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The second generation (Generation II) of the Pokémon franchise features 100 fictional species of creatures introduced to the core video game series in the Game Boy Color games Pokémon Gold and Silver. The generation was unvailed at the beginning of the Nintendo Space World '97 event.[1] Gold and Silver were first released on November 21, 1999 in Japan.[2]
The games are set in the Johto region, which is based on the real-world Kansai region of Japan. Due to the games acting as a sequel to the first generation of the franchise, the Pokémon designs of the second generation share a strong association with those from the first. Some Pokémon in this generation were introduced in animated adaptations of the franchise before Gold and Silver released. The games also introduced several new types of Pokémon, introducing the elemental types Dark and Steel, a subset of Pokémon called "Baby Pokémon", and alternately colored versions of Pokémon called Shiny Pokémon.
The following list details the 100 Pokémon of the second generation in order of their National Pokédex number. Alternate forms introduced in subsequent games in the series, such as Mega Evolutions and regional variants, are included on the pages for the generation in which the specific form was introduced.
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Pokémon are a species of fictional creatures created for the Pokémon media franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the Japanese franchise began in 1996 with the video games Pokémon Red and Green for the Game Boy, which were later released in North America as Pokémon Red and Blue in 1998.[3] In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture and use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon. Some Pokémon can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution via various means, such as exposure to specific items.[4] Each Pokémon have one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon.[5] A major goal in each game is to complete the Pokédex, a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading with other Trainers to obtain individuals from all Pokémon species.[4] Each Pokémon game starts by giving the player a choice between one of three Pokémon to become their starter Pokémon. Typically the options are between a Grass Type, a Fire Type and a Water Type.[6] In the second generation, the player can choose between Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile as their starter.[7]
The second generation of Pokémon is set primarily in the region of Johto, which is based on the real-world region of Kansai in Japan.[8] The second generation of Pokémon, unlike other generations in the series, was primarily designed as a "sequel" to the prior generation, which was focused around the games Pokémon Red and Blue. This close association between the generations resulted in many species in the second generation being related to ones introduced in the prior games, or being designs that were scrapped from Red and Blue.[9] Unlike the prior generation, however, the second generation more clearly defined what a Pokémon species design would look like, with many in the second generation having their designs rooted in some form of real-world origin, such as in the form of plants, animals, and mythological inspirations. Designs for the generation took a more "rural" approach, in contrast to the prior generation, where Pokémon such as Porygon and Muk illustrated more "urban" influences.[9] The release of Pokémon Gold and Silver on the Game Boy Color additionally allowed for more freedom in regards to creating the colors of species in comparison to the prior generation, which tended to have simpler color schemes than those from the second generation.[9]
Two new types were introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver – the "Dark" and "Steel" types – intended to better balance the gameplay of Pokémon battles. Dark and Steel types fare well against the then dominant Psychic type. The concept of breeding was also introduced in the second generation of Pokémon games, which allowed players to manipulate the in-battle skills of their Pokémon to a greater degree.[10] Some of the new Pokémon introduced in Gold and Silver are pre-evolutions of generation one Pokémon, such as Pichu and Igglybuff. Referred to as "Baby Pokémon", they are usually only available by breeding their evolved forms.[11] The generation also introduced a new variation of Pokémon called Shiny Pokémon, which are rare versions of Pokémon with alternate color palettes from a standard version of the species.[12]
Scrapped Pokémon
Pokémon Gold and Silver were first revealed at Nintendo Space World, a live trade show event, in 1997.[13] A demo was showcased at Space World, which was not made publicly available again until it was later leaked online in 2018.[14][15] At this point in the game's development, the game had a massively larger world map than the final game and featured around 41 Pokémon designs[16] that were removed and replaced when the games were released in 1999.[13][17] These designs included scrapped pre-evolutions for Pokémon from the first generation, such as Paras, Meowth, and Doduo,[13][18] and scrapped evolutions for Farfetch'd,[nb 1] Qwilfish, Pinsir,[16] Weepinbell and Ditto.[21] Some designs that were scrapped designs are believed to have later been reused for future games such as Tangrowth, Sharpedo,[22] Leafeon and Lickilicky;[16] however this has not been officially confirmed. Many entirely unique designs with no association to other species were also discovered, such as a flaming seal, a doll impaled with a nail that evolves into a panda-like being,[22] a Dark-type cat evolutionary line, and a stand-alone Pokémon based on the shell on Slowbro and Slowking.[16][23] Many Pokémon introduced in the second generation also had design differences from their final incarnations.[13][16] One of the most popular designs discovered in the beta was the Kotora evolutionary line; consisting of Kotora, Raitora and an unnamed third evolution. This line were given the Electric-typing and were based on tigers, with Kotora's name translating to "baby tiger" and Raitora's translating to "thunder tiger". During a separate leak, it was discovered that the Kotora line were scrapped from both the first and second generations.[22] Due to its cute design, many Pokémon fans were disappointed about the Kotora line being scrapped and hoped for the line's return in a future Pokémon game.[24][25]
A big change from the demo were the starters. Aside from Chikorita, both the Fire-type and Water-type starters were different species instead of the Cyndaquil and Totodile lines chosen in the final game. The Fire starter was initially filled by Honōguma (translated into Flambear for the English version),[26] a bear-like Pokémon that slightly resembles Pikachu.[16] Honōguma would eventually evolve into Borubeaa (Volbear in English) and Bainabea (Dynabear in English). The water starter was initially filled by the Kurusu (Cruz in English), a seal-like Pokémon that bears a resemblance to the seventh generation starter Popplio.[13] Kurusu eventually evolves into Akua (Aqua in English) and Akueria (Aquaria in English).[23][27][28]
In April 2020, two more leaks were documented online, one from a demo from Space World 1999 and the other from a pre-Space World 1997 build of Gold and Silver. The latter leak, dubbed the Korean Index due to being discovered within a Korean backup file,[29] featured more previously unseen scrapped designs such as Pokémon based on a koala, snow rabbits [ja] (雪うさぎ), a viking longship, as well as designs resembling early versions of later generation species Chimecho and Burmy.[30] These leaks, as well as the Space World 1997 demo leak, were a part of a series of continuous data leaks known as the Nintendo Gigaleak.[29]
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| Name[nb 3] | Type(s) | Evolves from | Evolves into | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikorita Chikorita (チコリータ) (0152) |
Grass | — | Bayleef (#153) | Chikorita is a quadruped reptilian Pokémon,[31] who acts as one of the first Pokémon the player can obtain in Pokémon Gold and Silver.[32] It has a large leaf on the top of its head,[31] which it uses as a means to measure the humidity and temperature of its surroundings.[33] Chikorita's name may be a combination of the chicory plant,[31][34] as well as the Spanish suffix for something that is small, "-ita".[35] Bayleef is the evolution of Chikorita. Bayleef may be based on a brontosaurus.[36] Bayleef's name may originate from the bay leaf, a part of the bay laurel.[35] In the Spaceworld demo, it was discovered that Bayleef was originally a Pokémon called Hanamogura, meaning "plant mole" in Japanese. The design itself features a large flower, resembling a lotus blossom.[27] In the Pokémon anime season Pokémon: The Johto Journeys, Chikorita is one of Ash Ketchum's Pokémon, which eventually evolves into a Bayleef.[37][38]
Meganium is a dinosaur-like Pokémon that evolves from Bayleef.[39] Meganium resembles a sauropod, with a large pink flower around its long neck.[40] Meganium's name is a combination of the word "mega" and the geranium flower.[35] The Pokémon was used heavily to promote New Pokémon Snap, in which it appears as one of its "boss battles".[41] | |
| Bayleef Bayleef (ベイリーフ) (0153) |
Grass | Chikorita (#152) | Meganium (#154) | ||
| Meganium Meganium (メガニウム) (0154) |
Grass | Bayleef (#153) | — | ||
| Cyndaquil Hinoarashi (ヒノアラシ) (0155) |
Fire | — | Quilava (#156) | Cyndaquil is a shrew-like Pokémon,[42] though it has also been considered similar to the anteater, porcupine, and echidna,[43] who has flames spouting from its rear end.[42] It acts as one of the first Pokémon the player can obtain in Pokémon Gold and Silver,[32] as well as in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.[43] Cyndaquil does not always have flames spouting from its rear end, and only unleashes them when it believes itself to be in danger; it is an otherwise timid Pokémon.[43] In the Pokémon anime, a Cyndaquil is captured by protagonist Ash Ketchum and acts as a recurring character in the series.[44]
Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava, who has flames coming out of its head and back.[45] Cyndaquil's name comes from the words "cinder" and "quill", Quilava's comes from the words "quill" and "lava".[35] Quilava's English name was coined by localizer Jeff Kalles, who named it due to a desire from The Pokemon Company and Nintendo to have a Pokemon with a name beginning with every letter of the alphabet, with Quilava filling the Q role.[46][47] Ash's Cyndaquil in the anime series evolves into a Quilava as the series progresses.[44] Typhlosion is Cyndaquil's final form and is a much more intimidating Pokémon than its prior forms.[48] Typhlosion has been referred to as both mouse-like,[49] hedgehog-like[50] and badger-like.[51] It has a collar of fire around its neck.[49] Typhlosion's name comes from the words "typhoon" and "explosion".[35] Typhlosion has another form, named Hisuian Typhlosion, that was introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.[52][53][54] Following an information leak, an unpublished story depicting Typhlosion standing in for the badger Mujina in its respective tale from Japanese folklore was made public. Due to the leak depicting Typhlosion having romantic relations with a girl, it caused an internet meme within in the Pokémon community.[51][55] | |
| Quilava Magumarashi (マグマラシ) (0156) |
Fire | Cyndaquil (#155) | Typhlosion (#157) | ||
| Typhlosion Bakufūn (バクフーン) (0157) |
Fire | Quilava (#156) | — | ||
| Totodile Waninoko (ワニノコ) (0158) |
Water | — | Croconaw (#159) | Totodile, Croconaw, and Feraligatr are crocodile-like Pokémon.[56] Totodile is one of the first Pokémon available in Pokémon Gold and Silver, and is classified as one of the game's "starters" as a result.[56] Totodile evolves into the Pokémon Croconaw, which then evolves into the Pokémon Feraligatr.[56] Feraligatr are typically depicted as bipedal, as well as displaying a temper and brutish strength.[57] Totodile's English name comes from the words "tot" and "crocodile", Croconaw's comes from the words "crocodile" and "gnaw", and Feraligatr's comes from the words "feral" and "alligator".[35] The character limit of Gold and Silver resulted in Feraligatr's name being shortened from "Feraligator" to "Feraligatr".[58] A Totodile appeared in the Pokémon anime series, where it is used by protagonist Ash Ketchum. It primarily serves in a comic relief role in the series.[59] | |
| Croconaw Arigeitsu (アリゲイツ) (0159) |
Water | Totodile (#158) | Feraligatr (#160) | ||
| Feraligatr Ōdairu (オーダイル) (0160) |
Water | Croconaw (#159) | — | ||
| Sentret Otachi (オタチ) (0161) |
Normal | — | Furret (#162) | Sentret is a squirrel-like Pokémon.[60] It uses its tail to stand on and bounce around with.[60][61] Sentret's name is combination of "sentry" and "ferret".[35] Sentret evolves into Furret, a ferret-like Pokémon.[62] Like Sentret, Furret has a long tail, which it uses to wrap their babies around them to put them to sleep.[63] Furret's name appears to be a combination of "fur" and "ferret".[35] Furret became popular among fans due to a video on YouTube of the Pokémon walking set to the theme of Accumula Town from Pokémon Black and White, which caused the creation of memes of Furret.[64] | |
| Furret Ōtachi (オオタチ) (0162) |
Normal | Sentret (#161) | — | ||
| Hoothoot Hōhō (ホーホー) (0163) |
Normal / Flying | — | Noctowl (#164) | Hoothoot is an owl-like Pokémon. Due to it being nocturnal, it can only appear to trainers at night, with IGN suggesting this to be a way to demonstrate the day and night system introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver.[65] Hoothoot is usually seen balancing on one foot.[66] When creating this Pokémon, Ken Sugimori stated that the inspiration for Hoothoot being on one foot was from seeing his own pet bird standing on one leg.[67]
Noctowl is the evolution of Hoothoot.[65] In the Pokémon anime, Ash caught a shiny variant of Noctowl, which was colored gold rather than the Pokémon's typical brown coloring.[68] In the Spaceworld demo, Hoothoot had a different evolution that was scrapped for Noctowl.[69] Hoothoot's name derives from the onomatopoeia for the sound owls make. Meanwhile, Noctowl's name is a combination of "nocturnal" and "owl".[35] | |
| Noctowl Yorunozuku (ヨルノズク) (0164) |
Normal / Flying | Hoothoot (#163) | — | ||
| Ledyba Ledyba (レディバ) (0165) |
Bug / Flying | — | Ledian (#166) | Ledyba is a ladybug-like Pokémon. Ledyba has blue legs alongside a dark orange/red shell, which displays five black spots.[70] It creates aromatic fluid from its leg joints, which it alters to convey its feelings with fellow Ledyba. They huddle together for warmth in the winter. Ledyba evolves into Ledian;[71] a larger, red, bipedal ladybug-like Pokémon. Ledia sleep inside large leaves in forests during the daytime.[70]
The Ledyba evolutionary line are seemingly based on either the coccinella quinquepunctata or the harmonia axyridis. Both Ledyba and Ledian's appearances differ slightly depending on gender, with females having shorter antennae than males.[70] Their names derive from the word "ladybug".[35] | |
| Ledian Ledian (レディアン) (0166) |
Bug / Flying | Ledyba (#165) | — | ||
| Spinarak Itomaru (イトマル) (0167) |
Bug / Poison | — | Ariados (#168) | Spinarak is a spider-like Pokémon. It has a green body with pink pincers.[72] In Gold and Silver, Spinarak was originally a purple color, but was changed in Pokémon Crystal to its current green design,[73] with its purple coloring being changed to the colors used for Spinarak's shiny form.[72] TheGamer believed the purple coloring in Gold and Silver to be due to an artistic choice, with it being how Spinarak would look in the shadows or during the night time, which is typically when Spinarak appeared.[73] Spinarak has a large face on its back, which will smile when trainers feed or pet the Spinarak.[74] Spinarak is based on the theridion grallator,[70] with its name being a combination on the words "spinneret" and "arachnid".[35]
Spinarak evolves into Ariados. Ariados are multi-colored spider-like Pokémon,[75] seemingly based on the jumping spider.[70] Ariados typically grab their prey and attach them with silk, before letting the prey escape. It will use the silk to track the prey and lead it the prey's companions. Ariados also traps its prey in webbing and will drink their blood whenever they get thirsty.[76] Ariados's name is combination of the words "arachnid" and "dos" (Spanish for "two").[35] | |
| Ariados Ariados (アリアドス) (0168) |
Bug / Poison | Spinarak (#167) | — | ||
| Crobat Crobat (クロバット) (0169) |
Poison / Flying | Golbat (#042) | — | Crobat is a bat-like Pokémon and is the evolution of the first generation Pokémon, Golbat, by having a good friendship with its trainer. Crobat has two pairs of wings,[77] appearing in the shape of an X,[78] with its hind pair being used to help the Pokémon fly fast. These wings were developed from its previous evolution's legs. Crobat has the ability to alternate between which pair of wings it uses, enabling it to fly for long distances.[77] Crobat are dependent on drinking blood, as even a short time without blood consumption can lead to weakness and an inability to fly.[79] Crobat's name is a combination of the words "cross" and "bat".[35] | |
| Chinchou Chonchī (チョンチー) (0170) |
Water / Electric | — | Lanturn (#171) | Chinchou and Lanturn are Pokémon based on anglerfish,[80][81] specifically the footballfish.[82][83] Chinchou has yellow eyes with black crosses for pupils. It has two antennae that glow at the tips, which it uses to help see when swimming in deep oceans. Chinchou evolves into Lanturn.[84] Chincou's name originates for the Japanese word for lantern, "chochin". Lanturn's name stems from the English version of the word "lantern".[35] | |
| Lanturn Lanturn (ランターン) (0171) |
Water / Electric | Chinchou (#170) | — | ||
| Pichu Pichu (ピチュー) (0172) |
Electric | — | Pikachu (#025) | Pichu is a baby Pokémon, and is the pre-evolved form of series mascot Pikachu.[85] Pichu was created by Ken Sugimori in an attempt to replicate the success of Pikachu,[86] with further discussion leading to Pichu's design being ironed out, eventually resulting in Pichu being created as a pre-evolved form of Pikachu.[87] It is a favorite of series composer and developer Junichi Masuda as a result of the development process behind Pichu.[86][87]
Pichu is a small, yellow Pokémon, greatly resembling Pikachu.[85] Pichu has a smaller body and larger head than Pikachu, with large ears, a small tail, and a patch of fur around its collar.[88] Its name hails from the words "pika" and "chu".[35] Pichu are more playful than Pikachu, and struggle to contain their ability to control electricity.[88] In the beta of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Pichu was rounder, appearing more ball-like, with shorter limbs and pointy ears.[89][90] Several alternate forms of Pichu appear in the series. A special "Spiky-Eared" Pichu appears in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, where it can only be obtained as part of special real-world events.[91] A Pichu that plays a ukulele, dubbed "Ukelele Pichu", appears in the 2010 spin-off game Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.[92] Pichu appears in the crossover fighting game series Super Smash Bros. Pichu originally debuted in Super Smash Bros. Melee, where it played similarly to Pikachu, but damaged itself with its attacks and was easier to KO. It was considered a "joke character" in that game due to its weak fighting abilities, but its reappearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate significantly buffed the character, making it substantially stronger in the game's competitive scene.[93] | |
| Cleffa Pī (ピィ) (0173) |
Fairy[nb 4] | — | Clefairy (#035) | Cleffa is a baby Pokémon and pre-evolution of first generation Pokémon Clefairy. Cleffa are pink and star-shaped.[94][95] In the Spaceworld demo, Cleffa originally had a slightly altered appearance, having an antennae protruding from their head. They are extraterrestrials, originating either from the moon or outer space.[96][97] Cleffa dance in rings on nights filled with shooting stars until dawn, which if seen as a sign of good luck.[96][98] Cleffa's name is in reference to a musical clef.[35][99] | |
| Igglybuff Pupurin (ププリン) (0174) |
Normal / Fairy[nb 4] | — | Jigglypuff (#039) | Igglybuff is a baby Pokemon and the pre-evolution of first generation Pokémon Jigglypuff. Igglybuff has a pink, round, elastic body.[94] Igglybuff, as well as the rest of its evolutionary line, are capable of being picked up and blown away by the wind.[100] They like to sing; unlike Jigglypuff, Igglybuff aren't capable of knocking people unconscious with its voice yet.[101] Igglybuff's English name is a combination of "jiggly" and "buff".[35] Its Japanese name derives from "fukuramu" ("膨れる", Japanese for "to swell), "petit" and "pudding".[99] | |
| Togepi Togepi (トゲピー) (0175) |
Fairy[nb 4] | — | Togetic (#176) | Togepi is an egg-like Pokémon.[102] It evolves into Togetic, which gains the ability to fly.[103] Togepi first appeared in the Pokémon anime prior to its release in the video games, where it was raised by the character Misty.[104] In the games, it can be obtained and hatched from an Egg.[105] Togepi was the first Pokémon made available from Pokémon eggs in the series, and its egg features a unique design in the anime not seen in the games.[106] Togepi's English name hails from the words "toge" (meaning spike) and "pi" (meaning peep). Togetic's name hails from "toge" and "tic", a sound made by a bird.[35] An evolution of Togetic, named Togekiss, debuted in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.[107] | |
| Togetic Togechikku (トゲチック) (0176) |
Fairy[nb 4] / Flying | Togepi (#175) | Togekiss (#468) | ||
| Natu Neiti (ネイティ) (0177) |
Psychic / Flying | — | Xatu (#178) | Natu is a bird-like Pokémon. Natu has small green body,[108] and is incapable of flight.[109] Natu is potentially based on the kiwi, with a design inspired by Native Americans.[110] Xatu is Natu's evolution. Xatu uses levitation as a form of modified flight.[111] Xatu has the ability to see in time to both the past and future. Whilst never having the desire to change the future, it remains motionless due to fearing the future it sees.[112] Xatu is based on the condor, with a design inspired by totem poles.[113] A scrapped evolutionary stage in-between Natu and Xatu was discovered in an early 1997 build of Gold and Silver.[30] Natu and Xatu's names derive from "Atu", a man in Samoan mythology as being the first man of the Samoans.[35] According to Gold and Silver's English translator, Jeff Kalles, Xatu's name also derives from "Xat",[114] a carved totem pole acting as a memorial for the dead in certain Native American civilizations in Western North America. | |
| Xatu Neitio (ネイティオ) (0178) |
Psychic / Flying | Natu (#177) | — | ||
| Mareep Merīpu (メリープ) (0179) |
Electric | — | Flaaffy (#180) | Mareep is a sheep-like Pokémon. They have blue skin and a yellow woolly fleece.[115] Mareep's wool constantly grows at a rapid rate, re-growing only a week after being sheered off.[116] The fleece also generates static electricity,[117][118] which causes the lightbulb on the tip of its tail to shine the more static electricity is charged.[119] The static also doubles the volume of Mareep's wool.[120] Due to the wool being rather soft, it is often used to make clothing with in-universe, though a processor is incorporated into the clothing to remove the build up of static.[117][118][119] The concept for an electric sheep Pokémon may derive from the title of science fiction novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?".[119][121][122] Mareep's name is an anagram for the unit of electric current "ampere";[119] as well as being a portmanteau of "Mary", the titular character from the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb", and "sheep".[35][118] It may also derive from "merry" and "mē (メー)" (Japanese for a sheep's bleat).[99]
Flaafy is the evolution of Mareep. They are pink and fluffy,[123] with a blue orb at the end of their tails that they use as a conductor.[124] Due to storing too much electricity, it starts to lose wool and develop patches where wool can't grow,[120] leaving only wool around its neck and head.[125] Flaaffy's English name is a combination of "fluffy" and "baa",[35] the onomatopoeia of the noise sheep make; whereas its Japanese name derives from "mokomoko (モコモコ)".[99] Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos. Ampharos are primarily yellow with black stripes, with the stripes resembling rings.[9] The orb on its tail acts like a beacon, being able to guide people using its light from far away.[126][120] This light can even be seen from space. People have used this light for various purposes; such as sending signals,[127] as well as powering lighthouses.[128] Ampharos is likely inspired by the Pharos of Alexandria, with part of Ampharos' name also originating from the lighthouse.[129] Its name also combines the words "pharaoh" and "ampere".[35] Its Japanese name contains the word "ryū" (Japanese for dragon).[99] This was further depicted in Pokémon X and Y, where Ampharos could mega evolution which granted it the dragon type,[127] due to the process reawakening long dormant dragon genes.[130][127] In 2024, as part of an agreement between The Pokémon Company and the Nagasaki Prefecture, Ampharos was named "Nagasaki Future Support Pokémon", acting as a way to support the prefecture and increase tourism.[131][132] | |
| Flaaffy Mokoko (モココ) (0180) |
Electric | Mareep (#179) | Ampharos (#181) | ||
| Ampharos Denryū (デンリュウ) (0181) |
Electric | Flaaffy (#180) | Mega Evolution | ||
| Bellossom Kireihana (キレイハナ) (0182) |
Grass | Gloom (#044) | — | Bellossom is a flower-like Pokemon and an alternate evolution of first generation Pokémon Gloom, which can also evolve into Vileplume.[133] Bellossom was initially designed with dark blue skin, similar to the rest of its evolutionary line. However, this was changed to green skin to avoid association with blackface.[134] Alongside green skin, Bellossom have flowers on its head and a skirt made of leaves.[135] Depending on how smelly a Gloom is when evolving, a Bellossom's flowers grow more beautifully than usual. When going to sleep, Bellossom close its petals.[136] The skirt has changed colors multiple times between games; initially designed as pink, then red, before sticking with a green and yellow design.[73] Due to its skirt, Bellossom are likely inspired by hula girls.[135][137] Bellossom's English name is a combination of "belle",[58] "bell" and "blossom",[35] whereas its Japanese name derives from "hana" (Japanese for flower).[99] | |
| Marill Marill (マリル) (0183) |
Water / Fairy[nb 5] | Azurill (#298) | Azumarill (#184) | Marill and Azumarill are a pair of Pokémon. Marill evolves into Azumarill. Marill resembles a mouse, while Azumarill more greatly resembles a rabbit.[138] During development of Gold and Silver, Marill's sprite was depicted with a dark pink and light purple color scheme.[134] Marill's name hails from the words "marine" and "rill" while Azumarill's hails from the same words, as well as the Spanish word for blue, azul.[35] A pre-evolution to Marill, named Azurill, debuted in sequel games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.[139]
Maril appeared in the Pokémon anime prior to its appearance in the games. As a result, urban legends and rumors sprung up, which stated that Marill was a Pokémon named "Pikablu", named as such due to its resemblance to series mascot Pikachu, that players could obtain in the games Pokémon Red and Blue through several outlandish means.[140][141] The Pikablu rumors became widespread enough that the name appeared on an official Topps trading card for the series.[142] | |
| Azumarill Mariruri (マリルリ) (0184) |
Water / Fairy[nb 5] | Marill (#183) | — | ||
| Sudowoodo Usokkī (ウソッキー) (0185) |
Rock | Bonsly (#438) | — | Sudowoodo are a Pokémon species that mimic the appearance of a tree. Its body is composed of rock, which because of their connections with trees often causes players to mistake Sudowoodo as a Grass type.[143][144] Sudowoodo are primarily brown, with green spheres on its hands.[145][146] They like to surround themselves and blend in with real trees,[126] rarely moving unless it believes people realize its faking being a tree, or if it gets caught in the rain.[147][100] In-universe, Sudowoodo are popular with the elderly, even having a magazine dedicated to it.[143][147]
They tend to stand in the middle of paths, blocking people trying to get past. Designed by Ken Sugimori, he stated that a scenario writer wrote the concept of Sudowoodo blocking paths after Sugimori made its illustration and wanted to make use of its characteristics.[148] The Pokémon may be based on petrified wood.[31] Sudowoodo's name is taken from the words "pseudo" and "wood".[35] Its Japanese name is taken from the words "Usokki" (meaning "fake tree") and "Usotsuki" (meaning "liar").[149] Sudowoodo is the evolved form of Bonsly.[31][145] | |
| Politoed Nyorotono (ニョロトノ) (0186) |
Water | Poliwhirl (#061) | — | Politoed is frog-like Pokémon. Politoed is an alternate evolution of first generation Pokémon Poliwhirl, which can also evolve into Poliwrath.[150] Politoed is green and yellow as opposed to the Poliwag evolutionary line's blue and white appearance, although Politoed retrains the line's signature spiral pattern on its belly.[151] The Pokémon can be found around lakes and rivers; Politoed's croaks sound more like yells, which become amplified in groups. This croaking is done by Politoed to claim territory.[152]
Politoed's design may be based on tree frogs.[50] In the Spaceworld demo, Politoed had a slightly different design. The Pokémon was larger, had orange knee pads and a yellow circular pattern on its belly.[153] Politoed's name is a combination of "polliwog" and "toad".[35] In real life, a species of tree frog was named after Politoed, dubbed parapharyngodon politoedi.[154] | |
| Hoppip Hanekko (ハネッコ) (0187) |
Grass / Flying | — | Skiploom (#188) | Hoppip, Skiploom and Jumpluff are dandelion-like Pokémon.[155] Hoppip are round and pink,[156] with leaves growing from its head able to make it fly.[157] Its English name is a combination of "hop" and "pip",[35] whereas its Japanese name originates from the words "ha", "hane" and "haneru".[99] Hoppip and its evolutionary line, are able to be blown away and carried over large distances by strong winds.[100] Skiploom is the evolution to Hoppip. Skiploom are round and green,[156] with a spinning flower on top its head making it able to fly.[158][159] Its English name is a combination of "skip" and "bloom",[35] whereas its Japanese name derives from "tanpopo" (Japanese for dandelion).[99] Skiploom evolves into Jumpluff. Jumpluff are round and blue,[156] possessing limbs of cotton spores on its head and sides.[160] When being carried by seasonal winds, Jumpluff scatter these spores across the globe, which can cause itchiness and coughing if inhaled. If the spores run out, the Jumpluff's life will end.[161] Its name is a combination of "jump" and "fluff".[35]
The idea of the Hoppip line is meant to demonstrate the idea of how pollen and seeds spread via the air.[162] Additionally, the line is based on the stages of a dandelion; Hoppip resembling the leaves, Skiploom resembling the flower and Jumpluff with the seedheads.[155] The line's names were partially created by Nob Ogasawara,[163] with the first half of their names being a reference to the idiom "hop, skip, and a jump".[58] Their Japanese names derive from the Japanese word for "root" (nekko), as well as -ko, a suffix attached to the name of something small and adorable.[58] | |
| Skiploom Popokko (ポポッコ) (0188) |
Grass / Flying | Hoppip (#187) | Jumpluff (#189) | ||
| Jumpluff Watakko (ワタッコ) (0189) |
Grass / Flying | Skiploom (#188) | — | ||
| Aipom Eipam (エイパム) (0190) |
Normal | — | Ambipom (#424) | Aipom is a monkey-like Pokémon. Aipom are purple with a tuft of hair on its head, which changes size depending on its gender.[164] Aipom have a large, three-fingered hand on the end of its tail.[165][166] It uses this hand to stand on, climb trees,[165] pick fruit and perform pranks.[167] Comparatively, Aipom are quite clumsy with their non-tail hands.[168] The Pokémon also have large eyes and are often depicted with a large grin.[165][169] Aipom are described as being mischievous,[166] often times it likes to play pranks. They are also known to jump on and eat the Pokémon Bounsweet.[167] In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution of Aipom named Ambipom.[168][170]
Aipom has appeared in the Pokémon anime; being caught by Ash in Pokémon: Battle Frontier and later traded to his friend Dawn in Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, which would later evolve into an Ambipom.[171] Alongside monkeys, Aipom is likely based on the Mexican mythological creature Ahuizotl. Aipom's hand tail maybe based on monkeys' tails being prehensive.[172] Aipom's name is a combination of "ape", "palm" and pom pom".[35] | |
| Sunkern Himanattsu (ヒマナッツ) (0191) |
Grass | — | Sunflora (#192) | Sunkern is sunflower seed-like Pokémon.[173] They are yellow with black stripes and have a sprout growing atop their heads.[174][175] Sunkern are one of the weakest Pokémon in the franchise, with its only means of defense being to shake its leaves at attackers.[176] Sunkern's name may be a combination of "sunflower" and "kernal".[35] Using an item called a "Sun Stone", Sunkern evolves into Sunflora, a bipedal Pokémon resembling a sunflower.[175] Sunflora follow the sun, using sunlight to become active and lively; they become sleepy at night due to the lack of sun.[177] In 2023, Sunflora was featured in a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the Van Gogh Museum, being used in a parody of a painting in Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers series.[178][179] Sunflora's name is a combination of "sunflower" and "flora".[35] | |
| Sunflora Kimawari (キマワリ) (0192) |
Grass | Sunkern (#191) | — | ||
| Yanma Yanyanma (ヤンヤンマ) (0193) |
Bug / Flying | — | Yanmega (#469) | Yanma is a dragonfly-like Pokémon. Yanma are depicted as red,[70] with four wings and large eyes. Yanma are often found in swamp and woodland areas,[180] living near bodies of water hunting for food. Yanma are seemingly based off the erythrodiplax genus of the libellulidae family.[70] Yanma's name derives from the Japanese word for "[big] dragonfly", "yanma" (蜻蜓).[35][58] Pokémon Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution of Yanma called Yanmega.[181] | |
| Wooper Wooper (ウパー) (0194) |
Water / Ground | — | Quagsire (#195)[nb 6] | Wooper is an axolotl-esque Pokémon, with its name coming from the term "wooper looper", a Japanese term used to describe pet axolotls.[182] In the game's beta, Wooper had a much larger, plumper design. This Wooper design became an internet meme as a result of its appearance.[183] Wooper has historically been used as a meme in the Pokémon fandom due to its design.[184] An alternate form of Wooper, named Paldean Wooper, debuted in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.[185]
Wooper evolves into Quagsire. Quagsire resembles a giant salamander.[186] Its name hails from a combination of the words "quagmire" and "sire".[35] In Scarlet and Violet, Paldean Wooper instead evolves into a different Pokémon that greatly resembles Quagsire named Clodsire.[187] | |
| Quagsire Nuō (ヌオー) (0195) |
Water / Ground | Wooper (#194) | — | ||
| Espeon Ēfi (エーフィ) (0196) |
Psychic | Eevee (#133) | — | Espeon and Umbreon are evolutions of the Pokémon Eevee.[188][189] Espeon greatly resembles a cat, and has a split tail. It primarily utilizes in Psychic attacks,[188] and can predict incoming threats.[57] Its design may be associated with the mythological creatures Carbuncle and Nekomata.[190] Espeon's English name hails from the words "ESP" and "eon", while Umbreon's hails from the words "umbra" and "eon".[35] Umbreon is a creature likely based on a fennec fox,[50] with rings on its body that glow in moonlight. Its design may be associated with Egyptian sculptures of Bastet and Anubis, the god of the moon Khonsu, and the legend of the Moon Rabbit.[191] Together, both Espeon and Umbreon represent either side of the yin and yang philosophical concept.[190] Umbreon was originally designed as a Poison-type Pokémon, but was changed to Dark as the new type was implemented.[9] Espeon and Umbreon were both designed by Atsuko Nishida, who aimed to give Espeon a "mysterious" design to emphasize its Psychic-type. Umbreon's color palette was not decided during development, which worked under the assumption of using monochrome sprites. Ken Sugimori designed Umbreon's color scheme.[192] | |
| Umbreon Blacky (ブラッキー) (0197) |
Dark | Eevee (#133) | — | ||
| Murkrow Yamikarasu (ヤミカラス) (0198) |
Dark / Flying | — | Honchkrow (#430) | Murkrow is a crow-like Pokémon. Murkrow are small and colored black.[172][193][194] Murkow are considered omens of bad luck and misfortune; they are known to steal object that sparkle such as jewellery.[195][196] Murkrow's design is partly based on European witches;[196] having heads in the shape of witch hats[197] and tails akin to a broom, giving the appearance of a witch in-flight. Murkrow may also be based on the carrion crow due to a similar shape and color; as well as the yellow-billed chough due to similar yellow bill and feet.[196] Whilst not considered combatively strong when introduces,[193] Murkrow became a popular top tier in Scarlet and Violet's competitive scene due to the Pokémon's in-battle ability.[194][198]
In Japanese, Murkow's name (Yamikarasu) is a combination of the words "yami" (dark) and "karasu" (crow).[58][172][196] Its English name is a combination of "murky", "murder" (a group of crows) and "crow".[35][196] In Diamond and Pearl, Murkrow evolves into Honchkrow.[199] | |
| Slowking Yadoking (ヤドキング) (0199) |
Water / Psychic | Slowpoke (#079) | — | Slowking is an evolution of the generation one Pokémon Slowpoke,[200] which resembles a hybrid of a salamander and a hippopotamus.[201] Unlike Slowpoke's other evolution, Slowbro, which evolves when the Pokémon Shellder bites on its tail,[201] the Shellder has bitten the Slowpoke's head, resulting in its evolution into Slowking.[202] Slowking's English name hails from the words "slow" and "king".[35]
Slowking debuted in the movie Pokémon the Movie 2000,[203] where it is capable of speaking the human language.[204] Pokémon Sword and Shield debuted a regional variant of Slowking named Galarian Slowking, which has the Shellder take complete control over the Slowpoke as it evolves.[205] | |
| Misdreavus Mūma (ムウマ) (0200) |
Ghost | — | Mismagius (#429) | Misdreavus is a ghost Pokémon. Misdreavus is described as looking like a dismembered head.[172] It is bluish-purple color; with pink tips in its wavy hair and a red necklace around its neck.[206] They are active at night, where they actively try to scare people. Misdreavus are based on rokurokubi, more specifically on the nukekubi, a Japanese yōkai depicted as a floating decapitated head that scares people.[172][207] Misdreavus's name is combination of "mischievous", "dream" and "reave".[35] It's Japanese name is taken directly from the Japanese word for "nightmare", Mūma.[172] In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Misdreavus gained the ability to evolve into Mismagius.[208] Misdreavus also resembles the ancient Paradox Pokémon Flutter Mane.[209][210] | |
| Unown Unown (アンノーン) (0201) |
Psychic | No evolution | Unown are Pokémon species that resemble letters of the Latin alphabet. It has 28 different forms: 26 representing each letter, as well as one for a question mark, and one for an exclamation mark.[211] The Unown were created by Pokémon species designer Ken Sugimori, coming to him in a "sudden burst of inspiration".[212] They were originally intended to resemble aliens, but their designs were changed to resemble the alphabet after various designers for the game noticed the similarities.[213] Unown's name originates from the word "unknown".[35]
Unown are found in ruins and used as communication tool to reveal hidden messages in the games. They cannot learn any attacks besides their signature move "Hidden Power". The species has a major role in Pokémon 3: The Movie, in which they originate from a different dimension and are shown to have considerable power.[214] | ||
| Wobbuffet Sōnansu (ソーナンス) (0202) |
Psychic | Wynaut (#360) | — | Wobbuffet is a Pokémon species based on punching bags.[215][216] The body of Wobbuffet is primarily blue and blob-like;[126] with eyes always closed and typically depicted as saluting.[217] It also has a black tail with eyes on it, which it prefers to keep hidden.[126][218][219] If a Wobbuffet is female, it will have pink lips akin to lipstick.[219] Wobbuffet aren't capable of learning any offensive moves, instead they reflect opponent's moves back at them should an opponent strike first.[220] If two Wobbuffet encounter each other, they become competitive and try to outdo the other in endurance, even to the point of starvation.[219][221] Additionally, if two are the ones left in a battle, the battle would go on forever as neither of them are capable of dealing a finishing blow.[126] Wobbuffet act aggressive and violent should an opponent aim for its tail;[126][219] this has led to the creation of a fan theory, which theorizes that the blue body is a decoy and the tail is the true form of Wobbuffet,[218][222] or that both the body and tail are two separate Pokémon.[223] A pre-evolved form named Wynautwas introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.[219]
Wobbuffet is a prominent Pokémon in the anime due to being a core member of the villainous Team Rocket,[224][225] with team member Jesse owning one.[219] This Wobbuffet plays a comedic role to the team, often breaking out of its Pokéball and yelling its name.[126][217] Wobbuffet was designed by Hironobu Yoshida.[226] Alongside punching bags, Wobbuffet is likely also based on okiagari-koboshi dolls.[224] Additionally, they may also be based on Japanese comedian Hayashiya Sanpei I, with the Pokémon's Japanese name, "Sonans", being a homage to Hayashiya's catchphrase "so nansu, okusan" (translated as "That's the way it is, ma'am").[224][227][228] Wobbuffet's name is a combination of the words "wobble" and "buffet".[35] | |
| Girafarig Kirinriki (キリンリキ) (0203) |
Normal / Psychic | — | Farigiraf (#981) | Girafarig is a giraffe-like Pokémon. Girafarig has two heads; a giraffe-like head on its front half, which controls the actions of the body, and a small fanged head on its tail which bites at anything that gets too close to it.[229] Alongside giraffes, Girafarig maybe based on the okapi.[50]
Girafarig's name derives from the word "giraffe",[35] however, the name in both English and Japanese is palindromic, meaning it can be read backwards as well as forwards.[214] This was originally reflected in an early design of Girafarig, where instead of the tail head, the back half mirrored the front half.[27] Additionally, a scrapped pre-evolution was discovered in the Spaceworld demo, consisting of a conjoined pair of ghosts.[13] In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Girafarig evolves into Farigiraf.[230] | |
| Pineco Kunugidama (クヌギダマ) (0204) |
Bug | — | Forretress (#205) | Pineco and Forretress are Pokémon based on bagworm moth larva.[231] Pineco typically hang from tree branches and gather tree bark in order to mimic the appearance of pinecones.[70] Pineco's name derives from the word "pinecone".[35] When Pineco evolves into Forretress, the Pokémon develops a large spherical appearance, spines and external plates similar to an exoskeleton.[231] Living in forests, Forretress are found attached to the tree trunks.[70] Forretress's name is a combination of the words "fortress" and "turret".[35] | |
| Forretress Foretosu (フォレトス) (0205) |
Bug / Steel | Pineco (#204) | — | ||
| Dunsparce Nokotchi (ノコッチ) (0206) |
Normal | — | Dudunsparce (#982) | Dunsparce is a snake-like Pokémon.[232][233] Other than snakes, Dunsparce have been described as resembling larvae or pupae.[234] Dunsparce are small and yellow,[232][233] with tiny wings on its back, spikes on its chin, a stinger,[234] and closed eyes.[235] Dunsparce's wings, often times covered in mud,[172] aren't capable of flight. Instead they dig holes and burrow in Diglett tunnels.[233][235] Dunsparce was designed by Hironobu Yoshida.[226] Dunsparce is likely based on the tsuchinoko, a large snake-like creature in Japanese folklore said to be able to leap great distances,[236] with the Pokémon's Japanese name being a rearrangement of tsuchinoko. Due to its wings, Dunsparce may also be based on the mythological creature amphitere.[172] Dunsparce's name is a combination of the words "dun" and "sparse".[35] In the Gold and Silver beta, Dunsparce had a "more serpentine" design", as well as originally not having wings on its back.[237] In Scarlet and Violet, Dunsparce is able to evolve into Dudunsparce.[232][234][235] | |
| Gligar Gligar (グライガー) (0207) |
Ground / Flying | — | Gliscor (#472) | Gligar is a scorpion-like Pokémon. Gligar are pink,[79] and depicted with pincers and a stinger tail.[231][77] Alongside scorpions, Gligar is also based on bats due to their bat-like wings and elongated ears. When hunting for prey, Gligar target the prey's face before injecting poison into the prey using its stinger.[77] Gligar's name is a combination of "glide" and "gargoyle".[35] Gligar evolves into Gliscor. In the anime, Ash obtained a Gligar for his team, which later evolved into a Gliscor.[238] | |
| Steelix Haganēru (ハガネール) (0208) |
Steel / Ground | Onix (#095) | Mega Evolution | Steelix is a snake-like Pokémon.[239] It is the evolution the first generation Pokémon Onix, occurring in-universe when Onix are exposed to high amounts of pressure underground and consumption of iron, converting its body into a metallic diamond-like structure.[126][240] Steelix is capable of burrowing to the Earth's core.[241] It can weigh around over 800 lb/400 kg and are typically around 9.2 m/30 ft in length,[240][242] with records reaching up to nearly a kilometer.[241][243] Steelix appears as a boss fight in New Pokémon Snap.[244] In the anime, Steelix is owned by gym leader and main character Brock,[239] originally starting out as an Onix.[245] Its name is a combination of "steel" and "onyx".[35] In the sixth generation, Steelix gained a Mega Evolution form.[241][243] | |
| Snubbull Burū (ブルー) (0209) |
Fairy[nb 4] | — | Granbull (#210) | Snubbull and Granbull are bulldog-like Pokémon. Snubbull has a pink and blue coat,[246] quivering jowls, beady eyes and an underbite.[247][248] Despite its appearance, Snubbull are known for being playful and kind,[247] as well as being a popular Pokémon amongst women in the Pokémon world.[249] Prior to the release of Gold and Silver, Snubbull first appeared in the short movie Pikachu's Vacation.[248] Alongside bulldogs, Snubbull is also based on cù-sìth, a mythological creature that translates into English as "fairy dog".[250] Granbull is the evolution of Snubbull. Granbull are purple in colour,[251] with a more sinister demeanour and brandishing two large teeth protruding from its jaw. Despite its shy and timid nature, it can still cause harm with its powerful jaw.[246] In-universe, Granbull is a popular Pokémon with children.[252] Snubbull and Granbull's name are partially derived from "bulldog", with Snubbull's combining with the word "snub" and Granbull's combining with the word "grand".[35] | |
| Granbull Granbull (グランブル) (0210) |
Fairy[nb 4] | Snubbull (#209) | — | ||
| Qwilfish Harīsen (ハリーセン) (0211) |
Water / Poison | No evolution[nb 7] | Qwilfish is a Pokémon, which has been stated to be based on the porcupinefish genus diodon, which have the ability to use powerful toxins to their advantage, which is reflected in Qwilfish's ability to use poison.[82] It has also been compared to a blowfish,[253] and a pufferfish.[254] Qwilfish's name comes from the words "quill" and "fish".[35] Qwilfish, in the series' lore, is considered to be a weak swimmer. Qwilfish can inhale water and then use the pressure from its body to shoot toxic spines at enemies.[254] Qwilfish's spines have poison strong enough to cause a human to faint.[255]
Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduced a Hisuian form of the Pokémon called Hisuian Qwilfish, which has the ability to evolve into a Pokémon named Overqwil.[256] | ||
| Scizor Hassamu (ハッサム) (0212) |
Bug / Steel | Scyther (#123) | Mega Evolution | Scizor is a bipedal praying mantis-inspired Pokémon.[70] It is the evolution of first generation Pokémon Scyther, obtainable after trading a Scyther holding a Metal Coat item to another player.[257] Scizor have a body composed of steel, which causes it to be unfazed by most attacks that come its way.[136][258] They are primarily red in color, with two pairs of grey retractable wings.[70] Scizor uses its wings to regulate its body temperature.[136][258] At the end of its arms are two large, round, metallic pincers, capable of cutting anything.[126][57] Scizor gained a "Mega Evolution" form in the sixth generation.[126]
Alongside the praying mantis, Scizor's design may also take inspiration from flying red ants and wasp mantidfly.[70] Scizor's Japanese name is a reference to the Japanese verb for "to cut" (hasamu),[172] whereas its English name derives from scissors.[35] | |
| Shuckle Tsubotsubo (ツボツボ) (0213) |
Bug / Rock | No evolution | Shuckle is Pokémon that lives within a bumpy red shell. Its shell serves two purposes: for Shuckle to hide inside it, and for Shuckle to store berries within it. Shuckles can also retreat from its shell when threatened.[259] When storing berries, Shuckle excretes digestive fluids from its toes onto the berries to ferment them, eventually converting the berries into juice.[260][261] This liquid is consumed by both the host Shuckle as well as people.[259][262]
Shuckle's design origins are ambiguous, with different writers suggesting what the Pokémon is based on. Writers from Kotaku, TheGamer and Paste Magazine suggest the Pokémon is based on worms and turtles.[126][259][260] The Journal of Geek Studies, believes Shuckle to possibly be based on an endolithic fungi.[70] Shuckle's name may be a combination of "shuck" and "barnacle",[58] or "turtle".[35] | ||
| Heracross Heracross (ヘラクロス) (0214) |
Bug / Fighting | — | Mega Evolution | Heracross is bipedal beetle-like Pokémon. It has a blue armor-like exoskeleton,[70][263] a large horn in the center of its head and two antennae split between the horn.[264] The horn can differ in appearance depending on the Heracross's gender; females have heart-shaped tip whilst males have a two-prong cross-shaped tip.[265][70] Heracross can range from being docile to toppling over trees, depending on its mood and behaviour.[57] Additionally, Heracross has a major role in the anime series, being one of the Pokémon Ash travelled with when exploring the Johto region.[264][266][267]
Heracross is based off the Japanese rhinoceros beetle,[70][268] beetles known for their combative and strength in insect fighting, which may have inspired the Pokémon's Fighting typing.[50][269] with its name originating from the "Hercules beetle" and "cross".[35] In Pokémon X and Y, Heracross received a Mega Evolution form.[264] | |
| Sneasel Nyūra (ニューラ) (0215) |
Dark / Ice | — | Weavile (#461) | Sneasel is a species of Pokémon with resemblance to both cats and weasels.[236][270][271] Sneasel were initially brown in colour;[73] this was later changed to give Sneasel navy blue bodies with pink feathers,[272] with male Sneasel having a longer feather growing atop its head compared to females. The Pokémon has long claws, which it punches into bark to climb trees.[273] They are described as being sneaky and deceptive, oftentimes stealing eggs from other Pokémon's nests and eating them.[273] Sneasel are likely based on the Japanese mythological creature kamaitachi.[236] Sneasel's Japanese name derives from the Japanese word for infiltration, "sennyū".[58] Sneasel's English name is a combination of "sneaky" and "weasel".[35] In Diamond and Pearl, Sneasel can evolve into Weavile when given a Razor Claw item at night.[274] In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a form of Sneasel native to the Hisui region is introduced, which evolves into the Pokémon Sneasler.[275] | |
| Teddiursa Himeguma (ヒメグマ) (0216) |
Normal | — | Ursaring (#217) | Teddiursa is a bear cub-like Pokémon. Teddiursa are small, and have a defining crescent moon-shaped marking on their head.[99][276] This mark can glow when consuming honey.[277][278] They like to lick their own paws as they are sweetened by being soaked in honey,[279] and also do so for comfort when nervous.[280] Alongside bear cubs, Teddiursa may be based on teddy bears.[277][278][281]Teddiursa evolves into Ursaring, a grizzly bear-like Pokémon.[278] Ursaring are brown in colour and big and powerful in stature.[282][283] They have yellow ring on their bodies representing a full moon.[277] They are often aggressive towards those that threaten their offspring, as well as to Pokémon such as Primeape when searching for berries in the treetops.[278] Ursaring live in forests containing tall trees and streams, which is where they gather food, and can snap trees with their forearms.[278][279]
Alongside bears, Teddiursa and Ursaring are based on the constellations Ursa Minor and Ursa Major respectively.[284][277] Both Pokémon's English names contain the latin word for bear "Ursa", with Teddiursa's combining it with "teddy bear" and Ursaring's combining with "ring".[35] Additionally, Teddiursa's Japanese name contains the word "hi (朏)" (Japanese for crescent moon); whereas Ursaring's Japanese name contains the word "rin (林)" (Japanese for forests).[99] In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Ursaring is capable of evolving into Ursaluna.[279] | |
| Ursaring Ringuma (リングマ) (0217) |
Normal | Teddiursa (#216) | Ursaluna (#901) | ||
| Slugma Magumaggu (マグマッグ) (0218) |
Fire | — | Magcargo (#219) | Slugma is a slug-like Pokémon. Slugma's body is composed entirely of molten magma, which it uses as a circulatory system. It has to continue moving, as otherwise its body would cool and harden, causing chunks to fall off and decrease Slugma's size.[285] Slugma also has two flames atop its head, acting as feelers.[286] In media, the animated Pokétoon series has an episode dedicated to Slugma.[287] Slugma's name is a combination of "slug" and "magma".[35]
Magcargo, a snail-like Pokémon, is the evolution of Slugma. Magcargo carries a shell consisting of volcanic rock,[285] as well as large yellow eyes.[288] Flames can erupt from any hole from its shell, turning Magcargo's habitat into a "flash fire zone".[126] It's stated in the Pokédex that Magcargo's body temperature reaches 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit, twice the temperature of the sun.[288][289] Magcargo's name may be a combination of "magma" and "escargot",[35] as well as "cargo".[285] | |
| Magcargo Magcargo (マグカルゴ) (0219) |
Fire / Rock | Slugma (#218) | — | ||
| Swinub Urimū (ウリムー) (0220) |
Ice / Ground | — | Piloswine (#221) | Swinub is a pig-like Pokémon.[290] It evolves into Piloswine.[291] Swinub has a powerful nose that allows it to discover hot springs.[290] Piloswine's hairs stand up straight when charging at enemies, and are sensitive to sound.[292] Swinub's English name come from the words "swine" and "nub", while Piloswine's comes from "pilose" (which means hairy) and "swine".[35] Mamoswine, an evolution to Piloswine, was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.[107] | |
| Piloswine Inomū (イノムー) (0221) |
Ice / Ground | Swinub (#220) | Mamoswine (#473) | ||
| Corsola Sanīgo (サニーゴ) (0222) |
Water / Rock | No evolution[nb 8] | Corsola is a Pokémon greatly resembling coral. It has been considered similar to various types of coral, including the order scleractinia, which have a stony skeleton, the anthozoa group of cnidarians, and janaria mirabilis.[293] Corsola has strong regenerative properties, akin to other real-world coral types.[293] Corsola's English name comes the words "coral" and "solar".[35]
An alternate form of Corsola, named Galarian Corsola, was introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Galarian Corsola resembles dead coral, as well as the coral type acropora. Galarian Corsola, unlike regular Corsola, evolves into the Pokémon Cursola.[294] | ||
| Remoraid Teppouo (テッポウオ) (0223) |
Water | — | Octillery (#224) | Remoraid is based on a remora fish, and has a mutualistic relationship with the manta ray Pokémon Mantine, with Remoraid clinging onto the underside of Mantine.[82] Remoraid evolves into Octillery, which resembles an octopus.[295] Remoraid resembles a gun, while Octillery resembles a tank.[296] During the development of Gold and Silver, Octillery was originally had a more aggressive design, brandishing an army helmet atop its head.[134] Remoraid's English name comes from the words "remora" and "raid", while Octillery's comes from the words "octopus" and "artillery".[35] | |
| Octillery Okutan (オクタン) (0224) |
Water | Remoraid (#223) | — | ||
| Delibird Delibird (デリバード) (0225) |
Ice / Flying | No evolution | Delibird is a penguin-like Pokémon which greatly resembles Santa Claus.[297][298] It has a tail resembling a gift sack, which it uses to store items in.[299] Delibird's English name is a combination of the words "delivery" and "bird".[35]
Delibird has been regarded as a notoriously weak Pokémon in battle by the Pokémon community.[300] A Paradox Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, named Iron Bundle, resembles a robotic version of Delibird. Unlike Delibird, Iron Bundle was regarded for its strength among the community, and was banned from popular competitive formats as a result.[300] A fan campaign called "Operation Delibird", started in 2013, involves players sending Delibird to other players over Christmas and Boxing Day, with the campaign being created to combat negativity in the Pokémon community.[301] | ||
| Mantine Mantine (マンタイン) (0226) |
Water / Flying | Mantyke (#458) | — | Mantine is a manta ray-like Pokémon, with similarities resembling the Manta birostris being described by The Journal of Geek Studies.[82] Remoraid attach under Mantine's dorsal fins as part of a mutualistic interaction, which Mantine does not mind.[293] Mantine's name comes from the words "manta" and "tine".[35]
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, a pre-evolved form of Mantine, named Mantyke, was introduced. Mantyke evolves into Mantine when it is leveled up with a Remoraid in the same party as Mantyke.[302] In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Mantine appear as part of in-game minigame called "Mantine Surfing", in which players surf on the backs of Mantine.[303][304] | |
| Skarmory Eāmudo (エアームド) (0227) |
Steel / Flying | No evolution | Skarmory is a bird-like Pokémon. Skarmory's body consists of steel, with IGN comparing its head to a boat hook.[305] Its body is primarily a silver color with red highlights under its wings.[306] Skarmory's feathers are razor-sharp, being used by both warriors and high-end chefs as swords and knives respectively. In flight, Skarmory is capable of reaching incredibly high speeds.[307][308] Skarmory's name is a combination of "sky" and "armory".[35] | ||
| Houndour Derubiru (デルビル) (0228) |
Dark / Fire | — | Houndoom (#229) | Houndour and Houndoom are dog-like Pokémon based on the dobermann breed. Houndhour is black and brown in color with skeleton parts along its head, back, and legs.[309] Houndoom is the evolution of Houndour.[310] Alongside more skeleton parts on its body, Houndoom has two horns atop its head and a skull pendant on its chest. They also have a spaded spearhead-shaped tail.[311] Houndoom is capable of breathing fire, with its flames said to be toxic.[57] If a person is hit by its flames, their burns never heal nor will the pain ever go away.[126][312] Houndoom may be based on the idea of hellhounds,[313][311] more specifically Cerberus.[126] Both Houndour and Houndoom's names derive from the word "hound", with Houndour's being in combination with the word "dour" and Houndoom's in combination with the word "doom".[35] | |
| Houndoom Herugā (ヘルガー) (0229) |
Dark / Fire | Houndour (#228) | Mega Evolution | ||
| Kingdra Kingdra (キングドラ) (0230) |
Water / Dragon | Seadra (#117) | — | Kingdra is a seahorse-like Pokémon and the evolution of first generation Pokémon Seadra.[314][315] Kingdra are primarily blue in colour;[316] they are depicted with leaf-like fins and a long snout.[82][317] Kingdra typically sleep on the sea floor, awakening during storms to search for prey.[136] The Pokémon is likely based on phyllopteryx taeniolatus, also known as common seadragons.[82][50] Kingdra's name is a portmanteau of "king" and "dragon".[35] | |
| Phanpy Gomazō (ゴマゾウ) (0231) |
Ground | — | Donphan (#232) | Phanpy and Donphan are elephant-like Pokémon. Phanpy are small, red and blue, possessing an elongated trunk and large ears. Its trunk is capable of shattering bones when they playfully swing the trunk around and is capable of carrying adult humans on its back, despite its small size.[318][319] Phanpy dig pits near river edges, marking the area as its nest with its trunk.[319] Donphan is the evolution of Phanpy. Upon evolving, Donphan develop a tough armor-like hide and gain physical strength, being capable of destroying a house in a single hit. Donphan are known for performing the move Rollout, often described as being its signature move,[320] with the hide on its back making Donphan look like a tire when performing the move.[318][321] Donphan are typically docile, only retaliating when enraged.[318] The Paradox Pokémon Great Tusk and Iron Treads greatly resemble Donphan.[318][322]
Prior to Gold and Silver's release, Donphan made its first appearance in Pokémon: The First Movie.[321] In the Pokémon anime, Ash obtained a Phanpy after hatching one from an egg, which later evolves into Donphan.[319] Both Pokémon's names originate from the word "elephant"; with Phanpy combining the word with "pygmy", whereas Donphan is combined with "don".[35] | |
| Donphan Donphan (ドンファン) (0232) |
Ground | Phanpy (#231) | — | ||
| Porygon2 Porygon 2 (ポリゴン2) (0233) |
Normal | Porygon (#137) | Porygon-Z (#474) | Porygon2 is the evolution of Porygon, who was introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue.[323] Porygon2 is based on a man-made higher polygon recreation of a duck,[13] acting as an upgrade of the low poly Porygon.[324] Its name derives from the word "polygon".[35] In the Spaceworld demo leak, Porygon2 initially had the appearance of a lion instead of a duck.[27][13] | |
| Stantler Odoshishi (オドシシ) (0234) |
Normal | — | Wyrdeer (#899) | Stantler is a deer-like Pokémon. Stantler have brown fur,[325] with a large nose and antlers.[326] Stantler's horns grant the Pokémon psychic abilities, being able to create illusions, warp reality and make people feel ill. Their antlers are seen as valuable works of art, leading to Stantler being hunted to near-extinction. The antlers also hold round balls that, if grounded into a powder, grants aid to people when sleeping.[325][327] Stantler are based on reindeer, with the Pokémon even being said to have pulled Santa's sleigh in-universe.[327] Stantler's English name is a combination of "stag" and "antler".[35] English translator for the Pokémon series, Nob Ogasawara, had suggested "Scaribou" as an alternate name.[328] Stantler's Japanese name, Odoshishi, is in reference to shishi-odoshi.[99] In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Stantler is able to evolve into Wyrdeer.[329][330] | |
| Smeargle Dōburu (ドーブル) (0235) |
Normal | No evolution | Smeargle is a beagle-like Pokémon. They have a head shaped like a beret and a paintbrush-like tail, which it uses to paint with. Depending on the Smeargle, they have different coloured fluid on the tips of their tails, with the hue depending on its emotions,[331] although the color is typically depicted as green.[215] Smeargle use this fluid to mark its territory, using a range of 5,000 different markings to do so.[331][332] Smeargle's name is a combination of "smear" and "beagle".[35][332] On its own, Smeargle only know the move Sketch, its signature move. In battle, using Sketch allows Smeargle to permanently learn the last move that its previous opponent had used.[126][333]
Due to Sketch, Smeargle has become notorious in the competitive Pokémon scene. Many tournaments, such as the Pokémon World Championships, have teams featuring a Smeargle that had the ability Moody, which alters two stats every turn, and knew the move Dark Void, the signature move of Darkrai capable of putting the opponents Pokémon to sleep. This moveset lead to many players feeling frustrated with having to plan for and battle Smeargle, causing many in the community to call for rule changes or for Smeargle to be banned from competitive play.[334][335][336] | ||
| Tyrogue Barukī (バルキー) (0236) |
Fighting | — | Hitmonchan (#107) Hitmonlee (#106) Hitmontop (#237) |
Tyrogue is a baby Pokémon and are primarily pink and brown in color.[337] Tyrogue has the ability to evolve into one of three Pokémon based on its in-game statistics: if its attack is higher than its defense it evolves into Hitmonlee, if its defense is higher than its attack, it evolves into Hitmonchan, and if both stats are equal, it evolves into Hitmontop.[338] Tyrogue is one of the main characters in the Pokémon manga.[339] Tyrogue's name is a combination of "tyro" and "rogue".[35] Hitmontop is an evolution one of Tyrogue's evolutions.[340] Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue when its attack and defense stats are the same.[341] Hitmontop's fighting style is based off the style of capoeira.[341][342] It can also spin on its head like a top.[343] Hitmontop's name comes from the words "hit", "mon", and "top".[35] In an earlier version of Gold and Silver, Hitmontop originally had three feet as well as brandishing a third eye.[134] | |
| Hitmontop Kapoerā (カポエラー) (0237) |
Fighting | Tyrogue (#236) | — | ||
| Smoochum Muchūru (ムチュール) (0238) |
Ice / Psychic | — | Jynx (#124) | Smoochum is a baby Pokémon and the pre-evolution of first generation Pokémon Jynx.[95][344] Smoochum are depicted as being pink with a pouty expression on its face.[95][345] This Pokémon uses its lips to understand the world around it, kissing everything it comes into contact with.[344][345] They are also quite clumsy, often times tripping over after running, causing it to check its reflection to make sure it has no mud on its face.[344][346] Smoochum's name is a combination of "smooch" and "them".[35] | |
| Elekid Elekid (エレキッド) (0239) |
Electric | — | Electabuzz (#125) | Elekid is a baby Pokémon and pre-evolution of first generation Pokémon Electabuzz.[347] This Pokémon has a large plug on its head.[348] Elekid store electricity in its body, which discharges when touching metal. To regain the electricity, they swing their arms in circles to recharge;[349] though they can only do this for a little bit before tiring out. They also compete with the Pokémon Togedemaru for electricity. Elekid become happy upon the sound of thunderstorms.[347] Elekid is a portmanteau of the "electric[ity]" and "kid".[35][99] | |
| Magby Bubii (ブビィ) (0240) |
Fire | — | Magmar (#126) | Magby is a baby Pokémon and pre-evolution of first generation Pokémon Magmar. Magby are bipedal and have a beak, a lizard-like tail[324] and have protrusions on their heads.[350] They are capable of breathing fire, which can be used to determine its health; yellow flames indicate good health and black smoke indicate fatigue.[351][352] Magby can be found in volcanic areas and be seen soaking themselves in magma.[324] Likewise, they possess magma-like blood which regulates a body temperature of around 1,000 F.[351] In its design, Magby share similarities with both ducks and salamanders.[324] Magby's name is a combination of "magma" and "baby".[35] | |
| Miltank Miltank (ミルタンク) (0241) |
Normal | No evolution | Miltank is a cow-like Pokémon with a pink body.[215] Miltank can only be found as female, often considered the counterpart to the bull-like Pokémon Tauros, which can only be found as males.[353] Miltank produce a product called Moomoo Milk from its udders,[116] of which they can produce up to five gallons a day.[353] This milk contains high amounts of nutrients, which has the ability to heal sickness and injury in both people and Pokémon.[116][354] When young, drinking Miltank's milk helps people grow strong.[355] Miltank is notoriously owned by the Johto gym leader Whitney, with the Pokémon constantly using powerful attacks and self-healing moves.[356][357][358] This fight is often cited by critics and the fandom as one of the hardest and most frustrating battles in the Pokémon series.[359][360][361][362][363] Miltank's name is a portmanteau of "milk" and "tank".[35][58][99] | ||
| Blissey Hapinasu (ハピナス) (0242) |
Normal | Chansey (#113) | — | Blissey is a large, pink Pokémon, and an evolution of the generation one Pokémon Chansey.[364] Blissey carries an egg with it that, when eaten, gives happiness to its eater.[365] Blissey has the highest health of every Pokémon in the series,[366] and additionally gives a high amount of experience when defeated.[367] Blissey's name comes from the word "bliss".[35]
In the anime series, Blissey helps Nurse Joy, and assists with healing Pokémon.[368] In Pokémon Go, Blissey was notorious for its high health, which made it difficult to defeat in several of that game's modes.[369][370] A pre-evolved form of Chansey and Blissey, named Happiny, was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.[371] | |
| Raikou Raikou (ライコウ) (0243) |
Electric | No evolution | Raikou, Entei, and Suicune make up a group of Legendary Pokémon known as the Legendary Beasts,[372] also known as the Legendary Dogs.[373] The three represent the elements of electricity, fire, and water, respectively.[374] In the game series' lore, the three were a group of Pokémon who died when a tower they were in caught on fire. The Legendary Pokémon Ho-oh revived them from death in their current forms,[375] with their types representing the lightning that caused the fire, the fire itself, and the rain that eventually quelled the tower fire.[376] The three are often difficult to obtain in the games, as many appearances have them "roam" around the region, requiring the player to track down their location.[377][378] The trio are prominently featured in the movie Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions.[379]
Raikou is a tiger-like Pokémon.[380] Raikou is likely inpsired by saber-toothed tigers as well as the concept of thunderstorms.[379] It is depicted as having sharp teeth and is rather distrustful of humans.[57] Unlike the other legendary beasts, Raikou doesn't have a dedicated movie, instead featuring in three episodes of Pokémon Chronicles.[379] Raikou's name comes from the words "rai", the Japanese word for lightning, and "kotei", the Japanese word for emperor.[35] Entei is a lion and mastiff-esque Pokémon.[376] In the games' lore, volcanoes are said to erupt when Entei barks, and is said to have been born from an active volcano.[381] It is also capable of producing magma from its mouth.[57] Entei is considered widely popular among the fanbase due to its role in the movie Pokémon 3: The Movie.[382] In the film, the character Molly Hale, out of grief, causes the Pokémon Unown to create an Entei to act in the stead of her father, who has vanished. Entei sacrifices itself at the end of the film to save Molly from the out of control Unown.[383] Entei's name comes from "enten", a word meaning "scorching heat" in Japanese, and "kotei".[35] Suicune has been described as both a feline-like[nb 9][376] and dog-like Pokémon,[384] and is capable of purifying water.[385] Suicune acts as the primary mascot and appears on the cover of the game Pokémon Crystal,[386] where it has its own plotline.[387] Suicune appears in Pokémon 4Ever, where it plays an important role.[387] Another Suicune appears in the anime series Pokémon Journeys: The Series, where main protagonist Goh captures it.[388] Suicune's name comes from "sui", the Japanese word for water, and "kun", a suffix denoting respect in Japanese.[35] The Beasts were designed by manga artist Muneo Saito.[389] Saito later released an unused design for a Pokémon resembling Raikou in 2014.[389] Pokémon Scarlet and Violet later introduced three Paradox Pokémon resembling Raikou, Entei, and Suicune named Raging Bolt,[380] Gouging Fire,[390] and Walking Wake, which greatly resemble dinosaurs.[380] | ||
| Entei Entei (エンテイ) (0244) |
Fire | No evolution | |||
| Suicune Suicune (スイクン) (0245) |
Water | No evolution | |||
| Larvitar Yōgirasu (ヨーギラス) (0246) |
Rock / Ground | — | Pupitar (#247) | Larvitar is a species of Pokémon. In the series' lore, Larvitar are born deep underground and consume dirt for sustenance. A Larvitar appears in the Pokémon anime, where it acts as a major cast member for several episodes. Larvitar evolves into Pupitar.[391] Pupitar resembles a cocoon,[392] and is capable of propelling itself through the air with gas emissions generated within its body.[393] Tyranitar resembles a tyrannosaurus,[50] iguanodon, stegosaurus, and Godzilla.[394] It is part of the fan-dubbed pseudo-legendary Pokémon group due to its high base stat total.[395] A Paradox Pokémon resembling Tyranitar, named Iron Thorns, was introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.[396]
Larvitar's name comes from the word "larvae", and "tardus", meaning slow, with Pupitar's name coming from the word "pupa" and "tardus".[35] Tyranitar's name comes from "tyrannosaurus" and "tardus".[35] | |
| Pupitar Sanagirasu (サナギラス) (0247) |
Rock / Ground | Larvitar (#246) | Tyranitar (#248) | ||
| Tyranitar Bangirasu (バンギラス) (0248) |
Rock / Dark | Pupitar (#247) | Mega Evolution | ||
| Lugia Lugia (ルギア) (0249) |
Psychic / Flying | No evolution | It causes 40-day storms by flapping its wings, so it remains asleep in the sea to avoid causing damage, though it also has the ability to calm storms. It is the leader of the Legendary Bird trio and the mascot for Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Stadium 2, and Pokémon SoulSilver.[397] In-universe, it is the master of the Legendary Birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.[398] Lugia's name doesn't have a precise origin; however, it may derive from lutetium, deluge and giant.[35] Some also believe it originates from the Latin word "lugeo", which means "lying dormant".[399]
Lugia first appeared in Pokémon the Movie 2000. Due to the success of Pokémon: The First Movie, anime head writer Takeshi Shudo was given expanded freedom to write 2000. Shudo designed and introduced Lugia, who was made specifically for the film. Lugia's name was decided by a majority vote during a production meeting.[399] Shudo wished for Lugia to be depicted as a "maternal" Pokémon, and was thus upset when male voice actor Koichi Yamadera was decided upon to voice Lugia.[400] Shudo was unhappy during production, frequently taking shots and drinking alcohol to ease the process. Following the film's release, Shudo expressed surprise that the creature was later featured in other Pokémon media.[399] | ||
| Ho-Oh Ho-Oh (ホウオウ) (0250) |
Fire / Flying | No evolution | Ho-oh is a Legendary Pokémon.[401] Ho-Oh's design is likely inspired by the Fenghuang (firebird) of Chinese myth,[35] as well as the immortal phoenix of Greek mythology.[402] Likewise, its name likely derives from the Fenghuang's Japanese name, "hō-ō".[35] In the games' lore, Ho-oh is a Pokémon worshipped as a deity. Following a tower burning down, Ho-oh resurrected three Pokémon who died in the fire from the dead, with the three becoming Entei, Raikou, and Suicune.[401] People who are pure of heart are stated to be blessed with eternal happiness if they see it.[401] It appears on the cover of the video games Pokémon Gold[403] Pokémon Stadium 2,[403] and HeartGold,[397] and was featured heavily in promotion for the series during the 2000s.[126] | ||
| Celebi Celebi (セレビィ) (0251) |
Psychic / Grass | No evolution | Celebi is a Mythical Pokémon that has the power to travel through time.[404] In the series' lore, Celebi is a being who protects nature, serving as a being of tranquility. Celebi is known to bring mysterious eggs from the future in-universe.[405] Celebi is a major character in the film Pokémon 4Ever, where the film's main antagonist, the Iron Masked Marauder, attempts to capture it to use its power for his own purposes.[406]
Unlike prior Mythical Pokémon, Mew, Celebi was planned to be included as part of Pokémon Gold and Silver from the get-go. Celebi was designed by Hironobu Yoshida. According to staff, Yoshida designed the Pokémon alongside Dunsparce and Wobbuffet due to all three lacking designs at that point in development. Celebi's design was designed to be "fairy-like", due to its association to Mew.[226] Celebi's original design was initially significantly different from the final one. Early concepts for the Pokémon- dating back to 1998- depict it as an all-black creature which bore a trumpet-like snout, with origins reminiscent of the Native American god Kokopelli, who was known for music and fertility.[237] This Celebi was originally Normal type, and was referred to as the "Plant Pokémon" instead of as the "Time Traveller Pokémon". Celebi's design eventually evolved as development progressed, shifting away from Native American influences into those based on Japanese Shinto beliefs.[407][408] Celebi's name likely derives from "celestial" and "being".[35] In the games' lore, Celebi is associated with a shrine in the Ilex Forest location; in original concepts for the game, the shrine had no relation to Celebi. According to Yoshida, he believed that it was created in order to "spruce up" the Ilex Forest area, though its original purpose was unknown.[226] Rumors, however, began to circulate among fans of the series around how to obtain Celebi, with many theories based around the shrine.[409] This confused Game Freak staff, as they had no recollection of adding anything in association of the shrine.[409] Prior rumors led Game Freak to release Celebi as part of an event involving the shrine. Distributions of the item needed to trigger the event- the GS Ball- were distributed to copies of Pokémon Crystal in 2000 in Japan and in 2001 in other territories. Non-Asian versions of the game did not receive this distribution until the Virtual Console re-release of Pokémon Crystal in 2018; prior to this, its exclusivity further ramped up rumors in relation to Celebi's obtainment.[409] The theories regarding the shrine led to Game Freak adding an event related to Celebi and the shrine in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the remakes of Gold and Silver.[226] | ||
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Cian Maher, writing for TheGamer, considered the generation's Pokedex to have the strongest selection of Pokémon, believing the generation to have particularly memorable designs.[410] Kayleigh Partleton, in an article for Pocket Tactics, found several of the designs from the generation, including Furret, Scizor, Wobbuffet, Miltank, Snubbull, Entei, and Togepi, to be highly favorable and well-designed.[411] Hayes Madsen, in a retrospective for Pokémon Gold and Silver, believed the games' designs to be among the most creative in the series, citing Smeargle, Hitmontop, Wooper, and Unown as examples of designs that didn't feel "formulaic".[412]
Lowell Bell, in a ranking of each generation's Pokémon for Nintendo Life, stated that the second generation's Pokedex was the weakest out of all generations. He stated that while several designs, such as the final evolutions of the Starter Pokémon, Scizor, Espeon, and Umbreon were popular and well-designed, many of the generation's Pokémon, such as Ledian, Stantler, Pineco, and Sunflora, were forgettable, deeming a large majority of the generation "disappointing" as a result.[413] Patricia Hernandez, writing for Kotaku, found that the second generation's designs were a "baby step" in comparison to the design philosophy of the first, stating that many designs were anchored in or were based around design concepts from the first generation. She believed that subsequent generations that had more original and creative designs as a result.[414]
In a 2016 poll held by The Pokémon Company; Umbreon, Tyranitar, and Lugia were voted to be among the top thirty most popular Pokémon among voters.[415] A later poll determined the former three, alongside Typhlosion, Scizor, and Ampharos, to be among the six most popular Pokémon of the generation.[416]
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- A regional form of Farfetch'd would later evolve into Sirfetch'd in Generation VIII. This scrapped evolution, named Madame in the beta, is not believed to have influence on the design of Sirfetch'd.[19][20]
- Details on Pokémon names, National Pokédex numbers, types and evolutions are obtained from The Pokémon Company International's online Pokédex.
- English and Japanese name, as well as National Pokédex number
- Prior to X and Y, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Togepi, Snubbull and Granbull were pure Normal types, while Togetic was Normal/Flying.
- Starting in X and Y, Marill and Azumarill gained the Fairy type.
- Paldean Wooper (introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet) are capable of evolving into Clodsire.
- Only Hisuian Qwilfish (introduced in Pokémon Legends Arceus) are capable of evolving into Overqwil.
- Only Galarian Corsola (introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield) are capable of evolving into Cursola.
- The Journal of Geek Studies has ascribed Suicune to resemble a snow leopard.[50]
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