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Shield Dust (Ability)

2013-08-09T00:43:52Z

Splatxp: /* Trivia */ A Pokemon with Shield Dust actually can be both frozen and flinched by a Pokemon with Mold Breaker or Teravolt.

{{AbilityInfobox
|name=Shield Dust
|jpname=りんぷん
|jptrans=Moth Scales
|jptranslit=Rinpun
|colorscheme=bug
|gen=3
|text3=Prevents added effects.
|text4=Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.
|text5=Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.
}}
'''Shield Dust''' (Japanese: '''りんぷん''' ''Moth Scales'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Five {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have this Ability, all of which are {{type|Bug}}.

==Effect==
===In battle===
Shield Dust negates all possible side-effects whose probability would be boosted by {{a|Serene Grace}}: any side-effect would be prevented. It also blocks the side-effects of moves that have a 100% probability of a side-effect occurring regardless of {{a|Serene Grace}}, such as {{m|DynamicPunch}}. For example, {{m|Body Slam}} would only deal damage and not have its usual 30% chance of causing {{status|Paralysis}}. It does not stop [[move]]s that ''only'' cause these effects, like {{m|Thunder Wave}}.

===Outside of battle===
Shield Dust has no effect outside of battle.

==Pokémon with Shield Dust==
{{Ability/head|Bug}}
{{ability/entry|010|Caterpie|Bug|Bug|Shield Dust|None|Run Away}}
{{ability/entry|013|Weedle|Bug|Poison|Shield Dust|None|Run Away}}
{{ability/entry|049|Venomoth|Bug|Poison|Shield Dust|Tinted Lens|Wonder Skin}}
{{ability/entry|265|Wurmple|Bug|Bug|Shield Dust|None|Run Away}}
{{ability/entry|269|Dustox|Bug|Poison|Shield Dust|None|Compoundeyes}}
{{Ability/foot|Bug}}

==Trivia==
*No Pokémon with Shield Dust have been introduced after [[Generation III]].

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|zh_cmn=鱗粉 ''Línfěn''
|fr=Écran Poudre
|de=Puderabwehr
|it=Polvoscudo
|ko=인분 ''Inbun''
|es=Polvo Escudo
|pt=Escudo de Poeira
}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[it:Polvoscudo (abilità)]]

[[de:Puderabwehr]]
[[es:Polvo Escudo]]
[[fr:Écran Poudre]]
[[ja:りんぷん]]
[[zh:鳞粉（特性）]]

Rotom (Pokémon)

2013-07-22T23:12:08Z

Splatxp: /* Generation V type change */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prevnum=478 | prev=Froslass | nextnum=480 | next=Uxie | type=electric | type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Rotom |
jname=ロトム |
tmname=Rotom |
image=479Rotom{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=|1=-Heat|2=-Wash|3=-Frost|4=-Fan|5=-Mow}}.png |
caption={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Normal|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom art by [[Ken Sugimori]] from {{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6={{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}|{{v2|Platinum}}}} |
pron=<sc>''row'' -tom</sc>|
ndex=479 |
sdex=152 |
typebox=6 |
type1=Electric |
type2=Ghost |
form2type1=Electric |
form2type2=Fire |
form3type1=Electric |
form3type2=Water |
form4type1=Electric |
form4type2=Ice |
form5type1=Electric |
form5type2=Flying |
form6type1=Electric |
form6type2=Grass |
forme=6|
forme1=Normal Rotom |
forme2=Heat Rotom |
forme3=Wash Rotom |
forme4=Frost Rotom |
forme5=Fan Rotom |
forme6=Mow Rotom |
species=Plasma |
height-ftin=1'00" |
height-m=0.3 |
weight-lbs=0.7 |
weight-kg=0.3 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Levitate |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Amorphous |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsa=1|
evsp=1|
expyield=132 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=255 |
color=Red |
catchrate=45 |
body=01|
pokefordex=rotom{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1=-h|2=-w|3=-f|4=-s|5=-c}} |
generation=4 |
footnotes= |
disptype={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}}}

'''Rotom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ロトム''' ''Rotom'') is a dual-type {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it has the ability to possess the motors of certain appliances and [[form differences#Rotom|change forms]].
*When it does not possess an appliance, it is '''Normal Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}
*When it possesses a {{wp|microwave oven}} it becomes '''Heat Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Fire}}
*When it possesses a {{wp|washing machine}} it becomes '''Wash Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Water}}
*When it possesses a {{wp|refrigerator}} it becomes '''Frost Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Ice}}
*When it possesses an {{wp|mechanical fan|electric fan}} it becomes '''Fan Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Flying}}
*When it possesses a {{wp|lawn mower|lawnmower}} it becomes '''Mow Rotom''', and is {{2t|Electric|Grass}}.

Depending on the game, its form can be changed at will in [[Rotom's Room]] in the [[Galactic Eterna Building]], Rotom's Room in [[Silph Co.]], or the store room in [[Shopping Mall Nine]].

In Generation IV, it was {{2t|Electric|Ghost}} regardless of its form.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Rotom has a body of plasma. It also has teeth, which are often seen. Rotom also have unique eyes that have a dividing line across them. Rotom themselves are shaped like lightning rods, while the blue aura of electricity around them takes the appearance of lightning.

[[File:Rotom parts.png|thumb|left|Rotom and the appliances]]
Starting in {{v2|Platinum}}, Rotom also has five extra forms (each based on a household appliance), which can be accessed by possessing specific appliances. In Platinum, the appliances are located in [[Rotom's Room]] in [[Galactic Eterna Building]] via the use of the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Secret Key}}. In {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the appliances are located in [[Rotom's Room]] in [[Silph Co.]] which can be accessed when entering the broken elevator with Rotom as the [[walking Pokémon]]. In {{v2|Black and White|s}}, they can be found in the basement of [[Shopping Mall Nine]].

They are based on a {{wp|microwave oven}} (Heat Rotom), {{wp|washing machine}} (Wash Rotom), {{wp|refrigerator}} (Frost Rotom), {{wp|mechanical fan|electric fan}} (Fan Rotom), and a {{wp|lawn mower|lawnmower}} (Mow Rotom). Prior to [[Generation V]], they were all {{2t|Electric|Ghost}}-type. Rotom's eyes and aura of electricity will change colors when it changes form, but the aura remains the same color if it is {{Shiny}}. In contrast, their base stats are far higher than those of the original Rotom.

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

===Special abilities===
Rotom can creep into machines and appliances and infiltrate them. It may also possess and take the form of them if it wishes. However, only five alternate forms have been discovered so far.
[[File:Brock and Rotom.png|thumb|Rotom transforming]]

===Behavior===
Rotom are mischievous, apparently wreaking havoc on electrical appliances just for the fun of it. They like to pull pranks on others, or just shock them. When not possessing any object or when possessing a fan, it levitates when moving. On the other hand, when possessing a refrigerator or an oven, it bounces. When possessing a lawnmower, it rolls around on its wheels.

===Habitat===
They usually live in electrical appliances, sometimes in those of [[Old Chateau|abandoned places]]. In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, a Rotom resides inside a [[television]], where the {{player}} is able to catch it.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
As with most {{t|Electric}} Pokémon, Rotom probably feeds on electricity.

==In the anime==
[[File:{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom anime.png|thumb|210px|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Rotom made its debut appearance in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'' in all its different forms, toying around with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.

Multiple Rotom appeared in [[BW128]], taking on all of their different forms. One of them was eventually caught by {{an|Professor Oak}}.

===Minor appearances===

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP105|Rotom|Ash's Pokédex|Rotom, the Plasma Pokémon. Rotom plays practical jokes, which it carries out by embedding its plasma body in electronic devices.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Rotom Adventures.png|1=Heat Rotom Adventures.png|2=Wash Rotom Adventures.png|3=Frost Rotom Adventures.png|4=Fan Rotom Adventures.png|5=Mow Rotom Adventures.png}}|thumb|210px|left|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Rotom PMDP.png|1=Heat Rotom PMDP.png|2=Wash Rotom PMDP.png|3=Frost Rotom PMDP.png|4=Fan Rotom PMDP.png|5=Mow Rotom PMDP.png}}|thumb|210px|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=|1=Heat|2=Wash|3=Frost|4=Fan|5=Mow}} Rotom in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]

In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Rotom appeared at the [[Old Chateau]] where it caused havoc for {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} until Diamond eventually caught it when it was hiding in the television. The same Rotom made another appearance when Diamond and Pearl returned to the Old Chateau to try to protect it from [[Charon]]. Like in its previous appearance, Rotom caused havoc for the boys and ran away to the [[Galactic Eterna Building]] where it transformed into its 5 forms and attacked them. Eventually Diamond found out it was just trying to play with them and bonded with it. After telling Rotom of their plan to protect it, Rotom decided to join them.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
A Rotom appears in [[PMDP46]] along with all of its forms.
{{-}}

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}
|gen=4
|dpdex=Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
|platinumdex=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
|hgssdex=Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.
|bwdex=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
|b2w2dex=Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|
gen=4 |
dprarity=One |
dparea=TV in [[Old Chateau]]{{Sup/t|Night}} (After obtaining [[National Pokédex]]) |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=TV in [[Old Chateau]]{{Sup/t|Night}} |
hgssex=dppt|
hgssarea=[[Trade]] |
bwrarity=One |
bwarea={{rt|15|Unova}} ([[Trade]] {{p|Ditto}})|
b2w2rarity=One |
b2w2area={{rt|15|Unova}} ([[Trade]] {{p|Ditto}})|
dwarea={{dwa|Spooky Manor}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Electric
|type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}
|md2=[[Midnight Forest]] (B10-B20)
|rumble=[[Silent Forest]] [[Windy Prairie‎]] [[Rocky Cave]] [[Fiery Furnace]] [[Bright Beach]] [[Eternal Tower]]
|pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]]
|rumble2=Rotom Hideout: [[Firebreathing Mountain]] (All Forms; post ending)
}}

Rotom will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time until a rescue mission involving it has been completed. This task can be completed by using the following Wonder Mail code:
:8HTR MY9+ K6+@
:NT=M 9Q6R 38@5
:Objective: Escort Rotom to floor 4 of [[Tiny Meadow]].

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Electric
|type2=Ghost
|bw1=Max Elixir|bw1type=Ether|bw1rar=100
|b2w21=Max Elixir|bw1type=Ether|bw1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Normal Rotom=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats |
type=electric |
type2=ghost |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 50 |
Defense=77 |
SpAtk= 95 |
SpDef= 77 |
Speed= 91 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1|2|3|4|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Heat, Wash, Frost, Fan, and Mow Rotom=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats |
type=electric |
type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Fire|1=Water|2=Ice|3=Flying|4=Grass}}|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}} |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 65 |
Defense=107 |
SpAtk= 105 |
SpDef= 107 |
Speed= 86 }}
|}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Pokéathlon stats====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Normal Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|type2=Ghost
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
|}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Heat Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon |
type=Electric |
type2=Ghost |
Speed=3 |
SpeedMax=4 |
Power=4 |
PowerMax=4 |
Technique=3 |
TechniqueMax=4 |
Stamina=3 |
StaminaMax=4 |
Jump=4 |
JumpMax=4 |
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|2=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Wash Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon |
type=Electric |
type2=Ghost |
Speed=3 |
SpeedMax=3 |
Power=3 |
PowerMax=3 |
Technique=3 |
TechniqueMax=4 |
Stamina=4 |
StaminaMax=4 |
Jump=2 |
JumpMax=4 |
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Frost Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon |
type=Electric |
type2=Ghost |
Speed=3 |
SpeedMax=4 |
Power=2 |
PowerMax=3 |
Technique=4 |
TechniqueMax=5 |
Stamina=3 |
StaminaMax=3 |
Jump=3 |
JumpMax=4 |
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|4=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Fan Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon |
type=Electric |
type2=Ghost |
Speed=3 |
SpeedMax=5 |
Power=3 |
PowerMax=5 |
Technique=3 |
TechniqueMax=3 |
Stamina=2 |
StaminaMax=3 |
Jump=5 |
JumpMax=5 |
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Mow Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon |
type=Electric |
type2=Ghost |
Speed=3 |
SpeedMax=3 |
Power=3 |
PowerMax=3 |
Technique=5 |
TechniqueMax=5 |
Stamina=3 |
StaminaMax=4 |
Jump=2 |
JumpMax=4 |
}}
|}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|

===Type effectiveness===
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Normal Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Ghost|

Normal= 0 |
Fighting= 0 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 50 |

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

notes=yes|
ghost=yes|
newnormal=1|
newfighting=1|
levitate=yes|
newground=2}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Heat Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Fire|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 25 |

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

notes=yes|
levitate=yes|
newground=4}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|2=collapsible|expandable}}"
|

=====Wash Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Water|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 25 |

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

notes=yes|
levitate=yes|
newground=2}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Frost Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Ice|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 200 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

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

notes=yes|
levitate=yes|
newground=2}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|4=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Fan Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Flying|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

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

notes=yes|
flying=levitate|
newground=2}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|

=====Mow Rotom=====
|-
|
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Grass|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 200 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 25 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
levitate=yes|
newground=1}}
|}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|5|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5||{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Hex|Ghost|Special|50|100|10||{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|5|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|5|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|5|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|5|4}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|5|4}}
{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Normal Rotom=====
|-
|
{{learnlist/eventh|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|5|4}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change}} (having no other moves)|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Rotom|Electric|Ghost|5|4}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|1=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Heat Rotom=====
|-
|
{{learnlist/eventh|Rotom|Electric|Fire|5|4}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change}}|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Rotom|Electric|Fire|5|4}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|2=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Wash Rotom=====
|-
|
{{learnlist/eventh|Rotom|Electric|Water|5|4}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Rotom|Electric|Water|5|4}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Frost Rotom=====
|-
|
{{learnlist/eventh|Rotom|Electric|Ice|5|4}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change}}|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Rotom|Electric|Ice|5|4}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|4=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Fan Rotom=====
|-
|
{{learnlist/eventh|Rotom|Electric|Flying|5|4}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change}}|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Rotom|Electric|Flying|5|4}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Mow Rotom=====
|-
|
{{learnlist/eventh|Rotom|Electric|Grass|5|4}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|Form differences|Rotom|Form change}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Rotom|Electric|Grass|5|4}}
|}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|5|4}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Spooky Manor}}|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''|10}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Spooky Manor}}|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Rotom|Electric|{{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}|5|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=electric |
type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}} |
ndex=479 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=G |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=3|
rumbledefense=3|
rumblespeed=3|
rumbleattack2=3|
rumbledefense2=5|
rumblespeed2=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=3|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=3|
rumble2attack2=3|
rumble2defense2=5|
rumble2speed2=3|
Pad=Rotom is a Zone Keeper protecting the [[Haunted Zone]]. As the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up}}, Rotom also values having fun. |
}}

===Forms===
{{Evobox/Formes
|type2-disp={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}
|sprite1=479
|name1=Rotom
|type1-1=Electric
|type2-1=Ghost
|forme=6
|forme1=Normal Rotom
|loc1=Normal
|sprite2=479O
|forme2=Heat Rotom
|type1-2=Electric
|type2-2=Fire
|loc2=Microwave oven
|sprite3=479W
|forme3=Wash Rotom
|type1-3=Electric
|type2-3=Water
|loc3=Washing machine
|sprite4=479R
|forme4=Frost Rotom
|type1-4=Electric
|type2-4=Ice
|loc4=Refrigerator
|sprite5=479F
|forme5=Fan Rotom
|type1-5=Electric
|type2-5=Flying
|loc5=Electric fan
|sprite6=479L
|forme6=Mow Rotom
|type1-6=Electric
|type2-6=Grass
|loc6=Lawnmower}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}} |
gen=4|
gender=6formes|
ndex=479|
name=Rotom|
forme1=O|
forme2=W|
forme3=R|
forme4=F|
forme5=L|
}}

==Trivia==
* When Rotom is encountered, the music is the same as {{pkmn2|legendary}} encounters, although it is not classified as one. Rotom is, to date, the only non-legendary Pokémon to do this.
* With the exception of {{p|Unown}} and {{p|Spinda}}, Rotom has the most forms of any non-legendary Pokémon, with six in total.
** Rotom has the most interchangeable forms of any non-legendary Pokémon.
* When Rotom transforms, it learns a new move in the same way that other Pokémon may learn new moves upon evolving. The move is replaced by another if Rotom possesses another object, and is deleted when Rotom transforms back to its normal form. If the only move that Rotom knows right before reverting to its original form is exclusive to its alternate form, then that move will be replaced with {{m|ThunderShock}}.
* Rotom's alternate forms, along with {{p|Arceus}}'s formes, were the only alternate forms of a Pokémon not featured in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]. However, despite being introduced a year before the game was released like Rotom, {{p|Shaymin}} and {{p|Giratina}}'s alternate forms made an appearance in the game.
* When transformed, Rotom has the highest {{stat|Special Defense}} base stat of all {{t|Electric}} types.

====Generation V type change====
* Rotom is only the third Pokémon to have its types changed, after {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}}: its alternate forms, while sharing the Electric/Ghost typing with normal Rotom in Generation IV, have their Ghost type exchanged for the type of move they learn from Generation V onward, with Heat Rotom being Electric/Fire, Wash Rotom being Electric/Water, Fan Rotom being Electric/Flying, Frost Rotom being Electric/Ice, and Mow Rotom being Electric/Grass.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Normal, Heat, Frost, and Mow Rotom.
* Despite becoming part {{type|Flying}}, Fan Rotom retains the Ability Levitate, being the only Flying-type Pokémon with this Ability, which grants it a 'double immunity' to {{type|Ground}} moves.
* All of Rotom's appliance forms except Mow Rotom are tied for or have the fewest weaknesses of all Pokémon of their secondary types.

===Origin===
Rotom appears to be [[List of references to Pulseman|based on]] {{wp|Pulseman}}, who was actually designed by Pokémon designer [[Ken Sugimori]], although it may also be inspired by the unexplained phenomenon of {{wp|ball lightning}}. Its Pokédex entry brings to mind {{wp|gremlin}}s. Its possession of other objects may be based on {{wp|poltergeist}}s or {{wp|tsukumogami}}.

====Name origin====
Rotom is ''motor'' backwards; this may refer to the fact that motors make many appliances function, while Rotom makes them fail.

In {{game|Platinum}}, it is revealed that Charon discovered and named the first known Rotom. It appeared out of his toy robot, and he named it Rotom due to its origin.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=electric|type2={{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=ghost|1=fire|2=water|3=ice|4=flying|5=grass}}
|ja=ロトム ''Rotom''|jameaning=From ''motor'' spelled backwards
|de=Rotom|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|fr=Motisma|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|moteur|engine}}'' and ''plasma''
|es=Rotom|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Rotom|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ko=로토무 ''Rotom''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=洛托姆 ''Luò Tuō Mǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
}}
 

==External links==
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|0|6=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom Normal Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom Normal Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|1=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom-h Heat Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom-h Heat Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|2=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom-w Wash Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom-w Wash Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|3=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom-f Frost Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom-f Frost Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|4=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom-s Fan Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom-s Fan Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: w}} mod 7}}|5=|*[http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rotom-c Mow Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/rotom-c Mow Rotom] on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)}}

{{PokémonPrevNext | prevnum=478 | prev=Froslass | nextnum=480 | next=Uxie | type=electric | type2 = {{#switch: {{#time: w}}|0|6=Ghost|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice|4=Flying|5=Grass}}}}
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Dark (type)

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:''If you were looking for the moves known as Dark moves in Japanese, see [[Shadow move]].''
----
{{types}}
The '''Dark type''' (Japanese: '''あくタイプ''' ''Evil type'') is one of the seventeen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Dark-type Pokémon are [[Karen]] of the [[Indigo Plateau|Johto]] [[Elite Four]], [[Sidney]] of the [[Hoenn]] Elite Four, and [[Grimsley]] of the [[Unova]] Elite Four. Notably, the Dark type is the only type that has never had a [[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] specialize in it. Prior to [[Generation_IV#Advances_in_gameplay|changes in Generation IV]] all Dark-type moves were [[special move|special]], but they may now also be [[physical move|physical]] depending on the attack. Dark-type Pokémon were added in [[Generation II]].

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dark|
HP=67.05 |
Attack=89.64 |
Defense=65.72 |
SpAtk=70.69 |
SpDef=63.62 |
Speed=73.95 |
Total=430.67 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dark|
HP=76.61 |
Attack=101.91 |
Defense=78.35 |
SpAtk=83.52 |
SpDef=75.26 |
Speed=80.22 |
Total=495.87 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Dark
|weakto1=Bug
|weakto2=Fighting
|resist1=Dark
|resist2=Ghost
|unaffected1=Psychic
|weaken1=Ghost
|weaken2=Psychic
|resisted1=Dark
|resisted2=Fighting
|resisted3=Steel
}}

==Characteristics==
===Defense===
Dark-type Pokémon are notable for the fact that they don't have any strong stat trends other than Attack (which is in and of itself modified by a few powerful outliers and slightly ironic as Dark was a special type, not a physical type), but usually have relatively poor defenses, with the exception of {{p|Umbreon}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Bisharp}}, {{p|Drapion}}, {{p|Scrafty}}, {{p|Mandibuzz}} and {{p|Tyranitar}}. On the plus side, Dark types have an immunity to {{type|Psychic}} moves. Additionally, Pokémon that are both Dark-type and {{type|Ghost}} have no weaknesses to any moves of any type (excluding {{type|Fighting}} moves used under immunity-negating conditions such as {{DL|In-battle effect item|Ring Target}} or {{a|Scrappy}}), as the resistances of the Dark type cover the weaknesses of Ghost, and vice-versa. Meanwhile, if a Pokémon with the types Psychic and Dark were to exist, then it would have no resistances while having a double weakness to Bug type and an immunity to Psychic (It would also be the only Pokémon with Bug as a sole weakness).

===Offense===
Dark-type moves, when combating Psychic types, are especially useful due to their secondary effects; {{m|Crunch}} lowers Defense (an already low stat among Psychic types), {{m|Bite}} causes {{Status|flinch}}ing, {{m|Faint Attack}} never misses, {{m|Night Slash}} has a high {{DL|Damage modification|critical hit}} ratio while {{m|Pursuit}} hits Pokémon as they switch for double damage. Many Dark-type moves also involve stealing or deception, such as moves like: {{m|Thief}}, which steals an opponent's held item; {{m|Snatch}}, which steals the beneficial effects of an opponent's moves; and {{m|Foul Play}}, which uses a number of the opponent's offensive modifiers, such as [[Statistics|Attack]], to calculate damage.

Even though the Dark type was considered a [[special move|special type]] prior to [[Generation IV]], the three Dark-type moves that are currently special ({{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Snarl}} and {{m|Night Daze}}) were introduced after [[Generation III]], meaning that all Dark-type moves that were once special moves are now all [[physical move]]s, which helps many Dark types since most of them are physical attackers.

===Contest Properties===
When used in Contests, Dark-type moves typically are of the [[Smart Contest|Smart]] category, but can also fall in any of the other four Contest categories.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 39 Dark-type Pokémon or 6.01% of all Pokémon, making it tied with the {{t|Electric}} type as the fifth rarest type.

===Pure Dark-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|197
|{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}
|{{p|Umbreon}}
|-
|261
|{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}
|{{p|Poochyena}}
|-
|262
|{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}
|{{p|Mightyena}}
|-
|359
|{{MSP|359|Absol}}
|{{p|Absol}}
|-
|491
|{{MSP|491|Darkrai}}
|{{p|Darkrai}}
|-
|509
|{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}
|{{p|Purrloin}}
|-
|510
|{{MSP|510|Liepard}}
|{{p|Liepard}}
|-
|570
|{{MSP|570|Zorua}}
|{{p|Zorua}}
|-
|571
|{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}
|{{p|Zoroark}}
|}
|}

====Pokéstar Studios opponents====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="unsortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|N/A
|{{MSP|000|Monster}}
|{{p|Monster}}
|}
|}

===Half Dark-type Pokémon===
====Primary Dark-type Pokémon====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|198
|{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}
|{{p|Murkrow}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|215
|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}
|{{p|Sneasel}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|228
|{{MSP|228|Houndour}}
|{{p|Houndour}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|229
|{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}
|{{p|Houndoom}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|302
|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}
|{{p|Sableye}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|430
|{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}
|{{p|Honchkrow}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|461
|{{MSP|461|Weavile}}
|{{p|Weavile}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|559
|{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}
|{{p|Scraggy}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|560
|{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}
|{{p|Scrafty}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|624
|{{MSP|624|Pawniard}}
|{{p|Pawniard}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|625
|{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}
|{{p|Bisharp}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|629
|{{MSP|629|Vullaby}}
|{{p|Vullaby}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|630
|{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}
|{{p|Mandibuzz}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|633
|{{MSP|633|Deino}}
|{{p|Deino}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|634
|{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}
|{{p|Zweilous}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|635
|{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}
|{{p|Hydreigon}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|}
|}

====Secondary Dark-type Pokémon====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|248
|{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}
|{{p|Tyranitar}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|274
|{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}
|{{p|Nuzleaf}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|275
|{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}
|{{p|Shiftry}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|318
|{{MSP|318|Carvanha}}
|{{p|Carvanha}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|319
|{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}
|{{p|Sharpedo}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|332
|{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}
|{{p|Cacturne}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|342
|{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}
|{{p|Crawdaunt}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|434
|{{MSP|434|Stunky}}
|{{p|Stunky}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|435
|{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}
|{{p|Skuntank}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|442
|{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}
|{{p|Spiritomb}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|452
|{{MSP|452|Drapion}}
|{{p|Drapion}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|551
|{{MSP|551|Sandile}}
|{{p|Sandile}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|552
|{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}
|{{p|Krokorok}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|553
|{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}
|{{p|Krookodile}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|}
|}

====Pokéstar Studios opponents====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|N/A
|{{MSP|000|Brycen-man}}
|{{p|Brycen-man}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|N/A
|{{MSP|000|Majin}}
|{{p|Majin}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
{{movelist/battle-head|Dark}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Assurance|Physical|Beauty|50|100|10|anyadjacent|If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Beat Up|Physical|Smart|Varies|100|10|anyadjacent|The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.}}{{movelist/battle|1|Bite|Physical|Tough|60|100|25|anyadjacent|The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.}}{{movelist/battle|2|Crunch|Physical|Tough|80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Dark Pulse|Special|Cool|80|100|15|any|The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Dark Void|Status|Smart|—|80|10|adjacentfoes|Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Embargo|Status|Cute|—|100|15|anyadjacent|It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Faint Attack|Physical|Smart|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Fake Tears|Status|Smart|—|100|20|anyadjacent|The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Flatter|Status|Smart|—|100|15|anyadjacent|Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Fling|Physical|Tough|Varies|100|10|anyadjacent|The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Foul Play|Physical||95|100|15|anyadjacent|The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Hone Claws|Status||—|—|15|self|The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Knock Off|Physical|Smart|20|100|20|anyadjacent|The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Memento|Status|Tough|—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Nasty Plot|Status|Cute|—|—|20|self|The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Night Daze|Special||85|95|10|anyadjacent|The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Night Slash|Physical|Beauty|70|100|15|anyadjacent|The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Payback|Physical|Cool|50|100|10|anyadjacent|If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Punishment|Physical|Smart|Varies|100|5|anyadjacent|This attack's power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.}}{{movelist/battle|2|Pursuit|Physical|Smart|40|100|20|anyadjacent|An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Quash|Status||—|100|15|anyadjacent|The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Snarl|Special||55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target's Sp. Atk stat decrease.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Snatch|Status|Smart|—|—|10|self|The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Sucker Punch|Physical|Smart|80|100|5|anyadjacent|This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.}}{{movelist/battle|4|Switcheroo|Status|Cool|—|100|10|anyadjacent|The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Taunt|Status|Smart|—|100|20|anyadjacent|The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Thief|Physical|Tough|40|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Torment|Status|Smart|—|100|15|anyadjacent|The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.}}
{{movelist/battle-foot|Dark}}

==Trivia==
* Because of {{m|Bite}}'s change to Dark from the {{t|Normal}} type in [[Generation II]], there has been at least one Dark-type move introduced in each generation. Despite this, there is not a Dark-type Pokémon from each generation; Dark is the only type not assigned to a Pokémon introduced in Generation I. This is the opposite situation to the other type introduced in Generation II, {{t|Steel}}.
* There has yet to be a [[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] that specializes in the Dark type. Despite this, there have been three [[Elite Four]] members who specialize in Dark-type Pokémon.
* Because Dark-type moves are only super effective against the {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Ghost}} types, and there has not yet been a Pokémon with that type combination, Dark-type moves cannot currently deal 4× damage.
* Generation V introduced the most Dark-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 16 and Generation II introduced the {{tt|fewest|not counting Generation I, since this type was unavailable at that time}} Dark-type Pokémon, with six.
* Despite Dark-type moves being exclusively special before the physical/special split, every Dark-type move introduced before the split was made a physical move.
* Both types that Dark is weak to, Bug and Fighting, share a weakness to Flying types.
* Generation IV introduced the most Dark-type moves of any Generation, with 11. Generation II (not counting Bite since it was introduced in Generation I) and V introduced the {{tt|fewest|not counting Generation I, since this type was unavailable at that time}} Dark-type moves, with five.
* Offensively, the only difference between Dark and {{t|Ghost}} is that Dark type moves are not very effective on {{t|Fighting}} and Ghost type moves don't affect {{t|Normal}}, while the other does normal damage to that type.
** However, defensively the types are almost complete opposites, leaving the {{p|Sableye|two}} {{p|Spiritomb|Pokémon}} that are both types with no weakness.
* Dark is the only type without a move that has 100 or more base power, not considering Fling with an Iron Ball.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{dark color}}|bordercolor={{dark color light}}
|zh_cmn=惡 / 恶 ''È'' 邪惡 / 邪恶 ''Xié'è''
|nl=Duister Donker
|fi=Pimeys Pimeä
|fr=Ténèbres
|da=Mørke
|de=Unlicht
|el=Σκοταδιού ''Skotadiou''
|he=אופל ''Offel''
|id=Kegelapan
|it=Buio
|ja=あく (悪) ''Aku''
|ko=악 ''Ak''
|no=Mørk
|pl=Mroczny
|pt_br=Sombrio Noturno
|ru=Тёмный ''Tyomnii''
|es_la= Oscuridad
|es_eu=Siniestro
|ro=Întuneric
|sv=Mörker
|th=มืด or ความมืด
}}

[[de:Unlicht (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Siniestro]]
[[fr:Ténèbres (type)]]
[[it:Buio (tipo)]]
[[ja:あく]]
[[pt:Tipo Dark]]
[[zh:恶（属性）]]

Dark (type)

2013-06-08T01:42:56Z

Splatxp: /* Trivia */

:''If you were looking for the moves known as Dark moves in Japanese, see [[Shadow move]].''
----
{{types}}
The '''Dark type''' (Japanese: '''あくタイプ''' ''Evil type'') is one of the seventeen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Dark-type Pokémon are [[Karen]] of the [[Indigo Plateau|Johto]] [[Elite Four]], [[Sidney]] of the [[Hoenn]] Elite Four, and [[Grimsley]] of the [[Unova]] Elite Four. Notably, the Dark type is the only type that has never had a [[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] specialize in it. Prior to [[Generation_IV#Advances_in_gameplay|changes in Generation IV]] all Dark-type moves were [[special move|special]], but they may now also be [[physical move|physical]] depending on the attack. Dark-type Pokémon were added in [[Generation II]].

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dark|
HP=67.05 |
Attack=89.64 |
Defense=65.72 |
SpAtk=70.69 |
SpDef=63.62 |
Speed=73.95 |
Total=430.67 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=dark|
HP=76.61 |
Attack=101.91 |
Defense=78.35 |
SpAtk=83.52 |
SpDef=75.26 |
Speed=80.22 |
Total=495.87 }}


==Battle properties==
{{typebattle
|type=Dark
|weakto1=Bug
|weakto2=Fighting
|resist1=Dark
|resist2=Ghost
|unaffected1=Psychic
|weaken1=Ghost
|weaken2=Psychic
|resisted1=Dark
|resisted2=Fighting
|resisted3=Steel
}}

==Characteristics==
===Defense===
Dark-type Pokémon are notable for the fact that they don't have any strong stat trends other than Attack (which is in and of itself modified by a few powerful outliers and slightly ironic as Dark was a special type, not a physical type), but usually have relatively poor defenses, with the exception of {{p|Umbreon}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Bisharp}}, {{p|Drapion}}, {{p|Scrafty}}, {{p|Mandibuzz}} and {{p|Tyranitar}}. On the plus side, Dark types have an immunity to {{type|Psychic}} moves. Additionally, Pokémon that are both Dark-type and {{type|Ghost}} have no weaknesses to any moves of any type (excluding {{type|Fighting}} moves used under immunity-negating conditions such as {{DL|In-battle effect item|Ring Target}} or {{a|Scrappy}}), as the resistances of the Dark type cover the weaknesses of Ghost, and vice-versa. Meanwhile, if a Pokémon with the types Psychic and Dark were to exist, then it would have no resistances while having a double weakness to Bug type and an immunity to Psychic (It would also be the only Pokémon with Bug as a sole weakness).

===Offense===
Dark-type moves, when combating Psychic types, are especially useful due to their secondary effects; {{m|Crunch}} lowers Defense (an already low stat among Psychic types), {{m|Bite}} causes {{Status|flinch}}ing, {{m|Faint Attack}} never misses, {{m|Night Slash}} has a high {{DL|Damage modification|critical hit}} ratio while {{m|Pursuit}} hits Pokémon as they switch for double damage. Many Dark-type moves also involve stealing or deception, such as moves like: {{m|Thief}}, which steals an opponent's held item; {{m|Snatch}}, which steals the beneficial effects of an opponent's moves; and {{m|Foul Play}}, which uses a number of the opponent's offensive modifiers, such as [[Statistics|Attack]], to calculate damage.

Even though the Dark type was considered a [[special move|special type]] prior to [[Generation IV]], the three Dark-type moves that are currently special ({{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Snarl}} and {{m|Night Daze}}) were introduced after [[Generation III]], meaning that all Dark-type moves that were once special moves are now all [[physical move]]s, which helps many Dark types since most of them are physical attackers.

===Contest Properties===
When used in Contests, Dark-type moves typically are of the [[Smart Contest|Smart]] category, but can also fall in any of the other four Contest categories.

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are 39 Dark-type Pokémon or 6.01% of all Pokémon, making it tied with the {{t|Electric}} type as the fifth rarest type.

===Pure Dark-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|197
|{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}
|{{p|Umbreon}}
|-
|261
|{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}
|{{p|Poochyena}}
|-
|262
|{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}
|{{p|Mightyena}}
|-
|359
|{{MSP|359|Absol}}
|{{p|Absol}}
|-
|491
|{{MSP|491|Darkrai}}
|{{p|Darkrai}}
|-
|509
|{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}
|{{p|Purrloin}}
|-
|510
|{{MSP|510|Liepard}}
|{{p|Liepard}}
|-
|570
|{{MSP|570|Zorua}}
|{{p|Zorua}}
|-
|571
|{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}
|{{p|Zoroark}}
|}
|}

====Pokéstar Studios opponents====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="unsortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|N/A
|{{MSP|000|Monster}}
|{{p|Monster}}
|}
|}

===Half Dark-type Pokémon===
====Primary Dark-type Pokémon====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|198
|{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}
|{{p|Murkrow}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|215
|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}
|{{p|Sneasel}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|228
|{{MSP|228|Houndour}}
|{{p|Houndour}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|229
|{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}
|{{p|Houndoom}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|302
|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}
|{{p|Sableye}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|430
|{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}
|{{p|Honchkrow}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|461
|{{MSP|461|Weavile}}
|{{p|Weavile}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|559
|{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}
|{{p|Scraggy}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|560
|{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}
|{{p|Scrafty}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|624
|{{MSP|624|Pawniard}}
|{{p|Pawniard}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|625
|{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}
|{{p|Bisharp}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|629
|{{MSP|629|Vullaby}}
|{{p|Vullaby}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|630
|{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}
|{{p|Mandibuzz}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|633
|{{MSP|633|Deino}}
|{{p|Deino}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|634
|{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}
|{{p|Zweilous}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|635
|{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}
|{{p|Hydreigon}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|}
|}

====Secondary Dark-type Pokémon====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|248
|{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}
|{{p|Tyranitar}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|274
|{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}
|{{p|Nuzleaf}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|275
|{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}
|{{p|Shiftry}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|318
|{{MSP|318|Carvanha}}
|{{p|Carvanha}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|319
|{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}
|{{p|Sharpedo}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|332
|{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}
|{{p|Cacturne}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|342
|{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}
|{{p|Crawdaunt}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|434
|{{MSP|434|Stunky}}
|{{p|Stunky}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|435
|{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}
|{{p|Skuntank}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|442
|{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}
|{{p|Spiritomb}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|452
|{{MSP|452|Drapion}}
|{{p|Drapion}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|551
|{{MSP|551|Sandile}}
|{{p|Sandile}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|552
|{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}
|{{p|Krokorok}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|553
|{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}
|{{p|Krookodile}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|}
|}

====Pokéstar Studios opponents====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{dark color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{dark color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{dark color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|N/A
|{{MSP|000|Brycen-man}}
|{{p|Brycen-man}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
|N/A
|{{MSP|000|Majin}}
|{{p|Majin}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
{{movelist/battle-head|Dark}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Assurance|Physical|Beauty|50|100|10|anyadjacent|If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Beat Up|Physical|Smart|Varies|100|10|anyadjacent|The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.}}{{movelist/battle|1|Bite|Physical|Tough|60|100|25|anyadjacent|The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.}}{{movelist/battle|2|Crunch|Physical|Tough|80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Dark Pulse|Special|Cool|80|100|15|any|The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Dark Void|Status|Smart|—|80|10|adjacentfoes|Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Embargo|Status|Cute|—|100|15|anyadjacent|It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Faint Attack|Physical|Smart|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Fake Tears|Status|Smart|—|100|20|anyadjacent|The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Flatter|Status|Smart|—|100|15|anyadjacent|Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Fling|Physical|Tough|Varies|100|10|anyadjacent|The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Foul Play|Physical||95|100|15|anyadjacent|The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Hone Claws|Status||—|—|15|self|The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Knock Off|Physical|Smart|20|100|20|anyadjacent|The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Memento|Status|Tough|—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Nasty Plot|Status|Cute|—|—|20|self|The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Night Daze|Special||85|95|10|anyadjacent|The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target's accuracy.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Night Slash|Physical|Beauty|70|100|15|anyadjacent|The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Payback|Physical|Cool|50|100|10|anyadjacent|If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Punishment|Physical|Smart|Varies|100|5|anyadjacent|This attack's power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.}}{{movelist/battle|2|Pursuit|Physical|Smart|40|100|20|anyadjacent|An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Quash|Status||—|100|15|anyadjacent|The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Snarl|Special||55|95|15|adjacentfoes|The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target's Sp. Atk stat decrease.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Snatch|Status|Smart|—|—|10|self|The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Sucker Punch|Physical|Smart|80|100|5|anyadjacent|This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.}}{{movelist/battle|4|Switcheroo|Status|Cool|—|100|10|anyadjacent|The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Taunt|Status|Smart|—|100|20|anyadjacent|The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Thief|Physical|Tough|40|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Torment|Status|Smart|—|100|15|anyadjacent|The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.}}
{{movelist/battle-foot|Dark}}

==Trivia==
* Because of {{m|Bite}}'s change to Dark from the {{t|Normal}} type in [[Generation II]], there has been at least one Dark-type move introduced in each generation. Despite this, there is not a Dark-type Pokémon from each generation; Dark is the only type not assigned to a Pokémon introduced in Generation I. This is the opposite situation to the other type introduced in Generation II, {{t|Steel}}.
* There has yet to be a [[Gym|Pokémon Gym]] that specializes in the Dark type. Despite this, there have been three [[Elite Four]] members who specialize in Dark-type Pokémon.
* Because Dark-type moves are only super effective against the {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Ghost}} types, and there has not yet been a Pokémon with that type combination, Dark-type moves cannot currently deal 4× damage.
* Generation V introduced the most Dark-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 16 and Generation II introduced the {{tt|fewest|not counting Generation I, since this type was unavailable at that time}} Dark-type Pokémon, with six.
* Despite Dark-type moves being exclusively special before the physical/special split, every Dark-type move introduced before the split was made a physical move.
* Both types that Dark is weak to, Bug and Fighting, share a weakness to Flying types.
* Generation IV introduced the most Dark-type moves of any Generation, with 11. Generation II (not counting Bite since it was introduced in Generation I) and V introduced the {{tt|fewest|not counting Generation I, since this type was unavailable at that time}} Dark-type moves, with five.
* Offensively, the only difference between Dark and {{t|Ghost}} is that Dark type moves are not very effective on {{t|Fighting}} and Ghost type moves don't affect {{t|Normal}}, while the other does normal damage to that type.
** However, defensively the types are almost complete opposites, leaving the {{p|Sableye|two}} {{p|Spiritomb|Pokémon}} that are both types with no weakness.
* Dark is the only type without a move that has 100 or more base power.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{dark color}}|bordercolor={{dark color light}}
|zh_cmn=惡 / 恶 ''È'' 邪惡 / 邪恶 ''Xié'è''
|nl=Duister Donker
|fi=Pimeys Pimeä
|fr=Ténèbres
|da=Mørke
|de=Unlicht
|el=Σκοταδιού ''Skotadiou''
|he=אופל ''Offel''
|id=Kegelapan
|it=Buio
|ja=あく (悪) ''Aku''
|ko=악 ''Ak''
|no=Mørk
|pl=Mroczny
|pt_br=Sombrio Noturno
|ru=Тёмный ''Tyomnii''
|es_la= Oscuridad
|es_eu=Siniestro
|ro=Întuneric
|sv=Mörker
|th=มืด or ความมืด
}}

[[de:Unlicht (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Siniestro]]
[[fr:Ténèbres (type)]]
[[it:Buio (tipo)]]
[[ja:あく]]
[[pt:Tipo Dark]]
[[zh:恶（属性）]]

List of unused Pokémon and character designs

2013-06-06T23:54:58Z

Splatxp: /* Altered Pokémon */

There are Pokémon and characters that were just a few of many different designs that [[Game Freak]] created. Only a few were added, and even those often went through redesigns before making it into the final product.

==Unreleased Pokémon==
===[[Capsule Monsters]] designs===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Buhi
|type1=Unknown
|img=Capsule Monsters Buhi.jpg
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Capsule Monsters
|desc=Nothing is known about this Pokémon other than its Pokédex number, #124, the same as {{p|Jynx}}'s. This number is also shared with {{p|Caterpie}}, as its [[index number]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Papyō
|type1=Unknown
|img=Capsule Monsters Papyo.jpg
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Capsule Monsters
|desc=Nothing is known about this Pokémon other than its Pokédex number, #211, the same as {{p|Qwilfish}}'s.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Oviparous creature
|type1=Unknown
|img=Oviparous Capsule Monster.jpg
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Capsule Monsters
|desc=[[File:Spr_5b_Egg.png|right]]In the artwork featuring early versions of Red and Rhydon inside a cave, an unidentified Pokémon can be seen. It appears to be hatching from an {{pkmn|Egg}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Godzillante & Gorillaimo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Unknown
|img=Capsule Monsters Godzillante Gorillaimo.jpg
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Capsule Monsters
|desc=[[File:248Tyranitar.png|150px|right]][[File:289Slaking.png|150px|right]]Nothing is known about this first Pokémon 'Godzillante'. It may have been {{type|Fire}}, as it is shown to be breathing fire. As its name implies, it was most likely based on {{wp|Godzilla}}. Godzillante notably shares a resemblance to one of the [http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/manga/pocket_monsters/pm_01/09_fake_pokemon.jpg fake Pokémon toys] shown in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga {{Vol|Pokémon Pocket Monsters|1}} (p. 107). The Japanese name of {{p|Tyranitar}} is also based on Godzilla. Nothing is known about the second Pokémon 'Gorillaimo'. Its hat could be a reference to the character {{wb|Ninten}} from the {{wb|Ape Inc.}} game, {{wb|Mother (video game)|Mother}}. It also resembles the [[Nintendo]] character [[dk:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]]. Gorillaimo could also be based on King Kong. Later generations have introduced many ape-based Pokémon. {{p|Slaking}} is the most notable, as it shares the most physical traits with Gorillaimo.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Dragon4
|type1=Dragon
|img=Capsule Monsters Dragon4.jpg
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Capsule Monsters
|desc=[[File:006Charizard.png|150px|right]]This Pokémon's Pokédex number is #174, the same as {{p|Igglybuff}}'s. It knows a move called 'Fire Breath' that requires 70 TP. It has short arms, a long tail, two horns on the back of its head and average dragon-like wings, just like {{p|Charizard}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Kazeniga
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Capsule Monsters
|desc=[[File:039Jigglypuff.png|150px|right]]Not much is know about this Pokémon, except that it is roughly humanoid with a body shape similar to a Jigglypuff. It was seen being captured by an [[Red|early protagonist]] without being weakened first; in fact, no Pokémon were sent out.}}

===Pokémon designs===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Kurusu
|type1=Water
|img=Alpha kurusu.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc=The only known information about this creature is its name and image. In the playable alpha demo of Gold and Silver, its National Pokédex number was 212, it was a {{type|Water}}, and knew the moves {{m|Growl}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Tackle}}. Despite its Pokédex numbering, it was the Water-type starter in said demo. Since it resembles a seal, some fans believe it may have inspired {{p|Spheal}}'s design, but they are no more similar than either of them is to {{p|Seel}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Honōguma
|type1=Fire
|img=Alpha honouguma.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc= Like Kurusu above, its name and image are all that is known about it. While not confirmed, its name, a combination of 炎 ''honō'', flame, and 熊 ''kuma'', bear, almost definitely indicates it was a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. In the alpha, it was a {{type|Fire}}, and knew the moves Ember, Scratch, and Leer; it was the Fire-type starter. Given its name refers to it as a bear, some fans believe it could have been an early version of the {{p|Teddiursa}} evolution family.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed creature
|type1=Unknown
|img=Alpha top.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc=[[File:237Hitmontop.png|150px|right]]Artwork was created for this strange creature, even though it was never given a name. Its extremely odd appearance is somewhat similar to {{p|Hitmontop}}; namely, the multiple feet around its midsection. Although this creature has its point located on its bottom, and Hitmontop has its point located on its head, this creature may have been redesigned as Hitmontop. Due to its size, it would seem unlikely that it was originally part of the {{p|Tyrogue}} evolution line. It also bears some resemblance to {{p|Clefairy}}. }}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed turtle
|type1=Unknown
|img=Alpha turtle.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc=[[File:564Tirtouga.png|200px|right]]Nothing is known about this turtle Pokémon. Notably, it barely resembles anything that was released in Generation II. It bears a resemblance to {{p|Tirtouga}} from [[Generation V]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unnamed sheep
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Game Freak
|epname=Game Freak interview
|desc=[[File:179Mareep.png|200px|right]]{{Bulbanews|Unused Pokémon design revealed in magazine interview}}Nothing is known about this Pokémon, nor is there any artwork of it known to exist. [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Ken Sugimori]] revealed in an interview with @Gamer magazine that there was a rejected Pokémon design based on the first cloned sheep, {{wp|Dolly (sheep)|Dolly}}. They removed it after deeming it "too controversial" for Pokémon. Since Dolly was born almost eight months after the Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green, it is likely that this Pokémon would have been intended for [[Generation II]]. Some fans believe that instead of being abandoned entirely, the rejected design was reworked into {{p|Mareep}}.}}

==Altered Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Gengar & Nidorino
|type1=Poison
|type2=Ghost
|img=Capsule Monsters Cover.jpg
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Capsule Monsters
|desc={{main|Gengar (Pokémon)}}[[File:094Gengar.png|100px|right]][[File:033Nidorino.png|100px|right]] {{main|Nidorino (Pokémon)}} An early version of Gengar, and a creature with traits of Nidorino, {{p|Gyarados}} and {{p|Feraligatr}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Kokana
|type1=Bug
|img=Kokana.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc={{main|Weedle (Pokémon)}}[[File:013Weedle.png|100px|right]] An early version of Weedle. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Kasanagi
|type1=Bug
|img=Kasanagi.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=The evolution of Kokana. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997. It was replaced by {{p|Kakuna}}, although they share few similarities.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Kasanagi evolution
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Kasanagi evolution.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=The evolution of Kasanagi. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997, labelled as "undecided". Like its pre-evolution, it was replaced by {{p|Beedrill}}, but it somewhat resembles {{p|Ledian}} and a cockroach.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Poliwag
|type1=Water
|img=Prototype Poliwag.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Beta
|desc={{main|Poliwag (Pokémon)}}[[File:060Poliwag.png|100px|right]] An early version of Poliwag. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Nyosuka
|type1=Water
|img=Nyosuka.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Beta
|desc={{main|Poliwhirl (Pokémon)}}[[File:061Poliwhirl.png|100px|right]] {{main|Poliwrath (Pokémon)}}[[File:062Poliwrath.png|100px|right]] An early version of Poliwrath. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997. Notably it is wearing a crown, similar to the [[King's Rock]] necessary to evolve Poliwhirl into {{p|Politoed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Rokku
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Game Freak interview
|desc=[[File:112Rhydon.png|100px|right]]Not much is known about this Pokémon, except that its name roughly means "Rock." It was shown being released from a [[Poké Ball| Monster Capsule]]. It seems to have features of a {{p|Rhydon}}, shrunken down to fit into the ball.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Dragonair
|type1=Dragon
|img=Prototype Dragonair.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green Beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green Beta
|desc={{main|Dragonair (Pokémon)}}[[File:148Dragonair.png|100px|right]] An early version of Dragonair. This was one of several Pokémon sprites shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website circa 1997.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Happa
|type1=Grass
|img=Alpha happa.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc={{main|Chikorita (Pokémon)}}[[File:152Chikorita.png|160px|right]] Happa's name simply means "leaf" in Japanese. Happa is the early version of Chikorita. Happa resembles Chikorita without its body and legs. In the alpha, its Pokédex number was 152 and it knew the moves Leech Seed, Tackle, and an unknown move called "Serene".}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Ledyba
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Rediba Silver Title Cutscene Concept.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc={{main|Ledyba (Pokémon)}}[[File:165Ledyba.png|130px|right]] An early version of Ledyba. Unlike the final design, it has a black abdomen rather than a cream colored one. It also has a single pair of hands, and a pair of feet, and it appears to be headless, with its eyes and antenna attached to its body.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Marill
|type1=Water
|img=Alpha mariru.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc={{main|Marill (Pokémon)}}[[File:183Marill.png|200px|right]] An early version of Marill. While they are recognizably similar, they are visually quite different. The pink/purple color is the main difference as well as the notably missing large ears. It also sports a thinner body, more resembling a rodent, but does not sport Marill's erratic tail pattern, though with this being a concept art, small details were most likely not a concern at the time.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Girafarig
|type1=Normal
|type2=Psychic
|img=Alpha kirinriki.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc={{main|Girafarig (Pokémon)}}[[File:203Girafarig.png|130px|right]] This concept art of Girafarig shows the original design contained two full-sized giraffe heads, instead of the final version's one. It is also unknown why the design was changed, but overall it remains mostly similar outside of some coloring differences (though, because this is concept art, specific coloring details were most likely not considered at the time). This design might be reference to Girafarig's name being a [[wp:Palindrome|palindrome]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bukū
|type1=Water
|type2=Poison
|img=Alpha bukuu.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc={{main|Qwilfish (Pokémon)}}[[File:211Qwilfish.png|190px|right]] Bukū's name is derived from "fugu", the Japanese word for blowfish. It is most likely an early version of Qwilfish. Notable differences between Qwilfish and this pre-release version are the colors, and shape of the tail. Notably, the shape of the tail does appear slightly similar to the length of the tail in Qwilfish's [[Generation II]] back sprite. However, this was just an error and no other generation shows Qwilfish's tail that short.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Torchic
|type1=Fire
|img=Torchic Beta2.jpg
|img2=Torchic Beta.jpg
|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|desc={{main|Torchic (Pokémon)}}[[File:255Torchic RS.png|100px|right]] This early version of Torchic shows its lower body covered by an eggshell, with the fluff going all around its neck and wing-shaped ears. The other early design is nearly identical to the current Torchic, aside from the large floppy ears, rather than its final design's flame shaped feathers on its head, and a flame-shaped marking on the back of its head.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Blaziken / Latias
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|img=Latias Blaziken.jpg
|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|desc={{main|Blaziken (Pokémon)}}[[File:257Blaziken.png|70px|right]][[File:380Latias.png|70px|right]] {{main|Latias (Pokémon)}} Sometimes referred to as Latiaziken or Latiken by fans, this early image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire depicts a creature with traits of both {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Blaziken}}. In appearance, it more closely resembles Blaziken. However, some features, including the size, are more similar to Latias. Some of its features do not resemble those of either Pokémon, such as the hands.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Shellos & Gastrodon
|type1=water
|type2=ground
|img=Spr b 4d 422b.png
|img2=Spr b 4d 423b.png
|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|desc={{main|Shellos (Pokémon)}}[[File:422Shellos-East.png|75px|right]][[File:422Shellos-West.png|75px|right]][[File:423Gastrodon-East.png|105px|right]][[File:423Gastrodon-West.png|105px|right]] {{main|Gastrodon (Pokémon)}} Prototype back sprites of Shellos and Gastrodon show an another form for each. These forms are possibly leftovers from when Shellos and Gastrodon were planned to be in Generation III. Shellos's sprite is pink, like its West Sea variation, and seems to combine the western variation's head with the Eastern variation's body, while Gastrodon's sprite is brown and looks like its Western variation, but with more rock-like protrusions on its body.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick= Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon
|type1=dark
|type2=dragon
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta
|epname=Pokémon Black and White beta
|desc= [[File:635Hydreigon.png|100px|right]] Hydreigon's evolutionary line was originally meant to be army/military styled Dragon designs.

Ken Sugimori: "Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon. At first, these incorporated an army tank motif, and the marks that look like a conveyor belt on the upper part of Zweilous’s legs are the remnants of that. Initially, they didn’t work as designs and were basically ‘put to sleep’, however, a three-stage powerful Dragon-type family was ordered and they were resurrected."}}

===Minor alterations===

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Blastoise & Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Early Blastoise and Staryu sketch.jpg
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Capsule Monsters
|desc={{main|Blastoise (Pokémon)}}[[File:009Blastoise.png|70px|right]][[File:120Staryu.png|70px|right]] {{main|Staryu (Pokémon)}} In this early depiction of a {{pkmn|battle}}, {{p|Blastoise}} is without its signature {{m|Hydro Cannon|water cannons}}. In its original context, this picture is captioned "Karabajio VS. Mimii", which are not the names of any known Pokémon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Lapras
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|img=Early Lapras sketch.png
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Capsule Monsters
|desc={{main|Lapras (Pokémon)}}[[File:131Lapras.png|150px|right]] An early version of Lapras. While they are recognizably similar, they are visually quite different. Notably Lapras's curly ears are not present. Under the chin the pattern appears different, blending in with the texture of the rest of the head. There are also no visible appendages or tail but that may be due to the water. However, it bears a striking resemblance to its [[Lapras (Pokémon)#Sprites|Generation I back sprite]]. Also in the sketch is an early design of {{ga|Red}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Kakuna
|type1=Bug
|type2=Poison
|img=Spr 1b 014.png
|img2=Bandai Kakuna card.jpg
|epnum=Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards
|epname=Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards
|desc={{main|Kakuna (Pokémon)}} [[File:014Kakuna.png|right]]The "arms" on Kakuna seen in its Red and Blue sprite are commonly mistaken to be a sprite error, as they are rarely shown in any other media. They have so far only been shown on its Red and Blue sprite and a [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards|Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Card]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bellossom
|type1=Grass
|img=182Bellossom GS.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc={{main|Bellossom (Pokémon)}}[[File:182Bellossom.png|190px|right]] Both early artwork of Bellossom and its Gold and Silver artwork show that it was originally to be a similar color to its other evolutionary relatives. A possible explanation for this change would be the intention to avoid another [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|racial controversy]], as the original Bellossom design appears similar to traditional {{wp|polynesia|polynesian}} dress. However, this is unlikely to be the case.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Tyranitar
|type1=Rock
|type2=Dark
|img=Alpha Tyranitar.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc={{main|Tyranitar (Pokémon)}}[[File:248Tyranitar.png|230px|right]] This early version of Tyranitar is nearly identical to the design seen in the finalized Gold and Silver versions. It was shown alongside two unnamed Pokémon (seen in the section above) on the cover of a Japanese gaming magazine, where it was the only early design to become a released Pokémon. It has very few differences compared to the final version. Of these differences, the early Tyranitar design is more heavy-set, has a tan rather than indigo belly, has arms more reminiscent of Nidoking, and dozens of short spikes upon its back rather than a few long ones. It seems peculiar that Tyranitar was nearly completed at the time, but the other two featured Pokémon were never seen in their original designs.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Treecko
|type1=Grass
|img=Treecko concept art.png
|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|desc={{main|Treecko (Pokémon)}}[[File:252Treecko RS.png|150px|right]] Concept art of Treecko shows numerous designs for the creature before the final design was decided. Many of these early sketches more closely resemble real geckos than the final product, which would later gain a more elongated head shape and a rounder nose.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Groudon
|type1=Ground
|img=Groudon Beta.jpg
|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|desc={{main|Groudon (Pokémon)}}[[File:383Groudon.png|230px|right]] In its early design, it had a different shape to its eyes, one more set of spikes on the torso, one less spike on the tail, one of the spikes on the neck moved to the head on the final design, overall shapes are much less sharp, head details became much more elongated in the final version, and the weather trio signature body markings are not present.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Excadrill
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|img=BW Prerelease double battle.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta
|epname=Pokémon Black and White beta
|desc={{main|Excadrill (Pokémon)}}[[File:530Excadrill.png|200px|right]] In Excadrill's first appearance in a promotional video, the red markings on its body were mirrored. However, it was changed to its current appearance the next video it appeared in.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Throh and Sawk
|type1=Fighting
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta
|epname=Pokémon Black and White beta
|desc={{main|Throh (Pokémon)}}[[File:538Throh.png|100px|right]] {{main|Sawk (Pokémon)}}[[File:539Sawk.png|100px|right]] According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', during development, Sawk and Throh both had horns making them look more like Oni. However, they were replaced with eyebrows so as not to clash with {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}}, who both were originally designed to be red and blue, like Throh and Sawk.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Stunfisk
|type1=Ground
|type2=Electric
|epnum=Pokémon Black and White beta
|epname=Pokémon Black and White beta
|desc={{main|Stunfisk (Pokémon)}}[[File:618Stunfisk.png|200px|right]] Stunfisk was originally designed with an Angler Fish in mind, but obviously turned out a bit different. It was also a Water/Electric type but was changed to Ground/Electric to balance out the type spread of Pokémon.}}

==Unreleased characters==

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Shopkeeper
|type1=Red
|type2=Green
|img=Mart Sketch.jpg
|img2=
|epnum=Capsule Monsters
|epname=Capsule Monsters
|desc=Early [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork was shown in the book Satoshi Tajiri: A Man Who Created Pokémon, revealing an unknown male character running a shop, or what would possibly become an early version of the [[Poké Mart]]. The character is almost bald, has long eyebrows and appears to be overweight. He is presented in a similar art style to the sumo enemies from [[wikipedia:Game Freak|Game Freak]]'s debut title, Quinty (localized as [[wikipedia:Mendel Palace|Mendel Palace]]).
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Female main character
|type1=LeafGreen
|type2=Black
|img=Sugimori Starter artwork.png
|img2=Early Leaf.png
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=[[File:Red, Green and Blue Adventures.png|right|200px]]
This art of a female character (with {{p|Squirtle}}) was featured on the cover artwork for the official strategy guide for {{2v2|Red|Green|}}, as published by [[Shogakukan]].  A similar character appears [[a:File:Sugi art book.png|several]] [[a:File:Kensugiart3.png|times]] in unofficial artbooks that came packaged with Pokémon origami sets (bottom). The artbooks were, however, illustrated by Emiko Yoshino rather than Ken Sugimori. When Red and Green were later [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|remade]], players finally got the chance to use a {{ga|Leaf|female player character}} who was possibly based on this character.

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, a similar artwork appeared at the end of {{PAV|3}} (right). The design of the character {{adv|Green}} seems to have drawn inspiration from this unknown female character. After the release of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, Green donned the same outfit as the female player character in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen|fifth chapter}} of the manga, namely due to their near exact resemblance.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Female Trainer
|type1=Ground
|type2=Water
|img=Alpha girltrainer.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc=This unnamed female {{pkmn|Trainer}} art was revealed in [[a:File:MicroGroup Game Review Volume 14.jpg|a magazine]] prior to Generation II but never officially released. It is unknown who this Trainer was supposed to represent, be it a main character, a supporting character, or just an NPC. Visually, she has similarities to multiple Trainer classes. Her age and appearance make her appear similar to a {{tc|Beauty}} or {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cool Trainer}}, but her outfit is similar to a {{tc|Lass}} or {{tc|Picnicker}}. There is an object on her shirt that looks like what could have been a Gym Badge. This Badge has a rain drop on it, meaning she could have been a Water-type Gym Leader.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Male Trainer
|type1=Poison
|img=Alpha boytrainer.png
|epnum=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|epname=Pokémon Gold and Silver beta
|desc=Hiding in the background of the [[a:File:MicroGroup Game Review Volume 14.jpg|same magazine]] as the female Trainer above was a male Trainer that was never used. As with the female Trainer, it is unknown if he was designed as a main character, or supporting character, or was simply representing a Trainer class. He has hints of multiple classes, such as a {{tc|Tamer}}, {{tc|Psychic}}, {{tc|Juggler}}, {{tc|Burglar}}, {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}}, {{tc|PI|Gambler}} and a male Rocket {{tc|Executive}}. There is an object on his bandana that looks like what could have been a Gym Badge. This Badge has a red diamond on it.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Female Latiken Trainer
|type1=Fire
|type2=Dragon
|img=Latias Blaziken.jpg
|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|desc=[[File:Latias_Latios.png|240px|right]]There is an unused Trainer seen riding Latiken in early concept art. It is difficult to tell whether she was intended to be a playable character, rival, or supporting character. This character has a strong resemblance to an unknown character shown riding Latios in official artwork.}}

==Unknown cries==

===In {{2v2|Red|Blue}}===
Within the coding of Pokémon Red and Blue, data exists for nine unused Pokémon cries. <ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/missing-number Missing Number - IIMarckus]</ref> The cries are defined accordingly to the Pokémon's [[List of Pokémon by index number (Generation I)|index numbers]]. Whereas cry data for 30 [[Missingno.]] are left blank, resulting in voice 0 ({{p|Nidorino}}), pitch 0 and length 0 cries, there are a number of remaining cries which appear to have been defined intentionally. Cry 181 is notably similar to {{p|Crobat}}'s cry in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}.

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 67
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=Base 0, Pitch 128, Length 16.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 69
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=Base 29, Pitch 244, Length 64.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 79
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=Base 34, Pitch 255, Length 64.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 81
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=Base 14, Pitch 224, Length 96.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 94
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=Base 15, Pitch 64, Length 192.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 95
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=Base 15, Pitch 32, Length 192.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 127
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=Base 17, Pitch 32, Length 16.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 137
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=Base 15, Pitch 64, Length 128.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 181
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|epname=Pokémon Red and Green beta
|desc=Base 29, Pitch 0, Length 128.}}

{{youtubevid|ZYEeLYSM5P0|ChickasaurusGL|Blue}}

===In {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}===
In a [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta#Prototype Ruby|leaked German version]] of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, labelled 'Debugging Version 0509A' the cries of Pokémon with index numbers 252-276 are playable in the 'Driver Test' menu. Although these Pokémon normally correspond with [[? (glitch Pokémon)|?]], they have the cries of existing Pokémon exclusively to the Driver Test, suggesting that they may have once been real Pokémon.

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 266
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|desc=There is an unused Pokémon cry assigned to index number 266.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Unknown Pokémon 269
|type1=Unknown
|img=
|epnum=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|epname=Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta
|desc=There is an unused Pokémon cry assigned to index number 269.}}

{{youtubevid|sGqhLcUzOwU|ChickasaurusGL|Ruby}}

==See also==
* [[Beta Pokémon games]]

==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Characters]]

[[de:Unveröffentlichte Pokémon und Charaktere]]
[[it:Prototipi di Pokémon e personaggi]]
[[ja:没ポケモンの一覧]]
[[pl:Niepublikowane Pokémony]]

Reshiram (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Reshiram | type=dragon | type2=fire | prev=Thundurus | next=Zekrom | prevnum=642 | nextnum=644 }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Reshiram |
jname=レシラム |
tmname=Reshiram |
size=210px|
art=BW |
pron=<sc>''{{{pron|re-shi-ram}}}''</sc> |
species=Vast White |
typen=2 |
type1=Dragon|
type2=Fire|
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Turboblaze |
ndex=643 |
udex=149 |
u2dex=295 |
height-ftin=10'06" |
height-m=3.2 |
weight-lbs=727.5 |
weight-kg=330.0 |
catchrate=45|
evsa=3|
gendercode=255|
eggcycles=120|
lv100exp=1,250,000|
egggroupn=1|
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color=White|
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'''Reshiram''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レシラム''' ''Reshiram'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Fire}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

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

Reshiram is the [[version mascot]] of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black]], appearing on the boxart.

Along with {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Kyurem}}, it is a member of the [[Tao trio]], which exists in the legends of the [[Unova]] region.

{{p|Kyurem}} will become [[Form differences#Kyurem|White Kyurem]] upon using the {{key|V|DNA Splicers}} to fuse with Reshiram.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Reshiram is a white-colored, bipedal Pokémon of seemingly draconian and mammalian basis, with some of the avian features of feathers. Reshiram's snout is mammalian in appearance, most resembling something vulpine or even canine, or possibly even a goat. Streaming out from the upper side of the snout and outward from the head is a long, voluminous wispy mane, the top of which forms a spike or small head-crest of some sort. Reshiram's face is fringed with spiky features, with one small, pointed extension of it below the chin.

Reshiram's neck is long and slender, with a collar-esque protrusion of fur or feathers seeming held in place by two somewhat glass-like neck-bands, with similar bands present on the "wrists" of Reshiram's forelimbs. Reshiram's forelimbs are expansive, wing-like appendages or some unusual sort of wings themselves; the beginning portions of the limbs are slender and generally conventionally arm-like, but flare out into a more wing-like, feathered section farther on the limb, sporting four claws on the leading edge. On Reshiram's chest is a feathered feature, with the lower portion protruding outward to a point. Long feathers spread out from Reshiram's thighs, its feet with large claws—three in front, and the one in the back positioned at an angle somewhat like high heels. Reshiram's tail is a thick mass of a center-most plume and ribbon-like secondary extensions, surrounded by two large bands. This tail is based on an electric {{wp|turbine}}.

====Gender differences====
Reshiram is a genderless species.
[[File:643Reshiram-Activated.png|thumb|right|Reshiram's tail turbine activated.]]

===Special abilities===
Reshiram has a jet engine-like tail which it uses to accelerate itself when flying in high speeds. It is able to send flames from its tail into the air to incinerate everything around it. It can move the atmosphere and change the world's weather by flaring its tail. Reshiram is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Fusion Flare}} and {{m|Blue Flare}}, though {{p|Victini}} can have both of them from several events, and Kyurem can learn the former after merging with Reshiram. Also, If Reshiram uses Fusion Flare immediately after being hit by Fusion Bolt, its tail turbine activates and power is doubled.

===Behavior===
In a Unova myth about the twin heroes, as Reshiram sided with the older brother who sought truth, it firmly believes in truth.

===Habitat===

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Reshiram M14.png|250px|thumb|Reshiram in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Reshiram (M14)]]====
{{OBP|Reshiram|M14}} appeared in ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''. In the former, it is controlled by [[Damon]], while in the latter, it is controlled by {{Ash}}. Along with {{OBP|Zekrom|M14}}, Reshiram can [[Talking Pokémon|speak through telepathy]].

====''Episode N''====
Reshiram appears with a major role in the ''Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N'' arc. It was first seen in [[N]]'s flashback in ''[[BW110|The Name's N!]]''. N had a flashback of his youth, a moment when he had been at his [[N's Castle|castle]], which, along with its surroundings, had been on fire at the moment. He saw Reshiram appearing before him, and kept looking at it as it flew away. It was later seen in another flashback in [[BW118]], rebelling against [[Ghetsis]] and [[Team Plasma]] by burning down N's Castle during a ceremony involving N, Ghetsis and the [[Seven Sages]].

It was seen in fantasies in [[BW120]]. In [[BW122]], Ghetsis summoned it using the Light Stone and [[Colress]] used his machine to take control of it. Ghetsis used it to attack {{Ash}}, {{an|N}} and the others when they tried to resist him, but it was ultimately freed once [[Ash's Pikachu]] destroyed Colress's machine. N was then able to convince it that not all humans were evil, and it departed peacefully.

===Minor appearances===
Reshiram made its debut in a brief cameo in the opening of ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''.

A Reshiram appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW109|New Places...Familiar Faces!]]

==In the manga==
[[File:Fraud Reshiram.png|thumb|right|200px|Reshiram in [[Pokémon RéBURST]]]]
===In the Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga===
In order to stop [[N]]'s rule over [[Unova]], {{OBP|Shin|FAT}} seeks out, is recognized as a hero by, and befriended by Reshiram

===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===
[[Fraud]], a leader of [[Great Gavel]] has a Reshiram in which he can use as a [[Burst]] form.

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

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dragon
|type2=fire
|gen=5
|blackdex=This Pokémon appears in legends. It sends flames into the air from its tail, burning up everything around it.
|whitedex=When Reshiram's tail flares, the heat energy moves the atmosphere and changes the world's weather.
|b2w2dex=This legendary Pokémon can scorch the world with fire. It helps those who want to build a world of truth.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=dragon|
type2=fire|
gen=5 |
bwrarity=One|
bwarea=[[N's Castle]] [[Dragonspiral Tower]]{{tt|*|Only appears if both Pokémon party and PC boxes are completely full upon encountering it at N's Castle}} |
gen5ex=black|
b2w2rarity=One|
black2rarity=None|
b2w2ex=white2|
b2w2area=[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
}}
[[File:PP2 Reshiram.png|thumb|right|200px|Reshiram in [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]]]
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dragon
|type2=fire
|rumble2=Cave: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])
|conquest=[[Ignis]] (special; [[Pokémon Conquest#Downloadable stories and events|Wi-Fi download]])
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=dragon|type2=fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|W}}|Satoshi Reshiram|Japanese|Japan|100|July 16 to September 30, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Satoshi Reshiram}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|W}}|Han Jiu Reshiram|Korean|South Korea|100|December 22, 2011 to February 29, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Han Jiu Reshiram}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|W}}|Dutch Reshiram|English|The Netherlands|100|February 18, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dutch Reshiram}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|W}}|Spring 2012 Reshiram|English|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to April 8, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Spring 2012 Reshiram}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|W}}|Spring 2012 Reshiram|French|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to 25, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Spring 2012 Reshiram}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|W}}|Spring 2012 Reshiram|German|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to April 8, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Spring 2012 Reshiram}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|W}}|Spring 2012 Reshiram|Italian|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to April 8, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Spring 2012 Reshiram}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|W}}|Spring 2012 Reshiram|Spanish|Wi-Fi|100|March 10 to April 8, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Spring 2012 Reshiram}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Dragon|type2=Fire
|event1=Dragon Gem|event1type=Gem|event1rar=100|
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dragon|
type2=Fire |
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 25 |
Grass= 25 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 200 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Reshiram|Dragon|Fire|5|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Fusion Flare|Fire|Special|100|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|54|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|78|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|85|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|92|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|100|Blue Flare|Fire|Special|130|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Reshiram|Dragon|Fire|5|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Reshiram|Dragon|Fire|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{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|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM43|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Reshiram|Dragon|Fire|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Reshiram|Dragon|Fire|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Reshiram|Dragon|Fire|5|5}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Reshiram|Dragon|Fire|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Reshiram|Dragon|Fire|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Reshiram|Dragon|Fire|5|5}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[Ash Ketchum|Satoshi]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Satoshi Reshiram|Reshiram]] [[Ash Ketchum|Han Jiu]] [[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Han Jiu Reshiram|Reshiram]] [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Dutch Reshiram|Dutch Reshiram]] [[List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Spring 2012 Reshiram|Spring 2012 Reshiram]]|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Reshiram|Dragon|Fire|5|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=Dragon |
type2=Fire |
ndex=643 |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=5 |
rumble2defense=5 |
rumble2speed=3 |
Pad2=Reshiram is watching over {{ga|PokéPark}} and [[Wish Park]]. Reshiram wishes for a world filled with genuine brightness and kindness. |
Park2strong= |
Park2weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]] |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=5 |
ConquestSpd=4 |
ConquestDef=5 |
ConquestHP=4 |
ConquestRange=3 |
ConquestMove={{m|Blue Flare}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Turboblaze}} |
ConquestAbility2= |
ConquestAbility3= |
ConquestEvo=Does not evolve into or from anything |
ConquestLink='''[[Hideyoshi]]'''
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=643
|name1=Reshiram
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Fire
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=Dragon|
type2=Fire|
gen=5|
gender=none|
name=Reshiram|
ndex=643|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Reshiram and Zekrom units 2010.png|250x|thumb|Reshiram and Zekrom at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2010]]
* Reshiram was first revealed simultaneously alongside {{p|Zekrom}} on both the official English and Japanese Pokémon websites on May 28, 2010. This makes them the first two Pokémon simultaneously revealed worldwide.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Reshiram.
** Due to being a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon as well, Reshiram is the only {{type|Fire}} Pokémon that is not weak to {{t|Water}}.
* Reshiram has the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} base stat of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon. Tied with {{p|Ho-Oh}}, Reshiram has the highest base stat total of all {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
* Reshiram is required to be caught in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black]] in order to progress on the story and battle [[N]]. [[Escape|Running away]] from it or defeating it will appear as if nothing happened; also, defeating it does not give any [[experience]] points. It and {{p|Zekrom}} are the only legendary Pokémon in the [[main series]] games that are required to be caught to progress the story. However, it does not have to be caught if the player has a full [[party]] and [[PC]]. Instead, it will later appear at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] (but it still does not give any experience points if it is defeated)..
* Due to its Ability, no combination of types and Abilities is resistant to both types of Reshiram's [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] attacks.
* Reshiram, as well as {{p|Zekrom}}, made an appearance alongside {{p|Pikachu}} and a [[Poké Ball]] in 2010's {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}}.
* Although Reshiram has a [[Shiny]] sprite, [[Pokémon Black and White]] are programmed so that a Shiny Reshiram cannot be encountered. It shares this trait with {{p|Zekrom}} and {{p|Victini}}.
* When met in [[N's Castle]] in Pokémon Black, instead of saying ''A wild <Pokémon> appeared!'' it will simply say ''Reshiram appeared!''

===Origin===
Reshiram and its counterpart {{p|Zekrom}} are based on the concept of {{wp|yin and yang}} in {{wp|Taoism}}, directly referenced by Reshiram's Japanese species: the White Yang Pokémon. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Reshiram has a light, airy, ladylike design to contrast to Zekrom's tough and manly look (despite this, it speaks with a distinctly male voice in [[M14|both versions of the 14th movie]]). Its tail, the center point of its design, is based on an electric {{wp|turbine}}.<ref>[http://pokemonblackandwhite.net/?p=1641 Interview with Ken Sugimori and development team]</ref> Appearance wise, it resembles a mix of animals, including a bird, a {{wp|canid}} such as a fox or a wolf, a {{wp|pterosaur}}, and a {{wp|Wyvern}}. The crest on its head and its feathers resemble smoke trails as well as white fire, which can burn up to temperatures of 1,500 °C (2,730 °F). The mythology about how Zekrom and Reshiram came about, regarding two brothers infighting, also bears some similarities to {{wp|Romulus and Remus}} or {{wp|Cain and Abel}}. There is also some resemblance to the Zoroastrian belief of two equally powerful deities, one representing light and truth and the other representing lies and darkness. In this case, Reshiram can resemble {{wp|Ahura Mazda}}, due to its light and winged appearance and the fact that it sided with truth, but also the fact that Reshiram is a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, and Ahura Mazda was associated with fire.

====Name origin====
Reshiram is derived from 白 ''shiro'' (white). [[Ken Sugimori]] has also stated that ''Re'' was used because it was a softer sound than {{p|Zekrom}}'s ''Ze'', as Reshiram is a less physically powerful character.<ref>[[Official Nintendo Magazine]] UK, Issue 65</ref>

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dragon|type2=fire
|ja=レシラム ''Reshiram''|jameaning=Contains {{tt|白 ''shiro''|white}}
|fr=Reshiram|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Reshiram|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Reshiram|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Reshiram|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=레시라무 ''Resiramu''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷希拉姆 ''Léixīlāmǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Reshiram (M14)]]

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
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Bug (type)

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{{types}}
The '''Bug type''' (Japanese: '''むしタイプ''' ''Bug type'') is one of the seventeen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Bug-type Pokémon are [[Bugsy]] of [[Azalea Town]], {{OBP|Aaron|Elite Four}} of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]], and [[Burgh]] of [[Castelia City]]. Prior to [[Generation_IV#Advances_in_gameplay|changes in Generation IV]] all Bug-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=bug|
HP=56.03 |
Attack=67.66 |
Defense=70.08 |
SpAtk=53.89 |
SpDef=64.09 |
Speed=59.82 |
Total=371.57 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=bug|
HP=64.83 |
Attack=82.74 |
Defense=80.63 |
SpAtk=68.49 |
SpDef=79.51 |
Speed=70.83 |
Total=447.03 }}


==Battle properties==
===Generation I===
{{typebattle
|type=Bug
|weakto1=Fire
|weakto2=Flying
|weakto3=Poison
|weakto4=Rock
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Grass
|resist3=Ground
|weaken1=Grass
|weaken2=Poison
|weaken3=Psychic
|resisted1=Fighting
|resisted2=Fire
|resisted3=Flying
|resisted4=Ghost
}}

===Generation II-onward===
{{typebattle
|type=Bug
|weakto1=Fire
|weakto2=Flying
|weakto3=Rock
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Grass
|resist3=Ground
|weaken1=Dark
|weaken2=Grass
|weaken3=Psychic
|resisted1=Fighting
|resisted2=Fire
|resisted3=Flying
|resisted4=Ghost
|resisted5=Poison
|resisted6=Steel
}}

==Characteristics==
Bug {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are usually amongst the first Pokémon types a Trainer can find in the wild, with the exception of Pokémon Black and White. They generally [[evolution|evolve]] at very early levels compared to most other Pokémon. The type varies from strong to weak. Depending on the Bug Pokémon, they can prove to be a nuisance with stat altering moves or hit hard with attacks such as {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Signal Beam}} and {{m|Bug Buzz}}. As of Generation V there is only {{p|Genesect|one}} legendary Bug-type Pokémon. (Excluding {{p|Arceus}} holding the {{DL|Plate|Insect Plate}}.)

===Offense===
Offensively, they are somewhat flawed. They are effective against {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Dark}} types, which are two types common in most teams; but their strength against the very common {{t|Grass}} type is reduced by the common Grass/Poison typing.
In the [[Generation I]] games, there were only {{m|Leech Life|three}} {{m|Twineedle|Bug-type}} {{m|Pin Missile|moves}}; none of which were very powerful. Since then, the range (and average base power) of Bug-type moves has increased. However, since six types resist Bug-type attacks (making it the second-most ineffective type, after Grass), Bug-type attacks still don't deal a lot of damage to many types. The fact that they are resisted by Poison—a popular defensive type—causes further problems (though many Poison types also have a subtype that is weak to Bug—commonly Grass—which helps alleviate this issue). Furthermore, their advantage over Psychic types is compromised by the relatively common typing of Bug/Poison types; Psychic types with Bug-resistant types; and the high speed, special attack and wide movepools that many Psychic types have.
Despite these offensive flaws, the Bug type pairs effectively with {{t|Water}} and {{t|Ice}}.

===Defense===
Defensively, Bug types are still flawed, because of their low {{stat|Defense}} and the fact that there are many that are part {{t|Flying}}, multiplying their weakness to {{t|Rock}}. In this way their resistance to {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Fighting}}, the two most effective types (in terms of number of type advantages), are of little use seeing as many Pokémon of both types can learn Rock moves.
Dual-type Bug/Flying and Bug/{{t|Poison}} Pokémon have an outstanding double resistance to {{t|Fighting}}, which can make up for their low {{stat|Defense}}. They also have a double resistance to common {{t|Grass}} moves, meaning they would take very little damage from powerful moves such as {{m|Giga Drain}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, or {{m|Petal Dance}}.
The Bug/Steel Pokémon prove particularly effective as they only have {{t|Fire|one}} weakness (although it's a double weakness) and ten resistances (including {{t|Poison|one}} immunity).

===Contest Properties===

When used in [[Contest]]s, Bug-type moves do not favor one [[Contest category]].

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are {{tt|63|65 if all three Wormadam forms are counted}} Bug-type Pokémon or {{tt|9.71 %|10.01 % if all three Wormadam forms are counted}} of all Pokémon, making it the sixth most common type.

===Pure Bug-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|010
|{{MSP|010|Caterpie}}
|{{p|Caterpie}}
|-
|011
|{{MSP|011|Metapod}}
|{{p|Metapod}}
|-
|127
|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}
|{{p|Pinsir}}
|-
|204
|{{MSP|204|Pineco}}
|{{p|Pineco}}
|-
|265
|{{MSP|265|Wurmple}}
|{{p|Wurmple}}
|-
|266
|{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}
|{{p|Silcoon}}
|-
|268
|{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}
|{{p|Cascoon}}
|-
|313
|{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}
|{{p|Volbeat}}
|-
|314
|{{MSP|314|Illumise}}
|{{p|Illumise}}
|-
|401
|{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}
|{{p|Kricketot}}
|-
|402
|{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}
|{{p|Kricketune}}
|-
|412
|{{MSP|412|Burmy}}
|{{p|Burmy}}
|-
|588
|{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}
|{{p|Karrablast}}
|-
|616
|{{MSP|616|Shelmet}}
|{{p|Shelmet}}
|-
|617
|{{MSP|617|Accelgor}}
|{{p|Accelgor}}
|}
|}

===Half Bug-type Pokémon===
====Primary Bug-type Pokémon====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|012
|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}
|{{p|Butterfree}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|013
|{{MSP|013|Weedle}}
|{{p|Weedle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|014
|{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}
|{{p|Kakuna}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|015
|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}
|{{p|Beedrill}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|046
|{{MSP|046|Paras}}
|{{p|Paras}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|047
|{{MSP|047|Parasect}}
|{{p|Parasect}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|048
|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}
|{{p|Venonat}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|049
|{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}
|{{p|Venomoth}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|123
|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}
|{{p|Scyther}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|165
|{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}
|{{p|Ledyba}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|166
|{{MSP|166|Ledian}}
|{{p|Ledian}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|167
|{{MSP|167|Spinarak}}
|{{p|Spinarak}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|168
|{{MSP|168|Ariados}}
|{{p|Ariados}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|193
|{{MSP|193|Yanma}}
|{{p|Yanma}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|205
|{{MSP|205|Forretress}}
|{{p|Forretress}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|212
|{{MSP|212|Scizor}}
|{{p|Scizor}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|213
|{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}
|{{p|Shuckle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|214
|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}
|{{p|Heracross}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|267
|{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}
|{{p|Beautifly}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|269
|{{MSP|269|Dustox}}
|{{p|Dustox}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|283
|{{MSP|283|Surskit}}
|{{p|Surskit}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|284
|{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}
|{{p|Masquerain}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|290
|{{MSP|290|Nincada}}
|{{p|Nincada}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|291
|{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}
|{{p|Ninjask}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|292
|{{MSP|292|Shedinja}}
|{{p|Shedinja}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|rowspan="3" | 413
|{{MSP|413|Wormadam}}
|rowspan="3" |{{p|Wormadam}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|{{MSP|413G|Wormadam}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|{{MSP|413S|Wormadam}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|414
|{{MSP|414|Mothim}}
|{{p|Mothim}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|415
|{{MSP|415|Combee}}
|{{p|Combee}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|416
|{{MSP|416|Vespiquen}}
|{{p|Vespiquen}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|469
|{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}
|{{p|Yanmega}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|540
|{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}
|{{p|Sewaddle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|541
|{{MSP|541|Swadloon}}
|{{p|Swadloon}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|542
|{{MSP|542|Leavanny}}
|{{p|Leavanny}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|543
|{{MSP|543|Venipede}}
|{{p|Venipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|544
|{{MSP|544|Whirlipede}}
|{{p|Whirlipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|545
|{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}
|{{p|Scolipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|557
|{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}
|{{p|Dwebble}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|558
|{{MSP|558|Crustle}}
|{{p|Crustle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|589
|{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}
|{{p|Escavalier}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|595
|{{MSP|595|Joltik}}
|{{p|Joltik}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|596
|{{MSP|596|Galvantula}}
|{{p|Galvantula}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|632
|{{MSP|632|Durant}}
|{{p|Durant}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|636
|{{MSP|636|Larvesta}}
|{{p|Larvesta}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|637
|{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}
|{{p|Volcarona}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|649
|{{MSP|649|Genesect}}
|{{p|Genesect}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|}
|}

====Secondary Bug-type Pokémon====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|347
|{{MSP|347|Anorith}}
|{{p|Anorith}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
|348
|{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}
|{{p|Armaldo}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
|451
|{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}
|{{p|Skorupi}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
{{movelist/battle-head|Bug}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Attack Order|Physical|Smart|90|100|15|anyadjacent|The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Bug Bite|Physical|Tough|60|100|20|anyadjacent|The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Bug Buzz|Special|Cute|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Defend Order|Status|Smart|—|—|10|self|The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Fury Cutter|Physical|Cool|20|95|20|anyadjacent|The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Heal Order|Status|Smart|—|—|10|self|The user calls out its underlings to heal it. The user regains up to half of its max HP.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Leech Life|Physical|Smart|20|100|20|anyadjacent|The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Megahorn|Physical|Cool|120|85|10|anyadjacent|Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Pin Missile|Physical|Cool|14|85|20|anyadjacent|Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Quiver Dance|Status||—|—|20|self|The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Rage Powder|Status||—|—|20|self|The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Signal Beam|Special|Beauty|75|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Silver Wind|Special|Beauty|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user's stats.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Spider Web|Status|Smart|—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can't flee from battle.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Steamroller|Physical||65|100|20|anyadjacent|The user crushes its targets by rolling over them with its rolled-up body. This attack may make the target flinch.}}{{movelist/battle|1|String Shot|Status|Smart|—|95|40|adjacentfoes|The targets are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. This silk reduces the targets' Speed stat.}}{{movelist/battle|5|Struggle Bug|Special||30|100|20|adjacentfoes|While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets' Sp. Atk stat is reduced.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Tail Glow|Status|Beauty|—|—|20|self|The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Twineedle|Physical|Cool|25|100|20|anyadjacent|The user damages the taget twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. It may also poison the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|U-turn|Physical|Cute|70|100|20|anyadjacent|After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|X-Scissor|Physical|Beauty|80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.}}
{{movelist/battle-foot|Bug}}

==Trivia==
* Even though {{t|Flying}} is a common secondary type among Bug-type Pokémon, the only Bug-type Pokémon that can learn the move {{m|Fly}}, {{p|Volcarona}} and {{p|Genesect}}, are not Flying types.
**However, no pure Bug-type Pokémon can learn Fly.
* Until Platinum, several Bug-type Pokémon, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Wormadam}}, and {{p|Combee}}, were unable to learn any Bug-type moves. Each of them is now able to learn {{m|Bug Bite}} by level, and Wormadam can learn {{m|Signal Beam}} by [[Move Tutor]].
* Almost all Bug-type Pokémon evolve very early, perhaps due to their low stats. In the games, one reason for this could be to give the player the opportunity of having a strong, evolved, Pokémon in the beginning of their journey in order to earn the first Gym [[Badge]]s more easily. Despite this, all but two of the very first Gyms are strong against Bug types, as they specialize in {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Flying}} types, and one that isn't, the [[Striaton City]] Gym, has a chance to specialize in {{t|Fire}} types while the [[Aspertia City]] Gym, however, does not at all.
** Oddly, the only Gyms that aren't strong against Bug types are both in [[Unova]].
* {{p|Larvesta}} evolves at level 59, the highest among two-stage evolutionary lines and second-highest overall, only surpassed by {{p|Zweilous}}, which evolves at level 64.
* Until Generation IV, the only Bug moves with a power above 25 were Megahorn, Signal Beam, and Silver Wind, which made them extremely difficult to use offensively.
* As of Generation II, the Bug type (along with the {{t|Fighting}} type) are one of only two pairs of different types to share the same interaction against each other (Bug resists Fighting and vice versa). The other pair is {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Ghost}} (Normal is immune to Ghost and vice versa).
** In Generation I, the Bug type and the {{t|Poison}} type also shared the same interaction: they were super-effective against each other. As of Generation II, Poison-type Pokémon now resist Bug-type moves, and Poison-type moves are neutral against Bug types.
*** The {{t|Poison}} type's now neutral match-up against the Bug type could reflect the real-life principle behind insects being able to adapt to poison.
* The Flying type is one of the two types most commonly paired with the Bug type (along with Poison). However there are a number of Bug types, despite being able to fly, that are not Flying types, nor have the Ability {{a|Levitate}}. These include {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Venomoth}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}} and {{p|Volcarona}}.
* With the exception of {{p|Whirlipede}}, all mid-evolution Bug Pokémon are based on cocoons.
* {{m|String Shot}} is the only Bug-type status move that can miss.
* Generation V introduced the most Bug-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 18 and Generation IV introduced the fewest Bug-type Pokémon, with {{tt|nine|counting only one of Wormadam's forms}}.
** Additionally, Generation V is the only Generation to introduce a Bug-type legendary Pokémon: {{p|Genesect}}.
** Generation V is the only Generation not to introduce a dual Bug/{{t|Flying}} Pokémon.
* All Gym Leaders and Elite Four members that specialize in Bug-type Pokémon are male, making it the only type whose specialists are all of the same gender.
* Statistically, the Bug type is the weakest; among the 17 elemental types, the Bug type has the lowest average base stat total (371.57). This may be a reference to the position of bugs in nature; they are small compared with other animals, and few of them are predators.
** However, Generation IV and V introduced several Bug-type Pokémon with higher base stat totals, even over 500, including one at 600 (Genesect).
* The Bug type was the most common 4× weakness in [[Generation I]], with 11 Pokémon doubly weak to it, mainly due to {{t|Poison}} type having a weakness to it at the time.
* Generation IV introduced the most Bug-type moves of any Generation, with seven and Generation II and III introduced the fewest Bug-type moves, with three.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color light}}
|ja=むし (虫) ''Mushi''
|zh_cmn=蟲 / 虫 ''Chóng''
|da=Insekt Kryb
|nl=Insect
|fi=Ötökkä ''Bug'' Hyönteinen ''Insect''
|fr_ca=Insecte
|fr_eu=Insecte
|de=Käfer
|el=Εντόμου ''Entomou''
|he=חרק ''Harak''
|id=Serangga
|it=Coleottero
|ko=벌레 ''Beolle''
|no=Insekt
|pl=Owad Robaczy Chrząszcz Insekt
|pt_br=Inseto ''Insect''
|pt_eu=Insecto ''Insect''
|ru=Жучий ''Zhuchii'' (Beetle) Насекомое ''Nasekomoye'' (Insect)
|es_la=Insecto
|es_eu=Bicho
|sv=Insekt (Insect) Kryp (Bug)
|ro=Insectă
|th=แมลง
}}

[[pt:Tipo Bug]]

[[it:Coleottero (tipo)]]

[[de:Käfer (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Bicho]]
[[fr:Insecte]]
[[ja:むし]]
[[pl:Robak (typ)]]
[[zh:虫（属性）]]

Bug (type)

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{{types}}
The '''Bug type''' (Japanese: '''むしタイプ''' ''Bug type'') is one of the seventeen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers that specialize in Bug-type Pokémon are [[Bugsy]] of [[Azalea Town]], {{OBP|Aaron|Elite Four}} of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]], and [[Burgh]] of [[Castelia City]]. Prior to Generation IV, where moves are designated [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] based on the move itself rather than its type, all Bug-type moves were physical.

==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=bug|
HP=56.03 |
Attack=67.66 |
Defense=70.08 |
SpAtk=53.89 |
SpDef=64.09 |
Speed=59.82 |
Total=371.57 }}

===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=bug|
HP=64.83 |
Attack=82.74 |
Defense=80.63 |
SpAtk=68.49 |
SpDef=79.51 |
Speed=70.83 |
Total=447.03 }}


==Battle properties==
===Generation I===
{{typebattle
|type=Bug
|weakto1=Fire
|weakto2=Flying
|weakto3=Poison
|weakto4=Rock
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Grass
|resist3=Ground
|weaken1=Grass
|weaken2=Poison
|weaken3=Psychic
|resisted1=Fighting
|resisted2=Fire
|resisted3=Flying
|resisted4=Ghost
}}

===Generation II-onward===
{{typebattle
|type=Bug
|weakto1=Fire
|weakto2=Flying
|weakto3=Rock
|resist1=Fighting
|resist2=Grass
|resist3=Ground
|weaken1=Dark
|weaken2=Grass
|weaken3=Psychic
|resisted1=Fighting
|resisted2=Fire
|resisted3=Flying
|resisted4=Ghost
|resisted5=Poison
|resisted6=Steel
}}

==Characteristics==
Bug {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are usually amongst the first Pokémon types a Trainer can find in the wild, with the exception of Pokémon Black and White. They generally [[evolution|evolve]] at very early levels compared to most other Pokémon. The type varies from strong to weak. Depending on the Bug Pokémon, they can prove to be a nuisance with stat altering moves or hit hard with attacks such as {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Signal Beam}} and {{m|Bug Buzz}}. As of Generation V there is only {{p|Genesect|one}} legendary Bug-type Pokémon. (Excluding {{p|Arceus}} holding the {{DL|Plate|Insect Plate}}.)

===Offense===
Offensively, they are somewhat flawed. They are effective against {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Dark}} types, which are two types common in most teams; but their strength against the very common {{t|Grass}} type is reduced by the common Grass/Poison typing.
In the [[Generation I]] games, there were only {{m|Leech Life|three}} {{m|Twineedle|Bug-type}} {{m|Pin Missile|moves}}; none of which were very powerful. Since then, the range (and average base power) of Bug-type moves has increased. However, since six types resist Bug-type attacks (making it the second-most ineffective type, after Grass), Bug-type attacks still don't deal a lot of damage to many types. The fact that they are resisted by Poison—a popular defensive type—causes further problems (though many Poison types also have a subtype that is weak to Bug—commonly Grass—which helps alleviate this issue). Furthermore, their advantage over Psychic types is compromised by the relatively common typing of Bug/Poison types; Psychic types with Bug-resistant types; and the high speed, special attack and wide movepools that many Psychic types have.
Despite these offensive flaws, the Bug type pairs effectively with {{t|Water}} and {{t|Ice}}.

===Defense===
Defensively, Bug types are still flawed, because of their low {{stat|Defense}} and the fact that there are many that are part {{t|Flying}}, multiplying their weakness to {{t|Rock}}. In this way their resistance to {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Fighting}}, the two most effective types (in terms of number of type advantages), are of little use seeing as many Pokémon of both types can learn Rock moves.
Dual-type Bug/Flying and Bug/{{t|Poison}} Pokémon have an outstanding double resistance to {{t|Fighting}}, which can make up for their low {{stat|Defense}}. They also have a double resistance to common {{t|Grass}} moves, meaning they would take very little damage from powerful moves such as {{m|Giga Drain}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, or {{m|Petal Dance}}.
The Bug/Steel Pokémon prove particularly effective as they only have {{t|Fire|one}} weakness (although it's a double weakness) and ten resistances (including {{t|Poison|one}} immunity).

===Contest Properties===

When used in [[Contest]]s, Bug-type moves do not favor one [[Contest category]].

==Pokémon==
As of Generation V, there are {{tt|63|65 if all three Wormadam forms are counted}} Bug-type Pokémon or {{tt|9.71 %|10.01 % if all three Wormadam forms are counted}} of all Pokémon, making it the sixth most common type.

===Pure Bug-type Pokémon===
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|010
|{{MSP|010|Caterpie}}
|{{p|Caterpie}}
|-
|011
|{{MSP|011|Metapod}}
|{{p|Metapod}}
|-
|127
|{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}
|{{p|Pinsir}}
|-
|204
|{{MSP|204|Pineco}}
|{{p|Pineco}}
|-
|265
|{{MSP|265|Wurmple}}
|{{p|Wurmple}}
|-
|266
|{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}
|{{p|Silcoon}}
|-
|268
|{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}
|{{p|Cascoon}}
|-
|313
|{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}
|{{p|Volbeat}}
|-
|314
|{{MSP|314|Illumise}}
|{{p|Illumise}}
|-
|401
|{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}
|{{p|Kricketot}}
|-
|402
|{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}
|{{p|Kricketune}}
|-
|412
|{{MSP|412|Burmy}}
|{{p|Burmy}}
|-
|588
|{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}
|{{p|Karrablast}}
|-
|616
|{{MSP|616|Shelmet}}
|{{p|Shelmet}}
|-
|617
|{{MSP|617|Accelgor}}
|{{p|Accelgor}}
|}
|}

===Half Bug-type Pokémon===
====Primary Bug-type Pokémon====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|012
|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}
|{{p|Butterfree}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|013
|{{MSP|013|Weedle}}
|{{p|Weedle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|014
|{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}
|{{p|Kakuna}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|015
|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}
|{{p|Beedrill}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|046
|{{MSP|046|Paras}}
|{{p|Paras}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|047
|{{MSP|047|Parasect}}
|{{p|Parasect}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|048
|{{MSP|048|Venonat}}
|{{p|Venonat}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|049
|{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}
|{{p|Venomoth}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|123
|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}
|{{p|Scyther}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|165
|{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}
|{{p|Ledyba}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|166
|{{MSP|166|Ledian}}
|{{p|Ledian}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|167
|{{MSP|167|Spinarak}}
|{{p|Spinarak}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|168
|{{MSP|168|Ariados}}
|{{p|Ariados}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|193
|{{MSP|193|Yanma}}
|{{p|Yanma}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|205
|{{MSP|205|Forretress}}
|{{p|Forretress}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|212
|{{MSP|212|Scizor}}
|{{p|Scizor}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|213
|{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}
|{{p|Shuckle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|214
|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}
|{{p|Heracross}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
|267
|{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}
|{{p|Beautifly}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|269
|{{MSP|269|Dustox}}
|{{p|Dustox}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|283
|{{MSP|283|Surskit}}
|{{p|Surskit}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|284
|{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}
|{{p|Masquerain}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|290
|{{MSP|290|Nincada}}
|{{p|Nincada}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|291
|{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}
|{{p|Ninjask}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|292
|{{MSP|292|Shedinja}}
|{{p|Shedinja}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|rowspan="3" | 413
|{{MSP|413|Wormadam}}
|rowspan="3" |{{p|Wormadam}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|{{MSP|413G|Wormadam}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|{{MSP|413S|Wormadam}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|414
|{{MSP|414|Mothim}}
|{{p|Mothim}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|415
|{{MSP|415|Combee}}
|{{p|Combee}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|416
|{{MSP|416|Vespiquen}}
|{{p|Vespiquen}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|469
|{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}
|{{p|Yanmega}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|540
|{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}
|{{p|Sewaddle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|541
|{{MSP|541|Swadloon}}
|{{p|Swadloon}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|542
|{{MSP|542|Leavanny}}
|{{p|Leavanny}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|543
|{{MSP|543|Venipede}}
|{{p|Venipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|544
|{{MSP|544|Whirlipede}}
|{{p|Whirlipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|545
|{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}
|{{p|Scolipede}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|557
|{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}
|{{p|Dwebble}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|558
|{{MSP|558|Crustle}}
|{{p|Crustle}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
|589
|{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}
|{{p|Escavalier}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|595
|{{MSP|595|Joltik}}
|{{p|Joltik}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|596
|{{MSP|596|Galvantula}}
|{{p|Galvantula}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
|632
|{{MSP|632|Durant}}
|{{p|Durant}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
|636
|{{MSP|636|Larvesta}}
|{{p|Larvesta}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|637
|{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}
|{{p|Volcarona}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|649
|{{MSP|649|Genesect}}
|{{p|Genesect}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|}
|}

====Secondary Bug-type Pokémon====
{| {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{bug color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{bug color}};"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{bug color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{bug color light}};"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|347
|{{MSP|347|Anorith}}
|{{p|Anorith}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
|348
|{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}
|{{p|Armaldo}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
|451
|{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}
|{{p|Skorupi}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|}
|}

==Moves==
{{movelist/battle-head|Bug}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Attack Order|Physical|Smart|90|100|15|anyadjacent|The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Bug Bite|Physical|Tough|60|100|20|anyadjacent|The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Bug Buzz|Special|Cute|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Defend Order|Status|Smart|—|—|10|self|The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Fury Cutter|Physical|Cool|20|95|20|anyadjacent|The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Heal Order|Status|Smart|—|—|10|self|The user calls out its underlings to heal it. The user regains up to half of its max HP.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Leech Life|Physical|Smart|20|100|20|anyadjacent|The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Megahorn|Physical|Cool|120|85|10|anyadjacent|Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Pin Missile|Physical|Cool|14|85|20|anyadjacent|Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Quiver Dance|Status||—|—|20|self|The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. It boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Rage Powder|Status||—|—|20|self|The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Signal Beam|Special|Beauty|75|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Silver Wind|Special|Beauty|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user's stats.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Spider Web|Status|Smart|—|—|10|anyadjacent|The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can't flee from battle.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Steamroller|Physical||65|100|20|anyadjacent|The user crushes its targets by rolling over them with its rolled-up body. This attack may make the target flinch.}}{{movelist/battle|1|String Shot|Status|Smart|—|95|40|adjacentfoes|The targets are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. This silk reduces the targets' Speed stat.}}{{movelist/battle|5|Struggle Bug|Special||30|100|20|adjacentfoes|While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets' Sp. Atk stat is reduced.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Tail Glow|Status|Beauty|—|—|20|self|The user stares at flashing lights to focus its mind, drastically raising its Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Twineedle|Physical|Cool|25|100|20|anyadjacent|The user damages the taget twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. It may also poison the target.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|U-turn|Physical|Cute|70|100|20|anyadjacent|After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|X-Scissor|Physical|Beauty|80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.}}
{{movelist/battle-foot|Bug}}

==Trivia==
* Even though {{t|Flying}} is a common secondary type among Bug-type Pokémon, the only Bug-type Pokémon that can learn the move {{m|Fly}}, {{p|Volcarona}} and {{p|Genesect}}, are not Flying types.
**However, no pure Bug-type Pokémon can learn Fly.
* Until Platinum, several Bug-type Pokémon, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Wormadam}}, and {{p|Combee}}, were unable to learn any Bug-type moves. Each of them is now able to learn {{m|Bug Bite}} by level, and Wormadam can learn {{m|Signal Beam}} by [[Move Tutor]].
* Almost all Bug-type Pokémon evolve very early, perhaps due to their low stats. In the games, one reason for this could be to give the player the opportunity of having a strong, evolved, Pokémon in the beginning of their journey in order to earn the first Gym [[Badge]]s more easily. Despite this, all but two of the very first Gyms are strong against Bug types, as they specialize in {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Flying}} types, and one that isn't, the [[Striaton City]] Gym, has a chance to specialize in {{t|Fire}} types while the [[Aspertia City]] Gym, however, does not at all.
** Oddly, the only Gyms that aren't strong against Bug types are both in [[Unova]].
* {{p|Larvesta}} evolves at level 59, the highest among two-stage evolutionary lines and second-highest overall, only surpassed by {{p|Zweilous}}, which evolves at level 64.
* Until Generation IV, the only Bug moves with a power above 25 were Megahorn, Signal Beam, and Silver Wind, which made them extremely difficult to use offensively.
* As of Generation II, the Bug type (along with the {{t|Fighting}} type) are one of only two pairs of different types to share the same interaction against each other (Bug resists Fighting and vice versa). The other pair is {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Ghost}} (Normal is immune to Ghost and vice versa).
** In Generation I, the Bug type and the {{t|Poison}} type also shared the same interaction: they were super-effective against each other. As of Generation II, Poison-type Pokémon now resist Bug-type moves, and Poison-type moves are neutral against Bug types.
*** The {{t|Poison}} type's now neutral match-up against the Bug type could reflect the real-life principle behind insects being able to adapt to poison.
* The Flying type is one of the two types most commonly paired with the Bug type (along with Poison). However there are a number of Bug types, despite being able to fly, that are not Flying types, nor have the Ability {{a|Levitate}}. These include {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Venomoth}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}} and {{p|Volcarona}}.
* With the exception of {{p|Whirlipede}}, all mid-evolution Bug Pokémon are based on cocoons.
* {{m|String Shot}} is the only Bug-type status move that can miss.
* Generation V introduced the most Bug-type Pokémon of any Generation, with 18 and Generation IV introduced the fewest Bug-type Pokémon, with {{tt|nine|counting only one of Wormadam's forms}}.
** Additionally, Generation V is the only Generation to introduce a Bug-type legendary Pokémon: {{p|Genesect}}.
** Generation V is the only Generation not to introduce a dual Bug/{{t|Flying}} Pokémon.
* All Gym Leaders and Elite Four members that specialize in Bug-type Pokémon are male, making it the only type whose specialists are all of the same gender.
* Statistically, the Bug type is the weakest; among the 17 elemental types, the Bug type has the lowest average base stat total (371.57). This may be a reference to the position of bugs in nature; they are small compared with other animals, and few of them are predators.
** However, Generation IV and V introduced several Bug-type Pokémon with higher base stat totals, even over 500, including one at 600 (Genesect).
* The Bug type was the most common 4× weakness in [[Generation I]], with 11 Pokémon doubly weak to it, mainly due to {{t|Poison}} type having a weakness to it at the time.
* Generation IV introduced the most Bug-type moves of any Generation, with seven and Generation II and III introduced the least Bug-type moves, with three.

==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color light}}
|ja=むし (虫) ''Mushi''
|zh_cmn=蟲 / 虫 ''Chóng''
|da=Insekt Kryb
|nl=Insect
|fi=Ötökkä ''Bug'' Hyönteinen ''Insect''
|fr_ca=Insecte
|fr_eu=Insecte
|de=Käfer
|el=Εντόμου ''Entomou''
|he=חרק ''Harak''
|id=Serangga
|it=Coleottero
|ko=벌레 ''Beolle''
|no=Insekt
|pl=Owad Robaczy Chrząszcz Insekt
|pt_br=Inseto ''Insect''
|pt_eu=Insecto ''Insect''
|ru=Жучий ''Zhuchii'' (Beetle) Насекомое ''Nasekomoye'' (Insect)
|es_la=Insecto
|es_eu=Bicho
|sv=Insekt (Insect) Kryp (Bug)
|ro=Insectă
|th=แมลง
}}

[[pt:Tipo Bug]]

[[it:Coleottero (tipo)]]

[[de:Käfer (Typ)]]
[[es:Tipo Bicho]]
[[fr:Insecte]]
[[ja:むし]]
[[pl:Robak (typ)]]
[[zh:虫（属性）]]

Manectric (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Manectric | prev=Electrike | next=Plusle |type=electric|prevnum=309|nextnum=311}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Manectric |
jname=ライボルト |
tmname=Livolt |
art=RS |
size=160px |
pron=<sc>men-nec-tric</sc> |
ndex=310 |
hdex=079 |
fbrow=147 |
obrow=106 |
opbrow=164 |
type1=Electric |
species=Discharge |
height-ftin=4'11" |
height-m=1.5 |
weight-lbs=88.6 |
weight-kg=40.2 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Static |
ability2=Lightningrod |
abilityd=Minus |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evsp=2 |
expyield=168 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Yellow |
catchrate=45 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=manectric |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Manectric''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライボルト''' ''Livolt'') is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Manectric largely resembles a dog or {{wp|maned wolf|wolf}}. Its body is mainly blue in color and it has a spiky, yellow mane on its head that sticks straight up, as well as large yellow tufts of fur on its haunches and around its front feet. Its blue, spike-like tail sticks straight up. The outline of its mouth is jagged and there are two small holes where its ears appear to be.

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

===Special abilities===
Manectric can discharge electricity from its mane to create thunderstorms and thunderclouds in the atmosphere. The sparks can often start fires. Like its pre-evolution {{p|Electrike}}, it generates the electricity in its fur and mane from the friction caused when it runs. The electricity it discharges ranges from a weak shock such as {{m|Thunder Wave}} to paralyze the opponent, to a strong {{m|Thunderbolt}} to deal large amounts of damage. Manectric also has the ability to learn the Fire-type moves {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Overheat}}, and {{m|Fire Fang}}. Since Manectric is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can learn {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.

===Behavior===
Manectric is an independent Pokémon; it rarely appears before humans. This may be due to the fact that it summons storm clouds upon entering a battle.

===Habitat===
[[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
They can be found in grassy areas.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Wattson Manectric.png|right|thumb|250px|Manectric in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Wattson's Manectric]]====
{{TP|Wattson|Manectric}} was first seen in the main series under the ownership of [[Wattson]] who obtained it as an {{p|Electrike}} in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'' It evolved in ''[[AG059|A Manectric Charge]]'' where it battled against {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Torkoal}} and won.

====Other====
An Electrike that evolved into Manectric appeared in ''[[DP042|The Electrike Company!]]''

===Minor appearances===
Manectric made its debut in the opening of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' where it was used in a [[Double Battle|Double Battle]] alongside a {{p|Solrock}}.

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

Manectric made a cameo in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno!]]'' as one of {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}}'s Pokémon.

A Manectric appears in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' as one of the Pokémon under [[Damos]]'s ownership.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG059|Manectric|Ash's Pokédex|Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. Manectric has the ability to gather local electrical energy in its mane, and then discharge it, creating thunder clouds.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP042|Manectric|Dawn's Pokédex|Manectric, the Discharge Pokémon. It is constantly discharging the electricity it collects in its mane.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Wattson Manectric Adventures.png|thumb|175px|[[Wattson's Manectric]] in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Wattson's Manectric}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Wattson]] had an Electrike that evolved into a Manectric prior to ''[[PS245|VS. Kyogre & Groudon VIII]]''. Although it held the advantage against the {{p|Nincada}} that [[Aqua Admin Amber|Amber]] borrowed from [[Shelly]], once it evolved and continually increased its speed with the {{a|Speed Boost}} ability, Manectric was nearly overwhelmed. However, Wattson placed his trust on the Pokémon to pin the {{p|Ninjask}} down and ordered a {{m|Thunder}} with it using itself as a lightning rod, fainting them both. However, what they ''didn't'' put into consideration is that Nincada produces {{p|Shedinja|a cast-off evolution}} when it becomes Ninjask, and a surprise attack from behind fells Wattson, sending him sinking into the ocean.

===In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga===
In the manga adaption of {{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|manga}}, [[Marcus]] owned a Manectric and he used it along with his other Pokémon to attack Arceus.

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

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Trozei!}}: [[Lucy Fleetfoot]] owns a Manectric.
* Manectric makes an appearance in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]. It, along with eight {{p|Electrike}}, attack the player and the Partner the same way that the Luxray and the Luxio Tribe did. They mainly replace Luxray and the Luxio Tribe since {{p|Shinx}} is an available candidate for the Player or Partner.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=3
|rubydex=Manectric is constantly discharging electricity from its mane. The sparks sometimes ignite forest fires. When it enters a battle, this Pokémon creates thunderclouds.
|sapphiredex=Manectric discharges strong electricity from its mane. The mane is used for collecting electricity in the atmosphere. This Pokémon creates thunderclouds above its head.
|emeralddex=Because lightning falls in their vicinities, Manectric were thought to have been born from lightning. In battle, they create thunderclouds.
|frlgdex=It rarely appears before people. It is said to nest where lightning has fallen.
|dpptdex=It {{m|discharge}}s electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to {{m|Thunder|drop lightning bolts}}.
|hgssdex=Its nest can be found where a {{m|thunderbolt}} hits. It is discharging electricity from its mane.
|bwdex=It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
|b2w2dex=It discharges electricity from its mane. It creates a thundercloud overhead to drop lightning bolts.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsrarity=Rare |
rsarea={{rt|118|Hoenn}} |
erarity=Rare |
earea={{rt|118|Hoenn}} |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Citadark Isle]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Electrike}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Electrike}} |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea={{safari|Johto}} |
palarea=Field |
gen5ex=none |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{pkmn|Dream World}} {{p|Electrike}} or [[Trade]]|
b2w2rarity=Uncommon |
b2w2area={{rt|3|Unova}} ([[Hidden Grotto]]){{tt|*|Hidden Grotto in the Dark grass and has Hidden Ability Minus}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=electric
|pinballrs=Evolve from {{p|Electrike}}
|trozei=Endless Level 51 Endless Level 57 Forever Level 1 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Electrike}}
|ranger=[[Olive Jungle]] [[Jungle Relic]]
|md2=Evolve from {{p|Electrike}}
|ranger3=[[Layuda Island]] [[Thunder Temple]]
|rumble2=Factory: [[World Axle - B2F]] Autumnwood: [[Firebreathing Mountain]]{{tt|*|Thundurus encounter}}
}}

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

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
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 |

notes=yes |
lightningrod=maybe}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Manectric|Electric|Electric|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|12|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|42|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|54|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|61|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|66|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Manectric|Electric|Electric|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Manectric|Electric|Electric|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{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|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{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|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Manectric|Electric|Electric|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Manectric|Electric|Electric|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}} {{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}} {{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}} {{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}} {{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|511|Pansage}}{{MSP|512|Simisage}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}} {{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|515|Panpour}}{{MSP|516|Simipour}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}} {{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}} {{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}} {{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}} {{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}} {{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}} {{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Flame Burst|Fire|Special|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}} {{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}} {{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028|Sandslash}}{{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP|156|Quilava}}{{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}} {{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}} {{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}} {{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}} {{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}} {{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}{{learnlist/breedf|Manectric|Electric|Electric|5|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Manectric|electric|electric|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|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|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Manectric|electric|electric|5|3}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh|Manectric|electric|electric|5|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo5|309|Electrike|d||||Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||BW}}
{{learnlist/prevof|Manectric|electric|electric|5|3}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|310|44|Shadow End|Shadow Mist|Shadow Sky|--|Refresh|Normal|Thunder|Electric|Rain Dance|Water|Bite|Dark|xd|electric|electric}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=electric |
ndex=310 |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Thunder Meadow |
P1=Lightning becomes my energy! |
P2=My health has gone down by half. That's not good. |
P3=I'm finished... My lightning energy is just about gone... |
PL=I've leveled up! I'm brimming with the power of lightning! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Electric |
assist=Electric |
field=Recharge |
fieldpower=2 |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=12 |
MaxEXP=12 |
browser=Manectric launches orbs of electricity. It can also recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-10 |
iq=F |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Electric |
assist3=Electric |
field3=Electrify |
field3power=3 |
browser3=It creates waves of electricity around it that make Pokémon Stopped. |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=4|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=4|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=309
|name1=Electrike
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Level
|level1=26
|sprite2=310
|name2=Manectric
|type1-2=Electric}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=310|
name=Manectric|
}}

==Trivia==
* Manectric is the same height as {{ga|Ethan}}. While many other Pokémon share this distinction, Manectric comes the closest to also weighing the same (Manectric weighs {{tt|88.6 lbs|40.2 kg}}, the Trainer weighs {{tt|88.2 lbs|40 kg}}).
===Origin===
It may be based on a {{wp|maned wolf}} and a youkai of Japanese lore, the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'', an elemental lightning creature that can take on the shape of various mammals, including a {{wp|tiger}}, {{wp|monkey}}, and blue {{wp|wolf}} wrapped in white and yellow lightning. Manectric is highly likely based on its wolf forme, while the Pokémon {{p|Raikou}} is based on its tiger forme. Its snout seems to also look like a {{wp|crocodile clip}}.

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

Livolt may be a combination of ''lion'' or ''live'' (referring to a wire actively carrying an electric current) and ''volt''. It may also be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and ''bolt''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=electric|type2=electric
|ja=ライボルト ''Livolt''|jameaning=From ''lion'', ''live'', {{tt|雷 ''rai''|thunder}}, ''volt'', and ''bolt''
|fr=Elecsprint|frmeaning=From ''electric'' and ''{{wp|Sprint (running)|sprint}}''
|es=Manectric|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Voltenso|demeaning=From ''Volt'' and {{tt|''tenso''|Spanish for 'tense'}}
|it=Manectric|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=썬더볼트 ''Thunderbolt''|komeaning=Literally the English word ''thunderbolt''
|zh_cmn=雷電獸 / 雷电兽 ''Léidiànshòu''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|雷電 ''léidiàn''|thunder and lightning}}, the Japanese {{wp|Raijū|雷獣 ''raijū''}}, and {{tt|獸 ''shòu''|beast}}
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Wattson's Manectric]]

==External links==

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[[es:Manectric]]
[[fr:Élecsprint]]
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[[pt:Manectric (pokémon)]]

Togekiss (Pokémon)

2013-01-19T20:40:41Z

Splatxp: /* Trivia */ More Pokemon got hustle, so I removed a no-longer-accurate tidbit about Hustle distribution.

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Togekiss | prev=Magmortar | next=Yanmega |type=normal|type2=flying| prevnum=467| nextnum=469}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Togekiss |
jname=トゲキッス |
tmname=Togekiss |
size=260px |
art=DP|
pron=<sc>toh-ge-''kiss''</sc>|
ndex=468 |
sdex=175 |
abrow=261 |
obrow=155 |
opbrow=119 |
typen=2 |
type1=Normal |
type2=Flying |
species=Jubilee |
height-ftin=4'11" |
height-m=1.5 |
weight-lbs=83.8 |
weight-kg=38.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Hustle |
ability2=Serene Grace |
abilityd=Super Luck |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Flying |
egggroup2=Fairy |
eggcycles=10 |
evsa=2|
evsd=1|
expyield=220 |
lv100exp=800,000 |
gendercode=31|
color=White |
catchrate=30 |
body=09 |
pokefordex=togekiss |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Togekiss''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''トゲキッス''' ''Togekiss'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Flying}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Togetic}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Shiny Stone}}. It is the final form of {{p|Togepi}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Togekiss is a vaguely avian Pokémon with an egg-shaped body. It is covered in white, downy feathers and has broad, triangle-shaped wings that allow it to soar effortlessly. Interestingly, Togekiss lacks the stubby arms that its pre-evolutions had. Its underbelly is dotted with the small red and blue triangular spots that are the signature of the Togepi evolution family. Togekiss has very small feet which are set close together, making them somewhat awkward for moving about on the ground. The former spikes on its head have grown into a three-pointed crest. The middle point is white all the way to the tip, but the left and right spikes are tipped in blue and red respectively.

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

===Special abilities===
Togekiss learns a wide range of elemental attacks, as well as various aerial and wind-based moves. Most notably, it is able to wield {{m|Aura Sphere}}, along with {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Mienfoo}} and its {{p|Mienshao|family}}, the only non-[[legendary Pokémon]] that are able to learn it.

===Behavior===
Togekiss are generally friendly and caring Pokémon. They tend to avoid conflict, supposedly never appearing where strife is occurring. They are also said to share blessings with those who love another. However, Togekiss are also powerful fighters capable of using a wide variety of attacks. They will protect their young, {{p|Togepi}}, with miraculous care. These Pokémon soar gracefully through the air, often performing tricks and aerial maneuvers.

===Habitat===
Togekiss are so vastly rare that many Trainers do not bother trying to find one. Instead, most Trainers prefer evolving their Togetic into a Togekiss with a {{evostone|Shiny Stone}}.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Dawn Togekiss.png|thumb|right|250px|Togekiss in the anime.]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Dawn's Togekiss]]====
{{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}} made its anime debut in ''[[DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!]]'', under the ownership of [[Princess Salvia]]. Salvia later gave the Togekiss to {{an|Dawn}} as a gift.

===Minor appearances===
Togekiss makes a cameo at the beginning of the movie ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP171|Togekiss|Dawn's Pokédex|Togekiss, the Jubilee Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Togetic}}. It is said that Togekiss never appears where there is conflict.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Togebo.png|thumb|{{adv|Gold}}'s Togekiss, [[Togebo]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
====Gold's Togekiss====
{{main|Togebo}}
In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Togepi}} quickly evolves into a {{p|Togetic}} and then into a Togekiss, holding the [[Shiny Stone]] that [[Lance]] gave him.

====Other====
[[Arcade Star Dahlia]] is shown to own a Togekiss in the {{chap|Platinum}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]]. {{adv|Platinum}} uses it when she and Dahlia swap Pokémon during Platinum's Battle Arcade campaign under the condition of "Pokémon Swap."

===In the Pokémon Ranger Batonnage - the Comic manga===
In ''[[PRB2|Altru Inc. Mystery]]'', [[Kellyn]] catches a Togekiss to rescue [[Professor Hastings]] as he was about to fall off from a tower.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===

{{Dex
|type=normal
|type2=flying
|gen=4
|dpdex=It will never appear where there is strife. Its sightings have become rare recently.
|platinumdex=It shares many blessings with people who respect one another's rights and avoid needless strife.
|hgssdex=As everyone knows, it visits peaceful regions, bringing them gifts of kindness and sweet blessings.
|bwdex=It shares many blessings with people who respect one another's rights and avoid needless strife.
|b2w2dex=It shares many blessings with people who respect one another's rights and avoid needless strife.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=normal|
type2=flying|
gen=4 |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Togetic}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Togetic}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Togetic}} |
bwrarity=None |
bwarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Togetic}} |
gen5ex=white |
b2w2area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Togetic}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Normal
|type2=Flying
|md2=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)
|ranger2=[[Altru Tower]]
|rumble=[[Windy Prairie‎]]
|ranger3={{ra|Sky}} [[Light Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Granite Zone]]
|rumble2=Lake: [[World Axle - B2F]]
}}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal|type2=flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Birthday Togekiss|Japanese|Japanese PGL|10|December 1, 2010 to ???|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Togekiss}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Birthday Togekiss|Korean|Korean PGL|10|August 25 to September 30, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Togekiss}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Birthday Togekiss|French|French PGL|10|September 1, 2011 to August ??, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Togekiss}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Birthday Togekiss|English|English PGL|10|September 1, 2011 to August ??, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Togekiss}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Birthday Togekiss|German|German PGL|10|September 1, 2011 to August ??, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Togekiss}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Birthday Togekiss|Italian|Italian PGL|10|September 1, 2011 to August ??, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Togekiss}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Birthday Togekiss|Spanish|Spanish PGL|10|September 1, 2011 to August ??, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Togekiss}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=normal |
type2=flying |
HP=85 |
Attack=50 |
Defense=95 |
SpAtk=120 |
SpDef=115 |
Speed=80 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=normal|
type2=flying|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

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

notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=1|
normal=yes|
newghost=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Togekiss|Normal|Flying|5|4}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Togekiss|Normal|Flying|5|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Togekiss|Normal|Flying|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{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|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{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|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM88|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Togekiss|Normal|Flying|5|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Togekiss|normal|flying|5|4}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30|Cool|2||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|016|Pidgey}}{{MSP|017|Pidgeotto}}{{MSP|018|Pidgeot}}{{MSP|021|Spearow}}{{MSP|022|Fearow}}{{MSP|333|Swablu}} {{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|441|Chatot}}{{MSP|561|Sigilyph}}|Mirror Move|Flying|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}|Morning Sun|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|021|Spearow}}{{MSP|022|Fearow}}{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|084|Doduo}}{{MSP|085|Dodrio}}{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}} {{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP|227|Skarmory}} {{MSP|276|Taillow}}{{MSP|277|Swellow}}{{MSP|333|Swablu}}{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|441|Chatot}}{{MSP|627|Rufflet}} {{MSP|628|Braviary}}|Peck|Flying|Physical|35|100|35|Cool|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}} {{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|Cute|0|*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|—|90|10|Cool|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|531|Audino}}|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10}}{{learnlist/breedf|Togekiss|normal|flying|5|4}}

====By [[move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Togekiss|normal|flying|5|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Heal Bell|Normal|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Togekiss|normal|flying|5|4}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Togekiss|Normal|Flying|5|4}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Sweet Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Follow Me|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5|'''|BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi||176|Togetic||After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|176|Togetic|||||Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|175|Togepi|t||||Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|'''|B2W2}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Togekiss|Normal|Flying|5|4}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Togekiss|Normal|Flying|5|4}}
{{learnlist/event5|[[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Togekiss|Global Link Birthday]]|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15||'''|}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Togekiss|Normal|Flying|5|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=normal |
ndex=468 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=H |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Normal |
assist2=Normal |
field2=Cut |
field2power=3 |
browser2=It spits {{m|Aura Sphere|aura orbs}} and {{m|Twister|twisters}} to attack. It protects itself with a {{m|Safeguard|strange barrier}}. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3= Normal |
assist3= Normal |
field3= Cut |
field3power=3 |
assist3p=Flying |
field3p=Cut |
field3ppower=1 |
browser3=It lets loose shock waves to attack. |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=4|
rumbledefense=5|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=4|
rumble2defense=5|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Togekiss gave you a Secret Word in the [[Granite Zone]]. She likes sky-based Attractions and excels at {{DL|Attractions|Pelipper's Circle Circuit}}. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=175
|name1=Togepi
|type1-1=Normal
|evotype1=Friendship
|sprite2=176
|name2=Togetic
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Flying
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Shiny Stone
|sprite3=468
|name3=Togekiss
|type1-3=Normal
|type2-3=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=normal|
type2=flying|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=468|
name=Togekiss|
}}

==Trivia==
* Togekiss and its pre-[[evolution]], {{p|Togetic}}, along with {{p|Yanma}}, {{p|Yanmega}}, {{p|Giratina}} and {{p|Smeargle}} (by {{m|Sketch}}), are the only Pokémon that can learn all three [[Move variations|variations]] of {{m|AncientPower}}.
*Togekiss learns the most moves that never miss regardless of the user's accuracy or the foe's evasiveness: {{m|Aura Sphere}}, {{m|Shock Wave}}, {{m|Swift}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Magical Leaf}}.
* Togekiss's weight is equal to that of {{ga|Lucas}}, as well as four other Pokémon; {{p|Sudowoodo}}, {{p|Skuntank}}, {{p|Fearow}}, and {{p|Yanma}}. Togekiss is also the same height as Ethan.
* Togekiss has the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} of all non-legendary {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Togekiss can learn {{m|Drain Punch}} and {{m|Focus Punch}} despite not having any visible hands. However, it did have hands before evolving.
* As of [[Generation V]], no other Pokémon have same dual [[Egg group]] as Togekiss and its {{p|Togetic|pre-evolution}}. In this case, both in {{egg|Flying}} and {{egg|Fairy}} are unique.
* Togekiss is the only Pokémon to have evolved by using an [[evolutionary stone]] that doesn't share any level-up moves with its pre-evolution.
* Togekiss and its pre-evolution are the only Normal/Flying Pokémon capable of learning an {{type|Electric}} move.
* Togekiss is the only Pokémon that have a [[gender ratio]] of 7:1 that have had a female shown in the anime but not a male.
* Togekiss is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 545.

===Origin===
Togekiss's design appears to draw inspiration from fairies and birds. Its association with peace and joy, as well as its white coloration, suggests inspiration from {{wp|dove}}s, but its soaring flight and some physical aspects are similar to those of large {{wp|birds of prey}}. Togekiss may have also been designed to resemble a {{wp|Flying wing}}.

====Name origin====
Togekiss is a combination of 刺 ''toge'' (spike) and ''kiss''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=normal|type2=flying
|ja=トゲキッス ''Togekiss''|jameaning=From 刺 ''toge'' (spike) and ''kiss''
|fr=Togekiss|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Togekiss|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Togekiss|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Togekiss|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=토게키스 ''Togekiss''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=波克基斯 ''Bōkèjīsī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Rough transliteration of its Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Dawn's Togekiss]]

==External links==

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Sableye (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Delcatty | next=Mawile |type=dark|type2=ghost| prevnum=301| nextnum=303}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Sableye |
jname=ヤミラミ |
tmname=Yamirami |
art=RS |
size=180px |
ndex=302 |
hdex=068 |
abrow=193 |
obrow=177 |
opbrow=218 |
typen=2 |
type1=Dark |
type2=Ghost |
species=Darkness |
height-ftin=1'08" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=24.3 |
weight-kg=11.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Keen Eye |
ability2=Stall |
abilityd=Prankster |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Human-Like |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evat=1|
evde=1 |
expyield=98 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=sableye |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Sableye''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤミラミ''' ''Yamirami'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Ghost}} Pokémon.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Sableye are very diminutive hominid-like creatures with dark purple bodies. Their bodies are adapted for cave life as they are flexible enough to fit into small crevices while being tough enough to survive cave-ins. Their most distinguishing features are their gemstone-like eyes, which allow them to see in very little light. They have gemstones on their chests which grow as a result of its crystal and mineral diet. They are able to feed on such hard foods because of their sharp razor teeth, which are designed to crunch up rocks.

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

===Special abilities===
Sableye, along with the {{2t|Ghost|Dark}}-type Pokémon {{p|Spiritomb}}, has no natural weakness to a specific type unless moves like {{m|Odor Sleuth}} and {{m|Foresight}} are used on it, in which case {{type|Fighting}} moves will become super-effective.

===Behavior===
There are old stories that say a Sableye will steal your soul if you look into its eyes. However, evidence suggests that these Pokémon are actually friendly, only playing their infamous tricks on travelers in order to get attention because they become lonely living in dark holes all by themselves.

===Habitat===
[[File:Cave.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon}}]]
Sableye live in caves and abandoned mines, where they can readily find mineral deposits to eat.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

A Sableye's diet consists of raw minerals and gemstones.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Cassidy Sableye.png|190px|thumb|Sableye in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
[[Cassidy]]'s Sableye debuted in ''[[SS008|Oaknapped]]''.

Sableye first appeared in the anime in ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]''. The Darkness Pokémon was playing tricks on {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.

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

A Sableye also made a cameo appearance in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

Multiple Sableye appeared in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' where they tried to stop [[Team Poképals]].
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===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG029|Sableye|May's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Sableye normally live within caves and eat rocks. They use their sharp claws to {{m|dig}} through the earth.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Jupiter Sableye Adventures.png|thumb|125px|Sableye in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
A Sableye appears as one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Team Galactic]] commander [[Jupiter]]. She used it alongside her {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Tangrowth}} to attack {{adv|Platinum}}, [[Candice]], and [[Maylene]] when they arrived in [[Lake Acuity]].

===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
Sableye is [[Brawly]]'s only known Pokémon. It is considered an unusual choice for him as it was not a {{type|Fighting}} and it is immune to {{t|Fighting}} moves.

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Six Sableye acted as assistants to {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and had a number of appearances over the course of the game. After the player defeats Dusknoir and the Sableye in the [[Hidden Land]], the Sableye all flee.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: Six Sableye perform the same role as above, and in addition appear in Special episode 5, which contains the events happening after Grovyle returns to the future with Dusknoir, and play a role in the episodes plot.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dark
|type2=ghost
|gen=3
|rubydex=Sableye lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these Pokémon are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.
|sapphiredex=Sableye digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the Pokémon's body surface.
|emeralddex=It digs branching holes in caves using its sharp claws in search of food--raw gems. A Sableye lurks in darkness and is seen only rarely.
|frlgdex=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.
|dpptdex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
|hgssdex=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
|bwdex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
|b2w2dex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse |
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}} |
gen3ex=sapphire|
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}} |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea= [[Citadark Isle]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Dongle|
dongledp=Sapphire|
dparea=[[Iron Island]] |
ptrarity=Dongle|
donglept=Sapphire|
ptarea=[[Iron Island]] |
hgssrarity=Swarm |
hgssarea={{rt|9|Kanto}} |
hgssex=heartgold|
palarea=Mountain |
walkarea={{pw|Rally}} |
bwrarity=Rare|
bwarea=[[Challenger's Cave]] |
b2w2rarity=One |
b2w2area=Trade in [[Nimbasa City]]{{tt|*|If player's gender is female}}|
dwarea={{dwa|Spooky Manor}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dark
|type2=ghost
|pinballrs=Cave (Sapphire Field)
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 3]] Endless Level 3 Forever Level 3 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Darknight Relic]] (1F-15F)
|md2=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1-B15) [[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B1-B9)
|ranger2=[[Chroma Ruins]] [[Hippowdon Temple]]
|ranger3=[[Daybreak Ruins]] [[Light Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]]
|rumble2=Hauntyard: [[World Axle - B1F]] (Post-ending)
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=dark|type2=ghost}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Sableye|Gotta Catch 'Em All #5|Japan|2006|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 75 |
Defense=75 |
SpAtk= 65 |
SpDef= 65 |
Speed= 50 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dark|
type2=Ghost|
Normal= 0 |
Fighting= 0 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

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

notes=yes|
ghost=yes|
newnormal=1 |
newfighting=2 |
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Power Gem|Rock|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|60|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{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|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|063|Abra}}{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|066|Machop}}{{MSP|067|Machoke}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}} {{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}} {{MSP|125|Electabuzz}}{{MSP|466|Electivire}}{{MSP|126|Magmar}}{{MSP|467|Magmortar}}{{MSP|296|Makuhita}}{{MSP|297|Hariyama}} {{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}} {{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}} {{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||‡}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}} {{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|574|Gothita}}{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Moonlight|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}} {{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|605|Elgyem}}{{MSP|606|Beheeyem}}|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Spooky Manor}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Spooky Manor}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|302|33|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Hold|--|--|Helping Hand|Normal|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Faint Attack|Dark|Recover|Normal|xd|dark|ghost}}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! Type
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Episode
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Lick}}
| {{typecolor|Ghost}}
| ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
ndex=302 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=8.2 |
area=Darkness Ridge |
P1=You'll appreciate my luminous eyes in darkness. |
P2=Hey, you do see my HP's gone down by half? |
P3=I'm next to done... The light in my eyes grows dim... |
PL=There! I've leveled up! See how my eyes blaze with color? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dark |
assist2=Dark |
field2=Cut |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It launches {{m|Shadow Ball|eerie orbs}} and dark pulses to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Dark |
assist3=Dark |
field3=Cut |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired. |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=3|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Sableye loves to spend time reading books in the Haunted House. Quizzes make him dance with joy. And so does playing {{DL|Attractions|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}}. |
Pad2=He came to the warehouse to look for gems and settled down there. He secretly ate a lot of gems while in [[Wish Park]]. |
Park2strong= |
Park2weak= |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=302
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dark|
type2=ghost|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=302|
name=Sableye|
}}

==Trivia==
* Sableye is one of the only two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} created so far that are naturally and without help of an Ability weak to no [[type]]. Sableye can only be hit by a super-effective move by removing an immunity, changing its type or using a [[Shadow move]] after [[purification]] in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]].
** Since Sableye is one of the two Pokémon that has a typing with no weaknesses, it and Spiritomb are commonly hacked to have the Ability {{a|Wonder Guard}}. This hack is commonly referred to as [[Wondereye]].
* Sableye is known for having both [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|a ruby and a sapphire]] and a small [[Pokémon Emerald Version|emerald]] on its body. Its {{shiny}} form also appears to have some emeralds on the chest. This is most likely a reference to the three games of the [[Generation III|generation]] it debuted in.
* Sableye seems to be the counterpart of {{p|Mawile}}. Both of them are [[version-exclusive]] of Ruby and Sapphire, as well as in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. They also have the same [[base stats|base stat total]] (with the same base HP and Speed). Sableye is also a dual-type Pokémon with no weakness, while Mawile is the single type with the most resistances. They are also the only two Pokémon that can learn {{m|Metal Burst}} by breeding.
* Sableye shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Murkrow}}. They are both known as Darkness Pokémon.
* Sableye is the only non {{t|Steel}}-type Pokémon that can learn {{m|Metal Burst}}.
* Sableye has the lowest base stat total of all fully evolved Dark-type Pokémon.

===Origin===
Sableye is a stylization of the {{wp|Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter|Hopkinsville Goblin}}, a creature from an alleged Kentucky "alien encounter" described as having shining eyes, small legs, clawed arms and swaying hips (a movement that Sableye does indeed imitate in the 3-D Pokémon games). The Hopkinsville aliens are most famous in Japan, where they have appeared in other anime and video games.

====Name origin====
Sableye is a combination of ''{{wp|Sable (heraldry)|sable}}'' and ''{{wp|eye}}''. It may also be a play on ''able-eyed''.

Yamirami may be a combination of 闇 ''yami'' (darkness) and 藪睨み ''yabunirami'' (a {{wp|squint}}) or 睨み ''nirami'' (glare).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dark|type2=ghost
|ja=ヤミラミ ''Yamirami''|jameaning=From {{tt|闇 ''yami''|darkness}}, {{tt|藪睨み ''yabunirami''|a squint}} and {{tt|睨み ''nirami''|glare}}
|fr=Tenefix|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|ténèbre|darkness}} and ''{{tt|fixer|stare}}''
|es=Sableye|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Zobiris|demeaning=From ''Zombie'' and ''Iris''
|it=Sableye|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=깜까미 ''Kkamkkami''|komeaning=
|zh_cmn=勾魂眼 ''Gōuhúnyǎn''|zh_cmnmeaning=May mean "Soul-evoking eye"
}}

 

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Delcatty | next=Mawile |type=dark|type2=ghost| prevnum=301| nextnum=303}}
{{-}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Zobiris]]
[[es:Sableye]]
[[fr:Ténéfix]]
[[it:Sableye]]
[[ja:ヤミラミ]]
[[pl:Sableye]]
[[pt:Sableye (pokémon)]]

Gastro Acid (move)

2011-08-12T20:58:56Z

Splatxp: /* Effect */ Pickup now has an in-battle effect, so I changed this example to an ability that still has no in-battle effect

{{MoveInfobox|
n=380 |
name=Gastro Acid |
jname=いえき |
jtrans=Gastric Juice |
jtranslit=Ieki|
desc=The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability. |
gameimage=Gastro Acid IV.png |
type=Poison |
damagecategory=Status |
basepp=10 |
maxpp=16 |
power=— |
accuracy=100 |
bdesc=Cancels the foe's ability. |
gen=IV |
category=Beauty |
appealsc=2 |
scdesc=Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.|
pokefordex=Gastro%20Acid |
touches=no |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=yes |
snatch=no |
brightpowder=yes |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=no |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
mtpt=yes|
mths=yes|
na=no|
target=foe |
footnotes= }}
'''Gastro Acid''' (Japanese: '''いえき''' ''Gastric Juice'') is a non-damaging {{type2|Poison}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

==Effect==
Gastro Acid cancels the target's in-battle [[ability]]. Therefore, the target's ability will be ignored until it is switched out, even if it {{m|Transform}}s. It does not affect abilities that only have an effect outside of battle, such as {{a|Illuminate}}. Furthermore, Gastro Acid does not negate abilities that have an immediate effect at the start of the battle, such as {{a|Drizzle}}, because the ability will activate before Gastro Acid can even be used. Gastro Acid cannot be used to deactivate the ability of a [[Plate]]-holding {{p|Arceus}}.

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Poison|4}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|023|Ekans|1|Poison|Poison|33|36|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|024|Arbok|1|Poison|Poison|42|44|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison|35|35|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|070|Weepinbell|2|Grass|Poison|35|35|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|213|Shuckle|2|Bug|Rock|40|31||PtHGSS=35}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|316|Gulpin|1|Poison|Poison|44|49|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|317|Swalot|1|Poison|Poison|52|59|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass|36|36|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass|46|46|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|495|Snivy|1|Grass|Grass|no|40|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|496|Servine|1|Grass|Grass|no|48|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|497|Serperior|1|Grass|Grass|no|56|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|595|Joltik|2|Bug|Electric|no|23|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|596|Galvantula|2|Bug|Electric|no|23|}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|603|Eelektrik|1|Electric|Electric|no|64|}}
{{Movefooter|Poison|4}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Poison|5}}
{{Moveentry/Breed5|590|Foongus|2|Grass|Poison|
{{MSP|069|Bellsprout}}{{MSP|070|Weepinbell}} {{MSP|495|Snivy}}{{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}|}}
{{Movefooter|Poison|5}}

===By [[move tutor]]===
====In {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}====
{{Learnlist/TM|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|023|Ekans|1|Poison|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|024|Arbok|1|Poison|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|044|Gloom|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|045|Vileplume|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|070|Weepinbell|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|071|Victreebel|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|151|Mew|1|Psychic|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|182|Bellossom|1|Grass|Grass|}}
{{Moveentrytm|213|Shuckle|2|Bug|Rock|}}
{{Moveentrytm|316|Gulpin|1|Poison|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|317|Swalot|1|Poison|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass|}}
{{Moveentrytm|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass|}}
{{Moveentrytm|455|Carnivine|1|Grass||}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==In the manga==

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=Poison|exp=yes|gen=The user hurls gastric acid at the foe and prevents them from using its ability.|image1=Weepinbell Gastro Acid Adventures.png|image1p=Weepinbell}}
{{movep|type=Poison|ms=070|pkmn=Weepinbell|method=Weepinbell shoots gastric acid from its mouth and prevents the opponents ability from activating.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=Poison|user=Sebastian (Adventures)|user1=Sebastian's Weepinbell|startcode=PS391|startname=VS. Weepinbell|notes=Debut}}

==Trivia==
* Despite being introduced in [[Generation IV]], no fourth generation Pokémon could learn Gastro Acid until the release of {{v2|Platinum}}. Even via the Platinum move tutor, only one Generation IV Pokémon can learn this move, {{p|Carnivine}}. Furthermore, in [[Generation V]], Carnivine could no longer learn the move, though it may have it if transferred from Generation IV.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{poison color}}|bordercolor={{poison color light}}
<!--|zh_cmn=胃酸 ''Wèisuān''
|fr=Suc Digestif
|de=Magensäfte
|el=Γαστρικό Οξύ
|it=Gastroacido
|ko=위액 ''Wiaek''
|es=Bilis}}

{{Gastro Acid}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[de:Magensäfte]]
[[fr:Suc Digestif]]
[[it:Gastroacido (mossa)]]
[[ja:いえき]]
[[pl:Gastro Acid]]
[[pt:Gastro Acid]]

Sableye (Pokémon)

2011-08-09T00:02:58Z

Splatxp: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Delcatty | next=Mawile |type=dark|type2=ghost| prevnum=301| nextnum=303}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Sableye |
jname=ヤミラミ |
tmname=Yamirami |
art=RS |
size=180px |
ndex=302 |
hdex=068 |
abrow=193 |
obrow=177 |
opbrow=218 |
typen=2 |
type1=Dark |
type2=Ghost |
species=Darkness |
height-ftin=1'08" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=24.3 |
weight-kg=11.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Keen Eye |
ability2=Stall |
abilityd=Prankster |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Human-Like |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evat=1|
evde=1 |
expyield=98 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=45 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=sableye |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Sableye''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤミラミ''' ''Yamirami'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Ghost}} Pokémon. Due to this, it is the first Pokémon to have no weakness.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Sableye are very diminutive hominid-like creatures with dark purple bodies. Their bodies are adapted for cave life as they are flexible enough to fit into small crevices while being tough enough to survive cave-ins. Their most distinguishing features are their gemstone-like eyes, which allow them to see in very little light. They have gemstones on their chests which grow as a result of its crystal and mineral diet. They are able to feed on such hard foods because of their sharp razor teeth, which are designed to crunch up rocks.

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

===Special abilities===
Sableye, along with its fellow {{2t|Dark|Ghost}}-type Pokémon {{p|Spiritomb}}, has no natural weakness to a specific type unless moves like {{m|Odor Sleuth}} and {{m|Foresight}} are used on it, in which case {{type2|Fighting}} moves will become super-effective.

===Behavior===
There are old stories that say a Sableye will steal your soul if you look into its eyes. However, evidence suggests that these Pokémon are actually friendly, only playing their infamous tricks on travelers in order to get attention because they become lonely living in dark holes all by themselves.

===Habitat===
[[File:Cave.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon}}]]
Sableye live in caves and abandoned mines, where they can readily find mineral deposits to eat.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

Sableye usually eat raw gems.

==In the anime==
[[Image:AG029.png|210px|thumb|Sableye in the anime]]
Sableye first appeared in ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]''. The Darkness Pokémon was playing tricks on {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}}.

A Sableye also made a cameo appearance in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

[[Cassidy]]'s Sableye debuted in ''[[SS008|Oaknapped]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG029|Sableye|May's Pokédex|Sableye, the Darkness Pokémon. Sableye normally live within caves and eat rocks. They use their sharp claws to {{m|dig}} through the earth.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
A Sableye appears as one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Team Galactic]] commander [[Jupiter]]. She used it alongside her {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Tangrowth}} to attack {{adv|Platinum}}, [[Candice]], and [[Maylene]] when they arrived in [[Lake Acuity]].

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

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Six Sableye acted as assistants to {{mdc|Dusknoir|2}} and had a number of appearances over the course of the game. After the player defeats Dusknoir and the Sableye in the [[Hidden Land]], the Sableye all flee.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: Six Sableye perform the same role as above, and in addition appear in Special episode 5, which contains the events happening after Grovyle returns to the future with Dusknoir, and play a role in the episodes plot.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dark
|type2=ghost
|gen=3
|rubydex=Sableye lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because these Pokémon are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.
|sapphiredex=Sableye digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to the Pokémon's body surface.
|emeralddex=It digs branching holes in caves using its sharp claws in search of food--raw gems. A Sableye lurks in darkness and is seen only rarely.
|frlgdex=It feeds on gemstone crystals. In darkness, its eyes sparkle with the glitter of jewels.
|dpptdex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
|hgssdex=It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.
|bwdex=It hides in the darkness of caves. Its diet of gems has transformed its eyes into gemstones.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse |
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}} |
gen3ex=sapphire|
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Granite Cave]], [[Cave of Origin]], [[Sky Pillar]], {{ho|Victory Road}} |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea= [[Citadark Isle]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Dongle|
dongledp=Sapphire|
dparea=[[Iron Island]] |
ptrarity=Dongle|
donglept=Sapphire|
ptarea=[[Iron Island]] |
hgssrarity=Swarm |
hgssarea={{rt|9|Kanto}} |
hgssex=heartgold|
palarea=Mountain |
walkarea={{pw|Rally}} |
bwrarity=Rare|
bwarea=[[Challenger's Cave]] |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dark
|type2=ghost
|pinballrs=Cave (Sapphire Field)
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 3]] Endless Level 3 Forever Level 3 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Darknight Relic]] (1F-15F)
|md2=[[Spacial Rift]] (B1-B15) [[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B1-B9)
|ranger2=[[Chroma Ruins]] [[Hippowdon Temple]]
|ranger3=[[Daybreak Ruins]] [[Light Temple]]
|pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
HP= 50 |
Attack= 75 |
Defense=75 |
SpAtk= 65 |
SpDef= 65 |
Speed= 50 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|type2=Ghost
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dark|
type2=Ghost|
Normal= 0 |
Fighting= 0 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

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

notes=yes|
ghost=yes|
newnormal=1 |
newfighting=2 |
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Power Gem|Rock|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|46|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|60|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{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|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|574|Gothita}}{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}} {{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|574|Gothita}}{{MSP|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP|576|Gothitelle}}|Flatter|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|625|Bisharp}}|Metal Burst|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}|Moonlight|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP|097|Hypno}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}} {{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|605|Elgyem}}{{MSP|606|Beheeyem}}|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Sableye|Dark|Ghost|5|3}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|302|33|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Hold|--|--|Helping Hand|Normal|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Faint Attack|Dark|Recover|Normal|xd|dark|ghost}}

===={{pkmn|Anime}}-only moves====
*{{m|Lick}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=dark |
type2=ghost |
ndex=302 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=8.2 |
area=Darkness Ridge |
P1=You'll appreciate my luminous eyes in darkness. |
P2=Hey, you do see my HP's gone down by half? |
P3=I'm next to done... The light in my eyes grows dim... |
PL=There! I've leveled up! See how my eyes blaze with color? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Dark |
assist2=Dark |
field2=Cut |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It launches {{m|Shadow Ball|eerie orbs}} and {{m|dark pulse}}s to attack. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Dark |
assist3=Dark |
field3=Cut |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired. |
Pad=Sableye loves to spend time reading books in the Haunted House. Quizzes make him dance with joy. And so does playing {{P|Bastiodon}}'s Block Barrage. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=302
|name1=Sableye
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Ghost}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dark|
type2=ghost|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=302|
name=Sableye|
}}

==Trivia==
*Sableye is one of the only two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} created so far that are naturally and without help of an ability weak to no [[type]]. There are only three ways a Sableye can get hit by a super-effective move: the first, by overcoming its {{type2|Fighting}} immunity through the use of {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, the {{a|Scrappy}} ability, or a held [[Held item|Ring Target]]; the second, in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], by getting attacked with a [[Shadow move]] after [[Purification|purifying]], as it will be weak to Shadow moves, third by use of {{m|Soak}}, and fourth by use of [[Skill Swap]] and [[Color Change]].
**Since Sableye is one of the five Pokémon that do not have a weakness, it and Spiritomb are commonly hacked to have the ability {{a|Wonder Guard}}. This hack is commonly referred to as [[Wondereye]].
*Sableye is known for having both [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|a ruby and a sapphire]] on its body. Its {{shiny}} form appears to have an [[Pokémon Emerald Version|emerald]] on the chest. This is most likely a reference to the three games of the [[Generation III|generation]] it debuted in.
*Sableye seems to be the counterpart of {{p|Mawile}}. Both of them are [[version-exclusive]] of Ruby and Sapphire, as well as in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} as [[Mass Outbreak|Swarm]] Pokémon. They also have the same [[base stat]]s total (Specifically, with the same amounts of base HP and Speed stats). Uniquely, Sableye is dual-typed with no weakness, while Mawile is the single-type Pokémon with the most number of resistances.
*Sableye shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Murkrow}}. They are both known as Darkness Pokémon.
*Sableye is the only non {{t|Steel}}-type Pokémon that can learn {{m|Metal Burst}}.
*Sableye has the lowest base stat total of all fully evolved Ghost-type Pokémon and all fully evolved Dark-type Pokémon.
===Origin===
Sableye is a stylization of the {{wp|Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter|Hopkinsville Goblin}}, a creature from an alleged Kentucky "alien encounter" described as having shining eyes, small legs, clawed arms and swaying hips (a movement that Sableye does indeed imitate in the 3-D Pokémon games). The Hopkinsville aliens are most famous in Japan, where they have appeared in other anime and video games.

====Name origin====
Sableye's name is a combination of ''{{wp|Sable (heraldry)|sable}}'' and ''{{wp|eye}}''; it may also be a play on the word ''able-eyed''. ''Yamirami'' may be a combination of 闇 ''yami'', darkness, and 藪睨み ''yabunirami'', a {{wp|squint}} or 睨み ''nirami'', glare.

==In other languages==
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{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{dark color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Zobiris
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Tenefix
| From ''{{tt|ténèbre|darkness}} and ''{{tt|fixer|stare}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 깜까미 ''Kkamkkami''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 勾魂眼 ''Gōu Hún Yǎn''
| class="roundybr" | May mean "Soul-evoking eye". 勾 can also mean to "reach for", to "attract", to "collude", or to "induce/seduce/lure".
|}
|-
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==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Delcatty | next=Mawile |type=dark|type2=ghost| prevnum=301| nextnum=303}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

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{{redirect|Dragon trio|the trio introduced in [[Generation V]]|Tao trio}}
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Palkia, Giratina and Dialga at the Spear Pillar (art by [[Ken Sugimori]])]]
The '''creation trio''', sometimes called the '''deity trio''' or the '''dragon trio''', is a term used to refer to three powerful legendary Pokémon of the [[Sinnoh]] region: {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. According to [[Sinnoh myths]], they were created by {{p|Arceus}} simultaneously when the universe began.

Much like members of other legendary trios, the three Pokémon have similar appearances. Each has {{t|Dragon}} as their secondary type, as well as a [[base stat]] total of {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 680|680}}, divided among the stats as 150-120-120-100-100-90, in different orders.

Each of the members of this trio, including its [[trio master]] {{p|Arceus}}, have control over their own [[dimensions]]. Dialga controls time and Palkia controls space, two aspects of the [[wp:spacetime|four-dimensional universe]] that the [[Pokémon world]], like our own, is a part of. The final member, Giratina, has control over matter, antimatter, and the [[Distortion World]], where time does not flow and space is unstable.

The three members of this trio share the ability {{a|Pressure}}, as well as the Hidden Ability {{a|Telepathy}}; however, Giratina's [[Form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]] has {{a|Levitate}}. Likewise, the three are the [[version mascot]]s of the three [[Generation IV]] [[Sinnoh]]-based games, and have similar level-up learnsets.

The creation trio makes another appearance in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. An event involving [[Cynthia]] and {{p|Arceus}} at the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] will allow a single one of the three to be obtained at [[level]] 1.

== Similar movesets ==
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| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Aqua Tail|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Destiny Bond|{{ghost color dark}}}}''
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|- align="center"
| align="right" style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|9F77FF|46}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Roar of Time|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Spacial Rend|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Shadow Force|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
|- align="center"
| align="right" style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}" | {{color|9F77FF|50}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Flash Cannon|{{steel color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hydro Pump|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hex|{{ghost color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}; color: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};"| Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|9F77FF|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.
|}{{-}}

==Base stat comparison==
{{quartetstats|sinnoh|483|Dialga|steel|100|120|120|150|100|90|484|Palkia|water|90|120|100|150|120|100|487|Giratina|ghost|150|100|120|100|120|90|487O|Giratina|ghost|150|120|100|120|100|90}}

==In the games==
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
In Diamond and Pearl, both Dialga and Palkia appear atop the [[Spear Pillar]], and after the defeat of the [[Elite Four]], the {{player}} can find Giratina hidden at the end of a puzzle in [[Turnback Cave]].

<gallery>
File:Spear Pillar Dialga.png|Dialga
File:Spear Pillar Palkia.png|Palkia
File:Spring Giratina.png|Giratina
</gallery>

===Pokémon Platinum===
In the third version of Diamond and Pearl, both Dialga and Palkia appear in dimensional rifts atop the [[Spear Pillar]] after beating the [[Elite Four]]. Giratina appears in its Origin Forme in the [[Distortion World]] when first encountered, but if it is defeated or fled from, it will appear in [[Turnback Cave]] in its Altered Forme, after the [[Elite Four]].

<gallery>
File:DialgaSpearPillarPt.png|Dialga
File:PalkiaSpearPillarPt.png|Palkia
File:Giratina_Platinum_Origin.png‎|Giratina
</gallery>

===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
One of the three Pokémon can be obtained in HeartGold and SoulSilver if the {{player}} has a level 100, fateful encounter [[event Pokémon|event]] {{p|Arceus}} by itself in his/her [[party]]. The {{player}} must go to the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] and speak with [[Cynthia]], and, after some time, Arceus will create a member of the creation trio which will be at level 1 and have a basic moveset.

==Gallery==
<gallery perrow=4>
Image:SpearPillar Giratina.png|The creation trio at [[Spear Pillar]] in {{v2|Platinum}}
File:HGSS Unown Arceus event.png|At the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] with {{p|Arceus}}
File:Arceus create HGSS.png|Arceus creating a member of the trio
File:Dragon hatch HGSS.png|A member of the creation trio being hatched
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Of the three, Palkia is the only member of its trio to share its type with {{p|Kingdra|another Pokémon}}.
* Giratina (in {{v2|Platinum}}), has its own unique battle music, is able to change forms (between [[Form differences#Giratina|Altered Forme and Origin Forme]]), and has two different menu sprites. Also, Giratina is the only member whose {{game3|Platinum|box art}} differs from its Sugimori art released with {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.
* No two members of the trio have the same number of legs. Even when one considers Giratina Origin Forme this remains true, as Origin Forme Giratina has no legs, Palkia has two, Dialga has four, and Altered Forme Giratina has six.
** Also, no two members have the same number of immunities. Palkia has none, Dialga has one, Giratina Alternate Forme has two and Origin Forme Giratina has three due to {{a|Levitate}}.
* The primary types of each of the trio are the specialty types of [[Pastoria Gym|three]] [[Hearthome Gym|different]] [[Canalave Gym|Gyms]] of Sinnoh, the only region that has Gyms of those types all together.
* All members of the creation trio lose the ability to learn {{m|Heal Block}} by level up in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
* As of {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the creation trio are the only legendary Pokémon who do not learn any moves past level 50. Furthermore, they are the only legendary trio in which all members can be obtained at level 1.
** On that note, they are the only trio of legendaries with this unusual characteristic.
* The creation trio are the only legendary trio composed of [[version mascot]]s which all have the same [[base stat]] total - {{p|Rayquaza}} has 10 points total more than {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, while {{p|Kyurem}} has 20 points fewer than {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}.
{{-}}
{{Legendary trios}}

[[Category: Fanon terminology]]

[[de:Dimensions-Trio]]
[[ja:伝説のドラゴン]]

Tropius (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext | type=grass | type2=flying | prevnum=356 | nextnum=358 | prev=Dusclops | next=Chimecho }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Tropius |
pron=<sc>''TROH''-pee-us</sc> <ref>Silvestri, Chris. '' Pokémon Ultimate Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 2000. ISBN 0-545-07886-5</ref>|
jname=トロピウス |
tmname=Tropius |
art=RS |
size=150px |
ndex=357 |
hdex=150 |
sdex=185 |
typen=2 |
type1=Grass |
type2=Flying |
species=Fruit |
height-ftin=6'07" |
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=220.5 |
weight-kg=100.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Chlorophyll |
ability2=Solar Power |
abilityd=Harvest |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Grass |
eggcycles=25 |
evhp=2 |
expyield=169 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=127|
color=Green |
catchrate=200 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=tropius |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Tropius''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''トロピウス''' ''Tropius'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Flying}} Pokémon.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Tropius are large {{wp|sauropod}} Pokémon with brown and green bodies. They possess large, broad green leaves on their backs which they use for flight. These leaves also double for sugar production via photosynthesis, to give Tropius even more energy. Despite being very big and bulky, they are surprisingly maneuverable in the air. They have long necks which they use for reaching treetops to gorge on their most favored food, fruits. They also grow fruits of their own on their necks which resemble a bunch of ripe bananas. These fruits can be picked and consumed by other Pokémon and by humans, and grow twice a year because of the rapid reproduction of sugar in their leaves, making the rapid production of the fruits in its neck. Their feet have toenails the same color as their fruit.

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

====Special abilities====
Tropius can wield a large variety of {{type2|Grass}} attacks, such as {{m|SolarBeam}} and {{m|Magical Leaf}}. It can also use the leaves on its back as wings and {{m|fly}}.

===Behavior===
Tropius spend their days feasting on fruit. They are generous, allowing people and other Pokémon to pick and eat the fruit growing on their neck.

===Habitat===
[[File:Forest.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon}}]]
Tropius live in jungles in the tropics, such as those in [[Hoenn]], although they also appear in southern [[Sinnoh]], which is one of the warmer areas of the region. They have also been seen inhabiting the lush forest lands of eastern Unova.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Tropius enjoy fruit, especially one kind in particular. Since it ate only this kind of fruit continuously, the fruit began to grow around its neck. This is an example of a structural adaptation from the behavior of its ancestors.

==In the anime==
[[File:Tropius Gust.png|right|thumb|230px|Tropius in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
The first major role that Tropius had was in ''[[AG127|From Brags to Riches]]''. A trainer named [[Dominick]] used the Fruit Pokémon and a {{p|Swalot}} against [[Ash's Corphish]] and {{AP|Torkoal}}. Tropius and Torkoal knocked each other out when their {{m|SolarBeam}} and {{m|Overheat}} attacks connected and created an explosion.

A wild Tropius also challenged [[Ash's Grovyle]] in ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out]]''.

===Minor appearances===
Tropius's first appearance was in the Pokémon movie ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. In it, Tropius was fleeing from the fake {{p|Groudon}} that was trying to snatch all the Pokémon.

A Tropius appears in the [[Rota]] competition in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' battling [[Kidd Summers]]'s {{p|Weavile}}.

A Tropius made an appearance in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

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

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG127|Tropius|May's Pokédex|Tropius, the Fruit Pokémon. Tropius can fly through the air by flapping the leaves on its back. It grows stronger in bright sunlight.}}
|}
{|align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Hoenn}}"
|-
| text align="right" width="100%" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Hoenn}}; {{roundybottom}};" | ''' ''Advanced Generation'' series entries continue below.'''
|}
|}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG161|Tropius|Ash's Pokédex|Tropius, the Fruit Pokémon. The fruit that grows around its neck is sweet and popular with children. It flies by flapping the large leaves on its body.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Emerald}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Pilo.png|Sapphire's Tropius|thumb|150px|right]]
{{Adv|Sapphire}} owns a Tropius named {{DL|Sapphire (Adventures)|Pilo}} given to her by [[Professor Birch|her father]] for flying purposes. She used it in the battle against [[Team Aqua]] to try and stop them from cutting volcanic activity of [[Mt. Chimney]], and to fly around extensively. It was also taken by {{adv|Ruby}} at one point to fly to [[Sootopolis City]] with [[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]] so they could stop {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}'s titanic clash.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=grass
|type2=flying
|gen=3
|rubydex=The bunches of fruit around Tropius's neck are very popular with children. This Pokémon loves fruit, and eats it continuously. Apparently, its love for fruit resulted in its own outgrowth of fruit.
|sapphiredex=Children of the southern tropics eat as snacks the fruit that grows in bunches around the neck of Tropius. This Pokémon flies by flapping the leaves on its back as if they were wings.
|emeralddex=It flies by flapping its broad leaves. The bunch of fruit that grows around its neck is deliciously sweet. In the spring, it scatters pollen from its neck.
|frlgdex=It lives in tropical jungles. The bunch of fruit around its neck is delicious. The fruit grows twice a year.
|dpdex=Because it continually ate only its favorite fruit, the fruit started growing around its neck.
|platinumdex=Delicious fruits grew out from around its neck because it always ate the same kind of fruit.
|hgssdex=The bunch of fruit around its neck ripens twice a year and is delicious. It's a highly favored tropical snack.
|bwdex=Delicious fruits grew out from around its neck because it always ate the same kind of fruit.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=grass |
type2=flying |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsrarity=Rare |
rsarea={{rt|119|Hoenn}} |
erarity=Rare |
earea={{rt|119|Hoenn}} |
colorarity=One |
coloarea=[[Realgam Tower]] |
coloshadow=yes |
gen4ex=pal |
ptrarity=Unknown |
ptarea=[[Great Marsh]] |
hgssarea=Transfer from [[Pokéwalker]] |
walkarea={{pw|Big Forest}} |
palarea=Forest |
bwrarity=Rare|
bwarea={{rt|14|Unova}}|}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Grass
|type2=Flying
|pinballrs=Forest (Sapphire Field)
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 16]] Endless Level 21 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Sky Tower]] (22F-25F) [[Sky Tower Summit]] (1F-8F) [[Lightning Field]] (20F-29F) [[Joyous Tower]] (86F-91F)
|md2=[[Spacial Rift]] (B12-B15) [[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B1-B2)
|pokepark=[[Meadow Zone]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
HP= 99 |
Attack= 68 |
Defense=83 |
SpAtk= 72 |
SpDef= 87 |
Speed= 51 |
type=Grass |
type2=Flying }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=grass|
type2=flying|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 200 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 25 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 400 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=½}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Tropius|Grass|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|7|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|Whirlwind|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|47|Leaf Tornado|Grass|Special|65|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|51|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|61|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|67|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Tropius|Grass|Flying|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Tropius|Grass|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{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|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|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|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Tropius|Grass|Flying|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Tropius|Grass|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}} {{MSP|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP|598|Ferrothorn}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|610|Axew}}{{MSP|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP|612|Haxorus}}|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|285|Shroomish}} {{MSP|286|Breloom}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}}{{MSP|496|Servine}} {{MSP|497|Serperior}}|Leaf Blade|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}} {{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}} {{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|140|90|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP|103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP|187|Hoppip}} {{MSP|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP|286|Breloom}} {{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}} {{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}}{{MSP|496|Servine}}{{MSP|497|Serperior}} {{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|043|Oddish}}{{MSP|044|Gloom}}{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}} {{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|069|Bellsprout}}{{MSP|070|Weepinbell}}{{MSP|071|Victreebel}}{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|114|Tangela}} {{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|252|Treecko}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|495|Snivy}}{{MSP|496|Servine}} {{MSP|497|Serperior}}|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}} {{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}} {{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}} {{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|556|Maractus}}{{MSP|590|Foongus}}{{MSP|591|Amoonguss}}|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Tropius|Grass|Flying|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Tropius|grass|flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Tropius|grass|flying|5|3}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Tropius|Grass|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Tropius|Grass|Flying|5|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=grass |
type2=flying |
ndex=357 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=7.6 |
area=Jungle |
P1=That's not my beard! They're fruits! |
P2=My HP has dropped to about half. |
P3=I'm beat... My head feels too heavy to lift... |
PL=I leveled up! It made my fruits sweeter, too! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4 |
iq=E |
Pad=Tropius plays in the [[Meadow Zone]]. She loves to eat Berries! Her favorite Attraction is {{p|Pelipper}}'s Circle Circuit.
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=357
|name1=Tropius
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=Grass|
type2=flying|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=357|
name=Tropius|
}}

==Trivia==
* Tropius is the exact same size as another {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon, {{p|Venusaur}}. Both have a height of 6 feet 7 inches and a weight of 220.5 pounds.
* Tropius is the only Grass/Flying type to actually learn the HM move Fly.
===Origin===
Tropius resembles a generic {{wp|sauropod}}, a type of long-necked, herbivorous dinosaur. It may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Mokele mbembe}}, a legendary sauropod-like creature said to live in the jungles of the {{wp|Congo}} basin of Africa. Tropius also resembles a {{wp|banana plant}}.

====Name origin====
Tropius's name is a combination of ''tropical'' and ''-saurus''. It could also be a pun of 'tropism'. {{wp|Phototropism}} happens when the plant needs more sunlight, and so turns to the available source of light. If a plant is planted the wrong way around, the roots will use geotropism to grow towards gravity and find water.

==In other languages==
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|-
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{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{grass color light}};"
|- align=center
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! Name
! Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| Tropius
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Tropius
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 트로피우스 ''Tropius''
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 熱帶龍 ''Rè Dài Lóng''
| class="roundybr" | Literally "Tropical/tropic dragon".
|}
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|}
 

==External links==
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Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)

2010-05-20T06:42:56Z

Splatxp: /* Intro */ Pokemon Trainer expert just adding some facts :) Feel free to edit it to standardize the format, but I added concrete mechanics.

[[Image:Pokemon trainer 070813i.jpg|thumb|right]]'''Pokémon Change''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンチェンジ''' ''Pokémon Change'') is the move used by [[Red (game)|Pokémon Trainer]] that makes him switch out his current Pokémon for another in his [[party]] in the order {{p|Squirtle}} → {{p|Ivysaur}} → {{p|Charizard}}.

The Pokémon Change is his Down Special Move. They all share the same damage meter so they don't recover damage when switched. However, another stat called Stamina comes in to play and affects each Pokemon's ability to battle.

Each Pokemon begins with 2 minutes of Stamina. Every attack performed by that Pokemon reduces Stamina by one additional second. Once the Pokemon has 0 Stamina, the Pokemon adopts a "tired" idle animation, and knockback and damage from its attacks are reduced (as if its Attack and Special Attack stats were reduced). When the Pokemon is recalled and no longer battling, it recovers 2 seconds of Stamina for each second of rest, fully recharging after just one minute.
 
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Raikou (Pokémon)

2010-05-20T05:45:33Z

Splatxp: /* Origin */ Smilodon Fatalis IS a type of sabre-tooth.

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Blissey | next=Entei|type=electric|| prevnum=242| nextnum=244}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Raikou |
jname=ライコウ |
tmname=Raikou |
art=HGSS |
size=180px |
pron=<sc>rai-ko</sc> |
ndex=243 |
oldjdex=238|
jdex=243 |
hdex=378 |
fbrow=203 |
obrow=126 |
typen=1 |
type1=Electric |
type2= |
species=Thunder |
height-ftin=6'03" |
height-m=1.9 |
weight-lbs=392.4 |
weight-kg=178.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Pressure |
ability2= |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=80 |
evsp=2 |
evsa=1 |
expyield=216 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=255 |
female=0 |
male=0 |
color=Yellow |
catchrate=3 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=raikou |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}

'''Raikou''' (Japanese: '''ライコウ''' ''Raikou'') is an {{type2|Electric}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

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

It is, along with {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Suicune}}, one of the [[legendary beasts]] created by {{p|Ho-Oh}} after the burning of the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]]. Of the three legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the burning Brass Tower. It protects other electric-type pokemon.

==Biology==
Raikou lived in the now renamed, Burned Tower. Unfortunately, Raikou, Suicune, and Entei perished in the fire in Burned Tower. The 3 were revived by Ho-oh, who briefly returned to the Burned Tower to revive them. Raikou now speeds across the Johto region protecting electric type pokemon and appearing near thunderstorms.
===Physiology===
Raikou is a yellow tiger-like creature with black stripes that resemble lightning bolts and a white under-side. Raikou has a skinny, light-blue tail with a star-shaped formation at the end. Raikou appears to have a purple cape that is supposedly made of thunderclouds. Most of Raikou's face is white with a light-blue "X" on its face and a gray crest on its forehead. Raikou has red eyes and long fangs in its upper jaws that make its appearance similar to the sabre-tooth cat.
====Gender differences====
Raikou is a genderless species.

====Special abilities====
Raikou has the ability to shoot bolts of lightning from the rain clouds on its back. Raikou can also attack using its fangs and has limited psychic powers. Raikou has also shown an ability to create storm clouds from its cape, allowing it to fly, however this has only been seen in the Pokémon Adventures manga, whilst attacking [[Falkner]].

===Behavior===
Raikou is normally distrustful of humans due to the fact that humans have tried to capture the Legendary Beast of Thunder for many centuries, though it has shown some friendship with those that just wish to help it. Raikou tends to show up either when there is a thunderstorm or when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
As a member of the legendary beast trio, Raikou is constantly on the move and seems to lack any set place where they show up.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Being an Electric Type Pokémon, Raikou tends to feed on electricity at most Powerplants and Storm clouds.

==In the anime==
[[File:Raikou anime.png|right|thumb|260px|Raikou in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Raikou (Legend of Thunder)]]====
Raikou appeared in the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode, ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' where members of [[Team Rocket]] hunt down and attempt to catch Raikou.

====Other====
Raikou will make its first movie appearance alongside {{p|Celebi}}, and the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, ''[[M13|Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark]]''. It is currently unknown what bearing its role will have on the plot.

===Minor appearances===
Raikou first appeared in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]''. It was spotted by {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} and a {{p|Houndoom}} before it disappeared.

The [[Mauville City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Wattson]] owns many Raikou robots which he uses in his Gym.

Raikou made a small cameo at the opening of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

Raikou also had a minor appearance in {{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s dream in ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]''.

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

==In the manga==
===[[Pokémon Adventures]]===
Raikou was awakened by {{adv|Yellow}} along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] looking for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to help them defeat the [[Masked Man]] to free {{p|Ho-Oh}} and repay the debt of the latter saving its life. Nearing the end of the chapter, Raikou eventually pairs up with [[Lt. Surge]] after encountering and escaping [[Falkner]], and later {{adv|Gold}}. Once Ho-Oh is freed and [[Pryce]], the true identity of the Masked Man, is defeated, it once again roams the lands of Johto with {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Entei}}.

{{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} also owns a Raikou in the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} saga. It has been confirmed that it is the same Raikou as the one that befriended Gold, having caught it sometime before the {{chap|Emerald}} in Johto. Raikou is more powerful than any other Electric-type Pokémon in the manga because billowing thunder clouds follow it everywhere carried on its back, allowing it to perform powerful attacks, such as [[Thunder]], more quickly and efficiently than regular Electric Pokémon. Strangely, despite clearly possessing sentient intelligence like its fellow beasts, it obeyed [[Anabel]]'s commands to battle {{adv|Emerald}} without question while she was under psychic control of [[Guile Hideout]]. After he is defeated and the Battle Frontier is saved, Raikou is seen interacting with Gold and {{adv|Crystal}}, and has not appeared since.

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

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=2
|golddex=The rain clouds it carries let it fire {{m|thunderbolt}}s at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
|silverdex=A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing {{m|thunder}}.
|crystaldex=This rough Pokémon stores energy in its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
|rubydex=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The {{m|roar}}s of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.
|sapphiredex=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The {{m|roar}}s of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.
|emeralddex=Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.
|firereddex=This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
|leafgreendex=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
|stadium2dex=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
|diamonddex=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
|pearldex=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
|platinumdex=It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
|heartgolddex=The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
|soulsilverdex=A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=2 |
gsrarity=One |
gsarea={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] |
crarity=One |
carea={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Kanto]] (with {{p|Squirtle}} as {{pkmn2|starter}}) |
colorarity=One |
coloarea=[[Shadow Pokémon Laboratory]] |
coloshadow=yes |
gen4ex=hgss |
hgssrar=One |
hgssarea={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Johto]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=electric
|trozei=Random Agent Cards [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Lightning Field]] (30F)
|ranger=[[Fiore Temple]]
|md2=[[Concealed Ruins]] (B20F){{tt|*|with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag}}
|md3=[[Southeastern Islands]] (B12F-B24F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)
|ranger3=[[Radio Base]] [[Talga's House]]
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|M13|13th Movie Premiere|Japan|2010|30}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=electric
|event1=Micle Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
}}

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

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|electric|electric|4|2|Raikou}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|8|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|36|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|43|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|50|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|57|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|64|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|71|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2||'''|DP}}
{{mlentry4|71|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2|||PtHGSS}}
{{mlentry4|78|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|85|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2||'''|PtHGSS}}
{{movelist/note|4|electric}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|electric|electric|4|2|Raikou}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|electric}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|electric|electric|4|2|Raikou}}
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|electric}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{movelistspecial|electric|electric|4|2|Raikou}}
{{mlentry4special|[[M13|13th Movie Premiere]] {{pkmn2|Event}}|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5|Cool|2|}}
{{mlentry4|[[M13|13th Movie Premiere]] {{pkmn2|Event}}|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|95|—|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[M13|13th Movie Premiere]] {{pkmn2|Event}}|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[M13|13th Movie Premiere]] {{pkmn2|Event}}|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|electric}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|243|40|Shadow Rush|--|--|--|Rain Dance|Water|Leer|Normal|Quick Attack|Normal|Thunder|Electric|colo|electric}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=electric |
ndex=243 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=0.1 |
area=Sacred Field |
P1=I am the thunderbolt that races through the fields! |
P2=I don't like this... My HP is cut to half? |
P3=This is it... The power of lightning fails here... |
PL=I gained a level! May lightning bolts empower me! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Electric |
assist=Electric |
field=Recharge |
fieldpower=3 |
loop=11 |
MinEXP=500 |
MaxEXP=600 |
browser=Raikou is a [[legendary Pokémon]] that dashes while dropping thunderbolts. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=2 |
rate2=5 |
iq=D |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Electric |
assist3=Electric |
field3=None |
field3power=- |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=243
|name1=Raikou
|type1-1=Electric}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=243|
name=Raikou|
}}

==Trivia==
[[Image:RaikouEntry.jpg|thumb|right|Raikou in {{jo|Jimmy}}'s Pokédex]]
* Raikou is the only Pokémon in the anime whose image on the anime [[Pokédex]] was of stylized art rather than [[Ken Sugimori]]'s official artwork for it.
* In the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub of the anime, Raikou's name is frequently mispronounced as ''rai-kuu,'' rather than ''rai-ko''.
* Raikou is also the only legendary Pokémon that {{Ash}} hasn't encountered in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
**However, he did see three {{wp|mecha}}-Raikou inside [[Mauville Gym]].
* Raikou is the only member of its trio not to be weak to another member of its trio. Entei is weak against Suicune and Suicune is weak against Raikou, but Raikou is not weak to either of them.

===Origin===
Raikou is based on the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'', a thunder demon of Japanese lore. In regards to physical build, it most closely represents ''{{wp|Smilodon fatalis}}'', a well-known but extinct species of wildcat often referred to as a saber-toothed tiger. Its color and pattern scheme seems to resemble a {{wp|Tiger}}'s or a {{wp|Thylacine}}'s. Raikou is particularly based on the Thunder and Lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world. The flowing purple mane on its back is likely meant to invoke the image of a {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}, the cloud type most often associated with thunderstorms.
====Name origin====
The name in Japanese could be taken to mean 雷光, raikou, lightning. It could also be a combination of 雷 ''rai'', thunder and 皇 ''kō'', emperor. Its name may also come from 雷公 ''raikō'' ("thunder duke"), identical to the name of the Taoist deity {{wp|Lei Gong}}.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Raikou
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Raikou
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 라이코 ''Raiko''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]]: 雷皇

==Related articles==
* [[Legendary beasts]]

==External links==
==Notes==
{{Legendary Pokémon}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Blissey | next=Entei|type=electric|| prevnum=242| nextnum=244}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Legendary Trio Pokémon]]
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]]
[[Category:Kanto Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Johto Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Orre Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Roaming Pokémon]]

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[[fr:Raikou]]
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[[pt:Raikou (pokémon)]]

Rock Polish (move)

2010-04-01T16:28:34Z

Splatxp: /* Trivia */ small grammar correction

{{MoveInfobox|
n=397 |
name=Rock Polish |
jname=ロックカット |
jtrans=Rock Cut|
desc=The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. |
gameimage=Rock Polish.png |
type=Rock |
damagecategory=Status |
basepp=20 |
maxpp=32 |
power=— |
accuracy=— |
bdesc= Increases user's speed by two stages.|
gen=IV |
tm4=yes |
tm#4=69 |
na=no |
category=Tough |
appeal= 2|
jam= 0|
cdesc= Appeals first in the next turn|
appealsc=2 |
scdesc=Earn the user to perform first in the next turn. |
touches=no |
protect=no |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=yes |
brightpowder=no |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=no |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
target=self |
footnotes=
}}
'''Rock Polish''' (Japanese: '''ロックカット''' ''Rock Cut'') is a non-damaging {{type2|Rock}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

==Effect==
Rock Polish raises the user's {{stat|Speed}} by two levels.

==Learnset==
===[[Generation IV]]===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{Learnlist|Rock}}
{{Moveentry|074|Geodude|2|Rock|Ground|8}}
{{Moveentry|075|Graveler|2|Rock|Ground|--}}
{{Moveentry|075|Graveler|2|Rock|Ground|8}}
{{Moveentry|076|Golem|2|Rock|Ground|--}}
{{Moveentry|076|Golem|2|Rock|Ground|8}}
{{Moveentry|095|Onix|2|Rock|Ground|30}}
{{Moveentry|208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground|30}}
{{Moveentry|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic|20}}
{{Moveentry|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic|20}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====By [[TM69]]====
{{Learnlist/TM|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|074|Geodude|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|075|Graveler|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|076|Golem|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|095|Onix|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|112|Rhydon|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|139|Omastar|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|140|Kabuto|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|141|Kabutops|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|142|Aerodactyl|2|Rock|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|151|Mew||Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|185|Sudowoodo||Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|205|Forretress|2|Bug|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|207|Gligar|2|Ground|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|213|Shuckle|2|Bug|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|219|Magcargo|2|Fire|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|222|Corsola|2|Water|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|232|Donphan||Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|246|Larvitar|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|247|Pupitar|2|Rock|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|248|Tyranitar|2|Rock|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|299|Nosepass||Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|305|Lairon|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|306|Aggron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|323|Camerupt|2|Fire|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|343|Baltoy|2|Ground|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|344|Claydol|2|Ground|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|346|Cradily|2|Rock|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|347|Anorith|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|348|Armaldo|2|Rock|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|369|Relicanth|2|Rock|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|375|Metang|2|Steel|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|376|Metagross|2|Steel|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|377|Regirock||Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|378|Regice||Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|379|Registeel||Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon||Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|389|Torterra|2|Grass|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos||Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos||Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|436|Bronzor|2|Steel|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|437|Bronzong|2|Steel|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|438|Bonsly||Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|464|Rhyperior|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|472|Gliscor|2|Ground|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|476|Probopass|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|486|Regigigas||Normal}}
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==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=rock|exp=yes|gen=The user glows red, sharply raising its Speed.|image1=RockPolish.png|image1p=Rhyperior}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=208|pkmn=Steelix|method=Steelix's whole body glows white.}}
{{movemid|type=rock|user=Steelix (Pokémon)|user1=A Coordinator's Steelix|startcode=DP061|startname=Team Shocker!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=rock|ms=464|pkmn=Rhyperior|method=Rhyperior slams its fists together and the orange plates all around its body glow red, making Rhyperior able to move faster.}}
{{movebtm|type=rock|user=Tower Tycoon Palmer|user1=Palmer's Rhyperior|startcode=DP141|startname=Challenging a Towering Figure!}}

==Trivia==
* Despite many Pokémon being able to learn either Rock Polish or its [[Variations|variation]] {{m|Agility}}, only 6 Pokémon can learn both: {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Gligar}}, {{p|Gliscor}}, {{p|Metang}}, {{p|Metagross}}, and {{p|Smeargle}} (by its unique move {{m|Sketch}}).

==In other languages==
* French: '''Poliroche'''
* Spanish: '''Pulimento'''
* Italian: '''Lucidatura'''
* German: '''Steinpolitur'''
* Korean: '''록커트''' ''Rockert''

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