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Sprigatito (Japanese: ニャオハ Nyahoja) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
It evolves into Floragato starting at level 16, which evolves into Meowscarada starting at level 36.
Along with Fuecoco and Quaxly, Sprigatito is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Paldea available at the beginning of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. They were also the first Generation IX Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 27, 2022, through a Pokémon Presents video presentation.
Biology
Sprigatito releasing aroma from its paws
Sprigatito is a quadrupedal feline Pokémon covered in pale green fur. The fur's composition is similar to that of plants, allowing it to absorb sunlight for energy.[1] It has green ears with pale green insides, a tuft of fur on the front of its chest and a green marking around its pink eyes and nose that resemble leaves. When its mouth is open, two pointed teeth can be seen in its upper jaw. It has a fluffy tail and small paws with pink paw pads underneath and no visible toes.
Sprigatito is capricious and attention-seeking, and it tends to sulk if ignored by people. Sprigatito can rub its paws together to unleash a sweet, therapeutic aroma that mesmerizes anyone near it and causes its foes to stop battling. The scent becomes more potent when Sprigatito is exposed to sunlight. Sprigatito can absorb moisture into its fur by grooming it, which helps it to perform photosynthesis.[1] It washes its face regularly to avoid drying out.
Evolution
Sprigatito evolves into Floragato, which evolves into Meowscarada.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Sprigatito made its proper debut in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One, where Liko obtained one as her starter Pokémon from the Indigo Academy.
Minor appearances
A Sprigatito appeared in a post-episode segment that aired with JN133. This is the first time a Generation IX Pokémon appeared in the anime.
Multiple Sprigatito appeared in HZ040 at Manya's house.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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HZ001
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Sprigatito
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Liko's Rotom Phone
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Sprigatito, the Grass Cat Pokémon. A Grass type. With every step it takes, it releases a sweet scent, enchanting those nearby.
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Pokémon: Paldean Winds
A Sprigatito appeared in a flashback in Breathe In, under the ownership of Aliquis.
Biri-Biri
A Sprigatito appeared in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of Nemona. It fully evolved into a Meowscarada.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Sprigatito debuted in the Scarlet & Violet arc, under the ownership of Scarlet.
In the TCG
- Main article: Sprigatito (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #1
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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Its fluffy fur is similar in composition to plants. This Pokémon frequently washes its face to keep it from drying out.
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Violet
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The sweet scent its body gives off mesmerizes those around it. The scent grows stronger when this Pokémon is in the sun.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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In events
In-game events
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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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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61
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59 - 124
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114 - 243
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54
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53 - 116
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101 - 227
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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Total: 310
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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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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 Sprigatito
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sprigatito
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sprigatito
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Sprigatito
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sprigatito
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sprigatito
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sprigatito
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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Trivia
Origin
Sprigatito appears to be based on a long-haired kitten, or an Iberian lynx kitten. Its tufts and collar may be inspired by the jessant-de-lys heraldic charge, which depicts a fleur-de-lys issuing out of the head a feline (known as leopard in heraldry).
Name origin
Sprigatito may be a combination of sprig and gatito (Spanish for kitten).
Nyahoja may be a combination of ニャー nyā (the sound a cat makes) and hoja (Spanish for leaf). It may also involve 葉 ha (leaf).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ニャオハ Nyahoja
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From ニャー nyā, hoja, and 葉 ha
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French
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Poussacha
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From pousse, chat, and possibly herbe à chat
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Spanish
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Sprigatito
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Same as English name
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German
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Felori
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From felis and Flora
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Italian
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Sprigatito
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Same as English name
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Korean
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나오하 Naoha
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Transcription of Japanese name and 냐오 nyao
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Mandarin Chinese
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新葉喵 / 新叶喵 Xīnyèmiāo
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From 新 xīn, 新芽 xīnyá, 葉 / 叶 yè, and 喵 miāo
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Cantonese Chinese
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新葉喵 Sānyihpmīu
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From 新 sān, 新芽 sānngaa, 葉 yihp, and 喵 mīu
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More languages
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Hindi
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म्याओहा Meowhoja
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From meow and ニャオハ Nyahoja
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Thai
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เนียวฮะ Niaoha
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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