Cryogonal (Japanese: フリージオ Freegeo) is an Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Cryogonal using its ice chain to ensnare
Black
Cryogonal is a Pokémon made of ice crystals, which resembles a shiny, blue hexagonal snowflake. Its facial expression is frozen, which leaves Cryogonal with a still, aggressive-looking face. Two cracks run through its face: the upper opening contains its eyes, and the lower serves as a mouth. It has two glowing eyes and its large mouth contains an extendable chain of ice, which is used for hunting.
Cryogonal is born in snow clouds, although there are rumors stating that it is born from people and Pokémon that have died on snowy mountains. When its body heat rises, it will turn into steam and vanish, but it will revert to ice when the body temperature lowers. As a result, Cryogonal is rarely seen during the summer, and are commonly seen during winter seasons. Cryogonal uses its ice chain to capture its prey and freeze them at a temperature of -148 °F (-100 °C), before taking them to unknown locations.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova B W : #121
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Unova B2 W2 : #197
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Black
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When its body temperature goes up, it turns into steam and vanishes. When its temperature lowers, it returns to ice.
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White
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They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.
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Black 2
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They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148° F.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #111
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Hoenn #—
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X
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They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.
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Y
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They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Omega Ruby
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They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.
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Alpha Sapphire
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They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Crown Tundra #030
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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With its icy chains, Cryogonal freezes those it encounters. It then takes its victims away to somewhere unknown.
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Shield
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When the weather gets hot, these Pokémon turn into water vapor. Cryogonal are almost never seen during summer.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #360
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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Cryogonal appear during cold seasons. It is said that people and Pokémon who die on snowy mountains are reborn into these Pokémon.
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Violet
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Cryogonal uses its chains of ice to constrict its opponents and then flash-freezes them where they stand.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation VIII
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Sword
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Shield
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Expansion Pass
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Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake Frigid Sea (Surfing) Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
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Brilliant Diamond
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Shining Pearl
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Legends: Arceus
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generations V & VI
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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135
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126 - 205
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247 - 405
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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Total: 485
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Other Pokémon with this total
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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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Generation VII onward
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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135
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126 - 205
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247 - 405
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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Total: 515
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Other Pokémon with this total
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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
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cryogonal
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cryogonal
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cryogonal
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Cryogonal
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cryogonal
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cryogonal
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cryogonal
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 55
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Base Attack: 79
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Base Defense: 58
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Base Speed: 70
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In Pokémon GO, Cryogonal can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Special Research, Level 45 Challenge.
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Cryogonal debuted in Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!, under the ownership of Brycen. It was used in Brycen's Gym battle against Ash, where it defeated Scraggy but lost to his Pignite after it used Fire Pledge.
In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, multiple Cryogonal acted as followers of Kyurem.
In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, multiple Cryogonal were attacking and freezing a dam, leading to Virgil, Davy, and Jeff mounting a rescue mission. It was ultimately discovered that a baby Cryogonal was trapped inside the dam, and once it was reunited with the older ones, they left peacefully.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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BW079
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Cryogonal
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Ash's Pokédex
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Cryogonal, the Crystallizing Pokémon. Cryogonal originates from arctic sky clouds and floats down to the ground to make snow fall.
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BW102
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Cryogonal
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Ash's Pokédex
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Cryogonal, the Crystallizing Pokémon. Created in snow clouds, Cryogonal make ice crystal chains and use them to capture prey.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Frozen World, Zinzolin's Cryogonal battled Drayden's Haxorus alongside Zinzolin's Weavile and multiple Liepard belonging to some Team Plasma Grunts.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Cryogonal debuted in Up in the Air, under the ownership of Brycen. It reappeared during his Gym battle with Black, where it lost to his Emboar.
A Cryogonal appeared in The Tournament Continues, under the ownership of Zinzolin. It was used during his Pokémon League battle against Iris, but was defeated by her Fraxure, despite the type advantage.
A Team Plasma Grunt's Cryogonal was seen in Deduction Time.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cryogonal (TCG)
Other appearances
Cryogonal trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Cryogonal appears in the 3DS version as an enemy in Smash Run. It uses Ice Beam that either flies straight or curves to follow the target. It also appears as a trophy in the 3DS version of the game.
Trophy information
NA: This Ice-type Pokémon uses its ice-crystal chains to capture and freeze its prey to -148 degrees. In Smash Run, it drifts through the air and attacks with Ice Beam. The beam comes in two forms: one that fires in a straight line and one that curves to follow the fighters.
PAL: This ice-type Pokémon uses its ice crystal chains to capture and freeze its prey to -100 degrees. In Smash Run, it drifts through the air and attacks fighters using Ice Beam. The attack comes in two forms: it will either fire in one direction, or it'll rotate as it fires. Don't let it hit you or you'll end up frozen solid!
Trivia
- Cryogonal is the only Pokémon that can learn Solar Beam by leveling up, but not learn Sunny Day by any method.
Origin
Cryogonal's appearance seems to be based on both snowflakes and ice crystals. The ability to trap prey in ice crystals may be a reference to the hrímþursar, Nordic giants who were made of ice, who also have this ability. Because of its back sprite and ability to learn several light-based moves, it may also be based on a glass mirror.
Name origin
Cryogonal may be a combination of cryo- (prefix for icy cold) and hexagonal.
Freegeo may be a combination of freeze or frigid and geometry.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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フリージオ Freegeo
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From freeze or frigid and geometry
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French
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Hexagel
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From hexagone and gel
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Spanish
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Cryogonal
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Same as English name
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German
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Frigometri
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From frieren and Geometrie
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Italian
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Cryogonal
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Same as English name
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Korean
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프리지오 Freegeo
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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幾何雪花 / 几何雪花 Jǐhéxuěhuā
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From 幾何 / 几何 jǐhé and 雪花 xuěhuā
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Cantonese Chinese
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幾何雪花 Géihòhsyutfā
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From 幾何 géihòh and 雪花 syutfā
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More languages
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Hindi
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फ़्रिज़ोमेट्री Freezometry
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From freeze and geometry
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Russian
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Криогонал Kriogonal
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ฟรีจิโอ Frichio
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
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