086|Seel|type=Water|2|Water 1|Field|✔||}}
{{Moveentry/3|0087|Dewgong|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Water 1|Field|✔||}}
{{Moveentry/3|0111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0112|Rhydon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0118|Goldeen|type=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|✔|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0119|Seaking|type=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|✔|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0128|Tauros|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|−|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0131|Lapras|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0214|Heracross|type=Bug|type2=Fighting|1|Bug|Bug||✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/3|0234|Stantler|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0359|Absol|type=Dark|1|Field|Field||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0464|Rhyperior|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0503|formsig=H|Samurott|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Field|Field|form=Hisuian Form|||✔}}
{{Moveentry/3|0545|Scolipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||✔||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/3|0588|Karrablast|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||✔||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/3|0589|Escavalier|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug||✔||STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/3|0626|Bouffalant|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0638|Cobalion|type=Steel|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0639|Terrakion|type=Rock|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0640|Virizion|type=Grass|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0647|Keldeo|type=Water|type2=Fighting|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0716|Xerneas|type=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0787|Tapu Bulu|type=Grass|type2=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0797|Celesteela|type=Steel|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0834|Drednaw|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Water 1||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0870|Falinks|type=Fighting|2|Fairy|Mineral||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0896|Glastrier|type=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0898|formsig=I|Calyrex|type=Psychic|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Ice Rider||✔|}}
{{Moveentry/3|0899|Wyrdeer|type=Normal|type2=Psychic|1|Field|Field|||✔}}
{{Movefoot|Bug|3}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Bug}}
{{Moveentry/1|0359|Absol|type=Dark|1|Field|Field|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0588|Karrablast|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Bug|1}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Bug}}
{{Moveentry/1|0588|Karrablast|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|[[Summer 2011 Karrablast]]|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Bug|1}}

====[[Generation IX]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Bug}}
{{Moveentry/1|1010|Iron Leaves|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Poké Portal News#February 27 to March 12, 2023|Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Showcase]]{{sup/9|SV}} [[Poké Portal News#May 1 to 14, 2023|Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Repeat Event]]{{sup/9|SV}}|note=Lv. 75}}
{{Movefoot|Bug|1}}

==In other games==
==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
{{MDMoveheader|type=bug}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=RB|pow=24|pp=10|acc=84%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=TD|pow=24|pp=7|acc=84%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=S|pow=38|pp=7|acc=84%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pow=38|pp=7|acc=84%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=GTI|pow=40|powmax=99|pp=15|ppmax=50|acc=80%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=37|powmax=99|pp=15|ppmax=30|acc=80%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=bug|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|GTI=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}

===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{GoChargedAttack
|id=22
|move=Megahorn
|type=Bug
|pow=110
|energy=100
|duration=2.2
|damage_window=1.7 - 1.9
|pow_trainer=110
|energy_trainer=55
|users={{MSP/GO|0034|Nidoking}}{{MSP/GO|0078G|Rapidash|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0119|Seaking}}{{MSP/GO|0168|Ariados}}{{MSP/GO|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/GO|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/GO|0359|Absol}}{{MSP/GO|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/GO|0545|Scolipede}}{{MSP/GO|0586|Sawsbuck|Spring Form}}{{MSP/GO|0586S|Sawsbuck|Summer Form}}{{MSP/GO|0586A|Sawsbuck|Autumn Form}}{{MSP/GO|0586W|Sawsbuck|Winter Form}}{{MSP/GO|0589|Escavalier}}{{MSP/GO|0626|Bouffalant}}{{MSP/GO|0716|Xerneas}}{{MSP/GO|0787|Tapu Bulu}}{{MSP/GO|0870|Falinks}}{{MSP/GO|0899|Wyrdeer}}
|elite_users={{MSP/GO|0112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/GO|0980|Clodsire}}
|snapshot_users={{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}
|updates=
====Updates====
;Gyms & Raids
* '''July 30, 2016'''
** '''Power''': 55 → 80
* '''February 16, 2017'''
** '''Power''': 80 → 90
** '''Duration''': 3.2 → 2.2 seconds
** '''Damage window''': 2.4 - 2.7 → 1.7 - 1.9 seconds
* '''January 23, 2020'''
** '''Power''': 90 → 110

;Trainer Battles
* '''January 23, 2020'''
** '''Power''': 90 → 100
* '''August 30, 2021'''
** '''Power''': 100 → 110
}}

==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Megahorn|type=Bug
|stars=5
|pow=22.54338
|charge=1.02
|range=Dash
|hits=4
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=None}}

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{bug color}}; border:3px solid #{{bug color dark}}; text-align:center; width:80%"
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! {{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
! Move gauge cost
! MP (uses)
! Base {{color2|000|power}}
! Max {{color2|000|power}}
! {{color2|000|Accuracy}}
! Target
! Effect tag
! Description
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Playable {{color2|000|Sync pair|sync pair(s)}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|Megahorn
{{statustable|Physical}}
|4
|—
|189
|226
|85%
|An opponent
|—
|No additional effect.
|{{sync|Emmet|Escavalier|Special Costume}}<hr>{{sync|Volo|Togepi}} (via Masterful {{m|Metronome}}; small chance)
|- style="background:#{{bug color light}}"
! colspan=12 |{{color2|000|Buddy move}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|style="{{roundybl|5px}}"|Spiral Megahorn
{{statustable|Physical}}
|4
|—
|300
|360
|100%
|All opponents
|—
|'''Activation Condition:''' When any of the user's attack moves hit a total of 5 times while this move is deactivated.

'''Deactivation Condition:''' When this move is used.

The power of this move is not lowered even if there are multiple targets.
|style="{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{sync|Barry|Heracross|Special Costume}}
|}

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{MoveUNITE/Header|move=Megahorn|type=Bug}}
{{MoveUNITE|move=Megahorn|pokemon=Falinks|level=4|cooldown=8|description=Has the user charge with its horns, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and shoving them. Immediately afterward, the user charges with its horns again and gains a shield. When the user is in No Retreat formation, it charges power before charging forward with its horns, dealing additional damage to opposing Pokémon it hits based on their max HP. When the user is in Dispatch formation, the troopers who are away from the column will also charge with their horns, along with the brass.|upgradelevel=10|upgrade=Strengthens the effect of the shield granted by this move.}}
|}</div></div>

===Description===
{{movedesc|Bug}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}} {{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on the target.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|てきポケモンにダメージをあたえる|Inflicts damage on the target.}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}} {{gameabbrevmd|SMD}} {{gameabbrevmd|RTDX}}|It damages an enemy.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=bug|exp=yes|gen=The user charges towards its opponent and then smashes it with its horn.|image1=Burgundy Sawsbuck Megahorn.png|image1p=Sawsbuck|image2=Astrid Absol Megahorn.png|image2p=Absol|image3={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Forrest|1=Palmer}} Rhyperior Megahorn.png|image3p=Rhyperior|image4=Goh Heracross Megahorn.png|image4p=Heracross}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=214|pkmn=Heracross|method=Heracross's horn glows bright white, faint red, or green and multiple shades of yellow and it rams the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Ash's Heracross|startcode=EP269|startname=The Ties That Bind|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Forrest Franklin|user1=Forrest Franklin's Heracross|startcode=AG014|startname=All in a Day's Wurmple}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Conway|user1=Conway's Heracross|startcode=DP052|startname=Smells Like Team Spirit!}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Barry (anime)|user1=Barry's Heracross|startcode=DP110|startname=Steeling Peace of Mind!}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Kato|user1=Kato's Heracross|startcode=M12|startname=Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Goh's Heracross|startcode=JN033|startname=Trade, Borrow, and Steal!}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=112|pkmn=Rhydon|method=Rhydon charges and stabs the opponent with its horn; or, Rhydon's horn glows white and extends. Then, it stabs the opponent with it; or, Rhydon's horn glows bright yellow or green and multiple shades of yellow, and it stabs the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Scientist (Trainer class)|user1=A Scientist's Rhydon|startcode=DP050|startname=Tag! We're It...!}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Team Rocket Grunt (Trainer class)|user1=A Team Rocket Grunt's Rhydon|startcode=BW096|startname=Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Zirc|user1=Zirc's Rhydon|startcode=HZ025|startname=Rivals in the Dark of Night!}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=464|pkmn=Rhyperior|method=Rhyperior's horn glows white and extends. It then stabs the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Palmer|user1=Palmer's Rhyperior|startcode=DP141|startname=Challenging a Towering Figure!}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Forrest|user1=Forrest's Rhyperior|startcode=DPS02}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=586|pkmn=Sawsbuck|method=Sawsbuck lowers its head and a radiating silver energy erupts from the ends of its horns and covers them completely. Sawsbuck then charges at the opponent with its head down.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Burgundy|user1=Burgundy's Sawsbuck|startcode=BW019|startname=A Connoisseur's Revenge!}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=503|pkmn=Samurott|method=Samurott's horn glows white, as it hits the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Cameron (Unova)|user1=Cameron's Samurott|startcode=BW107|startname=Cameron's Secret Weapon!}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=359|pkmn=Absol|method=Absol's horn glows green and grows in size. It then hits the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Astrid|user1=Astrid's Absol|startcode=XYS01|startname=Mega Evolution Special I}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=359M|pkmn=Absol|method=Mega Absol's horn glows green and grows in size. It then hits the opponent with it.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Astrid|user1=Astrid's Absol|startcode=XYS01|startname=Mega Evolution Special I}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=214M|pkmn=Heracross|method=Mega Heracross's horn glows light green and grows in size. It then rams the opponent with it.}}
{{movebtm|type=bug|user=Heracross (Pokémon)|user1=Levi and Cherie's Heracross|startcode=M19|startname=Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel}}

==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
{{movemanga|type=bug|exp=yes|gen=The user runs to the foe and attacks with its horns.|image1=Dol Bouffalant Megahorn.png|image1p=Bouffalant}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=626|pkmn=Bouffalant|method=Bouffalant runs to the foe and attacks with its horns.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=bug|user=Rich Boy (Trainer class)|user1=Dol's Bouffalant|startcode=PBW4|startname=Challenge the Battle Subway!|notes=Debut}}

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=bug|exp=yes|gen=Using its tough and impressive horn, the user strikes the target with no letup.|image1=Greta Heracross Megahorn Adventures.png|image1p=Greta's Heracross|image2=Bugsy Heracross Megahorn Adventures.png|image2p=Bugsy's Heracross|image3=Blue Rhydon Megahorn.png|image3p=Rhydon|image4=Alder Bouffalant Megahorn Adventures.png|image4p=Bouffalant}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=214|pkmn=Heracross|method=Heracross scoops the opponent up on its horn and tosses it into the air.}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Bugsy|user1=Bugsy's Heracross|startcode=PS158|startname=Silly Scyther|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=bug|user=Greta|user1=Greta's Heracross|startcode=PS317|startname=Sneaky Like Shedinja}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=112|pkmn=Rhydon|method=Rhydon's horn spins like a drill and it fires a beam of energy from its horn at the opponent.}}
{{movemidManga|type=bug|user=Blue's Rhydon|startcode=PS301|startname=Storming the Forretress}}
{{movep|type=bug|ms=626|pkmn=Bouffalant|method=Bouffalant rams the opponent with its horn.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=bug|user=Alder|user1=Alder's Bouffalant|startcode=PS508|startname=The Lesson Ends Here}}

* {{adv|Giovanni}}'s {{p|Nidoking}} was revealed to know Megahorn on the official website, but he was never shown using the move.

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{movegen
|type=Bug
|genII=Megahorn II
|genIII=Megahorn III
|genIV=Megahorn DPPt
|HGSS=Megahorn HGSS
}}
{{movegen
|type=Bug
|BW=Megahorn BW
|B2W2=Megahorn B2W2
|genVI=Megahorn VI
|genVI2=Megahorn VI 2
|genVII=Megahorn VII
|genVII2=Megahorn VII 2
}}
{{movegen
|type=Bug
|genVIII=Megahorn VIII
|genVIII2=Megahorn VIII 2
|LA=Megahorn LA
|ZA=Megahorn ZA
}}

===Side series games===
{{movegen
|type=Bug
|Stad2=Megahorn Stad2
|Colo=Megahorn Colo
|XD=Megahorn XD
|PBR=Megahorn PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{movegen
|type=Bug
|PMDRB=Megahorn PMD RB
|PMDTDS=Megahorn PMD TDS
|PMDGTI=Megahorn PMD GTI
|PSMD=Megahorn PSMD
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Bug
|Masters=Megahorn Masters
}}

==Trivia==
* Megahorn has the highest [[Power|base power]] of all {{type|Bug}} moves, excluding [[Z-Move]]s, [[Max Move]]s, and [[G-Max Move]]s.
** A {{m|Savage Spin-Out}} based on Megahorn has the highest power of all Bug-type moves.
* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], [[Bugsy]] erroneously refers to this move as "Megaphone" when his Heracross (present only in Round 2) uses it. This is possibly due to a translation error, as ホーン can mean ''horn'' or ''phone'' (as an alternate writing of フォーン) in Japanese. This is also why this move was mistranslated as Megaphone in Korean versions prior to [[Generation IX]].
**However, it should be noted that in an early prototype version of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver]], there actually was a move called "Megaphone" (written in Japanese as 「メガホーン」) which had an associated megaphone sprite that appeared when the move was used in battle. That sprite remains unused in the code of the final versions of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver]]. This very move was, in the final versions of [[Generation II]], replaced by Megahorn. The fact that both Megahorn and Megaphone are written identically in Japanese suggests that Game Freak decided at some point during development that it would be better to have the [[Bug-type]] Megahorn move rather than the Megaphone move, which had been for example part of the movesets of Hoothoot and Noctowl. That would mean that the name "Megahorn" itself arose out of a reanalysis of 「メガホーン」 [megahōn] ("megaphone").

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|ca=Megabanya
|zh_yue=超級角擊 ''{{tt|Baakmaahn-dēun Gokgīk|Super Horn Strike}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 百萬噸角擊 ''{{tt|Baakmaahn-dēun Gokgīk|Megaton Horn Strike}}'' {{tt|*|XY series}} 超級角撞 ''{{tt|Chīukāp Gokjohng|Super Horn Attack}}'' {{tt|*|DP189, BW series}} 兆幅音頻 ''{{tt|Siuhfūk Jāmpàhn|Megaphone}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-DP189}}
|zh_cmn=超級角擊 ''{{tt|Chīukāp Jiǎojí / Chīukāp Jiǎojī|Super Horn Strike}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 兆幅音頻 ''{{tt|Zhàofú Yīnpín|Megaphone}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII　Media (Taiwan), Adventures (Jilin Publishing)}} 百万吨角击 ''{{tt|Bǎiwàndùn Jiǎojī|Megaton Horn Strike}}'' {{tt|*|Manga (Mainland China 21st Century edition)}}
|cs=Megaroh
|da=Megahorn
|nl=Megahoorn
|fi=Sarvihyökkäys ({{tt|OS|also used for Horn Attack}}) Sarvipusku ({{tt|AG|also used for Horn Attack}})
|fr=Mégacorne
|de=Vielender
|el=Μεγακέρας ''Mégakéras''
|hi=मेगाहॉर्न ''Megahorn'' {{tt|*|Pokémon GO}} बड़ा सींग ''{{tt|Bada Seeng|Big Horn}}''
|id=Megahorn
|it=Megacorno
|ko=메가혼 ''{{tt|Megahon|Megahorn}}''{{gen|IX}}+ 메가폰 ''{{tt|Megapon|Megaphone}}''{{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}}–{{gen|VIII}}
|pl=Megaróg
|pt_br=Megachifre (games, TCG, [[PS158]]–present) Mega Chifre (animated series, [[PS508]])
|pt_eu=Megachifre
|ro=Megacornul
|ru=Мегарог ''{{tt|Megarog|Megahorn}}''
|sr=Megarog
|es=Megacuerno
|sv=Megahorn
|th=เมก้าฮอร์น ''Megahorn''
|tr=Mega Boynuz
|vi=Siêu Sừng
}}
{{Megahorn}}
{{Generation VII TMs}}
{{Generation VIII TMs}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

[[de:Vielender]]
[[es:Megacuerno]]
[[fr:Mégacorne]]
[[it:Megacorno]]
[[ja:メガホーン]]
[[zh:超级角击（招式）]]

Bonemerang (move)

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SomnoticAgama: /* Effect */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=155
|name=Bonemerang
|jname=ホネブーメラン
|jtrans=Bone Boomerang
|jtranslit=Hone Būmeran
|gameimage=Bonemerang ZA.png
|gameimage2=Bonemerang ZA 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Ground
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power=50
|accuracy=90
|gen=I
|category=Tough
|appeal=4
|jam=0
|cdesc=A highly appealing move.
|appealsc=2
|scdesc=Allows performance of the same move twice in a row.
|appeal6=2
|jam6=1
|cdesc6=Badly startles Pokémon that used a move of the same type.
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Bonemerang''' (Japanese: '''ホネブーメラン''' ''Bone Boomerang'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Ground}} [[multistrike move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It is one of the [[signature move]]s of {{p|Cubone}} and {{p|Marowak}}.

==Effect==
===Generation I===
Bonemerang inflicts damage, hitting the target twice per use. Although only the first strike can be a [[critical hit]], the second one will deal the same amount of damage.

Bonemerang will end immediately if the first strike breaks a {{OBP|substitute|doll}}. {{m|Bide}} will only acknowledge the second strike of this move.

===Generation II===
Each strike now does damage independently, consequently enabling either of them to be critical. Bonemerang will now hit again if the first strike breaks a substitute.

If the user is holding a [[King's Rock]], the final strike has a chance to cause the opponent to [[flinch]].

===Generations III and IV===

If the user is holding a [[King's Rock]] or [[Razor Fang]], each consecutive hit has an equal chance to cause the opponent to [[flinch]].

Bonemerang can be used as the first move of a [[Contest combination|Pokémon Contest combination]], causing {{m|Bone Club}} and {{m|Bone Rush}} to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 4 bonus appeal points if {{m|Bone Club}} or {{m|Bone Rush}} was used in the previous turn.

===Generations V to VII===
If a [[Focus Sash]] activates before the last strike is dealt, the following strike will cause the defending Pokémon to faint. A [[Focus Band]] can still activate repeatedly to prevent fainting, but each chance is independent. {{a|Sturdy}} will activate with each hit if the defending Pokémon has a maximum HP of 1.

If the target has {{a|Weak Armor}} or {{a|Stamina}}, each strike will activate it.

===Generation VIII===
In Versions 1.0 to 1.1.1 of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Bonemerang could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.2.0, it can be selected and functions as it did in previous generations.

===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
Bonemerang cannot be selected in a battle.

====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
Bonemerang can be selected again. It hits the target twice, with each strike having a power of 55.
{{LegendsZAMove
|type=Ground
|damagecategory=Physical
|power=55
|cooldown=7
|charge-time=20}}

==Description==
{{movedesc|Ground}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}|A boomerang made of bone is thrown to inflict damage twice -- on the way out and on its return.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|A boomerang made of bone is thrown to inflict damage twice, on the way out and on return.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|An attack that strikes twice.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Throws a bone boomerang that strikes twice.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The user throws a bone that hits the foe once, then once again on return.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}}|The user throws the bone it holds. The bone loops to hit the foe twice, coming and going.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}} {{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|The user throws the bone it holds. The bone loops to hit the target twice, coming and going.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|The user throws the bone it holds. The bone loops around to hit the target twice—coming and going.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user throws the bone it holds. The bone loops around to damage the target twice—coming and going.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user attacks by throwing the bone it holds two times, one after the other.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Ground|g7=2|g8=2|g9=1|g9g={{gameabbrev9|ZA}}}}
{{Moveentry/11|0104|Cubone|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|43|25|25|21|21|21|21|26|40|40|40|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0105|Marowak|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|48|25|25|21|21|21|21|26|48|48|40|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0105|formsig=A|Marowak|type=Fire|type2=Ghost|1|Monster|Monster|form=Alolan Form|||||||21|26|48||40}}
{{Movefoot|Ground|11}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
Bonemerang strikes the enemy twice. Prior to {{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, if a Pokémon faints from the first projectile, the second projectile will be able to hit a new target, and is still executed if a {{DL|Seed|Reviver Seed}} activates.

{{MDMoveheader|type=ground}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=RB|pow=10|pp=14|acc=87%|range=10 tiles away|target=All|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pow=10|pp=14|acc=66%|range=10 tiles away|target=All|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pow=10|pp=14|acc=66%|range=10 tiles away|target=All|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=2|powmax=50|pp=12|ppmax=30|acc=80%|accmax=98%|range=10 tiles away (piercing)|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=ground|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}

==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Bonemerang|type=Ground
|stars=5
|pow=45.9619 (Hit 1), 52.30148 (Hit 2)
|charge=0.58 seconds (Hit 1), 0.66
|range=Shoot
|hits=1
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=None}}

===[[Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition|Monopoly: Pokémon Exclusive Kanto Edition]]===
In the exclusive edition of Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition, Bonemerang is the [[Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition#Power Cards|Power Card]] belonging to {{p|Cubone}}. Once per game, the player using Cubone may force an opponent to pay double the rent on one of their properties when they land on it.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Ground}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Strikes the target twice, even at a distance.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on the target using 2 attacks in a single turn, even at a distance.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|はなれたポケモンに２かいれんぞくでダメージをあたえる|Inflicts damage on the target using 2 attacks in a single turn, even at a distance}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|[[File:IconKanji2MD.png]]UNUSED}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It even damages faraway Pokémon 2 times in a row.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RTDX}}|It damages even faraway Pokémon 2 times in a row.}}
{{movedescentry|[[Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition|Monopoly: Pokémon Exclusive Kanto Edition]]|The Bonemarangs{{sic}} strike twice! When an opponent lands on one of your properties, they have to pay double the rent due.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=ground|exp=yes|gen=The user throws the bone it holds like a boomerang. The bone loops around to damage the target twice—coming and going.|image1=Gavin Marowak Bonemerang.png|image1p=Marowak|image2=Alvin Cubone Bonemerang.png|image2p=Alvin's Cubone|image3=Giselle Cubone Bonemerang.png|image3p=Giselle's Cubone|image4=Kiawe Marowak Bonemerang.png|image4p=Alolan Marowak}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=104|pkmn=Cubone|method=Cubone throws the bone that it is holding. The bone hits the opponent once, then returns to Cubone. Sometimes, the bone glows white when the attack is being used.}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Giselle|user1=Giselle's Cubone|startcode=EP009|startname=The School of Hard Knocks|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Alvin|user1=Alvin's Cubone|startcode=XY137|startname=Battling With a Clean Slate!}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=105|pkmn=Marowak|method=Marowak throws the bone that it is holding. The bone hits the opponent once, loops around, and then hits the opponent again.}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Otoshi|user1=Otoshi's Marowak|startcode=EP073|startname=Bad To The Bone}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Luana|user1=Luana's Marowak|startcode=EP108|startname=Pokémon Double Trouble}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Gavin|user1=Gavin's Marowak|startcode=AG127|startname=From Brags to Riches}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Oriba|user1=Oriba's Marowak|startcode=AG176|startname=The Ole' Berate and Switch!}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Jeffrey|user1=Jeffrey's Marowak|startcode=DP008|startname=Gymbaliar!}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=105A|pkmn=Marowak|method=Alolan Marowak throws the bone that it is holding. The bone hits the opponent once, then returns to Alolan Marowak.}}
{{movebtm|type=ground|user=Kiawe's Marowak|startcode=SM053|startname=Rescuing the Unwilling!}}

===Pokémon Origins===
{{moveanime|type=ground|exp=yes|gen=The user throws the bone it holds like a boomerang.|image1=Cubone Bonemerang 1 PO.png|image1p=Cubone|image2=Cubone Bonemerang 2 PO.png|image2p=Bone thrown}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=104|pkmn=Cubone|method=Cubone throws the bone that it is holding at the opponent. The bone then returns to Cubone.}}
{{movebtm|type=ground|user=Reina|user1=Reina's Cubone|startcode=PO02|startname=File 2: Cubone|notes=Debut}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=ground|exp=yes|gen=The user throws a bone like a boomerang at the opponent.|image3=Miles Marowak Bonemerang.png|image3p=Marowak|image1=Bonee Bonemerang.png|image1p=Cubone|image2=Riley Lucario Bonemerang Adventures.png|image2p=Lucario}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=105|pkmn=Marowak|method=Marowak throws its bone like a boomerang at the opponent. The bone always comes back to it.}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Miles (Adventures)|user1=Miles's Marowak|startcode=PS046|startname=Whacked by Marowak!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=104|pkmn=Cubone|method=Cubone throws the bone it's holding like a boomerang at the opponent. The bone always comes back to it.}}
{{movemid|type=ground|user=Bonee|user1=Crystal's Bonee|startcode=PS120|startname=Surrounded by Staryu}}
{{movep|type=ground|ms=448|pkmn=Lucario|method=Lucario waves its arm and throws a bone at the opponent like a boomerang.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ground|user=Riley's Lucario|startcode=PS418|startname=Deprogramming Porygon-Z|notes=Lucario {{color2|000|Manga move errors|cannot legally learn}} Bonemerang}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Ground
|genI=Bonemerang I
|genII=Bonemerang II
|genIII=Bonemerang III
|genIV=Bonemerang IV
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Ground
|genV=Bonemerang V
|genVI=Bonemerang VI
|genVII=Bonemerang VII
|genVIII=Bonemerang VIII
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Ground
|Stad=Bonemerang Stad
|Stad2=Bonemerang Stad2
|Colo=Bonemerang Colo
|XD=Bonemerang XD
}}

{{Movegen
|type=Ground
|PBR=Bonemerang PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Ground
|PMDRB=Bonemerang PMD RB
|PMDTDS=Bonemerang PMD TDS
|PSMD=Bonemerang PSMD
}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{ground color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
|zh_yue=骨頭回力鏢 ''{{tt|Gwāttàuh Wùihlihkbīu|Bone Boomerang}}''
|zh_cmn=骨頭回力鏢 / 骨头回力镖 ''{{tt|Gútou Huílìbiāo|Bone Boomerang}}''
|cs=Bumerang
|da=Benmerang Knogleboomerang
|nl=Boemerang
|fi=Luumerangi
|fr=Osmerang
|de=Knochmerang
|el=Οστέϊνος Ανακλητής ''Ostéinos Anaklitís''
|it=Ossomerang
|ko=뼈다귀부메랑 ''{{tt|Ppyeodagwibumerang|Bone Boomerang}}''
|pl=Kościorang
|pt_br=Ossomerangue (animated series, TCG, manga) Osso Bumerangue (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
|pt_eu=Vaivém do Osso ([[EP009]]) Bomerangue de Osso ([[EP073]]; Orange Islands; Diamond and Pearl) Ossomerangue (Advanced Battle)
|ro=Bumerangul
|sr=Kost bumerang
|es_la=Huesomerang (games, [[EP108]], [[XY137]]) Huésorang ([[DP008]], [[SM053]]–[[SM135]])
|es_eu=Huesomerang
|sv=Benrang{{tt|*|EP073}} Bonemerang{{tt|*|EP009}}
|vi=Bumêrăng Xưong
}}

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Multistrike moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can jam]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

[[de:Knochmerang]]
[[es:Huesomerang]]
[[fr:Osmerang]]
[[it:Ossomerang]]
[[ja:ホネブーメラン]]
[[zh:骨头回力镖（招式）]]

Scovillain (Pokémon)

2026-04-19T20:09:05Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Scovillain}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0951|prev=Capsakid|nextnum=0953|next=Rellor|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Scovillain
|jname=スコヴィラン
|jtranslit=Sukoviran
|tmname=Scovillain
|ndex=0952
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fire
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Scovillain
|image2=0952Scovillain-Mega.png
|mega=Scovillainite
|category=Spicy Pepper
|height-ftin=2'11"
|height-m=0.9
|weight-lbs=33.1
|weight-kg=15.0
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycolm=2
|abilityn=2
|ability1=Chlorophyll
|ability2=Insomnia
|abilityd=Moody
|abilitym=Spicy Spray
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Grass
|egggroup2=
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=2
|evhp=0
|evat=2
|evde=0
|evsa=0
|evsd=0
|evsp=0
|expyield=170
|lv100exp=1000000
|gendercode=127
|color=Green
|catchrate=75
|body=06
|pokefordex=scovillain
|generation=9
|friendship=50
|weight-lbs2=48.5|weight-kg2=22.0|height-ftin2=3'11"|height-m2=1.2}}
'''Scovillain''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''スコヴィラン''' ''Scovillain'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Capsakid}} when exposed to a [[Fire Stone]].

Scovillain can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Scovillain''' using the [[Scovillainite]]. Mega Scovillain was introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Two Red Headed Scovillain.png|250px|thumb|left|A picture of a rare, two red-headed Scovillain]]
Scovillain is a monstrous, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has two {{wp|bell pepper}}-like heads, each connected to its torso through a green, stem-like neck. While, typically, the right head is red and the left head is light green, the {{aniseries|HZ}} episode ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'' revealed that, on rare occurrences, a Scovillain's heads may have the opposite color scheme or even be of the same color. The red head is depicted with an angry expression, while the light green head appears more mischievous. Both of its heads have black eyes, stick their orange tongues out, and possess short, white fangs, with the bottom pairs jutting out below their jaws. Its upper body and arms are green, and its lower body and short tail are dark green. Scovillain has a leafy growth similar to a collar at the point where the necks connect to the torso, and each of its feet end in a clawed toe.

Scovillain is described as a ferocious Pokémon whose rampage is unstoppable. The spicy chemicals in its brain stimulate both heads, turning the green head vicious while providing a source for the red head to convert into spicy, fiery energy, which it blasts its surroundings with. Scovillain's two heads have different aggressive personalities, and each head excels at different fighting styles. Despite these conflicting personalities, they act in perfect harmony and balance on the battlefield.

Scovillain is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Spicy Extract}}.

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

As a result of Mega Evolution, Mega Scovillain takes on a more villainous, dinosaur-like aspect. Both of its heads are more rugged and adorned with white spikes: the red head has a single row of four spikes running through the middle, while the light green head has four spikes divided between two rows above each eye, as well as two more on either side of its lower jaw. Its fangs are bigger and sharper, and its tongues have grown to the point of not fitting inside its mouths anymore. Mega Scovillain's upper body, collar, necks, and arms have turned black, resembling a business suit with a popped collar. From the middle of its collar, a jagged, glowing, necktie-like structure similar to a {{wp|chili pepper}} hangs down. Its lower body is much bulkier, and its tail is longer as well, with three spikes near the tip. Above each of its clawed toes, there is a small spike, and the surrounding area is a darker green.

Mega Scovillain's spiciness has been further increased by Mega Evolution. In battle, it swings its pepper-like necktie to whack at its enemies.

Mega Scovillain is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Spicy Spray}} as an [[Ability]].

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%"
|
{| style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|-
| {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Scovillain
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0952Scovillain-Mega.png|100px]]
|}
|}

===Evolution===
Scovillain evolves from {{p|Capsakid}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{evobox-2
|pictype=art
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fire
|no1=0951
|name1=Capsakid
|type1-1=Grass
|evo1=
|no2=0952
|name2=Scovillain
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Fire}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Fire}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=251|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=015}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The red head converts spicy chemicals into fire energy and blasts the surrounding area with a super spicy stream of flame.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The green head has turned vicious due to the spicy chemicals stimulating its brain. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Its two heads have different temperaments and excel at different fighting styles. Nevertheless, they act in perfect harmony on the battlefield.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Scovillain}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Mega Evolution has dialed up this Pokémon's spiciness. It swings its "necktie" around to wallop its foes.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{grass color light}}; background:#{{grass color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Scovillain SV.png|x200px]]
|-
| Scovillain in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass|type2=Fire}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]] North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[North Province (Area Three)|Area Three]], [[Dalizapa Passage]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Scovillain|4★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (3★ [[List of Grass-type hyperspace wild zones|Grass-type]] & [[List of Fire-type hyperspace wild zones|Fire-type wild zones]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Arven|Scovillain|Holiday 2025}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Scovillain=====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Fire
|HP=65
|Attack=108
|Defense=65
|SpAtk=108
|SpDef=65
|Speed=75
}}

=====Mega Scovillain=====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Fire
|HP=65
|Attack=138
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=138
|SpDef=85
|Speed=75
}}

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

===Learnset===
Scovillain is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leafage|Grass|Physical|40|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Spicy Extract|Grass|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Spicy Extract|Grass|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leafage|Grass|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Rollout|Rock|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Growth|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|21|24|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM014|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM021|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM038|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM040|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM050|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM062|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM072|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM104|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM132|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|50|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM139|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/H|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/H|0754|Lurantis}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/H|0002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/H|0103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0103-Alola|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/H|0153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/H|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/H|0187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/H|0188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/H|0189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0495|Snivy}}{{MSP/H|0496|Servine}}{{MSP/H|0497|Serperior}}{{MSP/H|0546|Cottonee}}{{MSP/H|0547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0764|Comfey}}{{MSP/H|0841|Flapple}}{{MSP/H|0842|Appletun}}{{MSP/H|0928|Smoliv}}{{MSP/H|0929|Dolliv}}{{MSP/H|0930|Arboliva}}|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}|Rage Powder|Bug|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0946|Bramblin}}{{MSP/H|0947|Brambleghast}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/H|0002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/H|0103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0103-Alola|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0952|Scovillain}}|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Scovillain|Grass|Fire|9}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Fire}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=0952
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163
|attack=216
|defense=130
|fast={{m|Leafage}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}
|special={{m|Leaf Storm}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0952Scovillain
|name1=Scovillain
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Fire
|forme1=Scovillain
|loc1=Default
|item1=Scovillainite
|itemfile1=Bag Scovillainite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0952Scovillain-Mega
|forme2=Mega Scovillain
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Scovillainite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-2
|pictype=art
|type1=Grass
|type2=Fire
|no1=0951
|name1=Capsakid
|type1-1=Grass
|evo1={{Bag/s|Fire Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Fire Stone}}
|no2=0952
|name2=Scovillain
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Fire}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=grass|type2=fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0952|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|952|Scovillain}}

==In animation==
[[File:Pepper Scovillain.png|thumb|250px|Scovillain in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
A Scovillain appeared in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}. It had ran away from its Trainer due to his constant use of the [[Strong Sphere]], which caused it to enter a [[Laquium]]-induced rampage, forcing [[Liko]] to subdue it in battle before having [[Pagogo]] purify it.

====Minor appearances====
Scovillain debuted in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', under the ownership of a Trainer.

===Discover Pokémon Together===
A Scovillain appears in ''{{DL|Discover Pokémon Together|The Mysterious Mismagius}}''. It attacked a {{p|Maushold}} before being stopped by a {{p|Mismagius}}.

===POKÉTOON===
A Scovillain appeared during a video in [[PT16]], under the ownership of a Trainer.

==In the manga==
[[File:Arven Scovillain Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Scovillain in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Scovillain debuted in ''[[PASV03|Battle! Team Star, the Delinquents!!]]''. {{Violet}} caught one at [[West Province (Area One)]], then immediately [[trade]]d it to {{adv|Arven}} for his {{TP|Arven|Mabosstiff}}.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Scovillain is the only {{type|Fire}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Grass}}, and the only {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|green}} Fire-type Pokémon.
* Scovillain is the only Pokémon with {{a|Chlorophyll}} that is not weak to {{type|Fire}} attacks, which have increased power under [[harsh sunlight]].
* Excluding [[Legendary Pokémon]], whose names are often the same in all localizations of Pokémon games, Scovillain is the only [[Generation IX]] Pokémon whose English and Japanese names are the same.
* Of all Pokémon (or Pokémon evolutionary lines) who {{DL|List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|List of Pokémon with formerly unique type combinations|formerly had unique type combinations}}, Scovillain held its unique typing for the shortest period of time. When {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} launched on November 18, 2022, Scovillain's Grass/Fire type was unique, but it lost this distinction with the release of [[The Teal Mask]] and {{form|Ogerpon|Hearthflame Mask}} {{p|Ogerpon}} on September 13, 2023 — 299 days later.
* [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Scovillain is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a base stat total of 586.

===Origin===
Scovillain seems to be based on a {{wp|chili pepper}} plant. The red head seems to be based on a ripe, mature chili, while the green head seems to represent an immature chili that is not as pungent. The shape of the heads seems to be based on the {{wp|habanero}}, as alluded to by its Japanese {{pkmn|category}}, as well as the Japanese names of {{m|Spicy Extract}} (''Habanero Extract'') and {{a|Spicy Spray}} (''Habanero Eruption''). It may also draw on the {{wp|Carolina Reaper}} (the spiciest chili in the world at the time of debut).

Scovillain's red head being the only one to produce spicy and fire energy may allude to the {{wp|Padrón pepper}}, a variety of pepper cultivated in Galicia, {{wp|Spain}}. The flavor of these peppers can vary from mild to very spicy, which has given way to the Galician saying ''"Os pementos de Padrón, uns pican e outros non"'' ("Padrón peppers, some are hot, some are not"). Scovillain's appearance and behavior also suggest inspiration from villains in {{wp|Western films}}; in particular, its typical stance recalls the classic hands-on-belt pose common among {{wp|cowboys}} and the gunslinger's pre-duel stance before a showdown. All of this, together with its Paldean origin, may reference Spain's role as a major filming location for many iconic {{wp|Spaghetti Western}}s.

Its polarized expressions may be based on the {{wp|sock and buskin}} theater masks, with the green and red heads representing {{wp|Thalia (Muse)|Thalia}} (muse of comedy) and {{wp|Melpomene}} (muse of tragedy), respectively.

Mega Scovillain seems to be wearing a suit jacket and a necktie. The "necktie" also resembles a stylized chili pepper. Its spikes help give it the appearance of a dinosaur or a kaiju.

====Name origin====
Scovillain may be a combination of ''Scoville'' (as in the {{wp|Scoville scale}}, the measurement scale for chili pepper pungency) and ''villain''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Fire
|ja=スコヴィラン ''Scovillain''|jameaning=From ''Scoville scale'' and ''villain''
|fr=Scovilain|frmeaning=Similar to English/Japanese name
|es=Scovillain|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Halupenjo|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Halunke|scoundrel}}'' and ''{{wp|Jalapeño}}''
|it=Scovillain|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=스코빌런 ''Seukobilleon''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=狠辣椒 ''Hěnlàjiāo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 狠 ''hěn'' (vicious) and 辣椒 ''làjiāo'' (chili pepper)
|zh_yue=狠辣椒 ''Hánlaahtjīu''|zh_yuemeaning=From 狠 ''hán'' (vicious) and 辣椒 ''laahtjīu'' (chili pepper)
|pt_br=Scovillain|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|hi=चिलीफ़ंगा ''Chillifunga''|himeaning=From ''chilli''
|th=สโกวิลเลิน ''Sakowinloen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]
==Notes==
<references/>

==External links==
{{Mega Evolution}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Fire}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Grass|prevnum=0951|prev=Capsakid|nextnum=0953|next=Rellor}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon in the Mega Evolution Pokédex]]
[[de:Halupenjo]]
[[es:Scovillain]]
[[fr:Scovilain]]
[[it:Scovillain]]
[[ja:スコヴィラン]]
[[zh:狠辣椒]]

Ancient Power (move)

2026-04-17T16:58:53Z

SomnoticAgama: /* By Move Tutor */

{{MoveInfobox
|n=246
|name=Ancient Power
|jname=げんしのちから
|jtrans=Primeval Power
|jtranslit=Genshi no Chikara
|gameimage=Ancient Power IX.png
|gameimage2=Ancient Power IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Rock
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp={{tt|5|15 in Legends: Arceus}}
|maxpp=8
|power=60
|accuracy=100
|category=Tough
|appeal=1
|jam=0
|gen=II
|mtpt=yes
|mths=yes
|tmza=yes
|tm#za=120
|na=no
|cdesc=Ups the user's condition. Helps prevent nervousness.
|appealsc=2
|scdesc=Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.
|appeal6=1
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=Gets the Pokémon pumped up. Helps prevent nervousness, too.
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}
'''Ancient Power''' (Japanese: '''げんしのちから''' ''Primeval Power''), formatted as '''AncientPower''' prior to [[Pokémon X and Y]], is a damage-dealing {{type|Rock}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. It is [[TM120]] in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Ancient Power inflicts damage and has a 10% chance of raising the user's {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}, and {{stat|Speed}} by one stage each.

Ancient Power makes contact only in Generation III.

====Generation VIII====
=====Pokémon Legends: Arceus=====
Ancient Power PP is now increased from 5 to 15. May raise the user's offensive and defensive stats.

{{LegendsMove
|type=Rock
|damagecategory=Special
|basepp=15
|power=60
|power-agile=45
|power-strong=75
|accuracy=100
|accuracy-strong=100
|actionspeed-user=0
|actionspeed-user-agile=0
|actionspeed-user-strong=+5
|actionspeed-target=0
|actionspeed-target-agile=+3
|effect=May raise the user's offensive and defensive stats
|param=Chance
|param-val=20%
|param-val-agile=0%
|param-val-strong=40%
|param2=Turns
|param2-val=3
|param2-val-agile=2
|param2-val-strong=4}}

===Other effects===
From Generation IV onward, three Pokémon can [[Evolution|evolve]] when they level up knowing Ancient Power: {{p|Tangela}} into {{p|Tangrowth}}, {{p|Piloswine}} into {{p|Mamoswine}}, and {{p|Yanma}} into {{p|Yanmega}}.

==Description==
{{movedesc|Rock}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}|A <sc>Rock</sc>-type attack. This prehistoric move may boost all of the user's stats.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}} {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|An attack that may raise all stats.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user's stats.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}{{gameabbrevss|PBR}} {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|The user attacks with a primeval power. This may also raise the user's offensive and defensive stats.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Champs}}|Has a 10% chance of boosting the user's Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats by 1 stage.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Rock|g1=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=3|g9=2}}
{{Moveentry/11|0114|Tangela|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|−|−|33|36{{sup/5|BW}} 40{{sup/5|B2W2}}|38|38|24|24|34}}
{{Moveentry/11|0138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|49|49|37|37|37|37|30|30|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|54|55|37|37|37|37|30|30|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0140|Kabuto|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|55|55|46|46|46|46|30|30|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0141|Kabutops|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|65|65|54|54|54|54|30|30|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0142|Aerodactyl|type=Rock|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|29|29|25|25|25|25|1|1|||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0144|Articuno|type=Ice|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|29|29|29|29|25|25||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0144|formsig=G|Articuno|type=Psychic|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Galarian Form|||||||25|||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0145|Zapdos|type=Electric|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|29|29|29|29|25|25||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0145|formsig=G|Zapdos|type=Fighting|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Galarian Form|||||||25|||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0146|Moltres|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|29|29|29|29|25|25||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0146|formsig=G|Moltres|type=Dark|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=Galarian Form|||||||25|||25}}
{{Moveentry/11|0150|Mewtwo|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|−|−|−|−|−|8|8||8|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|50|50|50|50|50|50|30|30||30}}
{{Moveentry/11|0175|Togepi|type=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|21{{sup/3|FRLG}}|33|33|33|33|16|16|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0176|Togetic|type=Fairy|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Fairy|−|21{{sup/3|FRLG}}|33|33|33|33|16|16|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0193|Yanma|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|−|−|33|33|33|33||33|34|33}}
{{Moveentry/11|0206|Dunsparce|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|−|−|41|48{{sup/5|BW}} 19{{sup/5|B2W2}}|19|16{{sup/7|SM}} 18{{sup/7|USUM}}|20|20||20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0218|Slugma|type=Fire|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|−|−|26|28|28{{sup/6|XY}} 22{{sup/6|ORAS}}|22||22||22|STAB=''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0219|Magcargo|type=Fire|type2=Rock|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|−|−|26|28|28{{sup/6|XY}} 22{{sup/6|ORAS}}|22||22||22|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|−|34|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0221|Piloswine|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|−|1|1|1|1|1|1|34|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0222|Corsola|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3|43|45|32|32{{sup/5|BW}} 20{{sup/5|B2W2}}|20{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|20|20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0222|formsig=G|Corsola|type=Ghost|2|Water 1|Water 3|form=Galarian Form|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0249|Lugia|type=Psychic|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|88|88|57|57|57|57|1|1||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0250|Ho-Oh|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|88|88|57|57|57|57|1|1||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0251|Celebi|type=Psychic|type2=Grass|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|20|20|28|28|28|28|30|30}}
{{Moveentry/11|0343|Baltoy|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||25|25|26{{sup/5|BW}} 21{{sup/5|B2W2}}|21{{sup/6|XY}} 19{{sup/6|ORAS}}|19|18|18}}
{{Moveentry/11|0344|Claydol|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral||25|25|26{{sup/5|BW}} 21{{sup/5|B2W2}}|21{{sup/6|XY}} 19{{sup/6|ORAS}}|19|18|18}}
{{Moveentry/11|0345|Lileep|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3||43|43|43|43{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|16|16|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0346|Cradily|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3||48|36|36|36{{sup/6|XY}} 17{{sup/6|ORAS}}|17|16|16|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0347|Anorith|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||37|31|31|31{{sup/6|XY}} 21{{sup/6|ORAS}}|21|16|16|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3||37|31|31|31{{sup/6|XY}} 21{{sup/6|ORAS}}|21|16|16|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0352|Kecleon|type=Normal|1|Field|Field||49|64{{sup/4|DP}} 55{{sup/4|PtHGSS}}|55|1, 55{{sup/6|XY}} 21{{sup/6|ORAS}}|21||21|||−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0369|Relicanth|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 2||43|43|43|1, 43{{sup/6|XY}} 21{{sup/6|ORAS}}|21|10|10|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0377|Regirock|type=Rock|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||33|33|33|33{{sup/6|XY}} 31{{sup/6|ORAS}}|31|12|12||12|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0378|Regice|type=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||33|33|33|33{{sup/6|XY}} 31{{sup/6|ORAS}}|31|12|12||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0379|Registeel|type=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||33|33|33|33{{sup/6|XY}} 31{{sup/6|ORAS}}|31|12|12||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0382|Kyogre|type=Water|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||15|15{{sup/4|DPPt}} 45{{sup/4|HGSS}}|45|45{{sup/6|XY}} 1{{sup/6|ORAS}}|1|1|1||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0383|Groudon|type=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||15|15{{sup/4|DPPt}} 45{{sup/4|HGSS}}|45|45{{sup/6|XY}} 1{{sup/6|ORAS}}|1|1|1||1|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||15|15{{sup/4|DPPt}} 45{{sup/4|HGSS}}|45|45{{sup/6|XY}} 15{{sup/6|ORAS}}|15|1|1||1|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0408|Cranidos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|||28|33|33|33||33|5|33|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0409|Rampardos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|||28|36|36|36||36|5|36|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||28|28|28|28||28|5|28|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0411|Bastiodon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|||28|28|28|28||28|5|28|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0422|Shellos|type=Water|2|Water 1|Amorphous|form=All forms|||−|−|−|−|20|20|15|20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0423|Gastrodon|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Amorphous|form=All forms|||−|−|−|−|20|20|15|20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0465|Tangrowth|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|||33|36{{sup/5|BW}} 40{{sup/5|B2W2}}|40|40|24|24|34}}
{{Moveentry/11|0468|Togekiss|type=Fairy|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Fairy|||−|−|−|−|1|1|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0469|Yanmega|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|||33|33|33|33||33|34|33}}
{{Moveentry/11|0473|Mamoswine|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|||1|1|1|1|1|1|34|1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0483|Dialga|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|||20{{sup/4|DPPt}} 10{{sup/4|HGSS}}|10|10|10|16|16|6|16}}
{{Moveentry/11|0484|Palkia|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|||20{{sup/4|DPPt}} 10{{sup/4|HGSS}}|10|10|10|16|16|6|16}}
{{Moveentry/11|0485|Heatran|type=Fire|type2=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||1|1|1|1|12|12|12|12|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0486|Regigigas|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||−|−|−|−|−|−|19|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0487|Giratina|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|||20{{sup/4|DPPt}} 10{{sup/4|HGSS}}|10|10|10|14|14|6|14}}
{{Moveentry/11|0493|Arceus|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|||−|−|−|−||−|12|−|STAB=''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0564|Tirtouga|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||18|18|18|12|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0565|Carracosta|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3||||18|18|18|12|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0566|Archen|type=Rock|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Water 3||||18|18|18|12|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0567|Archeops|type=Rock|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Water 3||||18|18|18|12|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0615|Cryogonal|type=Ice|1|Mineral|Mineral||||−|−|21|24|||20|−}}
{{Moveentry/11|0643|Reshiram|type=Dragon|type2=Fire|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||15|15|15|1|||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0644|Zekrom|type=Dragon|type2=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||15|15|15|1|||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0646|Kyurem|type=Dragon|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms||||15|15|15|1|||1}}
{{Moveentry/11|0688|Binacle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|||||28|28|20||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0689|Barbaracle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|||||28|28|20||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0696|Tyrunt|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|||||26|26|8||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0697|Tyrantrum|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon|||||26|26|1||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0698|Amaura|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster|||||26|26|8||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0699|Aurorus|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster|||||26|26|1||||−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0703|Carbink|type=Rock|type2=Fairy|2|Fairy|Mineral|||||31|31|20|||20|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0719|Diancie|type=Rock|type2=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||31|27|28|||28|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0774|Minior|type=Rock|type2=Flying|1|Mineral|Mineral|form=All forms||||||17||||17|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0837|Rolycoly|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||20|||20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0838|Carkol|type=Rock|type2=Fire|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||20|||20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0839|Coalossal|type=Rock|type2=Fire|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||20|||20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0864|Cursola|type=Ghost|2|Water 1|Water 3|||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/11|0880|Dracozolt|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||21}}
{{Moveentry/11|0881|Arctozolt|type=Electric|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||21}}
{{Moveentry/11|0882|Dracovish|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||21}}
{{Moveentry/11|0883|Arctovish|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||21}}
{{Moveentry/11|0894|Regieleki|type=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||12|||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0895|Regidrago|type=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|||||||12|||12}}
{{Moveentry/11|0932|Nacli|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||||||−|20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0933|Naclstack|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||||||−|20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0934|Garganacl|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||||||−|20|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0969|Glimmet|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||||||11|11|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0970|Glimmora|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||||||||||11|11|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/11|0982|Dudunsparce|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|form=All forms||||||||||20}}
{{Moveentry/11|1007|Koraidon|type=Fighting|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||||||||14}}
{{Moveentry/11|1020|Gouging Fire|type=Fire|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||||||||{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}}}
{{Moveentry/11|1021|Raging Bolt|type=Electric|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||||||||{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}}}
{{Moveentry/11|1024|Terapagos|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||||||||||10}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|11}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Movehead/Games|Rock|Egg Move|g1=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=2|g9=1|g9g={{gameabbrev9|SV}}}}
{{Moveentry/9|0004|Charmander|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gens II and III}}
{{Moveentry/9|0050|Diglett|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gen II}}
{{Moveentry/9|0050|formsig=A|Diglett|type=Ground|type2=Steel|1|Field|Field|form=Alolan Form||||||✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0098|Krabby|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|−|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0102|Exeggcute|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|Grass|Grass|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gens II and III}}
{{Moveentry/9|0104|Cubone|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gens II and III}}
{{Moveentry/9|0131|Lapras|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Water 1|−|−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gens II and III}}
{{Moveentry/9|0158|Totodile|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0194|Wooper|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0194|formsig=P|Wooper|type=Poison|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|form=Paldean Form|||||||||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0206|Dunsparce|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|−|✔|−|note=Chain breed in Gen II}}
{{Moveentry/9|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gen II}}
{{Moveentry/9|0231|Phanpy|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔|note=Chain breed in Gen II}}
{{Moveentry/9|0246|Larvitar|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|STAB='''|note=Chain breed in Gens II and III}}
{{Moveentry/9|0258|Mudkip|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1||−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0303|Mawile|type=Steel|type2=Fairy|2|Field|Fairy||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0318|Carvanha|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Water 2|Water 2||−|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0322|Numel|type=Fire|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field||−|✔|✔|✔|✔||✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0324|Torkoal|type=Fire|1|Field|Field||−|−|−|−|−|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0341|Corphish|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3||✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0561|Sigilyph|type=Psychic|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying||||✔|✔|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0769|Sandygast|type=Ghost|type2=Ground|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||||||✔|✔||✔}}
{{Moveentry/9|0874|Stonjourner|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||✔||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0932|Nacli|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|||||||||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/9|0950|Klawf|type=Rock|1|Water 3|Water 3|||||||||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|9}}

===By [[TM]]/[[Move Tutor]]===
{{Movehead/TMGames|Rock|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g5=none|g6=none|g7=none|g8=none
|g4tm=tutor|g4g={{gameabbrev4|PtHGSS}}
|g9=1|g9tm=120|g9g={{gameabbrev9|ZA}}}}
{{Moveentry/2|0004|Charmander|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0005|Charmeleon|type=Fire|2|Monster|Dragon|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0006|Charizard|type=Fire|type2=Flying|2|Monster|Dragon|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0074|Geodude|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0075|Graveler|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0076|Golem|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0080|Slowbro|type=Water|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0080|formsig=G|Slowbro|type=Poison|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|form=Galarian Form||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0095|Onix|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0098|Krabby|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0099|Kingler|type=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0102|Exeggcute|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|Grass|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0103|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|Grass|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0104|Cubone|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0105|Marowak|type=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0105|formsig=A|Marowak|type=Fire|type2=Ghost|1|Monster|Monster|form=Alolan Form||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0111|Rhyhorn|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0112|Rhydon|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0114|Tangela|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0121|Starmie|type=Water|type2=Psychic|1|Water 3|Water 3|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0131|Lapras|type=Water|type2=Ice|2|Monster|Water 1|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0139|Omastar|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0140|Kabuto|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0141|Kabutops|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0142|Aerodactyl|type=Rock|type2=Flying|1|Flying|Flying|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0144|Articuno|type=Ice|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0145|Zapdos|type=Electric|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0146|Moltres|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0150|Mewtwo|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0151|Mew|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0153|Bayleef|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0154|Meganium|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0158|Totodile|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0159|Croconaw|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0160|Feraligatr|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0175|Togepi|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0176|Togetic|type=Normal|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Fairy|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0193|Yanma|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0194|Wooper|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0195|Quagsire|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0199|Slowking|type=Water|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0199|formsig=G|Slowking|type=Poison|type2=Psychic|2|Monster|Water 1|form=Galarian Form||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0206|Dunsparce|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0208|Steelix|type=Steel|type2=Ground|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0213|Shuckle|type=Bug|type2=Rock|1|Bug|Bug|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0218|Slugma|type=Fire|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔|STAB=''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0219|Magcargo|type=Fire|type2=Rock|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0221|Piloswine|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0222|Corsola|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0231|Phanpy|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0232|Donphan|type=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0246|Larvitar|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0247|Pupitar|type=Rock|type2=Ground|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0248|Tyranitar|type=Rock|type2=Dark|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0249|Lugia|type=Psychic|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0250|Ho-Oh|type=Fire|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0251|Celebi|type=Psychic|type2=Grass|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0258|Mudkip|type=Water|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0259|Marshtomp|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0260|Swampert|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Monster|Water 1|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0299|Nosepass|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0303|Mawile|type=Steel|2|Field|Fairy|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0304|Aron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0305|Lairon|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔|−|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0306|Aggron|type=Steel|type2=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0318|Carvanha|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Water 2|Water 2|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0319|Sharpedo|type=Water|type2=Dark|1|Water 2|Water 2|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0322|Numel|type=Fire|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0323|Camerupt|type=Fire|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|−|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0337|Lunatone|type=Rock|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0338|Solrock|type=Rock|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0341|Corphish|type=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0342|Crawdaunt|type=Water|type2=Dark|2|Water 1|Water 3|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0343|Baltoy|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0344|Claydol|type=Ground|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0345|Lileep|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0346|Cradily|type=Rock|type2=Grass|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0347|Anorith|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0348|Armaldo|type=Rock|type2=Bug|1|Water 3|Water 3|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0352|Kecleon|type=Normal|1|Field|Field|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0369|Relicanth|type=Water|type2=Rock|2|Water 1|Water 2|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0377|Regirock|type=Rock|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0378|Regice|type=Ice|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0379|Registeel|type=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0382|Kyogre|type=Water|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0383|Groudon|type=Ground|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0385|Jirachi|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0408|Cranidos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0409|Rampardos|type=Rock|1|Monster|Monster|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0410|Shieldon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0411|Bastiodon|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Monster|Monster|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0422|Shellos|type=Water|2|Water 1|Amorphous|form=All forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0423|Gastrodon|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Amorphous|form=All forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0436|Bronzor|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0437|Bronzong|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0464|Rhyperior|type=Ground|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Field|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0465|Tangrowth|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0468|Togekiss|type=Normal|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Fairy|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0469|Yanmega|type=Bug|type2=Flying|1|Bug|Bug|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0473|Mamoswine|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0476|Probopass|type=Rock|type2=Steel|1|Mineral|Mineral|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0483|Dialga|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0484|Palkia|type=Water|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0485|Heatran|type=Fire|type2=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0486|Regigigas|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0487|Giratina|type=Ghost|type2=Dragon|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0489|Phione|type=Water|2|Water 1|Fairy|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0490|Manaphy|type=Water|2|Water 1|Fairy|✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0493|Arceus|type=Normal|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All available forms|✔|STAB=''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0569|Garbodor|type=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0615|Cryogonal|type=Ice|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0649|Genesect|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0688|Binacle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0689|Barbaracle|type=Rock|type2=Water|1|Water 3|Water 3||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0696|Tyrunt|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0697|Tyrantrum|type=Rock|type2=Dragon|2|Monster|Dragon||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0698|Amaura|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0699|Aurorus|type=Rock|type2=Ice|1|Monster|Monster||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0703|Carbink|type=Rock|type2=Fairy|2|Fairy|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0706|formsig=H|Goodra|type=Steel|type2=Dragon|1|Dragon|Dragon|form=Hisuian Form||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0713|formsig=H|Avalugg|type=Ice|type2=Rock|2|Monster|Mineral|form=Hisuian Form||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0719|Diancie|type=Rock|type2=Fairy|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0769|Sandygast|type=Ghost|type2=Ground|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0770|Palossand|type=Ghost|type2=Ground|1|Amorphous|Amorphous||✔}}
{{Moveentry/2|0900|Kleavor|type=Bug|type2=Rock|1|Bug|Bug||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0932|Nacli|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0933|Naclstack|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0934|Garganacl|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0969|Glimmet|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0970|Glimmora|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0978|Tatsugiri|type=Dragon|type2=Water|1|Water 2|Water 2|form=All forms||✔}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|2}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation III]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0103|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Psychic|1|Grass|Grass|[[Purification|Purified]] [[Shadow Pokémon]]{{sup/ss|XD}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0152|Chikorita|type=Grass|2|Monster|Grass|[[Mt. Battle]] {{DL|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Chikorita}}{{sup/ss|XD}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|[[Purification|Purified]] [[Shadow Pokémon]]{{sup/ss|XD}}}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0114|Tangela|type=Grass|1|Grass|Grass|[[Hayley's trades#Tangela|My Pokémon Ranch]]|note=Lv. 1}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

====[[Generation V]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0220|Swinub|type=Ice|type2=Ground|1|Field|Field|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Icy Cave}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|0299|Nosepass|type=Rock|1|Mineral|Mineral|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Icy Cave}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0103|formsig=A|Exeggutor|type=Grass|type2=Dragon|1|Grass|Grass|[[In-game trade#The Isle of Armor|Regina's Exeggutor]] ([[The Isle of Armor]])|form=Alolan Form}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

====[[Generation IX]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0195|Quagsire|type=Water|type2=Ground|2|Water 1|Field|[[Terastal phenomenon|Wild Tera Pokémon]] - [[Timeless Woods]]{{sup/9|SV}}{{sup/9|TM}}}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation II]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Rock}}
{{Moveentry/1|0001|Bulbasaur|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Monster|Grass|{{DL|List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II|Bulbasaur|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #3}} {{DL|List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II|AncientPower Bulbasaur|New York Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Movefoot|Rock|1}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
Ancient Power inflicts damage, and has a small chance to raise user's Attack, Defense, Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense and [[Travel Speed]] by one stage. When used by a [[Gigantic Pokémon]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Gates to Infinity]], Ancient Power has base 20 PP and hits nearby enemies in a 1 tile range around the user.

{{MDMoveheader|type=rock}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=RB|pow=12|pp=12|acc=88%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=TDS|pow=12|pp=12|acc=88%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=BSL|pow=12|pp=12|acc=88%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=GTI|pow=7|powmax=99|pp=10|ppmax=50|acc=90%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=7|powmax=99|pp=10|ppmax=30|acc=90%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=rock|RB=yes|TDS=yes|BSL=yes|GTI=yes|SMD=yes|RTDX=yes}}

===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{GoChargedAttack
|id=62
|move=Ancient Power
|type=Rock
|pow=70
|energy=33
|duration=3.5
|damage_window=2.85 - 3.1
|pow_trainer=60
|energy_trainer=45
|effect=[[File:GO boost arrow.png|16px]] 1 Attack [[File:GO boost arrow.png|16px]] 1 Defense
|effect_chance=10
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|elite_users={{MSP/GO|0473|Mamoswine}}
|snapshot_users={{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}
}}

====Updates====
;Gyms & Raids
* '''July 30, 2016'''
** '''Power''': 30 → 35
* '''February 16, 2017'''
** '''Power''': 35 → 70
** '''Energy cost''': 25 → 33
** '''Duration''': 3.6 → 3.5 seconds
** '''Damage window''': 2.9 - 3.25 → 2.85 - 3.1 seconds
;Trainer Battles
* '''February 15, 2019'''
** Secondary effect added
*'''April 2, 2020'''
** '''Power''': 70 → 45
* '''September 1, 2022'''
** '''Power''': 45 → 60
** '''Secondary effect''': {{goboost|+2}} Attack and Defense → {{goboost|+1}} Attack and Defense

==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Ancient Power|type=Rock
|stars=3
|pow=58.32581
|charge=1
|range=Wide Shot
|hits=1
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=May raise Attack and Defense
|image=no}}

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{|class="roundy expandable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{rock color}}; border:3px solid #{{rock color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{rock color light}}"
! rowspan=2|{{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
! rowspan=2|Cost in move-gauge slots
! style="width: 30px" rowspan=2|MP
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=5|{{color2|000|Power}} at each move level
! rowspan=2|{{color2|000|Accuracy}}
! style="width: 65px" rowspan=2|Target
! style="width: 50px" rowspan=2|Effect tag(s)
! style="width: 200px" rowspan=2|Additional effect(s)
|- style="background: #{{rock color light}}"
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
|- style="background:#fff"
{{statustable|Special}}
|[[File:Move gauge slot icon.png|24px]][[File:Move gauge slot icon.png|24px]]
|—
|47
|49
|51
|54
|56
|100%
|An opponent
|—
|Has a chance (10%) of raising the user’s Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by one stat rank.
|- class="expandable"
! colspan=12 style="background: #{{rock color light}}" | Learnset
|- style="background: #{{rock color dark}}; color: white"
! colspan=8 |Playable {{color2|fff|Sync pair|sync pair(s)}}
! {{color2|fff|Type}}
! Role
! colspan=2 |{{color2|fff|Sync pair|Sync pair's}} related {{color2|fff|Skill (Masters)|passive skill(s)}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSBlue Classic Masters.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0142.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync|Blue|Aerodactyl|Classic}}
|[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Physical Strike.png|30px]] Physical Strike
| colspan=2 |'''Combo Freebie 2:''' Has a chance (30%) of applying the Free Move Next effect.
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSBrycen Masters.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0615.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync|Brycen|Cryogonal}}
|[[File:IceIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Ice}}
|[[File:Masters Tech.png|30px]] Tech
| colspan=2 |'''Healing Hail 1:''' Restores the user’s [[HP]] whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a [[Hail (weather condition)|hailstorm]]. (Heals 10% of their maximum [[HP]], rounded down)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSOlympia Masters.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0561.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync|Olympia|Sigilyph}}
|[[File:PsychicIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Psychic}}
|[[File:Masters Tech.png|30px]] Tech
| colspan=2 |'''Swag Bag 2:''' Raises the chance of raising stat values with the [[additional effect]]s of [the user's] moves. (This move's chance becomes 30%.)
<hr>'''P-Move Stat Raises ×2:''' When an ally’s [[stat]] is raised by a move used by the user’s Pokémon, it is raised by double the stat ranks.
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSRoxanne Masters.png|32px]] [[File:MastersIcon0299.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0476.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync|Roxanne|Nosepass}}/Probopass
|[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Support.png|30px]] Support
| colspan=2 |'''Surging Sand 5:''' Powers up the user’s moves during a [[Sandstorm (weather condition)|sandstorm]]. (Powers up by 50%.)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSSteven Masters.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0346.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync|Steven|Cradily}}
|[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Tech.png|30px]] Tech
| colspan=2 |—
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSScottie Masters.png|32px]][[File:VSBettie Masters.png|32px]] [[File:MastersIcon0074.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0075.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0076.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |{{sync/player|egg|Geodude/Graveler/Golem}}
|[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Support.png|30px]] Support
| colspan=2|—
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=2 |[[File:VSScottie Masters.png|32px]][[File:VSBettie Masters.png|32px]] [[File:MastersIcon0138.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0139.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 rowspan=2|{{sync/player|egg|Omanyte/Omastar}}
| rowspan=2 |[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Support.png|30px]] Support
| colspan=2|—
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Masters Special Strike.png|30px]] Special Strike
| colspan=2|'''Power Reserves 2:''' Powers up the user’s moves when it is in a pinch. (Requires two [[passive skill]]s; powers up by 20%.)
<hr>'''Superduper Effective 1:''' Powers up [the user's] moves that are [[super effective]]. (Requires three [[passive skill]]s. Powers up by 10%.)
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=3 |[[File:VSScottie Masters.png|32px]][[File:VSBettie Masters.png|32px]] [[File:MastersIcon0140.png|32px]][[File:MastersIcon0141.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 rowspan=3|{{sync/player|egg|Kabuto/Kabutops}}
| rowspan=3 |[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Support.png|30px]] Support
| colspan=2|—
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Masters Tech.png|30px]] Tech
| colspan=2|—
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Masters Special Strike.png|30px]] Special Strike
| colspan=2|'''Power Reserves 2:''' Powers up the user’s moves when it is in a pinch. (Requires two [[passive skill]]s; powers up by 20%.)
<hr>'''Superduper Effective 1:''' Powers up [the user's] moves that are [[super effective]]. (Requires three [[passive skill]]s. Powers up by 10%.)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:VSScottie Masters.png|32px]][[File:VSBettie Masters.png|32px]] [[File:MastersIcon0248.png|32px]]
| colspan=7 |[[Scottie]]/[[Bettie]] & {{p|Tyranitar}} (in {{mas|Victory Road}} only)
|[[File:RockIC Masters.png|20px]] {{t|Rock}}
|[[File:Masters Special Strike.png|30px]] Special Strike
| colspan=2 |'''Superduper Effective 9:''' Powers up [the user's] moves that are [[super effective]]. (Powers up by 90%.)
|- style="background:#fff
|}
<center>•Description of additional effect(s) prior to Version 2.10.0 (released on June 28, 2021): Has a very small chance of raising the user's Attack, Defense, Speed, Sp. Atk, and Sp. Def, and Speed.</center>

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{MoveUNITE/Header|move=Ancient Power|type=Rock}}
{{MoveUNITE|move=Ancient Power|pokemon=Tyranitar|level=9|cooldown=10|description=Charges power before releasing a shock wave. The shock wave deals damage to nearby opposing Pokémon and leaves them unable to act for a short time. While the user is charging power, its movement speed increases, it gains a shield, and it becomes resistant to hindrances. If any opposing Pokémon are hit by the shock wave, the user's piercing strength increases, allowing it to ignore opposing Pokémon Defense and shield effects for a set time. If this move hits an opposing Pokémon, the user can release a second shock wave in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. If this second shock wave hits, the user is granted another shield. The strength of this shield is proportional to the number of opposing Pokémon hit by the second shock wave, reaching maximum shield strength if 3 Pokémon are hit.|upgradelevel=13|upgrade=Strengthens the effect of the shields granted by this move.}}
|}</div></div>

===Description===
{{movedesc|Rock}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Inflicts damage on the target. It may also simultaneously raise by one level Attack, Special Attack, Defense, Special Defense, and Movement Speed.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Inflicts damage on the target. It may also boost the user's Attack, Special Attack, Defense, Special Defense, and Movement Speed by 1 level.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|てきポケモンにダメージをあたえるいっていのかくりつでじぶんのこうげきぼうぎょとくこうとくぼういどうそくどがすべて１だんかいあがる|Inflicts damage on the target. It may also boost the user's Attack, Special Attack, Defense, Special Defense, and Movement Speed by 1 level}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|It damages an enemy. It could also boost your Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Travel Speed. (The stat changes return to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a [[File:IconTileGTI.png]]Wonder Tile.) It damages nearby Pokémon. It could also boost the user's Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Travel Speed. (The stat changes return to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a [[File:IconTileGTI.png]]Wonder Tile.){{tt|*|Description for Gigantic Pokémon}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It damages an enemy. It could also boost your Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Travel Speed. The stats return to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a [[File:IconTileSMD.png]]Wonder Tile.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks the target with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.|image1=Carracosta AncientPower.png|image1p=Carracosta|image2=Leon Charizard Ancient Power.png|image2p=Charizard|image3=Dawn Piloswine AncientPower.png|image3p=Piloswine|image4=Pagogo Ancient Power.png|image4p=Terastal Form Terapagos}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=193|pkmn=Yanma|method=Yanma's body glows white and it creates a see-through afterimage of itself. The afterimage then spins quickly and creates a silver ball of energy in front of Yanma's body. Yanma then launches the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Jessie's Yanma|startcode=DP080|startname=The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!|notes=Debut Caused Yanma to evolve into Yanmega}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=469|pkmn=Yanmega|method=Yanmega's body glows white and it creates a silver energy ball in front of its body. It then launches the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Jessie's Yanmega|startcode=DP080|startname=The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=221|pkmn=Piloswine|method=Piloswine's body glows white and it creates a silver energy ball in front of its nose. It then fires the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Dawn's Piloswine|startcode=DP106|startname=A Breed Stampede!|notes=Caused Piloswine to evolve into Mamoswine}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=473|pkmn=Mamoswine|method=Mamoswine's body glows white and the glow comes off its body and forms a silver ball of energy on the end of its tusks. It then fires the ball at the opponent; or, Mamoswine stomps the ground with its front legs, sending multiple rocks flying at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Dawn's Mamoswine|startcode=DP119|startname=Trials and Adulations!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=564|pkmn=Tirtouga|method=Tirtouga's body glows white and it creates a see-through afterimage of itself. The afterimage then spins quickly and creates a silver ball of energy with a green core in front of Tirtouga's body. Tirtouga then fires the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Tirtouga (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Tirtouga|startcode=BW075|startname=A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=565|pkmn=Carracosta|method=Carracosta's body glows white and it creates a see-through afterimage of itself. The afterimage then spins quickly and forms in its flipper as a silver ball of energy with a green core. It then hurls the ball at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Carracosta (Pokémon)|user1=Four wild Carracosta|startcode=BW076|startname=A Restoration Confrontation! Part 2}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=006|pkmn=Charizard|method=Charizard makes multiple rocks surrounded by purple energy come out of the ground. It then flaps its wings, sending the rocks flying at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Leon's Charizard|startcode=JN115|startname=Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=409|pkmn=Rampardos|method=Rampardos stomps the ground with one of its feet, making multiple rocks surrounded by purple energy come out of the ground. The rocks are then sent flying at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Rampardos (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Rampardos|startcode=JN134|startname=In the Palms of our Hands!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=411|pkmn=Bastiodon|method=Bastiodon stomps the ground with its front feet, making multiple rocks surrounded by purple energy come out of the ground. The rocks are then sent flying at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Bastiodon (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Bastiodon|startcode=JN134|startname=In the Palms of our Hands!}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=1024T|pkmn=Terapagos|method=Terastal Form Terapagos creates four sharp rocks covered in a dark purple aura with wisps of light orange energy. It then fires the rocks at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Pagogo|user1=Liko's Pagogo|startcode=HZ082|startname=Beyond the Shining Rainbow}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=1020|pkmn=Gouging Fire|method=Gouging Fire creates multiple sharp rocks covered in a dark purple aura with wisps of light orange energy. It then fires the rocks at the opponent. On occasion, all of its stats will be boosted after using the move.}}
{{movebtm|type=rock|user=Lucius's Gouging Fire|startcode=HZ125|startname=HZ125}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks with a prehistoric power.|image1=Costa Tirtouga AncientPower.png|image1p=Tirtouga|image2=Marvin Draco Ancient Power Adventures.png|image2p=Dracovish|image3=Brock Kabutops AncientPower Adventures.png|image3p=Kabutops}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=141|pkmn=Kabutops|method=Kabutops crosses its scythes across its chest and opens them quickly. A ring of energy then appears behind its body and it releases a blast of energy from its body at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Brock|user1=Brock's Kabutops|startcode=PS155|startname=Capital Kabutops|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=564|pkmn=Tirtouga|method=Tirtouga points at the opponent, sending a large cluster of rocks flying into them.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Costa|user1=Black's Costa|startcode=PS495|startname=The Battle Within}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=882|pkmn=Dracovish|method=Dracovish sends a large cluster of rocks flying at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=rock|user=Marvin|user1=Marvin's Drakey|startcode=PASS37|startname=Crackle!! Retrieve the Sword & Shield}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{movemanga|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user releases a powerful blast of energy and converts them into rocks.|image1=Dialga AncientPower DPA.png|image1p=Dialga}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=483|pkmn=Dialga|method=Dialga releases a powerful blast of energy and converts them into rocks.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=rock|user=Dialga (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Dialga|startcode=DPA20|startname=The Advent of Legendary Pokémon!!|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|genII=AncientPower II
|genIII=AncientPower III
|genIV=AncientPower IV
|genV=AncientPower V
}}
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|genVI=Ancient Power VI
|genVI2=Ancient Power VI 2
|genVII=Ancient Power VII
|genVII2=Ancient Power VII 2
|genVIII=Ancient Power VIII
|genVIII2=Ancient Power VIII 2
|LA=Ancient Power LA
}}
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|ZA=Ancient Power ZA
}}

===Side series games===
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|Stad2=AncientPower Stad2
|Colo=AncientPower Colo
|XD=AncientPower XD
|PBR=AncientPower PBR
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|PMDRB=AncientPower PMD RB
|PMDTDS=AncientPower PMD TDS
|PMDGTI=AncientPower PMD GTI
|PSMD=Ancient Power PSMD
}}
{{Movegen
|type=rock
|Masters=Ancient Power Masters
}}

==Trivia==
* Ancient Power is learned by every {{cat|Fossil Pokémon}} and a large number of [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* Ancient Power triggers the most Evolutions out of any [[Move-based Evolution|Evolution-inducing move]], at three.
* Ancient Power is the only move with the [[additional effect]] of raising all stats that wasn't removed in [[Generation VIII]], possibly due to it being an [[Evolution]] requirement.
* {{p|Piloswine}}, which evolves into {{p|Mamoswine}} when leveled up knowing this move, has been able to learn it by breeding since the move's introduction in [[Generation II]].

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|zh_yue=原始之力 ''{{tt|Yùhnchí jī Lihk|Primeval Power}}''
|zh_cmn=原始之力 ''{{tt|Yuánshǐ zhī Lì|Primeval Power}}''
|cs=Pravěká síla
|nl=Oeroude kracht
|fr=Pouvoir Antique{{gen|VI}}+ Pouv.Antique{{gen|II}}–{{gen|V}}
|de=Antik-Kraft
|el=Αρχαία Δύναμη ''Archaía Dýnami''
|he=כוח עתיק ''Kohakh Atik''
|hi=एन्शंट पावर ''Ancient Power''
|id=Kekuatan Primitif{{tt|*|Pokémon GO}} Kekuatan Purba Tenaga Purba
|it=Forzantica
|ko=원시의힘 ''{{tt|Wonsi-uihim|Primeval Power}}''
|pl=Starożytna Moc
|pt_br=Poder Ancestral (games, [[JN115]]–present, [[JNS03]], TCG, manga) Poder Antigo ([[DP080]]–[[BW076]])
|pt_eu=Poder Antigo
|ro=Puterea Antică
|ru=Древняя Сила ''{{tt|Drevnyaya Sila|Ancient Power}}''
|sr=Drevna moć
|es_la=Poder Antiguo
|es_eu=Poder Pasado
|th=พลังดึกดำบรรพ์ ''{{tt|Phalang Duekdamban|Primeval Power}}'' {{tt|*|Pokémon GO}} พลังโบราณ ''{{tt|Phalang Boran|Ancient Power}}''
|tr=Antik Güç
|vi=Sức Mạnh Nguyên Thủy
}}

{{Ancient Power}}
{{Generation IX TMs}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
[[Category:Evolution-inducing moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can raise the user's Attack]]
[[Category:Moves that can raise the user's Defense]]
[[Category:Moves that can raise the user's Special Attack]]
[[Category:Moves that can raise the user's Special Defense]]
[[Category:Moves that can raise the user's Speed]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

[[de:Antik-Kraft]]
[[es:Poder Antiguo/Poder Pasado]]
[[fr:Pouvoir Antique]]
[[it:Forzantica]]
[[ja:げんしのちから]]
[[zh:原始之力（招式）]]

Politoed (Pokémon)

2026-04-15T21:15:21Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=ニョロトノ
|tmname=Nyorotono
|ndex=0186
|type1=Water
|category=Frog
|height-ftin=3'07"
|height-m=1.1
|weight-lbs=74.7
|weight-kg=33.9
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Water Absorb
|ability2=Damp
|abilityd=Drizzle
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|eggcycles=20
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|evsd=3
|expyield=225
|oldexp=185
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|gendercode=127
|color=Green
|catchrate=45
|body=12
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|generation=2
|friendship=70
}}
'''Politoed''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロトノ''' ''Nyorotono'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Poliwhirl}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[King's Rock]]. It is one of {{p|Poliwag}}'s final forms, the other being {{p|Poliwrath}}.

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

==Biology==
Politoed is a green, bipedal, {{wp|amphibian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with yellow hands, belly, throat, and toes that resembles a frog. It has a long, curled hair on top of its head and pink cheek spots that are smaller on the female than on the male. There is a green swirl on its belly. Its legs are well developed and it has bulbous toes and fingers.

Politoed acts as a leader to {{p|Poliwag}} and {{p|Poliwhirl}}, which gather from afar upon hearing its cry. Politoed likes to expand its throat and sing. When three or more assemble, they sing in a chorus with a loud, bellowing voice. The curled hair on Politoed's head is considered proof of its status as a king. The longer and curlier Politoed's hair is, the more Poliwag and Poliwhirl will obey it, and the more it is respected by other Politoed. Politoed is rarely found in the wild, though it is usually seen living [[List of Pokémon by habitat#Water's-edge Pokémon|by the water's edge]].

At nightfall, Politoed appears near lakes to make territorial claims through cries that sound like shouting. A male Politoed's cry is said to be louder than a female Politoed's cry. A male Politoed with a deep, menacing voice will become more popular with the opposite gender.

===Evolution===
Politoed evolves from {{p|Poliwhirl}} and is one of the final forms of {{p|Poliwag}}, the other being {{p|Poliwrath}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=075}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=If <sc>{{p|Poliwag}}</sc> and <sc>{{p|Poliwhirl}}</sc> hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=When it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby <sc>{{p|Poliwag}}</sc> and <sc>{{p|Poliwhirl}}</sc> gather immediately.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=If <sc>Poliwag</sc> and <sc>Poliwhirl</sc> hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=The curled hair on <sc>Politoed</sc>'s head is proof of its status as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this {{ScPkmn}} earns from its peers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=The curled hair on its head proves its status as a king. It is said that the longer and curlier the hair, the more respect it earns from its peers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=If <sc>Poliwag</sc> and <sc>Poliwhirl</sc> hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=075}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make <sc>Poliwag</sc> obey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=If <sc>Poliwag</sc> and <sc>Poliwhirl</sc> hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make {{p|Poliwag}} obey.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make {{p|Poliwag}} obey.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=036|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Whenever three or more of these get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=If {{p|Poliwag}} and {{p|Poliwhirl}} hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=The curled hair on Politoed's head is proof of its status as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this Pokémon earns from its peers.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=152|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=185|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Although its cries sound like screams, a composer created a beautiful ballad that was influenced by the sounds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The longer and more luxurious the curled hair on its head, the greater the number of Poliwag and Poliwhirl that will obey it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=145|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=At nightfall, these Pokémon appear on the shores of lakes. They announce their territorial claims by letting out cries that sound like shouting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The cry of a male is louder than that of a female. Male Politoed with deep, menacing voices find more popularity with the opposite gender.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=A group of Poliwag and Poliwhirl will form with a Politoed as the leader. Politoed's cries make the Pokémon of the group obey.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=42|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It's the leader of Poliwag and Poliwhirl. When Politoed roars, they all cower in fear.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=212}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=They gather on moonlit nights to form a large chorus. Their cries sound angry and not at all pleasant, but they are certainly distinctive.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Politoed SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Politoed-Female SM.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Politoed SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Male Politoed in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Female Politoed in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Politoed in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwhirl}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=9DB7F5|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Pond}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area={{rt|6|Unova}} ([[Fishing]] in {{DL|Phenomenon|rippling water}})}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Unova}}, {{rtn|19|Unova}}, and {{rtn|20|Unova}}, [[Floccesy Ranch]], [[Lostlorn Forest]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}{{tt|*|Cave entrance}} ([[Fishing]] in {{DL|Phenomenon|rippling water}})}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|19|Kalos}} ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Malie Garden]] ([[SOS Battle]] in {{weather|rain}}){{sup/t|N}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.2.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Soothing Wetlands]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwhirl}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 2.0.1+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Kitakami)|Politoed|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Kitakami)|Politoed|6★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Endless Level 61, Forever Level 11, Pair Trozei, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwhirl}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]] (during Net mission), [[Jungle Relic]] (during mission)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Lake Afar]] (B1F-B24F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Lake Afar]] (B1F-B24F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Canal Ruins]], [[Ice Temple]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Yamamoto's Tournament Politoed|Japanese|Japan|50|September 29 to October 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Politoed}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|King's Rock|5|rows=5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|King's Rock|5|availNote=[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] required, }}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|HP=90
|Attack=75
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=100
|Speed=70
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Politoed is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Politoed|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Politoed|Water|Water|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Politoed|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Politoed|Water|Water|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Politoed|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0341|Corphish}}{{MSP/H|0342|Crawdaunt}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0875|Eiscue}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0007|Squirtle}}{{MSP/H|0008|Wartortle}}{{MSP/H|0009|Blastoise}}{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0116|Horsea}}{{MSP/H|0117|Seadra}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0656|Froakie}}{{MSP/H|0657|Frogadier}}{{MSP/H|0658|Greninja}}{{MSP/H|0690|Skrelp}}{{MSP/H|0691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Politoed|Water|Water|1}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Politoed|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Politoed|Water|Water|2}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
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|-
! style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Jump Kick}}
| style="background:#{{Fighting color}}" | {{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=186|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=186
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Tadpole Pond
|P1=I like to sing in a big chorus for a good time~♪
|P2=Already~♪ Half my HP~♪ Has gone away~♪ From me-ee-ee-eeh~♪
|P3=I'm gonna croak... Because I can't sing anymore...
|PL=Level uh-uh-uh-up~♪ My singing skills went up, lalalalala~♪
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=186
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=186
|coset=10
|conto={{p|Ludicolo}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Ludicolo}}
|P1=I'll do my best! I'm pumped up!
|P2=This is...too much...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=3
|field=Soak
|loop=7
|MinEXP=68
|MaxEXP=
|num=055
|browser=Politoed rhythmically hops about and squirts water vigorously.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Soak
|fieldpower=3
|num=239
|pastnum=125
|browser=It attacks by spitting bubbles that makes Pokémon Slowed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=186 f
|walk=1.67
|hp=57
|attack=79
|defense=57
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=186
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=186|num=594
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Politoed in the puzzle area.
|swapper=Relentless
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 16|Great Challenge (Week 16)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=186
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Poliwag
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=207|attack=174|defense=179
|fast={{m|Mud Shot}}, {{m|Bubble}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Water){{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Scald}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Earthquake}}{{tt|†|Prior to December 8, 2017}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Poliwag Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
Politoed [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Poliwhirl}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[King's Rock]]. Poliwhirl cannot evolve into Politoed in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} before the player obtains the [[National Pokédex]], and its Evolution will be interrupted. Poliwhirl also cannot evolve into Politoed in {{LGPE}}, as Politoed is not present in those games.
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Water
|pictype=art
|no1=0060
|name1=Poliwag
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 25}}
|no2=0061
|name2=Poliwhirl
|type1-2=Water
|evo2=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] + {{Bag/s|King's Rock|SV}} {{color2|000|Trade}} holding {{color2|000|King's Rock}}
|no3=0186
|name3=Politoed
|type1-3=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=water}}
{{Spritebox/NA|II}}
{{Spritebox/2/JP|ndex=186}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=186}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=186}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=186}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=186|crop=76}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=186|crop=77}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=186}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0186}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|186|Politoed}}

==In animation==
[[File:Misty Politoed.png|thumb|250px|Politoed in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Misty's Politoed]]====
{{an|Misty}} has a Politoed that debuted in ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]'' upon evolving from her {{p|Poliwhirl}}, thus marking the species' debut. It is very cheerful to the point where it would occasionally lose focus in a {{pkmn|battle}} and start clapping.

====Other====
In ''[[EP249|I Politoed Ya So]]'', {{OBP|Tammy|EP249}} owns a Politoed [[nickname]]d Bean and uses it and other Pokémon for a cheerleading squad. Bean is distinctive from other Politoed by the red band it wears around its head. It had a falling-out with Tammy, prompting her to ask Misty to lend her own Politoed to her for a while. Later, she and her Politoed made amends, and Tammy returned Misty's Politoed to her.

In ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'', a Politoed was the leader of a group of swamp Pokémon. It battled [[Brock's Croagunk]] and acquired {{an|Professor Oak}}'s assistance in cheering up a sad {{p|Lombre}} by giving it a [[Water Stone]] to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Ludicolo}}.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', {{an|Tierno}} was revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a Politoed to {{Ash}}, {{an|Serena}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

In ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]'', a Politoed was living in the forest.

===Minor appearances===
A Politoed appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG055|Poetry Commotion!]]''.

In ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Politoed battled [[May's Munchlax]] during the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Wisteria}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[the Marina Group]] uses a Politoed in their water show. It was later borrowed by [[Jack Walker]] to help him reach an ancient ruin site.

A Politoed appeared in [[BWS01]].

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

A Politoed appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''.

A Politoed appeared in ''[[XY008|Grooming Furfrou!]]''.

A Politoed appeared in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''.

A Politoed appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Politoed competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]], but it was defeated by {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}.

In ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'' and ''[[SM133|Battling on the Wing!]]'', a Trainer's Politoed watched the battles during the Manalo Conference.

From ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'' to ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Politoed watched the {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} between Ash and {{an|Professor Kukui}}.

A Politoed appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.

A Politoed appeared in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]''.

A Trainer's Politoed appeared in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP247|Politoed|Ash's Pokédex|Politoed, the Frog Pokémon. Politoed likes to expand its throat and sing out, drawing in {{p|Poliwag}} and {{p|Poliwhirl}} from all around.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP139|Politoed|Ash's Pokedéx|Politoed, the Frog Pokémon. It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make Poliwag obey.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Polibo.png|thumb|150px|Politoed in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Polibo}}
In ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'', {{adv|Silver}} borrowed {{adv|Gold}}'s Poliwhirl, Polibo, in exchange for his {{p|Seadra}}. Due to the effects of the [[King's Rock]] Polibo was holding, along with the [[trade]] between Silver and Gold, Polibo [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Politoed. Later, he was returned to his original {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
[[Rin and Ran|Ran]] had a Politoed in [[GDZ66]].
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Politoed and its [[List of Pokémon with branched Evolutions|evolutionary counterpart]] {{p|Poliwrath}} shared the same base stat total. This changed in Generation VI when Poliwrath received a ten-point increase to its Attack, but Politoed did not receive a stat increase. It shares this counterpart difference with {{p|Dustox}}.
* Politoed was [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of ''Parapharyngodon politoedi'', a species of {{wp|Nematode|roundworm}}.<ref>[https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-helminthology/article/abs/new-species-of-parapharyngodon-chatterji-1933-oxyuroidea-pharyngodonidae-parasitic-in-osteocephalus-taurinus-anura-hylidae-from-brazil/EF3628BCF9F39DE5F9FF8C60E9CFD00F A new species of Parapharyngodon Chatterji, 1933 (Oxyuroidea: Pharyngodonidae), parasitic in Osteocephalus taurinus (Anura: Hylidae) from Brazil]</ref>
*Unlike other [[trade]] Evolutions, Politoed has a greatly reduced movepool in comparison to its pre-Evolution, akin to an [[Evolution stone]] Evolution. This is likely to bring it in line with its counterpart Poliwrath, which evolves using the [[Water Stone]].

===Origin===
Politoed appears to be based on a {{wp|frog}}. The swirl on its stomach may represent visible internal {{wp|Organ (anatomy)|organs}} like those of {{wp|tadpole}}s and of most {{wp|glass frog}} genera that can sometimes be seen through their transparent abdominal skin. Politoed's status as a king to {{p|Poliwag}} and {{p|Poliwhirl}} and its Evolution method using the [[King's Rock]] may be based on the story of {{wp|The Frog Prince}}, where the prince or the king is enchanted into a frog.

Politoed's Hidden Ability {{a|Drizzle}} likely alludes to the association between frogs and rain in Japan. Japanese frogs come out of hibernation during the {{wp|East Asian rainy season}} (梅雨 ''tsuyu''), which is an important period for farming; thus, they're seen as harbingers of rain and good fortune.

====Name origin====
Politoed may be a combination of ''{{wp|tadpole|polliwog}}'' (outdated term for tadpole) and ''toad''. It may also involve ''poly-'' (prefix for many) and ''toed''.

Nyorotono may be a combination of ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'' (onomatopoeia for wriggling) and 殿 ''tono'' (lord), as well as 殿様蛙 ''tonosama-gaeru'' ({{wp|Pelophylax nigromaculatus|dark-spotted frog}}).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
|ja=ニョロトノ ''Nyorotono''|jameaning=From {{tt|ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro''|onomatopoeia for wriggling}}, {{tt|殿 ''tono''|lord}}, and {{tt|殿様蛙 ''tonosama-gaeru''|dark-spotted frog}}
|fr=Tarpaud|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|têtard|tadpole}}'' and ''{{tt|crapaud|toad}}''
|es=Politoed|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Quaxo|demeaning=From {{tt|''Kaulquappe''|tadpole}}, ''{{tt|quaken|to croak}}'', and ''{{tt|Ach so!|I see!}}''
|it=Politoed|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=왕구리 ''Wangguri''|komeaning=From {{tt|왕 (王) ''wang''|king}} and {{tt|개구리 ''gaeguri''|frog}}
|zh_cmn=蚊香蛙皇 ''Wénxiāngwāhuáng''{{tt|*|Games}} 牛蛙君 ''Niúwājūn''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 蚊香 ''{{wp|Mosquito coil|wénxiāng}}'', {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}, and {{tt|皇 ''huáng''|emperor}} From {{tt|牛蛙 ''niúwā''|bullfrog}} and {{tt|君 ''jūn''|monarch}}
|zh_yue=蚊香蛙皇 ''Mānhēungwāwòhng''{{tt|*|Games}} 牛蛙君 ''Ngàuhwāgwān''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|蚊香 ''mānhēung''|mosquito coil}}, {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}, and {{tt|皇 ''wòhng''|emperor}} From {{tt|牛蛙 ''ngàuhwā''|bullfrog}} and {{tt|君 ''gwān''|monarch}}
|pt_br=Politoed|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=बैंगचीकिंग ''Bangchiking''|himeaning=From {{tt|बैंग/बेँग ''bang''|uncommonly used word for frog}} and ''King''
|ru=Политоед ''Politoyed''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เนียวโรโทโนะ ''Niaorothono''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Misty's Politoed]]
* [[Polibo]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Water|prevnum=0185|prev=Sudowoodo|nextnum=0187|next=Hoppip}}
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[[de:Quaxo]]
[[es:Politoed]]
[[fr:Tarpaud]]
[[it:Politoed]]
[[ja:ニョロトノ]]
[[zh:蚊香蛙皇]]

Regirock (Pokémon)

2026-04-10T15:59:06Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Rock}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Regirock}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Rock|prevnum=0376|prev=Metagross|nextnum=0378|next=Regice|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Regirock}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Regirock
|jname=レジロック
|jtranslit=Rejirokku
|tmname=Regirock
|ndex=0377
|type1=Rock
|category=Rock Peak
|height-ftin=5'07"
|height-m=1.7
|weight-lbs=507.1
|weight-kg=230.0
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Clear Body
|abilityd=Sturdy
|egggroupn=0
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=80
|evtotal=3
|evde=3
|expyield=261
|oldexp=217
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=255
|color=Brown
|catchrate=3
|body=12
|pokefordex=regirock
|generation=3
|friendship=35
}}
'''Regirock''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レジロック''' ''Regirock'') is a {{type|Rock}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

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

It is a member of the [[legendary giants]] along with {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Registeel}}, {{p|Regieleki}}, and {{p|Regidrago}}.

==Biology==
Regirock is a large golem-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} made of beige and orange rocks, granting it a {{a|Sturdy|durable}} physique. It has a pattern of seven orange dots on its face that resembles a capital letter "H". It has long arms with jutting shoulders and club-like hands without fingers. There is a line of orange rocky spines running down its back, and its legs are short in comparison to its body.

According to legend, Regirock was created by the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Regigigas}} using rocks. It used to be worshipped by [[Human|humans]], however, at some point, ancient people started fearing its power and sealed it away. In [[Hoenn]], it was sealed in the [[Desert Ruins]]; in [[Sinnoh]], it was sealed in the [[Rock Peak Ruins (Sinnoh)|Rock Peak Ruins]]; and in [[Galar]], it was sealed in the [[Rock Peak Ruins (Galar)|Rock Peak Ruins]]. When it gets damaged in battle, it will search for new rocks to repair itself. Because of this, the rocks it is made of come from several different places around the world, which contributes to Regirock's patchwork appearance. Recently, cutting-edge technology has found that Regirock is entirely made of stone and rock; not even a heart or a brain was found.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===

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

* These notable Trainers all use Regirock:
** In [[Pokémon Emerald]], Pyramid King [[Brandon]] will use a Regirock as part of his team during the Silver Symbol challenge.
** In all [[Generation IV]] games, during a Multi Battle challenge in the [[Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower]], one of the Pokémon that [[Buck]] can select to help the player is a Regirock. Additionally, in [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], Buck may use a Regirock during a [[Double Battle]] with [[Bertha]] against the player.
** In [[Pokémon Platinum]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver]], during a Multi Battle challenge in the Battle Tower, one of the Pokémon that [[Cheryl]] can select to help the player is a Regirock.
** In all [[Generation VI]] games, during the Super Triple Battle challenge in the [[Battle Maison]], [[Battle Chatelaine]] [[Dana]] will use a Regirock as part of her team.

==== In the side series games ====

* These notable Trainers all use Regirock:
** In {{G|XD}}, at [[Orre Colosseum]], Cipher Admin [[Snattle]] will use a Regirock as part of his team.
** In {{G|Battle Revolution}}, during the [[Masters Battle/Set 7|Masters Battle Set 7]], [[Kruger]] will use a Regirock as part of his team.

==== In the spin-off games ====
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Regirock is the boss of Rock Chamber in [[Aegis Cave]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Rock}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=193|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Regirock</sc> was sealed away by people long ago. If this {{ScPkmn}}'s body is damaged in battle, it is said to seek out suitable rocks on its own to repair itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Regirock</sc>'s body is composed entirely of rocks. Recently, a study made the startling discovery that the rocks were all unearthed from different locations.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that is made entirely of rocks and boulders. If parts of its body chip off in battle, <sc>Regirock</sc> repairs itself by adding new rocks.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It is entirely composed of rocks with no sign of a brain or heart. It is a mystery even to modern scientists.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its entire body is made of rock. If any part chips off in battle, it attaches rocks to repair itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=The same rocks that form its body have been found in ground layers around the world.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its entire body is made of rock. If any part chips off in battle, it attaches rocks to repair itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its entire body is made of rock. If any part chips off in battle, it attaches rocks to repair itself.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=202}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its entire body is made of rock. If any part chips off in battle, it attaches rocks to repair itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The same rocks that form its body have been found in ground layers around the world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Regirock was sealed away by people long ago. If this Pokémon's body is damaged in battle, it is said to seek out suitable rocks on its own to repair itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Regirock's body is composed entirely of rocks. Recently, a study made the startling discovery that the rocks were all unearthed from different locations.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=197|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Every bit of Regirock's body is made of stone. As parts of its body erode, this Pokémon sticks rocks to itself to repair what's been lost.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Cutting-edge technology was used to study the internals of this Pokémon's rock body, but nothing was found—not even a brain or a heart.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its entire body is made of rock. If any part chips off in battle, Regirock attaches rocks to repair itself.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Rock}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Desert Ruins]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire#Regirock|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area=[[Desert Ruins]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Emerald#Regirock|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum|area={{rt|228|Sinnoh}} (requires [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Regigigas}}) ({{si|Rock Peak Ruins}}, [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Platinum#Regirock|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|mountain}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Mountain}}}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|area=[[Underground Ruins]] (Rock Peak Chamber) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2#Regirock|Only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Desert Ruins]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Regirock|Only one]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Cave World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Regirock|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area={{gal|Rock Peak Ruins}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Regirock|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] (requires [[Discovery Slate]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Regirock|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area={{g|HOME}}Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Rock}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=fff|area=Ruins ([[Ruby Field|Both]] [[Sapphire Field|Fields]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Buried Relic]] (15F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Sekra Range]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Aegis Cave]] (Rock Chamber)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Aegis Cave]] (Rock Chamber)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Vien Forest]]}}

|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Canyon: [[Sunny Seashore]] (post-ending)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Model Train Room#All Aboard!|Model Train Room: All Aboard!]] (Reward), [[Melodious Woodland#A Colossal Throwdown|Melodious Woodland: A Colossal Throwdown]]}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Colossal Forest#Stage 1|Colossal Forest: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Fairy Land#Guardian's Peak|Fairy Land: Guardian's Peak]] (Special Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Triangle Temple]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 15|Area 15: Stage 11]]}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Buried Relic]] (15F)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Regirock Rocks the Scene]]'' Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Regirock Rolls in!]]'' Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Regirock Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{mas|Battle Point|BP Sync Pair Super Voucher}}: {{sync/player|Regirock}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Rock}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Hadō Regirock|Japanese|Japan|40|September 1 to 25, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Regirock}}
|}

=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Rock|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Bank Regirock|Japanese, American, PAL, and Korean|hide|50|March 4 to October 31, 2016|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Regirock}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Rock
|HP=80
|Attack=100
|Defense=200
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=100
|Speed=50
}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Regirock is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Regirock|Rock|Rock|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Physical|100|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Lock-On|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|78|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Regirock|Rock|Rock|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Regirock|Rock|Rock|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Regirock|Rock|Rock|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Regirock|Rock|Rock|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Regirock|Rock|Rock|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Rock}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=377|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=377|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=377
|body=1
|rate=0.1
|area=Ancient Relic
|P1=<sc>i am a presence beyond the realm of science.</sc>
|P2=<sc>my health is down by half.</sc>
|P3=<sc>i am on the brink. i may return to mere stones again.</sc>
|PL=<sc>leveled up! wonderful!</sc>
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=377
|body=2
|rate={{tt|50|Unaffected by boosts}}
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=377
|coset=18
|conto={{p|Regigigas}}
|recruitment=Boss of [[Triangle Temple]]{{tt|*|Does not connect until Regigigas is defeated}}
|P1=I'm looking for new rocks. Did you see any good ones?
|P2=This is what one may describe as "rock bottom".
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|skill=Slash Reveal
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=377|num=236
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|max=110
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=377
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|buddy=20
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|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=179
|defense=309
|fast={{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Lock-On}}{{tt|*|From November 1, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Zap Cannon}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Earthquake}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive}}
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===Evolution data===
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{{Evobox-1
|type1=Rock
|pictype=art
|no1=0377
|name1=Regirock
|type1-1=Rock}}
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Rock}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=377}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=377}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=377}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=377|crop=93}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=377|crop=93}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=377}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0377}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|377|Regirock}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Regirock M08.png|thumb|250px|Regirock in {{aniseries|AG}}]]
====Major appearances====
====={{DL|Legendary giants (M08)|Regirock|Regirock (M08)}}=====
Regirock debuted alongside the other members of its [[Legendary giants|trio]] in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. It is a guardian of the [[Tree of Beginning]], and it was the first to attack perceived intruders {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. In the end, Regirock and the other guardians realized they were not a danger and kept on with protecting the Tree of Beginning.

====={{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Regirock|Brandon's Regirock}}=====
Regirock made its animated series debut in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Brandon}}. He used his Regirock to battle Ash when he was being possessed by the [[King of Pokélantis]], and it was able to defeat {{AP|Sceptile}}. It reappeared in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', and was brought to [[Sinnoh]] in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'' and ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]''.

=====Other=====
A Regirock appeared in ''[[JN088|Looking Out for Number Two!]]'', where it was confronted by [[Danika]] and [[Quillon]]. In ''[[JN113|Chasing to the Finish!]]'', it was revealed to have been successfully {{pkmn2|caught}} by them.

====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Regirock, Regice, and Registeel fired {{m|Hyper Beam}}s that combined into one.

In [[PK18]], a Regirock sent {{MTR}} and his cronies blasting off after they tried to move it out of their way.

A Regirock appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG178|Regirock|May's Pokédex|Regirock, the Rock Peak Pokémon. It can use rocks to repair its own body.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP128|Regirock|Dawn's Pokédex|Regirock, the Rock Peak Pokémon. Regirock's body is made of rock, and if something chips off in battle, it attaches rocks to repair itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===GOTCHA!===
A Regirock briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Brandon Regirock Adventures.png|200px|thumb|Regirock in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Brandon's legendary giants#Pokémon Adventures|Brandon's Regirock}}
Regirock debuted in ''[[PS252|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIV]]'', when [[Sidney]] attempted to open the [[Desert Ruins]]. Together, {{Steven}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} created a team consisting of four {{p|Beldum}} and Sapphire's {{DL|Sapphire (Adventures)|Relly|Relicanth}} and {{DL|Sapphire (Adventures)|Lorry|Wailord}}, thus opening up the chamber containing Regirock, as well as the other two [[Legendary giants|giants]], {{p|Registeel}} and {{p|Regice}}. Regirock used {{m|Superpower}} to stop {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} from spreading destruction. After the battle, it and the other two giants—left weak and powerless—traveled to the mountains, where they were later caught by [[Brandon]] shortly before the opening ceremony of the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

Regirock was Brandon's first Pokémon during his battle with {{adv|Emerald}}, where it found {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}}'s {{m|Leech Seed}} attack to be of minor annoyance and knocked it out right away with its {{m|Explosion}} attack. However, while the Pyramid King's attention was focused on {{adv|Jirachi}}'s light coming from the horizon, Emerald was able to revitalize the fainted Sceptile with a [[Revive]] and win the battle.

In ''[[PASS36|Rrmbll!! Serious Tower Battle]]'', [[Hop]], [[Marnie]], and [[Bede]] were revealed to have caught a Regirock at the [[Crown Tundra]] during one of their expeditions as part of [[Peony]]'s expedition team.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Candice]] owns a Regirock, along with the other two [[Legendary giants]]. She uses them against [[Hareta]] to test his worthiness to challenge {{TP|Hareta|Regigigas}} in ''[[DPA14|A Novel Test!!]]''.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Regirock has the lowest base Special Attack stat of all [[Legendary Pokémon]] that do not evolve.
* In the international versions of {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, there is an unobtainable Regirock Doll programmed into the game. It was unlockable with the Japan-exclusive ''Regi-Dolls Decoration set'' [[e-Reader]] card.
* Regirock's in-game footprint resembles a ''{{wp|Scarabaeus sacer}}'', a real-life insect that was considered sacred by {{wp|ancient Egypt}}ians.
* Regirock's base Attack and Special Attack, as well as Defense and Special Defense, are reverse of Regice's.
* Regirock is the first [[Legendary Pokémon]] to have been featured as a [[caught Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

===Origin===
Regirock may be based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened, or even killed in some legends. Regirock's face that consists of seven dots may be based on {{wp|Braille alphabet}} which was necessary to use to encounter the [[legendary giants]] for the first time in [[Sealed Chamber]].

The five legendary giants may be collectively themed after historical epochs, with Regirock representing the {{wp|Stone Age}}.

====Name origin====
Regirock may be a combination of ''regis'' (Latin for royal) and ''rock''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Rock|type2=Rock
|ja=レジロック ''Regirock''|jameaning=From ''{{tt|regis|Latin for royal}}'' and ''rock''
|fr=Regirock|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Regirock|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Regirock|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Regirock|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=레지락 ''Regirock''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷吉洛克 ''Léijīluòkě''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷吉洛克 ''Lèuihgātlokhāk''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Regirock|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|hi=रेजिरॉक ''Regirock''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|ru=Реджирок ''Redjirok''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เรจิร็อก ''Rechirok''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* {{DL|Legendary giants (M08)|Regirock|Regirock (M08)}}
* {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Regirock|Brandon's Regirock}}
* [[Legendary giants]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]


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

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Onix (Pokémon)

2026-04-01T12:07:51Z

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|jname=イワーク
|jtranslit=Iwāku
|tmname=Iwark
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|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|category=Rock Snake
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|weight-lbs=463.0
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|abilityd=Weak Armor
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'''Onix''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''イワーク''' ''Iwark'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Steelix}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[Metal Coat]].

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

==Biology==
Onix is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} composed of a giant chain of gray boulders that become smaller towards the tail. Its length makes it the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Rock}} Pokémon. It has black eyes and a rounded snout. On top of its head is a rocky spine. As it grows older, it becomes more rounded and smoother, eventually becoming similar to black diamonds. Inside its brain is a magnet that serves as an internal compass, guiding Onix wherever they need to go and prevents them from getting lost while digging.

Onix tunnels under the ground at over 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour, which causes tremors and a terrifying roar that echoes a long way. Hard objects encountered while tunneling are absorbed into its body, which makes it very sturdy. It also consumes the boulders for food. The massive, winding tunnels it leaves behind are used as homes by {{p|Diglett}}. As seen in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]], Onix is capable of rotating its head, or any part of its body, in a full 360 degrees. It is a very aggressive Pokémon that will constantly attack humans and other Pokémon when in pain, as seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected!]]''. As seen in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Onix can be separated from its body segments in battle and be fine later on, either regenerating or reattaching to its body segments.<ref>Seen in the chapters [[PS005]], [[PS033]], and [[PS041]].</ref> It is said that an Onix that lives for about 100 years will evolve into a {{p|Steelix}} after its composition becomes more diamond-like. It can be found in mountains and {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|caves}}. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Onix is known on occasion to sleep while in the middle of digging through tunnels.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> Onix is believed to be a deep sleeper due to the protection offered by its sturdy body.

===Evolution===
Onix evolves into {{p|Steelix}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=095}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, but colored black.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by DIGLETTs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its large body is over {{tt|26 feet|8 meters}} long. Despite its size, it can squirm its way through the ground at {{tt|50 mph|80 km/h}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=062}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It rapidly bores through the ground at {{tt|50 mph|80 km/h}} by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=095}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Onix</sc> has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this {{ScPkmn}} does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=There is a magnet in its brain that prevents an <sc>Onix</sc> from losing direction while tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes steadily rounder and smoother.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at {{tt|50 miles per hour|80 kilometers per hour}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to black-colored diamonds.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=034|reg2=Johto|num2=062}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at {{tt|50 mph|80 km/h}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It burrows through the ground at a speed of {{tt|50 mph|80 km/h}} while feeding on large boulders.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It rapidly bores through the ground at {{tt|50 mph|80 km/h}} by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=071|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It burrows through the ground at a speed of {{tt|50 mph|80 km/h}} while feeding on large boulders.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Opening its large mouth, it ingests massive amounts of soil and creates long tunnels.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=053|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at {{tt|50 miles per hour|80 kilometers per hour}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=095}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=178|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=034|reg5=Hisui|num5=118}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It rapidly bores through the ground at {{tt|50 mph|80 km/h}} by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at {{tt|50 mph|80 km/h}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=This chain of immense stones resembles a giant serpent. Tremors shake the earth above as it burrows deep beneath the ground, feeding on boulders as it goes.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=197|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 mph.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=030}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It rapidly bores through the ground at {{tt|50 mph|80 km/h}} by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=rock|type2=ground}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sharpen Onix|English|United States|5|November 8 to 14, 2002; December 13 to 19, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Sharpen Onix}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
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{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Black Tumblestone|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Rock
|type2=Ground
|HP=35
|Attack=45
|Defense=160
|SpAtk=30
|SpDef=45
|Speed=70
|Special=30
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|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
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|ground=yes
|newelectric=1}}

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

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Onix|Rock|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Harden|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|52|55|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|56|59|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|62|65|Head Smash|Rock|Physical|150|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Onix|Rock|Ground|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Onix|Rock|Ground|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM037|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM048|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM091|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM136|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM156|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Onix|Rock|Ground|1}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
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|-
! style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{rock color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Wrap}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light!]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=095|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=095|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=095
|body=4
|rate=9.6
|area=Boulder Cave
|P1=I tell you, I'm better under the ground!
|P2=My health is down to half. Better take it easy.
|P3=It's looking bad... My body's cracking up...
|PL=Heheheh... Leveled up.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=095
|body=4
|rate=1
|IQ=E
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=095
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Lairon}}, {{p|Rhyperior}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Lairon}}
|gigantic=1
|P1=I like digging! Let's make tunnels for fun!
|P2=I can't summon up power...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Rock
|att=1
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Rock
|att=1
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=095
|walk=1.63
|hp=43
|attack=72
|defense=60
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=095
|HP=1
|atk=1
|def=4
|spd=3
|range=2
|move=Rock Tomb
|ability1=Sturdy
|ability2=Jagged Edge
|ability3=Frighten
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Steelix}} after knocking out a [[Warrior]]'s Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment, while its own Warrior is equipped with a [[Metal Coat]]
|link=[[Gen'an]] and [[Nobufusa]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=095
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=095|num=180
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Eject
|skilldesc=Removes one non-Support Pokémon icon without fail.
|swapper=Power of 5+, Rockify+
|psb=[[Marron Trail|Main stage 655]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=095
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|10 km prior to February 8, 2017}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Onix
|evocandy=50 + {{bag/GO|Metal Coat}}1
|stamina=111
|attack=85
|defense=232
|fast={{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Tackle}}
|special={{m|Sand Tomb}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Heavy Slam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Breaking Swipe}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Iron Head}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=095|pdex=137
|dex=Onix can burrow as effortlessly through rock walls as it can through a sea of sand. Other Pokémon make their dens in the tunnels it leaves in its wake.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0095
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Rock
|dexentry=Onix is thought to be a very deep sleeper since its sturdy body gives it a sense of security. Apparently, it sometimes wears itself out tunneling through the earth and falls asleep mid-dig.
|sleepstyle1=Spiral Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Lurching Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Tunneling Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=[[File:Sleep Metal Coat.png|30px]]{{color2|000|Metal Coat}} ×1, [[File:Sleep Linking Cord.png|30px]]{{color2|000|Linking Cord}} ×1
|pokemon=Onix
|candyNum=80
|berry=Sitrus
|ingredient1=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient2=Bean Sausage
|ingredient3=Soft Potato
|carrylimit=22
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
Onix [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Steelix}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] while holding a [[Metal Coat]]. Onix cannot evolve into Steelix in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} before the player obtains the [[National Pokédex]], as its Evolution will be interrupted. Onix also cannot evolve into Steelix in {{LGPE}}, as Steelix is not present in those games. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Onix evolves into Steelix when exposed to a Metal Coat.
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|pictype=art
|no1=0095
|name1=Onix
|type1-1=Rock
|type2-1=Ground
|evo1={{bag/s|Metal Coat|SV}} {{color2|000|Trade}} holding {{color2|000|Metal Coat}}
|no2=0208
|name2=Steelix
|type1-2=Steel
|type2-2=Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Rock|type2=Ground}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=095}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=095}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=095}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=095}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=095}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=095|crop=114}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=095|crop=107|PEcrop=226}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=095|LAcrop=172}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0095}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0095|Onix}}

====Other sprites====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 095Flex.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 095Gem.png]]
|-
| Flex in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Gem in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Wild Area Onix.png|250px|thumb|Onix in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Shiny Onix.png|250px|thumb|{{Shiny}} Onix in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Brock's Onix]]=====
Starting in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', {{an|Brock}} used an Onix in his {{pkmn|journey}}s in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] before giving it to his little brother, [[Forrest]], for him to {{pkmn|training|train}} in ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''. At some point before ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]'', it evolved into a {{p|Steelix}}.

=====[[Bruno's Onix]]=====
In ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encountered a {{pkmn2|giant}} Onix. It was on a rampage until [[Bruno]] managed to pull a {{p|Sandslash}} out from two of its boulders. Bruno captured the Onix afterwards.

=====[[Crystal Onix]]=====
''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]'' featured a special Onix whose body is made out of glass crystal. Ash and his friends helped a glass sculptor named {{OBP|Mateo|EP087}} search for it because Mateo believed it would help inspire him to be better at his craft.

=====Other=====
Onix debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it was used as the next Pokémon that a {{pkmn|Trainer}} chose after his opponent's {{p|Gengar}} put their {{p|Nidorino}} to {{status|sleep}} with {{m|Hypnosis}}.

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} used an Onix in the second round in the [[Orange League]] championship match against {{Ash}}. It battled {{AP|Squirtle}} and was defeated.

In ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', multiple Onix were living in [[Onix Tunnel]]. They attacked anyone who attempted to pass through it. They were temporarily put to sleep by {{an|Jigglypuff}}'s {{m|sing}}ing, but were eventually awakened by {{TRT}}.

In ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light]]'', [[Janina]] coated her Onix in wax for protection against {{t|Water}} attacks.

An Onix, dubbed "King Onix", appeared in ''[[AG137|Hooked on Onix]]''. Team Rocket tricked King Onix into thinking Ash and {{ashfr}} were going to destroy his kingdom. When Ash managed to convince King Onix that he and his friends weren't bad by defeating it in a battle, Team Rocket tried to steal the royal Rock Snake Pokémon, but their plan was foiled, as usual.

In ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come]]'', [[Roark]] used an Onix during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Paul]]. It went up against his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}} before being defeated by {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]'', it battled {{Ash}} and defeated his {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'', during Ash's [[rematch]] with Roark, Pikachu was able to defeat Onix.

In ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', an Onix rampaged around until it was forced to retreat.

In ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'', multiple Onix, including a {{Shiny}} one, lived on a {{OBP|Deserted Island|BW087|deserted island}}. Ash and his friends went there to see the Shiny Onix.

In ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', [[Grant]] used an Onix at the [[Battle Chateau]] in a battle against [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, which Onix won. In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Onix battled {{AP|Froakie}} during a Gym battle against Ash and was defeated.

In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', an Onix battled a wild {{AP|Riolu}} after it accidentally climbed up on it. Ash later showed up with his {{AP|Pikachu}} and helped save Riolu from Onix. After that, Ash and Riolu battled Onix until it fled. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
An Onix appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a Trainer's Onix was defeated by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} while it was serving {{an|Giovanni}} at the [[Viridian Gym]].

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Onix were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', a Trainer's Onix was treated by the [[Nurse Joy]] of an {{OBP|unnamed island|EP092}}.

In ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]'', the [[Golden Island]] villagers had an Onix.

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

An Onix appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.

In ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'', an Onix was depicted in the Fortune Teller book.

An Onix appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP162|Type Casting]]''.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Onix participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

Two Onix appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. One was under the ownership of a Trainer, while the other appeared during the movie's intro, which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]'', an Onix was defeated by [[Wings Alexander]]'s then-{{p|Hoothoot}}.

An Onix appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

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

In ''[[AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]]'', an Onix evolved into a {{p|Steelix}} in a fantasy.

An Onix appeared in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.

In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', Brock used an Onix provided by the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] for the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]].

An Onix appeared in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]''.

An Onix appeared in ''[[DP134|Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!]]''.

In ''[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]'', an Onix lived on [[Mt. Shady]].

In ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]'', an Onix attacked {{TRT}}.

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

An Onix appeared in ''[[XY021|A Pokévision of Things to Come!]]''.

An Onix appeared in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'' on a [[Pokévision]] video icon.

An Onix appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

An Onix appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', an Onix chased {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and {{an|Kiawe}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] after being disturbed by [[Kiawe's Marowak]].

In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', a Shiny Onix was part of [[Shane Seeker]]'s Shiny Pokémon collection, as shown in his Pokédex.

An Onix appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]''. However, this fantasy was removed in the [[dub]], as it was used as part of an untranslatable Japanese wordplay.

In ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'', [[Goh]] attempted to catch an Onix, but failed. The Onix was then quickly driven away by [[Gary's Blastoise]], before it could attack Goh.

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

An Onix appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

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

An Onix appeared in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP015|Onix|Dawn's Pokédex|Onix, the Rock Snake Pokémon. It tunnels through the ground, which shakes when it raises its thunderous roar. It can move the ground at {{tt|50 miles|80 km}} per hour.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW087|Onix|Ash's Pokédex|Onix, the Rock Snake Pokémon. By twisting its large and powerful body, Onix can quickly bore through the ground at {{tt|50 miles|80 km}} per hour.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY020|Onix|Serena's Pokédex|Onix, the Rock Snake Pokémon. Onix takes in enormous amounts of soil through its mouth, creating long tunnels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Brock Onix PO.png|thumb|250px|Onix in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Brock's Onix]]====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} challenged Brock's Onix after defeating his {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}. It took out most of Red's team but lost to his {{TP|Red|Charmander}}.

====[[Bruno's Onix]]====
In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', Red challenged another Onix belonging to [[Bruno]] at the [[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]]. He battled it with {{p|Scyther}} and won.

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Brock Onix Masters Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Onix in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
====[[Brock's Onix]]====
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], {{mas|Brock}}'s Onix accompanied him, [[Scottie]], and {{mas|Rosa}} on a {{pkmn|journey}} across [[Pasio]].

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Brock's Onix]]====
An Onix briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Brock]].

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

==In the manga==
[[File:Onix EToP.png|thumb|200px|Onix in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Brock's Onix}}
Brock has an Onix in [[Ash & Pikachu]].

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Brock's Onix}}
Brock has an Onix in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
An Onix appeared in ''[[PPP07|Adventuring the Stone]]''. It returned in ''[[PPPB08|The Unbearable Suspense of Hide-and-Seek!]]'' as the rumored "monster" of the caves.

===Pokémon Journeys===
An Onix appeared in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
An Onix appeared in [[PDP12]].

===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
[[Takashi]] owns an Onix in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Brock's Onix}}
Brock's Onix only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
An Onix appeared in [[PBK1]].

An Onix appeared in [[PBK2]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Brock Onix Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Onix in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Brock's Onix}}
{{main|Bruno's Onix}}
Onix debuted in ''[[PS005|Onix is On!]]'' as [[Brock]]'s main Pokémon, but a picture of it was shown on a leaflet in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''. Onix later continued to make appearances with Brock in various volumes onward.

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

[[Bruno]] battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} Onix in ''[[PS041|Ponyta Tale]]'' with his Hitmonlee.

Bruno owns an Onix, which first appeared in ''[[PS066|Punching Poliwrath]]''. He battled [[Bill]], [[Lt. Surge]], and {{adv|Red}} with it on [[Cerise Island]]. Onix later managed to carry Bruno and [[Koga]] off the collapsing island.

An Onix appeared in ''[[PS067|Can You Diglett?]]'' in a fantasy when [[Agatha]] and [[Lorelei]] explained to Red about how Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Onix was seen on Cerise Island in ''[[PS074|Make Way for Magikarp]]''.

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

[[Roark]] has an Onix, which he used during {{adv|Platinum}}'s [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} in ''[[PS342|A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Onix appeared in ''[[PS421|Clobbering Claydol]]''.

An Onix appeared in ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Hiker}} at the {{safari|Johto}}.

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

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS067]]|Digs through the earth at up to 50 miles/hour in search of food. The tunnels left behind become a favorite habitat of {{p|Diglett}}.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
An Onix appeared in ''[[DPA01|In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!]]'', where it started rampaging and had to be battled by [[Hareta's Piplup]] and [[Mitsumi]]'s {{p|Starly}}. Onix reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DPA02|Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!]]''.

[[Hareta]] {{pkmn2|caught}} an Onix on [[Iron Island]] in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]''.

[[Byron]] has an Onix, which was used as an obstacle in a challenge in ''[[DPA09|Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!]]''.

An Onix was one of the Pokémon [[Charon]] conditioned into a fighting machine in ''[[DPA32|Charon Must Be Stopped!]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
An Onix appeared in ''[[GDZ06|The Challenge at Celadon University!]]''.

An Onix appeared in [[GDZ46]], under the ownership of [[Shu]]'s mother.

An Onix appeared in [[GDZ51]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Brock's Onix}}
{{main|Bruno's Onix}}
[[Brock]] owns an Onix, which debuted in ''[[PM003|Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!]]''.

An Onix appeared in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears!!]]''.

An Onix appeared in ''[[PM019|Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!]]''.

An Onix appeared in ''[[PM020|Good Luck at the Big Pokémon Athletic Meet!]]''.

An Onix appeared in ''[[PM021|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.

{{PPM|Giovanni}} sent out his Onix to prevent {{PPM|Red}} from interfering with his plans on creating {{p|Mewtwo}} in ''[[PM025|Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PM059|Good-Bye, Pikachu?!]]''.

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

An Onix appeared in ''[[PM028|Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!]]''.

{{PPM|Green}}'s Onix first appeared in ''[[PM042|Red VS Green?!]]''.

[[Bruno]] owns two Onix, both of whom debuted in ''[[PM034|Clefairy's Under Training!!]]''.

An Onix appeared in ''[[PM060|I Want to Become Popular!!]]'', under the ownership of a boy.

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

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{main|Brock's Onix}}
An Onix appeared in [[PZ02]], under the ownership of [[Brock]].

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
Onix can be summoned via {{i|Poké Ball}}. Once thrown, it flies up into the sky and uses {{m|Rock Throw}} on the player's opponents. This will hit everyone on the field except {{wk|Kirby}} if he uses his down special move.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
In the [[Poké Floats]] stage, Onix is the second Poké Float to appear. It provides a horizontally flat area all the time it is on-screen, though it becomes diagonal as it leaves the screen.

==Trivia==
* Onix is the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and the tallest Pokémon capable of [[Evolution]].
* Onix is the only unevolved Pokémon that is used in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s beyond the right attendant, being used in all of [[Brock]]'s teams.
* The Onix line is the only multi-stage evolutionary line which can be completely acquired with [[in-game trade]]s. However, this is only possible in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, in which the player can trade {{p|Bellsprout}} for Onix in [[Violet City]], and any Pokémon for Steelix in [[Olivine City]].
* The [[Lagging Tail]] [[held item]] resembles the end of Onix's tail.
* Onix is the only [[Gigantic Pokémon]] that can evolve.
* Onix has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all Pokémon that can still evolve.

===Origin===
Onix's design may be a visual pun on a {{wp|rock python}} or an {{wp|earthworm}}. Its great size could have been inspired by the {{wp|Mongolian death worm}}, an earthworm-like creature noted for its colossal length (compared to regular worms) of up to 7 feet (2 meters). Its ability to learn {{m|Dragon Breath}} naturally implies its origin as some kind of limbless dragon, like the {{wp|Lindworm}}. The Onix lifestyle, living underground and ingesting massive amounts of soil while tunneling, is much closer to that of an earthworm than a snake.

====Name origin====
Onix may be derived from ''{{wp|onyx}}'' (a mineral).

Iwark may be a combination of 岩 ''iwa'' (rock) and either ブルワーク ''bulwark'' or スネーク ''snake''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=rock|type2=ground
|ja=イワーク ''Iwark''|jameaning=From {{tt|岩 ''iwa''|rock}} and ''snake''
|fr=Onix|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Onix|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Onix|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Onix|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=롱스톤 ''Rongston''|komeaning=From ''long'' and ''stone''
|zh_cmn=大岩蛇 ''Dàyánshé''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|大 ''dà''|big}}, {{tt|岩 ''yán''|rock}}, and {{tt|蛇 ''shé''|snake}}
|zh_yue=大岩蛇 ''Daaihngàahmsèh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|大 ''daaih''|big}}, {{tt|岩 ''ngàahm''|rock}}, and {{tt|蛇 ''sèh''|snake}}
|pt_br=Onix|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=אוניקס ''Oniks''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=ऑनिक्स ''Onix''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Оникс ''Oniks''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อิวาร์ค ''Iwak''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}

==See also==
* [[Brock's Onix]]
* [[Bruno's Onix]]
* [[Crystal Onix]]
* [[Jasmine's Onix]]

==References==
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==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Rock|prevnum=0094|prev=Gengar|nextnum=0096|next=Drowzee}}
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Klink (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Klink}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=ギアル
|tmname=Giaru
|category=Gear
|typebox=1
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|abilityn=d
|ability1=Plus
|ability2=Minus
|abilityd=Clear Body
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|height-ftin=1'00"
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|weight-lbs=46.3
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|eggcycles=20
|expyield=60
|lv100exp=1,059,860
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|color=Gray
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'''Klink''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギアル''' ''Giaru'') is a {{type|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Klang}} starting at [[level]] 38, which evolves into {{p|Klinklang}} starting at level 49.

==Biology==
Klink is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling two interlocking gears with six teeth each. The teeth of the gears are light-gray, with a darker central region. Each gear has a white "X" in place of its left eye, while their right eyes have a black pupil and white sclerae. They have round turquoise noses and small mouths.

Klink can launch itself at opponents. Klink and its evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Gear Grind}}. Prior to [[Generation VII]], {{m|Shift Gear}} was also one of its signature moves. Once two bodies have joined, they cannot combine with any others or they will become separated. Klink generates its life energy by spinning, and is generally found in caves. According to [[Professor Juniper]], the first recorded evidence of this Pokémon dates to around 100 years ago, in the [[Chargestone Cave]]; she believes that it suddenly appeared in the cave at that time. However, it is also believed that Klink are the inspiration behind the first gears invented by ancient people.

===Evolution===
Klink evolves into {{p|Klang}}, which evolves into {{p|Klinklang}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|no2=0600
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|evo2=
|no3=0601
|name3=Klinklang
|type1-3=Steel}}</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=105|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=130|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=The two minigears that mesh together are predetermined. Each will rebound from other minigears without meshing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=Interlocking two bodies and spinning around generates the energy they need to live.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Two bodies comprise a fixed pair. They spin around each other to generate energy.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Interlocking two bodies and spinning around generates the energy they need to live.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The two minigears that mesh together are predetermined. Each will rebound from other minigears without meshing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=Interlocking two bodies and spinning around generates the energy they need to live.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=The two minigears that mesh together are predetermined. Each will rebound from other minigears without meshing.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=113|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=The two minigears that compose this Pokémon are closer than twins. They mesh well only with each other.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It's suspected that Klink were the inspiration behind ancient people's invention of the first gears.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Chargestone Cave]], [[P2 Laboratory]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Chargestone Cave]] [[Chargestone Cave]] ([[N's Pokémon]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Mirage Caves]] (West of {{rt|115|Hoenn}}, north of [[Fortree City]], and north of {{rt|124|Hoenn}})}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Ragged Mountain]] (1F-5F), [[Stony Cave]] (B1-B5), [[Moonlit Forest]] (Uncharted Road), [[Rusty Mountain]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Jaws of the Abyss]] (Gilded Hall), [[Smoking Mountain]] (Gilded Hall), [[Skill Treasury]] (1F-15F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Model Train Room#Working Gears|Model Train Room: Working Gears]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sacred Plains#Stage 2|Sacred Plains: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[White Ruins (Rumble World)#Rumbling Hall|White Ruins: Rumbling Hall]] (All Areas), [[Origin Hideaway#Super-Aura Test Lab|Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 20|Area 20: Stage 10]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Aegislash Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Albens Town|Albens Town: Stage 225]]}}
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===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Steel
|HP=40
|Attack=55
|Defense=70
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=60
|Speed=30}}

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

===Learnset===
Klink is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Klink|Steel|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Vise Grip|Normal|Physical|55|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Autotomize|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Gear Grind|Steel|Physical|50|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Lock-On|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Shift Gear|Steel|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Klink|Steel|Steel|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Klink|Steel|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR63|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR70|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR86|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Klink|Steel|Steel|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Klink|Steel|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Klink|Steel|Steel|5}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Klink|Steel|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Rising Voltage|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''|yes|no}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Steel Roller|Steel|Physical|130|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Klink|Steel|Steel|5}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Klink|Steel|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Mirror Shot|Steel|Special|65|85|10||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Klink|5|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Klink|Steel|Steel|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Steel}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=599
|coset=15
|conto={{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Klang}}, {{p|Bisharp}}
|recruitment=Find Klink's precious belonging
|P1=My gears are interlocking smoothly now! ♪
|P2=Crrch… My gears aren't interlocking right…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Steel
|att=1
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=599
|walk=2.08
|hp=45
|attack=68
|defense=52
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=599
|pad=He worked as a gear moving the elevator in the warehouse, but now he is free to enjoy his life.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Steel|pokemon=Klink
|skill=Auto Fix X
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It automatically fixes squares when you fill them in or place X marks incorrectly.
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Steel|ndex=599
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Steel|ndex=599|num=310
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Damage Streak
|skilldesc=Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Steel|ndex=599
|hatch=10 km
|buddy=5
|candy=Klink
|evocandy=25
|stamina=120
|attack=98
|defense=121
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Charge Beam}}, {{m|Metal Sound}}{{tt|*|From March 1, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Vise Grip}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Zap Cannon}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-3
|type1=Steel
|no1=0599
|name1=Klink
|type1-1=Steel
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 38}}
|no2=0600
|name2=Klang
|type1-2=Steel
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 49}}
|no3=0601
|name3=Klinklang
|type1-3=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=599}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=599|crop=72}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=599|crop=73}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=599}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0599}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|599|Klink}}

==In animation==
[[File:Mannes Klink.png|thumb|250px|Klink in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
===Major appearances===
Klink debuted in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']] alongside Klang and Klinklang; they are all under the ownership of [[Mannes]]. He used the three for various tasks, such as powering the music machine at Eindoak Town's Harvest Festival, doing yard work on his property, and powering his helicopter in the climax of the films.

===Minor appearances===
Multiple Klink made their animated series debut in ''[[BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!]]'', where they were seen inside [[Chargestone Cave]] along with a {{p|Klinklang}}.

In ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', [[Virgil]] used a Klink to power his helicopter.

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

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Klink appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

A Trainer's Klink appeared in ''[[JN141|A Squad's Worth of Passion!]]''.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', a Klink can be seen inside the [[Ancient castle]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW063|Klink|Ash's Pokédex|Klink, the Gear Pokémon. In order for Klink to survive, it produces energy by spinning its twin, interlocking bodies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Colress Klink Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Klink in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Trainer's Klink appeared in ''[[PS489|Drawing Bridges]]''.

A Klink was seen under the ownership of [[Colress]] in ''[[PS517|Something Suspicious]]''. He used it in his {{un|Pokémon League}} battle against {{adv|Cheren}}.

A Klink appeared in a picture in ''[[PS600|Gorebyss Changes Color]]''.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Klink represents {{wp|June}} in the [[Unova]] [[horoscope]].
* In Generation V games, Klink's battle animation shows that its faces spin at a greater speed than its gear teeth. This is inconsistent with its [[Evolution]]s, whose gears and faces rotate at equal speeds.
* The idea for Klink's evolutionary line came from [[Ken Sugimori]],<ref name=ND204/> while the designs were done by [[Keiko Moritsugu]].<ref>[https://imgur.com/a/cgf0g14 Archive of deleted tweet by Keiko Moritsugu]</ref>
* Though Klink is not present in {{g|Pokopia}}, it makes a cameo as the [[Options|Settings]] icon.

===Origin===
Klink is based on gears;<ref name=ND204>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 204, April 2011 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20110704155314/http://shellspider.blog101.fc2.com/blog-entry-502.html Shellspider's blog (Japanese)], [http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-6/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> specifically, it appears to be based on a pair of interlocking {{wp|Gear#Spur|spur}}, {{wp|Gear#Helical|helical}}, or {{wp|herringbone gear}}s. Klink also resembles the simplest concept of the {{wp|perpetual motion|perpetual motion machine}}, as it is just two gears that repeatedly spin each other.

====Name origin====
Klink may be derived from ''clink'' (onomatopoeia for metal lightly striking a surface). It may also involve ''link'' or ''click''.

Giaru may be derived from ギア ''gear''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Steel|type2=Steel
|ja=ギアル ''Giaru''|jameaning=From ''gear''
|fr=Tic|frmeaning=From {{tt|''tictac''|tick tock}}
|es=Klink|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Klikk|demeaning=From {{tt|''Klick''|click}}
|it=Klink|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=기어르 ''Giaru''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=齒輪兒 / 齿轮儿 ''Chǐlún'ér''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|齒輪 / 齿轮 ''chǐlún''|gear}} and {{tt|兒 / 儿 ''ér''|child}}
|zh_yue=齒輪兒 ''Chílèuhn'yìh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|齒輪 ''chílèuhn''|gear}} and {{tt|兒 ''yìh''|child}}
|pt_br=Klink|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=गेरारी ''Geraree''|himeaning=From ''gear'' and {{tt|गरारी ''garārī''|gear}}
|ru=Клинк ''Klink''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เกียร์ ''Kia''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==References==
<references />

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon fusion]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Steel|prevnum=0598|prev=Ferrothorn|nextnum=0600|next=Klang}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Klikk]]
[[es:Klink]]
[[fr:Tic]]
[[it:Klink]]
[[ja:ギアル]]
[[zh:齿轮儿]]

Skrelp (Pokémon)

2026-03-26T19:49:15Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Poison|type2=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Skrelp}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Poison|prevnum=0689|prev=Barbaracle|nextnum=0691|next=Dragalge|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Skrelp
|jname=クズモー
|tmname=Kuzumo
|jtranslit=Kuzumō
|category=Mock Kelp
|typebox=1
|type1=Poison
|type2=Water
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Poison Point
|ability2=Poison Touch
|abilityd=Adaptability
|ndex=0690
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=16.1
|weight-kg=7.3
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Water 1
|egggroup2=Dragon
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evsd=1
|expyield=64
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=Brown
|catchrate=225
|body=05
|pokefordex=skrelp
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Skrelp''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''クズモー''' ''Kuzumo'') is a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Dragalge}} starting at [[level]] 48.

==Biology==
Skrelp is a brown aquatic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a {{wp|common sea dragon}}. It has a purple face and neck, red eyes rimmed with black, a tubular, upturned snout, a leaf-like {{wp|fish fin|pectoral fin}} on either side of its head, and a large, roundish lump on top of its head. A light blue, round growth is attached to the back of its head by a thin brown stem. Its back has a slight hunch with a blunt spike. On either side of its body is a rounded, light blue fin and it has a striated, purple belly. Its tail is composed of three leaf-like fins.

Skrelp is a poor swimmer, and gets easily washed away by storms. Skrelp rides seaweed as a form of traveling the ocean. It camouflages itself as the seaweed to hide from enemies while storing power for Evolution. It also uses this technique to hide from prey, which it sprays with liquid poison when approached. However, its main source of food is rotten seaweed, which it uses to create its poison. Skrelp is known to coexist well with {{p|Dhelmise}}.

===Evolution===
Skrelp evolves into {{p|Dragalge}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
{{Evobox-2
|type1=poison
|type2=water
|pictype=art
|no1=0690
|name1=Skrelp
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Water
|evo1=
|no2=0691
|name2=Dragalge
|type1-2=Poison
|type2-2=Dragon}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Poison|type2=Water}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=030|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Camouflaged as rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It looks just like rotten kelp. It hides from foes while storing up power for its evolution.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Camouflaged as rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It looks just like rotten kelp. It hides from foes while storing up power for its evolution.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=347|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It vanishes into seaweed and remains perfectly still to avoid attacks from large Pokémon. Rotten seaweed is its main food source.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It's not good at swimming, so it clings to the seaweed. In the Alola region, it's often found near {{P|Dhelmise}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=194|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It drifts in the ocean, blending in with floating seaweed. When other Pokémon come to feast on the seaweed, Skrelp feasts on them instead.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Skrelp looks like a piece of rotten seaweed, so it can blend in with seaweed drifting on the ocean and avoid being detected by enemies.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=337|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=161|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Skrelp evades its enemies by hiding amid drifting seaweed. It eats rotten seaweed to create its poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon is a poor swimmer. If it's caught in a fierce storm, it will sometimes get washed far away and become unable to return to its home.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Camouflaged as rotten kelp, this Pokémon sprays liquid poison to take down prey that approach unawares.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Skrelp USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{poison color light}}; background:#{{poison color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Skrelp SV.png|x200px]]
|-
|Skrelp in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|Skrelp in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=poison|type2=water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=X}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Y|t=FFF|area={{rt|8|Kalos}}, [[Cyllage City]], [[Ambrette Town]] ([[Good Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|105|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|106|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|107|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|108|Hoenn}}, and {{rtn|109|Hoenn}} ({{DL|DexNav|hidden Pokémon}}{{tt|*|After capturing or defeating Groudon}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Ultra Sun}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Dragalge}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]Version 1.2.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield Expansion Pass|color={{shield color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Workout Sea]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea]], [[Insular Sea]], [[Honeycalm Sea]], [[Honeycalm Island]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Paldean Sea]] East Province: [[East Paldean Sea]] West Province: [[West Paldean Sea]] North Province: [[North Paldean Sea]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Skrelp|2★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Violet|area=[[Union Circle]] [[Tera Raid Battle|Tera Raid Battle Search]] ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Skrelp|2★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Bleu District]]:''' [[The Sewers]] '''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[The Sewers]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Poison|type2=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 3|Mountain of Order: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Upside-Down Island|Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island]] (All Areas)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Rowlet Sea]], [[Zygarde Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]]Final, [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 364]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Poison
|type2=Water
|HP= 50
|Attack= 60
|Defense=60
|SpAtk= 60
|SpDef= 60
|Speed= 30}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=poison
|type2=water
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=50
|Ground= 200
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=100
|Electric=200
|Psychic=200
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
}}

===Learnset===
Skrelp is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Skrelp|Poison|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Acid|Poison|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Skrelp|Poison|Water|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Skrelp|Poison|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Smokescreen|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|5|8|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|22|25|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|46|49|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|52|55|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Skrelp|Poison|Water|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Skrelp|Poison|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM026|Poison Tail|Poison|Physical|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM196|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Skrelp|Poison|Water|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Skrelp|Poison|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM009|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM076|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM089|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM096|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM098|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM100|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM112|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM140|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM143|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|15|6||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM148|Scald|Water|Special|80|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Skrelp|Poison|Water|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Skrelp|Poison|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0705|Sliggoo}}{{MSP/H|0705-Hisui|Sliggoo}}|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0147|Dratini}}{{MSP/H|0148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0373|Salamence}}{{MSP/H|0782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP/H|0783|Hakamo-o}}{{MSP/H|0784|Kommo-o}}{{MSP/H|0996|Frigibax}}{{MSP/H|0997|Arctibax}}{{MSP/H|0998|Baxcalibur}}{{MSP/H|1011|Dipplin}}{{MSP/H|1019|Hydrapple}}|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0658|Greninja}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0116|Horsea}}{{MSP/H|0117|Seadra}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/H|0130|Gyarados}}{{MSP/H|0147|Dratini}}{{MSP/H|0148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0841|Flapple}}|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Skrelp|Poison|Water|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison|type2=Water}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=690
|coset=13
|conto={{p|Kingdra}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Kingdra}}
|P1=I'm not {{p|Horsea}}'s brother. We are friends. ♪
|P2=Glugh... I thought I was well camouflaged as rotten seaweed, but they brought me down...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=690
|walk=2.92
|hp=48
|attack=69
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=690
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=690|num=532
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=690
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Skrelp
|evocandy=50
|stamina=137
|attack=109
|defense=109
|fast={{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Acid}}
|special={{m|Aqua Tail}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Twister}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=poison
|type2=water
|pictype=art
|no1=0690
|name1=Skrelp
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Water
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 48}}
|no2=0691
|name2=Dragalge
|type1-2=Poison
|type2-2=Dragon}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=poison|type2=water}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=690|crop=75}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=690|crop=73}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=690}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0690}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|690|Skrelp}}

==In animation==
[[File:Skrelp anime.png|thumb|250px|Skrelp in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===Major appearances===
Multiple Skrelp debuted in ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]''. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were [[fishing]] when Ash accidentally hooked one of them, which ended up leaving {{AP|Pikachu}} {{status|badly poisoned}}. The other Skrelp were among the Pokémon who made their home in the wreckage of the [[S.S. Cussler]].

===Minor appearances===
A Skrelp appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY024|Skrelp|Ash's Pokédex|Skrelp, the Mock Kelp Pokémon. Skrelp camouflages itself as rotten kelp while it stores up energy until it's able to evolve.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Chalmers Skrelp Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Skrelp in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS568|Connecting with Gardevoir]]'', [[Chalmers]], a {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}, used multiple Skrelp along with a {{p|Dragalge}} to attack [[Gurkinn]].
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Skrelp and its evolved form are the only {{type|Poison}} Pokémon introduced in [[Generation VI]].
*Skrelp and its evolved form, {{p|Dragalge}}, can be seen as a counterpart of {{p|Clauncher}} and {{p|Clawitzer}}.
** Skrelp and Dragalge are exclusive to [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon Y]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon]], [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Shield Expansion Pass]] and [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet]], while Clauncher and Clawitzer are exclusive to [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun]], [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Sword Expansion Pass]] and [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Violet]].
**These parallels were lessened, however, when Dragalge received a [[Mega Evolution]] in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, while Clawitzer lacks an alternate form of any kind.

===Origin===
Skrelp appears to be based on the {{wp|common seadragon}} (also known as the weedy seadragon), a species related to the {{wp|seahorse}}. Its {{type|Poison}} and its sickly body shape and colors may be a reference to water pollution.

====Name origin====
Skrelp may be a combination of ''scrawny'' and ''kelp''. It may also involve ''scrap'' as in seaweed scraps.

Kuzumo may be a corruption of クサモドキ ''kusamodoki'' (pseudo-grass) or 藻屑 ''mokuzu'' (seaweed scraps).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=poison|type2=water
|ja=クズモー ''Kuzumo'' |jameaning=Possibly from {{tt|藻屑 ''mokuzu''|seaweed scraps}} or a corruption of {{tt|クサモドキ ''kusamodoki''|pseudo-grass}}
|fr=Venalgue|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|venin|venin}}'' and ''{{tt|algue|algae}}''
|es=Skrelp|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Algitt|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Alge|algae}}'' and ''{{tt|igitt|an exclamation of disgust}}''
|it=Skrelp|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=수레기 ''Suregi''|komeaning=From {{tt|수 (水) ''su''|water}} and {{tt|쓰레기 ''sseu'regi''|waste}}
|zh_cmn=垃垃藻 ''Lèlèzǎo'' / ''Lālāzǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|垃圾 ''lèsè'' / ''lājī''|garbage}} and {{tt|藻 ''zǎo''|seaweed}}
|zh_yue=垃垃藻 ''Laahplaahpjóu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|垃圾 ''laahpsaap''|garbage}} and {{tt|藻 ''jóu''|seaweed}}
|pt_br=Skrelp|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=काइफूस ''Kaiphoos''|himeaning=From {{tt|काई ''kāī''|moss/algae}} and {{tt|फूस ''phūs''|dry long grass}}
|ru=Скрелп ''Skrelp''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คูซูโม ''Khusumo''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Poison|type2=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Poison|prevnum=0689|prev=Barbaracle|nextnum=0691|next=Dragalge}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category: Pokémon in the Poni Pokédex]]
[[Category:Pokémon that lose a type upon evolving]]

[[de:Algitt]]
[[es:Skrelp]]
[[fr:Venalgue]]
[[it:Skrelp]]
[[ja:クズモー]]
[[zh:垃垃藻]]

Pinsir (Pokémon)

2026-03-25T18:15:50Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Pinsir}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=0126|prev=Magmar|nextnum=0128|next=Tauros|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Pinsir}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Pinsir
|jname=カイロス
|jtranslit=Kairosu
|tmname=Kailios
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Pinsir
|image2=127Pinsir-Mega.png
|mega=Pinsirite
|ndex=0127
|type1=Bug
|form2type1=Bug
|form2type2=Flying
|category={{tt|Stag Beetle|STAGBEETLE before Generation III}}
|height-ftin=4'11"
|height-m=1.5
|height-ftin2=5'07"
|height-m2=1.7
|weight-lbs=121.3
|weight-kg=55.0
|weight-lbs2=130.1
|weight-kg2=59.0
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycolm=2
|ability1=Hyper Cutter
|ability2=Mold Breaker
|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV+}}
|abilitym=Aerilate
|abilityd=Moxie
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Bug
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=2
|evat=2
|expyield=175
|oldexp=200
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Brown
|catchrate=45
|body=12
|formbody=yes
|pokefordex=pinsir
|generation=1
|friendship=70
}}
'''Pinsir''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カイロス''' ''Kailios'') is a {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

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

==Biology==
[[File:Bandai Pinsir card.jpg|thumb|left|180px|The flexibility of Pinsir's horns]]
Pinsir is a bipedal, {{wp|Coleoptera|coleopteran}} {{wp|insectoid}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a wide, dull-brown body divided into segments by thin lines. On top of its head is a large pair of gray, spiky pincers on top of its head. In its mouth are many long, flat teeth arranged horizontally, and it has triangular eyes. Capable of seeing color to some degree, Pinsir appears to be attracted to the color green. Its legs are short and thick, while its arms are long and thin. It has three claws on each hand and foot; two of its toes face forward and one backward.

Pinsir can use its pincers to crush, toss, bludgeon, or tear opponents, lift things twice its weight, and shatter logs. Captured prey is kept in place by the piercing thorns and sheer strength of Pinsir's horns and will not be released until they are torn in half. Pinsir's horns are quite flexible as depicted in the [[Bandai Pokémon Carddass Cards]] where they have a wide range of motion. In addition to hunting prey, it's shown in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]'' that it enjoys tree sap. Pinsir lives deep in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests and jungles}}, where it burrows underground or hides in the treetops on nights cold enough to render it immobile. In {{g|Sleep}}, Pinsir burrows itself into the ground to sleep during cold nights but its pincers can be seen sticking out of the ground as it slumbers. In [[Alola]], it has a rivalry with {{p|Vikavolt}} and gets along with {{p|Heracross}}. Pinsir are known to judge each other based on their pincers. The pincers determine its popularity with the opposite gender based on how more thick and impressive it looks.

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

As Mega Pinsir, it gains a large pair of clear, yellow wings with an area of orange {{wp|Insect wing#Venation|venation}} near the base. Additionally, a set of brown {{wp|elytron|elytra}} appear. Slicing through each elytron is a pair of orange blades. Its arms become longer, and it has a T-shaped spike on each forearm. The pincers on its head are now longer with larger spikes, and its eyes are now yellow.

When it Mega Evolves, Pinsir is left in a constant state of excitement. It rarely touches the ground due to its ability to now fly. Mega Pinsir can travel up to approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) and uses its two large horns to pierce its enemies before shredding them. Mega Pinsir can lift opponents up to 10 times heavier than itself with its horns and still fly around easily.
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|
{| style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|-
| {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Pinsir
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0127Pinsir-Mega.png|100px]]
|}
|}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pinsir stars in a mini-game alongside {{p|Scyther}} called "Clear Cut Challenge." Each player chops a falling log for each round of the game. The score for each player is determined by how close the player is to the white line on the log. Cuts anywhere above the log will cause the player to lose points.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=127}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Grips and tears at its enemy with the two pincers on its head. Enemies with hard bodies are gripped and tossed.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=112}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=When the temperature drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=167|reg2=Kanto|num2=127}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Pinsir</sc> is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This {{ScPkmn}}'s movements turn sluggish in cold places.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Pinsir</sc> has a pair of massive horns Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns. These thorns are driven deeply into the foe's body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Their pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, <sc>Pinsir</sc> burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won't release until the foe is torn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=If it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=113}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=With its pincer horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=146|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=130|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=174}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokémon's movements turn sluggish in cold places.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Pinsir has a pair of massive horns. Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns. These thorns are driven deeply into the foe's body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=175|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=211|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=127}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It grips its prey in its pincers and splits them apart. Although it is a powerful Pokémon, it can't deal with the cold.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=One solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is {{p|Vikavolt}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It gets into territorial disputes with {{p|Vikavolt}}. For some reason, it apparently gets along well with {{p|Heracross}} in Alola.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Although it's tough, it can't handle cold well. When night falls, it buries itself in leafage and sleeps.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold out, so it lives in warm places.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Pinsir}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The influence of Mega Evolution leaves it in a state of constant excitement. It pierces enemies with its two large horns before shredding them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, its wings become unusually developed. It flies at speeds of approximately {{tt|30 mph|50 km/h}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=After Mega Evolution, it becomes able to fly. Perhaps because it's so happy, it rarely touches the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It zips around at blistering speeds, looking for an opening to skewer its opponent on its giant pincers.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=With its vaunted horns, it can lift an opponent 10 times heavier than itself and fly about with ease.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=120|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn apart. What it can't tear, it tosses far away.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=178|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It swings its long pincers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Pinsir}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=After Mega Evolution, it becomes able to fly. Perhaps because it's so happy, it rarely touches the ground.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=044}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=It swings its long pincers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Pinsir SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Pinsir-Mega SM.png|x200px]]
|-
|Pinsir in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Mega Pinsir in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Endless Level 43, Endless Level 58, Forever Level 17, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Mt. Steel]] (7F-8F), [[Western Cave]] (21F-28F), [[Joyous Tower]] (9F-11F)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Ultra 2) [[Cyan Beach]] (from Great 4) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2) [[Amber Canyon]] (from Basic 4)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[One Chance a Day|Seize Hold of Pinsir]]'' Event: ''[[One Chance a Day|Pinsir Appears]]''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Noland|Pinsir}} ('''{{me|Pinsir}}''') {{sync/player|egg|Pinsir}}}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=bug}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Rock Throw Pinsir|English|United States|5|February 28 to March 6, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Rock Throw Pinsir}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|2014 Korean World Championship Series Pinsir|All|South Korea|50|July 5, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pinsir}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|Summer 2014 Pinsir|American region|Nintendo Network|50|August 13 to September 17, 2014|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pinsir}}
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=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Bug|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60|August 6 to 8, 2021
|link=Wild Area News/2021#August 6 to 8, 2021}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=bug
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|event1=Pinsirite|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Pinsir=====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|HP=65
|Attack=125
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=55
|SpDef=70
|Special=55
|Speed=85
|type=Bug}}

=====Mega Pinsir=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Flying
|HP=65
|Attack=155
|Defense=120
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=90
|Speed=105}}

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

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

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

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

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Pinsir|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Harden|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pinsir|Bug|Bug|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Pinsir|Bug|Bug|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM037|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM132|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|50|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM137|Storm Throw|Fighting|Physical|65|7}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pinsir|Bug|Bug|1}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{bug color}}; border: 3px solid #{{bug color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{bug color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}"| ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Pinsir====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Bug|ndex=127|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Bug|ndex=127|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Bug|ndex=127|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127
|body=1
|rate=8.3
|area=Overgrown Forest
|P1=My pincers are a one-way ride to your oblivion!
|P2=They managed to cut my HP in half...
|P3=I'm out of power... I can't even close my pincers...
|PL=Leveled up! I can feel the power in my pincers!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Audino}}
|recruitment=Find Pinsir's precious belonging
|P1=I'm proud of my huge pincer horns! You don't want to see me cross!
|P2=My pincer horns feel numb...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Bug
|fieldpower=2
|field=Cut
|loop=6
|MinEXP=82
|MaxEXP=102
|num=093
|browser=Pinsir grips items with its two long horns. It cuts through a Metal Fence with ease.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Bug
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=123
|browser=It rams with the powerful horns on its head to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127
|walk=1.5
|hp=52
|attack=80
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Bug|pokemon=Pinsir
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=2
|squares=7
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127|num=233
|mega=1
|stone=Pinsirite
|min=70
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 4
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of four.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Bug Combo}}
|megaspeedup=20
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon and disruptions around two spots you tap.
|amelia=2
|psb=[[A Great Chance a Day#Week 1, 9, and 17|A Great Chance a Day (Weeks 1, 9, and 17)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|10 km Eggs obtained prior to February 8, 2017 can hatch into Pinsir}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Pinsir
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Pinsir}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=163
|attack=238
|defense=182
|fast={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Vise Grip}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Close Combat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Superpower}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Submission}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127|pdex=013
|dex=You may have spotted Pinsir's prominent horns sticking out of the ground in the [[Florio Nature Park|nature park]] at night. It burrows beneath the ground to protect itself from the cold.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0127
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Bug
|dexentry=Although it's tough, it can't handle cold well. On especially cold nights, it buries itself in the ground and sleeps. Apparently, its two impressive pincers always stick out aboveground when this happens.
|sleepstyle1=Fearless Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Upright Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Burrowing Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Ingredients
|evolution=
|candyNum=
|pokemon=Pinsir
|berry=Lum
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Fancy Apple
|ingredient3=Bean Sausage
|carrylimit=24
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Pinsir could be obtained by completing 2/4 of the [[Special Research]], ''Distracted by Something Shiny''. It can also be obtained by completing 1/5 of the {{OBP|Ticketed event|GO|Ticketed Special Research}}, ''A Drive to Investigate''.

====Mega Pinsir====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Audino}}
|recruitment=Find Pinsir's precious belonging
|P1=I'm proud of my huge pincer horns! You don't want to see me cross!
|P2=My pincer horns feel numb...
}}
|-
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|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=2
|squares=10
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|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127M
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|10 km Eggs obtained prior to February 8, 2017 can hatch into Pinsir}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Pinsir
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163
|attack=305
|defense=231
|fast={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Vise Grip}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Close Combat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Superpower}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Submission}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
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|name1=Pinsir
|type1-1=Bug
|forme1=Pinsir
|loc1=Default
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|itemfile1=Bag Pinsirite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0127Pinsir-Mega
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Flying
|forme2=Mega Pinsir
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Pinsirite
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Bug
|pictype=art
|no1=0127
|name1=Pinsir
|type1-1=Bug}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=127}}
{{Spritebox/2/JP|ndex=127}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=127}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=127}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=127}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=127|form1=M|crop=131}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=127|form1=M|crop=128|PEcrop=251}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0127|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|127|Pinsir}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Pinsir.png|thumb|250px|Pinsir in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:M19 Mega Pinsir.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Pinsir in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Pinsir]]=====
In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a Pinsir. It has a timid personality.

=====Other=====
[[Samurai]] has a Pinsir that debuted in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'' during a {{pkmn|battle}} with {{Ash}}. It easily defeated {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, but lost to his {{AP|Metapod}}.

In ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]'', multiple Pinsir were driven into a forest that was the territory of multiple {{p|Heracross}} because {{TRT}} was stealing the sap from the trees and thus the food supply in their territory.

In ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]'', {{OBP|Anthony|AG122}} used a Pinsir and {{p|Swalot}} during the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]] of the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]]. They went up against [[May's Combusken]] and {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}}.

In ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]'', [[Howie]] used a Pinsir in a battle against Ash and {{AP|Corphish}} during a bogus competition created by [[Team Rocket]] agents [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]].

In ''[[XY069|Defending the Homeland!]]'', multiple Pinsir served as {{an|Florges}}'s minions. They were ordered to attack {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland and its friends. They have since made further appearances in {{aniseries|XY}}.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Pinsir capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] was under the control of [[Levi]]'s Mega Wave. Pinsir was briefly lent to [[James]] to use in an attempt to capture {{OBP|Magearna|M19}}. It was later freed when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} attempted to catch a Pinsir by battling it with his {{p|Caterpie}}. During the battle, Caterpie evolved into a {{AP|Metapod}}, allowing Pinsir to get away.

In ''[[SM095|Sparking Confusion!]]'', a [[rock hunters|rock hunter]] sent out a Pinsir to battle the [[Ultra Guardians]], only to be defeated by [[Kiawe's Marowak]].

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'', an injured Pinsir was brought to the clinic for treatment.

In ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', a Pinsir competed in the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]].

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', [[Raymond]] used a Pinsir with two of his other Pokémon to fight [[Ash's Pikachu]], only for all of them to be defeated with {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

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

In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', a Pinsir was living on [[Murcott Island]] with other Bug-type Pokémon.

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

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Pinsir was at the [[Kumquat Gym]]. However, this scene was removed from the dub due to the presence of {{p|Jynx}}'s original design.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Pinsir participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Pinsir was about to attack {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, only to be warded off by a {{p|Houndoom}}.

A Pinsir appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

A Pinsir appeared in {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s flashback in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''.

Multiple Pinsir appeared in ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]''.

In ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]'', a [[demolition crew]] used a Pinsir for a construction project. In the new timeline, Pinsir was still employed by what had become a construction crew.

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

In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[the Phantom]] used a Pinsir alongside a {{p|Parasect}} to attack [[Jack Walker]].

A Pinsir appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In ''[[DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pinsir competed in the Battle Stage of the [[Arrowroot Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]].

A Pinsir appeared in the ending credits of ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]''.

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

A Pinsir appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]''.

In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a Trainer's Mega Pinsir was one of the ten Mega-Evolved Pokémon that [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} had to defeat.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', a Trainer's Pinsir competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].

In ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', five Pinsir confronted [[Gladion's Silvally]] at [[Ten Carat Hill]]. At that moment, Ash was {{m|teleport}}ed on top of them by [[Ash's Solgaleo|Nebby]]. They became angry at Ash, but Silvally stopped them from retaliating.

In ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]'', {{an|Lillie}} took a photo of a Pinsir during her time on [[Poni Island]].

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

In ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]'', Goh caught a second Pinsir, which he [[trade]]d for [[Kricketina Kylie]]'s {{TP|Goh|Heracross}} shortly afterwards.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP004|Pinsir|Ash's Pokédex|Pinsir. This fearsome Pokémon uses its powerful claws to put the squeeze on its opponents.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN006|Pinsir|Goh's Rotom Phone|Pinsir, the Stag Beetle Pokémon. A {{t|Bug}} type. When Pinsir's horns clamp onto an opponent, they won't release until it's defeated.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===POKÉTOON===
In ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]'', {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} attempted to catch a Pinsir, but failed.

==In the manga==
[[File:X Rute.png|thumb|150px|Pinsir in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:X Rute Mega Pinsir.png|thumb|150px|Mega Pinsir in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
A Pinsir attacked a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pikachu}} in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. [[Ash's Pikachu]] was able to defeat the Stag Beetle Pokémon.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
Pinsir debuted in ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', where {{adv|Red}} fought a {{pkmn2|wild}} one using [[Pika]] using items he bought from {{adv|Green}}. As the items were fakes, Pika lost the {{pkmn|battle}}.

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

===={{MangaArc|Yellow}}====
A Pinsir appeared in ''[[PS067|Can You Diglett?]]'' as a silhouette when [[Agatha]] and [[Lorelei]] explain to Red about how Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.

===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]'', a Pinsir was used by {{adv|Emerald}} in the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} in his challenge against [[Noland]].

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

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Pinsir, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''.

===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
A Pinsir appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
A Trainer's Pinsir appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
In ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'', {{adv|X}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pinsir that he [[nickname]]d Rute, who first appeared in ''[[PS582|Pinsir Glares]]''. He was later given a [[Pinsirite]], allowing him to Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] owns a Pinsir.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Pinsir appeared in ''[[GDZ13|The Forest Insect Hunt]]'', where [[Shu]] attempted to catch it but failed.

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

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{PPM|Giovanni}} and his brother have a Pinsir, which debuted in ''[[PM028|Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!]]''.

A Pinsir appeared in ''[[PM038|The Final Battle!!]]''.

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

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Pinsir appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Trivia==
* Pinsir can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Scyther}}. Both are {{type|Bug}} {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}. Pinsir is exclusive to {{game3|Red and Blue|Blue|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pearl|s}}, {{LGPE|Let's Go, Eevee!}}, and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl]], while Scyther is exclusive to Red, FireRed, Diamond, Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Brilliant Diamond.
** Pinsir can also be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Heracross}}. Both are Bug-type Pokémon based on beetles and lack an [[evolution]]ary line. Pinsir is not part {{t|Fighting}} like Heracross, but it learns several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. Excluding the [[Friend Safari]], both Pokémon and their [[Mega Stone]]s are version exclusives in {{pkmn|X and Y}}: Pinsir and [[Pinsirite]] are exclusive to X while Heracross and [[Heracronite]] are exclusive to Y. Each Mega Stone can be found in [[Santalune Forest]] in its respective version. The heights of both Pokémon are the same, even when Mega Evolved. The Pokémon are also version exclusives in the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]. Pinsir can be found on the [[Isle of Armor]] if playing Sword, whereas Heracross can be found in its place when playing Shield. Both of their Japanese names end in the same two characters, ロス ''rosu''.
* Pinsir shares its category with {{p|Vikavolt}}. They are both known as the Stag Beetle Pokémon.
* In X and Y, Mega Pinsir has the same [[List of Pokémon by shape|shape]] as when it is not Mega Evolved.
* Pinsir's attraction to the color green may be a reference to how it is exclusive to {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Green}}. This is similar to {{p|Scyther}}'s depiction in the {{aniseries|OS}} episode ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' where Scyther becomes enraged at the sight of the color red, with Scyther likewise being exclusive to {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red}}.

===Origin===
Pinsir seems to be based on a {{wp|stag beetle}}, possibly ''{{wp|Prosopocoilus inclinatus}}'', a species commonly used in {{wp|insect fighting}}. Its thorn-like {{wp|Mandible (insect mouthpart)|mandibles}} most closely resemble that of ''{{wp|Lucanus maculifemoratus}} hopei'', whereas its Mega Evolved form's diagonal spikes resemble ''Calcodes versicolor''.

====Name origin====
Pinsir is a corruption of ''pincer'', referring to its horns.

Kailios may be a combination of the Greek letter ''{{wp|Chi (letter)|Χ}}'' (カイ ''kai''), 刈 ''kai'' (shear), 魁偉 ''kaii'' (brawny), ''cross'' (referring to its {{m|X-Scissor|scissor-like horns}}), and κοριός ''korios'' ({{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for ''bug'').

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=bug|type2=bug
|ja=カイロス ''Kailios''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|Chi (letter)|{{tt|Χ|the Greek letter chi}}}}'', {{tt|刈 ''kai''|shear}}, {{tt|魁偉 ''kaii''|brawny}}, ''cross'', and {{tt|κοριός ''korios''|Greek for bug}}
|fr=Scarabrute|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|scarabée|scarab}}'' and ''brute''
|es=Pinsir|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Pinsir|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Pinsir|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=쁘사이저 ''Ppeusaizeo''|komeaning=From {{tt|부수다 ''busuda''|break, crash}}, {{tt|뿔 ''ppul''|horn}}, and ''scissors''
|zh_cmn=凱羅斯 / 凯罗斯 ''Kǎiluósī''{{tt|*|Games}} 大甲 ''Dàjiǎ''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name From {{tt|大 ''dà''|big}}, {{tt|甲 ''jiǎ''|armor}}, and {{tt|甲蟲 / 甲虫 ''jiǎchóng''|beetle}}
|zh_yue=凱羅斯 ''Hóilòhsī''{{tt|*|Games}} 鉗刀甲蟲 ''Kìhmdōugaapchùhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From {{tt|鉗 ''kìhm''|pincers}}, {{tt|刀 ''dōu''|blade}}, and {{tt|甲蟲 ''gaapchùhng''|beetle}}
|pt_br=Pinsir|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=पिंसर ''Pinsir''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Пинсир ''Pinsir''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ไคลอส ''Khailot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Goh's Pinsir]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==External links==
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Heracross (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=ヘラクロス
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|category={{tt|Single Horn|SINGLEHORN in Generation II}}
|height-ftin=4'11"
|height-m=1.5
|weight-lbs=119.0
|weight-kg=54.0
|height-ftin2=5'07"
|height-m2=1.7
|weight-lbs2=137.8
|weight-kg2=62.5
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|ability1=Swarm
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|abilityd=Moxie
|abilitym=Skill Link
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|egggroup1=Bug
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|evat=2
|expyield=175
|oldexp=200
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'''Heracross''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヘラクロス''' ''Heracros'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Fighting}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

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

==Biology==
[[File:HeracrossScarletViolet2.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Heracross's wings]]
Heracross is a bipedal, {{wp|Coleoptera|coleopteran}} {{wp|insect|insectoid}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} covered in a blue exoskeleton as hard as steel. There is a long, pronged horn on its forehead. The horn ends in a cross on males and a heart-shape on females. On either side of the horn is a short antenna with a spherical tip. Heracross has oval, yellow eyes. Its forearms have a pair of spikes near the wrists, while its thighs have a single spike each. It has two claws on its hands, and a single long claw on each foot. There is a single pair of wings covered by {{wp|elytron|elytra}}, which can be seen during its release from a Poké Ball in the 3D games. Heracross's claws allow it to dig into the ground for sturdy footing and also allow it to climb trees.

Heracross possesses very high physical strength, but its flying capabilities are less impressive. It can use its horn to throw opponents or to compete for food, and can lift and throw objects 100 times its own weight. Heracross uses its two antennae to search for food by scent, and is especially fond of tree sap. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Heracross is known to occasionally sleep while licking the sap it finds.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> This occurs as it can become exhausted from a potentially difficult search for sweet sap. It makes its habitat in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|boreal, temperate, and tropical forests}}. In [[Generation II]], {{m|Megahorn}} was its [[signature move]].

As seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]'', Heracross has been known to compete with Pokémon such as {{p|Pinsir}} for food. The same episode also shows Heracross allowing {{p|Butterfree}} to feed on tree sap after Heracross has finished its meal. In addition, it is shown to suck sap from {{type|Grass}} Pokémon such as {{p|Bulbasaur}}. In [[Alola]], Heracross get along better with Pinsir, as they both have rivalries with {{p|Vikavolt}}.
{{left clear}}
===Forms===
[[File:Mega Heracross arm cannon animated.png|thumb|left|Mega Heracross' claws retracting into a weapon]]
Heracross can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Heracross.

Mega Heracross is bulkier than its previous form. Thin orange markings now rim its head, hands, and shoulders. Additionally, there is a half-circle, orange marking over its eyes. It now has a long, pointed nose that curves slightly upward. Its back now lacks wings and is completely yellow. The horn on its head has grown into a large, simple spike with two smaller spikes on the front. The antennae have lengthened as well and now have ovoid tips. Mega Heracross's forearms have thickened and lost their spines. Sometimes, when attacking, particularly with a [[multistrike move]], its exoskeletal shell on the upper side of its arms opens up, revealing a segmented yellow skin layer filled with holes, which let air enter and exit from its forearms. During these attacks, its claws simultaneously retract, allowing Mega Heracross to fire various types of ammunition at a rapid pace, such as {{m|Bullet Seed|seeds}}, {{m|Pin Missile|spikes}}, and {{m|Rock Blast|rocks}}.

This Pokémon has a high body temperature, so it opens the shells of its arms and torso to allow heat to escape.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Heracross</ref> Mega Heracross boasts such incredible strength that it can lift objects up to 500 times its own weight between its horns. This same strength allows Mega Heracross to lift a fighter plane. However, it is left with muscular soreness after reverting to its original form.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: A Heracross can often be seen relaxing inside [[Spinda's Café]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=113}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This powerful {{ScPkmn}} thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This powerful {{ScPkmn}} thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=168|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Heracross</sc> charges in a straight line at its foe, slips beneath the foe's grasp, and then scoops up and hurls the opponent with its mighty horn. This {{ScPkmn}} even has enough power to topple a massive tree.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Heracross</sc> has sharp claws on its feet. These are planted firmly into the ground or the bark of a tree, giving the {{ScPkmn}} a secure and solid footing to forcefully fling away foes with its proud horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=They gather in forests seeking the sweet sap of trees. It is completely clad in a steel-hard shell. It is proud of its horn, which it uses to fling foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Usually docile, but if disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=This powerful {{ScPkmn}} thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=062|reg2=Johto|num2=114}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It is usually docile, but if it is disturbed while sipping honey, it chases off the intruder with its horn.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=145|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=No matter how heavy its opponents, it flings them far away with its prized horn.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=131|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=175}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=With its Herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Heracross charges in a straight line at its foe, slips beneath the foe's grasp, and then scoops up and hurls the opponent with its mighty horn. This Pokémon even has enough power to topple a massive tree.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Heracross has sharp claws on its feet. These are planted firmly into the ground or the bark of a tree, giving the Pokémon a secure and solid footing to forcefully fling away foes with its proud horn.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=367|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It's proud of its thick horn. In Alola, its biggest rival is {{p|Vikavolt}}, which it's always fighting with.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It roams through forests searching for sweet nectar. Although it boasts fantastic physical strength, it's not that good at flying.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Heracross}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=A tremendous influx of energy builds it up, but when Mega Evolution ends, Heracross is bothered by terrible soreness in its muscles.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=121|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=062|reg5=Hisui|num5=075}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Heracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokémon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon takes pride in its strength, which allows it to lift things 100 times heavier than itself with no trouble at all.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Its powerful legs and claws give it enough power to hurl foes over great distances.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has an unparalleled horn. Heracross itself demonstrates tremendous power—it's capable of throwing several people trained in the traditional arts of war at once.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=262|reg2=Kitakami|num2=49|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=179|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It loves sweet nectar. To keep all the nectar to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=With its herculean powers, it can easily throw around an object that is 100 times its own weight.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under its enemies' bellies, then lifts and throws them.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Heracross}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It can grip things with its two horns and lift 500 times its own body weight.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=050}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Heracross loves sweet sap and will go looking through forests for it. The Pokémon uses its two antennae to pick up scents as it searches.}}
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Heracross USUM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Heracross-Female USUM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Heracross-Mega USUM.png|x200px]]
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| Male Heracross in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Female Heracross in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Mega Heracross in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
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| style="border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Heracross SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Heracross in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Heracross in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Grueling Grove]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] '''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s '''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Wayward Wood]]{{Sup/t|D}}, massive [[mass outbreak]]s
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Reveler's Road]], [[Kitakami Hall]], [[Mossfell Confluence]], [[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Kitakami Wilds]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Ultra 2) [[Cyan Beach]] (from Great 4) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2) [[Amber Canyon]] (from Basic 4)}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Seismic Toss Heracross|English|United States|5|February 28 to March 6, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Seismic Toss Heracross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|2014 Korean World Championship Series Heracross|All|South Korea|50|July 6, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Heracross}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|X}}|Summer 2014 Heracross|American region|Nintendo Network|50|August 13 to September 17, 2014|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Heracross}}
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====GTS events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Christy Heracross|English|GTS|1|August 19 to 30, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Christy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Seth Heracross|English|GTS|1|August 19 to 30, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Seth}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Tom Heracross|English|GTS|1|August 19 to 30, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Tom}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Dazzling Honey|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Heracross=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|HP= 80
|Attack=125
|Defense=75
|SpAtk= 40
|SpDef= 95
|Speed= 85}}

=====Mega Heracross=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|HP=80
|Attack=185
|Defense=115
|SpAtk=40
|SpDef=105
|Speed=75}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Flying= 400
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 50
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 200
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 200
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 200}}

===Learnset===
Heracross is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Arm Thrust|Fighting|Physical|15|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|25|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|55|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|5|8|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM182|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM040|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM088|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM091|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM117|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM150|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/H|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/H|0637|Volcarona}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}{{MSP/H|0919|Nymble}}{{MSP/H|0920|Lokix}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP/H|0541|Swadloon}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0207|Gligar}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}{{MSP/H|0665|Spewpa}}|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Heracross|Bug|Fighting|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Focus Energy}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Heracross 4 (Rising Rivals 24)]]
|}

===Side game data===
====Heracross====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=214|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=214|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214
|body=1
|rate=2.6
|area=Overgrown Forest
|P1=This horn is proof of my strength and power!
|P2=Oof... I only have about half my HP now.
|P3=It's too tough... I can't even flex my horn...
|PL=Excellent! I've leveled up! My horn's grown more rigid!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Pinsir}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Platinum
|P1=Where you see [[Honey]], you see Heracross! Hey, where is my Honey?
|P2=I have not shown my true strength yet…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Fighting
|fieldpower=3
|field=Tackle
|loop=8
|MinEXP=48
|MaxEXP=72
|num=148
|browser=Heracross rams with its horn thrust out. It can move heavy things out of the way.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Normal
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=3
|assistp=Fighting
|num=295
|pastnum=190
|browser=It lets loose shock waves to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Bug
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214 f
|walk=1.5
|hp=55
|attack=80
|defense=56
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Bug|pokemon=Heracross
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=2
|squares=7
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214|num=047
|mega=1
|stone=Heracronite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Heracross in the puzzle area.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
|megaspeedup=8
|effectdesc=Adds one more Mega Heracross to the left of the match.
|amelia=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214
|egg=5
|buddy=3
|candy=Heracross
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Heracross}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=190
|attack=234
|defense=179
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Struggle Bug}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Rock Blast}}{{tt|*|From August 30, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Upper Hand}}{{tt|*|From April 13, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214|pdex=012
|dex=Heracross are incredibly powerful—strong enough to toss even large foes as if they weigh nothing at all! But they’re usually rather gentle, often sharing sap with other Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0214
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Bug
|dexentry=Heracross loves sweet sap and will scour whole forests for it. When the search is particularly hard, Heracross grows exhausted and may even end up nodding off while still licking the sap it finds.
|sleepstyle1=Horn-Shaking Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Upright Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Sap-Licking Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=16
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Heracross
|candyNum=
|berry=Lum
|ingredient1=Honey
|ingredient2=Tasty Mushroom
|ingredient3=Bean Sausage
|carrylimit=20
|skillname=Ingredient Magnet S
|skilldesc=Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random.
}}
|}

====Mega Heracross====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=214M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Pinsir}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Platinum
|P1=Where you see [[Honey]], you see Heracross! Hey, where is my Honey?
|P2=I have not shown my true strength yet…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Bug|pokemon=Mega Heracross
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=2
|squares=10
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=0214M
|egg=5
|buddy=3
|candy=Heracross
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=334
|defense=223
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Struggle Bug}}
|special={{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Rock Blast}}{{tt|*|From August 30, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Upper Hand}}{{tt|*|From April 13, 2025 onward}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0214Heracross
|name1=Heracross
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Fighting
|forme1=Heracross
|loc1=Default
|item1=Heracronite
|itemfile1=Bag Heracronite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0214Heracross-Mega
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Fighting
|forme2=Mega Heracross
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Heracronite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|pictype=art
|no1=0214
|name1=Heracross
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Fighting}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug|type2=Fighting}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=214}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGender|ndex=214|form1=M|crop=110}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender|ndex=214|form1=M|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/8/GenderLA|ndex=214|LAcrop=153}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2FormsGender|ndex=0214|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|214|Heracross}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Heracross gender difference anime.png|thumb|250px|Male and female Heracross in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:M19 Mega Heracross.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Heracross in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Heracross]]=====
Heracross debuted in ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]'', thus also marking the species' debut. He decided to help {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} deal with a feud between other Heracross and a group of {{p|Pinsir}}. Heracross later wanted to come with Ash, who {{pkmn2|caught}} him at the end of the episode.

=====[[Goh's Heracross]]=====
In ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]'', [[Kricketina Kylie]] owned six Heracross. One of them was eventually [[trade]]d for Goh's second Pinsir after he {{pkmn2|caught}} it.

=====Other=====
In ''A Sappy Ending'', the group of Heracross that Ash's own Heracross belonged to was feuding with a group of Pinsir after {{TRT}} began siphoning all of the tree sap from the Pinsir's side of the forest.

In ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]'', [[Forrest Franklin]] owns a Heracross as his main battling Pokémon.

In ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]'', {{OBP|Gordon|AG107}}'s Heracross saved {{AP|Pikachu}} from falling while {{AP|Swellow}} was busy with [[Max]]. It also helped {{p|Absol}} and Ash's, {{an|May}}'s, and {{an|Brock}}'s Pokémon, with a long-range attack to push a boulder in order to stop a flood.

In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', [[Conway]] used a Heracross in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] finals against [[Ash's Chimchar]] and [[Paul's Elekid]]. He was defeated after {{p|Elekid}} evolved into {{p|Electabuzz}}.

In ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', {{an|Barry}}'s Heracross battled [[Barry's Empoleon]], but it was called off when {{p|Empoleon}} went out of control. He later flew Barry around [[Iron Island]].

In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', [[Kato]] used a Heracross in a Tag Battle against [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Dawn's Piplup]], where he worked alongside [[Kiko]]'s {{p|Beautifly}}.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Heracross capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] fell under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Heracross was briefly lent to [[Jessie]] to use in an attempt to capture {{OBP|Magearna|M19}}. He was later freed when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and he escaped.

In ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]'', [[Kricketina Kylie]] owned six Heracross. {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Heracross|One of them}} was eventually [[trade]]d for Goh's second Pinsir after he {{pkmn2|caught}} it.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'', the image of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Heracross came up in [[Shingo]]'s laptop.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Heracross participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'', a Heracross competed in [[Rikishii Town]]'s [[Sumo Conference]].

In ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'', two Heracross belonging to the same Trainer competed in the [[Pokémon Balloon Race]].

A Heracross appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Heracross appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.

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

A Trainer's Heracross appeared in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]''.

A Heracross appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Heracross appeared in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]''.

In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', a Trainer's Heracross was at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

A Heracross appeared with a Pinsir in the ending credits of ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]''.

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

A Heracross appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]''.

In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a Trainer's Mega Heracross was one of the ten Mega-Evolved Pokémon that [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} had to defeat.

A Heracross and its Mega-Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

During the ending credits of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} battled a Heracross in the middle of a forest. The outcome of the battle was unknown, and thus it is unclear if this Heracross was meant to be {{OP|Ash|Heracross}} in this timeline.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Heracross was following [[Harriet]] around.

In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', a male and a female Heracross were customers at [[Oranguru's place]].

In ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]'', a Heracross helped give {{an|Professor Kukui|Roarie}} a lift to the top of a {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Totem Trevenant}}. He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''.

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

Two Heracross, one male and one female, appeared under the ownership of two different Trainers each in ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]''.

A Trainer's Heracross appeared in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]''.

A Trainer's Heracross appeared in ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]''.

A Trainer's Heracross appeared in ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP119|Heracross|Ash's Pokédex|Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Though gentle and docile, Heracross possesses great strength and power. Their favorite {{pkmn|food}} is the fresh sap of leafy trees.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP052|Heracross|Dawn's Pokédex|Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. Using the sharp claws on its feet, it generates enough power to throw its opponent with amazing force.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN033|Heracross|Goh's Rotom Phone|Heracross, the Single Horn Pokémon. A {{t|Bug}} and {{t|Fighting}} type. Heracross takes pride in its horn, which it uses to scoop up and throw its opponent. It is very strong.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Barry Heracross Evolutions.png|thumb|right|250px|Heracross in the [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
In ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', {{ga|Barry}} used a Heracross during a battle against [[Palmer]]'s {{p|Milotic}} in the {{si|Battle Tower}}.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Gurkinn Heracross Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Heracross in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Gurkinn Mega Heracross Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Mega Heracross in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Heracross}}
{{Ash}} owns a {{AP|Heracross}} similar to in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, but it only made a brief appearance on a scoreboard in ''[[SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Yellow}}====
Heracross is first seen in ''[[PS090|The Legend]]''. While {{adv|Silver}} is communicating with {{adv|Green}} following the conclusion of this chapter, he stands in a full shot of [[Sprout Tower]] with a bunch of [[Johto]] Pokémon in the background, Heracross being one of them.

===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
A Heracross is seen as one of the Pokémon under [[Bugsy]]'s control. He first appeared in ''[[PS100|Into the Unown]]'' where he helped defeat Team Rocket at the Ruins of Alph. Later on in ''[[PS134|Hurray for Heracross]]'', he helped Bugsy capture an Unown before they followed Suicune to a chamber. Afterwards, he protected Bugsy after he activated the runes in the chamber where they encountered Suicune. Heracross faced the Legendary Pokémon but was easily swatted away, forcing Bugsy to switch to another tactic. He later uses him to battle [[Sabrina]] in the opening ceremonies of the [[Pokémon League]].

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

===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
A Heracross was seen in [[Greta]]'s arsenal, which was first sent out in her battle against {{adv|Emerald}}. It was able to fight evenly against his {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}} and outscored it. It first appeared in ''[[PS317|Sneaky Like Shedinja]]''.

The {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} rented a Heracross, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS326|Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!]]'' and ''[[PS327|Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
A Heracross appears with a {{tc|Black Belt}} at the Mini-game Corner in ''[[PS553|Sylveon Enchants]]''.

A Heracross appeared under the ownership of [[Gurkinn]] in ''[[PS561|Heracross Transforms]]''. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] with its [[Heracronite]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
A Trainer used a Heracross against [[Hareta]] in ''[[DPA25|Clash! Hareta vs. Koya]]''.

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

Multiple Heracross appeared in ''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]''.

A Heracross appeared in ''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]''.

A Heracross appeared in a flashback in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Heracross appeared in [[GDZ39]], under the ownership of [[Mikuri]].

===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Heracross appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Heracross appeared in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Bug Pokémon Wins?!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bugsy]].

===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Heracross was one of the Pokémon that [[Lunick]] asked for help in ''[[PR1|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Heracross only appears as a random trophy.

====Trophy information====
''Heracross are powerful creatures that are known to drive their single horns into the bellies of their foes and then toss them over their heads. The immense power of their {{m|Megahorn}} move is said to be the strongest among Bug Pokémon. They are one of several types of Pokémon that can be found by shaking trees.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Heracross appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

==Trivia==
* Heracross can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Pinsir}}, replacing {{p|Scyther}} in that role, which gained an Evolution in [[Generation II]]. Both are {{type|Bug}} Pokémon based on beetles and lack an evolutionary line. Pinsir is not part {{t|Fighting}} like Heracross, but it learns several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. Excluding the [[Friend Safari]], both Pokémon and their [[Mega Stone]]s are versions exclusives in {{g|X and Y}}: Heracross and [[Heracronite]] are exclusive to Y while Pinsir and [[Pinsirite]] are exclusive to X. Each Mega Stone can be found in [[Santalune Forest]] in their respective versions. The heights of both Pokémon are the same, even when Mega Evolved. The Pokémon are also version exclusives in the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]. Heracross can be found on the [[Isle of Armor]] if playing Shield, whereas Pinsir can be found in its place when playing Sword. Both of their Japanese names end in the same two characters, ロス ''rosu''.
* Mega Heracross has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.
* Heracross is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Heracross is the only {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}.
* Early artwork, including Ken Sugimori's official art and some TCG art, shows Heracross with a missing line above its head.

===Origin===
Heracross appears to be based on the {{wp|Japanese rhinoceros beetle}}. These beetles are known for their incredible strength and use in {{wp|insect fighting}}, which explains its {{t|Fighting}} type.

Mega Heracross appears to be based on a {{wp|Hercules beetle}}.

====Name origin====
Heracross and Heracros may be a combination of ''{{wp|Hercules beetle}}'' (species of rhinoceros beetle named after the hero in the classical Greco-Roman mythology for its great strength), Ἡρακλῆς ''{{wp|Heracles|Hēraklēs}}'' (divine hero in Greek mythology who lent his name to his {{wp|Hercules|Roman mythological analogue}}), and ''cross''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Fighting
|ja=ヘラクロス ''Heracros''|jameaning=From {{tt|ヘラクレスオオカブト ''Herakuresu Ōkabuto''|Hercules beetle}}, Ἡρακλῆς ''{{wp|Heracles|Hēraklēs}}'', and ''cross''
|fr=Scarhino|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|scarabée-rhinocéros|rhinoceros beetle}}''
|es=Heracross|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Skaraborn|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Skarabäus|scarab}}'' and ''Horn''
|it=Heracross|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=헤라크로스 ''Heracross''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=赫拉克羅斯 / 赫拉克罗斯 ''Hèlākèluósī'' 赫拉剋羅斯 ''Hèlākèluósī''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media (Taiwan)}}|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=赫拉克羅斯 ''Hāklāaihāklòhsī'' 赫拉剋羅斯 ''Hāklāaihāklòhsī''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Heracross|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|he=הראקרוס ''Erakross''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=हेराक्रॉस ''Heracross''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Геракросс ''Gerakross''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เฮราครอส ''Herakhrot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Heracross]]
* [[Goh's Heracross]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
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[[Category:Super Smash Bros. spirits]]
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[[de:Skaraborn]]
[[es:Heracross]]
[[fr:Scarhino]]
[[it:Heracross]]
[[ja:ヘラクロス]]
[[zh:赫拉克罗斯]]

Roserade (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset

2026-01-24T21:34:53Z

SomnoticAgama: /* By a prior Evolution */

{{pokelinkback|407|Roserade|5}}
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Roserade|Grass|Poison|5|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|1|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|1|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|1|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|1|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|1|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Roserade|Grass|Poison|5|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Roserade|Grass|Poison|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|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|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|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|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Roserade|Grass|Poison|5|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Roserade|Grass|Poison|5|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/3|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/3|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/3|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/3|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/3|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP/3|547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP/3|556|Maractus}}|Cotton Spore|Grass|Status|—|100|40|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/3|274|Nuzleaf}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30|||†|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|043|Oddish}}{{MSP/3|044|Gloom}}{{MSP/3|046|Paras}}{{MSP/3|047|Parasect}}{{MSP/3|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/3|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/3|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/3|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/3|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/3|315|Roselia}}{{MSP/3|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/3|388|Grotle}}{{MSP/3|389|Torterra}}{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}}{{MSP/3|496|Servine}}{{MSP/3|497|Serperior}}{{MSP/3|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP/3|556|Maractus}}{{MSP/3|590|Foongus}}{{MSP/3|591|Amoonguss}}|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/3|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/3|315|Roselia}}{{MSP/3|459|Snover}}{{MSP/3|460|Abomasnow}}|GrassWhistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP/3|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/3|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/3|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/3|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/3|357|Tropius}}{{MSP/3|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/3|388|Grotle}}{{MSP/3|389|Torterra}}{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}}{{MSP/3|496|Servine}}{{MSP/3|497|Serperior}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|140|90|5||||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|286|Breloom}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|043|Oddish}}{{MSP/3|044|Gloom}}{{MSP/3|102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/3|114|Tangela}}{{MSP/3|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP/3|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/3|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/3|154|Meganium}}{{MSP/3|270|Lotad}}{{MSP/3|357|Tropius}}|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/3|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/3|556|Maractus}}{{MSP/3|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP/3|598|Ferrothorn}}|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|14|85|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/3|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/3|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/3|069|Bellsprout}}{{MSP/3|070|Weepinbell}}{{MSP/3|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP/3|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/3|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/3|154|Meganium}}{{MSP/3|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/3|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/3|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/3|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/3|357|Tropius}}{{MSP/3|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/3|388|Grotle}}{{MSP/3|389|Torterra}}{{MSP/3|459|Snover}}{{MSP/3|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/3|546|Cottonee}}|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/3|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/3|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/3|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/3|286|Breloom}}|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/3|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/3|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/3|043|Oddish}}{{MSP/3|044|Gloom}}{{MSP/3|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP/3|069|Bellsprout}}{{MSP/3|070|Weepinbell}}{{MSP/3|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP/3|102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/3|114|Tangela}}{{MSP/3|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP/3|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/3|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/3|189|Jumpluff}}|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/3|332|Cacturne}}|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP/3|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/3|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/3|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/3|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/3|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/3|154|Meganium}}{{MSP/3|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/3|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/3|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/3|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/3|273|Seedot}}{{MSP/3|315|Roselia}}{{MSP/3|357|Tropius}}{{MSP/3|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/3|388|Grotle}}{{MSP/3|389|Torterra}}{{MSP/3|556|Maractus}}{{MSP/3|590|Foongus}}{{MSP/3|591|Amoonguss}}|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/5|Roserade|Grass|Poison|5|4}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Roserade|grass|poison|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Roserade|grass|poison|5|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Roserade|grass|poison|5|4}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|406|Budew|||||Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|406|Budew|||||Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|406|Budew||315|Roselia||Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|406|Budew||315|Roselia||Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|406|Budew||315|Roselia||Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|315|Roselia|||||Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|315|Roselia|||||GrassWhistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|315|Roselia|||||Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10|'''|BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|315|Roselia|||||Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|315|Roselia|||||Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|315|Roselia|||||Petal Dance|Grass|Special|120|100|10|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|315|Roselia|||||Aromatherapy|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|315|Roselia|||||Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|406|Budew|t||||Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||B2W2}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Roserade|grass|poison|5|4}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/5|Roserade|Grass|Poison|4}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roserade|4|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roserade|4|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roserade|4|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roserade|4|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|20|95|20|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roserade|4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roserade|4|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roserade|4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/5|Roserade|Grass|Poison|4}}

=====By [[transfer]], only via prior [[Evolution]]=====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/5prevo|Roselia|Grass|Poison|3}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roselia|3|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roselia|3|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roselia|3|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roselia|3|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen5|Roselia|3|Sweet Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/5|Roserade|Grass|Poison|3}}

[[fr:Roserade/Génération 5]]
[[it:Roserade/Mosse apprese in quinta generazione]]
[[ja:ロズレイド/第六世代以前のおぼえるわざ]]
[[zh:罗丝雷朵/第五世代招式表]]

Binacle (Pokémon)

2026-01-13T22:18:54Z

SomnoticAgama: /* By TM */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Rock|type2=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Binacle}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Rock|prevnum=0687|prev=Malamar|nextnum=0689|next=Barbaracle|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Binacle
|jname=カメテテ
|tmname=Kametete
|category=Two-Handed
|typebox=1
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Tough Claws
|ability2=Sniper
|abilityd=Pickpocket
|ndex=0688
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=68.3
|weight-kg=31.0
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Water 3
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
|expyield=61
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=Brown
|catchrate=120
|body=11
|pokefordex=binacle
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Binacle''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カメテテ''' ''Kametete'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Barbaracle}} starting at [[level]] 39.

==Biology==
[[File:Locke Lefty.png|thumb|left|250px|A lone Binacle in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
Binacle is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a goose barnacle. It also has the appearance of a hand and arm; the “hand” serves as its head. Its head is brown with puffy orange cheeks and an orange marking where a nose would be located. On top of its head are three long claws. Its body is orange with a white band around the middle.

Binacle is always found as a pair living in a single gray rock, and they need to cooperate with each other in order to survive. It moves by stretching and contracting its bodies and yanking the rock along in a hopping motion. The pair has a tendency of squabbling with one another. When they do, one of them will move and find a different rock with a different Binacle to live alongside with. Binacle eats seaweed that washes up on the shoreline.
{{left clear}}

===Evolution===
Binacle evolves into {{p|Barbaracle}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type1=Rock
|type2=water
|pictype=art
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|type2-1=Water
|evo1=
|no2=0689
|name2=Barbaracle
|type1-2=Rock
|type2-2=Water}}
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Rock|type2=Water}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=021|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Two Binacle live together on one rock. When they fight, one of them will move to a different rock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=They stretch and then contract, yanking their rocks along with them in bold hops. They eat seaweed that washes up on the shoreline.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Two Binacle live together on one rock. When they fight, one of them will move to a different rock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They stretch and then contract, yanking their rocks along with them in bold hops. They eat seaweed that washes up on the shoreline.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=234|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=After two Binacle find a suitably sized rock, they adhere themselves to it and live together. They cooperate to gather food during high tide.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If the two don't work well together, both their offense and defense fall apart. Without good teamwork, they won't survive.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=034|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Two Binacle live together on one rock. When they fight, one of them will move to a different rock.}}

|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=rock|type2=water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|8|Kalos}} and {{rtn|12|Kalos}}, [[Ambrette Town]], [[Cyllage City]], [[Azure Bay]] ({{m|Rock Smash}})}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Rock
|type2=Water
|HP=42
|Attack=52
|Defense=67
|SpAtk=39
|SpDef=56
|Speed=50
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
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|type2=water
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|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=50
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=25
|Water=100
|Grass=400
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

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

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Binacle|Rock|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|14|17|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|18|21|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|23|26|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Binacle|Rock|Water|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Binacle|Rock|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM037|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM076|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM098|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM120|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM148|Scald|Water|Special|80|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Binacle|Rock|Water|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Rock|type2=Water}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=688
|coset=12
|conto={{p|Omanyte}}, {{p|Tympole}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Bronze
|P1=Don't call us gross! We aren't gross at all!
|P2=… Are we gross, after all?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=688
|walk=2.92
|hp=46
|attack=68
|defense=51
|speed=60
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|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=688
|power=1
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|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=688|num=515
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Hitting Streak
|skilldesc=Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=688
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Binacle
|evocandy=50
|stamina=123
|attack=96
|defense=120
|fast={{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}
|special={{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Cross Chop}}
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|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Rock
|type2=water
|pictype=art
|no1=0688
|name1=Binacle
|type1-1=Rock
|type2-1=Water
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 39}}
|no2=0689
|name2=Barbaracle
|type1-2=Rock
|type2-2=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=rock|type2=water}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=688|crop=72}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=688|crop=72}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=688}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0688}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|688|Binacle}}

==In animation==
[[File:Goh Binacle.png|thumb|250px|Binacle in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Major appearances===
Binacle made its animated series debut in ''[[XY111|Unlocking Some Respect!]]'', with each of Binacle's two bodies being under the ownership of two people. [[Locke]] owns one half, which he calls "'''Lefty'''", and his mentor [[Ed]] owns the other half, which he calls "'''Righty'''".

A {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle}} appeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon caught by [[Goh]] while in [[Kalos]]. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

===Minor appearances===
Binacle debuted in ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''.
{{-}}

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY111|Binacle|Ash's Pokédex|Binacle, the Two-Handed Pokémon. Binacle live in pairs, two on the same rock. If they fight, one of them finds a new rock.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN025|Binacle|Goh's Rotom Phone|Binacle, the Two-Handed Pokémon. A {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Water}} type. Binacle stretch and contract their bodies to pull their rocks along with them. They eat seaweed that they find washed up on shore.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Binacle Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Binacle in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A {{tc|Youngster}}'s Binacle appeared at the Mini-game Corner in ''[[PS553|Sylveon Enchants]]''.

In ''[[PS569|Glittering Diancie]]'', the thief that attempted to steal {{p|Diancie}} used three Binacle to keep [[Korrina]], [[Gurkinn]], and [[Diantha]] at bay.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Binacle is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 306.
* Binacle is the favorite Pokémon of [[Tomoaki Imakuni]].<ref>https://twitter.com/imakuni/status/392410428308865025</ref>

===Origin===
Binacle seems to be based on the {{wp|goose barnacle}}, due to their general shape and use of a connective "stalk" to cling to rocks. Considering it survives together with a second Binacle, it may possibly be a reference to the rarer, same species {{wp|symbiosis}}. Considering its hand-like body, and its eyes within its "palms", Binacle may have also been based on the {{wp|hamsa}}.

====Name origin====
Binacle may be a combination of ''bi-'' (prefix for two) and ''barnacle'', ''knuckle'', and possibly ''{{wp|binnacle}}'' (housing for a ship's compass).

Kametete may be a combination of 亀の手 ''kame-no-te'' ({{wp|Capitulum mitella|Japanese goose barnacle}}), ''tête'' (French for head), and 手 ''te'' (hand).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=rock|type2=water
|ja=カメテテ ''Kametete''|jameaning=From {{tt|亀の手 ''kame-no-te''|Japanese goose barnacle}}, {{tt|''tête''|French for head}}, and {{tt|手 ''te''|hand}}
|fr=Opermine |frmeaning=From ''{{tt|opercule|covering}}'' and ''{{tt|vermine|vermin}}''
|es=Binacle|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bithora|demeaning=From ''{{tt|bi-|prefix for two}}'' and ''{{wp|Thoracica}}''
|it=Binacle|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=거북손손 ''Geoboksonson''|komeaning=From {{tt|거북손 ''geobokson''|Japanese goose barnacle}} and {{tt|손 ''son''|hand}}
|zh_cmn=龜腳腳 / 龟脚脚 ''Guījiǎojiǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|龜足 / 龟足 ''guīzú''|Japanese goose barnacle}} with {{tt|足 ''zú''|foot}} replaced with {{tt|腳 / 脚 ''jiǎo''|foot}}
|zh_yue=龜腳腳 ''Gwāigeukgeuk''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|龜足 ''gwāijūk''|Japanese goose barnacle}} with {{tt|足 ''jūk''|foot}} replaced with {{tt|腳 ''geuk''|foot}}
|hi=बायनेकल ''Binacle''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Байнакл ''Baynakl''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คาเมเทเทะ ''Khamethethe''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon fusion]]

==External links==
<references/>

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Rock|type2=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Rock|prevnum=0687|prev=Malamar|nextnum=0689|next=Barbaracle}}
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}

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[[zh:龟脚脚]]

Binacle (Pokémon)

2026-01-13T22:18:43Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Learnset */

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Binacle}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Binacle
|jname=カメテテ
|tmname=Kametete
|category=Two-Handed
|typebox=1
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Tough Claws
|ability2=Sniper
|abilityd=Pickpocket
|ndex=0688
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=68.3
|weight-kg=31.0
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Water 3
|gendercode=127
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
|expyield=61
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|color=Brown
|catchrate=120
|body=11
|pokefordex=binacle
|generation=6
|friendship=70
}}
'''Binacle''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カメテテ''' ''Kametete'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Barbaracle}} starting at [[level]] 39.

==Biology==
[[File:Locke Lefty.png|thumb|left|250px|A lone Binacle in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
Binacle is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a goose barnacle. It also has the appearance of a hand and arm; the “hand” serves as its head. Its head is brown with puffy orange cheeks and an orange marking where a nose would be located. On top of its head are three long claws. Its body is orange with a white band around the middle.

Binacle is always found as a pair living in a single gray rock, and they need to cooperate with each other in order to survive. It moves by stretching and contracting its bodies and yanking the rock along in a hopping motion. The pair has a tendency of squabbling with one another. When they do, one of them will move and find a different rock with a different Binacle to live alongside with. Binacle eats seaweed that washes up on the shoreline.
{{left clear}}

===Evolution===
Binacle evolves into {{p|Barbaracle}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Rock|type2=Water}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=021|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Two Binacle live together on one rock. When they fight, one of them will move to a different rock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=They stretch and then contract, yanking their rocks along with them in bold hops. They eat seaweed that washes up on the shoreline.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Two Binacle live together on one rock. When they fight, one of them will move to a different rock.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They stretch and then contract, yanking their rocks along with them in bold hops. They eat seaweed that washes up on the shoreline.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=234|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=After two Binacle find a suitably sized rock, they adhere themselves to it and live together. They cooperate to gather food during high tide.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If the two don't work well together, both their offense and defense fall apart. Without good teamwork, they won't survive.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=034|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Two Binacle live together on one rock. When they fight, one of them will move to a different rock.}}

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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Violeta Palace|Violeta Palace: Stage 359]]}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Rock
|type2=Water
|HP=42
|Attack=52
|Defense=67
|SpAtk=39
|SpDef=56
|Speed=50
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=rock
|type2=water
|Normal=50
|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=50
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=25
|Water=100
|Grass=400
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

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

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Binacle|Rock|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|9|12|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|14|17|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|18|21|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|23|26|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Binacle|Rock|Water|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Binacle|Rock|Water|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
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{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
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{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM037|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|10}}
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{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7}}
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{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
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{{learnlist/tmZA|TM148|Scald|Water|Special|80|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Binacle|Rock|Water|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Rock|type2=Water}}
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|P2=… Are we gross, after all?
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===Evolution data===
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|no1=0688
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Goh Binacle.png|thumb|250px|Binacle in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Major appearances===
Binacle made its animated series debut in ''[[XY111|Unlocking Some Respect!]]'', with each of Binacle's two bodies being under the ownership of two people. [[Locke]] owns one half, which he calls "'''Lefty'''", and his mentor [[Ed]] owns the other half, which he calls "'''Righty'''".

A {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle}} appeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon caught by [[Goh]] while in [[Kalos]]. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|JN}}.

===Minor appearances===
Binacle debuted in ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''.
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===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY111|Binacle|Ash's Pokédex|Binacle, the Two-Handed Pokémon. Binacle live in pairs, two on the same rock. If they fight, one of them finds a new rock.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN025|Binacle|Goh's Rotom Phone|Binacle, the Two-Handed Pokémon. A {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Water}} type. Binacle stretch and contract their bodies to pull their rocks along with them. They eat seaweed that they find washed up on shore.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Binacle Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Binacle in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
A {{tc|Youngster}}'s Binacle appeared at the Mini-game Corner in ''[[PS553|Sylveon Enchants]]''.

In ''[[PS569|Glittering Diancie]]'', the thief that attempted to steal {{p|Diancie}} used three Binacle to keep [[Korrina]], [[Gurkinn]], and [[Diantha]] at bay.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
* Binacle is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 306.
* Binacle is the favorite Pokémon of [[Tomoaki Imakuni]].<ref>https://twitter.com/imakuni/status/392410428308865025</ref>

===Origin===
Binacle seems to be based on the {{wp|goose barnacle}}, due to their general shape and use of a connective "stalk" to cling to rocks. Considering it survives together with a second Binacle, it may possibly be a reference to the rarer, same species {{wp|symbiosis}}. Considering its hand-like body, and its eyes within its "palms", Binacle may have also been based on the {{wp|hamsa}}.

====Name origin====
Binacle may be a combination of ''bi-'' (prefix for two) and ''barnacle'', ''knuckle'', and possibly ''{{wp|binnacle}}'' (housing for a ship's compass).

Kametete may be a combination of 亀の手 ''kame-no-te'' ({{wp|Capitulum mitella|Japanese goose barnacle}}), ''tête'' (French for head), and 手 ''te'' (hand).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=rock|type2=water
|ja=カメテテ ''Kametete''|jameaning=From {{tt|亀の手 ''kame-no-te''|Japanese goose barnacle}}, {{tt|''tête''|French for head}}, and {{tt|手 ''te''|hand}}
|fr=Opermine |frmeaning=From ''{{tt|opercule|covering}}'' and ''{{tt|vermine|vermin}}''
|es=Binacle|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bithora|demeaning=From ''{{tt|bi-|prefix for two}}'' and ''{{wp|Thoracica}}''
|it=Binacle|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=거북손손 ''Geoboksonson''|komeaning=From {{tt|거북손 ''geobokson''|Japanese goose barnacle}} and {{tt|손 ''son''|hand}}
|zh_cmn=龜腳腳 / 龟脚脚 ''Guījiǎojiǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|龜足 / 龟足 ''guīzú''|Japanese goose barnacle}} with {{tt|足 ''zú''|foot}} replaced with {{tt|腳 / 脚 ''jiǎo''|foot}}
|zh_yue=龜腳腳 ''Gwāigeukgeuk''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|龜足 ''gwāijūk''|Japanese goose barnacle}} with {{tt|足 ''jūk''|foot}} replaced with {{tt|腳 ''geuk''|foot}}
|hi=बायनेकल ''Binacle''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Байнакл ''Baynakl''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คาเมเทเทะ ''Khamethethe''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon fusion]]

==External links==
<references/>

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Rock|type2=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Rock|prevnum=0687|prev=Malamar|nextnum=0689|next=Barbaracle}}
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[[zh:龟脚脚]]

Swablu (Pokémon)

2026-01-13T22:18:17Z

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|jname=チルット
|jtranslit=Chirutto
|tmname=Tyltto
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|type2=Flying
|category=Cotton Bird
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|weight-lbs=2.6
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|ability1=Natural Cure
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'''Swablu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''チルット''' ''Tyltto'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Altaria}} starting at [[level]] 35.

==Biology==
Swablu is an avian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a round, blue body. Since it has no discernible neck, its body appears to be all head. There are two long feathers on top of its head, and it has a short, rounded white beak and beady, black eyes. Its wings are fluffy and white, resembling cotton or clouds and are made of air. The wings have a light and fluffy feel. It has tiny, white feet and two pointed tail feathers.

Swablu does not like dirty surroundings, so it cleans things with its cottony wings diligently. It uses streams, freshwater springs, or a manmade shower to wash its wings when they become dirty from polishing. It is commonly found living in flocks in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forested habitats}}, but often flies closer to towns during the spring. Swablu is very friendly and largely unafraid of humans. As a result, it frequently perches on people's heads like a fluffy hat. Swablu can easily hide from foes in clouds thanks to its appearance. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Swablu is known to sleep curled up with its wings folded. Swablu is believed to be dreaming about perching atop someone's head.

===Evolution===
Swablu evolves into {{p|Altaria}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=121|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Swablu</sc> has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This {{ScPkmn}} is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Swablu</sc> loves to make things clean. If it spots something dirty, it will wipe and polish it with its cottony wings. If its wings become dirty, this {{ScPkmn}} finds a stream and showers itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that has wings like cottony clouds. After enduring winter, in which little food is available, <sc>Swablu</sc> flocks move closer to towns in the spring.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=171|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=Its wings are like cotton tufts. If it perches on someone's head, it looks like a cotton hat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It can't relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its wings bring cottony clouds to mind. It grooms with springwater and loves to sit on heads.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=246|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It can't relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=For some reason, it likes to land on people's heads softly and act like it's a hat.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=139|reg4=Hoenn|num4=126}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=For some reason, it likes to land on people's heads softly and act like it's a hat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Swablu has light and fluffy wings that are like cottony clouds. This Pokémon is not frightened of people. It lands on the heads of people and sits there like a cotton-fluff hat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Swablu loves to make things clean. If it spots something dirty, it will wipe and polish it with its cottony wings. If its wings become dirty, this Pokémon finds a stream and showers itself.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=035|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its cottony wings are full of air, making them light and fluffy to the touch. Swablu takes diligent care of its wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Since Swablu looks like a cumulus cloud, foes can have a hard time finding it. Apparently its wings turned white over many generations.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its wings are like cotton tufts. If it perches on someone's head, it looks like a cotton hat.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=219|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=114|reg4=Lumiose|num4=093|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It constantly grooms its cotton-like wings. It takes a shower to clean itself if it becomes dirty.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It can't relax if it or its surroundings are not clean. It wipes off dirt with its wings.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=For some reason, it likes to land on people's heads softly and act like it's a hat.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Swablu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|color={{MD Red color}}|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Mt. Freeze]] (7F-12F), [[Pitfall Valley]] (7F-12F), [[Joyous Tower]] (59F-64F), [[Purity Forest]] (58F-63F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Frosty Forest]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Grand Sea]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]], [[Snowdrop Tundra]], [[Lapis Lakeside]], [[Amber Canyon]], [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Basic 1)}}
|}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Isla Asul|Isla Asul: Stage 34]]}}
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|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Year of the Dragon Swablu Egg|Japanese|Japan|1|January 6 to February 5, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Swablu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Year of the Dragon Swablu Egg|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|August 23 to October 4, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Swablu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Swablu Egg|Japanese Region|Japan|1|January 17 to March 1, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Swablu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Swablu Egg|All|Japan|1|April 1 to 30, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Swablu}}
|}

=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Normal|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Swablu|Japanese|hide|5|May 30, 2003 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#Receive at start}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Swablu|English|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#Receive at start}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Swablu|French|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#Receive at start}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Swablu|German|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#Receive at start}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Swablu|Italian|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#Receive at start}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Swablu|Spanish|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#Receive at start}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|HP= 45
|Attack= 40
|Defense=60
|SpAtk= 40
|SpDef= 75
|Speed= 50}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=100
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 0
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 200
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
Swablu is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Swablu|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Cotton Guard|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Swablu|Normal|Flying|3}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Swablu|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|7|10|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|6||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Mist|Ice|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|6||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Cotton Guard|Grass|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|6||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|37|40|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Moonblast|Fairy|Special|95|8||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|55|58|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|12||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|60|63|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Swablu|Normal|Flying|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Swablu|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Swablu|Normal|Flying|3}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Swablu|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM043|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM068|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM071|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM079|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM111|Sing|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM127|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Swablu|Normal|Flying|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Swablu|Normal|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/H|0328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0722|Rowlet}}{{MSP/H|0723|Dartrix}}{{MSP/H|0724|Decidueye}}{{MSP/H|0840|Applin}}{{MSP/H|0841|Flapple}}{{MSP/H|0842|Appletun}}{{MSP/H|1011|Dipplin}}{{MSP/H|1019|Hydrapple}}{{MSP/H|0885|Dreepy}}{{MSP/H|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/H|0887|Dragapult}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/H|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0628-Hisui|Braviary}}{{tt|*|Noctowl could not learn Defog via level-up prior to Version 3.0.0}}|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0147|Dratini}}{{MSP/H|0148|Dragonair}}{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0443|Gible}}{{MSP/H|0444|Gabite}}{{MSP/H|0445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/H|0633|Deino}}{{MSP/H|0634|Zweilous}}{{MSP/H|0635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP/H|0841|Flapple}}{{MSP/H|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/H|0887|Dragapult}}|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|75|10||''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP/H|0722|Rowlet}}{{MSP/H|0723|Dartrix}}{{MSP/H|0724|Decidueye}}{{MSP/H|0724-Hisui|Decidueye}}{{MSP/H|0731|Pikipek}}{{MSP/H|0732|Trumbeak}}{{MSP/H|0733|Toucannon}}{{MSP/H|0741|Oricorio}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}{{MSP/H|0956|Espathra}}|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0373|Salamence}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0661|Fletchling}}{{MSP/H|0662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/H|0663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP/H|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/H|0715|Noivern}}{{MSP/H|0731|Pikipek}}{{MSP/H|0732|Trumbeak}}{{MSP/H|0733|Toucannon}}{{MSP/H|0741|Oricorio}}{{MSP/H|0931|Squawkabilly}}{{MSP/H|0940|Wattrel}}{{MSP/H|0941|Kilowattrel}}{{MSP/H|0973|Flamigo}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/H|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0628|Braviary|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0661|Fletchling}}{{MSP/H|0662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/H|0663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/H|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/H|0715|Noivern}}|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Swablu|Normal|Flying|3}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg colorless color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg colorless color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Water Sport}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Swablu δ (EX Dragon Frontiers 65)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=333|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=333|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=333
|body=1
|rate=7.5
|area=Flyaway Forest
|P1=They might look like cotton candy, but they're my wings.
|P2=Oh, my goodness. There goes half my health already.
|P3=No more... My pure white wings got filthy...
|PL=I leveled up! My white wings are fluffier, too!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=333
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=H
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=333
|coset=7
|conto={{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Altaria}}
|recruitment=Visit {{p|Altaria}}'s secret base
|P1=Cotton Bird Pokémon I am! My wings are fluffy like cotton!
|P2=Cotton feels so good that I'm getting sleepy...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Flying
|assist=Flying
|fieldpower=1
|field=Gust
|loop=5
|MinEXP=40
|MaxEXP=60
|num=196
|browser=Swablu creates gusts to interfere with capture. It heads to whatever it notices.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=1
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=333
|walk=1.45
|hp=46
|attack=67
|defense=52
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=333|bttype=Flying
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=333|stype=Flying|num=043
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=333
|buddy=1
|candy=Swablu
|hatch=2 km
|evocandy=400
|stamina=128|attack=76|defense=132
|fast={{m|Peck}}, {{m|Astonish}}
|special={{m|Disarming Voice}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0333
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Flying
|dexentry=This Pokémon has been seen curled up asleep with its light and fluffy wings folded, looking just like a cottony hat. Perhaps Swablu is dreaming of being perched neatly atop someone's head.
|sleepstyle1=Roosting Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Flapping Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Cotton-Cloud Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=Lv. 26
|pokemon=Swablu
|candyNum=40
|berry=Pamtre
|ingredient1=Fancy Egg
|ingredient2=Greengrass Soybeans
|ingredient3=Fancy Apple
|carrylimit=12
|skillname=Charge Energy S
|skilldesc=Restores 12 Energy to the user.
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Swablu can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the {{OBP|Ticketed event|GO|Ticketed Special Research}}, ''Cotton-Winged Bird''.

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0333
|name1=Swablu
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 35}}
|no2=0334
|name2=Altaria
|type1-2=Dragon
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=333}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=333}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=333}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=333|crop=89}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=333|crop=84}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=333}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0333}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|333|Swablu}}

==In animation==
[[File:Swablu anime.png|thumb|250px|Swablu in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Multiple Swablu made their animated series debut in ''[[AG064|True Blue Swablu]]'', where they played a major role. One of them got separated from its flock when the tree its flock was nesting in was struck by lightning. {{an|May}} helped take care of Swablu, who had injured its wing, but the Pokémon was suddenly afraid to fly. After the wing was healed, it took {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} some time to help Swablu get the courage to fly again. At the end of the episode, May offered Swablu a place on her team but ultimately chose to let it go when its flock returned.

In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', [[Shane]]'s Swablu participated in the [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] competition, where it was able to get Shane past the first round. However, it eventually lost to [[James]] and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} in the semifinals.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|Flying in the Air}}'', {{an|Hoopa}} summoned multiple Swablu to create wind for Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}, but their combined {{m|Gust}} was too much for them and sent them blasting off.

====Minor appearances====
Multiple Swablu debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' as some of the residents of [[Forina]], {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}}'s home.

In ''[[AG068|A Double Dilemma]]'', a Swablu was living at [[North Petalburg]].

Multiple Swablu appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'', a Swablu was featured in the [[Fortree City]] Feather Festival.

A Swablu appeared in [[PK13]].

A Swablu appeared in ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''.

In ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'', a Swablu was living at [[Maisie Island]].

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Swablu appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''.

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', multiple Swablu were living in the [[Tree of Beginning]].

Multiple Swablu appeared in ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', multiple Swablu helped {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}} [[Jack Walker]] when he was a young boy lost in a blizzard.

In ''[[DP013|A Staravia Is Born!]]'', Team Rocket captured multiple Swablu.

Multiple Swablu appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Swablu appeared in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]''. Two additional Swablu appeared in [[DP072|the follow-up episode]].

In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Swablu participated in the [[Squallville PokéRinger]] competition. It was used against {{Ash}} and {{AP|Staravia}}, but it was defeated.

Two Swablu appeared in ''[[DP121|The Lonely Snover!]]''.

In ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', a Swablu listened to [[Nando]] as he played his music.

In ''[[BW130|Butterfree and Me!]]'', multiple Swablu were living at [[Wayfarer Island]].

A Swablu appeared in [[BWS01]].

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

A Swablu appeared in ''[[XY008|Grooming Furfrou!]]''.

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

A Trainer's Swablu appeared in ''[[XY066|Confronting the Darkness!]]''.

A Swablu appeared in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]''.

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

A Trainer's Swablu appeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]''.

In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', a Swablu caused Team Rocket to blast off twice.

A Trainer's Swablu appeared in ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]''.

A Swablu appeared in ''[[HZ052|Wattrel's High Wind Warning!]]''.

Multiple Swablu appeared in ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]''.

A Trainer's Swablu appeared in ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]''.

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

Multiple Swablu appeared in ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 1]]''. Some of them reappeared in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 2]]'' during a flashback.

A Trainer's Swablu appeared in [[HZ106]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG064|Swablu|Ash's Pokédex|Swablu, the Cotton Bird Pokémon. Swablu loves cleanliness and is quick to wipe off any unclean surface with its cotton-like wings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Lotad Poochyena Beautifly Delcatty Swablu Vigoroth Whismur Dustox Azurill PG.png|thumb|250px|Swablu in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', two {{pkmn2|wild}} Swablu were flying away from a storm that a [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} was creating.

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
Two wild Swablu appeared in ''[[PPW01|Breathe Out]]''.

Three Swablu appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', during [[Ohara]], [[Aliquis]], and [[Hohma]]'s video presentation about [[Naranja Academy]]. Two of them were wild Pokémon, and the last one was under the ownership of a Trainer.

===POKÉTOON===
A Trainer's Swablu appeared in [[PT16]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Winona Swablu Adventures.png|thumb|110px|Swablu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners===
Multiple Swablu appeared in a flashback in [[BWGP03]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[Winona]]'s Swablu first appeared in ''[[PS231|Master Class with Masquerain]]''.

[[Brigette]] and [[Lanette]] each own a Swablu, who first appeared in ''[[PS287|Secrets from Sneasel]]''.

Three Swablu appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS259|Rayquaza Redemption II]]''.

A Swablu appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Bird Keeper}}.

Multiple Swablu appeared in ''[[PS534|Choir Tournament]]'' at the [[Autumn Choir Tournament]].

Multiple Swablu appeared in ''[[PASV03|Battle! Team Star, the Delinquents!!]]''.

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

==Trivia==
* Swablu is the only {{type|Normal|Normal-type}} Pokémon that evolves into a {{type|Dragon|Dragon-type}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Swablu may be based on a {{wp|bluebird}} combined with {{wp|cotton}} or a {{wp|cloud}}. It also shares traits more specifically with the {{wp|ultramarine lorikeet}}. Behaviorally, it is similar to the {{wp|Canada jay}} in that they are both given to sitting on people's heads.

Other possible inspiration is the {{wp|oriental magpie}}. Considered an omen of good fortune in Chinese culture, various {{wp|magpies}} species are known for their singing abilities and blue color. In the Chinese folk tale "{{wp|The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl}}", a bridge of magpies is responsible to reunite the cowherd (represented by the star Altair) and the weaver girl (represented by the star Vega) every year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. The Qixi Festival, also known as the Magpie Festival, is celebrated in China on this date. In addition, besides the star Altair being referenced in the name of Swablu's [[Evolution]], the Qixi Festival is referenced in {{p|Altaria}}'s Chinese name.

====Name origin====
Swablu may be a combination of ''{{wp|Cotton swab|swab}}'' (small wad of cotton on a rod) and ''blue''. It may also involve ''{{wp|swallow}}'' (a type of bird).

Tyltto may be a reference to the play ''{{wp|The Blue Bird (play)|The Blue Bird}}'' (L'Oiseau bleu) by Belgian playwright {{wp|Maurice Maeterlinck}}, featuring two siblings named ''Mytyl'' and ''Tyltyl'' tasked in finding the {{wp|bluebird of happiness}}. It may also involve チル ''chiru'' ({{wp|Ryukyuan languages|Ryukyuan}} for crane), ''Tyl'' (alternate name of the star {{wp|Epsilon Draconis}}, located in the constellation {{wp|Draco (constellation)|Draco}}), and ''cotton''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Flying
|ja=チルット ''Tyltto''|jameaning=From {{tt|''Mytyl'' and ''Tyltyl''|protagonists of L'Oiseau Bleu}} and ''cotton'', and possibly {{tt|チル ''chiru''|Ryukyuan for crane}} and ''{{tt|Tyl|alternate name of Epsilon Draconis}}''
|fr=Tylton|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Epsilon Draconis|Tyl}}'' and {{tt|''coton''|cotton}}
|es=Swablu|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Wablu|demeaning=From {{tt|''Watte''|cotton wool}} and ''blue''
|it=Swablu|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=파비코 ''Pavico''|komeaning=From {{tt|파랑 ''parang''|blue}} and possibly ''beak'' and ''cotton''
|zh_cmn=青綿鳥 / 青绵鸟 ''Qīngmiánniǎo'' |zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|青鳥 ''Qīngniǎo''|blue bird; the play ''L'Oiseau bleu''}} and {{tt|綿 / 绵 ''mián''|silk floss; soft}}
|zh_yue=青綿鳥 ''Chēngmìhnníuh'' |zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|青鳥 ''Chēngníuh''|blue bird; the play ''L'Oiseau bleu''}} and {{tt|綿 ''mìhn''|silk floss; soft}}
|hi=रुईप्री ''Ruipre''|himeaning=From {{tt|रुई ''rui''|cotton}} and ''pretty''
|th=ทิลท์โท ''Thintho''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Normal|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Normal|prevnum=0332|prev=Cacturne|nextnum=0334|next=Altaria}}
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[[Category:Pokémon that lose a type upon evolving]]
[[Category:Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Colosseum]]

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Riolu (Pokémon)

2025-12-29T17:29:28Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */ Don't think that's notable anymore now it has to be qualified with "directly".

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Riolu
|jname=リオル
|jtranslit=Rioru
|tmname=Riolu
|ndex=0447
|type1=Fighting
|category=Emanation
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
|weight-lbs=44.5
|weight-kg=20.2
|abilitylayout=2
|ability1=Steadfast
|ability2=Inner Focus
|abilityd=Prankster
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=No Eggs Discovered
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=1
|evat=1
|expyield=57
|oldexp=72
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=31
|color=Blue
|catchrate=75
|body=06
|pokefordex=riolu
|generation=4
|friendship=70
}}
'''Riolu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''リオル''' ''Riolu'') is a {{type|Fighting}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Lucario}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|day]].

==Biology==
Riolu is a small, blue, canine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a black torso and legs, a blue tail, and a yellow collar. It has rounded bumps on the backs of its forepaws. It has a black "mask" and red eyes. It stands on its toes instead of its entire foot. It is sensitive to a special type of energy called [[Aura]]; however, it does not have the ability to fully use these powers, although it can still emanate these waves to communicate and sense them, albeit only in ripples. It has developed two black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Riolu reads or manipulates aura. [[JN021|It has even been seen]] that Riolu can sense and react to Aura before they even hatch. The aura emitting from Riolu's body grows even stronger when it is frightened or sad.

Like most Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance. It is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time. It is a playful, energetic, and loyal Pokémon. It is also known to be tough and hard working. Riolu will read the minds of humans to assure whether or not they are pure of heart. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], Riolu tends to sleep in an unusual position. This position is sitting up while not lying down, similar to Lucario. It is believed that Riolu is pushing itself hard and dreaming of the day it evolves into Lucario.

===Evolution===
Riolu evolves into {{p|Lucario}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=115|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=033|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=062|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=279|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=377|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's tough enough to run right through the night, and it's also a hard worker, but it's still just a youngster.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It knows how people and Pokémon feel by looking at their auras. It doesn't approach dangerous opponents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It uses waves called auras to communicate with others of its kind. It doesn't make any noise during this time, so its enemies can't detect it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=298|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=134|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=115|reg5=Hisui|num5=223}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It can use waves called auras to gauge how others are feeling. These same waves can also tell this Pokémon about the state of the environment.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu's approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=163|reg2=Kitakami|num2=64|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=135|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions, such as joy and rage, in the form of waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|Riolu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Riolu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|Riolu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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Riolu will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
:9@CP 15N4 FH&5
:-0%Y +91@ #PCK
:Objective: Rescue Riolu on floor 6 of [[Crystal Cave]].

====In events====
=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Japanese|hide|30|March 20, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Japanese Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|English|hide|30|November 10, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#English Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|French|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#French Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|German|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#German Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Italian|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Italian Riolu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Spanish|hide|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spanish Riolu}}
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=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Iron Chunk|30|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|HP= 40
|Attack= 70
|Defense=40
|SpAtk= 35
|SpDef= 40
|Speed= 60}}

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

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

===Learnset===
Riolu is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|6||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0967|Cyclizar}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/H|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/H|0302|Sableye}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|coset=7
|conto={{p|Hawlucha}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Serene Village]]
|P1=Feel and follow [[aura]] when lost.
|P2=I could drop unconscious at any time...
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=1
|num=222
|browser=It leaps around quickly while throwing punches to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=2
|num=264
|pastnum=178
|browser=It attacks with punches.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|walk=2.18
|hp=45
|attack=68
|defense=45
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|Pad=Riolu came to the [[Haunted Zone]] to explore. He can't resist the fun of playing {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}. {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} is another favorite.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|HP=1
|atk=2
|def=1
|spd=2
|range=3
|move=Force Palm
|ability1=Inner Focus
|ability2=Parry
|ability3=Sprint
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Lucario}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Nagayoshi]] and '''[[Ranmaru]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fighting|ndex=447|num=077
|min=40
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Heavy Hitter
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
|swapper=Mega Boost+
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=447
|hatch=10 km
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evocandy=50
|stamina=120
|attack=127
|defense=78
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Low Sweep}}, {{m|Cross Chop}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0447
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fighting
|dexentry=Riolu is said to be tough and hard-working. The unusual position it takes when it sleeps sitting up—without even lying down—is just how Lucario does it. Perhaps Riolu is pushing itself hard, dreaming of the day it will evolve.
|sleepstyle1=Knee-Hugging Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Mid-Training Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Knee-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=150 hours of sleep logged with Riolu, [[File:Sleep icon daytime.png|30px]]Daytime
|pokemon=Lucario
|candyNum=80
|berry=Cheri
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Fancy Egg
|carrylimit=9
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fighting
|pictype=art
|no1=0447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=447}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=447}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=447|crop=64}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=447|crop=63}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=447|LAcrop=122}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0447}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|447|Riolu}}

==In animation==
[[File:Ash Riolu.png|thumb|250px|Riolu in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Ash Riolu Egg.png|thumb|250px|A Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Aura Sphere Riolu]]====
Riolu debuted in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]''. It had been trained to use {{m|Aura Sphere}} and was unnaturally strong. It was taken away from the lab by [[J's henchmen]] that wanted to exploit it but {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} returned it to [[Lucario Kingdom|its kingdom]], with [[Kellyn]]'s help. In the process, Riolu developed a strong bond with {{Ash}}.

====[[Cameron's Riolu]]====
A Riolu appeared in ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', under the ownership of {{un|Cameron}}. It evolved into a Lucario during Cameron's [[Vertress Conference]] battle against Ash in ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]''. It tends to [[Walking Pokémon|walk outside of its Poké Ball]].

====[[Korrina's Riolu]]====
{{an|Korrina}}'s Riolu, currently a Lucario, appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''.

====[[Ash's Riolu]]====
Ash obtained a Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]''. It hatched later in the episode and joined his [[party|team]] soon afterwards. In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', it evolved into Lucario during a battle against [[Rose|Chairman Rose]].

===Minor appearances===
A Riolu appeared in the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''.

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

Two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' Riolu appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', with one appearing in a flashback.

Two Trainers' Riolu appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!]]''.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', a Trainer's Riolu competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].

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

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM023|Getting the Band Back Together!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM072|Sours for the Sweet!]]''.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', two Trainers' Riolu were at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

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

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.

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

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP071|Riolu|Ash's Pokédex|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. When sad or scared, Riolu's [[aura]] becomes stronger as a way of signaling its allies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW093|Riolu|Dawn's Pokédex|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. Riolu has the power to see and understand emotions like happiness and anger in aura waves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN021|Riolu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} type. Riolu can understand how people and Pokémon feel by observing a kind of wave called aura. It has a flexible body with enough power to cross three mountains and two canyons in one night.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Maylene Riolu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Riolu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Riley Riolu Egg Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|A Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{main|Hiori's Riolu}}
In [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]], Hiori's Lucario used to be a Riolu during [[Hiori]] and {{OBP|Lily|Pokémon 7}}'s childhoods.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Ash's Riolu}}
In ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Riolu hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}} like in the animated series.

===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Riolu appeared in [[ANL3]], under the ownership of [[Arata]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Riolu appeared in a flashback in [[PDP20]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
In ''[[PS356|Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I]]'', [[Maylene]] owns a Riolu. He was seen using {{m|Drain Punch}} against {{adv|Pearl}}'s {{p|Monferno}}, [[Chimler]], who {{adv|Platinum}} borrowed in order to fight her. However, in the end, he lost to a well-placed {{m|Mach Punch}} that the girl had perfected by watching slot machines.

In ''[[PS382|Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim II]]'', {{adv|Diamond}} helped protect a Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} from two [[Team Galactic|Galactic]]-hired thugs. After they were defeated, it hatched and decided to stay with [[Riley]].

===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Riolu appeared in ''[[PS423|Tackling Togekiss]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
A student's Riolu appeared in ''[[PS530|Movie Panic]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
[[Korrina's Lucario]] appeared as a Riolu in a flashback in ''[[PS568|Connecting with Gardevoir]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[Hareta]] gained a Riolu {{pkmn|Egg}} in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]'', which hatched into a Riolu later on. It has since evolved into a Lucario.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Riolu appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
''"An Emanation Pokémon. It constantly emits Aura energy. When it's frightened or sad, this energy grows stronger and informs its companions of its situation. It's known for its very flexible yet surpassingly powerful body. Thanks to its strength, it can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in a single night. When it levels up, it evolves into Lucario."''

==Trivia==
* Due to Riolu's combination of {{Abilities}}, Steadfast can only activate in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} if Riolu becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}, or is made to cringe by a foe that has {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers games, Riolu is the only possible [[hero Pokémon]] that cannot be recruited in another Explorers game without using [[Wonder Mail]]. Riolu is one of the possible hero Pokémon in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}, but is unavailable to be recruited in Explorers of Darkness due to being exclusive to Explorers of Time in the first pair of games.

===Origin===
Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}}, who has the head of an {{wp|African golden wolf}}. It may also be based on a {{wp|raccoon}} or ''{{wp|Japanese raccoon dog|tanuki}}'', due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.

====Name origin====
Riolu is a partial anagram of ''{{p|Lucario}}'', with the ''ca'' omitted.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Fighting
|ja=リオル ''Riolu''|jameaning=From a partial anagram of ''{{p|Lucario}}'' with the ''ca'' omitted
|fr=Riolu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Riolu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Riolu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Riolu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=리오르 ''Riolu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=利歐路 / 利欧路 ''Lì'ōulù''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=利歐路 ''Leih'āulouh''{{tt|*|Games, animated series, Adventures}} 利奧路 ''Leih'oulouh''{{tt|*|M08}}|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=रियोलु ''Riolu''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Риолу ''Riolu''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ริโอลุ ''Riolu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Riolu]]
* [[Aura Sphere Riolu]]
* [[Korrina's Riolu]]
* [[Cameron's Riolu]]
* [[Hiori's Riolu]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==
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Marill (Pokémon)

2025-12-28T14:26:57Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Marill}}
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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Marill
|jname=マリル
|jtranslit=Mariru
|tmname=Maril
|ndex=0183
|typebox=1
|type1=Water
|type2=Fairy
|category={{tt|Aqua Mouse|AQUAMOUSE in Generation II}}
|height-ftin=1'04"
|height-m=0.4
|weight-lbs=18.7
|weight-kg=8.5
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Thick Fat
|ability2=Huge Power
|abilityd=Sap Sipper
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|egggroup2=Fairy
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|evhp=2
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|oldexp=58
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|color=Blue
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|body=06
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|generation=2
|friendship=70
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'''Marill''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マリル''' ''Maril'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]]. Prior to [[Generation VI]], it [[:Category:Pokémon that have had their type changed|was]] a pure {{type|Water}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Azurill}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] and evolves into {{p|Azumarill}} starting at [[level]] 18.

==Biology==
Marill is a small, blue, bipedal semi-aquatic {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It has a nearly spherical shape with a white belly and it has round ears with red insides. These sensitive ears can detect distant sounds. Marill's arms and feet are short and possess no visible digits. There is a blue, bubble-like ball at the tip of its zigzagging black tail. The tail is flexible and configured to stretch, and the ball is full of oil that acts as a buoy to help keep Marill afloat. The ball at the tip of its tail can glow when Marill attacks. In the {{aniseries|AG}} episode ''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'', Marill was shown to be able to bounce on its tail. In the [[TCG]], Marill is [[Marill (HeartGold & SoulSilver 74)|shown]] to rapidly spin its tail, seemingly readying for an attack.

Marill is able to swim in strong water currents without being slowed down by the water's resistance, due to its water-repellent fur. Marill feeds on aquatic plants in addition to fishing for food. When it dives, its tail can be seen bobbing on the water's surface. It will anchor its tail around a tree when fishing at the edge of a fast-moving stream. Marill never gets cold after swimming in cold water, due to its water-repellent fur drying up quickly the moment it leaves the water. It lives on the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|water's edge}}.

Prior to [[Generation VI]], Marill and its evolutionary relatives are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Huge Power}} as an [[Ability]].

<gallery>
MarillPaldeaEvolved204.jpg|Marill floating through the help of its tail
MarillHeartGoldSoulSilver74.jpg|Marill spinning its tail to attack
</gallery>

===Evolution===
Marill evolves from {{p|Azurill}} and evolves into {{p|Azumarill}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Marill is the older brother of an {{p|Azurill}} who is kidnapped by {{mdc|Drowzee|2}} during the main storyline. In the post-credits storyline, Marill calls on the player and partner to find a way to wake his brother up from a nightmare.
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Fairy}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=130}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, lets it swim without drowning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=The end of its tail serves as a buoy that keeps it from drowning, even in a vicious current.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The fur on its body naturally repels water. It can stay dry, even when it plays in the water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, lets it swim without drowning. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' The end of its tail serves as a buoy that keeps it from drowning, even in a vicious current. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=055|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Marill</sc>'s oil-filled tail acts much like a life preserver. If you see just its tail bobbing on the water's surface, it's a sure indication that this {{ScPkmn}} is diving beneath the water to feed on aquatic plants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=When fishing for food at the edge of a fast-running stream, <sc>Marill</sc> wraps its tail around the trunk of a tree. This {{ScPkmn}}'s tail is flexible and configured to stretch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its body is covered with water-repellent fur. Because of the fur, it can swim through water at high speed without being slowed by the water's resistance.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=The end of its tail serves as a buoy that keeps it from drowning, even in a vicious current.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, lets it swim without drowning.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=125|reg2=Johto|num2=132}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Using its tail as a float, it dives underwater. It likes eating plants that grow on river bottoms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=The tip of its tail is filled with oil that is lighter than water, so it acts as a float.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The oil-filled end of its tail floats on water. It keeps <sc>Marill</sc> from drowning even in a strong current.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, lets it swim without drowning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=The end of its tail serves as a buoy that keeps it from drowning, even in a vicious current.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=031|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=The oil-filled end of its tail floats on water. It keeps Marill from drowning even in a strong current.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The oil-filled tail functions as a buoy, so it's fine even in rivers with strong currents.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=042|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=056}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=The fur on its body naturally repels water. It can stay dry, even when it plays in the water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The tip of its tail is filled with oil that is lighter than water, so it acts as a float.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=Marill's oil-filled tail acts much like a life preserver. If you see just its tail bobbing on the water's surface, it's a sure indication that this Pokémon is diving beneath the water to feed on aquatic plants.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=When fishing for food at the edge of a fast-running stream, Marill wraps its tail around the trunk of a tree. This Pokémon's tail is flexible and configured to stretch.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Isle of Armor|num1=140|reg2=Sinnoh|num2=125|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon uses its round tail as a float. The ball of Marill's tail is filled with nutrients that have been turned into an oil.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Even after Marill swims in a cold sea, its water-repellent fur dries almost as soon as Marill leaves the water. That's why this Pokémon is never cold.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=Using its tail as a float, it dives underwater. It likes eating plants that grow in riverbeds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=The tip of its tail is filled with oil that is lighter than water, so it acts as a float.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg4=Lumiose|reg1=Paldea|num1=47|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The fur on its body naturally repels water. It can stay dry even when it plays in the water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The oil-filled tail functions as a buoy, so it's fine even in rivers with strong currents.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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| style="border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Marill SV.png|x200px]]
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| Marill in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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====In side games====
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water|type2=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Hydro Pump Marill|English|United States|5|February 22 to March 14, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Hydro Pump Marill}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Dizzy Punch Marill|English|United States|5|June 8 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Dizzy Punch Marill}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Marill|English|United States|5|October 25 to 31, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Scary Face Marill}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Water
|type2=Fairy
|HP= 70
|Attack= 20
|Defense=50
|SpAtk= 20
|SpDef= 50
|Speed= 40}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water

|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|type2=Fairy
|Normal= 100
|Fighting=50
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 200
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 50
|Water= 50
|Grass= 200
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 0
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|thickfat=maybe
|newfire=¼
|newice=¼
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
|sapsipper=maybe
|newfairy=yes
|newfairyeffect={{typecolor2|Steel}} moves was ½×, and {{typecolor2|Dragon}}, {{typecolor2|Dark}}, {{typecolor2|Fighting}}, {{typecolor2|Bug}} and {{typecolor2|Poison}} moves was 1×.
}}

===Learnset===
Marill is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Marill|Water|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|33|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Marill|Water|Fairy|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Marill|Water|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM201|Misty Explosion|Fairy|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Marill|Water|Fairy|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Marill|Water|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0086|Seel}}{{MSP/H|0087|Dewgong}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0912|Quaxly}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0060|Poliwag}}{{MSP/H|0061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP/H|0062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP/H|0186|Politoed}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10||grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0186|Politoed}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0284|Masquerain}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/H|0752|Araquanid}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}|Soak|Water|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|*|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Marill|Water|Fairy|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Marill|Water|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0298|Azurill|||||Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Marill|Water|Fairy|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Water|ndex=183|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=183|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=183
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Turtleshell Pond
|P1=This tail acts like a float.
|P2=Oh, wow! My HP's been taken down to half already?
|P3=I can't keep going... I'm almost out of HP...
|PL=Yay! Check it out! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=183
|body=1
|rate=0.5
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=183
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Wooper}}
|recruitment=Escort to open the locked door at [[Elegant Gorge]]
|P1=I'm not that strong, but I'll do my best!
|P2=I'm about to fall down…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Soak
|fieldpower=1
|num=019
|pastnum=123
|browser=It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
|att=1
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=183
|walk=1.97
|hp=53
|attack=62
|defense=48
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=183|bttype=Fairy
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=183|stype=Fairy|num=059
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=183
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Marill
|evocandy=25
|stamina=172|attack=37|defense=93
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Bubble}}
|special={{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Aqua Tail}}, {{m|Body Slam}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Water
|type2=Fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=0298
|name1=Azurill
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Fairy
|breed={{bag/s|Sea Incense|SV}} {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}} holding {{color2|000|Sea Incense}} ({{color2|000|Generation III|III}}–{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}})
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|no2=0183
|name2=Marill
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Fairy
|evo2={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no3=0184
|name3=Azumarill
|type1-3=Water
|type2-3=Fairy}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=183}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=183}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=183}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=183}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=183|crop=66}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=183|crop=55}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=183}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0183}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|183|Marill}}

==In animation==
[[File:Marill PK.png|thumb|250px|Marill in the [[Pikachu short]]s]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Tracey's Marill]]=====
{{Tracey}}'s Marill debuted in ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]''. It is friendly and has a nurturing instinct.

=====[[Lyra's Marill]]=====
{{an|Lyra}}'s main Pokémon was her Marill, which debuted in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]''.

=====Marill (Pikachu shorts)=====
A Marill with the ability to {{m|Sing}} appeared in [[PK18]], [[PK19]], [[PK20]], and [[PK21]]. It seems to be similar to {{an|Jigglypuff}} in that it is offended whenever its listeners fall asleep and responds by inflating itself in anger.

Its known moves are {{m|Sing}} and {{m|Tail Whip}}.

=====Other=====
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Marill was part of a group of troublemakers with {{p|Cubone}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Raichu}} at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]], duking it out with Pikachu and his friends until they came to a truce.

In ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]'', [[Wilhomena]] owns a Marill that was a crybaby. It got lost in a forest with {{an|Misty}}. It reappeared in a flashback in the Japanese version of ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''.

In ''[[EP204|Right on, Rhydon]]'', [[Pietra]] used a Marill to battle and ultimately catch a {{p|Rhydon}} that knew {{m|Surf}} in order to help her with her digging project.

In ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'', a Marill was one of the Water-type Pokémon brought home by [[Lola]]. She used it against {{ka|Flint}}'s {{p|Golem}} in a battle for the title of [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Pewter Gym]]. It won using the waves of the water to {{m|Surf}} against Golem. It reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]''.

In ''[[AG046|Candid Camerupt]]'', {{DL|Winstrate family|Vivi Winstrate}} owns a Marill. It battled [[Max]], who wanted to go easy on it because he had developed a crush on Vivi. However, [[Ash's Corphish]] refused to abide with Max and defeated Marill anyway.

In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', {{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}'s Marill gained the romantic attention of {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and an {{p|Elekid}}, but it only reciprocated Elekid's feelings.

In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a Marill was following [[Harriet]] around.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'', {{an|Misty}}'s flashback featured a Marill.

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

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

A Marill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''.

In ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'', [[Trixie]] uses a Marill for her circus.

In ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Marill competed in the annual {{p|Seaking}} [[Seaking Catching Competition|Catching Competition]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', two Marill belonging to different {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s competed in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]], with one of them being the first entrant.

In ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'', a Marill was seen when {{an|Brock}} approached its Trainer for advice as part of his {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeder}} training.

In ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'' and ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a Trainer's Marill competed in the [[Whirl Cup]].

In ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce Baby]]'', {{TRT}}'s fantasy featured a Marill.

In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', multiple Marill were at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

A Marill appeared in ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Marill appeared in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''.

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

In ''[[AG032|Abandon Ship!]]'', a Marill bounced by with two Azurill on the [[Abandoned Ship]].

A Coordinator's Marill appeared in ''[[AG050|Pros and Con Artists]]''.

A Coordinator's Marill appeared in ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]''.

In ''[[AG068|A Double Dilemma]]'', a Marill was living in [[North Petalburg]].

In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', a Marill was an actor in one of [[Elijah]]'s movies.

A Coordinator's Marill appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''.

In ''[[AG119|The Ribbon Cup Caper]]'', a Marill was at the [[S.S. St. Flower]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'' and ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Marill competed in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

A Marill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.

In ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', a Coordinator's Marill competed in the {{ci|Saffron}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Marill appeared in ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]''.

In ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]'', a Marill was at the lake.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]''.

In ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'', a Coordinator's Marill competed in the {{ci|Mulberry}} Contest.

A Coordinator's Marill appeared in ''[[AG174|New Plot, Odd Lot!]]''.

In the beginning of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', a Marill and its evolutionary relatives put out a forest fire while under the control of [[Solana]]'s [[Capture Styler]].

A Marill appeared in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', a Coordinator's Marill competed in the [[Wallace Cup]].

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

In ''[[DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!]]'', a Coordinator's Marill competed in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{to|Chocovine}} Contest.

A Marill appeared in ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]''.

In ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', a Marill was at the [[Sunyshore City]] [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', a Marill listened as [[Nando]] was playing his music.

A Marill appeared in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', under the ownership of a boy.

A Marill appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'' and ''[[BW105|Lost at the League!]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]''.

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

A Marill appeared in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', ''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]'', ''[[XY040|Day Three Blockbusters!]]'', and ''[[XY137|Battling With a Clean Slate!]]''; and in flashbacks in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', and ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]'' at {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s lab.

A Marill appeared in ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]''.

Two Marill appeared in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[XY018|Awakening the Sleeping Giant]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[XY029|Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!]]''.

A Marill appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]''.

A Trainer's Marill attended the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] in ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[XY047|Dreaming a Performer's Dream!]]''.

In ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]'', a {{pkmn|Performer}}'s Marill competed in the [[Coumarine City]] {{pkmn|Showcase}}.

A Marill appeared in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]''.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in a video in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]''.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]''.

In ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]'', four Marill were living in the forest.

In ''[[XY084|Adventures in Running Errands!]]'', {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} fell in love with a Marill riding on a bike with its Trainer, but {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}} grabbed its paw when it tried to chase them.

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

A Marill appeared in ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]''.

In ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'', two Marill were residents of the [[Ninja Village]].

In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', a Trainer's Marill attended [[Monsieur Pierre]]'s dance party.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]''.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a wild Marill was living on [[Nebel Plateau]].

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]''.

A Marill appeared in a flashback in ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]''.

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

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]''.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[JN008|The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!]]''.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[JN009|Finding a Legend!]]''.

Two Trainers' Marill appeared in ''[[JN031|The Cuteness Quotient!]]''. One of them competed in the [[Friendship Festival]].

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]''.

Two Marill appeared in ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', under the ownership of two Trainers. One appeared in an image.

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

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]''.

A Student's Marill appeared in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]''.

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

A Marill appeared in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]''.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]''.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in [[HZ105]].

A Trainer's Marill appeared in [[HZ112]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Marill|Dexter|Marill, a {{type|Water}} Pokémon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP087|Marill|Ash's Pokédex| Marill, the {{tt|Water Mouse Pokémon|Incorrect; should have said Aqua Mouse Pokémon}}. Its sensitive ears can detect distant sounds and the round rubbery tip on its tail can expand and contract, assisting Marill in the water.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP137|Marill|Dawn's Pokédex|Marill, the Aqua Mouse Pokémon. The tip of its tail floats in water, so it can swim in any current no matter how rough.}}
{{Animedexbody|DP143|Marill|Dawn's Pokédex|Marill, the Aqua Mouse Pokémon. Its floating tail allows it to remain steady against the strongest of water currents.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

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

==In the manga==
[[File:Marimaru.png|thumb|200px|Marill in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Similar to her animated series counterpart, [[Pietra]] owns a Marill. It appeared in ''[[SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan]]''.

A Marill appears in ''[[SP22|A Pokémon Battle Against An Entire Family?!]]'', under the ownership of Vivi of the [[Winstrate family]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Marimaru}}
[[Apricot]]'s main Pokémon is Marimaru, a Marill. Marimaru holds Apricot in very high regard and helps her train to become a ninja. [[Madam Azumarill]] is her mother.

===Movie adaptations===
A Marill appeared in the {{ma|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' as a resident of the [[Nebel Plateau]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
Marill debuted in ''[[PS090|The Legend]]'', where it was seen by the grass in front of a {{p|Heracross}} when {{adv|Green}} had finished her message to {{adv|Silver}} in [[Johto]].

In ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]'', a Marill appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy when he explains that {{pkmn|Trainer}}s should only have six Pokémon with them.

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Marill was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

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

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]''.

A Trainer's Marill appeared in ''[[PS558|What Does Charmander Do When It Dozes]]''.

A Marill appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS591|Mewtwo Angered]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Marill appeared in ''[[GB21|The Secret Of The Fighting Type Pokémon]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Marill appeared in [[GDZ36]].

A Marill appeared in [[GDZ67]], under the ownership of a {{OBP|monk|GDZ}}.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
A Marill appeared in ''[[GRT2|I Want to be Human Again!]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Marill appeared in ''[[PM062|Welcome Back, Clefairy!!]]''.

A Marill appeared in ''[[PM063|Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!]]'', under the ownership of {{PPM|Professor Oak}}.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Marill appeared in ''[[PMRS05|Let's Try To Be Idols!!]]''.

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

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

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Marill|31}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Marill will immediately start running in the direction the ball was thrown. Any opponents in the way will be juggled with its {{m|Tackle}} attack. It can be knocked off the screen with a strong enough attack.

====Trophy information====
''This Aqua Mouse Pokémon evolves into Azumarill. The round ball on the end of its tail acts like a flotation device, so it can float safely on the roughest of water conditions. It resides on [[Mt. Mortar]] in seclusion; few of the creatures are ever seen. Marill's cuteness has earned it a large and loyal fan base.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Marill appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Spr 2d 179.png|thumb|Marill's sprite in the Nintendo Space World demo]]
* In an early design for Marill that was used in the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Nintendo Space World 1997 demo of Pokémon Gold and Silver]], Marill had a pink body instead of blue, and lacked its jagged tail.
* For months prior to the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Marill was often incorrectly referred to as "Pikablu" by fans due to its slight resemblance to {{p|Pikachu}}.
** It is even referred to as "Pikablu" on Topps' [[Pokémon the First Movie Trading Cards]].
* Marill is tied with {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Azurill}} for having the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} of all {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.
** In addition, Marill and Azurill both have the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} of all Fairy-type Pokémon.
* Marill has a higher catch rate than its pre-evolved form Azurill.
* Because {{p|Azurill}}'s gender ratio does not match that of its evolved forms and its Evolution is not dependent on gender, being female 75% of the time while Marill and Azumarill are female only 50% of the time, female Azurill have a one in three chance of [[Evolution|evolving]] into a male Marill prior to [[Generation VI]]. Whether this will happen is determined by its [[personality value]], specifically the last byte. Azurill is the only Pokémon to do this.
* When they have the {{a|Sap Sipper}} Ability, Marill and Azumarill are the only non-{{type|Dragon}} Pokémon that resist or are immune to all three of the [[first partner Pokémon]] types ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}).
* Marill's name was originally spelled '''Marril''', as shown in some merchandise for [[M01|the first movie]].

===Origin===
Marill may be based on a combination of a {{wp|mouse}} and a {{wp|beach ball}} or possibly a {{wp|personal flotation device}} or {{wp|lifebuoy}}. Its body and ears also resemble a {{wp|Properties of water|water molecule}}.

Additionally, Marill may be based on {{wp|water rat}}s, closely related species of {{wp|semiaquatic}} rodents of the superfamily {{wp|Muroidea}} that includes the {{wp|European water vole}}, the {{wp|rakali}} from {{wp|Australia (continent)|Australia}}, the {{wp|Nectomys|South American water rats}}, and the {{wp|Round-tailed muskrat|Florida water rat}}.

Based on Marill's name, {{Shiny}} color scheme, and tail, it may be also based on {{wp|marimo}}, free-floating, spherical balls of algae that are also known as lake balls or moss balls.

====Name origin====
Marill and Maril may be a combination of ''mar'' (Spanish and Portuguese for ''sea'') or 丸い ''marui'' (''round'' or ''circular'') or 鞠 ''mari'' (ball), 瑠璃 ''ruri'' ({{wp|lapis lazuli}}), and possibly ''rill'' (a small river or brook) and マリンブルー ''marine blue''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Fairy
|ja=マリル'' Maril''|jameaning=From {{tt|丸い ''marui''|round or circular}}, {{tt|鞠 ''mari''|ball}}, {{tt|瑠璃 ''ruri''|lapis lazuli}}, and possibly ''rill'' and ''marine blue''
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|de=Marill|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
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|ko=마릴 ''Marill''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=瑪力露 / 玛力露 ''Mǎlìlù''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name. Contains {{tt|露 ''lù''|dew}}
|zh_yue=瑪力露 ''Máhlihklouh''{{tt|*|Games}} 馬利露 ''Máhleihlouh''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name. Contains {{tt|露 ''louh''|dew}}
|hi=बॉलबी ''Ballby''|himeaning=From ''ball''
|ru=Мэрилл ''Merill''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=มาริล ''Marin''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==See also==
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Tracey's Marill]]
* [[Lyra's Marill]]
* [[Marimaru]]
* [[Azumarill (UNITE)]]

==External links==

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Ledian (Pokémon)

2025-12-27T21:13:59Z

SomnoticAgama: /* Trivia */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Ledian
|jname=レディアン
|tmname=Redian
|ndex=0166
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|category=Five Star
|height-ftin=4'07"
|height-m=1.4
|weight-lbs=78.5
|weight-kg=35.6
|ability1=Swarm
|ability2=Early Bird
|abilityd=Iron Fist
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Bug
|eggcycles=15
|evtotal=2
|evsd=2
|expyield=137
|oldexp=134
|lv100exp=800,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Red
|catchrate=90
|body=09
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'''Ledian''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レディアン''' ''Redian'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Ledyba}} starting at [[level]] 18.

==Biology==
Ledian is a {{wp|coleoptera}}n {{wp|insect|insectoid}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a slightly humanoid {{wp|Coccinellidae|ladybug}}. It has a pair of black antennae, a black spot in the center of its forehead and on the back of its head, blue eyes, and a cream-colored area around its mouth; the rest of its head is red. The antennae are shorter on the female than on the male. Its back and the top of its elytra are red with black spots, while the underside of its body and elytra are cream-colored; in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', the spots are shown to flash red at night. Underneath its elytra are a pair of clear wings. Its neck and limbs are black. It has four arms with white hands that resemble {{wp|boxing glove}}s and a pair of legs with red feet.

Ledian sleeps wrapped in leaves or grass in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate and tropical forests}} during the day. At night, it flutters around scattering a glowing powder that is thought to bring good luck. It is believed to use starlight as energy and the patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the sky. In addition to starlight, it loves to eat {{Berries}}. A weak fighter, it tries for quantity over power by throwing a barrage of punches with all four of its arms.

===Evolution===
Ledian evolves from {{p|Ledyba}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]: A Ledian appears as an antagonist in the [[Timegate Traveler Series|''Timegate Traveler'' movie series]]. In it, an [[Suit Actor|actor]] plays a spear-wielding Ledian from the future where Pokémon {{pkmn|training|train}} humans.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=031}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=In the daytime when it gets warm, it curls up inside a big leaf and drifts off into a deep slumber.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=It is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live <sc>Ledian</sc> in countless numbers. There is a good reason for this - the {{ScPkmn}} uses the light of the stars as its energy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live many <sc>Ledian</sc>. For good reason, they use the light of the stars as energy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=031}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=The spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=021|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=While it's believed that starlight provides it with energy, this Pokémon also loves to eat berries. In the daytime, it curls up in the grass to sleep.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=In battle, it throws punches with all four arms. The power of each individual blow is piddly, so it aims to win by quantity rather than quality.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It's said that the patterns on its back are related to the stars in the night sky, but the details of that relationship remain unclear.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It flies through the night sky, sprinkling sparkly dust. According to some, if that dust sticks to you, good things will happen to you.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg4=Lumiose|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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| Male Ledian in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Female Ledian in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=bug
|type2=flying
|HP= 55
|Attack= 35
|Defense=50
|SpAtk= 55
|SpDef= 110
|Speed= 85}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|type2=Flying
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=2
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=bug
|type2=flying
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 25
|Flying= 200
|Poison= 100
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 400
|Bug= 50
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 200
|Water= 100
|Grass= 25
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 200
|Dragon= 100
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|flying=ironballiv
|newground=½}}

===Learnset===
Ledian is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Mach Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
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{{learnlist/level8|29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level8|33|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/level8|38|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|42|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|47|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Ledian|Bug|Flying|2}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Ledian|Bug|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM51|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM60|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM62|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Ledian|Bug|Flying|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Ledian|Bug|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0010|Caterpie}}{{MSP/H|0012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/H|0013|Weedle}}{{MSP/H|0015|Beedrill}}{{MSP/H|0127|Pinsir}}{{MSP/H|0168|Ariados}}{{MSP/H|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/H|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/H|0213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/H|0265|Wurmple}}{{MSP/H|0267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/H|0269|Dustox}}{{MSP/H|0291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/H|0401|Kricketot}}{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0412|Burmy}}{{MSP/H|0414|Mothim}}{{MSP/H|0415|Combee}}{{MSP/H|0451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/H|0452|Drapion}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0213|Shuckle}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0207|Gligar}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}{{MSP/H|0451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/H|0452|Drapion}}|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0012|Butterfree}}{{MSP/H|0048|Venonat}}{{MSP/H|0049|Venomoth}}{{MSP/H|0269|Dustox}}{{MSP/H|0414|Mothim}}|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0193|Yanma}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0207|Gligar}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}{{MSP/H|0291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/H|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/H|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0012|Butterfree}}|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Ledian|Bug|Flying|2}}

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

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Ledian|Bug|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Ledian|Bug|Flying|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=166|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=166
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=I won't lose so long as the stars sparkle and shine in the sky!
|P2=Oh? My health is down by a half already. We better be careful.
|P3=I'm fading fast... My sparkly powder is almost gone...
|PL=All right! I leveled up! I'll shower more sparkly powder on foes!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=166
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=166
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Bellsprout}}, {{p|Roserade}}, {{p|Joltik}}, {{p|Spewpa}}
|recruitment=Escort to open the locked door at [[Mysterious Plains]]
|P1=I'm Ledian! I follow stars!
|P2=I need to…hang in there…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Bug
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=3
|past=NA
|num=094
|browser=It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Bug
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=166 f
|walk=1.67
|hp=49
|attack=72
|defense=55
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=166
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=166|num=675
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Bash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=166
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Ledyba
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=146
|attack=107
|defense=179
|fast={{m|Struggle Bug}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}, {{m|Counter}}{{tt|*|From September 3, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Bug Buzz}}, {{m|Silver Wind}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Dynamic Punch}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2022 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=166|pdex=057
|dex=When night falls, Ledian flutters about, scattering a sparkling dust. It seems very drawn to anything that lights up—maybe because it uses starlight as energy.}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0165
|name1=Ledyba
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Flying
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 18}}
|no2=0166
|name2=Ledian
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=bug|type2=flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=166}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=166}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=166}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=166}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=166|crop=83}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=166|crop=80}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0166}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0166|Ledian}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:3px solid #{{flying color}}; background:#{{bug color}}; margin: auto"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr B2W2 Future Being Ledian.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; text-align: center"
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokéstar Studios}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Treasure Island Ledian.png|thumb|250px|Ledian in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
===Major appearances===
Two Ledian debuted in ''[[EP172|Mountain Time]]'', each one owned by [[Benji]] and [[Benji's father|his father]]. They work with their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the [[Mountain Patrol]], though Benji's Ledian needed further {{pkmn|training}} under his father's {{p|Pidgeotto}}.

In ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Ledian worked with other {{type|Bug}} Pokémon to save [[Mount Quena]] from {{TRT}}.

In ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', a Ledian witnessed the crash-landing of Team Rocket's balloon and informed [[Aaron]] about it.

===Minor appearances===
Multiple wild Ledian appeared in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Ledian appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.

In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', multiple Ledian were living in the [[Tree of Beginning]].

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Ledian appeared in ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]''.

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

In ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', {{OBP|Darkrai|M10}} hit a Ledian with {{m|Dark Void}}.

In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', a Ledian living in [[Crown City]] surrounded {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} with several other Pokémon at the park to attack him, angry for what {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}} did to the city. Before a fight broke out, {{OBP|Celebi|M13}} calmed the attackers down.

In ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', multiple Ledian were on [[Treasure Island]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP172|Ledian|Ash's Pokédex|Ledian, the Five Star Pokémon. The [[Evolution|evolved]] form of {{p|Ledyba}}. The spots on the Ledian's back are said to react to the stars in the night sky.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Thorton Ledian Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ledian in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Multiple Ledian debuted in ''[[PS110|Piloswine Whine]]'', under the control of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. They attacked {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}}, but were easily defeated.

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

[[Thorton]] rented a Ledian for his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS427|Uprooting Seedot]]'' and ''[[PS428|Outlasting Ledian]]''. It primarily used {{m|Baton Pass}} to power up its teammates.

A Ledian appeared in ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Bug Catcher}} at the {{safari|Johto}}.

A Ledian appeared in a flashback in ''[[PASM16|A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]''.

Two Ledian belonging to an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} first appeared in ''[[PASM23|Battle in Vast Poni Canyon]]''.

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

===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Ledian appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]].

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Spr 2d 203.png|thumb|Ledian's beta design]]
* Ledian has the lowest base Attack stat of all fully evolved {{Type|Bug}} and all fully evolved {{Type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Despite multiple [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] describing its nocturnal behavior, wild Ledian are almost always encountered exclusively during the [[Matutinal Pokémon|morning]] or [[Diurnal Pokémon|daytime]].
* Despite its {{pkmn|category}} and Silver and FireRed Pokédex entries, Ledian's five spots are neither star-shaped nor are they arranged in a typical star pattern. In the case of the category, this is due to a mistranslation, as {{tt|いつつぼし ''itsutsuboshi''|five spots}}, as 星 ''hoshi'', while literally meaning "star", is the term used to refer to a ladybug's spots.
** The many references to stars may be development leftovers referring to Ledian's [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld %2797 demo/Pokémon|beta design]], in which the spots were star-shaped. This was likely a visual pun on the aforementioned double meaning.
* Ledian could not learn any {{t|Bug}}- or {{type|Flying}} moves until Generation III. Therefore, a Ledian in Generation II could not receive {{STAB}} unless it possessed the appropriate {{m|Hidden Power}}.
** Its level-up learnset contained only {{t|Normal}}- and {{type|Psychic}} moves until Generation IV. It did not contain any Bug-type moves until Generation IV or any Flying-type moves until Generation VII.

===Origin===
Ledian seems to be based on a {{wp|Coccinellidae|ladybug}}, particularly the {{wp|Harmonia axyridis|Asian ladybeetle}} or {{wp|Coccinella septempunctata|seven-spot ladybird}} due to its bright red color and black spots. Its nocturnal habits and {{wp|bioluminescence}} may be inspired by {{wp|Firefly|fireflies}}. Its humanoid body and large, ovoid head and eyes, as well as its affinity to the stars, are also reminiscent of aliens, such as the {{wp|grey alien}}.

Ledian [[List of references to Pulseman|bears a very significant resemblance]] to {{wp|Pulseman}}, another character made by [[Game Freak]], Pokémon's creator. It may also take inspiration from various ''{{wp|tokusatsu}}'' shows featuring costumed-superheroes, with helmets resembling insects and flashy martial arts attacks (like Ledian's {{m|Comet Punch}}). Pulseman, the character, resembles such superheroes while Pulseman, the game, has combat and graphics inspired by ''tokusatsu'' show tropes.

Its {{pkmn|category}}, Five Star Pokémon, may come from the Japanese name for seven-spot ladybird which is literally called 七星瓢虫 ''seven-star ladybug''.

====Name origin====
Ledian and Redian may be a combination of ''ladybug'' or ''ladybird'', ''red'', and possibly ''alien'' or ''guardian''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=bug|type2=flying
|ja=レディアン ''Redian''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|Coccinellidae|ladybug}}'' or ''ladybird'', ''red'', and possibly ''alien'' or ''guardian''
|fr=Coxyclaque|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|coccinelle|ladybug}}'' and ''{{tt|claque|slap}}''
|es=Ledian|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Ledian|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Ledian|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=레디안 ''Ledian''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=安瓢蟲 / 安瓢虫 ''Ānpiáochóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|瓢蟲 / 瓢虫 ''piáochóng''|ladybug}}
|zh_yue=安瓢蟲 ''Ōnpìuhchùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and {{tt|瓢蟲 ''pìuhchùhng''|ladybug}}
|hi=लेडियन ''Ledian''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Ледиан ''Ledian''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เรเดียน ''Redian''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|species=Ledian|prevnum=0165|prev=Ledyba|nextnum=0167|next=Spinarak|round=yes}}
|}
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