List of Pokémon

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At the core of the multi-billion dollar^[1] Pokémon media franchise of various electronic games, ongoing anime, several manga series, collectible trading card games, and other media are 493 distinctive fictional species classified as the titular Pokémon. Created by Satoshi Tajiri, Pokémon is one of Nintendo's flagship game franchises, which has sold over 143 million copies worldwide as of 2007^[update].^[2] These creatures and entities reside throughout various locations of the fictional Pokémon universe and can be caught by humans designated as Pokémon Trainers often using devices called Poké Balls. These trainers use Pokémon for a variety of purposes, such as being pets and loyal companions and/or being pitted against other trained Pokémon in competitive Pokémon battles. Pokémon are potentially powerful and magical creatures that can employ a variety of talents such as generating fire or heat, martial arts, telekinesis, and so on. Through age and experience many of these species undergo a metamorphosis and transform into a similar but stronger species in a process referred to as Pokémon evolution.

This is a selected listing of thirty-one of the Pokémon species, arranged as they are in the main game series' National Pokédex.

Contents 1 Starmie 2 Mr. Mime 3 Scyther 4 Jynx 5 Electabuzz 6 Magmar 7 Pinsir 8 Tauros 9 Magikarp 10 Gyarados 11 Lapras 12 Ditto 13 Eevee 14 Vaporeon 15 Jolteon 16 Flareon 17 Porygon 18 Omanyte 19 Omastar 20 Kabuto 21 Kabutops 22 Aerodactyl 23 Snorlax 24 Articuno 25 Zapdos 26 Moltres 27 Dratini 28 Dragonair 29 Dragonite 30 Mewtwo 31 Mew 32 References 33 External links

Starmie

Number: 121

Type: Water/Psychic

Evolves from: Staryu

Evolves into: None

Starmie (スターミー, Sutāmī^?) is an aquatic starfish Pokémon that evolves from Staryu through use of a Water Stone. It moves through the water by spinning its star-shaped body in a manner like that of a propeller. It consists of two five-point, purple star-shaped structures superimposed on top of each other. At its center is a large gem, surrounded by a golden crest like structure. Starmie's center section - the gem - is known as its "core". This gem is considered very valuable among collectors. The gem's hue can change to any color in the visual spectrum, earning Starmie the nickname "the gem of the sea". When Starmie is weak, the core grows dim and starts flickering whilst producing distinctive warning sounds.

In the Pokémon world, the aforementioned peculiar properties of Starmie's anatomy leads some people to theorize that Starmie's origins are not of this planet, and that its luminescent core is used to send electromagnetic signals into outer space. It may have some connection with Deoxys having a similar core and the ability to regenerate. In ancient times, Starmie was attributed an equally mystical origin: that it was created from the reflection of the stars upon the waves at night.

In the anime, Starmie is one of the Pokémon used in Misty's team during the most of the Kanto arc, along with its pre-evolved form, Staryu. Misty also often used Starmie outside of battle for transportation through water or for fire-fighting purposes. Misty eventually left Starmie in the care of her sisters at the Cerulean City Gym, and later reobtained it upon her return.

Like its former form, Starmie does not speak its own name or syllables, but rather gives grunts, usually at a higher pitch than Staryu. In the first season of the anime, its voice was inconsistent, in some episodes, it would sigh rather than grunt (Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village). In some episodes it would it would emit a loud screech (Bye Bye Butterfree), and sometimes it would not say anything at all (Pokémon Scent-sation)

Mr. Mime

Number: 122

Type: Psychic

Evolves from: Mime Jr.

Evolves into: None

Mr. Mime (バリヤード, Bariyādo^?, Barriered in original Japanese language versions), known as the Barrier Pokémon, is an anthropomorphic Pokémon dressed as a mime. Mr. Mime has a round, white body with a red spot in the middle. Its light-pink arms and legs are connected to its body by red spheres. Mr. Mime has white, five-fingered hands and black feet that curl upward at the end. Mr. Mime has a pink head with red cheeks and blue, frizzy hair. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, it gains a new pre-evolved form, Mime Jr.

Mr. Mime are gifted with the art of miming at a young age, but as they mature, they gain the ability to make invisible objects.^[3] Their fingers emit energy that hardens air to form a wall.^[4] Others say it shapes an invisible wall in midair by minutely vibrating its fingertips to stop molecules in the air.^[5] These barriers can repel harsh attacks.^[6] Its gestures and motions convince watchers that something unseeable actually exists. Once it is believed, it will exist as if it were a real thing.^[7] Mr. Mime are very prideful of their pantomime acts. Anyone that dares to interrupt a Mr. Mime while it is miming will get slapped silly.^[8]

Scyther

Number: 123

Type: Bug/Flying

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Scizor

Scyther (ストライク, Sutoraiku^?, Strike in original Japanese language versions) is a mantis Pokémon. Its English name was originally going to be Stryke, as revealed in the 1999 Nintendo Official Magazine Pokémon Special #2. Scyther's most impressive feature is its scythe-like arms that can easily cut through metal. Scyther is also noted for its agility. While hunting in the wild or in a battle between trainers, it relies on its speed to strike quickly and to avoid being struck in return by its foe. Its high-supernatural speed can make it seem to be in more than one place at once, or to seem invisible as it moves in, strikes, and leaves the opponent before he can feel the blow. Scyther's wings are capable of flight, but this is rare; it is not a fast or an agile flier, and it is a better hunter on its own feet.

In the anime, Tracey Sketchit catches a Scyther in the Orange Islands. It is aged and was recently removed from its clan by a younger, stronger Scyther. The bug Pokémon reconcile their differences through the interference of Team Rocket, and Tracey's Scyther is allowed to leave with him with its conflicts fully resolved. Tracey's Scyther is incredibly strong-willed, preferring to keep watch over the travelers while they sleep, as opposed to staying in its Pokéball. In the Johto arc, the Azalea Town gym leader, Bugsy, uses a Scyther against Ash, But this Scyther uses Sword Dance to repel fire attacks. Ash had Cyndaquil jump and use a Flamethrower from above Scyther when he was using Sword Dance to beat him.

GamesRadar described Scyther as one of their office's favorite characters, praising its abilities and adding "plus he just looks cool", adding that it continued to look fierce even after its evolution into Scizor.^[9][10] IGN noted their various weakness, though descrbied them as "so popular it's sickening" and praised its design, naming Scyther the best of the Bug-type Pokémon to appear in Pokémon Red and Blue and made stronger with its evolved form.^[11][12]

Jynx

Number: 124

Type: Ice/Psychic

Evolves from: Smoochum

Evolves into: None

Jynx (ルージュラ, Rūjura^?, Rougela in original Japanese language versions), known as the Human Shape Pokémon, is a female-only species that resembles an exaggerated stereotype of a husky human lady. They have white arms, purple hands and face, pink lips, saucer-like eyes and long blond hair. Jynx seem to resemble a Nordic princess, as seen in various operas. The "clothes" they appear to wear are indeed part of their body, made to look like a pair of circular red bra and a red skirt. In the games, Jynx have no feet or footprints. Jynx can use telepathy to transfer visions of what they've seen into another being's mind. In battle, Jynx have the power to control ice and snow and can also use physical force to some degree. Jynx tend to prefer icy climates, such as caves in snowy mountains.

Jynx walks in a dance-like fashion, where her wiggling ugly motions with her hips are very seductive.^[13] In fact, her bouncing motions are alluring enough so that any person seeing it feels compelled to follow along in the same dance procession without giving a second thought as to what they are doing.^[14] Jynx is known for its smooching habit, which it actually uses as a battling tool. A Jynx usually gives a sleep or confusion-inducing kiss to its opponents, using her signature attack "Lovely Kiss". Jynx vocalizes a mysterious language understood only by other Jynx, that sounds similar to human language, but is impossible to comprehend.^[15]

Electabuzz

Number: 125

Type: Electric

Evolves from: Elekid

Evolves into: Electivire

Electabuzz (エレブー, Erebu^?, Eleboo in original Japanese language versions) feeds on electrical currents. Its methods of securing its food vary: during thunderstorms, an Electabuzz climbs to the highest place possible, in hopes that it will be struck by lightning. As a result, many towns in the Pokémon world employ an Electabuzz in lieu of a lightning rod. Electabuzz also lurk around power plants, feeding off the electricity generated there. This behavior is dangerous to the public, as occasionally blackouts are caused by an Electabuzz overindulging itself at a power plant, or worse, walking down to a city and drawing electricity from there.

Due to its unique diet, Electabuzz's body is constantly discharging stored electricity, to the point that it glows whitish blue in darkness and static electricity effects manifest. An Electabuzz can control the electric current coursing in its body to communicate with other Electric-type Pokémon, especially with another Electabuzz. It originally is lone in its evolutionary line, but it gains a previous form, Elekid, in Pokémon Gold and Silver, and an evolution, Electivire, in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Like Scyther, as seen in the anime, Electabuzz is most likely provoked by the color red.

Magmar

Number: 126

Type: Fire

Evolves from: Magby

Evolves into: Magmortar

Magmar (ブーバー, Būbā^?, Boober in original Japanese language versions) is born in the proximity of an active volcano, and if possible it spends its entire life there, or at least in a place hot enough to sustain its body temperature of 3,300 degrees Fahrenheit. If a Magmar finds itself in a cold place, it will try to make it more habitable by blowing scorching flames around. It has the ability to expel orange-colored fire from every part of its body, including its mouth. This serves both offensive and defensive purposes: a Magmar cloaked in flames resembles a big ball of fire. Together with its matching body coloration, Magmar can quite easily hide itself among flames, escaping detection. If Magmar is actually wounded, it can heal itself by dipping its wound(s) in lava. When it emerges, damp soil clings onto its body. In Gold and Silver, Magmar gets a pre-evolution, Magby, and in Diamond and Pearl, an evolution, Magmortar.

Magmar has appeared in the anime owned by various people but the ones of note are the Gym Leader Blaine, Ash's now ex-rival, Gary Oak, and his new rival, Paul. Paul had been looking for a new fire Pokémon since the release of Chimchar in "Glory Blaze" and captured Magmar sometime between capturing Gliscor in "Gliscor and Gligar: Getting Through the Wind Maze" and his Gym Battle, with Maylene which was shown as a flashback in "Lucario and the Aura Sphere of Rage."

Pinsir

Number: 127

Type: Bug

Does not evolve

Pinsir (カイロス, Kairosu^?, Kailios in original Japanese language versions) is a Bug-type stag beetle Pokémon covered with a thick exoskeleton. Its large pincers are adorned with sharp spikes which serve to damage foes caught in the pincers and to prevent escape. If it fails to crush its foe, it will throw the foe powerfully against the ground or into another object with its pincers. Pinsir requires warm habitats to survive. It becomes immobilized in cold climates. It burrows itself into dirt using its pincers and sleeps in the burrow through the night.

Tauros

Number: 128

Type: Normal

Does not evolve

Tauros (ケンタロス, Kentarosu^?, Kentauros in original Japanese language versions) is a bull known for its violent urges and rowdy, aggressive disposition in general, as supplied by a tremendous amount of natural stamina. Any given Tauros finds it impossible to keep up its spirits in life without near-constant rampaging. It always tries to find opponent Pokémon to battle outright to serve this purpose, but if it is alone, it will instead concentrate on charging at and knocking down thick trees to calm itself. By locking horns with other Tauros, it fights to assert dominance in a herd. The protector of the herd is usually noted by battle torn horns. As Tauros is based on a bull, it is a male-only Pokémon; its female equivalent is the more cowlike Miltank.

Tauros has a special habit that specifically affects its ability to battle, both in the wild and in trainer-directed Pokémon battles: It whips itself with its three long snapping tails. When it targets an enemy, it heightens its will to battle by whipping its own backside with its tails before charging at full speed.

Tauros is based on the zodiac horoscope Taurus. Taurus is the third of the zodiac horoscopes, which is the reason why the pokemon Tauros has three tails and three orbs on its forehead.^{[citation needed]}

In the anime, Ash Ketchum captures a herd of thirty Tauros in the Safari Zone (though the episode which features this was banned in America due to its flagrant gun use and politically incorrect humor). They usually remain in Professor Oak's fields, Ash occasionally picks one up for various tournaments or important battles.

Magikarp

Number: 129

Type: Water

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Gyarados

Magikarp (コイキング, Koikingu^?, Koiking), known as the Fish Pokémon, is a reddish-orange, medium-sized fish. Its notable characteristics include large, heavy scales. Its fins are primarily white, but it has two stiff, three-peaked fins on its back and stomach which are both yellow. It also has long barbels, which are white on females and tan on males. Although this Pokémon is capable of surviving in even the most polluted ponds,^[16] it is usually overlooked by trainers because it is pathetically weak.^[17] Even in the heat of battle it will do nothing but flop around. They are normally seen using Splash, which is unusual, as it makes them easy targets to predators.^[18] Before the species multiplied, it is believed that the ancestors of Magikarp were actually much stronger than the Magikarp seen today,^[19] and this belief has led scientists to research this species.^[20] Long-lived Magikarp are able to utilize their immense splashing power to leap high enough to jump mountains.^[21] Magikarp is found in many bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds.^[22] It is not a strong swimmer, and currents in the water will sweep it downstream.^[23]

In the anime, Magikarp has appeared several times, most notably as the subject of a running gag in which a salesman attempts to trick Team Rocket into buying Magikarp in various guises, the first one being in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.^[24] In The Joy of Pokémon, a Nurse Joy from the Orange Islands befriended a giant Magikarp that saved her as a child. It evolved into an equally large Gyarados, but it remained friendly.^[25] In The Wacky Watcher, Ash, Misty and Tracey help a Pokémon Watcher named Darcy Quinn observe the migration and evolution of a school of Magikarp.^[26] Another, in Ya See We Want an Evolution, was nicknamed the strongest Magikarp. This Magikarp was unique in that it was in fact able to battle surprisingly well, even giving Pikachu a hard time.^[27]

GamesRadar described it as "[t]he ultimate in useless Pokémon", though noted its evolution Gyarados as one of the "most well-known" characters in the series.^[28] IGN called it "possibly the most docile, unassuming, and weak of all the monsters in the Pokémon world".^[29] They further described it as serving solely as comic relief, until its evolution into Gyarados.^[30]

Gyarados

Number: 130

Type: Water/Flying

Evolves from: Magikarp

Evolves into: None

Gyarados (ギャラドス, Gyaradosu^?), known as the Atrocious Pokémon, is the evolved form of Magikarp. In the beta version of Pokémon Red and Green, Gyarados had the name of Skullkraken. Gyarados is a large dragon Pokémon most similar in appearance to those seen in Chinese mythology. Its serpentine body is largely blue, but its underbelly is yellow with the shiny version having a red body. It has four white fins down its back. Its mouth is very large and gaping, but bears some resemblance to that of its pre-evolution Magikarp. Like Magikarp, it has barbels on its face. Its pectoral and dorsal fins also resemble Magikarp's. Gyarados is only rarely shown with its mouth closed.

This Pokémon bears little resemblance to its docile pre-evolution. Gyarados is infamously known for its fierce temper and wanton destructive tendencies. Once it has worked itself into a frenzy, it will not calm until everything around it is destroyed—this tendency is attributed to the dramatic structural changes its brain undergoes during evolution. It seems attracted to violence, although this Pokémon is very rarely seen in the wild. During times of human conflict Gyarados are said to appear, burning entire cities down to the ground. Gyarados usually live in large bodies of water, such as lakes and ponds or even seas and oceans. The Lake of Rage is a known nesting area for a red Gyarados.

In Generation II Pokémon games, a red Gyarados at the Lake of Rage is a main part of the plot. After its defeat or capture, a Red Scale is obtained, which can be given to Mr. Pokémon in exchange for an Exp. Share. The red Gyarados is the only Pokémon in the Generation II games that will be shiny without fail.

In the anime, one is owned by Misty. At first, she fearfully dislikes Gyarados due to a traumatic experience, but manages to get over the fear, take over the Cerulean City Gym, and add one to her team. The red Gyarados in the anime is caught by Lance, the dragon trainer, to rescue it from Team Rocket. Team Rocket also uses a Gyarados-shaped submarine in early episodes, but trades it for a Magikarp-shaped submarine in later episodes.

Though GamesRadar described Magikarp as "[t]he ultimate in useless Pokémon", they described Gyarados as one of the "most well-known" characters in the series.^[31] IGN called it "one of the most powerful Pokémon ever encountered", comparing it to the image of Chinese mythological dragons.^[32]

Lapras

Number: 131

Type: Water/Ice

Does not evolve

Lapras (ラプラス, Rapurasu^?) is a sea turtle-like Pokémon with a shell made of rock on its back. They have a gentle, pleasant personality and intelligence high enough to understand people. Lapras is a highly sought-after Pokémon. Due to their peaceful nature, Lapras rarely fight back, posing little challenge to trainers and poachers despite their size. The continuous capture of Lapras over time has caused its numbers to dwindle, driving it to the brink of extinction. A Lapras is far more likely to sing in a plaintive, mournful cry rather than the happy ones it is known for, as it tries in vain to find others of its kind.

In Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen, a Lapras was given to the player when Team Rocket invaded Silph Co. in Saffron City. In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, a Lapras would appear in the Union Cave every Friday. Even if it was KO'ed, it would reappear the next Friday.

In the anime, Ash travels to the Orange Islands and finds a small Lapras which has been accidentally left behind by its pod. It joins him after he rescues it from some unscrupulous trainers and Team Rocket. It is mainly used for transportation between the various islands, but he uses it in some battles. Lapras eventually reunites with its pod and leaves Ash. They meet up again in Johto where Lapras rescues its entire pod from Team Rocket and becomes their leader.

Lapras is loosely based upon a hybrid of a Plesiosaur, an extinct aquatic reptile, and a turtle. In fact, early on in the production of the American version of Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow Lapras was originally named Ness, as a homage to the Loch Ness monster, a fabled modern Plesiosaur.

Ditto

Number: 132

Type: Normal

Does not evolve

Ditto (メタモン ^?, Metamon in original Japanese language versions) has the form of an amorphous blob with a simplistic face. Ditto is pink (or blue if it is shiny) and is able to rearrange its cellular structure into anything at will, but it usually changes into any nearby Pokémon. It takes on the exact form of the Pokémon and can use all of its abilities. The only things that can make it change back are being defeated and the Ditto laughing. During the night, it transforms into a rock to avoid being attacked. If it tries to transform from memory, or if it is inexperienced, it will likely mess up on certain details such as leaving its own face or staying its own size. The only other Pokémon capable of transforming is the legendary Pokémon Mew (though Ditto is the only non-legendary Pokémon to learn Transform).

In the games, with the exception of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team, it takes on the type and attacks of its opponent, but each attack has 5 PP. However in a battle between two dittos when it transforms its pp is reset to 5. Being its only move this forms a continual loop. It can also breed with any Pokémon that is capable of breeding, including genderless Pokémon such as Staryu or Porygon. In the anime, two Ditto are owned by Duplica, a girl who can easily imitate people. The first Ditto is used to help her run a theater. At first it cannot correctly transform its face, but with the help of Team Rocket, it overcomes that barrier. The second Ditto, "Mini-Dit", cannot change its size at all. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, by using Action Replay, it was revealed that it was originally meant to be one of the Pokémon to come out of a Poké Ball, but was cut during development for unknown reasons. However, when a player selects "Random" as their player during Tournament Mode, a picture of a Ditto can be seen, as opposed to the question mark used in versus mode.

In Mystery Dungeon Red and Blue Rescue Team, when Ditto transforms it cannot copy any of the transformed Pokémon moves. Therefore it has only 2 attack choices—use the attack unique to Mystery Dungeon, or use Struggle.

In an interview with G4's Raymond Padilla, Metal Gear Solid series creator Hideo Kojima noted Ditto as his favorite pokémon.^[33] Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga author Toshihiro Ono cited Ditto as one of his favorite characters to draw for the series, describing it as "easy to draw".^[34]

Eevee

Number: 133

Type: Normal

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, or Glaceon

Eevee (イーブイ, Ībui^?, Iibui in original Japanese language versions), known as the Evolution Pokémon, is a fennec-like Pokémon with an unstable genetic code, which allows it to evolve into seven different Pokémon depending on the situation.^[35] Three of these evolutions are the result of Eevee being exposed to either a Fire Stone, Thunderstone or Water Stone. Two more of the evolutions involve maximum affection with the Trainer and accordance to the time of day. The final two evolutions are the result of training in two specific areas, Eterna Forest and Route 217.

Eevee is a mammalian creature with brown fur, a bushy tail that has a cream-colored tip, and a furry collar that is also cream-colored. Eevee has brown eyes, big ears, and pink paw pads. It has traits of raccoons, foxes, dogs, and cats. Eevee also has circular pink paw pads on the undersides of its feet. Eevee is said to have an irregularly shaped genetic structure, enabling it to evolve into multiple Pokémon.^[36] Eevee are quite rare,^[37] but are able to live almost anywhere, as they may evolve to suit their surroundings.^[38]

In the Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions, the player receives one Eevee at the Pokémon Mansion in Celadon City, and they must trade to receive the Pokédex info on the other evolutions (Red, Blue, and Yellow only). In Pokémon Yellow, the player was to receive an Eevee from Professor Oak at the beginning of the game. However, the player's rival decides to take the Eevee before the player can obtain it. The rival evolves his Eevee into any of the three evolutions available, depending on the outcomes of the player's encounters with him in the early parts of the game.^[39] In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, after finding Bill in Ecruteak City, the player can go back to his house in Goldenrod City to receive an Eevee from him. In Pokemon Diamond and Pearl as well as Platinum, Eevee can be obtained by Bebe after getting the National Dex (In Platinum, Eevee can be obtained pre-National Dex). In Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen as well as Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Eevee can be found in the same areas that it was obtained from the original games. In Pokemon XD, Eevee is featured as the main character's starter pokemon.

In the anime, Eevee first appeared in The Battling Eevee Brothers. A little boy named Mikey was hiding the Evolution Pokémon from his three older brothers because they wanted him to evolve it. However, when Mikey's Eevee single-handedly defeated Team Rocket, they were able to accept the fact that Mikey wanted to keep his Eevee just the way it is. Ash's longtime rival Gary Oak uses an Eevee of great quality that eventually evolves into Umbreon. May has an Eevee that hatched from an egg, which she used in Pokémon Contests all across the Kanto and Johto region. When May traveled to Sinnoh, she took it to Route 217 to evolve into a Glaceon

In Pokémon Adventures, Red is in possession of an Eevee which had been experimented on by Team Rocket. As a result, it could transform back and forth from the three evolutions Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon along with its base form, allowing it greater tactical ability in fighting other pokémon. Eventually, it evolved into an Espeon, losing its special ability to interchange abilities.

GamesRadar described Eevee as "one of the cutest and most varied of all Pokémon",^[40] and in a later article described it as one of the most enduringly popular.^[41]

Vaporeon

Number: 134

Type: Water

Evolves from: Eevee with water stone

Evolves into: None

Vaporeon (シャワーズ, Shawāzu^?, Showers in original Japanese language versions), known as the Bubble Jet Pokémon, is one of the evolutions of Eevee that is caused by radiation from a Water Stone. Vaporeon is the result of an Eevee's exposure to the radiation of a Water Stone. Vaporeon's body is light-blue and has a white collar. Vaporeon has yellow ears made of webbing and has a fin on its head resembling its ears. Vaporeon has a pointed pattern of dark blue on its head that encompasses the backs of its ears and head-fin. It also has blue ridges that run down the length of its spine and on to its tail-fin, and the paw pads on its hind feet are dark blue like the ridges.

Vaporeon's molecular structure is close to water,^[42] and because of this, Vaporeon are highly adapted to aquatic life. It can manipulate water molecules,^[43] melt into water,^[42] walk on water, and breathe underwater. Many people who first see this Pokémon believe it is a mermaid.^[44] When Vaporeon's fins begin to vibrate, it is said to be a sign that rain will come within a few hours.^[45] Vaporeon are always found close to water, and prefer large, clean lakes.^[44]

Vaporeon first appeared in the anime in The Battling Eevee Brothers, under the ownership of Rainer. Vaporeon was also seen under the ownership of one the Kimono Sisters in Trouble's Brewing and Espeon Not Included. An old woman named Galea owned a Vaporeon in On Olden Pond. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Red temporarily controlled a Vaporeon, which was switching between Eevee's evolved forms.

Jolteon

Number: 135

Type: Electric

Evolves from: Eevee with thunder stone

Evolves into: None

Jolteon (サンダース, Sandāsu^?, Thunders in original Japanese language versions), known as the Lightning Pokémon, is one of the evolutions of Eevee that is caused by radiation from a Thunderstone. Jolteon is covered with spiky, bright yellow fur, with white spiky fur surrounding its neck. Its fur sparks with electricity constantly; it can be soft to the touch or turn into sharp needles that can be fired when it is angered.^[46] Jolteon is able to gather negative ions from the atmosphere, using the resulting electricity to create lightning bolts of up to 10,000 volts.^[47] Its individual cells also create small electrical charges on their own, which can result in powerful electric-type attacks.^[48] It is very sensitive, which causes it to constantly charge as it quickly changes moods.^[49]

Jolteon first appeared in the anime in The Battling Eevee Brothers, under the ownership of Sparky. In Get Along, Little Pokémon, Ethan used a Jolteon as a sheep dog of sorts. Whenever any of Ethan's Magnemite tried to escape, Jolteon would use Thunder Wave to lure them back. Jolteon was also seen under the ownership of one of the Kimono Sisters in Trouble's Brewing and Espeon Not Included. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Red temporarily controls a Jolteon, which is actually his Eevee switching between its evolved forms.

Flareon

Number: 136

Type: Fire

Evolves from: Eevee with fire stone

Evolves into: None

Flareon (ブースター, Būsutā^?, Booster in original Japanese language versions) is one of the evolutions of Eevee that is caused by exposure to a Fire Stone. It has a red body and thick, yellow fur on its neck and tail, as well as a crest of yellow fur on its forehead. Its ears are as long as a Jolteon's. It stores thermal energy from the sun, causing its body temperature to skyrocket to more than a range of 1600 degrees Celsius (2900 degrees Fahrenheit) and releases its flames from an internal fire sack. Its ability Flash Fire allows it to power up its fire type moves when a fire move is used on it, this gives Flareon an immunity to fire type moves.

Porygon

Number: 137

Type: Normal

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Porygon2

Porygon (ポリゴン, Porigon^?) is the first man-made Pokémon, the product of extensive research by Silph Co. It consists entirely of programming code, allowing it to convert itself entirely back to program data. This allows it to move freely in cyberspace. This code is copy protected in order to prevent duplication. This code is fairly restrictive, limiting Porygon to certain pre-programmed motions, actions, and reactions. As it does not need to breathe, it is used in various environments, even some normally considered inhospitable.

In the video games, Porygon is only available as a prize from slot machines. As a result, a large number of people have taken to playing the slots seeking to win a Porygon. These gamblers are especially visible in the towns of Kanto and Johto. Porygon are not available in Hoenn at all. However, Porygon actually run wild in Mr. Backlot's Trophy Garden, found in Sinnoh. The reason for this is that Mr. Backlot, the owner, is so proud of his Trophy Garden that he will often brag about certain Pokémon (like Porygon) living there when they don't. In response to this, his loyal butler actually searches for these Pokémon and releases them into the garden. Porygon is cheaper to obtain in some games than in others.

Porygon makes several cameo appearances in the Super Smash Bros. series of crossover fighting games. Porygon first appears in Super Smash Bros. as one of the five Pokémon that appears from the door on the Saffron City stage, and later appears in one stage of Super Smash Bros. Melee as a moving platform. Porygon's most significant appearance in the Pokémon anime to date is "Dennō Senshi Porygon", an episode notorious for having caused hundreds of children in Japan to have epileptic seizures^[1] during its initial broadcast in 1997. Following subsequent public outcry, the anime went on a hiatus and was almost cancelled. Even though Pikachu's Thunderbolt attack caused the 'seizure attack', Porygon and its evolved forms Porygon2 and Porygon-Z have never been featured prominently in any Pokémon episodes or films since.

GamesRadar described Porygon as "outdated as Nintendo 64 graphics" due to its subsequent evolutions.^[50] IGN described its evolutions as appearing "much more smoother and lifelife" than its initial design.^[51]

Omanyte

Number: 138

Type: Rock/Water

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Omastar

Omanyte (オムナイト, Omunaito^?, Omnite in original Japanese language versions) is a Pokémon that is long extinct. Some can be revived using helix fossils, and a small number have been shown to be in deep hibernation. It lives in the deep in the primordial sea where it navigates by twisting its ten tentacles, and uses air in its shell to rise and sink. It eats plankton off of the sea floor, and withdraws into its shell to escape harm. Omanyte is based on the ammonite a creature which resembles it, and sounds similar in name.

Omastar

Number: 139

Type: Rock/Water

Evolves from: Omanyte

Evolves into: None

Omastar (オムスター, Omusutā^?, Omstar in original Japanese language versions) is the evolution of Omanyte. Omastar went extinct due to its heavy shell making it too sluggish to capture prey despite the fact that its ability is "swift swim". When it does capture prey, it uses its tentacles, which developed similarly to hands and feet, to hold its prey, and tear at it with its fangs within the mouth. If met with molluscs, such as Shellder, it cracks the shell and sucks on the toes. Its appearance seems to be based on the ammonite, an extinct cephalopod that resembles a Chambered Nautilus.

Kabuto

Number: 140

Type: Rock/Water

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Kabutops

Kabuto (カブト^?) is an extinct Pokémon that can be revived through dome fossils, though some living examples have been found. It seems to be based on a trilobite. Remaining unchanged for 300 million years, it is an aquatic Pokémon that dances on the sea floor, which is how some Kabuto became fossils in the first place. While concealed, Kabuto leaves exposed only its hard shell, which protects it from predators, while the small black eyes on its back allow it to continue monitoring its surroundings. If it is flipped upside down, it becomes helpless and defenseless as it is unable to flip over on its own. According to the anime, oil extracted from a Kabuto is rumored to have interesting medical properties, longevity being one of them. The word "kabuto" is a type of helmet or a rhinoceros beetle^{[citation needed]}, which possibly refers to the Pokémon as an arthropod.

Kabutops

Number: 141

Type: Rock/Water

Evolves from: Kabuto (Lv.40)

Evolves into: None

Kabutops (カブトプス, Kabutopusu^?), known as the Shellfish Pokémon, is the evolved form of Kabuto. Kabutops is loosely based on trilobites as a counterpoint to Omanyte and Omastar representing ammonites. This can clearly be seen with the enlarged cephalon and the pygidium and thoracic spines. It was introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue, where the player-character plays a part in reviving the assumed-extinct species by giving a Fossil to the Scientist on Cinnabar Island.

Kabuto's four insect-like legs have vanished and two long feet stand in their place. Two long sharp claws (or sickles) extend from Kabutops's exoskeleton and several plates close the opening that used to be there. There are six hard spikes going down from the back of its neck, three on each side that lead down towards the beginning of its tail. Its head is covered in a rock hard, semicircular shape armor. A tail protrudes from its back, bearing the same color as approximately seventy-five percent of its body. Its gills have also begun to change to make it land compatible. Kabutops lives in the water, and it's sleek body enables it to swim faster by tucking in its limbs, folding up its claw-like sickles and wiggling.^[52] The creature comes out of the water to hunt. Kabutops is a predator, but its nature of feeding is vampiric; instead of killing its prey, it uses its razor sharp claws to open wounds in its prey, and then drink its blood.^[53] Adaptations in its body permit it to lead a more terrestrial lifestyle than its predecessors. It is also very adaptive as shown when its prey started living on land so Kabutops adapted to living on land as well.^[54]

Aerodactyl

Number: 142

Type: Rock/Flying

Does not evolve

Aerodactyl (プテラ, Putera^?), known as the Fossil Pokémon, is an ancient Pokémon that roamed the skies during the prehistoric age.^[55] In the video games, it is resurrected from DNA found in fossilized amber, a reference to Michael Crichton's novel Jurassic Park.^[56]

It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times,^[57] with a body structure similar to a pterodactyl and other features, such as the head and tail, having more in common with dragons. It captures its prey with its talons and brings it to its nest. However, if the prey resists, it may use its razor-sharp teeth to immobilize it. When attacking its enemies or opponents, it goes for the throat with its saw like fangs.^[58] Aerodactyl is heavy and rough-skinned, leading to the development of strong wings.

Aerodactyl has appeared many times in the Pokémon anime. First, it was attacking Ash, and Charmeleon evolved into a Charizard to fight it. It then appeared in the Pokémon Chronicles, where it was revived by Gary Oak. Team Rocket tried to steal it and it used Hyper Beam on them. Finally, it was in the Diamond and Pearl series where it terrorized Oreburgh City after being revived from its fossil state.

Snorlax

Number: 143

Type: Normal

Evolves from: Munchlax (Happiness)

Evolves into: None

Snorlax (カビゴン, Kabigon^?), known as the Sleeping Pokémon, is a large Pokémon with a body that makes it resemble a Bear. Snorlax has been said to weigh over 1,000 pounds and for a time was considered the heaviest known Pokémon.^[59] Its name is derived from its constant sleep spells.^[60]

Snorlax's body is composed of mostly its cream colored belly, where most of its fat reserves accumulate. It also has a cream colored face, hands and feet, while the rest of its body is dark blue in color. It wakes up only to eat and seldom exercises. Its head is also large, and it has two pointed teeth sticking out. Its feet are extremely large compared to most Pokémon, assisting its balance when it chooses to stand. Its arms are short, but are long enough for Snorlax to grab its food and eat it. Having an enormous appetite, it will devour almost anything, even moldy and rotten food.^[61] The digestive juices in Snorlax's stomach can dissolve any kind of poison.^[62] Snorlax usually appears to be in a deep slumber, and can only be woken at will or by the Poké-Flute. It is such a docile Pokémon that children use its large, expansive belly to jump on like a trampoline.^[63] They make their home in grassy areas and mountains. Despite their lazy nature, they have tremendous physical strength. Although not quickly annoyed, they can be very dangerous when angered.

Articuno

Number: 144

Type: Ice/Flying

Does not evolve

Articuno (フリーザー, Furīzā^?), or Freezer, known as the Freeze Pokémon, is a legendary Pokémon,^[64] one of the legendary birds, along with Zapdos and Moltres. It is a large bird with red eyes, blue plumage, a bluish-white-feathered chest, a three feathered crest adorning its head. With its long, sparkling tail trailing behind, its flying form is magnificent.^[65] It can create and manipulate ice freely by freezing the moisture in the air.^[66] Its translucent wings are imbued with the essence of frigidity, and the flapping of its wings chills the air,^[67] causing the conversion of water particles in the air into snow or ice, causing snow to fall when it flies overhead.^[68] In legend, Articuno resides within the confines of icy mountains, because those who have seen its were often doomed explorers scaling such mountains, and therefore it is believed Articuno makes it a point to appear before them and save them.^[69]

It is interesting to note that the last letters of its name, uno ("one" in Spanish), suggest it is the first of the three legendary bird Pokémon. This is reinforced by the fact that the last letters of the names of its fellow legendary birds suggest that they are the second and third. They are Zapdos (dos, "two") and Moltres (tres, "three").

Articuno's video game appearances occurs first in the icy Seafoam Islands of Kanto. Then it is seen roaming Sinnoh in Pokémon Platinum. It is a unique Pokémon that usually appears alongside Zapdos and Moltres. Since only one of each exists in the games, players usually try to catch the Birds. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team, Articuno is the third legendary boss as well as the third legendary bird you battle. He is also the hardest to convince of the three legendary birds that the main hero Pokémon is not responsible for the havoc in the Pokémon World. When released from a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Articuno will use a Blizzard attack that freezes any opponent that is caught in it for a few seconds.

Articuno also makes appearances in the anime and manga, also as a unique Pokémon and a general species. They participate in various events and battles. Articuno was initially believed to be the large golden bird Ash saw in the very first episode, but it turned out to actually be Ho-Oh, though the earlier reference was kept in the Red, Blue, Yellow game versions when one looked into a telescope and saw it. Its largest role is in Pokémon: The Movie 2000 and it's the only bird not captured. Lawrence III creates a battle between the three birds, and Ash Ketchum had to team up with Lugia to stop them just as Articuno gets almost defeated by Zapdos and Moltres. In the beginning of the Battle Frontier challenge in the anime, Noland, the battle factory frontier brain had befriended one. After reuniting with their photographer friend Todd, Ash and his friends hear a rumor that Articuno lives on a certain mountain. After several encounters with Team Rocket, Ash and Todd are saved by Articuno from a snowstorm, and Todd manages to snap a picture of it.

Zapdos

Number: 145

Type: Electric/Flying

Does not evolve

Zapdos (サンダー, Sandā^?), or Thunder, known as the Electric Pokémon, is a legendary Pokémon,^[70] one of the legendary birds, along with Articuno and Moltres. It may be based on the thunderbird. Zapdos has the form of a large bird with black and yellow plumage. Its spiky feathers make it look like it is made of lightning. Its tail feathers stick out in several directions, furthering this illusion. A large crest of feathers decorates its head, and distinctive black rings encircle its eyes. Its beak is very long and thin. Zapdos is always seen in conjunction with thunderstorms, because it gathers energy from the electricity in the atmosphere, and is said to live in such clouds.^[71] It also causes massive crackling and snapping sounds when it flies;^[72] these are contributed to the lightning bolts it is said to shed when airborne.^[73]

It is interesting to note that the last letters of its name, "dos" ("two" in Spanish), suggest it is the second of the three legendary bird Pokémon. This is reinforced by the fact that the last letters of the names of its fellow legendary birds suggest that they are the first and third. They are Articuno ("uno", which is "one" in Spanish) and Moltres ("tres", which is "three" in Spanish).

Zapdos is found in a Power Plant off the coast of the Rock Tunnel near Cerulean City in Pokémon Red and Blue, and related games. When released from a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Zapdos uses a powerful ThunderShock that hits opponents several times to produce a substantial amount of damage. It also plays small roles in the anime and manga. Zapdos is featured in Pokémon The Movie 2000 together with the other two Legendary birds, Articuno and Moltres. It appears that Zapdos communicates through electricity as it shocks Pikachu to communicate. Zapdos also appeared in the credits for Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea in which it was captured by Jackie.

Moltres

Number: 146

Type: Fire/Flying

Does not evolve

Moltres (ファイヤー, Faiyā^?), or Fire, known as the Flame Pokémon, is a legendary Pokémon,^[74] one of the legendary birds, along with Articuno and Zapdos. It is a large bird that is literally ablaze with fire, resembling something related to a phoenix. Moltres has flame-colored plumage, and its dazzling wings and elaborate head crest appear to be covered with flames. It has a straight, pointed brown break, which is the same color as its feet. It can freely create and manipulate fire, and when it flaps its wings, it creates a brilliant flash of flames.^[75] If its body is injured for any reason, it will head towards a volcano and dip its body in the molten magma to heal its wounds.^[76] When Moltres thinks it is in the least bit possible danger, it will summon a flash of fire and seemingly disappear, flying out of sight very fast. Moltres appear to live in hot regions, particularly active volcanoes. It appears to migrate to the south during the springtime,^[77] making many believe that its appearance will bring about an early spring.^[78]

The first video game appearance of Moltres was in Pokémon Red and Blue versions. In these versions, Moltres was in a blocked off area of Victory Road, only accessible from the end of the cave. However, Moltres was moved from its lair in FireRed and LeafGreen, to Mount Ember, an active volcano on 1 Island, the first of the Sevii Islands. According to one of the trainers in Blaine's gym on Cinnabar Island, Blaine decided to become a trainer of Fire-type Pokémon after having been rescued by a fiery bird when lost in the mountains. In Super Smash Bros. Melee or Brawl when released from a Poké Ball, Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. It will then use Sky Attack in Melee or Fly in Brawl to leave the arena. Any opponent that touches it will receive a sizable amount of damage. Moltres is the only legendary bird to return in Brawl.

The first official appearance of Moltres in the anime was in the episode that marks the beginning of the Pokémon League, where it lights the torch which is equivalent to the real-life Olympic Torch. It also plays a role in "Pokémon The Movie 2000: The Power of One",where it was one of the two birds that the villainous collector captured to allow him access to Lugia's power, but the upset of the balance that occurred as a result nearly caused a worldwide weather catastrophe as Moltres was driven to wage war with its two rivals. In a later episode of Pokémon Chronicles, Ash's friend Richie encountered a trainer named Silver who wanted to capture Moltres, battling him with his Salamence. Silver is interrupted by Team Rocket members Butch and Cassidy who attempt to kidnap Moltres. Richie and Silver team up to defeat them and rescue Moltres, although the firebird was badly weakened by the attack. Silver let Moltres go, wanting to catch him in a fair fight when it was at full strength.

Dratini

Number: 147

Type: Dragon

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Dragonair (Lv.30)

Dratini (ミニリュー, Miniryū^?), known as the Dragon Pokémon, is a serpent-like dragon Pokémon with a white circle shape on its forehead. that inhabit lakes and rivers. They possess fins on the sides of their heads, which grow to be enormous as it evolves, as well as a large, round silver nose on their face. They are constantly growing, and can become quite long. As they grow, they shed their delicate deep blue skin. They have a massive amount of energy rapidly increasing inside of their bodies,^[79] hence, they have great strength which grows exponentially as they evolve. They live in colonies in the ocean in limited numbers^[80] and fetch a high price as Pokémon to be used for battling. They can only be obtained by the most determined and skilled trainers.

The episode in which Dratini first appeared The Legend of Dratini has never been seen on American television, due to use of guns and humor considered "politically incorrect" to American audiences (Meowth dressed as Adolf Hitler, and Jessie seducing a guard by dressing up as a schoolgirl). Footage from the episode can be seen during the Pokerap when showing Dratini.

Dragonair

Number: 148

Type: Dragon

Evolves from: Dratini (Lv.30)

Evolves into: Dragonite (Lv.55)

Dragonair (ハクリュー, Hakuryū^?), known as the Dragon Pokémon, is the evolved form of Dratini. Dragonair are long, serpentine Pokémon that can be up to 13 feet long. They have dark, glossy eyes and a small, unicorn-like horn on their foreheads. On either side of their heads are small feathery wings. Dragonair are covered in sapphire-blue scales, except for their bellies, which are a bright white. A feature unique to Dragonair are the small blue orbs that appear under their necks and on the ends of their tails.^[81] Dragonair give out a distinct, gentle aura that can be felt by humans.^[82] Many people have also seen these Pokémon flying, even though they have no wings, except for the small wings on their head.^[83] Dragonair also host a large amount of energy within their bodies which they discharge from their crystals, allowing them to change the weather.^[84] Dragonair's orb can be used as a source of light. Dragonair have the ability to shed their skin, ridding their bodies of unwanted ailments.

Dragonair first appeared in the banned episode,The Legend of Dratini, as a Dratini the warden of the Safari Zone was protecting, which evolved later in the episode. Clair had a Dratini that evolved into a Dragonair. Dragonair also made a cameo in the second Pikachu movie, appearing after the storm flying around the rainbow.

Dragonite

Number: 149

Type: Dragon/Flying

Evolves from: Dragonair (Lv.55)

Evolves into: None

Dragonite (カイリュー, Kairyū^?), known as the Dragon Pokémon, is the final form of the Dratini evolutionary line. Dragonite's appearance is notably different from that of its previous forms. As Dragonite, it is now a golden bipedal dragon with a beige underbelly that extends from the top of its neck to the tip of its tail. Along with already being a Dragon-type, it has now gained the secondary Flying-type, growing wings. Dragonite are extremely fast, able to circle around the globe in sixteen hours.^[85] It has a small horn on the top of its head, along with slightly "S" shaped antennae. Much like its previous forms, Dragonite still has a gentle and somewhat innocent appearance and a kindhearted disposition. They have been said to save people from drowning and lead ships that have been trapped in storms to safety.^[86][87] People have claimed that there is an island somewhere that only Dragonite inhabit.^[88] Its diet consists mainly of berries, soft plants, and fruit, while it will occasionally eat crustaceans. Dragonite are said to have an intelligence matching humans.^[89]

Dragonite's main anime appearance was at the end of the Orange Island League season in "Enter The Dragonite". It was spotted twice in the previous episode "Hello Pummelo" as Ash, Tracy and Misty saw it flying over the sea around Pummelo Island and they learned that it was owned by the Orange Crew leader, Drake. In Ash's six on six battle with Drake, it defeated Ash's Charizard, Squirtle, and Tauros before Ash's Pikachu finally took it out. Drake keeps Dragonite's Poké Ball on a necklace. Professor Oak also owns a Dragonite which was used prior to the episode "The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon". Dragonite also appeared in Pokémon: The First Movie, when it was sent by Mewtwo to give Ash and his friends an invitation. It also appeared in the beginning of Ash's journey when he encountered Bill. Here, Dragonite was described as an unknown legendary Pokémon by the Pokédex.

Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga author Toshihiro Ono stating that of all the characters in the original series, Dragonite was one of the most difficult to draw, noting it was difficult to make its cute face look powerful.^[34]

Mewtwo

Number: 150

Type: Psychic

Does not evolve

Mewtwo (ミュウツー, Myūtsū^?), or Mewtwo, known as the Genetic Pokémon, is a Pokémon cloned from Mew that exists quietly in an undiscovered cave.^[90] It was created by scientists through genetic manipulation of Mew's DNA involving repeated recombination, gene splicing, and other DNA experiments over many years.^[91][92][93] While its DNA is mostly similar to the original Mew DNA, Mewtwo is very different in both its body size and personality.^[94] Its creators did not imbue him with compassion, making it one of the most savage Pokémon, able to strike fear into its enemies with its cold, glowing eyes.^[92][93][95] Being made for battle, its combat abilities and psychic powers were developed to be of the highest level, and it always thinks of defeating its opponents.^[90][95][96] In order to always fight at full power, it remains motionless to conserve energy.^[97]

Mewtwo is also featured as a boss character in several games, such as Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Stadium 2, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. Mewtwo is a hidden playable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee and is unlocked after a lot of playing in VS. Mode. It uses moves such as Shadow Ball, Confusion, Teleport, and Disable. Mewtwo was replaced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl by Lucario, possibly put in to include newer Pokémon in the series. Mewtwo appears as a collectible trophy after clearing All-Star mode on Intense difficulty and can be found in the game's programming as a dropped character.

In the events of the Pokémon: The First Movie, Mewtwo awakens, destroys the laboratory where it was created and being kept, and works under Giovanni, who had originally ordered Mewtwo's creation, until realizing it is just being used. After escaping, it tries to destroy the humans that 'enslave' Pokémon and start a new world. During Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns, it seeks complete solitude and chooses to live without fighting. Giovanni tries to recapture Mewtwo, but it is ultimately saved by Ash. Mewtwo chooses not to confine himself to the land and roams the earth. In the "Mastermind of the Mirage Pokémon" a mirage copy of Mewtwo is seen furiously battling Ash and his friends.

Mew

Number: 151

Type: Psychic

Does not evolve

Mew (ミュウ, Myū^?), known as the New Species Pokémon, is a Psychic-type legendary Pokémon.^[98] It was first introduced as a secret Pokémon in the first generation. Mew is normally described as a pink cat-like creature. Mew's hair is so fine, it can only be seen under a microscope.^[99] It has a long, skinny tail. Mew has big hind legs, like a rabbit, and short arms with three-fingered paws. Mew has triangle-shaped ears and baby-blue eyes. Mew is said to have the DNA of every single Pokémon,^[100] thus being able to transform into any of them and use any attack.^[99] In the anime, it is also capable of further teleportation, summoning giant pink bubbles of psychic energy (which serve various purposes such as closing itself in for protection, act as a cushion, or simply for Mew's amusement of bouncing on),^[101] and rendering itself invisible.^[102]

In the first generation video games, Mew is mentioned in journal entries found in the Pokémon Mansion on Cinnabar Island stating that it was discovered deep in the jungles of Guyana, South America on July 5 (the year was not specified) and named on July 10, and that it "gave birth" to Mewtwo on Feb. 6. Mew was available at Kiosks during special events held by Nintendo after the release of Red, Blue, and Yellow. However, a glitch exists in these Generation I games that allows the player to capture a level 7 Mew. In Pokémon Emerald you can catch a Mew through an event on Faraway Island. In the Super Smash Bros. video game series there is a 1 in 251 chance that a Poké Ball item contains Mew. While it does not attack, the player receives 10,000 points after the battle is over. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it may even leave the player with a CD, a rare item that unlocks additional music in the game but the chance of it appearing was almost halved to 1 in 493 chance this time.

Mew plays a role in some of the Pokémon anime films. In Pokémon: The First Movie, Mewtwo was created from a fossilized Mew hair found in the Amazon. A single Mew travels to where Mewtwo is holding its tournament in order to convince it to stop. It also made a short appearance in Mewtwo Returns. In Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, the backdrop revolves around Mew's mysterious history and how this extremely rare Pokémon came to be so powerful. Also, at the beginning of the movie, a Pokémon "family tree" is shown. The first Pokémon on it is Mew, and the last is Ho-Oh. Since Mew contains the genetic composition that is found in every species of Pokémon, Mew has the ability to transform into any Pokémon, like Ditto. However, in the anime, Mew does not need to see the Pokémon in order to transform into it.

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21, 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

External links

• Bulbapedia - The Pokémon encyclopedia

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