List of Pokémon (461-480)

At the core of the multi-billion dollar, known as the Verdant Pokémon, is one of the two evolutions of Eevee that is obtained from training it in a certain location, the other evolution being Glaceon. The location necessary to evolve Eevee into Leafeon is in Eterna Forest of the Sinnoh region. There is a moss covered rock in the forest, but it is possible to evolve anywhere in the forest. The body of a Leafeon is slender and limber, like a small fox. Its tail and ears are styled to resemble torn and tattered leaves. Besides the leaf-like ears and tails, there are a multitude of smaller leaves growing from their bodies; leaves grow out from the knee joint areas on the forelegs and hind legs, its chest, and its back. A larger, curled leaf grows from the middle of its forehead and is the same soft-green color of all the other leaves. Leafeon employs photosynthesis on top of its animal capabilities. As a result, it is always surrounded by clean air.

Glaceon

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type = Ice
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nihongo|Glaceon|グレイシア|Gureishia|Glacia in original Japanese language versions, known as the Fresh Snow Pokémon, is one of two evolutions of Eevee that is obtained from training it in a certain location, the other evolution being Leafeon. The location necessary to evolve Eevee into Glaceon is on route 217 in the Sinnoh region. There is an ice covered rock here, but it is also possible to level up anywhere in grass on route 217 to evolve. Being an ice-type, it prefers cold climates, and as a protective measure it freezes its fur completely. This freezing causes the hair to resemble "ice needles."

In the Anime, May's Eevee evolved into a Glaceon prior to her reappearance in the episode 544 'Restaurant Seven Stars! Tag Battle for a Full Course!' and Bianca got a same Eevee and now evolved into Glaceon nicknamed Iceshocker.

Gliscor

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type = Ground/Flying
evolvesfrom = Gligar
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nihongo|Gliscor|グライオン|Guraion|Glion in original Japanese language versions, known as the Fang Scorp Pokémon, is the evolved form of Gligar. Gligar evolves into Gliscor when it is holding a Razor Fang and levels up at night. Gliscor appears to be a combination of a vampire and a more sinister form of Gligar whose limbs are seemingly independent of its bat-like wings and a narrow waist. It has two fully developed pincers for hands and has two barbs on its tail, as opposed to Gligar's one, giving its tail the resemblance of vampire's fangs. It is also one of the few Pokémon who can not learn STAB attacks through leveling-up, only through TMs.

In the Anime, Paul is seen catching a Gliscor, which was the leader of a group of Gligars. Ash's Gligar eventually evolves into Gliscor.

Mamoswine

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type = Ice / ground
evolvesfrom = Piloswine
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nihongo|Mamoswine|マンムー|Manmū|Manmoo in original Japanese language versions, known as the Twin Tusk Pokémon, resembles a large pig. Mamoswine's name is derived from the word Mammoth, meaning Gigantic, also referring to it being wooly like a Mammoth, and Pig. It however is not a Wooly Mammoth as Pigs and Elephants are not of the same family and its name is referring to its size. The tusks are much larger than those of Piloswine and seem to be shifted downward. The tusks of the male are larger than those of the female. The tusks are made from solid ice instead of dentin like most teeth are. Mamoswine were common around the Ice Age but their numbers dwindled as the climate warmed up. It is the evolution of Piloswine from "Pokémon Diamond" and "Pearl" onwards. It evolves when Piloswine is leveled up while knowing the move Ancient Power. In order to teach it this move, the player must dig up a Heart Scale in the underground, give it to the Move Maniac in Pastoria City and request Ancient Power from the list of past learned moves. However, Ancient Power is also an egg move for Swinub.

Porygon-Z

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type = Normal
evolvesfrom = Porygon2
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nihongo|Porygon-Z|ポリゴンZ|Porigon Zetto|, known as the Virtual Pokémon, is the evolution of Porygon2 from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards. It is evolved when traded with an item called the Dubious Disc. Porygon-Z's appearance is similar to that of Porygon and Porygon2, which were supposedly earlier designs by Silph Co. The programming added to create Porygon-Z was intended to allow it to surpass all other Pokémon, but as a result, Porygon-Z began to exhibit odd behaviors and the data used to program it became glitched giving it its odd appearance.

Porygon's evolutionary line is notable for being the only evolutionary line that contains two evolutions triggered through trading. Porygon-Z is notable for having the highest Special Attack, one of two statistics that influence the power of an attack, among non-legendary Pokémon. It shares this title with another Pokémon, Alakazam.

However after the notorious episode of Pokemon causing seizures to many Japanese viewers (Dennō Senshi Porygon), Porygon-Z has never appeared in the Pokemon anime.

Gallade

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type = Psychic/Fighting
evolvesfrom = Kirlia
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nihongo|Gallade|エルレイド|Erureido|Erlade in original
Japanese language versions, known as the Blade Pokémon, is a human-like Pokémon that seems tobe the masculine counterpart to Gardevoir. This Pokémon can only be a male. The crest on its head isreminiscent of the helmet of a hoplite. Sharp, green, spear-likeblades extend from Gallade's elbows, which Gallade uses skillfully andpowerfully in battle. These blades can be retracted into Gallade'selbows when not in combat, possibly so that it does not somehow manageto hurt those it is close to.As its evolutionary line and Gardevoir resemble elegant female dancers,Gallade may be a dancer as well. If true, Gallade may be based partlyon a traditional Brazilian dance called Maculelê,which involves dancing through expressive and athletic motions and aform of sword play.Gallade are valiant and noble fighters, adept at both melee combat andswordplay. They are noble in the sense that they follow strict codes ofmanners and conduct in and outside of battles. This sense of honor canbe compared to that of a samurai's or knight's. Theirbehavior is quite similar, in that a Gallade, as well as a Gardevoir,will protect its trainer, even if doing so could end its life.Their names are based on the word "gallant" and "blade", which represents them inmany ways.

Probopass

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type = Rock/Steel
evolvesfrom = Nosepass
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nihongo|Probopass|ダイノーズ|Dainōzu|Dainose in original Japanese language versions, known as the Compass Pokémon, is one of several Pokémon from "Pokémon Diamond" and "Pearl" that evolves from a Pokémon that was released in a previous generation. Probopass evolves from a Nosepass that has leveled up on Mt. Coronet. Probopass resembles the Groucho Marx comical glasses in some aspects, with small round eyes, in contrast to Nosepass's perpetually closed ones. It also bears a small resemblance to the Nintendo character Mario.Fact|date=April 2008 Its nose is much bigger in proportion to its body and has a bushy "moustache." The "moustache" appears to be iron filings caught by a magnet. It has three small objects on its sides and back that look like Nosepass; they are called "mini-noses" by the in-game Pokédex entry.

Dusknoir

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number = 477
type = Ghost
evolvesfrom = Dusclops
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nihongo|Dusknoir|ヨノワール|Yonowāru|Yonoir in original Japanese language versions, known as the Gripper Pokémon, is the evolution of Dusclops, obtained by trading a Dusclops that is holding a Reaper Cloth. It appears only in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Dusknoir's body is mostly black, with two almond shaped eye-like markings and a yellow horizontal zigzag line on this Pokémon's torso which can open like a mouth (creating the illusion of a face). Dusknoir has now developed arms. Two yellow bands are near its wrists and its grey hands are similar to Dusclops'. Dusknoir has a grey, cylinder-shaped head with another yellow band near the top and a single black eye with a yellow iris and a red pupil. Dusknoir has a yellow antenna on top of its head in which allows this Pokémon to receive transmissions from the spirit world, from where it receives commands to take people there, the commands can be received by Giratina, the God of (Death). In addition, it may have ties to the Grim Reaper, as the player needs a Reaper Cloth in order for it to evolve as well as it being a Gripper Pokemon, a possible portmanteau of "Grim" and "Reaper" altered to fit Dusknoir's grabbing persona. Dusknoir has a ghostly tail instead of feet like Dusclops, resembling the stereotypical depiction of a genie. Its name can be translated as "black dusk", "noir" meaning "black" in French.

Dusknoir appears in "" as the main villain of the game. He is a tyrant from the future world and deceives everyone into trusting him and outing Grovyle as a villain, but in fact, he is an agent of Primal Dialga.

Froslass

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number = 478
type = Ice/Ghost
evolvesfrom = Snorunt
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nihongo|Froslass|ユキメノコ|Yukimenoko|Yukimenoko in original Japanese language versions, known as the Snow Land Pokémon, appears to be based on the Yuki-onna, a Japanese snow spirit, hence being a Ghost-type. It bears a humanoid appearance (unlike Snorunt or Glalie). Its main body color is white with a red stripe around the waist and two red fins on her back (designed to resemble a kimono obi). Froslass's arms are attached to its head as opposed to its torso, and each has a three-fingered hand and a blue fin on the wrist (representing the sleeves of a kimono). The head is round except for a bump on the back and has a purple lower jaw. Two small blue "horns" made of ice are on Froslass's head, along with a purple diamond-shaped crater in the center of its forehead. Froslass doesn't have any feet, so it floats in the air like its counter-part, Glalie. Its torso appears to be hollow, as it is stated in the Pokédex's entry for Froslass.

It attacks prey and unsuspecting victims in icy snowstorms, where its Snow Cloak ability allows it to go unseen (yuki-onna are said to have skin so pale that they can actually blend into their snow-covered surroundings). To render its foes and victims helpless, it blows an icy wind that can reach as low as -60˚F. Its head has a slight resemblance to Celebi's.

A Froslass appears in "", as a dangerous and obsessive Pokémon, who is attracted to the famous explorer Scizor, who doesn't exactly return those affections. As a result, she kidnaps him and freezes him in ice. But when the player and partner intervene, Frosslass is stopped.

Rotom

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type = Ghost/Electric
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"Pokémon Platinum" introduces five new forms of Rotom, accessible by using the Secret Key item to unlock a hidden room within the Galactic Headquarters in Eterna City: Frost Rotom, Wash Rotom, Cut Rotom, Spin Rotom, and Heat Rotom. [cite web |url=http://www.serebii.net/platinum/rotom.shtml |title=The Rotom Factor |publisher=Serebii.net |accessdate=2008-09-14 |archiveurl=http://www.serebii.net/platinum/rotom.shtml |archivedate=2008-09-14] Each form's appearance corresponds to a household appliance (a refrigerator, a washing machine, a lawn mower, a desk fan, and an oven, respectively), and is able to learn an elemental attack exclusive to itself, which is lost upon conversion to another form, despite that each form retains the Electric/Ghost-type. [cite web |url=http://www.serebii.net/platinum/rotom.shtml |title=The Rotom Factor |publisher=Serebii.net |accessdate=2008-09-14 |archiveurl=http://www.serebii.net/platinum/rotom.shtml |archivedate=2008-09-14] -

Uxie

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type = Psychic
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evolvesto =Nonenihongo|Uxie|ユクシー|Yukushī|, known as the Knowledge Pokémon, has a yellow and round head with a jewel (probably a ruby), embedded in its forehead, and in its Sugimori art it appears to be sleeping, or closing its eyes in deep thought. Uxie's name comes from the word "pixie", a small mythical creature, and "you", U being short for it. The other members of the Psychic-type, Mew like Lake Trio, Mesprit and Azelf, represent "me" and "us", respectively. It is also a possibility that these three Pokémon are inspired from a trio of Arabian goddesses, Al-Lat (Azelf), Manat (Mesprit), and Al-Uzza (Uxie). This is further supported by their moniker as Mirage Pokémon (as mirages are something associated with the Arabian desert), and that the three appear to be wearing jeweled turbans, which are associated with Arabic royalty. Uxie's eyelids are also yellow, although they are obviously not part of the top of the head where the other yellow is. Uxie also resembles a religious monk. Its head resembles a human brain, since it is the Knowledge Pokémon. Like Mesprit and Azelf, its partners in the legendary trio, it has two tails with jewels embedded in them, and the only major difference between them is their heads and their faces. It is also believed that the mystic trio was all hatched from the same egg.cite video game
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publisher = Nintendo
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Uxie is referred to as "The Being of Knowledge". It is said that the wisdom that enriches the lives of humans was brought with the birth of Uxie. Similar to the legend of the basilisk where the basilisk could cause death by a single glance, Uxie can cause a complete mindwipe by a single glance of its open eyes; hence, its eyes are always closed, even when it is in battle. The easiest way to catch the others [Mesprit & Azelf] is to catch Uxie first.

References

Uxie is also seen in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon (Explorers of Time/Darkness) as a legendary Pokemon that protects the Time Gear at Fogbound Lake.

External links

* [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Main_Page Bulbapedia] - The Pokémon encyclopedia