Dokurog
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 National Pokédex Croagunk - Dokurog (#454) - Carnivine Sinnoh Pokédex Croagunk - Dokurog (#130) - Carnivine |
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| Japanese name | Dokurog |
| Evolves from | Croagunk |
| Evolves into | None |
| Generation | Fourth |
| Species | Poison Stab Pokémon |
| Type | Poison / Fighting |
| Height | 4 ft 3 in (1.3 m) |
| Weight | 97.9 lb (44.5 kg) |
| Ability | Dry Skin / Danger Anticipate |
Dokurog (ドクロッグ Dokuroggu?, Dokurog in original Japanese language versions) 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 Dokurog 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 Dokurog is likely a portmanteau of doku, Japanese for poison, and the English word frog.
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Biological characteristics
Dokurog resembles a large bipedal frog or toad. Its coloring and toxicity is consistent with poison dart frogs. Its most noticeable features are: a swollen red vocal sack (a feature only present in frogs and toads), which is smaller in female Dokurog; and the poisonous spikes on its fists. Frogs, which Dokurog appear to be based on, require moist skin for respiration; Dokurog and its pre-evolution Croagunk's ability Dry Skin is similar to this.
In the video games
Dokurog can be obtained by evolving Croagunk; it can also be found in the Safari Park in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, albeit rarely. Dokurog's Attack power is its best stat, with decent Speed, Hit Points, and Special Attack. However, Dokurog's defenses are comparatively low.
Dokurog is used by a Team Galactic Admin, Saturn, as her toughest Pokémon.
References
- ^ “Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold" PR Newswire. URL accessed on March 27, 2006.
- ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
External links
- Official Pokémon website
- Dokurog as a species on Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric wiki)
- Dokurog’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry on Serebii.net
- PsyPoke Pokédex entry
