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Psystrike (move)

2013-10-25T02:27:11Z

Windward1:

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type=Psychic |
damagecategory=Special |
basepp=10 |
maxpp=16 |
power=100 |
accuracy=100 |
bdesc=??? |
gen=V |
pokefordex=Psystrike|
touches=no |
protect=yes |
magiccoat=no |
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flag7=no |
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target=anyadjacent |
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'''Psystrike''' (Japanese: '''サイコブレイク''' ''Psycho Break'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Psychic}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Mewtwo}}.

==Effect==
Psystrike inflicts physical damage. Despite being classified as Special move, this move calculates damage using the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} and the opponent's {{stat|Defense}} stat (similar to {{m|Psyshock}} and {{m|Secret Sword}}).

==Description==
{{movedesc|psychic}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Psychic|5}}
{{Moveentry/Level5|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic|Psychic|100|100|STAB='''}}
{{Movefooter|Psychic|5}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====Generation V====
{{Learnlistspecial|Psychic}}
{{Moveentryspecial|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic|Psychic|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo}} {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Mighty Mewtwo}}|'''|||70}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Conquest]]===
Psystrike is the only move of {{p|Mewtwo}}.
{{-}}
==In the anime==
{{moveanime|exp=yes|type=psychic|gen=The user sacrifices itself to heal its allies.}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=150|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mewtwo creates a white force field that expands rapidly from around it and explodes on contact with the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Mewtwo (M16)|user1=A wild Mewtwo|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=???|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mewtwo creates a white force field that expands rapidly from around it and explodes on contact with the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=psychic|user=Mewtwo (M16)|user1=A wild Mewtwo|startcode=M16|startname=Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}

==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
{{movemanga|type=psychic|exp=yes|gen=The user unleashes a wave of energy which explodes at the opponent.}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=150|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mewtwo unleashes a wave of energy which explodes at the opponent, sending it flying.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=psychic|user=Mewtwo (M16)|startcode=ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens (manga)|startname=ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
{{Movegen|
type=Psychic|
BW=Psystrike BW|
}}
==Trivia==
* Despite being {{p|Mewtwo}}'s [[signature move]], it was introduced in [[Generation V]], in which Mewtwo could not be obtained except by trade, [[Poké Transfer]], or Nintendo events.
* In [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]], the charging animation of this move is similar to the animation of a Pokémon charging up a healing move.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|fr=Frappe Psy
|de=Psychostoß
|it=Psicobotta
|ko=사이코브레이크 ''Psycho Break''
|pt_br=Pancada Psíquica
|es=Onda Mental
}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that use stats from different categories]]

[[de:Psychostoß]]
[[fr:Frappe Psy]]
[[it:Psicobotta (mossa)]]
[[ja:サイコブレイク]]
[[pl:Psystrike]]
[[zh:精神破坏（技能）]]

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon

2011-02-23T00:54:28Z

Windward1: /* Garchomp */ changing strange wording

{{move|Pseudo-legendary Pokémon}}
'''Pseudo-legendary''' is a fan term commonly used to refer to any Pokémon that has a three-stage [[evolution]] line, two [[Elemental type|type]]s, as well as a [[base stats|base stat total]] of 600. The term originates from the Greek prefix ''pseudo-'', which means "false". Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are often more powerful than other non-legendary Pokémon, possibly due to their high [[base stat]]s. All pseudo-legendary Pokémon have {{stat|Attack}} or {{stat|Special Attack}} as their highest stat.

==List of pseudo-legendary Pokémon==
There are six Pokémon considered to be pseudo-legendary. The following shows the pseudo-legendary Pokémon by the Generation of their introduction, as well as their types, and the Pokémon they evolve from.

{| align="center"
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #{{kanto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:149.png]] '''{{pcolor|Dragonite|{{kanto color dark}}}}''' 
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Flying (type)|Flying}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP|148|Dragonair}}
| {{pcolor|Dragonair|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{kanto color light}}"
| {{MSP|147|Dratini}}
| {{pcolor|Dratini|{{kanto color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{johto color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #{{johto color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:248.png]] '''{{pcolor|Tyranitar|{{johto color dark}}}}''' 
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP|247|Pupitar}}
| {{pcolor|Pupitar|{{johto color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| style="background:#{{rock color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{johto color light}}"
| {{MSP|246|Larvitar}}
| {{pcolor|Larvitar|{{johto color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{rock color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Rock (type)|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{hoenn color dark}}; text-align: center; font-size:85%; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 5px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:373.png]] '''{{pcolor|Salamence|{{hoenn color dark}}}}''' 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:376.png]] '''{{pcolor|Metagross|{{hoenn color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{flying color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Flying (type)|Flying}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP|372|Shelgon}}
| {{pcolor|Shelgon|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|375|Metang}}
| {{pcolor|Metang|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
|- style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}"
| {{MSP|371|Bagon}}
| {{pcolor|Bagon|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
| {{MSP|374|Beldum}}
| {{pcolor|Beldum|{{hoenn color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{steel color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Steel (type)|Steel}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:445.png]] '''{{pcolor|Garchomp|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}''' 
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP|444|Gabite}}
| {{pcolor|Gabite|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP|443|Gible}}
| {{pcolor|Gible|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
| style="background:#{{ground color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Ground (type)|Ground}}
|}
|
{| align="center" style="background: #{{unova color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #{{unova color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:635.png]] '''{{pcolor|Sazandora|{{unova color dark}}}}''' 
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{Dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{unova color light}}"
| {{MSP|634|Jiheddo}}
| {{pcolor|Jiheddo|{{unova color dark}}}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{unova color light}}"
| style="background:#{{dark color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{Dragon color}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{unova color light}}"
| {{MSP|633|Monozu}}
| {{pcolor|Monozu|{{unova color dark}}}}
|- align="center"
| style="background:#{{dark color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dark (type)|Dark}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|FFFFFF|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
|}
|}

==Characteristics==
With the exception of the {{p|Garchomp}} and {{p|Sazandora}} evolutionary lines, pseudo-legendary Pokémon are usually situated adjacent to the [[legendary trio]]s in the [[Pokédex]]es of their respective [[Generation]]s. In both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto Pokédex]], the evolutionary lines of {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Tyranitar}} are located just after the [[legendary trio]] of their respective Generation (they are located next to each other in the Johto Pokédex). Similarly, the {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Metagross}} lines are located next to each other right before the [[legendary golems]] in both the National Pokédex and [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]]. Oddly, this tradition was not upheld in [[Generation IV]], as the {{p|Garchomp}} [[evolution]] line is situated next to no notable Pokémon. In [[Generation V]], the {{p|Sazandora}} line is located next to the {{p|Volcarona}} line, who are adjacent to the legendary Pokémon.

===Individual Characteristics===
====Dragonite====
Aside from being the first pseudo-legendary in [[National Pokédex]] order, Dragonite has the highest Special Defense tied with Tyranitar.

====Tyranitar====
Tyranitar is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that can neither fly nor levitate, as well as the slowest of the pseudo-legendary Pokémon. When a {{weather|sandstorm}} is raging, Tyranitar's {{stat|Special Defense}} becomes the highest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

====Salamence====
Physically, Salamence is the shortest pseudo-legendary. Salamence has the lowest defenses of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon. However, it has the highest Attack (tied with Metagross).

====Metagross====
Metagross shares a large number of different characteristics from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. This is likely due to how it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not appear to be based on a reptile; rather, it is a robotic life form. This is likely why Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon not to be used by [[Lance]] in any game (aside from Sazandora, as Lance has not yet appeared in a game since its introduction), as he prefers {{type2|Dragon}} and draconic Pokémon.

Metagross is the only genderless pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon whose first stage of evolution, {{p|Beldum}}, cannot be caught in the wild in its debut generation (one is received from [[Steven Stone]] instead). Metagross and its pre-evolutions have a [[catch rate]] of 3 (all the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon families have a catch rate of 45), and it has the highest base Defense of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

====Garchomp====
Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]], as well as having the fewest resistances. It is the fastest with a base {{stat|Speed}} stat of 102 and has the highest base {{stat|HP}}, with 108. It is also the lightest pseudo-legendary.

====Sazandora====
Due to being the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have a higher {{stat|Special Attack}} stat than {{stat|Attack}}, Sazandora's stats give it a number of unique characteristics from the other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Consequently, it has the highest base Special Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and likewise, the lowest base Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Similarly, it is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat over 125, but it is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that does not have a base stat under 90. It is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon of the {{t|Dragon}} type for which Dragon is its secondary type rather than it's primary type.

Sazandora is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with multiple elemental immunities (however its immunity to {{t|Ground}} is due to its ability, {{a|Levitate}}). Of the {{type2|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon, it is the only one not to have a 4× weaknesses to {{type2|Ice}} attacks and as of {{v2|Black and White|s}}, the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have never been used by a {{pkmn|Champion}}. However, it is used by [[Ghetsis]], the last trainer the player battles in the main storyline in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White]].

====Other====
* Tyranitar and Sazandora are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that have a [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|unique type combination]].
* {{p|Metagross}} and Sazandora are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that do not have any 4× weaknesses.
* Salamence and Metagross have the highest {{stat|Attack}} of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon with a base 135 stat.
* Tyranitar and Metagross are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that are not Dragon-type.

==In the games==
These Pokémon are used in-game often by the members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s. {{p|Dragonite}} is used by [[Lance]], the final Elite Four member in [[Generation I]] and {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}; it is used again by Lance as the Champion in [[Generation II]] and {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Lance uses a {{p|Dragonite}}, but when he is battled again, he replaces two of his three Dragonite with the two other {{type2|Dragon}} pseudo-legendary Pokémon, {{p|Salamence}} and {{p|Garchomp}}. {{p|Tyranitar}} is also used by Lance in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] (both Round 1 and 2), as well as by {{ga|Blue}}, the Champion, but only in the second round of the Elite Four in FireRed and LeafGreen. {{p|Salamence}} is used by {{EF|Drake}}, the final Elite Four member in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Steven Stone]], the Champion in Ruby and Sapphire, and ex-Champion in {{v2|Emerald}}. {{p|Garchomp}} is used by [[Cynthia]], the Champion in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. {{p|Sazandora}} is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have not been used by a {{pkmn|Champion}}; however, it is used by [[Ghetsis]], who serves as the final boss in the Unova games.

Although pseudo-legendary Pokémon are used almost exclusively by the final members of the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}}s, there are three minor exceptions in {{3v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}: [[Ace Trainer]] Felix on {{rt|229|Sinnoh}} uses {{p|Salamence}}, and [[Ace Trainer]] Jamie on {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} has {{p|Metagross}}, serving as cameo appearances for the movie characters [[Butler]] and {{mov|Rebecca}}, who used these pseudo-legendary Pokémon in their respective {{pkmn|movie}}s. [[Dragon Tamer]] Darien, who is located outside of [[Stark Mountain]], uses a Dragonite, but is not related to any movies.

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are obtainable in the wild strictly in their first form for the first two games of their Generation. However, {{p|Dragonair}} is obtainable in the wild in most games where {{p|Dratini}} is (all but {{3v2|Red|Green|Blue}}). Likewise, {{p|Pupitar}} is available in the wild in {{v2|Crystal}} and {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. {{p|Gabite}} is also found in {{si|Victory Road}} in {{v2|Platinum}}. {{p|Metang}} and {{p|Shelgon}} can also be found in the {{jo|Safari Zone}} in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, {{p|Larvitar}}, {{p|Beldum}}, {{p|Shelgon}}, {{p|Salamence}}, the entire {{p|Garchomp}} line, {{p|Jiheddo}} and {{p|Sazandora}} are the only stages that cannot be caught in the wild. For the first time, final stages of pseudo-legendary Pokémon can be caught in the wild.

===[[Pokémon Colosseum]]===
In story mode, {{pkmn2|Shadow}} {{p|Metagross}} is used by [[Nascour]] and Shadow {{p|Tyranitar}} is used by [[Evice]]; it is notable that the two [[Cipher]] leaders have positions comparable to those of the final [[Elite Four]] member and {{pkmn|Champion}}, respectively. {{Pokémon XD}} complemented the list of pseudo-legendaries as of [[Generation III]] by featuring Shadow {{p|Salamence}} (used by [[Eldes]]) and Shadow {{p|Dragonite}} (used by [[Miror B.]]). Another commonality is that all four pseudo-legendary Pokémon have {{m|Shadow Rush}} as one of their Shadow moves.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Cynthia Garchomp.png|thumb|right|200px|[[Cynthia's Garchomp]] in the anime]]
All pseudo-legendary Pokémon except {{p|Sazandora}} have appeared in the anime.
* {{p|Dragonite}} debuted [[Giant Pokémon|as a silhouette]] in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', but appeared physically in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
** Dragonite has also appeared {{TP|Drake|belonging to Drake|Dragonite}} and {{TP|Lance|to Lance|Dragonite}}, who are both regional {{pkmn|Champion}}s.
** {{p|Dratini}} debuted in ''[[EP035|Legend of Dratini]]'', along with {{p|Dragonair}}.
* {{TP|Vicious|Tyranitar}} debuted in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.
* {{p|Salamence}} debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
* {{p|Metagross}} debuted in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
* {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} debuted in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', belonging to [[Cynthia]].
** Cynthia's Garchomp also appeared in the opening of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', meaning that all pseudo-legendary Pokémon except Sazandora have also appeared in a movie.

==Trivia==
* [[Generation III]] is the only generation so far to have introduced more than one pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
* All pseudo-legendary Pokémon that existed at the time were available as [[Shadow Pokémon]] in either [[Pokémon Colosseum]] (Tyranitar and Metagross) or {{Pokémon XD}} (Dragonite and Salamence).
* Among Pokémon commonly mistaken for pseudo-legendaries are {{p|Slaking}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Volcarona}}, and {{p|Haxorus}}. For one reason or another, these Pokémon do not fit the criteria of those above and so are not pseudo-legendaries.
** {{p|Slaking}}, though not a pseudo-legendary, has the highest base stats of all non-legendary Pokémon and one immunity, to the Ghost-type. However, it lacks some factors: a base-stat total of 600 and a secondary type. Slaking is also hindered by its ability, {{a|Truant}}, which is likely the reason for its high stats.
* Ash is the first main character in the anime to own [[Ash's Gible|a member]] of a pseudo-legendary family; however, it could be considered his second if {{AP|Larvitar}} is counted, but he only owned it temporarily.
* In Generation IV, the first stage of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon are available in the [[Johto Safari Zone]].
* {{p|Metagross}} is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any {{type|Dragon}} moves.
* All of the pseudo-legendary pokemon have been blue, or partly blue, in one or more of their forms.

==In other languages==
*'''German:''' ''Pseudo-Legendäre''
*'''Japanese:''' {{tt|擬似伝説|ぎじでんせつ}}

{{Project Fandom notice}}

[[Category:Fanon terminology]]

[[ja:擬似伝説]]

Shard

2010-12-24T00:58:38Z

Windward1: /* Intro */

A '''shard''' is a colored fragment of an ancient tool that was introduced in [[Generation III]]. While they have no use on their own, several [[NPC]]s apparently have some use for them, and will trade other [[item]]s or services for these objects.

In [[Generation III]], shards can be traded to the [[Diving Treasure Hunter]] living on {{rt|124|Hoenn}} individually for [[evolutionary stone]]s. In Hoenn, these items are found quite often [[underwater]], many times [[List of Pokémon by wild held item|held]] by certain species. Aside from trading them over from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and finding the very few there are in the wild, this is the only way to get the evolutionary stones in Hoenn.

[[Generation IV]] diversified the use of shards by an order of magnitude, and made them far easier to find than they were in Generation III. In addition to being found in several places on the field, shards are a commonly-found item [[The Underground|mining underground]] in Sinnoh, where their appearance causes some speculation that they are related to [[plate]]s. In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the shards' only use is to be traded ten at a time for the [[weather conditions|weather-changing]] [[TM]]s on {{rt|212|Sinnoh}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, however, their use is augmented. While the TMs are no longer available by trading ten, three [[move tutor]]s will accept groups of eight in specific colors to teach moves to a Pokémon. Their availability is also increased, with [[Mr. Fuego]], owner of the [[Fuego Ironworks]], trading one of each color to the player for a [[Star Piece]].

{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} reveal a newer use for the shards, with [[Juggler]]s in [[Violet City]] and [[Fuchsia City]] trading the player three kinds of Berry for a specifically-colored shard.

==List of shards==
{{Item
|name=Red Shard
|jp=あかいかけら
|jpt=Red Shard
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=100
|effect=Can be traded for a [[Fire Stone]].{{sup|RSE}} Can be traded for {{TM|11|Sunny Day}}.{{sup|DP}} Can be traded for a {{b|Cheri}}, {{b|Leppa}}, and [[Pecha Berry]] ({{ci|Violet}}) or a {{b|Persim}}, {{b|Razz}}, and [[Pomeg Berry]] ({{ci|Fuchsia}}).{{sup|HGSS}}
|descrse=A shard from an ancient item. Can be sold cheaply.
|descfrlg=???
|descdppt=A small red shard. It appears to be from some sort of implement made long ago.
|locrse=[[Underwater]], {{wild|Corsola}}
|locdppt=[[The Underground|Underground]], [[Fuego Ironworks]]{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{pw|Rugged Road}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Green Shard
|jp=みどりのかけら
|jpt=Green Shard
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=100
|effect=Can be traded for a [[Leaf Stone]].{{sup|RSE}} Can be traded for {{TM|07|Hail}}.{{sup|DP}} Can be traded for a {{b|Aguav}}, {{b|Lum}}, and [[Rawst Berry]] ({{ci|Violet}}) or a {{b|Wepear}}, {{b|Hondew}}, and [[Durin Berry]] ({{ci|Fuchsia}}).{{sup|HGSS}}
|descrse=A shard from an ancient item. Can be sold cheaply.
|descfrlg=???
|descdppt=A small green shard. It appears to be from some sort of implement made long ago.
|locrse=[[Underwater]], {{wild|Relicanth}}
|locdppt=[[The Underground|Underground]], [[Fuego Ironworks]]{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{pw|Noisy Forest}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Blue Shard
|jp=あおいかけら
|jpt=Blue Shard
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=100
|effect=Can be traded for a [[Water Stone]].{{sup|RSE}} Can be traded for {{TM|18|Rain Dance}}.{{sup|DP}} Can be traded for a {{b|Chesto}}, {{b|Oran}}, and [[Wiki Berry]] ({{ci|Violet}}) or a {{b|Bluk}}, {{b|Kelpsy}}, and [[Cornn Berry]] ({{ci|Fuchsia}}).{{sup|HGSS}}
|descrse=A shard from an ancient item. Can be sold cheaply.
|descfrlg=???
|descdppt=A small blue shard. It appears to be from some sort of implement made long ago.
|locrse=[[Underwater]], {{wild|Relicanth}}
|locdppt=[[The Underground|Underground]], [[Fuego Ironworks]]{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{pw|Beautiful Beach}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Yellow Shard
|jp=きいろいかけら
|jpt=Yellow Shard
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|sell=100
|effect=Can be traded for a [[Thunderstone]].{{sup|RSE}} Can be traded for {{TM|37|Sandstorm}}.{{sup|DP}} Can be traded for a {{b|Iapapa}}, {{b|Aspear}}, and [[Sitrus Berry]] ({{ci|Violet}}) or a {{b|Pinap}}, {{b|Grepa}}, and [[Nomel Berry]] ({{ci|Fuchsia}}).{{sup|HGSS}}
|descrse=A shard from an ancient item. Can be sold cheaply.
|descfrlg=???
|descdppt=A small yellow shard. It appears to be from some sort of implement made long ago.
|locrse=[[Underwater]], {{wild|Chinchou}}
|locdppt=[[The Underground|Underground]], [[Fuego Ironworks]]{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{pw|Dim Cave}}
}}

==Underground appearance==
{| align="center" style="background: #{{cynthia color dark}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
|- align="center"
| width="25%" style="background: #{{red color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Red Shard.png]]
| width="25%" style="background: #{{green color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Green Shard.png]]
| width="25%" style="background: #{{blue color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Blue Shard.png]]
| width="25%" style="background: #{{yellow color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:Mine Yellow Shard.png]]
|- align="center"
| style="background: #{{red color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{red color dark}}|Red Shard}}
| style="background: #{{green color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Green Shard}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Blue Shard}}
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Yellow Shard}}
|}{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Red shards anime.png|thumb|left|240px|Red shards and [[Sphere|spheres]] in [[Team Rocket]]'s fantasy]]
Red Shards made a cameo in [[Team Rocket]]'s fantasy in ''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]''.

==Trivia==
* The color of each shard corresponds to a [[Generation I]] game.
* Underground, the shards have the same palette as several plates, with the Red Shard matching the [[Flame Plate]], the Blue Shard matching the [[Splash Plate]], the Green Shard matching the [[Meadow Plate]], and the Yellow Shard matching the [[Zap Plate]]. This causes some to believe that the "ancient item" mentioned in the bag description is in fact one of {{p|Arceus}}'s plates.

{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Items]]

[[fr:Tesson]]

Player character

2010-12-23T01:02:59Z

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[[Image:RedStart.png|frame|{{ga|Red}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon journey]] is about to begin...]]
A '''player character''' in the world of [[Pokémon]] is the '''protagonist''' of the {{pkmn|games}}. Remarkably silent, player characters are the avatar of the player; it is left up to the latter to "fill in" what they imagine the character is feeling, thinking and acting, thus immersing the player within the world of the game.

==Philosophy==
The player character is a critical part of the Pokémon games' core. Set in an approximate background, player characters are effectively the players themselves, giving the latter the opportunity to add in their details, color the journey with their views and personality and co-exist with other players. Concurrently, they are the hero of the said myth, the one person to be part of the main events of each game. The twofold nature of the player character gives players the opportunity to choose from several alternatives and distinguish themselves from one another, while at the same time the adventure of the protagonist of the game is being unfolded, with several of the details not being set or standard. Ultimately, the events of the game progress with the player assuming the protagonist's role, while all at once finding themselves in the world of the game as a unique entity.

==Gameplay==
===Main series===
[[File:PlayerCharactersGrouped.png|thumb|320px|The player characters of the main series games (including redesigns)]]

In the mainstream games, the player characters are [[Pokémon Trainer]]s beginning their [[Pokémon journey]]. Usually, they have [[rival]]s who begin their journey at about the same time. They take part in several events, and meet a great number of Pokémon and people during their adventure. At the conclusion of their journey, most will have conquered a [[Pokémon League]]'s eight [[Gym Leader]]s and [[Elite Four]], and become the {{pkmn|Champion}}. Later games offer additional sidequests, although the main plot of the game is propelled by the Pokémon League challenge.

Those who do the above will most often start their journey in their [[hometown]] by getting, or shortly before getting, a [[starter Pokémon]], a Pokémon that appears very early in their native [[region]]'s [[Regional Pokédex|Pokédex]], and is of the {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, or {{type2|Water}}. The region's native [[Pokémon professor]] will always give them this, as well as a Pokédex.

In {{game|Crystal}}, and each game in the [[main series]] which followed it, players were also able to pick the [[gender]] of the lead, more often than not to match their own.

Aside from the standard that many of the games' player characters take in their journey, there are also several other ways in which other player characters complete their journey, such as [[Wes]] and [[Michael]] who must defeat [[Cipher]] and free all of their [[snagged Pokémon]] from their [[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow state]].

To date, only one player character has reappeared from an older generation in a role other than that of the player. In [[Generation II]] and {{gen|IV}}, when {{ga|Ethan}} or {{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} travels to [[Mt. Silver]] and reaches the deepest point of the cave, {{ga|Red}} is found, utterly silent as he was under the player's control. At the time of these games' respective releases, [[Red's Pikachu]] was the highest-leveled Pokémon owned by an in-game Trainer ({{ga|Barry}}'s fully evolved starter Pokémon temporarily surpassed the standard set in Gold and Silver until the release of their remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver).

===Side series===
In the {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} series, [[Solana]], [[Lunick]], [[Kellyn]], {{ra|Kate}}, {{ra|Ben}} and {{ra|Summer}} are not Pokémon Trainers, but instead {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s. They use the Pokémon they have captured with the [[Capture Styler]] to help them along the way. They also have [[partner Pokémon]] that follow them wherever they go.

In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Mystery Dungeon series]], players play as actual Pokémon for the first time. Unlike most other Pokémon games, the player actually talks, but is given pre-generated phrases to say to questions.

In the Card GB series, [[Mark]] and [[Mint]] do not use actual Pokémon themselves, but cards instead.

Three unnamed player characters appear in [[Pokémon Stadium series]]. Japanese-only {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}} featured one male character, whose design was likely based on {{ga|Red}}. However, for {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|the sequel}} a brand new male character was created. This player was also in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], where he was given a female counterpart. She appears when a player uses a [[Pokémon Crystal]] Game Pak with the girl chosen in the saved game. Like the main series player characters, these three remain silent throughout the games.

===Others===
In {{g|Snap}}, [[Todd Snap]] must strive for something different from Trainers. He must capture all the Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]] — on film.

In [[Pokémon Trozei!]], the main protagonist is [[Lucy Fleetfoot]]. All the player has to do is tap the stage and Lucy accesses it. The player then plays the stage.

==Images==

===Main series===

====Handheld====
{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Region}}
! colspan="6" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Kanto}}
! colspan="5" style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Johto}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#{{red color}}" | {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|R}}
! style="background:#{{green color}}" | {{color2|{{green color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|G}}
! style="background:#{{blue color}}" | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|B}}
! style="background:#{{yellow color}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Y}}
! style="background:#{{firered color}}" | {{color2|{{firered color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FR}}
! style="background:#{{leafgreen color}}" | {{color2|{{leafgreen color dark}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LG}}
! style="background:#{{gold color}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|G}}
! style="background:#{{silver color}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|S}}
! style="background:#{{crystal color}}" | {{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}
! style="background:#{{heartgold color}}" | {{color2|{{heartgold color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HG}}
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color}}" | {{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SS}}
! style="background:#{{ruby color}}" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|R}}
! style="background:#{{sapphire color light}}" | {{color2|{{sapphire color dark}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|S}}
! style="background:#{{emerald color}}" | {{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | {{color2|{{diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|D}}
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|P}}
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | {{color2|{{platinum color dark}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}
! style="background:#{{black color}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|B}}
! style="background:#{{white color}}" | {{color2|{{white color dark}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|W}}
|- align="center"
! rowspan="3" style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Male}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| colspan="6" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}}
| colspan="5" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Ethan (game)|Ethan}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Brendan (game)|Brendan}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Lucas (game)|Lucas}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Touya (game)|Touya}}
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Front}}
| align="center" colspan="3" | [[File:Red main sprite.png]]
| align="center" | [[File:Y Red.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:FRLG Red.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:GS Gold.png]]
| align="center" | [[File:C Gold.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:HGSS Ethan.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:RS Brendan.png]]
| align="center" | [[File:E Brendan.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:DP Lucas.png]]
| align="center" | [[File:Pt Lucas.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:BW Black.png]]
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Back}}
| align="center" colspan="3" | [[File:Redback.png]]
| align="center" | [[File:Y_Red_Back.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:FRLG_Red_Back.png]]
| align="center" colspan="3" | [[File:GS_Gold_Back.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:HGSS_Gold_Back.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:RS_Brendan_Back.png]]
| align="center" | [[File:E_Brendan_Back.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:DP_Lucas_Back.png]]
| align="center" | [[File:Pt_Lucas_Back.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:BW_Touya_Back.png]]
|- align="center"
! rowspan="3" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Female}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| valign="center" rowspan="3" colspan="4" style="background:#fff" | {{color|000|No female player character}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Leaf (game)|Leaf}}
| align="center" rowspan="3" colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color|000|No female player character}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Kris (game)|Kris}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Lyra (game)|Lyra}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|May (game)|May}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Dawn (game)|Dawn}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Touko (game)|Touko}}
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Front}}
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:FRLG Leaf.png]]
| align="center" | [[File:C Kris.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | [[File:HGSS Lyra.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:RS May.png]]
| align="center" | [[File:E May.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:DP Dawn.png]]
| align="center" | [[File:Pt Dawn.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[File:BW White.png]]
|-
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Back}}
| align="center" colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | [[File:FRLG_Leaf_Back.png]]
| align="center" style="background:#fff" | [[File:C_Kris_Back.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | [[File:HGSS Kotone Back.png]]
| align="center" style="background:#fff" colspan="2" | [[File:RS_May_Back.png]]
| align="center" style="background:#fff" | [[File:E_May_Back.png]]
| align="center" style="background:#fff" colspan="2" | [[File:DP_Dawn_Back.png]]
| align="center" style="background:#fff;" | [[File:Pt_Dawn_Back.png]]
| align="center" colspan="2" style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:BW_Touko_Back.png]]
|}
{{-}}

====Console====
{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Region}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Orre}}
|-
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#{{colo color}}" | {{color2|{{colo color dark}}|Pokémon Colosseum|Colo}}
! style="background:#{{xd color}}" | {{color2|{{xd color dark}}|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Wes}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Michael}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Artwork}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Colosseum Wes 3D.png|60px]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |[[File:Michael.jpg|140px]]
|}
{{-}}

===Side series===
====Card GB series====
{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|TCG}}
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!|TCG 2}}
|- align="center"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#bebed1" | Male
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Mark}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | Sprite
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | [[File:TCG1_Mark.png]]
|- align="center"
! rowspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Female}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:#fff" | No female player character
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Mint}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | Sprite
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Mint 2.jpg]]
|}
{{-}}

====Stadium series====
{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Stadium (Japan)}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}}
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1;" | Male
! style="background:#bebed1;" | Image
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:SJP Player Boy.png]]
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff;" |[[File:S S2 Player Boy.png]]
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Female
! style="background:#bebed1;" | Image
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | No female player character
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |[[File:S2 Player Girl.png]]
|}
{{-}}

====Ranger series====
{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Region}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Fiore}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Almia}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Oblivia}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#{{ranger color}}" | {{color2|{{ranger color dark}}|Pokémon Ranger (game)|Ranger}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{SoA color}}" | {{color2|{{SoA color dark}}|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|Shadows of Almia}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{GS color}}" | {{color2|{{GS color dark}}|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Guardian Signs}}
|- align="center"
! rowspan="3" style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Male}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Lunick}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Kellyn}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Ben (Ranger)|Ben}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Front}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Ra Lunick f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn st f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn ra f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn top f.png]]
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | [[File:Lol Natsuya f.png]]
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Back}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Ra Lunick b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn st b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn ra b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kellyn top b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Lol Natsuya b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Lol Natsuya b w.png]]
|- align="center"
! rowspan="3" style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Female}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Solana}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Kate (Ranger)|Kate}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Summer (Ranger)|Summer}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Front}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Ra Solana f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate st f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate ra f.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate top f.png]]
| colspan="2" style="background:#fff" | [[File:Lol Minami f.png]]
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Back}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Ra Solana b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate st b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate ra b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Soa Kate top b.png]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Lol Minami b.png]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Lol Minami b w.png]]
|}
{{-}}

====Mystery Dungeon series====
:''See: [[Starter Pokémon#Pokémon World|Starter Pokémon]]''

===Others===
{| align="center" style="background: #88a; {{roundy|10px}} border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon game|Game}}
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Snap|Snap}}
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trozei!|Trozei}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1" | {{color|000|Name}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Todd Snap|Todd}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{color2|000|Lucy Fleetfoot|Lucy}}
|- align="center"
! style="background:#bebed1; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Image}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Toddsnap.png|140px]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" |[[File:LucyFleetfoot.gif|140px]]
|}
{{-}}

==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, five of the player characters have been given major roles, three of them in the main anime series. {{Ash}} and [[Ritchie]] represent {{ga|Red}} (their game counterpart), being based on him in appearance as well as basic history. At the beginning of {{series2|Advanced Generation}}, {{an|May}} was introduced in order to better represent [[Generation III]] to viewers, as both [[Misty]] and [[Brock]] are characters native to [[Generation I]]. Likewise, at the beginning of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{an|Dawn}} joined Ash.

{{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}} appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' special, taking a similar role to Ash and his companions, fighting [[Team Rocket]] members to protect [[legendary Pokémon]]. While the protagonists of [[Generation II]] were not represented in Ash's party, these two filled the roles as the anime counterparts to {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Kris}}.

{{an|Lyra}} appears in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'', and joins the group for a brief time.

So far, {{ga|Brendan}} has only made a few select cameo appearances at the begin of some of the [[Pokémon movie|movies]], while {{ga|Lucas}} made a cameo at the beginning of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' battling {{ga|Brendan}}. {{ga|Ethan}} also appears with a second counterpart at the beginning of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

Neither of the Generation V player characters have yet been seen in the anime.

==In the manga==
Most of the characters in Pokémon {{pkmn|manga}} are based on player and rival characters from the main series, with {{adv|Red}} being based on his game counterpart. This is also the case for his two fellow Kanto [[Pokédex Holder]]s, and the same applies for nearly all other main characters in the series; {{adv|Gold}}, for example, is based on the then-unnamed player character Ethan. However, because the [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow version]], the fourth installment to the first generation, gave no additional protagonists, {{adv|Yellow}} was created, revealed to have been the girl Red rescued in the [[Viridian Forest]] before his battle with [[Giovanni]]. {{adv|Emerald}} is another cognate case, as in the entirety of [[Generation III]], only two player characters were given. [[Wally]], the closest thing to a third main character, was dropped in favor of this new character designed entirely from scratch. As of the [[Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)|DP]] and [[Platinum chapter (Adventures)|Platinum chapters]], only the first ten main characters have met each other, as none of the Sinnoh Dex Holders have ventured out of their region.

Additionally, though {{ga|Lyra}} is almost universally accepted as a different character from {{ga|Kris}}, rather than a redesign like Ethan, {{Adv|Crystal}} has appeared wearing her clothes to serve as a counterpart, rather than introducing a second [[Johto]] female protagonist for the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}.

==Trivia==
* None of the male player characters from the [[main series]] have encountered {{Ash}}, the main character from the [[Pokémon anime]]. Ash has only met male characters from side games, like {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}. [[Jimmy (Johto)|One counterpart of a male player character]] has met Ash, however, in the thirteenth movie.
*{{ga|Red}}'s dialogue during his appearance as a {{tt|NPC|Non-player character}} in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} and their {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|remakes}}, reflects to the games' player characters' status as silent protagonists.
*{{ga|Leaf}} is the only player character from the [[main series]], to not have been adapted in the anime through a cameo appearance or a counterpart.
*The list of default names per gender generally repeats{{tt|*|starting in Pokémon Crystal}} from game to game. Exceptions to this are character-specific names, which are names unique to a character, usually references to the title or aspects of the game.
* Until [[Generation V]], the given Japanese names of the male player characters in the main series games(as NPCs) all end in ''ki'' ('''キ'''). This excludes Red's appearance in Generations II and IV, as he is not a player character during the games when he is an NPC. Inclusively, Lunick's Japanese name also ends in ''ki''.

{{Player characters}}
[[Category:Game characters]]
[[Category:Playable characters|*]]

[[de:Protagonist]]
[[fr:Personnage jouable]]
[[ja:主人公]]

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Human

2010-12-21T02:26:38Z

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{{cleanup}}

[[File:Anime Ash.png|200px|thumb|[[Ash Ketchum]], a human in the [[Pokémon world]]]]
'''Humans''' are a species of lifeform that live in the [[Pokémon world]]. They are found in all regions barring those used as the setting for [[Pokémon World (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon games]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|Pikachu's Adventure]], although games in the Mystery Dungeon series feature once-human protagonists as well as Pokémon that were once human, e.g., {{p|Gengar}}, the leader of [[Team Meanies]]. The Pokémon anime and games revolve around the relationship between humans and their Pokémon.

Unlike the relationship between {{wp|humans}} and animals in the real world, the one between humans and Pokémon is almost universally portrayed as one of complete genetic distinction. It's never been stated how humans and Pokémon are related to one another except a few [[Sinnoh myths]], where it is mentioned that humans and Pokémon once coexisted as a single species. Humans in the Pokémon world also seem to have similar behavioral characteristics to actual humans, both in the anime and games, where they often featured as both the main protagonists and the main antagonists.

Humans are the dominant species in the Pokémon world and have achieved a level of technology unparalleled by any other species on the planet. Much of human technology appears to be based around the concept of human-Pokémon relations; this technology includes the ubiquitous [[Poké Ball]] as well as teleportation and data transfer systems designed to store and move captured Pokémon at their Trainer's convenience. Humans have also created [[artificial Pokémon]], such as {{p|Porygon}}, a product of artificial intelligence programming and light manipulation, and {{p|Mewtwo}}, a powerful clone of Mew. Apparently this knack for technology has been in use since ancient times since there are many examples of lost civilizations that had access to this kind of technology as well.

In terms of physical characteristics, The humans of the Pokémon world are similar to humans of the real world, and a similar genetic diversity. The major differences being natural hair and eye color, which could be virtually any color of the rainbow. The humans of the Pokémon World are also seemingly capable of withstanding physical trauma that would seriously hurt or kill a real person, such as being burned, frozen or electrically shocked. A few individuals are even capable of displaying abilities that are well beyond normal human ability, such as {{OBP|Psychic|Trainer class}} or [[Aura]] powers.

The human culture of the Pokémon world, much like the technology, is depicted as revolving around Pokémon. With Pokémon research and care being important matters and [[Pokémon Battle|Pokémon Battling]] being the main pastime. Facilities such as [[Pokémon Centers]], [[Pokémon Gyms]] and even entire arenas and stadiums have been built for interaction with Pokémon. So important are Pokémon to humans that they were revered, even outright worshiped in certain parts of the world, especially [[legendary Pokémon]], which are so named because they play important roles in myths and legends. However, this fascination with Pokémon hasn't always been benevolent; various people have tried to use Pokémon to gain power, their motives vary from simply making money to world domination, often at the expense of the well being of Pokémon, other people or even the very world itself. This isn't always the case as humans are just as capable of doing good as they are of doing evil, and are able to see the errors of their ways.

==List of groups of humans important to the Pokémon world==
*[[International Police]]: A law-enforcement organization.
*[[Pokémon Association]]: Handles legislature regarding Pokémon.
*[[Pokémon Breeder]]: Raises and mates Pokémon for genetic improvements such as [[moves]], [[individual values]], and [[natures]].
*[[Pokémon Coordinator]]: Strives to be beautiful alongside their Pokémon.
*[[Pokémon Professor]]: Researches Pokémon.
*{{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}: Utilizes the power of Pokémon to protect them and the environment.
*[[Pokémon Sommelier]]: specializes in identifying the compatibility between Pokémon and their Trainers.
*[[Pokémon Trainer]]: Raises, travels with, and battles with Pokémon.
*[[Villainous teams]]: Always human outside of the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series, the villainous teams threaten the region, and serve as something to be defeated. Examples would include [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Galactic]].

==Related articles==
*[[Animals in the Pokémon world]]
*[[Pokémon (species)]]

[[Category:Pokémon world]]

Human

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{{cleanup}}

[[File:Anime Ash.png|200px|thumb|[[Ash Ketchum]], a human in the [[Pokémon world]]]]
'''Humans''' are a species of lifeform that live in the [[Pokémon world]]. They are found in all regions barring those used as the setting for [[Pokémon World (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon games]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|Pikachu's Adventure]], although games in the Mystery Dungeon series feature once-human protagonists as well as Pokémon that were once human, e.g., {{p|Gengar}}, the leader of [[Team Meanies]]. The Pokémon anime and games revolve around the relationship between humans and their Pokémon.

Unlike the relationship between {{wp|humans}} and animals in the real world, the one between humans and Pokémon is almost universally portrayed as one of complete genetic distinction. It's never been stated how humans and Pokémon are related to one another except a few [[Sinnoh myths]], where it is mentioned that humans and Pokémon once coexisted as a single species. Humans in the Pokémon world also seem to have similar behavioral characteristics to actual humans, both in the anime and games, where they often feature as both the main protagonists and the main antagonists.

Humans are the dominant species in the Pokémon world and have achieved a level of technology unparalleled by any other species on the planet. Much of human technology appears to be based around the concept of human-Pokémon relations; this technology includes the ubiquitous [[Poké Ball]] as well as teleportation and data transfer systems designed to store and move captured Pokémon at their Trainer's convenience. Humans have also created [[artificial Pokémon]], such as {{p|Porygon}}, a product of artificial intelligence programming and light manipulation, and {{p|Mewtwo}}, a powerful clone of Mew. Apparently this knack for technology has been in use since ancient times since there are many examples of lost civilizations that had access to this kind of technology as well.

In terms of physical characteristics, The humans of the Pokémon world are similar to humans of the real world, and a similar genetic diversity. The major differences being natural hair and eye color, which could be virtually any color of the rainbow. The humans of the Pokémon World are also seemingly capable of withstanding physical trauma that would seriously hurt or kill a real person, such as being burned, frozen or electrically shocked. A few individuals are even capable of displaying abilities that are well beyond normal human ability, such as {{OBP|Psychic|Trainer class}} or [[Aura]] powers.

The human culture of the Pokémon world, much like the technology, is depicted as one that revolves around Pokémon. With Pokémon research and care being important matters and [[Pokémon Battle|Pokémon Battling]] being the main pastime. Facilities such as [[Pokémon Centers]], [[Pokémon Gyms]] and even entire arenas and stadiums have been built for interaction with Pokémon. So important are Pokémon to humans that they were revered, even outright worshiped in certain parts of the world, especially [[legendary Pokémon]], which are so named because they play important roles in their myths and legends. However, this fascination with Pokémon hasn't always been benevolent; various people have tried to use Pokémon to gain power, their motives vary from simply making money to world domination, often at the expense of the well being of the Pokémon, other people or even the very world itself. This isn't always the case as humans are just as capable of doing good as they are of doing evil, and are able to see the errors of their ways.

==List of groups of humans important to the Pokémon world==
*[[International Police]]: A law-enforcement organization.
*[[Pokémon Association]]: Handles legislature regarding Pokémon.
*[[Pokémon Breeder]]: Raises and mates Pokémon for genetic improvements such as [[moves]], [[individual values]], and [[natures]].
*[[Pokémon Coordinator]]: Strives to be beautiful alongside their Pokémon.
*[[Pokémon Professor]]: Researches Pokémon.
*{{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}: Utilizes the power of Pokémon to protect them and the environment.
*[[Pokémon Sommelier]]: specializes in identifying the compatibility between Pokémon and their Trainers.
*[[Pokémon Trainer]]: Raises, travels with, and battles with Pokémon.
*[[Villainous teams]]: Always human outside of the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series, the villainous teams threaten the region, and serve as something to be defeated. Examples would include [[Team Rocket]] and [[Team Galactic]].

==Related articles==
*[[Animals in the Pokémon world]]
*[[Pokémon (species)]]

[[Category:Pokémon world]]

Nincada (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext | type=bug | type2=ground | prevnum=289 | nextnum=291 | prev=Slaking | next=Ninjask }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Nincada |
jname=ツチニン |
tmname=Tutinin |
art=RS |
size=220px |
ndex=290 |
hdex=042 |
fbrow=031 |
typen=2 |
type1=Bug |
type2=Ground |
species=Trainee |
height-ftin=1'08" |
height-m=0.5 |
weight-lbs=12.1 |
weight-kg=5.5 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Compoundeyes |
abilityd=Run Away |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Bug |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=15 |
evde=1 |
expyield=65 |
lv100exp=600,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Gray |
catchrate=255 |
body=14 |
pokefordex=nincada |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Nincada''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ツチニン''' ''Tutinin'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Ground}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Ninjask}} starting at [[level]] 20. Also, If the {{player}} has a spare spot and an extra [[Poké Ball]]{{tt|*|Only needed in Generation IV}}, a {{p|Shedinja}} will appear in the player's [[party]] when Nincada evolves.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Nincada is a small, whitish insect Pokémon. Nincada's hind legs are white and the forelegs are brown. Nincada has small, green wings on its back, a small pointed snout, and whisker-like antenna on its face. Nincada has a thin stripe that dips in a “V”-shaped pattern between its eyes. It has black eyes with green iris-like rings inside.
====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Because of its sharp claws, Nincada has access to moves such as {{m|Fury Swipes}} and {{m|Metal Claw}}.

===Behavior===
Using its whisker like antennae, it probes its surroundings in the pitch-black darkness of soil. Nincada can't withstand bright sunlight so it avoids it. Nincada uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients.

===Habitat===
[[File:Forest.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon}}]]
Nincada live buried in soil and will usually remain underground until they evolve. They stay away from sunlight.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Nincada sustain themselves by drinking nutrients from tree roots.

==In the anime==
[[File:Keanu Nincada.png|230px|thumb|Nincada in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Nincada first appeared in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme]]''. It belonged to a boy named [[Keanu]], who lived in his [[secret base]] in solitude.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One]]'', [[Kellyn]] used his Capture Styler on a Nincada and had it {{m|Dig}} a pit trap for [[J]]'s Henchmen to fall in.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG027|Nincada|Ash's Pokédex|Nincada, the Trainee Pokémon. Nincada lives most of its life inside the earth and uses its sharp claws to tap into tree roots extracting nutrients and moisture.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Nincada (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=bug
|type2=ground
|gen=3
|rubydex=Nincada lives underground for many years in complete darkness. This Pokémon absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees. It stays motionless as it waits for [[evolution]].
|sapphiredex=Nincada lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. This Pokémon can't withstand bright sunlight so avoids it.
|emeralddex=It makes its nest at the roots of a mighty tree. Using its whiskerlike antennae, it probes its surroundings in the pitch-black darkness of soil.
|frlgdex=Because it lived almost entirely underground, it is nearly blind. It uses its antennae instead.
|dpptdex=It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
|hgssdex=It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
|bwdex={{tt|じめんの　したで　せいちょうする。ほとんど　みえない　めの　かわりに　しょっかくで　ようすを　さぐる。|It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=bug |
type2=ground |
frlgex=rse |
gen=3 |
rsrarity=Uncommon |
rsarea={{rt|116|Hoenn}} |
erarity=Uncommon |
earea={{rt|116|Hoenn}} |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea=[[Eterna Forest]] ([[Poké Radar]]) |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea=[[Eterna Forest]] ([[Poké Radar]]) |
hgssarea=[[National Park]] ([[Bug Catching Contest]]) |
hgssrarity=Common |
palarea=Forest |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=bug
|type2=ground
|pinballrs=Forest
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 13]] Endless Level 20 Forever Level 6 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Lapis Cave]] (1F-4F) [[Wish Cave]] (44F-49F) [[Joyous Tower]] (45F-49F)
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]]
|md2=[[Quicksand Cave]] (B1-B7) [[Midnight Forest]] (B1-B24)
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=bug |
type2=ground |
HP= 31 |
Attack= 45 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk= 30 |
SpDef= 30 |
Speed= 40 }}

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

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

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

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Nincada|Bug|Ground|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|20|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|38|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Nincada|Bug|Ground|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Nincada|Bug|Ground|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|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|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{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|TM48|Canon|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM76|Insect Opposition|Bug|Special|30|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Nincada|Bug|Ground|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Nincada|Bug|Ground|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|010|Caterpie}}{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|013|Weedle}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|015|Beedrill}} {{MSP|168|Ariados}}{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP|265|Wurmple}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}} {{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}} {{MSP|412|Burmy}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP|415|Combee}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}} {{MSP|540|Kurumiru}}{{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}{{MSP|543|Fushide}}{{MSP|544|Hoiiga}}{{MSP|545|Pendra}} {{MSP|557|Ishizumai}}{{MSP|558|Iwaparesu}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}}{{MSP|596|Denchura}}{{MSP|632|Aianto}}{{MSP|636|Meraruba}} {{MSP|637|Ulgamoth}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}} {{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}} {{MSP|540|Kurumiru}}{{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}{{MSP|589|Shubarugo}}{{MSP|595|Bachuru}} {{MSP|596|Denchura}}{{MSP|616|Chobomaki}}{{MSP|617|Agirudaa}}{{MSP|636|Meraruba}}{{MSP|637|Ulgamoth}}|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|540|Kurumiru}}{{MSP|541|Kurumayu}}{{MSP|542|Hahakomori}}{{MSP|588|Kaburumo}}{{MSP|589|Shubarugo}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|616|Chobomaki}}{{MSP|617|Agirudaa}}|Extreme Risk|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|328|Trapinch}}{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|557|Ishizumai}} {{MSP|558|Iwaparesu}}|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}} {{MSP|415|Combee}}{{MSP|637|Ulgamoth}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35||||''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}} {{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP|637|Ulgamoth}}|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Nincada|Bug|Ground|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Nincada|bug|ground|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Nincada|bug|ground|5|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=bug |
ndex=290 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=7.4 |
area=Secretive Forest |
P1=My antennae serve as my eyes. |
P2=Oh, what's up? How could my HP be down by half so soon? |
P3=I think I've had it... I can't get any strength... |
PL=OK! I leveled up! I'll try harder! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Ground |
assist=Bug |
field=Cut |
fieldpower=1 |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=25 |
MaxEXP=45 |
browser=Nincada burrows underground. It can cut things with its claws. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4 |
iq=D |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/1castoff|290|Nincada|2|Bug|Ground|[[Level|Level 20]]|291|Ninjask|2|Bug|Flying|[[File:Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png]] [[Poké Ball]] in [[bag]]|Space in [[party]]|292|Shedinja|2|Bug|Ghost}}

''Note: In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], Shedinja will not be mentioned when evolving Nincada, but will subsequently appear in {{p|Chimecho}}'s Assembly.''

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=bug|
type2=ground|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=290|
name=Nincada|
}}

==Trivia==
* Nincada is the only Pokémon that evolves into two Pokémon at once.
* Nincada is the only Pokémon with a gender that can learn TMs and HMs but cannot learn {{m|Attract}} or {{m|Captivate}}. This is possibly due to the fact that {{p|Shedinja}}, which is genderless, retains all moves that Nincada had before evolution.
* Nincada, {{p|Nidoran♂}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, and {{p|Phione}} are the only Pokémon obtainable by breeding a Pokémon they cannot evolve into (as Shedinja is technically a shed shell).
* Nincada is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 266.
* Nincada is the only pokémon to have a higher base stat total than its evolution, it has 30 more base stats points than Shedinja.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Nincada, Ninjask and Shedinja}}
It appears to be based on a cicada larva.
====Name origin====
Nincada's name is a combination of ''{{wp|ninja}}'' and ''{{wp|cicada}}''.

''Tutinin'' is a combination of 土に埋める ''tsuchiniumeru'', to bury in the ground, and ''ninja''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Nincada
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Ningale - From ''ninja'' and ''cigale'' (cicada).
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 토중몬 ''Tojungmon''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 土居忍士 ''Tǔ Jū Rěn Shì'' - Literally "Earth-residing ninja".

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=bug | type2=ground | prevnum=289 | nextnum=291 | prev=Slaking | next=Ninjask }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon that evolve through a unique method]]

[[de:Nincada]]
[[es:Nincada]]
[[fr:Ningale]]
[[ja:ツチニン]]
[[pl:Nincada]]
[[pt:Nincada (pokémon)]]

Luvdisc (Pokémon)

2008-12-18T07:12:00Z

Windward1: /* Name origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Relicanth | next=Bagon }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Luvdisc |
jname=ラブカス |
tmname=Lovecus |
image=370Luvdisc.png|size=130|
caption=Artwork from R/S/E |
ndex=370 |
hdex=183 |
fdex=120 |
color=Pink |
typen=1 |
type1=Water |
type2= |
species=Rendezvous |
height-ftin=2′00″ |
height-m=0.6 |
weight-lbs=19.2 |
weight-kg=8.7 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Swift Swim |
ability2= |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Water 2 |
egggroup2= |
hatchsteps=5,120 |
effortyield=1 Spd |
expyield=110 |
lv100exp=800,000 |
gender=both |
female=75 |
male=25 |
catchrate=225 |
body=03 |
pokefordex=luvdisc |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Luvdisc''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ラブカス''' ''Lovecus'') is a {{type2|Water}} Pokémon.

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

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Luvdisc are pink fish Pokémon that are shaped much like a heart. Their lips are a lighter shade of pink.
====Gender differences====

====Special abilities====
Like most fish Pokémon, it's much more maneuverable in the water than on land. It is also able to {{status|Confusion|confuse}} would-be attackers with {{m|Sweet Kiss}} and {{m|Attract}}.

===Behavior===
Luvdisc is often seen in groups, where they either have competitions as to who can jump the highest or try to attract mates.
===Habitat===
[[Image:Sea.gif|left|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Sea Pokémon|Sea Pokémon]]]]
Luvdisc live in nest made from {{P|Corsola}} branches. They live in warm or tropical seas.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
 

==In the anime==
[[Image:Casluverin.jpg|right|thumb|[[Caserin]] and [[Luverin]]]]
Both [[Misty]] and {{an|Daisy}} have a Luvdisc, nicknamed [[Caserin]] and [[Luverin]]. They acquired the two Rendezvous Pokémon in ''[[H016|Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing]]''.

[[Juan]]'s Luvdisc was first seen in ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate]]''. Then he used it against Ash in the following episode as one of his strongest Pokémon.

==In the manga==
[[Wallace]] has a Luvdisc nicknamed Elizabeth in [[Pokémon Special]]. She's usually shown out of her [[Poké Ball]], floating along beside him. Wallace relies on her to solve problems, apparently, as she is shown doing such things as putting out a burning scarf and releasing a {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Anorith}} to test {{Special|Ruby}}'s worth at Wallace's request. Also, the two seem to share a bond, as he rarely, if ever, has to specify what he wants her to do. Like all of Wallace's Pokémon in the manga, she is incredibly beautiful and was able to defeat all of Ruby's top contest Pokémon (excluding Mimi) in an unofficial contest in a matter of minutes.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|gen=3
|rubydex=Luvdisc live in shallow seas in the tropics. This heart-shaped Pokémon earned its name by swimming after loving couples it spotted in the ocean's waves.
|sapphiredex=Luvdisc's heart-shaped body is a symbol of love and romance. It is said that any couple meeting this Pokémon is promised a loving relationship that never ends.
|emeralddex=Luvdisc make the branches of {{p|Corsola}} their nests. There is a custom from long ago of giving a Luvdisc as a gift to express one's feelings of love.
|firereddex=During the spawning season, countless Luvdisc congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink.
|leafgreendex=During the spawning season, countless Luvdisc congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink.
|diamonddex=It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.
|pearldex=It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability |
gen=3 |
type=water |
rsrarity=Uncommon (Super Rod) |
rsarea={{rt|128}}, [[Ever Grande City]] |
erarity=Uncommon (Super Rod) |
earea={{rt|128}}, [[Ever Grande City]] |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{rt|224}}, [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]] (Super Rod) |
palarea=Sea |
}}

====In side games====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{water color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
| Ocean
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Phobos Submarine Endless Level 29 Forever Level 29 Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)]]
| [[Silver Trench]] (45F-54F) [[Far-off Sea]] (45F-54F)
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
| [[Safra Sea]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)]]
| [[Miracle Sea]] (B1-B18) [[Deep Miracle Sea]] (B1-B4)
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats|
type=water|
HP=43 |
Attack=30 |
Defense=55 |
SpAtk=40 |
SpDef=65 |
Speed=97 }}

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

===Learnset===
{{Learnset intro|Luvdisc}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|water|water|4|3|Luvdisc}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|35|95|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|4|Charm|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|7|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25|Cute|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|9|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|14|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|17|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|27|Sweet Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|31|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|37|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|40|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|46|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|51|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|water}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|water|water|4|3|Luvdisc}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM20]]|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|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|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM55]]|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM03]]|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM07]]|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|water}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|water|water|4|3|Luvdisc}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Luvdisc}} {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Seaking}} {{p|Chinchou}}, {{p|Lanturn}} {{p|Finneon}}, {{p|Lumineon}} |Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Luvdisc}} {{p|Finneon}}, {{p|Lumineon}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Relicanth}} {{p|Barboach}}, {{p|Whiscash}}|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Wailmer}},
{{p|Wailord}} {{p|Magikarp}}|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Seaking}} {{p|Chinchou}}, {{p|Lanturn}}|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Seaking}} {{p|Barboach}}, {{p|Whiscash}}|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15|Cute|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|water}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|water|water|4b|3a|Luvdisc}}
{{mtentry4|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5|Cute|1|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10|Beauty|1||'''|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cool|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|water}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=water |
ndex=370 |
PinRScatch=yes |
HC=C |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=8.6% |
area=Treasure Sea |
P1= Love is a wonderful thing! Do you love love? Don't you love love? |
P2= Ohhh! My HP is in half! |
P3= Oh, I can't! Wasn't my love enough? |
PL= I love leveling up! Don't you love it too? |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Water |
typeA= Water |
field= None |
loop=2 |
MinEXP=N/A |
MaxEXP=N/A |
browser= When Luvdisc gather, they apparently compete over which can jump the highest. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2% |
iq=D |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/0|370|Luvdisc|1|Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=370|
name=Luvdisc|
}}

==Trivia==
*Luvdisc's {{shiny2}} colors may be a reference to having a {{wp|Heart of Gold}}, which signifies a person or being completely without malice, whose nature is loving or caring.

===Origin===
Luvdisc is based on the {{wp|Discus (fish)|discus fish}} and certain other species of fish that appear to kiss each other (such as the {{wp|kissing gourami}}).
====Name origin====
Lovecus is a combination of ''love'' and ''{{wp|discus (fish)|discus}}''. Luvdisc is a play on ''luv'' (probably meaning ''love'') and ''discus''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Liebiskus
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Lovdisc
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 사랑동이 ''Sarangdong'i''

==Related articles==
* [[Caserin]]
* [[Luverin]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Relicanth | next=Bagon }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line]]

[[de:Liebiskus]]
[[fr:Lovdisc]]
[[ja:ラブカス]]
[[pt:Luvdisc (pokémon)]]

Gallade (Pokémon)

2008-10-01T08:16:51Z

Windward1: /* Physiology */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Porygon-Z | next=Probopass }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Gallade |
jname=エルレイド |
tmname=Erlade|
image=ArtErlade.jpg |
caption=Artwork from D/P |
ndex=475 |
sdex=160 |
adex=160 |
typen=2 |
type1=Psychic |
type2=Fighting |
species=Blade |
height-ftin=5′03″ |
height-m=1.6 |
weight-lbs=114.6 |
weight-kg=52.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Steadfast |
ability2= |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Indeterminate |
egggroup2= |
hatchsteps=5,120 |
effortyield=3 Atk |
expyield=208 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gender=allmale |
female=0 |
male=100 |
color=White |
catchrate=45 |
body= 12|
pokefordex= |
generation=4 |
footnotes=}}
'''Gallade''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''エルレイド''' ''Erlade'') is a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Fighting}} Pokémon.

Gallade begins its evolutionary chain as {{p|Ralts}}, then [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Kirlia}} at Level 20. If the Kirlia is male, a [[Dawn Stone]] can be used on it to evolve it into Gallade. If a Dawn Stone is not used and evolution is not canceled, the Kirlia will evolve into {{p|Gardevoir}} naturally at Level 30.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
The mini-skirt that Gallade had as a Kirlia has disappeared, though its body is hourglass-shaped and its lower torso almost resembles a kilt. Gallade has white legs that are wider than its counterpart, Gardevoir's. Like Gardevoir, it also has a red horn protruding from its chest and another red horn sticking out of its back, but these are both smaller, the same length and sharper. Unlike Gardevoir, however, Gallade's arms have blade-like protrusions at the elbows, and its head is shaped somewhat like a gladiator's helmet. Gallade also happens to be a darker shade of green than the other members of its evolutionary line. Gallade, like it's counterpart Gardevior, has spikes to the back of his eyes.

==== Gender Differences ====

Gallade is male-only, evolving from a male {{p|Kirlia}} when exposed to the [[Dawn Stone]]. However, a Kirlia of either gender can evolve into a {{p|Gardevoir}} at level 30 instead.

====Special abilities====
Gallade, thanks to its arm blades, can learn a variety of sword-like attacks in several types. These include {{m|Leaf Blade}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, and the rarely known {{m|Psycho Cut}}. As with other {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon, Gallade can summon {{m|Earthquake}}s, and launch rocks at his opponents (in the forms of {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Rock Slide}} or {{m|Rock Tomb}}). Since Gallade is a fully-evolved Pokémon, he can learn {{m|Hyper Beam}} or {{m|Giga Impact}}.

===Behavior===
Gallade are masters of courtesy and swordsmanship.

===Habitat===
===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:GalladeAnime.jpg|thumb|right|210px|Gallade from [[The Rise of Darkrai]]]]
Gallade made a minor appearance in the 10th movie, ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

==In the manga==

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

==Game data==

* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]: Gallade is a member of the legendary Exploration Team, Team Raider, alongside {{p|Roserade}} and {{p|Rhyperior}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=4
|diamonddex=A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.
|pearldex=A master of courtesy and swordsmanship, it fights using extending swords on its elbows.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=psychic |
gen=4 |
dparea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Kirlia}}♂ |
ptarea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Kirlia}}♂ |
}}

====In side games====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{psychic color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)]]
| [[Spacial Rift]] (B1-B9)
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| [[Asoheru Building]]
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats|
HP=68 |
Attack=125 |
Defense=65 |
SpAtk=65 |
SpDef=115 |
Speed=80 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=psychic|
type2=fighting|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 100 |

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

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Gallade}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|psychic|fighting|4|4|Gallade}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|Beauty|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leaf Blade|Grass|Physical|90|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|6|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|10|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|12|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|17|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|25|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|31|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|36|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|39|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|45|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|50|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|53|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Psychic|Fighting|4|4|Gallade}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM08]]|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[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|[[TM20]]|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM48]]|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM49]]|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM54]]|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM67]]|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM81]]|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM92]]|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{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||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|psychic|fighting|4|4|Gallade}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Gengar}} {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Mismagius}} {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Banette}} {{p|Duskull}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Dusknoir}} {{p|Spiritomb}} {{p|Rotom}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Gengar}} {{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Weezing}} {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Mismagius}} {{p|Wobbuffet}} {{p|Gulpin}}, {{p|Swalot}} {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Banette}} {{p|Duskull}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Dusknoir}} {{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Drifblim}} {{p|Spiritomb}} {{p|Rotom}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Muk}} {{p|Castform}} {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Banette}} {{p|Duskull}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Dusknoir}} {{p|Chimecho}} {{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Drifblim}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|80|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Gengar}} {{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Weezing}} {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Mismagius}} {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Banette}} {{p|Duskull}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Dusknoir}} {{p|Spiritomb}}|Grudge|Ghost|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Gengar}} {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Muk}} {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Mismagius}} {{p|Duskull}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Muk}} {{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Weezing}} {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Mismagius}} {{p|Slugma}}, {{p|Magcargo}} {{p|Duskull}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Dusknoir}} {{p|Shellos}}, {{p|Gastrodon}} {{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Drifblim}} {{p|Spiritomb}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Muk}} {{p|Misdreavus}}, {{p|Mismagius}} {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Banette}} {{p|Duskull}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Dusknoir}} {{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Drifblim}} {{p|Spiritomb}}|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Gengar}} {{p|Koffing}}, {{p|Weezing}} {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Banette}} {{p|Duskull}}, {{p|Dusclops}}, {{p|Dusknoir}}|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15|Beauty|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=psychic |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12% |
iq=F |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2= Fighting |
typeA2= Fighting |
field2= Cut x5 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/2|280|Ralts|1|Psychic||[[Level|Level 20]]|281|Kirlia|1|Psychic||[[Dawn Stone]] ([[Male]])|475|Gallade|2|Psychic|Fighting}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=psychic|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=475|
name=Gallade|
animated=1|
}}

==Trivia==
*Although Gallade was likely created to prevent confusion due to {{p|Gardevoir}}'s distinctly feminine appearance, there can still be male Gardevoir. {{p|Kirlia}}, their shared pre-evolution, has a distinctly feminine appearance as well.
*Gallade's {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} are the reverse of Gardevoir.
*Gallade's number in the [[sdex|Sinnoh Dex]] ([[Platinum]] only) and the [[adex|Almia Browser]] are the same: 160.
*Gallade is the last {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon in [[National Dex]] order.
===Origin===
Gallade may be based on a Roman {{wp|gladiator}}.

====Name origin====
''Gallade'' may be a combination of ''{{wp|gladiator}}'', ''gallant'', and ''blade''. It may also be a reference to ''{{wp|Galahad|Sir Galahad}}''. ''Erlade'' might be a combination of ''{{wp|Earl}}'' (meaning chieftain), or ''elbow'', and ''blade'', referring to the sword-like appendages on its arms. Its French name is derived from ''gallant'' and ''{{tt|lame|blade}}''.

==In other languages==
* [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Galagladi - From ''{{tt|Galan|worshipper}}'' and ''Gladiator''.
* [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Gallame

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

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Porygon-Z | next=Probopass }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions]]
[[Category:Male-only Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line]]

[[de:Galagladi]]
[[ja:エルレイド]]
[[pt:Gallade (pokémon)]]

Ninjask (Pokémon)

2008-09-30T20:13:42Z

Windward1: /* In the anime */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Nincada | next=Shedinja }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Ninjask |
jname=テッカニン |
tmname=Tekkanin |
image=291Ninjask.png |
caption=Artwork from R/S/E |
ndex=291 |
hdex=043 |
fdex=032 |
adex=180 |
typen=2 |
type1=Bug |
type2=Flying |
species=Ninja |
height-ftin=2′07″ |
height-m=0.8 |
weight-lbs=26.5 |
weight-kg=12.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Speed Boost |
ability2= |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Bug |
egggroup2= |
hatchsteps=3,840 |
effortyield=2 Spd |
expyield=155 |
lv100exp=600,000 |
gender=both |
female=50 |
male=50 |
color=Yellow |
catchrate=120 |
body=13 |
pokefordex=ninjask |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Ninjask''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''テッカニン''' ''Tekkanin'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Flying}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Nincada}} at [[level]] 20.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Ninjask is one of the fastest Pokémon to date. Because of its blinding speed, it was once thought to be invisible.

===Behavior===
===Habitat===
[[Image:Forest.gif|left|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Forest Pokémon|Forest Pokémon]]]]

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

Ninjask normally drink tree sap, but they also eat [[berries]], like most other Pokémon.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Shedinjask.jpg|thumb|Colonel Hansen's Shedinja and Ninjask]][[Colonel Hansen]] used two Ninjask, along with a {{p|Shedinja}}, against the group in ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'' and ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage]]''.

In ''[[AG156| From the Cradle to Save]]'' a student in the ninja training school named Evian used a Ninjask as his partner in training.

[[Pyramid King Brandon|Brandon]] used his Ninjask against {{Ash}} in a battle, in ''[[AG189|Pace - The Final Frontier]]''.

In the flashback in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze]]'', it is revealed that Paul previously caught a Ninjask; however, it is not seen outside of the flashback and it is unknown if he still has it.

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Ninjask (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=bug
|gen=3
|rubydex=Ninjask moves around at such a high speed that it cannot be seen, even while its crying can be clearly heard. For that reason, this Pokémon was long believed to be invisible.
|sapphiredex=If Ninjask is not trained properly, it will refuse to obey the {{pkmn|Trainer}} and cry loudly continuously. Because of this quality, this Pokémon is said to be one that puts the Trainer's abilities to the test.
|emeralddex=Because it darts about vigorously at high speed, it is very difficult to see. Hearing its distinctive cries for too long induces a headache.
|firereddex=This Pokémon is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap.
|leafgreendex=This Pokémon is so quick, it is said to be able to avoid any attack. It loves to feed on tree sap.
|diamonddex=Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
|pearldex=Because it moves so quickly, it sometimes becomes unseeable. It congregates around tree sap.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=bug |
gen=3 |
rsarea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Nincada}} |
earea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Nincada}} |
dparea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Nincada}} |
palarea=Forest |
}}

====In side games====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{bug color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
| Evolve from {{p|Nincada}}
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Secret Storage 12 Endless Level 21 Forever Level 21 Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)]]
| Evolve from {{p|Nincada}}
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
| [[Lyra Forest]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)]]
| [[Quicksand Pit]] (B5-B10)
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| [[Nurue Highway]]
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats|
HP=61 |
Attack=90 |
Defense=45 |
SpAtk=50 |
SpDef=50 |
Speed=160 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=bug|
type2=flying|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 25 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 400 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

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

notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=½}}

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Ninjask}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|bug|flying|4|3|Ninjask}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|Tough|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|20|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|Previous|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|20|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|20|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|20|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|31|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|38|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|45|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|52|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|0||'''}}
{{movelist/note|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|bug|flying|4|3|Ninjask}}
{{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|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM19]]|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|60|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{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|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM54]]|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM62]]|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM81]]|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM89]]|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|0}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|bug|flying|4|3|Ninjask}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Ariados}} {{p|Ninjask}} {{p|Yanmega}}|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20|Tough|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Butterfree}} {{p|Venomoth}} {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}} {{p|Yanma}}, {{p|Yanmega}} {{p|Beautifly}} {{p|Dustox}} {{p|Masquerain}} {{p|Volbeat}} {{p|Kricketune}} {{p|Mothim}}|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Heracross}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Gligar}}, {{p|Gliscor}} {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Vibrava}},{{p|Flygon}}|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Butterfree}} {{p|Venomoth}} {{p|Beautifly}} {{p|Dustox}} {{p|Masquerain}} {{p|Mothim}} {{p|Combee}}|Gust|Flying|Special|40|100|35|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Scizor}} {{p|Heracross}} {{p|Yanmega}} {{p|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|Beauty|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Butterfree}} {{p|Venomoth}} {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}} {{p|Beautifly}} {{p|Dustox}} {{p|Masquerain}} {{p|Mothim}}|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{eggmoves/note|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|bug|flying|4b|3a|Ninjask}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2||'''|no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cool|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{tutor/note|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=bug |
ndex=291 |
PinRSevo=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Secretive Forest |
P1= Can you keep up with my speed? |
P2= I don't like this at all. My remaining HP shouldn't be only half. |
P3= I feel faint... I can't hit the speeds I want... |
PL= I've got my level! I can strike even faster now! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Bug |
typeA= Flying |
field= None |
loop=1 |
MinEXP=60 |
MaxEXP=74 |
browser= Ninjask darts around at dazzling speed while furiously flapping its wings. |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2= Bug |
typeA2= Bug |
field2= Cut x2 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/1|290|Nincada|2|Bug|Ground|[[Level|Level 20]]|291|Ninjask|2|Bug|Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=bug|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=291|
name=Ninjask|
}}

==Trivia==
*Ninjask have the second highest speed of any Pokémon in the games. They are surpassed only by the Speed Forme of {{p|Deoxys}}. With its ability, {{a|Speed Boost}}, and proper EV training in Speed, it is able to be the fastest of ''all'' Pokémon.
===Origin===
It may have been based on a fully adult {{wp|cicada}}.
====Name origin====
Ninjask's name may be a combination of ''{{wp|ninja}}'' and ''{{wp|mask}}''. Its Japanese name may be a combination of 鉄火 ''tekka'', gunfire, and ''ninja''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Ninjask
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Ninjask
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 아이스크 ''Aisk''

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

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Nincada | next=Shedinja }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[de:Ninjask]]
[[ja:テッカニン]]
[[Category:Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line]]
[[pt:Ninjask (pokémon)]]

Mr. Stone

2008-09-24T05:48:37Z

Windward1: /* In the anime */

{{CharacterInfobox|
name=Mr. Stone |
jname=ツワブキ社長 |
tmname=President Tsuwabuki |
slogan=no |
image=[[Image:MrStone.gif|140px]] |
caption=Art from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire |
gender=Male |
age=no |
hometown=[[Rustboro City]] |
region=[[Hoenn]] |
relatives=[[Steven Stone]] (Son) |
trainer=no |
trainerclass=no |
game=yes |
generation=[[Generation III|III]] |
games=[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]] |
leader=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=AG016
|epname=Stairway to Devon |
|enva=[[Ted Lewis]] |
|java=[[Masahiko Tanaka]] |
}}

'''Mr. Stone''' (Japanese: '''ツワブキ社長''' ''President Tsuwabuki'') is the president of [[Devon Corporation]] and father of [[Steven Stone]].

==In the anime==
[[image:AG016_-_Mr_Stone.jpg|thumb|left|220px|'''Mr. Stone''' in the anime.]]
Mr. Stone appeared in one episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. His English voice actor is [[Ted Lewis]] and his Japanese voice actor is 田中正彦 ''Masahiko Tanaka''.

Stone appeared in ''[[AG017|Stairway to Devon]]''. He helped out [[Max]] after he accidentally spilled soda on the [[PokéNav]]. While wandering through [[Rustboro City]], he bumped into Mr. Stone, who was showing off some toys he had made to the local children. The man introduced himself as Mr. Stone, an employee of Devon Corporation - the company that makes PokéNavs. Mr. Stone had to return to Devon Corporation due to an emergency, but he invited Max to visit later.

Max found the gigantic Devon building, and asked to see Mr. Stone. Unfortunately, the receptionist said he was busy. Max tried to think of some way he could see Mr. Stone to get the PokéNav fixed.

Mr. Stone was meeting with an [[Officer Jenny]], who wanted to warn him of a villainous team who wanted to steal something from Devon. Mr. Stone then found Max, who had hidden in the building, and had one of the Corporation's technicians repair the PokéNav. Max was surprised to find out that Mr. Stone was actually the president of Devon. Mr. Stone explained some of Devon's products, and Max explained how he had broken his PokéNav. Mr. Stone took Max on a tour of the laboratories, pointing out a project to revive extinct Pokémon from [[fossil]]s.

Mr. Stone noticed a suspicious scientist and he and Max decided to follow him. Max accidentally alerted the strange man to their presence, causing him to flee. Mr. Stone called security and found out some amber containing prehistoric Pokémon DNA had been stolen.

{{Ash}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Brock]] had heard of the situation and helped confront the thief on the route. [[Team Rocket]] ended up accidentally defeating the thief, and Max was able to recover the amber in the confusion. Officer Jenny explained that the thief was a member of [[Team Aqua]].

Mr. Stone took the children out for dinner, and while eating, he secretly passed Max his repaired PokéNav back.

==In the games==
Mr. Stone is the president of the Devon Corporation. After recovering the [[Devon Goods]] from either a member of [[Team Aqua]] or [[Team Magma]], he'll give the main character a [[PokéNav]] and ask them to deliver a letter to [[Steven]] in [[Dewford Town]].

He considers himself generous and collects rare rocks and stones.

He has a large interest in [[Pokémon]], he wanted the PokéNav developed so that he could better understand Pokémon emotions.

[[Devon Corporation]] was in charge of carving [[Rusturf Tunnel]] out of the mountain to connect [[Route 116]] and [[Route 117]], however Mr. Stone shut the project down because it was disturbing [[Whismur (Pokémon)|the local Pokémon]].

==In the Pokémon Special manga==
Mr. Stone was traveling through the Petalburg Woods when his {{p|Castform}} ended up getting stuck in a fountain. Luckily, [[Sapphire (Special)|Sapphire]] was able to free the little Pokémon.

A grateful Mr. Stone was happy to be reuinted with his Pokémon, and [[Gabby & Ty]] were on the scene and wanted an interview with Sapphire, who refused.

Just then, everyone was attacked by members of [[Team Aqua]], who were after the Devon Goods Mr. Stone was carrying. Sapphire fought off the villains, but Mr. Stone fell unconscious as a result of the attack, asking Sapphire to deliver a letter to his son.

[[Gabby and Ty]] decided to take care of {{p|Castform}} while its owner was incapacitated. They later gave it to [[Ruby (Special)|Ruby]] because it was lonely.

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Mr. Stone's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.

====Released====
* Castform "Popo" (Cared for by Gabby and Ty)

==In the TCG==
Mr. Stone appears on the {{TCG ID|EX Emerald|Mr. Stone's Project|79}} card from the {{TCG|EX Emerald}}, {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}, and {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} expansions.

==Trivia==
In the English dub of [[AG017]] he was unnamed, referred to as President. However, he was referenced in [[AG022]] and mistakenly referred to as '''Mr. Standick''' because of that mistake [[Steven Stone|Steven]] was known as '''Steven Standick'''.

===Names===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ツワブキ社長 Tsuwabuki-shachō
| 石路 (Tsuwabuki) contains 石 (rock).
|-
| English
| Mr. Stone
| From ''stone''.
|-
| French
| Mr. Rochard
| From ''rocher'', rock.
|-
| German
| Mr. Trumm
| From ''Trümmer'', debris.
|-
| Italian
| Pierangelo Petri
| His first name is composed of ''{{tt|pietra|stone}}'' and ''{{tt|angelo|angel}}''. His surname comes from ''pietra''.
|-
| Spanish
| Mr. Peñas
| From ''peñas'', stones.
|-
| Korean
| 나발명 사장 ''President Na Bal-Myeong''
|
|-
| Chinese
| 茲伏奇社長 ''President Zī Fú Qí''
| Very loose transcription of ''Tsuwabuki''.
|}

{{Hoenn NPCs}}
[[Category:Anime characters|Stone, Mr.]]
[[Category:Game characters|Stone, Mr.]]
[[Category:Manga characters|Stone, Mr.]]
[[Category:Ruby and Sapphire characters|Stone, Mr.]]
[[Category:Emerald characters|Stone, Mr.]]

[[ja:ツワブキ]]

Devon Corporation

2008-09-24T05:47:16Z

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[[image:Devon_-_Building.jpg|thumb|The Devon Corporation's Building.]]
'''Devon Corporation''' (Japanese: '''デボンコーポレーション''') is a large company that is based in [[Rustboro City]]. Most of the locals just shorten the name to "Devon". It was a small company many years ago, but has grown by leaps and bounds. It has grown to be the Hoenn equivialant to Kanto's [[Silph Co.]]. The Devon Corporations' headquarters is in a large stone building in the northern section of town.

Devon makes many useful products, many of them geared towards [[Pokémon]] training and is responsible for creating the new types of Poké Balls chiefly only found in [[Hoenn]].

The Devon Corporation also developed a process to revive Pokémon from [[fossil]]s. It can be assumed that this process developed independently of the one at [[Cinnabar Island]]'s Labs and the one done in the [[Sinnoh]] region.

The president of the Devon Corporation is [[Mr. Stone]].

= Inventions =
== Pokémon Producer ==
[[image:Devon_-_Pokémon_Producer_(Closer).jpg|thumb|The amazing Pokémon Producer Machine.]]

This machine allows to bring a extinct [[Pokémon]] to life. It has 5 capsules that are filled with an orange liquid called ''Creation Fluid''. The operation is put a [[Fossil|Pokémon fossil]] inside the fluid, the machine extract it's data and then it is analyzed in a high-power super computer. The result is a blueprint for the organism and from this blueprint the corporation grows a regenerated [[Pokémon]].

In the anime, [[Mr. Stone]] said that it is still in progress, but in the games it's working, so it's a released invention.

[[image:Devon_-_Pokémon_Producer_-_Operarion.png|The operation system of the Pokémon Producer Machine.]]

== Released inventions ==
* [[PokéNav]]
* [[Running Shoes]]
* Medicines
* [[Poké Ball]] variations:
** Luxury Ball
** Premier Ball
** Net Ball
** Dive Ball
** Nest Ball
** Repeat Ball
** Timer Ball

== Inventions in progress ==
[[image:Devon_-_Pokémon_Dreams_Projector.jpg|left|thumb|The Pokémon Dream Projector makes a visual projection of Pokémon dreams.]]
[[image:Devon_-_Pokémon_Tansformator.jpg|right|thumb|The Pokémon Transformator turns people into Pokémon.]]
[[image:Devon_-_Pokémon_Speaker.jpg‎|center|thumb|The Pokémon Speaker allows communication with Pokémon.]]
‎ 
{{locationstub}}
[[Category:Hoenn locations]]
[[Category:Ruby and Sapphire locations]]
[[Category:Emerald locations]]
[[Category:Buildings]]

[[de:Devon Corporation]]
[[ja:デボンコーポレーション]]

Cherrygrove City

2008-08-20T23:42:09Z

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{{Infobox town
|town=Cherrygrove City
|characters=ヨシノシティ
|japanese=Yoshino City
|image=Cherrygrove.png
|slogan=The City of Cute, Fragrant Flowers
|region=Johto
|routes=[[Route 29]] (East) [[Route 30]] (North)
|bottom=none
|map=Cherrygrove_City.png
|colordark=B50020
|colorlight=E52B50
}}
'''Cherrygrove City''' (Japanese: '''ヨシノシティ''' ''Yoshino City'') is located in south-central [[Johto]]. It is known as "the City of Cute, Fragrant Flowers." Though the city has no [[gym]], it is frequently passed through by [[Pokémon trainer]]s on their way to [[Violet City]] from [[New Bark Town]]. The city acts mainly as a tutorial, introducing the player to the main tools of the game (the [[Pokémon Center]], the [[Pokémon Mart]], etc.)

==Places of Interest==
===City Tour===
Guide Gent, who first stands near the east entrance of Cherrygrove will offer the character a tour of the city. The tour route includes the [[Pokémon Center]], the [[Pokémon Mart]], the exit to Route 30, the sea, and Guide Gent's house. Upon the conclusion of the tour, the player will recieve the [[Map Card]] for their [[PokéGear]].

==Poké Mart==
===Generation II===
{| class=bluetable
|-
!width=60% style="text-align:center"|Item
!width=40%|Price ({{PDollar}})
|-
!colspan=2 style="text-align:center"|Balls
|-
|[[Poké Ball]] *
|200
|-
!colspan=2 style="text-align:center"|Recovery items
|-
|[[Antidote]]
|100
|-
|[[Awakening]]
|250
|-
|[[Parlyz Heal]]
|200
|-
|[[Potion]]
|300
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Does not become avaliable until after obtaining the [[Pokédex]]

==Pokémon==
{{catchableheader|land}}
{{catchtime|all}}
{{catchentry2|098|Krabby|yes|yes|yes|Old Rod|10|15%}}
{{catchentry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Old Rod|10|85%}}
{{catchentry2|098|Krabby|yes|yes|yes|Good Rod|20|55%}}
{{catchentry2|129|Magikarp|yes|yes|yes|Good Rod|20|35%}}
{{catchentry2|098|Krabby|yes|yes|yes|Super Rod|40|60%}}
{{catchentry2|099|Kingler|yes|yes|yes|Super Rod|40|10%}}
{{catchentry2|072|Tentacool|yes|yes|yes|Surf|15-24|90%}}
{{catchentry2|073|Tentacruel|yes|yes|yes|Surf|20-24|10%}}
{{catchtime|day}}
{{catchentry2|222|Corsola|yes|yes|yes|Good Rod|20|10%}}
{{catchentry2|222|Corsola|yes|yes|yes|Super Rod|40|30%}}
{{catchtime|night}}
{{catchentry2|120|Staryu|yes|yes|yes|Good Rod|20|10%}}
{{catchentry2|120|Staryu|yes|yes|yes|Super Rod|40|30%}}
{{catchablefooter|land}}

==Demographics==
The population of Cherrygrove City is 12, making it the second-smallest in Johto, the smallest being New Bark town.

==Name origin==
[[wp:Cherry|Cherries]] are a type of fruit, while a [[wp:grove (nature)|grove]] is a multitude of trees near each other. [[wp:Prunus × yedoensis|Yoshino]](吉野) is a species of Japanese cherry tree.

{{locationstub}}
{{Towns of Johto}}
[[Category:Johto locations]]
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal locations]]
[[Category:Cities]]

[[de:Rosalia City]]
[[fr:Ville Griotte]]
[[ja:ヨシノシティ]]

Dragon (type)

2008-08-19T21:01:21Z

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{{ElementalTypes}}
{{TypeNotice|Dragon|ドラゴン|Dragon}}
Notable trainers of the Dragon-type include [[Lance]] and {{EF|Drake}} of the [[Elite Four]] and [[Clair]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Blackthorn City]].

==Statistical averages==

{{BaseStats|
HP=73 |
Attack=96 |
Defense=78 |
SpAtk=86 |
SpDef=80 |
Speed=81 }}

==Battle properties==
Dragon-type moves:
*Are super effective against: '''Dragon'''
*Are not very effective against: {{t|Steel}}
*Have no effect against: None

Dragon-type Pokémon:
*Resist: {{t|Electric}}, {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Water}}
*Are weak to: '''Dragon''', {{t|Ice}}
*Have immunity to: None

==Characteristics==
The Dragon-type has been commonly thought of as a legendary or near-legendary type. Because of the minimal amount of weaknesses that they have, they often find a way onto trainers' [[party|teams]]. The downside to the supposed power that they have is that they are slightly harder to raise, with many of them not evolving from their first stage to their second until a [[level]] at which many Pokémon are near their final evolutions, and their final evolution near level 50. Most Dragon-type Pokémon have high Attack and Special Attack, and paired with their incredibly diverse movepools, they are one of the best in the games.

The Dragon-type is good offensively. Even though only Dragons themselves are Dragon-weak, the only type that resists Dragon is Steel, giving them good use of their STAB. Dragon/Fire/Ground, a common attacking combination among Dragons (especially Garchomp) is resisted together by no pokémon so far. {{m|Dragon Dance}} is also a very common move for physical sweepers.

Defensively, they have key resistances to Electric, Grass, Water and Fire, enabling them to block certain pokémon. Every fully-[[Evolution|evolved]], non-[[Legendary Pokémon|legendary]] Dragon-type except {{p|Kingdra}} has a double weakness to {{type2|Ice}} moves, due to their secondary [[types]].

As of [[Generation IV]], all fully-evolved Dragon-types also have a secondary type.

==Pokémon==

===Pure Dragon-type Pokémon===
{| {{Bluetable|background: white; margin: auto;}}
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! #
!
! Name
|-
|147
|[[Image:147MS.gif]]
|{{p|Dratini}}
|-
|148
|[[Image:148MS.gif]]
|{{p|Dragonair}}
|-
|371
|[[Image:371MS.gif]]
|{{p|Bagon}}
|-
|372
|[[Image:372MS.gif]]
|{{p|Shelgon}}
|}

===Half Dragon-type Pokémon===
''Primary Dragon-type Pokémon''
{| {{Bluetable|background: white; margin: auto;}}
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|149
|[[Image:149MS.gif]]
|{{p|Dragonite}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:FlyingIC.gif]]
|-
|334
|[[Image:334MS.gif]]
|{{p|Altaria}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:FlyingIC.gif]]
|-
|373
|[[Image:373MS.gif]]
|{{p|Salamence}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:FlyingIC.gif]]
|-
|380
|[[Image:380MS.gif]]
|{{p|Latias}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PsychicIC.gif]]
|-
|381
|[[Image:381MS.gif]]
|{{p|Latios}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:PsychicIC.gif]]
|-
|384
|[[Image:384MS.gif]]
|{{p|Rayquaza}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:FlyingIC.gif]]
|-
|443
|[[Image:443MS.png]]
|{{p|Gible}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:GroundIC.gif]]
|-
|444
|[[Image:444MS.png]]
|{{p|Gabite}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:GroundIC.gif]]
|-
|445
|[[Image:445MS.png]]
|{{p|Garchomp}}
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:GroundIC.gif]]
|}

''Secondary Dragon-type Pokémon''
{| {{Bluetable|background: white; margin: auto;}}
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! #
!
! Name
! Type 1
! Type 2
|-
|230
|[[Image:230MS.gif]]
|{{p|Kingdra}}
| align="center" |[[Image:WaterIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
|-
|329
|[[Image:329MS.gif]]
|{{p|Vibrava}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GroundIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
|-
|330
|[[Image:330MS.gif]]
|{{p|Flygon}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GroundIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
|-
|483
|[[Image:483MS.png]]
|{{p|Dialga}}
| align="center" |[[Image:SteelIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
|-
|484
|[[Image:484MS.png]]
|{{p|Palkia}}
| align="center" |[[Image:WaterIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
|-
|487
|[[Image:487MS.png]]
|{{p|Giratina}}
| align="center" |[[Image:GhostIC.gif]]
| align="center" |[[Image:DragonIC.gif]]
|}

==Moves==

===Damage-dealing moves===
{| {{bluetable2|r sortable}} width="100%"
|- class="c"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Draco Meteor}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Special}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Smart}}
| class="c" | 140
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Sharply reduces the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} stat.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|DragonBreath}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Special}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Cool}}
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the target.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Claw}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Physical}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Cool}}
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Pulse}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Special}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Smart}}
| class="c" | 90
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" |
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Rage}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Special}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Always inflicts 40 HP damage.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Rush}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Physical}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Cool}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 75%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of making the target {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Outrage}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Physical}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Cool}}
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | Random
| class="l" | User attacks for two to three turns. Afterwards, the user becomes {{status|Confusion|confused}}.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Roar of Time}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Special}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Cool}}
| class="c" | 150
| class="c" | 90%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | The user must rest on the next turn.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Spacial Rend}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Special}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Tough}}
| class="c" | 100
| class="c" | 95%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Twister}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Special}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Cool}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of making the target {{status|Flinch|flinch}}. Capable of hitting opponents while they are using {{m|Fly}}.
|}

===Non-damaging moves===
{| {{bluetable2|r sortable}} width="100%"
|- class="c"
! Name
! Category
! Contest
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Dragon Dance}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Status}}
| class="c" | {{ic|Cool}}
| class="c" | —
| class="c" | —%
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Raises {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}} by one stage.
|}

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation I]], there was only one Dragon-type attack, {{m|Dragon Rage}}; but because it only deals 40 HP of damage, there was no way to do variable Dragon-type damage. There is speculation that this is the reason that {{p|Gyarados}} is not part Dragon-type.
* It has been speculated that if {{p|Eevee}} receives another evolution in a future game, it would be Dragon, being the only formerly all-special type left that Eevee has yet to evolve into.
* There are only 11 Dragon-type moves, the least of any type.
** Eight of those 11 moves are Cool moves in Contests. The only three that aren't are new in [[Generation IV]], meaning that in Hoenn Contests, ''all'' Dragon-type moves were Cool moves.
** The Dragon-type also has the least amount of status-affecting moves out of all of the types, with only one, {{m|Dragon Dance}}.
* None of the main characters of the {{pkmn|anime}}  own a Dragon-type Pokémon. However, [[Misty]] currently owns a Pokémon that can evolve into a Dragon-type: {{TP|Misty|Horsea}} (despite the fact that Horsea was obtained prior to the introduction of Kingdra).
* Even though the Dragon-type has always been considered nearly legendary, no actual Dragon-type legendaries were introduced until [[Generation III]].
* There is no fully-evolved Dragon-type that does not have a secondary type.
* The Dragon-type resists moves of the primary types of all [[main series]] [[starter Pokémon]] available for {{player}}s, including {{p|Pikachu}}.
* The Dragon-type is one of the two type that are weak to their own moves, together with the Ghost-type.
* Even though dragons are known in real-life legends as fire-breathers, there is yet to be a Pokémon with the {{t|Fire}}/Dragon type combination, although many Dragon-type Pokémon can use Fire-type moves.

==In other languages==
* French: '''Dragon'''
* German: '''Drache'''
* Italian: '''Drago'''
* Spanish: '''Dragón'''
* Korean: '''드래곤''' ''dragon''
* Hebrew. '''דרקון''' ''dracon''

[[de:Drache (Typ)]]
[[fr:Dragon]]
[[ja:ドラゴン]]
[[pt:Tipo Dragon]]

EP052

2008-08-19T06:30:13Z

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{{EpisodePrevNext|
prevlink=EP051 |
prevtitle=EP051: Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden |
nextlink=EP053 |
nexttitle=EP053: The Purr-fect Hero |
series=Original series |
episodelist=List of original series episodes }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP052 |
title_en=Princess vs. Princess |
title_ja=げきとう！ポケモンひなまつり |
title_ja_trans=Fierce Fighting! Pokémon Girls' Festival! |
screen=yes |
screenshot=PrincessVSPrincess.gif |
broadcast_jp=July 9, 1998 |
broadcast_us=September 4, 1999 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Pocket Fantasy|ポケットにファンタジー]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=武上純希 |
storyboard=横田和 |
director=大町繁 |
art=武田優作 |
footnotes=Before this episode re-aired on Kids Station, the scenario credit given was 冨岡淳広 ''Atsuhiro Tomioka''. }}
'''Princess vs. Princess''' (Japanese: '''げきとう！ポケモンひなまつり''' ''Fierce Fighting! Pokémon Girls' Festival!'') is episode 52 of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 9, 1998 and in USA on September 4, 1999.

While enjoying [[Princess Day]], Misty and Jessie get into a rivalry. They enter the "Queen of the Princess Festival" contest with both sides having sad childhood memories driving them to refuse to lose.

{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==
The episode opens with [[Misty]] and [[Jessie]] getting excited about The [[Princess Day|Princess Festival]], a holiday with events, shopping sales and discounts, festivals, and games that are exclusively for women. The narrator explains this over Misty going on a shopping spree, making {{Ash}}, [[Brock]], and even {{AP|Pikachu}} carry her purchases. After the title screen, it shows Misty and Jessie enjoying the perks of The Princess Festival, which leads into Jessie capturing a {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}. Jessie then drags [[James]] and {{MTR}} with her to do more shopping, where she encounters Misty. The two fight over a piece of clothing, only to have another shopper grab it while they aren't looking. They quickly forget about it when an announcement is made over the store's intercom about the Queen of the Princess Festival contest. Jessie and Misty decide to enter, fueled by their desire for the prize; Pokémon Princess Dolls. The other prize is a picture with a movie star named [[Fiorello Cappucino]], but they don't show interest in that.

The next scene is the competition, where we see Fierello, an announcer, and a line of pretty girls dressed in kimonos on a stage, including Jessie and Misty! The announcer then brings everyone's attention to the prize, a one of a kind set of Pokémon Princess Dolls. Fierello, who is also an announcer for the competition, adds that he is part of the prize, too, causing an uproar in the crowd. Then, a startling announcement is made; the contest isn't just a beauty pageant... it's a Pokémon battle competition! The contestants are split into divisions, and they must use four [[Pokémon]] to [[Pokémon battle|battle]].

Misty then begs Ash and Brock to let her use their Pokémon for the contest. They reluctantly agree. Misty's team of four is Pikachu, {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}, and her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. Then, Ash gets confused to why Misty wants to meet Fiorello, thinking Misty wants to win the contest to meet him. Misty explains that she just wants the dolls, because her [[The Sensational Sisters|sisters]] all had their own dolls sets, but she only got their hand-me-down dolls, which were broken by the time she got them. So she has always wanted a Pokémon doll set of her own.

The next scene is a montage of Misty and Jessie winning several matches. During this scene, Jessie's team consists of {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, {{TP|James|Weezing}}, and Meowth. Misty and Jessie then face off in the finals, but not until after Jessie has a sad flashback. She talks about being a little girl, and how she, like Misty, never had a Pokémon Princess Doll of her own, while all the other little girls did. The story brings the emotional trio to tears, and James and Meowth give her support. When they're done with this, Misty and Jessie proceed with the match. Pikachu makes quick work of Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth. At first, Jessie and James lose hope that she will win the contest, but then Meowth reminds her that she caught a Lickitung earlier, and the battle continues! Lickitung easily defeats Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Vulpix! Then, when Misty tries to send out {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} (Earlier, she said she planned on using her Starmie), but her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} pops out instead! At first, Misty is in despair, thinking that she can never win now! But in an unexpected turn of events, Likitung's attacks give Psyduck a headache, triggering it's potent psychic powers! Misty then wins the match with Psyduck's {{m|Confusion}}, blasting off [[Team Rocket]] in the process!

In the end, Misty sends the dolls to the [[Cerulean Gym]] to make her sisters jealous. As for Team Rocket, James, Meowth, Arbok, Weezing, and Lickitung dressed up as Pokémon Dolls to make her feel better. Jessie was moved to tears, and pretended to be a Pokémon Doll along with them.

== Major events ==
*[[Jessie]] catches a {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}.

=== Debuts ===


== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Daisy}} (flashback)
* {{ka|Lily}} (flashback)
* [[Violet]] (flashback)
* [[Fiorello Cappucino]]
* Announcer
* Crowd

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who’s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Butterfree}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Lickitung}} ({{OP|Jessie|Lickitung}}; new, debut)
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})

Pokémon seen at the tournament:

* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Parasect}}
* {{p|Primeape}}
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Kingler}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Tangela}}
* {{p|Pinsir}}

== Trivia ==
* Chronologically, this episode takes place prior to [[EP049]], since [[Jessie's Lickitung]] is mentioned in that episode, as well as [[EP050]], in which {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} (who is absent here) is hatched.
* This episode was originally scheduled to air on [[wp:Hinamatsuri|Girls' Day]] itself, on March 3, 1998, but was rescheduled in the aftermath of [[EP038]].
* The original airing schedule suggests that this episode takes place between [[EP047]] and [[EP048]].
* This episode and [[EP053|the following]] air after [[EP057|''The Breeding Center Secret'']] in the dub.
* This is the first episode to play [[Pikachu's Jukebox]].
* The contest that takes place in this episode is similar in many aspects to [[Pokémon Contests]] that were introduced in [[Generation III]] and [[Advanced Generation series|Advanced Generation]]. Similarly, both [[Jessie]] and the girl who is [[Ash's friends|traveling with]] {{Ash}} at the time enter it.
=== Errors ===
When Misty is planning for the competition, she says she is going to use {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. But later in the episode, she tries to use {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} (her Psyduck comes out instead).

=== Dub edits ===

==In other languages==
* French: '''{{tt|La guerre des princesses|The war of the princesses}}'''
* Italian: '''{{tt|Una festa principesca|A princely feast}}'''
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡Princesa contra princesa!|Princess against princess!}}'''
* Spanish: '''{{tt|Princesa versus princesa|Princess vs. princess}}'''

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[[ja:無印編第52話]]

Viridian Gym

2008-08-18T06:29:05Z

Windward1: /* In the games */

{{GymInfobox
|name=Viridian
|characters=トキワ
|japanese=Tokiwa
|image=Viridian_gym.jpg
|location=Viridian City
|leader=[[Giovanni]] ([[Generation I]] and {{gen|III}}) {{ga|Blue}} ([[Generation II]]) [[Agatha]] ({{pkmn|anime}} only)
|badge=Earth Badge
|type=Ground
|region=Kanto
|battlefield=Viridian_battlefield.jpg
|colordark=40826D
|colorlight=9FC0B5
}}
The '''Viridian Gym''' (Japanese: '''トキワジム''' ''Tokiwa Gym'') is the official [[gym]] of [[Viridian City]]. It is based on {{type2|Ground}} [[Pokémon]]. The [[Gym Leader]] is [[Giovanni]], the head of [[Team Rocket]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him receive the [[Badge#Earth Badge|Earth Badge]].

Other known leaders of the Gym are {{ga|Blue}} and [[Elite Four]] [[Agatha]], who serves as a temporary Gym Leader.

==In the anime==
In the anime, the Viridian Gym was led by Giovanni, as it was in Generation I. It first made an appearance in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''. Before {{Ash}} could challenge him, however, [[Gary Oak]] appeared, taunting him with ten badges, and insisting on challenging the Viridian Gym for fun. Gary faced Giovanni, though his confidence was quickly eroded after Giovanni brought out {{an|Mewtwo}}, who defeated each of Gary's Pokémon, even when Giovanni allowed him to use more than one Pokémon at a time against Mewtwo.

Ash Ketchum soon after challenged the gym, after Gary and his Pokémon had recovered, however, as the Team Rocket boss had unmentioned business to attend to, he left the Gym in the care of none other than [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Giovanni also left them with several Pokémon that they could use against any challengers. Ash had a hard time beating them initially, and as the Gym was rigged to shock anyone whose Pokémon took damage, it was a hard fight at first. Eventually, Ash overcame the borrowed Pokémon's power and defeated all of them, causing Team Rocket to rely on their usual duo of {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Ash quickly dispatched the two, shocking the trio due to the Gym's rigging. They blasted off, dropping an Earth Badge in their daze. Ash caught it, but he, Gary, Gary's cheerleaders, Brock, and Misty had to escape the Gym quickly, as it was collapsing.

The Gym appeared again when Ash returned to Kanto from Hoenn in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where [[Agatha]] was now the temporary Gym Leader. Ash challenged her to an {{wp|exhibition match}}, but lost.

Giovanni abdicating his position as Gym Leader is similar to the case in the [[Generation I]] games, however, in the anime, he is still in charge of Team Rocket, while in the games he disbands the team.

==In the games==
[[Image:Viridian Gym FRLG.png|thumb|Viridian Gym in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}]]
Viridian Gym appears in all games set in the [[Kanto]] region. In [[Generation I]] and {{gen|III}} when the player makes their first encounter with the gym, it is locked because of the absence of the Gym Leader. With this acknowledged, the player journeys off onto other Gyms to challenge them. Once this has been accomplished and when the player has collected the remaining seven [[Gym Badges]], the Viridian Gym reopens.

Inside the Gym, the floor uses the same transporting tiles as in the [[Rocket Hideout (Celadon City)|Rocket Hideout]]. The player must use these tiles to navigate through the Gym to reach Giovanni. In [[Generation II]], when Blue takes the place of the Gym Leader, the Gym is completely remodeled, and the tiles are now gone. The Gym has no junior trainers and large blocks that resemble {{wp|Lego|Lego bricks}} form most of its design.

A field based on the gym also appears in [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]]'s [[Gym Leader Castle]].

===Trainers===
===={{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{v2|Yellow}}====

*[[Tamer]]: {{p|Arbok}} (39), {{p|Tauros}} (39)
*[[Black Belt (trainer class)|Black Belt]]: {{p|Machoke}} (43)
*[[Cool Trainer]]: {{p|Nidorino}} (39), {{p|Nidoking}} (39)
*[[Tamer]]: {{p|Rhyhorn}} (43)
*[[Black Belt (trainer class)|Black Belt]]: {{p|Machop}} (40), {{p|Machoke}} (40)
*[[Cool Trainer]]: {{p|Sandslash}} (39), {{p|Dugtrio}} (39)
*[[Cool Trainer]]: {{p|Rhyhorn}} (43)
*[[Black Belt (trainer class)|Black Belt]]: {{p|Machoke}} (38), {{p|Machop}} (38), {{p|Machoke}} (38)
*[[Leader]] [[Giovanni]]:
**Red/Blue Team: {{p|Rhyhorn}} (45), {{p|Dugtrio}} (42), {{p|Nidoqueen}} (43), {{p|Nidoking}} (45), {{p|Rhydon}} (50)
**Yellow Team: {{p|Dugtrio}} (50), {{p|Persian}} (53), {{p|Nidoqueen}} (53), {{p|Nidoking}} (55), {{p|Rhydon}} (55)

===={{game|Gold and Silver|s}}====
*[[Leader]] {{ga|Blue}}: {{p|Gyarados}} (58), {{p|Exeggutor}} (58), {{p|Arcanine}} (58), {{p|Pidgeot}} (56), {{p|Rhydon}} (56), {{p|Alakazam}} (54)

===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
*[[Tamer]] Cole: {{p|Arbok}}, (39), {{p|Tauros}} (39)
*[[Black Belt (trainer class)|Black Belt]] Kiyo: {{p|Machoke}} (43)
*[[Cooltrainer]] Samuel: {{p|Sandslash}} (37), {{p|Sandslash}} (37), {{p|Rhyhorn}}, (37), {{p|Nidorino}} (39), {{p|Nidoking}} (39)
*[[Cooltrainer]] Yuji: {{p|Sandslash}} (38), {{p|Graveler}} (38), {{p|Graveler}} (38), {{p|Onix}} (38), {{p|Marowak}} (38)
*[[Black Belt (trainer class)|Black Belt]] Atsushi: {{p|Machop}} (40), {{p|Machoke}} (40)
*[[Tamer]] Jason: {{p|Rhyhorn}} (43)
*[[Cooltrainer]] Warren: {{p|Marowak}} (37), {{p|Marowak}} (37), {{p|Rhyhorn}} (38), {{p|Nidorina}} (39), {{p|Nidoqueen}} (39)
*[[Black Belt (trainer class)|Black Belt]] Takashi: {{p|Machoke}} (38), {{p|Machoke}} (38), {{p|Machop}} (38)
*[[Leader]] [[Giovanni]]: {{p|Rhyhorn}} (45), {{p|Dugtrio}} (42), {{p|Nidoqueen}} (43), {{p|Nidoking}} (45), {{p|Rhyhorn}} (50)

==In the Pokémon Special manga==
The Viridian Gym is first visited in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' where {{Special|Red}} and [[Professor Oak]] enters following a {{p|Bulbasaur}}. In this occasion the Gym is abandoned with only a {{p|Machoke}} and a Giovanni statue present.

==Trivia==
*The Viridian Gym is the first Official Gym in the anime to be shown challenged both by Ash and another main character, Gary. The next time that this would happen would be in the [[Diamond & Pearl series]], where [[Paul]] challenges the [[Oreburgh Gym]] and again in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'' where {{an|Dawn}} challenged the [[Veilstone Gym]].
** In the case of gyms as a whole, the next time something like this happens is when Ash and Misty challenge the Coastline gym (against Dorian, no less)
*[[Agatha]]'s temporary position as Leader of the Viridian Gym when {{Ash}} returns to [[Kanto]] may be an anime reference to the fact that Giovanni quit Team Rocket and his status as Gym Leader after being defeated by {{ga|Red}}. What this possibly means for [[Gary Oak]], whose game counterpart {{ga|Blue}} eventually assumed the title of leader in [[Generation II]], is disputed.

{{Gyms of Kanto}}
[[Category:Gyms]]
[[Category:Kanto gyms]]


[[ja:トキワジム]]

Ability

2008-08-16T07:38:25Z

Windward1:

Pokémon in the [[Generation III]] games were given '''abilities''' (Japanese: '''特性''' ''special characteristic''), amongst other new concepts. Abilities serve to give Pokémon a trait that would assist them in battle such as {{a|Rough Skin}} on {{p|Sharpedo}} which causes the foe to take damage on direct contact. Abilities can also hinder Pokémon, such as {{p|Regigigas}} with the ability {{a|Slow Start}}, which halves the Attack and the Speed of the Pokémon who posesses the ability.

All abilities from [[Generation III]] remain in [[Generation IV]], except for {{a|Cacophony}} (which was unused, and thus removed), and {{a|Air Lock}} was moved from #77 to #76.

Interestingly enough, abilities are very similar to [[Pokémon Power]]s from the [[Trading Card Game]]. In fact, some abilities, such as {{a|Color Change}} and {{a|Battle Armor}}, originated as Pokémon Powers in the TCG before abilities appeared in the video games.
{{CompactTOC}}
===A===
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! width="5%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | #
! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 091
| align="center"| {{a|Adaptability}}
| align="left"| Powers up moves of the same type.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 106
| align="center"| {{a|Aftermath}}
| align="left"| Damages the foe landing the finishing hit.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 076
| align="center"| {{a|Air Lock}}
| align="left"| Eliminates the effects of weather.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 083
| align="center"| {{a|Anger Point}}
| align="left"| Raises Attack upon taking a critical hit.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 107
| align="center"| {{a|Anticipation}}
| align="left"| Senses the foe’s dangerous moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 071
| align="center"| {{a|Arena Trap}}
| align="left"| Prevents the foe from fleeing.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
|}

===B===
{| style="text-align: left; font-size:90%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"
! width="5%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | #
! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 123
| align="center"| {{a|Bad Dreams}}
| align="left"| Reduces a sleeping foe’s HP.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 004
| align="center"| {{a|Battle Armor}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 066
| align="center"| {{a|Blaze}}
| align="left"| Powers up Fire-type moves in a pinch.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 12
| align="center"| -
|-
|}

===C===
{| style="text-align: left; font-size:90%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"
! width="5%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | #
! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 034
| align="center"| {{a|Chlorophyll}}
| align="left"| Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 10
| align="center"| 11
|-
| align="center"| 029
| align="center"| {{a|Clear Body}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon’s stats from being lowered.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 6
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 013
| align="center"| {{a|Cloud Nine}}
| align="left"| Eliminates the effects of weather.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 016
| align="center"| {{a|Color Change}}
| align="left"| Changes the Pokémon’s type to the foe’s move.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 014
| align="center"| {{a|Compoundeyes}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon’s accuracy is boosted.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 056
| align="center"| {{a|Cute Charm}}
| align="left"| Contact with the Pokémon may cause infatuation.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 6
|-
|}

===D===
{| style="text-align: left; font-size:90%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"
! width="5%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | #
! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 006
| align="center"| {{a|Damp}}
| align="left"| Prevents combatants from self destructing.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 8
|-
| align="center"| 088
| align="center"| {{a|Download}}
| align="left"| Adjusts power according to the foe’s lowest {{stat|Defense}} stat.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 002
| align="center"| {{a|Drizzle}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon makes it rain if it appears in battle.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 070
| align="center"| {{a|Drought}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon makes it sunny if it is in battle.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 087
| align="center"| {{a|Dry Skin}}
| align="left"| Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 4
|-
|}

===E===
{| style="text-align: left; font-size:90%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 048
| align="center"| {{a|Early Bird}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 13
|-
| align="center"| 027
| align="center"| {{a|Effect Spore}}
| align="left"| Contact may paralyze, poison, or cause sleep.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 4
|-
|}

===F===
{| style="text-align: left; font-size:90%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 111
| align="center"| {{a|Filter}}
| align="left"| Powers down super- effective moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 049
| align="center"| {{a|Flame Body}}
| align="left"| Contact with the Pokémon may burn the foe.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 018
| align="center"| {{a|Flash Fire}}
| align="left"| Powers up Fire-type moves if hit by a fire move.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 6
|-
| align="center"| 122
| align="center"| {{a|Flower Gift}}
| align="left"| Powers up party Pokémon when it is sunny.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 059
| align="center"| {{a|Forecast}}
| align="left"| Transforms with the weather.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 108
| align="center"| {{a|Forewarn}}
| align="left"| Determines what moves the foe has.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 119
| align="center"| {{a|Frisk}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon can check the foe’s held item.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
|}

===G===
{| style="text-align: left; font-size:90%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"
! width="5%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | #
! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 082
| align="center"| {{a|Gluttony}}
| align="left"| Encourages the early use of a held Berry.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 062
| align="center"| {{a|Guts}}
| align="left"| Boosts Attack if there is a status problem.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 10
|-
|}

===H===
{| style="text-align: left; font-size:90%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"
! width="5%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | #
! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 085
| align="center"| {{a|Heatproof}}
| align="left"| Weakens the power of Fire-type moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 118
| align="center"| {{a|Honey Gather}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon may gather Honey from somewhere.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 037
| align="center"| {{a|Huge Power}}
| align="left"| Raises the Pokémon’s Attack stat.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 055
| align="center"| {{a|Hustle}}
| align="left"| Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 6
|-
| align="center"| 093
| align="center"| {{a|Hydration}}
| align="left"| Heals status problems if it is raining.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 052
| align="center"| {{a|Hyper Cutter}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Attack stat from being lowered.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 9
|-
|}

===I===
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! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
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| align="center"| 115
| align="center"| {{a|Ice Body}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon regains HP in a hailstorm.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 035
| align="center"| {{a|Illuminate}}
| align="left"| Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 017
| align="center"| {{a|Immunity}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 039
| align="center"| {{a|Inner Focus}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is protected from flinching.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 10
|-
| align="center"| 015
| align="center"| {{a|Insomnia}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 10
|-
| align="center"| 022
| align="center"| {{a|Intimidate}}
| align="left"| Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 14
|-
| align="center"| 089
| align="center"| {{a|Iron Fist}}
| align="left"| Boosts the power of punching moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 1
|-
|}

===K===
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! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
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| align="center"| 051
| align="center"| {{a|Keen Eye}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 13
|-
| align="center"| 103
| align="center"| {{a|Klutz}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon can’t use any held items.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
|}

===L===
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 102
| align="center"| {{a|Leaf Guard}}
| align="left"| Prevents status problems in sunny weather.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 026
| align="center"| {{a|Levitate}}
| align="left"| Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 25
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 031
| align="center"| {{a|Lightningrod}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 007
| align="center"| {{a|Limber}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is protected from paralysis.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 064
| align="center"| {{a|Liquid Ooze}}
| align="left"| Inflicts damage on foes using any draining move.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 4
|-
|}

===M===
{| style="text-align: left; font-size:90%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 098
| align="center"| {{a|Magic Guard}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 040
| align="center"| {{a|Magma Armor}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from becoming frozen.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 042
| align="center"| {{a|Magnet Pull}}
| align="left"| Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 063
| align="center"| {{a|Marvel Scale}}
| align="left"| Boosts Defense if there is a status problem.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 058
| align="center"| {{a|Minus}}
| align="left"| Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Plus.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 104
| align="center"| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
| align="left"| Moves can be used regardless of abilities.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 078
| align="center"| {{a|Motor Drive}}
| align="left"| Raises Speed if hit by an Electric-type move.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 121
| align="center"| {{a|Multitype}}
| align="left"| Changes type to match the held Plate.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
|}

===N===
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! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 030
| align="center"| {{a|Natural Cure}}
| align="left"| All status problems are healed upon switching out.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 10
|-
| align="center"| 099
| align="center"| {{a|No Guard}}
| align="left"| Ensures the Pokémon and its foe’s attacks land.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 096
| align="center"| {{a|Normalize}}
| align="left"| All the Pokémon’s moves become the Normal type.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
|}

===O===
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 012
| align="center"| {{a|Oblivious}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from becoming infatuated.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 16
|-
| align="center"| 065
| align="center"| {{a|Overgrow}}
| align="left"| Powers up Grass-type moves in a pinch.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 12
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 020
| align="center"| {{a|Own Tempo}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 11
|-
|}

===P===
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 053
| align="center"| {{a|Pickup}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon may pick up items.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 8
|-
| align="center"| 057
| align="center"| {{a|Plus}}
| align="left"| Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Minus.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 090
| align="center"| {{a|Poison Heal}}
| align="left"| Restores HP if the Pokémon is poisoned.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 038
| align="center"| {{a|Poison Point}}
| align="left"| Contact with the Pokémon may poison the foe.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 11
|-
| align="center"| 046
| align="center"| {{a|Pressure}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 17
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 074
| align="center"| {{a|Pure Power}}
| align="left"| Boosts the power of physical attacks.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| -
|-
|}

===Q===
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! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
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| align="center"| 095
| align="center"| {{a|Quick Feet}}
| align="left"| Boosts Speed if there is a status problem.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 5
|-
|}

===R===
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 044
| align="center"| {{a|Rain Dish}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon gradually recovers HP in rain.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 120
| align="center"| {{a|Reckless}}
| align="left"| Powers up moves that have recoil damage.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 079
| align="center"| {{a|Rivalry}}
| align="left"| Raises Attack if the foe is of the same gender.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 9
|-
| align="center"| 069
| align="center"| {{a|Rock Head}}
| align="left"| Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 16
|-
| align="center"| 024
| align="center"| {{a|Rough Skin}}
| align="left"| Inflicts damage to the foe on contact.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 050
| align="center"| {{a|Run Away}}
| align="left"| Enables sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 15
|-
|}

===S===
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 045
| align="center"| {{a|Sand Stream}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon summons a sandstorm in battle.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 008
| align="center"| {{a|Sand Veil}}
| align="left"| Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 7
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 113
| align="center"| {{a|Scrappy}}
| align="left"| Enables moves to hit Ghost-type foes.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 032
| align="center"| {{a|Serene Grace}}
| align="left"| Boosts the likelihood of added effects appearing.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 023
| align="center"| {{a|Shadow Tag}}
| align="left"| Prevents the foe from escaping.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 061
| align="center"| {{a|Shed Skin}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon may heal its own status problems.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 10
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 075
| align="center"| {{a|Shell Armor}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 9
|-
| align="center"| 019
| align="center"| {{a|Shield Dust}}
| align="left"| Blocks the added effects of attacks taken.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 086
| align="center"| {{a|Simple}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is prone to wild stat changes.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 092
| align="center"| {{a|Skill Link}}
| align="left"| Increases the frequency of multi-strike moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 112
| align="center"| {{a|Slow Start}}
| align="left"| Temporarily halves Attack and Speed.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 097
| align="center"| {{a|Sniper}}
| align="left"| Powers up moves if they become critical hits.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 081
| align="center"| {{a|Snow Cloak}}
| align="left"| Raises evasion in a hailstorm.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 117
| align="center"| {{a|Snow Warning}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon summons a hailstorm in battle.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 094
| align="center"| {{a|Solar Power}}
| align="left"| Boosts Sp. Atk, but lowers HP in sunshine.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 116
| align="center"| {{a|Solid Rock}}
| align="left"| Powers down super- effective moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 043
| align="center"| {{a|Soundproof}}
| align="left"| Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 003
| align="center"| {{a|Speed Boost}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon’s Speed stat is gradually boosted.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 100
| align="center"| {{a|Stall}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon moves after even slower foes.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 009
| align="center"| {{a|Static}}
| align="left"| Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 8
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 080
| align="center"| {{a|Steadfast}}
| align="left"| Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 001
| align="center"| {{a|Stench}}
| align="left"| The stench helps keep wild Pokémon away.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 060
| align="center"| {{a|Sticky Hold}}
| align="left"| Protects the Pokémon from item theft.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 6
|-
| align="center"| 114
| align="center"| {{a|Storm Drain}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon draws in all Water-type moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 005
| align="center"| {{a|Sturdy}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 5
| align="center"| 17
|-
| align="center"| 021
| align="center"| {{a|Suction Cups}}
| align="left"| Negates moves that force switching out.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| 1
|-
| align="center"| 105
| align="center"| {{a|Super Luck}}
| align="left"| Heightens the critical-hit ratios of moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 068
| align="center"| {{a|Swarm}}
| align="left"| Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 4
| align="center"| 8
|-
| align="center"| 033
| align="center"| {{a|Swift Swim}}
| align="left"| Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 8
| align="center"| 17
|-
| align="center"| 028
| align="center"| {{a|Synchronize}}
| align="left"| Passes on a burn, poison, or paralysis to the foe.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 3
| align="center"| 8
|-
|}

===T===
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 077
| align="center"| {{a|Tangled Feet}}
| align="left"| Raises evasion if the Pokémon is confused.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 101
| align="center"| {{a|Technician}}
| align="left"| Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 7
|-
| align="center"| 047
| align="center"| {{a|Thick Fat}}
| align="left"| Raises resistance to Fire- and Ice-type moves.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 15
|-
| align="center"| 110
| align="center"| {{a|Tinted Lens}}
| align="left"| Powers up “not very effective” moves.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 067
| align="center"| {{a|Torrent}}
| align="left"| Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 12
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 036
| align="center"| {{a|Trace}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon copies the foe’s ability.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 5
|-
| align="center"| 054
| align="center"| {{a|Truant}}
| align="left"| The Pokémon can’t attack on consecutive turns.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 2
| align="center"| -
|-
|}

===U===
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 109
| align="center"| {{a|Unaware}}
| align="left"| Ignores any change in [[stats]] by the foe.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
| align="center"| 084
| align="center"| {{a|Unburden}}
| align="left"| Raises Speed if a held item is used.
| align="center"| IV
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 2
|-
|}

===V===
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! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 072
| align="center"| {{a|Vital Spirit}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 3
|-
| align="center"| 010
| align="center"| {{a|Volt Absorb}}
| align="left"| Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 2
|-
|}

===W===
{| style="text-align: left; font-size:90%; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"
! width="5%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | #
! width="15%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Name
! width="50%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Description
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Generation
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Single
! width="10%" align="center" bgcolor="#ABCDEF" | Dual
|-
| align="center"| 011
| align="center"| {{a|Water Absorb}}
| align="left"| Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| 9
|-
| align="center"| 041
| align="center"| {{a|Water Veil}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| -
| align="center"| 4
|-
| align="center"| 073
| align="center"| {{a|White Smoke}}
| align="left"| Prevents the Pokémon’s stats from being lowered.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
| align="center"| 025
| align="center"| {{a|Wonder Guard}}
| align="left"| Only supereffective moves will hit.
| align="center"| III
| align="center"| 1
| align="center"| -
|-
|}

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Each ability listed above is linked to an article containing a list of Pokémon that learn that ability. For those lists:
* Pokémon listed under 'Single ability' can only have that ability, for example, {{p|Squirtle}} can only have {{a|Torrent}}. (233 Pokémon)
* Pokémon listed under 'Dual ability' can have that ability or another, for example, {{p|Chansey}} can have either the ability {{a|Natural Cure}} or the ability {{a|Serene Grace}}. (260 Pokémon)

Individual Pokémon can only have one ability - Pokémon that are under a dual ability listing have a 50-50 chance of having either of their two abilities when encountered or hatched by a trainer.</div>

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