List of Pokémon (546–598)

Pokémon has 646 (as of Pokémon Black and White) distinctive fictional species classified as the titular Pokémon. 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 super-powered 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 fifty-three of the Pokémon species, arranged as they are in the main game series' National Pokédex.

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Cottonee

Number: 546 Type: Grass Evolves from: None Evolves into: Whimsicott

Cottonee (モンメン Monmen?), known as the Cotton Puff Pokémon, evolves into Whimsicott when exposed to a Sun Stone. Cottonee is a small, white Pokémon with cotton-like puffs on the top and bottom of its head. It has two leafy figures on its sides. When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body, which distracts the attacker.[1] Going wherever the wind takes them, they take shelter beneath big trees on rainy days.[2]

A common Pokémon in Black version, it must be obtained from a trade with an NPC known as Dye in White version. This Cottonee is a female nicknamed Fluffee.

Whimsicott

Number: 547 Type: Grass Evolves from: Cottonee Evolves into: None

Whimsicott (エルフーン Erefūn?, Elfuun), known as the Windveiled Pokémon, evolves from Cottonee when exposed to a Sun Stone. It resembles a small tree with a large puff of cotton on its head. It not only drifts with the wind, but can also slip through cracks like the breeze can.[3] It can therefore enter homes and pull pranks on the inhabitants[4]

Whimsicott can be found rarely in Black version. Whimsicott made its debut anime appearance in [[Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram and White - Victini and Zekrom]]. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Whimsicott is seen being released by its Trainer after Ghetsis's speech in Accumula Town and holding the leg of its Trainer, wanting to stay.

Petilil

Number: 548 Type: Grass Evolves from: None Evolves into: Lilligant

Petilil (チュリネ Churine?), known as the Bulb Pokémon, is a light green plant-like Pokémon with three leaves on top of its head. The leaves on its head are very bitter, but are known to refresh a tired body.[5] Petilil prefer to live in places with moist, nutrient-rich soil, which is good for growing plants.[6]

A common Pokémon in White version, it must be obtained from a trade with an NPC known as Dye in Black version. The Petilil's nickname is Lillil.

Lilligant

Number: 549 Type: Grass Evolves from: Petilil Evolves into: None

Lilligant (ドレディア Doredia?, Dredear), known as the Flowering Pokémon, evolves from Petilil when exposed to a Sun Stone. It has pollen on its head, and resembles a flower. A Lilligant will wither when it is not treated well. Lilligant is a female-only species.

Lilligant can be found rarely in White version.

Basculin

Number: 550 Type: Water Does not evolve

Basculin[7] (バスラオ Basurao?, Bassrao), known as the Hostile Pokémon, is a green and black colored fish. It has two forms which main difference is a colored stripe and the player encounters one form more commonly depending on the game version; red-striped Basculin are more common in Black, while the blue-striped variety is more common in White.

Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava praised its categorization as the "Hostile Pokémon", stating "Now here's a category I can get behind". They criticized its abilities for contradicting each other.[8]

Sandile

Number: 551 Type: Ground/Dark Evolves from: None Evolves into: Krokorok

Sandile[9] (メグロコ Meguroko?, Meguroco), known as the Desert Croc Pokémon, is a mainly tan crocodile-like Pokémon with a pink underbelly, black stripes, and black rimmed eyes. To prevent their body temperature from dropping, they bury in the sands of the desert.[10] It moves along below the sand's surface, with its nose and eyes sticking out. The dark membrane in its eyes shields them from the sun.[11]

In the anime, a group of Sandile appeared in A Sandile Gusher of Change!, trying to lead a bunch of Pokémon to safety. The leader of the group, which has a pair of sunglasses, has since become a reoccurring character, and evolves into a Krokorok. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, a Sandile is one of the Pokémon employed by White in her BW Agency.

Krokorok

Number: 552 Type: Ground/Dark Evolves from: Sandile Evolves into: Krookodile

Krokorok (ワルビル Warubiru?, Waruvile), known as the Desert Croc Pokémon, is the evolved form of Sandile. They live in small groups.[12] Because the special membrance covering its eyeballs can sense the warmth from objects, it can see its surroundings even in the dark.[13]

In the anime, a Krokorok with sunglasses is currently a recurring character which was originally introduced as a Sandile that evolves in a battle with Ash's Pikachu.

Krookodile

Number: 553 Type: Ground/Dark Evolves from: Krokorok Evolves into: None

Krookodile (ワルビアル Warubiaru?, Waruvial), known as the Menace Pokémon, is a large brick-colored crocodile. It has black stripes with pointed ends. It has large teeth and claws. Around its eyes, there is a black area resembling a bandit's mask, or a stylized pair of sunglasses. Its belly has gray scales. With powerful jaws that can bite the body off an automobile, it doesn't let any prey escape.[14] With eyes like binoculars, they can see things magnified at a distance.[15]

The Escapist listed Krookodile as one of the new Pokémon with "really cool designs", describing it as a "sunglasses-wearing crocodile".[16]

Darumaka

Number: 554 Type: Fire Evolves from: None Evolves into: Darmanitan

Darumaka (ダルマッカ Darumakka?) is known as the Zen Charm Pokémon. If this Pokémon is found sleeping, one would not be able to wake it up nor make it fall. It is said to have fortitude in never giving up, and are fortunate of good luck.

Darmanitan

Number: 555 Type: Fire (Normal) Fire/Psychic (Zen/Daruma Mode) Evolves from: Darumaka Evolves into: None

Darmanitan[17] (ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma?) is known as the Blazing Pokémon. Its ability, Zen Mode (Daruma Mode (ダルマモード Daruma Mōdo?) in Japan), changes its appearance to strike a blue flaming circle, its type changes to Psychic, and its special attack raises.

Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava stated "Despite the flaming eyebrows, Darmanitan doesn't look all that tough".[8]

Maractus

Number: 556 Type: Grass Does not evolve

Maractus (マラカッチ Marakatchi?, Maracacchi) is a cacti-like Pokémon. They live in arid regions. They are found in the desert. Female Maractus have bows on their hair while the males do not.

Dwebble

Number: 557 Type: Bug/Rock Evolves from: None Evolves into: Crustle

Dwebble (イシズマイ Ishizumai?) is known as the Rock Inn Pokémon. It searches for moderate looking rocks and overtakes it to the core. It will protect the shell with its own body if needed. It is able to spit out a special liquid from its mouth that allows it to cut through rocks steadily.

In the "Pokemon Black and White" series, Cilan captures a Dwebble in episode 11, "A Home for Dwebble".

Crustle

Number: 558 Type: Bug/Rock Evolves from: Dwebble Evolves into: None

Crustle (イワパレス Iwaparesu?) is the evolution of Dwebble and is called the Stone Home Pokémon, by virtue of the large slab that it carries.

Scraggy

Number: 559 Type: Dark/Fighting Evolves from: None Evolves into: Scrafty

Scraggy (ズルッグ Zuruggu?), known as the Shedding Pokémon. Once it locks eyes with an opponent, it launches a Headbutt attack without warning. It often pulls its pelt up to its neck, because the pelt protects it with its rubber-like elasticity.[18] It will suddenly headbutt opponents that meet its gaze with a very thick cranium.[19]

In the anime, Ash obtains a Pokémon egg which hatches into a Scraggy.

Scrafty

Number: 560 Type: Dark/Fighting Evolves from: Scraggy Evolves into: None

Scrafty (ズルズキン Zuruzukin?), known as the Hoodlum Pokémon, is the evolution of Scraggy. It is said the Scrafty with the biggest crest is the group's leader.

Sigilyph

Number: 561 Type: Psychic/Flying Does not evolve

Sigilyph (シンボラー Shinborā?, Symboler), known as the Avianoid Pokémon, is a spherical Pokémon that is green and black with blue eyes, and yellow wings and tail that are tipped with red and blue. It has black fork-like figures coming out of its side, and a black figure with an eye coming out of the top of its body. Sigilyph used to guard an ancient city, and still fly in the same route as they once did.[20] They use their psychic power to attack enemies that invade their territory.[21]

Yamask

Number: 562 Type: Ghost Evolves from: None Evolves into: Cofagrigus

Yamask[22] (デスマス Desumasu?, Deathmas), known as the Spirit Pokémon, is a shadow-like Pokémon emanating from a stone face. Created from the spirits of ancient people, it holds a mask of the face of when it used to be a human. Because it still has memories of its former life, they are sometimes found crying.[23][24]

Yamask first appeared in the anime, where it was caused trouble at the Nacrene City Museum because when it accidentally dropped its mask, the museum put it up on display. James later caught a Yamask at Castelia City.

Yamask and its evolution, Cofagrigus, were called two of the GamesRadar staff's favorite designs, citing the Egyptian origins and that they have two faces.[25]

Cofagrigus

Number: 563 Type: Ghost Evolves from: Yamask Evolves into: None

Cofagrigus[26] (デスカーン Desukān?, Deathkarn), known as the Coffin Pokémon, is a blue and yellow sarcophagus with four hands that appear to be shadows. It is said if it is approached by humans, it will eat them and turn them into mummies. It pretends to be an elegant coffin to punish grave robbers. With a body of pure gold, it likes eating gold nuggets.[27][28]

Cofagrigus and its pre-evolution, Yamask, were called two of the GamesRadar staff's favorite designs, citing the Egyptian origins and that they have two faces.[25] Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava criticized its design process, stating "Alright, now this is just stupid."[8]

Tirtouga

Number: 564 Type: Water/Rock Evolves from: None Evolves into: Carracosta

Tirtouga (プロトーガ Purotōga?), known as the Prototurtle Pokémon, resembles a baby sea turtle. These Pokémon swam in oceans about 100 million years ago. They went on land to attack prey.[29] Restored from a fossil, this Pokémon can dive over half a mile.[30]

Carracosta

Number: 565 Type: Water/Rock Evolves from: Tirtouga Evolves into: None

Carracosta (アバゴーラ Abagōra?, Abagoura), known as the Prototurtle Pokémon, resembles a bipedal, blue-colored sea turtle. They can live both in the ocean and on land. They are so powerful, they can open a hole in the bottom of a tanker in one slap.[31] They are able to chew up steel beams and rocks along with their prey, by using their incredible jaw strength.[32]

Archen

Number: 566 Type: Rock/Flying Evolves from: None Evolves into: Archeops

Archen (アーケン Āken?), known as the First Bird Pokémon, has a reptile-like mouth, and red, yellow, and blue feathers. This Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, and has been restored from fossils.[33] As they were unable to fly, this Pokémon hops from one branch to another in order to move around.[34]

Archeops

Number: 567 Type: Rock/Flying Evolves from: Archen Evolves into: None

Archeops (アーケオス Ākeosu?, Archeos), the First Bird Pokémon, is more capable of flight than its pre-evolution, although better at running. It is able to outrun an automobile. Archeops is also the only Pokémon who has the same base stat total as its national dex number.

Trubbish

Number: 568 Type: Poison Evolves from: None Evolves into: Garbodor

Trubbish (ヤブクロン Yabukuron?) is known as the Trash Bag Pokémon. It is said that a trash bag that is thrown away chemically reacted with waste to become this Pokémon. It likes dirty places such as waste deposits.

Despite finding Black and White's Pokémon to be well-designed, IGN's Audrey Drake found Trubbish and its evolution to be contrary to this.[35] IGN AU's Cam Shea mocked it, jokingly stating that nothing was cuter than an "anthropomorphic bag of garbage"; he jokingly suggested that they make similar Pokémon called "Mediwastical" and "Stinkydiaperino".[35]

Garbodor

Number: 569 Type: Poison Evolves from: Trubbish Evolves into: None

Garbodor (ダストダス Dasutodasu?, Dustdas), known as the Trash Heap Pokémon, is the evolved form of Trubbish. Despite its appearance, it actually cleans the surrounding area by absorbing garbage into its body. It grabs opponents with its left hand and finishes them off with a foul-smelling poison gas from its mouth.

Zorua

Number: 570 Type: Dark Evolves from: None Evolves into: Zoroark

Zoroark

Number: 571 Type: Dark Evolves from: Zorua Evolves into: None

Minccino

Number: 572 Type: Normal Evolves from: None Evolves into: Cinccino

Minccino[36] (チラーミィ Chirāmii?, Chillarmy), known as the Chinchilla Pokémon, brush each other with their tails as a greeting. They never fail to groom their tails clean.[37]

Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava praised it, calling it cute, and stating its move "Tail Slap" is the "most adorable way you can get beat up".[8]

Cinccino

Number: 573 Type: Normal Evolves from: Minccino Evolves into: None

Cinccino (チラチーノ Chirachīno?, Chillachino) is the evolution of Minccino, known as the Scarf Pokémon. It evolves with the use of a Shiny Stone. Cinccino never goes near dust or static electricity due to their oiled fur. This oil helps deflect attacks.[38]

Gothita

Number: 574 Type: Psychic Evolves from: None Evolves into: Gothorita

Gothita (ゴチム Gochimu?, Gothimu), known as the Fixation Pokémon, is a human-like baby Pokémon with purple skin, and black and white clothes. It has three bows, and a small tuft of hair. Their bows increase their psychic abilities.[39] Gothita closely observe both Trainers and Pokémon, looking at something that only they can see.[40]

They are a version exclusive Pokémon and are only obtainable in Pokémon Black version.

Gothorita

Number: 575 Type: Psychic Evolves from: Gothita Evolves into: Gothitelle

Gothorita (ゴチミル Gochimiru?), known as the Manipulate Pokémon, is a human-like, little girlish Pokémon, with purple skin, black hair, and black and white clothing. Gothorita often use hypnosis to control Pokémon and people alike, leading them astray.[41] While charging up their power by starlight, they mark the star's positions with floating stones.[42]

Gothitelle

Number: 576 Type: Psychic Evolves from: Gothorita Evolves into: None

Gothitelle[43] (ゴチルゼル Gochiruzeru?, Gothiruselle), known as the Astral Body Pokémon, resembles a stylized depiction of a lady wearing gothic lolita style clothing. It can see into the future by observing the stars' placement and movement. One of the things it looks for is the lifespan of Trainers.[44]

IGN described it as "a lady centipede that is wearing an evening gown".[45] Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava criticized Gothitelle, stating "this isn't even a Pokémon, it just looks like an indignant girl in a dress".[8]

Solosis

Number: 577 Type: Psychic Evolves from: None Evolves into: Duosion

Solosis (ユニラン Yuniran?, Uniran), known as the Cell Pokémon, is a small green Pokémon surrounded in a green gel, with a red mouth, and a yellow spring-like figure coming out of its head. They can survive in any environment because of their body's special liquid envelope.[46] They can use telepathy to talk with others, and drive away attackers by unleashing psychic power.[47]

They are a version exclusive Pokémon and are only obtainable in Pokémon White version.

Duosion

Number: 578 Type: Psychic Evolves from: Solosis Evolves into: Reuniclus

Duosion (ダブラン Daburan?, Doublan)is known as the Mitosis Pokémon. It is a small,green, ice cream cone-shaped Pokémon Surrounded in green gel with a little cap thingy floating inside the gel, but above its head. That is its second brain. "When their brains, now divided in two, are thinking the same thoughts, these Pokemon exhibit their maximum power, and since they have two divided brains, at times they suddenly try to take two different actions at once."

Reuniclus

Number: 579 Type: Psychic Evolves from: Duosion Evolves into: None

Reuniclus[48] (ランクルス Rankurusu?, Lanculus), known as the Multilplying Pokémon, has a pale-colored inner body that is encapsulated within a blob of a translucent, green gel-like substance. Reuniclus can increase their psychic powers by linking their brains with others in a network. They join this network by shaking hands with others.[49] With high intelligence, it fights by manipulating its arms with a grip that can crush rocks.[50]

IGN compared it to "experiments from the Lilo and Stitch TV series", and also noting "It's like a cute baby version of the X-Men villain, Holocaust".[45] Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava called it "amazing", stating "Nintendo can even make a friggin' nucleus look cute!".[8]

Ducklett

Number: 580 Type: Water/Flying Evolves from: None Evolves into: Swanna

Ducklett (コアルヒー Koaruhī?, Koaruhie)is known as the Water Bird Pokémon. They are light blue, gosling-like Pokémon. They have two feathery tufts on their heads connected at the bottom, forming a 'v' shape. It has a darker blue, feathery underside which makes it appear as if it were mi-moult. It had yellow, webbet feet and a beak and a small tail.

A trio of Ducklett appear in the Black & White episode "Dancing With the Ducklett Trio" where they attack Ash and his friends, stealing some of their belongings, including Ash's hat and the wild Sandile's sunglasses.

Swanna

Number: 581 Type: Water/Flying Evolves from: Ducklett Evolves into: None

Swanna[51] (スワンナ Suwanna?), known as the White Bird Pokémon, is a swan-like Pokémon. With a long yellow bill, it administers sharp, powerful pecks. It whips its long neck to deliver forceful repeated strikes.[52] Swanna start dancing at night, and dance around the leader of the flock.[53]

In the games, Swanna can be found flying around Marvelous Bridge. In the anime, a flock of Swanna appeared in In The Shadow of Zekrom!. A Swanna later appeared under the ownership of Officer Jenny. In the Pokémon Master Black & White manga, a Pokémon Ranger used one with his Zebstrika in a double battle against Monta.

Vanillite

Number: 582 Type: Ice Evolves from: None Evolves into: Vanillish

Vanillite (バニプッチ Baniputchi?, Vanipeti)

Despite finding the overall designs in Black and White to be good, IGN's Audrey Drake found Vanillite and its line to be contrary to this.[35] Fellow IGN editor Sam Claiborn scoffed at the idea of a "walking ice cream cone".[35]

Vanillish

Number: 583 Type: Ice Evolves from: Vanillite Evolves into: Vanilluxe

Vanillish (バニリッチ Baniritchi?)is known as the Icy Snow Pokémon. It is small, white, blue, and it's shaped like a single scoop, vanilla ice cream cone. "Snowy mountains are this Pokemon's habitat. During an ancient ice age, they moved to southern areas, and it conceals itself from enemy eyes by creating many small ice particles and hiding among them.

Vanilluxe

Number: 584 Type: Ice Evolves from: Vanillish Evolves into: None

Vanilluxe (バイバニラ Baibanira?), known as the Snowstorm Pokémon, is the final form of Vanillite. It represents a cone of ice cream with two scoops. One of the scoops has a straw-like figure which has mist flowing out of it. They can create snow clouds inside their body by swallowing large amounts of water. They use this to attack their foes with violent blizzards.[54] If both heads are angry at the same time, the blizzard created by this Pokémon buries everything in snow.[55]

Official Nintendo Magazine's Chris Schilling used Vanilluxe as an example of a unique Pokémon in this generation compared to the safer ones earlier in the game.[56]

Deerling

Number: 585 Type: Normal/Grass Evolves from: None Evolves into: Sawsbuck

Deerling[57] (シキジカ Shikijika?) is known as the Seasonal Pokémon. Depending on the temperature, moisture, and season its color will change.It is pink in the spring, green in the summer, orange in autumn, and brown in winter.

Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava stated that while Deerling wouldn't be a good fighter, they still want one, because it is so adorable.[8]

Sawsbuck

Number: 586 Type: Normal/Grass Evolves from: Deerling Evolves into: None

Sawsbuck[58] (メブキジカ Mebukijika?), known as the Seasonal Pokémon. The evolved form of Deerling. Its horns carry flowers which change with the season. The leader of the herd has the most splendid horns.[59]

The Escapist listed Sawsbuck as one of the new Pokémon with "really cool designs", describing it as "the incredibly manly evolution of the incredibly cute deer".[16]

Emolga

Number: 587 Type: Electric/Flying Does not evolve

Emolga[60] (エモンガ Emonga?) is a flying squirrel-like Pokémon. Emolga is in white appearance possesses yellow plane-like wings allowing it to fly in any direction. On its back is extremely black colored, and making a black helmet-like on its head with bat-like ears with yellow and white in the inner part. Emolga also has a black pointy tail and dark red colored eyes. It releases electricity from its membranes when it flies. The electricity is created in its cheek's electrical pouches.[61] Living in the top of the forest, its cape shines with electricity when it glides.[62]

In the Pokémon Master Black & White manga, Monta captures an Emolga using his Snivy.

In a poll by Official Nintendo Magazine, Emolga was voted as one of the best Pokémon from Black and White. Editor Thomas East compared it to Pikachu, and called it cute.[63]

In the Best Wishes! anime series, Iris captures a female Emolga in the episode "Emolga the Irresistible!"

Karrablast

Number: 588 Type: Bug Evolves from: None Evolves into: Escavalier

Karrablast (カブルモ Kaburumo?) Although small, Karrablast have a very powerful horn. You can find them easily on Route 6, by Driftveil City. Karrablast evolve when they receive electrical stimulation from being around Shelmet.

Escavalier

Number: 589 Type: Bug/Steel Evolves from: Karrablast Evolves into: None

Escavalier (シュバルゴ Shubarugo?, Chevargo), known as the Cavalry Pokémon, resembles a bug with various knight and jousting gear. Bravely facing their opponents, they fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears.[64] By wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet, the steel armor protects their whole body.[65]

It evolves from Karrablast when traded for a Shelmet.

Foongus

Number: 590 Type: Grass/Poison Evolves from: None Evolves into: Amoonguss

Foongus (タマゲタケ Tamagetake?), known as the Mushroom Pokémon, is a mushroom-like Pokémon whose cap resembles a Poké Ball. It emits poisonous spores when people are lured to its Poké Ball-like cap.[66] The spores it releases repels enemies if they try to capture it.[67]

Amoonguss

Number: 591 Type: Grass/Poison Evolves from: Foongus Evolves into: None

Amoonguss (モロバレル Morobareru?), the Mushroom Pokémon, has Pokéball designs on its cap and hands. Its pre-evolution and the Voltorb family do too, although the Voltorb family doesn't include the button in their designs.

Frillish

Number: 592 Type: Water/Ghost Evolves from: None Evolves into: Jellicent

Frillish (プルリル Pururiru?) is known as the Floating Pokémon. Frillish can constrict its foes using its veil-like tentacles and numb them with poison. It is said to live in dens some five miles below sea level. Pokémon Black Version:With its thin, veil-like arms wrapped around the body of its opponent, it sinks to the ocean floor. Pokémon White Version:They paralyze prey with poison, then drag them down to their lairs, five miles below the surface.

A male Frillish owned by Trip appears in the Best Wishes! anime series in the episode "A Rival Battle for Club Champ". Trip uses Frillish to defeat Ash's Pidove with a Water Pulse attack. He also uses it in battle against Ash's Snivy due to the opposite genders of the two Pokémon, where Frillish is able to defeat Snivy with a combonation of Water Pulse and Hex.

Jellicent

Number: 593 Type: Water/Ghost Evolves from: Frillish Evolves into: None

Jellicent (ブルンゲル Burungeru?, Burungel), known as the Floating Pokémon, is the evolved form of Frillish. It's male form is blue and resembles a king, while it's female form is pink and resembles a queen.

Alomomola

Number: 594 Type: Water Does not evolve

Alomomola[68] (ママンボウ Mamanbō?, Mamanbou), known as the Caring Pokémon, is a heart-shaped pink fish Pokémon with large dorsal and ventral fins. As it floats around in the ocean, it carries wounded Pokémon to shore.[69] With their special membrane, they heal the Pokémon's wounds.[70]

Alomomola first makes an appearance in the anime "In The Shadow of Zekrom!", as a wild Pokémon. It was the first Pokémon in the Unova region that Ash saw.

Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava criticized its "nearly-unpronounceable name", and stated that it being a "Caring Pokémon" makes it a pacifist.[8]

Joltik

Number: 595 Type: Bug/Electric Evolves from: None Evolves into: Galvantula

Joltik (バチュル Bachuru?), known as the Attaching Pokémon, is a yellow spider-like Pokémon. They absorb static electricity larger Pokémon and store it in an electric pouch. They are to date the smallest Pokémon at 4 inches.

Galvantula

Number: 596 Type: Bug/Electric Evolves from: Joltik Evolves into: None

Galvantula[71] (デンチュラ Denchura?, Dentula), known as the Electric Spider Pokémon. It uses electrically-charged hairy strings to attack its targeted prey. It uses the feelers on its front jaw to pin an enemy down or to slice it into pieces. Galvantula's Japanese name is a play on "Den" (?), a Japanese word that refers to electricity, and tarantula.

A group of Galvantula appear in Episode 17 "Scraggy, Hatched to be Wild!" where they paralyze Ash's Scraggy.

In a poll by Official Nintendo Magazine, Galvantula was voted as the best Pokémon from Black and White. Editor Thomas East described it as "a great yellow and blue spider capable of capturing its opponents with its electric thread", and stated that it is "Not exactly a Pokemon you'd want to take home to meet the family".[63]

Ferroseed

Number: 597 Type: Grass/Steel Evolves from: None Evolves into: Ferrothorn

Ferroseed (テッシード Tesshīdo?), known as the Thorn Seed Pokémon, resembles a durian. It attacks when threatened by shooting a barrage of spikes, and rolls away when it has the chance to escape.[72] Living in caves, they stick their spikes into the wall to absorb minerals.[73]

Ferrothorn

Number: 598 Type: Grass/Steel Evolves from: Ferroseed Evolves into: none

Ferrothorn (ナットレイ Nattorei?, Nutrey),known as the Thorn Pod Pokémon resembling a flattened durian made of metal. The green spike is found in Ferrothorn's top,extending three vine-like apandages tipped with spiky metal discs. Its eyes have green rims, yellow scleras and black pupils.

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  14. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "It won't let any prey it catches escape. It has powerful jaws that can bite off the bodies of automobiles."
  15. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "It has eyes that are able to see things magnified at a distance, like binoculars."
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  17. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Darmanitan". http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/darmanitan/. Retrieved 2010-12-27. 
  18. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling it skin up to its neck."
  19. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "It immediately headbutts anyone that makes eye contact with it. Its skull is massively thick."
  20. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "They never vary the route they fly, because their memories of guarding an ancient city remain steadfast."
  21. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "The guardians of an ancient city, they use their psychic power to attack enemies that invade their territory."
  22. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Yamask". http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/yamask/. Retrieved 2011-02-10. 
  23. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry."
  24. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves in past ages. Each retains memories of its former life."
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  27. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets."
  28. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "They pretend to be elaborate coffins to teach lessons to grave robbers. Their bodies are covered in pure gold."
  29. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "About 100 million years ago, these Pokémon swam in oceans. It is thought they also went on land to attack prey."
  30. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Restored from a fossil, this Pokémon can dive to depths beyond half a mile."
  31. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "They can live both in the ocean and on land. A slap from one of them is enough to open a hole in the bottom of a tanker."
  32. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Incredible jaw strength enables them to chew up steel beams and rocks along with their prey."
  33. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Revived from a fossil, this Pokémon is thought to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon."
  34. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Said to be an ancestor of bird Pokémon, they were unable to fly and moved about by hopping from one branch to another."
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  36. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Minccino". http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/minccino/. Retrieved 2010-12-27. 
  37. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black and White (in Japanese). (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-09-18) "They brush each other with their tails as a greeting. They never fail to groom their tails clean."
  38. ^ Pokemon White.しろい たいもうは はだざわりが ばつぐん。ほこりや せいでんきを まったく よせつけないのだ。
  39. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Their ribbonlike feelers increase their psychic power. They are always staring at something."
  40. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "They intently observe both Trainers and Pokémon. Apparently, they are looking at something that only Gothita can see."
  41. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "They use hypnosis to control people and Pokémon. Tales of Gothorita leading people astray are told in every corner."
  42. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Starlight is the source of their power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones."
  43. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Gothitelle". Pokémon. http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/gothitelle/. Retrieved 2011-01-24. 
  44. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "It foresees the future by the placement and movement of the stars. It can see the lifespan of Trainers."
  45. ^ a b Jack DeVries (July 13, 2010). "Even More Pokemon Revealed - Nintendo DS News at IGN". IGN. http://ds.ign.com/articles/110/1105793p1.html. Retrieved 2010-10-10. 
  46. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Because their bodies are enveloped in a special liquid, they can survive in any environment."
  47. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "They drive away attackers by unleashing psychic power. They can use telepathy to talk with others."
  48. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Reuniclus". Pokémon. http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/reuniclus/. Retrieved 2011-01-24. 
  49. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "When Reuniclus shake hands, a network forms between their brains, increasing their psychic power."
  50. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "It fights by manipulating its arms with a grip that can crush rocks. A Pokémon with high intelligence."
  51. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Swanna". http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/swanna/. Retrieved 2011-02-01. 
  52. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "It administers sharp, powerful pecks with its bill. It whips its long neck to deliver forceful repeated strikes."
  53. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Swanna start to dance at dusk. The one dancing in the middle is the leader of the flock."
  54. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Swallowing large amounts of water, they make snow clouds inside their bodies and attack their foes with violent blizzards."
  55. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "If both heads get angry simultaneously, this Pokémon expels a blizzard, burying everything in snow."
  56. ^ "Nintendo Feature: Pokémon Black and White: 'We've gone back to basics'". Official Nintendo Magazine. 2011-03-01. http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24223/features/pokmon-black-and-white-weve-gone-back-to-basics/. Retrieved 2011-04-04. 
  57. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Deerling". http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/deerling/. Retrieved 2011-02-01. 
  58. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Sawsbuck". http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/sawsbuck/. Retrieved 2011-02-10. 
  59. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "The flowers growing on its horns change according to the seasons. The one with the most splendid horns leads the herd."
  60. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Emolga". http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/emolga/. Retrieved 2011-02-10. 
  61. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "The energy made in its cheeks' electric pouches is stored inside its membranes and released while it is gliding."
  62. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "They live on treetops and glide using the inside of a cape-like membrane while discharging electricity."
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  64. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "They fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears. Even when in trouble, they face opponents bravely."
  65. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "These Pokémon evolve by wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet. The steel armor protects their whole body."
  66. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown."
  67. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "For some reason, this Pokémon resembles a Poké Ball. They release poison spores to repel those who try to catch them."
  68. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Alomomola". http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/alomomola/. Retrieved 2011-02-01. 
  69. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "Floating in the open sea is how they live. When they find a wounded Pokémon, they embrace it and bring it to shore."
  70. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "The special membrane enveloping Alomomola has the ability to heal wounds."
  71. ^ "Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | Galvantula". http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/pokemon/galvantula/. Retrieved 2011-02-10. 
  72. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon Black. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away."
  73. ^ Game Freak. Pokémon White. (Nintendo). Nintendo DS. (2010-9-18) "They stick their spikes into cave walls and absorb the minerals they find in the rock."

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