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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 unveiled at the beginning of the Nintendo Space World '97 event.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n12/report/index.html|title=Nintendo Spaceworld '97|language=ja|website=Nintendo|access-date=December 25, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980205143619/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n12/report/index.html|archive-date=February 5, 1998}} Gold and Silver were first released on November 21, 1999, in Japan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/10/29/quake-causes-pokamon-shortage|title=Quake Causes Pok¿mon Shortage|date=June 20, 2012|website=IGN|access-date=December 25, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225151222/https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/10/29/quake-causes-pokamon-shortage|archive-date=December 25, 2024}}

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 were 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 differently-colored versions of Pokémon called Shiny Pokémon.

The following list details the 100 Pokémon of the second generation in order of their in-game "Pokédex" index order. 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.

Design and development

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.{{cite magazine |last=Hilliard |first=Kyle |date=December 25, 2016 |title=Pokémon Red & Blue – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch 'Em All |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001192920/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |magazine=Game Informer}} In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture Pokémon and use their 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.{{cite book |last=Allison |first=Anne |title=Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination |date=May 2006 |publisher=University of California Press |isbn=9780520938991 |pages=192–197}} Each Pokémon has one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon.{{cite book |title=Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook |date=July 28, 2015 |publisher=Scholastic Inc. |isbn=9780545795661 |page=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. Each Pokémon game starts by giving the player a choice between one of three Pokémon to become their starter Pokémon. Typically, the options are Grass-type, Fire-type, or Water-type Pokémon.{{Cite journal|journal=Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics|first=Thomas|last=Codd|volume=5|year=2016|access-date=October 1, 2024|pages=10–12|title=Which Is The Most Offensively Powerful Starter Pokémon?|url=https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/794/746|format=PDF|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250202222510/https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/794/746|archive-date=February 2, 2025}} In the second generation, the player can choose between Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile as their starter.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/10/feature_a_pokemon_retrospective_generation_2_-_1999_to_2002|title=Feature: A Pokémon Retrospective: Generation 2 - 1999 To 2002|last=Merrick|first=Joe|date=October 12, 2015|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=October 1, 2024|archive-date=June 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621085348/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/10/feature_a_pokemon_retrospective_generation_2_-_1999_to_2002|url-status=live}}

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.{{Cite web |last1=Hanna |first1=Jeremy |last2=Eakin |first2=Jon |date=March 5, 2022 |title=Pokemon: Every Region And The Real-World Countries They're Inspired By |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-region-real-world-country-inspiration/ |access-date=December 24, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}} The second generation of Pokémon, unlike other subsequent 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 resulted in many second-generation species being related to earlier ones, or reviving designs scrapped from Red and Blue.{{Cite web |last=Compton |first=Caleb |title=Evolution of Pokemon Designs – Gen 2 |url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/evolution-of-pokemon-designs-gen-2 |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=Game Developer |language=en |archive-date=September 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902232127/https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/evolution-of-pokemon-designs-gen-2 |url-status=live }} 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. The release of Pokémon Gold and Silver on the Game Boy Color additionally allowed for more freedom in creating the colors of species in comparison to the prior generation, which tended to have simpler color schemes than those from the second generation.

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.{{cite web|url=http://rpgamer.com/games/pokemon/poke2/reviews/poke2strev3.html|website=RPGamer|title=Pokemon Gold/Silver – Staff Retroview|last=Beckett|first=Michael|access-date=December 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406232930/http://rpgamer.com/games/pokemon/poke2/reviews/poke2strev3.html|archive-date=April 6, 2017|url-status=dead}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Switzer |first=Eric |date=December 30, 2022 |title=Whatever Happened To Baby Pokemon? |url=https://www.thegamer.com/baby-pokemon-pichu-toxel-no-new/ |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=TheGamer|language=en |archive-date=September 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915225316/https://www.thegamer.com/baby-pokemon-pichu-toxel-no-new/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |last=Merrick |first=Joe |date=September 1, 2020 |title=Are Shiny Pokémon Too Common These Days? |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/09/talking_point_are_shiny_pokemon_too_common_these_days |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004141537/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/09/talking_point_are_shiny_pokemon_too_common_these_days |archive-date=October 4, 2024 |access-date=December 23, 2024 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}

=Scrapped Pokémon=

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Pokémon Gold and Silver were first revealed at Nintendo Space World, a live trade show event, in 1997.{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/31/17413826/pokemon-gold-demo-leak|title=The Best Parts of the Pokémon Gold Demo Leaks Are the Early Pokémon Designs|last=Radulovic|first=Petrana|date=May 31, 2018|website=Polygon|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=June 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619210433/https://www.polygon.com/2018/5/31/17413826/pokemon-gold-demo-leak|url-status=live}} A demo was showcased at Space World, which was not made publicly available again until it was later leaked online in 2018.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/06/08/a-brief-history-of-unused-pokemon-designs|title=A Brief History Of Unused Pokémon Designs|last=Jones|first=Camden|date=June 8, 2018|magazine=Game Informer|access-date=September 11, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121174735/https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/06/08/a-brief-history-of-unused-pokemon-designs|archive-date=January 21, 2021}}{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/08/01/how-hackers-are-preserving-gaming-history|title=How Hackers Are Preserving Gaming History|last=Jones|first=Camden|date=August 1, 2018|magazine=Game Informer|access-date=September 11, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204154904/https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/08/01/how-hackers-are-preserving-gaming-history|archive-date=December 4, 2020}} At this point in the games' development, they had a significantly larger world map than the final game and featured around 41 Pokémon designs{{Cite web|url=https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-gold-silver-beta-pokemon/|title=What Are the Weird, Never-Before-Seen Pokémon the Internet Is in Love With|last=Van Winkle|first=Dan|date=June 4, 2018|website=The Mary Sue|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=May 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519010247/https://www.themarysue.com/pokemon-gold-silver-beta-pokemon/|url-status=live}} that were removed and replaced when the games were released in 1999.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/news/393005-leaked-pokemon-gold-and-silver-beta-demos|work=Game Revolution|title=Leaked Pokemon Gold and Silver Beta Demos Show Features Cut From Final Games|last=Patino|first=Martin|date=June 1, 2018|access-date=February 14, 2024|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115134416/https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/393005-leaked-pokemon-gold-and-silver-beta-demos|url-status=live}} These designs included scrapped pre-evolutions for Pokémon from the first generation, such as Paras, Meowth, and Doduo,{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/these-newly-discovered-unused-pokemon-give-me-life/|title=These Newly-Discovered Unused Pokemon Give Me Life|last=Devore|first=Jordan|date=June 1, 2018|website=Destructoid|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914074429/https://www.destructoid.com/these-newly-discovered-unused-pokemon-give-me-life/|url-status=live}} and scrapped evolutions for Farfetch'd,{{refn|group=nb|name=Madame|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 influenced on the design of Sirfetch'd.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/597783-sirfetchd-farfetchd-evolution-pokemon-sword-shield|title=Sirfetch'd Was Created 20 Years Before Pokemon Sword and Shield|last=Adams|first=Robert N.|date=September 18, 2019|website=Game Revolution|access-date=September 30, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930172959/https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/597783-sirfetchd-farfetchd-evolution-pokemon-sword-shield|archive-date=September 30, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20190919-102104/|title=『ポケットモンスターソード・シールド』カモネギの進化系「ネギガナイト」のルーツは『金銀』の没データにあり？元々の名前は「マダーム」か|trans-title="Pokémon Sword and Shield" - Is the origin of "Farfetch'd's" evolved form, "Sirfetch'd," in scrapped data from "Gold and Silver"? Was its original name "Madame"?|language=ja|last=Kawase|first=Ayuo|date=September 19, 2019|website=Automaton Media|access-date=September 30, 2024|archive-date=March 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302222602/https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20190919-102104/|url-status=live}}}} Qwilfish, Pinsir, Weepinbell and Ditto.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inverse.com/article/45452-pokemon-gold-beta-leaks-ditto-evolution|title={{'}}Pokemon Gold{{'}} Beta Sprites: Leaked Demo Reveals Ditto's Scrapped Evolution|last=Kleinman|first=Jake|date=June 1, 2018|website=Inverse|access-date=September 11, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225063705/https://www.inverse.com/article/45452-pokemon-gold-beta-leaks-ditto-evolution|archive-date=February 25, 2024}} Some scrapped designs are believed to have later been reused for future games such as Tangrowth, Sharpedo, Leafeon and Lickilicky; 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,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-concept-art-unused-better/|title=Pokémon: 15 Unused Pokémon Designs That Look Better Than You'd Expect|last=Osteen|first=Courtney|date=November 10, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 26, 2024|archive-date=August 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810194214/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-concept-art-unused-better/|url-status=live}} a Dark-type cat evolutionary line, and a shell Pokémon (named Taaban) that bears resemblance to shells on the tail and head of the Pokémon species Slowbro and Slowking respectively.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/05/31/unreleased-2nd-generation-pokemon-found-in-early-copies-of-gold-and-silver|title=Unreleased 2Nd Generation Pokemon Found in Early Copies of Gold and Silver|last=Skrebels|first=Joe|date=May 31, 2018|website=IGN|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=December 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206082858/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/05/31/unreleased-2nd-generation-pokemon-found-in-early-copies-of-gold-and-silver|url-status=live}} Many Pokémon introduced in the second generation also had design differences from their final incarnations.

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 was given the Electric-typing and was based on tigers, with Kotora's name translating to "baby tiger" and Raitora's translating to "thunder tiger". It was discovered that the Kotora line had been scrapped from both the first and second generations. Due to its cute design, many Pokémon fans were disappointed about the Kotora line being scrapped and hoped for its return in a future Pokémon game.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/kotora-is-the-cutest-pokemon-that-never-was/|title=Kotora Is the Cutest Pokemon That Never Was|last=Gerblick|first=Jordan|date=August 14, 2019|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=September 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901203636/https://www.gamesradar.com/kotora-is-the-cutest-pokemon-that-never-was/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/pokenecromancer-how-an-artist-is-resurrecting-lost-pokemon-with-amazing-illustrations|title=PokeNecromancer: How An Artist Is Resurrecting "Lost" Pokemon With Amazing Illustrations|last=Oxford|first=Nadia|date=April 8, 2020|website=VG247|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903005904/https://www.vg247.com/pokenecromancer-how-an-artist-is-resurrecting-lost-pokemon-with-amazing-illustrations|url-status=live}}

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),{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/pokemon-gold-silver-demo-unrelased-creatures/|title=Several Unreleased Pokémon Found in {{'}}Gold{{'}} and {{'}}Silver{{'}} Demos|last=Gurwin|first=Gabe|date=May 31, 2018|website=Digital Trends|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=April 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416072740/https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/pokemon-gold-silver-demo-unrelased-creatures/|url-status=live}} a bear-like Pokémon that slightly resembles Pikachu. Honōguma would eventually evolve into Borubeaa (Volbear in English) and Dainabea (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. Kurusu eventually evolves into Akua (Aqua in English) and Akueria (Aquaria in English).{{Cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/10-pokemon-that-never-were-a-tribute-to-the-pokemon-that-died-inside-the-pokemon-gold-beta|title=10 Pokemon That Never Were - A Tribute to the Pokemon That Died Inside the Pokemon Gold Beta|last=Oxford|first=Nadia|date=June 1, 2018|website=VG247|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=May 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521205938/https://www.vg247.com/10-pokemon-that-never-were-a-tribute-to-the-pokemon-that-died-inside-the-pokemon-gold-beta|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/06/old-pokemon-gold-and-silver-demo-shows-features-that-never-made-it/|title=Old Pokemon Gold And Silver Demo Shows Features That Never Made It|date=June 1, 2018|website=Kotaku Australia|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=July 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727211841/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/06/old-pokemon-gold-and-silver-demo-shows-features-that-never-made-it/|url-status=dead}}

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,{{Cite web|url=https://techraptor.net/gaming/features/pokemon-cryptodex-project-aaron-george|title=Exploring the Pokemon Cryptodex Project with Historian Aaron George|last=Grosso|first=Robert|date=November 17, 2021|website=TechRaptor|access-date=September 30, 2024|archive-date=December 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215165001/https://techraptor.net/gaming/features/pokemon-cryptodex-project-aaron-george|url-status=live}} featured more previously unseen scrapped designs such as Pokémon based on a koala, {{Nihongo|snow rabbits {{small|{{bracket|ja}}}}|雪うさぎ|}}, a Viking longship, as well as designs resembling early versions of later generation species Chimecho and Burmy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/new-leak-pokemon-gold-silver-97-unused-pokemon-appeared-online/|title=A New Leak Of Pokémon Gold & Silver From '97 With Unused Pokémon Has Appeared Online|last=Baird|first=Scott|date=April 25, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-date=June 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603023837/https://www.thegamer.com/new-leak-pokemon-gold-silver-97-unused-pokemon-appeared-online/|url-status=live}} 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.

List of Pokémon

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" \|+ List of Pokémon species introduced in generation II (1999){{refn\|group=nb\|name=Pokédex\|Details on Pokémon names, National Pokédex numbers, types and evolutions are obtained from The Pokémon Company International's online Pokédex.}}
scope="col" width="20%"\| Name{{refn\|group=nb\|name=Name\|English and Japanese name, as well as National Pokédex number are provided}} !scope="col" colspan=2 width="10%"\| Type(s) !scope="col" class="unsortable" width="8%"\| Evolves from !scope="col" class="unsortable" width="8%"\| Evolves into !scope="col" class="unsortable" width="53%"\| Notes
id="Chikorita" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Chikorita {{nihongo	チコリータ\|Chikorita}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0152 0152]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Grass}}}}	align=center\| Grass \| {{n/a}} \|align=center\| Bayleef (#153) \| rowspan="3" \| Chikorita is a quadruped reptilian Pokémon,{{cite journal\|journal=Botânica Pública\|last1=Marinho\|first1=Lucas Cardoso\|last2=Sarges\|first2=Weneson Victor Diniz\|issn=2763-6720\|volume=3\|year=2022\|access-date=September 4, 2024\|pages=19–25\|title=Pokémon Como Ferramenta De Divulgação Científica Em Diferentes Universos\|trans-title=Pokémon as a tool for publicising science in different universes\|url=https://files.cercomp.ufg.br/weby/up/776/o/Revista_Digital_Botanica_Publica_-_v3_2022.pdf\|language=pt-BR\|format=PDF\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304214114/https://files.cercomp.ufg.br/weby/up/776/o/Revista_Digital_Botanica_Publica_-_v3_2022.pdf\|archive-date=March 4, 2025\|url-status=live}} who acts as one of the first Pokémon the player can obtain in Pokémon Gold and Silver.{{Cite web \|last=Bailey \|first=Kat \|date=September 26, 2018 \|title=The Top 25 RPGs of All Time #14: Pokemon Gold and Silver \|url=https://www.vg247.com/the-top-25-rpgs-of-all-time-14-pokemon-gold-and-silver \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222150924/https://www.vg247.com/the-top-25-rpgs-of-all-time-14-pokemon-gold-and-silver \|archive-date=December 22, 2024 \|access-date=December 2, 2024 \|website=VG247 \|language=en}} It has a large leaf on the top of its head, which it uses as a means to measure the humidity and temperature of its surroundings.{{Cite web\|url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/288633/\|title=【ポケモン】「くさタイプの御三家」人気ランキングtop8！第1位は「フシギダネ」に決定！【2021年最新投票結果】\|trans-title=[Pokémon] Top 8 popular "Grass-type starter Pokémon" rankings! No. 1 is "Bulbasaur"! [Latest voting results for 2021]\|language=ja\|author=Dopey\|date=July 23, 2021\|website=NetLab - ITmedia\|access-date=September 2, 2024\|archive-date=June 16, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616205306/https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/288633/\|url-status=live}} Chikorita's name may be a combination of the chicory plant,{{Cite web\|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/15797.html\|title=Pokémon of the Day: Chikorita (#152)\|date=February 28, 2000\|website=IGN Pocket\|access-date=September 2, 2024\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803084259/http://pocket.ign.com/news/15797.html\|archive-date=August 3, 2001}} as well as the Spanish suffix for something that is small, "wiktionary:-ita#Suffix 17
ita".{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reportajes/origen-todos-nombres-pokemon-ii-64616\|title=El Origen De TODOS Los Nombres De Pokémon (II)\|trans-title=EVERY Pokémon name origin (II)\|language=es\|last=Quesada\|first=Daniel\|date=March 5, 2014\|website=HobbyConsolas\|access-date=September 3, 2024\|archive-date=September 3, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903005803/https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reportajes/origen-todos-nombres-pokemon-ii-64616\|url-status=live}} Chikorita will be a starter pokemon in the upcoming pokemon game Pokémon Legends: Z-A.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/meet-the-three-starters-in-pokemon-legends-z-a/1100-6529758/\|title=Meet The Three Starters In Pokemon Legends Z-A\|last=Yang\|first=George\|date=February 27, 2025\|website=GameSpot\|access-date=February 27, 2025\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250307034750/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-fest-heads-to-paris-this-summer/1100-6529961/\|archive-date=March 7, 2025}} Bayleef is the evolution of Chikorita. Bayleef may be based on a brontosaurus.{{Cite web \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/07/pokemon-battle-e-pokemon-of-the-day-bayleef-458417 \|title=Pokemon of the Day: Bayleef \|author=Pokemonofthedaychick \|date=February 8, 2013 \|website=IGN \|access-date=September 15, 2024 \|archive-date=June 21, 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621115519/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/07/pokemon-battle-e-pokemon-of-the-day-bayleef-458417 \|url-status=live}} Bayleef's name may originate from the bay leaf, a part of the bay laurel. 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. In the Pokémon anime season Pokémon: The Johto Journeys, Chikorita is one of Ash Ketchum's Pokémon, which eventually evolves into a Bayleef.{{Cite web \|last=Eakin \|first=Jon \|date=February 6, 2024 \|title=The 21 Most Underrated Pokemon Of All Time, Ranked \|url=https://www.thegamer.com/underrated-pokemon-ranked/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502082918/https://www.thegamer.com/underrated-pokemon-ranked/ \|archive-date=May 2, 2023 \|access-date=September 2, 2024 \|website=TheGamer}}{{Cite web \|date=June 4, 2021 \|title=【ポケットモンスター】アニメ第1シーズンで好きなサトシの手持ちポケモンtop16！第1位は「ヒトカゲ」に決定！【2021年最新結果】 \|trans-title=[Pokémon] Top 16 favorite of Ash's Pokémon from the first season of the anime! The first place goes to "Charmander"! [2021 latest results]\|url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/232440/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201203235/https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/232440/ \|archive-date=February 1, 2022 \|access-date=September 2, 2024 \|website=NetLab - ITmedia \|language=ja}} Meganium is a dinosaur-like Pokémon that evolves from Bayleef.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/former-pokemon-world-champ-slates-a-gen-2-mon-as-the-series-worst-starter-says-its-like-the-devs-designed-a-pokemon-with-the-express-purpose-of-punishing-anyone-who-uses-it/\|title=Former Pokemon World Champ Slates a Gen 2 Mon as the Series' Worst Starter, Says It's like the Devs "Designed a Pokemon with the Express Purpose of Punishing Anyone Who Uses It"\|last=Lewis\|first=Catherine\|date=May 23, 2024\|website=GamesRadar+\|access-date=September 2, 2024\|archive-date=August 14, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814102715/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/former-pokemon-world-champ-slates-a-gen-2-mon-as-the-series-worst-starter-says-its-like-the-devs-designed-a-pokemon-with-the-express-purpose-of-punishing-anyone-who-uses-it/\|url-status=live}} Meganium resembles a sauropod, with a large pink flower around its long neck{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/87\|title=Pokémon Top 100: #87 Meganium\|author=Jack\|website=IGN\|access-date=September 16, 2024\|archive-date=January 30, 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130232857/http://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/87\|url-status=live}} and stamen-like antennae.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.fanbyte.com/legacy/pokemon-starter-middle-evolutions-ranked\|title=Ranking the Pokémon Starter Middle Evolutions\|last=Shrdlu\|first=Etaoin\|date=July 13, 2023\|website=Fanbyte\|access-date=January 19, 2025\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119030532/https://www.fanbyte.com/legacy/pokemon-starter-middle-evolutions-ranked\|archive-date=January 19, 2025}} Meganium's name is a combination of the word "mega" and the geranium flower. The Pokémon was used heavily to promote New Pokémon Snap, in which it appears as one of its "boss battles".{{Cite web\|url=https://magmix.jp/post/45022\|title=『New ポケモンスナップ』パッケ公開 "御三家"ポケモンに「不平等！」の声\|trans-title="New Pokemon Snap" packaging revealed: "Three Starter" Pokemon are "unfair!"\|language=ja\|author=ふみくん\|date=January 19, 2021\|website=Magmix\|access-date=September 2, 2024\|archive-date=February 25, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225210818/https://magmix.jp/post/45022\|url-status=live}}
id="Bayleef" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Bayleef {{nihongo	ベイリーフ\|Bayleef}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0153 0153]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Grass}}}}	align=center\| Grass \|align=center\| Chikorita (#152) \|align=center\| Meganium (#154)
id="Meganium" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Meganium {{nihongo	メガニウム\|Meganium}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0154 0154]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Grass}}}}	align=center\| Grass \|align=center\| Bayleef (#153) \| {{n/a}}
id="Cyndaquil" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Cyndaquil {{nihongo	ヒノアラシ\|Hinoarashi}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0155 0155]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Fire}}}}	align=center\| Fire \| {{n/a}} \|align=center\| Quilava (#156) \| rowspan="3" \| Cyndaquil is a shrew-like Pokémon, though it has also been considered similar to the anteater, porcupine, and echidna,{{Cite web \|last=Pietrodarchi \|first=Justin \|date=February 5, 2022 \|title=Interesting Details About The Starters In Pokemon Legends: Arceus \|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-starter-facts-trivia-interesting-details/ \|access-date=December 2, 2024 \|website=TheGamer \|language=en \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222150927/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-starter-facts-trivia-interesting-details/ \|archive-date=December 22, 2024 }} who has flames spouting from its rear end.{{Cite web \|author=Kristine \|title=Pokémon Top 100: #70 Cyndaquil \|url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/70 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916205710/https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/70 \|archive-date=September 16, 2024 \|access-date=September 16, 2024 \|website=IGN}} It acts as one of the first Pokémon the player can obtain in Pokémon Gold and Silver, as well as in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. 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. Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava, who has flames coming out of its head and back.{{Cite web \|author=Lucas \|title=Pokémon Top 100: #63 Quilava \|url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/63 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916205710/https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/63 \|archive-date=September 16, 2024 \|access-date=September 16, 2024 \|website=IGN}} Cyndaquil's name comes from the words "cinder" and "quill", Quilava's comes from the words "quill" and "lava". Quilava's English name was coined by localizer Jeff Kalles, who named it due to a desire from The Pokémon Company and Nintendo to have a Pokémon with a name beginning with every letter of the alphabet, with Quilava filling the Q role.{{Cite twitter \|number=1431127202876194816 \|user=Sellak \|title=After the Success of the Original Games They Wanted to Make Sure They Had a Pokémon for Each Letter of the Alphabet for Merchandise. So Part of My Job Was to Find Good Names for the Letters We Didn't Have yet like X (Quilava Was My Answer for Q). \|first=Jeff \|last=Kalles \|date=August 26, 2021 \|access-date=October 26, 2024\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827053140/http://twitter.com/Sellak/status/1431127202876194816\|archive-date=August 27, 2021}}{{Cite twitter \|number=1501389663814098956 \|user=Sellak \|title=Both. Not Sure Where the Directive Originally Came from Just That It Was Expressed It Would Be Nice to Have. \|first=Jeff \|last=Kalles \|date=March 8, 2022 \|access-date=October 26, 2024\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309025607/http://twitter.com/Sellak/status/1501389663814098956\|archive-date=March 9, 2022}} In the Pokémon anime, a Cyndaquil is captured by protagonist Ash Ketchum and acts as a recurring character in the series.{{Cite web \|last=Laurel \|first=Kyle \|date=March 22, 2021 \|title=The Best Evolution Moments In The Pokemon Anime \|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-anime-best-evolutions/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030185907/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-anime-best-evolutions/ \|archive-date=October 30, 2022 \|access-date=December 2, 2024 \|website=TheGamer \|language=en}} Ash's Cyndaquil evolves into a Quilava as the series progresses. Typhlosion is Cyndaquil's final form and is a much more intimidating Pokémon than its prior forms.{{Cite web \|author=Lucas \|title=Pokémon Top 100: #22 Typhlosion \|url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/22 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302080857/http://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/22 \|archive-date=March 2, 2018 \|access-date=September 16, 2024 \|website=IGN}} Typhlosion has been referred to as both mouse-like,{{Cite web \|date=May 27, 2000 \|title=Pokémon of the Day: Bakufuun (#185) \|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/17127.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001202004900/http://pocket.ign.com/news/17127.html \|archive-date=December 2, 2000 \|access-date=September 15, 2024 \|website=IGN Pocket}} hedgehog-like{{cite journal\|journal=Journal of Geek Studies\|last=Le Vaillant\|first=Justine\|issn=2359-3024\|volume=7\|issue=1\|year=2020\|access-date=September 4, 2024\|pages=35–52\|title=What's Your Favourite Pokémon? Pocket Monster Popularity Reflects Interest in Real-World Biology\|url=https://jgeekstudies.org/2020/06/24/whats-your-favourite-pokemon-pocket-monster-popularity-reflects-interest-in-real-world-biology/\|format=PDF\|archive-date=September 5, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240905110744/https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/le-vaillant_2020_pokefaves.pdf}} and badger-like.{{Cite web \|last=Weedston \|first=Lindsey \|date=October 16, 2024 \|title='WTF Game Freak': The Typhlosion Allegations And Meme, Explained \|url=https://www.dailydot.com/memes/typhlosion-meme-game-freak-lea/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222151020/https://www.dailydot.com/memes/typhlosion-meme-game-freak-lea/ \|archive-date=December 22, 2024 \|access-date=October 27, 2024 \|website=The Daily Dot \|language=en-US}} It has a collar of fire around its neck. Typhlosion's name comes from the words "typhoon" and "explosion". Typhlosion has another form, named Hisuian Typhlosion, that was introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.{{cite web \|last=Lee \|first=Julia \|date=January 28, 2022 \|title=Pokémon Legends Arceus Guide: Which Is the Best Starter? \|url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-guide-pla/22899086/best-starter-cyndaquil-rowlet-oshawott-hisuian-typhlosion-decidueye-samurott \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621121554/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-guide-pla/22899086/best-starter-cyndaquil-rowlet-oshawott-hisuian-typhlosion-decidueye-samurott \|archive-date=June 21, 2024 \|access-date=June 21, 2024 \|work=Polygon}}{{cite web \|last=Harris \|first=Iain \|date=May 16, 2023 \|title='Hisuian Typhlosion, The Living Legend': One Pokemon Fan's Attempt to Make One Starter a Champion Across 20 Years of Games \|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/hisuian-typhlosion-the-living-legend-one-pokemon-fans-attempt-to-make-one-starter-a-champion-across-20-years-of-games/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625082013/https://www.gamesradar.com/hisuian-typhlosion-the-living-legend-one-pokemon-fans-attempt-to-make-one-starter-a-champion-across-20-years-of-games/ \|archive-date=June 25, 2024 \|access-date=June 25, 2024 \|website=GamesRadar+}}{{cite web \|last=Lynn \|first=Lottie \|date=January 28, 2022 \|title=Pokémon Legends Arceus Starters Rowlet, Cyndaquil and Oshawott: Which Is the Best Starter Pokémon Choice in Arceus? \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-legends-arceus-starters-rowlet-cyndaquil-oshawott-8039 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621123059/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-legends-arceus-starters-rowlet-cyndaquil-oshawott-8039 \|archive-date=June 21, 2024 \|access-date=June 21, 2024 \|work=Eurogamer}} 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.{{Cite web \|last=Robertson \|first=Joshua \|date=October 18, 2024 \|title=Pokemon{{'}}s Recent Leaks May Not Have Ruined Typhlosion After All \|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-leaked-typhlosion-story-inspired-by-japanese-folklore/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222214203/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-leaked-typhlosion-story-inspired-by-japanese-folklore/ \|archive-date=December 22, 2024 \|access-date=October 27, 2024 \|website=TheGamer \|language=en}}
id="Quilava" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Quilava {{nihongo	マグマラシ\|Magumarashi}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0156 0156]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Fire}}}}	align=center\| Fire \|align=center\| Cyndaquil (#155) \|align=center\| Typhlosion (#157)
id="Typhlosion" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Typhlosion {{nihongo	バクフーン\|Bakufūn}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0157 0157]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Fire}}}}	align=center\| Fire \|align=center\| Quilava (#156) \| {{n/a}}
id="Totodile" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Totodile {{nihongo	ワニノコ\|Waninoko}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0158 0158]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Water}}}}	align=center\| Water \| {{n/a}} \|align=center\| Croconaw (#159) \| rowspan="3" \| Totodile, Croconaw, and Feraligatr are crocodile-like Pokémon.{{Cite web \|last=Osborne \|first=James \|date=September 3, 2024 \|title=The Best Crocodile Pokémon in 2024 \|url=https://www.pockettactics.com/crocodile-pokemon \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515235258/https://www.pockettactics.com/crocodile-pokemon \|archive-date=May 15, 2024 \|access-date=December 2, 2024 \|website=Pocket Tactics \|language=en-US}} Totodile is one of the first Pokémon available in Pokémon Gold and Silver, as well as Legends: Z-A, and is classified as one of the games' "starters" as a result. Totodile evolves into Croconaw. Whilst retaining the crocodile design, Croconaw's design is also influenced by cavemen. Croconaw subsequently evolves into Feraligatr. Feraligatr are typically depicted as bipedal, as well as displaying a temper and brutish strength.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.redbull.com/th-th/pokemon-go-s-gen-ii-red-bull-gaming\|title=10 Pokémon GO Gen II Heavyweights to Catch\|last=McFerran\|first=Damien\|date=December 23, 2016\|website=Red Bull\|access-date=September 9, 2024\|archive-date=September 11, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911003119/https://www.redbull.com/th-th/pokemon-go-s-gen-ii-red-bull-gaming\|url-status=live}} 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". The ten character limit of Gold and Silver resulted in Feraligatr's name being shortened from "Feraligator" to "Feraligatr".{{Cite web\|url=https://esports.as.com/bonus/Pokemon-vida-real_3_1242805710-13.html\|title=Pokémon En La Vida Real\|trans-title=Pokémon in real life\|language=es\|last=Granado\|first=Eduardo 'Keireth'\|date=May 13, 2019\|website=eSports AS\|access-date=January 18, 2025\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118000751/https://esports.as.com/bonus/Pokemon-vida-real_3_1242805710.html\|archive-date=January 18, 2025}} 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.{{Cite web \|last=Cole \|first=Gene \|date=April 26, 2021 \|title=Every Starter Pokemon Ash Ketchum Has Caught So Far, Ranked \|url=https://www.thegamer.com/ash-ketchum-starter-pokemon/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222215301/https://www.thegamer.com/ash-ketchum-starter-pokemon/ \|archive-date=December 22, 2024 \|access-date=December 2, 2024 \|website=TheGamer \|language=en}}
id="Croconaw" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Croconaw {{nihongo	アリゲイツ\|Arigeitsu}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0159 0159]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Water}}}}	align=center\| Water \|align=center\| Totodile (#158) \|align=center\| Feraligatr (#160)
id="Feraligatr" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Feraligatr {{nihongo	オーダイル\|Ōdairu}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0160 0160]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Water}}}}	align=center\| Water \|align=center\| Croconaw (#159) \| {{n/a}}
id="Sentret" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Sentret {{nihongo	オタチ\|Otachi}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0161 0161]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Normal}}}}	align=center\| Normal \| {{n/a}} \|align=center\| Furret (#162) \| rowspan="2" \| Sentret is a squirrel-like Pokémon.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thegamer.com/slowest-pokemon-all-time/\|title=The Slowest Pokemon Of All Time\|last1=Huston\|first1=Gabrielle\|last2=Scariati\|first2=Andrew\|date=January 31, 2024\|website=TheGamer\|access-date=September 1, 2024\|archive-date=October 21, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231021220410/https://www.thegamer.com/slowest-pokemon-all-time/\|url-status=live}} It uses its tail to stand on and bounce around with.{{Cite web\|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/12742.html\|title=Pokémon of the Day: Otachi (#161)\|date=December 6, 1999\|website=IGN Pocket\|access-date=September 1, 2024\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803084346/http://pocket.ign.com/news/12742.html\|archive-date=August 3, 2001}} Sentret's name is combination of "sentry" and "ferret". Sentret evolves into Furret, a ferret-like Pokémon.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/08/12/pokemon-battle-e-pokemon-of-the-day-furret-162-433283\|title=Pokemon of the Day: Furret (#162)\|author=Pokemonofthedaychick\|date=February 7, 2013\|website=IGN\|access-date=September 1, 2024\|archive-date=September 3, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903005802/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/08/12/pokemon-battle-e-pokemon-of-the-day-furret-162-433283\|url-status=live}} Like Sentret, Furret has a long tail, which it uses to wrap its babies around them to put them to sleep.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2018/02/16/112805.html\|title=家族にしたいポケモン21選・前編！定番のポケモンから犬・猫系ポケモンも\|trans-title=21 Pokemon you want to have in your family, Part 1! From standard Pokemon to dog and cat Pokemon\|language=ja\|author=すしし\|date=February 16, 2018\|website=Inside Games\|access-date=September 1, 2024\|archive-date=November 12, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112225446/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2018/02/16/112805.html\|url-status=live}} Furret's name appears to be a combination of "fur" and "ferret". Furret became popular among fans due to a YouTube video of the Pokémon walking set to the theme of Accumula Town from Pokémon Black and White, which caused the creation of memes based on Furret.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-memes/\|title=The 15 Best Pokemon Memes Of All Time\|last=Laurel\|first=Kyle\|date=August 30, 2021\|website=TheGamer\|access-date=September 1, 2024\|archive-date=March 29, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329063444/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-memes/\|url-status=live}}
id="Furret" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Furret {{nihongo	オオタチ\|Ōtachi}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0162 0162]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Normal}}}}	align=center\| Normal \|align=center\| Sentret (#161) \| {{n/a}}
id="Hoothoot" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Hoothoot {{nihongo	ホーホー\|Hōhō}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0163 0163]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Normal}}\|{{Pokecolor\|Flying}}}}	align=center\| Normal / Flying \| {{n/a}} \|align=center\| Noctowl (#164) \| rowspan="2" \| 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.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/25/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-hoothoot-163-387170\|title=Pokemon of the Day: Hoothoot (#163)\|author=Pokemonofthedaychick\|date=February 7, 2013\|website=IGN\|access-date=September 2, 2024\|archive-date=June 21, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621123003/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/25/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-hoothoot-163-387170\|url-status=live}} Hoothoot is usually seen balancing on one foot.{{Cite web\|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/13812.html\|title=Pokemon of the Day: Hou Hou (#163)\|date=January 10, 2000\|website=IGN Pocket\|access-date=September 2, 2024\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803082434/http://pocket.ign.com/news/13812.html\|archive-date=August 3, 2001}} 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.{{Cite magazine \|date=July 2000 \|title=Nintendo Power Issue 134 \|magazine=Nintendo Power \|page=79\|url=https://archive.org/details/nintendo-power-issue-134-july-2000/page/n83/mode/2up\|access-date=September 16, 2024}} Noctowl is the evolution of Hoothoot. In the Pokémon anime, Ash caught a shiny variant of Noctowl, which was colored gold rather than the Pokémon's typical brown coloring.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.themarysue.com/ash-ketchum-rarest-pokemon/\|title=The Rarest Pokémon Ash Ketchum Ever Caught\|last=Kuiper\|first=El\|date=February 21, 2024\|website=The Mary Sue\|access-date=September 2, 2024\|archive-date=April 16, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416202346/https://www.themarysue.com/ash-ketchum-rarest-pokemon/\|url-status=live}} In the Spaceworld demo, Hoothoot had a different evolution that was scrapped in favor of Noctowl.{{Cite magazine\|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2018/05/31/pokemon-gold-and-silver-demo-reveals-unreleased-pokemon.aspx\|title=Pokemon Gold And Silver Demo Reveals Unreleased Pokémon\|last=Jones\|first=Camden\|date=May 31, 2018\|magazine=Game Informer\|access-date=September 11, 2024\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024053434/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2018/05/31/pokemon-gold-and-silver-demo-reveals-unreleased-pokemon.aspx\|archive-date=October 24, 2020}} Hoothoot's name derives from the onomatopoeia for the sound owls make. Meanwhile, Noctowl's name is a combination of "nocturnal" and "owl".
id="Noctowl" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Noctowl {{nihongo	ヨルノズク\|Yorunozuku}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0164 0164]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Normal}}\|{{Pokecolor\|Flying}}}}	align=center\| Normal / Flying \|align=center\| Hoothoot (#163) \| {{n/a}}
id="Ledyba" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Ledyba {{nihongo	レディバ\|Ledyba}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0165 0165]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Bug}}\|{{Pokecolor\|Flying}}}}	align=center\| Bug / Flying \| {{n/a}} \|align=center\| Ledian (#166) \| rowspan="2" \| Ledyba is a ladybug-like Pokémon. Ledyba has blue legs alongside a dark orange/red shell, which displays five black spots.{{cite journal\|journal=Journal of Geek Studies\|last=Kittel\|first=Rebecca N.\|issn=2359-3024\|volume=5\|issue=5\|year=2018\|access-date=September 4, 2024\|pages=19–40\|title=The Entomological Diversity of Pokémon\|url=https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/kittel_2018_poke_insects.pdf\|format=PDF\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304212326/https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/kittel_2018_poke_insects.pdf\|archive-date=March 4, 2025\|url-status=live}} It creates aromatic fluid from its leg joints, which it alters to convey its feelings with fellow Ledyba. Ledyba huddle together for warmth in the winter. Ledyba evolves into Ledian;{{Cite web\|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/shiny-ledyba-has-been-released-in-pokemon-go-for-mega-battle-event/\|title=Shiny Ledyba Has Been Released In Pokémon GO For Mega Battle Event\|last=Dwyer\|first=Theo\|date=September 11, 2020\|website=Bleeding Cool\|access-date=September 9, 2024\|archive-date=October 4, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004094508/https://bleedingcool.com/games/shiny-ledyba-has-been-released-in-pokemon-go-for-mega-battle-event/\|url-status=live}} a larger, red, bipedal ladybug-like Pokémon. Ledian sleep inside large leaves in forests during the daytime. The Ledyba evolutionary line is 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. Their names derive from the word "ladybug".
id="Ledian" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Ledian {{nihongo	レディアン\|Ledian}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0166 0166]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Bug}}\|{{Pokecolor\|Flying}}}}	align=center\| Bug / Flying \|align=center\| Ledyba (#165) \| {{n/a}}
id="Spinarak" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Spinarak {{nihongo	イトマル\|Itomaru}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0167 0167]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Bug}}\|{{Pokecolor\|Poison}}}}	align=center\| Bug / Poison \| {{n/a}} \|align=center\| Ariados (#168) \| rowspan="2"\| Spinarak is a spider-like Pokémon. It has a green body with pink pincers.{{Cite web\|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-spinarak-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-june-2022/\|title=Tonight Is Spinarak Spotlight Hour In Pokémon GO: June 2022\|last=Dwyer\|first=Theo\|date=June 21, 2022\|website=Bleeding Cool\|access-date=September 12, 2024\|archive-date=July 14, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714011446/https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-spinarak-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-june-2022/\|url-status=live}} In Gold and Silver, Spinarak was originally a purple color, but was changed in Pokémon Crystal to its current green design,{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-sleep-changing-shiny-colours/\|title=Pokemon Sleep Is Changing Shiny Colours And It Could Have Huge Repercussions\|last=Sledge\|first=Ben\|date=July 25, 2023\|website=TheGamer\|access-date=September 12, 2024\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913025310/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-sleep-changing-shiny-colours/\|archive-date=September 13, 2024}} with its purple coloring being changed to the colors used for Spinarak's shiny form. 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. Spinarak has a large face on its back, which will smile when trainers feed or pet the Spinarak.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thegamer.com/spider-pokemon-ranked/\|title=Every Spider Pokemon, Ranked\|last=Randell\|first=Laura May\|date=February 3, 2023\|website=TheGamer\|access-date=September 9, 2024\|archive-date=September 11, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911003125/https://www.thegamer.com/spider-pokemon-ranked/\|url-status=live}} Spinarak is based on the theridion grallator, with its name being a combination on the words "spinneret" and "arachnid". Spinarak evolves into Ariados. Ariados is a multi-colored, spider-like Pokémon,{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/13/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-ariados-168-382423\|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Ariados (#168)\|author=Pokemonofthedaychick\|date=February 7, 2013\|website=IGN\|access-date=September 9, 2024\|archive-date=September 9, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909213529/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/13/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-ariados-168-382423\|url-status=live}} seemingly based on the jumping spider. Ariados typically grabs its 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 it gets thirsty.{{Cite web\|url=https://kotaku.com/ariados-is-one-cold-hearted-bastard-1844883067\|title=Ariados Is One Cold-Hearted Bastard\|last=Zwiezen\|first=Zack\|date=August 29, 2020\|website=Kotaku\|access-date=September 9, 2024\|archive-date=May 13, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513144730/https://kotaku.com/ariados-is-one-cold-hearted-bastard-1844883067\|url-status=live}} Ariados's name is combination of the words "arachnid" and "dos" (Spanish for "two").
id="Ariados" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Ariados {{nihongo	アリアドス\|Ariados}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0168 0168]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Bug}}\|{{Pokecolor\|Poison}}}}	align=center\| Bug / Poison \|align=center\| Spinarak (#167) \| {{n/a}}
id="Crobat" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Crobat {{nihongo	クロバット\|Crobat}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0169 0169]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Poison}}\|{{Pokecolor\|Flying}}}}	align=center\| Poison / Flying \|align=center\| Golbat (#042) \| {{n/a}} \| Crobat is a bat-like Pokémon and is the evolution of a first generation Pokémon, Golbat, by having a good friendship with its trainer. Crobat has two pairs of wings,{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-bat-animal-pokemon/\|title=The 8 Best Bat Pokemon\|last=Foot\|first=Casey\|date=October 14, 2022\|website=TheGamer\|access-date=September 7, 2024\|archive-date=September 7, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235204/https://www.thegamer.com/best-bat-animal-pokemon/\|url-status=live}} appearing in the shape of an X,{{Cite web\|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/22154.html\|title=Pokémon of the Day: Kuroba (#169)\|date=July 14, 2000\|website=IGN Pocket\|access-date=September 15, 2024\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001205030600/http://pocket.ign.com/news/22154.html\|archive-date=December 5, 2000}} 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. Crobat is dependent on drinking blood, as even a short time without blood consumption can lead to weakness and an inability to fly.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.themarysue.com/bat-pokemon-ranked-by-cuteness/\|title=10 Bat Pokémon, Ranked By Cuteness\|last=Barrett\|first=Sarah\|date=March 13, 2023\|website=The Mary Sue\|access-date=September 7, 2024\|archive-date=May 20, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520071248/https://www.themarysue.com/bat-pokemon-ranked-by-cuteness/\|url-status=live}} Crobat's name is a combination of the words "cross" and "bat".
id="Chinchou" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Chinchou {{nihongo	チョンチー\|Chonchī}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0170 0170]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Water}}\|{{Pokecolor\|Electric}}}}	align=center\| Water / Electric \| {{n/a}} \|align=center\| Lanturn (#171) \| rowspan="2" \| Chinchou and Lanturn are Pokémon based on anglerfish,{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thegamer.com/new-pokemon-snap-may-not-feature-a-full-dex-but-it-picked-its-pokemon-right/\|title=New Pokemon Snap May Not Feature A Full 'Dex, But It Picked Its Pokemon Right\|last=Maher\|first=Cian\|date=April 18, 2021\|website=TheGamer\|access-date=September 3, 2024\|archive-date=June 3, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603104132/https://www.thegamer.com/new-pokemon-snap-may-not-feature-a-full-dex-but-it-picked-its-pokemon-right/\|url-status=live}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/scarlet-violet-iono-partner-pokemon/\|title=Iono's Partner Pokemon Will Be Revealed for Scarlet and Violet Tomorrow - But Players Are Pretty Sure It's a Frog\|last=Jones\|first=Ali\|date=October 13, 2022\|website=GamesRadar+\|access-date=September 3, 2024\|archive-date=September 3, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903005858/https://www.gamesradar.com/scarlet-violet-iono-partner-pokemon/\|url-status=live}} specifically the footballfish.{{cite journal\|journal=Journal of Geek Studies\|first1=Augusto B.\|last1=Mendes\|first2=Felipe V.\|last2=Guimarães\|first3=Clara B. P.\|last3=Eirado-Silva\|first4=Edson P.\|last4=Silva\|issn=2359-3024\|volume=4\|issue=1\|year=2017\|access-date=July 12, 2019\|pages=39–67\|title=The Ichthyological Diversity of Pokémon\|url=https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mendes-et-al_2017_pokefishes.pdf\|format=PDF\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304213040/https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mendes-et-al_2017_pokefishes.pdf\|archive-date=March 4, 2025\|url-status=live}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-real-life-fish-pokemon/\|title=10 Fish Pokémon That Are Inspired By Real-Life Fish\|last=Mullen\|first=Hayley\|date=October 4, 2020\|website=TheGamer\|access-date=September 26, 2024\|archive-date=June 3, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603113209/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-real-life-fish-pokemon/\|url-status=live}} 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's name originates for the Japanese word for lantern, "chochin". Chinchou evolves into Lanturn.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/420/G042084/20210915130/\|title=「ポケモンクエスト」，中国版に新たな独自コンテンツが実装\|trans-title="Pokémon Quest", new original content implemented in Chinese version\|language=ja\|date=September 16, 2021\|website=4Gamer\|access-date=September 3, 2024\|archive-date=January 27, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127053819/https://www.4gamer.net/games/420/G042084/20210915130/\|url-status=live}} Similar to Chinchou, Lanturn has large round eyes with two balls of light on the end of horns that extend from its head. The Pokémon is known to compete for food at {{Convert\|5\|km\|mi}} below the ocean against Lumineon. It is stated in the Pokédex that Lanturn's light can reach all the way to the surface, which if calculated, would be around 5.6e+52 (48 zeros) times brighter than the universe.{{Cite web\|url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/2bfdfb658dbb7234b754cd542ad8d0f7810b008f\|title=『ポケモン』ランターンの光は、深海から海面まで届く。光の強さを計算したら、オドロキの結果に……！\|trans-title=The light from the Pokémon Lanturn reaches from the depths of the ocean to the surface. When the intensity of the light is calculated, the results are surprising……！\|language=ja\|last=Yanagita\|first=Rikao\|date=March 7, 2022\|website=Yahoo Japan News\|access-date=January 19, 2025\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119204733/https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/2bfdfb658dbb7234b754cd542ad8d0f7810b008f\|archive-date=January 19, 2025}} Competitively, Lanturn is a popular choice in the Pokémon GO competitive scene.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-tournament-charjabug-won/\|title=How Charjabug Won A Major Pokemon Tournament\|last=Sledge\|first=Ben\|date=November 22, 2023\|website=TheGamer\|access-date=January 19, 2025\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119204939/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-tournament-charjabug-won/\|archive-date=January 19, 2025}} Lanturn's name stems from the word "lantern".
id="Lanturn" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Lanturn {{nihongo	ランターン\|Lanturn}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0171 0171]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Water}}\|{{Pokecolor\|Electric}}}}	align=center\| Water / Electric \|align=center\| Chinchou (#170) \| {{n/a}}
id="Pichu" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Pichu {{nihongo	ピチュー\|Pichu}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0172 0172]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Electric}}}}	align=center\| Electric \| {{n/a}} \|align=center\| Pikachu (#025) \| Pichu is a baby Pokémon, and is the pre-evolved form of series mascot Pikachu.{{Cite web \|author=Pokemonofthedaychick \|date=February 8, 2013 \|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Pichu (#172) \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/09/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-pichu-172-379707 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107034215/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/09/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-pichu-172-379707 \|archive-date=January 7, 2023 \|access-date=September 15, 2024 \|website=IGN}} Pichu was created by Ken Sugimori in an attempt to replicate the success of Pikachu,{{cite web \|author=Harris, Craig \|date=February 23, 2009 \|title=Pokémon Creators on Platinum \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/23/pokemon-creators-on-platinum?page=2 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025130436/http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/23/pokemon-creators-on-platinum?page=2 \|archive-date=October 25, 2012 \|access-date=June 9, 2009 \|website=IGN \|publisher=}} with further discussion leading to Pichu's design being ironed out, eventually resulting in Pichu being created as a pre-evolved form of Pikachu.{{cite web \|author=Padilla, Raymond \|date=March 17, 2009 \|title=Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk {{'}}Pokémon Platinum{{'}}, Particle Physics, Bridges, And More! \|url=http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694081/Junichi-Masuda--Takeshi-Kawachimaru-Talk-Pokemon-Platinum-Particle-Physics-Bridges-And-More.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111213052/http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694081/junichi-masuda-takeshi-kawachimaru-talk-pokemon-platinum-particle-physics-bridges-and-more/ \|archive-date=January 11, 2013 \|access-date=June 6, 2009 \|publisher=G4}} It is a favorite of series composer and developer Junichi Masuda as a result of the development process behind Pichu. Pichu is a small, yellow Pokémon, greatly resembling Pikachu. Pichu has a smaller body and larger head than Pikachu, with large ears, a small tail, and a patch of fur around its collar.{{Cite web \|last=Switzer \|first=Eric \|date=August 14, 2021 \|title=Does Everyone Hate Pichu? \|url=https://www.thegamer.com/does-everyone-hate-pichu/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107034216/https://www.thegamer.com/does-everyone-hate-pichu/ \|archive-date=January 7, 2023 \|access-date=December 2, 2024 \|website=TheGamer \|language=en}} Its name hails from the words "pika" and "chu". Pichu are more playful than Pikachu, and struggle to contain their ability to control electricity. In the beta of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Pichu was rounder, appearing more ball-like, with shorter limbs and pointy ears.{{Cite web \|last=Oxford \|first=Nadia \|date=June 1, 2018 \|title=10 Pokemon That Never Were - A Tribute to the Pokemon That Died Inside the Pokemon Gold Beta \|url=https://www.vg247.com/10-pokemon-that-never-were-a-tribute-to-the-pokemon-that-died-inside-the-pokemon-gold-beta \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521205938/https://www.vg247.com/10-pokemon-that-never-were-a-tribute-to-the-pokemon-that-died-inside-the-pokemon-gold-beta \|archive-date=May 21, 2024 \|access-date=December 2, 2024 \|website=VG247 \|language=en}}{{Cite web \|last=Wyche \|first=Jerrad \|date=October 8, 2020 \|title=10 Pokémon Who Changed Before Release \|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-original-designs-release/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208191553/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-original-designs-release/ \|archive-date=December 8, 2024 \|access-date=December 2, 2024 \|website=TheGamer \|language=en}} Several alternate forms of Pichu appear in the series, such as a "Spiky-Eared" Pichu that appears in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver,{{Cite web \|last=Walker-Thompson \|first=Trévon \|date=June 20, 2021 \|title=Every Pokemon You Can Only Get Through Events In Gen 4 \|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-gen-4-available-events-only/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241209225123/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-gen-4-available-events-only/ \|archive-date=December 9, 2024 \|access-date=December 2, 2024 \|website=TheGamer \|language=en}} and a ukulele-playing Pichu that appears in the 2010 spin-off game Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.{{Cite web \|last=Tolentino \|first=Josh \|date=June 15, 2010 \|title=E3 10: New Pokemon Ranger Trailer Is OMG UKULELE PICHU \|url=https://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-new-pokemon-ranger-trailer-is-omg-ukulele-pichu/ \|access-date=December 2, 2024 \|website=Destructoid \|language=en-US \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203094231/https://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-new-pokemon-ranger-trailer-is-omg-ukulele-pichu/ \|archive-date=December 3, 2024}} Pichu also 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.{{cite web \|last1=Walker \|first1=Ian \|date=January 11, 2019 \|title=The Formerly Terrible Pichu Is Now A Tiny Ball Of Death \|url=https://kotaku.com/the-formerly-terrible-pichu-is-now-a-tiny-ball-of-death-1831690588 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203030525/https://kotaku.com/the-formerly-terrible-pichu-is-now-a-tiny-ball-of-death-1831690588 \|archive-date=December 3, 2024 \|access-date=July 28, 2020 \|website=Kotaku}}
id="Cleffa" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Cleffa {{nihongo	ピィ\|Pī}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0173 0173]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Fairy}}}}	align=center\| Fairy{{refn\|group=nb\|name=NormaltoFairy\|Prior to X and Y, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Togepi, Snubbull and Granbull were pure Normal types, while Togetic was Normal/Flying.}} \| {{n/a}} \|align=center\| Clefairy (#035) \| Cleffa is a baby Pokémon and pre-evolution of first generation Pokémon Clefairy. Cleffa is pink and star-shaped.{{Cite web\|url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/297908/\|title=【ポケモン】好きなベイビィポケモンランキングtop18！第1位は「ピチュー」に決定！【2021年最新結果】\|trans-title=[Pokémon] Top 18 favorite baby Pokemon ranking! No. 1 is "Pichu"! [Latest results for 2021]\|language=ja\|date=July 24, 2021\|website=Netlab - ITmedia\|access-date=September 23, 2024\|archive-date=May 23, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523085307/https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/297908/\|url-status=live}}{{Cite web\|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/08/finding-pory/\|title=Pokémon GO{{'}}s Valentine's Event Brings SIX HOUR Lures and Makes a Few Super Rare Pokémon Show up More\|last=Kumparak\|first=Greg\|date=February 8, 2017\|website=TechCrunch\|access-date=September 20, 2024\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921171956/https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/08/finding-pory/\|archive-date=September 21, 2024}} In the Spaceworld demo, Cleffa originally had a slightly altered appearance, having an antenna protruding from its head. It is an extraterrestrial species, originating either from the Moon or outer space.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-evolution-cleffa-trivia/\|title=Pokémon: How to Evolve Cleffa & 9 Other Things To Know\|last=Christopher\|first=Michael\|date=October 10, 2020\|website=TheGamer\|access-date=September 26, 2024\|archive-date=September 26, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926133732/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-evolution-cleffa-trivia/\|url-status=live}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-moon-stone-evolutions/\|title=Pokemon: Every Pokemon That Evolves With A Moon Stone\|last=O'Connor\|first=Quinton\|date=May 7, 2023\|website=TheGamer\|access-date=September 26, 2024\|archive-date=March 1, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301225248/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-moon-stone-evolutions/\|url-status=live}} Groups of Cleffa dance in rings on nights filled with shooting stars until dawn, which is seen as a sign of good luck.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.eurogamer.de/pokemon-go-pii\|title=Pokémon Go - Pii\|trans-title=Pokémon Go - Cleffa\|language=de\|last=Hensel\|first=Markus\|date=November 9, 2018\|website=Eurogamer.de\|access-date=September 23, 2024\|archive-date=May 21, 2024\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521210422/https://www.eurogamer.de/pokemon-go-pii\|url-status=live}} Cleffa's name is in reference to a musical clef.
id="Igglybuff" !scope="row" style="text-align:center;"\| Igglybuff {{nihongo	ププリン\|Pupurin}} ([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0174 0174]) {{Poketype\|{{Pokecolor\|Normal}}\|{{Pokecolor\|Fairy}}}}	align=center\| Normal / Fairy{{refn\|group=nb\|name=NormaltoFairy

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|+ List of Pokémon species introduced in generation II (1999){{refn|group=nb|name=Pokédex|Details on Pokémon names, National Pokédex numbers, types and evolutions are obtained from The Pokémon Company International's online Pokédex.}}

scope="col" width="20%"| Name{{refn|group=nb|name=Name|English and Japanese name, as well as National Pokédex number are provided}}

!scope="col" colspan=2 width="10%"| Type(s)

!scope="col" class="unsortable" width="8%"| Evolves from

!scope="col" class="unsortable" width="8%"| Evolves into

!scope="col" class="unsortable" width="53%"| Notes

id="Chikorita"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Chikorita
{{nihongo

チコリータ|Chikorita}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0152 0152])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}}

align=center| Grass

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Bayleef (#153)

| rowspan="3" | Chikorita is a quadruped reptilian Pokémon,{{cite journal|journal=Botânica Pública|last1=Marinho|first1=Lucas Cardoso|last2=Sarges|first2=Weneson Victor Diniz|issn=2763-6720|volume=3|year=2022|access-date=September 4, 2024|pages=19–25|title=Pokémon Como Ferramenta De Divulgação Científica Em Diferentes Universos|trans-title=Pokémon as a tool for publicising science in different universes|url=https://files.cercomp.ufg.br/weby/up/776/o/Revista_Digital_Botanica_Publica_-_v3_2022.pdf|language=pt-BR|format=PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304214114/https://files.cercomp.ufg.br/weby/up/776/o/Revista_Digital_Botanica_Publica_-_v3_2022.pdf|archive-date=March 4, 2025|url-status=live}} who acts as one of the first Pokémon the player can obtain in Pokémon Gold and Silver.{{Cite web |last=Bailey |first=Kat |date=September 26, 2018 |title=The Top 25 RPGs of All Time #14: Pokemon Gold and Silver |url=https://www.vg247.com/the-top-25-rpgs-of-all-time-14-pokemon-gold-and-silver |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222150924/https://www.vg247.com/the-top-25-rpgs-of-all-time-14-pokemon-gold-and-silver |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=VG247 |language=en}} It has a large leaf on the top of its head, which it uses as a means to measure the humidity and temperature of its surroundings.{{Cite web|url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/288633/|title=【ポケモン】「くさタイプの御三家」人気ランキングtop8！第1位は「フシギダネ」に決定！【2021年最新投票結果】|trans-title=[Pokémon] Top 8 popular "Grass-type starter Pokémon" rankings! No. 1 is "Bulbasaur"! [Latest voting results for 2021]|language=ja|author=Dopey|date=July 23, 2021|website=NetLab - ITmedia|access-date=September 2, 2024|archive-date=June 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616205306/https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/288633/|url-status=live}} Chikorita's name may be a combination of the chicory plant,{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/15797.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Chikorita (#152)|date=February 28, 2000|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 2, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803084259/http://pocket.ign.com/news/15797.html|archive-date=August 3, 2001}} as well as the Spanish suffix for something that is small, "wiktionary:-ita#Suffix 17

ita".{{Cite web|url=https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reportajes/origen-todos-nombres-pokemon-ii-64616|title=El Origen De TODOS Los Nombres De Pokémon (II)|trans-title=EVERY Pokémon name origin (II)|language=es|last=Quesada|first=Daniel|date=March 5, 2014|website=HobbyConsolas|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903005803/https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reportajes/origen-todos-nombres-pokemon-ii-64616|url-status=live}} Chikorita will be a starter pokemon in the upcoming pokemon game Pokémon Legends: Z-A.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/meet-the-three-starters-in-pokemon-legends-z-a/1100-6529758/|title=Meet The Three Starters In Pokemon Legends Z-A|last=Yang|first=George|date=February 27, 2025|website=GameSpot|access-date=February 27, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250307034750/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-fest-heads-to-paris-this-summer/1100-6529961/|archive-date=March 7, 2025}} Bayleef is the evolution of Chikorita. Bayleef may be based on a brontosaurus.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/07/pokemon-battle-e-pokemon-of-the-day-bayleef-458417 |title=Pokemon of the Day: Bayleef |author=Pokemonofthedaychick |date=February 8, 2013 |website=IGN |access-date=September 15, 2024 |archive-date=June 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621115519/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/07/pokemon-battle-e-pokemon-of-the-day-bayleef-458417 |url-status=live}} Bayleef's name may originate from the bay leaf, a part of the bay laurel. 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. In the Pokémon anime season Pokémon: The Johto Journeys, Chikorita is one of Ash Ketchum's Pokémon, which eventually evolves into a Bayleef.{{Cite web |last=Eakin |first=Jon |date=February 6, 2024 |title=The 21 Most Underrated Pokemon Of All Time, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/underrated-pokemon-ranked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502082918/https://www.thegamer.com/underrated-pokemon-ranked/ |archive-date=May 2, 2023 |access-date=September 2, 2024 |website=TheGamer}}{{Cite web |date=June 4, 2021 |title=【ポケットモンスター】アニメ第1シーズンで好きなサトシの手持ちポケモンtop16！第1位は「ヒトカゲ」に決定！【2021年最新結果】 |trans-title=[Pokémon] Top 16 favorite of Ash's Pokémon from the first season of the anime! The first place goes to "Charmander"! [2021 latest results]|url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/232440/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201203235/https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/232440/ |archive-date=February 1, 2022 |access-date=September 2, 2024 |website=NetLab - ITmedia |language=ja}}

Meganium is a dinosaur-like Pokémon that evolves from Bayleef.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/former-pokemon-world-champ-slates-a-gen-2-mon-as-the-series-worst-starter-says-its-like-the-devs-designed-a-pokemon-with-the-express-purpose-of-punishing-anyone-who-uses-it/|title=Former Pokemon World Champ Slates a Gen 2 Mon as the Series' Worst Starter, Says It's like the Devs "Designed a Pokemon with the Express Purpose of Punishing Anyone Who Uses It"|last=Lewis|first=Catherine|date=May 23, 2024|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=September 2, 2024|archive-date=August 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814102715/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/former-pokemon-world-champ-slates-a-gen-2-mon-as-the-series-worst-starter-says-its-like-the-devs-designed-a-pokemon-with-the-express-purpose-of-punishing-anyone-who-uses-it/|url-status=live}} Meganium resembles a sauropod, with a large pink flower around its long neck{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/87|title=Pokémon Top 100: #87 Meganium|author=Jack|website=IGN|access-date=September 16, 2024|archive-date=January 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130232857/http://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/87|url-status=live}} and stamen-like antennae.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fanbyte.com/legacy/pokemon-starter-middle-evolutions-ranked|title=Ranking the Pokémon Starter Middle Evolutions|last=Shrdlu|first=Etaoin|date=July 13, 2023|website=Fanbyte|access-date=January 19, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119030532/https://www.fanbyte.com/legacy/pokemon-starter-middle-evolutions-ranked|archive-date=January 19, 2025}} Meganium's name is a combination of the word "mega" and the geranium flower. The Pokémon was used heavily to promote New Pokémon Snap, in which it appears as one of its "boss battles".{{Cite web|url=https://magmix.jp/post/45022|title=『New ポケモンスナップ』パッケ公開 "御三家"ポケモンに「不平等！」の声|trans-title="New Pokemon Snap" packaging revealed: "Three Starter" Pokemon are "unfair!"|language=ja|author=ふみくん|date=January 19, 2021|website=Magmix|access-date=September 2, 2024|archive-date=February 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225210818/https://magmix.jp/post/45022|url-status=live}}

id="Bayleef"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Bayleef
{{nihongo

ベイリーフ|Bayleef}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0153 0153])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}}

align=center| Grass

|align=center| Chikorita (#152)

|align=center| Meganium (#154)

id="Meganium"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Meganium
{{nihongo

メガニウム|Meganium}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0154 0154])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}}

align=center| Grass

|align=center| Bayleef (#153)

| {{n/a}}

id="Cyndaquil"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Cyndaquil
{{nihongo

ヒノアラシ|Hinoarashi}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0155 0155])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}}

align=center| Fire

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Quilava (#156)

| rowspan="3" | Cyndaquil is a shrew-like Pokémon, though it has also been considered similar to the anteater, porcupine, and echidna,{{Cite web |last=Pietrodarchi |first=Justin |date=February 5, 2022 |title=Interesting Details About The Starters In Pokemon Legends: Arceus |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-starter-facts-trivia-interesting-details/ |access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222150927/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-starter-facts-trivia-interesting-details/ |archive-date=December 22, 2024 }} who has flames spouting from its rear end.{{Cite web |author=Kristine |title=Pokémon Top 100: #70 Cyndaquil |url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/70 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916205710/https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/70 |archive-date=September 16, 2024 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=IGN}} It acts as one of the first Pokémon the player can obtain in Pokémon Gold and Silver, as well as in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. 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.

Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava, who has flames coming out of its head and back.{{Cite web |author=Lucas |title=Pokémon Top 100: #63 Quilava |url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/63 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916205710/https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/63 |archive-date=September 16, 2024 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=IGN}} Cyndaquil's name comes from the words "cinder" and "quill", Quilava's comes from the words "quill" and "lava". Quilava's English name was coined by localizer Jeff Kalles, who named it due to a desire from The Pokémon Company and Nintendo to have a Pokémon with a name beginning with every letter of the alphabet, with Quilava filling the Q role.{{Cite twitter |number=1431127202876194816 |user=Sellak |title=After the Success of the Original Games They Wanted to Make Sure They Had a Pokémon for Each Letter of the Alphabet for Merchandise. So Part of My Job Was to Find Good Names for the Letters We Didn't Have yet like X (Quilava Was My Answer for Q). |first=Jeff |last=Kalles |date=August 26, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827053140/http://twitter.com/Sellak/status/1431127202876194816|archive-date=August 27, 2021}}{{Cite twitter |number=1501389663814098956 |user=Sellak |title=Both. Not Sure Where the Directive Originally Came from Just That It Was Expressed It Would Be Nice to Have. |first=Jeff |last=Kalles |date=March 8, 2022 |access-date=October 26, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309025607/http://twitter.com/Sellak/status/1501389663814098956|archive-date=March 9, 2022}} In the Pokémon anime, a Cyndaquil is captured by protagonist Ash Ketchum and acts as a recurring character in the series.{{Cite web |last=Laurel |first=Kyle |date=March 22, 2021 |title=The Best Evolution Moments In The Pokemon Anime |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-anime-best-evolutions/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030185907/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-anime-best-evolutions/ |archive-date=October 30, 2022 |access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}} Ash's Cyndaquil evolves into a Quilava as the series progresses.

Typhlosion is Cyndaquil's final form and is a much more intimidating Pokémon than its prior forms.{{Cite web |author=Lucas |title=Pokémon Top 100: #22 Typhlosion |url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302080857/http://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/22 |archive-date=March 2, 2018 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=IGN}} Typhlosion has been referred to as both mouse-like,{{Cite web |date=May 27, 2000 |title=Pokémon of the Day: Bakufuun (#185) |url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/17127.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001202004900/http://pocket.ign.com/news/17127.html |archive-date=December 2, 2000 |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=IGN Pocket}} hedgehog-like{{cite journal|journal=Journal of Geek Studies|last=Le Vaillant|first=Justine|issn=2359-3024|volume=7|issue=1|year=2020|access-date=September 4, 2024|pages=35–52|title=What's Your Favourite Pokémon? Pocket Monster Popularity Reflects Interest in Real-World Biology|url=https://jgeekstudies.org/2020/06/24/whats-your-favourite-pokemon-pocket-monster-popularity-reflects-interest-in-real-world-biology/|format=PDF|archive-date=September 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240905110744/https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/le-vaillant_2020_pokefaves.pdf}} and badger-like.{{Cite web |last=Weedston |first=Lindsey |date=October 16, 2024 |title='WTF Game Freak': The Typhlosion Allegations And Meme, Explained |url=https://www.dailydot.com/memes/typhlosion-meme-game-freak-lea/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222151020/https://www.dailydot.com/memes/typhlosion-meme-game-freak-lea/ |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=October 27, 2024 |website=The Daily Dot |language=en-US}} It has a collar of fire around its neck. Typhlosion's name comes from the words "typhoon" and "explosion". Typhlosion has another form, named Hisuian Typhlosion, that was introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.{{cite web |last=Lee |first=Julia |date=January 28, 2022 |title=Pokémon Legends Arceus Guide: Which Is the Best Starter? |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-guide-pla/22899086/best-starter-cyndaquil-rowlet-oshawott-hisuian-typhlosion-decidueye-samurott |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621121554/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-guide-pla/22899086/best-starter-cyndaquil-rowlet-oshawott-hisuian-typhlosion-decidueye-samurott |archive-date=June 21, 2024 |access-date=June 21, 2024 |work=Polygon}}{{cite web |last=Harris |first=Iain |date=May 16, 2023 |title='Hisuian Typhlosion, The Living Legend': One Pokemon Fan's Attempt to Make One Starter a Champion Across 20 Years of Games |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/hisuian-typhlosion-the-living-legend-one-pokemon-fans-attempt-to-make-one-starter-a-champion-across-20-years-of-games/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625082013/https://www.gamesradar.com/hisuian-typhlosion-the-living-legend-one-pokemon-fans-attempt-to-make-one-starter-a-champion-across-20-years-of-games/ |archive-date=June 25, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |website=GamesRadar+}}{{cite web |last=Lynn |first=Lottie |date=January 28, 2022 |title=Pokémon Legends Arceus Starters Rowlet, Cyndaquil and Oshawott: Which Is the Best Starter Pokémon Choice in Arceus? |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-legends-arceus-starters-rowlet-cyndaquil-oshawott-8039 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621123059/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-legends-arceus-starters-rowlet-cyndaquil-oshawott-8039 |archive-date=June 21, 2024 |access-date=June 21, 2024 |work=Eurogamer}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Joshua |date=October 18, 2024 |title=Pokemon{{'}}s Recent Leaks May Not Have Ruined Typhlosion After All |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-leaked-typhlosion-story-inspired-by-japanese-folklore/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222214203/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-leaked-typhlosion-story-inspired-by-japanese-folklore/ |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=October 27, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}

id="Quilava"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Quilava
{{nihongo

マグマラシ|Magumarashi}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0156 0156])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}}

align=center| Fire

|align=center| Cyndaquil (#155)

|align=center| Typhlosion (#157)

id="Typhlosion"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Typhlosion
{{nihongo

バクフーン|Bakufūn}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0157 0157])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}}

align=center| Fire

|align=center| Quilava (#156)

| {{n/a}}

id="Totodile"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Totodile
{{nihongo

ワニノコ|Waninoko}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0158 0158])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}}

align=center| Water

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Croconaw (#159)

| rowspan="3" | Totodile, Croconaw, and Feraligatr are crocodile-like Pokémon.{{Cite web |last=Osborne |first=James |date=September 3, 2024 |title=The Best Crocodile Pokémon in 2024 |url=https://www.pockettactics.com/crocodile-pokemon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515235258/https://www.pockettactics.com/crocodile-pokemon |archive-date=May 15, 2024 |access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=Pocket Tactics |language=en-US}} Totodile is one of the first Pokémon available in Pokémon Gold and Silver, as well as Legends: Z-A, and is classified as one of the games' "starters" as a result. Totodile evolves into Croconaw. Whilst retaining the crocodile design, Croconaw's design is also influenced by cavemen. Croconaw subsequently evolves into Feraligatr. Feraligatr are typically depicted as bipedal, as well as displaying a temper and brutish strength.{{Cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/th-th/pokemon-go-s-gen-ii-red-bull-gaming|title=10 Pokémon GO Gen II Heavyweights to Catch|last=McFerran|first=Damien|date=December 23, 2016|website=Red Bull|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911003119/https://www.redbull.com/th-th/pokemon-go-s-gen-ii-red-bull-gaming|url-status=live}} 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". The ten character limit of Gold and Silver resulted in Feraligatr's name being shortened from "Feraligator" to "Feraligatr".{{Cite web|url=https://esports.as.com/bonus/Pokemon-vida-real_3_1242805710-13.html|title=Pokémon En La Vida Real|trans-title=Pokémon in real life|language=es|last=Granado|first=Eduardo 'Keireth'|date=May 13, 2019|website=eSports AS|access-date=January 18, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118000751/https://esports.as.com/bonus/Pokemon-vida-real_3_1242805710.html|archive-date=January 18, 2025}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Cole |first=Gene |date=April 26, 2021 |title=Every Starter Pokemon Ash Ketchum Has Caught So Far, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/ash-ketchum-starter-pokemon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222215301/https://www.thegamer.com/ash-ketchum-starter-pokemon/ |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}

id="Croconaw"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Croconaw
{{nihongo

アリゲイツ|Arigeitsu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0159 0159])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}}

align=center| Water

|align=center| Totodile (#158)

|align=center| Feraligatr (#160)

id="Feraligatr"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Feraligatr
{{nihongo

オーダイル|Ōdairu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0160 0160])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}}

align=center| Water

|align=center| Croconaw (#159)

| {{n/a}}

id="Sentret"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Sentret
{{nihongo

オタチ|Otachi}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0161 0161])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}}

align=center| Normal

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Furret (#162)

| rowspan="2" | Sentret is a squirrel-like Pokémon.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/slowest-pokemon-all-time/|title=The Slowest Pokemon Of All Time|last1=Huston|first1=Gabrielle|last2=Scariati|first2=Andrew|date=January 31, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-date=October 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231021220410/https://www.thegamer.com/slowest-pokemon-all-time/|url-status=live}} It uses its tail to stand on and bounce around with.{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/12742.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Otachi (#161)|date=December 6, 1999|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 1, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803084346/http://pocket.ign.com/news/12742.html|archive-date=August 3, 2001}} Sentret's name is combination of "sentry" and "ferret". Sentret evolves into Furret, a ferret-like Pokémon.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/08/12/pokemon-battle-e-pokemon-of-the-day-furret-162-433283|title=Pokemon of the Day: Furret (#162)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903005802/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/08/12/pokemon-battle-e-pokemon-of-the-day-furret-162-433283|url-status=live}} Like Sentret, Furret has a long tail, which it uses to wrap its babies around them to put them to sleep.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2018/02/16/112805.html|title=家族にしたいポケモン21選・前編！定番のポケモンから犬・猫系ポケモンも|trans-title=21 Pokemon you want to have in your family, Part 1! From standard Pokemon to dog and cat Pokemon|language=ja|author=すしし|date=February 16, 2018|website=Inside Games|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-date=November 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112225446/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2018/02/16/112805.html|url-status=live}} Furret's name appears to be a combination of "fur" and "ferret". Furret became popular among fans due to a YouTube video of the Pokémon walking set to the theme of Accumula Town from Pokémon Black and White, which caused the creation of memes based on Furret.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-memes/|title=The 15 Best Pokemon Memes Of All Time|last=Laurel|first=Kyle|date=August 30, 2021|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-date=March 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329063444/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-memes/|url-status=live}}

id="Furret"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Furret
{{nihongo

オオタチ|Ōtachi}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0162 0162])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}}

align=center| Normal

|align=center| Sentret (#161)

| {{n/a}}

id="Hoothoot"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Hoothoot
{{nihongo

ホーホー|Hōhō}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0163 0163])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}}

align=center| Normal / Flying

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Noctowl (#164)

| rowspan="2" | 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/25/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-hoothoot-163-387170|title=Pokemon of the Day: Hoothoot (#163)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 2, 2024|archive-date=June 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621123003/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/25/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-hoothoot-163-387170|url-status=live}} Hoothoot is usually seen balancing on one foot.{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/13812.html|title=Pokemon of the Day: Hou Hou (#163)|date=January 10, 2000|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 2, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803082434/http://pocket.ign.com/news/13812.html|archive-date=August 3, 2001}} 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.{{Cite magazine |date=July 2000 |title=Nintendo Power Issue 134 |magazine=Nintendo Power |page=79|url=https://archive.org/details/nintendo-power-issue-134-july-2000/page/n83/mode/2up|access-date=September 16, 2024}}

Noctowl is the evolution of Hoothoot. In the Pokémon anime, Ash caught a shiny variant of Noctowl, which was colored gold rather than the Pokémon's typical brown coloring.{{Cite web|url=https://www.themarysue.com/ash-ketchum-rarest-pokemon/|title=The Rarest Pokémon Ash Ketchum Ever Caught|last=Kuiper|first=El|date=February 21, 2024|website=The Mary Sue|access-date=September 2, 2024|archive-date=April 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416202346/https://www.themarysue.com/ash-ketchum-rarest-pokemon/|url-status=live}} In the Spaceworld demo, Hoothoot had a different evolution that was scrapped in favor of Noctowl.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2018/05/31/pokemon-gold-and-silver-demo-reveals-unreleased-pokemon.aspx|title=Pokemon Gold And Silver Demo Reveals Unreleased Pokémon|last=Jones|first=Camden|date=May 31, 2018|magazine=Game Informer|access-date=September 11, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024053434/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2018/05/31/pokemon-gold-and-silver-demo-reveals-unreleased-pokemon.aspx|archive-date=October 24, 2020}} Hoothoot's name derives from the onomatopoeia for the sound owls make. Meanwhile, Noctowl's name is a combination of "nocturnal" and "owl".

id="Noctowl"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Noctowl
{{nihongo

ヨルノズク|Yorunozuku}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0164 0164])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}}

align=center| Normal / Flying

|align=center| Hoothoot (#163)

| {{n/a}}

id="Ledyba"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Ledyba
{{nihongo

レディバ|Ledyba}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0165 0165])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}}

align=center| Bug / Flying

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Ledian (#166)

| rowspan="2" | Ledyba is a ladybug-like Pokémon. Ledyba has blue legs alongside a dark orange/red shell, which displays five black spots.{{cite journal|journal=Journal of Geek Studies|last=Kittel|first=Rebecca N.|issn=2359-3024|volume=5|issue=5|year=2018|access-date=September 4, 2024|pages=19–40|title=The Entomological Diversity of Pokémon|url=https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/kittel_2018_poke_insects.pdf|format=PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304212326/https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/kittel_2018_poke_insects.pdf|archive-date=March 4, 2025|url-status=live}} It creates aromatic fluid from its leg joints, which it alters to convey its feelings with fellow Ledyba. Ledyba huddle together for warmth in the winter. Ledyba evolves into Ledian;{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/shiny-ledyba-has-been-released-in-pokemon-go-for-mega-battle-event/|title=Shiny Ledyba Has Been Released In Pokémon GO For Mega Battle Event|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=September 11, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=October 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004094508/https://bleedingcool.com/games/shiny-ledyba-has-been-released-in-pokemon-go-for-mega-battle-event/|url-status=live}} a larger, red, bipedal ladybug-like Pokémon. Ledian sleep inside large leaves in forests during the daytime.

The Ledyba evolutionary line is 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. Their names derive from the word "ladybug".

id="Ledian"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Ledian
{{nihongo

レディアン|Ledian}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0166 0166])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}}

align=center| Bug / Flying

|align=center| Ledyba (#165)

| {{n/a}}

id="Spinarak"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Spinarak
{{nihongo

イトマル|Itomaru}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0167 0167])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}}

align=center| Bug / Poison

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Ariados (#168)

| rowspan="2"| Spinarak is a spider-like Pokémon. It has a green body with pink pincers.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-spinarak-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-june-2022/|title=Tonight Is Spinarak Spotlight Hour In Pokémon GO: June 2022|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=June 21, 2022|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 12, 2024|archive-date=July 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714011446/https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-spinarak-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-june-2022/|url-status=live}} In Gold and Silver, Spinarak was originally a purple color, but was changed in Pokémon Crystal to its current green design,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-sleep-changing-shiny-colours/|title=Pokemon Sleep Is Changing Shiny Colours And It Could Have Huge Repercussions|last=Sledge|first=Ben|date=July 25, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 12, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913025310/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-sleep-changing-shiny-colours/|archive-date=September 13, 2024}} with its purple coloring being changed to the colors used for Spinarak's shiny form. 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. Spinarak has a large face on its back, which will smile when trainers feed or pet the Spinarak.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/spider-pokemon-ranked/|title=Every Spider Pokemon, Ranked|last=Randell|first=Laura May|date=February 3, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911003125/https://www.thegamer.com/spider-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}} Spinarak is based on the theridion grallator, with its name being a combination on the words "spinneret" and "arachnid".

Spinarak evolves into Ariados. Ariados is a multi-colored, spider-like Pokémon,{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/13/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-ariados-168-382423|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Ariados (#168)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909213529/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/13/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-ariados-168-382423|url-status=live}} seemingly based on the jumping spider. Ariados typically grabs its 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 it gets thirsty.{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/ariados-is-one-cold-hearted-bastard-1844883067|title=Ariados Is One Cold-Hearted Bastard|last=Zwiezen|first=Zack|date=August 29, 2020|website=Kotaku|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=May 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513144730/https://kotaku.com/ariados-is-one-cold-hearted-bastard-1844883067|url-status=live}} Ariados's name is combination of the words "arachnid" and "dos" (Spanish for "two").

id="Ariados"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Ariados
{{nihongo

アリアドス|Ariados}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0168 0168])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}}

align=center| Bug / Poison

|align=center| Spinarak (#167)

| {{n/a}}

id="Crobat"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Crobat
{{nihongo

クロバット|Crobat}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0169 0169])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}}

align=center| Poison / Flying

|align=center| Golbat (#042)

| {{n/a}}

| Crobat is a bat-like Pokémon and is the evolution of a first generation Pokémon, Golbat, by having a good friendship with its trainer. Crobat has two pairs of wings,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-bat-animal-pokemon/|title=The 8 Best Bat Pokemon|last=Foot|first=Casey|date=October 14, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235204/https://www.thegamer.com/best-bat-animal-pokemon/|url-status=live}} appearing in the shape of an X,{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/22154.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Kuroba (#169)|date=July 14, 2000|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 15, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001205030600/http://pocket.ign.com/news/22154.html|archive-date=December 5, 2000}} 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. Crobat is dependent on drinking blood, as even a short time without blood consumption can lead to weakness and an inability to fly.{{Cite web|url=https://www.themarysue.com/bat-pokemon-ranked-by-cuteness/|title=10 Bat Pokémon, Ranked By Cuteness|last=Barrett|first=Sarah|date=March 13, 2023|website=The Mary Sue|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=May 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520071248/https://www.themarysue.com/bat-pokemon-ranked-by-cuteness/|url-status=live}} Crobat's name is a combination of the words "cross" and "bat".

id="Chinchou"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Chinchou
{{nihongo

チョンチー|Chonchī}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0170 0170])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}}

align=center| Water / Electric

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Lanturn (#171)

| rowspan="2" | Chinchou and Lanturn are Pokémon based on anglerfish,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/new-pokemon-snap-may-not-feature-a-full-dex-but-it-picked-its-pokemon-right/|title=New Pokemon Snap May Not Feature A Full 'Dex, But It Picked Its Pokemon Right|last=Maher|first=Cian|date=April 18, 2021|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=June 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603104132/https://www.thegamer.com/new-pokemon-snap-may-not-feature-a-full-dex-but-it-picked-its-pokemon-right/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/scarlet-violet-iono-partner-pokemon/|title=Iono's Partner Pokemon Will Be Revealed for Scarlet and Violet Tomorrow - But Players Are Pretty Sure It's a Frog|last=Jones|first=Ali|date=October 13, 2022|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903005858/https://www.gamesradar.com/scarlet-violet-iono-partner-pokemon/|url-status=live}} specifically the footballfish.{{cite journal|journal=Journal of Geek Studies|first1=Augusto B.|last1=Mendes|first2=Felipe V.|last2=Guimarães|first3=Clara B. P.|last3=Eirado-Silva|first4=Edson P.|last4=Silva|issn=2359-3024|volume=4|issue=1|year=2017|access-date=July 12, 2019|pages=39–67|title=The Ichthyological Diversity of Pokémon|url=https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mendes-et-al_2017_pokefishes.pdf|format=PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304213040/https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mendes-et-al_2017_pokefishes.pdf|archive-date=March 4, 2025|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-real-life-fish-pokemon/|title=10 Fish Pokémon That Are Inspired By Real-Life Fish|last=Mullen|first=Hayley|date=October 4, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 26, 2024|archive-date=June 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603113209/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-real-life-fish-pokemon/|url-status=live}} 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's name originates for the Japanese word for lantern, "chochin". Chinchou evolves into Lanturn.{{Cite web|url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/420/G042084/20210915130/|title=「ポケモンクエスト」，中国版に新たな独自コンテンツが実装|trans-title="Pokémon Quest", new original content implemented in Chinese version|language=ja|date=September 16, 2021|website=4Gamer|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=January 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127053819/https://www.4gamer.net/games/420/G042084/20210915130/|url-status=live}} Similar to Chinchou, Lanturn has large round eyes with two balls of light on the end of horns that extend from its head. The Pokémon is known to compete for food at {{Convert|5|km|mi}} below the ocean against Lumineon. It is stated in the Pokédex that Lanturn's light can reach all the way to the surface, which if calculated, would be around 5.6e+52 (48 zeros) times brighter than the universe.{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/2bfdfb658dbb7234b754cd542ad8d0f7810b008f|title=『ポケモン』ランターンの光は、深海から海面まで届く。光の強さを計算したら、オドロキの結果に……！|trans-title=The light from the Pokémon Lanturn reaches from the depths of the ocean to the surface. When the intensity of the light is calculated, the results are surprising……！|language=ja|last=Yanagita|first=Rikao|date=March 7, 2022|website=Yahoo Japan News|access-date=January 19, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119204733/https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/2bfdfb658dbb7234b754cd542ad8d0f7810b008f|archive-date=January 19, 2025}} Competitively, Lanturn is a popular choice in the Pokémon GO competitive scene.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-tournament-charjabug-won/|title=How Charjabug Won A Major Pokemon Tournament|last=Sledge|first=Ben|date=November 22, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=January 19, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119204939/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-tournament-charjabug-won/|archive-date=January 19, 2025}} Lanturn's name stems from the word "lantern".

id="Lanturn"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Lanturn
{{nihongo

ランターン|Lanturn}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0171 0171])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}}

align=center| Water / Electric

|align=center| Chinchou (#170)

| {{n/a}}

id="Pichu"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Pichu
{{nihongo

ピチュー|Pichu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0172 0172])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}}

align=center| Electric

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Pikachu (#025)

| Pichu is a baby Pokémon, and is the pre-evolved form of series mascot Pikachu.{{Cite web |author=Pokemonofthedaychick |date=February 8, 2013 |title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Pichu (#172) |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/09/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-pichu-172-379707 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107034215/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/09/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-pichu-172-379707 |archive-date=January 7, 2023 |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=IGN}} Pichu was created by Ken Sugimori in an attempt to replicate the success of Pikachu,{{cite web |author=Harris, Craig |date=February 23, 2009 |title=Pokémon Creators on Platinum |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/23/pokemon-creators-on-platinum?page=2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025130436/http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/23/pokemon-creators-on-platinum?page=2 |archive-date=October 25, 2012 |access-date=June 9, 2009 |website=IGN |publisher=}} with further discussion leading to Pichu's design being ironed out, eventually resulting in Pichu being created as a pre-evolved form of Pikachu.{{cite web |author=Padilla, Raymond |date=March 17, 2009 |title=Junichi Masuda & Takeshi Kawachimaru Talk {{'}}Pokémon Platinum{{'}}, Particle Physics, Bridges, And More! |url=http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694081/Junichi-Masuda--Takeshi-Kawachimaru-Talk-Pokemon-Platinum-Particle-Physics-Bridges-And-More.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111213052/http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694081/junichi-masuda-takeshi-kawachimaru-talk-pokemon-platinum-particle-physics-bridges-and-more/ |archive-date=January 11, 2013 |access-date=June 6, 2009 |publisher=G4}} It is a favorite of series composer and developer Junichi Masuda as a result of the development process behind Pichu.

Pichu is a small, yellow Pokémon, greatly resembling Pikachu. Pichu has a smaller body and larger head than Pikachu, with large ears, a small tail, and a patch of fur around its collar.{{Cite web |last=Switzer |first=Eric |date=August 14, 2021 |title=Does Everyone Hate Pichu? |url=https://www.thegamer.com/does-everyone-hate-pichu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107034216/https://www.thegamer.com/does-everyone-hate-pichu/ |archive-date=January 7, 2023 |access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}} Its name hails from the words "pika" and "chu". Pichu are more playful than Pikachu, and struggle to contain their ability to control electricity. In the beta of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Pichu was rounder, appearing more ball-like, with shorter limbs and pointy ears.{{Cite web |last=Oxford |first=Nadia |date=June 1, 2018 |title=10 Pokemon That Never Were - A Tribute to the Pokemon That Died Inside the Pokemon Gold Beta |url=https://www.vg247.com/10-pokemon-that-never-were-a-tribute-to-the-pokemon-that-died-inside-the-pokemon-gold-beta |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521205938/https://www.vg247.com/10-pokemon-that-never-were-a-tribute-to-the-pokemon-that-died-inside-the-pokemon-gold-beta |archive-date=May 21, 2024 |access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=VG247 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Wyche |first=Jerrad |date=October 8, 2020 |title=10 Pokémon Who Changed Before Release |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-original-designs-release/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208191553/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-original-designs-release/ |archive-date=December 8, 2024 |access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}

Several alternate forms of Pichu appear in the series, such as a "Spiky-Eared" Pichu that appears in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver,{{Cite web |last=Walker-Thompson |first=Trévon |date=June 20, 2021 |title=Every Pokemon You Can Only Get Through Events In Gen 4 |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-gen-4-available-events-only/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241209225123/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-gen-4-available-events-only/ |archive-date=December 9, 2024 |access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}} and a ukulele-playing Pichu that appears in the 2010 spin-off game Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.{{Cite web |last=Tolentino |first=Josh |date=June 15, 2010 |title=E3 10: New Pokemon Ranger Trailer Is OMG UKULELE PICHU |url=https://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-new-pokemon-ranger-trailer-is-omg-ukulele-pichu/ |access-date=December 2, 2024 |website=Destructoid |language=en-US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203094231/https://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-new-pokemon-ranger-trailer-is-omg-ukulele-pichu/ |archive-date=December 3, 2024}} Pichu also 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.{{cite web |last1=Walker |first1=Ian |date=January 11, 2019 |title=The Formerly Terrible Pichu Is Now A Tiny Ball Of Death |url=https://kotaku.com/the-formerly-terrible-pichu-is-now-a-tiny-ball-of-death-1831690588 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203030525/https://kotaku.com/the-formerly-terrible-pichu-is-now-a-tiny-ball-of-death-1831690588 |archive-date=December 3, 2024 |access-date=July 28, 2020 |website=Kotaku}}

id="Cleffa"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Cleffa
{{nihongo

ピィ|Pī}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0173 0173])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}}

align=center| Fairy{{refn|group=nb|name=NormaltoFairy|Prior to X and Y, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Togepi, Snubbull and Granbull were pure Normal types, while Togetic was Normal/Flying.}}

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Clefairy (#035)

| Cleffa is a baby Pokémon and pre-evolution of first generation Pokémon Clefairy. Cleffa is pink and star-shaped.{{Cite web|url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/297908/|title=【ポケモン】好きなベイビィポケモンランキングtop18！第1位は「ピチュー」に決定！【2021年最新結果】|trans-title=[Pokémon] Top 18 favorite baby Pokemon ranking! No. 1 is "Pichu"! [Latest results for 2021]|language=ja|date=July 24, 2021|website=Netlab - ITmedia|access-date=September 23, 2024|archive-date=May 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523085307/https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/research/articles/297908/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/08/finding-pory/|title=Pokémon GO{{'}}s Valentine's Event Brings SIX HOUR Lures and Makes a Few Super Rare Pokémon Show up More|last=Kumparak|first=Greg|date=February 8, 2017|website=TechCrunch|access-date=September 20, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921171956/https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/08/finding-pory/|archive-date=September 21, 2024}} In the Spaceworld demo, Cleffa originally had a slightly altered appearance, having an antenna protruding from its head. It is an extraterrestrial species, originating either from the Moon or outer space.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-evolution-cleffa-trivia/|title=Pokémon: How to Evolve Cleffa & 9 Other Things To Know|last=Christopher|first=Michael|date=October 10, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 26, 2024|archive-date=September 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926133732/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-evolution-cleffa-trivia/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-moon-stone-evolutions/|title=Pokemon: Every Pokemon That Evolves With A Moon Stone|last=O'Connor|first=Quinton|date=May 7, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 26, 2024|archive-date=March 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301225248/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-moon-stone-evolutions/|url-status=live}} Groups of Cleffa dance in rings on nights filled with shooting stars until dawn, which is seen as a sign of good luck.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.de/pokemon-go-pii|title=Pokémon Go - Pii|trans-title=Pokémon Go - Cleffa|language=de|last=Hensel|first=Markus|date=November 9, 2018|website=Eurogamer.de|access-date=September 23, 2024|archive-date=May 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521210422/https://www.eurogamer.de/pokemon-go-pii|url-status=live}} Cleffa's name is in reference to a musical clef.

id="Igglybuff"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Igglybuff
{{nihongo

ププリン|Pupurin}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0174 0174])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}}

align=center| Normal / Fairy{{refn|group=nb|name=NormaltoFairy

}

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Jigglypuff (#039)

| Igglybuff is a baby Pokémon and the pre-evolution of first generation Pokémon Jigglypuff. Igglybuff has a pink, round, elastic body. Igglybuff, as well as the rest of its evolutionary line, are capable of being picked up and blown away by the wind.{{Cite web|url=https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221223-17364/|title=Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: How Pokémon React to Weather Conditions|last=Fujiwara|first=Hideaki|date=December 23, 2022|website=Automaton Media|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=April 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414132154/https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221223-17364/|url-status=live}} They like to sing; unlike Jigglypuff, Igglybuff are not capable of knocking people unconscious with their voice yet.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-cutest-pokedex-entries/|title=Pokemon: 10 Cutest Pokedex Entries|last=Mullen|first=Hayley|date=February 14, 2021|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 27, 2024|archive-date=October 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009134543/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-cutest-pokedex-entries/|url-status=live}} Igglybuff's English name is a combination of "jiggly" and "buff".

|- id="Togepi"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Togepi
{{nihongo||トゲピー|Togepi}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0175 0175])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Fairy{{refn|group=nb|name=NormaltoFairy|}}

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Togetic (#176)

| rowspan="2" | Togepi is an egg-like Pokémon.{{Cite web |last=Fayvinova |first=Dasha |date=July 22, 2016 |title=Can You Catch Togepi in Pokemon Go? Because TBH, It Is The Cutest Of Them All |url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/174196-can-you-catch-togepi-in-pokemon-go-because-tbh-it-is-the-cutest-of-them-all |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204132802/https://www.bustle.com/articles/174196-can-you-catch-togepi-in-pokemon-go-because-tbh-it-is-the-cutest-of-them-all |archive-date=December 4, 2024 |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=Bustle |language=en}} It evolves into Togetic, which gains the ability to fly.{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Allegra |date=December 12, 2016 |title=These Are Pokémon Go{{'}}s Gen Two Monsters to Look out for (Update) |url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/12/12/13924210/pokemon-go-baby-pokemon-update |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222215303/https://www.polygon.com/2016/12/12/13924210/pokemon-go-baby-pokemon-update |archive-date=December 22, 2024 }} Togepi first appeared in the Pokémon anime prior to its release in the video games, where it was raised by the character Misty.{{Cite book |last=West |first=Mark I. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qjwP0EI2Di0C&dq=Togepi&pg=PA53 |title=The Japanification of Children's Popular Culture: From Godzilla to Miyazaki |date=October 23, 2008 |publisher=Scarecrow Press |isbn=978-0-8108-6249-4 |language=en|via=Google Books}} In the games, it can be obtained and hatched from an egg.{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/12088.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Togepi (#175)|date=November 12, 1999|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 10, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803090034/http://pocket.ign.com/news/12088.html|archive-date=August 3, 2001}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Maas |first=Erroll |date=October 17, 2022 |title=8 Things You Didn't Know About Pokemon Eggs |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-eggs-trivia-fun-facts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114033756/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-eggs-trivia-fun-facts/ |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}} 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. An evolution of Togetic, named Togekiss, was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.{{Cite web |last=O'Connor |first=Quinton |date=August 3, 2017 |title=Every Pokemon That Gains An Evolution In A Later Game |url=https://www.thegamer.com/every-pokemon-gains-evolution-later-game/ |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110150824/https://www.thegamer.com/every-pokemon-gains-evolution-later-game/ |url-status=live }}

|- id="Togetic"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Togetic
{{nihongo||トゲチック|Togechikku}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0176 0176])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Fairy{{refn|group=nb|name=NormaltoFairy}} / Flying

|align=center| Togepi (#175)

|align=center| Togekiss (#468)

|- id="Natu"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Natu
{{nihongo||ネイティ|Neiti}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0177 0177])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Psychic / Flying

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Xatu (#178)

| rowspan="2" | Natu is a bird-like Pokémon. Natu has a small green body,{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/pokemon-tcg-japans-shiny-treasure-ex-shiny-natu/|title=Pokémon TCG Japan's Shiny Treasure Ex: Shiny Natu|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=December 30, 2023|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907003935/https://bleedingcool.com/games/pokemon-tcg-japans-shiny-treasure-ex-shiny-natu/|url-status=live}} and is incapable of flight.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/flying-type-pokemon-cant-learn-fly/|title=10 Flying-Type Pokemon That Can't Learn Fly|last=Lee|first=Madelynn|date=October 13, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907003836/https://www.thegamer.com/flying-type-pokemon-cant-learn-fly/|url-status=live}} Natu is potentially based on the kiwi, with a design inspired by Native Americans.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/12/04/142277.html|title=まさかのミラクルに全員困惑！？伊東ライフ先生の"ミリしら"ポケモンで予想外の出来事！|trans-title=An unexpected miracle leaves everyone confused! Unexpected events with Ito Life's "Mirishira" Pokemon!|language=ja|last=Otsuka|first=Sawadi|date=December 4, 2022|website=Inside Games|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=December 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215113536/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/12/04/142277.html|url-status=live}}

Xatu is Natu's evolution. Xatu uses levitation as a form of modified flight.{{cite journal|journal=Annals of Improbable Research|last1=Shelomi|first1=Matin|last2=Richards|first2=Andrew|last3=Li|first3=Ivana|last4=Okido|first4=Yukinari|issn=1079-5146|volume=18|issue=4|year=2012|access-date=September 6, 2024|pages=15–17|title=A Phylogeny and Evolutionary History of the Pokémon|url=https://improbable.com/airchives/paperair/volume18/v18i4/Phylogeny-Pokemon.pdf|language=en|format=PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304212529/https://improbable.com/airchives/paperair/volume18/v18i4/Phylogeny-Pokemon.pdf|archive-date=March 4, 2025|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/04/xatu-can-see-the-future-and-is-scared-of-it/|title=Xatu Can See The Future And Is Scared Of It|last=Zwiezen|first=Zack|date=April 8, 2019|website=Kotaku Australia|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235211/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/04/xatu-can-see-the-future-and-is-scared-of-it/|url-status=live}} Xatu is based on the condor, with a design inspired by totem poles.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/42303/nwrs-favorite-pokemon-xatu|title=NWR's Favorite Pokemon: Xatu|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=March 18, 2016|website=Nintendo World Report|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235203/https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/42303/nwrs-favorite-pokemon-xatu|url-status=live}} A scrapped evolutionary stage between Natu and Xatu was discovered in an early 1997 build of Gold and Silver. Natu and Xatu's names derive from "Atu", a man in Samoan mythology as being the first man of the Samoans. According to Gold and Silver{{'}}s English translator, Jeff Kalles, Xatu's name also derives from "Xat",{{Cite tweet|number=1431046350490144773|title=Honestly We Needed a Pokemon That Started with X, So He Was the Prefect Fit|last=Kalles|first=Jeff|user=Sellak|date=August 27, 2021|access-date=September 14, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=September 14, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240914142918/https://x.com/Sellak/status/1431046350490144773}} a carved totem pole acting as a memorial for the dead in certain Native American civilizations in Western North America.

|- id="Xatu"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Xatu
{{nihongo||ネイティオ|Neitio}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0178 0178])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Psychic / Flying

|align=center| Natu (#177)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Mareep"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Mareep
{{nihongo||メリープ|Merīpu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0179 0179])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Flaaffy (#180)

| rowspan="3" | Mareep is a sheep-like Pokémon. It has blue skin and a yellow woolly fleece.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-easiest-to-catch-electric-types/|title=Pokemon: The 10 Electric-Type Pokemon With The Highest Catch Rate|last=Wyche|first=Jerrad|date=September 11, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907003947/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-easiest-to-catch-electric-types/|url-status=live}} Mareep's wool grows at a constant rate, re-growing completely in a week after being sheared.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-farm-animal/|title=10 Best Farm Animal Pokemon|last=Chamaillard|first=Kyle|date=February 6, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 22, 2024|archive-date=February 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208015534/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-farm-animal/|url-status=live}} The fleece also generates static electricity,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/most-huggable-pokemon-ranked/|title=10 Most Huggable Pokemon, Ranked|last=Trock|first=Daniel|date=February 15, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 26, 2024|archive-date=February 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209033227/https://www.thegamer.com/most-huggable-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-sheep-video-games/|title=9 Best Sheep In Video Games|last=Foot|first=Casey|date=February 4, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 4, 2024|archive-date=March 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313210309/https://www.thegamer.com/best-sheep-video-games/|url-status=live}} which causes the lightbulb on the tip of its tail to shine the more static electricity is charged.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-mareep-outside-of-pokemon-go/|title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Mareep Outside Of Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=January 24, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 21, 2024|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318234852/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-mareep-outside-of-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}} The static also doubles the volume of Mareep's wool.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/shiny-mareep-evolution-chart-perfect-iv-stats-best-ampharos-moveset-pokemon-go-9304|title=Shiny Mareep, Evolution Chart, 100% Perfect IV Stats and Best Ampharos Moveset in Pokémon Go|last=Bunce|first=Nic|date=November 25, 2023|website=Eurogamer|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=September 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928153910/https://www.eurogamer.net/shiny-mareep-evolution-chart-perfect-iv-stats-best-ampharos-moveset-pokemon-go-9304|url-status=live}} 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. The concept for an electric sheep Pokémon may derive from the title of science fiction novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?".{{Cite web|url=https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/1704/01/news018.html|title=ポケモントレーナーは電気羊の夢を見る？【みんなのポケgo写真】|trans-title=Do Pokémon trainers dream of electric sheep? [Everyone's Pokémon GO Photos]|language=ja|date=April 1, 2017|website=ITmedia|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=September 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906175538/https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/1704/01/news018.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/13422.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Meripu (#179)|date=December 20, 1999|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 4, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803082605/http://pocket.ign.com/news/13422.html|archive-date=August 3, 2001}} Mareep's name is an anagram for the unit of electric current "ampere"; as well as being a portmanteau of "Mary", the titular character from the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb", and "sheep".

Flaafy is the evolution of Mareep. It is pink and fluffy,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-electric-type-tattoos/|title=Pokémon: 10 Real Electric-Type Tattoos For Dedicated Trainers|last=Stalberg|first=Allison|date=September 20, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=July 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716103842/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-electric-type-tattoos/|url-status=live}} with a blue orb at the end of their tails that they use as a conductor.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-tcg-best-cards-mitsuhiro-arita/|title=Pokemon TCG: 10 Best Cards By Mitsuhiro Arita, Ranked By Artwork|last=Foot|first=Casey|date=February 26, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=March 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328040447/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-tcg-best-cards-mitsuhiro-arita/|url-status=live}} Due to storing too much electricity, it starts to lose wool and develop patches where wool cannot grow, leaving only wool around its neck and head.{{Cite web |last=Littlechild |first=Chris |date=October 21, 2021 |title=All 100 Pokemon From Gold And Silver, Officially Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-pokemon-gold-silver/ |access-date=September 25, 2024 |website=TheGamer |archive-date=March 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304035713/https://www.thegamer.com/best-pokemon-gold-silver/ |url-status=live }} Flaaffy's English name is a combination of "fluffy" and "baa", the onomatopoeia of the noise sheep make.

Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos. Ampharos, a bipedal electric sheep,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-non-english-pokemon-names/|title=10 Best Non-English Pokemon Names|last=Lamont|first=Christian Michael|date=March 14, 2021|website=TheGamer|access-date=January 18, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118011230/https://www.thegamer.com/best-non-english-pokemon-names/|archive-date=January 18, 2025}} are primarily yellow with black stripes, with the stripes resembling rings. The orb on its tail acts like a beacon, being able to guide people using its light from far away.{{Cite web |last1=Taveras |first1=Moises |last2=Slackie |first2=Kevin |date=June 19, 2024 |title=The 150 Best Pokémon |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/pokemon/the-top-100-pokemon-of-all-time |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731073520/https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/pokemon/the-top-100-pokemon-of-all-time |archive-date=July 31, 2023 |access-date=September 9, 2024 |website=Paste Magazine}} In-universe, this light can even be seen from space, with people using this light for various purposes; such as sending signals,{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-ampharos-outside-of-pokemon-go/|title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Ampharos Outside Of Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=January 21, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 21, 2024|archive-date=March 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304050128/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-ampharos-outside-of-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}} as well as powering lighthouses.{{Cite web|url=https://sea.ign.com/pokemon-sword/165760/news/10-pokemon-who-sadly-didnt-make-the-cut-in-sword-and-shields-dlcs|title=10 Pokémon Who Sadly Didn't Make The Cut in Sword and Shield{{'}}s DLCs|last=Bashir|first=Dale|date=November 5, 2020|website=IGN Southeast Asia|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=February 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227152237/https://sea.ign.com/pokemon-sword/165760/news/10-pokemon-who-sadly-didnt-make-the-cut-in-sword-and-shields-dlcs|url-status=live}} Ampharos is likely inspired by the Pharos of Alexandria, with part of Ampharos' name also originating from the lighthouse.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-inspired-by-ancient-history/|title=10 Best Pokemon Inspired By Ancient History|last=McElroy|first=Emily|date=August 10, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 26, 2024|archive-date=August 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816014118/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-inspired-by-ancient-history/|url-status=live}} Its name also combines the words "pharaoh" and "ampere". Its Japanese name, Denryū, is a combination of "den" (Japanese for electricity) and "ryū" (Japanese for current and dragon). The dragon origins are explored further in Pokémon X and Y, where Ampharos can mega evolve and gain the Dragon type due to the process reawakening long dormant dragon genes.{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-mega-evolution-timeline-hurts-houndoom-scizor-1850870401|title=Pokémon{{'}}s Mega Evolutions Are Cool But Cruel|last=Shepard|first=Kenneth|date=September 25, 2023|website=Kotaku|access-date=September 4, 2024|archive-date=July 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727032401/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-mega-evolution-timeline-hurts-houndoom-scizor-1850870401|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2024/06/28/156915.html|title=『ポケモン』長崎県の応援ポケモンに「デンリュウ」が就任！ポケふたや長崎カステラなど、デンリュウ尽くしのプロジェクトが展開へ|trans-title="Pokemon" announces "Ampharaos" as Nagasaki Prefecture's cheering Pokemon! A project all about Ampharaos, including Pokefuta and Nagasaki Castella cakes, will be launched|language=ja|last=Wachiha|first=Yabata|date=June 28, 2024|website=Inside Games|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=June 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629022234/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2024/06/28/156915.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/202406280047/|title=ポケモンと長崎県が連携協定を締結――デンリュウが"ながさき未来応援ポケモン"に就任|trans-title=Pokémon and Nagasaki Prefecture sign partnership agreement -- Ampharos is appointed "Nagasaki Future Support Pokémon"|language=ja|date=June 28, 2024|website=Gamer|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628045237/https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/202406280047/|url-status=live}}

|- id="Flaaffy"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Flaaffy
{{nihongo||モココ|Mokoko}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0180 0180])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric

|align=center| Mareep (#179)

|align=center| Ampharos (#181)

|- id="Ampharos"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Ampharos
{{nihongo||デンリュウ|Denryū}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0181 0181])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric

|align=center| Flaaffy (#180)

|align=center| Mega Evolution

|- id="Bellossom"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Bellossom
{{nihongo||キレイハナ|Kireihana}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0182 0182])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Grass

|align=center| Gloom (#044)

| {{n/a}}

| Bellossom is a flower-like Pokémon and an alternate evolution of Gloom, which can also evolve into Vileplume.{{Cite journal|journal=Journal of Geek Studies|last1=Marinho|first1=Lucas C.|last2=Cai|first2=Liming|issn=2359-3024|volume=8|issue=2|year=2021|access-date=September 6, 2024|pages=29–38|title=Floral Gigantism in the Pokémon World|url=https://jgeekstudies.org/2021/07/18/floral-gigantism-in-the-pokemon-world/|format=PDF|archive-date=September 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906020515/https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/vileplume.pdf}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-redesign-before-release/|title=10 Pokemon Who Were Redesigned Before Release|last=Burrell|first=Joseph|date=March 17, 2021|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=June 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603094419/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-redesign-before-release/|url-status=live}} Alongside green skin, Bellossom has flowers on its head and a skirt made of leaves.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-wear-clothes/|title=10 Pokemon That Definitely Wear Clothes|last=Laurel|first=Kyle|date=September 20, 2021|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=September 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240905213924/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-wear-clothes/|url-status=live}} Depending on how smelly a Gloom is when evolving, a Bellossom's flowers grow more beautifully than usual. When going to sleep, Bellossom closes its petals.{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/here-are-the-pokemon-you-should-start-stockpiling-in-pokemon-go-before-new-creatures-are-released-into-the-wild/slidelist/55640080.cms|title=Here Are the Pokemon You Should Start Stockpiling in Pokemon Go Before New Creatures Are Released into the Wild|date=November 26, 2016|website=Business Insider India|access-date=September 18, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919023400/https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/here-are-the-pokemon-you-should-start-stockpiling-in-pokemon-go-before-new-creatures-are-released-into-the-wild/slidelist/55640080.cms|archive-date=September 19, 2024}} The skirt has changed colors multiple times between games; initially designed as pink, then red, before sticking with a green and yellow design. Due to its skirt, Bellossom is likely based on hula girls.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-evolutions-dont-make-sense/|title=Pokemon: 13 Evolutionary Lines That Don't Make Sense|last=Eakin|first=Jon|date=November 27, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907060914/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-evolutions-dont-make-sense/|url-status=live}} Bellossom's English name is a combination of "bell" and "blossom".

|- id="Marill"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Marill
{{nihongo||マリル|Marill}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0183 0183])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Water / Fairy{{refn|group=nb|name=Marill|Starting in X and Y, Marill and Azumarill gained the Fairy type.}}

|align=center| Azurill (#298)

|align=center| Azumarill (#184)

| rowspan="2"| Marill and Azumarill are a pair of Pokémon. Marill evolves into Azumarill. Marill resembles a mouse, while Azumarill more greatly resembles a rabbit.{{Cite web |last=Lada |first=Jenni |date=January 1, 2023 |title=Here Are Some Bunny Pokemon You Could Use for a Year of the Rabbit Team |url=https://www.siliconera.com/here-are-some-bunny-pokemon-you-could-use-for-a-year-of-the-rabbit-team/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222224010/https://www.siliconera.com/here-are-some-bunny-pokemon-you-could-use-for-a-year-of-the-rabbit-team/ |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}} During development of Gold and Silver, Marill's sprite was depicted with a dark pink and light purple color scheme. 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. A pre-evolution to Marill, named Azurill, debuted in sequel games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.{{Cite web |last=Randall |first=Adam |date=November 5, 2024 |title=The Cutest Pokémon from Every Generation |url=https://www.pockettactics.com/cutest-pokemon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241112210613/https://www.pockettactics.com/cutest-pokemon |archive-date=November 12, 2024 |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=Pocket Tactics |language=en-US}}

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.{{cite web |last=Langley |first=Hugh |date=February 27, 2016 |title=Gotta Debunk 'Em All! The Pokemon Rumors and Urban Legends We All Fell For |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/gotta-debunk-em-all-the-pokemon-rumors-and-urban-legends-we-all-fell-for-1315898 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815205241/https://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/gotta-debunk-em-all-the-pokemon-rumors-and-urban-legends-we-all-fell-for-1315898 |archive-date=August 15, 2024 |access-date=June 21, 2024 |work=TechRadar}}{{Cite web |last=LaGioia |first=Stepen |date=November 20, 2019 |title=Pokémon: 7 Ridiculous Gen I Rumors People Actually Believed (& 7 That Actually Turned Out To Be True) |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-gen-i-rumors-true-fake/ |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222222436/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-gen-i-rumors-true-fake/ |archive-date=December 22, 2024 }} The Pikablu rumors became widespread enough that the name appeared on an official Topps trading card for the series.{{Cite web |last=Dwyer |first=Theo |date=September 16, 2020 |title=Top Five Shiny Pokémon In Pokémon GO: Generation Two |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/top-five-shiny-pokemon-in-pokemon-go-generation-two/ |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=Bleeding Cool|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222222518/https://bleedingcool.com/games/top-five-shiny-pokemon-in-pokemon-go-generation-two/|archive-date=December 22, 2024}}

|- id="Azumarill"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Azumarill
{{nihongo||マリルリ|Mariruri}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0184 0184])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Water / Fairy{{refn|group=nb|name=Marill|}}

|align=center| Marill (#183)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Sudowoodo"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Sudowoodo
{{nihongo||ウソッキー|Usokkī}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0185 0185])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}}} ||align=center| Rock

|align=center| Bonsly (#438)

| {{n/a}}

| Sudowoodo is a Pokémon species that mimics the appearance of a tree, causing it to be mistaken for a Grass type.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/06/14/138714.html|title=初見じゃ見抜けない『ポケモン』の難解タイプ、4匹！誰もが見た目で勘違いしたはず|trans-title=Four difficult types of 'Pokémon' that are hard to spot on first sight! Everyone must have misunderstood them based on their appearance|language=ja|author=サイダー|date=June 14, 2022|website=Inside Games|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=March 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320015954/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/06/14/138714.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://magmix.jp/post/133671/2|title=赤緑世代は愕然？「似ているけど何か違う」ポケモン3選|trans-title=Are the Red and Green generations astonished? Three Pokémon that 'look alike but are somehow different'.|language=ja|date=January 23, 2023|website=Magmix|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235203/https://magmix.jp/post/133671/2|url-status=live}} Sudowoodo is primarily brown, with green spheres on its hands.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-sudowoodo-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-march-2022/|title=Tonight Is Sudowoodo Spotlight Hour In Pokémon GO: March 2022|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=March 22, 2022|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 17, 2024|archive-date=April 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412074152/https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-sudowoodo-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-march-2022/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/features/the-most-creepy-eerie-and-downright-unpleasant-pokemon/277466/|title=The Most Creepy, Eerie and Downright Unpleasant Pokémon|last=Whritenour|first=Jacob|date=October 31, 2017|website=Hardcore Gamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235202/https://hardcoregamer.com/features/the-most-creepy-eerie-and-downright-unpleasant-pokemon/277466/|url-status=live}} It likes to surround itself and blend in with real trees, rarely moving unless it believes people realize its faking being a tree, or if it gets caught in the rain.{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/sudowoodo-is-loved-by-millions-of-old-people-1837713232|title=Sudowoodo Is Loved By Millions Of Old People|last=Zwiezen|first=Zack|date=August 31, 2019|website=Kotaku|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911003126/https://kotaku.com/sudowoodo-is-loved-by-millions-of-old-people-1837713232|url-status=live}} In-universe, Sudowoodo is popular with the elderly, even having a magazine dedicated to it.

Sudowoodo tends 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page06.html|title=Pokémon: ポケットモンスター』開発スタッフインタビュー|trans-title=Pokémon: Pocket Monsters development staff interview|language=ja|website=Nintendo|access-date=September 17, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070225121251/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0007/gfreak/page06.html|archive-date=February 25, 2007}} The Pokémon may be based on petrified wood. Sudowoodo's name is taken from the words "pseudo" and "wood". Its Japanese name is taken from the words "Usokki" (meaning "fake tree") and "Usotsuki" (meaning "liar").{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/13166.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Usokki (#185)|date=December 13, 1999|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 6, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803085913/http://pocket.ign.com/news/13166.html|archive-date=August 3, 2001}} Sudowoodo is the evolved form of Bonsly.

|- id="Politoed"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Politoed
{{nihongo||ニョロトノ|Nyorotono}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0186 0186])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water

|align=center| Poliwhirl (#061)

| {{n/a}}

| Politoed is a frog-like Pokémon. Politoed is an alternate evolution of Poliwhirl, which can also evolve into Poliwrath.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-frog-pokemon-ranked/|title=All Frog And Toad Pokemon, Ranked|last=Hall|first=Roy|date=March 15, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930011742/https://www.thegamer.com/best-frog-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-look-nothing-like-base-form/|title=Pokemon Who Look Nothing Like Their Base Form|last=Wyche|first=Jerrad|date=April 25, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=August 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828180655/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-look-nothing-like-base-form/|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/07/politoed-hangs-out-in-groups-and-shouts-all-night/|title=Politoed Hangs Out In Groups And Shouts All Night|date=July 19, 2020|website=Kotaku Australia|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235203/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/07/politoed-hangs-out-in-groups-and-shouts-all-night/|url-status=live}}

Politoed's design may be based on tree frogs. 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/people-think-pokmon-scarlet-and-violets-latest-mon-is-a-gold-and-silver-deep-cut|title=People Think Pokémon Scarlet and Violet''{{'}}s Latest Mon' Is a Gold and Silver Deep Cut|last=Dinsdale|first=Ryan|date=October 14, 2022|website=IGN|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=February 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216061746/https://www.ign.com/articles/people-think-pokmon-scarlet-and-violets-latest-mon-is-a-gold-and-silver-deep-cut|url-status=live}} Politoed's name is a combination of "polliwog" and "toad". In real life, a species of tree frog was named after Politoed, dubbed parapharyngodon politoedi.{{cite journal |last1=Poulin |first1=Robert B. |last2=McDougall |first2=Cameron |last3=Presswell |first3=Bronwen |year=2022 |title=What's in a Name? Taxonomic and Genderbiases in the Etymology of New Speciesnames |journal=Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences |publisher=Royal Society |volume=289 |issue=1974 |pages=39–67 |doi=10.1098/rspb.2021.2708 |pmid=35538778 |pmc=9091844 |issn=1471-2954 }}

|- id="Hoppip"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Hoppip
{{nihongo||ハネッコ|Hanekko}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0187 0187])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Flying

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Skiploom (#188)

| rowspan="3" | Hoppip, Skiploom and Jumpluff are dandelion-like Pokémon.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/cutest-grass-pokemon-ranked/|title=The 10 Cutest Grass Pokémon, Ranked|last=Christopher|first=Michael|date=March 1, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=December 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220064411/https://www.thegamer.com/cutest-grass-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}} Hoppip is round and pink,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/grass-type-pokemon-ash-ketchum-never-caught/|title=Grass-Type Pokemon Ash Ketchum Never Caught|last=Wyche|first=Jerrad|date=May 5, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=November 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108041438/https://www.thegamer.com/grass-type-pokemon-ash-ketchum-never-caught/|url-status=live}} with leaves growing from its head that allows it to fly.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/features/the-best-pokemon-glow-ups-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet|title=Feature: The Best Pokémon Glow Ups In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet|last=Gray|first=Kate|date=December 13, 2022|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=June 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603154331/https://www.nintendolife.com/features/the-best-pokemon-glow-ups-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet|url-status=live}} Its English name is a combination of "hop" and "pip". Hoppip and its evolutionary line are able to be blown away and carried over large distances by strong winds. Skiploom is the evolution to Hoppip. Skiploom is round and green, with a spinning flower on top its head making it able to fly.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/10/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-skiploom-188-373521|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Skiploom (#188)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 6, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911003130/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/10/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-skiploom-188-373521|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/23204.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Popokko (#188)|date=August 7, 2000|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 15, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001205054900/http://pocket.ign.com/news/23204.html|archive-date=December 5, 2000}} Its English name is a combination of "skip" and "bloom". Skiploom evolves into Jumpluff. Jumpluff is round and blue, possessing limbs of cotton spores on its head and sides.{{Cite web|url=https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/Otakuma_1829518/|title=春色カラーのワタッコで春を先取りファンアートのポケモン和菓子|trans-title=Get ahead of spring with spring-coloured Pokémon Jumpluff Japanese sweets fan art|language=ja|last=Sakimura|first=Tamaki|date=February 17, 2022|website=Excite|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233332/https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/Otakuma_1829518/|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-pokedex-entry-nintendo-switch-1849831634/slides/16|title=15 Of The Most Messed Up Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Pokédex Entries (Slide 16)|last=Walker|first=John|date=November 30, 2022|website=Kotaku|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233435/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-pokedex-entry-nintendo-switch-1849831634/slides/16|url-status=live}} Its name is a combination of "jump" and "fluff".

The idea of the Hoppip line is meant to demonstrate the idea of how pollen and seeds spread via the air.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-shouldnt-be-flying-type/|title=10 Pokemon That Shouldn't Be Flying-Type|last=Kurland|first=Daniel|date=December 7, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 28, 2024|archive-date=September 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928003252/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-shouldnt-be-flying-type/|url-status=live}} Additionally, the line is based on the stages of a dandelion; Hoppip resembling the leaves, Skiploom resembling the flower and Jumpluff resembling the seedheads. The line's names were partially created by English translator for the Pokémon series, Nob Ogasawara, with the first half of their names being a reference to the idiom "hop, skip, and a jump".{{Cite tweet|number=1385988744528896000|title=Not Many. I Came up with Hop, Skip, Jump (Though Not Pip). Staraptor, Staravia, Mismagius. I'd Have to Really Think About It (Or Crack Open a Dex).|last=Ogasawara|first=Nob|user=DougDinsdale|date=April 24, 2021|access-date=September 28, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=September 28, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240928002613/https://x.com/DougDinsdale/status/1385988744528896000}}

|- id="Skiploom"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Skiploom
{{nihongo||ポポッコ|Popokko}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0188 0188])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Flying

|align=center| Hoppip (#187)

|align=center| Jumpluff (#189)

|- id="Jumpluff"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Jumpluff
{{nihongo||ワタッコ|Watakko}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0189 0189])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Grass / Flying

|align=center| Skiploom (#188)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Aipom"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Aipom
{{nihongo||エイパム|Eipam}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0190 0190])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Ambipom (#424)

| Aipom is a monkey-like Pokémon. Aipom is purple with a tuft of hair on its head, which changes size depending on its gender.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-shiny-aipom-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go/|title=Tonight Is Shiny Aipom Spotlight Hour In Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=June 29, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907003936/https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-shiny-aipom-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}} Aipom has a large, three-fingered hand on the end of its tail.{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/14243.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Eipamu (#190)|date=January 24, 2000|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 7, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803082214/http://pocket.ign.com/news/14243.html|archive-date=August 3, 2001}}{{Cite web|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/features/hardcore-gamers-top-20-favorite-pokemon/196213/|title=Hardcore Gamer's Top 20 Favorite Pokémon|last=Whritenour|first=Jacob|date=March 13, 2016|website=Hardcore Gamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907003837/https://hardcoregamer.com/features/hardcore-gamers-top-20-favorite-pokemon/196213/|url-status=live}} It uses this hand to stand on, climb trees, pick fruit and perform pranks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-monkey-pokemon-ranked/|title=The 8 Best Monkey Pokemon|last=Foot|first=Casey|date=August 13, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=August 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802013544/https://www.thegamer.com/best-monkey-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}} Comparatively, Aipom is quite clumsy with its actual hands.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-silly-pokemon-designs/|title=Pokemon: 10 Silliest Pokemon Designs|last=Pinera|first=Alexander|date=May 24, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=May 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240528042900/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-silly-pokemon-designs/|url-status=live}} It also has large eyes and a large grin.{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2019/2/26/18241590/detective-pikachu-trailer-rating-language-swear-type-pokemon|title=Detective Pikachu Is Definitely a 'Mature' Take on Pokémon|last=Frank|first=Allegra|date=February 26, 2019|website=Polygon|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907003917/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2019/2/26/18241590/detective-pikachu-trailer-rating-language-swear-type-pokemon|url-status=live}} Aipom is described as being mischievous, enjoying playing pranks. It is also known to jump on and eat Bounsweet. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution of Aipom named Ambipom.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-only-evolve-when-learning-certain-moves/|title=Every Pokemon That Only Evolves When They Learn A Certain Move|last=Chamaillard|first=Kyle|date=December 20, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 19, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919222249/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-only-evolve-when-learning-certain-moves/|archive-date=September 19, 2024}}

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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/12/24/142756.html|title=サトシloveから一転…アニメ『ポケモン』でもっとも波乱万丈な一生を辿ったエイパム|trans-title=Aipom, who had the most turbulent life in the Pokémon anime, has completely changed from his love for Satoshi|language=ja|last=Otsuka|first=Sawadi|date=December 24, 2022|website=Inside Games|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=March 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323113519/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/12/24/142756.html|url-status=live}} Alongside monkeys, Aipom is likely based on the Mexican mythological creature Ahuizotl. Aipom's hand tail may be based on monkeys' tails being prehensive.{{Cite book |last=Bejarano |first=Carlos Naranjo |year=2016|editor-last=Aragón |editor-first=Anjhara Gómez |title=Japón Y "Occidente": El Patrimonio Cultural Como Punto De Encuentro|trans-title=Japan and The West: Cultural heritage as a meeting point|language=es|publisher=Aconcagua Libros |pages=773–782 |chapter=El patrimonio japonés en "Pokémon" |isbn=978-84-943237-5-1}} Aipom's name is a combination of "ape", "palm" and pom pom".

|- id="Sunkern"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Sunkern
{{nihongo||ヒマナッツ|Himanattsu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0191 0191])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Grass

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Sunflora (#192)

| rowspan="2" | Sunkern is sunflower seed-like Pokémon.{{Cite web|url=https://primagames.com/tips/can-sunkern-be-shiny-in-pokemon-go-answered|title=Can Sunkern Be Shiny in Pokemon GO – Answered|last=Wells|first=Priscilla|date=June 21, 2023|website=Prima Games|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233438/https://primagames.com/tips/can-sunkern-be-shiny-in-pokemon-go-answered|url-status=live}} It is yellow with black stripes and a sprout growing atop its head.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-sunkern-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-hidden-gems/|title=Tonight Is Sunkern Spotlight Hour In Pokémon GO: Hidden Gems|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=June 20, 2023|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=June 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629065023/https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-sunkern-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-hidden-gems/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=O'Connor |first=Quinton |date=June 24, 2022 |title=Pokemon: Every Pokemon That Evolves With A Sun Stone |url=https://www.thegamer.com/every-pokemon-evolves-with-a-sun-stone/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929133154/https://www.thegamer.com/every-pokemon-evolves-with-a-sun-stone/ |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=September 9, 2024 |website=TheGamer}} Sunkern is one of the weakest Pokémon in the franchise, with its only means of defense being to shake its leaves at attackers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/06/pokemon-battle-e-pokemon-of-the-day-sunkern-458270|title=Pokemon of the Day: Sunkern|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233439/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/06/pokemon-battle-e-pokemon-of-the-day-sunkern-458270|url-status=live}} Sunkern's name may be a combination of "sunflower" and "kernel". Using an item called a "Sun Stone", Sunkern evolves into Sunflora, a bipedal Pokémon resembling a sunflower. Sunflora follows the sun, using sunlight to become active and lively. Conversely, it becomes sleepy at night due to the lack of sun.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/plant-pokemon-i-want-at-home-ranked/|title=10 Plant Pokemon Ranked By How Likely I'd Be To Display Them In My Home|last=Webster|first=Hilton|date=January 28, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235247/https://www.thegamer.com/plant-pokemon-i-want-at-home-ranked/|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-collaboration-with-the-van-gogh-museum-opens-later-this-month|title=Pokémon Collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum Opens Later This Month|last=Ngan|first=Liv|date=September 12, 2023|website=Eurogamer|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233336/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-collaboration-with-the-van-gogh-museum-opens-later-this-month|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-van-gogh-prints-available-buy/|title=Pokemon{{'}}s Van Gogh Prints Are Now Available To Buy|last=Couslon|first=Josh|date=December 8, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=January 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116152013/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-van-gogh-prints-available-buy/|url-status=live}} Sunflora's name is a combination of "sunflower" and "flora".

|- id="Sunflora"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Sunflora
{{nihongo||キマワリ|Kimawari}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0192 0192])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Grass

|align=center| Sunkern (#191)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Yanma"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Yanma
{{nihongo||ヤンヤンマ|Yanyanma}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0193 0193])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Bug / Flying

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Yanmega (#469)

| Yanma is a dragonfly-like Pokémon. Yanma is depicted as red, with four wings and large eyes. Yanma is often found in swamp and woodland areas,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-are-just-normal-ordinary-animals/|title=10 Pokemon That Are Literally Just Normal Animals|last=Connaughton|first=Kevin|date=July 17, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233344/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-are-just-normal-ordinary-animals/|url-status=live}} living near bodies of water hunting for food. Yanma is seemingly based on the erythrodiplax genus of the libellulidae family. Yanma's name derives from the Japanese word for "[big] dragonfly", "yanma" (蜻蜓). Pokémon Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution of Yanma called Yanmega.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pok-mon-go-gen-4-evolutions-released-raids-made-tougher|title=Pokémon Go Gen 4 Evolutions Released, Raids Made Tougher|last=Phillips|first=Tom|date=February 1, 2019|website=Eurogamer|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909231852/https://www.eurogamer.net/pok-mon-go-gen-4-evolutions-released-raids-made-tougher|url-status=live}}

|- id="Wooper"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Wooper
{{nihongo||ウパー|Wooper}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0194 0194])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Water / Ground

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Quagsire (#195){{refn|group=nb|name=Clodsire|Paldean Wooper (introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet) are capable of evolving into Clodsire.}}

| rowspan="2" rowpsan="2" |Wooper is an axolotl-esque Pokémon, with its name coming from the term "wooper looper", a Japanese term used to describe pet axolotls.{{cite journal |last=Renard |first=Jean-Bruno |date=February 2010 |title=L'axolotl. De La Controverse Scientifique Au Mythe Littéraire |trans-title=The axolotl. From scholarly controversy to literary myth |language=fr |url=https://www.cairn.info/revue-societes-2010-2-page-19.htm |url-status=live |journal=Cairn.info |volume=108 |issue=2 |pages=19–32 |doi=10.3917/soc.108.0019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315145821/https://www.cairn.info/revue-societes-2010-2-page-19.htm |archive-date=March 15, 2023 |access-date=March 11, 2024}} In the games' beta, Wooper had a much larger, plumper design. This Wooper design became an internet meme as a result of its appearance.{{cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Patricia |date=April 27, 2020 |title=Apparent Pokémon Leak Turns 'Beta Wooper' into a Sensation |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/27/21238306/pokemon-gold-silver-leak-beta-wooper-sprite-iwata-nintendo-spaceworld-1999-demo |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219213348/https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/27/21238306/pokemon-gold-silver-leak-beta-wooper-sprite-iwata-nintendo-spaceworld-1999-demo |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |access-date=March 11, 2024 |work=Polygon}} Wooper has historically been used as a meme in the Pokémon fandom due to its design.{{cite web |last=Valentine |first=Rebekah |date=August 3, 2022 |title=Once Again, The Pokémon Community Is Memeing the Heck out of the Last Pokémon Presents |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/once-again-the-pokmon-community-is-memeing-the-heck-out-of-the-last-pokmon-presents |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231230114449/https://www.ign.com/articles/once-again-the-pokmon-community-is-memeing-the-heck-out-of-the-last-pokmon-presents |archive-date=December 30, 2023 |access-date=March 11, 2024 |work=IGN}} An alternate form of Wooper, named Paldean Wooper, debuted in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.{{cite web |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=August 3, 2022 |title=Everybody Loves 'Pooper,' Pokémon Scarlet and Violet{{'}}s New Wooper |url=https://www.polygon.com/23290359/pokemon-scarlet-violet-wooper-paldea-variant-fan-art-memes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219213348/https://www.polygon.com/23290359/pokemon-scarlet-violet-wooper-paldea-variant-fan-art-memes |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |access-date=March 11, 2024 |work=Polygon}}

Wooper evolves into Quagsire. Quagsire resembles a giant salamander.{{Cite web |last=Fama |first=Daphne |date=April 13, 2023 |title=Quagsire Weakness, Counters and Best Moveset in Pokemon GO |url=https://primagames.com/tips/quagsire-weakness-counters-and-best-moveset-in-pokemon-go |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222222435/https://primagames.com/tips/quagsire-weakness-counters-and-best-moveset-in-pokemon-go |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=December 4, 2024 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}} Its name hails from a combination of the words "quagmire" and "sire". In Scarlet and Violet, Paldean Wooper instead evolves into a different Pokémon that greatly resembles Quagsire named Clodsire.{{Cite web |last=Raynor |first=Kelsey |date=November 24, 2022 |title=Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Wooper Location: How to Evolve Wooper into Clodsire |url=https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-wooper-clodsire |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815203326/https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-wooper-clodsire |archive-date=August 15, 2024 |access-date=August 14, 2024 |website=VG247 |language=en}}

|- id="Quagsire"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Quagsire
{{nihongo||ヌオー|Nuō}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0195 0195])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Water / Ground

|align=center| Wooper (#194)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Espeon"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Espeon
{{nihongo||エーフィ|Ēfi}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0196 0196])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Psychic

|align=center| Eevee (#133)

| {{n/a}}

| rowspan="2" | Espeon and Umbreon are evolutions of Eevee.{{Cite web |author=Audrey |title=Pokémon Top 100: #40 Umbreon |url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/40 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218105113/https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/40 |archive-date=December 18, 2019 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=IGN}} Espeon greatly resembles a cat, and has a split tail. It primarily utilizes in Psychic attacks,{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/53|title=Pokémon Top 100: #53 Espeon|author=Kristine|website=IGN|access-date=September 16, 2024|archive-date=December 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230233031/https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/53|url-status=live}} and can predict incoming threats. Its design may be associated with the mythological creatures Carbuncle and Nekomata.{{Cite journal|journal=ITB Journal of Visual Art and Design|trans-title=Study on Visual Transformation of Eevee Character Design in Pokémon Game Series Generation I-V|last1=Aryani|first1=Dewi Isma|last2=Santosa|first2=Imam|last3=Zpalanzani|first3=Alvanov|issn=1978-3078|volume=5|issue=2|year=2013|access-date=September 12, 2024|pages=155–175|title=Kajian Transformasi Visual Desain Karakter Eevee Pada Game Pokémon Series Generasi I-V|doi=10.5614/itbj.vad.2013.5.2.5 |language=Id|url=https://journals.itb.ac.id/index.php/jvad/article/view/639/360|format=PDF|archive-date=September 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240912024559/https://journals.itb.ac.id/index.php/jvad/article/view/639/360}} Espeon's English name hails from the words "ESP" and "eon", while Umbreon's hails from the words "umbra" and "eon". Umbreon is a creature likely based on a fennec fox, 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.{{cite web |last=Grosso |first=Robert |date=April 8, 2018 |title=The Six Best Designed Pokemon of Generation 2 |url=https://techraptor.net/originals/six-best-designed-pokemon-of-generation-2 |website=TechRaptor |access-date=December 22, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126205510/https://techraptor.net/originals/six-best-designed-pokemon-of-generation-2 |archive-date=November 26, 2024 }} Together, Espeon and Umbreon represent either side of the yin and yang philosophical concept. Umbreon was originally designed as a Poison-type Pokémon, but was changed to Dark as the new type was implemented. 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.{{Cite book |title=EVs |date=September 2018 |publisher=The Pokémon Company |language=ja |type=Promotional booklet}}

|- id="Umbreon"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Umbreon
{{nihongo||ブラッキー|Blacky}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0197 0197])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Dark

|align=center| Eevee (#133)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Murkrow"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Murkrow
{{nihongo||ヤミカラス|Yamikarasu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0198 0198])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Flying

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Honchkrow (#430)

| Murkrow is a crow-like Pokémon. Murkrow is small and colored black.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/20/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-murkrow-198-386749|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Murkrow (#198)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 6, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909213529/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/20/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-murkrow-198-386749|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-murkrow-prankster-tailwind-1849931152|title=Pokémon Players Are Getting Wrecked By This Weird Little Crow Right Now|last=Gach|first=Ethan|date=December 27, 2022|website=Kotaku|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=August 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823002924/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-murkrow-prankster-tailwind-1849931152|url-status=live}} Murkow is considered an omen of misfortune; it is known to steal object that sparkle such as jewellery.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-will-steal-from-you/|title=10 Pokemon That Would Steal Your Stuff|last=Kwak|first=Abigail|date=July 31, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=January 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114162811/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-will-steal-from-you/|url-status=live}}{{cite journal|journal=Journal of Geek Studies|first1=Miguel A.|last1=Gómez-Martínez|first2=Michelle|last2=García-Arroyo|issn=2359-3024|volume=10|issue=2|year=2023|access-date=September 7, 2024|pages=67–77|title=Dark Wings, Bright Insights: A Comprehensive Analysis of Corvid Species in Pokémon Games|url=https://jgeekstudies.org/2023/09/02/dark-wings-bright-insights-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-corvid-species-in-pokemon-games/|format=PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907195823/https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/gomez-martinez-garcia-arroyo_2023_corvid_pokemon-1.pdf|archive-date=September 7, 2024}} Murkrow's design is partly based on European witches; having a head in the shape of a witch hat{{Cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/games/best-pokemon-new-pokemon-snap-list/|title=15 Best Pokémon Featured in New Pokémon Snap|last=Byrd|first=Matthew|date=April 29, 2021|website=Den of Geek|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=February 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225052905/https://www.denofgeek.com/games/best-pokemon-new-pokemon-snap-list/|url-status=live}} and a tail 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 a similar yellow bill and feet. Whilst not considered strong in battle when introduced, Murkrow became a popular top tier in Scarlet and Violet{{'}}s competitive scene due to the Pokémon's in-battle ability.{{Cite web |last=Bellingham |first=Hope |date=December 21, 2022 |title=Pokemon Scarlet and Violet{{'}}s Competitive Scene Is Being Dominated by a Wee Crow First Introduced over 20 Years Ago |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-competitive-scene-is-being-dominated-by-a-wee-crow-first-introduced-over-20-years-ago/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808132848/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-competitive-scene-is-being-dominated-by-a-wee-crow-first-introduced-over-20-years-ago/ |archive-date=August 8, 2024 |access-date=September 7, 2024 |website=GamesRadar+}}

In Japanese, Murkow's name (Yamikarasu) is a combination of the words "yami" (dark) and "karasu" (crow). Its English name is a combination of "murky", "murder" (a group of crows) and "crow". Pokémon Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution to Murkrow called Honchkrow.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-dark-type-best/|title=The 28 Best Dark-Type Pokemon|last1=Resuli|first1=Leyla|last2=Chamaillard|first2=Kyle|date=May 14, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406133204/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-dark-type-best/|url-status=live}}

|- id="Slowking"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Slowking
{{nihongo||ヤドキング|Yadoking}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0199 0199])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Water / Psychic

|align=center| Slowpoke (#079)

| {{n/a}}

|Slowking is an evolution of Slowpoke,{{Cite web |last=Dwyer |first=Theo |date=November 17, 2020 |title=Shiny Slowpoke Has Been Released In Pokémon GO |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/shiny-slowpoke-has-been-released-in-pokemon-go/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610205841/https://bleedingcool.com/games/shiny-slowpoke-has-been-released-in-pokemon-go/ |archive-date=June 10, 2023 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=Bleeding Cool}} which resembles a hybrid of a salamander and a hippopotamus.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Ian |date=September 29, 2020 |title=Galarian Slowking Is One Messed Up Pokémon |url=https://kotaku.com/galarian-slowking-is-one-messed-up-pokemon-1845221479 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002042733/https://kotaku.com/galarian-slowking-is-one-messed-up-pokemon-1845221479 |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=Kotaku}} Unlike Slowpoke's other evolution, Slowbro, which evolves when the Pokémon Shellder bites on its tail, the Shellder has bitten the Slowpoke's head, resulting in its evolution into Slowking.{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2000 |title=Pokémon of the Day: Slowking (#199) |url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/14620.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001206034800/http://pocket.ign.com/news/14620.html |archive-date=December 6, 2000 |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=IGN Pocket}} Slowking's English name hails from the words "slow" and "king".

Slowking debuted in the movie Pokémon the Movie 2000,{{Cite web |last=Koehler |first=Robert |date=July 21, 2000 |title=Pokemon 2000 the Movie: The Power of One |url=https://variety.com/2000/film/reviews/pokemon-2000-the-movie-the-power-of-one-1200463360/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233348/https://variety.com/2000/film/reviews/pokemon-2000-the-movie-the-power-of-one-1200463360/ |archive-date=September 10, 2024 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=Variety}} where it is capable of speaking the human language.{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/11/7/16604212/pokemon-i-choose-you-movie-review-pikachu|title=Pokémon: I Choose You! Gives Pikachu One Cringeworthy Moment (Update)|last=Frank|first=Allegra|date=November 13, 2017|website=Polygon|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=September 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901090029/https://www.polygon.com/2017/11/7/16604212/pokemon-i-choose-you-movie-review-pikachu|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |date=September 29, 2020 |title=Galarian Slowking Is the Headcrab Zombie of Pokémon |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/29/21493281/pokemon-sword-shield-galarian-slowking-crown-tundra |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207204934/https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/29/21493281/pokemon-sword-shield-galarian-slowking-crown-tundra |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=Polygon}}

|- id="Misdreavus"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Misdreavus
{{nihongo||ムウマ|Mūma}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0200 0200])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ghost}}}} ||align=center| Ghost

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Mismagius (#429)

| Misdreavus is a ghost Pokémon. Misdreavus is described as looking like a severed head. It is bluish-purple, with pink tips in its wavy hair and a red necklace around its neck.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-misdreavus-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-october-2022/|title=Tonight Is Misdreavus Spotlight Hour In Pokémon GO: October 2022|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=October 18, 2022|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019023012/https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-misdreavus-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-october-2022/|url-status=live}} It is active at night, where It actively tries to scare people. Misdreavus is based on the rokurokubi, more specifically the nukekubi, a yōkai depicted as a floating severed head that scares people.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/ghost-pokemon-dark-inspirations/|title=10 Ghost Pokemon With Dark Inspirations|last=Skay|first=Leah|date=March 11, 2021|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 26, 2024|archive-date=September 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926133732/https://www.thegamer.com/ghost-pokemon-dark-inspirations/|url-status=live}} Misdreavus's name is combination of "mischievous", "dream" and "reave". Its Japanese name is taken directly from the Japanese word for "nightmare", Mūma. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Misdreavus gained the ability to evolve into Mismagius.{{Cite web|url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/best-ghost-type-pokemon-in-scarlet-and-violet/|title=Best Ghost Type Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet|last=Sandejas|first=Janzel|date=January 5, 2023|website=The Escapist|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=August 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813155303/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/best-ghost-type-pokemon-in-scarlet-and-violet/|url-status=live}} Misdreavus also resembles the ancient Paradox Pokémon Flutter Mane.{{Cite web|url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/flutter-mane-location-where-to-catch-flutter-mane-in-pokemon-scarlet/|title=Flutter Mane Location: Where to Catch Flutter Mane in Pokemon Scarlet|last=Middler|first=Jordan|date=November 25, 2022|website=Video Games Chronicle|access-date=September 8, 2024|archive-date=September 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908002334/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/flutter-mane-location-where-to-catch-flutter-mane-in-pokemon-scarlet/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-paradox-iron-valiant-roaring-moon-locations-9015|title=Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Paradox Pokémon, Including Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon Locations Explained|last=Lynn|first=Lottie|date=March 16, 2023|website=Eurogamer|access-date=September 14, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914165243/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-scarlet-violet-paradox-iron-valiant-roaring-moon-locations-9015|archive-date=September 14, 2024}}

|- id="Unown"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Unown
{{nihongo||アンノーン|Unown}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0201 0201])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Psychic

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

| Unown is a 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.{{Cite web |last=Woor |first=Stephanie |date=August 20, 2022 |title=Where To Find Unown In Pokémon GO: All About Unown Events And Rare Wild Appearances |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/where-to-find-unown-in-pokemon-go-all-about-unown-events-and-rare-wild-appearances |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240912165514/https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/where-to-find-unown-in-pokemon-go-all-about-unown-events-and-rare-wild-appearances |archive-date=September 12, 2024 |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}} The Unown designs were created by Pokémon species designer Ken Sugimori, coming to him in a "sudden burst of inspiration".{{cite web |year=2000 |title=Ken Sugimori – Monster Designer |url=https://shmuplations.com/pokemon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109024601/https://shmuplations.com/pokemon/ |archive-date=November 9, 2019 |access-date=January 21, 2024 |work=Shmuplations}} 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.{{cite web |author=Matthew Wanlin |date=October 13, 2000 |title=Pokémon Development Team Interview |url=http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q4-2000/101300a.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002045333/http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q4-2000/101300a.html |archive-date=October 2, 2012 |access-date=April 8, 2010 |publisher=RPGamer }} Unown's name originates from the word "unknown".

Groups of Unown are found in ruins and used as communication tool to reveal hidden messages in the games. It cannot learn any moves besides its 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.

|- id="Wobbuffet"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Wobbuffet
{{nihongo||ソーナンス|Sōnansu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0202 0202])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Psychic

|align=center| Wynaut (#360)

| {{n/a}}

| Wobbuffet is a Pokémon species based on punching bags.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-best-shinies-pokeradar/|title=The 10 Best Shinies You Can Find With The Pokeradar In BDSP|last=Pentleton|first=Matthew|date=January 20, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 17, 2024|archive-date=September 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917221538/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-best-shinies-pokeradar/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-go-best-gym-defense-protection-teams/|title=Pokemon Go: The Best Pokemon For Defending Gyms|last=Scariati|first=Andrew|date=October 28, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 17, 2024|archive-date=June 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618011415/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-go-best-gym-defense-protection-teams/|url-status=live}} The body of Wobbuffet is primarily blue and blob-like; with eyes always closed and typically depicted as holding its hand to its forehead, in reference to comedian Hayashiya Sanpei I. It also has a black tail with eyes on it, which it prefers to keep hidden.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/here-are-some-more-anatomical-illustrations-of-pokemon-to-ruin-your-day/1100-6503974/|title=Here Are Some More Anatomical Illustrations Of Pokemon To Ruin Your Day|last=Bonthuys|first=Darryn|date=May 31, 2022|website=GameSpot|access-date=September 17, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917222219/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/here-are-some-more-anatomical-illustrations-of-pokemon-to-ruin-your-day/1100-6503974/|archive-date=September 17, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-wobbuffet-outside-of-pokemon-go/|title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Wobbuffet Outside Of Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=January 3, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 17, 2024|archive-date=January 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106013510/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-wobbuffet-outside-of-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}} If a Wobbuffet is female, it will have pink lips akin to lipstick. Wobbuffet is not capable of learning any conventional offensive moves, instead reflecting opponent's moves back at them should an opponent strike first.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/10/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-wobbuffet-202-379701|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Wobbuffet (#202)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126163845/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/10/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-wobbuffet-202-379701|url-status=live}} If two Wobbuffet encounter each other, they become competitive and try to outdo the other in endurance, even to the point of starvation.{{Cite web|url=https://primagames.com/tips/shiny-wobbuffet-pokemon-go|title=How to Catch a Shiny Wobbuffet in Pokemon GO|last=Barth|first=Nicholas|date=April 20, 2020|website=Prima Games|access-date=September 17, 2024|archive-date=November 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127132537/https://primagames.com/tips/shiny-wobbuffet-pokemon-go|url-status=live}} 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. Wobbuffet act aggressive and violent should an opponent aim for its tail; 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,{{Cite journal|journal=Journal of Fandom Studies|last=Geraghty|first=Lincoln|issn=2046-6706|volume=5|issue=1|year=2017|access-date=September 17, 2024|pages=3–20|title=Can Pikachu Die? Online Fan Conspiracy Theories and the Pokémon Gaming Universe|doi=10.1386/jfs.5.1.3_1 |url=https://pure.port.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/7864710/Pokemon_Fans_Article_Revised.pdf|archive-date=March 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322192020/https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/files/7864710/Pokemon_Fans_Article_Revised.pdf|url-status=live}} or that both the body and tail are two separate Pokémon.{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/19869.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Sonansu(#202)|date=May 22, 2000|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 15, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001203122500/http://pocket.ign.com/news/19869.html|archive-date=December 3, 2000}} A pre-evolved form named Wynaut was introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

Wobbuffet is a prominent Pokémon in the anime due to being a core member of the villainous Team Rocket,{{Cite web|url=https://www.mic.com/articles/183536/pokemon-go-park-event-new-raid-bosses-debut-alongside-yokohama-japans-pikachu-outbreak|title=New Raid Bosses {{'}}Pokémon Go{{'}}: Update Debuts During Park Event at Yokohama, Japan's Pikachu Outbreak|last=Borkowski|first=Alex|date=August 9, 2017|website=Mic|access-date=September 17, 2024|archive-date=September 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917221553/https://www.mic.com/articles/183536/pokemon-go-park-event-new-raid-bosses-debut-alongside-yokohama-japans-pikachu-outbreak|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|url=https://app.famitsu.com/20200114_1570859/|title=『ポケモン』今年のポケットモンスター・フェア第二弾はアニメで大人気の"ロケット団"が登場！|trans-title="Pokemon" The second part of this year's Pokemon Fair features the hugely popular "Team Rocket" from the anime!|language=ja|date=January 14, 2020|magazine=Famitsu App|access-date=September 17, 2024|archive-date=August 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813185027/https://app.famitsu.com/20200114_1570859/|url-status=live}} with team member Jessie owning one. This Wobbuffet plays a comedic role to the team, often breaking out of its Pokéball and yelling its name.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/42060/nwrs-favorite-pokemon-wobbuffet|title=NWR's Favorite Pokemon: Wobbuffet|last=West|first=Matt|date=March 18, 2016|website=Nintendo World Report|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907003945/https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/42060/nwrs-favorite-pokemon-wobbuffet|url-status=live}} Wobbuffet was designed by Hironobu Yoshida.{{Cite web |last=Wong |first=Alistair |date=September 16, 2019 |title=Game Freak Reveals New Secrets Behind The Making Of The Mythical Celebi |url=https://www.siliconera.com/game-freak-reveals-new-secrets-behind-the-making-of-the-mythical-celebi/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417041409/https://www.siliconera.com/game-freak-reveals-new-secrets-behind-the-making-of-the-mythical-celebi/ |archive-date=April 17, 2024 |access-date=April 17, 2024 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}} Alongside punching bags, Wobbuffet is likely also based on okiagari-koboshi dolls. Additionally, it may also be based on Japanese comedian Hayashiya Sanpei I, with the Pokémon's Japanese name being a homage to Hayashiya's catchphrase "so nansu, okusan" (translated as "That's the way it is, ma'am").{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a784938/celebrate-pokemons-20th-anniversary-with-these-20-amazing-facts/|title=Celebrate Pokémon{{'}}s 20th Anniversary with These 20 Amazing Facts|last=Martin|first=Liam|date=February 27, 2016|website=Digital Spy|access-date=September 4, 2024|archive-date=October 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014214031/https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a784938/celebrate-pokemons-20th-anniversary-with-these-20-amazing-facts/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-based-on-real-people/|title=12 Pokemon Based On Real People|last=Hanna|first=Jeremy|date=January 14, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 17, 2024|archive-date=June 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603113105/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-based-on-real-people/|url-status=live}} Wobbuffet's name is a combination of the words "wobble" and "buffet".

|- id="Girafarig"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Girafarig
{{nihongo||キリンリキ|Kirinriki}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0203 0203])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Normal / Psychic

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| 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.{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/girafarig-has-a-second-head-that-never-sleeps-1840684481|title=Girafarig Has A Second Head That Never Sleeps|last=Zwiezen|first=Zack|date=December 28, 2019|website=Kotaku|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=August 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831213528/https://kotaku.com/girafarig-has-a-second-head-that-never-sleeps-1840684481|url-status=live}} Alongside giraffes, Girafarig may be based on the okapi.

Girafarig's name derives from the word "giraffe", however, the name in both English and Japanese is palindromic, meaning it can be read the same backwards and forwards.{{Cite web|url=https://techraptor.net/originals/six-worst-designed-pokemon-of-generation-2|title=The Six Worst Designed Pokemon of Generation 2|last=Grosso|first=Robert|date=April 15, 2018|website=TechRaptor|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=August 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831213528/https://techraptor.net/originals/six-worst-designed-pokemon-of-generation-2|url-status=live}} This was originally reflected in an early design of Girafarig, where instead of the tail head, the back half mirrored the front half. Additionally, a scrapped pre-evolution was discovered in the Spaceworld demo, consisting of a conjoined pair of ghosts. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced an evolution to Girafarig called Farigiraf.{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23390908/pokemon-scarlet-violet-farigiraf-girafarig-evolution-scary|title=Pokémon's New Girafarig Evolution Is Going to Give Me Nightmares|last=Clark|first=Nicole|date=October 6, 2022|website=Polygon|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-date=August 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831213542/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23390908/pokemon-scarlet-violet-farigiraf-girafarig-evolution-scary|url-status=live}}

|- id="Pineco"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Pineco
{{nihongo||クヌギダマ|Kunugidama}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0204 0204])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}}} ||align=center| Bug

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Forretress (#205)

| rowspan="2"| Pineco and Forretress are Pokémon based on bagworm moth larvae.{{cite journal|journal=Journal of Geek Studies|last=Drage|first=Harriet B.|issn=2359-3024|volume=11|issue=2|year=2024|access-date=September 4, 2024|pages=97–102|title=Euarthropod Diversity in Pokémon: Searching for the Ancestral Type|url=https://jgeekstudies.org/2024/08/24/euarthropod-diversity-in-pokemon-searching-for-the-ancestral-type/|format=PDF|archive-date=August 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828144618/https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/drage_2024_pokephylogenetics.pdf}} Pineco typically hangs from tree branches and gather tree bark in order to mimic the appearance of pinecones. Pineco's name derives from the word "pinecone". When Pineco evolves into Forretress, the Pokémon develops a large spherical appearance, spines and external plates similar to an exoskeleton. Living in forests, Forretress can be found attached to tree trunks. Forretress's name is a combination of the words "fortress" and "turret".

|- id="Forretress"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Forretress
{{nihongo||フォレトス|Foretosu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0205 0205])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Bug / Steel

|align=center| Pineco (#204)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Dunsparce"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Dunsparce
{{nihongo||ノコッチ|Nokotchi}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0206 0206])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Dudunsparce (#982)

| Dunsparce is a snake-like Pokémon. Other than snakes, Dunsparce has been described as resembling larvae or pupae. Dunsparce is small and yellow,{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-fans-are-losing-their-minds-over-dudunsparce/|title=Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fans Are Losing Their Minds over Dudunsparce|last=Bellingham|first=Hope|date=November 11, 2022|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=January 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128042528/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-fans-are-losing-their-minds-over-dudunsparce/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/originals/598381-pokemon-sword-and-shield-evolutions-neglected|title=Neglected Pokemon That Deserve Evolutions in Sword and Shield|last=Lozada|first=David|date=September 24, 2019|website=GameRevolution|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235203/https://www.gamerevolution.com/originals/598381-pokemon-sword-and-shield-evolutions-neglected|url-status=live}} with tiny wings on its back, spikes on its chin, a stinger,{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23484011/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-rare-dudunsparce-three-segment|title=Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Players Are on the Hunt for the Awful Dudunsparce|last=Diaz|first=Ana|date=November 30, 2022|website=Polygon|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=August 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806155738/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23484011/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-rare-dudunsparce-three-segment|url-status=live}} and closed eyes.{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-dundunsparce-nintendo-switch-1849772224|title=This Pokémon's Got An Evolution After 23 Years, And It's Such A Troll|last=Walker|first=John|date=November 11, 2022|website=Kotaku|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=November 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111065937/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-dundunsparce-nintendo-switch-1849772224|url-status=live}} Dunsparce's wings, oftentimes covered in mud, are not capable of flight. Instead, they dig holes and burrow in Diglett tunnels. Dunsparce was designed by Hironobu Yoshida. Dunsparce is likely based on the tsuchinoko, a large snake-like creature in Japanese folklore said to be able to leap great distances,{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/15-pokemon-based-real-world-mythology/|title=17 Pokemon Based on Real-World Mythology|last=Sullivan|first=Lucas|date=February 4, 2014|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305014237/http://www.gamesradar.com/15-pokemon-based-real-world-mythology/|url-status=live}} 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. Dunsparce's name is a combination of the words "dun" and "sparse". In the Gold and Silver beta, Dunsparce had a "more serpentine" design", as well as originally not having wings on its back.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/5-pokemon-gold-silver-leaks-wish-real-beta-wooper/|title=5 Pokémon From The Gold & Silver Leaks We Wish Were Real|last=Baird|first=Scott|date=April 27, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903095342/https://www.thegamer.com/5-pokemon-gold-silver-leaks-wish-real-beta-wooper/|url-status=live}} Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced an evolution to Dunsparce called Dudunsparce.

|- id="Gligar"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Gligar
{{nihongo||グライガー|Gligar}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0207 0207])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Ground / Flying

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Gliscor (#472)

| Gligar is a scorpion-like Pokémon. Gligar is pink, and depicted with pincers and a stinger tail. Alongside scorpions, Gligar is also based on bats due to its bat-like wings and elongated ears. When hunting for prey, Gligar targets the prey's face before injecting poison into the prey using its stinger. Gligar's name is a combination of "glide" and "gargoyle". Pokémon Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution to Gligar called Gliscor. In the anime, Ash obtained a Gligar for his team, which later evolved into a Gliscor.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-anime-best-evolutions/|title=The Best Evolution Moments In The Pokemon Anime|last=Laurel|first=Kyle|date=April 22, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=October 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030185907/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-anime-best-evolutions/|url-status=live}}

|- id="Steelix"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Steelix
{{nihongo||ハガネール|Haganēru}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0208 0208])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Steel / Ground

|align=center| Onix (#095)

|align=center| Mega Evolution

| Steelix is a snake-like Pokémon.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/strongest-snake-pokemon-ranked/|title=The 13 Strongest Snake Pokemon, Ranked|last=Eakin|first=Jon|date=February 12, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=February 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223223025/https://www.thegamer.com/strongest-snake-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}} It is the evolution the first generation Pokémon Onix, occurring in-universe when an Onix is exposed to high amounts of pressure underground and consumption of iron, converting its body into a metallic diamond-like structure.{{cite journal|first1=T|last1=Glossop|first2=S|last2=Jinks|first3=R|last3=Hopton|journal=Journal of Special Topics|publisher=University of Leicester|volume=9|number=1|date=March 2, 2011|access-date=June 19, 2019|title=Can an Onix Evolve into a Steelix?|url=https://www108.lamp.le.ac.uk/ojs1/index.php/pst/article/viewFile/1933/1834|format=PDF|archive-date=June 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619204538/https://www108.lamp.le.ac.uk/ojs1/index.php/pst/article/viewFile/1933/1834|url-status=dead}} Steelix is capable of burrowing to the Earth's core.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-go-mega-steelix-counters-weaknesses-moveset-9404|title=Pokémon Go Mega Steelix Counters, Weaknesses and Moveset Explained|last=Bunce|first=Nic|date=January 24, 2024|website=Eurogamer|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=September 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918130102/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-go-mega-steelix-counters-weaknesses-moveset-9404|url-status=live}} It can weigh around over {{Convert|400|kg|lb}} and is typically around {{Convert|92|meter|ft}} in length,{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/06/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-steelix-208-379015|title=Pokemon of the Day: Steelix (#208)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235204/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/06/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-steelix-208-379015|url-status=live}} with records reaching up to nearly {{Convert|1|km|mi}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/heaviest-pokemon-ranked/|title=The Heaviest Pokemon, Ranked|last1=Scariati|first1=Andrew|last2=Hall|first2=Cameron Roy|last3=Kinney|first3=Tanner|last4=Pelliccio|first4=Meg|last5=Huston|first5=Gabrielle|date=August 15, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=August 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827173607/https://www.thegamer.com/heaviest-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}} Steelix appears as a boss fight in New Pokémon Snap.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/new-pokemon-snap-illumina-spot-courses-meganium-wishiwashi-milotic-volcarona-steelix-8018|title=New Pokémon Snap - Illumina Spot Courses: How to Take a Photo of Illumina Meganium, Wishiwashi, Milotic, Volcarona and Steelix|last=Lynn|first=Lottie|date=April 30, 2021|website=Eurogamer|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=May 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522003416/https://www.eurogamer.net/new-pokemon-snap-illumina-spot-courses-meganium-wishiwashi-milotic-volcarona-steelix-8018|url-status=live}} In the anime, Steelix is owned by gym leader and main character Brock, originally starting out as an Onix.{{Cite web|url=https://www.themarysue.com/every-pokemon-brock-owns-listed/|title=Every Pokémon Brock Owns, Listed|last=Schmondiuk|first=Natalie|date=June 23, 2022|website=The Mary Sue|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=March 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322173551/https://www.themarysue.com/every-pokemon-brock-owns-listed/|url-status=live}} Its name is a combination of "steel" and "onyx". In the sixth generation, Steelix gained a Mega Evolution.

|- id="Snubbull"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Snubbull
{{nihongo||ブルー|Burū}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0209 0209])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Fairy{{refn|group=nb|name=NormaltoFairy|}}

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Granbull (#210)

| rowspan="2" | Snubbull and Granbull are bulldog-like Pokémon. Snubbull has a pink and blue coat,{{Cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/pokemon/news/every-dog-in-the-pokemon-franchise|title=Every Dog in the Pokémon Franchise|last=Galloway|first=Ryan|date=May 14, 2021|website=Dot Esports|access-date=September 15, 2024|archive-date=December 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208212128/https://dotesports.com/pokemon/news/every-dog-in-the-pokemon-franchise|url-status=live}} quivering jowls, beady eyes and an underbite.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/two-new-pokemon-are-added-to-the-build-a-bear-workshop/|title=Two New Pokémon Are Added To The Build-A-Bear Workshop|last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=April 28, 2019|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 15, 2024|archive-date=January 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129004412/https://bleedingcool.com/games/two-new-pokemon-are-added-to-the-build-a-bear-workshop/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/05/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-snubbull-209-384996|title=Pokemon of the Day: Snubbull (#209)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233325/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/05/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-snubbull-209-384996|url-status=live}} Despite its appearance, Snubbull is known for being playful and kind, as well as being a popular Pokémon among women in the Pokémon world.{{Cite web|url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/games/articles/0604/18/news004.html|title=ポケモンセンターで「ポケットモンスターエメラルド」に登場する、手に入りにくいポケモンを1体プレゼント|trans-title=Pokémon Centers will be giving away one hard-to-find Pokémon from "Pokémon Emerald"|language=ja|date=April 18, 2006|website=NetLab - ITmedia|access-date=September 15, 2024|archive-date=September 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915225207/https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/games/articles/0604/18/news004.html|url-status=live}} Prior to the release of Gold and Silver, Snubbull first appeared in the short movie Pikachu's Vacation. Alongside bulldogs, Snubbull is also based on cù-sìth, a mythological creature that translates into English as "fairy dog".{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/fairy-type-pokemon-real-life-inspirations/|title=10 Fairy-Type Pokemon And Their Real-Life Inspirations|last=Da Silva|first=Thomas|date=March 2, 2021|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=November 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109182227/https://www.thegamer.com/fairy-type-pokemon-real-life-inspirations/|url-status=live}} Granbull is the evolution of Snubbull. Granbull is purple in color,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/the-best-fairy-type-pokemon-in-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl/|title=The Best Fairy-Type Pokemon In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl|last=O'Connor|first=Quinton|date=April 13, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=February 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212235752/https://www.thegamer.com/the-best-fairy-type-pokemon-in-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl/|url-status=live}} with a more sinister demeanor and brandishing two large teeth protruding from its jaw. Despite its shy and timid nature, it can still cause harm with its powerful jaw. In-universe, Granbull is a popular Pokémon with children.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scariest-gen-ii-pokemon/|title=The 10 Most Frightening Gen 2 Pokémon|last=Kurland|first=Daniel|date=August 12, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 29, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929030208/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scariest-gen-ii-pokemon/|archive-date=September 29, 2024}} Snubbull and Granbull's names are partially derived from "bulldog", with Snubbull's combining with the word "snub" and Granbull's combining with the word "grand".

|- id="Granbull"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Granbull
{{nihongo||グランブル|Granbull}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0210 0210])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fairy}}}} ||align=center| Fairy{{refn|group=nb|name=NormaltoFairy|}}

|align=center| Snubbull (#209)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Qwilfish"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Qwilfish
{{nihongo||ハリーセン|Harīsen}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0211 0211])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Poison}}}} ||align=center| Water / Poison

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}{{refn|group=nb|name=Qwilfish|Only Hisuian Qwilfish (introduced in Pokémon Legends Arceus) are capable of evolving into Overqwil.}}

| 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, a trait reflected in Qwilfish's ability to use poison. It has also been compared to a blowfish{{Cite web |last=Henley |first=Stacey |date=November 28, 2021 |title=Qwilfish Is The Pokemon Most Deserving Of A Regional Variant |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-qwilfish-regional-variant-husui-legends-arceus-type/ |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222224055/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-qwilfish-regional-variant-husui-legends-arceus-type/ |archive-date=December 22, 2024 }} and a pufferfish.{{Cite web |last=Zwiezen |first=Zack |date=January 4, 2020 |title=Qwilfish Is A Fish That Sucks At Swimming |url=https://kotaku.com/qwilfish-is-a-fish-that-sucks-at-swimming-1840763807 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222224053/https://kotaku.com/qwilfish-is-a-fish-that-sucks-at-swimming-1840763807 |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=Kotaku |language=en}} Qwilfish's name comes from the words "quill" and "fish". 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. Qwilfish's spines have poison strong enough to cause a human to faint.{{Cite web |last=Maas |first=Erroll |date=May 1, 2022 |title=10 Pokemon That Are Dangerous To Touch |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-are-dangerous-to-touch/ |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227230746/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-are-dangerous-to-touch/ |archive-date=December 27, 2024 }}

Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduced a Hisuian variant of Qwilfish, which has the ability to evolve into Overqwil.{{Cite web |date=February 3, 2022 |title=Pokemon Legends Arceus: How to Evolve Qwilfish to Overqwil |url=https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/12326-pokemon-legends-arceus-how-to-evolve-qwilfish-to-overqwil |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=RPG Site |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222223936/https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/12326-pokemon-legends-arceus-how-to-evolve-qwilfish-to-overqwil |archive-date=December 22, 2024 }}

|- id="Scizor"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Scizor
{{nihongo||ハッサム|Hassamu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0212 0212])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}}} ||align=center| Bug / Steel

|align=center| Scyther (#123)

|align=center| Mega Evolution

| Scizor is a bipedal, praying mantis-like Pokémon. It is the evolution of Scyther, obtainable after trading a Scyther holding a Metal Coat item to another player.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/25/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-scizor-212-375037|title=Pokemon of the Day: Scizor (#212)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=July 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707110126/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/25/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-scizor-212-375037|url-status=live}} Scizor has a body composed of steel, which causes it to be unfazed by most attacks that come its way.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/25500/top-5-pokemon-joshs-picks|title=Top 5 Pokémon: Josh's Picks|last=Max|first=Josh|date=February 28, 2011|website=Nintendo World Report|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901025333/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/25500/top-5-pokemon-joshs-picks|url-status=live}} It is primarily red in color, with two pairs of grey retractable wings. Scizor uses its wings to regulate its body temperature. At the end of its arms are two large, round, metallic pincers, capable of cutting anything. Scizor gained a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y.

Alongside the praying mantis, Scizor's design may also take inspiration from flying red ants and wasp mantidfly. Scizor's Japanese name is a reference to the Japanese verb for "to cut" (hasamu), whereas its English name derives from scissors.

|- id="Shuckle"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Shuckle
{{nihongo||ツボツボ|Tsubotsubo}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0213 0213])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}}} ||align=center| Bug / Rock

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

| Shuckle is a Pokémon that lives within a bumpy red shell,{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-shelled-pokemon/|title=10 Best Shelled Pokemon|last=Miller|first=Cameron|date=January 24, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903214238/https://www.thegamer.com/best-shelled-pokemon/|url-status=live}} which is covered in barnacles.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-most-disturbing-pokemon-of-all-time/|title=The Most Disturbing Pokemon of All Time|last1=Sullivan|first1=Lucas|last2=Elston|first2=Brett|date=September 21, 2016|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=January 18, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118001450/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-most-disturbing-pokemon-of-all-time/|archive-date=January 18, 2025}} Its shell serves two purposes: for Shuckle to hide inside it, and for Shuckle to store berries within it. Shuckle can also retreat from its shell when threatened. When storing berries, Shuckle excretes digestive fluids from its toes onto the berries to ferment them, eventually converting the berries into juice.{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/shuckle-hides-in-its-shell-and-makes-booze-using-toe-vo-1843346620|title=Shuckle Hides In Its Shell And Makes Booze Using Toe Vomit|last=Zwiezen|first=Zack|date=May 9, 2020|website=Kotaku|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=July 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240723125542/https://kotaku.com/shuckle-hides-in-its-shell-and-makes-booze-using-toe-vo-1843346620|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://democracyjournal.org/magazine/12/tv-guidance/|title=TV Guidance: Educators Should Embrace—not Castigate—video Games and TV|last1=Gee|first1=James Paul|last2=Levine|first2=Michael|date=Spring 2009|website=Democracy|access-date=September 4, 2024|archive-date=March 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304115351/https://democracyjournal.org/magazine/12/tv-guidance/|url-status=live}} This liquid is consumed by both the host Shuckle as well as people.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-humans-eat-confirmed/|title=20 Confirmed Pokemon That Humans Eat|author=Colby|date=December 8, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 4, 2024|archive-date=November 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128102031/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-humans-eat-confirmed/|url-status=live}}

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. The Journal of Geek Studies believes Shuckle to possibly be based on an endolithic fungi. Shuckle's name may be a combination of "shuck" and "turtle".

|- id="Heracross"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Heracross
{{nihongo||ヘラクロス|Heracross}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0214 0214])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Bug}}|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Bug / Fighting

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Mega Evolution

| Heracross is a bipedal, beetle-like Pokémon. It has a blue, armor-like exoskeleton,{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/03/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-heracross-214-387801|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Heracross (#214)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909213528/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/03/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-heracross-214-387801|url-status=live}} a large horn in the center of its head, and two antennae split between the horn.{{Cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/pokemon/news/the-best-bug-type-pokemon-of-all-time-ranked|title=The Best Bug-Type Pokémon of All Time, Ranked|last=Gealogo|first=David|date=June 26, 2022|website=Dot Esports|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903214305/https://dotesports.com/pokemon/news/the-best-bug-type-pokemon-of-all-time-ranked|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/shiny-palkia-shiny-heracross-are-now-live-in-pokemon-go/|title=Shiny Palkia & Shiny Heracross Are Now Live In Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=August 6, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 12, 2024|archive-date=September 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920025254/https://bleedingcool.com/games/shiny-palkia-shiny-heracross-are-now-live-in-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}} Heracross can range from being docile to toppling over trees, depending on its mood and behavior. Additionally, Heracross has a major role in the anime series, being one of the Pokémon Ash traveled with when exploring the Johto region.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-best-fighting-types/|title=Best Fighting-Type Pokemon In Pokemon Legends: Arceus|last=Davison|first=Josh|date=February 6, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=February 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207150412/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-best-fighting-types/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokwmon-ash-ketchum-most-underrated-team-members/|title=10 Of Ash Ketchum's Most Underrated Pokemon|last=Laurel|first=Kyle|date=April 11, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903214238/https://www.thegamer.com/pokwmon-ash-ketchum-most-underrated-team-members/|url-status=live}}

Heracross is based on the Japanese rhinoceros beetle,{{Cite web|url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2019/10/04/2003723371|title=Tens of Thousands Join Pokemon Hunt in New Taipei City|date=October 4, 2019|website=Taipei Times|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903214243/https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2019/10/04/2003723371|url-status=live}} beetles known for their combativeness and strength in insect fighting, which may have inspired the Pokémon's Fighting type.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-go-heracross-counters-weaknesses-moveset-8004|title=Pokémon Go Heracross Counters, Weaknesses and Moveset Explained|last=Lynn|first=Lottie|date=February 26, 2022|website=Eurogamer|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=May 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521214611/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-go-heracross-counters-weaknesses-moveset-8004|url-status=live}} However, its name originates from the "Hercules beetle" and "cross". In Pokémon X and Y, Heracross received a Mega Evolution.

|- id="Sneasel"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Sneasel
{{nihongo||ニューラ|Nyūra}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0215 0215])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Ice

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Weavile (#461)

| Sneasel is a species of Pokémon with resemblance to both cats and weasels.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/sneasel-raid-spotlight-boosted-shiny-in-pokemon-go/|title=Sneasel Raid Spotlight: Boosted Shiny In Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=September 17, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=March 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303075159/https://bleedingcool.com/games/sneasel-raid-spotlight-boosted-shiny-in-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-eat-kind-species-cannibalism/|title=15 Confirmed Pokemon That Eat Other Pokemon|last=Stalberg|first=Allison|date=March 2, 2023|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=April 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430130333/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-eat-kind-species-cannibalism/|url-status=live}} Sneasel was initially brown in color; this was later changed to give Sneasel navy blue bodies with pink feathers,{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/pokemon-tcg-japans-shiny-treasure-ex-shiny-sneasel/|title=Pokémon TCG Japan's Shiny Treasure Ex: Shiny Sneasel|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=December 23, 2023|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=December 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231230232115/https://bleedingcool.com/games/pokemon-tcg-japans-shiny-treasure-ex-shiny-sneasel/|url-status=live}} with male Sneasel having a longer feather growing atop its head compared to females. The Pokémon has long claws, with which it punches into bark to climb trees.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-sneasel-outside-of-pokemon-go/|title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Sneasel Outside Of Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=January 30, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=February 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205175924/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-sneasel-outside-of-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}} It is described as being sneaky and deceptive, oftentimes stealing eggs from other Pokémon's nests and eating them. Sneasel is likely based on the Japanese mythological creature kamaitachi. Sneasel's English name is a combination of "sneaky" and "weasel". In Diamond and Pearl, Sneasel can evolve into Weavile when leveling up while holding a Razor Claw item at night.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-get-razor-claw-in-pokemon-legends-arceus/1100-6500459/|title=How to Get Razor Claw in Pokemon Legends: Arceus|last=Reyes|first=Jess|date=February 9, 2022|website=GameSpot|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=August 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811204922/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-get-razor-claw-in-pokemon-legends-arceus/1100-6500459/|url-status=live}} In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a form of Sneasel native to the Hisui region is introduced, which evolves into Sneasler.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/evolve-hisui-sneasel-sneasler-johto-weavile-pokemon-legend-arceus-8039|title=How to Evolve Hisui Sneasel into Sneasler and Johto Sneasel into Weavile in Pokémon Legend Arceus|last=Lynn|first=Lottie|date=February 4, 2022|website=Eurogamer|access-date=September 20, 2024|archive-date=May 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521215526/https://www.eurogamer.net/evolve-hisui-sneasel-sneasler-johto-weavile-pokemon-legend-arceus-8039|url-status=live}}

|- id="Teddiursa"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Teddiursa
{{nihongo||ヒメグマ|Himeguma}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0216 0216])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Ursaring (#217)

| rowspan="2"| Teddiursa is a bear cub-like Pokémon. Teddiursa is small, and has a defining crescent moon-shaped marking on its head.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-bears-gaming/|title=9 Best Bears In Gaming|last=Sanfilippo|first=Chris|date=July 27, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911003139/https://www.thegamer.com/best-bears-gaming/|url-status=live}} This mark can glow when consuming honey.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-bear-pokemon-ranked/|title=The 10 Best Bear Pokemon, Ranked|last=Foot|first=Casey|date=June 18, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911003131/https://www.thegamer.com/best-bear-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.themarysue.com/best-bear-pokemon-ranked/|title=12 Bear Pokémon, Ranked By Huggability|last=Barrett|first=Sarah|date=May 12, 2023|website=The Mary Sue|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911010729/https://www.themarysue.com/best-bear-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}} It likes to lick its own paws as they are sweetened by being soaked in honey,{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/shiny-teddiursa-evolution-chart-perfect-iv-stats-ursaluna-best-moveset-pokemon-go-9004|title=Shiny Teddiursa Evolution Chart, 100% Perfect IV Stats and Ursaluna Best Moveset in Pokémon Go|last=Bunce|first=Nic|date=November 12, 2022|website=Eurogamer|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=February 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213031959/https://www.eurogamer.net/shiny-teddiursa-evolution-chart-perfect-iv-stats-ursaluna-best-moveset-pokemon-go-9004|url-status=live}} and also does so for comfort when nervous.{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/new-pokemon-squishmallows-available-clefairy-teddiursa/|title=Clefairy and Teddiursa Squishmallows Are on the Way, And They're Too Cute|last=Bates|first=Saniah|date=November 27, 2023|website=Destructoid|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=February 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229185628/https://www.destructoid.com/new-pokemon-squishmallows-available-clefairy-teddiursa/|url-status=live}} Alongside bear cubs, Teddiursa may be based on teddy bears.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/today-is-teddiursa-community-day-in-pokemon-go-full-details/|title=Today Is Teddiursa Community Day In Pokémon GO: Full Details|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=November 12, 2022|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113010349/https://bleedingcool.com/games/today-is-teddiursa-community-day-in-pokemon-go-full-details/|url-status=live}} Teddiursa evolves into Ursaring, a grizzly bear-like Pokémon. Ursaring is brown in color and big and powerful in stature.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-all-rideable-pokemon-ranked/|title=Pokemon Legends Arceus: All Rideable Pokemon, Ranked|last=Srebro|first=Staci|date=March 2, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 30, 2024|archive-date=June 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614162354/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-all-rideable-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/08/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-ursaring-217-373519|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Ursaring (#217)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911003132/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/10/08/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-ursaring-217-373519|url-status=live}} It has a yellow ring on its body representing a full moon. It is often aggressive towards those that threaten its offspring, as well as to Pokémon such as Primeape when searching for berries in the treetops. Ursaring lives in forests containing tall trees and streams, which is where it gathers food. It can snap trees with its forearms.

Alongside bears, Teddiursa and Ursaring are based on the constellations Ursa Minor and Ursa Major respectively.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-normal-type-designs-ranked-cute/|title=The 10 Best Normal Pokémon Designs & Looks, Ranked|last=Stalberg|first=Allison|date=April 17, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 30, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930235629/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-normal-type-designs-ranked-cute/|archive-date=September 30, 2024}} 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". Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduced an evolution to Ursaring called Ursaluna.

|- id="Ursaring"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Ursaring
{{nihongo||リングマ|Ringuma}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0217 0217])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal

|align=center| Teddiursa (#216)

|align=center| Ursaluna (#901)

|- id="Slugma"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Slugma
{{nihongo||マグマッグ|Magumaggu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0218 0218])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Fire

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Magcargo (#219)

| rowspan="2"| 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.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-slugma-outside-of-pokemon-go/|title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Slugma Outside Of Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=March 30, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=February 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221060228/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-slugma-outside-of-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}} Slugma also has two flames atop its head, acting as feelers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-latest-pokemon-iono-electric-slugma/|title=Pokemon Scarlet & Violet{{'}}s Latest Pokemon Might Be An Electric Slugma|last=Henley|first=Stacey|date=October 12, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=October 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027172148/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-latest-pokemon-iono-electric-slugma/|url-status=live}} In media, the animated Pokétoon series has an episode dedicated to Slugma.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/08/new_poketoon_alert_this_ones_about_slugma|title=New Pokétoon Alert: This One's About Slugma|last=Gray|first=Kate|date=August 6, 2021|website=Nintendo Life|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=June 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603120115/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/08/new_poketoon_alert_this_ones_about_slugma|url-status=live}} Slugma's name is a combination of "slug" and "magma".

Magcargo, a snail-like Pokémon, is the evolution of Slugma. Magcargo carries a shell consisting of volcanic rock, as well as large yellow eyes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/car-en/overpowered-pokemon-red-bull-games|title=The 10 Most Overpowered Pokémon of All Time|last=McFerran|first=Damien|date=July 28, 2017|website=Red Bull|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=May 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501105042/https://www.redbull.com/car-en/overpowered-pokemon-red-bull-games|url-status=live}} Flames can erupt from any hole from its shell, turning Magcargo's habitat into a "flash fire zone". It is stated in the Pokédex that Magcargo's body temperature reaches 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit, twice the temperature of the surface of the sun.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokedex-entries-no-sense/|title=10 Pokdex Entries That Make Absolutely No Sense|last=Cooper|first=Hollander|date=April 2, 2014|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=August 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240818071306/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokedex-entries-no-sense/|url-status=live}} Magcargo's name may be a combination of "magma" and "escargot", as well as "cargo".

|- id="Magcargo"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Magcargo
{{nihongo||マグカルゴ|Magcargo}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0219 0219])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Rock

|align=center| Slugma (#218)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Swinub"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Swinub
{{nihongo||ウリムー|Urimū}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0220 0220])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Ice / Ground

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Piloswine (#221)

| rowspan="2"| Swinub is a pig-like Pokémon.{{Cite web |last=Zwiezen |first=Zack |date=November 21, 2020 |title=Swinub Is Just Begging To Be Spiral Cut And Honey Glazed |url=https://kotaku.com/swinub-is-just-begging-to-be-spiral-cut-and-honey-glaze-1845720002 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223180645/https://kotaku.com/swinub-is-just-begging-to-be-spiral-cut-and-honey-glaze-1845720002 |archive-date=December 23, 2024 |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=Kotaku |language=en}} It evolves into Piloswine.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/11/06/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-swinub-220-376223|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Swinub (#220)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909213531/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/11/06/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-swinub-220-376223|url-status=live}} Swinub has a powerful nose that allows it to discover hot springs. Piloswine's hairs stand up straight when charging at enemies, and are sensitive to sound.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/shiny-swinub-evolution-chart-perfect-iv-stats-mamoswine-best-moveset-pokemon-go-9304|title=Shiny Swinub Evolution Chart, 100% Perfect IV Stats and Mamoswine Best Moveset in Pokémon Go|last=Bunce|first=Nic|date=April 29, 2023|website=Eurogamer|access-date=December 21, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223180644/https://www.eurogamer.net/shiny-swinub-evolution-chart-perfect-iv-stats-mamoswine-best-moveset-pokemon-go-9304|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} Swinub's English name come from the words "swine" and "nub", while Piloswine's comes from "pilose" and "swine". Mamoswine, an evolution to Piloswine, was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

|- id="Piloswine"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Piloswine
{{nihongo||イノムー|Inomū}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0221 0221])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Ice / Ground

|align=center| Swinub (#220)

|align=center| Mamoswine (#473)

|- id="Corsola"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Corsola
{{nihongo||サニーゴ|Sanīgo}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0222 0222])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}}} ||align=center| Water / Rock

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}{{refn|group=nb|name=Cursola|Only Galarian Corsola (introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield) are capable of evolving into Cursola.}}

| 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.{{Cite journal|journal=Journal of Geek Studies|last1=Estrada-González|first1=Mariae C.|last2=Carral-Murrieta|first2=C. Odette|last3=MendozaBecerril|first3=María A.|issn=2359-3024|volume=10|issue=1|year=2023|access-date=September 6, 2024|pages=29–38|title=From Reality to Fiction: Cnidarians That Inspire the Pokémon World|url=https://jgeekstudies.org/2023/06/26/from-reality-to-fiction-cnidarians-that-inspire-the-pokemon-world/|format=PDF|archive-date=August 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828145811/https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/carral-murrieta_et_al_2023_pokecnidaria.pdf}} Corsola has strong regenerative properties, akin to other real-world coral types. Corsola's English name comes the words "coral" and "solar".

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 Cursola.{{Cite journal |last=Salvador |first=Rodrigo B. |date=November 26, 2019 |title=Corsola Ecosystems in the Galar Region |url=https://jgeekstudies.org/2019/11/26/corsola-ecosystems-in-the-galar-region/ |journal=Journal of Geek Studies |publisher=Zenodo |volume=6 |issue=2 |pages=145–151 |doi=10.5281/zenodo.8352107 |doi-access=free |archive-date=December 7, 2024 |access-date=December 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207180909/https://jgeekstudies.org/2019/11/26/corsola-ecosystems-in-the-galar-region/ |url-status=live }}

|- id="Remoraid"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Remoraid
{{nihongo||テッポウオ|Teppouo}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0223 0223])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Octillery (#224)

| rowspan="2"|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. Remoraid evolves into Octillery, which resembles an octopus.{{Cite web |last=Eakin |first=Jon |date=May 6, 2020 |title=Pokemon: 13 Evolutionary Lines That Don't Make Sense |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-evolutions-dont-make-sense/ |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=September 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907060914/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-evolutions-dont-make-sense/ |url-status=live }} Remoraid resembles a gun, while Octillery resembles a tank.{{Cite web |last=Sledge |first=Ben |date=October 14, 2024 |title=Pokemon{{'}}s Leaked Octillery Story Is An Official Vaporeon Copypasta |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-octillery-leak-vaporeon-copypasta/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222230421/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-octillery-leak-vaporeon-copypasta/ |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}} During the development of Gold and Silver, Octillery was originally had a more aggressive design, brandishing an army helmet atop its head. Remoraid's English name comes from the words "remora" and "raid", while Octillery's comes from the words "octopus" and "artillery".

|- id="Octillery"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Octillery
{{nihongo||オクタン|Okutan}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0224 0224])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water

|align=center| Remoraid (#223)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Delibird"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Delibird
{{nihongo||デリバード|Delibird}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0225 0225])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Ice / Flying

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

|Delibird is a penguin-like Pokémon which greatly resembles Santa Claus.{{Cite web |last=Harding |first=Xavier |date=March 17, 2017 |title={{'}}Pokémon Go{{'}} Delibird Update: Everything You Need to Know About the Gift-Giving Pokémon |url=https://www.mic.com/articles/171473/pok-mon-go-delibird-update-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-gift-giving-pok-mon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911011056/https://www.mic.com/articles/171473/pok-mon-go-delibird-update-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-gift-giving-pok-mon |archive-date=September 11, 2024 |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=Mic}}{{Cite web |last=Dwyer |first=Theo |date=December 28, 2020 |title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Delibird Outside Of Pokémon GO |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-delibird-outside-of-pokemon-go/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228161123/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-delibird-outside-of-pokemon-go/ |archive-date=December 28, 2020 |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=Bleeding Cool}} It has a tail resembling a gift sack, which it uses to store items in.{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Joshua |date=January 12, 2023 |title=Pokemon Fans Are Just Realising Delibird's Sack Is Actually Its Tail |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-delibird-sack-tail/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112031416/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-delibird-sack-tail/ |archive-date=January 12, 2023 |access-date=October 2, 2024 |website=TheGamer}} Delibird's English name is a combination of the words "delivery" and "bird".

Delibird has been regarded as a notoriously weak Pokémon in battle by the Pokémon community.{{Cite web |last=Gerblick |first=Jordan |date=November 29, 2022 |title=One of Scarlet and Violet{{'}}s Strongest Pokemon Has Been a Total Joke for the Last 23 Years |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/one-of-scarlet-and-violets-strongest-pokemon-has-been-a-total-joke-for-the-last-23-years/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805192254/https://www.gamesradar.com/one-of-scarlet-and-violets-strongest-pokemon-has-been-a-total-joke-for-the-last-23-years/ |archive-date=August 5, 2024 |access-date=October 1, 2024 |website=GamesRadar+}} 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. 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.{{Cite web |last=Sledge |first=Ben |date=December 19, 2019 |title=Meet the Pokémon Fans Who Send Hundreds of Rare Monsters to Kids on Christmas Day |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/meet-the-pokemon-players-donating-their-monsters-to-kids-this-christmas |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903214240/https://www.eurogamer.net/meet-the-pokemon-players-donating-their-monsters-to-kids-this-christmas |archive-date=September 3, 2024 |access-date=October 2, 2024 |website=Eurogamer}}

|- id="Mantine"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Mantine
{{nihongo||マンタイン|Mantine}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0226 0226])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Water / Flying

|align=center| Mantyke (#458)

| {{n/a}}

| Mantine is a manta ray-like Pokémon, with similarities with the Manta birostris being described by The Journal of Geek Studies. Remoraid attach under Mantine's dorsal fins as part of a mutualistic interaction, which Mantine does not mind. Mantine's name comes from the words "manta" and "tine".

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.{{Cite web |last1=Wyche |first1=Jerrad |last2=Chamaillard |first2=Kyle |date=November 4, 2020 |title=18 Pokemon That Evolve In Weird Ways |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-weird-evolutions/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222230216/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-weird-evolutions/ |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Oxford |first=Nadia |date=September 22, 2017 |title=Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon Lets You Surf on a Mantine, Just as God and Nature Intended |url=https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-ultra-sun-and-moon-lets-you-surf-on-a-mantine-just-as-god-and-nature-intended |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222230218/https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-ultra-sun-and-moon-lets-you-surf-on-a-mantine-just-as-god-and-nature-intended |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=VG247 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date= September 22, 2017 |last=Vitale |first=Adam |title=Surf on Mantine and Take Photos with Your Pokemon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon |url=https://www.rpgsite.net/news/6115-surf-on-mantine-and-take-photos-with-your-pokemon-in-ultra-sun-ultra-moon |access-date=December 3, 2024 |website=RPG Site |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222230219/https://www.rpgsite.net/news/6115-surf-on-mantine-and-take-photos-with-your-pokemon-in-ultra-sun-ultra-moon|archive-date=December 22, 2024}}

|- id="Skarmory"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Skarmory
{{nihongo||エアームド|Eāmudo}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0227 0227])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Steel}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Steel / Flying

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

| Skarmory is a bird-like Pokémon. Skarmory's body consists of steel, with IGN comparing its head to a boat hook.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/14/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-skarmory-227-386271|title=Pokemon of the Day: Skarmory (#227)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=September 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906024226/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/14/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-skarmory-227-386271|url-status=live}} Its body is primarily a silver color with red highlights under its wings.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/videogames/guides/best-steel-pokemon|title=The 10 Best Steel Pokemon of All Time|last=Woodrow|first=Ryan|date=July 29, 2023|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907003843/https://www.si.com/videogames/guides/best-steel-pokemon|url-status=dead}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/04/skarmory-is-a-bird-made-of-swords-and-knives/|title=Skarmory Is A Bird Made Of Swords And Knives|last=Zwiezen|first=Zack|date=April 15, 2019|website=Kotaku Australia|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=July 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240719181854/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/04/skarmory-is-a-bird-made-of-swords-and-knives/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/1702/26/news013.html|title=エアームドは金銀ポケモン屈指のかっこよさ【みんなのポケgo写真】|trans-title=Skarmory is one of the coolest Pokemon in Gold and Silver [Everyone's Pokemon GO Photos]|language=ja|date=February 26, 2017|website=ITmedia|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=September 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906024301/https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/1702/26/news013.html|url-status=live}} Skarmory's name is a combination of "sky" and "armory".

|- id="Houndour"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Houndour
{{nihongo||デルビル|Derubiru}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0228 0228])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Fire

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Houndoom (#229)

| rowspan="2"| Houndour and Houndoom are dog-like Pokémon based on the dobermann breed. Houndour is black and brown in color with skeleton parts along its head, back, and legs.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-houndour-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-may-2023/|title=Tonight Is Houndour Spotlight Hour In Pokémon GO: May 2023|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=May 30, 2023|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=January 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116215353/https://bleedingcool.com/games/tonight-is-houndour-spotlight-hour-in-pokemon-go-may-2023/|url-status=live}} Houndoom is the evolution of Houndour.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/05/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-houndour-228-379017|title=Pokemon of the Day: Houndour (#228)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233948/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/12/05/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-houndour-228-379017|url-status=live}} Alongside more skeleton parts on its body, Houndoom has two horns atop its head and a skull pendant on its chest. It also has a spearhead-shaped tail.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/73|title=Pokémon Top 100: #73 Houndoom|author=Jack|website=IGN|access-date=September 16, 2024|archive-date=March 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306101925/http://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/73|url-status=live}} Houndoom is capable of breathing fire, with its flames being coated in toxins. If a person is hit by its flames, their burns never heal nor will the pain ever go away.{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/houndoom-will-make-you-feel-pain-for-the-rest-of-your-l-1843200043|title=Houndoom Will Make You Feel Pain For The Rest Of Your Life|last=Zwiezen|first=Zack|date=May 2, 2020|website=Kotaku|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=March 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240316175318/https://kotaku.com/houndoom-will-make-you-feel-pain-for-the-rest-of-your-l-1843200043|url-status=live}} Houndoom may be based on the idea of hellhounds,{{Cite web|url=https://collider.com/spooky-pokmon-watch-for-this-halloween/|title=10 Spooky Pokémon To Watch Out For This Halloween Season|last=Searle|first=Tyler B.|date=September 21, 2022|website=Collider|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=September 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920160954/https://collider.com/spooky-pokmon-watch-for-this-halloween/|url-status=live}} more specifically Cerberus. 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".

|- id="Houndoom"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Houndoom
{{nihongo||ヘルガー|Herugā}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0229 0229])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Dark / Fire

|align=center| Houndour (#228)

|align=center| Mega Evolution

|- id="Kingdra"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Kingdra
{{nihongo||キングドラ|Kingdra}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0230 0230])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}|{{Pokecolor|Dragon}}}} ||align=center| Water / Dragon

|align=center| Seadra (#117)

| {{n/a}}

| Kingdra is a seahorse-like Pokémon and the evolution of Seadra.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/72|title=Pokémon Top 100: #72 Kingdra|author=Audrey|website=IGN|access-date=September 16, 2024|archive-date=September 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916205703/https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/72|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-worst-gen-iii-water-types/|title=Pokemon: The 12 Best Gen 3 Water-Types|last=Drake|first=Jeff|date=May 26, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=July 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716103909/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-worst-gen-iii-water-types/|url-status=live}} Kingdra is primarily blue in color;{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-the-indigo-disk-best-pokemon-shiny-hunt/|title=Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: 10 Best Pokemon To Shiny Hunt In The Indigo Disk DLC|last=Fiore|first=Marissa|date=January 6, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 18, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919023401/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-the-indigo-disk-best-pokemon-shiny-hunt/|archive-date=September 19, 2024}} it is depicted with leaf-like fins and a long snout.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/10/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-kingdra-230-381490|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Kingdra (#230)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 8, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909213532/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/10/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-kingdra-230-381490|url-status=live}} Kingdra typically sleeps on the sea floor, awakening during storms to search for prey. The Pokémon is likely based on phyllopteryx taeniolatus, also known as common seadragons. Kingdra's name is a portmanteau of "king" and "dragon".

|- id="Phanpy"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Phanpy
{{nihongo||ゴマゾウ|Gomazō}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0231 0231])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Ground

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Donphan (#232)

| rowspan="2"| Phanpy and Donphan are elephant-like Pokémon. Phanpy is small, red and blue, possessing an elongated trunk and large ears. Despite its small size, it can carry humans on its back and crush bones with its trunk.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/every-elephant-pokemon-ranked/|title=Every Elephant Pokemon, Ranked|last=Foot|first=Casey|date=December 7, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=June 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603062141/https://www.thegamer.com/every-elephant-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-phanpy-outside-of-pokemon-go/|title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Phanpy Outside Of Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=January 26, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233840/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-phanpy-outside-of-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}} Phanpy digs pits near river edges, marking the area as its nest with its trunk. Donphan is the evolution of Phanpy. Upon evolving, Donphan develops a tough armor-like hide and gains physical strength, being capable of destroying a house in a single hit. Donphan is known for performing the move Rollout, often described as being its signature move,{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/21/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-phanpy-231-383235|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Phanpy (#231)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909213531/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/21/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-phanpy-231-383235|url-status=live}} with the hide on its back making Donphan look like a tire when performing the move.{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/15166.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Donphan (#232)|date=February 14, 2000|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 15, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001206123600/http://pocket.ign.com/news/15166.html|archive-date=December 6, 2000}} Donphan are typically docile, only retaliating when enraged. The Paradox Pokémon Great Tusk and Iron Treads greatly resemble the past and future versions of Donphan, respectively.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-all-new-ground-types/|title=Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: All New Ground-Types, Ranked|last=Seitz|first=Dod|date=November 23, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=November 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127114350/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-all-new-ground-types/|url-status=live}}

Prior to Gold and Silver{{'}}s release, Donphan made its first appearance in Pokémon: The First Movie. In the Pokémon anime, Ash obtained a Phanpy after hatching one from an egg, which later evolves into Donphan. Both Pokémon's names originate from the word "elephant"; with Phanpy combining the word with "pygmy", whereas Donphan is combined with "don".

|- id="Donphan"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Donphan
{{nihongo||ドンファン|Donphan}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0232 0232])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Ground

|align=center| Phanpy (#231)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Porygon2"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Porygon2
{{nihongo||ポリゴン2|Porygon 2}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0233 0233])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal

|align=center| Porygon (#137)

|align=center| Porygon-Z (#474)

| Porygon2 is the evolution of Porygon, who was introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue.{{Cite web|url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/all-pokemon-scarlet-violet-trade-evolutions/|title=All Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Trade Evolutions|last=Kay Oaks|first=Amanda|date=April 18, 2024|website=The Escapist|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-date=May 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515001700/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/all-pokemon-scarlet-violet-trade-evolutions/|url-status=live}} Due to the incorporation of artificial intelligence, the Pokémon can develop itself on its own by learning about different subjects. It can even communicate in a secret language only other Porygon2 can understand.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/05/04/138035.html|title=『ポケモン』ラベン博士も困惑！？ポリゴンの半生が壮絶すぎる…|trans-title=Even Professor Raven from Pokémon is confused!? Porygon's life story is so brutal...|language=ja|last=Otsuka|first=Sawadee|date=May 4, 2022|website=Inside Games|access-date=January 19, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119034245/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/05/04/138035.html|archive-date=January 19, 2025}} Porygon2 is based on a man-made higher polygon recreation of a duck, acting as an upgrade of the low poly Porygon.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-duck-pokemon-ranked/|title=The 10 Best Duck Pokemon, Ranked|last=Foot|first=Casey|date=March 15, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 1, 2024|archive-date=June 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603062732/https://www.thegamer.com/best-duck-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}} Its name derives from the word "polygon". In the Spaceworld demo leak, Porygon2 initially had the appearance of a lion instead of a duck. Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution Porygon2 called Porygon-Z. It evolves when being traded to another player whilst holding the Dubious Disc item.

|- id="Stantler"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Stantler
{{nihongo||オドシシ|Odoshishi}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0234 0234])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Wyrdeer (#899)

| Stantler is a deer-like Pokémon. Stantler has brown fur,{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-stantler-outside-of-pokemon-go/|title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Stantler Outside Of Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=December 30, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 21, 2024|archive-date=September 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921171617/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-stantler-outside-of-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}} with a large nose and antlers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/every-deer-pokemon-ranked/|title=Every Deer Pokemon, Ranked|last=Phillips|first=Rebecca|date=August 10, 2024|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=July 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703193803/https://www.thegamer.com/every-deer-pokemon-ranked/|url-status=live}} Stantler's horns grant the Pokémon psychic abilities, being able to create illusions, warp reality, and make people feel ill. Its 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 powder, grant aid to people when sleeping.{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/stantler-pulls-santas-sleigh-and-has-magical-antlers-th-1840537552|title=Stantler Pulls Santa's Sleigh And Has Magical Antlers That Warp Reality|last=Zwiezen|first=Zack|date=December 21, 2019|website=Kotaku|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=June 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616182447/https://kotaku.com/stantler-pulls-santas-sleigh-and-has-magical-antlers-th-1840537552|url-status=live}} Stantler is based on reindeer, with the Pokémon being said to have pulled Santa's sleigh in-universe. Stantler's English name is a combination of "stag" and "antler". Nob Ogasawara, the English translator for the Pokémon series, had suggested "Scaribou" as an alternate name.{{Cite tweet|number=1383986646517829637|title=Scaribou over Stantler. Fowlstock over Farfetch'd. No Gendering "Mr." Part for Mr. Mime, So I Dunno, Mimonstar?|last=Ogasawara|first=Nob|user=DougDinsdale|date=April 18, 2021|access-date=September 21, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=April 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419033218/https://twitter.com/DougDinsdale/status/1383986646517829637}} Stantler's Japanese name, Odoshishi, is in reference to shishi-odoshi.{{Cite web|url=https://www.drcommodore.it/2022/12/26/stantler-natal-settimana/|title=Stantler: Rudolph Ma Senza Naso Rosso|trans-title=Stantler: Rudolph but without a red nose|language=it|last=Schincaglia|first=Yoel Carlos|date=December 26, 2022|website=DrCommodore.it|access-date=January 18, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118004619/https://www.drcommodore.it/2022/12/26/stantler-natal-settimana/|archive-date=January 18, 2025}} In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Stantler is able to evolve into Wyrdeer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/12312-pokemon-legends-arceus-how-to-evolve-stantler-to-wyrdeer|title=Pokemon Legends Arceus: How to Evolve Stantler to Wyrdeer|date=February 3, 2022|website=RPG Site|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=February 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228191719/https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/12312-pokemon-legends-arceus-how-to-evolve-stantler-to-wyrdeer|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-normal-type-pokemon-legends-arceus/|title=Best Normal-Type Pokemon In Pokemon Legends: Arceus|last=Davison|first=Josh|date=February 4, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=December 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219231601/https://www.thegamer.com/best-normal-type-pokemon-legends-arceus/|url-status=live}} Present-day Stantler lost the ability to evolve due to the lack of predators and the harsh environments of the Hisui region.

|- id="Smeargle"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Smeargle
{{nihongo||ドーブル|Dōburu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0235 0235])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

| Smeargle is a beagle-like Pokémon. It has a beret-shaped head and a paintbrush-like tail, which it uses to paint with. Different Smeargle have different colored fluid on the tips of their tails, with the hue depending on its emotions,{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/best-dog-pokemon|title=The 10 Best Dog Pokemon of All Time|last=Alexander|first=Cristina|date=August 27, 2023|website=IGN|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903214809/https://www.ign.com/articles/best-dog-pokemon|url-status=live}} although the color is typically depicted as green. Smeargle uses this fluid to mark its territory, using a range of 5,000 different markings to do so.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-smeargle-outside-of-pokemon-go/|title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Smeargle Outside Of Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=May 21, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 21, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921220801/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-smeargle-outside-of-pokemon-go/|archive-date=September 21, 2024}} Smeargle's name is a combination of "smear" and "beagle". Its Korean name, Lubeudo (루브도), may originate from the Korean spelling and pronunciation of the French art museum Musée du Louvre (Lubeudo). 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 target had used.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mic.com/articles/171054/pokemon-go-smeargle-update-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-painter-pokemon|title=Pokémon Go Update: What the Heck Is a Smeargle?|last=Booth|first=Jessica|date=September 1, 2024|website=Mic|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903214742/https://www.mic.com/articles/171054/pokemon-go-smeargle-update-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-painter-pokemon|url-status=live}}

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 has the ability Moody, which alters two stats every turn, and knows the move Dark Void, the signature move of Darkrai, capable of putting opponents' Pokémon to sleep. This moveset led 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.{{Cite web|url=https://killscreen.com/themeta/inside-battle-soul-competitive-pokemon/|title=Inside the Battle for the Soul of Competitive Pokémon|last=Groot|first=Justin|date=August 19, 2016|website=Kill Screen|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926014956/https://killscreen.com/themeta/inside-battle-soul-competitive-pokemon/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/pokemon-sun-moon-expert-features-predictions|title=Six Things We Want to See in Pokémon Sun and Moon|last=Bennett|first=Marti|date=November 16, 2016|website=Red Bull|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=September 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903214744/https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/pokemon-sun-moon-expert-features-predictions|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.inverse.com/article/23477-pokemon-sun-moon-competitive-players-interview|title=Competitive {{'}}Pokemon{{'}} Is Constantly Evolving|last=Garst|first=Aron|date=November 9, 2016|website=Inverse|access-date=September 3, 2024|archive-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610073722/https://www.inverse.com/article/23477-pokemon-sun-moon-competitive-players-interview|url-status=live}}

|- id="Tyrogue"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Tyrogue
{{nihongo||バルキー|Barukī}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0236 0236])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Fighting

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Hitmonchan (#107)
Hitmonlee (#106)
Hitmontop (#237)

| rowspan="2" | Tyrogue is a baby Pokémon and is primarily pink and brown in color.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/generation-two-shiny-pokemon-that-arent-released-in-pokemon-go/|title=Generation Two Shiny Pokémon That Aren't Released In Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=October 21, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=November 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126041505/https://bleedingcool.com/games/generation-two-shiny-pokemon-that-arent-released-in-pokemon-go/|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-evolve-tyrogue-into-hitmontop-hitmonchan-and-hitmonlee-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-dlc/1100-6519993/|title=How To Evolve Tyrogue Into Hitmontop, Hitmonchan, And Hitmonlee In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet DLC|last=Carr|first=James|date=December 18, 2023|website=GameSpot|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=September 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910230409/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-evolve-tyrogue-into-hitmontop-hitmonchan-and-hitmonlee-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-dlc/1100-6519993/|url-status=live}} Tyrogue is one of the main characters in the Pokémon manga.{{Cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2146512/full/|title=最終回告知の漫画『ポケモン』完結せず"裏切る" コロコロ『別冊』『アニキ』で連載続く|trans-title=The manga "Pokémon" announced to be the final episode will not be completed and will "betray" the series, which will continue in "CoroCoro Bessatsu" and "Aniki"|language=ja|date=October 15, 2019|website=Oricon News|access-date=September 29, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929161435/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2146512/full/|archive-date=September 29, 2024}} Tyrogue's name is a combination of "tyro" and "rogue".

Hitmontop is an evolution one of Tyrogue's evolutions.{{Cite web |author=Pokemonofthedaychick |date=February 8, 2013 |title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Hitmontop (#237) |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/11/07/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-hitmontop-237-376218 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909192409/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/11/07/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-hitmontop-237-376218 |archive-date=September 9, 2024 |access-date=September 9, 2024 |website=IGN}} Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue when its attack and defense stats are equal.{{Cite web |last=Sato |first=Koutaro |date=December 18, 2023 |title=『ポケモンスカーレット・バイオレット』カポエラーが"新宝島ステップ"を踏まないとして注目集める。実際は踏むが時々ややこしい |trans-title="Pokemon Scarlet and Violet" Hitmontop attracts attention for not taking the "New Treasure Island Step". In reality, it does take the step, but it's sometimes confusing.|url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20231218-276468/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220002709/https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20231218-276468/ |archive-date=December 20, 2023 |access-date=September 9, 2024 |website=Automaton Media |language=ja}} Hitmontop's fighting style is based on the style of capoeira.{{Cite web |language=ja |date=March 14, 2017 |title=カポエラ－は華麗なアクションに注目【みんなのポケgo写真】|trans-title=Hitmontop: Pay attention to the elegant actions [Everyone's Pokemon GO Photos] |url=https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/1703/14/news061.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121045716/https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/1703/14/news061.html |archive-date=January 21, 2024 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=ITmedia}} It can also spin on its head like a top.{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Janet |date=August 29, 2018 |title=Pokemon Go Hitmontop: How to Get One in the Wild or via Evolution |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/424431-pokemon-go-hitmontop-how-to-get-one-in-the-wild-or-via-evolution |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208193812/https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/424431-pokemon-go-hitmontop-how-to-get-one-in-the-wild-or-via-evolution |archive-date=December 8, 2024 |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=GameRevolution |language=en-US}} Hitmontop's name comes from the words "hit", "mon", and "top". In an earlier version of Gold and Silver, Hitmontop originally had three feet as well as brandishing a third eye.

|- id="Hitmontop"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Hitmontop
{{nihongo||カポエラー|Kapoerā}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0237 0237])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fighting}}}} ||align=center| Fighting

|align=center| Tyrogue (#236)

| {{n/a}}

|- id="Smoochum"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Smoochum
{{nihongo||ムチュール|Muchūru}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0238 0238])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Ice}}|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}}} ||align=center| Ice / Psychic

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Jynx (#124)

| Smoochum is a baby Pokémon and the pre-evolution of Jynx.{{Cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/smoochum-kisses-everything-before-touching-it-1841818419|title=Smoochum Kisses Everything Before Touching It|last=Zwiezen|first=Zack|date=February 22, 2020

|website=Kotaku|access-date=September 17, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917021448/https://kotaku.com/smoochum-kisses-everything-before-touching-it-1841818419|archive-date=September 17, 2024}} Smoochum is depicted as being pink with a pouty expression on its face.{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/11-weirdest-pokemon-ever/|title=The 11 Weirdest Pokémon Ever|date=October 18, 2017|website=The Telegraph|access-date=September 17, 2024|url-access=subscription|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019164923/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/11-weirdest-pokemon-ever/image-smoochum/|archive-date=October 19, 2017}} It uses its lips to understand the world around it, kissing everything it comes into contact with. It is clumsy, oftentimes tripping over after running, causing it to check its reflection to make sure it has no mud on its face.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.de/pokemon-go-kussilla|title=Pokémon Go - Kussilla|trans-title=Pokémon Go - Smoochum|language=de|last=Hensel|first=Markus|date=November 9, 2018|website=Eurogamer.de|access-date=September 17, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917021450/https://www.eurogamer.de/pokemon-go-kussilla|archive-date=September 17, 2024}} Smoochum's name is a combination of "smooch" and "them".

|- id="Elekid"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Elekid
{{nihongo||エレキッド|Elekid}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0239 0239])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Electabuzz (#125)

| Elekid is a baby Pokémon and pre-evolution of Electabuzz.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/everything-pokemon-go-players-need-to-know-about-elekid/|title=Everything Pokémon GO Players Need To Know About Elekid|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=November 14, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=November 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114171126/https://bleedingcool.com/games/everything-pokemon-go-players-need-to-know-about-elekid/|url-status=live}} This Pokémon has a large plug on its head.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/6/15745562/pikachu-plug-charger-cost|title=This Pikachu Plug Will Charge Your Devices, But at What Cost?|last=Farokhmanesh|first=Megan|date=June 6, 2017|website=The Verge|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=December 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208142925/https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/6/15745562/pikachu-plug-charger-cost|url-status=live}} Elekid stores electricity in its body, which discharges when touching metal. To regain the electricity, it swings its arms in circles to recharge;{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.de/pokemon-go-elekid|title=Pokémon Go - Elekid|language=de|last=Hensel|first=Markus|date=November 9, 2018|website=Eurogamer.de|access-date=September 23, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927013050/https://www.eurogamer.de/pokemon-go-elekid|archive-date=September 27, 2024}} though it can only do this for a short time before tiring out. They also compete with Togedemaru for electricity. Elekid becomes happy upon hearing thunderstorms. Elekid is a portmanteau of the "electric[ity]" and "kid".

|- id="Magby"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Magby
{{nihongo||ブビィ|Bubii}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0240 0240])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Fire

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Magmar (#126)

| Magby is a baby Pokémon and the pre-evolution of Magmar. Magby is bipedal and has a beak, a lizard-like tail, and protrusion on its head.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/11/01/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-magby-240-375565|title=Pok¿mon of the Day: Magby (#240)|author=Pokemonofthedaychick|date=February 7, 2013|website=IGN|access-date=September 9, 2024|archive-date=September 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909213533/https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/11/01/pokemon-crystal-version-pokamon-of-the-day-magby-240-375565|url-status=live}} It is capable of breathing fire, which can be used to determine its health; yellow flames indicate good health, and black smoke indicates fatigue.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/everything-pokemon-go-players-need-to-know-about-magby/|title=Everything Pokémon GO Players Need To Know About Magby|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=November 21, 2020|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 29, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929145045/https://bleedingcool.com/games/everything-pokemon-go-players-need-to-know-about-magby/|archive-date=September 29, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.de/pokemon-go-magby|title=Pokémon Go - Magby|language=de|last=Hensel|first=Markus|date=November 9, 2018|website=Eurogamer.de|access-date=September 29, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929145046/https://www.eurogamer.de/pokemon-go-magby|archive-date=September 29, 2024}} Magby can be found in volcanic areas and be seen soaking in magma. Likewise, it possesses magma-like blood which regulates its body temperature of around {{Convert|1000|F|C}}. In its design, Magby shares similarities with both ducks and salamanders. Magby's name is a combination of "magma" and "baby".

|- id="Miltank"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Miltank
{{nihongo||ミルタンク|Miltank}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0241 0241])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

| Miltank is a cow-like Pokémon with a pink body. Miltank can only be found as female, often considered the counterpart to the bull-like Pokémon Tauros, which can only be found as males.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-miltank-outside-of-pokemon-go/|title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Miltank Outside Of Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=January 29, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 21, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921220802/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-miltank-outside-of-pokemon-go/|archive-date=September 21, 2024}} Miltank produces a product called Moomoo Milk from its udders, of which it can produce up to five gallons a day. This milk contains high amounts of nutrients, which can heal sickness and injury in both people and Pokémon.{{Cite web|url=http://pocket.ign.com/news/14900.html|title=Pokémon of the Day: Mirutanku (#241)|date=February 7, 2000|website=IGN Pocket|access-date=September 10, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010803082631/http://pocket.ign.com/news/14900.html|archive-date=August 3, 2001}} When young, drinking Miltank's milk helps people grow strong.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/05/no-one-knows-if-people-eat-pokemon/|title=No One Knows If People Eat Pokémon|date=May 31, 2018|website=Kotaku Australia|access-date=September 22, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927013053/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/05/no-one-knows-if-people-eat-pokemon/|archive-date=September 27, 2024}} Miltank is notoriously owned by the Johto gym leader Whitney, with the Pokémon constantly using powerful attacks and self-healing moves.{{Cite web|url=https://as.com/meristation/noticias/esta-lider-de-gimnasio-de-pokemon-demostro-que-los-de-tipo-normal-no-son-debiles-n/|title=Esta Líder De Gimnasio De Pokémon Demostró Que Los De Tipo Normal No Son Débiles|trans-title=This Pokémon gym leader proved that Normal Types aren't weak|language=es|last=Martínez|first=Rubén|date=March 27, 2024|website=MeriStation|access-date=September 22, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927013055/https://as.com/meristation/noticias/esta-lider-de-gimnasio-de-pokemon-demostro-que-los-de-tipo-normal-no-son-debiles-n/|archive-date=September 27, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/video-games-best-cows-list/|title=9 Best Cows In Video Games|last=Foot|first=Casey|date=June 9, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=September 22, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927013107/https://www.thegamer.com/video-games-best-cows-list/|archive-date=September 27, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/12/31/142889.html|title=あの頃のトラウマが蘇る…『ポケモン』シリーズで苦しめられた"強敵"ジムリーダー5選|trans-title=The traumas of those days come back... 5 'formidable' gym leaders who have tormented us in the Pokémon series.|language=ja|last=Otsuka|first=Sawadi|date=December 31, 2022|website=Inside Games|access-date=September 22, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927013520/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/12/31/142889.html|archive-date=September 27, 2024}} This fight is often cited by critics and the fandom as one of the hardest and most frustrating battles in the Pokémon series.{{Cite web|url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1706/23/news102.html|title=ミルタンクが倒せない……公式の選んだ「ポケモン金銀の名場面」がよりにもよってみんなのトラウマ|trans-title=Miltank can't be defeated... The official "Pokemon Gold and Silver Famous Scene" is everyone's trauma|language=ja|last=Shinji|first=Kutsuzawa|date=June 23, 2017|website=NetLab - ITmedia|access-date=September 22, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927013653/https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1706/23/news102.html|archive-date=September 27, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/pokemon-silver-is-the-gold-standard-of-pokemon-games|title=Pokemon Silver Is the Gold Standard of Pokemon Games|last=Boyle|first=Emma|date=October 5, 2017|website=TechRadar|access-date=September 22, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927013525/https://www.techradar.com/news/pokemon-silver-is-the-gold-standard-of-pokemon-games|archive-date=September 27, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2018/02/02/112527_5.html|title=任天堂のゲームのトラウマ10選 ─ 思い出すだけで恐怖が蘇る!?|trans-title=Top 10 Nintendo games that will leave you traumatized - just remembering them brings back the horror!|language=ja|author=すしし|date=February 2, 2018|website=Inside Games|access-date=September 22, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927013656/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2018/02/02/112527_5.html|archive-date=September 27, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://magmix.jp/post/85640|title=『ポケモン』トラウマな思い出の数々「ずかん」の説明にゾッ！|trans-title="Pokémon" - Traumatic memories - the explanations in the "Pokédex" will give you chills!|language=ja|date=April 6, 2022|website=Magmix|access-date=September 22, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927013851/https://magmix.jp/post/85640|archive-date=September 27, 2024}} Miltank's name is a portmanteau of "milk" and "tank".

|- id="Blissey"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Blissey
{{nihongo||ハピナス|Hapinasu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0242 0242])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Normal}}}} ||align=center| Normal

|align=center| Chansey (#113)

| {{n/a}}

| Blissey is a large, pink Pokémon, and an evolution of Chansey.{{Cite web |author=Pokemonofthedaychick |date=February 7, 2013 |title=Pokemon of the Day: Blissey (#242) |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/12/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-blissey-242-388997 |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=IGN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223200726/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/12/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-blissey-242-388997|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} Blissey carries an egg with it that, when eaten, gives happiness to its eater.{{Cite web |last=Castania |first=Gabrielle |date=October 18, 2022 |title=The 10 Best Pokemon That Evolve Through Friendship |url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-pokemon-that-evolve-through-friendship/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603065616/https://www.thegamer.com/best-pokemon-that-evolve-through-friendship/ |archive-date=June 3, 2023 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=TheGamer}} Blissey has the highest health of every Pokémon in the series,{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/nurse-joy-eat-your-heart-out-pokemon-professor-creates-a-ridiculous-strategy-to-heal-the-maximum-amount-of-health-in-a-single-turn-by-using-a-dizzying-loop-of-ejector-seats/|title=Nurse Joy, Eat Your Heart Out: Pokemon Professor Creates a Ridiculous Strategy to Heal the Maximum Amount of Health in a Single Turn by Using a Dizzying Loop of Ejector Seats|last=Lewis|first=Catherine|date=September 4, 2024|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=September 10, 2024|archive-date=September 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909125718/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/nurse-joy-eat-your-heart-out-pokemon-professor-creates-a-ridiculous-strategy-to-heal-the-maximum-amount-of-health-in-a-single-turn-by-using-a-dizzying-loop-of-ejector-seats/|url-status=live}} and additionally gives a high amount of experience when defeated.{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Patricia |date=December 19, 2014 |title=Why Pokémon Players Are Obsessed With Blissey Secret Bases |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/12/whypokmonplayers-are-obsessed-with-blisseysecret-bases/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806031937/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/12/whypokmonplayers-are-obsessed-with-blisseysecret-bases/ |archive-date=August 6, 2024 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=Kotaku Australia}} Blissey's name comes from the word "bliss". In the anime, Blissey help Nurses Joy, and assist with healing Pokémon.{{Cite web |last=Bellingham |first=Hope |date=August 16, 2021 |title=Pokemon Unite Is Getting Another Support Pokemon in the Form of Blissey |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-unite-is-getting-another-support-pokemon-in-the-form-of-blissey/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825063653/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-unite-is-getting-another-support-pokemon-in-the-form-of-blissey/ |archive-date=August 25, 2024 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=GamesRadar+}} In Pokémon Go, Blissey was notorious for its high health, which made it difficult to defeat in several of that game's modes.{{Cite web |last=Jaworski |first=Michelle |date=May 24, 2021 |title=Blissey Is Ridiculously Overpowering at Pokémon Go Gyms |url=https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/pokemon-go-blissey-gym-takeover/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129191817/https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/pokemon-go-blissey-gym-takeover/ |archive-date=November 29, 2023 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=The Daily Dot}}{{Cite web |last=Dwyer |first=Theo |date=October 4, 2022 |title=Cards Of Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO Part 16: Blissey, Gym Defender |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/cards-of-pokemon-tcg-pokemon-go-part-16-blissey-gym-defender/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204155740/https://bleedingcool.com/games/cards-of-pokemon-tcg-pokemon-go-part-16-blissey-gym-defender/ |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=Bleeding Cool}} A pre-evolved form of Chansey and Blissey, named Happiny, was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.{{Cite web |last=Ellingsworth |first=Nathan |date=November 15, 2024 |title=The 13 Best Gen 4 Pokémon |url=https://www.pockettactics.com/gen-4-pokemon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223200512/https://www.pockettactics.com/gen-4-pokemon |archive-date=December 23, 2024 |access-date=December 7, 2024 |website=Pocket Tactics |language=en-US}}

|- id="Raikou"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Raikou
{{nihongo||ライコウ|Raikou}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0243 0243])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Electric}}}} ||align=center| Electric

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

| rowspan="3" | Raikou, Entei, and Suicune make up a group of Legendary Pokémon known as the Legendary Beasts,{{Cite web |last1=Scariati |first1=Andrew |last2=Laurel |first2=Kyle |date=March 20, 2021 |title=Pokemon: The 14 Legendary Trios, Ranked Weakest To Strongest |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legendary-trios-ranked-weakest-to-strongest/ |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223200500/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-legendary-trios-ranked-weakest-to-strongest/|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} also known as the Legendary Dogs,{{Cite web |last=Plante |first=Corey |date=August 31, 2017 |title=Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, And Suicune Headed to {{'}}Pokémon GO{{'}} |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/36034-pokemon-go-raikou-entei-suicune-three-3-legendary-beasts-raid-event |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223195103/https://www.inverse.com/article/36034-pokemon-go-raikou-entei-suicune-three-3-legendary-beasts-raid-event |archive-date=December 23, 2024 |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=Inverse |language=en}} though the latter title has been debated, as their designs are primarily based around big cats.{{Cite web |last=Duran |first=Misael |date=2025-01-30 |title=25 Years Later, Pokemon Fans Are Still Debating This Design Choice |url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/pokemon-legendary-dogs-entei-suicune-raikou-reddit/ |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en-US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250207033125/https://comicbook.com/anime/news/pokemon-legendary-dogs-entei-suicune-raikou-reddit/ |archive-date=February 7, 2025}} The three represent the elements of electricity, fire, and water, respectively.{{Cite web |last=Minotti |first=Mike |date=August 31, 2017 |title=Pokémon Go Adds Three More Legendary Creatures |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/pokemon-go-adds-three-more-legendary-creatures/ |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223200030/https://venturebeat.com/games/pokemon-go-adds-three-more-legendary-creatures/|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} 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,{{Cite web |last=Rayner |first=Mitchel |date=November 15, 2020 |title=Pokémon: 10 Things That Don't Make Sense About Legendaries |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-things-dont-make-sense-legendaries/ |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223200029/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-things-dont-make-sense-legendaries/|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} with their types representing the lightning that caused the fire, the fire itself, and the rain that eventually quelled the tower fire.{{Cite web |last=Nunneley-Jackson |first=Stephany|date=August 31, 2017 |title=Pokemon Go Players Can Start Trying to Catch Legendary Pokemon Raikou, Entei, And Suicune from Today |url=https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-go-players-can-start-trying-to-catch-legendary-pokemon-raikou-entei-and-suicune-from-today |access-date=December 9, 2024 |website=VG247 |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223195105/https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-go-players-can-start-trying-to-catch-legendary-pokemon-raikou-entei-and-suicune-from-today|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} 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.{{Cite web |author=Lucas |title=Pokémon Top 100: #24 Raikou |url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/24 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=IGN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223194757/https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/24|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} The trio are prominently featured in the movie Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-go-raikou-counters-weaknesses-8004|title=Pokémon Go Raikou Counters, Weaknesses and Moveset Explained|last=Reynolds|first=Matthew|date=July 18, 2021|website=Eurogamer|access-date=December 22, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227225704/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-go-raikou-counters-weaknesses-8004|archive-date=December 27, 2024}}

Raikou is a tiger-like Pokémon.{{Cite web |last=Fujiwara |first=Hideaki |date=August 10, 2023 |title=Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Long-Necked Paradox Raikou Sparks Wild Theories on Appearance of Paradox Entei |url=https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230810-20678/ |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=Automaton West |language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223200503/https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230810-20678/|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} Raikou is likely inspired by saber-toothed tigers as well as the concept of thunderstorms. It is depicted as having sharp teeth and is rather distrustful of humans. Unlike the other legendary beasts, Raikou does not have a dedicated movie, instead featuring in three episodes of Pokémon Chronicles. Raikou's name comes from the words "rai", the Japanese word for lightning, and "kotei", the Japanese word for emperor.

Entei is a lion and mastiff-esque Pokémon. In the games' lore, volcanoes are said to erupt when Entei barks, and is said to have been born from an active volcano.{{Cite web |last=Dwyer |first=Theo |date=January 27, 2021 |title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Entei Outside Of Pokémon GO |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-entei-outside-of-pokemon-go/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921220805/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-entei-outside-of-pokemon-go/ |archive-date=September 21, 2024 |access-date=September 21, 2024 |website=Bleeding Cool}} It is also capable of producing magma from its mouth. Entei is considered widely popular among the fanbase due to its role in the movie Pokémon 3: The Movie,{{Cite web|author=Lucas |title=Entei - #18 Top Pokémon - IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/18 |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=IGN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223194755/https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/18|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} in which it plays a major role.{{Cite web|last=Brown|first=Andrew|date=May 16, 2011 |title=Pokémon: The Movie 3 - Spell of the Unown - ENTEI - Feature |url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/26233/pokemarathon-parade-pokemon-the-movie-3-spell-of-the-unown-entei |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=Nintendo World Report|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241209170617/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/26233/pokemarathon-parade-pokemon-the-movie-3-spell-of-the-unown-entei|archive-date=December 9, 2024}} Entei's name comes from "enten", a word meaning "scorching heat" in Japanese, and "kotei".

Suicune has been described as both a feline-like{{refn|group=nb|The Journal of Geek Studies has ascribed Suicune to resemble a snow leopard.}} and dog-like Pokémon,{{Cite web |last=Sledge |first=Ben |date=March 4, 2023 |title=Why Is Suicune A Dinosaur Now? |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-suicune-walking-wake-dinosaur-now/ |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223192658/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-suicune-walking-wake-dinosaur-now/|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} and is capable of purifying water.{{Cite web |last=Valenzuela |first=Ernesto |date=October 5, 2021 |title=15 Most Powerful Pokémon, Ranked |url=https://collider.com/most-powerful-pokemon-ranked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223192836/https://collider.com/most-powerful-pokemon-ranked/ |archive-date=December 23, 2024 |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=Collider |language=en}} Suicune acts as the primary mascot and appears on the cover of the game Pokémon Crystal,{{Cite web |author=Jack |title=Pokémon Top 100: #16 Suicune |url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/16 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=IGN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223192758/https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/16|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} where it has its own plotline.{{Cite web |last=Hernandez|first=Pedro|date=May 16, 2011 |title=Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi-Voice Of the Forest - Feature |url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/26236/pokemarathon-parade-pokemon-4ever-celebi-voice-of-the-forest |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=Nintendo World Report|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223192756/https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/26236/pokemarathon-parade-pokemon-4ever-celebi-voice-of-the-forest|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} Suicune appears in Pokémon 4Ever, where it plays an important role. Another Suicune appears in the anime series Pokémon Journeys: The Series, where main protagonist Goh captures it.{{Cite web |last=Maher |first=Cian |date=January 29, 2021 |title=After 22 Years, Someone Has Finally Caught Suicune In The Pokemon Anime - And It Wasn't Ash |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-suicune-anime-goh-ash-caught/ |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223192755/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-suicune-anime-goh-ash-caught/|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} Suicune's name comes from "sui", the Japanese word for water, and "kun", a suffix denoting respect in Japanese.

The Beasts were designed by manga artist Muneo Saito.{{Cite web |last=Sledge |first=Ben |date=February 25, 2023 |title=Check Out The Unused Sketches Of Legendary Pokemon Designer |url=https://www.thegamer.com/check-out-the-unused-sketches-of-legendary-pokemon-designer/ |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223181530/https://www.thegamer.com/check-out-the-unused-sketches-of-legendary-pokemon-designer/|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} Saito later released an unused design for a Pokémon resembling Raikou in 2014. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet later introduced three Paradox Pokémon resembling Raikou, Entei, and Suicune named Raging Bolt, Gouging Fire,{{Cite web |last=Leguiza |first=Santi |date=December 28, 2023 |title=Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk - How To Get Gouging Fire |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-the-indigo-disk-gouging-fire-location-guide/ |access-date=December 8, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223181528/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-the-indigo-disk-gouging-fire-location-guide/|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} and Walking Wake, which greatly resemble dinosaurs.

|- id="Entei"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Entei
{{nihongo||エンテイ|Entei}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0244 0244])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}}} ||align=center| Fire

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

|- id="Suicune"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Suicune
{{nihongo||スイクン|Suicune}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0245 0245])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Water}}}} ||align=center| Water

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

|- id="Larvitar"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Larvitar
{{nihongo||ヨーギラス|Yōgirasu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0246 0246])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Rock / Ground

| {{n/a}}

|align=center| Pupitar (#247)

| rowspan="3" | 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.{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-larvitar-outside-of-pokemon-go/|title=Poké Spotlight: Getting To Know Larvitar Outside Of Pokémon GO|last=Dwyer|first=Theo|date=January 31, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool|access-date=September 21, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921220803/https://bleedingcool.com/games/poke-spotlight-getting-to-know-larvitar-outside-of-pokemon-go/|archive-date=September 21, 2024}} Pupitar resembles a cocoon,{{Cite web |last=Vitelli |first=Jesse |date=December 14, 2022 |title=How to Evolve Pupitar in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet |url=https://primagames.com/tips/how-to-evolve-pupitar-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223181434/https://primagames.com/tips/how-to-evolve-pupitar-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet |archive-date=December 23, 2024 |access-date=December 9, 2024 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}} and is capable of propelling itself through the air with gas emissions generated within its body.{{Cite web|date=April 1, 2017 |title=The 15 Most Awkward, Angst-Ridden Middle-Stage Pokemon |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/top-20-most-awkward-middle-stage-pokemon/2/ |access-date=December 9, 2024 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223181433/https://www.gamesradar.com/top-20-most-awkward-middle-stage-pokemon/2/|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} Tyranitar resembles a tyrannosaurus, iguanodon, stegosaurus, and Godzilla.{{Cite web |last=Roppas |first=Theodore |date=December 7, 2014 |title=Top 20 Pokemon (Page 3) |url=https://gr.ign.com/pokemon-omega-ruby/12499/feature/top-20-pokemon?p=3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909213527/https://gr.ign.com/pokemon-omega-ruby/12499/feature/top-20-pokemon?p=3 |archive-date=September 9, 2024 |access-date=September 9, 2024 |website=IGN Greece |language=el}} It is part of the fan-dubbed pseudo-legendary Pokémon group due to its high base stat total.{{Cite web |last=Maher |first=Cian |date=January 20, 2021 |title=Stop Making Every Good Pokemon A Boring Dragon |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-dragon-types-pseudo-legendary-strong/ |access-date=December 9, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223181431/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-best-dragon-types-pseudo-legendary-strong/|archive-date=December 23, 2024}} A Paradox Pokémon resembling Tyranitar, named Iron Thorns, was introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.{{Cite web |last=Middler |first=Jordan |date=January 6, 2023 |title=Iron Thorns Location in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/iron-thorns-location-where-to-catch-iron-thorns-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223180643/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/iron-thorns-location-where-to-catch-iron-thorns-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ |archive-date=December 23, 2024 |access-date=December 11, 2024 |website=Video Games Chronicle |language=en-US}}

Larvitar's name comes from the word "larvae", and "tardus", meaning slow, with Pupitar's name coming from the word "pupa" and "tardus". Tyranitar's name comes from "tyrannosaurus" and "tardus".

|- id="Pupitar"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Pupitar
{{nihongo||サナギラス|Sanagirasu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0247 0247])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}|{{Pokecolor|Ground}}}} ||align=center| Rock / Ground

|align=center| Larvitar (#246)

|align=center| Tyranitar (#248)

|- id="Tyranitar"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Tyranitar
{{nihongo||バンギラス|Bangirasu}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0248 0248])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Rock}}|{{Pokecolor|Dark}}}} ||align=center| Rock / Dark

|align=center| Pupitar (#247)

|align=center| Mega Evolution

|- id="Lugia"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Lugia
{{nihongo||ルギア|Lugia}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0249 0249])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Psychic / Flying

| colspan="2" {{n/a|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.{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2013 |title=A Complete History of Pokemon Box Art (Page 4)|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/history-pokemon-box-art/4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815020735/https://www.gamesradar.com/history-pokemon-box-art/4/ |archive-date=August 15, 2024 |access-date=September 7, 2024 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}} In-universe, it is the master of the Legendary Birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.{{Cite web |last=Green |first=Charlie |date=May 21, 2020 |title=Pokémon: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Lugia |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-lugia-facts-trivia/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223180728/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-lugia-facts-trivia/ |archive-date=December 23, 2024 |access-date=December 19, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}} Lugia's name does not have a precise origin; however, it may derive from lutetium, deluge and giant. Some also believe it originates from the Latin word "lugeo", which means "lying dormant".{{Cite web |last=Stalberg |first=Allison |date=November 11, 2021 |title=Pokemon: The Remarkable History Behind Lugia's Creation |url=https://gamerant.com/pokemon-lugia-creation-history-takeshi-shudo/ |access-date=December 24, 2024 |website=Game Rant |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227231109/https://gamerant.com/pokemon-lugia-creation-history-takeshi-shudo/|archive-date=December 27, 2024}}

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. 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/05/22/138304.html|title=意外に知られてない！？設定上"性別"が想定されていた伝説のポケモンたち|trans-title=Surprisingly unknown! Legendary Pokémon that were assumed to have a 'gender'|language=ja|author=サワディ大塚|date=May 22, 2022|website=Inside Games|access-date=December 24, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007200159/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/05/22/138304.html|archive-date=October 7, 2024}} 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.

|- id="Ho-Oh"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| {{anchor|Ho-Oh}}Ho-Oh
{{nihongo||ホウオウ|Ho-Oh}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0250 0250])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Fire}}|{{Pokecolor|Flying}}}} ||align=center| Fire / Flying

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

| Ho-Oh is a Legendary Pokémon.{{Cite web |last=Searle |first=Tyler B. |date=November 26, 2022 |title=10 Pokémon That Deserve the 'Legendary' Title |url=https://collider.com/pokemon-that-deserve-the-title-of-legendary/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803194016/https://collider.com/pokemon-that-deserve-the-title-of-legendary/ |archive-date=August 3, 2023 |access-date=September 7, 2024 |website=Collider |language=en}} Ho-Oh's design is likely inspired by the Fenghuang (firebird) of Chinese myth, as well as the immortal phoenix of Greek mythology.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/15-pokemon-based-real-world-mythology/2/|title=17 Pokemon Based on Real-World Mythology (Page 2)|last=Sullivan|first=Lucas|date=February 4, 2014|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=September 7, 2024|archive-date=August 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822173442/https://www.gamesradar.com/15-pokemon-based-real-world-mythology/2/|url-status=live}} Likewise, its name likely derives from the Fenghuang's Japanese name, "hō-ō". 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. People who are pure of heart are stated to be blessed with eternal happiness if they see it. It appears on the cover of the video games Pokémon Gold{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2013 |title=A Complete History of Pokemon Box Art (Page 2)|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/history-pokemon-box-art/2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815012510/https://www.gamesradar.com/history-pokemon-box-art/2/ |archive-date=August 15, 2024 |access-date=September 7, 2024 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}} Pokémon Stadium 2, and HeartGold, and was featured heavily in promotion for the series during the 2000s. When composing Ho-Oh's theme for HeartGold and SoulSilver, composer Go Ichinose found it the most difficult; he imagined Ho-Oh as a peaceful Pokémon, and made the song sound peaceful in turn. He worried that it would be too peaceful and thus take players out of the battle, and his compositions were declined multiple times due to not capturing Ho-Oh's "glory and strength." He ultimately had to make it less peaceful in the final version.{{cite magazine |title=Um papo com os compositores por Filipe Gatti de Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver |magazine=Nintendo Blast |page=48 |issue=45 |year=2010 |url=https://archive.org/details/nintendo-blast-edicoes-01ao25/Nintendo_Blast_N_005/}}

Ho-Oh first appeared at the end of the first episode of the Pokémon anime, Pokémon, I Choose You!, flying over Ash Ketchum and Pikachu after the pair fought a group of Spearow.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-new-pokemon-anime-appears-to-have-introduced-a-never-before-seen-pokemon|title=The New Pokemon Anime Appears to Have Introduced a Never-Before-Seen Pokemon|last=Bankhurst|first=Adam|date=April 15, 2023|website=IGN|access-date=January 29, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129212701/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-new-pokemon-anime-appears-to-have-introduced-a-never-before-seen-pokemon|archive-date=January 29, 2025}} Ho-Oh remained unidentified until the release of Gold and Silver years later.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/41969/pokemon-indigo-league-anime-series-rewatch-episode-1-pokemon-i-choose-you|title=Pokemon: Indigo League - Anime Series Rewatch Episode 1: "Pokemon - I Choose You"|last=Ronaghan|first=Neal|date=February 22, 2016|website=Nintendo World Report|access-date=January 29, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129212444/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/41969/pokemon-indigo-league-anime-series-rewatch-episode-1-pokemon-i-choose-you|archive-date=January 29, 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-facts-15-little-known-things-about-classic-franchise/2/|title=Pokemon facts - 30 little known pieces of trivia from the classic franchise - page 2|last=Gilbert|first=Henry|date=October 10, 2013|website=GamesRadar+|access-date=January 29, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129212446/https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-facts-15-little-known-things-about-classic-franchise/2/|archive-date=January 29, 2025}} Ho-Oh would later reappear in the movie Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, with the film acting as alternative origin of Ash and Pikachu's journey.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-the-movie-i-choose-you-neutered-ashs-origin-story/|title=Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You Neutered Ash's Origin Story|last=Switzer|first=Eric|date=January 2, 2022|website=TheGamer|access-date=January 29, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129215824/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-the-movie-i-choose-you-neutered-ashs-origin-story/|archive-date=January 29, 2025}} In the film, Ash sets out to find and battle Ho-Oh after it drops one of its rainbow feathers.{{Cite web|url=https://otakuusamagazine.com/the-franchise-comes-of-age-in-pokemon-the-movie-i-choose-you-review/|title=The Franchise Comes of Age in Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You! [Review]|last=Zhong|first=Annie|date=August 21, 2017|website=Otaku USA|access-date=January 29, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129215826/https://otakuusamagazine.com/the-franchise-comes-of-age-in-pokemon-the-movie-i-choose-you-review/|archive-date=January 29, 2025}} A tie-in escape room attraction, titled "Escape the Trials of Ho-Oh", made in collaboration between the movie and Scrap Co. were set up across Real Escape Game establishments in eight Japanese cities. This attraction had participants set out on a journey to find Ho-Oh.{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2017-06-11/discover-legendary-pokemon-ho-oh-during-real-escape-game/.117195|title=Discover Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh During Real Escape Game |last=Loveridge|first=Lynzee|date=June 11, 2017|website=Anime News Network|access-date=January 29, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129215820/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2017-06-11/discover-legendary-pokemon-ho-oh-during-real-escape-game/.117195|archive-date=January 29, 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2017/06/08/107700.html|title=ポケモンと一緒に謎を解き明かすリアル脱出ゲーム「ホウオウの試練からの脱出」全国8都市で順次開催|trans-title="Escape from Ho-Oh's Trial", a real escape game where you solve mysteries with Pokemon, will be held in 8 cities nationwide|language=ja|author=臥待弦 (Gen Gamachi)|date=June 8, 2017|website=Inside Games|access-date=January 29, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129221451/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2017/06/08/107700.html|archive-date=January 29, 2025}}

Ho-Oh was a particularly popular Pokémon with Japanese kids during the time between Red and Blue and Gold and Silver according to Futabanet writer Honey.{{cite web |url=https://futaman.futabanet.jp/articles/-/127785?page=1 |title=「本当に出るの…？」チビッコが待ち焦がれた『ポケットモンスター金・銀』発売までの「３年間の空白」 |work=Futabanet |author=Honey |date=December 16, 2024 |accessdate=February 18, 2025 |archive-date=January 19, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119030408/https://futaman.futabanet.jp/articles/-/127785?page=1 |url-status=live }} It was also the subject of urban legends regarding obtaining Celebi, with different methods to obtain it involving Ho-Oh and Lugia.{{cite web |url=https://futaman.futabanet.jp/articles/-/125314?page=1 |title=「ミュウはアジア村にいる！」あの頃ぼくらは必死だった！『ポケットモンスター』"幻のポケモン捕獲デマ"を振り返る |work=Futabanet |author=Honey |date=November 25, 2023 |accessdate=February 18, 2025}} Writer Caleb Compton felt that Ho-Oh was a strong example of how Gold and Silver designed Pokémon to have more colorful Pokémon in general, including ones that incorporate "vibrant complementary colors." He also discussed how Ho-Oh demonstrated how Legendary Pokémon in Gold and Silver became more than just powerful Pokémon, specifically in establishing the legend of Ho-Oh resurrecting the Legendary Beasts. He felt Ho-Oh's visuals also better emphasize its Legendary status than Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres, who he felt were "relatively ordinary." Ho-Oh's original appearance in the Pokémon anime is considered an iconic moment, with IGN staff identifying it as an "amazing shared moment" among Pokémon fans.{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/05/10-best-legendary-pokemon |title=10 Best Legendary Pokemon |work=IGN |last1=Yehl |first1=Joshua |last2=Defreitas |first2=Casey |date=March 5, 2019 |accessdate=February 18, 2025 |archive-date=December 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241209213735/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/05/10-best-legendary-pokemon |url-status=live }}

|- id="Celebi"

!scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| Celebi
{{nihongo||セレビィ|Celebi}}
([https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/0251 0251])

{{Poketype|{{Pokecolor|Psychic}}|{{Pokecolor|Grass}}}} ||align=center| Psychic / Grass

| colspan="2" {{n/a|No evolution}}

| Celebi is a Mythical Pokémon that has the power to travel through time.{{Cite web |last=Foot |first=Casey |date=February 2, 2023 |title=6 Pokemon That Can Control Time |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-can-control-time/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235207/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-that-can-control-time/ |archive-date=September 7, 2024 |access-date=September 7, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Foot |first=Casey |date=August 24, 2022 |title=10 Mythical Pokemon With The Best Lore |url=https://www.thegamer.com/mythical-pokemon-best-lore/ |access-date=April 17, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=September 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908002217/https://www.thegamer.com/mythical-pokemon-best-lore/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |last=Switzer |first=Eric |date=September 12, 2021 |title=Pokemon 4Ever{{'}}s Time Loop Changed Everything We Know About The Anime |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-4evers-celebi-professor-oak-time-loop-ash-dad/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910082834/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-4evers-celebi-professor-oak-time-loop-ash-dad/ |archive-date=September 10, 2022 |access-date=September 7, 2024 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}

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. 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. 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.{{Cite web |last=Moran |first=Romeo |date=November 17, 2023 |title=Pokemon: Celebi's Original Design Was Much Different From What Made It to the Games |url=https://gamerant.com/pokemon-celebi-beta-design/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212003409/https://gamerant.com/pokemon-celebi-beta-design/ |archive-date=February 12, 2024 |access-date=April 17, 2024 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}{{Cite book |last=Sood |first=Suraj |chapter=The Augmented Cognition of Religion and Spirituality in Media |series=Lecture Notes in Computer Science |date=2023 |volume=14019 |editor-last=Schmorrow |editor-first=Dylan D. |editor2-last=Fidopiastis |editor2-first=Cali M. |title=Augmented Cognition |chapter-url=https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-35017-7_19 |language=en |location=Cham |publisher=Springer Nature Switzerland |pages=285–313 |doi=10.1007/978-3-031-35017-7_19 |isbn=978-3-031-35017-7 |access-date=September 7, 2024 |archive-date=September 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907235217/https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-35017-7_19 |url-status=live }} Celebi's name likely derives from "celestial" and "being".

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. Rumors, however, began to circulate among fans of the series around how to obtain Celebi, with many theories based around the shrine.{{Cite web |last=Martínez |first=Rubén |date=January 2, 2024 |title=Celebi's Urban Legend from Pokémon Gold and Silver Came True in Pokémon Crystal |url=https://en.as.com/meristation/news/celebis-urban-legend-from-pokemon-gold-and-silver-came-true-in-pokemon-crystal-n/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417041400/https://en.as.com/meristation/news/celebis-urban-legend-from-pokemon-gold-and-silver-came-true-in-pokemon-crystal-n/ |archive-date=April 17, 2024 |access-date=April 17, 2024 |website=MeriStation |language=en-us}} This confused Game Freak staff, as they had no recollection of adding anything in association of the shrine. 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. The theories regarding the shrine led to Game Freak adding an event related to Celebi and the shrine in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Reception

Cian Maher, writing for TheGamer, considered the generation's Pokédex to have the strongest selection of Pokémon, noting its particularly memorable designs.{{Cite web |last=Maher |first=Cian |date=October 23, 2021 |title=Pokemon Gold & Silver Had The Best Pokedex By A Long Shot |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-gold-silver-best-pokedex-ever/ |access-date=September 25, 2024 |website=TheGamer|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222151053/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-gold-silver-best-pokedex-ever/|archive-date=December 22, 2024}} In a later article co-written with Dave Aubrey for USA Today, he elaborated on the opinion, stating Pokémon such as Tyranitar, Heracross, Scizor, Houndoom and Typhlosion were why the second generation had the best line-up of Pokémon out of any given Pokémon generation.{{Cite web|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/12/pokemon-games-ranked|title=Pokemon games - every Pokemon game ranked from worst to best|last1=Maher|first1=Cian|last2=Aubrey|first2=Dave|date=December 2, 2024|website=USA Today|access-date=January 28, 2025|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250128030310/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/12/pokemon-games-ranked|archive-date=January 28, 2025}} 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, as highly favorable and well-crafted.{{Cite web |last=Partleton |first=Kayleigh |date=December 2, 2024 |title=The 15 Best Gen 2 Pokémon |url=https://www.pockettactics.com/gen-2-pokemon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222151057/https://www.pockettactics.com/gen-2-pokemon |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |access-date=December 19, 2024 |website=Pocket Tactics |language=en-US}} Hayes Madsen, in a retrospective for Pokémon Gold and Silver, regarded the games' designs as among the most creative, citing Smeargle, Hitmontop, Wooper, and Unown as examples of designs that did not feel "formulaic".{{Cite web |last=Madsen |first=Hayes |date=November 28, 2022 |title=23 Years Ago, Nintendo Released the Best Video Game Sequel Ever |url=https://www.inverse.com/gaming/pokemon-gold-silver-23rd-anniversary |access-date=December 24, 2024 |website=Inverse |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241224023506/https://www.inverse.com/gaming/pokemon-gold-silver-23rd-anniversary|archive-date=December 24, 2024}}

Lowell Bell, in a ranking of each generation's Pokémon for Nintendo Life, stated that the second generation's Pokédex 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.{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Lowell |date=August 29, 2022 |title=Feature: Which Region Has The Best Pokédex? Every Pokédex, Ranked From Best To Worst |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/features/which-region-has-the-best-pokedex-every-pokedex-ranked-from-best-to-worst |access-date=September 26, 2024 |website=Nintendo Life|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222214516/https://www.nintendolife.com/features/which-region-has-the-best-pokedex-every-pokedex-ranked-from-best-to-worst|archive-date=December 22, 2024}} 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 had more original and creative designs as a result.{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Patricia |date=December 17, 2012 |title=Pokémon Designs Aren't Getting Worse, They May Be Getting Better |url=https://kotaku.com/pokemon-designs-arent-getting-worse-they-may-be-gettin-5969098 |access-date=December 24, 2024 |website=Kotaku |language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241224023506/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-designs-arent-getting-worse-they-may-be-gettin-5969098|archive-date=December 24, 2024}}

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.{{Cite web |last=Loveridge |first=Lynzee |date=February 28, 2020 |title=Greninja Wins 'Pokémon of the Year' in Official Fan Vote |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-28/greninja-wins-pokemon-of-the-year-in-official-fan-vote/.156332 |access-date=September 28, 2024 |website=Anime News Network|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222215308/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-28/greninja-wins-pokemon-of-the-year-in-official-fan-vote/.156332|archive-date=December 22, 2024}} A later poll determined the three aforementioned Pokémon, alongside Typhlosion, Scizor, and Ampharos, to be among the six most popular Pokémon of the generation.{{Cite web |author=茶っプリン (Tea Pudding)|date=February 28, 2020 |title=「ポケモン・オブ・ザ・イヤー」各地方ごとの投票結果も公開！初代カントーから最新作ガラルまで、8地方別のランキングをチェック |trans-title="Pokémon of the Year" Voting Results for Each Region Revealed! Check out the rankings for each of the 8 regions, from Kanto to Galar! |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2020/02/28/127678.html |access-date=September 28, 2024 |website=Inside Games |language=ja|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222214631/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2020/02/28/127678.html|archive-date=December 22, 2024}}

Notes

References

Generation 2

Category:Video game characters introduced in 1999