List of Pokémon (281-300)

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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] Kirlia

Number: 281 Type: Psychic Evolves from: Ralts Evolves into: Gardevoir/Gallade

Kirlia (キルリア Kiruria?) is the larger and more developed evolved form of the Ralts Pokémon species, introduced in the third generation of Pokémon media in the fictional Hoenn region. Its appearance and mannerisms are evocative of a ballet dancer. Kirlia's brain is very highly developed, and Kirlia can employ psychokinetic powers which are amplified by the red horns on its head. When Kirlia uses its power, the air around it becomes distorted, creating mirages of nonexistent scenery. Kirlia's appearance and mood are heavily determined by the mood of its trainer. If the trainer is cheerful and happy, Kirlia will also be happy, and will spin and dance. The happier the trainer is, the more beautiful Kirlia will become. Likewise, a heartless trainer will result in a weak and saddened Kirlia, and its powers will have decreased significantly.

[edit] Gardevoir

Number: 282 Type: Psychic Evolves from: Kirlia Evolves into: None

Gardevoir (サーナイト Sānaito?, Sirnight in original Japanese language versions) is a humanoid species of Pokémon that is one of the two possible fully-evolved and developed forms that the Kirlia species can evolve into. Gardevoir has psychic powers including telekinesis and telepathy, and it also has the ability of precognition, enabling it to see into the future to detect incoming dangers.[3]It moves by levitating itself, and can ignore gravity.[3] Its powers are strong enough to the point where Gardevoir can disrupt the space-time continuum. By doing so, it can create a miniature black hole. Gardevoir has an unparalleled sense of concern for its Pokémon trainer, such that it will even give its own life for its trainer. The psychic powers that Gardevoir wields are at its height when it is protecting its trainer from a threat.[3] In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon Emerald, Wally uses a Gardevoir in the final battle in Victory Road.

Gardevoir also appears as a major character in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team

[edit] Surskit

Number: 283 Type: Bug/Water Evolves from: None Evolves into: Masquerain

Surskit (アメタマ? Ametama in original Japanese language versions) is a bug-like species of Pokémon based on the water strider insect. It was introduced in the third generation of Pokémon media in the fictional Hoenn region. Surskit frequents lakes and ponds, and it 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 the water 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] Masquerain

Number: 284 Type: Bug/Flying Evolves from: Surskit Evolves into: None

Masquerain (アメモース Amemōsu?, Amemoth in original Japanese language versions) is an insectoid species of Pokémon that is the larger and more developed evolved form that a Surskit can metamorph into. Masquerain's appearance is configured to resemble to a degree a large, scary face, with its two giant orange antennae resembling eyes and its red face and two black eyes resembling a red mouth with two black teeth. This serves as an intimidation tactic to ward off potential predators. The four parallelogram-shaped appendages on its bottom are its real wings, and their fast flapping motions give Masquerain the ability to fly forwards, sideways, and backwards like a helicopter. Masquerain can't fly in rain, so it therefore shelters itself under large trees and leaves.

[edit] Shroomish

Number: 285 Type: Grass Evolves from: None Evolves into: Breloom

Shroomish (キノココ Kinokoko?, Kinococo in original Japanese language versions) is a mushroom-like Pokémon species found in the Hoenn region. It has small feet protruding from the bottom of its body. Shroomish subsist on a diet of damp, composted soil, and can be seen feeding on it in swarms following rain storms. They produce a toxic spore from glands on its cap.

[edit] Breloom

Number: 286 Type: Grass/Fighting Evolves from: Shroomish Evolves into: None

Breloom (キノガッサ? Kinogassa in original Japanese language versions) is the larger and more developed evolved form that a Shroomish can metamorph into. This diurnal herbivore that lives in fields and forests with leaves for Breloom to feed on. Its favorite climate conditions are sunlight-induced warmth and humidity, which is when Breloom is at its most active. Breloom’s body is configured for battling opponents in a competitive boxing fashion. Its stretchable arms are capable of extremely quick, rapid-fire punches that are virtually invisible, putting professional human boxers to shame (compare with Hitmonchan).

Spores are located within Breloom’s toadstool cap, and Breloom sprays and scatters these spores out of the red holes on its cap as its tool to debilitate and poison opponents. Also toxically sporous are the seeds on Breloom’s tail, which sometimes drop off and are grown back. These seeds let loose their sporous contents when Breloom thwacks an opponent with its tail, making the foe even more at risk of succumbing to poisoning. These seeds are horrid things to consume; a mere bite out of one of these seeds that may be lying around on the forest floor will cause the consumer’s stomach to rumble.

[edit] Slakoth

Number: 287 Type: Normal Evolves from: None Evolves into: Vigoroth

Slakoth (ナマケロ? Namakero in original Japanese language versions) is a sloth-like Pokémon species found in the Hoenn region. Like what its name and anatomy suggest, Slakoth is extremely lazy, and its daily routine is extremely uneventful, and since it uses and requires so little energy, it sustains itself on three leaves a day and its heart beats once per minute. Slakoth is one of the most proficient sleepers in the Pokémon world, sleeping 20 hours a day (compare with Abra), and it is clearly not worried about possible predators in the area. Onlookers get sleepy themselves when looking at a Slakoth, in fact. Once in a great while, though, Slakoth can summon a surprising amount of energy and effort to travel great distances by swimming along rivers.

[edit] Vigoroth

Number: 288 Type: Normal Evolves from: Slakoth Evolves into: Slaking

Vigoroth (ヤルキモノ? Yarukimono in original Japanese language versions) is the larger and more developed evolved form of a Slakoth. In sharp contrast to its previous form, the monkey-like sloth Vigoroth is in a constant state of unrest and activity. They have been known to be used as laborers by humans, possibly due to their energetic temperament and their constant need to be engaged in activity.


[edit] Slaking

Number: 289 Type: Normal Evolves from: Vigoroth Evolves into: None

Slaking (ケッキング Kekkingu?, Kekking in original Japanese language versions) is the evolved form of Vigoroth. Compared to its earlier, pre-evolved forms, the Slaking species features an anatomy much closer to that of a gorilla. Though extremely lazy, a Slaking's body contains a great amount of pent-up energy, and if it must battle an opponent it can potentially exert devastating power. In fields where these Pokémon have been, large bare patches appear in the grass. This is from were it reaches out and pulls up and eats all of the grass in its vicinity. When it has all been eaten, it reluctantly moves to another spot.

[edit] Nincada

Number: 290 Type: Bug/Ground Evolves from: None Evolves into: Ninjask, Shedinja

Nincada (ツチニン Tsuchinin?, Tutinin in original Japanese language versions) is an insectoid species of Pokémon found in the Hoenn region. It burrows underground and lives for years by feeding on tree roots, hiding motionlessly under the soil. Using its whiskerlike antennae, it feels its way to tree roots, which it slices open with its claws to feed. As a burrower, it's nearly blind until it evolves, and it doesn't even like being exposed to light.

Much like the cicada, it metamorphoses into a flying adult form through Pokémon evolution called Ninjask, and it leaves a distinctive husk behind. Unlike the mundane cicada's husk, however, Nincada's husk itself becomes a separate, sentient Pokémon species known as Shedinja. This is the only instance in Pokémon media where an individual Pokémon's evolutionary process results in the creation of two individual Pokémon, and in the Pokémon RPGs when a Pokémon trainer-owned Nincada evolves into a Ninjask, a Shedinja will appear in an empty slot in the trainer's Pokémon inventory.

[edit] Ninjask

Number: 291 Type: Bug/Flying Evolves from: Nincada Evolves into: None

Ninjask (テッカニン? Tekkanin in original Japanese language versions) is a bug-type Pokémon that is the larger and stronger evolved form of Nincada. This cicada-like species is extremely fast. It constantly darts around, moving so fast that it is difficult to detect it. However, its distinctive cry is all too well heard, which led people in the Pokémon world to consider Ninjask invisible in the past. Ninjask loves to feed on tree sap. Ninjask is a difficult Pokémon to train, not only because it is hard to keep track of its location but also due to its demanding personality. Ninjask needs a competent trainer, and if it finds itself in the hands of an inexperienced person it will refuse to obey and instead cry continuously.

[edit] Shedinja

Number: 292 Type: Bug/Ghost Evolves from: Nincada? Evolves into: None

Shedinja (ヌケニン? Nukenin in original Japanese language versions) is a unique species of Pokémon that is quite literally the shed exoskeleton of a newly evolved Ninjask that has taken on a ghostly sentience of its own. Their hard-layered bodies are hollow and utterly dark, and they do not possess organs normally considered vital for life. There is a circular dark hole in its back which the Ninjask would theoretically climb out of after its evolution, and an old legend states that a Shedinja will steal the souls of anyone who looks into the opening on its back. Like shed exoskeletons, Shedinja are completely immobile and do not breathe.[4] They are able to float and hover, however, though its wings do not move. They also have a halo-like object above their heads, suggesting the iconography of death, as Shedinja is technically undead.

In the Pokémon games, due to its extremely frail nature, Shedinja only has one hit point no matter its level. To compensate, it has a unique ability known as Wonder Guard. Because of this ability, Shedinja can only be damaged by the five attack types which deal super-effective damage to it, namely, Fire, Flying, Rock, Ghost, and Dark type attacks. Weather effects such as hail or sandstorm will also harm Shedinja.

In Pokémon Sapphire, Ruby, or Emerald, Shedinja is not found in the wild, but can be unlocked if you leave an open space in your party and evolve Nincada. Shedinja will be located in the empty space.

[edit] Whismur

Number: 293 Type: Normal Evolves from: None Evolves into: Loudred

Whismur (ゴニョニョ? Gonyonyo in original Japanese language versions) is a basic species of Pokémon found in the Hoenn region. Whismur is a very timid Pokémon who dwells in caves. Its most defining characteristic is its voice. Normally, a Whismur makes very little noise, murmuring at a barely audible volume. However, if it senses danger, a Whismur starts crying in an incredibly loud voice that rivals the noise made by a jet plane. Whismur will then be startled by their own crying and cry harder, until they tire themselves out and fall asleep. Once Whismur starts crying, it will probably go on for some time even if the danger goes away, because it is startled by its own crying and cries louder still. It doesn't even pause to catch its breath, since it breathes in through its ear canals (a technique reminiscent of circular breathing). Therefore, if its ear covers are shut, Whismur will stop crying. Otherwise, it will continue until it cries itself to sleep.

[edit] Loudred

Number: 294 Type: Normal Evolves from: Whismur Evolves into: Exploud

Loudred (ドゴーム Dogōmu?, Dogohmu in original Japanese language versions) is a Pokémon species that is the larger and stronger form that the Whismur species takes when going through Pokémon evolution. A Loudred builds power by stamping the ground while shouting. After Loudred finishes shouting, it becomes incapable of hearing anything for a while. This is considered to be a weak point. Yet, Loudred's bellowing can completely decimate a wood-frame house. And it only needs to use its voice to punish its foes. Its round ears serve as loudspeakers, and they are positioned to assail foes with ultrasonic waves at massive volume. Loudred are also immune to Jigglypuff's and Wigglytuff's song.

[edit] Exploud

Number: 295 Type: Normal Evolves from: Loudred Evolves into: None

Exploud (バクオング Bakuongu?, Bakuong in original Japanese language versions) is the final evolved form of the Whismur evolutionary line. This large, imposing purple creature has a body and vocal cords that are specifically constructed to emit noises and sounds of any decibel level, high or low. The holes seen all over its body actually serve a dual-purpose; They can violently inhale air, signifying that Exploud is about to let loose a huge bellow loud enough that it can be heard from over six miles away and strong enough that it can trigger genuine earthquakes. Exploud employs this as its offensive measure against opponents in battle. The holes themselves can emit sounds as well. The sound-generating organs hidden at the base of each tubular hole can be adjusted by Exploud for tone and volume, and whenever Exploud lets loose a bellow, the noise is amplified by these organs. When communicating with other Pokémon such as other Exploud, it emits slighter whistle-like sounds from its sound tubes instead of its normal voice.

[edit] Makuhita

Number: 296 Type: Fighting Evolves from: None Evolves into: Hariyama

Makuhita (マクノシタ? Makunoshita in original Japanese language versions) is a basic species of Pokémon found in the Hoenn region. Makuhita has a spirit that is tireless, gutsy, and tenacious. They are said to never give up hope, even against physically superior opponents. Its daily routine is said to involve a lot of harsh training, much like the Pokémon Machop, and its training increases its power and durability. It is thought that Makuhita regularly train in the secluded environs of a cave, and people around these caves have often reported hearing rumbling tremors from within the caves. Its body training is noted to always be accompanied by ample food consumption and sleep, for it is the goal of a Makuhita to gain enough weight and body mass to evolve into its bigger, fatter form of Hariyama.


[edit] Hariyama

Number: 297 Type: Fighting Evolves from: Makuhita Evolves into: None

Hariyama (ハリテヤマ? Hariteyama in original Japanese language versions) is the larger and stronger evolved form of the Makuhita species. Hariyama appears like a sumo wrestler; its hands are large and orange, and it wears blue trousers with a yellow tare - one of kendo bogu. Hariyama trains by stomping on the ground to build power, and it gains enough power so that its arm thrusts can snap telephone poles in two and send ten-ton trucks flying. Although it appears fat, its bulk is made up almost entirely of muscle. If Hariyama were to tighten these muscles, it would be as hard as a rock. It has been known to challenge people to contests of strength without any hesitation. It has even been observed to stand on train tracks and stop trains in their tracks using forearm thrusts as a display of its power.

[edit] Azurill

Number: 298 Type: Normal Evolves from: None Evolves into: Marill

Azurill (ルリリ? Ruriri in original Japanese language versions), a species of Pokémon introduced shortly before the official start of the third generation of the Pokémon franchise as a "preview Pokémon", is the younger pre-evolved form of the Marill species introduced in the second generation. Its circular tail is large and rubbery, and Azurill's playful nature causes it to often be seen bouncing and playing on its bouncy tail. The tail is vital both for survival in peacetime and self-defense in battle; It is packed full with nutrients that supply itself to Azurill's body in order for it to grow. It is also a floatation device in water, much like the tails of its evolutions Marill and Azumarill. Its tail is about 1.3x as large as its body. Azurill's most intriguing habit with its tail involves spinning its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurling it out with intense force. The momentum of the throw sends its body flying, too. Using this unique mode of travel, one individual Azurill was seen to hurl itself a record 33 feet.

In the Pokémon RPGs, Azurill can only be acquired by hatching an egg produced by Marill holding the Sea Incense item. In the Pokémon anime, trainer Misty owns one after her previous "baby" Pokémon, Togepi, evolved into Togetic and departed. This Azurill is the offspring of Tracey's Marill. It is shown to have a sweet and caring nature and loves to play with the other Pokémon.

[edit] Nosepass

Number: 299 Type: Rock Evolves from: None Evolves into: Probopass

Nosepass (ノズパス Nozupasu?) is a Pokémon species found in the Hoenn region. Nosepass appears as a rocky-but-animate figurine vaguely in the shape of a Easter Island Statue. It lives in caves and comes across as immobile because it is often found standing still in these environments. However, Nosepass displays behavior commonly associated with predatorial animals in the wild as well, hunting and feeding on prey that might be foolish enough to approach it. Its full body emits a powerful force of magnetism which it uses to pull its prey towards it like a tractor beam before feeding. This sense of magnetism is naturally bolstered in cold seasons.

The nose of Nosepass is undoubtedly its most notable feature. It is the focal point of Nosepass’ magnetic nature, and this works to make Nosepass something of a living compass. When seen standing idly, it is consistently facing the North Pole as directed by its magnetic nose. Travelers who encounter this Pokémon can therefore actually use the placement of a Nosepass to check the direction of north and get their bearings. However, close observation has revealed that the Pokémon is affected by polar drift; With each passing year, Nosepass’ direction shifts slightly at a rate of 3/8 of an inch each year. Since all Nosepass have noses of the same magnetism, if two of these Pokémon meet, they cannot turn their faces towards each other when they are close because their magnetic noses repel one another.

In the fourth generation of Pokémon media, if a Nosepass is brought to the Sinnoh region and it gains a level of experience while inside Mt. Coronet, it will evolve into Probopass.

[edit] Skitty

Number: 300 Type: Normal Evolves from: None Evolves into: Delcatty

Skitty (エネコ Eneko?, Eneco in original Japanese language versions) is a basic Pokémon species found in the Hoenn region. Skitty is a "cute" Pokémon, according to the Pokédex. It loves things that it can chase. Some times it even chases its own tail. Many people in the Pokémon world have them as pets.

In the Pokémon anime, trainer May has a Skitty that she uses for Contests. It can juggle and perform a variety of attacks, for which it also is useful in battle, when it is not chasing its own tail. May's Skitty (like Jessie's Wobbuffet, Misty's Psyduck and Brock's Croagunk) has a knack for coming out of its Poké Ball at some inappropriate moments, which may make May's opponent think it's her next battle Pokémon.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team, Skitty is one of the sixteen available starter Pokémon.Skitty is also playable in the game's sequel and is one of three normal types.(the others being Meowth and Munchlax)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold. PR Newswire.
  2. ^ David (2005). Nintendo reveal sales figures. Australia's PAL Gaming Network.
  3. ^ a b c The in-game Pokédexes of the Pokémon video games (A copy of them from Psypokes.com.) URL accessed June 1, 2007.
  4. ^ Shedinja's Pokédex entry, Pokémon.com. URL last accessed March 5, 2007.


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