Azumarill

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Azumarill
Image:Azumarill.png
National Pokédex
Marill - Azumarill (#184) - Sudowoodo
Johto Pokédex
Marill - Azumarill (#131) - Diglett
Hoenn Pokédex
Marill - Azumarill (#56) - Geodude
Sinnoh Pokédex
Marill - Azumarill (#126) - Skorupi
Japanese name Marilli
Evolves from Marill
Evolves into None
Generation Second
Species Aqua Rabbit Pokémon
Type Water
Height 2 ft 6 in (0.76 m)
Weight 62.97 lb (28.4 kg)
Ability Thick Fat / Huge Power

Azumarill (マリルリ Mariruri?, Marilli in original Japanese language versions) is the evolved form of Marill, a Pokémon from the Johto Region. Although it is a rabbit, it has a long tail.

Its name comes from azure or azul, the color blue in Spanish, and Marill, its preevolved form, whose name is derived from marine and rill. It could also be a combination of the names of the pokémon Azurill and Marill, its preevolved forms, though as Azurill was revealed years after Azumarill appeared, this is unlikely.

Azumarill's Japanese name, "Mariruri," probably comes from a combination of "Mariru" (Marill's Japanese name) and the Japanese word ruri, meaning "Lapis lazuli."

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Azumarill resembles a blue, bipedal rabbit with a large, ellipsoid body, long blue ears with red insides, and a blue ball on the end of its thin, elastic black tail. The white bubble-like pattern on its lower stomach helps it to camouflage itself from potential predators when it is in the water, much like how Magmar’s fiery appearance helps camouflage itself in volcanic environments.

There have been reports of acts of nobility and kindness from Azumarill individuals in the wild. Azumarill can make thick, liquid balloons out of thin air and the saliva-water stored in its body. If it spots a drowning Pokémon in any body of water, it fashions such air balloons and jumps in to give the troubled Pokémon air balloons to help it breathe.

Azumarill lives in water virtually all day long, so its body bubble patterns as camouflage are practically invaluable to its survival. Azumarill's long ears act as sensors which are vital to its survival as well. By keeping still, focusing its hearing, and listening intently, this Pokémon can identify what kinds of prey are around, even in rough and fast running rivers. Otherwise, when alone, Azumarill plays in water as a natural pastime, though it must roll up its elongated ears to prevent the sensitive sensory materials inside them from getting wet. The ball at the end of its tail can act as a sensor and guide it while under water.

[edit] In the video games

Azumarill does not appear in any region of any game as a wild Pokémon, so it cannot be caught in the traditional sense. As the stage-1 evolution to Marill, it is obtained by being evolved from any Marill caught in any game and raise up to Level 18.

Azumarill is an underrated Water-type Pokémon in battle. It has an above average Hit Point rating and average Defense and Special Defense scores, making the Pokémon fairly good at taking hits. Azumarill can be an unexpected Subpuncher: where it uses the Substitute move to ensure the powerful two-turn Focus Punch move can proceed uninterrupted. One of its Ruby/Sapphire traits, Huge Power, doubles Azumarill's Attack score. Unfortunately, Azumarill's Special Attack is dismal, so it can't really take advantage of its STAB bonus on Water attacks. Also, because Huge Power is only possible in the third generation of Pokémon, Azumarill is not seen as incredibly useful in the second generation of Pokémon games (or in the third generation while possessing its other trait, Thick Fat.) However, in Diamond and Pearl, Waterfall, in addition to a new move called Aqua Jet, become physical, allowing it to take full advantage of Huge Power.

[edit] In the Pokémon anime

In the Anime, the first appearance of an Azumarill was a female that Ash's Totodile instantly fell in love with but did not want his affection. She happened to be a circus star who caught the attention of Team Rocket who kidnapped her along with Pikachu and later Totodile when he tried to save them. Some think they would have been a good couple, if Azumarill hadn't already been in love with a Golduck owned by her trainer. The next was a mother (Japanese version was aunt) to an Azurill in the Pichu Brother epic. Another Azumarill had a nasty attitude with its Meganium partner that harassed Squirtle and Bulbasaur and lost to Pikachu in the Silver Conference. A wild one attacked Torchic as payback for scorching it with its Ember attack and scared off by Pikachu. In the short Pichu Bros. in Party Panic on Pokémon Channel an Azumarill was in charge of delivering the invitations to Meowth's party. An Azumarill in Millennium City enjoys making flower necklaces, but will unleash its Water Gun when angered.

[edit] In the Pokémon trading card game

Azumarill has made the following stage-1 Water-type appearances:

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

[edit] References

Games
Books
  • 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 Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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