Typhlosion

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Typhlosion
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National Pokédex
Quilava - Typhlosion (#157) - Totodile
Johto Pokédex
Quilava - Typhlosion (#006) - Totodile
Japanese name Bakphoon
Evolves from Quilava
Evolves into None
Generation Second
Species Volcano Pokémon
Type Fire
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m)
Weight 175.3 lb (79.5 kg)
Ability Blaze

Typhlosion (バクフーン Bakufūn?, Bakphoon 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 Typhlosion 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 portmanteau of the words typhoon and explosion, while the Japanese name Bakphoon is a portmanteau of the Japanese word for explosion (爆発 bakuhatsu?) and the word typhoon.

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Unlike Cyndaquil, Typhlosion bears no relation to the echidna, instead resembling something of a massive biped weasel, ferret, badger, wolverine, but possibly even a bear by its great size and strength. Its body is heavy, but despite that, it's capable of obtaining incredible speeds. The number of special vents it possesses has dropped to the row on its upper back; however, it can put forth a tremendous amount of heat. Typhlosion could also resemble a lion because of the ring of fire around its neck much like a mane. Typhlosion carries the same coloration of its lower forms. Its yellow fur is brighter than it is on Quilava, yet still duller than Cyndaquil. Its fur is incredibly coarse and somewhat shaggy, but it is still fire-proof.

Far more aggressive than either Cyndaquil or Quilava, Typhlosion are exceedingly hard to find out in the plains. They are a known cause of grassfires as the heat they expel is hot enough to cause the air around them to shimmer. It viciously assaults its opponents, reducing them to ashes from its incredibly hot fire.

Though not color-blind, Typhlosion have slightly poorer eyesight than Quilava due to smaller pupils. It makes up for this by possessing a keen sense of smell and remarkable hearing. Capable of moving on either two feet or four, it can also make incredible leaps to attack opponents from above.[citation needed]In battle, this strong Pokemon uses stealth and cunning abilities to make the foe faint.

[edit] In the video games

Typhlosion can only be obtained in the games by evolving a Quilava. Therefore, the availability of Quilava dictates the availability of Typhlosion.

Typhlosion has greater total stats than Feraligatr and Meganium. Typhlosion is a Pokémon with good Special Attack and Speed, while Feraligatr specializes in HP, Attack, and Defense. Meganium has high Defense and Special Defense.

Typhlosion's Speed and Special Attack mean it can work well in competitive battling, though it is often overlooked in favor of Charizard due to Charizard having the exact same stats but a superior movepool. It is one of the speediest Johto Pokémon in the game, and is thus the most useful for a tactic involving Zerging, in which you rush the opponent's Pokémon quickly. While having low Defense, Typhlosion can hit the enemy first with its outstanding speed.

Interestingly, of the four generations of Pokémon to date, Typhlosion is the only Fire-type Starter Pokémon, at its third and final stage of evolution, to be a pure Fire-type (Charizard is Fire/Flying, Blaziken is Fire/Fighting, and Infernape is also Fire/Fighting).

[edit] In the anime

Typhlosion is Jimmy's partner in The Legend of Thunder, the three-part first episode of Pokémon Chronicles. This special aired in early May, 2005, in the United Kingdom. This special has since aired in America.

Typhlosion was also used by Mr. Moore, Flannery's Grandfather during the fight with Team Rocket in "Poetry Commotion". Typhlosion also sparred with a Feraligatr in a cameo in "Gonna Rule the School".

[edit] In other media

Typhlo is the nickname of Gold's Typhlosion, received as a Cyndaquil from Professor Elm, in Pokémon Adventures.

Typhlosion has eight strong stage-2 Fire-type cards under its name, and they are found in these sets:

  • Neo Genesis
  • Neo Genesis
  • Neo Destiny (as Dark Typhlosion)
  • Expedition
  • Expedition
  • EX Sandstorm (as Typhlosion EX)
  • EX Unseen Forces - illus. by Hajime Kusajima
  • EX Unseen Forces (as Typhlosion EX)

In EX Unseen Forces, Typhlosion is card no. 17/115 (rare), and comes in three different versions. The set lists two holo cards (regular and reverse, bearing the Unseen Forces logo over the art), but there is also a non-holo version of card no. 17. Typhlosion (Stage 2; 110 HP) evolves from Stage 1 Quilava. The set also includes Typhlosion EX as card no. 110.

[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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