Tepig (Japanese: ポカブ Pokabu) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves into Pignite starting at level 17, which evolves into Emboar starting at level 36.
Along with Snivy and Oshawott, Tepig is one of three starter Pokémon of Unova available at the beginning of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2.
Biology
Tepig is a quadruped, pig-like Pokémon that is primarily orange. It has oval eyes, a pink nose, and a thick yellow stripe on its snout. The upper portion of its head is dark brown, and its long, pointed ears are positioned closely together. Tepig has short legs, and its front feet are dark brown. A dark brown band covers its lower back and rear. Its curly tail is tipped with a ruddy pink sphere.
Tepig is a nimble Pokémon capable of blowing fire from its snout. It will cloak itself in these flames in order to use its former signature move, Heat Crash. However, it will spout thick, black smoke when ill. Tepig will roast berries before eating them, but occasionally gets overexcited and burns them.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash's Tepig debuted in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!. He was previously owned by an arrogant Trainer named Shamus, but was released because he lost against a Deerling during a battle. Ash caught him after gaining his trust. He later evolved in Evolution by Fire! during a battle with his former owner.
Other
Tepig debuted in In the Shadow of Zekrom!, under the ownership of Professor Juniper. It was one of the starter Pokémon presented to Trip so he could choose his first Pokémon. However, he chose Snivy over Tepig.
In New Places... Familiar Faces!, Nanette chose a Tepig as her starter Pokémon. It was later captured by Team Rocket, but eventually rescued.
Minor appearances
In A Connoisseur's Revenge!, multiple Trainers' Tepig were at a Poké Mart near Castelia City.
A Tepig appeared in A Maractus Musical!.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Tepig watched Meloetta's concert.
A Tepig appeared in a fantasy in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, five Trainers' Tepig attended the Wela Fire Festival.
Pokédex entries
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Tepig
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Ash's Pokédex
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Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokémon. Normally, fire shoots out of Tepig's snout, but it shoots out smoke instead when it is feeling ill.
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In the manga
In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga
Tepig is Cheren's starter Pokémon in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W.
In the movie adaptations
- Main article: Ash's Tepig
Ash's Tepig appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom.
In the Pocket Monsters BW manga
A Tepig appeared in PMBW01.
In the Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends manga
- Main article: Bianca's Tepig
Bianca was seen with a Tepig in Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends.
In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga
- Main article: Shin's Tepig
Shin owned a Tepig in Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder. It evolved into a Pignite in Justice Trainer Shin Appears!.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Tep
- Main article: Gigi
Tepig, along with Oshawott and Snivy, appear when Black accidentally drops his box containing the Pokémon. The Tepig eventually joins his team and is named "Tep". He first appeared in Fussing and Fighting.
White also has a Tepig in her possession called "Gigi" that is an actress for the BW Agency. Her and Tep get along very well and eventually Tep becomes an actor for the BW Agency as well. She first appeared in Lights, Camera...Action.
Benga's Tepig appeared in a flashback in PS546.
In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga
A Tepig appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei.
A Tepig appeared in The Black Scroll: Nobunaga's Ambition.
In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga
Tepig debuted in TA39.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tepig (TCG)
Other appearances
Tepig appears as a stage Pokémon in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. It appears in the Blazing Chamber along with other Fire-type Pokémon, namely Infernape, Blaziken, and Pyroar.
Trophy information
NA: Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokémon. Instead of breathing fire from its mouth or ears, Tepig does so from its nostrils. Powerful in battle, Tepig's fire is also great for roasting berries, though it can get carried away and char them. Even as clumsy as it can be, who could possibly resist such a cute Pokémon?
PAL: Tepig is a Fire Pig Pokémon. It blows fire through...its mouth? Nope... Its ears? That's not right either... Oh, of course - its nose! That skill's not just handy in battle - it also lets Tepig roast its favourite food, berries! Sadly, it sometimes gets a little too excited about the idea and accidentally burns them to a crisp. Ahh, Tepig, you're too adorable!
Tepig appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where it plays the same role as in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Tepig as seen in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
As the player
Tepig appears as one of the player characters in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. He's very ambitious and has a big heart for a small Pokémon. His dream is to become strong and powerful like his mentor, Emboar, who watches over and protects the Crag Area. When he first meets Pikachu, Oshawott, and Snivy, he challenges them to a battle after having been fired out of a cannon. He later forgives them and decides to accompany them in saving the PokéPark to gain experience and skill to make himself stronger.
Tepig is also playable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. The player may choose to be transformed into Tepig, or have the partner be one.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Unova
#004
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It can deftly dodge its foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
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It blows fire through its nose. When it catches a cold, the fire becomes pitch-black smoke instead.
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It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
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It can deftly dodge its foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
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It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
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It can deftly dodge its foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
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It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
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Game locations
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 308
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Tepig's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
- Tepig is the lightest Pokémon to learn Heavy Slam.
- Tepig and its fellow Black and White starter Pokémon were first revealed as silhouettes on the May 9, 2010 episode of Pokémon Sunday. They were later completely revealed in the June 2010 issue of CoroCoro.
- Tepig and its evolved forms were created by Lee HyunJung.[1] They were also the first Generation V starters to be created.
- In Pokémon Black and White, Tepig, along with Snivy and Oshawott, has the lowest experience yield of all Pokémon, with a base value of 28. This was done specifically for the first two battles of the games, so the player's starter wouldn't level up after defeating Bianca and thus have a level advantage over Cheren.
Origin
Tepig is based on a British Saddleback piglet. Ken Sugimori has said that Tepig, Pignite, and Emboar were designed in a Chinese style. Because of this, Tepig may be based on Zhu Bajie, a pig demon from the Chinese tale Journey to the West.
Name origin
Tepig is a combination of tepid (lukewarm) and pig.
Pokabu is a combination of ぽかぽか pokapoka (warmth circulating through one's body) and 豚 buta (pig) or ブー bū (oink).
In other languages
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ポカブ Pokabu
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From ぽかぽか pokapoka and 豚 buta or ブー bū
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 French
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Gruikui
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From gruik and cuit
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 Spanish
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Tepig
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Same as English name
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 German
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Floink
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From Flamme and oink
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 Italian
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Tepig
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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뚜꾸리 Ttukkuri
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From 뜨거운 tteugeo-un or 뜨끈뜨끈 ddeukkeun-ddeukkeun and 꿀꿀 kkul-kkul
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 Mandarin Chinese
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暖暖豬 / 暖暖猪 Nuǎnnuǎnzhū
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From 暖 nuǎn and 豬 zhū.
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Тепиг Tepig
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Transcription of English name
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โพคาบู Pokabu
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
For other sprites and images, please see Tepig images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
