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| * Bouffalant represents {{wp|May}} in the [[Unova]] [[horoscope]]. | | * Bouffalant represents {{wp|May}} in the [[Unova]] [[horoscope]]. |
| | * Bouffalant and [[Rufflet]], a pokemon likely based off {{wp|Plains Indian}} warriors, both make there first appearance in route 10 of the Unova region. Interestingly, both buffaloes and Plains Indians are known to have lived on the American great plains. |
| ===Origin=== | | ===Origin=== |
| Bouffalant is based on a {{wp|buffalo}}; specifically, an {{wp|American Bison}}. However, the horns more closely resemble those of the {{wp|African buffalo|African Water Buffalo}}. The fur on its head resembles an {{wp|afro}}. | | Bouffalant is based on a {{wp|buffalo}}; specifically, an {{wp|American Bison}}. However, the horns more closely resemble those of the {{wp|African buffalo|African Water Buffalo}}. The fur on its head resembles an {{wp|afro}}. |
Revision as of 08:43, 14 March 2012
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Height
5'03" Imperial
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1.6 m Metric
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5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
208.3 lbs. Imperial
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94.5 kg Metric
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208.3 lbs./94.5 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 2
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 172
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Battle Exp.: 1721*
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Bouffalant (Japanese: バッフロン Buffron) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Bouffalant is a large, brown buffalo Pokémon. It features a large dark afro-like mass of hair on its head, with two equally large horns protruding from it. Each horn has two golden circlets on it. It has a long light brown hide which ends at its knees.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Even if it is dealt with a violent headbutt, its tufty afro-like fur absorbs the damage. With its destructive power, it is said to derail a running train. It is the only Pokémon that can learn Head Charge.
Behavior
Bouffalant charge wildly and headbutt everything.
Habitat
The Bouffalant live in grasslands terrain and can be found grazing in the hills.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Bouffalant are herbivores.
In the anime
Major appearances
Alder's Bouffalant made its debut in Ash and Trip's Third Battle!. It was shown battling in a flashback of Trip's past and inspired him to become a Pokémon Trainer. It returned in Ash Versus the Champion! where it faced Pikachu in a battle with Ash. Alder fell asleep during the battle, resulting in no winner.
A herd of Bouffalant appeared in BW066. They attacked anyone in their territory who wasn't wearing an afro.
Minor appearances
A herd of Bouffalant were seen in White—Victini and Zekrom.
A Bouffalant appeared in A Maractus Musical!, where it was part of a Pokémon Musical show alongside an Elgyem.
Pokédex entries
Entry
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BW052
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Bouffalant
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Ash's Pokédex
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Bouffalant, the Bash Buffalo Pokémon. Bouffalant is powerful and destructive, wildly charging and headbutting everything in its path.
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In the manga
Pokémon RéBURST
A Bouffalant appears as the Burst form of Afron.
In the TCG
- Main article: Bouffalant (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Black
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Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.
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White
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They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train.
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Black 2
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{{{black2dex}}}
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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95
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155 - 202
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300 - 394
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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Total: 490
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bouffalant
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bouffalant
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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PP
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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Bouffalant can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Bouffalant cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bouffalant
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bouffalant
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Special moves
TCG-only moves
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1
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Recruit rate: 0%
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Friend Area: Beau Plains
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Phrases
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51%-100% HP
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My HP is between 51% and 100%.
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26%-50% HP
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My HP is between 26% and 50%.
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1%-25% HP
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My HP is between 1% and 25%.
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Level up
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I leveled up.
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Partner phrases
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51%-100% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
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26%-50% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
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1%-25% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
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Level up
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I leveled up.
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger
Group: Normal
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 0
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Min. exp.: 0
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Max. exp.: 0
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Browser entry
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This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: Normal
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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None
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Browser entry
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This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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Normal
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Past
( Normal )
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None
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Past
(Electrify ×1)
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Browser entry
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This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Strong:
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Weak:
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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Bouffalant are Sawsbuck's friends. They are a little rough, but they care about their friends. They are also fairly popular, because they can be counted on in a pinch.
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HP:
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Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
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Attack:
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Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
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Defense:
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Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
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Speed:
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Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
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Does not evolve.
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Range: 0
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Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Bouffalant represents May in the Unova horoscope.
- Bouffalant and Rufflet, a pokemon likely based off Plains Indian warriors, both make there first appearance in route 10 of the Unova region. Interestingly, both buffaloes and Plains Indians are known to have lived on the American great plains.
Origin
Bouffalant is based on a buffalo; specifically, an American Bison. However, the horns more closely resemble those of the African Water Buffalo. The fur on its head resembles an afro.
Name origin
Bouffalant is possibly a combination of buffalo, bouffant and galant. Buffron is a combination of buffalo, afro and bison.
In other languages
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German
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Bisofank
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From bison and funk.
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French
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Frison
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From friser and bison.
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Korean
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버프론 Beopeuron
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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爆爆頭水牛 / 爆爆头水牛 Bàobàotóushuǐniú
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From 爆炸頭 Bàozhàtóu and 水牛 shuǐniú.
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Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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