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japanname=エネコ (Eneko)| |
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generation=Third| |
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species=Kitten Pokémon| |
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stage=Basic| |
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evolvesfrom=''None''| |
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type=Normal | |
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height=2 ] 0 ]| |
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weight=24.3| |
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color=Pink| |
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shinycolor=The pink part of its body becomes redder.| |
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ability=Cute Charm| |
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sigattack=Assist |
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{{nihongo|'''Skitty'''|エネコ|Eneko|{{{4|}}}}} are one of the {{pokenum}} ] of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar<ref name=sev>{{cite web|url=http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20051004/LATU06404102005-1.html|title=Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold|publisher=PR Newswire|accessdate=2006-02-28}}</ref> '']'' ] – a collection of ], ], ], ]s, ]s and other media created by ]. The purpose of Skitty 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 ]s.<ref name=ign> ''Ign.com''. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.</ref> |
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The name '''Skitty''' is a ] of the words '''skittish''' and '''kitty'''. |
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==Biology== |
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Skitty is a ] that is considered cute even by its ] definition. According to the Pokédex, it also loves to play with moving objects, just like ]. Because of this, it often chases its own tail until it is dizzy. However, Skitty is more like ] due to rarity, pink color and its means of evolution. Its appearance is described by the following: each ear is split into three points, its tail starts skinny, followed by a sausage shape and ending with three cherry-like points. Its body is little and its paws are stumpy. Unlike Meowth, who lacks a visible nose, Skitty has a tiny nose that looks like a dot and squinty eyes. |
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Skitty are unique Pokémon, as they are the only species of Pokémon to naturally learn the move Assist, which randomly picks a move off the other Pokémon from your party and attacks with it. However, there are Pokémon which can have Assist bred into them, like Meowth. |
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==In the video games== |
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Skitty can only be found on Route 116, north of ], '']'', '']'', and '']'', and they appear rarely. Rustboro is also the first place players actually see Skitty because one of the minor ]s has it in her house as a pet. However, after the ] is beaten in the game, it is possible to find a news flash on TV saying Skitty is temporalily more common. Skitty is also one of the sixteen starters in the ] games. It evolves into ] with the use of a Moon Stone. |
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An egg containing a Skitty that knows Pay Day can be obtained from ]. It can be obtained by storing 500 Pokémon from one game in the box. Before that, Pay Day was an exclusive move, only learnable by Meowth and Persian. |
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Skitty is also known by the fact that it can breed with the Whale Pokémon, ]. Made popular by a public forum, the breeding of Skitty and Wailord led to the popular catch phrase ''Hot Skitty On Wailord Action'', or ''HSOWA''. |
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Skitty has the habit of becoming fascinated by moving objects and chasing them around. This Pokémon is known to chase after its own tail and becomes dizzy. Skitty is known to chase around playfully after its own tail. In the wild, this Pokémon lives in holes in the trees of forests. It is very popular as a pet because of its adorable looks. A Skitty's adorably cute behaviour makes it highly popular. In battle, it makes its tail puff out. It threatens foes with a sharp growl. It is said to be difficult to earn its trust. However, it is extremely popular for its cute looks and behavior. |
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==In the Anime== |
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In the ], ] has a Skitty that she uses for ]s. It can juggle and perform a variety of attacks, for which it also is useful in battle, when it is not chasing its own tail. May's Skitty (like ] ] and ]'s ]) has a knack for coming out of its ] at some inappropriate moments, which may make May's opponent think it's her next battle Pokémon. |
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In the ] episode "A Little Skitty" , Meowth falls in love with a female Skitty that's sleeping on a balcony and tries to impress her with flowers, songs, etc. However, a runaway ] always ruins the moment. |
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==In the Manga== |
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In '']'', Ruby had a Skitty named Coco (derived from its Japanese name, ''Eneko'') which was his staple Pokémon for Cute Contests. Coco evolved in Granite Cave when she accidentally touched a Moon Stone that was hanging on Steven's belt. |
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==Other Properties== |
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Skitty has appeared on a few TCG cards in the EX series, its debut was in the EX:Ruby/Sapphire set. |
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==References== |
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*The following games and their instruction manuals: '']'', '']'', and '']''; '']''; '']'' and '']''; '']'', '']'', and '']''; '']'', '']'', and '']''; '']'' and '']''; '']'' and '']'' |
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<!--;Notes |
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-->;Publications<!-- |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1998. ] B000CQP8FE |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide Special Edition for Yellow, Red and Blue''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. ] B000CQT878--> |
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*Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9. |
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*Loe, Casey, ed. ''Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide''. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.<!-- |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Snap Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. ] B000CDZP9G |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Super Smash Bros. Melee Official Nintendo Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 2001. ISBN 1930206194 |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Ruby Version & Sapphire Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 2003. ISBN 1930206313 |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Colosseum Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., March 2004. ISBN 193020647X--> |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X |
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*Mylonas, Eric. ''Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide''. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4 |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5<!-- |
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*Chiba, Akira et al. ''The Official Pokémon Emerald Version Strategy Guide''. Pokémon USA, Inc., 2005. ISBN 3937336060 |
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*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., September 22 2005. ISBN 1598120026 |
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;Manga volumes |
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*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, September 9 1999. ISBN 1569313784 |
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*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 1999. ISBN 156931411X |
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*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, April 5 2000. ISBN 1569314365 |
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*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Surf’s Up, Pikachu Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, June 2000. ISBN 1569314942 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 1: Desperado Pikachu''. VIZ Media LLC, July 6 2000. ISBN 1569315078 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 2: Legendary Pokémon''. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 2000. ISBN 1569315086 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 3: Saffron City Siege''. VIZ Media LLC, August 5 2001. ISBN 1569315604 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 4: The Yellow Caballero: A Trainer in Yellow''. VIZ Media LLC, January 9 2002. ISBN 1569317100 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 5: The Yellow Caballero: Making Waves''. VIZ Media LLC, April 2002. ISBN 1591160278 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 6: The Yellow Caballero: The Cave Campaign''. VIZ Media LLC, September 5 2002. ISBN 1591160286 |
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*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 7: The Yellow Caballero: The Pokémon Elite''. VIZ Media LLC, January 2003. ISBN 1569318514--> |
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==External links== |
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* (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Skitty as a species |
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*{{Serebiidex|300|Skitty}} |
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* Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis |
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* - Skitty Pokédex entry and Usage Overview |
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* - Skitty Tactical Data |
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*{{WikiKnowledge|Skitty}} |
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