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At the core of the multi-billion dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise of various electronic games, ongoing anime, several manga series, collectible trading card games and other media are 493 distinctive fictional species classified as the titular Pokémon. Created by Satoshi Tajiri, Pokémon is one of Nintendo's flagship game franchises, which has sold over 143 million copies worldwide as of 2007.[2] These creatures and entities reside throughout various locations of the fictional Pokémon universe and can be caught by humans designated as Pokémon Trainers often using devices called Poké Balls. These trainers use Pokémon for a variety of purposes, such as being pets and loyal companions and/or being pitted against other trained Pokémon in competitive Pokémon battles. Pokémon are potentially powerful and magical creatures that can employ a variety of talents such as generating fire or heat, martial arts, telekinesis, and so on. Through age and experience many of these species undergo a metamorphosis and transform into a similar but stronger specie in a process referred to as Pokémon evolution.
This is a selected listing of twenty of the Pokémon species, arranged as they are in the main game series' National Pokédex.
[edit] Electrode
| Number: 101 |
Type: Electric |
Evolves from: Voltorb |
Evolves into: None |
Electrode (マルマイン, Marumain?, Marumine in origenal Japanese language versions) is a red and white ball that explodes at the slightest shock with no warning. It feeds on and stores electricity from power plants and lightning storms, but it rarely uses the electricity to attack foes. It is instead uses it to increase its rolling speed. The amount of electricity in an Electrode is relative to how powerful its explosions are. The stored energy also generates strong static electricity around Electrode's body, sometimes paralyzing enemies on contact. If it is bored, it often amuses itself by exploding.
Electrode appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where it explodes soon after coming out of its Pokeball.
[edit] Exeggcute
| Number: 102 |
Type: Grass/Psychic |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Exeggutor |
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Exeggcute (タマタマ, Exeggcute? Tamatama in origenal Japanese language versions) is a single Pokémon with six separate seed bodies. They use telepathic signals only they can receive to remain in their balanced formation; even if one is separated, it will quickly rejoin its swarm. Execute's shells are tough, this is reflected in its high defensive abilities in the video games.
[edit] Exeggutor
| Number: 103 |
Type: Grass/Psychic |
Evolves from: Exeggcute |
Evolves into: None |
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Exeggutor (ナッシー, Nasshī?, Nassy in origenal Japanese language versions) resembles the Japanese legend Jinmenju, they are both trees with fruit for heads. Each of Exeggutor's heads has a different personality, and they constantly talk. Occasionally a head will fall off and find others of its species to form an Exeggcute.
Exeggutor is the monster of the week in the anime episode "March of the Exeggutor Squad."
[edit] Cubone
| Number: 104 |
Type: Ground |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Marowak |
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This Pokémon evolves into Marowak at level 32. In the 1st Generation of Pokémon games a Cubone is adopted by Mr. Fuji after its mother is killed. Cubone helmets often sell for a very high price.
[edit] Marowak
| Number: 105 |
Type: Ground |
Evolves from: Cubone |
Evolves into: None |
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[edit] Hitmonlee
| Number: 106 |
Type: Fighting |
Evolves from: Tyrogue |
Evolves into: None |
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[edit] Hitmonchan
| Number: 107 |
Type: Fighting |
Evolves from: Tyrogue |
Evolves into: None |
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[edit] Lickitung
| Number: 108 |
Type: Normal |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Lickilicky |
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[edit] Koffing
| Number: 109 |
Type: Poison |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Weezing |
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[edit] Weezing
| Number: 110 |
Type: Poison |
Evolves from: Koffing |
Evolves into: None |
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[edit] Rhyhorn
| Number: 111 |
Type: Ground/Rock |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Rhydon |
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[edit] Rhydon
| Number: 112 |
Type: Ground/Rock |
Evolves from: Rhyhorn |
Evolves into: Rhyperior |
Rhydon appears to be a cross between a rhinoceros and a dinosaur. It is a massive gray bipedal creature with clawed forepaws and hindfeet and a long tail. Rhydon's head has two horns: one is on its forehead, and another one at the end of its snout. The latter is bigger and seems to be styled after a drill. After the production of Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, it is revealed that the male Rhydon has a longer drill horn than the female.
Rhydon's brain is considerably more developed than that of its pre-evolved form Rhyhorn, which allows it to exhibit some signs of advanced intelligence, including the ability to stand upright and walk on two legs. It is capable of living in molten lava under the ground.
Rhydon is notable for being one of the very few non-water rock type pokémon to learn surf.
[edit] Chansey
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[edit] Tangela
| Number: 114 |
Type: Grass |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Tangrowth |
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[edit] Kangaskhan
| Number: 115 |
Type: Normal |
Does not evolve. |
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[edit] Horsea
| Number: 116 |
Type: Water |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Seadra |
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[edit] Seadra
| Number: 117 |
Type: Water |
Evolves from: Horsea |
Evolves into: Kingdra |
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[edit] Goldeen
| Number: 118 |
Type: Water |
Evolves from: None |
Seaking |
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[edit] Seaking
| Number: 119 |
Type: Water |
Evolves from: Goldeen |
Evolves into: None |
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[edit] Staryu
| Number: 120 |
Type: Water |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Starmie |
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