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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, short for "Pocket Monster". 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 specie 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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Cherrim
| Number: 421 | Type: Grass | Evolves from: Cherubi | Evolves into: None |
Cherrim (チェリム Cherimu) is the evolved form of Cherubi. During normal weather conditions, it appears as two crossing purple petals with a short purple stem, a green leafy sepal covering, and two deep pink feet. Similar to Castform and unlike Cherubi, however, Cherrim's appearance changes to the cherry blossom form during sunny conditions.[3][4] Though the bud form is quite docile, the flower form is much more cheerful.[5]
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl game, its Flower Gift ability strengthens it and another Pokémon when it is sunny.[3] Cherrim learns the existing attack Sunny Day to make the weather sunny,[3] as well as a new attack called Lucky Chant, which prevents critical hits. Cherrim can also learn a new attack, Worry Seed, which temporarily changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
Cherrim was designed by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, and conceptual artwork was drawn by Sugimori. It was revealed in the August 2006 issue of CoroCoro Comic,[6] and first appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, published in Japan on September 28, 2006. Its English name was revealed at American International Toy Fair in February 2007.
Shellos
| Number: 422 | Type: Water | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Gastrodon |
Shellos (カラナクシ Karanakushi) is a "sea slug Pokémon" that exists in two different forms, an example of allopatric speciation. A pink Shellos comes from the west of Sinnoh's mountain range, and a blue Shellos comes from the east. Shellos learns three Ground attacks, which are the second generation Mud-Slap, the third generation Mud Sport, and the fourth generation Mud Bomb. It can have one of two abilities: the pre-existing Sticky Hold, and the new ability Storm Drain, which draws Water-type attacks to this Pokémon during a double battle.
Shellos was designed by Ken Sugimori and Satoshi Tajiri. Sugimori also drew conceptual artwork of Shellos. It first appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, published in Japan on September 28, 2006. Its English name was revealed at American International Toy Fair in February 2007. Junichi Masuda commented in the May 2007 issue of Nintendo Power that "There's also a sea-slug Pokémon that we weren't able to put in Ruby and Sapphire that we were able to put in this one, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl".
In the anime, Zoey owns a Shellos, of the West Sea variant.
Gastrodon
| Number: 423 | Type: Water/Ground | Evolves from: Shellos | Evolves into: None |
Gastrodon (トリトドン Toritodon) is the evolved form of Shellos. Like its pre-evolved form, Gastrodon is a "sea slug Pokémon" that follows allopatric speciation; those found in western Sinnoh are pink and brown, while eastern Gastrodon are blue and green. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the creature is used by Cynthia, the Pokémon League Champion. Gastrodon uses the same two abilities as Shellos. Cynthia's Gastrodon appears with her in DP096 & DP097.
Gastrodon was designed by Ken Sugimori and Satoshi Tajiri. Sugimori also drew conceptual artwork of Gastrodon. It first appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, published in Japan on September 28, 2006. Junichi Masuda commented in the May 2007 issue of Nintendo Power that "There's also a sea-slug Pokémon that we weren't able to put in Ruby and Sapphire that we were able to put in this one Pokémon Diamond and Pearl ", likely referring to Shellos.
Ambipom
| Number: 424 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Aipom | Evolves into: None |
Ambipom (エテボース Etebōsu, Eteboth in Japanese language trademarks) is the evolved form of Aipom. The name is derived from the words, ambi, which means two (such as ambidextrous), and Aipom. It appears with two tails, which have fingers tipped in red, and two long hairs at the top of its head. These hairs are longer on the female than the male. Ambipom's feet - which were the same color as its stomach when an Aipom - are now purple. Its arms are stated to be used significantly less than if it were still an Aipom; the two tails perform the arms' duties with better efficiency and forms a circle as a sign of friendship.
In the anime, after Ash traded his Aipom for Dawn's Buizel, it later on evolved into an Ambipom. Then it was given away later in the series to be a ping pong master.
Drifloon
| Number: 425 | Type: Ghost/Flying | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Drifblim |
Drifloon (フワンテ Fuwante, Fuwante in Japanese language trademarks) resembles a toy balloon with two strings and cross-like patch. Its name is derived from the words, "drift" and "balloon". Drifloon has a wispy cloud on its head, and the ends of its two strings resemble hearts. It is often said to have attempted to abduct children but is so light that it ends up being pulled along like a party balloon[7]. Drifloon and its evolution are the only two Pokémon that are ghost- and flying-type. Its classification as the 'Balloon' Pokémon is shared with Igglybuff and its evolutions Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff as well as the water/poison Pokémon Qwilfish.
In the anime, Drifloon first appeared in an episode called "Drifloon on the Wind" where it belongs to a Nurse Joy and her two daughters, Marnie (Sayaki) and Paige (Mai). A Drifloon is also owned by Fantina, Hearthrome City gym leader.
In the game a Drifloon can only be obtained at the Valley Windworks on Fridays after defeating Commander Mars of Team Galactic for the first time.
It also appears on the Pokémon Stadium 2's flying stage in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Drifblim
| Number: 426 | Type: Ghost/Flying | Evolves from: Drifloon | Evolves into: None |
Drifblim (フワライド Fuwaraido, Fuwaride in original Japanese language trademarks) resemble hot air balloons with wings that resemble flags. Like its previous evolve form, its name is derived from the words, drift and but also the word blimp. Drifblim have a wispy cloud on their heads and a large yellow "X" on their faces resembling a taped up balloon. It is able to carry humans and Pokémon to various places using the wind as a guide. Drifblim appear in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It bears a similarity to the imaginary miles-wide balloon-like creatures that could live on a gas giant.
In the anime, Drifblim first made its appearance as Fantina's (Gym Leader of Hearthhome City) ghost type Pokémons.
One of its known Ghost-type moves is Ominous Wind, a new move which has the chance of raising all of the user's stats if it hits (similar to Ancientpower and Silver Wind).
GameDaily ranked Drifblim fourth on their list of the "Top 10 Weirdest Looking Pokémon", stating "We're not sure why there's a Pokémon that resembles a hot air balloon with marshmallow fluff (at least we hope it's fluff) on its head. After all, how do you give that a hug?".[8]
Buneary
| Number: 427 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Lopunny |
Buneary (ミミロル Mimiroru, Mimirol in Japanese language trademarks) are based on rabbits. Its name is derived from the words, bunny and eary, which refers to its ears. Their fur is mostly brown, with accented, lighter areas on their ears, feet, and underbelly. The lower half of the body has cream-colored fur resembling a cloud. The ears can be rolled up like buns and deliver punches.
In the anime, Dawn catches a Buneary in the episode "Setting The World On Its Buneary". It apparently has a crush on Ash's Pikachu.
Lopunny
| Number: 428 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Buneary | Evolves into: None |
Lopunny (ミミロップ Mimiroppu, Mimilop in Japanese language trademarks) is the evolved form of Buneary. Its name is derived from the words, bunny - like its previous evolve form and "lop" (for Holland Lop, a type of rabbit). Its Japanese name, Mimilop is a derived from 耳 (mimi) meaning "ear" and "lop", which is a type of rabbit with ears that flop over rather than standing erect. Lopunny is a bipedal rabbit with large, fluffy ears. It normally holds its arms to its chest, giving it a shy, bashful countenance. Lopunny's special ability Klutz allows it to make use of moves like Trick and Switcheroo more easily (yet it doesn't learn Trick at all and can only learn Switcheroo from breeding).
In the game, its evolution is dependent on the Pokémon's happiness with its trainer.
Mismagius
| Number: 429 | Type: Ghost | Evolves from: Misdreavus | Evolves into: None |
Mismagius (ムウマージ Mūmāji, Mumage in Japanese language trademarks) is the evolved form of Misdreavus. It can evolve from Misdreavus when it is given the dusk stone. It has the general appearance of a stereotypical witch; with a pointed head similar to a witch's hat, and a long cloak-like body. It has red jewels around its neck, similar to its pre-evolved form Misdreavus. Mismagius's screeches sound like incantations. Those who hear these cries are tormented by hallucinations and headaches, though a few people will occasionally be brought good luck upon hearing these screeches.
In the both the Pokémon Diamond and Pearlgame and anime, Fantina, Gym Leader of Hearthome City, owns a Mismagius.
Honchkrow
| Number: 430 | Type: Dark/Flying | Evolves from: Murkrow | Evolves into: None |
Honchkrow (ドンカラス, Donkarasu in Japanese language trademarks) evolves from a Murkrow exposed to a Dusk Stone. Its name is derived from, "crow" and "honcho" (from the phrase "head honcho", meaning the boss or leader of a group, particularly one involving crime). Honchkrow is a black (though it's colored blue in the anime and video game sprites) bird Pokémon roughly twice the size of its pre-evolution, Murkrow. Honchkrow has red tail feathers and the underside of its wings are partially red. Honchkrow has a feathery collar that resembles a long white beard (or the white dress shirt of a fancy men's suit). Honchkrow has a straight, yellow beak, circular eyes with red pupils, and a feather crest that resembles a fedora with a feather in the band. Honchkrow is based on a crow with aspects of a crime boss (judging by the fedora and its habit of stealing from others) or a pimp (judging by its fedora-like crest, its feathers that resemble a cape, and how it orders around Murkrow into doing its bidding). It also resembles the beaked plague doctors of the seventeenth century[citation needed].
Honchkrow have been known to organize flocks of Murkrow. These flocks have been seen flying at night. The purpose of the flocks is unclear, but they are known to collect food for the Honchkrow that organized them. Honchkrow normally spend the daytime hours tending to their feathers in solitude.
Glameow
| Number: 431 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Purugly |
Glameow (ニャルマー Nyarumā, Nyarmar in Japanese language trademarks) is a grey cat, with a curled, spring-shaped tail and a white fluff at the tip of it. Its name is derived from the words, glamourous (meaning, "beauty") and meow (an onomatopoeia of a cat). It has a crescent shaped head with two ears, the tips of which are white. It also has a small black nose, yellow eyes with blue irises, and white paws. Three out of every four Glameow are female, similar to how almost all tortoiseshell/calico-patterned cats are female. It is also capable of learning the move, Bounce which allows it to use its spring-shaped tail to bounce. It is known as the third feline Pokémon following previous generation of cat Pokémon such as Meowth, Persian, Skitty and Delcatty.
Glameow is exclusive to Pokémon Pearl game. It is also a favorite of Team Galactic.
In the anime, Glameow is owned by Dawn's mother, Johanna, and also Dawn's contest rival, Zoey.
Purugly
| Number: 432 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Glameow | Evolves into: None |
Purugly (ブニャット Bunyatto, Bunyat in Japanese language trademarks) is the evolved form of Glameow. It is a grey-and-white creature that resembles a feline with a rather large body and short legs. Its two whiskers are bent at the ends. Wild ones are known to be brazen and will attempt to invade another Pokémon's nest on sight. A Purugly's head, like its previous evolution, Glameow, resembles a crescent, though the purple-tipped ears have a fringe at the end.
It is exclusive to Pokémon Pearl, where Glameow is used by many of the members of the Team Galactic antagonists; Galactic Commander Mars uses a Purugly. These Pokémon are surprisingly quick for being so robust. As to confirm a Glameow's transition from slender to fat during evolution, a Glameow with the Limber ability will exchange it for the Thick Fat ability during evolution. A Purugly can also have the Own Tempo ability, which prevents confusion.
Chingling
| Number: 433 | Type: Psychic | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Chimecho |
Chingling (リーシャン Rīshan, Lisyan in Japanese language trademarks) is a small, yellow bell-like Pokémon. Chingling moves by lightly bouncing around. It makes a ringing sound every time it bounces. The ringing sound isn't always a delightful chime-it can deafen an opponent with the high-frequency rings. The creature appears in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl at Mt. Coronet. It is the pre-evolution of Chimecho of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.
Stunky
| Number: 434 | Type: Poison/Dark | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Skuntank |
Stunky (スカンプー Sukanpū, Skunpoo in Japanese language trademarks) is a purple and beige skunk-like creature with facial features that seem to resemble buttocks, a reference to its odorous nature. Stunky was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl for the Nintendo DS. It makes a first appearance in "A Secret Sphere of Influence" where it is used by Officer Jenny in place of Growlithe. It is exclusive to Pokémon Diamond. Like the skunk, it protects itself by spraying a noxious fluid from its rear. The stench lingers for 24 hours.
In the video games, Stunky give out cries that sound like flatulence.
Skuntank
| Number: 435 | Type: Poison/Dark | Evolves from: Stunky | Evolves into: None |
Skuntank (スカタンク Sukatanku, Skutank in Japanese language trademarks) is the evolved form of Stunky. It resembles a large hog-nosed skunk with a bushy and voluminous striped tail that covers part of its face. Its entire body is covered in dark purple fur, except for the areas around its snout and paws, which are beige in color. Skuntank has the ability to shoot a foul-smelling secretion from the tip of its tail up to about 160 feet away. Skuntank is exclusive to Pokémon Diamond, and its natural moveset is identical to its pre-evolution, Stunky's, except for the addition of the move Flamethrower. Team Galactic Commander Jupiter uses a Skuntank; both appeared in DP096 and DP097 along with Mars, Saturn, and Cyrus.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness, Skuntank is the evil leader of Team Skull, with his underlings Koffing and Zubat. He and his cronies stop the player and his partner from getting to food underneath a tree, and engage them in combat.
Bronzor
| Number: 436 | Type: Steel/Psychic | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Bronzong |
Bronzor (ドーミラー Dōmirā, Domirror in Japanese language trademarks) resembles a circular mirror with two yellow eyes in the center. Bronzor have no gender. Small spherical knobs line its perimeter in a hexagonal formation, also making it look like a tambourine. It also looks like a clock, as said in the Pokémon Handbook by Scholastic[7]. It also has a tree-like pattern on its back, which can only be seen when it is caught and sent out in battle or when the player looks at Bronzor's gender difference page in the Pokedex (obtained at a certain point in the game) after meeting one. This design resembles ancient bronze mirrors from East Asia. The creature was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, where they can be found at Mt. Coronet, Wayward Cave, and Route 206. Both Bronzor and its evolution have poor Speed, Attack, and Special Attack, but extremely high Defense and Special Defense.
Bronzong
| Number: 437 | Type: Steel/Psychic | Evolves from: Bronzor | Evolves into: None |
Bronzong (ドータクン Dōtakun) is the evolved form of Bronzor. It has the appearance of a giant steel bell with the yoke still attached based on zhou dynasty bells called zhong or Japanese dotaku bells. The combination of two red-colored circles and a gradient design between them give Bronzong a face with two eyes and a mouth. Its appearance is vaguely Aztec in design. Round eyes and sometimes mouths are a common pattern (called taotie) on shang and zhou bronze vessels.
Bonsly
| Number: 438 | Type: Rock | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Sudowoodo |
Bonsly (ウソハチ, Usohachi in Japanese language trademarks) is a small pot-like creature resembling a bonsai tree. The creature was introduced in 2004 in an issue of Coro Coro Magazine. Bonsly makes its proper and most playable debut in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the game it was first advertised as being involved in.
Despite its tree-like appearance, Bonsly is actually made of rock. Bonsly often shed tears, though it has been found out that those are "fake tears", and that it is adjusting its body fluid level (appropriately enough, it can learn the move Fake Tears, which sharply decreases its target's Special Defense) Wild Bonsly exist only in the Pearl Version, and upon learning how to Mimic, they evolve into the familiar Sudowoodo.
Its first anime appearance is in the eighth Pokémon movie, Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, where it was voice acted by Eric Stuart and Bill Rogers. However, its name is mispronounced in that movie; Bonsly is to be pronounced similarly to "bonsai", half of its namesake, the other being sly, for shedding "crocodile tears" Bonsly also appears in the "From Cradle to Save" episode, where Brock obtains it. Brock's Bonsly eventually evolved into Sudowoodo.
Although regarded as a 4th generation Pokémon, it was included in the 2005 game Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, where the player must rescue one from the wreckage of S.S. Libra and reunite it with its trainer, a small girl. Completing the quest also unlocks the "Bonsly Card" for the game's Battle Bingo mode, where Bonsly can be used in battle. It also appears as a statue in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team as a reward. In the game Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Bonsly makes an appearance as a Poké Ball Pokémon. When let out, it can be hefted by players to chuck at opponents, dealing massive damage upon contact.
Mime Jr.
| Number: 439 | Type: Psychic | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Mr. Mime |
Mime Jr. (マネネ, Manene in Japanese language trademarks), known as the Mime Pokémon, is a small pink Pokémon with a black torso. Mime Jr. has a red bump on its stomach and a typical red clown nose on its face. It appears to be wearing a blue, crooked hat with a white ball on it. Mime Jr. can pick up the emotions of those around them,[9] and has a knack for imitating others, sometimes in order to create distractions.[10] While being mimed, the foe can't look away from this Pokémon.[11]
It was originally released in a 2004 edition of Coro Coro magazine in Japan. Mime Jr. is one of three Pokémon on the player's team in the demo version of Diamond and Pearl. When it finally learns the move Mimic, it can evolve into Mr. Mime. Mime Jr. makes a cameo appearance as a collectable statue in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team before its true appearance in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It can also be selected as a partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia.
The creature's first anime appearance is in the eighth Pokémon movie, Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, where it is owned by Lady Ilene, the queen of Cameron Palace.[12] Mime Jr. appears in the second episode of Pokémon: Battle Frontier; "Sweet Baby James", where it belongs to James' Nanny and Pop-pop; the caretakers of his family's summer mansion in Kanto. However, it decides to travel with James and jumps into one of his Poké Balls.[13] It regularly inserts itself at the end of the Team Rocket motto with the words "Mime, mime". James is protective of Mime Jr. and doesn't allow it to battle, but was used for contests instead. A Mime Jr. and a Bonsly that were stars of a television show went missing in King and Queen for a Day. When the two Pokémon were found, they were discovered to be sick and James's Mime Jr. and Brock's Bonsly had to fill in for them.[14]
Happiny
| Number: 440 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Chansey |
Happiny (ピンプク, Pinpuku in Japanese language trademarks) are an exclusively female Pokémon and is first introduced Pokémon Diamond and Pearl series as Chansey's pre-evolve form. It is regarded as a Playhouse Pokémon due to its 'playful' and 'happy' nature. It has a ponytail on top of its hair. Happiny like to carry egg-shaped objects in its pouch, imitating Chansey and Blissey, the Pokémons that it will eventually evolve into.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl games, a trainer is given a Happiny Egg to hatch and care for as they tour Hearthome City, home of Sinnoh's Contest Hall. It will evolve if it holds an Oval Stone upon leveling up during the daytime. More Happiny can be hatched if their evolved forms hold Luck Incense during the breeding process in Solaceon City.
In the anime, Happiny first appeared in an episode called, "All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go", Brock acquires an egg, which later hatches into a Happiny in "One Big Happiny Family!".
GameDaily ranked Happiny 10th on their list of the "Top 10 Weirdest Looking Pokémon", stating while they found the character cute, it "looks like Kirby in drag".[15]
Notes and references
- ^ "Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold". PR Newswire. http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20051004/LATU06404102005-1.html.
- ^ David (2005). "Nintendo reveal sales figures". Australia's PAL Gaming Network. http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=3605&sid=4cea9e5e814470cb7ea6fd462d04a13e.
- ^ a b c IGN: The Countdown to Diamond and Pearl, Part 4
- ^ Pokédex: It blossoms during times of strong sunlight. It tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud. Game Freak. Pokémon Diamond. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2007-05-22)
- ^ Pokédex: It is docile as a bud, but turns cheerful when it blooms... Game Freak. Pokémon Pearl. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2007-05-22)
- ^ CoroCoro Comic scan of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl URL Accessed July 4, 2007.
- ^ Pokémon Diamond Dex Entry #065
- ^ Buffa, Chris. "Top 10 Weirdest Looking Pokémon". GameDaily. AOL. http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/top-10-weirdest-looking-pokemon/?page=7. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Platinum. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2009-03-22) "It mimics the expressions and motions of those it sees to understand the feelings of others."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Pearl. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2007-04-22) "It likes places where people gather. It mimics foes to confuse them, then makes it getaway."
- ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Diamond. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2007-04-22) "It habitually mimics foes. Once mimicked, the foe cannot take its eyes off this Pokémon."
- ^ (DVD) Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. VIZ Media. July 18, 1998.
- ^ "Sweet Baby James". Yukiyoshi Ōhashi (writer). Pokémon. Various. September 9, 2006. No. 147, season Battle Frontier.
- ^ "King and Queen for a Day!". Yukiyoshi Ōhashi (writer). Pokémon. Various. November 11, 2006. No. 147, season Battle Frontier.
- ^ Buffa, Chris. "Top 10 Weirdest Looking Pokémon". GameDaily. AOL. http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/top-10-weirdest-looking-pokemon/. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
External links
- Bulbapedia - The Pokémon encyclopedia
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