List of Pokémon (241-260)

At the core of the multi-billion dollar "Pokémon" media franchise of various electronic games, ongoing anime, several manga series, collectible cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri are 493 distinctive fictional species classified as the titular Pokémon. These creatures and entities reside throughout the various regions of the fictional Pokémon world and can be caught by humans designated as Pokémon Trainers, and 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, and through age and experience many 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.

Miltank

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evolvesto =nihongo|Miltank|ミルタンク|Mirutanku is a cow Pokémon that provides a highly nutritious milk, especially during a post-gestation period. Miltank's milk and its derivatives, such as yogurt, are popular with children and adults and can even be used as a form of natural medicine for the sick and weary, as well as other Pokémon. Over five gallons of milk can be gathered daily from a single Miltank.

Blissey

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Blissey, nihongo|Happinas|ハピナス|Hapinasu in original Japanese language versions, is very compassionate and caring, and if it detects any feelings of sadness through its fur, it will immediately sprint towards the source and share one of its eggs. This egg is an exquisite delicacy in the Pokémon universe, and it immediately causes whoever eats it to enter a state of euphoria, becoming kindhearted to everyone. Blissey will tend to any ailing creature with loving care, using the healing power in its egg.

In the anime, Blissey appeares a lot in Pokémon Centers alongside Nurse Joy. Blissey and the various Nurse Joys (of which there are many) are trusted with the medical care of many different types of Pokemon. Almost all of Blissey's Pokémon Center appearances are mainly in the Johto Saga. In one episode, Jessie of Team Rocket reunites a Blissey who used to be a Chansey when they were both studying to be nurses.

Raikou

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type = Electric
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evolvesto =nihongo|Raikou|ライコウ is one of the three "Legendary Beasts" that are featured in "Pokémon Gold", "Silver", and "Crystal". According to legend, the Legendary Beasts were reincarnated by Ho-Oh from the spirits of three Pokémon which died in the fire that gave Burnt Tower its name. They are awakened in this tower in their first appearance. Another myth maintains that Raikou descended to earth together with a lightning bolt. Each Beast personifies a force of nature - Raikou, in particular, embodies the speed of lightning.

Like many Electric-type Pokémon, Raikou stores tremendous energy inside its body. This grants it extraordinary vitality, allowing it to run continuously across the land while shooting off electricity from the rain cloud that is on its back. Raikou's roar is aptly described as "thunderous": it is loud enough to create shock waves and shake the ground as if actual thunder had struck.

Raikou is featured in a special anime episode called "Raikou - The Legend of Thunder" that forms the first three episodes of "Pokémon Chronicles". In the special, two Team Rocket agents named Attila and Hun scheme to capture Raikou with a device that reflects and deflects energy blasts. Three New Bark Town trainers risk their own lives to try and save Raikou. It is thought by the trainers that Raikou attempts to guard other electric Pokémon from danger whenever possible.

Entei

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type = Fire
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evolvesto =nihongo|Entei|エンテイ| is one of the three "Legendary Beasts" that are featured in "Pokémon Gold", "Silver", and "Crystal". According to legend, the Legendary Beasts were reincarnated by Ho-Oh from the spirits of three Pokémon which died in the fire that gave Burnt Tower its name. They are awakened in this tower in their first video game appearance. Other myths maintains that it is born during the eruption of a volcano, and that a new one is born along with each volcano.

Entei is an embodiment of magma, being able to launch powerfully searing, fire that is hotter than magma from its mouth. This fire consumes everything that it touches. When it roars, volcanos around it are apparently triggered to erupt. Due to being unable to fully control its own power, it constantly sprints around the world.

Entei is the main Pokémon in the movie "", in which the Unown create it from Molly's imagination.

uicune

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nihongo|Suicune|スイクン|, is one of the three "Legendary Beasts" that are featured in "Pokémon Gold", "Silver", and "Crystal". According to legend, the Legendary Beasts were reincarnated by Ho-Oh from the spirits of three Pokémon which died in the fire that gave Burnt Tower its name. They are awakened in this tower in their first video game appearance. It is the incarnation of northern winds, which always blow as it passes throughout the world. It also embodies the compassion of a spring, so as it travels, it seeks out pure reservoirs of water, and using its power, it instantly purifies dirty, muddy, or otherwise polluted water into the clearest of liquids by simply stepping into it.

In "Pokémon Crystal" Suicune is the star Pokémon, in a similar way that "Pokémon Gold" showcased Ho-oh or "Pokémon Silver" showcased Lugia. Eusine, a mysterious trainer, appears throughout the course of the game. He is set on meeting and catching Suicune, and will battle the player for that honor. Eventually, Suicune can be caught by heading to the Tin Tower after obtaining the Clear Bell. Three old men will challenge the player to a battle and if they are defeated, they will allow access to a floor where Suicune waits to battle.

Suicune makes various appearances in the anime, mainly appearing before Ash and his friends. It is featured in various episodes, and it plays a role in the movie, "Pokémon 4Ever". Suicune also appears as a non-playable character in "Super Smash Bros. Melee" and "Super Smash Bros. Brawl".

Larvitar

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evolvesto = Pupitar

Larvitar, nihongo|Yogiras|ヨーギラス|Yōgirasu in original Japanese language versions, is born deep underground where it feeds on dirt in order to reach the surface, and enable it to find its parents. After it has eaten a large mountain or a comparable amount of dirt, it falls into a deep sleep and begins the evolutionary process to evolve into its pupa stage, Pupitar

In "Pokémon: Master Quest", Ash Ketchum, en route to New Bark Town after winning all eight Johto League badges, is asked to deliver a Pokémon egg to Professor Elm. However, on the way, the egg hatches, and Larvitar was born. Soon afterwards, Professor Elm asks Ash and company to return Larvitar to its home in Mt. Silver. It doesn't open up to anyone except Ash and Pikachu, who nurse it from sickness. This is due to its abduction by a gang of Pokémon poachers as well as the physical harm they caused to its mother, Tyranitar. It eventually opens up to others, and is returned to its mother on Mt. Silver.

Pupitar

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Pupitar, nihongo|Sanagiras|サナギラス|Sanagirasu in original Japanese language versions, is a pupa stage in the process of Larvitar evolving into Tyranitar. Though it is in a shell, it already has developed arms and legs under it. This allows it to thrash about, and have a lot of mobility. This mobility is heightened by it creating a special pressurized gas that can be released to propel itself at high speeds. Using the bedrock toughness of its shell and its natural strength, it can easily topple mountains, and withstand an impact with solid steel.

Tyranitar

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Tyranitar, nihongo|Bangiras|バンギラス|Bangirasu in original Japanese language versions, is the final evolution of Larvitar. Its strength is insurmountable and its body is nearly impenetrable. It can easily change the landscape with its strength, often causing maps to have to be redrawn if it rampages. It can destroy a whole mountain with one arm, just to make its nest. It has an insolent nature towards all other beings, and due to its own the toughness of its body, it seeks out opponents constantly.

Lugia

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nihongo|Lugia|ルギア|Rugia is a legendary Pokémon that first appears in "Pokémon Gold and Silver", appearing on the boxart for "Silver". Lugia, thought to be the guardian of the sea, [Pokédex: It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to be seen on the night of a storm. cite video game|title=Pokémon Silver|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2000-10-15 |platform=Game Boy |language=English] resides deep in the ocean floor. [Pokédex: It is said that it quietly spends its time deep at the bottom of the sea because its powers are too strong. cite video game|title=Pokémon Gold|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2000-10-15 |platform=Game Boy |language=English] It spends most of its time at the bottom of the sea due to its tremendous power, which includes being able to topple houses just by flapping its large, powerful wings and the ability to start storms that can last for over forty days. It is usually seen near the beginning of storms, and it often uses its wings to calm them. [Pokédex: It has an incredible ability to calm raging storms. It is said that LUGIA appears when storms start. cite video game|title=Pokémon Crystal|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2001-07-29 |platform=Game Boy |language=English]

It plays the role of a general legendary Pokémon in some games, where it waits in a far-off location, ready to battle. Lugia is one of the main characters of "". The storyline of the game depicts a "Shadow" Lugia terrorizing the locals and wreaking havoc. It is the only Shadow Pokémon whose physical appearance is different from its regular state. Shadow Lugia is said to be struggling, asking for help to free it from doing Cipher's work in which "its deeper closed heart refuses to do". The player has to catch and Purify it for it to return to its original state.

In "", Lugia, voiced by Dan Green, comes from the sea when the three Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are roused by a Pokémon collector who tries to catch the trio. Lugia then battles the raging Birds and, with the help of Ash and Team Rocket, manages to calm them and restore peace to nature.Lugia makes a second appearance in the "Pokémon" TV series when the protagonist, Ash, travels to the Whirl Islands where he meets his friend Richie to help stop a Team Rocket scientist from separating a young Lugia named "Silver" from her parent. [cite episode
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Ho-Oh

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nihongo|Ho-Oh|ホウオウ|Hōō|Houou in original Japanese language versions is a legendary Pokémon that first appears in Pokémon Gold and Silver, appearing on Gold's boxart. Long ago in Ecruteak, there were two towers, the Brass Tower and Tin Tower being the roost of Lugia and Ho-Oh, respectively. When the Brass Tower burned down, both Pokémon fled, never to be seen again. Three Pokémon became trapped in the flames of the Brass Tower and perished. Ho-Oh returned to the Burned Tower and resurrected the three Pokémon, who were renamed Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.

It is called the Rainbow Pokémon due to its various associations with rainbows. Its feathers constantly change through the rainbow's spectrum of colors as light hits them from different angles. These leave a rainbow trail as it flies continuously through the world's skies, though it is said to live at the foot of a rainbow. It is said to appear before pure-hearted trainers as the representative of the bonds between humans and Pokémon, and bring happiness to all that see it. This is expanded upon in the anime, where it is said to appear before a hero. Ash Ketchum sees Ho-Oh various times throughout his journey, the first time being before Gold and Silver were even announced. It remained a mystery until it was revealed in Pokémon Gold.

Celebi

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evolvesto =nihongo|Celebi|セレビィ|Serebī| is a time traveling legendary Pokémon that first debuted in "Pokémon Gold" and "Pokémon Silver". It is the known as the guardian of the forest, where it is worshiped as a god. It wanders through time, visiting various undisturbed old-growth forests during peaceful times, leaving behind flourishing grass and trees. It often leaves behind an egg that it brought from the future. Celebi's continuing existence signifies a good future.

Celebi cannot be captured in any English version of the Pokémon video games; however, it can be obtained at Nintendo promotional giveaway events. In "Pokémon Colosseum", the power of Celebi is used to purify Shadow Pokémon. When one of the three Time Flutes in the game is used, Celebi will appear and purify a Shadow Pokémon instantly. Once all 48 Shadow Pokémon have been purified trainers playing the Japanese version of the game can obtain Celebi via the bonus disc that comes with Colosseum. On the North-American version, Celebi is replaced by Jirachi.

Despite being a legendary Pokémon, Celebi has fairly low stats, and its Psychic/Grass type cross means that 7 different types are "Super effective" against it, including a 4x weakness to Bug-types.

In the anime, Celebi is represented as a generally weak Pokémon that constantly needs protection. Celebi is one of the main characters in the movie "Pokémon 4Ever". In this movie, Celebi is running away from a hunter. It crashes into young Samuel Oak who protects it, and in return, Celebi transports them forty years into the future, where Sam teams up with Ash Ketchum to save Celebi from a Team Rocket member who turns it into a Dark Celebi by capturing it in a Dark Poké Ball. Near the end of the movie, several dozen Celebi appear from all sorts of different eras in time to help out. It also makes appearances in various episodes.

In Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2, a pink Celebi helps a Grovyle and the Main Protagonist return to their world from the future. After this, she dies because the future she was apart of ceased to exist due to the character stopping Primal Dialga

Treecko

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evolvesto = Grovylenihongo|Treecko|キモリ|Kimori is the Grass-type starter Pokémon of "Pokémon Ruby", "Pokémon Sapphire" and "Pokémon Emerald". Very cool and calm, Treecko never panic under any situation; if a larger Pokémon glares at a Treecko, it glares right back without conceding an inch of ground. Treecko make their nests in giant trees in forests, guarding against anything nearing their territory by attacking with their tails. They are said to be the protectors of the trees of the forest. Treecko are able to scale vertical walls using the small hooks on the bottom of their feet. They are able to predict the day's weather using their tails.

During the Hoenn adventures of the Pokémon anime, Ash catches a Treecko, making the second of Ash's Hoenn Pokémon. The Treecko that he catches was a rebel in a group of Treecko that lived in the Petalburg Woods. It eventually evolves into Grovyle and Sceptile.

Grovyle

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evolvesto = Sceptilenihongo|Grovyle|ジュプトル|Juputoru|Juptile in original Japanese language versions is the evolution of Treecko. The leaves that grow out of Grovyle's body, as well as its matching green coloration, provide excellent camouflage against the background of its native habitats, the forests and jungles. But even if spotted, Grovyle has little trouble escaping danger. Its powerful thigh muscles make it very adept at climbing trees and jumping from branch to branch very quickly, disappearing into the forest and eluding its pursuers.

In the anime, Ash Ketchum's Treecko evolves into Grovyle. Its personality does not change much; Grovyle is as much of a loner as Treecko was, and it loves the challenge of a battle. It also habitually keeps a twig in its mouth, although larger than the one it used to keep as a Treecko. When Ash returns to Kanto to take the Battle Frontier challenge, Grovyle is one of the Pokémon he takes with him. Ash continues to use Grovyle until its evolution into Sceptile.

ceptile

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evolvesto =nihongo|Sceptile|ジュカイン|Jukain is the final evolution of Treecko. Sceptile's power is unmatched in the jungle, and they are thus the dominant species in such environments. Sceptile's bodies are configured for battling prowess and superior mobility in jungle environments, with large, sharp leaves protruding from their arms and legs that can easily cut large trees. As caretakers of the forest, these Pokémon carefully grow trees and plants with loving care. The orb-like seeds on a Sceptile's back are filled to the brim with nutrients, which Sceptile use to revitalize the trees in their care. Sceptile regulate their body temperature by basking in sunlight.

In the anime Battle Frontier saga, Ash's Grovyle evolves into a Sceptile during a battle with a Tropius. Even after evolution, Sceptile retains its rebellious personality. Ash's Sceptile is initially unable to use any attacks, due to the psychological impact of a Meganium's rejection. However, it regains the ability to use its attacks, and it later learns the Solarbeam attack.

Torchic

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evolvesto = Combuskennihongo|Torchic|アチャモ|Achamo is the Fire-type starting Pokémon in "Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire", and "Pokémon Emerald". It is a small, clumsy bird, covered by a fluffy coat of down. Before Torchic's legs develop fully, it stays with their Pokémon trainer, following behind with unsteady, hopping steps while it learns to walk properly. It attacks by spitting 1,800 degree fire formed in a special pouch in its stomach. This pouch constantly heats its body, allowing it to give "warm hugs." It dislikes darkness due to not being able to see its surroundings.

In the anime, May choses a playful Torchic as her starter Pokémon because she considers it to be cute. She often uses it in battles, but avoids using it in Pokémon Contests until it evolves.

Torchic is in "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" as a Poké Ball.

Combusken

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type = Fire
type2 = Fighting
evolvesfrom = Torchic
evolvesto = Blazikennihongo|Combusken|ワカシャモ|Wakashamo|Wakasyamo in original Japanese language versions is the evolved form of Torchic. Combusken's legs are both fast and powerful, and to keep them at peak physical condition, many run through nearby fields and mountains to stay agile and strong. By doing this, Combusken can kick up to 10 times per second, not giving up easily. Like Torchic, Combusken has a place within its body that stores and produces incredibly hot flames, It allows it to spew flames from its beak and to kick continuously until an opponent either faints or gives up.

In the anime, May owned a Combusken that evolved from her Torchic to protect Ash's Corphish, and it later evolved into a Blaziken.

Blaziken

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type = Fire
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evolvesto =nihongo|Blaziken|バシャーモ|Bashāmo|Bursyamo in original Japanese language versions is the third evolution of Torchic, one of the Hoenn starters. The flames burning on its wrists will blaze intensely during its battles, and become stronger as Blaziken exerts itself. Its legs also allow it to leap over skyscrapers thirty stories high. Blaziken can dish out powerful kicks in just one second. After years of using martial arts, its feathers may burn off from the intense heat in its body. Newer, healthier feathers will grow in their place. They can spray flames from their toes with devastating effect.

In the anime, May's Combusken evolves into a Blaziken. May goes on to use her Blaziken in the final Pokémon Contest battle against Ash's Sceptile, ending in a draw.

Mudkip

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evolvesto = Marshtompnihongo|Mudkip|ミズゴロウ|Mizugorou, known as the "Mud Fish" species of Pokémon, are featured as one of the selectable starter Pokémon in the third generation of the series. They are small blue Pokémon with a large fin on their head that allows them to sense movements within the air and water, acting as a radar.Pokédex: The fin on MUDKIP's head acts as highly sensitive radar. Using this fin to sense movements of water and air, this POKéMON can determine what is taking place around it without using its eyes. cite video game|title=Pokémon Ruby|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2003-03-17 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English] While in the water, they use the yellow, spiky gills on their cheeks to breathe while using their large tail fin to propel themselves.Pokédex: In water, MUDKIP breathes using the gills on its cheeks. If it is faced with a tight situation in battle, this POKéMON will unleash its amazing power - it can crush rocks bigger than itself. cite video game|title=Pokémon Sapphire |developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2003-03-17 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English] Pokédex: Its large tail fin propels it through water with powerful acceleration. It is strong in spite of its size. cite video game|title=Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen |developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2004-09-09 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English] They are extremely strong, despite their small bodies; they are able to lift large boulders by planting all four feet and heaving, and easily crush them.Pokédex: On land, it can powerfully lift large boulders by planting its fourfeet and heaving. It sleeps by burying itself in soil at the water's edge.] [cite video game|title=Pokémon Emerald|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2005-05-01 |platform=Game Boy Advance |language=English] When it comes time to sleep, they bury themselves within the soil at the edge of the water. In the anime, Brock obtains a Mudkip at Dewford Island, which later evolves into a Marshtomp. [cite episode| title=A Chip Off the Old Brock! | episodelink= | series=Pokémon: Battle Frontier | serieslink=Pokémon (anime)#Series names | credits= | writers= | network= | station= | city= | airdate= | began=2006 | ended=September 16 | season=4 | number=424 | minutes=25]

The phrase "So I herd u liek mudkipz" has become an Internet meme following its initial appearance on the imageboard 4chan. The meme has resulted in a large number of tribute videos on YouTube. [cite web|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121564928060441097.html |title=Modest Web Site Is Behind a Bevy of Memes|publisher="The Wall Street Journal"|author=Jamin Brophy-Warren|date=2008-07-09|accessdate=2008-07-24]

Marshtomp

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type = Water
type2 = Ground
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evolvesto = Swampertnihongo|Marshtomp|ヌマクロー|Numakurō|Numacraw in original Japanese language versions is the mudskipper-like evolved form of Mudkip. The surface of Marshtomp's body is enveloped by a thin, sticky film that enables it to live on land. Because it weakens if its skin dries out, it replenishes fluids by playing in mud. Its hindquarters exhibit development, giving it the ability to walk on just its hind legs. Like Mudkip, it can use the fin on its head to navigate.

In the Pokémon anime, Brock has a Marshtomp that evolved from a Mudkip he caught that is currently at his hometown in Pewter City.

wampert

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type = Water
type2 = Ground
evolvesfrom = Marshtomp
evolvesto =nihongo|Swampert|ラグラージ|Ragurāji|Laglarge in original Japanese language versions lives and makes its nest offshore on various beaches. It has various abilities that allow it to live without fear of being targeted as prey. It has powerful vision that can see through even the depths of murky water. Its three fins sense subtle changes in the sounds and patterns of ocean waves and tidal winds to predict the oncoming of storms and tidal waves, respectively. Its great strength, allowing it to procure and drag boulders that can weigh a ton, lets it pile up boulders around its beach nest in order to weather the storms that it may predict. With its strength and its rock-hard arms, it can easily batter down a foe with a single swing and pull ships while swimming faster than a jet ski.

References

External links

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