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Fuecoco (Japanese: ホゲータ Hogator) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
It evolves into Crocalor starting at level 16, which evolves into Skeledirge starting at level 36.
Along with Sprigatito and Quaxly, Fuecoco is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Paldea available at the beginning of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. They were also the first Generation IX Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 27, 2022, through a Pokémon Presents video presentation.
Biology
Fuecoco emitting light from the tufts on its head
Fuecoco sleeps with one eye open
Fuecoco is a bipedal crocodilian Pokémon with a mostly red body and a white stomach and face. Its body contains a small flame sac, which constantly leaks fire energy due to its size. The energy releases in the form of two bright yellow tufts of flame on top of its head; should Fuecoco get excited, more of these tufts of flame may emerge.[1] As shown in the anime, Fuecoco's tufts can emit light. Fuecoco has black eyes and triangular nostrils, and its mouth has three teeth, with one in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw. It has stubby arms and large feet with two black toes on each foot. Fuecoco has yellow square scales on its stomach, back, tail, and the soles of its feet. These scales are warm to the touch, although they can become heated. The scales absorb external heat, such as from warm rocks where it lies on, to be turned into fire energy.[1]
Fuecoco is laid-back and does things at its own pace. It enjoys eating, and it will rush towards any food it sees.[1] As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Fuecoco and its evolutions are known to sometimes sleep with one eye open. While asleep, Fuecoco sometimes moves its mouth as if it is chewing.
Evolution
Fuecoco evolves into Crocalor, which evolves into Skeledirge.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #4
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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It lies on warm rocks and uses the heat absorbed by its square-shaped scales to create fire energy.
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Violet
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Its flame sac is small, so energy is always leaking out. This energy is released from the dent atop Fuecoco's head and flickers to and fro.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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SV
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Roy's Fuecoco
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All
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Online
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5
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July 25, 2024 to January 31, 2025
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In-game events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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67
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127 - 174
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244 - 338
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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59
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57 - 122
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110 - 238
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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36
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36 - 96
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69 - 188
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Total: 310
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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 Fuecoco
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fuecoco
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fuecoco
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Fuecoco
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Fuecoco
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Fuecoco
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Fuecoco
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Side game data
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Snoozing
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Pokémon type: Fire
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Points to befriend: 5
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Specialty: Ingredients
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Berry:
Leppa Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient:
Fancy Apple ×2
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Possible ingredients:
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Fancy Apple
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Bean Sausage
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Fiery Herb
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Main skill: Charge Energy S
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Base carry limit: 11
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Restores 12 Energy to the user.
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Evolution requirements:
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Fuecoco Candy ×40, Lv. 12
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Fuecoco loves to eat and will dash with sparkling eyes toward any food it sees. Sometimes it moves its big mouth while it sleeps, as though chewing—perhaps it's dreaming about eating a tasty treat.
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One-Eyed Sleep
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Munching Sleep
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Belly-Up Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
A Fuecoco appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two), as a wild Pokémon living at the Brave Olivine. In The Ancient Poké Ball, he was officially caught by Roy. In HZ048, Roy Terastallized his Fuecoco into a Fire type during his Terastal Training battle against Brassius.
Minor appearances
A Fuecoco appeared in a post-episode segment that aired with JN134.
Pokédex entries
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Source
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Entry
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HZ004
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Fuecoco
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Liko's Rotom Phone
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Fuecoco, the Fire Croc Pokémon. A Fire type. The fire energy from its body makes the flame on its head ripple like waves. When its emotions run hot, the flames grow much bigger accordingly.
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Pokémon: Paldean Winds
A Fuecoco appeared in Breathe Out, under the ownership of Ohara. It has made several reappearances throughout Pokémon: Paldean Winds.
Biri-Biri
A Fuecoco appeared in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of Anna. It fully evolved into a Skeledirge.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Fuecoco debuted in the Scarlet & Violet arc, under the ownership of Violet. It's his first partner Pokémon, received from Clavell. It later evolved into a Crocalor.
In the TCG
- Main article: Fuecoco (TCG)
Trivia
Origin
Fuecoco appears to be based on a baby crocodile, although it has some similarities to theropod dinosaurs and crocodile-shaped toys. The fiery tufts on its head, its coloration, and its overall body shape together make it resemble a chili pepper, like the ghost pepper. Given its final evolution, the light color of its face and snout might be inspired by a calavera design, commonly found in the celebration of the Mexican holiday of Día de Muertos (literally "Day of the Dead"). Its Fire typing may be inspired by the fact that crocodiles release excess heat through their mouths. In Pokémon Sleep, Fuecoco and its evolutions are revealed to sleep with one eye open, just like real-life crocodiles.
Name origin
Fuecoco may be a combination of fuego (Spanish for fire) and cocodrilo (Spanish for crocodile). It may also come from fuocoso (Italian for fiery, especially relating to music).
Hogator may be a combination of 火 ho (fire), ほげー hogē (onomatopoeia for being dumbfounded), fogata (Spanish for campfire) or hoguera (Spanish for bonfire), and gator. It may also involve malagueta (type of chili pepper) or melegueta (grains of paradise; a spice).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ホゲータ Hogator
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From 火 ho, ほげー hogē, fogata, hoguera, gator, malagueta, and melegueta
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French
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Chochodile
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From chaud and crocodile
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Spanish
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Fuecoco
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Same as English name
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German
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Krokel
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From Krokodil and Fackel or kokeln
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Italian
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Fuecoco
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Same as English name
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Korean
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뜨아거 Tteuageo
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From 뜨겁다 tteugeopda and 악어 (鰐魚) ageo
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Mandarin Chinese
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呆火鱷 / 呆火鳄 Dāihuǒ'è
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From 呆 dāi, 火 huǒ, and 鱷魚 / 鳄魚 èyú
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Cantonese Chinese
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呆火鱷 Ngòihfóngohk
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From 呆 ngòih, 火 fó, and 鱷魚 ngohkyùh
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More languages
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Hindi
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गरमच्छ Garmacch
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From गरम garam and मगरमच्छ magarmacch
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Thai
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โฮเกเตอร์ Hoketoe
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
References
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