Lombre

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Lombre
Lombre
National Pokédex
Lotad - Lombre (#271) - Ludicolo
Hoenn Pokédex
Lotad - Lombre (#020) - Ludicolo
Japanese name Hasubrero
Evolves from Lotad
Evolves into Ludicolo
Generation Third
Species Jolly Pokémon
Type Water / Grass
Height 3 ft 11 in (1.2 m)
Weight 71.6 lb (32.5 kg)
Ability Rain Dish / Swift Swim

Lombre (ハスブレロ Hasuburero?, Hasubrero 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 Lombre 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 a combination of Lotus, an aquatic plant, and a shortening of the word sombrero, a Mexican hat, referring to the hat-like leaf on Lombre's head. The "-ombre" part could also be derived from the word sombre, referring to Lombre's sad face expression, or the Spanish word for man, hombre. L'ombre is the French word for "the shade". Its Japanese name is a combination of 蓮 hasu (lotus) and the Spanish sombrero. The name Lombre refers to the species as a whole, as well as to individual specimens in the games, anime, manga, trading cards, and other media.

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Lombre is a nocturnal Pokémon, so it usually becomes active after dusk. It is also a mischief-maker: When a Lombre spots anglers, it will tug on their fishing lines from beneath the surface and enjoy their consternation. It also takes great delight in popping out of rivers and startling people.

Lombre's entire body is covered by a slippery, slimy film. It feels horribly unpleasant to be touched by this Pokémon's hands.

Lombre is often mistaken for a human child. It feeds on aquatic moss that grows in the riverbed.

Unlike Lotad and Ludicolo, Lombre has a fierce set of claws which it often uses in attacks like Fury Swipes.

Lombre appears to be wearing overalls or hip boots with suspenders.

This Pokémon is based upon a Kappa, a Japanese water imp. Of its evolutionary line, Lombre is the most frog-like.

[edit] Role

[edit] In the Pokémon video games

Lombre are featured in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire of the Pokémon video game series. Originally in Japanese, but later translated into other languages, the games have sold over 143 million copies worldwide.[3]

Lombre is only available in Pokémon Sapphire and Emerald. It is found on Route 114. Alternatively, it can be evolved from Lotad at Level 14. A Water Stone is needed to evolve Lombre to Ludicolo.

Lombre has an unusual type shared only by its evolutionary relatives, Water and Grass, which allows it to more easily withstand Fire and Ice attacks (unlike other Grass types).

[edit] In the Pokémon anime

The Pokémon anime series and films are a meta-series of adventures separate from the canon that most of the Pokémon video games (excepting Pokémon Yellow[4]) follow. The anime features the quest of Ash Ketchum,[5] a young Pokémon trainer, as he and several other companions travel around the world with their Pokémon partners.

Lombre is one of the Pokémon that Brock owns in Hoenn. It evolves from his Lotad, and later evolves into a Ludicolo.

[edit] In other media

In Pokémon Adventures, a Lombre is owned by Shelly, one of the members of Team Aqua. It was first seen in chapter 188, and evolved into Ludicolo in chapter 189. Both chapters are in Volume 15.

[edit] In the Pokémon Trading Card Game

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a collectible card game similar in goal to a Pokémon battle in the video game series; players must use cards (with individual strengths and weaknesses) in an attempt to defeat their opponent by "knocking out" all of his cards.[6] The game was first published in North America by Wizards of the Coast in 1999, until Nintendo USA started publishing the series in 2003.[7] In the Trading Card Game, Lombre has appeared on four trading cards, always as an uncommon water Pokémon. The first two are in EX Sandstorm, and the other two are in EX Deoxys.

[edit] References

Notes
  1. ^ Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold. PR Newswire. Retrieved on February 28, 2006.
  2. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
  3. ^ "The Ultimate Game Freak: Interview with Satoshi Tajiri", TimeAsia.com URL Accessed July 12, 2006 (Waybacked).
  4. ^ Pokémon Yellow Critical Review Ign.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2007
  5. ^ Pokémon anime overview Psypokes.com. URL Accessed May 25, 2006.
  6. ^ Pokémon Trading Card Game "How to play" guide Pokemon-tcg.com. URL Accessed July 3, 2006.
  7. ^ Pokemon Trading Card Game News; "Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire TCG Releases" Wizards.com. URL Accessed July 3, 2006.
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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