*Sentret's {{g|Gold and Silver}}, and {{g|Crystal}} sprites are a dark brown while the later sprites are much lighter.
*Sentret's {{g|Gold and Silver}}, and {{g|Crystal}} sprites are a dark brown while the later sprites are much lighter.
* In all regions, there is a two-stage {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon encountered early in the region that is based on a rodent. Sentret is the [[Johto]] variation on this theme. Compare to {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}} and {{p|Bidoof}}.
* In all regions, there is a two-stage {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon encountered early in the region. Sentret is the [[Johto]] variation on this theme. Compare to {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}} and {{p|Bidoof}}.
* [[Generation II]] is the only Generation where Sentret's starting move is {{m|Tackle}}. The next two generations have replaced Sentret's starter move with {{m|Scratch}}.
* [[Generation II]] is the only Generation where Sentret's starting move is {{m|Tackle}}. The next two generations have replaced Sentret's starter move with {{m|Scratch}}.
Sentret has a big round body with stubby arms and two small feet. It has a striped tail which it uses to stand on. It has long black ears and a white ring on its belly.
Sentret was first seen as a Pokémon under the ownership of Professor Elm.
Later, it is seen at Earl's Pokémon Academy in Violet City. Crystal uses it to illustrate the concept of held items, such as Berries, to one of the children.
When Sentret sleeps, it does so while another stands guard. The sentry wakes the others at the first sign of danger. When this Pokémon becomes separated from its pack, it becomes incapable of sleep due to fear.
When Sentret sleeps, it does so while another stands guard. The sentry wakes the others at the first sign of danger. When this Pokémon becomes separated from its pack, it becomes incapable of sleep due to fear.
They take turns standing guard when it is time to sleep. The sentry awakens the others if it senses danger. If one becomes separated, it turns sleepless with fear.
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In all regions, there is a two-stage Template:Type2 Pokémon encountered early in the region. Sentret is the Johto variation on this theme. Compare to Rattata, Zigzagoon and Bidoof.
Generation II is the only Generation where Sentret's starting move is Tackle. The next two generations have replaced Sentret's starter move with Scratch.
Origin
Despite its name, its behavior and markings are more similar to meerkats than ferrets. It also shares traits with flying squirrels, sugar gliders and raccoons.
Name origin
Sentret's name is a combination of ferret and sentry. Its Japanese name is a combination of 尾 o, tail, 立つ tatsu, stand, and 鼬 itachi, weasel. Its German name, Wiesor, comes from Wiesel. Its French name, Fouinette, comes from fouine.
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.
For other sprites and images, please see Sentret images on Bulbagarden Archives.
