In its Baile Style, which resides in [[Ula'ula Island]], Oricorio is covered in red feathers with two lines of black feathers across each of its wings and tail. Its plumage resembles a frilly {{wp|flamenco}} dress. On the back of its head is a white ball with thin, spiraled extensions on either side that resemble earrings. Its eyelids are purple, and it has a long tail.
In its Baile Style, which resides on [[Ula'ula Island]] in [[Alola]] and in eastern [[Paldea]], Oricorio is covered in red feathers with two lines of black feathers across each of its wings and tail. Its plumage resembles a frilly {{wp|flamenco}} dress. On the back of its head is a white ball with thin, spiraled extensions on either side that resemble earrings. Its eyelids are purple, and it has a long tail.
Baile Style Oricorio is very passionate and exudes power when it dances, and can get fiercely angry if it is given the wrong orders. It throws off downy fluff when it dances that it can ignite to perform a fiery dance attack.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/oricorio-(baile-style)/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Oricorio (Baile Style)]</ref> In Paldea, Baile Style Oricorio is popular with the people of [[Paldea]] due to its dancing style matching their temperament nature.
Baile Style Oricorio is very passionate and exudes power when it dances, and can get fiercely angry if it is given the wrong orders. It throws off downy fluff when it dances that it can ignite to perform a fiery dance attack.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/oricorio-(baile-style)/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Oricorio (Baile Style)]</ref> Baile Style Oricorio is popular with the people of Paldea due to its dancing style matching their temperament nature.
In its Pom-Pom Style, residing in [[Melemele Island]], Oricorio is primarily yellow. Most of its body is pale yellow with a line of longer feathers around its waist like a skirt. Its lower body and short stubby tail are covered with short, white feathers. Fluffy balls of darker yellow feathers cover the end of its wings like {{wp|pom-pom}}s, and similar, smaller puffs cover its ankles. In the center of its chest is a yellow, v-shaped marking, and there are fan-shaped markings on the sides of its eyes. The markings around its eyes are echoed by three large, pale yellow feathers on each side of its head, which are tipped with bright yellow.
In its Pom-Pom Style, residing on [[Melemele Island]] in Alola and in southern Paldea, Oricorio is primarily yellow. Most of its body is pale yellow with a line of longer feathers around its waist like a skirt. Its lower body and short stubby tail are covered with short, white feathers. Fluffy balls of darker yellow feathers cover the end of its wings like {{wp|pom-pom}}s, and similar, smaller puffs cover its ankles. In the center of its chest is a yellow, v-shaped marking, and there are fan-shaped markings on the sides of its eyes. The markings around its eyes are echoed by three large, pale yellow feathers on each side of its head, which are tipped with bright yellow.
Pom-Pom Style Oricorio's dancing charges its feathers with static electricity. While charged, its feathers can be used to attack and unleash electric shocks. It will also use its dancing to cheer up people who are feeling glum, but will also use this as an opening to shock unsuspecting foes. In Paldea, Pom-Pom Style is popular with children due to its energetic, cheerful dance. However, it is hard to find in said region.
Pom-Pom Style Oricorio's dancing charges its feathers with static electricity. While charged, its feathers can be used to attack and unleash electric shocks. It will also use its dancing to cheer up people who are feeling glum, but will also use this as an opening to shock unsuspecting foes. In Paldea, Pom-Pom Style is popular with children due to its energetic, cheerful dance. However, it is hard to find in said region.
In its Sensu Style, residing in [[Poni Island]], Oricorio's feathers are mainly purple. The tips of its wings broaden into a fan shape, and it has a fan-shaped crest on top of its head. At the base of its crest are four feathers with light blue tips. There are two of these feathers on each side, resembling ornamental {{wp|hairsticks}}. On the side of each eye are small, light blue markings that resemble eyelashes. The edges of its wings, fans, head crest, and long tail all have a double border of pale purple with a light blue on the outer edge. Sensu Style Oricorio is a calm and collected Pokémon.
In its Sensu Style, residing on [[Poni Island]] in Alola and in southwest [[Kitakami]], Oricorio's feathers are mainly purple. The tips of its wings broaden into a fan shape, and it has a fan-shaped crest on top of its head. At the base of its crest are four feathers with light blue tips. There are two of these feathers on each side, resembling ornamental {{wp|hairsticks}}. On the side of each eye are small, light blue markings that resemble eyelashes. The edges of its wings, fans, head crest, and long tail all have a double border of pale purple with a light blue on the outer edge. Sensu Style Oricorio is a calm and collected Pokémon.
Through its dance, it draws in nearby spirits and borrows their power to fight. Its dance reminds people who migrated from [[Kanto]] of their homeland.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/oricorio-(sensu-style)/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Oricorio (Sensu Style)]</ref> In Paldea, Sensu Style Oricorio is popular with adults due to its elegant, attractive dance. However, it is hard to find in said region. It also seems to take on this form in [[Kitakami]].
Through its dance, it draws in nearby spirits and borrows their power to fight. Its dance reminds people who migrated from [[Kanto]] of their homeland.<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/oricorio-(sensu-style)/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Oricorio (Sensu Style)]</ref> In Paldea, Sensu Style Oricorio is popular with adults due to its elegant, attractive dance. However, it is hard to find in said region. It is more commonly seen in Kitakami.
Oricorio is an avian Pokémon that can change between four markedly different forms. The form it takes depends on the kind of nectar it consumes. All forms have a light pink beak, thin legs, and dark eyes with white pupils. The feet have three toes in front and one in back, and the beak curves downward.
In its Baile Style, which resides on Ula'ula Island in Alola and in eastern Paldea, Oricorio is covered in red feathers with two lines of black feathers across each of its wings and tail. Its plumage resembles a frilly flamenco dress. On the back of its head is a white ball with thin, spiraled extensions on either side that resemble earrings. Its eyelids are purple, and it has a long tail.
Baile Style Oricorio is very passionate and exudes power when it dances, and can get fiercely angry if it is given the wrong orders. It throws off downy fluff when it dances that it can ignite to perform a fiery dance attack.[1] Baile Style Oricorio is popular with the people of Paldea due to its dancing style matching their temperament nature.
In its Pom-Pom Style, residing on Melemele Island in Alola and in southern Paldea, Oricorio is primarily yellow. Most of its body is pale yellow with a line of longer feathers around its waist like a skirt. Its lower body and short stubby tail are covered with short, white feathers. Fluffy balls of darker yellow feathers cover the end of its wings like pom-poms, and similar, smaller puffs cover its ankles. In the center of its chest is a yellow, v-shaped marking, and there are fan-shaped markings on the sides of its eyes. The markings around its eyes are echoed by three large, pale yellow feathers on each side of its head, which are tipped with bright yellow.
Pom-Pom Style Oricorio's dancing charges its feathers with static electricity. While charged, its feathers can be used to attack and unleash electric shocks. It will also use its dancing to cheer up people who are feeling glum, but will also use this as an opening to shock unsuspecting foes. In Paldea, Pom-Pom Style is popular with children due to its energetic, cheerful dance. However, it is hard to find in said region.
In its Pa'u Style, residing in Akala Island, Oricorio has pink feathers. Its main body is a dark pink, while most of its other feathers are varying shades of pink. A fan of three feathers tips each wing: two light pink with a whitish-pink on in the center. On the top of its head is an arrangement of feathers resembling a headdress: a ring of fluffy, light pink feathers with larger, paler feathers standing up from the center. There is a larger, similar group of feathers around its waist like a skirt.
Pa'u Style Oricorio can be difficult to deal with due to its laid-back nature. It uses its dance to focus its mind and increase its psychic power. The dance is also said to be an offering of thanks to its guardian deity.[2] It gets caught up in dancing that it sometimes ignores its Trainer's orders. In Paldea, Pau'u Style Oricorio is popular due to being used to maintain health. However, it is hard to find in said region.
In its Sensu Style, residing on Poni Island in Alola and in southwest Kitakami, Oricorio's feathers are mainly purple. The tips of its wings broaden into a fan shape, and it has a fan-shaped crest on top of its head. At the base of its crest are four feathers with light blue tips. There are two of these feathers on each side, resembling ornamental hairsticks. On the side of each eye are small, light blue markings that resemble eyelashes. The edges of its wings, fans, head crest, and long tail all have a double border of pale purple with a light blue on the outer edge. Sensu Style Oricorio is a calm and collected Pokémon.
Through its dance, it draws in nearby spirits and borrows their power to fight. Its dance reminds people who migrated from Kanto of their homeland.[3] In Paldea, Sensu Style Oricorio is popular with adults due to its elegant, attractive dance. However, it is hard to find in said region. It is more commonly seen in Kitakami.
Pom-Pom Style Oricorio debuted in Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, under the ownership of Hobbes. Hobbes used his Oricorio in a battle against Ash and Rowlet, where it was able to defeat Rowlet owing to Rowlet's lack of battle experience. Hobbes's Oricorio reappeared in The Ol' Raise and Switch!, where it was used in a battle against Pikachu, who was under Lillie's command at the time; it ultimately lost. It reappeared again in The Dex Can't Help It!, where Hobbes sent it out to protect Lillie from Rotom Pokédex when it took on the form of a Mow Rotom.
Baile Style Oricorio debuted in A Seasoned Search!, alongside another Pom-Pom Style Oricorio. It soon changed into Pom-Pom Style by sipping Yellow Nectar.
Multiple Sensu Style Oricorio debuted in That's Some Spicy Island Research!. Three of them were singing as Hapu worked on her radish field and were fed a few of them. More of them appeared later down on the beach as Team Skull GruntsTupp, Zipp, and Rapp attempted to use the radishes to lure the Oricorio towards them for capture. They were later freed when the Grunts retreated at Plumeria's orders. The Oricorio reappeared in A Grand Debut!.
Oricorio, Pom-Pom Style. The Dancing Pokémon. An Electric and Flying type. It creates electricity by rubbing its pom-poms together. Then it dances as it approaches its opponent before attacking. When it drinks different special nectars found only in Alola, it can change its type.
Two Pom-Pom Style Oricorio debuted in a flashback in Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer, where they witnessed Kahili battle a Buzzwole and Kartana at Melemele Meadow.
In Pokémon GO, Pa'u Style Oricorio is exclusive to certain African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean islands, as well as Australia. The following is a non-exhaustive list of all regions Pa'u Style Oricorio appears in:[4]
Oricorio may be inspired by Hawaiian honeycreepers, small passerine birds native to Hawaii. Hawaiian honeycreepers feed on the nectar of various plants, but each species favors a specific flower that its beak is adapted to. Its dancing may also derive from the mating dances of some birds.
Its dancing styles are inspired by different forms of dance: the Baile Style refers to flamenco (baile being a Spanish word for dance), the Pom-Pom Style refers to cheerleading, the Pa'u Style refers to hula (pāʻū being a Hawaiian word for skirt, especially ones that may be used in hula), and the Sensu Style refers to Japanese dance (扇子 sensu being the Japanese word for a folding fan as they are used in such dances) while also bearing a notable resemblance to a geisha.
Oricorio may also be inspired by Darwin's finches, which also change and adapt to each island whenever they eat the nectar of the resident flowers.
Name origin
Oricorio may be a combination of oriole and choreography. It may also incorporate oratorio.
Baile style comes from the Spanish word baile, which means "dance."
Pa'u style comes from pa'u, a style of dress worn by native Hawaiians.
Pom-pom style comes from the pom-poms that this form has on its arms.
Sensu style comes from Sensu, which in Japanese means "folding fan", referring to the patterns on this Pokémon's wings.
Odoridori may be a combination of 踊り odori (dance), 鳥 tori (bird), and 色とりどり irotoridori (varicolored).
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.
A Pom-Pom Style Oricorio in the anime
A Pa'u Style Oricorio in the anime
Sensu Style Oricorio in the anime
Honey (5%)
Red Nectar (Baile Style: 5%)
Yellow Nectar (Pom-Pom Style: 5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Oricorio images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
