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 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., 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). 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. Exeggcute's shells are tough, this is reflected in its high defensive abilities in the video games.

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). On rare occasions, its head will fall off and go on as an 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. 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 English translation, it was originally going to be called Orphon, a corruption of "Orphan" (due to the fact that mother Cubones die just after their children are born). This Pokémon evolves into Marowak at level 28. 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. 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. In the English translation, it was originally going to be called "Guardia", a corruption of "Guardian". Marowak always carries a thick bone in its hand, which it bludgeons foes with. This Pokémon evolves from Cubone. In Generation 1 Marowak's ghost haunts the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town. 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 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon anime, manga, and video game series. It 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.

Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan (エビワラー, Ebiwarā, Ebiwalar 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 Hitmonchan 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. 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.

Lickitung

Lickitung (ベロリンガ, Beroringa in original Japanese language versions) 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 Lickitung 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. Lickitung's name is a combination of licking and tongue. Its Japanese name is most likely a pun on ベロ bero, slang for "tongue", and "ring", referring to the patterns on its torso. In the English translation, Lickitung's name was originally going to be "Tonguetyd", a corruption of the phrase "tongue-tied".

Koffing

Koffing (ドガース, Dogāsu, Dogars in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. 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". The US beta version of the game, as well as promotional materials and copies of the first few episodes of the Pokémon anime, used the name "NY" (referring to New York as a polluted region).

Weezing

Weezing (マタドガス, Matadogasu, Matadogas in original Japanese language versions) is a Pokémon, 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"). The US beta version of the game, as well as promotional materials and copies of the first few episodes of the Pokémon anime, used the name "LA" (an in-joke referencing Los Angeles and its reputation for being a smoggy city).

Rhyhorn

Rhyhorn (サイホーン, Saihōn, Sihorn in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional species in the Pokémon franchise. It is a Ground/Rock Pokémon, and among the original 150. Its appearance is based on a rhinoceros and it 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.

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 fictional beast of the Pokémon universe. Its name comes from the word chancy, referring to its rareness. Chansey is a kindhearted Pokémon that shares its eggs with unhappy people. They are mostly seen with Nurse Joy at the Pokémon Center. It evolves into Blissey and is a female only type

Tangela

Tangela (モンジャラ, Monjara in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. 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 or tousledness. In the beta version of the English translation, Tangela was originally going to be called "Meduza", a reference to how its vines resemble hair made of serpents, much like the mythical creature that served as its namesake, Medusa.

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, Tattsū, 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.

An internet meme just like the "I herd u liek mudkips" has also sprouted, in which a large seaking is shown "Shoop Da Whooping" over a city or building with the words "FUCK YEAH" as testimony to the Team America theme song catchphrase "America, FUCK YEAH!".

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