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| ] has 493 (as of ]) distinctive fictional species classified as the titular Pokémon. These creatures and entities reside throughout various locations of the fictional Pokémon universe and can be caught by humans designated as ]s often using devices called ]s. 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 super-powered creatures that can employ a variety of talents such as ], ], ], 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 ]. | |||
| This is a selected listing of twenty of the Pokémon species, arranged as they are in the main game series' ]. | |||
| ==Magnemite== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 081 | |||
| |type = Electric/Steel | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = Magneton | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Magnemite'''|コイル|Koiru|'''Coil''' in original ] versions}} is almost more of a machine than a biological creature, as it is a solid ball of metal with a pair of horseshoe magnets on either side, as well as a single, lidless eye. It has a pair of screws protruding from below the eye, and a large screw forming a sort of "cap" on top of its head. | |||
| It floats through the air, through a sort of electromagnetic ] field generated by the two magnets on either side of its body. When defending itself in the wild or fighting in a Pokémon battle at the orders of a ], it can also generate powerful electric shocks. Magnemite consumes electricity, so they're attracted to power lines and electronic gadgets. Magnemite tend to crowd around generators and power plants, and an individual Magnemite might be attracted to someone with a pocket radio or a ]. This Pokémon was originally classified as an Electric type, but as of Generation II, Magnemite (and its evolutions, Magneton and Magnezone) is now classified as an Electric/Steel type. Because of this new pairing (Electric/Steel), Magnemite and its evolutionary family have the most resistances against other types than any other Pokémon (compare with Sableye and Spiritomb, which have virtually no weaknesses due to their Dark/Ghost type pairing). | |||
| Despite their mechanical appearance, lack of gender, and alien tendencies, Magnemite are living things; they are not built, they feel the need to eat, and they have something similar to a mating urge. A trio of Magnemite may come together to create their evolved form, ]. Magneton can then evolve into ], by leveling up at Mt. Coronet. Magnemite have also been said to be related to Beldum and Bronzor (from Generation IV) due to the fact that all of them are Steel-types, made of metal, and have abilities involving magnetism. | |||
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| ==Magneton== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 082 | |||
| |type = Electric/Steel | |||
| |evolvesfrom = Magnemite | |||
| |evolvesto = ] | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Magneton'''|レアコイル|Reakoiru|'''Rarecoil''' in original ] versions}} is composed of 3 ] linked together by a strong magnetic force.<ref>FireRed Pokédex</ref> It levitates on an electromagnetic anti-gravity field like its pre-evolution, ]. Its electromagnetic powers are so strong that it has been known to wreck electronics and precision equipment and cause city-wide blackouts, leading some towns to pass laws requiring that Magnetons be kept in Pokeballs at all times. A Magneton is, in essence, three Magnemites connected through magnetism. Magnetons frequently appear whenever sunspots flare up. At high voltage, a Magneton can discharge powerful waves of electromagnetism and radio waves that can raise the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within a 3300-ft radius of any location . | |||
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| ==Farfetch'd== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 083 | |||
| |type = Normal/Flying | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Farfetch'd'''|カモネギ|Kamonegi}}, known as the ] Pokémon, is a duck-like Pokémon with brown plumage, and a small crest. It also bears black plumage on its forehead that resembles eyebrows. Its wings are a bit more versatile than most birds' as their feathers can be used as "fingers," allowing it to carry a leek, or spring onion.<ref name="farfetchdred"/> They sometimes choose to hold it in their beaks instead,<ref name="firered"/> and hold it in their feet when flying. Farfetch'd cannot live without its stick for unknown reasons, and will defend their stick with their life.<ref>{{pokédex|diamond|It can't live without the stalk it holds. That's why it defends the stalk from attackers with its life.}}</ref> The stick is also known to be used as nesting material and as a weapon.<ref name="farfetchdred">{{pokédex|red|The spring of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.}}</ref><ref name="firered">{{pokédex|firered|It always walks about with a plant stalk clamped in its beak. The stalk is used for building its nest.}}</ref> In case of an emergency situation where the Farfetch'd is starving, it will eat its own stick and hurry off to find a new one.<ref>{{pokédex|silver|If it eats the plant stick it carries as emergency rations, it runs off in search of a new stick.}}</ref> They are known to be picky in the kinds of sticks they accept. Farfetch'd have been known to fight each other over one 'good' stalk.<ref>{{pokédex|ruby|Farfetch'd is always seen with a stick from a plant of some sort. Apparently, there are good sticks and bad sticks. This Pokémon has been known to fight with others over sticks.}}</ref> Farfetch'd are found in grasslands, but it always has to be near water. Farfetch'd are also very good swimmers and are often found swimming in ponds. Farfetch'd are rarely seen,<ref>{{pokédex|yellow|Lives where reedy plants grow. They are rarely seen, so it's thought their numbers are decreasing.}}</ref> so some have tried to prevent it's extinction by breeding them.<ref>{{pokédex|crystal|In order to prevent their extinction, more people have made an effort to breed these Pokémon.}}</ref> | |||
| In '']'' The charcoal makers of Azalea Town own a Farfetch'd. However, it won't listen to the apprentice and runs off in the Ilex Forest. Herding it back to him earns the player an HM01 (Cut). Farfetch'd made its first anime appearance in ''So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd'' under the ownership of Keith. It was also showcased in ''A Farfetch'd Tale'' where ] planned to eat it, an aspect of Pokémon world rarely touched on in the anime. Farfetch'd has also made many minor appearances since then. In the ] mangam, Farfetch'd is owned by an Azalean boy, who fell victim to the onslaught of ]'s Pokémon in the depths of Ilex Forest. ] is later seen in Volume 10 riding a Farfetch'd as a mode of transport to pass ] the Portable Pokémon Transporter. | |||
| ==Doduo== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 084 | |||
| |type = Normal/Flying | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = Dodrio | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Doduo'''|ドードー|Dōdō}} resembles an ] or a ], with sharp beaks and an extra head. It may also be based on the ]. Its name is a portmanteau of the words dodo, the extinct flightless bird, and duo, in reference to its two heads. Doduo's tracks are huge and very distinctive. It inhabits and races across grass-covered plains at 60 mph. It is well-adapted to dry and arid climates. Doduo's second head is said to have been formed by a sudden mutation thousands of years ago. Both heads normally contain identical brains, although rare cases have been observed where a Doduo has two distinctly different brains. | |||
| Interestingly, Doduo can be caught in the wild in all of the ]. Doduo can also be found in '']''. | |||
| In the Pokémon anime episode "Bad to the Bone," Jessie of ] battles a Doduo with her ]. The battle is interrupted when the Doduo's heads begin to fight with each other. | |||
| In '']'', the player can ride a Doduo to get around faster. | |||
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| ==Dodrio== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 085 | |||
| |type = Normal/Flying | |||
| |evolvesfrom = Doduo | |||
| |evolvesto = | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Dodrio'''|ドードリオ|Dōdorio}} is a flightless bird Pokémon with long, powerful legs. Dodrio resembles an ], and its movement is reminiscent of the ]. Its name is a portmanteau of the words ], the extinct flightless bird, and trio, in reference to its three heads. | |||
| As the evolved form of the two-headed ], Dodrio has three heads, the third head which is said to be formed by one of Doduo's heads splitting during evolution. Each one of the heads constantly expresses a different emotion: joy, sadness, and anger. Having three heads allows Dodrio to collect more information from its surroundings, develop complex plans, and remain alert at all times by keeping watch in three different directions. On the other hand, a Dodrio's three heads are commonly known to squabble amongst themselves, probably due to each one having a different attitude. Though Dodrio struggles to fly, it has three sets of hearts and lungs to match its heads, granting it extraordinary stamina while running at high speed. Like its pre-evolution Doduo, it inhabits dry, grassy plains. | |||
| In the video games, Dodrio are often used by Bird Keepers and Triathletes practicing in running. In | |||
| '']'', a Dodrio is the partner of the Fall City Ranger Leader Joel. Dodrio also features in the '']'' games as Dodrio Mode, which speeds up the games' GameBoy emulator, and in ''FireRed'', ''LeafGreen'', and ''Emerald'' in the mini-game Dodrio Berry-Picking. | |||
| In the Pokémon anime, Dodrio first appeared on the morning of the first episode, crowing in place of a ]. Dario used one in the episode "The Flame Pokémon-athon," and Violet City Gym Leader ] battled Ash's Pikachu with one. ] also evolved his Doduo into a Dodrio. | |||
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| ==Seel== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 086 | |||
| |type = Water | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = Dewgong | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Seel'''|パウワウ|Pauwau|'''Pawou''' in original ] versions}} are well suited to life in the most frigid reaches of the planet. They are nocturnal; in the daytime they are seen asleep on the ] in shallow water. When hunting, Seel stay in the ocean because they cannot walk on land. Instead, they swim in a rather graceful fashion literally underneath sheets of ice floating on the water’s surface in their environment in search of their prey. Even though the air is a frigid 14 degrees ] and the water itself is a somewhat less chilling 40 degrees, their fur hides are thick enough to insulate Seel from either degree of cold and their nostrils automatically close by themselves to ensure their ability to remain underwater. When they need to take in air, they will use their hard horns to punch holes through the ice sheet above and pop their heads out. | |||
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| ==Dewgong== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 087 | |||
| |type = Water/Ice | |||
| |evolvesfrom = Seel | |||
| |evolvesto = | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Dewgong's'''|ジュゴン|Jugon}} name is derived from the real ] which has a similar, but much larger, body: the ]. In the beta versions of Red/Blue, Dewgong's name was originally going to be Manaty, a reference to the ]. The Pokémon first appears in the arsenal of a trainer named "Allison" outside of Saffron City, who cites her similar ] as a reason for her choosing to utilize the Water/Ice type Pokémon. Dewgong is the evolved form of Seel. | |||
| ==Grimer== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 088 | |||
| |type = Poison | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = Muk | |||
| }} | |||
| {{redirect|Grimer|the Sonic the Comic character|List of characters in Sonic the Comic#Grimer}} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Grimer'''|ベトベター|Betobetā|'''Betbeter''' in original ] versions}} is a purple pile of semi-hardened, poisonous sludge. It has saucer-like eyes and a gray mouth. Grimer may be distantly related to Koffing (since both Pokémon are associated with pollution, and whose evolutionary lines are the only ones to learn Sludge). Grimer emits an odor so strong and disgusting, many cities in the Pokémon world have been evacuated because of its presence. Since Grimer's body lacks a solid form, it can slip through the smallest of openings. Grimer thrive anywhere there is pollution and even feed on it. As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new Grimer emerge, which worsens the stench around it. Grimer also exudes a germ-infested liquid from its body that acts as a herbicide and makes the land around it uninhabitable for any new plants. Not even weeds will grow in the path of a Grimer. | |||
| There is some dispute over how a Grimer came to be. Some Pokédex entries claim that a Grimer was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. The Pokédex in ''Pokémon Sapphire'' states that a Grimer was born from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. | |||
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| ==Muk== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 089 | |||
| |type = Poison | |||
| |evolvesfrom = Grimer | |||
| |evolvesto = | |||
| }} | |||
| {{redirect|Muk|the Korean food|Muk (food)}} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Muk'''|ベトベトン|Betobeton|'''Betbeton''' in original ] versions}} is the living manifestation of pollution and all things disgusting. Muk basically looks very similar to its previous form, Grimer. The main differences are that Muk is larger than Grimer, and has a wider mouth and smaller eyes. It is also usually depicted with its left arm being much larger then the right one. The toxicity of a Muk is also stronger than that of a Grimer. Just a drop of Muk's essence can turn a virgin lake into a stagnant, rancid swamp within minutes. The poison from a Muk has a negative effect on whoever touches it, ranging from a simple fever to death. This Pokémon likes warm and moist places, such as garbage dumps or sewers. They sometimes also reside in dirty back alleys and in cities where pollution is common. Their tongue is made from poison, so it licks its prey to attack. | |||
| In the anime, Ash and friends encounter a horde of ], which is led by a Muk. After a group of Magnemites and Magnetons save them, Ash captures the Muk. When Ash first caught Muk, its smell was able to escape the Poké Ball, much to everyone's displeasure. For this reason, Muk was given to Professor Oak. A running gag in the series involves Muk and his overly affectionate personality. He constantly expressing gratitude towards ] by hugging him, and in the process smothering him with its gooey body, he also started to do this with Professor Birch. | |||
| ] editor "Pokémon of the Day Chick" described Muk as a "butt-ugly mass of | |||
| undefined tissue".<ref>http://faqs.ign.com/articles/379/379014p1.html</ref> | |||
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| ==Shellder== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 090 | |||
| |type = Water | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = Cloyster (Water Stone) | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Shellder'''|シェルダー|Sherudā}} is a cheeky ] (] or ]) Pokémon; it constantly pokes its tongue out at anybody, whether friend or foe. It will also spit on foes. This tends to antagonize enemies into a rage. Its shell is very strong, apparently harder than a ], though only made of a single, smooth layer. Shellder becomes vulnerable when the enemy can attack its insides. When not protecting itself in battle, it will attack by squirting water at the foe. As a last resort, it will clamp the foe with its powerful shell. However, this leaves Shellder vulnerable to an attack, hence, it is rarely used. As a total last resort, Shellder may use Selfdestruct or Explosion to knock itself and the enemy out. Shellder travels by rapidly opening and closing its shell, propelling it in the opposite direction of its shell through the water. Shellder are incapable of travel on land, unless in a Poké Ball. It hides in its shell and licks with its tongue well over 10 feet to attack. Also hides on the seafloor using its tongue to catch prey | |||
| Shellder is integral to the evolution of ] as is the body part of Slowpoke to which Shellder bites on: its tail. Once Shellder bites the Slowpoke's tail, the two will evolve into a single Pokémon, ]. If Shellder instead attaches itself to Slowpoke's head, it will create ], a notably ''smarter'' Pokémon than the other two. This evolution can be reversed if Shellder falls off Slowbro's tail or Slowking's head. The evolution benefits both Pokémon: Slowpoke can now walk on its hind legs and Shellder can both eat the scraps of the Slowpoke, and finally move on land. The newly attached Shellder looks very different from its previous purple form, since it changes ] when it bites. | |||
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| ==Cloyster== | |||
| {{distinguish|cloister}} | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 091 | |||
| |type = Water/Ice | |||
| |evolvesfrom = Shellder | |||
| |evolvesto = | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Cloyster'''|パルシェン|Parushen|'''Parshen''' in original ] versions}} are ] Pokémon, guarded by an extremely strong, multi-layered shell. The shell is strong enough to withstand a bomb explosion and cannot be pried open by even those with superior strength. Nobody has seen their dark innards, which are Cloyster's weak spot as they are very soft and vulnerable. They launch thick, powerful spikes at enemies in battle, as well as to capture prey. These spikes are even stronger than their shell. Cloyster can also crush prey by clamping their thick shell shut onto them. When being attacked, they simply shut their shells to avoid further damage. To travel through water, they swim by swallowing water and jetting it out opposite to the direction they want to move. | |||
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| ==Gastly== | |||
| {{Redirect|Gastly|other uses|Ghastly (disambiguation)}} | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 092 | |||
| |type = Ghost/Poison | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = Haunter (lvl 25) | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Gastly'''|ゴース|Gōsu|'''Ghos''' in original ] versions|'''Spirit''' in the ] of the ] versions of ]}} is made of a very thin, gas-like substance, which grants it certain powers and weaknesses. Some say it is an other-dimensional life-form, while others believe it is formed from toxic gas. It can sneak into any place if it so wishes thanks to the invasive properties of gas molecules. It can render itself nearly ] and approach enemies undetected, and can envelop said enemies regardless of their size and induce sleepiness, slow poisoning through the skin, or even ]. | |||
| On the other hand, Gastly's negligible weight and gaseous nature make it very easy for it to be blown off or even scattered to nothingness under a strong wind (although it is presumed the molecules can regroup later). A Gastly will not appear in windy weather if it can help it, but when it finds itself threatened by a strong wind, it clusters in groups under the eaves of houses to protect itself. | |||
| ] described Ghastly, and its evolutions as "highly useful", further describing its abilities and design as "top shelf".<ref name="GamesRadarDexP4"/><ref name="GamesRadarDexP5"/> | |||
| ==Haunter== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 093 | |||
| |type = Ghost/Poison | |||
| |evolvesfrom = Gastly | |||
| |evolvesto = Gengar (trade) | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Haunter'''|ゴースト|Gōsuto|'''Ghost''' in original ] versions}}, known as the Gas Pokémon, was called ''']''' in the ]s of ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://guidesarchive.ign.com/guides/12045/haunter.html |title=#093 Haunter |publisher=] |work=] |accessdate=2009-10-04 |author=Staff}}</ref> It takes the shape of a frightful face with disembodied hands. It has a sinister look, complete with fangs and claws. However, when approached by people, it has a habit of reverting to a spherical form that obscures its eyes, mouth, and hands. Haunter is called the 'gas' Pokémon, because of the gaseous composition of its body. Because of its ability to slip through block walls, Haunter is said to be from another dimension. They seem to eat by first paralyzing their opponent with Lick, then draining a bit of their life force. Haunter can eat the dreams of people and Pokémon. Haunter—and its pre-evolved form, Gastly—are the lightest of all known Pokémon, both tipping the scales at a paltry 0.2 lbs. In the anime, it is voiced by ]. Haunter seems to be based on Dila, which in philippine mythology is a spirit that travels through walls and licks certain humans to death. | |||
| ] described Haunter alongside Ghastly and Gengar as "highly useful", further describing its abilities and design as "top shelf".<ref name="GamesRadarDexP4">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/ds/f/the-complete-pokemon-rby-pokedex-part-9/a-2007082295639479041/g-2006100415372930075/p-4 |title=The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 9 |author=Elston, Brett |page=4 |accessdate=2009-10-03 |publisher=] |work=]}}</ref><ref name="GamesRadarDexP5">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/ds/f/the-complete-pokemon-rby-pokedex-part-9/a-2007082295639479041/g-2006100415372930075/p-5 |title=The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 9 |author=Elston, Brett |page=5 |accessdate=2009-10-03 |publisher=] |work=]}}</ref> ] stated that despite Gengar's higher statistics, "Haunter always has been and always will be cooler", further describing it as having "built quite a loyal following for itself over the years".<ref name="IGNHaunter">{{cite web |url=http://faqs.ign.com/articles/375/375560p1.html |publisher=] |work=] |accessdate=2009-10-14 |date=2002-10-28 |title=Pokémon of the Day: #093 Haunter |author=Staff}}</ref> ''Generazione Pókemon'' described Haunter's traits as one of the more vivid aspects of the games, citing specifically its ability to devour energy from its opponents.<ref>{{cite book |pages=146, 230 |title=Generazione Pókemon: I Bambini e L'invasione Planetaria Dei Nuovi 'Giocattoli di Ruolo' |author=Lipperini, Loredana |publihser=Castelvecchi |year=2000 |isbn=8882102491 |language=Italian}}</ref> | |||
| ==Gengar== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 094 | |||
| |type = Ghost/Poison | |||
| |evolvesfrom = Haunter | |||
| |evolvesto = | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Gengar'''|ゲンガー|Gengā|Gengar}} often has a rather sinister personality, especially when in the wild. It inhabits remote mountainous locations and ] environments alike, being a dangerous Pokémon to encounter in either case. Fortunately, Gengar is a ] Pokémon, so its attacks are limited to the hours of darkness. A Gengar will ] its prospective prey, which may be another Pokémon, or a human being, and hide in their ]. It is said that in this way, Gengar has the opportunity to absorb its prey's life force, which is often fatal to its victim. Gengar acts as a ] while nearby, such that its malevolent presence is given away by a sudden chill and a shivering sensation. Gengar possess the ability to float weightlessly, and the ability to become intangible. Gengar can also manipulate spiritual energy; it is adept at laying curses. | |||
| A favorite pastime of Gengar is to mimic the shadows of people. A common prank is to take the shape of one's shadow and run past him, giving the impression that his shadow has come alive and overtaken him. Gengar loves to frighten people that way during the nights of a ]. As another means of frightening passersby, a Gengar may make itself invisible, save for its leering eyes and devilish grin, in a manner similar to the ]. A Gengar's mischievous nature is apparent in its devious smile, nonetheless, a Gengar may be a loyal, trustworthy friend to its trainer. A more genuine, less sinister smile indicates a friendlier Gengar. | |||
| Notable Pokémon Trainers that employ Gengar are ] of the Kanto ], ], Gym Leader of Ecruteak City Gym, and ], Gym Leader of Hearthome City Gym. In '']'', a Gengar serves as a male character and one of the members of the Team Meanies. They start as the antagonists of the special but soften when the Go-Getters lend them a hand. | |||
| Notably, Gengar is series illustrator ]'s favorite Pokémon.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} | |||
| ] described Gengar as "highly useful", further describing its abilities and design as "top shelf".<ref name="GamesRadarDexP4"/><ref name="GamesRadarDexP5"/> ] stated that despite Gengar's higher statistics, "Haunter always has been and always will be cooler".<ref name="IGNHaunter"/> ] used Gengar as an example of a Pokémon with a "suspicious charm", describing it as a "ghostly purple ball with a devilishly cute smile, horns to match and a crocodile spine."<ref>http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover1.html</ref> | |||
| ==Onix== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 095 | |||
| |type = Rock/Ground | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = ''']''' (trade w/ Metal Coat) | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Onix'''|イワーク|Iwāku|'''Iwark''' in original ] versions}} is a subterranean almost literal ] creature that burrows its way through the ground at a rate of 50 ] (80 km/h) in search of food. The tunnels it leaves behind as it burrows through the earth are used as pre-dug homes by other subterranean Pokémon such as ] and ]. Within Onix's crest is a structure nigh identical to a magnet, which allows it to determine where it's heading, its depth underground, and other such information useful for a subterranean Pokémon to know. It acts quite like a compass. As Onix ages, it burrows deeper underground, and its rocky structure becomes progressively harder, rounder, and smoother. Around the age of 100, the pressures exerted on its stone body become so high that it is compressed into a much harder, diamond-like composition, although it is closer to metal in nature. This results in the evolution of an Onix into a Steelix; fortunately, a Trainer can evolve an Onix much more quickly by trading it with a "Steel Coat" item in its possession. | |||
| When the species was first introduced in the ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'' Versions, Onix was the tallest Pokémon, being 28'10" in length. Its evolved form, Steelix, became the tallest in the Gold and Silver Versions at 30'02" in length. However, starting with ''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'', the 47'07" tall Pokémon ] became the largest Pokémon in existence. | |||
| In battle, Onix is known for having one of the highest Defense stats out of every Pokémon, but with its other stats average at best, and its notorious weaknesses against Water-Type and Grass-Type attacks, Onix is very challenging to use; like most Pokémon, it is better to let it evolve. | |||
| During the '']'' of the tv series arriving on Sunburst Island, Ash and his friends are asked if they know anything about an Onix that is made totally out of Crystal. Curious, they help the girl and her brother to find the ] Onix and to capture it. The Crystal Onix, in a curious reversal of the norm, was impervious to Water attacks but vulnerable to Fire. This was an extremely rare creature and has yet to make an appearance in the computer games. | |||
| In the anime, an Onix is owned by Brock as part of the many Pokémon owned by the training gym that Brock's family runs. Brock had initially received the Onix from his father, who is a specialist in rock-type Pokémon. When Brock feels the need to travel with ] yet again, he entrusts the care of the Onix to one of his many younger brothers. This takes place in ''Pokémon Chronicles''. It eventually evolves into a ]. | |||
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| ==Drowzee== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 096 | |||
| |type = Psychic | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = Hypno | |||
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| {{nihongo|'''Drowzee'''|スリープ|Surīpu|'''Sleepe''' in original ] versions}}, known as the ] Pokémon, is a ] Pokémon that is based on the ], so it resembles a ].<ref>{{pokédex|firered|A descendant of the legendary animal baku, which is said to eat dreams. It is skilled at hypnotism.}}</ref> Its eyes are tired looking and it has a ] above its mouth. Its arms are quite short in length and its hands each have three fingers. The upper half of a Drowzee's body is yellow and the lower half is brown, the two of which are separated by a wavy line. It has a round belly and its legs are quite stubby. Its feet are brown, except for its two toes, which are the same yellow color as the upper half of the body, and the bottom, which has a small, round, pink colored pad in the middle of it. | |||
| Its special abilities allow it to hypnotize its enemies to eat their dreams.<ref>{{pokédex|red|Puts enemies to sleep, then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating bad dreams.}}</ref> When it twitches its nose, it can tell where someone is sleeping and what that person is dreaming about.<ref>{{pokédex|crystal|When it twitches its nose, it can tell where someone is sleeping and what that person is dreaming about.}}</ref> If a person’s nose becomes ]y when they are sleeping, it is said to be a sure sign that a Drowzee is standing above their pillow and trying to eat their dream through the person’s nostrils.<ref>{{pokédex|ruby|If your nose becomes itchy while you are sleeping, it's a sure sign that one of these Pokémon is standing above your pillow and trying to eat your dream through your nostrils.}}</ref> Drowzee has certain preferences for the dreams it eats, and it is known to love fun dreams and rarely eat the dreams of adults, as the dreams of children are seemingly tastier.<ref name="drowzeesilver">{{pokédex|silver|It remembers every dream it eats. It rarely eats the dreams of adults because children's are much tastier}}</ref> Drowzee remembers every dream it has eaten,<ref name="drowzeesilver"/> and may show dreams it has eaten in the past to a person that often sleeps by it.<ref>{{pokédex|yellow|If you sleep by it all the time, it will sometimes show you dreams it has eaten in the past.}}</ref> | |||
| Drowzee first appeared alongside its ] in ''Hypno's Naptime''. Both of the Hypnosis Pokémon were used to help the members of the Pokémon Lover's Club get sleep. Hypno was causing children to act like Pokémon and draining the energy off of the Pokémon in the local ]. Drowzee was used to fix the mess Hypno created.<ref name="Hypno's Naptime">{{cite episode| title = Hypno's Naptime | series = ] | credits = Yukiyoshi Ōhashi (writer) | network = Various | airdate = October 13, 1998 | season = ]|number = 27}}</ref> Drowzee made another appearance in ''Pikachu Re-Volts''. ] used a Drowzee to ] Pokémon into turning against their Trainers and obeying Butch and Cassidy.<ref name="Pikachu Re-Volts">{{cite episode| title = Pikachu Re-Volts | series = ] | credits = Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer) | network = Various | airdate = February 5, 2000 | season = ]|number = 86}}</ref> Drowzee was living in an abandoned mining town with several other Psychic Pokémon in ''Fear Factor Phony''.<ref name="Fear Factor Phony">{{cite episode| title = Fear Factor Phony | series = ] | credits = Junki Takegami (writer) | network = Various | airdate = September 8, 2006 | season = ]|number = 146}}</ref> | |||
| ==Hypno== | |||
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| |number = 097 | |||
| |type = Psychic | |||
| |evolvesfrom = Drowzee | |||
| |evolvesto = | |||
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| {{nihongo|Hypno|スリーパー|Suriipaa|'''Sleeper''' in original ] versions}} is a humanoid creature with a fur covering its neck, and always carrying its favorite ] in its hand, which it uses to put others to sleep. The name "Hypno" originates from the word "hypnosis", as Hypno ] foes with its ]. | |||
| Hypno is a curiously sinister Pokémon that puts other Pokémon and people to sleep. It does so by swinging the pendulum, which it carries in its hand all the time. When hunting for prey, it will polish the mysterious pendulum. | |||
| Eating the dreams of its foes is another sinister ability of Hypno. However, stomach pains will ail Hypno if it eats a ]. At dusk, some Hypno will appear near schools and less-traveled roads. This may be to scare children and travelers at night and hypnotize them. In fact, there was once an incident where Hypno hypnotized and ] a child. | |||
| It is possible that Hypno never sleeps, as evident by its Insomnia ability. Instead of sleeping, it probably energizes itself with meditation and by eating the dreams of those it puts to sleep. Hypno's menacing and semi-parted eyelids look sleep deprived. | |||
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| ==Krabby== | |||
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| |number = 098 | |||
| |type = Water | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = Kingler | |||
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| {{nihongo|'''Krabby'''|クラブ|Kurabu|'''Crab''' in original ] versions}} is a crab with large pincers. Krabby is an ] and a ]; it rarely hunts for itself. It can also act as a ] by digesting the bacteria in sand, but this is rare. It is territorial, and in beaches where there is little food, fights between Krabby are common. Krabby also uses ]; it can form mucus sacs about itself if threatened, making it seem larger or making it harder to spot against sea sand. It is usually very small, but it makes up by its aggressiveness. | |||
| Krabby first appeared at a beach in episode 13, ''Mystery At The Lighthouse'', when ] wanted to prove that he could catch a Pokémon alone. After the capture (which involved Krabby attacking Ash's finger), it was automatically transferred to ]'s lab, because Ash already had six Pokémon with him. To Ash's great surprise, Gary had also caught another Krabby, which was much larger than his. Ash used Krabby in his first battle at the Indigo Tournament. Krabby won against an ] and evolved into ], despite the fact that Krabby had never battled before. | |||
| ] named Krabby as the second best Pokémon they would like to eat, noting that it would go well with a pot of water and some butter.<ref name="GD 10PWLTE2">{{cite web | url = http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/top-ten-pokemom-wed-like-to-eat/?page=9 | title = Top 10 Pokemon We'd Like to Eat | publisher = ] | first = Chris | last = Buffa | date = 2008-03-12 | accessdate = 2010-03-07}}</ref> Krabby's claw grip was used to describe Pokémon's dominance on the ] charts.<ref name="G OBKH3FGT">{{cite web | url = http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=15783 | title = Orange Box Knocks Halo 3 From GameFly Throne | publisher = ] | work = ] | first = Brandon | last = Boyer | date = 2008-10-08 | accessdate = 2010-03-07}}</ref> | |||
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| ==Kingler== | |||
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| |number = 099 | |||
| |type = Water | |||
| |evolvesfrom = Krabby | |||
| |evolvesto = | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Kingler'''|キングラー|Kingurā|'''Kingler''' in the original ] versions}} is a crab with a single humongous claw. The claw grew to this size to protect Kingler from possible predators. It has the crushing force of 10,000 psi, but it comes at a price. The claw is very heavy, forcing Kingler to spend much of its time in the water, where the claw's buoyancy makes it seem lighter. However, due to this immense size and weight, Kingler can use the claw as a club-like weapon, the result of which is its signature attack, Crabhammer. However, Kingler can transition from water to land with relative ease, and when above water, it communicates with others of its species by waving its claw. It has four legs, which it uses to scuttle around. Its claw is normally kept low to the ground in order for Kingler to keep its stamina up. | |||
| In the anime, Ash's Krabby evolved into Kingler during the 1st round of the Indigo League. Kingler was barely used during his adventures in Johto and Kanto, although it was also used in the Whirlpool Tournament. Ash was also going to use Kingler in the Johto League, but an accident caused by three Voltorb injured Kingler, and therefore it couldn't battle. Ash's Kingler still lives at Professor Oak's Lab. | |||
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| ==Voltorb== | |||
| {{pokeinfoboxsmall | |||
| |number = 100 | |||
| |type = Electric | |||
| |evolvesfrom = | |||
| |evolvesto = ] | |||
| }} | |||
| {{nihongo|'''Voltorb'''|ビリリダマ|Biriridama|'''Biriridama'''}} are aggressive red and white ball shaped Pokémon that looks strikingly similar to a Poké Ball. | |||
| Although it was discovered shortly after Poké Balls were invented, some believe there is a connection. Though roughly ten times larger, many trainers get a surprise when they pick one up thinking it is a Poké Ball. The strength of their explosions is dependent on how much ] they store in their bodies. When jarred or angered, a Voltorb can and will explode, causing massive damage to their aggressor and themselves (as seen in the video games when they use the moves "Self-Destruct" or "Explosion", both of which causes fainting to the user). It is so unstable that even the slightest bump in the road will make it explode spontaneously. Voltorb do not have a mouth, but do have two eyes that are normally slanted into an aggressive stare. | |||
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