Marill (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Marill (disambiguation).

Marill マリル Maril #183
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Aqua Mouse Pokémon
Abilities Thick Fat or Huge Power Huge Power Blue-Striped ----- Herbivorous Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #132 Hoenn #055 Sinnoh #125 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-019 N-123
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 18.7 lbs. Imperial 8.5 kg Metric 18.7 lbs./8.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 1 and Fairy groups 11 cycles (2805 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 58 Battle Exp.: 581*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Marill (Japanese: マリル Maril) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Azurill via happiness, and evolves into Azumarill starting at level 18.

Biology

Physiology

Marill is a small blue mammalian Pokémon. It has a nearly spherical shape with a white underside (belly) and round ears with red ear insides. It also possesses a wiry black tail with a blue "bubble" on the end of it. The tail's jagged appearance originally led people to believe that it was related to Pikachu. Marill's tail is flexible and configured to stretch.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Aside from being able to swim well, it also has excellent hearing. It has water-repellent fur that allows it ease of swimming and reduces friction with the water. The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, keeps Marill afloat while swimming.

Behavior

Its tail can be seen bobbing on the water's surface while Marill dives underwater to feed on aquatic plants. When fishing for food at the edge of a fast-running stream, Marill wraps its tail around the trunk of a tree. Although the behavior of bouncing on its tail is more commonly characterized by its pre-evolution, Azurill, as evidenced by the episode Abandon Ship! Marill may also do this on occasion.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

This Pokémon is normally found in and around fresh water.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Marill's diet mainly includes water grasses on riverbeds.

In the anime

File:Marill.png

Marill in the anime

Major appearances

Tracey's Marill

Tracey Sketchit owns a Marill of his own.

Lyra's Marill

Lyra also owns a Marill.

Other

Marill first appeared in Pikachu's Vacation. It was causing trouble for Pikachu and co. along with a Raichu, a Snubbull, and a Cubone.

Wilhelmina's Marill appeared in For Crying Out Loud. This one was a bit of a crybaby and it got lost in a forest with Misty.

Piplup and an Elekid both fall in love with a Marill in Three Sides to Every Story!.

Minor appearances

A Marill appeared in A Ruin with a View.

A Marill was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

Vivi Winstrate also owns a Marill. When Vivi battled against Max in Candid Camerupt, Max wanted to go easy on Vivi's Marill, but Ash's Corphish refused to abide with Max and defeated Marill anyway.

A Marill appeared in Abandon Ship!, living on the ship and bouncing past the group with two Azurill.

A Marill appeared in The Saffron Con as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator.

A Marill also appeared in The Rise of Darkrai, along with an Azumarill and Azurill.

A Marill appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A Marill appeared in Another One Gabites the Dust!.

Another Marill appeared in Sticking With Who You Know!.

Another Marill appeared in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP087 Marill Ash's Pokédex Marill, the Water Mouse Pokémon. Its sensitive ears can detect distant sounds and the round part of its tail can expand and contract, assisting Marill in the water.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP137 Marill Dawn's Pokédex Marill, the Aqua Mouse Pokémon. The tip of its tail floats in water, so it can swim in any current no matter how rough. DP143 Marill Dawn's Pokédex Marill, the Aqua Mouse Pokémon. Its floating tail allows it to remain steady against the strongest of water currents.

In the manga

Wild Marill have been seen sometimes, and made a few cameos as rental Pokémon. Its evolved form is seen much more often, however.

In the TCG

Main article: Marill (TCG)

In the TFG

One Marill figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Marill

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Marill will immediately start running in the direction the ball was thrown. Any opponents in the way will be juggled with its Tackle attack. It can be knocked off the screen with a strong enough attack.

Trophy information

This Aqua Mouse Pokémon evolves into Azumarill. The round ball on the end of its tail acts like a flotation device, so it can float safely on the roughest of water conditions. It resides on Mt. Mortar in seclusion; few of the creatures are ever seen. Marill's cuteness has earned it a large and loyal fan base.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, lets it swim without drowning. Silver The end of its tail serves as a buoy that keeps it from drowning, even in a vicious current. Crystal The fur on its body naturally repels water. It can stay dry, even when it plays in the water. Stadium 2 The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, lets it swim without drowning.
Generation III Ruby Marill's oil-filled tail acts much like a life preserver. If you see just its tail bobbing on the water's surface, it's a sure indication that this Pokémon is diving beneath the water to feed on aquatic plants. Sapphire When fishing for food at the edge of a fast-running stream, Marill wraps its tail around the trunk of a tree. This Pokémon's tail is flexible and configured to stretch. Emerald Its body is covered with water-repellent fur. Because of the fur, it can swim through water at high speed without being slowed by the water's resistance. FireRed The end of its tail serves as a buoy that keeps it from drowning, even in a vicious current. LeafGreen The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, lets it swim without drowning.
Generation IV Diamond Using its tail as a float, it dives underwater. It likes eating plants that grow on river bottoms. Pearl The tip of its tail is filled with oil that is lighter than water, so it acts as a float. Platinum The oil-filled end of its tail floats on water. It keeps Marill from drowning even in a strong current. HeartGold The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, lets it swim without drowning. SoulSilver The end of its tail serves as a buoy that keeps it from drowning, even in a vicious current.
Generation V Black しっぽのさきに　つまった　あぶらは　みずに　うくので　どんな　ながれの　はげしい　かわでも　おぼれない。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Mt. Mortar Crystal Uncommon Mt. Mortar,
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, 120, Petalburg City (Surf) Emerald Common Routes 102, 104, 111, 114, 117, 120, Petalburg City, Safari Zone (Surf) FireRed LeafGreen Common Four Island, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley (LeafGreen only) Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Great Marsh, Trophy Garden Platinum Common Route 212 HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Mt. Mortar, Safari Zone Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker Resort
Generation V Black White None Evolve Azurill (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Secret Cove
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Lake (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 5 Secret Storage 11 Endless Level 2 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Wish Cave (4F-6F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Blizzard Island (1F-20F) Crevice Cave (B1-B10) Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4) Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Dolce Island Silver Falls Ice Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 250	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Thick Fat, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is ¼× and the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is ¼×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 022 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 077 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1010 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 1515 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 1818 BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 2323 Aqua Ring Water Status 0000— ——% 20 2727 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 3232 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— ——% 5 3737 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 4242 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Marill Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Marill Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Boiling Water	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM83	Cheer Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Marill Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Marill Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100%	20
	Belly Drum	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
	Encore†	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Fake Tears†	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	Future Sight*	Psychic	Special	100	100%	10
	Muddy Water	Water	Special	95	85%	10
	Perish Song	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Present	Normal	Physical	—	90%	15
	Refresh	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Sing†	Normal	Status	—	55%	15
	Slam†	Normal	Physical	80	75%	20
	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
	Tickle†	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Waterlog†	Water	Status	—	—%	20
	Water Sport	Water	Status	—	—%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Marill in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Marill in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Marill Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Marill Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Marill can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Marill cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Marill Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Marill Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100%	10
Dream World	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	10
A superscript level indicates that Marill can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Marill Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Marill Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

• Bubble

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 183.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Turtleshell Pond Phrases 51%-100% HP This tail acts like a float. 26%-50% HP Oh, wow! My HP's been taken down to half already? 1%-25% HP I can't keep going... I'm almost out of HP... Level up Yay! Check it out! I leveled up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yay! Check it out! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Soak ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Baby form Azurill  Normal

Friendship → ← Breed holding Sea Incense

First Evolution Marill  Water

Level 18 →

Second Evolution Azumarill  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Marill images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

File:Alpha mariru.png

Early concept art for Marill

• Marill's early design had a pink body instead of blue, noticebly smaller ears, and lacked the erractic tail pattern.
• For months prior to to the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Marill was often incorrectly referred to as "Pikablu", likely because of its slight resemblance to Pikachu.
  • It is even referred to as "Pikablu" on the Topps trading cards for the first movie.
• Marill's name was originally spelled Marril, as shown in some merchandise for the first movie.
• Marill was the fourth Generation II Pokémon to appear before the Johto series (after Ho-Oh, Togepi and Donphan)
• Marill is the only Pokémon that evolves from a pure Template:Type2 Pokémon but isn't a Normal-type itself, other than the Eeveelutions.
• Marill is similar to Pikachu in several ways, such as both having an evolution introduced in the same generation as themselves and a pre-evolution introduced in the next generation.
• Since its introduction, Marill has been available in every Japan-centric regional Pokédex.

Origin

Marill may be based upon a combination of a mouse and a beach ball or possibly a personal flotation device or lifebuoy. Its body and ears also resemble a water molecule.

Name origin

Marill's name may be a combination of marine, of the water, and rill, a small river or brook. The name may also come from a contraction of the phrase marine blue. In Japanese, it's possible that the name could have derived from 丸い marui, round or circular, or 鞠 mari, ball, and 瑠璃 ruri, lapis lazuli.

In other languages

• German: Marill
• French: Marill
• Korean: 마릴 Maril
• Chinese (Taiwan): 瑪力露 Mǎ Lì Lù - Transliteration of its Japanese name.

Related articles

• Tracey's Marill

External links

• Tranquil, the fanlisting for Marill

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