List of Pokémon (102–151)

At the core of the multi-billion dollar 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. 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 species 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.

Electrode

Template:Pokeinfoboxsmall Electrode (マルマイン, Marumain, Marumine in original Japanese language versions) is a red and white ball shaped Pokémon that looks strikingly similar to a upside down Pokéball. They are known to explode at the slightest shock and without warning. Electrodes feed on and stores electricity from power plants and lightning storms, but rarely do they use it to attack foes. It instead uses it's stored electric 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 has two beady eyes and a almost nonstop grin.

Electrode appears in Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where it explodes soon after coming out of its Poké Ball. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Electrode will sometimes be a dud, and not explode. This allows it to be picked up and thrown. It can be picked up and thrown as well in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl when it turns black before it Explodes.

Exeggcute

Exeggcute (タマタマ, Tamatama) is a single Pokémon with six separate seed bodies (often mistaken for eggs). Exeggcute's name is a play on the phrase "eggs are cute." It is also a play on the word execute. Tamatama could be taken to mean 偶々, unexpectedly, although it is more likely to be derived from 玉 tama, sphere, doubled. It is worth noting that the Japanese word for egg is 卵 tamago. 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. Each member of the swarm have a different appearance in number of cracks, deformations, personalities and expression. Some Exeggcute can have such severe cracking and breakage that a Yolk can be seen inside. The middle body often has the fewest or no cracks at all, and is assumed to be the boss of the group.

Exeggutor

Exeggutor (ナッシー, Nasshī, Nassy in original Japanese language versions) is one of Template:Pokenum fictional species of the Pokémon franchise. The name Exeggutor is believed to be derived from the name of its previous evolutionary stage (Exeggcute), whose name is derived from egg and the word execute so Exeggutor's name is a combination of egg and executor. The Japanese name is derived from the words ココナッツ kokonattsu (coconuts) and 椰子 yashi (palm tree). A large Coconut Tree like Pokémon with three independent thinking heads. The heads are considered fruit or nuts and each has a different expression on its face similar to Exeggcute. When a Exeggcute evolves into Exeggutor, any and all cracks and breaks are mended as they turn yellow and combine to form the new Exeggutor. Living in a good environment will allow it to grow lots of heads, and it is said that they occasionally fall off to form new Exeggcute.

Cubone

Cubone (カラカラ, Karakara in original Japanese language versions) is one of Template:Pokenum fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon franchise. The name Cubone is a combination of the words cub and bone, in reference to its young age and relation to bones, both as weapons and armor. The "Cu-" may also be derived from cute, as Cubone is rather referred to as cute and lonely, or the derogatory term "cue ball", referring to a bald person, which is a reference to the skull it wears. Its Japanese name is most likely a pun on 空 kara (emptiness), 殻 kara (shell), and/or からから karakara (dried-up). In the Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow a Cubone is adopted by Mr. Fuji after its mother is killed by Team Rocket. Cubone is also a playable character in Pokémon Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Blue Rescue Team.

Marowak

Marowak (ガラガラ, Garagara in original Japanese language versions) is one of Template:Pokenum fictional species of the Pokémon franchise. The name "Marowak" is a portmanteau of marrow and whack (to strike), with "marrow" to represent Marowak's skull-like head, and "whack" to represent Marowak's nature of striking its opponent with bones. Its Japanese name most likely refers to がらがら garagara, the onomatopoeia for "clattering," as in of bones. Marowak always carries a thick bone in its hand, which it bludgeons foes with. This Pokémon evolves from Cubone. In Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow a Marowak's ghost haunts the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town. Team Rocket is indicated by Cubone's caretaker to have been the cause of the death. A Marowak runs the Marowak Training Dojo in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Darkness.

Hitmonlee

Hitmonlee (サワムラー, Sawamurā, Sawamular in original Japanese language versions) is a fighting type Pokémon that evolves from Tyrogue. Hitmonlee's name is a combination of hit (suggesting its role as a martial arts pokémon), mon (a common abbreviation for 'monster' in various collectible monster games, such as Digimon and Pokémon), and lee (an allusion to actor and martial artist Bruce Lee). Its Japanese name is most likely a reference to Tadashi Sawamura. Hitmonlee's anatomy, a humanoid with no discernible head who instead has a face on his chest, is similar to that of the classical Blemmyes. Hitmonlee have a natural wrapping around their powerful legs. They have three fingers on each hand, but their hands are used mainly to maintain balance during kicks. Any punch or hand based moves breed into or learned by a Tyrogue will carry into either of its evolved forms. This means that even a Hitmonlee can know a move like Mach Punch.

Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan (エビワラー, Ebiwarā, Ebiwalar in original Japanese language versions) is a fighting type Pokémon that evolved from Tyrogue. Hitmonchan's name is a combination of hit (suggesting its role as a martial arts pokémon), mon (a common abbreviation for 'monster' in various collectible monster games -- such as Digimon and Pokémon), and chan (an allusion to actor and martial artist Jackie Chan). Its Japanese name is a reference to world champion boxer Hiroyuki Ebihara. Hitmonchan Have two natural Boxing Glove shaped hands as well as a training clothes. Unlike Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan have heads with spiky ridges similar to that of Tyrogue. Any kick or foot based moves breed into or learned by a Tyrogue will carry into either of its evolved forms. This means that even a Hitmonchan can know a move like High Jump Kick or Rapid Spin.

Lickitung

Lickitung (ベロリンガ, Beroringa in original Japanese language versions) is a Normal type Pokémon that evolves into Lickilicky. Lickitung's name is a combination of licking and tongue. Lickitung are known for their appetite as well as their extremely large tongue. A Lickitung can wrap an object or enemy with its tongue with ease and can swallow them it whole. It's tongue can also be used to paralyze its opponent. In the Anime Team Rocket's Jessie owned one until it was accidentally traded for her Wobbufet. Lickitung are the featured Pokémon of the Pokémon Stadium Mini Game Sushi Go-Round.

Koffing

Koffing (ドガース, Dogāsu, Dogars in original Japanese language versions) is a Poison Type Pokémon that evolved into Weezing. Koffing is a spelling variant of coughing, one of the reactions experienced when in proximity of Koffing's noxious gases. The Japanese name uses the English loanword "gas" (which is used by Japanese to refer to both gasoline and the state of matter), with the prefix "do" meaning "bad" or "poisonous". Koffing are often found near abandoned buildings (burned out preferred), Caves and Volcanic rich environments. Koffing spew gases from their crater like ridges that cover their body. Koffing have a Cyclops like Skull and Cross Bones symbol on their chest and stomach. The Skull has three teeth detailed on it. Koffing have two small fangs protruding from the top of its mouth. Koffing often have a jolly or spaced out expression on their face while looking up. James from Team Rocket used a Koffing until it evolved into a Weezing. In Pokémon Snap, Koffings can be seen following Jigglypuffs around causing Jigglypuff discomfort. Koffing is also one of the Pokémon signs as well as a star constellation in the game.

Weezing

Weezing (マタドガス, Matadogasu, Matadogas in original Japanese language versions) is the evolved form of Koffing. It appeared first in Pokémon Red and Blue. Weezing is a spelling variant of wheezing. The Japanese name uses the English loanword "gas" (which is used by Japanese to refer to both gasoline and the state of matter), with the prefix "do" meaning "bad" or "poisonous", and also applies the prefix "mata" (roughly "more"). Weezing's appearance is that of two Koffing stuck together in a Molecular compound like formation. The ridges on its body that vent its gases are more Bulbous then that of a Koffing. It has retained the Cyclops like Skull and Crossed Bones symbol on its chest and stomach, with the exception of it having only two teeth detailed on the skull. Its other side has only a O shape on its chest. The larger half of the body has Tusk like fangs at the bottom of it's mouth pointing up. On the top it has two flat teeth, while its smaller half retains fangs similar to that of a Koffing. Weezing often have a Sickened expression on their faces. Like its name, Weezing have a strained wheezing voice.

Rhyhorn

Rhyhorn (サイホーン, Saihōn, Sihorn in original Japanese language versions) is a rhinoceros like Pokémon with a rock like hide consisting of plates. Ryhorn stands on all four legs and evolves into Rhydon. Rhyhorn is a portmanteau of rhinoceros (which it resembles) and horn. It's spelling is also influenced by the rock rhyolite. Its Japanese name is a portmanteau of sai (犀), meaning rhinoceros and hōn (ホーン), meaning horn Rhyhorn are easily angered and will not hesitate to charge at what ever or who ever angered it. Rhyhorn are powerful enough to topple buildings with their tackle. Rhyhorn are prime examples of more brawns then brains, as they often charge head first into things but forgets why. in Gold, Silver and Crystal Brock uses a Ryhorn to battle. There is also a Rhyhorn in the Brock Gym Leader set of the trading card game.

Rhydon

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 Pokémon 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 the move surf.

Chansey

Chansey (ラッキー, Rakkī, Lucky in original Japanese language versions) is a kind hearted Normal type Pokémon often seen helping out at Pokémon Centers around the world. Known as the Egg Pokémon it is often seen carrying an egg around in it's pouch. Chansey gives their eggs to injured people and Pokémon, and are known to be delicious. Chansey are rare and few in number outside of a Pokémon Center. In the Anime it is revealed that Chansey attend a nursing school. Jessie of Team Rocket was not accepted into the same school as Nurse Joys, and was forced to attend a Chansey nursing school where she became friends with a Chansey. Chansey is the evolved form of Happiny and the pre-evolved form of Blissey.

Tangela

Tangela (モンジャラ, Monjara in original Japanese language versions) The name "Tangela" is a corrupted form of the word "tangle", which is both what it appears visually and what its vines often do to opponents. Its Japanese name comes from mojamoja (もじゃもじゃ), which refers to shagginess. It is unknown what this Pokémon looks like underneath its vines, only its eyes and two feet are visible. If a vine is lost or damaged it will grow back the next day. The vines always jiggle, which easily unnerves its foes.

Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan (ガルーラ, Garūra, Garura in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. The name "Kangaskhan" is a combination of the word kangaroo and the name of the famous ruler of the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan. Its Japanese name is derived from "kangaroo" (カンガルー, kangarū) and "ruler" (ルーラー, rūrā). However unlike kangaroos, Kangaskhan do not hop, though they do have pouches. Kangaskhan is a female-only Pokémon.

Horsea

Horsea (タッツー, Tattu, Tattu in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional creature of the Pokémon universe. Horsea's name comes from an inverting of the parts of the compound word seahorse. It is also a pun on the word "Horsey" but is spelled "horsea" because of its habitat. Its Japanese name seems to be derived from 辰 tatsu, the zodiac dragon.

Seadra

Seadra (シードラ, Shīdora) are one of the Template:Pokenum fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Seadra in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers. Its name is simply a shortening of "Sea Dragon", although there is a speculation it may have derived from Hydra, a mythic creature.

Goldeen

Template:Pokeinfoboxsmall Goldeen (トサキント, Tosakinto in original Japanese language versions) is one of the Template:Pokenum fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Goldeen in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments—and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers. "Gold-" refers to the fact that it resembles a goldfish. The "-een" is most likely "queen," but it is possible that it is a simple feminine suffix (misspelling of "-ine"). The Japanese name plays on tosakin (土佐金), for goldfish's kind. In the original Beta version, it was known as Goldy. Goldeen evolves into Seaking at lvl33.It is considered to be one of the most beautiful Pokémon in the world. Its sharp horn can do serious damage, but it can't fight on land. Misty owns a Goldeen that is not really used for battles, but to look for things underwater.

Seaking

Template:Pokeinfoboxsmall Seaking (アズマオウ, Azumaō, Azumao in original Japanese language versions) is a goldfish Pokémon. The "sea" in Seaking's name refers to the fact that it is a water-inhabiting Pokémon. "King" is probably a reference to its unevolved form's name, Goldeen (a portmanteau of "gold" and "queen"). Hence, its name means "king of the sea." Its Japanese name refers to azumanishiki (東錦) for one kind of "goldfish" and ō (王) for "king". Seaking was originally called Neptune in the beta. Seaking is a goldfish Pokémon with a sharp horn. It uses the horn for boring holes in a rock for its nest. In spawning season, they can be seen swimming up rivers and streams.

Staryu

Staryu (ヒトデマン, Hitodeman in original Japanese language versions) is a basic, water-type Pokémon which resembles a starfish. At its core is a jewel like Starmie's but Staryu's is circular. It has the power to regenerate its points if any of them breaks off. In the anime, Misty uses Staryu along with its evolved form Starmie in and out of battles. Staryu's name probably comes from the words "Star" (due to its shape) and "You." Staryu's evolution, Starmie, fits this pattern, forming "Me" and "You".

External links

• Bulbapedia - The Pokémon encyclopedia