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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
These Pokémon were first identified by the World Pokémon Ecological Society after the discovery of Wiglett during a survey.<ref name=WPES/> Wiglett was initially mistaken as a possible [[Paldean form]] of {{p|Diglett}} before it was decided that it was a different species entirely and the similarities were merely coincidental. | These Pokémon were first identified by the World Pokémon Ecological Society after the discovery of {{p|Wiglett}} during a survey.<ref name=WPES/> Wiglett was initially mistaken as a possible [[Paldean form]] of {{p|Diglett}} before it was decided that it was a different species entirely and the similarities were merely coincidental. | ||
===List of ecologically similar Pokémon=== | ===List of ecologically similar Pokémon=== | ||
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! colspan="6" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | Ecologically | ! colspan="6" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | Ecologically similar Pokémon | ||
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! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number| | ! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|Pokédex number}} | ||
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Newer Pokémon | ! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Newer Pokémon | ||
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" width="400px" | Ecology | ! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" width="400px" | Ecology | ||
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number| | ! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|Pokédex number}} | ||
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Original | ! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Original counterpart | ||
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" width="400px" | Ecology | ! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" width="400px" | Ecology | ||
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* '''Inspiration:''' {{wp|Mole (animal)|Mole}} | * '''Inspiration:''' {{wp|Mole (animal)|Mole}} | ||
* '''Habitat:''' Tunnels and caves under the earth, also resides in forests | * '''Habitat:''' Tunnels and caves under the earth, also resides in forests | ||
* '''Body:''' Thin skin, it is unknown what it looks like under the ground | * '''Body:''' Thin skin, it is unknown what it looks like under the ground | ||
* '''Diet:''' Plant roots | * '''Diet:''' Plant roots | ||
* '''Behavior:''' Toils and manures the soil perfectly and dislikes the sunlight | * '''Behavior:''' Toils and manures the soil perfectly and dislikes the sunlight | ||
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* '''Inspiration:''' {{wp|Mole (animal)|Mole}} | * '''Inspiration:''' {{wp|Mole (animal)|Mole}} | ||
* '''Habitat:''' Tunnels and caves under the earth, also forests | * '''Habitat:''' Tunnels and caves under the earth, also forests | ||
* '''Body:''' Triplets sharing one body, it is unknown what it looks like under the ground | * '''Body:''' Triplets sharing one body, it is unknown what it looks like under the ground | ||
* '''Diet:''' Each head fights over who gets to eat first | * '''Diet:''' Each head fights over who gets to eat first | ||
* '''Behavior:''' Toils and manures the soil perfectly, burrows rapidly, causing earthquakes, and attacks unexpectedly on occasion | * '''Behavior:''' Toils and manures the soil perfectly, burrows rapidly, causing earthquakes, and attacks unexpectedly on occasion | ||
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* ''This Pokémon that lives on the beach or in the sea of the Paldea region would be Wiglett. Although they appeared to be the Paldean Form of Diglett, we've learned that they live and eat differently as if they are entirely different Pokémon. According to the research, it is said that it is a coincidence that they have similar bodies, as they both burrow in the ground and the sand.'' | * ''This Pokémon that lives on the beach or in the sea of the Paldea region would be Wiglett. Although they appeared to be the Paldean Form of Diglett, we've learned that they live and eat differently as if they are entirely different Pokémon. According to the research, it is said that it is a coincidence that they have similar bodies, as they both burrow in the ground and the sand.'' | ||
'''Official {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} website:'''<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/wiglett/ Wiglett — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> | '''Official {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} website:'''<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/wiglett/ Wiglett — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref> | ||
* ''It’s said that Wiglett’s resemblance to Diglett might be a mere coincidence—a result of its adaptation to its environment. | * ''It’s said that Wiglett’s resemblance to Diglett might be a mere coincidence—a result of its adaptation to its environment.'' | ||
* ''Though It May Closely Resemble Diglett, It’s a Completely Different Pokémon: It may look like Diglett, but it’s actually a completely different species of Pokémon. | * ''Though It May Closely Resemble Diglett, It’s a Completely Different Pokémon: It may look like Diglett, but it’s actually a completely different species of Pokémon. Wiglett pokes a part of its body out of the sand to feed in the ocean. It’s still unclear what the rest of its body hidden in the sand is like or how long it might be.'' | ||
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'''Official {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} website:'''<ref name=SVsite/> | '''Official {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} website:'''<ref name=SVsite/> | ||
* ''It may resemble {{p|Sinistea}} at a glance, but Poltchageist is actually an entirely different species of Pokémon. | * ''It may resemble {{p|Sinistea}} at a glance, but Poltchageist is actually an entirely different species of Pokémon.'' | ||
* ''Though Ecologically Similar to Sinistea, It’s a Completely Different Pokémon: Poltchageist has a swirl pattern similar to the one that’s known to be Sinistea’s weak point. However, one thing that sets these species apart is that Poltchageist’s swirl is not its weak point. After a target is sprinkled with some of Poltchageist’s powdery body or eats food dusted with it, Poltchageist drains their life-force and absorbs it as energy.'' | * ''Though Ecologically Similar to Sinistea, It’s a Completely Different Pokémon: Poltchageist has a swirl pattern similar to the one that’s known to be Sinistea’s weak point. However, one thing that sets these species apart is that Poltchageist’s swirl is not its weak point. After a target is sprinkled with some of Poltchageist’s powdery body or eats food dusted with it, Poltchageist drains their life-force and absorbs it as energy.'' | ||
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{{groupstats/6|paldea|0948|Toedscool|ground|40|40|35|50|100|70|0949|Toedscruel|ground|80|70|65|80|120|100|0960|Wiglett|water|10|55|25|35|25|95|0961|Wugtrio|water|35|100|50|50|70|120|1012|Poltchageist|grass|40|45|45|74|54|50|1013|Sinistcha|grass|71|60|106|121|80|70}} | {{groupstats/6|paldea|0948|Toedscool|ground|40|40|35|50|100|70|0949|Toedscruel|ground|80|70|65|80|120|100|0960|Wiglett|water|10|55|25|35|25|95|0961|Wugtrio|water|35|100|50|50|70|120|1012|Poltchageist|grass|40|45|45|74|54|50|1013|Sinistcha|grass|71|60|106|121|80|70}} | ||
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==In the anime== | |||
[[File:Ecologically similar Pokémon anime.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Tentacool}} and its ecologically similar counterpart, {{p|Toedscool}}, in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']] | |||
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''=== | |||
{{p|Wiglett}} made its debut in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]''. Two Wiglett appear, each under the ownership of a different {{pkmn|Trainer}}. | |||
{{p|Toedscruel}} made its debut in ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'' as a member of [[Lucius]]'s {{DL|Six Heroes|Lapras}}'s pirate crew. The same Toedscruel reappeared in ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]''. | |||
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Wiglett appeared in [[HZ042]], playing around with [[Liko's Sprigatito]]. In the episode, it was mistaken to be a white Diglett by [[Roy]]. | |||
A Wiglett appeared in [[HZ043]] under the ownership of an {{OBP|old man|HZ043}}. | |||
Multiple {{p|Toedscool}} made their debut in [[HZ051]]. | |||
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds=== | |||
Three wild Wiglett appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]''. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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** The {{p|Poltchageist}} and {{p|Sinistea}} families are the only ecologically similar Pokémon that share a [[type]] and the only ones to share [[Egg Group]]s with each other. | ** The {{p|Poltchageist}} and {{p|Sinistea}} families are the only ecologically similar Pokémon that share a [[type]] and the only ones to share [[Egg Group]]s with each other. | ||
*** Additionally, they are the only ones which are named after the inverse of their counterparts, with Poltchageist's evolved form Sinistcha being named after {{p|Polteageist}}'s unevolved form {{p|Sinistea}}, and vice versa. | *** Additionally, they are the only ones which are named after the inverse of their counterparts, with Poltchageist's evolved form Sinistcha being named after {{p|Polteageist}}'s unevolved form {{p|Sinistea}}, and vice versa. | ||
** The {{p|Toedscool}} and {{p|Tentacool}} lines | ** Before [[The Indigo Disk]], the {{p|Toedscool}} and {{p|Tentacool}} lines were the only ecologically similar Pokémon where the original counterparts were unavailable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. | ||
* In the code of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Toedscool and {{p|Toedscruel}} are referred to as "OKAKINGU" (''hill king'', from Koiking, {{p|Magikarp}}'s Japanese name) and "OKAGYARADOSU" (''hill {{p|Gyarados}}''), respectively, suggesting that they may have replaced a scrapped evolution line based on Magikarp and Gyarados. | * In the code of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Toedscool and {{p|Toedscruel}} are referred to as "OKAKINGU" (''hill king'', from Koiking, {{p|Magikarp}}'s Japanese name) and "OKAGYARADOSU" (''hill {{p|Gyarados}}''), respectively, suggesting that they may have replaced a scrapped evolution line based on Magikarp and Gyarados. | ||
* The newer Pokémon of each ecologically similar pairing always has a type that is strong against the original counterpart's typing. For example, the Water type of Wiglett's line is strong against Diglett's line, which is Ground type. | * The newer Pokémon of each ecologically similar pairing always has a type that is strong against the original counterpart's typing. For example, the Water type of Wiglett's line is strong against Diglett's line, which is Ground type. | ||
** This is true for Poltchageist's line as well, despite sharing a type with their counterparts, since Ghost-type moves are super effective against Ghost-type Pokémon. | ** This is true for Poltchageist's line as well, despite sharing a type with their counterparts, since Ghost-type moves are super effective against Ghost-type Pokémon. | ||
* The Pokédex entries for the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] imply that their similarities to the Kantonian legendary birds is a coincidence, and that they are actually completely different Pokémon that were | * The Pokédex entries for the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] imply that their similarities to the Kantonian legendary birds is a coincidence, and that they are actually completely different Pokémon that were given the same names based on their physical appearance. Despite this, they are still categorized as the same species. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
While | While {{p|Poltchageist}} and {{p|Sinistea}} are described as "ecologically similar",<ref name=SVsite/> it may be more accurate to describe the pairs of similar Pokémon in this group as "morphologically similar", as while they have similar physical characteristics, many of them occupy very different ecological niches. The concept resembles {{wp|convergent evolution}} and {{wp|parallel evolution}} in {{wp|evolution|evolutionary biology}}, both of which can lead to separate organisms independently developing similar or identical characteristics and body plans. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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Revision as of 01:36, 25 May 2024
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Certain Pokémon are described as ecologically similar[1] (Japanese: 生態は似ている[2] ecologically similar) to previously discovered species, but are otherwise completely different Pokémon. This concept was first introduced in Generation IX.
They are sometimes referred to by fans as convergent forms, convergent Pokémon, or convergent species, relating the concept to convergent evolution in biology, or regional fakes, due to their similarity to regional forms, which are different forms of the same Pokémon. So far, six of these Pokémon have been introduced. Jacq is known for his research on these Pokémon in collaboration with the World Pokémon Ecological Society.[3]
Ecologically similar Pokémon tend to have similar, though not always identical, base stats.
In the core series games
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the player can find Pokémon that are ecologically similar to other species across Paldea, as well as in Kitakami.
History
These Pokémon were first identified by the World Pokémon Ecological Society after the discovery of Wiglett during a survey.[3] Wiglett was initially mistaken as a possible Paldean form of Diglett before it was decided that it was a different species entirely and the similarities were merely coincidental.
List of ecologically similar Pokémon
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Pokédex number | Newer Pokémon | Ecology | Pokédex number | Original counterpart | Ecology |
#0948 | Toedscool Ground Grass |
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#0072 | Tentacool Water Poison |
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#0949 | Toedscruel Ground Grass |
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#0073 | Tentacruel Water Poison |
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#0960 | Wiglett Water |
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#0050 | Diglett Ground |
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#0961 | Wugtrio Water |
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#0051 | Dugtrio Ground |
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#1012 | Poltchageist Grass Ghost |
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#0854 | Sinistea Ghost |
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#1013 | Sinistcha Grass Ghost |
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#0855 | Polteageist Ghost |
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Descriptions
The relationships between ecologically similar Pokémon have been described in Pokédex entries and other sources.
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Toedscool |
Pokédex entry from Pokémon Violet:
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Wiglett |
Pokédex entry from Pokémon Violet:
Jacq's memo from the World Pokémon Ecological Society conference:
Official Pokémon Scarlet and Violet website:[4]
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Wugtrio |
Pokédex entry from Pokémon Violet:
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Poltchageist |
Pokédex entry from Pokémon Violet:
Official Pokémon Scarlet and Violet website:[1]
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Base stats comparison
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Total | 335 | 515 | 245 | 425 | 308 | 508 |
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Total | 335 | 515 | 265 | 425 | 308 | 508 |
In the anime
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Wiglett made its debut in Quaxly, We Can Do It. Two Wiglett appear, each under the ownership of a different Trainer.
Toedscruel made its debut in Song Within the Mist as a member of Lucius's Lapras's pirate crew. The same Toedscruel reappeared in Lapras's Feelings for its Friends.
A wild Wiglett appeared in HZ042, playing around with Liko's Sprigatito. In the episode, it was mistaken to be a white Diglett by Roy.
A Wiglett appeared in HZ043 under the ownership of an old man.
Multiple Toedscool made their debut in HZ051.
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
Three wild Wiglett appeared in Breathe Together.
Trivia
- The concept of ecologically similar Pokémon was first introduced with the reveal of Wiglett before the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.[3]
- These Pokémon are similar to the Paradox Pokémon in that they bear a striking resemblance to certain Pokémon but are nonetheless completely different species.
- These Pokémon are all part of a two stage evolution line.
- Some ecologically similar Pokémon have several unique distinctions:
- The Poltchageist and Sinistea families are the only ecologically similar Pokémon that share a type and the only ones to share Egg Groups with each other.
- Additionally, they are the only ones which are named after the inverse of their counterparts, with Poltchageist's evolved form Sinistcha being named after Polteageist's unevolved form Sinistea, and vice versa.
- Before The Indigo Disk, the Toedscool and Tentacool lines were the only ecologically similar Pokémon where the original counterparts were unavailable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- The Poltchageist and Sinistea families are the only ecologically similar Pokémon that share a type and the only ones to share Egg Groups with each other.
- In the code of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Toedscool and Toedscruel are referred to as "OKAKINGU" (hill king, from Koiking, Magikarp's Japanese name) and "OKAGYARADOSU" (hill Gyarados), respectively, suggesting that they may have replaced a scrapped evolution line based on Magikarp and Gyarados.
- The newer Pokémon of each ecologically similar pairing always has a type that is strong against the original counterpart's typing. For example, the Water type of Wiglett's line is strong against Diglett's line, which is Ground type.
- This is true for Poltchageist's line as well, despite sharing a type with their counterparts, since Ghost-type moves are super effective against Ghost-type Pokémon.
- The Pokédex entries for the Galarian legendary birds imply that their similarities to the Kantonian legendary birds is a coincidence, and that they are actually completely different Pokémon that were given the same names based on their physical appearance. Despite this, they are still categorized as the same species.
Origin
While Poltchageist and Sinistea are described as "ecologically similar",[1] it may be more accurate to describe the pairs of similar Pokémon in this group as "morphologically similar", as while they have similar physical characteristics, many of them occupy very different ecological niches. The concept resembles convergent evolution and parallel evolution in evolutionary biology, both of which can lead to separate organisms independently developing similar or identical characteristics and body plans.
In other languages
Though It May Closely Resemble Diglett, It’s a Completely Different Pokémon
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Though Ecologically Similar to Sinistea, It’s a Completely Different Pokémon
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See also
References
External links
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