Feraligatr

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Feraligatr
Image:Feraligatr.png
National Pokédex
Croconaw - Feraligatr (#160) - Sentret
Johto Pokédex
Croconaw - Feraligatr (#009) - Pidgey
Japanese name Ordile
Evolves from Croconaw
Evolves into None
Generation Second
Species Big Jaw Pokémon
Type Water
Height 7 ft 7 in (2.3 m)
Weight 195.8 lb (88.8 kg)
Ability Torrent

Feraligatr (オーダイル Ōdairu?, Ordile in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 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 Feraligatr in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures that characters encounter while embarking on various adventures— and tamed Pokémon creatures owned by Pokémon trainers.[2]

Feraligatr's name is derived from a combination of the words feral and alligator. Its Japanese name is a portmanteau of ō (大?), large, and kurokodairu (クロコダイル?), crocodile.

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Feraligatr have long, blue bodies with four legs, although they may also stand upright on land. Its appendages have sharp claws at the ends, and its jaw is lined with teeth. On its head, back, and tail there are red, jagged scales. The yellow band it had as a Totodile reappears when it evolves from Croconaw. Feraligatr resembles a two-legged alligator or crocodile with a hunched back. This gives it the appearance of bending over. As stated in the Pokédex in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, "Feraligatr intimidates its foes by opening its huge mouth. In battle, it will kick the ground hard with its thick and powerful hind legs to charge at the foe with incredible speed." It is also the largest full evolved stater (in terms of height) to date.

[edit] In the video games

Screenshot of Pokémon Crystal, portraying a player's Feraligatr battling an enemy, Wobbuffet.
Screenshot of Pokémon Crystal, portraying a player's Feraligatr battling an enemy, Wobbuffet.

Feraligatr can normally only be obtained by evolving Croconaw at level 30, or by trading with another player.

Feraligatr has excellent attack and defense, as well as above average hit points but its speed and special attack/special defense are average. Pokemon such as Blastoise, Swampert, Suicune, and Milotic seem to be preferred for competitive battling.

Feraligatr can be obtained in Pokemon Colosseum, but first it must be evolved from Croconaw.

Feraligatr is not obtainable in Diamond and Pearl normally. It can be transferred to Diamond or Pearl from Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, or LeafGreen after conditions are met in the newer games, along with the other starter Pokemon from all three previous generations.

[edit] Animé appearances

Feraligatr has appeared in episode #196 (Ring Masters), where a trainer entered one in a Pokémon Sumo Tournament in which Ash's Snorlax also participated. Snorlax beat Feraligatr in the finals.

In the Johto Saga A trainer with a Feraligatr deafeated one of Misty rivals to win the Whirlcup.

Feraligatr have appeared in a couple of Pokémon Chronicles episodes. One lives in Big Town with the Pichu Brothers, while another is owned by the official Gym-badge maker, although it only made a cameo. A Feraligatr sparred with a Typholsion early in the Hoenn Saga.

[edit] In the trading card game

Feraligatr comes close to the legacy of Blastoise in the Trading Card Game. These are its appearances:

  • Neo Genesis
  • Neo Genesis
  • Neo Destiny (as Dark Feraligatr)
  • Expedition
  • Expedition
  • EX Unseen Forces
  • EX Unseen Forces (as Feraligatr EX)
  • EX Dragon Frontiers (as Lightning)

[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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