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-two of the Pokémon species, arranged as they are in the main game series' National Pokédex.
| Number: 494 | Type: Psychic/Fire | Does not evolve |
Victini (ビクティニ Bikutini), known as the Victory Pokémon, is a small rodent-like Pokémon. Its large pointed ears shaped like letter V. It is said that a trainer with a Victini will always win any kind of battle. It produces infinite energy within itself and shares with others by touching them. Victini was designed by Mana Ibe, under the instructions from game director Junichi Masuda that it would be more appealing to women. Victini can only be obtained via a downloadable wi-fi event. It appears in the film Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram and White - Victini and Zekrom
| Number: 495 | Type: Grass | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Servine |
Snivy[1] (ツタージャ Tsutāja, Tsutarja), known as the Grass Snake Pokémon, is one of the starter Pokémon in the Pokémon Black and White versions. Its arms and tails are similar to a palmate tree with three prongs, respectively. A Snivy uses its tail to process photosynthesis, and if it loses energy, its tail sags gradually.[2] When charged up with sun's energy, its movement speed sharpens.[3] Snivy is known to behave accordingly in situations.[3] In an interview with Ken Sugimori, he explained that Snivy was based on snakes that look like vines, and would have an aristocrat-like personality. He also stated that Snivy's evolution would be Western style of design.[4]
It was first revealed as a silhouette on the May 9, 2010, episode of Pokémon Sunday.[5] In the anime, Snivy was first seen in "In the Shadow of Zekrom" as the starter Pokémon of Trip, a beginner trainer in the Unova region.[6] In "Snivy Plays Hard to Catch", Ash Ketchum also encounters a female Snivy and successfully captures her.[7] Snivy is also featured along with the other starter Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga as one of the starters in Professor Juniper's lab. Snivy is Monta's starter Pokémon in the Pokémon Master Black & White manga.
In a poll by Official Nintendo Magazine, it was voted as the most popular of the Starter Pokémon from Pokémon Black and White.[8][9] As such, it has been nicknamed "Smugleaf" by fans and has quickly become an internet meme.[10][11] GamesRadar's Gudmundson called it "arguably the coolest-looking starter of the three."[12] Gudmundson later noted its quality as a grass Pokémon due to a healthy movepool of grass-type moves.[13] IGN's Audrey Drake and Rich George chose Snivy as their starting Pokémon; Drake chose it "because he's a little badass" and due to it being the most challenging, while George described him as "mischievous". Drake found its final form's lack of arms to be weird, while George called it an "awesome demon snake." Fellow IGN editor Sam Claiborn described Snivy as an "abomination."[14]
| Number: 496 | Type: Grass | Evolves from: Snivy | Evolves into: Serperior |
Servine[15] (ジャノビー Janobī, Janovy), a Grass Snake Pokémon, is the evolution of Snivy. Servine resembles a grass snake, and its appearance is very similar to Snivy except its back is grown by three palmate leaves with three prongs each. During a battle, it can run as if gliding from the ground that may bewilder its enemies.[16] It evades attack by passing overgrown plants and then whipping the foe quickly.[17]
In the anime, a Servine is first seen battling against a Dewott in one of the Battle Clubs in the Unova region.[18] Trip's Snivy was revealed to have evolved into a Servine some time before Trip's second battle against Ash Ketchum.[19]
| Number: 497 | Type: Grass | Evolves from: Servine | Evolves into: None |
Serperior (ジャローダ Jarōda, Jalorda), known as the Regal Pokémon, is the final evolution of Snivy. Unlike its pre-evolutions, Serperior has no legs anymore and has retained its short hands. Serperior is more snake-like than Snivy and Servine. It intimidates its foe by raising its head high and glaring them would make its enemies stun.[20][21] If it faces a formidable enemy, Serperior tends to battle seriously.[21] It increases it power by utilizing solar energy in its body.[20]
In a poll by Official Nintendo Magazine, Serperior was voted as one of the best Pokémon from Black and White. Editor Thomas East stated that "not many people would dispute that choosing Snivy as a Starter is all worth it in the end for its awesome final evolution.".[22]
| Number: 498 | Type: Fire | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Pignite |
Tepig[1] (ポカブ, Pokabu) is a Fire Pig Pokémon that resembles a pig and is one of the starter Pokémon for Pokémon Black and White versions. When hungry, it uses its flame to cook for its food.[23] It blows fire from its nostrils, but this is replaced with smoke when it catches a cold.[24] In an interview with Ken Sugimori, he stated that Tepig's evolution would be Chinese style of design.[4] Tepig's original Japanese name is a portmanteau of Pokapoka (ぽかぽか), a Japanese word that refers to the warm feeling that circulates repeatedly throughout a body, and Bū (ブー), which refers to a pig's sound.
In the anime, Tepig was first seen in In the Shadow of Zekrom!, under the ownership of Professor Juniper, as one of the starter Pokémon to be chosen by Trip. One later appears as an unfortunate Pokémon that was left behind by its trainer in Battle Club, after being defeated in a challenge. Ash Ketchum befriended the Pokémon and captured it afterward.[18] In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Tepig, along with Oshawott and Snivy appear when Black accidentally drops his box containing the Pokémon. The Tepig eventually joins his team and is named "Poka". Tepig is Cheren's starter Pokémon in the Pokémon Master Black & White manga series.
The Escapist criticized Tepig's evolution line for being another Fire/Fighting type starter.[25] Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava criticized its name for possibly being a pun of "tepid", which means lukewarm.[26] GamesRadar's Carolyn Gudmundson criticized its evolutionary line; while she enjoyed the first form's design, she felt that the final form was a disappointment, as well as the use of a combination of fire and fighting as its type, a type combination used for the last three fire starters.[27] IGN's Sam Claiborn chose Tepig as his starting Pokémon due to its final form which he described as a "bipedal pig demon".[14]
| Number: 499 | Type: Fire/Fighting | Evolves from: Tepig | Evolves into: Emboar |
Pignite[28] (チャオブー Chaobū, Chaoboo), a Fire Pig Pokémon, is the evolved form of Tepig. Its appearance is somewhat similar to its pre-evolution except that it stands on its two feet and is adorned with golden features on its chest. When mad, its power increases which comes from the food it ate and converted to fuel.[29] In addition to that, its speed and sharpness also increases.[30]
In the anime, Pignite made its debut appearance in Minccino-Neat and Tidy! under the ownership of Bianca.
| Number: 500 | Type: Fire/Fighting | Evolves from: Pignite | Evolves into: None |
Emboar (エンブオー Enbuō, Enbuoh) known as the Mega Fire Pig Pokémon, is the final evolution of Tepig. While it still appears to have resemblance to its pre-evolution, Emboar are much more boar-like than pig-like. Additionally, it appears to have beard-like fire that circles its neck and shoulders. It has longer tusks that protruding its jaw and golden adornment. Emboar utilizes the flames on its neck during battle, where it uses its fist to set up combined fire and fighting moves on opponents.[31] When leveling up, it masters up both fighting skills with speed and powers combined.[32]
GamesRadar called it "such a disappointment design-wise."[33]
| Number: 501 | Type: Water | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Dewott |
Oshawott (ミジュマル, Mijumaru), known as the Sea Otter Pokémon, has a shell on its belly made of the same components as fingernails. It can detach the shell from its body and use it as a sword. Oshawott appears in Pokémon Black and White, where it is first available as a Starter Pokémon for players to choose from alongside Snivy and Tepig. After gaining enough experience in battle, Oshawott evolves into Dewott, and then into Samurott.
| Number: 502 | Type: Water | Evolves from: Oshawott | Evolves into: Samurott |
Dewott (フタチマル, Futachimaru), known as the Discipline Pokémon, has two shells, both of which it uses as weapons. With rigorous training, Dewott acquires the ability to perform two-shell attacks with flowing swordsmanship. After gaining enough experience in battle, Dewott evolves from Oshawott, and then into Samurott.
| Number: 503 | Type: Water | Evolves from: Dewott | Evolves into: None |
Samurott (ダイケンキ Daikenki), known as the Formidable Pokémon, is a quadruped, sea lion-like Pokémon. It can silence its enemies by glaring at them, and it can defeat an opponent by swinging the sword on its armor. Samurott evolves from Dewott after gaining enough experience in battle.
| Number: 504 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Watchog |
Patrat[34] (ミネズミ Minezumi), known as the Lookout Pokémon, is a rodent-like Pokémon that resembles a chipmunk. It continues keeping watch for several days, saving up food in its cheek pouches. It signals to its companions with its tail.[35] They are extremely wary and keep watch outside their burrows in turns. They become anxious if no one keeps watch.[36]
Patrat first appeared in the first few episodes of the Pokémon: Black and White anime. Multiple Patrat made a brief cameo in Black and White episode 3 with multiple Pidove and Deerling where they needed help from Ash and his friends. In the Pokémon Master Black & White manga, Monta captures a Patrat in the first chapter.
Patrat and its evolution Watchog were called "fairly unremarkable aside from their intense facial expressions" by GamesRadar's Carolyn Gudmundson.[37] Gudmundson later noted it as a "Bidoof analog", in spite of the fact that it can only learn one Hidden Machine, whereas Bidoof can learn many. She adds that it is very easy to become bored of it.[38] Official Nintendo Magazine's Chris Schilling commented that Patrat was the "new Bidoof".[39]
| Number: 505 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Patrat | Evolves into: None |
Watchog[40] (ミルホッグ Miruhoggu, Miruhog), known as the Precaution Pokémon, is the evolved form of Patrat. It attacks by hurling the seeds of berries collected in its cheek sacs. When it spots an enemy it stands its tail erect.[41] It makes the patterns on its body shine in order to intimidate enemies. It has eyes that can see its surroundings even in the dark.[42]
In the anime, Nacrene City Gym Leader Lenora has a Watchog and she uses it in "A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!!" where it used its ability to reveal Yamask's presence. She then uses it against Ash in his Gym Battle in "The Battle Acconding to Lenora" where it defeats his Oshawott with Thunderbolt. It appears once more in "Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!", where it is defeated by Oshawott's Aqua Jet.
Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava described Watchog as a "pissed-off meerkat", and further calling it a "disgruntled-looking jerk".[26] An editor for GamesRadar included it in a satirical character battle between their "ultimate hated characters".[43]
| Number: 506 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Herdier |
Lillipup[44] (ヨーテリー Yōterī, Yorterrie) is known as the Puppy Pokémon. The long hairs covering its face are excellent radars. It delicately senses the state of its surroundings.
In the anime, Lillipup appeared under the ownership of Lenora, where it won in a battle against Ash's Tepig.
GamesRadar's Carolyn Gudmundson noted it as being initially weak, but becomes quite powerful in its final evolution.[45] Official Nintendo Magazine's Chris Schilling called Lillipup the new Rattata.[39]
| Number: 507 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Lillipup | Evolves into: Stoutland |
Herdier[46] (ハーデリア Hāderia, harderrier), known as the Loyal Dog Pokémon, is a dog-like Pokémon with particular similarities to a Yorkshire Terrier. Its face sports an abundance of cream fur, forming a "mustache" and a three-pointed crest of fur on its head. Its ears are large and perked, and it has a shaggy dark blue pelt on its body and tail. Its limbs are orange-brown. The black fur that covers its body like a cape is heavy, and softens the impact of attacks.[47] Faithful to its trainer's instructions, it has helped trainers raise Pokémon since long ago.[48]
The Escapist commented that while much of the Pokémon in Pokémon Black and White look weird, "I will readily admit to wanting to hug that Yorkshire Terrier one, though. It's just too cute!"[25]
| Number: 508 | Type: Normal | Evolves from: Herdier | Evolves into: None |
Stoutland (ムーランド Mūrando, Mooland), known as the Big-Hearted Pokémon, is a dog-like Pokémon that is the final evolution of Lillipup. It looks very similar to Herdier, its pre-evolved form, with a brown base coat, black-gray thicker fur, and white-cream thick fur on its face like a long mustache. Stoutland are very talented at saving people, especially people stranded in the mountains or at sea. Its thick fur protects it from freezing cold temperatures.
| Number: 509 | Type: Dark | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Liepard |
Purrloin[49] (チョロネコ Choroneko), known as the Devious Pokémon, is a purple feline Pokémon. It plays with and steals people's belongings. Even the people it steals from unconsciously forgive it due to its charming behavior.[50] Its adorable behavior causes people to let down their guard, and it takes that opportunity to steal their belongings. If it gets mad it will fight back with its claws.[51]
GamesRadar's Carolyn Gudmundson noted it and its evolution as a decent Dark-type pair, though the stats are somewhat low.[52]
| Number: 510 | Type: Dark | Evolves from: Purrloin | Evolves into: None |
Liepard[53] (レパルダス Reparudasu, Lepardas), known as the Cruel Pokémon, is the evolved form of Purrloin. They vanish and appear unexpectedly.[54] They also stealthily sneak up to its target, striking from behind before the victim has any time to react.[55] They resemble purple Leopards. They are one of the most commonly used Pokémon in Team Plasma.
| Number: 511 | Type: Grass | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Simisage |
Pansage[56] (ヤナップ Yanappu) is known as the Grass Monkey Pokémon. It is part of a trio that seems to be inspired by the three wise monkeys motif; with its mouth open, Pansage represents "speak no evil".[57] Pansage lives in thick forests,[58] and shares the leaves on its head with exhausted Pokémon. They have the effect of relieving from fatigue.[59]
In the anime, Cilan owns a Pansage that first appeared along with Pansear and Panpour owned by Chili and Cress respectively.[60] In the Pocket Monsters BW manga, Cilan uses a Pansage against Isamu Akai's Clefairy in issue 3 when he tries to instigate a fight between Cilan, Chili, and Cress. In the Pokémon Master Black & White manga, Cheren uses a Pansage against Monta in a triple battle.
Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava stated that its ability, Gluttony, "almost makes up for the broccoli growing out of its head".[26] GamesRadar's Carolyn Gudmundson commented that it was the most appealing of the three monkeys, design-wise. She also compared it to Eevee and its evolutions, due to each one being of a different type: grass, fire, and water.[61]
| Number: 512 | Type: Grass | Evolves from: Pansage | Evolves into: None |
Simisage (ヤナッキー Yanakkī, Yanakkie), known as the Thorn Monkey Pokémon, evolves from Pansage when using Leaf Stone. It is known for being a wild Pokémon which strikes out with its thorn covered tail.
| Number: 513 | Type: Fire | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Simisear |
Pansear[62] (バオップ Baoppu) is known as the High Tempature Pokémon. It is part of a trio that seems to be inspired by the three wise monkeys motif; with its hand by its ear, Pansear represents "hear no evil".[57] It resides in caves near volcanoes. When it is angry, the temperature of the tuft on its head increases to over 300 degrees Celsius.
In the anime, Pansear appears under the ownership of Chili, where it loses in a battle against Ash's Tepig.
| Number: 514 | Type: Fire | Evolves from: Pansear | Evolves into: None |
Simisear (バオッキー Baokkī, Baokkie), known as the Ember Pokémon, evolves from Pansear when a Fire Stone is used on it. It scatters embers from its head and tail to sear its opponents. It also enjoys sweets, as they become energy for the fire burning in its body.
| Number: 515 | Type: Water | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Simipour |
Panpour[63] (ヒヤップ Hiyappu) is known as the Spray Pokémon. It is part of a trio that seems to be inspired by the three wise monkeys motif; with its eyes closed, Panpour represents "see no evil".[57] It used to live in forests in ancient times, but its body changed so it could live on the waterside more easily. It can store water in the tuft on its head.
In the anime, Panpour appears under the ownership of Cress, where it wins in a battle against Ash's Pikachu.
| Number: 516 | Type: Water | Evolves from: Panpour | Evolves into: None |
Simipour (ヒヤッキー Hiyakkī, Hiyakkie), known as the Geyser Pokémon, evolves from Panpour when a Water Stone is used on it. The tuft on its head holds water. When the water level is running low, it will siphon water using its tail.[64] The water which is expelled from its tail is of such high pressure that it can destroy concrete.[65]
| Number: 517 | Type: Psychic | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Musharna |
Munna[66] (ムンナ) is known as the Dream Eater Pokémon. It resembles a tapir. It can smoke out what looks like a reflection after eating the dreams of people and Pokémon. It evolves into Musharna when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava stated "the fact that it can eat my dreams makes it one Pokémon that I would want as an ally rather than an enemy."[26]
| Number: 518 | Type: Psychic | Evolves from: Munna | Evolves into: None |
Musharna[67] (ムシャーナ Mushāna), known as the Drowsing Pokémon, is a rounded, pig- or tapir-like Pokémon. Many of the dreams of people and Pokémon are packed into the smoke emitted from its forehead.[68] It makes the dreams it ate materialize. The smoke leaking from its forehead changes form into the things from the dreams.[69]
Musharna appears in Black and White episode 6, "Dreams by the Yard Full", under the ownership of Fennel.
Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava criticized Musharna, stating the way it emits dreams from its forehead, calling it "terrifying!"[26]
| Number: 519 | Type: Normal/Flying | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Tranquill |
Pidove[70] (マメパト Mamepato) is also known as the Tiny Pigeon Pokémon. Though it listens to its Trainer's instructions, its nature means it doesn't always understand them.[71] A Pokémon that lives in urban areas. It loves company so many of them gather in parks and plazas.[72]
In Black and White episode 2 "Enter Iris And Axew!", after Ash was attacked by a flock of Pidove that later flew away, one was left behind. He battled and eventually caught it. It eventually evolves into Tranquill in episode 22 "Hiun City! Fushide Panic!!". In the Pokémon Adventures manga, a Pidove is one of the Pokémon employed by White in her BW Agency.
Official Nintendo Magazine's Chris Schilling commented that Pidove was the new Pidgey.[39]
| Number: 520 | Type: Normal/Flying | Evolves from: Pidove | Evolves into: Unfezant |
Tranquill (ハトーボー Hatōbō, Hatoboh), known as the Wild Pigeon Pokémon, is the evolved form of Pidove. It is believed that, deep within the forest where Tranquill live, there is a peaceful country without strife.[73] Ash's Pidove evolves into a Tranquill in Best Wishes! episode 22 "A Venipede Stampede!" after seeing Trip's Tranquill in action. In episode 44, a flock of wild Tranquill appears, enraged at a Purrloin for stealing their berries.
| Number: 521 | Type: Normal/Flying | Evolves from: Tranquill | Evolves into: None |
Unfezant (ケンホロウ Kenhorō, Kenhallow), known as the Proud Pokémon, evolves from Tranquill, and is the final form of Pidove. Unfezant are one of the few Pokémon to have very noticeable gender differences. The males have large, pink, ribbon-like wattles, and green underbellies. The females have a small crest, and brown underbellies. Males swing their head plumage to threaten opponents,[74] and will never let themselves feel close to anyone other than their trainers.[75] The females have flying abilities that surpass those of the males.[74]
| Number: 522 | Type: Electric | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Zebstrika |
Blitzle[76] (シママ Shimama), known as the Electrified Pokémon, is a zebra-like Pokémon. Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. It communicates with its comrades by the light of its mane.[77] It appears when the sky is obscured by thunderclouds. It uses its mane to catch lightning and store the electricity.[78]
Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava stated, "Something about Blitzle seems like it's trying too hard."[26]
| Number: 523 | Type: Electric | Evolves from: Blitzle | Evolves into: None |
Zebstrika (ゼブライカ Zeburaika, Zebraika), known as the Thunderbolt Pokémon, is the evolved form of Blitzle. It is known for its ill tempered nature, and when its angry, the lightning that shoots from its mane goes in all directions.
| Number: 524 | Type: Rock | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Boldore |
Roggenrola (ダンゴロ Dangoro), known as the Mantle Pokémon, is a blue rock-like Pokémon with a yellow hexagonal "ear".[79] It has brown feet, and a brown rocky figure extending from the top of its body. Compressed underground, its body is as hard as steel.[79] They were discovered a hundred years ago in an earthquake fissure. Inside each one is an energy core.[80]
In the Pokémon Master Black & White manga, Monta uses a Roggenrola against Cheren in a triple battle.
| Number: 525 | Type: Rock | Evolves from: Roggenrola | Evolves into: Gigalith |
Boldore (ガントル Gantoru, Gantol), known as the Ore Pokémon, is the evolved form of Roggenrola, and will evolve into Gigalith when traded. Boldore is a blue Rock-type Pokémon, with orange crystals on its back and feet. These crystals formed when energy leaked from Boldore's body.[81] Whenever its power gets too great, the orange crystals on its body glow. It is often found underground in caves, looking for water.[82]
| Number: 526 | Type: Rock | Evolves from: Boldore | Evolves into: None |
Gigalith[83] (ギガイアス Gigaiasu, Gigaiath), known as the Compressed Pokémon, is a blue quadruped Pokémon with various red crystal-like objects on its body. It evolves from Boldore when traded, and is the final form of Roggenrolla. It compresses energy in the core inside its body in order to attack with enough power to blow away mountains.[84] It absorbs sunlight with its orange-colored crystal and shoots energy from its mouth.[85]
Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava praised it, stating "Gigalith is exactly what you would want out of a Pokémon".[26]
| Number: 527 | Type: Psychic/Flying | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Swoobat |
Woobat[86] (コロモリ Koromori), known as the Bat Pokémon, is a white, shaggy creature based upon the Honduran white bat. It has a piggish, large nose with a nostril in the shape of a heart. Its eyes are hidden behind two shaggy tufts of fur. It has a large mouth with a single fang, and two relatively small wings on either side of it. It lives in dark forests and caves. It explores its surroundings by releasing ultrasonic waves from its nostrils.[87] It sleeps stuck on the walls of caves by its nostrils. It leaves heart marks on the places where it was stuck.[88]
Woobat's first appearance in the video games is in the two games Pokémon Black and White as a common Pokémon found in the wild. It eventually evolves into the Pokémon Swoobat by leveling up when its happiness is high. Happiness can be raised by fighting through many Pokémon battles. In the games, it was described as Black and White's version of the Pokémon Zubat due to being of a similar species[89] Woobat also appears in the Pokémon spin-off game Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS where players type in the names of Pokémon that they see. In the anime, Jessie catches a Woobat while in a cave with James and Meowth. She uses it to battle against Ash and Iris. It manages to defeat Ash's newly captured Pidove but is defeated by Oshawott's Water Gun. Woobat has made other minor appearances in the anime. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, a Woobat is in the possession of the character White.
IGN described it as the baby of "a Tribble, a bat, and a pig".[90] Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava stated "I kind of like the idea of having a romantic bat as a Pokémon...However, I'm not sold on its abilities".[26] Jeremy Parish of Retronauts criticized the series' use of redundant new Pokémon, commenting that Woobat was the same as Zubat, referencing the uncanny similarities in name.[91] IGN's Jack DeVries questioned whether Woobat would act as a Zubat replacement.[89] He later expressed that despite being unsure of Woobat's quality, he wrote that "at least he's not a Zubat".[92] 1UP.com's Kat Bailey wrote that Woobat was basically a Zubat with a pig's snout.[93] 1UP.com's Michael Vreeland wrote that Woobat was "a lot more interesting" than Zubat.[94] G4TV's Nikole Zivalich, however wrote that Woobat was derivative and inferior to Zubat and that while fans will appreciate not having to run into so many Zubats, the "alternative isn't much better".[95] Carolyn Gudmundson of GamesRadar similarly described Woobat as the "new Zubat", noting that based on their looks, it and its evolution are two of their favourite Pokémon; however, they do note that they have some faults gameplay-wise.[96]
| Number: 528 | Type: Psychic/Flying | Evolves from: Woobat | Evolves into: None |
Swoobat (ココロモリ Kokoromori), known as the Courting Pokémon, evolves from Woobat by leveling it up when its happiness is high. Happiness can be raised by fighting through many Pokémon battles. Swoobat is a blue bat-like Pokémon with a white mane of fur, a heart shaped nose, and a vaguely heart shape at the end of its tail. The sound waves it emits from its nose are of a frequency powerful enough to destroy rocks.[97] The ultrasonic waves emitted by a courting male causes people to have a positive mood.[98]
| Number: 529 | Type: Ground | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Excadrill |
Drilbur (モグリュー Moguryū, Mogurew),[99] known as the Mole Pokémon, burrows underground at more than 50 km/h. Its running speed above ground rivals automobiles.[100] By crossing both its claws it makes itself rotate at high speeds and progresses underground at a great speed.[101]
Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava criticized its design, stating "I just don't feel very intimidated when I look at Drilbur."[26]
| Number: 530 | Type: Ground/Steel | Evolves from: Drilbur | Evolves into: None |
Excadrill[102] (ドリュウズ Doryūzu), known as the Subterrene Pokémon, is the evolved form of Drilbur. It makes a labyrinth-like burrow 100 meters below the surface. Its drills have the destructive power to pierce through any iron plate.
An Excadrill appears in the Black & White season of the anime, being owned by Iris. However, Iris's Excadrill is disobedient, and will only act when it wants to.
Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava praised Excadrill calling it "bad-ass", and citing its steel claws and revenge-seeking expression.[26]
| Number: 531 | Type: Normal | Does not evolve |
Audino[103] (タブンネ Tabunne), is known as the Hearing Pokémon. With its big ears, it can access other Pokémon's emotions and health. It also has the power to understand its surroundings through slight sounds.[104] Audino replaces Chansey and Blissey as the preferred companions of Pokémon Center nurses in the Unova Region, despite its gender ratio being equally balanced.
Players often search incessantly for it, as it gives a enormous amount of Experience Points when defeated, making the training of a Pokémon slightly easy. It also is a Pacifist, based on its healer ability. It can, despite being a pure-normal type, learn 9 Psychic-type moves, with 2 more from breeding.
| Number: 532 | Type: Fighting | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Gurdurr |
Timburr (ドッコラー Dokkorā), known as the Muscular Pokémon, is a gray-colored bipedal Pokémon that has pink vein-like bulges. It carries a piece of lumber around, which it uses to fight with.[105] These Pokémon often are seen at building sites helping out with construction.[106]
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Team Plasma Grunts were assisted by many Timburr to build a stage for their rally in Accumula Town.
| Number: 533 | Type: Fighting | Evolves from: Timburr | Evolves into: Conkeldurr |
Gurdurr (ドテッコツ Dotekkotsu), known as the Muscular Pokémon, is the evolved form of Timburr. Gurdurr are so strong and muscular they will not move when attacked by a group of pro wrestlers. They carry I-shaped steel beams to increase this muscle, which is shown off to friends.
| Number: 534 | Type: Fighting | Evolves from: Gurdurr | Evolves into: None |
Conkeldurr (ローブシン Rōbushin), known as the Muscular Pokémon, is the final evolution of Timburr. They are burly humanoid Pokémon and use two stone pillars, one in each hand, as walking canes which can be freely swung around in battle.[107] Apparently, they taught humans how to make concrete over two millennia ago.[108]
| Number: 535 | Type: Water | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Palpitoad |
Tympole (オタマロ Otamaro), known as the Tadpole Pokémon, is a tadpole-like Pokémon with a cream-colored face, a blue tail, and blue bumps on the side of its head. They vibrate their cheeks to make a high-pitched sound that warns others of danger.[109] While these sound waves are unable to be heard by humans, Tympole use them to talk with each other.[110]
| Number: 536 | Type: Water/Ground | Evolves from: Tympole | Evolves into: Seismitoad |
Palpitoad (ガマガル Gamagaru), known as the Vibration Pokémon, is the evolved form of Tympole. Palpitoad have vibraters on their bodies that look like lumps. When they vibrate these lumps they can cause earthquakes. It possesses a sticky long tongue in which it uses to catch prey.
In the Best Wishes episode "Facing Fear With Eyes Wide Open!", a Palpitoad is encountered and it leads a school of Tympole to attack Ash's Oshawott and prevent it from getting herbs to cure the company's poisoned Pokémon. After the Tympole swim away, it calls on its friend, a Stunfisk, to get rid of Oshawott. Cilan makes short work of Stunfisk with his fishing rod, so Palpitoad comes to battle Oshawott personally. After a long battle, Oshawott learns to keep its eyes open underwater, leading to the perfection of its new Aqua Jet attack, which helps Ash to catch the Palpitoad and Cilan to catch the Stunfisk.
| Number: 537 | Type: Water/Ground | Evolves from: Palpitoad | Evolves into: None |
Seismitoad (ガマゲロゲ Gamageroge), known as the Vibration Pokémon, is the final evolution of Tympole. According to the Pokédex, they shoot paralyzing liquid from their head bumps. They use vibration to hurt their opponents.[111] Their vibration also increases the power of their punches. With a single punch, a boulder can be turned into a pile of rubble. [112]
It is the only Water-type Pokémon with a double weakness to Grass to learn no damage dealing Ice-type moves. Instead of Ice-type moves though, Seismitoad can be taught Poison-type moves such as Sludge Wave to fend off Grass-types.
| Number: 538 | Type: Fighting | Does not evolve |
Throh (ナゲキ Nageki), known as the Judo Pokémon, is a red, fat human-like Pokémon wearing a white and black martial arts outfit. When it tightens its belt, it becomes stronger. Wild Throh use vines to weave their own belts.[113] Always traveling in packs of five, they throw foes that are bigger than them.[114]
| Number: 539 | Type: Fighting | Does not evolve |
Sawk (ダゲキ Dageki) known as the Karate Pokémon, is a blue, thin human-like Pokémon wearing a white and black martial arts outfit. The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train.[115] Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them.[116]
| Number: 540 | Type: Bug/Grass | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Swadloon |
Sewaddle[117] (クルミル Kurumiru), known as the Sewing Pokémon, is a caterpillar-like Pokémon with a leaf around its head. Its parent makes clothes to dress it in once it hatches from its egg. It sleeps with its head covered by its hood.[118] It makes its own clothes by gnawing up leaves and sewing them together with adhesive thread from its mouth.[119]
Sewaddle makes its anime debut in "Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!" where Ash catches one. It evolves into Swadloon while battling Burgh's Whirlipede.
Game Informer's Jeff Marchiafava stated "I don't normally like Grass-based Pokémon, but Sewaddle is alright in my book."[26]
| Number: 541 | Type: Bug/Grass | Evolves from: Sewaddle | Evolves into: Leavanny |
Swadloon (クルマユ Kurumayu), known as the Leaf-Wrapped Pokémon, is the evolved form of Sewaddle.
In the Best Wishes! anime, Ash acquires a Swadloon when his Sewaddle evolves in the episode "Battling for the love of Bug Types!".
| Number: 542 | Type: Bug/Grass | Evolves from: Swadloon | Evolves into: None |
Leavanny (ハハコモリ Hahakomori), known as the Nurturing Pokémon, evolves from Swadloon if it has high happiness. Happiness is gained by leveling up Pokémon, but decreases slightly if it faints. Its appearance is similar to that of a mantis. It weaves clothing for small Pokémon, especially Sewaddle, using the cutters on its arm and its sticky silk.[120] It also keeps its eggs warm from fermenting leaves.[121] It makes clothes by attaching mucoid string to the tips of its hands and sews leaves together.
In the Best Wishes Pokémon anime series, Burgh's Leavanny has appeared in the episodes Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest! and Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!. In the latter episode, he uses it in battle when Ash challenges him for the Insect Badge.
| Number: 543 | Type: Bug/Poison | Evolves from: None | Evolves into: Whirlipede |
Venipede (フシデ Fushide), known as the Centipede Pokémon, is a red insect-like Pokémon with a green band around its body. While some large birds try to prey on it, Venipede's bite has enough poison to paralyze them.[122] Brutally aggressive, it discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail.[123]
A swarm of Venipede appear in Best Wishes! episode 22 "A Veinipiede Stampede!".
| Number: 544 | Type: Bug/Poison | Evolves from: Venipede | Evolves into: Scolipede |
Whirlipede (ホイーガ Hoīga, Wheega), known as the Curlipede Pokémon, is the evolved form of Venipede. Protected by a hard shell, it's usually motionless, but when it's attacked, it rotates at high speed and crashes furiously into the opponent(s).[124][125]
Burgh uses a Whirlipede against Ash in a gym battle.
| Number: 545 | Type: Bug/Poison | Evolves from: Whirlipede | Evolves into: None |
Scolipede (ペンドラー Pendorā, Pendror), known as the Mega Centipede Pokémon, is the evolved form of Whirlipede. Scolipede is a centipede-like Pokémon, with bright magenta coloration with purple rings spaced evenly along its segmented upper body. It will chase down enemies with its fast movements and attack them with the horn on its head. It is to date the largest Bug-type Pokémon at 8'02". It gives no mercy until it strikes the final blow.[126] It makes the claws on its neck dig into its opponent and injects poison. It has a very aggressive personality.[127]
A wild Scolipede appears in The Bloom is on Axew. Iris's Axew falls out of a tree and gets caught in Scolipede's antennae. This startles Scolipede and causes it to go on a rampage, until Iris's Excadrill decides to defeat it with its Drill Run attack.[128] A Scolipede also appeared in Emolga The Irresistible, after Bianica blasted it with her Pignite's Flamethrower.
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