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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 twenty of the Pokémon species, arranged as they are in the main game series' National Pokédex.
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Electrode
| Number: 101 | Type: Electric | Evolves from: Voltorb | Evolves into: None |
Electrode (マルマイン Marumain, Marumine in original Japanese language versions) is a red and white ball shaped Pokémon that looks strikingly similar to a Pokéball with its colors reversed (white on top and red on bottom instead of red on top and white on bottom, like Voltorb). They are known to explode at the slightest shock and without warning. Electrode feed on and store electricity from power plants and lightning storms, but rarely do they use it to attack foes. It instead uses its stored electric to increase its rolling speed. The amount of electricity in an Electrode is relative to how powerful its explosions are. The stored energy also generates strong static electricity around Electrode's body, sometimes paralyzing enemies on contact. If it is bored, it often amuses itself by exploding. Electrode has two beady eyes and an almost nonstop grin.
Electrode appears in Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where it explodes soon after coming out of its Poké Ball. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Electrode will sometimes be a dud, and not explode. This allows it to be picked up and thrown. It can be picked up and thrown as well in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl when it turns white before it explodes.
Exeggcute
| Number: 102 | Type: Grass/Psychic | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Exeggutor |
Exeggcute (タマタマ Tamatama, Tamatama in original Japanese language versions) is a single Pokémon with six separate seed bodies (often mistaken for eggs, according to the Pokémon episode, "March of the Exeggutor Squad"). Exeggcute's name is a play on the word "execute". Tamatama could be taken to mean 偶々, unexpectedly, although it is more likely to be derived from 玉 tama, sphere, doubled. It is worth noting that the Japanese word for egg is 卵 tamago. They use telepathic signals only they can receive to remain in their balanced formation; even if one is separated, it will quickly rejoin its swarm. Each member of the swarm have a different appearance in number of cracks, deformations, personalities and expression. Some Exeggcute can have such severe cracking and breakage that a Yolk can be seen inside. The middle body often has the fewest or no cracks at all, and is assumed to be the boss of the group.
Exeggutor
| Number: 103 | Type: Grass/Psychic | Evolves from: Exeggcute | Evolves into: None |
Exeggutor's (ナッシー Nasshī, Nassy in original Japanese language versions) name is believed to be derived from the name of its previous evolutionary stage (Exeggcute), whose name is derived from egg and the word execute so Exeggutor's name is a combination of egg and executor. The Japanese name is derived from the words ココナッツ kokonattsu (coconuts) and 椰子 yashi (palm tree). A large Coconut Tree like Pokémon with three independent thinking heads. The heads are considered fruit or nuts and each has a different expression on its face similar to Exeggcute. When an Exeggcute evolves into Exeggutor, any and all cracks and breaks are mended as they turn yellow and combine to form the new Exeggutor. Living in a good environment will allow it to grow lots of heads, and it is said that they occasionally fall off to form new Exeggcute.
In an open forum interview with ABC News, Creatures Inc. founder Tsunekazu Ishihara noted Exeggutor as his favorite Pokémon, citing it was the Pokémon he used while debugging the games.[3]
Cubone
| Number: 104 | Type: Ground | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Marowak |
Cubone (カラカラ, Karakara in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon franchise. Cubone's name is a combo of Cute and bone, referencing the bone it carries and the bone it wears on its head. Some may describe this as "cute". Its original name in the English translation was supposed to be "Orphon" (a reference to it being orphaned at birth).
Cubone appears to be a small brown dinosaur-like Pokémon, that constantly wears a skull (supposedly the skull of its deceased mother) like a helmet. It carries another bone, which it uses to attack with moves like Bone Club, Bonemerang, and Bone Rush. A Cubone is constantly lonely, possibly because after its mother gives birth to it, it abandons it and dies. During the night, it cries for its lost mother and it is unable to let go of the memory of her. Its cries echo within the skull and it comes out as a pained and sad melody that can travel for miles around its mountain homeland. Sometimes, it can emit mournful sounds during the day. On the night of a full moon, its cries are the loudest - for it seems to recognize its mother's face in the moon. Because of this, a Cubone's personality is described as being asocial. It will not willingly make friends with others and it strongly dislikes company. A Cubone always wears the skull of its dead mother and has never removed it (or will let others remove it). The marks on the skull are actually dried tear stains from a Cubone's constant crying. In the video games, Cubone can be bred in the games with no ill effects to its mother.
In the anime, Cubone first appeared on the Pokémon episode The School of Hard Knocks under the ownership of a pretty, yet snobby Pokémon Academy student named Giselle, who battled her Cubone against Ash's Pikachu. Cubone also appeared (in a small role) in A Chansey Operation as one of the injured Pokémon in the hospital. Cubone also appeared in the short films Pikachu's Vacation and Pichu Bros. in Party Panic.
Marowak
| Number: 105 | Type: Ground | Evolves from: Cubone | Evolves into: None |
Marowak (ガラガラ, Garagara in original Japanese language versions) is a portmanteau of marrow and whack (to strike), with "marrow" referring to the bone marrow within Marowak's skull-like head and wielded bone, and "whack" to represent Marowak's nature of striking its opponent with bones. Its Japanese name most likely refers to がらがら garagara, the onomatopoeia for "clattering," as in of bones.
A Marowak is, in essence, a larger, fiercer, more savage Cubone. Unlike its pre-evolutionary form, a Marowak's skull helmet is tightly fitted over its face, making removal more futile than it is with a Cubone. It's also more adept at using its bone club in attacks, and, most importantly, it no longer mourns over the loss of its mother, abandoning its plaintative and sorrowful spirit for one that can't be broken, no matter how many times it's been defeated. Where a Marowak collects its bones to use as weapons is a mystery, and, somewhere in the Pokémon world, there exists a graveyard where Marowaks are laid to rest.
In Pokémon Red and Blue, a strange, unidentifiable Ghost appears at the top of Pokémon tower in Lavender Town, a place where Pokémon are laid to rest. Upon the usage of a Silph Scope, the Ghost turns into a Marowak, presumably the one Team Rocket killed earlier in the game. It cannot be captured, and once defeated, its ghost is laid to rest. The Cubone in Mr. Fuji's house is often considered the offspring of this Marowak.
Hitmonlee
| Number: 106 | Type: Fighting | Evolves from: Tyrogue | Evolves into: None |
Hitmonlee (サワムラー Sawamurā, Sawamular in original Japanese language versions) is a fighting type Pokémon that evolves from Tyrogue. Hitmonlee's name is a combination of hit (suggesting its role as a martial arts pokémon), mon (a common abbreviation for 'monster' in various collectible monster games, such as Digimon and Pokémon), and lee (an allusion to actor and martial artist Bruce Lee).[4] Its Japanese name is most likely a reference to Tadashi Sawamura. Hitmonlee's anatomy, a humanoid with no discernible head who instead has a face on his chest, is similar to that of the classical Blemmyes. Hitmonlee have a natural wrapping around their powerful legs. They have three fingers on each hand, but their hands are used mainly to maintain balance during kicks. Any punch or hand based moves bred into or learned by a Tyrogue will carry into either of its evolved forms. This means that even a Hitmonlee can be taught punching moves, such as Mach Punch and Fire Punch.
Hitmonlee have also been seen working at a hotel on Cinnibar Island along with Electabuzz working as geisha, as seen in the Episode 'Riddle Me This'.
Hitmonchan
| Number: 107 | Type: Fighting | Evolves from: Tyrogue | Evolves into: None |
Hitmonchan (エビワラー Ebiwarā, Ebiwalar in original Japanese language versions) is a fighting type Pokémon that evolved from Tyrogue. Hitmonchan's name is a combination of hit (suggesting its role as a martial arts pokémon), mon (a common abbreviation for 'monster' in various collectible monster games—such as Digimon and Pokémon), and chan (an allusion to actor and martial artist Jackie Chan). Its Japanese name is a reference to world champion boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara. Hitmonchan has two natural boxing glove shaped hands as well as training clothes. Unlike Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan have heads with spiky ridges similar to that of Tyrogue. Any kick or foot based moves breed into or learned by a Tyrogue will carry into either of its evolved forms(meaning that even a Hitmonchan can know a move like High Jump Kick or Rapid Spin).
Hitmonchan punches in a corkscrew fashion. Its punches come at rapid-fire and can slice through air. A Hitmonchan is said to possess the spirit of a boxer training to win a world championship match. Despite this indominitable spirit and amazing punching ability, its stamina leaves much to be desired, as Hitmonchan easily tires out from punching after three minutes.
Lickitung
| Number: 108 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Lickilicky |
Lickitung (ベロリンガ, Beroringa in original Japanese language versions), known as the Licking Pokémon, has soft, pink skin with semicircular yellow markings on its belly, fully circular markings on its knees, and a thick, powerful tail. It has small, beady eyes, and its hands have thumb-claws and circular yellow markings on the underside. The most famous feature Lickitung possesses is a long prehensile tongue, which it uses to manipulate objects and possibly to consume them.[5] The tongue is very likely connected to its huge tail, as when it is extended, the tail quivers.[6] Licks from its 6' 6" long tongue can paralyze foes.[7][8] Its saliva is gooey and sticks to everything.[9] They also like to lick unfamiliar things they come across, but get put-off by some sour substances.[10] Lickitung also uses its tongue to lick its body clean.[8]
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Lickitung is featured as a Pokéfloat, a fighing platform in a level full of balloon floats. Lickitung extends and retracts its tongue. In the anime, Jessie captured a Lickitung and used in the Princess Festival Tournament against Misty. Jessie usually used Lickitung as a last resort in battle. Lickitung licked Jessie's face on several occasions. Many episodes later, Jessie accidentally traded her Lickitung for a Wobbuffet. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Lickitung is one of the Pokémon seen in Gold's house. Later, a quad of Lickitung becomes attracted by the scent of Crystal's newly evolved Bayleef. In the Diamond and Pearl series, Diamond's map was stolen by a Lickitung and he attempts to capture one.
Koffing
| Number: 109 | Type: Poison | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Weezing |
Koffing (ドガース Dogāsu, Dogas in original Japanese language versions), known as the Poison Gas Pokémon, Koffing is a round, purple Pokémon filled to the brim with toxic gases, which are lighter then air, causing it to float.[11] Several crater-like protrusions on this Pokémon's body give it the resemblance of a naval mine. Koffing has a skull and cross-bones below its blissful face. Koffing stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body,[12] and spews them out whenever it gets upset,[13] but exhales fresh, clean gases whenever it becomes happy or overjoyed. These gases cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes.[14] Koffing has also been known to explode from over inflating its body,[13] or when in a hot place.[15]
In the anime, James from Team Rocket used a Koffing first shown in Pokémon Emergency!.[16] It was used constantly by James and eventually evolved into a Weezing in the episode Dig Those Diglett along with Jessie's Ekans after James and Jessie were desperate for their Pokémon to evolve.[17] In Pokémon Snap, Koffing can be seen following Jigglypuff around causing them discomfort. Koffing is also one of the Pokémon signs as well as a star constellation in the game. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2, Koffing is a member of Team Skull, along with Zubat and the leader Skuntank. Koffing appears in Super Smash Bros. as a Poké Ball Pokémon, and will initiate a Poison Gas attack which will pummel an opponent. Koffing did not return in Super Smash Bros. Melee and was replaced by its evolution, Weezing. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Koffing is seen as one of Koga's Pokémon. When Koga and Blue are ambushed by Agatha's Gengar in Volume 7, Koga uses Koffing's smoke to relay his tactical plan to Blue without Gengar noticing.
Weezing
| Number: 110 | Type: Poison | Evolves from: Koffing | Evolves into: None |
Weezing (マタドガス Matadogasu, Matadogas in original Japanese language versions) is the evolved form of Koffing. Weezing are two Koffing stuck together, through a process with two different poison gases.[18] The smaller head only has a circle on it, instead of the skull-and-crossbones. It also has a third chamber and two appendages connecting the three segments. Very rarely, triplets are found, where three Koffing have combined.[19] When one of the heads is inflated, the other deflates, mixing the gases.[20] By doing this multiple times, it becomes more toxic and noxious.[21] Unusually enough, high-grade perfumes could be made from Weezing.[22] Weezing live in urban and suburban areas, in dirty, unkept homes, and go through their trash when the people are asleep.[23] Weezing feed on the gases, dust, and microorganisms emitted by garbage and toxic waste.[24]
James's Koffing evolved into Weezing during Dig Those Diglett.[17] In A Poached Ego, it left them with Jessie's Arbok to protect a group of Koffing and Ekans that were freed from the captivity of a Pokémon poacher.[25] Ash used a Weezing in a Pokémon League entrance exam in The Ultimate Test. It defeated the instructor's Flareon.[26] In the Pokémon Adventures manga, both Koga and his daughter, Janine, have Weezing in their team. Weezing appeared in the game Super Smash Bros. Melee when released from a Poké Ball. Weezing will emit Poison Gas that juggles any opponent who comes near it. Weezing is also a float in the Poké Float stage.
Rhyhorn
| Number: 111 | Type: Ground/Rock | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Rhydon |
Rhyhorn (サイホーン Saihōn, Sihorn in original Japanese language versions) is a rhinoceros like Pokémon with a rock like hide consisting of plates. Rhyhorn stands on all four legs and evolves into Rhydon. Rhyhorn is a portmanteau of rhinoceros (which it resembles) and horn. Its spelling is also influenced by the rock rhyolite. Its Japanese name is a portmanteau of sai (犀), meaning rhinoceros and hōn (ホーン), meaning horn.
A Rhyhorn's most well known method of attack is to charge straight into things (which is all it can do as its short legs make it hard for it to turn left or right). A charging Rhyhorn can knock over anything, from trailers to skyscrapers. Its hide is 1000 times harder than human bones. Because they have a one-track mind, Rhyhorns are the prime example of having "more brawn than brains", as they often charge head first into things for little or no reason and often forget why they're charging in the first place. Once a Rhyhorn starts charging, it will not stop until it becomes tired and it doesn't care what (or who) gets in its way. As a testament to how slow-witted it is, a Rhyhorn will charge headlong into a block of steel and not feel any pain until the day after it hit the steel block.
In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Brock uses a Rhyhorn to battle. There is also a Rhyhorn in the Brock Gym Leader set of the trading card game.
Rhydon
| Number: 112 | Type: Ground/Rock | Evolves from: Rhyhorn | Evolves into: Rhyperior |
Rhydon (サイドン Saidon, Sidon in original Japanese language versions) appears to be a cross between a rhinoceros and a dinosaur. It is a massive, gray, bipedal creature with clawed forepaws, hind feet and a long tail powerful enough to level a building in one swoop. Rhydon's head has two horns: one is on its forehead, and another one at the end of its snout. The latter is bigger and seems to be styled after a drill, which is strong enough to crush an uncut diamond [27]. Protected by an armor-like hide that can withstand a direct cannonball blast, a Rhydon is capable of living in molten lava reaching 3600 degress Fahrenheit. Unlike its pre-evolutionary form, a Rhydon is slightly smarter. It can stand on its hind legs and won't attack unless it's angry.
Chansey
| Number: 113 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Happiny | Evolves into: Blissey |
Chansey (ラッキー Rakkī, Lucky in original Japanese language versions) is a Normal Type Pokémon known as the Egg Pokémon (due to its body shape and the egg in its pouch) and revered for being a kindhearted and charitable creature. Chansey will only share its egg with those who are injured or those who are pure of heart. Chansey walks carefully to protect its egg from damage but can be startlingly fast when it must run from danger. The egg in its pouch is said to be delicious if a Chansey is treated with enough love and care. Chansey lays eggs on a daily basis. The eggs are so delicious, they are easily and eagerly devoured by even those who have no appetite. As a result, Chanseys are often hunted down by people for their eggs, despite being very rare in the wild. In the Pokémon anime, Chanseys are hired as nurses in Pokémon centers. A Nurse Joy will always have a Chansey or Blissey to help in the Pokémon Center with her duties. There is even a nursing school for Chansey and Blissey only.
Chansey is the evolved form of Happiny and the pre-evolved form of Blissey. In the first generation, though, Chansey had no evolutionary line. In fact, Chansey was one of four Pokémon that initially did not evolve into or from another Pokémon, but now is part of a three-stage evolutionary line (the other three being Electabuzz, Magmar, and Porygon). While Electabuzz and Magmar gained a pre-evolution in Generation II and an evolution in Generation IV, Chansey did the reverse in both Generations II and IV. Chansey, and her evolved form, Blissey, are the only known Pokémon that can naturally learn Softboiled (though Mew can learn it from a TM in Generation I, while members of the Clefairy and Togepi evolutionary line can be tutored the move in Generation III).
Tangela
| Number: 114 | Type: Grass | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Tangrowth |
Tangela (モンジャラ, Monjara in original Japanese language versions) The name "Tangela" is a corrupted form of the word "tangle", which is both what it appears visually and what its vines often do to opponents. Its Japanese name comes from mojamoja (もじゃもじゃ), which refers to shagginess. It is unknown what this Pokémon looks like underneath its vines, only its eyes and two feet are visible. If a vine is lost or damaged it will grow back the next day. The vines always jiggle, which easily unnerves its foes. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Tangela can evolve into a new Pokémon called Tangrowth. This happens when Tangela levels up after learning the move Ancientpower.
Tangela has made three major appearances in the anime. Gym Leader Erika used one against Ash's Pokémon in episode #26 (Pokémon Scent-sation). In Episode 227, For Ho-Oh the Bell Tolls, after Team Rocket steals a set of bells, Tangela fight to protect them alongside other Pokémon before Suicune restores order and calms them down. In episode #341, "Gulpin it Down", a police officer used a Tangela, along with Parasect and Meganium, against some troublesome Gulpin.
GameDaily ranked Tangela sixth on their list of the "Top 10 Weirdest Looking Pokémon", noting its vines more readily resembled worms, and its concealed "face".[28]
Kangaskhan
| Number: 115 | Type: Normal | Does not evolve |
Kangaskhan (ガルーラ Garūra, Garura in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. The name "Kangaskhan" is a combination of the word kangaroo and the name of the famous ruler of the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan. Its Japanese name is derived from "kangaroo" (カンガルー kangarū) and "ruler" (ルーラー rūrā). Unlike real kangaroos, Kangaskhan do not hop, though they do have pouches in which they carry their infants. The infants don't leave the pouch until they are three years old. Kangaskhan is a female-only Pokémon. It will fight to protect its young, no matter how injured it is during the battle.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out Of The Gate!, Kangaskhan is dubbed an "aunt" and she gives Squirtle, Charmander and Chikorita red Pecha scarves and Corsola twigs as useful items. She has a son who is in her pouch and when he comes out, he utters with great support.
Horsea
| Number: 116 | Type: Water | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Seadra |
Horsea (タッツー Tattu, Tattu in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional creature of the Pokémon universe. Horsea's name comes from an inverting of the parts of the compound word seahorse. It is also a pun on the word "Horsey" but is spelled "horsea" because of its habitat. Its Japanese name seems to be derived from 辰 tatsu, the zodiac dragon. It resembles a blue seahorse, with a tightly curled tail and white-tipped fins on its back. It has red eyes and a short snout and short blue fins on its head. Its stomach is cream-colored. Its signature move is bubblebeam.
Seadra
| Number: 117 | Type: Water | Evolves from: Horsea | Evolves into: Kingdra |
Seadra (シードラ Shīdora) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Seadra in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.[29] It is similar to Horsea in color, but its fins are much sharper and its body is scaley as opposed to smooth. It also takes on a more aggressive appearance. From the Generation II games on, if it was traded while holding a Dragon Scale, it evolves into the incredibly powerful Kingdra.
Goldeen
| Number: 118 | Type: Water | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Seaking |
Goldeen (トサキント, Tosakinto in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Goldeen in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments—and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.[29] "Gold-" refers to the fact that it resembles a goldfish. The "-een" is most likely "queen," but it is possible that it is a simple feminine suffix (misspelling of "-ine"). The Japanese name plays on tosakin (土佐金), which is a kind of goldfish. In the original Beta version, it was known as Goldy. Goldeen evolves into Seaking at lvl33. Its sharp horn can do serious damage, but it can't fight on land.
Misty owns a Goldeen that is not really used for battles, but to look for things underwater.
Seaking
| Number: 119 | Type: Water | Evolves from: Goldeen | Evolves into: None |
Seaking (アズマオウ Azumaō, Azumao in original Japanese language versions) is a goldfish Pokémon. The "sea" in Seaking's name refers to the fact that it is a water-inhabiting Pokémon. "King" is probably a reference to its unevolved form's name, Goldeen (a portmanteau of "gold" and "queen"). Hence, its name means "king of the sea." Its Japanese name refers to azumanishiki (東錦) for one kind of "goldfish" and ō (王) for "king". Seaking was originally called Neptune in the beta, after the Roman god of the sea.
Staryu
| Number: 120 | Type: Water | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Starmie |
Staryu (ヒトデマン, Hitodeman in original Japanese language versions) is a basic, water-type Pokémon which resembles a starfish. At its core is a red jewel like Starmie's, but Staryu's is circular. The jewel acts as the Pokémon's eye, and flashes whenever it talks. Instead of speaking using syllables within its own name, Staryu makes grunting/gargling noises, probably because it doesn't actually have a mouth. It has the power to regenerate its points if any of them break off. It evolves into Starmie once a Water Stone has been used on it. It can use several water-type moves, as well as its signature Rapid Spin.
In the anime, Misty uses Staryu along with its evolved form Starmie in and out of battles.
Notes and references
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- ^ Staff (2000-02-09). "ABC News Pokémon Chat Transcript". IGN. http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/074/074973p1.html. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ^ "Poké Mania TIME Asia". http://www.feer.com/articles/2000/0008_10/p54currents.html. Retrieved 2006-12-03.
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Gold. (Nintendo). Game Boy Color. (2000-10-15) "Its tongue has well-developed nerves that run to the very tip, so it can be deftly manipulated."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Platinum. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2009-03-22) "When it extends its over-six-foot-long tongue, its tail quivers. There is a possibility they are connected."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Yellow. (Nintendo). Game Boy. (1999-10-19) "Its tongue spans almost 7 feet and moves more freely than its forelegs. Its licks can cause paralysis."
- ^ a b Game Freak. Pokémon Crystal. (Nintendo). Game Boy Color. (2001-07-29) "It has a tongue that is over 6'6" long. It uses this long tongue to lick its body clean."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Diamond. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2007-04-22) "Instead of hands, it uses its tongue, which is twice its height. Its sticky saliva grips anything."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Emerald. (Nintendo). Game Boy Advance. (2005-05-01) "Whenever it sees something unfamiliar, it always licks the object because it memorizes things by texture and taste. It is somewhat put off by sour things."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Silver. (Nintendo). Game Boy Color. (2000-10-15) "The poisonous gases it contains are a little bit lighter than air, keeping it slightly airborne."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Red and Blue. (Nintendo). Game Boy. (1998-09-30) "Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning."
- ^ a b Game Freak. Pokémon Ruby. (Nintendo). Game Boy Advance. (2003-03-17) "If Koffing becomes agitated, it raises the toxicity of its internal gases and then jets them out from all over its body. This Pokémon may overinflate its round body, then explode."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Gold. (Nintendo). Game Boy Color. (2000-10-15) "Its thin, flimsy body is filled with gases that cause constant sniffles, coughs and teary eyes."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Yellow. (Nintendo). Game Boy. (1999-10-19) "In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!"
- ^ "Pokémon Emergency!". Takeshi Shudō (writer). Pokémon. Various. September 9, 1998. No. 002, season Indigo League.
- ^ a b "Dig Those Diglett!". Takeshi Shudō (writer). Pokémon. Various. October 19, 1998. No. 031, season Indigo League.
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Red and Blue. (Nintendo). Game Boy. (1998-09-30) "Where two kinds of poison gases meet, two Koffings can fuse into a Weezing over many years."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Diamond. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2007-04-22) "It grows by feeding on gases released by garbage. Though very rare, triplets have been found."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Gold. (Nintendo). Game Boy Color. (2000-10-15) "If one of the twin Koffing inflates, the other one deflates. It constantly mixes its poisonous gases."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Sapphire. (Nintendo). Game Boy Advance. (2003-03-17) "Weezing alternately shrinks and inflates its twin bodies to mix together toxic gases inside. The more the gases are mixed, the more powerful the toxins become. The Pokémon also becomes more putrid."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Silver. (Nintendo). Game Boy Color. (2000-10-15) "Top-grade perfume is made using its internal poison gases by diluting them to the highest level."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Ruby. (Nintendo). Game Boy Advance. (2003-03-17) "Weezing loves the gases given off by rotted kitchen garbage. This Pokémon will find a dirty, unkept house and make it its home. At night, when the people in the house are asleep, it will go through the trash."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Yellow. (Nintendo). Game Boy. (1999-10-19) "It lives and grows by absorbing dust, germs, and poison gases that are contained in toxic waste and garbage."
- ^ "A Poached Ego!". Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer). Pokémon. Various. November 29, 2003. No. 006, season Advanced.
- ^ "The Ultimate Test". Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer). Pokémon. Various. April 24, 1999. No. 056, season Indigo League.
- ^ After the production of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl, it is revealed that the male Rhydon has a longer drill horn than the female.
- ^ Buffa, Chris. "Top 10 Weirdest Looking Pokémon". GameDaily. AOL. http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/top-10-weirdest-looking-Pokémon/?page=5. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ^ a b Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
External links
- Bulbapedia - The Pokémon encyclopedia
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