Girafarig (Pokémon)

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Girafarig キリンリキ Kirinriki #203
Artwork from GSC
Type Normal Psychic Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Long Neck Pokémon
Abilities Inner Focus or Early Bird Early Bird Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #147 Hoenn #164 Sinnoh #121 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′11″ Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4′11″/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 91.5 lbs. Imperial 41.5 kg Metric 91.5 lbs./41.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 149 Battle Exp.: 1491*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Girafarig (Japanese: キリンリキ Kirinriki) is a Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon.

It is notable for being one of only two Normal dual-type Pokémon that is not part Template:Type2, the other being Bibarel.

Biology

Physiology

Girafarig are Pokémon that possess several unusual features. Their front halves are yellow with black spots while their back halves are black with yellow spots. In the front they have a long neck used for browsing (though not quite as long as their real-world counterparts), with pink spikes running down the back. The most unusual feature is its tail end, which possesses a head of its own. However, this head is incapable of independent thinking but relies on outside stimuli such as smell to guide its actions. The tail often mimics the head during feeding and is able to warn the Pokémon of danger if it is sleeping.

Gender differences

The darker section of a female Girafarig is smaller than a male's, and only contains one yellow spot.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

A Girafarig is an herbivore, it eats grass, leaves, and tree shoots.

In the anime

File:Che.jpg

Cherrie and her Girafarig.

Girafarig first appeared in The Psychic Sidekicks under the ownership of a girl named Cherrie.

Lisa used a Girafarig to battle Ash Ketchum during the opening credits of Spell of the Unown.

Drew battled a Girafarig in a contest in Cruisin' for a Losin'.

Morrison introduced Ash and friends to his Girafarig in Saved by the Beldum.

Lucian uses his Girafarig against a Scizor in An Elite Meet and Greet!.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Girafarig first appeared in Template:PSV as one of the Pokémon used by Team Rocket.

Morty later helped to locate a lost Girafarig in Template:PSV.

In the TCG

Main article: Girafarig (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite. Silver Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell. Crystal When it is in danger, its tail uses some sort of mysterious powers to drive away the enemy. Stadium 2 Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
Generation III Ruby Girafarig's rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite. Sapphire Girafarig's rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn't need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day. Emerald A Girafarig is an herbivore--it eats grass and tree shoots. While it is eating, its tail makes chewing and swallowing motions as if it were also eating. FireRed Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell. LeafGreen Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
Generation IV Diamond Its tail also has a small brain. It bites to repel any foe trying to sneak up on it from behind. Pearl While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn't need to sleep. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Common Route 43 Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Safari Zone Emerald Uncommon Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 214, Lake Valor Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Cobalt Coast
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 5 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Solar Cave (1F-4F)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 455	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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Tackle Growl	Tackle Growl	Power Swap Guard Swap Tackle Growl Astonish Confusion
5			Odor Sleuth
7	Confusion	Astonish
10			Stomp
13	Stomp	Confusion
14			Agility
19		Stomp	Psybeam
20	Agility
23			Baton Pass
25		Odor Sleuth
28			Assurance
30	Baton Pass
31		Agility
32			Double Hit
37		Baton Pass	Psychic
41	Psybeam		Zen Headbutt
43		Psybeam
46			Crunch
49		Crunch
54	Crunch

By TM/HM

#	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02	Headbutt
TM03	Curse
TM04		Calm Mind	Calm Mind
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM07	Zap Cannon
TM08	Rock Smash
TM09	Psych Up
TM10	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13	Snore
TM16		Light Screen	Light Screen
TM17	Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18		Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM20	Endure
TM21	Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23	Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM24		Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder
TM26	Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27	Return	Return	Return
TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Psychic
TM30	Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball	Shadow Ball
TM31	Mud Slap
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33		Reflect	Reflect
TM34	Swagger	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM35	Sleep Talk
TM39	Swift
TM42	Dream Eater	Facade	Facade
TM43		Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45	Attract	Attract	Attract
TM46	Thief	Thief	Thief
TM48		Skill Swap	Skill Swap
TM50	Nightmare
TM53			Energy Ball
TM57			Charge Beam
TM58			Endure
TM67			Recycle
TM70			Flash
TM73			Thunder Wave
TM77			Psych Up
TM78			Captivate
TM82			Sleep Talk
TM83			Natural Gift
TM85			Dream Eater
TM86			Grass Knot
TM87			Swagger
TM90			Substitute
TM92			Trick Room
HM04	Strength	Strength	Strength
HM05		Flash
HM06		Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By breeding

• Amnesia
• Beat Up
• Double Kick
• Foresight
• Future Sight
• Magic Coat
• Mirror Coat
• Psych Up
• Take Down
• Wish

Sprites

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

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

Trivia

• The original design of Girafarig had a full-sized second head, reflecting its palindromic name, and rather resembling a pushmi-pullyu.
• Girafarig's name is a palindrome.
• Girafarig is one of the few Generation II Pokémon that do not have an evolutionary relative. The others are Unown, Dunsparce, Qwilfish, Shuckle, Heracross, Corsola, Delibird, Skarmory, Stantler, Smeargle, and Miltank.
• Girafarig is one of only two Pokémon that is part Template:Type2 and not part Template:Type2. The other is Bibarel.
• In Pokémon Revolution Girafarig's tail does not make a biting motion, unlike in the previous 3D installments.
• In its Gold and Silver shiny sprite, the whole of its back was blue, but in the games after it, only the spikes on its back and its nose are blue.

Origin

File:Chain Chomp.png

A Chain Chomp

As its name states, Girafarig is based off of a giraffe. In addition, Girafarig's second head bears a resemblance to a Chain Chomp from the Super Mario Bros series.

Name origin

Girafarig is based firstly on a giraffe and its name is a palindrome like its Japanese name, Kirinriki.

In modern Japanese, 麒麟 kirin simply means giraffe, but it is also the Japanese name of Qílín, the Chinese unicorn. The Qilin was feared by criminals as it was able to detect guilt. After sensing the guilt, the Qilin would stare at the guilty party and pierce its heart.

In other languages

• German: Girafarig
• French: Girafarig
• Korean: 키링키 Kiringki

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Inner Focus, the fanlisting for Girafarig at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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