Pokémon
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Song
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Reason
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Bulbasaur/Ivysaur/Venusaur
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"Forest Interlude" from Donkey Kong Country 2
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The song is slow and relaxing. The Kanto Grass starter seems like the type to just trudge slowly in a majestic forest.
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Charmander/Charmeleon/Charizard
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"Thwomp Caverns" from Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time.
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Mostly because it sounds "Fiery".
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Squirtle
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"Koopa Beach" from Super Mario Kart
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Squirtle has been referred to being like a Koopa Troopa by both Pokémon and Mario fans alike.
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Wartortle
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"Koopa Bros. Keepin' it Cool" from Paper Mario
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Okay, Koopa Troopa association again. But this song really seems to fit Wartorle's badass disposition.
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Blastoise
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"Gloomy Galleon" from Donkey Kong 64
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Blastoise is definitely one of those ocean lurkers.
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Caterpie/Metapod/Butterfree
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Athletic Theme from Super Mario Bros 3
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I dunno, the sounds peaceful and fun-loving. Mostly fits with Butterfree.
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Weedle/Kakuna/Beedrill
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"Flight of the Zinger" from Donkey Kong Country 2.
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Well, the song was meant to be wasp-oriented.
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Pidgey/Pidgeotto/Pidgeot
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"Sky Chase Zone" from Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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It's peaceful, airy and majestic. The perfect music for Pidgeot to fly nobly up in the skies with.
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Rattata
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"The Road is Full of Dangers" from Super Mario RPG
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Well, Rattata is among one of the first wild Pokémon that a rookie Trainer is bound to encounter.
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Raticate
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"The Dungeon is Full of Monsters" from Super Mario RPG
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Mostly because Raticate is basically a giant, creepy sewer rat
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Spearow/Fearow
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"Wing Fortress" from Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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It's mainly the middle part of the song that's used to emphasize Fearow being the opposite of Pidgeot.
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Ekans/Arbok
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Jace's Arabian Desert theme.
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Because it sounds like snake-charming music.
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Pikachu
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Pika Cup Battles 1-3 of Pokémon Stadium
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It's a fast-paced theme and its for a tournament our beloved Pikachu, what more do you want?
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Raichu
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Pika Cup Battles 4-6 of Pokémon Stadium
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Mainly to express that Raichu's tougher than Pikachu without a Light Orb.
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Sandshrew/Sandslash
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"Teehee Valley" from Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga
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Because it's a slow, western-sounding desert song.
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Nidoran ♀/Nidorina/Nidoqueen/Nidoran ♂/Nidorino/Nidoking
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"Cavern Caprice" from Donkey Kong Country 3
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I dunno, they seem like cave-dwellers to me...
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Cleffa/Clefairy/Clefable
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"Star Maze" from Super Mario Land 2
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It involves the Clefairy line's association with outer space. Sounds like something that they would dance to during a full moon, right?
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Vulpix/Ninetales
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"Thwomp Caverns" from Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time
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The song fits the Firefox duo's fiery nature and Ninetales' beauty.
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Igglybuff/Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff
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"Piranha Plant's Lullaby" from Super Mario 64
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Because they're Pokémon best known for singing you to sleep *yawn*
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Zubat/Golbat/Crobat
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"Boss's Level" from Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land
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Mostly because they've been used by every evil organization in the Pokémon series.
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Oddish/Gloom/Vileplume
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"Beware the Forest's Mushrooms" from Super Mario RPG
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They're mostly forest-dwelling Pokémon and Vileplume looks like a mushroom.
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Paras/Parasect
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"Mushroom Hill Zone" from Sonic & Knuckles
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Because they're bugs with Mushroom attached to them.
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Venonat/Venomoth
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"Escape from the Woods" from Wario Land 2
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Because it sound like you're in for something long and boring, and Venonat and Venomoth are mostly unimpressive Pokémon.
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Diglett/Dugtrio
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"Diglett Bonus Stage" from Pokémon Pinball
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*shrugs* The sound seems to fit them, I'm quite sure why...
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Meowth
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"Meowth Bonus Stage" from Pokémon Pinball
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Same vague reasons the one above...
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Persian
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Valentina's Theme from Super Mario RPG
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It fits Persian's elegant side.
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Psyduck
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"Dodo's Beak Dodge" from Super Mario RPG
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The song sounds like something stupid is gonna happen, and Psyduck does tend to be kinda dumb.
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Golduck
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"Koopa Cape: Version 3" from Mario Kart Wii
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Well, Golduck and Koopas are based off the same Japanese mythological creature (Kappas). The version of Koopa Cape's theme that plays during the underwater glass tunnel fits Golduck's Pseudo-Psychic nature.
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Growlithe/Arcanine
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"Magma Colosseum" from Pokémon Battle Revolution
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It's fiery and it fits with Arcanine Pseudo-Legendary stature.
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Poliwag/Poliwhirl/Politoed
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"Grandpa and the Delightful Tadpoles" from Super Mario RPG
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Poliwag and Poliwhirl are known as Tadpole Pokémon and the song has a beat that Politoed can clap to.
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Poliwrath
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"The Pool of Rain" from Wario Land 3
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Poliwrath on the other hand, seems a bit meaner than the rest of its evolutionary line, and this song fits him perfectly.
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Abra/Kadabra/Alakazam
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"Castle & Fortress Theme" from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.
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The song sounds full of sorcery, which is what these fox-bug-koala things are involved with.
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Machop/Machoke/Machamp
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"Goro and the Emperor" from Mortal Kombat 2
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Mostly because Machamp resembles Goro.
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Bellsprout/Weepinbell/Victreebel
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"Jade Jungle Theme" from Paper Mario
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I dunno, they seem to be jungle-dwelling types to me...
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Tentacool/Tentacruel
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"Oho Ocean" from Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga
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Sounds like the kinda of song that the Jellyfish Pokémon would drift the deep sea in.
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Geodude/Graveler/Golem
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"Rockface Rumble" from Donkey Kong Country 3
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Rough and rugged mountaineering music, what more do you want?
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Ponyta/Rapidash
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"Flowing Lava" from New Super Mario Bros.
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It sounds like a fiery sprint and Ponyta and Rapidash are known for their speed.
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Slowpoke/Slowbro
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"Dodo's Beak Dodge" from Super Mario RPG
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For their stupidity and comedy value.
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Magnemite/Magneton/Magnezone
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"Vim Factory" from Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time
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It sounds alien and Magnezone looks alien.
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Farfetch'd
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"Let's Go Down the Wine River" from Super Mario RPG
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I dunno... This space will change if someone can help me come up with a song that fits with Farfetch'd.
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Doduo/Dodrio
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"Dry Dry Ruins: Version 1" from Mario Kart Wii
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It sounds perfect for a desert sprint.
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Seel/Dewgong
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"In a Snow-bound Land" from Donkey Kong Country 2
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It mostly fits with Dewgong's beauty
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Grimer/Muk
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"Pokey Pipes" from Donkey Kong Country 3
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Grimer and Muk are known for hanging around in filthy sewers.
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Shellder/Cloyster
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"Aquatic Ambience" from Donkey Kong Country
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I'm not sure. It sounds peaceful and clams usually stay in one place in time.
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Gastly/Haunter/Gengar
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"Doopliss Battle" from Paper Mario and the Thousand-Year Door.
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Mostly because Gengar and Doopliss are based off of the concept of doppelgangers.
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Onix
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"Rockface Rumble" from Donkey Kong Country 3
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Same reason as the Geodude line.
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Drowzee/Hypno
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Zagro's Haunted Remix of the SMW2:YI Castle Theme
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This rendition of Yoshi's Island's Castle theme sounds much more entrancing than the original version, which fits well with Pokémon themed with hypnotism.
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Krabby
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"Shy Guy Beach" from "Mario Kart Super Circuit"
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I'm not sure. Shy Guy Beach does have crabs in it.
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Kingler
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"Gloomy Galleon" from "Donkey Kong 64"
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Similar reasons as Blastoise.
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Voltorb/Electrode
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"Nuts & Bolts" from "Donkey Kong Country 3"
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Voltorb and Electrode are usually found in factories and this heavy-metal theme fits their personality well.
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Exeggcute
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"Flower Garden" from "Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island"
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The first level to use this music is titled "Make Eggs, Throw Eggs".
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Exeggutor
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"Oho Oasis" from "Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga"
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Mainly because it sounds tropical.
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Cubone/Marowak
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"Teehee Valley" from "Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga"
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They seem to be the types to wander aimlessly through the desert.
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Tyrogue/Hitmonlee/Hitmonchan
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Jason M. Patterson's remix of the Fight theme from "Mike Tyson's Punch Out"
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They're all fighting type Pokémon and Tyrogue's name comes from "Mike Tyson", right?
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Lickitung/Lickilicky
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"Overworld Theme" from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
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No idea...
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Koffing/Weezing
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"Pokey Pipes" from Donkey Kong Country 3
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Because it's themed with pollutants.
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Rhyhorn
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"Rambi's Theme" from Donkey Kong 64
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It sound perfect for running around like crazy and smashing into stuff, which is what Ryhorn is well known for. CHARGE!!!
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Rhydon/Rhyperior
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"Rockface Rumble" from Donkey Kong Country 3
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Rhydon and Rhyperior seem to be a lot more calm and reserved than Rhyhorn.
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Happiny/Chansey/Blissey
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"Pokémon Center" Theme
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Chansey are commonly seen in Pokémon Centers.
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Tangela/Tangrowth
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"Jungle Jitter" from Donkey Kong Country 3
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Well, Tangela and Tangrowth seem to be jungle-dwelling Pokémon...
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Kangaskhan
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Safari Zone theme from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
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She's commonly seen in the Safari Zone.
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Horsea
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"Underwater World" theme from New Super Mario Bros.
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Because it sound cute, just like Horsea.
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Seadra/Kingdra
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"Oho Ocean" from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
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They seem to have darker personalities than Horsea.
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Goldeen/Seaking
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"Enguarde's Theme" from Donkey Kong 64
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Alright, so they're not swordfish. But they're horned goldfish; close enough!
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Staryu/Starmie
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"Beach Bowl Galaxy" from Super Mario Galaxy
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It's tropical plus it fits with the rumors of Starmie being from outer space.
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Mime Jr./Mr. Mime
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"Carnival Night Zone" from Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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Because they're clowns. Act 1 is for Mr. Mime, Act 2 is for Mime Jr.
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Scyther
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"Flight of the Zinger" from Donkey Kong Country 2
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Mostly to go with Scyther's Bug typing...
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Smoochum/Jynx
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"Icecap Zone" from Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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The song fits with Jynx's eerie beauty. Act 1's theme is for Jynx, while the theme for Act 2 is for Smoochum.
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Elekid/Electabuzz/Electivire
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"Huff N. Puff's Theme" from Paper Mario
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Because it sounds electrical. It also fights with how much I adore Electivire.
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Magby/Magmar/Magmortar
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"Lava Powerhouse" from Sonic Spinball
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Mostly because I think that Magmortar is awesome.
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Pinsir
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Safari Zone theme from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
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Because Pinsir a Safari Zone Pokémon.
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Tauros
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Sunset Wilds from Mario Kart: Super Circuit
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It sounds Western.
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Magikarp
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Dodo's Beak Dodge from Super Mario RPG
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Because Magikarp is completely useless and stupid-looking.
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Gyarados
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"Puftoss Battle" from Donkey Kong 64
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This song just screams "Raging Sea Monster".
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Lapras
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In a Snow-Bound Land from Donkey Kong Country 2
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It's an icy theme that's every bit as calm and peaceful as Lapras is.
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Ditto
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Game Corner Theme
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Mostly to fit with Ditto's novelty factor.
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Eevee
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Game Corner Theme
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Because its a Game Corner prize Pokémon.
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Vaporeon
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Mermaid's Palace from Donkey Kong 64
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To coincide with Vaporeon's aquatic beauty. Plus, Vaporeon have been mistaken for mermaids anyway.
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Jolteon
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"Huff N. Puff's Theme" from Paper Mario
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Mainly because of its electric-sound.
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Flareon
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"Hot-Head Bop" from Donkey Kong Country 2
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I feel kinda "meh" about this song and I feel kinda "meh" about Flareon.
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Porygon/Porygon2/Porygon-Z
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Game Corner theme
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Because Porygon is Game Corner Prize.
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Omanyte/Omastar
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Flooded Ruins from Donkey Kong Land
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Omanyte and Omastar are ancient sea Pokémon.
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Kabuto/Kabutops
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Aquatic Ruin Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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They're ancient aquatic Pokémon, too. But this song emphasizes their agility.
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Aerodactyl
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Angry Aztec Boss from Donkey Kong 64
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It seems fitting for an ancient flying monster.
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Munchlax/Snorlax
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"One Noisy Morning" From Wario Land 2
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There's a tone of laziness in this theme and Snorlax sleeps alot.
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Articuno
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"A Cold Reception in Shiver City" From Paper Mario
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To go along with Articuno's icy nature.
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Zapdos
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"Huffin' and Puffin'!" From Paper Mario
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The song sounds like a raging thunderstorm and Zapdos is said to be seen during thunderstorms.
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Moltres
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"Lava Piranha Rise" From Paper Mario
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It sounds fiery plus it completes the trend of associating the Kanto Legendary Birds with songs from Paper Mario.
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Dratini/Dragonair
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"Dire, Dire Docks" From Super Mario 64
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It's a peaceful song, which seems to fit with Pokémon that are rarely seen by humans.
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Dragonite
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"Hooktail Battle" From Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
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Mostly because the song was used for boss battles against the three Dragons from PMTTYD.
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Mewtwo
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"Mewtwo Battle" From Pokémon Stadium
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It's Mewtwo's own battle theme, why shouldn't he use it?
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Mew
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"Rainbow Road" From Super Mario Kart
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Mostly for the emphasis as the final Pokémon in the Kanto Pokedex, plus Mew is found on Rainbow Cloud in Pokémon Snap.
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