Togetic

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Togetic
Togetic
National
Togepi - Togetic (#176) - Natu
Johto
Togepi - Togetic (#47) - Sandshrew
Japanese name Togechikku
Evolves from Togepi
Evolves to Togekiss (from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards)
Generation Second
Species Happiness Pokémon
Height 2 ft 0 in (0.6 m)
Weight 7.0 lb (3.2 kg)
Ability Hustle / Serene Grace

Togetic (トゲチック Togechikku in Japanese, also called Togetic in German and French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise.

The first part of Togetic's name derives from the Japanese word for spike. Its Japanese name "Togechikku" could be literally translated as "Togechick". The "-tic" suffix that was used instead may have been an intentional corruption of the name or a mistranslation.

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[edit] Biology

In the Pokémon world, Togetic is a highly auspicious species. It is associated with good fortune and happiness, but it is said that it will grant its boons and affection only to kind-hearted, caring people. In fact, it will even grow sad itself if it is in mean-spirited company for a prolonged period of time.

Togetic's rudimentary wings do not permit it to actually fly, but it has in lost time learned to remain floating in midair without even using them. This may be connected to Togetic's potential to learn many Psychic-type moves from technical machines.

Though Togetic appears to be an angel at first glance, it shares a few characteristics with real world fowl. It is a bipedal bird-like creature of mostly white coloration. Its belly sports markings similar to those found on the shell of its pre-evolved form, Togepi. Togetic has two stubby arms, a pair of short wings on its back and three spiky formations on top of its head.

[edit] In the video games

It can only be obtained by evolving Togepi by having it be very happy when it goes up a level. This means that the availability of Togetic mainly depends on the availability of Togepi. Ways to make a Togepi happy include having it in one's team, not letting it faint, grooming it and levelling it up.

Togetic has excellent special defense and good special attack and physical defense. However, it also has very low speed and physical offense, which makes its survival against physical moves risky.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to properly utilize Togetic's strong points as its Normal/Flying combination gives it a large range of weaknesses to moves like Rock Slide, Ice Beam and Thunderbolt. Its typing also favors the use of physical attacks, which is has a very low stat for. Despite its high special attack, Togetic learns no special moves naturally, although, through the use of Techical Machines, it can be taught powerful moves like Fire Blast and Psychic. It possesses the extremely useful Serene Grace ability, which doubles the probability of moves having their additional effect work, but it can learn very few moves that have additional effects, and most of them are physical in nature. Togetic's other ability is Hustle which increases attack for lowered accuracy, so never-miss moves like Swift and Aerial Ace which also get a typing boost allow Togetic to use physical attacks decently.

As a result, Togetic is not a Pokémon much preferred by players. Most suggested movesets for Togetic have it use Encore and Safeguard, assigning it a purely supportive role for the rest of the Pokémon in the player's team. It is also used as a sponge in double battles by using Follow Me to force other Pokémon to attack it, allowing its partner to use a stat up move or attack. For this, it is very useful to skilled trainers.

In the new Diamond and Pearl games, Togetic is granted an evolution (Togekiss) using the Light Stone, which also evolves Roselia into Rozureido. [1]

[edit] In the animé

The only anime appearance Togetic made so far is in episode #321 (The Togepi Mirage). Misty's Togepi evolved into Togetic in order to protect the Togepi indigenous to the mystical Mirage Kingdom from a villain. After peace was restored, it decided to remain there in order to watch over its fellow Pokémon and Misty released it, parting with a Pokémon she has had for most of the series.

Spoilers end here.

[edit] In the trading card game

Togetic in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Genesis set)
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Togetic in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Neo Genesis set)

Togetic has a rather minor role in the card game. It appears as stage-1 Colorless cards in the following sets:

  • Neo Genesis
  • Neo Destiny (as Light Togetic)
  • Aquapolis
  • EX Team Rocket Returns

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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