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Rankurusu ランクルス Rankurusu #579
File:579Rankurusu.png Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type Psychic ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Amplification Pokémon
Abilities Dust Proof or Magic Guard Magic Guard Blue-Striped ----- Regeneration Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #085 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 44.3 lbs. Imperial 20.1 kg Metric 44.3 lbs./20.1 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 50 (6.5%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Indeterminate group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 221 Battle Exp.: 2211*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

(Japanese: ランクルス Rankurusu) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Daburan starting at level 41. It is the final form of Yuniran.

Biology

Physiology

Rankurusu's pale-colored inner body is encapsulated within a blob of a translucent, green gel-like substance. Inside the substance, its large, rounded head, with a striation down the length of it, is visible, as well as its torso and stubby feet. There are tapered, pale partitions of the inner part of its body, not connected to the other parts of the inner body and seemingly "floating" in the gel simulacrum; the way it forms around the portions give the impression of Rankurusu possessing horns or ears. There are several protrusions of the body off the main blob of the substance, forming arm-like appendages sporting three "fingers" at the tips and a curving feature of the gel below Rankurusu's waist. Within the arm-like extensions are several rounded portions, of which, like Rankurusu's "ears", seem to be "floating", with the farthermost shapes, colored yellow and then red, being most spherical.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Rankurusu are highly intelligent. They will sometimes join hands with each other, which links their brains and amplifies their psychic power.

Behavior

Rankurusu fight by manipulating their hands, which can shatter rocks.

In the TCG

Main article: Ranculus (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black ランクルス　どうしが　あくしゅすると　のうみそが　ネットワークで　つながり　サイコパワーが　ぞうふくされるのだ。 White いわを　にぎりつぶす　あくりょくの　うでを　あやつり　たたかう。たかい　ちのうを　もつ　ポケモン。 Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Route 9 (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 110		170 - 217	330 - 424
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 490	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.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Psywave Psychic Special 0000— 08080% 15 00Start Reflect Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 00Start Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 00Start Snatch Dark Status 0000— ——% 10 033 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 077 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 1010 Snatch Dark Status 0000— ——% 10 1414 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000— 100100% 15 1616 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 1919 Charm Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2424 Recover Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 2525 Psycho Shock Psychic Special 08080 100100% 10 2828 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 5 3131 Future Sight Psychic Special 100100 100100% 10 3434 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 3939 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4141 Dizzy Punch Normal Physical 07070 100100% 10 4545 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 5454 Heal Block Psychic Status 0000— 100100% 15 5959 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM03	Psycho Shock	Psychic	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	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
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rankurusu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rankurusu

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	15
	Acid Armor	Poison	Status	—	—%	40
	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
	Imprison	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	—	100%	15
	Secret Power*	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	Trick	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rankurusu 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 Rankurusu in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rankurusu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rankurusu

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: 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 Rankurusu can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Rankurusu cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rankurusu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rankurusu

Evolution

Unevolved Yuniran  Psychic

Level 32 →

First Evolution Daburan  Psychic

Level 41 →

Second Evolution Ranculus  Psychic

Sprites

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

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

Trivia

• Rankurusu's evolutionary line seems to be parallel to Gochiruzeru's evolutionary line:
  • They are both pure Psychic-types.
  • They are both final evolution in a 3-staged evolutionary line.
  • They are version exclusives, Rankurusu being exclusive for White, and Gochiruzeru for Black.
  • They have the same base stat total (490).
  • In both their lines, the first stage evolves at level 32 and then at level 41.

Origin

Rankurusu resembles a homunculus and, due to its gelatinous structure, bear-like face and abilities, may also be based on the Tardigrade. It and the rest of its evolutionary line also seem to bear reference to cells, with the green substance surrounding their bodies resembling cytoplasm and the objects inside their bodies representing organelles. It may also make allusion to the embryonary stages, specifically when the embryo is fully developed to become into a fetus, while the green jelly may represent the amniotic fluid.

Name origin

Rankurusu could be a combination of 乱 ran "disorder" or 卵 ran, spawn, and ホムンクルス homunkurusu "homunculus", referencing the small humanoid figure in the jelly.

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