Girafarig (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
Jump to navigationJump to search
(→‎Trivia: Just making this whole palindrome thing a bit more correct/specific)
Line 452: Line 452:
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The original design of Girafarig had a full-sized second head, reflecting its palindromic name, and rather resembling a {{wp|pushmi-pullyu}}.
* The original design of Girafarig had a full-sized second head, reflecting its palindromic name, and rather resembling a {{wp|pushmi-pullyu}}.
* Girafarig's name in English is a {{wp|palindrome}}, as is {{p|Eevee}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Kirinriki, Girafarig's Japanese name, would be a palindrome if one 'i' was moved.
* Girafarig's name in English is a {{wp|palindrome}}, as is {{p|Eevee}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}}. Kirinriki, Girafarig's Japanese name, is also a palindrome in its original katakana writing, but not if it's written in English letters.
*Girafarig is one of the few Generation II Pokémon that do not have an evolutionary relative. The others are {{p|Unown}}, {{p|Dunsparce}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Delibird}}, {{p|Skarmory}}, {{p|Stantler}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, and {{p|Miltank}}.
*Girafarig is one of the few Generation II Pokémon that do not have an evolutionary relative. The others are {{p|Unown}}, {{p|Dunsparce}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Corsola}}, {{p|Delibird}}, {{p|Skarmory}}, {{p|Stantler}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, and {{p|Miltank}}.
* Girafarig is one of only two Pokémon that is part {{type2|Normal}} and not part {{type2|Flying}}. The other is {{p|Bibarel}}.
* Girafarig is one of only two Pokémon that is part {{type2|Normal}} and not part {{type2|Flying}}. The other is {{p|Bibarel}}.

Revision as of 12:56, 15 July 2008

000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Wobbuffet
Pokémon
#{{{nextnum}}}: Pineco 000
Girafarig
キリンリキ Kirinriki
#203
130
Artwork from GSC
Type
Normal Psychic
Category
Long Neck Pokémon
Abilities
Inner Focus or Early Bird
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#147
Hoenn
#164
Sinnoh
#121
Regional Browser numbers
Height
4′11″
Imperial
1.5 m
Metric
Weight
91.5 lbs.
Imperial
41.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Yellow
Catch rate
60 (7.8%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F203.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Ground group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 149 Battle Exp.: 1491*

Girafarig (Japanese: キリンリキ Kirinriki) is a Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon.

It is notable for being one of only two Normal dual-type Pokémon that is not part Template:Type2, the other being Bibarel.

Biology

Physiology

Girafarig are Pokémon that possess several unusual features. Their front halves are yellow with black spots while their back halves are black with yellow spots. In the front they have a long neck used for browsing (though not quite as long as their real-world counterparts), with pink spikes running down the back. The most unusual feature is its tail end, which possesses a head of its own. However, this head is incapable of independent thinking but relies on outside stimuli such as smell to guide its actions. The tail often mimics the head during feeding and is able to warn the Pokémon of danger if it is sleeping.

Gender differences

The darker section of a female Girafarig is smaller than a male's, and only contains one yellow spot.

Special abilities

Behavior

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

A Girafarig is an herbivore, it eats grass, leaves, and tree shoots.

In the anime

File:Che.jpg
Cherrie and her Girafarig.

Girafarig first appeared in The Psychic Sidekicks under the ownership of a girl named Cherrie.

Lisa used a Girafarig to battle Ash Ketchum during the opening credits of Spell of the Unown.

Drew battled a Girafarig in a contest in Cruisin' for a Losin'.

Morrison introduced Ash and friends to his Girafarig in Saved by the Beldum.

Lucian uses his Girafarig against a Scizor in An Elite Meet and Greet!.

Gifararig also made an appearance in DP076, under the ownership of Chiaki.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

Girafarig first appeared in Template:PSV as one of the Pokémon used by Team Rocket.

Morty later helped to locate a lost Girafarig in Template:PSV.

In the TCG

Main article: Girafarig (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
Silver Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell.
Crystal When it is in danger, its tail uses some sort of mysterious powers to drive away the enemy.
Stadium 2 Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
Generation III
Ruby Girafarig's rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite.
Sapphire Girafarig's rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn't need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day.
Emerald A Girafarig is an herbivore--it eats grass and tree shoots. While it is eating, its tail makes chewing and swallowing motions as if it were also eating.
FireRed Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell.
LeafGreen Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
Generation IV
Diamond Its tail also has a small brain. It bites to repel any foe trying to sneak up on it from behind.
Pearl While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn't need to sleep.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
Common Route 43
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Uncommon Safari Zone
Emerald
Uncommon Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Rare Route 214, Lake Valor
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Channel Cobalt Coast
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei! Huge Storage 5
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Solar Cave (1F-4F)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage Nurue Highway

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
Total:
455
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

Generation II
Level Move Type
Start Tackle Normal
Growl Normal
7 Confusion Psychic
13 Stomp Normal
20 Agility Psychic
30 Baton Pass Normal
41 Psybeam Psychic
54 Crunch Dark
Generation III
Level Move Type
Start Tackle Normal
Growl Normal
7 Astonish Ghost
13 Confusion Psychic
19 Stomp Normal
25 Odor Sleuth Normal
31 Agility Psychic
37 Baton Pass Normal
43 Psybeam Psychic
49 Crunch Dark
Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat.
Start Power Swap psychic status
Guard Swap psychic status
Tackle Normal Physical
Growl Normal status
Astonish Ghost Physical
Confusion psychic Special
5 Odor Sleuth Normal status
10 Stomp Normal Physical
14 Agility Psychic status
19 Psybeam Psychic Special
23 Baton Pass Normal status
28 Assurance Dark Physical
32 Double Hit Normal Physical
37 Psychic Psychic Special
41 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical
46 Crunch Dark Physical

By TM/HM

# Generation II Generation III Generation IV
TM02 Headbutt
TM03 Curse
TM04 Calm Mind Calm Mind
TM06 Toxic Toxic Toxic
TM07 Zap Cannon
TM08 Rock Smash
TM09 Psych Up
TM10 Hidden Power Hidden Power Hidden Power
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day Sunny Day
TM13 Snore
TM16 Light Screen Light Screen
TM17 Protect Protect Protect
TM18 Rain Dance Rain Dance
TM20 Endure
TM21 Frustration Frustration Frustration
TM23 Iron Tail Iron Tail Iron Tail
TM24 Thunderbolt Thunderbolt
TM25 Thunder Thunder Thunder
TM26 Earthquake Earthquake Earthquake
TM27 Return Return Return
TM29 Psychic Psychic Psychic
TM30 Shadow Ball Shadow Ball Shadow Ball
TM31 Mud-Slap
TM32 Double Team Double Team Double Team
TM33 Reflect Reflect
TM34 Swagger Shock Wave Shock Wave
TM35 Sleep Talk
TM39 Swift
TM42 Dream Eater Facade Facade
TM43 Secret Power Secret Power
TM44 Rest Rest Rest
TM45 Attract Attract Attract
TM46 Thief Thief Thief
TM48 Skill Swap Skill Swap
TM50 Nightmare
TM53 Energy Ball
TM57 Charge Beam
TM58 Endure
TM67 Recycle
TM70 Flash
TM73 Thunder Wave
TM77 Psych Up
TM78 Captivate
TM82 Sleep Talk
TM83 Natural Gift
TM85 Dream Eater
TM86 Grass Knot
TM87 Swagger
TM90 Substitute
TM92 Trick Room
HM04 Strength Strength Strength
HM05 Flash
HM06 Rock Smash Rock Smash

By breeding

By tutoring

Special moves

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 203.png Spr 2s 203.png Spr 2c 203.png Spr b 2g 203.png
Spr 2g 203 s.png Spr 2s 203 s.png Spr 2c 203 s.png Spr b 2g 203 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 203.png Spr 3e 203.png Spr 3f 203.png Spr b 3r 203.png
Spr 3r 203 s.png Spr 3e 203 s.png Spr 3f 203 s.png Spr b 3r 203 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 203 m.png Spr 4p 203 m.png Spr 4h 203 m.png Spr b 4d 203 m.png
Spr 4d 203 f.png Spr 4p 203 f.png Spr 4h 203 f.png Spr b 4d 203 f.png
Spr 4d 203 m s.png Spr 4p 203 m s.png Spr 4h 203 m s.png Spr b 4d 203 m s.png
Spr 4d 203 f s.png Spr 4p 203 f s.png Spr 4h 203 f s.png Spr b 4d 203 f s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 203 m.png Spr 5b2 203 m.png Spr b 5b 203 m.png
Spr 5b 203 f.png Spr 5b2 203 f.png Spr b 5b 203 f.png
Spr 5b 203 m s.png Spr 5b2 203 m s.png Spr b 5b 203 m s.png
Spr 5b 203 f s.png Spr 5b2 203 f s.png Spr b 5b 203 f s.png
Girafarig For other sprites and images, please see Girafarig images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • The original design of Girafarig had a full-sized second head, reflecting its palindromic name, and rather resembling a pushmi-pullyu.
  • Girafarig's name in English is a palindrome, as is Eevee and Ho-Oh. Kirinriki, Girafarig's Japanese name, is also a palindrome in its original katakana writing, but not if it's written in English letters.
  • Girafarig is one of the few Generation II Pokémon that do not have an evolutionary relative. The others are Unown, Dunsparce, Qwilfish, Shuckle, Heracross, Corsola, Delibird, Skarmory, Stantler, Smeargle, and Miltank.
  • Girafarig is one of only two Pokémon that is part Template:Type2 and not part Template:Type2. The other is Bibarel.
  • In Pokémon Battle Revolution Girafarig's tail does not make a biting motion, unlike in the previous 3D installments.
  • In its Gold and Silver shiny sprite, the whole of its back was blue, but in the games after it, only the spikes on its back and its nose are blue.

Origin

As its name states, Girafarig is based off of a giraffe. In addition, Girafarig's second head bears a resemblance to a Chain Chomp from the Super Mario Bros series.

Name origin

Girafarig is based firstly on a giraffe and its name is a palindrome like its Japanese name, Kirinriki.

In modern Japanese, 麒麟 kirin simply means giraffe, but it is also the Japanese name of Qílín, the Chinese unicorn. The Qilin was feared by criminals as it was able to detect guilt. After sensing the guilt, the Qilin would stare at the guilty party and pierce its heart.

In other languages

External links

000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Wobbuffet
Pokémon
#{{{nextnum}}}: Pineco 000
Project Pokédex logo.png This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species.