Buizel

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Buizel
National Pokédex Pachirisu - Buizel (#418) - Floatzel Sinnoh Pokédex Pachirisu - Buizel (#056) - Floatzel
Japanese name	Buoysel
Evolves from	None
Evolves into	Floatzel
Generation	Fourth
Species	Sea Weasel Pokémon
Type	Water
Height	2 ft 4 in (0.7 m)
Weight	65.0 lb (29.5 kg)
Ability	Swift Swim

Buizel (ブイゼル, Buizeru^?, Buoysel in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon 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. Released in March 2006 alongside Mantyke and Chatot, it scheduled to appear in the 9th Pokémon movie Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, as well as Pokémon Diamond and Pearl on the Nintendo DS. Buizel is also in a short film called Pokémon Mischievous Island along with Chatot. The purpose of Buizel 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]

Its name is apparently a portmanteau of the English words “buoy”, and “weasel”. Buizel’s actual appearance is similar to that of an otter, which is in the same family (Mustelidae) as weasels.

The English name for Buizel was originally reported^[3] by Serebii.net, a noted fansite, as Buizel. The name was later confirmed when it was shown on a toy produced by Jakks Pacific,^[4] then officially confirmed on Pokémon.com.

1 Biological characteristics
2 In the video games
3 In the anime
4 In other media
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Biological characteristics

Buizel possesses mainly mammalian characteristics with orange fur and paws as well as resembling a realistic cross between a weasel and a sea otter. The collar that is around its neck can be inflated and used as a flotation device when the Pokémon inhales. Buizel also carries characteristics of sea creatures, in that it has two blue fins on its arms and two tails, appearing to be split up, that resembles a fish's fin. The tails function as a boat propeller by spinning, reminiscent of Sega's Miles "Tails" Prower. There are parallel marks on their cheeks quite similar to those of Furret. The male has two round white marks on its back, while the female has only one.

[edit] In the video games

Buizel are one of the many Pokémon species that first appeared in the Nintendo DS games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Buizel will also be able to learn a new attack called Aqua Jet, a water-based move that always hits first, which is the same as Quick Attack but is a Water type move instead of Normal. Buizel evolves into Floatzel at level 26.

[edit] In the anime

Buizel appears in the 9th Pokémon Movie, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (in Japan, Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy). Its Trainer is Nicholas.

In a promotional image for an upcoming special, a Buizel is seen with Ash and company and their Pokémon.

In the Official Pokemon Movie website for the tenth movie. Buizel was listed in Dawn's (Hikari's) profile. Though later, Buizel was removed from Dawn's profile. However, a new magazine scan showed Ash and Dawn's Pokémon separately, with Buizel on Dawn's side. [1]