Surskit

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Surskit
Image:Surskit.png
National Pokédex
Gardevoir - Surskit (#283) - Masquerain
Hoenn Pokédex
Gardevoir - Surskit (#032) - Masquerain
Japanese name Ametama
Evolves from None
Evolves into Masquerain
Generation Third
Species Pond Skater Pokémon
Type Bug / Water
Height 1 ft 8 in (0.5 m)
Weight 4.0 lb (1.7 kg)
Ability Swift Swim

Surskit (アメタマ? Ametama in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise.

Surskit is derived from the words surface and skitter, which means to move rapidly along a surface. Its Japanese name is a combination of the Japanese words for water strider (水黽 amenbo?) and ball (玉 tama?).

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Surskit takes its appearance after the water strider, a real insect commonly referred to as the "pond skater". Surskit has an egg-shaped blue body with four long and slender appendages. On top of its head is a yellow protrusion that to an extent resembles the siphon on mosquito larvae or water scorpions. It has two eyes, under both of which is a pink crescent-shaped mark.

Surskit frequents lakes and ponds, including the temporary puddles which are formed after a rain. It doesn't just live in them, but also on them. Much like its real counterpart the pond skater, Surskit has the ability to walk, or at least glide, on the water's surface thanks to an oily substance secreted from the tips of its feet which modifies the water's surface tension, thus allowing it to support its weight. Surskit's diet consists of the microscopic organisms that are found at the base of a lake ecosystem's food chain.

Surskit can also secrete a thick, sweet syrup resembling honey from the tip of its head. This sap is said to appeal to some species of Pokémon such as Heracross. Surskit usually secretes the syrup when it finds itself in danger. The exact reasoning behind this is unclear, but it may aim at attracting Pokémon which will drive the danger away to lick the syrup off Surskit's head.

[edit] In the video games

Surskit is a rather elusive Pokémon. It can only be found in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire in the grass and water of a few routes. It rarely appears, until a newsflash makes them more common. In Pokémon Emerald, it can't be caught, unless a newsflash makes them appear.

Surskit has quite low stats, especially as regards its defense. To make matters worse, it only learns two mediocre offensive attacks naturally. Since keeping Surskit conscious is difficult, disrupting moves such as Attract and Double Team may be the only way to protect it so it can attack. Most players would rather use Surskit's evolved form Masquerain in battle. Surskit is one of the few Water-types unable to learn a trademark Water move, Surf. It can, however, learn pretty powerful moves like Hydro Pump and Signal Beam, both STAB moves, through breeding.

[edit] In the Anime

Surskit had a prominent appearance in episode #325 Maxxed Out. In that episode, one Surskit belongs to a boy called Maxx (not to be confused with Max, May's brother) and Jessie, James and Meowth of Team Rocket try to steal it. Surskit also has a short appearance in the 7th Pokémon Movie, Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys. It makes another appearance in A Cacturne for the Worst where May's Bulbasaur defeats one in a contest. It also makes an appearance as one of Rafe's sister's Pokemon in Destiny Deoxys.

[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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