Sentret

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Sentret

National Pokédex
Feraligatr - Sentret (#161) - Furret
Johto Pokédex
Raticate - Sentret (#19) - Furret
Japanese name Otachi
Evolves from None
Evolves into Furret
Generation Second
Species Scout Pokémon
Type Normal
Height 2 ft 7 in (0.8 m)
Weight 13.0 lb (6.0 kg)
Ability Keen Eye/Run Away

Sentret (オタチ? Otachi in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise, and is one of the first Pokémon encountered in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal.

Sentret's name is a portmanteau of Sentry and Ferret. Its Japanese is a portmanteau of 尾 (o?), tail, and 立ち (tachi?), stand. Otachi thus translates to "standing on its tail".

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[edit] Biology

Sentret bears some resemblance to a flying squirrel, but with rabbitlike ears and a long, round tail. A very cautious Pokémon, it raises itself up onto its tail to get a better view of its surroundings. While standing on its tail, it can see a long way. If it spots an enemy, it will cry out loudly to warn its kind. It will also hit the ground with its tail.

A Sentret will only sleep when another one is standing guard. The Sentret will wake the others at the first sign of danger. Because of this, if one is separated from its pack, then it will be unable to sleep due to fear.

[edit] In the video games

In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Sentret can be found on Routes 1 and 29. In Pokémon Crystal, it can be found in both of those routes and Route 43.

In the third generation, Sentret can only be found in the Sevii Islands of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. It is found in Five Island Meadow, Water Path, and Canyon Entrance.

Sentret has very low statistics in all areas, including an abysmal Speed. It is generally ignored in competitive battling.

[edit] In the anime

Sentret has had a number of Anime appearances, including a cameo in the third opening titles. Chaz, a Pokémon Coordinator has a Sentret that knows Iron Tail. He uses it for a demonstration when Pikachu learns the same move. Also, near the end of Pokémon: The Movie, when the stranded trainers are invited by Nurse Joy to stay at the Pokémon Center, a trainer walking near the back has a Sentret in his arms.

[edit] In other media

Sentret appears in chapters 92, 93 and 117 of Pokémon Adventures, which are in volumes 8 and 10. In the first two appearances, they are owned by Professor Elm, while in the third they are owned by a young girl at the Violet City Pokémon Academy.

In the TCG, Sentret has appeared on four trading cards, always as a common, colourless card. They are in the Neo Genesis, Neo Discovery, Aquapolis and EX Team Rocket Returns sets.

[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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