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 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.

Contents 1 Zubat 2 Golbat 3 Oddish 4 Gloom 5 Vileplume 6 Paras 7 Parasect 8 Venonat 9 Venomoth 10 Diglett 11 Dugtrio 12 Meowth 13 Persian 14 Psyduck 15 Golduck 16 Mankey 17 Primeape 18 Growlithe 19 Arcanine 20 Poliwag 21 Notes and references 22 External links

Zubat

Number: 041

Type: Poison/Flying

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Golbat

Zubat (ズバット, Zubatto^?) are a bat Pokémon species that found commonly in the wild; in nearly every cave system in the Pokémon world. In caves and other dark places it navigates using ultrasonic waves. Zubat is weakened by sunlight so it hides in caves or other dark places. At night, it will come out and hunt for fruit or Venomoth, but will also suck blood. The female's fangs are smaller than the male's.

In the anime, Brock catches a Zubat before entering Mt. Moon. Since then it has evolved to Golbat and then into Crobat. Crobat was given to Forest, with Onix and Geodude by Brock, becoming a Gym Leader.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness, a Zubat is one of Team Skull's members along with Koffing and their leader Skuntank.

Golbat

Number: 042

Type: Poison/Flying

Evolves from: Zubat

Evolves into: Crobat

Golbat (ゴルバット, Gorubatto^?) is the evolved form of Zubat. In the main Pokémon game series, a Golbat is acquired when a Zubat reaches level 22. Golbat are also found in some cave areas.

Golbat is a fierce, nocturnal Pokémon, residing in the darkness of caves, and is most active in the pitch black of night, especially if the moon is in its new phase. It is widely known and despised for its feeding behavior: Sucking fresh blood from living things in large quantities. Once it has found a living target, it attacks in a stealthy manner, often striking without warning from behind, to harshly bite down on its prey with its four sharp fangs, strong enough to puncture the hide of any animal-like Pokémon, however strong the hide might be. It then proceeds to drink ten ounces of blood instantly. Golbat enjoys blood so much that it may not control its feeding. When weighed down with excess blood from overfeeding, it flies clumsily if it's able to fly at all.

Surprisingly, after each attack and feeding sequence, Golbat’s own blood type changes into that of its victim. Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly. Like Zubat, the female's fangs are smaller than the male's.

Oddish

Number: 043

Type: Grass/Poison

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Gloom

Oddish (ナゾノクサ^?, Nazonokusa, meaning "enigmatic grass", in original Japanese language versions) are a weed-like Pokémon found in all regions throughout the Pokémon world (with the exception of Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Leaf Green). Oddish looks like a small animated radish plant with a rounded body. Its body is blue or purple with two small feet and red eyes. On top of its head grows a large clump of 5 long green blades of grass. Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga author Toshihiro Ono cited Oddish as one of his favorite Pokémon to draw for the series, stating the reason being "because its cute".^[3]

Oddish is a nocturnal Pokémon, using moonlight rather than the sun's rays for photosynthesis. During the day, Oddish avoids the sun's heat and brightness by burying itself into the earth, leaving only the leaves on top of its head visible above ground. In this way it disguises itself as a plant, misdirecting its herbivorous daytime predators. In the night, it goes around sowing its' "seeds". While buried, Oddish nourishes itself by absorbing nutrients from the soil using its feet, which are said to temporarily change into a root-like structure for this purpose. Oddish has been known to use its leaves as hands, such as one who used this to climb a rope net and tried to fly like a Hoppip. If anyone pulls at Oddish's leaves and tries to uproot it while it is buried underground, Oddish will react by shrieking in a high-pitched voice. This mirrors the behavior of the legendary mandrake in a similar situation, although it seems that Oddish's squeaks do not have the same dire consequences as a mandrake's.

Oddish also appears in Hey You, Pikachu! as a supporting character who lives in the Springleaf Fields in a multiple of five with the needing of water.

Gloom

Number: 044

Type: Grass/Poison

Evolves from: Oddish

Evolves into: Vileplume/Bellossom

Gloom (クサイハナ^?, Kusaihana 臭い花 meaning "smelly flower" in original Japanese language versions) is a flower-like Pokémon that is a larger and stronger evolution of Oddish. Gloom are obtained when an Oddish gains enough experience to grow up to level 21. Gloom can also be found in most grassy areas of most regions.

The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool; it is a nectar that is used to attract prey. Once the prey is attracted, the nectar will cling to the prey, trapping it. The nectar mostly attracts prey that lack a sense of smell, as the nectar smells so bad that those who have the misfortune of sniffing it suffer from memory loss.

As well as its nectar, the pistil of Gloom's flower smells incredibly foul, often described as smelling of old sneakers, garbage, and rotten eggs with a hint of skunk fumes, and strong enough to be smelled from a mile away. It has been found that approximately 1 in 1,000 people enjoy the scent that Gloom emits. Those that don't enjoy the smell have been known to faint upon smelling it. When Gloom is faced with danger, the stench worsens. If it is feeling calm or secure, it does not release the horrible aroma.

It is said to widely shower its attacks; with moves such as Stun Spore, Poison Powder, and Sleep Powder, it has the ability to cause status problems on its foes. It is also notable that Gloom has two evolved forms (from the second generation onwards), Vileplume and Bellossom. Unlike other Pokémon that evolve via level, Gloom will not evolve until it is exposed to an evolution stone; a Leaf Stone will make a Vileplume, while a Sun Stone produces a Bellossom.

Vileplume

Number: 045

Type: Grass/Poison

Evolves from: Gloom

Evolves into: None

Vileplume (ラフレシア, Rafureshia^?, Rafflesia in original Japanese language versions) is a huge flower-like Pokémon that is a larger and stronger evolution of Gloom. Vileplumes can be obtained by using a Leaf Stone on a Gloom.

Vileplume is known for its extremely offensive stench that comes from its large red flower. Vileplume uses this stench in battle, catching its foes off guard when they start to back away from the horrible smell. However, Vileplume's flower can actually be a hindrance in battle due to it being very heavy and bulky. Due to of its weight, Vileplume walks very slowly, and it often must use its hands to help support the flower. Vileplume can be found in forests and they like to stay low to the ground. When they sleep, their huge petals droop over their head and they blend in more with the plants around them. They also release toxic, dense pollen into the air in this position so animals don't go near them. At night, they sometimes gather together to perform odd rituals - during this time they release toxic pollen to deter intruders. The white markings on this flower are larger in the female than in the male.

Paras

Number: 046

Type: Bug/Grass

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Parasect

Paras (パラス, Parasu^?) is a basic parasite-like Pokémon that has two mushrooms on its back. Paras can be found in some caves and the Safari Zone in Kanto and in Ilex Forest and the Bug Catching Contest in Johto.

Paras is born with tiny spores covering their body, which grow as the Pokémon feeds, called tochukaso mushrooms. It is noted in that the relationship between the host and the mushrooms is a symbiotic relationship: the mushrooms will sap energy from the host, causing the Paras to continuously burrow underground in forest areas to gnaw on tree roots, since the tochukaso draws most of the energy from the roots. In return, the mushrooms defend the host by spraying toxic spores at enemies. The mushrooms themselves have strong healing properties, and are valued for their life extending properties.

Parasect

Number: 047

Type: Bug/Grass

Evolves from: Paras

Evolves into: None

Parasect (パラセクト, Parasekuto^?) is a larger and stronger evolution of Paras that has one large mushroom on its back instead of two (see Paras). The mushroom has completely taken over the bug host. Parasect resides in dark and damp places, a preference of the mushroom, not the bug. The mushroom also has numerous medicinal qualities. Parasect can be obtained when a Paras reaches level 24. Parasect can be found in the Cerulean Cave and Safari Zone in Kanto and Silver Cave in Crystal. The Japanese and English names are a portmanteau of the English words "parasite" and "insect".

Venonat

Number: 048

Type: Bug/Poison

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Venomoth

Venonat (コンパン, Konpan^?, Kongpang in original Japanese language versions) is a fairly common, dark purple, gnat-like Pokémon that can be found in various areas in Kanto and Johto. Venonat, though it is based on a bug, is covered in thin, stiff fur, which is said to be used for protection. It has two concentrated clusters of microscopic, red eyes. They can be used to shoot powerful beams, and also function as radar, which enables Venonat to be active at night and to easily capture its preferred prey of small, nocturnal insects. Venonat prefers the dark, inhabiting the hollows of trees and other shadowed areas, yet is attracted to bright lights.

GameDaily ranked Venonat third on their list of the "Top 10 Weirdest Looking Pokémon", stating "Pokémon should be cuddly. Pokémon should have faces with big cheery smiles. They should not resemble bugs with blood-red eyeballs that suggest they carry disease."^[4] GamesRadar however praised the character, stating while its appearance would imply worthlessness, to the point that around their offices "Venonat fan" was an insult, its attacks showed otherwise and made it a versatile character.^[5]

Venomoth

Number: 049

Type: Bug/Poison

Evolves from: Venonat

Evolves into: None

Venomoth (モルフォン, Morufon^?, Morphon in original Japanese language versions) is a large, lavender, moth-like Pokémon. It is rare in the wild, but can also be obtained by raising the more common Venonat to level 31. Its wings are covered in extremely toxic, dust-like scales. These scales are color-coded to indicate the effect they will have upon coming into contact with a living creature, darker colours meaning poison, and lighter colours meaning paralysis. Venomoth is similar to Butterfree in that they both flap their wings to release toxic powders. However, Venomoth seems to be the more dangerous of the two, as it is described as scattering its toxins with every flap of its wings. Much like Venonat, Venomoth is nocturnal and feeds upon small insects.

Diglett

Number: 050

Type: Ground

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Dugtrio

Diglett (ディグダ, Diguda^?, Digda in original Japanese language versions) is a basic mole-like creature that can be found only in Diglett's Cave and Route 228. Facial features include two small black eyes and red/pink beak like feature, similar to a nose. Capable of burrowing at the speed of sound, it thrives in dark underground caves since exposure to bright light can weaken it. The burrow and excretions left by a Diglett, rather like those of a real-life earthworm, keep the soil aerated and fertile. For this reason, Diglett are prized by farmers.

The appearance of Diglett's mysterious hands and feet is unknown, though they probably exist because Diglett can use moves such as slash and fury swipes. Only the head of a Diglett can be seen popping out of the ground.(Although feet have been hinted, as in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team after the player defeats Skarmory.

Dugtrio

Number: 051

Type: Ground

Evolves from: Diglett

Evolves into: None

Dugtrio (ダグトリオ, Dagutorio^?) is a large and faster evolution of Diglett. Dugtrio consists of three Diglett together. Dugtrio can be found in the wild in Diglett's Cave and can be obtained when a Diglett grows to level 26. Dugtrio makes a cameo appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl Where he is found in Pokémon Stadium 2 stage when it has been changed to the ground transformation. Dugtrio also makes a cameo as a trophy.

Like its pre-evolved form Diglett, Dugtrio's feet have never been seen. People have only seen a Dugtrio's head(s). Despite this, Dugtrio can use Aerial Ace, a flying-type move.

Meowth

Number: 052

Type: Normal

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Persian

Meowth (ニャース, Nyāsu^?, Nyarth in original Japanese language versions), known as the Scratchcat Pokémon, has a distinctly feline appearance, resembling a small housecat. It has cream-colored fur, which turns brown at its paws and tail tip. Its oval-shaped head features prominent whiskers, black-and-brown ears, and a koban, a gold oval coin (also known as "charm") embedded in its forehead. Meowth are valued for their ability to collect coins using their signature move, Pay Day, as it is the only Pokémon that learns it. Meowth's coloration, its love of coins,^[6] and its charm indicate that Meowth is based on the Japanese Maneki Neko, a cat-shaped figurine that is said to bring good luck and money to its owner.

Meowth is an urban nocturnal Pokémon. It spends most of the daytime sleeping and prowls the city streets at night.^[7] When hunting, Meowth organize themselves in groups that act like gangs, foraging or stealing food from people. They are aided in their mischief by their eyes which allow them night vision. They also retract their claws back into their paws, which grants them silent movement and protecting them from leaving distinctively incriminating pawprints that alert people to their actions.^[8] Meowth loves round objects, as well as shiny, glittering things.^[9] The item it adores collecting the most, however, are coins, since they are both round and shiny. Meowth collects the objects at every opportunity and hoards in its nest. Murkrow, a Pokémon similar to the bowerbird, exhibits similar behavior and members of the two species have been known to steal from the collections of the other.^[10]

Meowth is one of the playable character in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games. Meowth has minor cameos in the Super Smash Bros. series as a Pokémon summoned via a Poké Ball item, and uses its signature move Pay Day and throws a barrage of coins. Meowth has made an appearance in almost every episode in the anime because one is the constant companion of Team Rocket agents Jessie and James, the show's main bungling antagonists. This Meowth is unlike ordinary Meowth in that he can speak human language and walk on two legs instead of four. His background story, including another female Meowth named Meowzie, was told in Go West Young Meowth.^[11]

In an open forum interview with ABC News, Pokémon anime director Masakazu Kubo noted Meowth as his favorite Pokémon, citing that while not a major character in the games, he was in the anime.^[12] Meowth ranked fourth on Game Daily's top 10 list of Nintendo characters that deserve their own games, describing him as "adorable" and explaining that his intelligence and ability to speak gave writers more depth than other Pokémon would.^[13] IGN stated that without the anime, the character would not have been as famous, further describing it as "probably the funniest part of the show".^[14] GamesRadar described it as "not all that useful", and questioned if the character would have stood out if it were not for its portrayal in the anime.^[15]

Persian

Number: 053

Type: Normal

Evolves from: Meowth

Evolves into: None

Persian (ペルシアン, Perushian^?) is a larger, stronger and faster cougar-like Pokémon that evolves from Meowth at level 28. Persians are wild in a few areas of Kanto and Johto. It is a popular pet due to its glossy fur, but it can be fickle and cruel. They are often depicted as unimpressed by things, although some Persians will live with Meowths as leaders.

In the Pokémon anime and Pokémon Yellow Version, Giovanni, the leader of criminal organization Team Rocket and the Viridian City Gym Leader, is shown to have a Persian. The Meowth that works with Jessie and James is jealous of this fact, and often daydreams of becoming the cat on Giovanni's lap.

Psyduck

Number: 054

Type: Water

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Golduck

Psyduck (コダック, Kodakku^?, Koduck in original Japanese language versions) known as the Duck Pokémon, resembles a yellow duck or platypus with a vacant stare. Its appearance, according to the Pokédex, is meant to trick enemies into thinking it is weak. It has arms with three claws on each to deliver scratches if threatened. Psyduck is constantly stunned by its headache^[16] and usually stands vacantly trying to soothe it.^[17] When its headache becomes severe, its brain cells awaken, allowing it to use strong psychic powers.^[18][19] Psyduck never remembers using its powers, so it tilts its head in confusion.^[20] Some use their vacant look to their advantage, lulling the enemy and then using its psychokinetic powers.^[17]

Psyduck can be found in areas in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh, and evolves into Golduck at level 33. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl a group of Psyduck can be found blocking the northern fork of Route 210. After the player obtains the badges in Veilstone City and Pastoria City, Cynthia will hand over a SecretPotion to cure their headaches. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Psyduck appears in the Poké Floats stage as the third Pokéfloat to appear. Fighting occurs on its head and beak, and it then floats up and off the top of the screen.

In the anime, Misty has a Psyduck that she accidentally caught in Hypno's Naptime.^[21] It is a constant source of frustration for her, as it frequently emerges from its Poké Ball to attempt to battle the opponent in substitution of one of her other Pokémon. Despite this, she has been shown to deeply care for it. Despite being generally shown as dimwitted and oblivious, when its headache gets bad enough, it has been shown to use phenomenally powerful Psychic-type moves which far exceed its potential. Nine Psyduck appeared in The Psyduck Stops Here!; six parents and three babies. Three of the parents were blocking the path that Ash and his friends tried to pass on their way to Celestic Town. The Psyduck weren't able to return to their real home, Lake Psyduck, due to three Muk.^[22]

The New York Times compared Psyduck to a duck-billed platypus, adding that it "looks entertainingly silly".^[23] GameDaily described it as "one of the more unique Pokémon characters", as well as weird, noting it has changed little in either aspect throughout the history of the franchise.^[24] IGN described the character as a "cult favorite" amongst fans, attributing the reaction to its "bizarre, bewildered appearance".^[25] GamesRadar also called it one of the more popular from the original games, describing it as fun to use "if only to see the reaction of other players".^[26]

Golduck

Number: 055

Type: Water

Evolves from: Psyduck

Evolves into: None

Golduck (ゴルダック, Gorudakku^?) are large bipedal ducks, with blue skin and strong, webbed appendages that given them the ability to swim at high speeds. Due to their bluish color and webbed hands and feet, Golduck are sometimes mistaken for Kappa. They have more formidable psychic powers than their Psyduck stage, and they lose the headaches that they constantly suffer from. The gem on their heads glows when they use psychic powers as well as when they swim at full speed.

They live in fresh-water lakes and rivers, where they are seen gracefully swimming, especially at dusk. As the fastest swimmers out of all Pokémon, they can out swim even the most athletic of humans, though they often train with swimmers. As they are able to swim in severe storms, they are sometimes found rescuing people lost at sea from danger. In Pokémon FireRed, the player trades a Golduck on Route 18 to get a Lickitung. In Pokémon Diamond, Golduck can be found in the Great Marsh.

Mankey

Number: 056

Type: Fighting

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Primeape

Mankey (マンキー, Mankii^?) is a monkey-like Pokémon of the fighting type that has a round pig-like snout that can be found in the grassy areas of Kanto and Johto. It resembles a large hairball with eyes, a snout, arms and legs, but curiously, no mouth. It is usually calm and somewhat mischievous, but if it gets angry, it can be very dangerous. Mankey will battle amongst each other if they get even remotely angry at the smallest of things, and are very quick. Mankey enjoy various fruit, such as honeydew melons.

In the anime, a Mankey stole Ash's trademark cap. After James kicked it, the Mankey soon evolved into a Primeape which Ash then caught after subduing its rampage with Charmander.

Primeape

Number: 057

Type: Fighting

Evolves from: Mankey

Evolves into: None

Primeape (オコリザル^?, Okorizaru in original Japanese language versions, from 怒り猿 "angry monkey") is a larger and stronger evolution of Mankey. Vicious and frenzied, even making eye contact will anger it. Once it starts to thrash about, it will never stop chasing its offender. Its frenzies are most dangerous when forcefully woken up, as it relentlessly chases the quarry while half-asleep. Primeape can be obtained when a Mankey reaches level 28 and evolves. Primeape can also be found in some grassy areas in Kanto and Johto. Primeape is incredibly fast and very skilled in any form of combat.

It is caught by Ash Ketchum after evolving from a mischievous Mankey. He later gives it to a boxer to be raised into the best fighter it can be. It has never been referred to or used by Ash since.

Its name is a combination of the words "prime" and "ape," suggesting that this Pokémon and its pre-evolution, Mankey, organize themselves in a social hierarchy similar to monkeys. Its name also resembles the word primate, which is used to describe any animal in the man/monkey/ape family.

Growlithe

Number: 058

Type: Fire

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Arcanine

Growlithe (ガーディ, Gādi^?, Gardie in original Japanese language versions) Growlithe's name is derived from the words "growl", because it growls at its enemies, and "lithe", which refers to its readily bent posture before it attacks.

It is harder to catch in Pokémon because it will sometimes flee the battle. Its name in the beta version was Flamie. This cute puppy Pokémon makes its home in active volcanoes, grassy plains, and scorched plains heated by geothermal energy. Growlithe is naturally loyal and protective of its trainer. If trained correctly, it will remain motionless until it is given an order, though if it is improperly trained or mistreated, it will bite without warning. In the wild Growlithe will bark fiercely at anything that dares to invade its territory. Despite its adorable, puppy-like appearance, Growlithe will fearlessly stand up to opponents bigger and stronger than it. Growlithe also has a superb sense of smell. Once it smells anything, this Pokémon won't forget the scent, no matter what. It can even use its own sense of smell to determine the emotions of other living things.

Arcanine

Number: 059

Type: Fire

Evolves from: Growlithe

Evolves into: None

Arcanine (ウインディ, Uindi^?, Windie in original Japanese language versions) is the larger, stronger and faster evolution of Growlithe. Arcanine is obtained in the games by using a Fire Stone on a Growlithe. It is one of the few Pokémon that can learn the move ExtremeSpeed. Arcanine is a canine Pokémon that resembles the shisa but is orange with black zig-zagging stripes and muscular chest resembling a tiger, also including large, bushy hair and a mane similar to that of a lion. Originating in China, people have always admired its beauty, especially while running. Arcanine's species is classified and is considered legendary, as seen in the Pokédex. In the original Pokémon Red and Blue versions, the player's rival usually obtained a Growlithe, and by the time he became League Champion, he had evolved the Growlithe into an Arcanine.

In the anime episode "Pokémon Emergency!", an image of Arcanine appears on a stone tablet that also depicts the Legendary Pokémon Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. Gary Oak has captured an Arcanine, which was used to battle Ash at the Silver Conference.

Poliwag

Number: 060

Type: Water

Evolves from: None

Evolves into: Poliwhirl

Poliwag (ニョロモ^?, Nyoromo in original Japanese language versions) is a tadpole Pokémon that is found by fishing or surfing in several water areas in Kanto and Johto. Poliwag have blue skin with large eyes and a small pink mouth. The swirl on the stomach is semi-transparent, and the insides are visible through it. It is also blatantly hypnotic and is often used to hypnotize enemies. The swirl pattern is often mistaken for its mouth. Poliwag has large feet and a tail that help it swim at moderate speeds, but it has no arms, giving it a tadpole-like appearance. It is based on the African bullfrog or pixie frog, which, as tadpoles, have spirals on their white stomachs.

In the anime, Misty obtained a Poliwag during the Orange Islands saga, which evolved into Poliwhirl and then Politoed.

Notes and references

External links

• Bulbapedia - The Pokémon encyclopedia

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