List of Pokémon (301-320)
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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 specie 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] Delcatty
| Number: 301 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Skitty | Evolves into: None |
Delcatty (エネコロロ? Enekororo in original Japanese language versions) is a highly laid back, unconcerned species of Pokémon. It prefers to live completely free of priorities, doing only what it pleases at its own pace. Since these include eating and sleeping, its daily routine is completely random. However, its activities are generally more nocturnal than not. Delcatty does not stake a claim on a personal lair like other more territorial species of Pokémon. Rather, it makes it a habit to wander about and seek out more comfortable spots when it decides it’s time to sleep. Even here it is not defensive; if another Pokémon approaches its spot, Delcatty will take off for another place rather than fight. Domesticated Delcatty are highly regarded by fashion-trendy female trainers who often use the Pokémon in competitions revolving around its style and fur.
[edit] Sableye
| Number: 302 | Type: Dark/ Ghost | Does not evolve |
Sableye (ヤミラミ? Yamirami in original Japanese language versions) lives in deep underground caves, where it leads a quiet life. It is a lithovore, meaning that its diet consists of rocks and minerals, which it uncovers from the ground using its sharp claws. When its body becomes saturated with substances derived from the rocks it eats, those substances crystallize and rise to the surface of its body, giving it a gem-studded appearance. Despite its hermetic lifestyle, Sableye is a cause of fear for many thanks to its eyes, which glitter eerily in the darkness of the caves it inhabits. In the Pokémon world, it is thought that a Sableye can steal a person's spirit when its eyes shine that way. There is no attack type that is super effective on it, making it the first Pokémon without a weakness and the only such Pokémon until Spiritomb arrived in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
[edit] Mawile
| Number: 303 | Type: Steel | Does not evolve |
Mawile (クチート Kuchīto?, Kucheat in original Japanese language versions) appears to be a small, timid creature, but it is a deceptive Pokémon. It lures opponents into a false sense of security with its docile face and its harmless gestures. After doing so, it attacks with a set of flexible steel horns that can easily chew through iron. These horns act as a large set of jaws that bite foes, clamping them with the thick steel and puncturing them with the sharp "teeth". Not only can it bite opponents, but it can grab and throw them very long distances.
[edit] Aron
| Number: 304 | Type: Rock/ Steel | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Lairon |
Aron (ココドラ Kokodora?, Cokodora in original Japanese language versions) has a body of steel. Aron feeds on iron ore it digs from mountains, and uses the nutrients to sustain its steel body. It usually lives in colonies very deep below the mountain, usually about a mile down. If iron ore becomes unavailable, the colony moves to another place to search for solid iron objects. This even includes steel bridges and rails, something which occasionally causes problems for humans. Because of this, Aron colonies are largely considered a pest to society. Manufacturers, however, can consider Aron a blessing. When Aron evolves, it sheds its old iron casing. This iron is very tough, and is used by humans to make iron products.
[edit] Lairon
| Number: 305 | Type: Rock/ Steel | Evolves from: Aron | Evolves into: Aggron |
Lairon (コドラ? Kodora in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The name Lairon is derived from the word "iron", and possibly the word "lair", as its Pokédex entries reference to it being a Pokémon that is very territorial in guarding its lair. It is also very 'lairy' as described in the Hoenn Pokédex.
[edit] Aggron
| Number: 306 | Type: Rock/ Steel | Evolves from: Lairon | Evolves into: None |
Aggron (ボスゴドラ Bosugodora?, Bossgodora 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 Aggron 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.[3]
"Aggron" is a conjunction of aggressive or "aggro", because it has an aggressive nature, and iron, because its whole body is plated with iron. However, the name may also come from "aggregate", a term used to refer to rock and gravel. Its Japanese name contains ボス bosu, the transliteration of boss. ゴドラ Godora is a variation of Kodora, making it the "boss of Kodora" or the "Boss Kodora." It also resembles the name Gojira.
[edit] Meditite
| Number: 307 | Type: Fighting/ Psychic | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Medicham |
Meditite (アサナン? Asanan 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 Meditite in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures that characters encounter while embarking on various adventures— and tamed Pokémon creatures owned by Pokémon trainers.[3] The name Meditite is a representation of the word meditate, as this is an activity in which Meditite partakes. The suffix may also be a derivation from the French word meaning small, petite.
[edit] Medicham
| Number: 308 | Type: Fighting/ Psychic | Evolves from: Meditite | Evolves into: None |
Medicham (チャーレム Chāremu?, Charem 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 Medicham in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures that characters encounter while embarking on various adventures— and tamed Pokémon creatures owned by Pokémon trainers.[3]
In Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Red and Blue Rescue Team Medicham is the sole female member of the mischevious yet leaf turned team Team Meanies. Like the other Pokemon, Medicham is tired of Team Skull winning the yearly bowling trophy however she won't play after an incident where Gengar accidentally dropped his ball on her foot and won't trust him with a ball again.
[edit] Electrike
| Number: 309 | Type: Electric | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Manectric |
Electrike (ラクライ? Rakurai in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Electrike in the games, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both "wild" Pokémon, which are untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and "tamed" Pokémon that are owned by Pokémon trainers. It evolves into Manectric at level twenty six. Electrike gets its name from electric and strike. The name may also just be a variation on the word electric, or "electric" and "tyke", referring to its small size. "Rakurai", its Japanese name, literally translates to "thunderbolt".
[edit] Manectric
| Number: 310 | Type: Electric | Evolves from: Electrike | Evolves into: None |
Manectric (ライボルト Raiboruto?, Livolt in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character from the Pokémon series of anime, manga, and video games. It appears to be a canine Pokémon, (mixed with a lion) in the tradition of Arcanine and Houndoom. Manectric's name is a portmanteau of mane, which is particularly developed in this Pokémon, and electric, which is the basis of its powers, and is also its type. Its Japanese name is a portmanteau of the English words lion and volt.
[edit] Plusle
| Number: 311 | Type: Electric | Does not evolve |
Plusle (プラスル Purasuru?, Prasle in original Japanese language versions) is a very friendly and social Pokémon. In battle, it encourages and rallies its partner on in a manner similar to a cheerleader. It flashes and crackles with electric sparks all over its body and can short out the electricity coming out of its paws to create an electric version of a pompom. If its friend loses besides its support, it begins to cry loudly. Plusle tends to absorb electricity by climbing up telephone poles.
[edit] Minun
| Number: 312 | Type: Electric | Does not evolve |
Minun is the Cheering Pokémon, and Plusle's counterpart. It likes cheering for its allies. It emits electricity based on the performance of its friends.
[edit] Volbeat
This article is about the Pokémon. For the Danish metal band, see Volbeat (band)
| Number: 313 | Type: Bug | Does not evolve |
Volbeat (バルビート Barubīto?, Barubeat 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 Volbeat 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.[3] It was one of the "preview" Pokémon to the third generation of games, cards, and anime, having been released before the official release of the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire versions. Its name is a portmanteau of "volt" and "beetle". "Beat" (as in beating of insect wings) may be another influence on its name.
[edit] Illumise
| Number: 314 | Type: Bug | Does not evolve |
Illumise (イルミーゼ Irumīze?) 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 Illumise 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.[3] Illumise's name is a portmanteau of illumine or illuminate, and mesmerise, since it uses its geometric patterns to attract Volbeat.
[edit] Roselia
| Number: 315 | Type: Grass/ Poison | Evolves from: Budew | Evolves into: Roserade |
Roselia (ロゼリア Rozeria?) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. It is one of the few Pokémon whose name is the same in all languages. Roselia's name is a portmanteau of "rose" and "rosalia", a type of melody. The species of flower, "azalea" may be another influence of its name. Another possible root of its name might be the country "Bulgaria", famous for its Rose Valley. In a demo of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl played at PokéJungle, a new Pokémon made its appearance, the evolved form of Roselia named Roserade, as Ken Sugimori had announced at the Pokémon Garden site; Ken Sugimori later stated the possibility of a pre-evolved form of Roselia as well, which was revealed to be Budew.
[edit] Gulpin
| Number: 316 | Type: Poison | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Swalot |
Gulpin (ゴクリン Gokurin?, Gokulin in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. They are found in the from the Hoenn Region, and evolves to Swalot. It has a puddle-like appearance and a yellow leaf on what can only be described as its head. Gulpin has a big appetite and a deceptively small looking mouth. Its body is all stomach. As a Poison-type, it employs many moves of that type, including Toxic and Sludge, which may be better suited to Grimer and Muk than to Gulpin. Its name may be a shortening of "gulping" or the joining of "gulp" and "in", referring to "gulp in".
Gulpin appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a pokeball item, in which it engulfs an opponent and digests them, before spitting them back out.
[edit] Swalot
| Number: 317 | Type: Poison | Evolves from: Gulpin | Evolves into: None |
Swalot (マルノーム Marunōmu?, Marunoom in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon media franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Swalot 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.[3] Swalot's name is a contraction of swallow and a lot, referring to this Pokémon's habit of eating and digesting things in large amounts. The Japanese name Marunoom comes from the Japanese words for wholly (丸ごと marugoto?) and swallow (呑む nomu?).
[edit] Carvanha
| Number: 318 | Type: Dark/ Water | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Sharpedo |
Carvanha (キバニア Kibania?, Kibanha 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 Carvanha 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.[3] Carvanha's name originates from the words "carve" and "piranha". Its Japanese name is a portmanteau of 牙 (kiba), fang, and the English word "piranha". Another possible origin is "carnivore" which means meat or flesh eater. Referring to its evolution, Sharpedo, the name Carcharias (a genus of sharks) is possibly an influence to carvanha's name.
[edit] Sharpedo
| Number: 319 | Type: Dark/ Water | Evolves from: Carvanha | Evolves into: None |
Sharpedo (サメハダー Samehadā?, Samehader 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 Sharpedo 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.[3] The name Sharpedo originates from the words shark and torpedo. Sharp may be another influence on its name. The Japanese name, 鮫肌 (samehada), means "shark skin".
[edit] Wailmer
| Number: 320 | Type: Water | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Wailord |
Wailmer (ホエルコ? Hoeruko in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Wailmer 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.[3] The name Wailmer is derived from the words whale, wail, mer, French for sea, and possibly toddler. Its Japanese name, Hoeruko, is derived from the Japanese transliteration of the English word whale (ホエール hoēru?) and the Japanese words for to cry (吼える hoeru?) and child (子 ko?).
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Bulbapedia - The Pokémon encyclopedia
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