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At the core of the multi-billion dollar<ref name=sev>{{cite web|url=http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20051004/LATU06404102005-1.html|title=Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold|publisher=PR Newswire|accessdate=}}</ref> ''[[Pokémon]]'' [[media franchise]] of [[Pokémon video game series|various electronic games]], [[Pokémon (anime)|ongoing anime]], [[Pokémon (manga)|several manga series]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|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]].<ref>{{cite web|author=David|publisher=Australia's PAL Gaming Network|year=2005|url=http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=3605&sid=4cea9e5e814470cb7ea6fd462d04a13e|title=Nintendo reveal sales figures|accessmonthday=|accessyear=}}</ref> These creatures and entities reside throughout various locations of the fictional Pokémon universe and can be caught by humans designated as [[Pokémon Trainer]]s often using devices called [[Poké Ball]]s. 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 [[Pyrokinesis#In fiction|generating fire or heat]], [[martial arts]], [[Psychokinesis|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' [[Pokédex|National Pokédex]].

==Spearow==
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|type = Normal/Flying
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{{nihongo|'''Spearow'''|オニスズメ||'''Onisuzume''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a small bird [[Pokémon]] with short wings and a small, stubby beak. It is noted for being frail, but it makes up for that with its "Mirror Move" ability. It eats insects in grassy areas by flushing them out with its wings, and plucking at them with its beak. Its wings aren't good for long distance travel or high flying, but it is able to fly at high speeds by flapping its wings very rapidly. It is very territorial, constantly buzzing about and calling with a loud cry that can be heard from half a mile away. It serves to scare away predators and keep in touch with other Spearow, which usually is used to alert them of danger. The golden spearow has golden wings and a golden beak, it also has a lighter colour of brown feathers

Spearow evolves into Fearow at level 20.
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==Fearow==
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|number = 022
|type = Normal/Flying
|evolvesfrom = Spearow
|evolvesto =
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{{nihongo|'''Fearow'''|オニドリル|Onidoriru|''Onidrill'' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a bird Pokémon that evolves from Spearow at level 20. It has a large wingspan, elongated neck, and thin, long beak, all characteristics being a radical departure from its short-winged, stubby-beaked pre-evolved form [[#Spearow|Spearow]]. Fearow uses its great wings to catch air currents and effortlessly glide over large distances for as long as a day without having to land or rest. It flies high into the sky, and swoops down at its prey. By using a combination of its neck and beak, it has a large reach, allowing it to pluck bugs from the ground or easily pluck prey from soil or water as it swoops down. If it senses danger, it avoids it if possible.
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==Ekans==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 023
|type = Poison
|evolvesfrom =
|evolvesto = Arbok
}}

{{nihongo|'''Ekans'''|アーボ|Ābo|''Arbo'' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a [[snake]]-like Pokémon that swallows whole the eggs of small bird Pokémon such as [[Pidgey]] or [[Spearow]]. Its highly poisonous fangs make it a hazard in the wild. Ekans also shares other characteristics as snakes, such as using its tongue to test the air for the presence of prey, and shedding its skin.

The name ''Ekans'' is the word ''[[snake]]'' backwards. Ekans' Japanese name, ''Arbo'', is a reversal by [[mora (linguistics)|mora]]e of the word ''[[boa]]''. Ekans' name in the English [[Software release life cycle#Beta|beta]] version was also ''Arbo''.

In the anime, the most notable Ekans was owned by [[Team Rocket|Jessie]], who had received it before episode 1 on her birthday. It later evolved into an Arbok and was set free.

Ekans evolves into Arbok at level 22.

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==Arbok==
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|number = 024
|type = Poison
|evolvesfrom = Ekans
|evolvesto =
}}

{{nihongo|'''Arbok'''|アーボック|Ābokku|}} are a larger and stronger form that Ekans take when they gain enough experience. In the main Pokémon game series, an Arbok is only acquired when an Ekans grows past level 22 and is [[Pokémon evolution|evolved]] into an Arbok. It physically resembles a [[cobra]] and its name is the reverse of "kobra." The face-like pattern on the inside of its hood is regionally unique.
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==Pikachu==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 025
|type = Electric
|evolvesfrom = [[Pichu]]
|evolvesto = Raichu
}}
{{main|Pikachu}}

{{nihongo|'''Pikachu'''|ピカチュウ|Pikachū|}} are a species of [[mouse]]-like electric Pokémon. Given that Pikachu is a central character in the [[Pokémon anime]], the figurehead of [[Pokémon Yellow]] and the mascot and "face" of the Pokémon franchise in general, it is considered to be the most famous Pokémon.

Pikachu attacks mainly with electricity discharged from its cheeks.<ref name="dexpikachu1">'''Pokédex:''' When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon Crystal|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2000-07-30 |platform=Game Boy |language=English}}</ref> This electricity is gathered when lightning strikes its tail, which acts as a sort of [[lightning rod]].<ref name="dexpikachu2">'''Pokédex:''' It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon Silver|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2000-10-15 |platform=Game Boy |language=English}}</ref> Pikachu have displayed some aspects of higher intelligence, such as group living (gathering to summon lightning storms)<ref name="dexpikachu3">'''Pokédex:''' When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon Red|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=1998-09-01 |platform=Game Boy |language=English}}</ref> and cooking berries with electricity.<ref name="dexpikachu4">'''Pokédex:''' This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon Gold|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2000-10-15 |platform=Game Boy |language=English}}</ref>

Pikachu is playable in all of the [[Super Smash Bros.]] games. He is a very fast character with fairly powerful attacks, including Thunder and Skull Bash.
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==Raichu==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 026
|type = Electric
|evolvesfrom = Pikachu
|evolvesto =
}}

{{nihongo|'''Raichu'''|ライチュウ|Raichū|}} are a larger and stronger form that Pikachu take, causing its tail to grow and fur to turn orange. It also has a white underbelly, brown stripes on its back, and yellow cheeks, in contrast to Pikachu's red cheeks and Pichu's pink cheeks. In the main Pokémon game series, a Raichu is only acquired when an item called a Thunderstone is applied to a Pikachu so that it evolves into a Raichu. Raichu can only learn moves in the Pikachu stage, so the only way to make Raichu learn more moves is by using a TM. Raichu can generate 10,000 or even 100,000 volts of electricity, enough to knock out Pokémon several times its size, such as a Dragonite, as stated in the anime. Raichu's name is a [[portmanteau]] of the [[kanji]], 雷 ''rai'', meaning thunder, or lightning bolt, and chū, which is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak.


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==Sandshrew==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 027
|type = Ground
|evolvesfrom =
|evolvesto = Sandslash
}}

{{nihongo|'''Sandshrew'''|サンド|Sando|''Sand'' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} are a species of brick-skinned mouse-like Pokémon found in several regions throughout the Pokémon world. Despite its name, Sandshrew's appearance borrows more from the [[armadillo]] or the [[pangolin]] than from the [[shrew]]; its primary means of defense when threatened is to instantly curl up its body into a ball and lordose, leaving only its tough skin exposed. When it is rolled up like this, Sandshrew has the potential to withstand many attacks, as well as being dropped from a great height (also similar to [[hedgehog]]s). Sandshrew's natural environment is deep underground in arid, sandy locations with very little [[moisture]], such as [[desert]]. It chooses this [[habitat (ecology)|habitat]] to keep its hide as dry and tough as possible, while the sand also provides it with good [[camouflage]].

In keeping with its physical characteristics, Sandshrew has high Defense in the video games, but low Speed. From ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'' onwards, it has the ability Sand Veil, which increases its evasion during a sandstorm. Sandshrew also appears in the spin-off game ''[[Pokémon Snap]]''.

A Sandshrew owned by [[List of Kanto Gym Leaders#A.J.|A.J.]] featured in the eighth anime episode, "The Path to the Pokémon League." It had many notable traits, such as the ability to withstand water and its knowldege of Fissure, which it used to dispatch [[Team Rocket]].

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==Sandslash==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 028
|type = Ground
|evolvesfrom = Sandshrew
|evolvesto =
}}

{{nihongo|'''Sandslash'''|サンドパン|Sandopan|''Sandpan'' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} are a larger and stronger form that Sandshrew take when they gain enough experience to reach level 22. Generally they are a moderately large, bipedal [[porcupine]] or [[pangolin]]-like creature with hard yellow skin, lengthy claws, and a back loaded with an assemblage of large brown spikes. These spikes are hardened sections of Sandslash’s hide that grow to form a natural self-defense when Sandslash curls into a ball. Each spike remains on Sandslash for one year, after which it falls off and a new spike grows in its place. Sandslash can be found in desert areas, particularly close to dry forests. Sandslash' spikes serve a number of purposes to help cope with its environment, such as providing shade to protect it from the sun and heatstroke or using them offensively to harm both predators and prey. It uses its claws to climb trees, cut up food and dig, the latter being an activity that can cause them to break if done too quickly. It cannot run very quickly, but it is very quick with its claws.

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==Nidoran♀==
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|number = 029
|type = Poison
|evolvesfrom =
|evolvesto = Nidorina
}}

{{nihongo|'''Nidoran♀'''|ニドラン♀||}} are a species of poisonous rabbit-like Pokémon found in the Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh regions of the Pokémon world. [[Nidoran♂|Male Nidoran]] are classified as a separate species of Pokémon from the females due to differences in appearance between genders, such as the female having smaller horns than the male. This Pokémon protects itself with its venomous barbs.

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==Nidorina==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 030
|type = Poison
|evolvesfrom = Nidoran♀
|evolvesto = Nidoqueen
}}

{{nihongo|'''Nidorina'''|ニドリーナ|Nidorīna|}} are a larger and stronger form that Nidoran♀ take when they gain enough experience. In the main Pokémon game series, a Nidorina can be found as wild Pokemon in the Kanto and Johto regions of the Pokemon world, and it can also be acquired when a Nidoran grows past experience level 16 and is [[Pokémon evolution|evolved]] into a Nidorina.

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==Nidoqueen==
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|number = 031
|type = Poison/Ground
|evolvesfrom = Nidorina
|evolvesto =
}}

{{nihongo|'''Nidoqueen'''|ニドクイン|Nidokuin|}} are a fully grown and developed species of female Pokémon. In the main Pokémon game series, a Nidoqueen can only be acquired when a Moon Stone item is applied to a Nidorina so that the creature is [[Pokémon evolution|evolved]] into a Nidoqueen. Nidoqueen seem to be omnivores feeding on shrubs and fruit but they may snack on certain small Pokémon for protein.

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==Nidoran♂==
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|number = 032
|type = Poison
|evolvesfrom =
|evolvesto = Nidorino
}}

{{nihongo|'''Nidoran♂'''|ニドラン♂||}} are a species of poisonous rabbit-like Pokémon found in the Kanto and Johto regions of the Pokémon world. Unlike most Pokemon, [[Nidoran♀|Female Nidoran]] are classified as a separate species from the males due to extreme differences in appearance between genders, such as the male having larger horns and completely different colors than the female. The male Nidoran is purple, and its horns secrete a powerful venom. The size of the horns determines the potency of the venom. Nidoran stiffens its large ears to sense danger.

The name Nidoran♂ derives from Nido (二度, Nido?), the Japanese word for "two times" or "two degrees," indicating the differences between the genders of the species. Nīdoru (ニードル, Nīdoru?) is also the Japanized pronunciation of "needle", which Nidoran are covered in. "Ran" may derive from the Pacarana, a South American rodent.

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==Nidorino==
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|number = 033
|type = Poison
|evolvesfrom = Nidoran♂
|evolvesto = Nidoking
}}

{{nihongo|'''Nidorino'''|ニドリーノ|Nidorīno|}} are a larger and stronger form that Nidoran♂ take when they gain enough experience. Nidorino look somewhat like a rhinoceros and a rabbit with needles and horns covering its body. Nidorino is more aggressive than Nidoran and is quick to attack when it notices a threat; its large ears are always on the lookout. The diamond-hard horn on its head secretes a powerful venom and on impact with an enemy, poison leaks out. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up. Nidorino is the male counterpart of Nidorina.

In the main Pokémon game series, a Nidorino can be found as wild Pokemon in the Kanto and Johto regions of the Pokémon world, and it can also be acquired when a Nidoran♂ grows past experience level 16 and is [[Pokémon evolution|evolved]] into a Nidorino. It is also notable for being one of the first two Pokemon seen in the anime and in the intro to the game [[Pokemon Red]].

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==Nidoking==
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|number = 034
|type = Poison/Ground
|evolvesfrom = Nidorino
|evolvesto =
}}

{{nihongo|'''Nidoking'''|ニドキング|Nidokingu|}} are a fully grown and developed species of male Pokémon and the final stage in the male Nidoran evolutionary line. Its horn is hard enough to pierce a diamond and contains secreted venom, making it a powerful stabbing tool upon prey and Pokémon battle opponents. Nidoking have immense upper-body strength, being able to snap a telephone pole like it were a twig. It uses its tail to smash down its target, then constrict it to break its bones. Its thick tail packs enormously destructive power capable of toppling a metal transmission tower.

As several Pokémon seem to have been designed to resemble other aspects of Japanese pop culture and mythology, it is interesting to note that Nidoking bears a resemblance to [[Baragon]], a monster that has appeared in the Godzilla movie series.

In the main Pokémon game series, a Nidoking can only be acquired when a Moon Stone item is applied to a Nidorino so that the creature is [[Pokémon evolution|evolved]] into a Nidoking.
They are the masculine equivalent to Nidoqueen. Nidoking are faster and have greater attack, while Nidoqueen have more HP and greater defense.

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==Clefairy==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 035
|type = Normal
|evolvesfrom = [[Cleffa]]
|evolvesto = Clefable
}}

{{nihongo|'''Clefairy'''|ピッピ||''Pippi'' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} are small, bipedal Pokemon. Popular as pets for their adorable features, Clefairy have short pink fur, with a large brown patch on each of its two pointed ears. Between these ears is a large swirl of pink fur. It has two small eyes, no nose, and a small mouth with a tiny protruding fang. It also has a patch of darker pink fur under each eye, which seems to resemble blushing cheeks.

Clefairy can be seen playing in groups, on the night of a full moon, retreating to their group slumber when dawn arrives. This Pokémon is noted to be able to store moonlight in the wings on its back, giving it the power to float in mid-air. There have been sightings of Clefairy, with its evolutionary forms Cleffa and Clefable, using spaceships, and the Moon Stones used to evolve Clefairy are also rumored to come from extraplanetary locations. Clefairy seems to be based on a fairy, as it is a magical, somewhat humanoid, winged creature, lending credit to its name. Also, its game call seems to make a sound similar to its Japanese name.

Clefairy's biology is somewhat unclear. While it cannot truly fly with its wings, it does travel in a bouncy skipping walk, as if walking on the surface of the moon. When it waves its finger, it stimulates the blood and triggers its brain to perform random attacks from any other Pokèmon, which is the basis of its signature ''Metronome'' attack.

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==Clefable==
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|number = 036
|type = Normal
|evolvesfrom = Clefairy
|evolvesto =
}}

{{nihongo|'''Clefable'''|ピクシー|Pikushī|''Pixy'' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is similar to Clefairy in appearance. It is larger than its pre-evolved form, with prominent ears and a pair of jagged wings on its back. Clefable inhabit remote mountainous areas and generally any environment that has sufficiently little [[ambient noise]]. Clefable’s hearing is extremely sensitive - it is said that it can discern the sound of a [[pin]] falling 1,100 yards away, so it is averse to living in areas with [[sound pollution]] (compare with [[Whismur]]).

Clefable are also extremely timid, and rarely seen in the wild. They avoid all contact with outsiders. Even sensing the presence of others in the area (which is fairly easy thanks to their prodigious hearing) will cause it to run and hide immediately. They will, however, come into the open on quiet, moonlit nights to take a stroll on a lake.

Clefable’s wings are probably not fit for real [[flight]], but they allow it to move in a skipping, bouncy manner as if it were walking on the [[moon|moon’s]] surface. They can even walk across the water’s surface this way, so when it takes the aforementioned stroll on the lake, it literally takes a stroll ''on'' the lake. Clefable’s wings, its hovering walk, its timidity and elusiveness have led them to be categorized as a type of [[fairy]] in the Pokémon world.
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==Vulpix==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 037
|type = Fire
|evolvesfrom =
|evolvesto = Ninetales
}}

{{nihongo|'''Vulpix'''|ロコン||''Rokon'' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. Designed by Ken Sugimori,[[Vulpix]] debuted in 1996 in Pocket Monsters Aka, the first Pokémon video game. Vulpix are fox-like creatures with six curled tails, based on the Japanese fox spirit kitsune. Most commonly female, Vulpix are especially known for being beautiful. As Vulpix undergo Pokémon evolution, their red fur turns pale yellow and they grow three extra tails.

During the first season of the Pokemon anime, Vulpix appears often as one of [[Brock]]'s Pokemon. It was giving to him by a girl named Susie. Brock gives it back to Susie in the episode called "Beauty and the Breeder".

Its Japanese name, Rokon is a portmanteau of six (六, roku?) and kon (from kon kon, an onomatopoeic word describing the bark of a fox), or an alternate reading of the Japanese word for kitsune (狐, kitsune?), meaning fox - in this case, the reading is ko (こ, ko?).


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==Ninetales==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 038
|type = Fire
|evolvesfrom = Vulpix
|evolvesto =
}}

{{nihongo|'''Ninetales'''|キュウコン|Kyūkon|''Kyukon'' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a yellow nine-tailed fox, based on the [[kitsune]], a [[Japan]]ese fox spirit. Ninetales is highly intelligent and able to understand human speech, but also vengeful; Ninetales have been recorded as putting a 1,000 year curse on anyone who grabs one of their tails, which is a focus of the plot in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team|''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon'']]. They, along with Vulpix, have keen senses of smell, hearing, and sight. It can usually only be obtained by the use of a Fire Stone on a Vulpix, but wild Ninetales have been seen in Pokemon Red, Blue, Yellow, LeafGreen and FireRed in the Pokemon Mansion.

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==Jigglypuff==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 039
|type = Normal
|evolvesfrom = [[Igglybuff]]
|evolvesto = Wigglytuff
}}
{{main|Jigglypuff}}

{{nihongo|'''Jigglypuff'''|プリン||''Purin'' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} are well known for their ability to sing a mysterious melody – containing, as is customary in all Pokémon vocalization, only the word "Jigglypuff" – that instantly puts opponents and passers-by to sleep.

Jigglypuff is a playable character in [[Super Smash Bros.]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].

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==Wigglytuff==
{{pokeinfoboxsmall
|number = 040
|type = Normal
|evolvesfrom = Jigglypuff
|evolvesto =
}}

{{nihongo|'''Wigglytuff'''|プクリン||''Pukurin'' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a relatively large pink balloon-like Pokémon with a white underbelly, large blue baby-like eyes, a pair of large rabbit ears, and a twisty tuft of pink hair on its forehead. It evolves from Jigglypuff through a Moon Stone. In fact, it's remarkably similar to its pre-evolved form, Jigglypuff, except the ears have grown larger and it now maintains an "oval" shape. Wigglytuff's eyes are always covered by a thin layer of tears, so that if any dust gets into Wigglytuff’s eyes, it is quickly cried away.

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==Notes and references==
{{Reflist}}

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==External links==
*[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Main_Page Bulbapedia] - The Pokémon encyclopedia

{{Pokemon directory}}

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