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Height
3'03″ Imperial
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1.0 m Metric
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3'03″/1.0 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
28.7 lbs. Imperial
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13.0 kg Metric
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28.7 lbs./13.0 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 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 1
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Sp.Def 1
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 142
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Battle Exp.: 1421*
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Ivysaur (Japanese: フシギソウ Fushigisou) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Bulbasaur starting at level 16, and evolves into Venusaur starting at level 32.
Biology
Physiology
Ivysaur, like its pre-evolved form, Bulbasaur, resembles a toad or a dinosaur, though the patches in its skin cause it to more closely resemble a dinosaur. After evolving from Bulbasaur, Ivysaur grows small fangs and has visible ear insides and pupils. Ivysaur's skin is also a little bit more blue than Bulbasaur's. The most notable difference in Ivysaur's appearance, however, is that its bulb has changed into a pink flower bud with leaves extending. This flower bud is heavy, thus making its back legs grow strong and sturdy to support it, at the expense of no longer being able to rise on its hind legs. In Sugimori artworks and game sprites, Ivysaur's eyes are red. In the anime, Dream World, and Pokémon Trozei!, its eyes are purple. Again, it has three toes or claws growing out of its legs.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Much like its previous form, most of Ivysaur's abilities originate from the plant on its back. Naturally, these attacks are stronger than Bulbasaur's.
Its abilities focus on the manipulation of petals, powders, and scents more than vines and leaves, most likely because of the larger flower on its back.
In the anime, Ivysaur are shown to manipulate nature.
Behavior
Being much more commonly found in captivity then in the wild, Ivysaur's natural behavior is largely unknown, but it can be theorized that they are more aggressive than Bulbasaur, although it is still very loyal to its trainer. When its plant is ready to bloom, it gives off a distinct, strong sweet-smelling aroma and starts swelling. Ivysaur will also start spending more time in sunlight in preparation for its upcoming evolution. Like its plant, exposure to sunlight adds to Ivysaur's strength.
Habitat
Ivysaur's natural habitat seems to consist of plains with access to large amounts of sunshine and fresh water but can be found in forests and jungles. However, they are rare, as many are in captivity. They are normally native to Kanto.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Like its pre-evolved form Bulbasaur, Ivysaur can last many days without eating, because it can absorb the sun's energy through the flower on its back.
In the anime
Major appearances
In Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden, numerous Bulbasaur were seen evolving into Ivysaur, during which Ash's Bulbasaur decided it was too early to evolve.
Other
An Ivysaur was under the ownership of Crystal in Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl.
Ivysaur appeared under the ownership of a teenager named Jimmy in Judgment Day.
Minor appearances
Ivysaur first appeared in A Chansey Operation, where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.
In The Ultimate Test, Ivysaur was one of the Pokémon owned by the Pokémon League entrance exam instructor.
A Trainer named Assunta used an Ivysaur to battle and defeat Ritchie in Friends to the End.
Ivysaur was among the numerous Pokémon who moved closer to the sea as it sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III in the second movie, The Power of One.
Jeremy's Ivysaur appeared in a flashback in Weekend Warrior.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP051
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Ivysaur
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Ash's Pokédex
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The Seed Pokémon, Ivysaur, Bulbasaur's evolved form. The bulb on its back absorbs nourishment and blooms into a large flower.
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In the manga
In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
In I'm Your Venusaur, Ash's Bulbasaur and Pikachu befriend a wild Ivysaur who tells them the legend of a 300-year-old Venusaur, who is the local guardian. Together, they search for the Venusaur, and defeat Team Rocket, who attempted to steal it.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Saur
In Pokémon Adventures, Red had an Ivysaur named Saur that had evolved from his Bulbasaur. It has since evolved into Venusaur during a battle with the legendary bird hybrid at Silph Co.
Another Ivysaur made a brief cameo as one of the Pokémon that Emerald used in the Battle Factory.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ivysaur (TCG)
Other appearances
Ivysaur is a playable Pokémon used by the Pokémon Trainer. It can use the moves Bullet Seed as a rapid aerial striking move and Vine Whip as a recovery move where the vine is shot out to latch onto edges of a stage and pulled back up again. It also uses the projectile attack Razor Leaf. Ivysaur is a Middleweight and uses mostly physical Template:Type2 attacks. It uses SolarBeam in Red's Final Smash, Triple Finish.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
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Blue
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Yellow
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The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.
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Stadium
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The bud on its back apparently draws energy from its body. The bud is said to open into a large flower when fully grown.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
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Silver
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If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
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Crystal
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The bulb on its back grows as it absorbs nutrients. The bulb gives off a pleasant aroma when it blooms.
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Stadium 2
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Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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There is a bud on this Pokémon's back. To support its weight, Ivysaur's legs and trunk grow thick and strong. If it starts spending more time lying in the sunlight, it's a sign that the bud will bloom into a large flower soon.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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To support its bulb, Ivysaur's legs grow sturdy. If it spends more time lying in the sunlight, the bud will soon bloom into a large flower.
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FireRed
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There is a plant bulb on its back. When it absorbs nutrients, the bulb is said to blossom into a large flower.
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LeafGreen
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When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Exposure to sunlight adds to its strength. Sunlight also makes the bud on its back grow larger.
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SoulSilver
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If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence that the large flower will soon bloom.
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Generation V
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Black
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When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
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White
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Black 2
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
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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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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62
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60 - 125
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116 - 245
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63
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 405
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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.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.
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Pokéathlon stats
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 Ivysaur
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Move |
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PP
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B
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W
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B2
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W2
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Grass Pledge
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Grass
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Special
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50
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100%
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10
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ivysaur can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ivysaur cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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PP
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Seed Bomb
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Grass
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Physical
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80
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100%
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15
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ivysaur
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ivysaur
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Like Bulbasaur and Venusaur, Ivysaur's skin color alternates from bright green in earlier generations (although, due to the limitation of the Game Boy and Game Boy Color) to a blueish green in later ones. In the Gen I and II remakes, the skin color is a slightly darker blue. In the anime and high grade console games it is depicted with light blue skin.
- Ivysaur is the first evolved Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
- Its Red and Blue Pokédex entry states that it loses the ability to walk on its hind legs as its bulb gets bigger. Despite this, Ivysaur is always depicted as walking on its hind legs in said games.
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Ivysaur is the only Pokémon that Pokémon Trainer uses that doesn't use an HM move. Squirtle uses Waterfall, while Charizard uses Rock Smash and Fly.
- Additionally, Ivysaur is the only playable quadrupedal character in the Super Smash Bros. series (although both Pikachu and Pichu will be on four legs when running).
- Ivysaur's number in the National Pokédex and the Fiore Browser are the same: 002. This makes it and its evolution family one of only five families of Pokémon (comprising thirteen Pokémon altogether) to have the same numbers in more than one Pokédex-like listing.
- Ivysaur is the only second stage Grass/Poison Pokémon that does not require an evolution stone to reach its final form.
- Ivysaur is the only second stage form of the Kanto starters to not be directly seen under the ownership of a main character in the anime. May owns a Venusaur that she evolved from a Bulbasaur but it was never seen onscreen as an Ivysaur.
- Ivysaur is currently the only second stage Grass type starter that's dual-typed.
- Ivysaur is the only Generation I Pokémon whose name begins with I.
- Ivysaur is the only second stage form of Generation I starters that evolves at lvl 32. Charmeleon and Wartortle evolve at level 36.
- Starting at Level 15, Ivysaur learns moves alternatively every 3 and 5 levels, until level 44.
Origin
Ivysaur appears to be based on some form of Dicynodont, mammal-like reptiles from the Permian period, though it also has features from toads and frogs as well as other reptiles. Its also has visible ears, which are not seen in reptiles but are in mammals. Its bulb has now become a bud that resembles the Rafflesia.
Name origin
Ivysaur is a combination of the words ivy and saur, which is Greek for lizard. Fushigisou can be taken to mean "it seems strange" or 不思議 草 "fushigi sou", which means strange grass.
In other languages
Language
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Name
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Name Origin
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French
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Herbizarre
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From herbe and bizarre; also sounds like air bizarre, "strange look".
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German
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Bisaknosp
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From Bisamratte and Knospe.
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Korean
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이상해풀 Isanghaepul
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Translates to "strange grass".
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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妙蛙草 Mìao Wā Căo
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Literally "weird frog grass".
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Chinese (Cantonese)
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奇異草 Gei Yi Chou
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Literally "unusual grass"
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Brazilian Portuguese (anime only)
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Ivyssauro
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Adaptation of its English name.
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Related articles
External links
Notes
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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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