Girafarig

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Girafarig
Image:Girafarig.png
National Pokédex
Wobbuffet - Girafarig (#203) - Pineco
Johto Pokédex
Hitmontop - Girafarig (#147) - Tauros
Hoenn Pokédex
Xatu - Girafarig (#164) - Phanpy
Sinnoh Pokédex
Pelipper - Girafarig (#121) - Hippopotas
Japanese name Kirinriki
Evolves from None
Evolves into None
Generation Second
Species Long Neck Pokémon
Type Normal / Psychic
Height 4 ft 1 in (1.5 m)
Weight 91.0 lb (41.5 kg)
Ability Inner Focus, Early Bird

Girafarig (キリンリキ? Kirinriki in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri.

The purpose of Girafarig 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.[1]

Girafarig's name is a palindrome: a reference to its having two heads, one at each end. The Giraf at the beginning of its name refers to its resemblance to a giraffe, and the end of its name is the same sequence spelled backwards. The same idea, though based on the sequence of syllables, lies behind its Japanese name, Kirinriki – kirin being the Japanese word for "giraffe".[2]

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Girafarig is shaped somewhat like a very short-necked giraffe (similar to an okapi), with a similar head shape, and a much smaller black spherical head on the end of its tail. Its front half is yellow with dark brown spots, and its back half is the reverse of this, dark brown with yellow spots. It has a pink snout and pink spikes running down its neck. Girafarig is based on the Qilin, a mysterious creature from Japanese folklore.

Girafarig's most notable feature is the fact that it has an extra head at the end of its tail which bears a resemblance to the Chain Chomps, an enemy species featured in the games starring Nintendo's flagship character Mario. The small head is equipped with a rudimentary brain, which can fulfill basic functions like keeping the head alert while Girafarig's main brain is resting in sleep but is not developed enough for actually thinking.

Since it can't cogitate, the smaller head's reactions are instead based on instinct. Girafarig's tail-head reacts especially well to aural and olfactory stimuli. An alluring smell, for example, will cause it to bite at the perceived food; therefore, anyone approaching Girafarig from behind should be careful not to get too close, biting may result. Similarly, when Girafarig eats, the smaller head mimics the chewing and swallowing motions exercised by the main head.

[edit] In the video games

In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Girafarig is found in Route 43. In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, it is encountered in the Safari Zone. It is one of only two Normal-type Pokémon to have an additional type that isn't Flying (The other is Beadull, a Normal/Water Type that was introduced in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl) This helps balance out its statistics, as the Normal-type prevents it from being injured by Ghost-type attacks, and it learns Psychic moves which are super-effective against Fighting pokémon.

Girafarig has slightly above average Special Attack, Speed, and (uncommonly for a Psychic-type Pokémon) physical Attack. It learns a couple of Normal and Psychic-type attacks on its own, (although it does not learn Psychic itself naturally), as well as the Dark-type Crunch attack.

Girafarig also learns Baton Pass, which switches it with another Pokémon while retaining any statistical augmentations from moves such as Agility and Amnesia, both of which Girafarig can also learn. This makes Girafarig a popular Baton Passer, as its offensive stats are not quite as high compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon. It can learn Magic Coat as an Egg Move if its Male parent was either a Spoink or Grumpig that has learned Magic Coat.

[edit] In the Anime

Girafarig was featured in episode #158 ("The Psychic Sidekicks"). It belonged to a girl named Cherrie who was trying to connect with it on a psychic level. It made an additional appearance in the third movie, Spell of the Unown, where it battled Ash's Pokémon during the opening credits. Also, in episode #406 ("A Judgement Brawl") a trainer named Morrison uses a Girafarig to fight against Ash's team in the second round of the Ever Grande tournament.

[edit] In the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Girafarig, as seen in the Pokémon Trading Card Game
Girafarig, as seen in the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Girafarig has been seen only occasionally in the Pokémon trading card game, in all cases as a Basic Pokémon:

  • Neo Genesis (Psychic-type)
  • Neo Destiny (Colorless)
  • Aquapolis (Psychic-type)
  • EX Dragon (Psychic-type)
  • EX Legend Maker (Psychic-type)

[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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