Typhlosion

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Typhlosion
Image:Typhlosion.png
National
Quilava - Typhlosion (#157) - Totodile
Johto
Quilava - Typhlosion (#006) - Totodile
Japanese name Bakphoon
Stage Stage 2
Evolves from Quilava
Evolves to None
Generation Second
Species Volcano Pokémon
Type Fire
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m)
Weight 175.3 lb (79.5 kg)
Ability Blaze

Typhlosion (バクフーン Bakufūn?, Bakphoon) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Typhlosion 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 Pokémon trainers.[2]

The name Typhlosion has several possible origins. It could be a combination of typhoon and explosion. Another possibility is that it is a combination of Typhon, a figure in Greek mythology, and explosion. Typhon in Greek mythology is said to have had children with a monster named Echidna. Since the echidna is also a type of animal, and since Typhlosion's base form, Cyndaquil, is classified as an echidna, this is also a likely source of the name.

Its Japanese name is a likely a misspelling of the word bakufū (爆風?), an explosive blast. Its name could also be a pun on the word 台風 (taifū?), typhoon.

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[edit] Characteristics

Unlike Cyndaquil, Typhlosion bears no relation to the echidna, instead resembling something of a massive biped weasel, ferret, badger, but possibly even a bear by its great size and strength. Its body is heavy, but despite that, it's capable of obtaining incredible speeds. The number of special vents it possesses has dropped to the row on its upper back; however, it can put forth a tremendous amount of heat. Typhlosion could also resemble a lion because of the ring of fire around its neck much like a mane. Typhlosion carries the same coloration of its lower forms. Its yellow fur is brighter than it is on Quilava, yet still duller than Cyndaquil. Its fur is incredibly coarse and somewhat shaggy, but it is still fire-proof.

Far more aggressive than either Cyndaquil or Quilava, Typhlosion are exceedingly hard to find out in the plains. They are a known cause of grassfires as the heat they expel is hot enough to cause the air around them to shimmer. It viciously assaults its opponents, reducing them to ashes from its incredibly hot fire.

Though not color-blind, Typhlosion have slightly poorer eyesight than Quilava due to smaller pupils. It makes up for this by possessing a keen sense of smell and remarkable hearing. Capable of moving on either two feet or four, it can also make incredible leaps to attack opponents from above.[citation needed]

[edit] In the video games

Typhlosion can only be obtained in the games by evolving a Quilava. Therefore, the availability of Quilava dictates the availability of Typhlosion.

Typhlosion has greater total stats than Feraligatr and Meganium. Typhlosion is a fast Pokémon with good Special Attack and Defense, while Feraligatr specializes in HP, Attack, and Defense. Meganium has high Defense and Special Defense.

Typhlosion is often compared with Charizard due to the fact that both have identical base stats, so the only thing separating the two are types and movepool. The advantages/disadvantages of Charizard's type have long been controversial. Formerly assumed by most experts to be overall a disadvantage, Charizard's type has since regained popularity. To some extent this has to do with GSC's revision of Charizard's weaknesses. In RBY, Charizard's flying subtype made him 2x weak to ice (due to his Fire type's halving of Ice damage). In GSC, it was later revised to do normal damage. Now, most agree that Charizard's type is usually at least equal, if not superior to Typhlosion's.[citation needed]

Charizard is immune to the bane of all fire pokémon, Typhlosion included-- Ground-type attacks such as Earthquake. Charizard is also resistant to Fighting-type attacks. Even without STAB, Charizard and Typhlosion's defenses are low enough oftentimes to be OHKO-ed by such an attack, assuming it is coming from an opponent with a decent attack rating. On the other hand, Charizard's part flying renders him 4x weak to Rock attacks, which is an argument in favor of Typhlosion. Charizard's sub type also render him susceptible to electric attacks, something Typhlosion will never have to really fear. In the end however, it comes down mostly to movepool. It is here that Charizard truly gains the upperhand and sustains its popularity, being able to learn Bellydrum, which Typhlosion cannot. This attack makes all the difference, giving Charizard the option of completely destroying the enemy team, provided it is set up correctly. (Baton passing a substitute and other goodies is generally a good start.) Consequently, while Charizard has several combo options at its disposal, Typhlosion is relegated to the status of a mixed sweeper (a rusher than uses both physical and special attacks), excelling at neither. Still, Typhlosion is by no means a weak pokémon, and can still sweep teams if they underestimate it. A good moveset for Typhlosion would include a strong fire attack(Flamethrower/Fire Blast), and Thunderpunch(TM in Crystal, Move Tutor in Emerald), to fool water-types. A recommendation would be Earthquake, to KO rock-types. Also, when it evolves from Quilava, teach it Fire Punch(also a TM in Crystal) to upgrade from Flame Wheel.[citation needed]

However, also possible is HP: grass (to combat Swampert's ascendance as one of the best water pokémon[citation needed], which is immune to electricity) and HP: ice (anti-dragon).

Typhlosion is one of the speediest Johto Pokémon in the game, and is thus the most useful for a tactic involving Zerging, in which you rush the opponent's Pokémon quickly. While having low Defense, Typhlosion can hit the enemy first with its outstanding speed.

[edit] In the anime

Typhlosion is Jimmy's partner in The Legend of Thunder, the three-part first episode of Pokémon Chronicles. This special aired in early May, 2005, in the United Kingdom. This special has since aired in America.

Typhlosion was also used by Mr. Moore, Flannery's Grandfather during the fight with Team Rocket in "Poetry Commotion". Typhlosion also made a cameo in "Gonna Rule the School".

[edit] In other media

Typhlo is the nickname of Gold's Typhlosion, received as a Cyndaquil from Professor Elm, in Pokémon Adventures.

Typhlosion has eight strong stage-2 Fire-type cards under its name, and they are found in these sets:

  • Neo Genesis
  • Neo Genesis
  • Neo Destiny (as Dark Typhlosion)
  • Expedition
  • Expedition
  • EX Sandstorm (as Typhlosion EX)
  • EX Unseen Forces - illus. by Hajime Kusajima
  • EX Unseen Forces (as Typhlosion EX)

In EX Unseen Forces, Typhlosion is card no. 17/115 (rare), and comes in three different versions. The set lists two holo cards (regular and reverse, bearing the Unseen Forces logo over the art), but there is also a non-holo version of card no. 17. Typhlosion (Stage 2; 110 HP) evolves from Stage 1 Quilava. The set also includes Typhlosion EX as card no. 110.

[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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