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'''Giant Pokémon''', while having never played a large part in terms of plot, are nonetheless a reocurring theme in the [[Pokémon anime]].  There are several episodes that have a plot that revolve around unusually large [[Pokémon]].  Such to the point that it seems to be a rather common mutation for Pokémon to go through.
'''Giant Pokémon''', while having never played a large part in terms of plot, are nonetheless a reocurring theme in the [[Pokémon anime]].  There are several episodes that have a plot that revolve around unusually large [[Pokémon]].  Such to the point that it seems to be a rather common mutation for Pokémon to go through.


The earliest introduction to this concept was in "[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]".  Although several gigantic Pokémon such as {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Moltres}} appear in gigantic forms, they are soon revealed to be humongous robots built for a themepark.
==[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]==


Just a few episodes later, "[[EP019|Tentacool and Tentacruel]]" showed a {{p|Tentacruel}} large enough to knock down skyscrapers.
This episode was the earliest introduction to the concept.  Although several gigantic Pokémon such as {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Moltres}} appear in gigantic forms, they are soon revealed to be humongous robots built for a theme park.


Two more episodes appeared back to back featuring giants. In "[[EP073|To Master the Onixpected]]", Bruno captured a jumbo {{p|Onix}}.
==[[EP019|Tentacool and Tentacruel]]==


In the very next episode, "[[EP074|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]" has three giants - {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Gengar}}, and {{p|Jigglypuff}}.
Just a few episodes later, this episode showed a {{p|Tentacruel}} large enough to knock down skyscrapers. The powerful Tentacruel even spoke to the characters through [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]], despite Tentacruel having no psychic powers.


The next Giant Pokémon shows up in "[[EP104|The Mystery Menace]]", in which a {{p|Bulbasaur}} abandoned in the sewers has grown and mutated into gigantic proportions.
==[[EP073|To Master the Onixpected]]==


Giants don't show up for a while, appearing again in "[[AG065|Gulpin' it Down]]" when a mysterious invention causes a wild {{p|Gulpin}} and [[Ash]]'s {{p|Treecko}} to grow to the size of buildings.
In this episode, [[Bruno]] captured a jumbo {{p|Onix}}.


Ten episodes later, a story about a Giant {{p|Whiscash}} appears in "[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]].
==[[EP074|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]==


The last Giant Pokémon was a gigantic {{p|Claydol}} of the episode now known as "[[AG105|Seal the Giant Nendoll!!]].
The very next episode, has three giants - {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Gengar}}, and {{p|Jigglypuff}}. They are ancient Pokémon with odd markings, which were released from [[Poké Ball]]-esque devices.
 
==[[EP104|The Mystery Menace]]==
 
The next Giant Pokémon to show up is a {{p|Bulbasaur}} abandoned in the sewers which grows and mutates into gigantic proportions.
 
==[[AG065|Gulpin' it Down]]==
 
The next appearence of  agiant Pokémon is part-way through the Advanced Generation era. Where a mysterious invention causes a wild {{p|Gulpin}} and [[Ash]]'s {{p|Treecko}} to grow to the size of buildings.
 
==[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]==
 
This episode contains a story about a Giant {{p|Whiscash}}.
 
==[[AG105|Seal the Giant Nendoll!!]]==
 
The last Giant Pokémon is a gigantic {{p|Claydol}}.

Revision as of 09:23, 28 April 2005

Giant Pokémon, while having never played a large part in terms of plot, are nonetheless a reocurring theme in the Pokémon anime. There are several episodes that have a plot that revolve around unusually large Pokémon. Such to the point that it seems to be a rather common mutation for Pokémon to go through.

Island of the Giant Pokémon

This episode was the earliest introduction to the concept. Although several gigantic Pokémon such as Blastoise, Charizard, and Moltres appear in gigantic forms, they are soon revealed to be humongous robots built for a theme park.

Tentacool and Tentacruel

Just a few episodes later, this episode showed a Tentacruel large enough to knock down skyscrapers. The powerful Tentacruel even spoke to the characters through Meowth, despite Tentacruel having no psychic powers.

To Master the Onixpected

In this episode, Bruno captured a jumbo Onix.

The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis

The very next episode, has three giants - Alakazam, Gengar, and Jigglypuff. They are ancient Pokémon with odd markings, which were released from Poké Ball-esque devices.

The Mystery Menace

The next Giant Pokémon to show up is a Bulbasaur abandoned in the sewers which grows and mutates into gigantic proportions.

Gulpin' it Down

The next appearence of agiant Pokémon is part-way through the Advanced Generation era. Where a mysterious invention causes a wild Gulpin and Ash's Treecko to grow to the size of buildings.

Whiscash and Ash

This episode contains a story about a Giant Whiscash.

Seal the Giant Nendoll!!

The last Giant Pokémon is a gigantic Claydol.