Ralts (Japanese: ラルトス Ralts) is a dual-type Psychic/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure Psychic-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Kirlia starting at level 20, which evolves into Gardevoir starting at level 30 or, if male, Gallade when exposed to a Dawn Stone.
Biology
Ralts's eyes seen from below
Ralts is a humanoid Pokémon with a white body. It has thin arms and legs that widen toward the feet. There is a wispy extension trailing off the back of its feet, creating the overall impression of a nightgown or oversized dress. Most of its face is covered by green hair that resembles a bowl cut, but a pair of pinkish-red eyes is sometimes visible. There are two flat, red horns on top of its head: a large one toward the front and a smaller one at the back.
Ralts uses the horns to read people and Pokémon's emotions. Warm feelings cause its body to warm as well, but it hides if it senses hostility. If its Trainer is in a cheerful mood, Ralts also becomes cheerful and joyous. It is known to inhabit urban areas, but it does not normally show itself to humans. However, when it senses happy feelings, it will approach people. Ralts prefers to hang out with people of cheerful nature more than those with gloomy natures. Regardless, Ralts will show no discrimination to anyone based on age or gender.
Evolution
Ralts evolves into Kirlia, which evolves into either Gardevoir or, if male, Gallade.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Ralts debuted in Do I Hear a Ralts?. Max found it while it was very sick and decided to prove his abilities by taking responsibility for it. With the help of Snorunt, he rushed it to the nearest Pokémon Center. He later promised to return for Ralts when he became eligible to be a Trainer.
Minor appearances
A Ralts appeared in a fantasy in The Right Place and the Right Mime.
In Fear Factor Phony, a Ralts was living in an abandoned mining colony.
A Coordinator's Ralts appeared in Harley Rides Again.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Ralts was living at Pokémon Hills.
A Ralts appeared in BWS01.
A Ralts appeared in A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!.
In a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret!, Clembot defeated a Trainer's Ralts.
A Ralts appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.
A Ralts appeared in A PokéVision of Things to Come!.
A Trainer's Ralts appeared in A Battle by Any Other Name!.
A Ralts appeared in Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!
A Ralts appeared in Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!, under the ownership of a Psychic.
In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Ralts attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.
In a flashback in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Ralts was living at the Nebel Plateau.
A Trainer's Ralts appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!.
A Trainer's Ralts appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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AG109
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Ralts
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May's Pokédex
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Ralts, the Feeling Pokémon. Ralts is the pre-evolved form of Kirlia. It can use the horns on its head to read human emotions. Ralts rarely shows itself to humans, but may occasionally approach when it senses positive or happy feelings.
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Pokémon: Paldean Winds
A Ralts appeared in Take a Breath, under the ownership of a student.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
A Ralts appeared in The Birth Of The Invincible Team, Max And Ralts!!, where it was taken care of by Max like in the anime.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Rara
Ruby owned a Ralts nicknamed Rara, who first appeared in Creeping Past Cacnea. However, for most of the Ruby & Sapphire arc, Rara is with Wally after Ruby was lost in an earthquake that left him under Mr. Briney's care (where he learned of the beautiful Milotic that Feefee eventually evolved into). While training with Wally under Norman's command, Rara evolves into a Kirlia and is eventually returned to Ruby.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon Adventures
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PS187
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This Pokémon can pick up emotions with its horns. It hardly appears before people but it is attracted to positive emotions.*
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Pokémon Adventures
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PS187
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Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokémon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.*
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Pokémon Battle Frontier
A Ralts appeared in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
In Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two, Lunick captured a Ralts with his Capture Styler. It was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Ralts appeared in Esper Clefairy!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ralts (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #029
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokémon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.
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Sapphire
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Ralts has the ability to sense the emotions of people. If its trainer is in a cheerful mood, this Pokémon grows cheerful and joyous in the same way.
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Emerald
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A Ralts has the power to sense the emotions of people and Pokémon with the horns on its head. It takes cover if it senses any hostility.
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FireRed
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It is highly attuned to the emotions of people and Pokémon. It hides if it senses hostility.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh Pt: #157
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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It uses the horns on its head to sense human emotions. It is said to appear in front of cheerful people.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.
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HeartGold
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The horns on its head provide a strong power that enables it to sense people's emotions.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.
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White
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Black 2
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If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #064
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Hoenn #029
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X
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If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.
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Y
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It is highly attuned to the emotions of people and Pokémon. It hides if its senses hostility.
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Omega Ruby
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Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokémon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Ralts has the ability to sense the emotions of people. If its Trainer is in a cheerful mood, this Pokémon grows cheerful and joyous in the same way.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #120
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Galar Isle of Armor #034
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #101
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Sword
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It is highly attuned to the emotions of people and Pokémon. It hides if it senses hostility.
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Shield
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If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It uses the horns on its head to sense human emotions. It is said to appear in front of cheerful people.
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Shining Pearl
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Legends: Arceus
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Tends to prefer people with a chipper disposition to those who are gloomy, but it has shown no discrimination with regard to age or gender. Needs more research.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #62
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Kitakami #57
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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The horns on its head provide a strong power that enables it to sense people’s emotions.
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Violet
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It is highly attuned to the emotions of people and Pokémon. It hides if it senses hostility.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation VIII
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Sword
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Shield
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Dappled Grove, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins, West Lake Axewell Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
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Expansion Pass
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Brilliant Diamond
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Shining Pearl
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Legends: Arceus
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
GTS events
Held items
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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28
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88 - 135
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166 - 260
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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Total: 198
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ralts
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ralts
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ralts
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Ralts
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ralts
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ralts
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ralts
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 4
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Min. exp.: 23
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Max. exp.: 36
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Browser entry R-026
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Ralts moves by teleporting repeatedly. It apparently does not walk very often.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Psy Power ×1)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Psy Power ×1)
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Browser entry R-133/N-192
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It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 40
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Base Attack: 61
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Base Defense: 41
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Trivia
Origin
Ralts seems to be based on a young child and the concept of empathy. It is common in various forms of media for shy, sensitive characters to be depicted with hair obscuring their eyes, which may explain Ralts's bowl cut hairstyle. The shape of its legs resemble a long dress, and the red horns on its head resemble two halves of a heart, which may relate to its ability to sense emotions.
Name origin
Ralts may be a partial anagram of astral (relating to its Psychic powers). It may also involve waltz (referring to its dancer-like evolved forms).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ラルトス Ralts
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From a partial anagram of アストラル astral and possibly waltz
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French
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Tarsal
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From an anagram of astral
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Spanish
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Ralts
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Trasla
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From an anagram of astral
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Italian
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Ralts
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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랄토스 Raltos
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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拉魯拉絲 / 拉鲁拉丝 Lālǔlāsī
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Rough transcription of Japanese name
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Cantonese Chinese
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拉魯拉絲 Lāailóuhlāaisī
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Rough transcription of Japanese name
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More languages
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Hindi
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शूम्स Shooms
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Russian
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Ролтс Rolts
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ราลทซ์ Ralt
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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