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A list of [[Pokémon]] who debuted in ''[[Pokémon Black and White]]''. At 156 new Pokémon, none of which are related to previous ones, this generation has introduced the most Pokémon of them all. Due to no old Pokémon being present in the story of Black and White, many Pokémon present in all the other games--such as Zubat, Geodude, Tentacool, or Machop--got [[Expies]] for this one. In addition, many of the Pokemon here evolve at later levels than most Pokemon from other regions, but as a tradeoff, many of them have comparatively stronger stats, but shallower movepools. Some even are able to stand with the powerhouses of previous Generations in the Metagame - in fact, the influx of relatively powerful new Pokemon forced [[Smogon]] to make an entirely new tier. As for Legendary Pokémon, these games introduce the now-standard version mascot trio and obligatory regional trio, but eschews the sort of miscellaneous non-event Legendaries seen in the fourth generation in favor of a ''third'' trio--a pair of [[One Game for the Price of Two|version-exclusive]] roamers and their leader -- and is the second consecutive generation to include four event Legendaries.
A list of [[Pokémon]] who debuted in ''[[Pokémon Black and White]]''. At 156 new Pokémon, none of which are related to previous ones, this generation has introduced the most Pokémon of them all. Due to no old Pokémon being present in the story of Black and White, many Pokémon present in all the other games—such as Zubat, Geodude, Tentacool, or Machop—got [[Expies]] for this one. In addition, many of the Pokemon here evolve at later levels than most Pokemon from other regions, but as a tradeoff, many of them have comparatively stronger stats, but shallower movepools. Some even are able to stand with the powerhouses of previous Generations in the Metagame - in fact, the influx of relatively powerful new Pokemon forced [[Smogon]] to make an entirely new tier. As for Legendary Pokémon, these games introduce the now-standard version mascot trio and obligatory regional trio, but eschews the sort of miscellaneous non-event Legendaries seen in the fourth generation in favor of a ''third'' trio—a pair of [[One Game for the Price of Two|version-exclusive]] roamers and their leader—and is the second consecutive generation to include four event Legendaries.


For other generations, [[Pokémon/Characters|go here]].
For other generations, [[Pokémon/Characters|go here]].


=== Victini ===
== Victini ==
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An odd rabbit critter, number 000 on the Unova Pokédex. Victini is said to be the incarnation of victory itself, with in-game legends claiming that if you have a Victini in your party, you are guaranteed a victory in some way. With balanced stats to go around, it may or may not hold this status when put to practice. It is event-only.
An odd rabbit critter, number 000 on the Unova Pokédex. Victini is said to be the incarnation of victory itself, with in-game legends claiming that if you have a Victini in your party, you are guaranteed a victory in some way. With balanced stats to go around, it may or may not hold this status when put to practice. It is event-only.


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** [[Furry Ear Dissonance]]: Justified due to its V-for-victory motif.
** [[Furry Ear Dissonance]]: Justified due to its V-for-victory motif.
* [[Cute Little Fangs]]
* [[Cute Little Fangs]]
* [[Disc One Nuke]]: The 'little legend' of this generation, but could be caught at a relatively low level -- even before obtaining the third badge (whose Leader prefers Bug-types, giving Victini's Fire-type a distinct advantage).
* [[Disc One Nuke]]: The 'little legend' of this generation, but could be caught at a relatively low level—even before obtaining the third badge (whose Leader prefers Bug-types, giving Victini's Fire-type a distinct advantage).
* [[Fireballs]]: Its signature move Searing Shot, which is notably the first Fire move to be one of these.
* [[Fireballs]]: Its signature move Searing Shot, which is notably the first Fire move to be one of these.
* [[Gilded Cage]]: You find Victini in a nice, cozy bedroom in the basement of an island lighthouse. It's suggested that the family who bought the land built the room as a place for Victini to hide in so it would be safe from those who would exploit its powers. But after the player catches it, everyone agrees that it's safer in your hands.
* [[Gilded Cage]]: You find Victini in a nice, cozy bedroom in the basement of an island lighthouse. It's suggested that the family who bought the land built the room as a place for Victini to hide in so it would be safe from those who would exploit its powers. But after the player catches it, everyone agrees that it's safer in your hands.
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* [["V" Sign]]: This is Victini's entire motif.
* [["V" Sign]]: This is Victini's entire motif.


=== Snivy, Servine, and Serperior ''(Tsutarja, Janovy, and Jalorda)'' ===
== Snivy, Servine, and Serperior ''(Tsutarja, Janovy, and Jalorda)'' ==
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This little fellow's quite the [[Smug Snake]], isn't it? As it evolves, its limbs become less prominent and it starts looking more like the snake it was meant to resemble. While it has very lackluster offensive stats, it has very high defenses and speed, and its hidden ability even lets it boost its offensive stats using a powerful attack to become something of a [[Lightning Bruiser]]. You most likely heard about Snivy under the name "Smugleaf"; shortly after its reveal to Japanese fans, it became an instant hit on the internet (internationally) because of its seemingly arrogant expression and resemblance to [[Soul Eater|Excalibur]]. Mudkip better watch out.
This little fellow's quite the [[Smug Snake]], isn't it? As it evolves, its limbs become less prominent and it starts looking more like the snake it was meant to resemble. While it has very lackluster offensive stats, it has very high defenses and speed, and its hidden ability even lets it boost its offensive stats using a powerful attack to become something of a [[Lightning Bruiser]]. You most likely heard about Snivy under the name "Smugleaf"; shortly after its reveal to Japanese fans, it became an instant hit on the internet (internationally) because of its seemingly arrogant expression and resemblance to [[Soul Eater|Excalibur]]. Mudkip better watch out.
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* [[Whip It Good]]: Servine's preferred method of combat, though you'll probably make it do something else.
* [[Whip It Good]]: Servine's preferred method of combat, though you'll probably make it do something else.


=== Tepig, Pignite and Emboar ''(Pokabu, Chaoboo, and Enbuoh)'' ===
== Tepig, Pignite and Emboar ''(Pokabu, Chaoboo, and Enbuoh)'' ==
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An orange fire-breathing pig that gets bigger, heavier, bulkier, and more [[Badass]] with each evolution. While its defenses and speed aren't the greatest, it has the highest offensive stats of any starter line yet. Emboar's hidden ability "Reckless" takes this [[Up to Eleven]] and powers up its many recoil moves (although, at the same time, it takes more damage from them). Although its [[It's the Same, Now It Sucks|being the third Fire/Fighting starter line in a row]] may seem redundant, this can be justified somewhat by the fact that, like Infernape, it's based on a [[Journey to the West]] character.
An orange fire-breathing pig that gets bigger, heavier, bulkier, and more [[Badass]] with each evolution. While its defenses and speed aren't the greatest, it has the highest offensive stats of any starter line yet. Emboar's hidden ability "Reckless" takes this [[Up to Eleven]] and powers up its many recoil moves (although, at the same time, it takes more damage from them). Although its [[It's the Same, Now It Sucks|being the third Fire/Fighting starter line in a row]] may seem redundant, this can be justified somewhat by the fact that, like Infernape, it's based on a [[Journey to the West]] character.
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* [[Wrestler in All of Us]]
* [[Wrestler in All of Us]]


=== Oshawott, Dewott, and Samurott ''(Mijumaru, Futachimaru, and Daikenki)'' ===
== Oshawott, Dewott, and Samurott ''(Mijumaru, Futachimaru, and Daikenki)'' ==
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Oshawott may be silly-looking, but don't be fooled, because it can use the "scalchop" on its chest as a blade. As it evolves, it becomes less silly-looking and more fierce-looking (though Dewott is definitely a [[Badass Adorable]]); by the time it becomes a Samurott, it's become a full-on [[Samurai]] sea lion, complete with dual swords (they're sheathed in its front legs). An all-around well-rounded starter choice, both for in-game purposes and for casual battling.
Oshawott may be silly-looking, but don't be fooled, because it can use the "scalchop" on its chest as a blade. As it evolves, it becomes less silly-looking and more fierce-looking (though Dewott is definitely a [[Badass Adorable]]); by the time it becomes a Samurott, it's become a full-on [[Samurai]] sea lion, complete with dual swords (they're sheathed in its front legs). An all-around well-rounded starter choice, both for in-game purposes and for casual battling.


* [[An Ice Person|An Ice Samurai Pokémon]]: Like the other Water starters, it can learn Ice attacks -- namely, Ice Beam and Blizzard.
* [[An Ice Person|An Ice Samurai Pokémon]]: Like the other Water starters, it can learn Ice attacks—namely, Ice Beam and Blizzard.
* [[Badass]]: Samurott.
* [[Badass]]: Samurott.
** [[Badass Adorable]]/[[Cute Bruiser]]: Dewott.
** [[Badass Adorable]]/[[Cute Bruiser]]: Dewott.
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* [[Weak but Skilled]]: Despite having the lowest stat total of all Water starters, Samurott learns moves of a wide variety of types, including ''Bug'' attacks (Fury Cutter, Megahorn, and X-Scissor) to counteract specially-defended Grass opponents.
* [[Weak but Skilled]]: Despite having the lowest stat total of all Water starters, Samurott learns moves of a wide variety of types, including ''Bug'' attacks (Fury Cutter, Megahorn, and X-Scissor) to counteract specially-defended Grass opponents.


=== Patrat and Watchog ''(Minezumi and Miruhogu)'' ===
== Patrat and Watchog ''(Minezumi and Miruhogu)'' ==
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Common across the Unova region, Patrat form groups and rotate their lookout duties. They often hold seeds in their cheek pouches, and can use them to attack when endangered. The patterns on Watchog's body can light up in order to alert other members of the species to danger.
Common across the Unova region, Patrat form groups and rotate their lookout duties. They often hold seeds in their cheek pouches, and can use them to attack when endangered. The patterns on Watchog's body can light up in order to alert other members of the species to danger.


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* [[Useless Useful Spell]]: It learns several moves that, while relatively useless in battle, are great for catching Pokémon.
* [[Useless Useful Spell]]: It learns several moves that, while relatively useless in battle, are great for catching Pokémon.


=== Lillipup, Herdier, and Stoutland ''(Yoruteri, Haderia, and Murando)'' ===
== Lillipup, Herdier, and Stoutland ''(Yoruteri, Haderia, and Murando)'' ==
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Another common species, the Lillipup family are known to be courageous in battle but intelligent enough to flee when overpowered and outperformed. They are also known for their loyalty to the group. Their thick fur protects them from attacks and harsh environments, and their facial hair doubles as a form of sensory radar.
Another common species, the Lillipup family are known to be courageous in battle but intelligent enough to flee when overpowered and outperformed. They are also known for their loyalty to the group. Their thick fur protects them from attacks and harsh environments, and their facial hair doubles as a form of sensory radar.


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* [[Stout Strength|Stoutland Strength]]: Besides [[A Worldwide Punomenon]], Stoutland is rather stout in size and it does have a nice base attack of 100. And it can learn Strength, too.
* [[Stout Strength|Stoutland Strength]]: Besides [[A Worldwide Punomenon]], Stoutland is rather stout in size and it does have a nice base attack of 100. And it can learn Strength, too.


=== Purrloin and Liepard ''(Choroneko and Reparudasu)'' ===
== Purrloin and Liepard ''(Choroneko and Reparudasu)'' ==
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Rather tricky Pokémon, Purrloin are known to steal human belongings and put on a cute facade when confronted. When threatened, however, they strike back with their sharp claws. After evolving, they prefer stealthy hunting.
Rather tricky Pokémon, Purrloin are known to steal human belongings and put on a cute facade when confronted. When threatened, however, they strike back with their sharp claws. After evolving, they prefer stealthy hunting.


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* [[Panthera Awesome]]: Liepard
* [[Panthera Awesome]]: Liepard


=== Pansage and Simisage, Pansear and Simisear, and Panpour and Simipour ''(Yanappu and Yanakkie, Baoppu and Baokkie, Hiyappu and Hiyakkie)'' ===
== Pansage and Simisage, Pansear and Simisear, and Panpour and Simipour ''(Yanappu and Yanakkie, Baoppu and Baokkie, Hiyappu and Hiyakkie)'' ==
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A trio of monkey Pokémon with elemental affinities. The tufts on the Pan's heads can be used to revitalize others, roast berries, and store water, respectively, and they use these abilities intelligently in the wild. Their personalities greatly differ after evolution, and their attacks become much more potent.
A trio of monkey Pokémon with elemental affinities. The tufts on the Pan's heads can be used to revitalize others, roast berries, and store water, respectively, and they use these abilities intelligently in the wild. Their personalities greatly differ after evolution, and their attacks become much more potent.


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* [[Visual Pun]]: respectively, Pansage and Simisage, and Panpour and Simipour the [[wikipedia:Colobinae|leaf]] and [[wikipedia:Sea monkeys|sea]] monkeys.
* [[Visual Pun]]: respectively, Pansage and Simisage, and Panpour and Simipour the [[wikipedia:Colobinae|leaf]] and [[wikipedia:Sea monkeys|sea]] monkeys.


=== Munna and Musharna ===
== Munna and Musharna ==
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Odd Psychic-type Pokémon that consume the dreams of humans and Pokémon alike. Munna and Musharna can produce a "Dream Mist" after eating; looking into the mist shows the contents of the consumed dream. This ability makes them rather valuable Pokémon in terms of research and study.
Odd Psychic-type Pokémon that consume the dreams of humans and Pokémon alike. Munna and Musharna can produce a "Dream Mist" after eating; looking into the mist shows the contents of the consumed dream. This ability makes them rather valuable Pokémon in terms of research and study.


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* [[Master of Illusion]]: An individual one is, as shown in an in game event.
* [[Master of Illusion]]: An individual one is, as shown in an in game event.
* [[Mighty Glacier]]
* [[Mighty Glacier]]
* [[Mushroom Samba]]: The smoke coming from Musharna's head sends anyone who comes in contact with it into a magical dream world -- not unlike a certain green plant that can be smoked to get similar effects.
* [[Mushroom Samba]]: The smoke coming from Musharna's head sends anyone who comes in contact with it into a magical dream world—not unlike a certain green plant that can be smoked to get similar effects.
* [[Mythology Gag]]: In Gen I, there was a girl that wanted a pink Pokémon with flower(s) on it. Now she can get it in the form of Munna!
* [[Mythology Gag]]: In Gen I, there was a girl that wanted a pink Pokémon with flower(s) on it. Now she can get it in the form of Munna!
** In Gen III, a scientist in Hoenn was working on a machine to see Pokémon dreams.
** In Gen III, a scientist in Hoenn was working on a machine to see Pokémon dreams.
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* [[Youkai]]: Like Drowzee and Hypno, they're based off the [[wikipedia:Baku (spirit)|baku]].
* [[Youkai]]: Like Drowzee and Hypno, they're based off the [[wikipedia:Baku (spirit)|baku]].


=== Pidove, Tranquill, and Unfezant ''(Mamepato, Hatoboh, and Kenhorou)'' ===
== Pidove, Tranquill, and Unfezant ''(Mamepato, Hatoboh, and Kenhorou)'' ==
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Fulfilling the role of the regional bird, Pidove are somewhat unintelligent Pokémon that gather in social groups, while Tranquill live in deep forests. Male and female Unfezant differ greatly; the males have a large, flamboyant "mask", while the duller females are known to have much greater flying abilities.
Fulfilling the role of the regional bird, Pidove are somewhat unintelligent Pokémon that gather in social groups, while Tranquill live in deep forests. Male and female Unfezant differ greatly; the males have a large, flamboyant "mask", while the duller females are known to have much greater flying abilities.


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* [[Shown Their Work]]: Of male birds usually being more colorful than female birds.
* [[Shown Their Work]]: Of male birds usually being more colorful than female birds.


=== Blitzle and Zebstrika ''(Shimama and Zeburaika)'' ===
== Blitzle and Zebstrika ''(Shimama and Zeburaika)'' ==
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During thunderstorms, herds of Blitzle and Zebstrika gather to collect the electrical charges from lightning bolts. Both can light up their manes and body patterns to communicate, and Zebstrika are known for their violent tempers and explosive outbursts of energy. Their high pitched cries will let you know when they're coming.
During thunderstorms, herds of Blitzle and Zebstrika gather to collect the electrical charges from lightning bolts. Both can light up their manes and body patterns to communicate, and Zebstrika are known for their violent tempers and explosive outbursts of energy. Their high pitched cries will let you know when they're coming.


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* [[Shock and Awe]]
* [[Shock and Awe]]


=== Roggenrola, Boldore, and Gigalith ''(Dangoro, Gantoru, and Gigaiatsu)'' ===
== Roggenrola, Boldore, and Gigalith ''(Dangoro, Gantoru, and Gigaiatsu)'' ==
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A family of Rock-type Pokémon whose bodies are compressed by underground pressure, making them harder than iron. Roggenrola hold cores of energy in their bodies, which leak out and form orange crystals upon evolution. This energy gives them potent fighting ability, and Gigalith can even absorb sunlight into the crystals to fire intense solarbeams.
A family of Rock-type Pokémon whose bodies are compressed by underground pressure, making them harder than iron. Roggenrola hold cores of energy in their bodies, which leak out and form orange crystals upon evolution. This energy gives them potent fighting ability, and Gigalith can even absorb sunlight into the crystals to fire intense solarbeams.


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=== Woobat and Swoobat ''(Koromori and Kokoromori)'' ===
== Woobat and Swoobat ''(Koromori and Kokoromori)'' ==
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These rather cute-looking Pokémon live in caves and attach themselves to walls using their nostrils' suction, leaving heart-shaped stamps when they wake. They can also release ultrasonic waves from their nostrils; Swoobat's are powerful enough to damage boulders and are used in courtship.
These rather cute-looking Pokémon live in caves and attach themselves to walls using their nostrils' suction, leaving heart-shaped stamps when they wake. They can also release ultrasonic waves from their nostrils; Swoobat's are powerful enough to damage boulders and are used in courtship.


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* [[Status Buff]]: Its Dream World ability, Simple, which doubles any stat changes, allowing it to utilize Calm Mind well.
* [[Status Buff]]: Its Dream World ability, Simple, which doubles any stat changes, allowing it to utilize Calm Mind well.


=== Drilbur and Excadrill ''(Mogurew and Doryuzu)'' ===
== Drilbur and Excadrill ''(Mogurew and Doryuzu)'' ==
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Underground-dwelling creatures that dig extensive networks of tunnels. Drilbur quickly makes holes by pressing its claws together and turning. Excadrill has the ability to form rounded drills with their bodies by holding their claws over their heads, allowing them to drill through iron plating and subway tunnels.
Underground-dwelling creatures that dig extensive networks of tunnels. Drilbur quickly makes holes by pressing its claws together and turning. Excadrill has the ability to form rounded drills with their bodies by holding their claws over their heads, allowing them to drill through iron plating and subway tunnels.


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* [[Tunnel King]]: Excadrill's Pokédex entries show that it is one.
* [[Tunnel King]]: Excadrill's Pokédex entries show that it is one.


=== Audino ''(Tabunne)'' ===
== Audino ''(Tabunne)'' ==
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Extremely rare in the wild (or at least meant to be; shaking grass isn't too hard to make appear), Audino are natural-born medics with the ability to use their stethoscope-ears to hear the heartbeats of others and assess their health. This extreme hearing ability is also used to detect its surroundings. They seem to be thought of fondly by Unova's locals.
Extremely rare in the wild (or at least meant to be; shaking grass isn't too hard to make appear), Audino are natural-born medics with the ability to use their stethoscope-ears to hear the heartbeats of others and assess their health. This extreme hearing ability is also used to detect its surroundings. They seem to be thought of fondly by Unova's locals.


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*** And, while we're at it: Its German name "Ohrdoch" sounds like "Oh, doch!" (literally "Oh, yes!"), and its French name "Nanmeouie" sounds like "Non mais oui" ([[No Except Yes|No but yes]]). Its Chinese name sounds like Tabunne, except with "doll" at the end.
*** And, while we're at it: Its German name "Ohrdoch" sounds like "Oh, doch!" (literally "Oh, yes!"), and its French name "Nanmeouie" sounds like "Non mais oui" ([[No Except Yes|No but yes]]). Its Chinese name sounds like Tabunne, except with "doll" at the end.


=== Timburr, Gurdurr, and Conkeldurr ''(Dokkora, Dotekkotsu, and Roobushin)'' ===
== Timburr, Gurdurr, and Conkeldurr ''(Dokkora, Dotekkotsu, and Roobushin)'' ==
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Humanoid Pokémon that strengthen themselves by carrying heavy objects, which double as weapons in battle. As they evolve, their muscles get stronger to the point that they can freely swing their weapons in battle.
Humanoid Pokémon that strengthen themselves by carrying heavy objects, which double as weapons in battle. As they evolve, their muscles get stronger to the point that they can freely swing their weapons in battle.


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** [[Fridge Brilliance|Heeeeyyyy, maybe THAT'S why they're so slow...]]
** [[Fridge Brilliance|Heeeeyyyy, maybe THAT'S why they're so slow...]]


=== Tympole, Palpitoad, and Seismitoad ''(Otamaro, Gamagaru, and Gamageroge)'' ===
== Tympole, Palpitoad, and Seismitoad ''(Otamaro, Gamagaru, and Gamageroge)'' ==
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Tadpole/frog Pokémon that produce vibrations from special growths on their bodies. While Tympole usually uses vibrations for communication, Palpitoad and Seismitoad use them for more offensive purposes like shockwaves, boulder-smashing punches, or even earthquakes, which can be made more powerful in groups.
Tadpole/frog Pokémon that produce vibrations from special growths on their bodies. While Tympole usually uses vibrations for communication, Palpitoad and Seismitoad use them for more offensive purposes like shockwaves, boulder-smashing punches, or even earthquakes, which can be made more powerful in groups.


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* [[Poisonous Person|Poisonous Pokémon]]: Seismitoad can have the Poison Touch ability, which gives it a chance to poison with its contact moves.
* [[Poisonous Person|Poisonous Pokémon]]: Seismitoad can have the Poison Touch ability, which gives it a chance to poison with its contact moves.


=== Throh and Sawk ''(Nageki and Dageki)'' ===
== Throh and Sawk ''(Nageki and Dageki)'' ==
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A duo of martial artists that practice Judo and Karate, respectively. They train themselves in forests and mountains. By tightening their belts, Throh and Sawk boost their strength. Known to be aggressive towards trespassers who disturb their training or pose a large perceived threat.
A duo of martial artists that practice Judo and Karate, respectively. They train themselves in forests and mountains. By tightening their belts, Throh and Sawk boost their strength. Known to be aggressive towards trespassers who disturb their training or pose a large perceived threat.


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* [[Signature Move]]: Throh's [[Critical Hit|Storm Throw]].
* [[Signature Move]]: Throh's [[Critical Hit|Storm Throw]].


=== Sewaddle, Swadloon, and Leavanny ''(Kurumiru, Kurumayu, and Hahakomori)'' ===
== Sewaddle, Swadloon, and Leavanny ''(Kurumiru, Kurumayu, and Hahakomori)'' ==
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These bug Pokémon make their homes deep in forests and use silk to cleverly stitch together leaves to make clothing for themselves. These leaves also double as a food source for them as well. It has been observed that temperate forests tend to be healthier when these Pokémon inhabit them as they also eat the fallen leaves that would otherwise choke out the underbrush. One needs to raise Swadloon's happiness in order to evolve it into a Leavanny.
These bug Pokémon make their homes deep in forests and use silk to cleverly stitch together leaves to make clothing for themselves. These leaves also double as a food source for them as well. It has been observed that temperate forests tend to be healthier when these Pokémon inhabit them as they also eat the fallen leaves that would otherwise choke out the underbrush. One needs to raise Swadloon's happiness in order to evolve it into a Leavanny.


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* [[Team Mom]]: Leavanny exhibits very motherly behavior and will make clothes for any small Pokémon, but cares especially for its Sewaddle.
* [[Team Mom]]: Leavanny exhibits very motherly behavior and will make clothes for any small Pokémon, but cares especially for its Sewaddle.


=== Venipede, Whirlipede, and Scolipede ''(Fushide, Hoiiga, and Pendura)'' ===
== Venipede, Whirlipede, and Scolipede ''(Fushide, Hoiiga, and Pendura)'' ==
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Highly aggressive bug and poison Pokémon, they are basically the Weedle family on steroids. They are effective hunters that use poison to subdue their prey and for defense against bird Pokémon that may want to eat them. At over 8 feet tall and over 400 lbs, it is a bug Pokémon of gigantic proportions and not to underestimate.
Highly aggressive bug and poison Pokémon, they are basically the Weedle family on steroids. They are effective hunters that use poison to subdue their prey and for defense against bird Pokémon that may want to eat them. At over 8 feet tall and over 400 lbs, it is a bug Pokémon of gigantic proportions and not to underestimate.


* [[Beware My Stinger Tail]]: It can potentially get you from '''''both''''' ends.
* [[Beware My Stinger Tail]]: It can potentially get you from '''''both''''' ends.
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* [[Dishing Out Dirt]]: It learns several Rock and Ground-Type moves.
* [[Dishing Out Dirt]]: It learns several Rock and Ground-Type moves.
* [[Everything's Better with Spinning]]: Whirlipede.
* [[Everything's Better with Spinning]]: Whirlipede.
* [[Fatter Than a Speeding Bullet]]: Despite being rather bulky-looking and weighing 422lbs, Scolipede is fast with a base speed of 112.
* [[Fatter Than a Speeding Bullet]]: Despite being rather bulky-looking and weighing 422 lbs, Scolipede is fast with a base speed of 112.
** [[Lightning Bruiser]]: It also has pretty decent Attack and Defense.
** [[Lightning Bruiser]]: It also has pretty decent Attack and Defense.
* [[Poisonous Person|Poisonous Pokémon]]
* [[Poisonous Person|Poisonous Pokémon]]
* [[Signature Move]]: [[Rolling Attack|Steamroller]] (which can also be learned by Golem).
* [[Signature Move]]: [[Rolling Attack|Steamroller]] (which can also be learned by Golem).


=== Cottonee and Whimsicott ''(Monmen and Elfuun)'' ===
== Cottonee and Whimsicott ''(Monmen and Elfuun)'' ==
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Vaguely sheep-like creatures that use the wind to float about, they stop floating if they get waterlogged and need to be dried out before they can fly again. They are extremely quick for grass Pokémon and gain priority if they use a non-attacking move. They are exclusive to the in Black version.
Vaguely sheep-like creatures that use the wind to float about, they stop floating if they get waterlogged and need to be dried out before they can fly again. They are extremely quick for grass Pokémon and gain priority if they use a non-attacking move. They are exclusive to the in Black version.


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* [[Trickster Archetype]]: As shown by its ability Prankster (which increases the priority of all non-attacking moves by one stage).
* [[Trickster Archetype]]: As shown by its ability Prankster (which increases the priority of all non-attacking moves by one stage).


=== Petilil and Lilligant ''(Churine and Doredia)'' ===
== Petilil and Lilligant ''(Churine and Doredia)'' ==
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Petilil is a cute little plant creature with a tulip bulb for a head. They appear to prefer places with rich soil and clean water so wherever Petilil choose to live is a good place to grow crops. With the help of a Sun Stone it evolves into Lilligant, a gorgeous Pokémon which knows a number of dancing moves. It resembles Bellossom in a way. They are exclusive to the White version.
Petilil is a cute little plant creature with a tulip bulb for a head. They appear to prefer places with rich soil and clean water so wherever Petilil choose to live is a good place to grow crops. With the help of a Sun Stone it evolves into Lilligant, a gorgeous Pokémon which knows a number of dancing moves. It resembles Bellossom in a way. They are exclusive to the White version.


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* [[Green Thumb]]
* [[Green Thumb]]
* [[Lightning Bruiser]]: In sunny weather, if it has the Chlorophyll ability.
* [[Lightning Bruiser]]: In sunny weather, if it has the Chlorophyll ability.
* [[Magic Dance]]: Lilligant has a ''lot'' of moves that involve dancing. She can perform the confusion-inducing Teeter Dance, the stat-improving Quiver Dance<ref>(usually only given to butterflies and moths)</ref> and Swords Dance, the extremely powerful [[Petal Power|Petal Dance]]<ref>Which has no downsides if she has Own Tempo</ref>, and Entrainment<ref>Which is described as a dance</ref>.
* [[Magic Dance]]: Lilligant has a ''lot'' of moves that involve dancing. She can perform the confusion-inducing Teeter Dance, the stat-improving Quiver Dance<ref>(usually only given to butterflies and moths)</ref> and Swords Dance, the extremely powerful [[Petal Power|Petal Dance]],<ref>Which has no downsides if she has Own Tempo</ref> and Entrainment.<ref>Which is described as a dance</ref>
* [[One-Gender Race]]: Always female.
* [[One-Gender Race]]: Always female.
* [[Petal Power]]
* [[Petal Power]]
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* [[Squishy Wizard]]: Has poor defensive stats, but great Special Attack.
* [[Squishy Wizard]]: Has poor defensive stats, but great Special Attack.


=== Basculin ''(Basurao)'' ===
== Basculin ''(Basurao)'' ==
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Inhabiting the lakes, rivers and streams of Unova are not Magikarp, but this Pokémon. It distinctly comes in two forms: a Red-striped form and a Blue-striped form. Both are Basculin and the differences appear to be cosmetic. This doesn't stop them from feuding with one another. But there are instances of one kind being found in the other kind's school.
Inhabiting the lakes, rivers and streams of Unova are not Magikarp, but this Pokémon. It distinctly comes in two forms: a Red-striped form and a Blue-striped form. Both are Basculin and the differences appear to be cosmetic. This doesn't stop them from feuding with one another. But there are instances of one kind being found in the other kind's school.


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** [[Does This Remind You of Anything?]]: Red and blue, violent in nature, especially hostile to each others' groups -- [[Gang-Bangers|It's the Crips and Bloods in Pokémon form]]!
** [[Does This Remind You of Anything?]]: Red and blue, violent in nature, especially hostile to each others' groups -- [[Gang-Bangers|It's the Crips and Bloods in Pokémon form]]!


=== Sandile, Krokorok, and Krookodile ''(Meguroco, Waruvile, and Waruvial)'' ===
== Sandile, Krokorok, and Krookodile ''(Meguroco, Waruvile, and Waruvial)'' ==
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Ravenous desert-dwelling crocodilian Pokémon. This line is based on the gavial, but have a little inspiration from thieves and bandits -- hence the mask-like eyes. Their eyes are equipped to handle both the light reflected off desert sand and low light situations. Even though gavials eat insects, these guys are weak to Bug-type attacks.
Ravenous desert-dwelling crocodilian Pokémon. This line is based on the gavial, but have a little inspiration from thieves and bandits—hence the mask-like eyes. Their eyes are equipped to handle both the light reflected off desert sand and low light situations. Even though gavials eat insects, these guys are weak to Bug-type attacks.


* [[Being Watched]]: According to the White Dex Entry, "It can expand the focus of its eyes, enabling it to see objects in the far distance as if it were using binoculars".
* [[Being Watched]]: According to the White Dex Entry, "It can expand the focus of its eyes, enabling it to see objects in the far distance as if it were using binoculars".
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* [[Xtreme Kool Letterz]]
* [[Xtreme Kool Letterz]]


=== Darumaka and Darmanitan ''(Darumakka and Hihidaruma)'' ===
== Darumaka and Darmanitan ''(Darumakka and Hihidaruma)'' ==
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Darumaka is a small, red, Fire-aligned creature resembling a Dharma doll. Even its poop is hot enough to be used to keep warm on cold nights. Darmanitan looks more like a baboon, and has all the [[Crazy Awesome|manic energy]] you'd expect from one. But when Darmanitan is in trouble, it goes into "Zen Mode"; its body goes stock still and becomes rock solid, while its latent Psychic Powers activate.
Darumaka is a small, red, Fire-aligned creature resembling a Dharma doll. Even its poop is hot enough to be used to keep warm on cold nights. Darmanitan looks more like a baboon, and has all the [[Crazy Awesome|manic energy]] you'd expect from one. But when Darmanitan is in trouble, it goes into "Zen Mode"; its body goes stock still and becomes rock solid, while its latent Psychic Powers activate.


* [[Awesome but Impractical]]: Zen Mode Darmanitan 1) means you don't get the powerful Sheer Force ability Normal Mode Darmanitan normally has, 2) only activates at half HP, losing it if it gets healed, 3) is built to utilize a different attack stat from the base form, making the move-set and stat-spread a pain to work out, 4) is defensive with some of the worst defensive type combos in the game <ref>While Fire has plenty of resistances, many of those are to types that suck at offense anyway. Also, Zen Form's other type, Psychic, doesn't have many resistances, and the resistances that it ''does'' have don't complement Fire's resistances at ''all''. As for weakness compensation, Fire's resistance to Bug cancels out Psychic's weakness to it... that's pretty much it</ref>, and 5) its outright ''wonderful'' defensive stats get wasted due to only appearing at half HP.
* [[Awesome but Impractical]]: Zen Mode Darmanitan 1) means you don't get the powerful Sheer Force ability Normal Mode Darmanitan normally has, 2) only activates at half HP, losing it if it gets healed, 3) is built to utilize a different attack stat from the base form, making the move-set and stat-spread a pain to work out, 4) is defensive with some of the worst defensive type combos in the game,<ref>While Fire has plenty of resistances, many of those are to types that suck at offense anyway. Also, Zen Form's other type, Psychic, doesn't have many resistances, and the resistances that it ''does'' have don't complement Fire's resistances at ''all''. As for weakness compensation, Fire's resistance to Bug cancels out Psychic's weakness to it... that's pretty much it</ref> and 5) its outright ''wonderful'' defensive stats get wasted due to only appearing at half HP.
** However, it receives its niche in Rotation Battles, where Trick Room can easily be used and switched, and where it can use Belly Drum to raise its Attack high, use Overheat to decimate foes, and then, when its Special Attack is lowered too much, can use its now incredibly high Attack stat to attack.
** However, it receives its niche in Rotation Battles, where Trick Room can easily be used and switched, and where it can use Belly Drum to raise its Attack high, use Overheat to decimate foes, and then, when its Special Attack is lowered too much, can use its now incredibly high Attack stat to attack.
* [[Bare-Fisted Monk|Bare Fisted]] [[A Worldwide Punomenon|Monkey]]: Despite not being a Fighting-type, Darmanitan learns powerful fighting-type moves such as Superpower and Hammer Arm.
* [[Bare-Fisted Monk|Bare Fisted]] [[A Worldwide Punomenon|Monkey]]: Despite not being a Fighting-type, Darmanitan learns powerful fighting-type moves such as Superpower and Hammer Arm.
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* [[Unique Enemy]]: Well, Darmanitans and Darumakas are actually fairly common, but post-game, you can get Ragecandybars with which you can wake up one of the Zen Mode Darumaka outside Relic Castle. Seeing as the Dream World doesn't have any areas with Darmanitan yet, this is the only opportunity to get a Zen Mode Darumaka at current time.
* [[Unique Enemy]]: Well, Darmanitans and Darumakas are actually fairly common, but post-game, you can get Ragecandybars with which you can wake up one of the Zen Mode Darumaka outside Relic Castle. Seeing as the Dream World doesn't have any areas with Darmanitan yet, this is the only opportunity to get a Zen Mode Darumaka at current time.


=== Maractus ''(Marakacchi)'' ===
== Maractus ''(Marakacchi)'' ==
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This rabbit-eared cactus is found in the desert resort. It's well adapted to desert life by absorbing any moisture it can, even from Pokémon attacks if it has to. It also drives away bird Pokémon that may try to eat its seeds by shaking its body, which sounds much like maracas.
This rabbit-eared cactus is found in the desert resort. It's well adapted to desert life by absorbing any moisture it can, even from Pokémon attacks if it has to. It also drives away bird Pokémon that may try to eat its seeds by shaking its body, which sounds much like maracas.


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* [[Spike Shooter]]: You'll probably only keep it until a direct attack is available
* [[Spike Shooter]]: You'll probably only keep it until a direct attack is available


=== Dwebble and Crustle ''(Ishizumai and Iwaparesu)'' ===
== Dwebble and Crustle ''(Ishizumai and Iwaparesu)'' ==
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This Pokémon bears a passing resemblance to Paras and Parasect, but instead of a mushroom, it carries a rock, which it has carved for itself and now lives inside. This rocky shell proves a to be a great form of defense, but it isn't exactly maneuverable. Luckily, it has access to the move Shell Smash, which can fix that drawback.
This Pokémon bears a passing resemblance to Paras and Parasect, but instead of a mushroom, it carries a rock, which it has carved for itself and now lives inside. This rocky shell proves a to be a great form of defense, but it isn't exactly maneuverable. Luckily, it has access to the move Shell Smash, which can fix that drawback.


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* [[Trap Master]]: Learns Stealth Rock naturally, and can learn Spikes via breeding.
* [[Trap Master]]: Learns Stealth Rock naturally, and can learn Spikes via breeding.


=== Scraggy and Scrafty ''(Zuruggu and Zuruzukin)'' ===
== Scraggy and Scrafty ''(Zuruggu and Zuruzukin)'' ==
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Extremely territorial lizards with a penchant for beating up passer-bys and trespassers. These gangsters are really tough opponents thanks to their unique Dark/Fighting typing, a great movepool, great defenses and great abilities. Scrafty can play very well as either a bulky defensive character or as an all-offense sweeper.
Extremely territorial lizards with a penchant for beating up passer-bys and trespassers. These gangsters are really tough opponents thanks to their unique Dark/Fighting typing, a great movepool, great defenses and great abilities. Scrafty can play very well as either a bulky defensive character or as an all-offense sweeper.


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* [[Use Your Head]]: Headbutt and Head Smash are commonly associated with the family. Scraggy is very prone to headbutting anyone who makes eye contact with it (as shown in the animé).
* [[Use Your Head]]: Headbutt and Head Smash are commonly associated with the family. Scraggy is very prone to headbutting anyone who makes eye contact with it (as shown in the animé).


=== Sigilyph ''(Shinboraa)'' ===
== Sigilyph ''(Shinboraa)'' ==
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This bizzare Pokémon raises a number of questions <ref> besides the usual questions of "What the hell is that supposed to be?", "What were the creators smoking when they came up with this one?", and "Have the creators run out of ideas for Pokemon design?"</ref>. They appear to be artificial, but it is able to breed with other bird Pokémon. They fly around the desert in the same set of areas and appear be guarding something, but what exactly? They are very enigmatic.
This bizzare Pokémon raises a number of questions.<ref>besides the usual questions of "What the hell is that supposed to be?", "What were the creators smoking when they came up with this one?", and "Have the creators run out of ideas for Pokemon design?"</ref> They appear to be artificial, but it is able to breed with other bird Pokémon. They fly around the desert in the same set of areas and appear be guarding something, but what exactly? They are very enigmatic.


* [[Blow You Away]]
* [[Blow You Away]]
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* [[Psychic Powers]]
* [[Psychic Powers]]
* [[Third Eye]]
* [[Third Eye]]
* [[What Do You Mean It Wasn't Made on Drugs?]]: It's based off of Nazca Lines's [[wikipedia:File:Lignes de Nazca D%C3%A9cembre 2006 - Colibri 1.jpg|Hummingbird.]]
* [[What Do You Mean It Wasn't Made on Drugs?]]: It's based off of Nazca Lines's [[wikipedia:File:Lignes de Nazca Décembre 2006 - Colibri 1.jpg|Hummingbird.]]


=== Yamask and Cofagrigus ''(Desumasu and Desukaan)'' ===
== Yamask and Cofagrigus ''(Desumasu and Desukaan)'' ==
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Yamask is said to be the spirit of a human being that was transformed into a Ghost-type Pokémon. The mask it carries is what its face looked like. Despite its origins, it evolves into Cofagrigus, a sarcophagus monster with four arms and a hellish grin. Cofagrigus lay wait in tombs, and when a grave robber tries to disturb the peace... well, they learn a valuable lesson about respecting the dead.
Yamask is said to be the spirit of a human being that was transformed into a Ghost-type Pokémon. The mask it carries is what its face looked like. Despite its origins, it evolves into Cofagrigus, a sarcophagus monster with four arms and a hellish grin. Cofagrigus lay wait in tombs, and when a grave robber tries to disturb the peace... well, they learn a valuable lesson about respecting the dead.


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* [[Was Once a Man]]: Yamask.
* [[Was Once a Man]]: Yamask.


=== Tirtouga and Carracosta ''(Purutooga and Abagoura)'' ===
== Tirtouga and Carracosta ''(Purutooga and Abagoura)'' ==
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A fossil Pokémon based on an extant creature. Tirtouga and Carracosta are chelonian Pokémon of the sea turtle variety. Their rock-hard shells grant them a high defense, but they're rather slow.
A fossil Pokémon based on an extant creature. Tirtouga and Carracosta are chelonian Pokémon of the sea turtle variety. Their rock-hard shells grant them a high defense, but they're rather slow.


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* [[For Massive Damage]]: Can't stand Grass-type attacks.
* [[For Massive Damage]]: Can't stand Grass-type attacks.
* [[Fossil Revival]]
* [[Fossil Revival]]
* [[Gratuitous Spanish]]/[[Bilingual Bonus]]: Their names are derived from two Spanish words, namely "tortuga" <ref>Turtle</ref>, and "costa" <ref>Coast</ref>.
* [[Gratuitous Spanish]]/[[Bilingual Bonus]]: Their names are derived from two Spanish words, namely "tortuga",<ref>Turtle</ref> and "costa".<ref>Coast</ref>
* [[Last Chance Hit Point]]: They can have the Sturdy ability, which allows them to survive a lethal hit from full health.
* [[Last Chance Hit Point]]: They can have the Sturdy ability, which allows them to survive a lethal hit from full health.
* [[Making a Splash]]
* [[Making a Splash]]
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* [[Turtle Power]]


=== Archen and Archeops ''(Archen and Archeosu)'' ===
== Archen and Archeops ''(Archen and Archeosu)'' ==
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The fossil Pokémon they claim to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, Archen and Archeops have colorful plumage, but they also have mouths full of teeth, claws on their wings, and long tails. Unlike the tanky Carracosta, Archeops is a glass cannon in the truest sense. It possesses amazing stats, but an ability that keeps it from being too overpowered.
The fossil Pokémon they claim to be the ancestor of all bird Pokémon, Archen and Archeops have colorful plumage, but they also have mouths full of teeth, claws on their wings, and long tails. Unlike the tanky Carracosta, Archeops is a glass cannon in the truest sense. It possesses amazing stats, but an ability that keeps it from being too overpowered.


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* [[Cowardly Lion]]: Archeops is very strong and fast, and it has a base stat total of '''567''' (which is also its Pokédex number). However, it starts to give up hope once its health gets below half, cutting its Attack and Special Attack by half.
* [[Cowardly Lion]]: Archeops is very strong and fast, and it has a base stat total of '''567''' (which is also its Pokédex number). However, it starts to give up hope once its health gets below half, cutting its Attack and Special Attack by half.
* [[Dishing Out Dirt]]
* [[Dishing Out Dirt]]
* [[Doomed Defeatist]]: Literally in the metagame -- with no reliable way to heal, it's pretty much doomed once its Defeatist ability kicks in. (And even if it ''could'' heal itself, its poor defenses would prevent it from ''keeping'' its HP above 50% against a reasonably aggressive opponent.)
* [[Doomed Defeatist]]: Literally in the metagame—with no reliable way to heal, it's pretty much doomed once its Defeatist ability kicks in. (And even if it ''could'' heal itself, its poor defenses would prevent it from ''keeping'' its HP above 50% against a reasonably aggressive opponent.)
* [[Everything's Better with Dinosaurs]]
* [[Everything's Better with Dinosaurs]]
* [[Feathered Fiend]]
* [[Feathered Fiend]]
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** [[Raptor Attack]]


=== Trubbish and Garbodor ''(Yabakuron and Dasutodasu)'' ===
== Trubbish and Garbodor ''(Yabakuron and Dasutodasu)'' ==
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Unova appears to have a problem with waste disposal. This problem appears to be so bad that the garbage itself came to life. Trubbish and Garbodor have bodies that consists of trash that's barely held together by a thin and easily damaged garbage bag skin. Luckily, this problem is solved by consuming more garbage. So it's possible that Unova's garbage problem will solve itself with these Pokémon.
Unova appears to have a problem with waste disposal. This problem appears to be so bad that the garbage itself came to life. Trubbish and Garbodor have bodies that consists of trash that's barely held together by a thin and easily damaged garbage bag skin. Luckily, this problem is solved by consuming more garbage. So it's possible that Unova's garbage problem will solve itself with these Pokémon.


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* [[Irony]]: Despite being a garbage-bag Pokémon, it can learn Recycle.
* [[Irony]]: Despite being a garbage-bag Pokémon, it can learn Recycle.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Garbodor's Japanese name "Dasutodasu" can literally translate to "to spew garbage". Meanwhile, "Garbodor" is a portmanteau of "garbage" and "odor" and Trubbish is a portmanteau of "trash" and its (usually British) synonym "rubbish."
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Garbodor's Japanese name "Dasutodasu" can literally translate to "to spew garbage". Meanwhile, "Garbodor" is a portmanteau of "garbage" and "odor" and Trubbish is a portmanteau of "trash" and its (usually British) synonym "rubbish."
** [[Stealth Pun]]: Can also be [[Gratuitous English]] <ref>"dust to dust"</ref>.
** [[Stealth Pun]]: Can also be [[Gratuitous English]].<ref>"dust to dust"</ref>
* [[Mighty Glacier]]
* [[Mighty Glacier]]
* [[Mundane Utility]]: Janitors tend to use them to pull in garbage.
* [[Mundane Utility]]: Janitors tend to use them to pull in garbage.
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* [[Walking Wasteland]]: Subverted with Garbodor. Despite looking like it should leave behind waste and filth (like Grimer and Muk from Generation I), Garbodor actually has a low-grade psychic energy that attracts garbage to itself (which, as mentioned before, is why janitors use them to clean up messes).
* [[Walking Wasteland]]: Subverted with Garbodor. Despite looking like it should leave behind waste and filth (like Grimer and Muk from Generation I), Garbodor actually has a low-grade psychic energy that attracts garbage to itself (which, as mentioned before, is why janitors use them to clean up messes).


=== Zorua and Zoroark ===
== Zorua and Zoroark ==
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Another family of fox/kitsune based Pokémon, Zorua and its evolution Zoroark were the first Generation V Pokémon to be revealed (having starred in the 13th movie). They have the interesting ability "[[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|Illusion]]", which makes them appear to be another Pokémon in their trainer's party (trust us, [[Better Than It Sounds|it actually works quite effectively]], at least until [[So Much for Stealth|the "Cloyster" you're battling uses Night Daze]]). As you may have guessed, Zoroark's design follows many of the same cues as the popular Lucario -- Nintendo and Game Freak seem keen on marketing these guys, to the point that Zoroark can be considered the "face" of the 5th generation games. Although meant to be event-exclusive Pokémon, the Pokémon required to unlock them (the Crown Beasts and Celebi) are not difficult to obtain, and the ability to breed more of them means that you can find a few available on the GTS (especially since you can easily find an ''image'' of a Zorua for your Pokédex, and you actually fight a Zoroark during one [[Boss Battle]]).
Another family of fox/kitsune based Pokémon, Zorua and its evolution Zoroark were the first Generation V Pokémon to be revealed (having starred in the 13th movie). They have the interesting ability "[[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|Illusion]]", which makes them appear to be another Pokémon in their trainer's party (trust us, [[Better Than It Sounds|it actually works quite effectively]], at least until [[So Much for Stealth|the "Cloyster" you're battling uses Night Daze]]). As you may have guessed, Zoroark's design follows many of the same cues as the popular Lucario—Nintendo and Game Freak seem keen on marketing these guys, to the point that Zoroark can be considered the "face" of the 5th generation games. Although meant to be event-exclusive Pokémon, the Pokémon required to unlock them (the Crown Beasts and Celebi) are not difficult to obtain, and the ability to breed more of them means that you can find a few available on the GTS (especially since you can easily find an ''image'' of a Zorua for your Pokédex, and you actually fight a Zoroark during one [[Boss Battle]]).


* [[Awesome but Impractical]]: The Illusion ability can only really fool careless players; adding to that, team preview lets your opponent know that you have a Zorua or Zoroark on your team, which makes them much less likely to fool. {{spoiler|As for N's, you should know about it if spoiled. Though you'll still go WTF when "Klinklang" uses Flamethrower to wipe out your Excadrill.}}
* [[Awesome but Impractical]]: The Illusion ability can only really fool careless players; adding to that, team preview lets your opponent know that you have a Zorua or Zoroark on your team, which makes them much less likely to fool. {{spoiler|As for N's, you should know about it if spoiled. Though you'll still go WTF when "Klinklang" uses Flamethrower to wipe out your Excadrill.}}
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* [[True Companions]]: When there is a pack of Zorua and Zoroark, they will never abandon each other no matter what.
* [[True Companions]]: When there is a pack of Zorua and Zoroark, they will never abandon each other no matter what.


=== Minccino and Cinccino ''(Chillarmy and Chillaccino)'' ===
== Minccino and Cinccino ''(Chillarmy and Chillaccino)'' ==
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Adorable chinchilla Pokémon that have soft gray (or puce if they're shiny) fur. They are neat freaks that like things to be spotless, so they often clean things with their tails. Cinccino also possess long white fur that resembles a feather boa.
Adorable chinchilla Pokémon that have soft gray (or puce if they're shiny) fur. They are neat freaks that like things to be spotless, so they often clean things with their tails. Cinccino also possess long white fur that resembles a feather boa.


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* [[Super OCD]]: Minccino's obsession with cleaning dirty stuff.
* [[Super OCD]]: Minccino's obsession with cleaning dirty stuff.


=== Gothita, Gothorita, and Gothitelle ''(Gothimu, Gochimiru, and Gochiruzeru)'' ===
== Gothita, Gothorita, and Gothitelle ''(Gothimu, Gochimiru, and Gochiruzeru)'' ==
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A family of Psychic Pokémon that have a gothic lolita motif. They appear to possess a number of different, unsettling psychic abilities and seem to to be inspired by both the Abra family and the Ralts family. They are exclusive to the Black version.
A family of Psychic Pokémon that have a gothic lolita motif. They appear to possess a number of different, unsettling psychic abilities and seem to to be inspired by both the Abra family and the Ralts family. They are exclusive to the Black version.


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* [[Tertiary Sexual Characteristics]]: Let's see: Dress? Check. Makeup? Check. Hair ribbons? Check. Will the one you catch actually be a female? [[Subverted Trope|Not always]].
* [[Tertiary Sexual Characteristics]]: Let's see: Dress? Check. Makeup? Check. Hair ribbons? Check. Will the one you catch actually be a female? [[Subverted Trope|Not always]].


=== Solosis, Duosion, and Reuniclus ''(Uniran, Daburan, and Lanculus)'' ===
== Solosis, Duosion, and Reuniclus ''(Uniran, Daburan, and Lanculus)'' ==
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Psychic Pokémon that resemble giant amoeba. Their inner bodies are suspended in a green fluid and encapsulated in a thin membrane, which protects them from the elements and allows them to thrive in nearly any sort of environment. It possess a high special attack and HP stat, but terrible speed, which makes them excellent trick room users. It is exclusive to the White version.
Psychic Pokémon that resemble giant amoeba. Their inner bodies are suspended in a green fluid and encapsulated in a thin membrane, which protects them from the elements and allows them to thrive in nearly any sort of environment. It possess a high special attack and HP stat, but terrible speed, which makes them excellent trick room users. It is exclusive to the White version.


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** [[Meaningful Name]]: '''Reuni'''te + Nu'''cl'''e'''us'''.
** [[Meaningful Name]]: '''Reuni'''te + Nu'''cl'''e'''us'''.


=== Ducklett and Swanna ''(Koaruhie and Swanna)'' ===
== Ducklett and Swanna ''(Koaruhie and Swanna)'' ==
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Making their homes near lakes, rivers and seas, these waterfowl are a common sight along the many bridges of the Unova region, where trainers gather for the feathers they occasionally drop even if they are not interested in catching one. While Ducklett is a bit gawky, it becomes much more graceful when it evolves into Swanna, but like other Water/Flying dual types, electricity will [[For Massive Damage|ruin its day]].
Making their homes near lakes, rivers and seas, these waterfowl are a common sight along the many bridges of the Unova region, where trainers gather for the feathers they occasionally drop even if they are not interested in catching one. While Ducklett is a bit gawky, it becomes much more graceful when it evolves into Swanna, but like other Water/Flying dual types, electricity will [[For Massive Damage|ruin its day]].


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* [[Swans-a-Swimming]]
* [[Swans-a-Swimming]]


=== Vanillite, Vanillish, and Vanilluxe ''(Vanipeti, Baniricchi, and Baibanira)'' ===
== Vanillite, Vanillish, and Vanilluxe ''(Vanipeti, Baniricchi, and Baibanira)'' ==
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A family of pure ice types that hang around Cold Storage and bear a striking resemblance to ice cream desserts. Don't let their appearance deceive you; they aren't milk-based and they do have high stats, although their typing and movepool holds them back. They were designed by a British guy employed by Game Freak.
A family of pure ice types that hang around Cold Storage and bear a striking resemblance to ice cream desserts. Don't let their appearance deceive you; they aren't milk-based and they do have high stats, although their typing and movepool holds them back. They were designed by a British guy employed by Game Freak.


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* [[Ridiculously Cute Critter]]: The whole friggin' line, but special mention goes to Vanillite.
* [[Ridiculously Cute Critter]]: The whole friggin' line, but special mention goes to Vanillite.


=== Deerling and Sawsbuck ''(Shikijika and Mebukijika)'' ===
== Deerling and Sawsbuck ''(Shikijika and Mebukijika)'' ==
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Unlike the regions of games past, Unova experiences seasons, each one lasting a month in-game. This Pokémon changes its appearance depending on which season it is currently. As a Deerling, its scent changes and its coat changes color. As a Sawsbuck, its antlers grow and shed leaves much like a deciduous tree. Its signature move is Horn Leech, which works like Giga Drain except it works off its physical attack.
Unlike the regions of games past, Unova experiences seasons, each one lasting a month in-game. This Pokémon changes its appearance depending on which season it is currently. As a Deerling, its scent changes and its coat changes color. As a Sawsbuck, its antlers grow and shed leaves much like a deciduous tree. Its signature move is Horn Leech, which works like Giga Drain except it works off its physical attack.


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* [[Stealth Pun]]: A fawn with a flower, influenced by the season? Hey, it's [[Sleeping Beauty|Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather]].
* [[Stealth Pun]]: A fawn with a flower, influenced by the season? Hey, it's [[Sleeping Beauty|Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather]].


=== Emolga ''(Emonga)'' ===
== Emolga ''(Emonga)'' ==
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It seems like every region has its own kind of electrical rodent. Emolga is Unova's. Unlike its relatives, it is able to glide using a thin membrane called a patagium. This membrane is electrically charged. It isn't encountered that often, so consider yourself lucky if you do find one (or unlucky if you were training a Water-, Flying-, or Grass type).
It seems like every region has its own kind of electrical rodent. Emolga is Unova's. Unlike its relatives, it is able to glide using a thin membrane called a patagium. This membrane is electrically charged. It isn't encountered that often, so consider yourself lucky if you do find one (or unlucky if you were training a Water-, Flying-, or Grass type).


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* [[Signature Move]]: Only Pokémon to learn Volt Switch naturally.
* [[Signature Move]]: Only Pokémon to learn Volt Switch naturally.


=== Karrablast and Escavalier ''(Kaburumo and Chevarugo)'' ===
== Karrablast and Escavalier ''(Kaburumo and Chevarugo)'' ==
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Karrablast is a strange beetle Pokémon that is only capable of evolving with another Pokémon. It seeks out this Pokémon and presumably uses its horn like a can-opener. It then steals the unlucky Pokémon's "can" and uses it as armor. Similar to Scizor, it becomes a dual Bug/Steel type; its attack and defenses are cranked up, but its speed suffers because of the armor.
Karrablast is a strange beetle Pokémon that is only capable of evolving with another Pokémon. It seeks out this Pokémon and presumably uses its horn like a can-opener. It then steals the unlucky Pokémon's "can" and uses it as armor. Similar to Scizor, it becomes a dual Bug/Steel type; its attack and defenses are cranked up, but its speed suffers because of the armor.


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* [[No Sell]]: Escavalier are impervious to Poison attacks.
* [[No Sell]]: Escavalier are impervious to Poison attacks.


=== Foongus and Amoonguss ''(Tamagetake and Morobareru)'' ===
== Foongus and Amoonguss ''(Tamagetake and Morobareru)'' ==
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When you're traveling through the grassy fields or brush under the woods in the Unova region and spot what seems to be a Pokéball, beware! It might actually be this Pokémon. However, instead of exploding like Voltorb and Electrode might, this Pokémon might spray spores that may cause paralysis, poison or sleep.
When you're traveling through the grassy fields or brush under the woods in the Unova region and spot what seems to be a Pokéball, beware! It might actually be this Pokémon. However, instead of exploding like Voltorb and Electrode might, this Pokémon might spray spores that may cause paralysis, poison or sleep.


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* [[Punny Name]]
* [[Punny Name]]


=== Frillish and Jellicent ''(Pururiru and Burungel)'' ===
== Frillish and Jellicent ''(Pururiru and Burungel)'' ==
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Floating in Unova's seas are these intriguing Pokémon. They spend their lives floating in the water waiting for prey to amble into their vicinity (Jellicent is said to be the reason why a lot of ships and their crews have gone missing). They may also take a more active approach and drag their prey downward into their underwater caves several miles below the surface. Unusually, male and female individuals are shaped and colored very differently from each other. The reason for this is unclear. It is a very good choice for a water Pokémon.
Floating in Unova's seas are these intriguing Pokémon. They spend their lives floating in the water waiting for prey to amble into their vicinity (Jellicent is said to be the reason why a lot of ships and their crews have gone missing). They may also take a more active approach and drag their prey downward into their underwater caves several miles below the surface. Unusually, male and female individuals are shaped and colored very differently from each other. The reason for this is unclear. It is a very good choice for a water Pokémon.


* [[Badass Mustache]]: Male Jellicent sport one, which makes it look like Julius Pringles.
* [[Badass Mustache]]: Male Jellicent sport one, which makes it look like Julius Pringles.
* [[Heal Thyself]]: Frillish and Jellicent are two of the three Ghost-types that can learn Recover, the only other one being Sableye.
* [[Heal Thyself]]: Frillish and Jellicent are two of the three Ghost-types that can learn Recover, the only other one being Sableye.
* [[It Only Works Once]]: One of its abilities, "Cursed Body", does this to an opponent -- if the opponent uses an attack on Frillish/Jellicent, there is a chance that said attack gets disabled for a few turns.
* [[It Only Works Once]]: One of its abilities, "Cursed Body", does this to an opponent—if the opponent uses an attack on Frillish/Jellicent, there is a chance that said attack gets disabled for a few turns.
* [[Making a Splash]]
* [[Making a Splash]]
* [[No Sell]]: Against Normal and Fighting attacks, and Water if it has Water Absorb ability.
* [[No Sell]]: Against Normal and Fighting attacks, and Water if it has Water Absorb ability.
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* [[Your Soul Is Mine]]: Their favourite food is life energy. [[Nightmare Fuel|Which they get from the crew of ships who cross their territory and end up missing]]...
* [[Your Soul Is Mine]]: Their favourite food is life energy. [[Nightmare Fuel|Which they get from the crew of ships who cross their territory and end up missing]]...


=== Alomomola ''(Mamanbou)'' ===
== Alomomola ''(Mamanbou)'' ==
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Alomomola are sunfish Pokémon with a very caring personality. If it spots a drowning person or Pokémon, they readily embrace it using their top and bottom fins and bring it to shore. Boasting the fifth highest HP rating of all Pokémon, Alomomola is a Pokémon of great bulk. Despite looking very similar, it is unrelated to Luvdisc.
Alomomola are sunfish Pokémon with a very caring personality. If it spots a drowning person or Pokémon, they readily embrace it using their top and bottom fins and bring it to shore. Boasting the fifth highest HP rating of all Pokémon, Alomomola is a Pokémon of great bulk. Despite looking very similar, it is unrelated to Luvdisc.


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* [[Urban Legend of Zelda]]: Due to its heart-shaped body and similar-looking appearance, it was once thought by fans that it was going to be an evolution of Luvdisc.
* [[Urban Legend of Zelda]]: Due to its heart-shaped body and similar-looking appearance, it was once thought by fans that it was going to be an evolution of Luvdisc.


=== Joltik and Galvantula ''(Bachuru and Dentula)'' ===
== Joltik and Galvantula ''(Bachuru and Dentula)'' ==
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Joltik is a bug and electric type that is endemic to a cave known as the Chargestone Cave, where the magnetized rocks float and give off electricity, although some have been known to go into cities and feed from electric sockets. It is a tiny Pokémon and it makes use of it by clinging to larger Pokémon and feeding off their static electricity. It evolves into the unsettling Galvantula, a fast Pokémon that uses electrically-charged webbing to ensnare unlucky prey.
Joltik is a bug and electric type that is endemic to a cave known as the Chargestone Cave, where the magnetized rocks float and give off electricity, although some have been known to go into cities and feed from electric sockets. It is a tiny Pokémon and it makes use of it by clinging to larger Pokémon and feeding off their static electricity. It evolves into the unsettling Galvantula, a fast Pokémon that uses electrically-charged webbing to ensnare unlucky prey.


* [[All Webbed Up]]: They learn Spider Web and Electroweb, the first [[You Will Not Evade Me|prevents the enemy from fleeing]] and the second does damage while simultaneously lowering the enemy's speed.
* [[All Webbed Up]]: They learn Spider Web and Electroweb, the first [[You Will Not Evade Me|prevents the enemy from fleeing]] and the second does damage while simultaneously lowering the enemy's speed.
* [[Big Creepy-Crawlies]]: Averted with Joltik, which is actually the size of a real tarantula and the smallest Pokémon so far, although it is '''''massive''''' when compared to a real-life tick, the animal it's based on (10cm compared to 3-5mm). Played straight with the dog-sized Galvantula.
* [[Big Creepy-Crawlies]]: Averted with Joltik, which is actually the size of a real tarantula and the smallest Pokémon so far, although it is '''''massive''''' when compared to a real-life tick, the animal it's based on (10&nbsp;cm compared to 3-5mm). Played straight with the dog-sized Galvantula.
* [[Extra Eyes]]: Both of them have multiple eyes, [[Shown Their Work|similar to real life spiders]]. It also justifies their Compoundeyes ability.
* [[Extra Eyes]]: Both of them have multiple eyes, [[Shown Their Work|similar to real life spiders]]. It also justifies their Compoundeyes ability.
* [[Four-Legged Insect|Four Legged Spiders]]
* [[Four-Legged Insect|Four Legged Spiders]]
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** [[Cuteness Proximity]]: [[Epileptic Trees|Maybe they're too distracted by the]] [[Ridiculously Cute Critter|fuzzy yellow plushie spider to think about eating?]]
** [[Cuteness Proximity]]: [[Epileptic Trees|Maybe they're too distracted by the]] [[Ridiculously Cute Critter|fuzzy yellow plushie spider to think about eating?]]


=== Ferroseed and Ferrothorn ''(Tesshiido and Nattorei)'' ===
== Ferroseed and Ferrothorn ''(Tesshiido and Nattorei)'' ==
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Another Pokémon that is native to Chargestone Cave. These Pokémon eek out a living by leeching minerals from the surrounding rock walls. It is covered in thick metal armor that is reinforced with iron spikes. It is very defense-oriented, sporting only two weaknesses, one which isn't very effective against it anyway. The other, fire, burns it to a crisp, though.
Another Pokémon that is native to Chargestone Cave. These Pokémon eek out a living by leeching minerals from the surrounding rock walls. It is covered in thick metal armor that is reinforced with iron spikes. It is very defense-oriented, sporting only two weaknesses, one which isn't very effective against it anyway. The other, fire, burns it to a crisp, though.


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* [[Fundamentally Funny Fruit]]: Ferroseed and Ferrothorn are likely to be based off either durians or horse-chestnuts, spiny fruits with hard shells. Especially the latter, what with Ferrothorn being a "Thorn Pod".
* [[Fundamentally Funny Fruit]]: Ferroseed and Ferrothorn are likely to be based off either durians or horse-chestnuts, spiny fruits with hard shells. Especially the latter, what with Ferrothorn being a "Thorn Pod".
* [[Green Thumb]]
* [[Green Thumb]]
* [[Irony]]: The Grass/Steel-type in itself -- Plants are organic and metal armour isn't.
* [[Irony]]: The Grass/Steel-type in itself—Plants are organic and metal armour isn't.
* [[Land Mine Goes Click|Land Mine]]: Ferrothorn sort of resembles one. Ferroseed may resemble a [[Sea Mine]].
* [[Land Mine Goes Click|Land Mine]]: Ferrothorn sort of resembles one. Ferroseed may resemble a [[Sea Mine]].
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Their English names reference the fact that they're both plants (seed/thorn) and made of metal ("Ferro" meaning "iron"). They're also able to breed with both the "plant" and "mineral" groups.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Their English names reference the fact that they're both plants (seed/thorn) and made of metal ("Ferro" meaning "iron"). They're also able to breed with both the "plant" and "mineral" groups.
* [[No Sell]]: Against Poison attacks.
* [[No Sell]]: Against Poison attacks.
* [[Spikes of Doom]]: Hell, its ability is called Iron Barbs.
* [[Spikes of Doom]]: Hell, its ability is called Iron Barbs.
** [[Spike Balls of Doom]]: Ferrothorn pretty much fits all the descriptions on the page -- it hangs from ceilings, is alive, spins via Gyro Ball, and its tentacles act as chains.
** [[Spike Balls of Doom]]: Ferrothorn pretty much fits all the descriptions on the page—it hangs from ceilings, is alive, spins via Gyro Ball, and its tentacles act as chains.
* [[Stone Wall]]: Great typing, good defenses, and a great ability that makes physical attackers think twice before striking it. However, 20 speed makes it one of the slowest Pokémon ever. Makes a good partner with Jellicent, as they resist each other's weaknesses.
* [[Stone Wall]]: Great typing, good defenses, and a great ability that makes physical attackers think twice before striking it. However, 20 speed makes it one of the slowest Pokémon ever. Makes a good partner with Jellicent, as they resist each other's weaknesses.
** [[Mighty Glacier]]: Its attack is passable at 94, and it commonly uses attacks with high base power like Power Whip and Gyro Ball (which hits very hard on most opponents, since Ferrothorn is so slow).
** [[Mighty Glacier]]: Its attack is passable at 94, and it commonly uses attacks with high base power like Power Whip and Gyro Ball (which hits very hard on most opponents, since Ferrothorn is so slow).
* [[Whip It Good]]: Ferrothorn, who learns Power Whip using its vines.
* [[Whip It Good]]: Ferrothorn, who learns Power Whip using its vines.


=== Klink, Klang, and Klinklang ''(Giaru, [[Repetitive Name|Gigiaru]], and [[Overly Long Gag|Gigigiaru]])'' ===
== Klink, Klang, and Klinklang ''(Giaru, [[Repetitive Name|Gigiaru]], and [[Overly Long Gag|Gigigiaru]])'' ==
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Yes, it is a Pokémon made entirely out of gears (just like Magnemite from Generation I was made entirely of magnets). Another odd Pokémon only found in Chargestone Cave, this Pokémon has actually only been documented for about 100 years or so. Where they came from is a mystery. Its spinning generates its lifeforce, and as it evolves, it gains more interlocking gears and more power. It has good stats, but a very poor movepool.
Yes, it is a Pokémon made entirely out of gears (just like Magnemite from Generation I was made entirely of magnets). Another odd Pokémon only found in Chargestone Cave, this Pokémon has actually only been documented for about 100 years or so. Where they came from is a mystery. Its spinning generates its lifeforce, and as it evolves, it gains more interlocking gears and more power. It has good stats, but a very poor movepool.


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* [[Xtreme Kool Letterz]]
* [[Xtreme Kool Letterz]]


=== Tynamo, Eelektrik, and Eelektross ''(Shibishirasu, Shibibiru, and Shibirudon)'' ===
== Tynamo, Eelektrik, and Eelektross ''(Shibishirasu, Shibibiru, and Shibirudon)'' ==
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If you are lucky enough, you might encounter this rare creature that's unique to the Chargestone Cave system. Tynamo resembles a fish fry no longer than a finger. One by itself doesn't have a lot of power. But if you are patient enough with its training, it'll evolve into a much larger and more intimidating eel Pokémon that can do far more damage. The best part is that its ability eliminates its typing's only weakness. A Thunderstone evolves it further, and it gains arms with rasping suckers on them -- a terrifying sight to behold.
If you are lucky enough, you might encounter this rare creature that's unique to the Chargestone Cave system. Tynamo resembles a fish fry no longer than a finger. One by itself doesn't have a lot of power. But if you are patient enough with its training, it'll evolve into a much larger and more intimidating eel Pokémon that can do far more damage. The best part is that its ability eliminates its typing's only weakness. A Thunderstone evolves it further, and it gains arms with rasping suckers on them—a terrifying sight to behold.


* [[Flying Seafood Special|Floating Seafood Special]]
* [[Flying Seafood Special|Floating Seafood Special]]
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* [[Xtreme Kool Letterz]]
* [[Xtreme Kool Letterz]]


=== Elgyem and Beheeyem ''(Riguree and Oobemu)'' ===
== Elgyem and Beheeyem ''(Riguree and Oobemu)'' ==
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These big-headed Pokémon were discovered in the desert five decades ago, but they've since moved elsewhere. They seem to have a knack for winding up in areas filled with Pokémon who have type advantages over them, and as such aren't terribly common, most being cramped up near the top of a tower by route seven.
These big-headed Pokémon were discovered in the desert five decades ago, but they've since moved elsewhere. They seem to have a knack for winding up in areas filled with Pokémon who have type advantages over them, and as such aren't terribly common, most being cramped up near the top of a tower by route seven.


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* [[Theme Naming]]: See [[Fun with Acronyms]] above.
* [[Theme Naming]]: See [[Fun with Acronyms]] above.


=== Litwick, Lampent, and Chandelure ''(Hitomoshi, Ranpuraa, and Shandera)'' ===
== Litwick, Lampent, and Chandelure ''(Hitomoshi, Ranpuraa, and Shandera)'' ==
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A feared species of Pokémon that resemble light sources. Their method of hunting changes as they evolve but their preferred prey remains consistent. In battle they have both hard hitting special attacks and a few [[Gradual Grinder|gradual grinding]] tactics. They aren't particularly hard to run from, though, which might explain their dream world ability.
A feared species of Pokémon that resemble light sources. Their method of hunting changes as they evolve but their preferred prey remains consistent. In battle they have both hard hitting special attacks and a few [[Gradual Grinder|gradual grinding]] tactics. They aren't particularly hard to run from, though, which might explain their dream world ability.


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* [[You Will Not Evade Me]]: Their Dream World ability, Shadow Tag, does this. Suddenly Ferrothorn, Scizor, Forretress, Escavalier, Durant, Genesect, and Wormadam aren't feeling so tough now.<ref>These aren't the only Pokémon with double weaknesses to Fire, but the ones mentioned have no other weaknesses (or only one other weakness, in Ferrothorn's case). The only typing that would have a double weakness to a pure Ghost-type Pokemon would be Ghost/Psychic, which doesn't exist...'''''yet'''''.</ref>
* [[You Will Not Evade Me]]: Their Dream World ability, Shadow Tag, does this. Suddenly Ferrothorn, Scizor, Forretress, Escavalier, Durant, Genesect, and Wormadam aren't feeling so tough now.<ref>These aren't the only Pokémon with double weaknesses to Fire, but the ones mentioned have no other weaknesses (or only one other weakness, in Ferrothorn's case). The only typing that would have a double weakness to a pure Ghost-type Pokemon would be Ghost/Psychic, which doesn't exist...'''''yet'''''.</ref>


=== Axew, Fraxure, and Haxorus ''(Kibago, Onondo, and Ononokusu)'' ===
== Axew, Fraxure, and Haxorus ''(Kibago, Onondo, and Ononokusu)'' ==
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They are slow to make friends and territorial disputes between them can be exceedingly violent. You can tell when you are in one's territory by the gashes in the surroundings made by their tusks, which they excessively sharpen while heading towards evolution. However, if you do befriend one, you've managed to make a very powerful and dependable ally indeed.
They are slow to make friends and territorial disputes between them can be exceedingly violent. You can tell when you are in one's territory by the gashes in the surroundings made by their tusks, which they excessively sharpen while heading towards evolution. However, if you do befriend one, you've managed to make a very powerful and dependable ally indeed.


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* [[Lightning Bruiser]]: Its Attack stat of '''''147''''' is only 3 points lower than [[Olympus Mons|Groudon, Rayquaza, and Zekrom]], and it's faster than all 3.
* [[Lightning Bruiser]]: Its Attack stat of '''''147''''' is only 3 points lower than [[Olympus Mons|Groudon, Rayquaza, and Zekrom]], and it's faster than all 3.
** [[Glass Cannon]]: Behaves this way sometimes - its Special Defense isn't that great, and its speed, while pretty high, is ''just'' slow enough to let all sorts of other Pokémon outspeed and destroy it.
** [[Glass Cannon]]: Behaves this way sometimes - its Special Defense isn't that great, and its speed, while pretty high, is ''just'' slow enough to let all sorts of other Pokémon outspeed and destroy it.
* [[Name's the Same]]: And yet again, prior to the release of ''Black And White'', one artist devised [http://theonegamefreak.deviantart.com/art/Haxorus-139869344 a fanmade Pokémon that also bears the name Haxorus] -- and its ''entire head'' is an axe.
* [[Name's the Same]]: And yet again, prior to the release of ''Black And White'', one artist devised [http://theonegamefreak.deviantart.com/art/Haxorus-139869344 a fanmade Pokémon that also bears the name Haxorus]—and its ''entire head'' is an axe.
* [[Our Dragons Are Different]]: And they might also be [[Everything's Better with Dinosaurs|dinosaurs]].
* [[Our Dragons Are Different]]: And they might also be [[Everything's Better with Dinosaurs|dinosaurs]].
* [[Signature Move]]: Unfortunately, Gible gets it too
* [[Signature Move]]: Unfortunately, Gible gets it too
* [[Theme Naming]]: All of them have the word "[[An Axe to Grind|ax]]" in their names.
* [[Theme Naming]]: All of them have the word "[[An Axe to Grind|ax]]" in their names.


=== Cubchoo and Beartic ''(Kumasyun and Tsunbeaa)'' ===
== Cubchoo and Beartic ''(Kumasyun and Tsunbeaa)'' ==
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The second Pokémon to be based on bears, Chuchoo doesn't seem well suited for neither the cold areas it is found nor the ice type attacks it naturally learns, if its perpetually running nose is anything to go by. Beartic doesn't seem to have that problem. Unlike North America's Bears, these guys hide in caves during the warm months and come out during winter.
The second Pokémon to be based on bears, Chuchoo doesn't seem well suited for neither the cold areas it is found nor the ice type attacks it naturally learns, if its perpetually running nose is anything to go by. Beartic doesn't seem to have that problem. Unlike North America's Bears, these guys hide in caves during the warm months and come out during winter.


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* [[Snot Bubble]]: Cubchoo have a frozen one dripping from their noses.
* [[Snot Bubble]]: Cubchoo have a frozen one dripping from their noses.


=== Cryogonal ''(Furiijio)'' ===
== Cryogonal ''(Furiijio)'' ==
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They have a hard time sustaining themselves at ground level and are thus a rare sight in the wild. Sometimes one is seen hunting in the mountains, but they are usually restricted to the skies.
They have a hard time sustaining themselves at ground level and are thus a rare sight in the wild. Sometimes one is seen hunting in the mountains, but they are usually restricted to the skies.


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* [[Stone Wall]]: Only in terms of Special defense (a high 135). Its physical defense of 30 is about as much as you'd expect from a giant snowflake.
* [[Stone Wall]]: Only in terms of Special defense (a high 135). Its physical defense of 30 is about as much as you'd expect from a giant snowflake.


=== Shelmet and Accelgor ''(Chobomaki and Agirudaa)'' ===
== Shelmet and Accelgor ''(Chobomaki and Agirudaa)'' ==
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Bug Pokémon based on gastropods. Shelmet usually hides near wetlands, annoying anyone who would harass it with stalling tactics. Shelmet is mostly outclassed by its neighbors but its evolution, Accelgor, is a whole different story however...
Bug Pokémon based on gastropods. Shelmet usually hides near wetlands, annoying anyone who would harass it with stalling tactics. Shelmet is mostly outclassed by its neighbors but its evolution, Accelgor, is a whole different story however...


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* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: Shelmet is a snail, whose shell is stolen by a Karrablast to evolve. What does it do? Instead of just dying of dehydration, '''[[Instant Awesome, Just Add Ninja|IT BECOMES A NINJA]]'''.
* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: Shelmet is a snail, whose shell is stolen by a Karrablast to evolve. What does it do? Instead of just dying of dehydration, '''[[Instant Awesome, Just Add Ninja|IT BECOMES A NINJA]]'''.


=== Stunfisk ''(Maggyo)'' ===
== Stunfisk ''(Maggyo)'' ==
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Travelers passing through Icirrus City had best watch their step, as these Pokémon are likely hiding in the trails they walk through, waiting for an excuse to strike. Known to find humor in the injuries of others and for their tendency to shield their weaknesses with camouflage, these fish annually retreat to deep water when the grounds freeze over during winter. In short, the best Pokémon of all time.
Travelers passing through Icirrus City had best watch their step, as these Pokémon are likely hiding in the trails they walk through, waiting for an excuse to strike. Known to find humor in the injuries of others and for their tendency to shield their weaknesses with camouflage, these fish annually retreat to deep water when the grounds freeze over during winter. In short, the best Pokémon of all time.


* [[Butt Monkey]]: Made even more hilarious when he's at the end of the ''Can You Name All The Pokémon?'' Japanese ending song for the ''Pokemon Best Wishes'' series <ref> renamed "Pokemon Black and White" in America</ref>.
* [[Butt Monkey]]: Made even more hilarious when he's at the end of the ''Can You Name All The Pokémon?'' Japanese ending song for the ''Pokemon Best Wishes'' series.<ref>renamed "Pokemon Black and White" in America</ref>
* [[Dishing Out Dirt]]
* [[Dishing Out Dirt]]
* [[Gonk]]
* [[Gonk]]
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* [[Troll]]: Japanese fans seem to ''love'' using him to piss off and annoy people online.
* [[Troll]]: Japanese fans seem to ''love'' using him to piss off and annoy people online.


=== Mienfoo and Mienshao ''(Kojofu and Kojondo)'' ===
== Mienfoo and Mienshao ''(Kojofu and Kojondo)'' ==
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Elusive mustelid martial artists whose fur seems to resemble a monk's clothing. They can't take much punishment, but they can sure dish it out, and work well supporting those they fight side by side with.
Elusive mustelid martial artists whose fur seems to resemble a monk's clothing. They can't take much punishment, but they can sure dish it out, and work well supporting those they fight side by side with.


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* [[Bare-Fisted Monk]]: With plenty of martial arts techniques.
* [[Bare-Fisted Monk]]: With plenty of martial arts techniques.
* [[Wicked Weasel]]: Subverted. They're only weasels (or weasel-like animals) in design only. However, they're not Dark-types (like Sneasel from Generation II); they're Fighting.
* [[Wicked Weasel]]: Subverted. They're only weasels (or weasel-like animals) in design only. However, they're not Dark-types (like Sneasel from Generation II); they're Fighting.
** Mienshao also share a striking number of similarities with Lucario. <ref>They're both the final form of a 2 stage Fighting-Type line who are also [[Furry Fandom|anthropomorphic animals]], they can both naturally learn Aura Sphere, and they're part of the 'Humanshape' and 'Ground' egg groups.</ref>
** Mienshao also share a striking number of similarities with Lucario.<ref>They're both the final form of a 2 stage Fighting-Type line who are also [[Furry Fandom|anthropomorphic animals]], they can both naturally learn Aura Sphere, and they're part of the 'Humanshape' and 'Ground' egg groups.</ref>
* [[Glass Cannon|Glass]] [[Fragile Speedster|Ninja]]: Its fast and can do quite a lot of damage with Hi Jump Kick, but its defenses are lacking somewhat.
* [[Glass Cannon|Glass]] [[Fragile Speedster|Ninja]]: Its fast and can do quite a lot of damage with Hi Jump Kick, but its defenses are lacking somewhat.
* [[Healing Factor]]: Can have Regenerator as an ability, which allows it to recover up to a third of its health when switched out. Combined with U-Turn (attacks and [[Switch-Out Move|switches out the user]], which it naturally learns), it is a ''very'' useful ability.
* [[Healing Factor]]: Can have Regenerator as an ability, which allows it to recover up to a third of its health when switched out. Combined with U-Turn (attacks and [[Switch-Out Move|switches out the user]], which it naturally learns), it is a ''very'' useful ability.
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* [[The Worf Effect]]: Despite being a fairly powerful Pokémon in-game, Mienshao have all lost miserably in their anime appearances.
* [[The Worf Effect]]: Despite being a fairly powerful Pokémon in-game, Mienshao have all lost miserably in their anime appearances.


=== Druddigon ''(Crimgan)'' ===
== Druddigon ''(Crimgan)'' ==
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A red faced creature whose rock hard hide is reminiscent of a gargoyle's. It is not as fierce as its appearance would suggest, and it is often left immobile by the dark and the cold. Despite this, it is still usually dangerous to touch one, and it can make up for its lack of speed with a glare that halts foes in their tracks.
A red faced creature whose rock hard hide is reminiscent of a gargoyle's. It is not as fierce as its appearance would suggest, and it is often left immobile by the dark and the cold. Despite this, it is still usually dangerous to touch one, and it can make up for its lack of speed with a glare that halts foes in their tracks.


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* [[Wings Do Nothing]]: According to the Pokédex, it uses them to take in sunlight for warmth but they do you no favors in game play.
* [[Wings Do Nothing]]: According to the Pokédex, it uses them to take in sunlight for warmth but they do you no favors in game play.


=== Golett and Golurk ''(Gobitto and Goruggo)'' ===
== Golett and Golurk ''(Gobitto and Goruggo)'' ==
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Hominid-shaped Pokémon that are made out of clay and brought to life by an unknown method. They're best known for their strong attacks, especially their punching moves. They are also capable of performing some other feats, such as flying. The seal on their chest keeps their power controllable and shrinks upon evolution.
Hominid-shaped Pokémon that are made out of clay and brought to life by an unknown method. They're best known for their strong attacks, especially their punching moves. They are also capable of performing some other feats, such as flying. The seal on their chest keeps their power controllable and shrinks upon evolution.


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* [[Soul Power]]: Both are powered by a ghost-like force within the body.
* [[Soul Power]]: Both are powered by a ghost-like force within the body.


=== Pawniard and Bisharp ''(Komatana and Kirikizan)'' ===
== Pawniard and Bisharp ''(Komatana and Kirikizan)'' ==
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These strangely humanoid beasts have sharp, metallic blades jutting out of their bodies (hence their Steel typing), which they would just love to use on opponents and prey (hence their Dark typing). They typically live in hunting packs led by Bisharps, who do little work but get the last say in just about everything.
These strangely humanoid beasts have sharp, metallic blades jutting out of their bodies (hence their Steel typing), which they would just love to use on opponents and prey (hence their Dark typing). They typically live in hunting packs led by Bisharps, who do little work but get the last say in just about everything.


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* [[No Sell]]: Against Poison and Psychic attacks.
* [[No Sell]]: Against Poison and Psychic attacks.


=== Bouffalant ''(Baffuron)'' ===
== Bouffalant ''(Baffuron)'' ==
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A Bison Pokémon with an unusually large afro and huge horns. It can't exactly move as fast as its cousin Tauros, but it can sure take hits and deal out severe damage. Its afro cushions the damage from slamming its head into anything (like, say, a ''speeding train it's trying to run off the tracks''). It also loves its veggies, so sending a Grass Pokémon after it isn't a good idea.
A Bison Pokémon with an unusually large afro and huge horns. It can't exactly move as fast as its cousin Tauros, but it can sure take hits and deal out severe damage. Its afro cushions the damage from slamming its head into anything (like, say, a ''speeding train it's trying to run off the tracks''). It also loves its veggies, so sending a Grass Pokémon after it isn't a good idea.


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* [[Signature Move]]: [[Use Your Head|Head Charge]] (known as [[Afro Asskicker|Afro Break]] in the Japanese version).
* [[Signature Move]]: [[Use Your Head|Head Charge]] (known as [[Afro Asskicker|Afro Break]] in the Japanese version).


=== Rufflet and Braviary ''(Washibon and Warugle)'' ===
== Rufflet and Braviary ''(Washibon and Warugle)'' ==
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An eagle Pokémon that's caught fairly late in the game (for those playing Pokémon White) and takes a very long time to evolve, but once it does, it's a powerful Pokémon. This majestic Pokémon is strong enough to carry a car while soaring through the air. It can also do the same for Pokémon in the form of the attack Sky Drop.
An eagle Pokémon that's caught fairly late in the game (for those playing Pokémon White) and takes a very long time to evolve, but once it does, it's a powerful Pokémon. This majestic Pokémon is strong enough to carry a car while soaring through the air. It can also do the same for Pokémon in the form of the attack Sky Drop.


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* [[Spear Counterpart]]: Of Mandibuzz.
* [[Spear Counterpart]]: Of Mandibuzz.


=== Vullaby and Mandibuzz ''(Baruchai and Barujiina)'' ===
== Vullaby and Mandibuzz ''(Baruchai and Barujiina)'' ==
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Vulture Pokémon that have a habit of dressing in the bones of presumably their meals. These Pokémon are only found in Pokémon Black. They are fairly bulky, and their makeshift bone armor helps with that.
Vulture Pokémon that have a habit of dressing in the bones of presumably their meals. These Pokémon are only found in Pokémon Black. They are fairly bulky, and their makeshift bone armor helps with that.


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* [[Combat Pragmatist]]
* [[Combat Pragmatist]]
* [[Distaff Counterpart]]: Of Rufflet and Braviary.
* [[Distaff Counterpart]]: Of Rufflet and Braviary.
** Also, given its typing, [[Evil Counterpart|Evil Counterparts]] as well.
** Also, given its typing, [[Evil Counterpart]]s as well.
* [[Flight]]
* [[Flight]]
* [[Missing Secret]]: Yes, you can trade them over to Pokémon White, but if you don't have anyone to trade with or access to the GTS, their Pokédex spots will never be filled, because they're unobtainable AND no trainers use them. They remain the only example of an entire line of Pokémon missing entirely from one of their generation's primary games.
* [[Missing Secret]]: Yes, you can trade them over to Pokémon White, but if you don't have anyone to trade with or access to the GTS, their Pokédex spots will never be filled, because they're unobtainable AND no trainers use them. They remain the only example of an entire line of Pokémon missing entirely from one of their generation's primary games.
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* [[Savage Piercings]]: Mandibuzz.
* [[Savage Piercings]]: Mandibuzz.
* [[Skeletons in the Coat Closet]]: Used as bows, skirts, and even ''diapers''.
* [[Skeletons in the Coat Closet]]: Used as bows, skirts, and even ''diapers''.
* [[Stone Wall]]: Mandibuzz has 110 hp, Defense and Special Defense of 105 and 95, and immunity to harmful weather, but its attack stats are pretty low.
* [[Stone Wall]]: Mandibuzz has 110&nbsp;hp, Defense and Special Defense of 105 and 95, and immunity to harmful weather, but its attack stats are pretty low.
* [[Tertiary Sexual Characteristics]]: Mandibuzz in particular has a whole array of these, all made of bones.
* [[Tertiary Sexual Characteristics]]: Mandibuzz in particular has a whole array of these, all made of bones.


=== Heatmor and Durant ''(Kuitaran and Aianto)'' ===
== Heatmor and Durant ''(Kuitaran and Aianto)'' ==
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An anteater and an ant in a predator-prey relationship. Heatmor's Fire typing so happens to be the Bug/Steel Durant's ''only'' weakness, but it's a '''massive''' weakness. As such, Heatmor has little problems cooking Durant's insides and eating them for lunch. Heatmor can be found outside of where Durants gather and presumably stop them from spreading across the region. Durant is far from defenseless against the anteater, though; they attack Heatmor in mass numbers.
An anteater and an ant in a predator-prey relationship. Heatmor's Fire typing so happens to be the Bug/Steel Durant's ''only'' weakness, but it's a '''massive''' weakness. As such, Heatmor has little problems cooking Durant's insides and eating them for lunch. Heatmor can be found outside of where Durants gather and presumably stop them from spreading across the region. Durant is far from defenseless against the anteater, though; they attack Heatmor in mass numbers.


* [[Big Creepy-Crawlies]]: Durant is massive compared to a regular ant (30cm vs 1cm), but all the same, you wouldn't want either one of them near your picnic lunch.
* [[Big Creepy-Crawlies]]: Durant is massive compared to a regular ant (30&nbsp;cm vs 1&nbsp;cm), but all the same, you wouldn't want either one of them near your picnic lunch.
* [[Blessed with Suck]]: What's Durant's bonus Dream World ability? Slaking's ability: ''Truant.''
* [[Blessed with Suck]]: What's Durant's bonus Dream World ability? Slaking's ability: ''Truant.''
** [[Not Completely Useless]]: However, with the Entrainment move, Durant can make its target have the same ability.
** [[Not Completely Useless]]: However, with the Entrainment move, Durant can make its target have the same ability.
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* [[Zerg Rush]]: Durant's standard attack strategy.
* [[Zerg Rush]]: Durant's standard attack strategy.


=== Deino, Zweilous, and Hydreigon ''(Monozu, Jiheddo, and Sazandora)'' ===
== Deino, Zweilous, and Hydreigon ''(Monozu, Jiheddo, and Sazandora)'' ==
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The pseudo-legendary for Gen V, this line of multi-headed dragons is possibly best known for being the signature Pokémon of one of the nastiest villains in the series. While Deino is a simple one-headed baby dragon with a Beatle haircut, [[Multiple Head Case|Zweilous' two heads hate each other and constantly compete for food]]. Hydreigon only has one brain despite having three heads (two serving as hands), but it is by far the most savage member of the line and among the most vicious Pokémon of all, attacking anything that moves and devouring anything in sight. Unlike the others of its kind, it focuses on Special Attacking power rather than physical. It also evolves at a much higher level, making it unlikely that you'll have a fully evolved Hydreigon before you beat the Elite Four.
The pseudo-legendary for Gen V, this line of multi-headed dragons is possibly best known for being the signature Pokémon of one of the nastiest villains in the series. While Deino is a simple one-headed baby dragon with a Beatle haircut, [[Multiple Head Case|Zweilous' two heads hate each other and constantly compete for food]]. Hydreigon only has one brain despite having three heads (two serving as hands), but it is by far the most savage member of the line and among the most vicious Pokémon of all, attacking anything that moves and devouring anything in sight. Unlike the others of its kind, it focuses on Special Attacking power rather than physical. It also evolves at a much higher level, making it unlikely that you'll have a fully evolved Hydreigon before you beat the Elite Four.


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* [[Blinding Bangs]]: Exaggerated with Deino and Zweilous; they actually ''[[Eyeless Face|have no eyes and cannot see]]'', and must rely on their sense of smell.
* [[Blinding Bangs]]: Exaggerated with Deino and Zweilous; they actually ''[[Eyeless Face|have no eyes and cannot see]]'', and must rely on their sense of smell.
* [[Casting a Shadow]]: It can learn Dark Pulse, and therefore is able to have ''actual'' dark powers.
* [[Casting a Shadow]]: It can learn Dark Pulse, and therefore is able to have ''actual'' dark powers.
** Although you have to breed it onto a Deino via Ekans/Arbok/Seviper/Gyarados, and even then you have to teach the snake the Dark Pulse TM back in Gen 4, and then transfer it over to Gen 5. Considering Dark Pulse is one of the few special-based Dark attacks <ref>Night Daze is Zoroark's signature move, and Snarl is hardly fit for attacking with its pathetic base 55 power, but it can't learn that anyway, even though it certainly looks ill-tempered enough to use it</ref>, you'd think the process of getting it onto the Deino line would be less convoluted.
** Although you have to breed it onto a Deino via Ekans/Arbok/Seviper/Gyarados, and even then you have to teach the snake the Dark Pulse TM back in Gen 4, and then transfer it over to Gen 5. Considering Dark Pulse is one of the few special-based Dark attacks,<ref>Night Daze is Zoroark's signature move, and Snarl is hardly fit for attacking with its pathetic base 55 power, but it can't learn that anyway, even though it certainly looks ill-tempered enough to use it</ref> you'd think the process of getting it onto the Deino line would be less convoluted.
* [[Combat Pragmatist]]: Well, biting the enemy ([[Fridge Horror|hopefully not eating it]]) isn't a very fair combat maneuver...
* [[Combat Pragmatist]]: Well, biting the enemy ([[Fridge Horror|hopefully not eating it]]) isn't a very fair combat maneuver...
* [[Expy]] / [[Shout-Out]]: Hydreigon is based off of [[Godzilla|King Ghidorah.]]
* [[Expy]] / [[Shout-Out]]: Hydreigon is based off of [[Godzilla|King Ghidorah.]]
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* [[Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds]]
* [[Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds]]


=== Larvesta and Volcarona ''(Meraruba and Ulgamotsu)'' ===
== Larvesta and Volcarona ''(Meraruba and Ulgamotsu)'' ==
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Moth Pokémon believed believed to have a connection with the sun. Larvesta is said to have been born from the sun, while Volcarona is able to harness the sun's power, even being able to act as a replacement. Like the Deino line, Larvesta takes a ''long'' time to evolve into Volcarona, but when it does, it becomes a powerful special attacker to be reckoned with.
Moth Pokémon believed believed to have a connection with the sun. Larvesta is said to have been born from the sun, while Volcarona is able to harness the sun's power, even being able to act as a replacement. Like the Deino line, Larvesta takes a ''long'' time to evolve into Volcarona, but when it does, it becomes a powerful special attacker to be reckoned with.


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* [[Wreathed in Flames]]: Despite not actually being enveloped in fire, they do get Flame Body which may burn physical contact attackers. In addition, the flavor text on Fiery Dance is that Volcarona cloaks itself in flames before flapping its wings to burn its enemy.
* [[Wreathed in Flames]]: Despite not actually being enveloped in fire, they do get Flame Body which may burn physical contact attackers. In addition, the flavor text on Fiery Dance is that Volcarona cloaks itself in flames before flapping its wings to burn its enemy.


=== Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion ===
== Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion ==
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A trio resembling bovids in boots that is known for excelling at both long range and close quarters combat. They roamed before humans and Pokemon lived together and their exploits have become legendary. The trio has settled down since modern times and now live in isolation. One man wishes to bring them out of hiding.
A trio resembling bovids in boots that is known for excelling at both long range and close quarters combat. They roamed before humans and Pokemon lived together and their exploits have become legendary. The trio has settled down since modern times and now live in isolation. One man wishes to bring them out of hiding.


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* [[Lightning Bruiser]]: All three members of the trio, but especially Terrakion.
* [[Lightning Bruiser]]: All three members of the trio, but especially Terrakion.
** [[Stone Wall]]: Cobalion and Virizion, on the physical and special sides, respectively. They're still quite fast and can sweep pretty well.
** [[Stone Wall]]: Cobalion and Virizion, on the physical and special sides, respectively. They're still quite fast and can sweep pretty well.
** [[Glass Cannon]]: While it has good defense stats and HP Terrakion's large amount of weaknesses to common attacking types<ref> Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel and Psychic</ref> make it take more damage than you would expect.
** [[Glass Cannon]]: While it has good defense stats and HP Terrakion's large amount of weaknesses to common attacking types<ref>Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel and Psychic</ref> make it take more damage than you would expect.
* [[Master Swordsman]]: All three of them can be considered this due to their inspiration and legendary status. Virizion in particular is described to be very skilled, possibly more so than Cobalion and Terrakion.
* [[Master Swordsman]]: All three of them can be considered this due to their inspiration and legendary status. Virizion in particular is described to be very skilled, possibly more so than Cobalion and Terrakion.
* [[Natural Weapon]]: Presumably, since they aren't exactly lugging physical swords around. The attack description of Sacred Sword states that they use their horns to perform the attack.
* [[Natural Weapon]]: Presumably, since they aren't exactly lugging physical swords around. The attack description of Sacred Sword states that they use their horns to perform the attack.
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* [[Shout-Out]]: The three of them are inspired by [[The Three Musketeers]]: specifically, Cobalion is based off Athos (the leader of the three, later [[The Lancer]] to d'Artagnan), Terrakion is based off Porthos (the somewhat hedonistic [[The Big Guy|Big Guy]]) and Virizion is based off Aramis ([[The Smart Guy]] who also has touches of [[The Casanova]]).
* [[Shout-Out]]: The three of them are inspired by [[The Three Musketeers]]: specifically, Cobalion is based off Athos (the leader of the three, later [[The Lancer]] to d'Artagnan), Terrakion is based off Porthos (the somewhat hedonistic [[The Big Guy|Big Guy]]) and Virizion is based off Aramis ([[The Smart Guy]] who also has touches of [[The Casanova]]).


=== Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus ''(Tornelos, Voltolos, and Landlos)'' ===
== Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus ''(Tornelos, Voltolos, and Landlos)'' ==
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Twin terrors that race across the land, uprooting and drenching anything which is unfortunate enough to be in their path. For collectors, this means Pokémon that are rarely encountered may be displaced by their winds, but to farmers and everyone else, they are simply a nuisance. Thankfully, the twins have a retainer. If you know how to contact him, he will calm them down.
Twin terrors that race across the land, uprooting and drenching anything which is unfortunate enough to be in their path. For collectors, this means Pokémon that are rarely encountered may be displaced by their winds, but to farmers and everyone else, they are simply a nuisance. Thankfully, the twins have a retainer. If you know how to contact him, he will calm them down.


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* [[Green Thumb]]: Both the Black and White Pokédex entries confirm this for Landorus.
* [[Green Thumb]]: Both the Black and White Pokédex entries confirm this for Landorus.
* [[Jerkass Gods]]: Tornadus and Thundurus fly around wrecking everything for no real reason beyond "for shits and giggles". Landorus, thankfully, is far nicer.
* [[Jerkass Gods]]: Tornadus and Thundurus fly around wrecking everything for no real reason beyond "for shits and giggles". Landorus, thankfully, is far nicer.
* [[The Last of These Is Not Like the Others]]: Based on the Japanese gods of wind (Fuujin), lightning (Raijin), and... fertility (Inari). <ref>Inari being also the kami of agriculture, making him, if you pushed it, a god of ''earth''.</ref> Also, Landorus, unlike the first two, is benevolent, has different base stats, and a different ability.
* [[The Last of These Is Not Like the Others]]: Based on the Japanese gods of wind (Fuujin), lightning (Raijin), and... fertility (Inari).<ref>Inari being also the kami of agriculture, making him, if you pushed it, a god of ''earth''.</ref> Also, Landorus, unlike the first two, is benevolent, has different base stats, and a different ability.
** [[Hilarious in Hindsight]]: The actual mythological Inari is a woman.
** [[Hilarious in Hindsight]]: The actual mythological Inari is a woman.
*** But then again, Inari's [[Ambiguous Gender|gender]] is debatable.
*** But then again, Inari's [[Ambiguous Gender|gender]] is debatable.
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* [[What Could Have Been]]: Tornadus was originally supposed to be red.
* [[What Could Have Been]]: Tornadus was originally supposed to be red.


=== Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem ===
== Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem ==
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Unova's [[Olympus Mons|main legendary trio]], they were the first Generation V Pokémon revealed to North American audiences (excluding Kyurem). They finally bring the common fantasy theme of "clashing elemental dragons" to the ''Pokémon'' universe, though in a somewhat unique way -- bar Kyurem, the dragons don't have characteristics that make their elements immediately obvious (instead resembling embodiments of [[Yin-Yang Clash|light and darkness]], which is true to a certain extent), and generate their elemental energy inside oddly-shaped tails. Each of them represents a different aspect of the [[Dragons Up the Yin-Yang|yin-yang mythos]] and philosophical concept and controls a different element: Reshiram (the white birdlike one) represents yang and truth and spews fire out of its tail, while Zekrom (the black metallic one) represents yin and ideals and infuses its body with electricity. Kyurem (the gray one) represents ''wuji'', or void, and may be the strangest of the trio; in its regular forme, it's a frail-looking dragon that can freeze its opponents with ice (but freezes its own body as a side-effect), {{spoiler|but in ''[[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]'', it'll be able to take on characteristics of the other two dragons.}}
Unova's [[Olympus Mons|main legendary trio]], they were the first Generation V Pokémon revealed to North American audiences (excluding Kyurem). They finally bring the common fantasy theme of "clashing elemental dragons" to the ''Pokémon'' universe, though in a somewhat unique way—bar Kyurem, the dragons don't have characteristics that make their elements immediately obvious (instead resembling embodiments of [[Yin-Yang Clash|light and darkness]], which is true to a certain extent), and generate their elemental energy inside oddly-shaped tails. Each of them represents a different aspect of the [[Dragons Up the Yin-Yang|yin-yang mythos]] and philosophical concept and controls a different element: Reshiram (the white birdlike one) represents yang and truth and spews fire out of its tail, while Zekrom (the black metallic one) represents yin and ideals and infuses its body with electricity. Kyurem (the gray one) represents ''wuji'', or void, and may be the strangest of the trio; in its regular forme, it's a frail-looking dragon that can freeze its opponents with ice (but freezes its own body as a side-effect), {{spoiler|but in ''[[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]'', it'll be able to take on characteristics of the other two dragons.}}


* [[Badass]]: All three members of the trio, though Kyurem not so much in [[How the Mighty Have Fallen|its regular forme]].
* [[Badass]]: All three members of the trio, though Kyurem not so much in [[How the Mighty Have Fallen|its regular forme]].
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* [[Foil]]: Reshiram and Zekrom to each other; [[Rule of Symbolism|Zekrom's black technological looks and neon blue lightning to Reshiram's white birdlike looks with natural flames]]. Kyurem turns out to be a foil to both, representing a void.
* [[Foil]]: Reshiram and Zekrom to each other; [[Rule of Symbolism|Zekrom's black technological looks and neon blue lightning to Reshiram's white birdlike looks with natural flames]]. Kyurem turns out to be a foil to both, representing a void.
* [[Fusion Dance]]: Kyurem's Black and White formes certainly look this way.
* [[Fusion Dance]]: Kyurem's Black and White formes certainly look this way.
* [[Hybrid Monster]]: Kyurem's alternate formes -- Black Kyurem (Kyurem & Zekrom) and White Kyurem (Kyurem & Reshiram).
* [[Hybrid Monster]]: Kyurem's alternate formes—Black Kyurem (Kyurem & Zekrom) and White Kyurem (Kyurem & Reshiram).
* [[Instant Awesome, Just Add Dragons]]
* [[Instant Awesome, Just Add Dragons]]
* [[Instant Awesome, Just Add Mecha]]: Zekrom
* [[Instant Awesome, Just Add Mecha]]: Zekrom
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* [[Olympus Mons]]
* [[Olympus Mons]]
* [[Opposites Attract]]: There is a ''lot'' of [[Foe Yay|ship art]] between Reshiram and Zekrom. Has since been dubbed Colorless-Shipping by the fanfiction writers.
* [[Opposites Attract]]: There is a ''lot'' of [[Foe Yay|ship art]] between Reshiram and Zekrom. Has since been dubbed Colorless-Shipping by the fanfiction writers.
** Canon example: their normally not-very-effective-against-each-other [[Signature Move|Signature Moves]], Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt, double in power if one is used after the other.
** Canon example: their normally not-very-effective-against-each-other [[Signature Move]]s, Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt, double in power if one is used after the other.
** Movie Example: Ash's chosen dragon could've easily let Damon's dragon die after it fell into the corrupted Dragon Force. What does it do instead? Save its life by carrying it out of the Dragon Force. This could just fit in with the Yin/Yang concept.
** Movie Example: Ash's chosen dragon could've easily let Damon's dragon die after it fell into the corrupted Dragon Force. What does it do instead? Save its life by carrying it out of the Dragon Force. This could just fit in with the Yin/Yang concept.
* [[Our Dragons Are Different]]: One seems to be a furnace-tailed bird and the other appears to be a generator-tailed mecha. {{spoiler|And they were once a single dragon.}}
* [[Our Dragons Are Different]]: One seems to be a furnace-tailed bird and the other appears to be a generator-tailed mecha. {{spoiler|And they were once a single dragon.}}
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** The moves this trio can be taught by machine include the typical fare for Psychic Pokémon.
** The moves this trio can be taught by machine include the typical fare for Psychic Pokémon.
* [[Purposefully Overpowered]]: But with some limits in terms of moveset. Which is bad news for Kyurem, who was made to be not so overpowered. Restricted usage in the Battle Subway, official tournaments, and random Wifi, and yes, Kyurem still qualifies for this.
* [[Purposefully Overpowered]]: But with some limits in terms of moveset. Which is bad news for Kyurem, who was made to be not so overpowered. Restricted usage in the Battle Subway, official tournaments, and random Wifi, and yes, Kyurem still qualifies for this.
* [[Rated "M" for Manly]]: Game Freak seems determined to show that Zekrom is the manliest Pokémon ever, from its very deep [[Guttural Growler]] voice in the [[Pokémon the Movie: Black And White|movie]] to its being '''[[Oda Nobunaga]]''''s main Pokémon partner in the ''[[Nobunaga's Ambition]]'' crossover, ''[[Pokémon Conquest]]''<ref>the generals in the game are given Pokémon that fit their personalities</ref>.
* [[Rated "M" for Manly]]: Game Freak seems determined to show that Zekrom is the manliest Pokémon ever, from its very deep [[Guttural Growler]] voice in the [[Pokémon the Movie: Black And White|movie]] to its being '''[[Oda Nobunaga]]''''s main Pokémon partner in the ''[[Nobunaga's Ambition]]'' crossover, ''[[Pokémon Conquest]]''.<ref>the generals in the game are given Pokémon that fit their personalities</ref>
* [[Red and Black and Evil All Over]]: Zekrom is a black dragon pokemon with red eyes
* [[Red and Black and Evil All Over]]: Zekrom is a black dragon pokemon with red eyes
* [[Signature Move]]: Fusion Flare and Blue Flare for Reshiram, Fusion Bolt and Bolt Strike for Zekrom, and Glaciate (as well as very likely Freeze Shock and Ice Burn) for Kyurem. Notably though, the "Fusion" moves are also held by the movie download Victini.
* [[Signature Move]]: Fusion Flare and Blue Flare for Reshiram, Fusion Bolt and Bolt Strike for Zekrom, and Glaciate (as well as very likely Freeze Shock and Ice Burn) for Kyurem. Notably though, the "Fusion" moves are also held by the movie download Victini.
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** There is, however, a way to do [[Sequence Breaking]]. If you have a full party and your 24 boxes are full as well, the game will allow you to proceed without catching them, saving the chance for later. Good luck catching over 720 Pokémon before your first Elite Four run, though.
** There is, however, a way to do [[Sequence Breaking]]. If you have a full party and your 24 boxes are full as well, the game will allow you to proceed without catching them, saving the chance for later. Good luck catching over 720 Pokémon before your first Elite Four run, though.
* [[To Serve Man]]: An old legend in Lacunosa Town describes Kyurem dragging people away and ''eating them'', but its unknown if its true or not. At the very least, whatever it was doing back then was enough to scare the townsfolk into surrounding Lacunosa Town with a rock wall and enacting a curfew.
* [[To Serve Man]]: An old legend in Lacunosa Town describes Kyurem dragging people away and ''eating them'', but its unknown if its true or not. At the very least, whatever it was doing back then was enough to scare the townsfolk into surrounding Lacunosa Town with a rock wall and enacting a curfew.
* [[When All You Have Is a Hammer]]: Compared to the other legends they are [[Expy|Expies]] of, and with Dragons in general, the movepools of these Pokémon are barren and lack many options in the way of coverage. However, with their high-powered Dragon-type and signature moves, they won't need that, as Reshiram hits every Pokémon in the game for at least neutral damage <ref>even Heatran, thanks to Turbo Blaze canceling out Flash Fire</ref>, and Zekrom comes close <ref>Four fully-evolved Pokémon resist both of his types: Ferrothorn, Steelix, Excadrill, and Magnezone. But only those four</ref>. Kyurem, however, gets the shaft due to its signature move being a bit underpowered, not having access to strong attacks on par with the others' Lv 100 signatures, and no way to reliably hit Steel-types. <ref>However, it can hit Skarmory, Steelix, Dialga, Excadrill, and Ferrothorn for neutral damage with its STAB moves, and learn Focus Blast and Rock Smash by TM.</ref>
* [[When All You Have Is a Hammer]]: Compared to the other legends they are [[Expy|Expies]] of, and with Dragons in general, the movepools of these Pokémon are barren and lack many options in the way of coverage. However, with their high-powered Dragon-type and signature moves, they won't need that, as Reshiram hits every Pokémon in the game for at least neutral damage,<ref>even Heatran, thanks to Turbo Blaze canceling out Flash Fire</ref> and Zekrom comes close.<ref>Four fully-evolved Pokémon resist both of his types: Ferrothorn, Steelix, Excadrill, and Magnezone. But only those four</ref> Kyurem, however, gets the shaft due to its signature move being a bit underpowered, not having access to strong attacks on par with the others' Lv 100 signatures, and no way to reliably hit Steel-types.<ref>However, it can hit Skarmory, Steelix, Dialga, Excadrill, and Ferrothorn for neutral damage with its STAB moves, and learn Focus Blast and Rock Smash by TM.</ref>
* [[Wolverine Publicity]]: Zekrom. For some reason, it was featured prominently in the first two episodes of the ''Best Wishes'' anime, was revealed long before Reshiram for [[Pokémon the Movie: Black And White|the 14th movie]], and is the most prominent Pokémon in both the ''[[Pokémon Re BURST]]'' manga and ''[[Pokémon Conquest]]''.
* [[Wolverine Publicity]]: Zekrom. For some reason, it was featured prominently in the first two episodes of the ''Best Wishes'' anime, was revealed long before Reshiram for [[Pokémon the Movie: Black And White|the 14th movie]], and is the most prominent Pokémon in both the ''[[Pokémon Re BURST]]'' manga and ''[[Pokémon Conquest]]''.
** Which is weird, since Reshiram proved to be '''much''' more popular than Zekrom in Japan in the 15th anniversary poll<ref>it's the other way around [[Germans Love David Hasselhoff|in America]], but most of the above Zekrom appearances were exclusive to Japan, where Reshiram is presumably more popular</ref>.
** Which is weird, since Reshiram proved to be '''much''' more popular than Zekrom in Japan in the 15th anniversary poll.<ref>it's the other way around [[Germans Love David Hasselhoff|in America]], but most of the above Zekrom appearances were exclusive to Japan, where Reshiram is presumably more popular</ref>
** Both Reshiram and Zekrom are getting promo after promo after promo in the TCG; it looks like Kyurem might be coming along for the ride too.
** Both Reshiram and Zekrom are getting promo after promo after promo in the TCG; it looks like Kyurem might be coming along for the ride too.
* [[Yin-Yang Clash]]: Duh.
* [[Yin-Yang Clash]]: Duh.


=== Keldeo ===
== Keldeo ==
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This Pokémon is the charge of the Musketeer trio. Much like them, it is a dual Fighting type with a typing that is borrowed from nature, in Keldeo's case, Water. Long ago when it was only a foal, a fire broke out over the Moor of Icirrus and it lost its home. It was then taken in and taught how to take care of itself by the Musketeer trio. After it had grown, it left for parts unknown, but if it and the rest of the Musketeers reunite, it is able to learn a brand new move.
This Pokémon is the charge of the Musketeer trio. Much like them, it is a dual Fighting type with a typing that is borrowed from nature, in Keldeo's case, Water. Long ago when it was only a foal, a fire broke out over the Moor of Icirrus and it lost its home. It was then taken in and taught how to take care of itself by the Musketeer trio. After it had grown, it left for parts unknown, but if it and the rest of the Musketeers reunite, it is able to learn a brand new move.


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* [[Lightning Bruiser]]: The Special-oriented counterpart to Terrakion.
* [[Lightning Bruiser]]: The Special-oriented counterpart to Terrakion.
* [[Making a Splash]]: Based on the kelpie, a mythological horse from Celtic folklore said to haunt the rivers and lochs of Scotland and Ireland by walking on water and [[Adult Fear|loves to lure children in, drown them, then eat them alive -- barring their liver and heart]].
* [[Making a Splash]]: Based on the kelpie, a mythological horse from Celtic folklore said to haunt the rivers and lochs of Scotland and Ireland by walking on water and [[Adult Fear|loves to lure children in, drown them, then eat them alive -- barring their liver and heart]].
* [[Natural Weapon]]: Presumably, Keldeo has some sort of natural blade-like appendage to use for its [[Signature Move|Signature Moves]] (The horn on its head, perhaps?).
* [[Natural Weapon]]: Presumably, Keldeo has some sort of natural blade-like appendage to use for its [[Signature Move]]s (The horn on its head, perhaps?).
* [[No Biological Sex]]: Despite being a [[Shout-Out]] to a male character.
* [[No Biological Sex]]: Despite being a [[Shout-Out]] to a male character.
* [[Purposefully Overpowered]]: Restricted usage in the Battle Subway, official tournaments, and random Wifi. (It's not even overpowered, but since Keldeo is an unrevealed event Pokémon, and all of these things can involve other people seeing your Keldeo, it's probably to prevent an [[Early-Bird Cameo]] brought on by hackers.)
* [[Purposefully Overpowered]]: Restricted usage in the Battle Subway, official tournaments, and random Wifi. (It's not even overpowered, but since Keldeo is an unrevealed event Pokémon, and all of these things can involve other people seeing your Keldeo, it's probably to prevent an [[Early-Bird Cameo]] brought on by hackers.)
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* [[Walking on Water]]
* [[Walking on Water]]


=== Meloetta ===
== Meloetta ==
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The third event Pokémon of Gen V, Meloetta is a dual normal type that can either be part psychic or part fighting. Its story is that long ago, it sang and danced to bring joy to the hearts of people and Pokémon alike. When sorrow descended onto the world, it lost its melody along with its red shoes. When taken to a certain guitarist in a certain café in Castelia City, he'll teach the lost song to Meloetta and it will be able to access its other forme.
The third event Pokémon of Gen V, Meloetta is a dual normal type that can either be part psychic or part fighting. Its story is that long ago, it sang and danced to bring joy to the hearts of people and Pokémon alike. When sorrow descended onto the world, it lost its melody along with its red shoes. When taken to a certain guitarist in a certain café in Castelia City, he'll teach the lost song to Meloetta and it will be able to access its other forme.


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* [[Signature Move]]: [[Brown Note|Relic Song]], but only by Move Tutor.
* [[Signature Move]]: [[Brown Note|Relic Song]], but only by Move Tutor.


=== Genesect ===
== Genesect ==
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The last Pokémon in both the Unova and the National Pokédex (for now, at least), Genesect was Team Plasma's attempt at creating the strongest Pokémon ever. 300 million years ago during the Paleozoic Era, it was feared as the ultimate hunter, leading to Team Plasma choosing it to be enhanced. After being resurrected from a fossil, its (presumably) Rock type was changed to Steel, Download was added as an Ability, and its signature attack, Techno Blast (along with the Drives that change the elemental type of Techno Blast) were created. At some point N had research halted and the P2 Laboratory closed, claiming that Pokémon are perfect beings and science damages their natural beauty. One lone scientist remained; however, and continued development by himself out of the belief that Genesect is necessary for Team Plasma's goals.
The last Pokémon in both the Unova and the National Pokédex (for now, at least), Genesect was Team Plasma's attempt at creating the strongest Pokémon ever. 300 million years ago during the Paleozoic Era, it was feared as the ultimate hunter, leading to Team Plasma choosing it to be enhanced. After being resurrected from a fossil, its (presumably) Rock type was changed to Steel, Download was added as an Ability, and its signature attack, Techno Blast (along with the Drives that change the elemental type of Techno Blast) were created. At some point N had research halted and the P2 Laboratory closed, claiming that Pokémon are perfect beings and science damages their natural beauty. One lone scientist remained; however, and continued development by himself out of the belief that Genesect is necessary for Team Plasma's goals.


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* [[Shown Their Work]]: Prehistoric Genesect [[Phlebotinum Killed the Dinosaurs|emerged at the end of the Carboniferous period]], the age when [[Big Creepy-Crawlies]] were dominant. Add to that that not long after, 95% of all known life just died...
* [[Shown Their Work]]: Prehistoric Genesect [[Phlebotinum Killed the Dinosaurs|emerged at the end of the Carboniferous period]], the age when [[Big Creepy-Crawlies]] were dominant. Add to that that not long after, 95% of all known life just died...
* [[Signature Move]]: [[Elemental Powers|Techno]] [[Frickin' Laser Beams|Blast]].
* [[Signature Move]]: [[Elemental Powers|Techno]] [[Frickin' Laser Beams|Blast]].
** [[Power-Up Letdown]]: Three of the four possible types Techno Blast can change into by having Genesect hold a Drive -- which exist entirely for this one purpose -- are outclassed in power, secondary effect, and PP by other moves it can already easily access, and without taking up its held item; it doesn't even get STAB. And since they don't boost typed attacks like Plates do, Hidden Power can make up for the fourth one.
** [[Power-Up Letdown]]: Three of the four possible types Techno Blast can change into by having Genesect hold a Drive—which exist entirely for this one purpose—are outclassed in power, secondary effect, and PP by other moves it can already easily access, and without taking up its held item; it doesn't even get STAB. And since they don't boost typed attacks like Plates do, Hidden Power can make up for the fourth one.
** [[Not Completely Useless]]: Douse Drive Techno Blast is the only way to deal super effective damage to Fire types Genesect has - aside from getting Hidden Power Rock, Water, or Ground, and as Genesect can't be bred, you can't get the ones you need in-game.
** [[Not Completely Useless]]: Douse Drive Techno Blast is the only way to deal super effective damage to Fire types Genesect has - aside from getting Hidden Power Rock, Water, or Ground, and as Genesect can't be bred, you can't get the ones you need in-game.
* [[Single Specimen Species]]: The prehistoric version probably wasn't, but there's very likely not going to be any more of the enhanced kind.
* [[Single Specimen Species]]: The prehistoric version probably wasn't, but there's very likely not going to be any more of the enhanced kind.
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