List of Pokémon (21-40)
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At the core of the multi-billion dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise of various electronic games, ongoing anime, several manga series, collectible trading card games, and other media are 493 distinctive fictional species classified as the titular Pokémon. Created by Satoshi Tajiri, Pokémon is one of Nintendo's flagship game franchises, which has sold over 143 million copies worldwide as of 2007.[2] These creatures and entities reside throughout various locations of the fictional Pokémon universe and can be caught by humans designated as Pokémon Trainers often using devices called Poké Balls. These trainers use Pokémon for a variety of purposes, such as being pets and loyal companions and/or being pitted against other trained Pokémon in competitive Pokémon battles. Pokémon are potentially powerful and magical creatures that can employ a variety of talents such as generating fire or heat, martial arts, telekinesis, and so on. Through age and experience many of these species undergo a metamorphosis and transform into a similar but stronger species in a process referred to as Pokémon evolution.
This is a selected listing of twenty of the Pokémon species, arranged as they are in the main game series' National Pokédex.
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[edit] Spearow
| Number: 021 | Type: Normal/Flying | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Fearow |
Spearow (オニスズメ Onisuzume?) is a small, bird Pokémon with short wings and a small, stubby beak. It is noted for being frail, but it makes up for that with its "Mirror Move" ability. It eats insects in grassy areas by flushing them out with its wings, and plucking at them with its beak. Its wings aren't good for long distance travel or high flying, but it is able to fly at high speeds by flapping its wings very rapidly. It is very territorial, constantly buzzing about and calling with a loud cry that can be heard from half a mile away. It serves to scare away predators and keep in touch with other Spearow, which usually is used to alert them of danger. The golden spearow has golden wings and a golden beak, it also has a lighter color of brown feathers.
Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20.
[edit] Fearow
| Number: 022 | Type: Normal/Flying | Evolves from: Spearow | Evolves into: None |
Fearow (オニドリル Onidoriru?, Onidrill in original Japanese language versions) is a bird Pokémon that evolves from Spearow at level 20. It has a large wingspan; elongated neck; and thin, long beak; all characteristics being a radical departure from its short-winged, stubby-beaked pre-evolved form Spearow. Fearow uses its great wings to catch air currents and effortlessly glide over large distances for as long as a day without having to land or rest. It flies high into the sky, and swoops down at its prey. By using a combination of its neck and beak, it has a large reach, allowing it to pluck bugs from the ground or easily pluck prey from soil or water as it swoops down. If it senses danger, it avoids it if possible.
[edit] Ekans
| Number: 023 | Type: Poison | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Arbok |
Ekans (アーボ Ābo?, Arbo in original Japanese language versions) is a snake-like Pokémon that swallows whole the eggs of small bird Pokémon, such as Pidgey or Spearow. Its highly poisonous fangs make it a hazard in the wild. Ekans also shares other characteristics as snakes, such as using its tongue to test the air for the presence of prey, and shedding its skin.
The name Ekans is the word snake backwards. Ekans' Japanese name, Arbo, is a reversal by morae of the word boa. Ekans' name in the English beta version was also Arbo.[citation needed]
In the anime, the most notable Ekans was owned by Jessie, who had received it before episode 2 for her birthday. It later evolved into an Arbok and was released.
Ekans evolves into Arbok at level 22.
[edit] Arbok
| Number: 024 | Type: Poison | Evolves from: Ekans | Evolves into: None |
Arbok (アーボック Ābokku?) are a larger and stronger form that Ekans take when they gain enough experience. In the main Pokémon game series, an Arbok is only acquired when an Ekans grows past level 22 and is evolved into an Arbok. It physically resembles a cobra and its name is the reverse of "kobra." The face-like pattern on the inside of its hood is regionally unique.
Along with Weezing, Arbok is often associated with Team Rocket because of its role in the anime.
[edit] Pikachu
| Number: 025 | Type: Electric | Evolves from: Pichu | Evolves into: Raichu |
Pikachu (ピカチュウ Pikachū?) are a species of mouse-like, electric Pokémon. Given that Pikachu is a central character in the Pokémon anime, the figurehead of Pokémon Yellow, and the mascot and "face" of the Pokémon franchise in general, it is considered to be the most recognizable Pokémon.
Pikachu attacks mainly with electricity discharged from its cheeks. It stores electricity there.[3] This electricity is gathered when lightning strikes its tail, which acts as a sort of lightning rod.[4] Pikachu have displayed some aspects of higher intelligence, such as group living (gathering to summon lightning storms)[5] and cooking berries with electricity.[6]
Pikachu is playable in all of the Super Smash Bros. games. It is a very fast character with fairly powerful attacks, including Thunder, Skull Bash, and Volt Tackle which was introduced in Pokémon Emerald. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Pikachu's Final Smash is Volt Tackle, where Pikachu turns into a blue ball of lightning, able to move freely across the screen damaging enemies that are touched.
Pikachu's name derives from the Japanese onomatopoeia pika, for sparks or crackling electricity, and chu, for a mouse's squeak.
[edit] Raichu
| Number: 026 | Type: Electric | Evolves from: Pikachu | Evolves into: None |
Raichu (ライチュウ Raichū?) is a larger form that Pikachu take, causing its tail to grow and fur to turn orange. It also has a white underbelly, brown stripes on its back, and yellow cheeks, in contrast to Pikachu's red cheeks and Pichu's pink cheeks. In the main Pokémon game series, a Raichu is only acquired when an item called a Thunderstone is applied to a Pikachu so that it evolves into a Raichu. Raichu can only learn moves in the Pikachu stage, so the only way to make Raichu learn more moves is by using a TM. Raichu can generate 10,000 or even 100,000 volts of electricity, enough to knock out Pokémon several times its size, such as a Dragonite, as stated in the anime. Raichu's name is a portmanteau of the kanji 雷 rai, meaning thunder, or lightning bolt, and chū, which is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak.
[edit] Sandshrew
| Number: 027 | Type: Ground | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Sandslash |
Sandshrew (サンド Sando?, Sand in original Japanese language versions) are a species of brick-skinned mouse-like Pokémon found in several regions throughout the Pokémon world. Despite its name, Sandshrew's appearance borrows more from the armadillo or the pangolin than from the shrew; its primary means of defense when threatened is to instantly curl up its body into a ball, leaving only its tough skin exposed. When it is rolled up like this, Sandshrew has the potential to withstand many attacks, as well as being dropped from a great height (also similar to hedgehogs). Sandshrew's natural environment is deep underground in arid, sandy locations with very little moisture, such as a desert. It chooses this habitat to keep its hide as dry and tough as possible, while the sand also provides it with good camouflage.
In keeping with its physical characteristics, Sandshrew has high Defense in the video games, but low Speed. From Ruby and Sapphire onwards, it has the ability Sand Veil, which increases its evasion during a sandstorm. Sandshrew also appears in the spin-off game Pokémon Snap.
A Sandshrew owned by A.J. is featured in the eighth anime episode, "The Path to the Pokémon League." It had many notable traits, such as the ability to withstand water and its knowledge of Fissure, which it used to dispatch Team Rocket.
[edit] Sandslash
| Number: 028 | Type: Ground | Evolves from: Sandshrew | Evolves into: None |
Sandslash (サンドパン Sandopan?, Sandpan in original Japanese language versions) are a larger and stronger form that Sandshrew take when they gain enough experience to reach level 22. Generally they are a moderately large, bipedal hedgehog or pangolin-like creature with hard yellow skin, lengthy claws, and a back loaded with an assemblage of large brown spikes. These spikes are hardened sections of Sandslash’s hide that grow to form a natural self-defense when Sandslash curls into a ball. Each spike remains on Sandslash for one year, after which it falls off and a new spike grows in its place. Sandslash can be found in desert areas, particularly close to dry forests. Sandslash' spikes serve a number of purposes to help cope with its environment, such as providing shade to protect it from the sun and heatstroke or using them offensively to harm both predators and prey. It uses its claws to climb trees, cut up food and dig, the latter being an activity that can cause them to break if done too quickly. It cannot run very quickly, but it is very quick with its claws.
[edit] Nidoran♀
| Number: 029 | Type: Poison | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Nidorina |
Nidoran♀ (ニドラン♀?) are a species of poisonous rabbit-like Pokémon found in the Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh regions of the Pokémon world. Male Nidoran are classified as a separate species of Pokémon from the females due to differences in appearance between genders, such as the female being light blue and having smaller horns than the male. It should be noted that these were the first Pokémon to have known genders until the release of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, although they remain as separate species to this date. This Pokémon protects itself with its venomous barbs.
[edit] Nidorina
| Number: 030 | Type: Poison | Evolves from: Nidoran♀ | Evolves into: Nidoqueen |
Nidorina (ニドリーナ Nidorīna?) are a larger and stronger form that Nidoran♀ take when they gain enough experience. In the main Pokémon game series, a Nidorina can be found as wild Pokémon in the Kanto and Johto regions of the Pokémon world, and it can also be acquired when a Nidoran♀ grows past experience level 16 and is evolved into a Nidorina.
[edit] Nidoqueen
| Number: 031 | Type: Poison/Ground | Evolves from: Nidorina | Evolves into: None |
Nidoqueen (ニドクイン Nidokuin?) are a fully grown and developed species of female possum-like Pokémon. In the main Pokémon game series, a Nidoqueen can only be acquired when a Moon Stone item is applied to a Nidorina so that the creature is evolved into a Nidoqueen. Nidoqueen seem to be omnivores feeding on shrubs and fruit but they may snack on certain small Pokémon for protein.
[edit] Nidoran♂
| Number: 032 | Type: Poison | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Nidorino |
Nidoran♂ (ニドラン♂?) are a species of poisonous rabbit-like Pokémon found in the Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh regions of the Pokémon world. Unlike most Pokémon, Female Nidoran are classified as a separate species from the males due to extreme differences in appearance between genders, such as the male having larger horns and completely different colors than the female. Male Nidoran are purple, and their horns secrete a powerful venom. The size of the horns determines the potency of the venom. Nidoran stiffens its large ears to sense danger.
The name Nidoran♂ derives from Nido (二度, Nido?), the Japanese word for "two times" or "two degrees," indicating the differences between the genders of the species. Nīdoru (ニードル, Nīdoru?) is also the Japanized pronunciation of "needle", which Nidoran are covered in. "Ran" may derive from the Pacarana, a South American rodent.
[edit] Nidorino
| Number: 033 | Type: Poison | Evolves from: Nidoran♂ | Evolves into: Nidoking |
Nidorino (ニドリーノ Nidorīno?) are a larger and stronger form that Nidoran♂ take when they gain enough experience. Nidorino look somewhat like a rhinoceros and a rabbit with needles and horns covering its body. Nidorino is more aggressive than Nidoran♂ and is quick to attack when it notices a threat; its large ears are always on the lookout. The diamond-hard horn on its head secretes a powerful venom and on impact with an enemy, poison leaks out. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up. Nidorino is the male counterpart of Nidorina.
In the main Pokémon game series, a Nidorino can be found as wild Pokémon in the Kanto and Johto regions of the Pokémon world, and it can also be acquired when a Nidoran♂ grows past experience level 16 and is evolved into a Nidorino. It is also notable for being one of the first two Pokémon seen in the anime and in the intro to the game Pokémon Red.
[edit] Nidoking
| Number: 034 | Type: Poison/Ground | Evolves from: Nidorino | Evolves into: None |
Nidoking (ニドキング Nidokingu?) are a fully grown and developed species of male possum-like Pokémon and the final stage in the Nidoran♂ evolutionary line. Its horn is hard enough to pierce a diamond and contains secreted venom, making it a powerful stabbing tool upon prey and Pokémon battle opponents. Nidoking have immense upper-body strength, being able to snap a telephone pole like it were a twig. It uses its tail to smash down its target, then constrict it to break its bones. Its thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower.
As several Pokémon seem to have been designed to resemble other aspects of Japanese pop culture and mythology, it is interesting to note that Nidoking bears a resemblance to Baragon, a monster that has appeared in the Godzilla movie series.
In the main Pokémon game series, a Nidoking can only be acquired when a Moon Stone item is applied to a Nidorino so that the creature is evolved into a Nidoking. They are the masculine equivalent to Nidoqueen.
[edit] Clefairy
| Number: 035 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Cleffa | Evolves into: Clefable |
Clefairy (ピッピ Pippi?) are small, bipedal Pokémon. Popular as pets for their adorable features, Clefairy have short, pink fur, with a large brown patch on each of its two pointed ears. Between these ears is a large swirl of pink fur. They have two small eyes, no nose, and a small mouth with a tiny, protruding fang. They also have a patch of darker pink fur under each eye, which seems to resemble blushing cheeks.
Clefairy can be seen playing in groups, on the night of a full moon, retreating to their group slumber when dawn arrives. These Pokémon are noted to be able to store moonlight in the wings on their backs, giving them the power to float in mid-air. There have been sightings of Clefairy, with their evolutionary forms Cleffa and Clefable, using spaceships, and the Moon Stones used to evolve Clefairy are also rumored to come from extraplanetary locations. Clefairy seem to be based on fairies, as they are magical, winged creatures, lending credit to their name. Also, their game call seems to make a sound similar to their Japanese name.
Clefairy's biology is somewhat unclear. While they cannot truly fly with their wings, they do travel in a bouncy skipping walk, as if walking on the surface of the moon. When they waves their finger, it stimulates the blood and triggers their brain to perform random attacks from any other Pokèmon, which is the basis of their signature Metronome attack.
A Clefairy is obtainable from a Pokéball in Super Smash Bros Melee and appears to use its Metronome attack, using a random attack from any of the other moves used by Pokémon released from Pokéballs in the game.
Clefairy were the original mascots of Pokémon before the anime series.
[edit] Clefable
| Number: 036 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Clefairy | Evolves into: None |
Clefable (ピクシー Pikushī?, Pixy in original Japanese language versions) is similar to Clefairy in appearance. It is larger than its pre-evolved form, with prominent ears and a pair of jagged wings on its back. Clefable inhabit remote mountainous areas and generally any environment that has sufficiently little ambient noise. Clefable’s hearing is extremely sensitive – it is said that it can discern the sound of a pin falling 1,100 yards (1,000 m) away, so it is averse to living in areas with sound pollution (compare with Whismur).
Clefable are also extremely timid, and rarely seen in the wild. They avoid all contact with outsiders. Even sensing the presence of others in the area (which is fairly easy thanks to their prodigious hearing) will cause it to run and hide immediately. They will, however, come into the open on quiet, moonlit nights to take a stroll on a lake.
Clefable’s wings are probably not fit for real flight, but they allow it to move in a skipping, bouncy manner as if it were walking on the moon’s surface. They can even walk across the water’s surface this way, so when it takes the aforementioned stroll on the lake, it literally takes a stroll on the lake. Clefable’s wings, its hovering walk, its timidity and elusiveness have led them to be categorized as a type of fairy in the Pokémon world.
[edit] Vulpix
| Number: 037 | Type: Fire | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Ninetales |
Vulpix (ロコン Rokon?) is a fox-like creature with six curled tails, based on the Japanese fox spirit kitsune. Most commonly female, Vulpix are especially known for being beautiful. As Vulpix undergo Pokémon evolution, their red fur turns pale yellow and they grow three extra tails. Vulpix usually have a friendly, if not spoiled, temperament. Because of the flame in their bodies, when the temperature outside increases, they let flames out of their mouths to prevent their body temperature from getting too hot. In the wild, Vulpix will feign injury to escape from more powerful predators.
During the first season of the Pokémon anime, Vulpix appears often as one of Brock's Pokémon. It was given to him by a girl named Susie. Brock gives it back to Susie in the episode called "Beauty and the Breeder".
Its Japanese name, Rokon is a portmanteau of six (六, roku) and kon (from kon kon, an onomatopoeic word describing the bark of a fox), or an alternate reading of the Japanese word for kitsune (狐, kitsune), meaning fox – in this case, the reading is ko (こ, ko?). Its English name may have been derived from the scientific name for a group of foxes, Vulpes.
[edit] Ninetales
| Number: 038 | Type: Fire | Evolves from: Vulpix | Evolves into: None |
Ninetales (キュウコン Kyūkon?) is a yellow nine-tailed fox, based on the kitsune, a Japanese fox spirit. Ninetales is highly intelligent and able to understand human speech, but also vengeful; Ninetales have been recorded as putting a 1,000 year curse on anyone who grabs one of their tails, which is a focus of the plot in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. They, along with Vulpix, have keen senses of smell, hearing, and sight. It can only be obtained by using a Fire Stone on a Vulpix. It's Japanese name most like comes from a combination of the Japanese number 9, kyu and the sound of a barking fox.
Since it has nine tails, the Pokémon's name is very commonly misspelled as "Ninetails." Even the Game Boy Color port of the Pokémon Trading Card game uses this misspelling.
[edit] Jigglypuff
| Number: 039 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Igglybuff | Evolves into: Wigglytuff |
Jigglypuff (プリン? Purin in original Japanese language versions), known as the "Balloon" species of Pokémon, are characterized by putting their enemies to sleep by singing a lullaby.[7] Before beginning to sing, they mesmerize the opponent with their soft, glowing eyes, and if they inflate themselves, they can sing for longer periods of time.[8][7] They can easily adjust the wavelength of their voices to that of the brain waves of a sleeping being, allowing for their pleasing melody to put its audience to sleep.[9] They sing without pausing to take a breath, so if the opponent is resistant to sleeping, they potentially run out of air.[10]
Aside from appearances in the main Pokémon series, Jigglypuff appears as a playable character in the three games of the Super Smash Bros. series. In Brawl, its final smash is growing huge for a moment, but then immediately shrinking back. Its moves involve floating multiple times in midair by utilizing its ability to inflate, pounding the enemy, and putting the enemy to sleep.[citation needed]
In the Pokémon anime series, Jigglypuff is a recurring character who aspires to be a great singer after the inspiration of Ash Ketchum and company. Unfortunately for it, every potential audience falls asleep before the song finishes. Jigglypuff does not usually choose an appropriate time to sing and has been a hazard many times, causing Ash Ketchum and his companions to often find themselves running away from Jigglypuff. It keeps with it a black marker, its "microphone," and uses it to scribble on anyone who falls asleep while it's performing.
Its desire to have someone listen to the entire song was finally satisfied when it encountered a Whismur, who was able to stay awake due to its Soundproof ability.
Also, Jigglypuff's Japanese name, Purin, translates into "pudding"
[edit] Wigglytuff
| Number: 040 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Jigglypuff | Evolves into: none |
Wigglytuff (プクリン Pukurin?) is a relatively large pink balloon-like Pokémon with a white underbelly, large blue baby-like eyes, a pair of large rabbit ears, and a twisty tuft of pink hair on its forehead. It evolves from Jigglypuff through a Moon Stone. In fact, it's remarkably similar to its pre-evolved form, Jigglypuff, except the ears have grown larger and it now maintains an "oval" shape. Wigglytuff's eyes are always covered by a thin layer of tears, so that if any dust gets into Wigglytuff’s eyes, it is quickly cried away. Wigglytuff's is the guildmaster of the guild in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness.
Emi has Wigglytuff who has GAW who has PMS.
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold. PR Newswire.
- ^ David (2005). Nintendo reveal sales figures. Australia's PAL Gaming Network.
- ^ Pokédex: When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks. Game Freak. Pokémon Crystal. Nintendo. Game Boy. (in English). (2000-07-30)
- ^ Pokédex: It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. Game Freak. Pokémon Silver. Nintendo. Game Boy. (in English). (2000-10-15)
- ^ Pokédex: When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. Game Freak. Pokémon Red. Nintendo. Game Boy. (in English). (1998-09-01)
- ^ Pokédex: This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. Game Freak. Pokémon Gold. Nintendo. Game Boy. (in English). (2000-10-15)
- ^ a b Pokédex: If it inflates to SING a lullaby, it can perform longer and cause sure drowsiness in its audience. Game Freak. Pokémon Gold. Nintendo. Game Boy. (in English). (2000-10-15)
- ^ Pokédex: It captivates foes with its huge, round eyes, then lulls them to sleep by singing a soothing melody. Game Freak. Pokémon Firered. Nintendo. Game Boy Advance. (in English). (2004-09-09)
- ^ Pokédex: Jigglypuff's vocal cords can freely adjust the wavelength of its voice. This Pokémon uses the ability to sing at precisely the right wavelength to make its foes most drowsy. Game Freak. Pokémon Ruby. Nintendo. Game Boy Advance. (in English). (2003-03-17)
- ^ Pokédex: When this Pokémon sings, it never pauses to breathe. If it is in a battle against an opponent that does not easily fall asleep, Jigglypuff cannot breathe, endangering its life. Game Freak. Pokémon Sapphire. Nintendo. Game Boy Advance. (in English). (2003-03-17)
[edit] External links
- Bulbapedia – The Pokémon encyclopedia
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