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Greavard (Japanese: ボチ Bochi) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Greavard is a quadrupedal canine Pokémon whose body is covered in long, shaggy pale grey hair that reaches down to its legs. Its large snout peeks under the hair covering most of its head, and contains a black triangular nose and a mouth powerful enough to shatter bones.[1] It has stubby limbs and large round feet, and it has a slight waddle to its walk. Its rear has a thin wispy tail. On the top of its head is a protrusion resembling a candle, which burns with a small purplish-yellow light.
Greavard usually rests underground, with the candle-like part of its head left uncovered, as it waits for people to come nearby. If it is approached, it will jump out of the ground and lets a spooky cry that may unintentionally startle most people. Greavard is friendly, affectionate and easily gets lonely. It is really easy to befriend, and will follow anyone who gives it the slightest of attention. However, it is advised not to play with Greavard too often, as it is known to slowly and unwittingly drain the life-force of those near it.[1]
Trivia
- Greavard is tied with Cleffa and Pawmi for having the shortest Japanese name of all Pokémon, being spelt with only two kana.
Origin
Greavard may be based on various long-haired dog breeds such as the Briard or the Catalan Sheepdog. Its habit of burying itself underground and popping out to surprise people is reminiscent of depictions of the undead rising from their graves. In its buried state, the candle-like protrusion above its head appears to be a stand-in for a grave candle. Greavard may also be based on the cadejo, a dog-shaped spirit in Central American folklore.
Name origin
Greavard may be a combination of grieve, greaves (residue from melting animal fat, typically used as dog food), graveyard, and possibly Briard (a long-haired dog breed).
Bochi may be derived from 墓地 bochi (graveyard), and possibly also ポチ Pochi (a common name for a pet dog in Japan) and ひとりぼっち hitoribocchi (loneliness).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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ボチ Bochi
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From 墓地 bochi, ポチ Pochi, and ひとりぼっち hitoribocchi
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 French
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Toutombe
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From toutou and tombe
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 Spanish
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Greavard
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Same as English name
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 German
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Gruff
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From Gruft and wuff
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 Italian
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Greavard
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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망망이 Mangmangi
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From 멍멍 meongmeong, 망령 mangryeong, and -이 -i
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 Mandarin Chinese
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墓仔狗 Mùzǐgǒu
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From 墓仔埔 mùzǐbù and 狗 gǒu
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 Cantonese Chinese
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墓仔狗 Mouhjáigáu
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From 墓仔埔 mouhjáibou and 狗 gáu
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