List of generation V Pokémon

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The fifth generation (Generation V) of the Pokémon franchise features 156 fictional species of creatures introduced to the core video game series in the 2010 Nintendo DS games Pokémon Black and White. Some Pokémon in this generation were introduced in animated adaptations of the franchise before Black and White.

The following list details the 156 Pokémon of Generation V in order of their National Pokédex number. The first Pokémon, Victini, is number 494 and the last, Genesect, is number 649. Alternate forms that result in type changes are included for convenience. Mega evolutions and regional forms are included on the pages for the generation in which they were introduced.

List of Pokémon[]

List of Pokémon species introduced in Generation V (2010)[nb 1]
Name National Pokédex
number
Type(s) Evolves from Evolves into Notes
English Japanese Primary Secondary
Victini Bikutini (ビクティニ) 494 Psychic Fire No evolution Victini is a small, rabbit-like Pokémon with large, pointed ears which form the letter V. It has large, blue eyes and a round, cream-colored head, which is comparatively large compared to its small, cream body, while the tops of its ears, crest and extremities are all orange. Its bulbous arms and legs are rounded to make a sort of "cuff" before ending with small, three-fingered hands and two-toed feet. It has two pointed teeth that can be seen on its upper jaw. It also has two cream winglike tails, which allows it to fly. Though timid, it is a caring Pokémon; it will fight if its friends are in danger. Victini is said to bring victory to the Trainer that befriends it. It produces an infinite amount of energy within itself and can share it with others by touch. It can also become invisible. Victini is the only known Pokémon that can learn both Searing Shot and V-create.
Snivy Tsutāja (ツタージャ) 495 Grass Beginning of evolution Servine (#496) It bathes its tail with sunlight by using photosynthesis. If its not feeling so well, its tail will start to droop.
Servine Janobī (ジャノビー) 496 Grass Snivy (#495) Serperior (#497) It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and it then attacks with a vine whip.
Serperior Jarōda (ジャローダ) 497 Grass Servine (#496) End of evolution It can stop its opponents' movements with just a glare. It takes in solar energy and boosts it internally. It is based on the Titanoboa.
Tepig Pokabu (ポカブ) 498 Fire Beginning of evolution Pignite (#499) It blows fire through its nose. When it catches a cold, the fire becomes pitch-black smoke instead.
Pignite Chaobū (チャオブー) 499 Fire Fighting Tepig (#499) Emboar (#500) When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.
Emboar Enbuō (エンブオー) 500 Fire Fighting Pignite (#499) End of evolution A flaring beard of fire is proof that it is fired up. It is adept at using many different moves.
Oshawott Mijumaru (ミジュマル) 501 Water Beginning of evolution Dewott (#502) Oshawott is known as the Sea Otter Pokémon. The shell on its belly, known as a scalchop, is made of the same components as fingernails. Strangely, the scalchop has been known to grow from Oshawott's navel.[2] It can detach the scalchop from its body and use it as a blade.[3] It fights using the scalchop as a blade, and can block and attack the foe back in an instant.[4] Oshawott was designed to be the "cute" one of them as well as acting as a "den mother figure" to the other two.
Dewott Futachimaru (フタチマル) 502 Water Oshawott (#501) Samurott (#503) Dewott's appearance is somewhat similar to Oshawott except that it is primarily light blue in coloration, has white whiskers and has a blue adornment with two scalchops around its waist. Like Oshawott, these can be detached and used as weapons. With rigorous training, Dewott acquires the ability to perform two-shell attacks with flowing swordsmanship.[5] Unlike its pre-evolutions. Dewott was also the last of the second form of the starters to be designed. In an interview with Ken Sugimori, he stated that they were concerned on what to make Oshawott evolve into after watching sea otters at a zoo.
Samurott Daikenki (ダイケンキ) 503 Water Dewott (#502) End of evolution Samurott is a quadruped, sea lion-like Pokémon. It can silence its enemies by glaring at them and it can defeat an opponent by swinging the swords on its armor,[6] known as seamitars.[7] he decided to make the third evolution based on a sea lion, with Oshawott's shell turned into a sword. He also stated that Oshawott's evolution would be Japanese style of design. He also cited the powerful nature from them such as the "sound they made when they stamped on the ground."[8][9] Sugimori also intended to design Samurott to be a completely different shape from Oshawott that would aid in making it a "den mother" figure.[8]
Patrat Minezumi (ミネズミ) 504 Normal Beginning of evolution Watchog (#505) When its sleeping, one stays awake to watch. Although they never see foes coming from behind.
Watchog Miruhoggu (ミルホッグ) 505 Normal Patrat (#504) End of evolution If one does see an enemy, its tail will stand straight and spit seeds that and stores in its cheek pouches.
Lillipup Yōterī (ヨーテリー) 506 Normal Beginning of evolution Herdier (#507) It's a good starting Pokémon because it listens well and easy to train. As its Japanese name suggests, Lillipup is based on a Yorkshire Terrier.
Herdier Hāderia (ハーデリア) 507 Normal Lillipup (#506) Stoutland (#508) It's completely faithful to its trainer and Herdier have helped trainers in raising other species since long ago.
Stoutland Mūrando (ムーランド) 508 Normal Herdier (#507) End of evolution Its fur is warm enough that someone wrapped in it wouldn't feel the cold of a blizzard on a snowy mountain. It would never harm a human.
Purrloin Choroneko (チョロネコ) 509 Dark Beginning of evolution Liepard (#510) In the Pokémon Black & White anime series, the character Cilan is afraid of Purrloin. It tries to steal things like jewelry from women. But the victims think that the act is so cute, they let it slide.
Liepard Reparudasu (レパルダス) 510 Dark Purrloin (#509) End of evolution Liepard, the Cruel Pokémon and the evolved form of Purrloin. Well-known for its beauty, Liepard uses the element of surprise when battling opponents, attacking before they can react.
Pansage Yanappu (ヤナップ) 511 Grass Beginning of evolution Simisage (#512) Eating its leaves relieve stress and it readily shares them with weary Pokémon.
Simisage Yanakkī (ヤナッキー) 512 Grass Pansage (#511) End of evolution It attacks with its thorn covered tail.
Pansear Baoppu (バオップ) 513 Fire Beginning of evolution Simisear (#514) Spending its time in volcanic caves, it roasts berries before eating them.
Simisear Baokkī (バオッキー) 514 Fire Pansear (#513) End of evolution In a 2016 vote by Corocoro to determine who the most popular Pokémon is, Simisear was ranked in last place among the 721 different species at the time.
Panpour Hiyappu (ヒヤップ) 515 Water Beginning of evolution Simipour (#516) Its water is full of nutrients. Any plant receiving its water is guaranteed to grow to great size.
Simipour Hiyakkī (ヒヤッキー) 516 Water Simipour (#515) End of evolution It will water flowers from its tail.
Munna Munna (ムンナ) 517 Psychic Beginning of evolution Musharna (#518) It consumes dreams, then emits mist, the color of which corresponding to if the consumed dream was a good one or a nightmare.
Musharna Mushāna (ムシャーナ) 518 Psychic Munna (#517) End of evolution The mist it emits forms the shape of objects from recently eaten dreams. It becomes angry when roused from sleep.
Pidove Mamepato (マメパト) 519 Normal Flying Beginning of evolution Tranquill (#520) They live in cities and are accustomed to people. They are extremely forgetful.
Tranquill Hatōbō (ハトーボー) 520 Normal Flying Pidove (#519) Unfezant (#521) Since it always knows where its nest is, it never gets separated from its Trainer.
Unfezant Kenhorō (ケンホロウ) 521 Normal Flying Tranquill (#520) End of evolution They are very intellegent and prideful. Males have extravagant plumage, but females have better flying ability.
Blitzle Shimama (シママ) 522 Electric Beginning of evolution Zebstrika (#523) The flashes it produces helps it communicates with others by using patterns.
Zebstrika Zeburaika (ゼブライカ) 523 Electric Blitzle (#522) End of evolution They are quite ill-tempered. When angry, lightning shoots out of their mane in all directions.
Roggenrola Dangoro (ダンゴロ) 524 Rock Beginning of evolution Boldore (#525) The orange part of its body is actually its ear. Its curious enough to follow sounds, but if the sounds stop, it freaks out and topples over.
Boldore Gantoru (ガントル) 525 Rock Roggenrola (#524) Gigalith (#526) They move around without turning their bodies. Their crystals glow when they are about to shoot an energy beam.
Gigalith Gigaiasu (ギガイアス) 526 Rock Boldore (#525) End of evolution They can absorb solar energy and shoot beams capable of blowing away dump trucks. They are popular with construction workers.
Woobat Koromori (コロモリ) 527 Psychic Flying Beginning of evolution Swoobat (#528) They hang onto cave walls with their noses, leaving heart-shaped marks. Seeing one on your body is a sign of good fortune.
Swoobat Kokoromori (ココロモリ) 528 Psychic Flying Woobat (#527) End of evolution Their ultrasonic waves can shatter concrete. Ultrasonic waves created by males during mating season bring happiness to those who hear them.
Drilbur Moguryū (モグリュー) 529 Ground Beginning of evolution Excadrill (#530) By spinning its body 360 degrees, it can dig easily through the ground.
Excadrill Doryūzu (ドリュウズ) 530 Ground Steel Drilbur (#529) End of evolution They are known as "The Drill King". They build nests more than 300 feet beneath the earth's surface.
Audino Tabunne (タブンネ) 531 Normal Beginning of evolution Mega Evolution It can hear very well. Audino is the only Generation V Pokémon with a Mega Evolution.
Timburr Dokkorā (ドッコラー) 532 Fighting Beginning of evolution Gurdurr (#533) Always carrying squared logs, it loves to help out with construction.
Gurdurr Dotekkotsu (ドテッコツ) 533 Fighting Timburr (#532) Conkeldurr (#534) A group of wrestlers couldn't make it bulge an inch. It can topple buildings with its steel beam.
Conkeldurr Rōbushin (ローブシン) 534 Fighting Gurdurr (#533) End of evolution It is said to have taught humans how to create concrete. It masterfully utilizes the centrifugal force of its concrete pillars.
Tympole Otamaro (オタマロ) 535 Water Beginning of evolution Palpitoad (#536) They communicate by vibrating their cheeks.
Palpitoad Gamagaru (ガマガル) 536 Water Ground Tympole (#535) Seismitoad (#537) When they vibrate the bumps on their heads, they can make waves in water or earthquake-like vibrations on land.
Seismitoad Gamageroge (ガマゲロゲ) 537 Water Ground Palpitoad (#536) End of evolution Its vibrating bumps are great for massages. It can shatter boulders with one punch.
Throh Nageki (ナゲキ) 538 Fighting No evolution In the wild, it uses vines as belts.
Sawk Dageki (ダゲキ) 539 Fighting No evolution They train constantly to obtain the strongest karate chop. They are enraged if this is disturbed.
Sewaddle Kurumiru (クルミル) 540 Bug Grass Beginning of evolution Swadloon (#541) It makes clothes from leaves. It is a popular mascot for fashion designers.
Swadloon Kurumayu (クルマユ) 541 Bug Grass Sewaddle (#540) Leavanny (#542) It spends all day eating fallen leaves. Forests with Swadloon have excellent plant life.
Leavanny Hahakomori (ハハコモリ) 542 Bug Grass Swadloon (#541) End of evolution It makes clothes from leaves for small Pokémon. It keeps its eggs warm with leaves.
Venipede Fushide (フシデ) 543 Bug Poison Beginning of evolution Whirlipede (#544) Its bite can paralyze large bird Pokémon. It tries to eat anything it thinks it can without much thought.
Whirlipede Hoīga (ホイーガ) 544 Bug Poison Venipede (#543) Scolipede (#545) It may look harmless, but if its in danger, it will spin over to you and crash into you at high spped.
Scolipede Pendorā (ペンドラー) 545 Bug Poison Whirlipede (#544) End of evolution
Cottonee Monmen (モンメン) 546 Grass Fairy[nb 2] Beginning of evolution Whimsicott (#547)
Whimsicott Erefūn (エルフーン) 547 Grass Fairy[nb 2] Cottonee (#546) End of evolution Whimsicott appears in the background of the stage Unova Pokémon League in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Petilil Churine (チュリネ) 548 Grass Beginning of evolution Lilligant (#549)
Lilligant Doredia (ドレディア) 549 Grass Petilil (#548) End of evolution
Basculin Basurao (バスラオ) 550 Water Beginning of evolution Basculegion Basculin are based on piranhas.[10] When a school appears, every other Pokémon goes away except the Corphish line.
Sandile Meguroko (メグロコ) 551 Ground Dark Beginning of evolution Krokorok (#552) In the Pokémon Black & White anime series, Sandile is portrayed as wearing shades. This goes for its Evolutions as well.
Krokorok Warubiru (ワルビル) 552 Ground Dark Sandile (#551) Krookodile (#553)
Krookodile Warubiaru (ワルビアル) 553 Ground Dark Krokorok (#552) End of evolution This crocodile-like Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sands. Krookodile's mighty jaws can bite through heavy plates of iron with almost no effort at all.
Darumaka Darumakka (ダルマッカ) 554 Fire Beginning of evolution Darmanitan (#555) Its droppings are warm so people use them to keep themselves warm. It is based on a Daruma Doll and has a Galarian Form that is an Ice type.
Darmanitan Hihidaruma (ヒヒダルマ) 555 Fire Darumaka (#554) End of evolution It has a Galarian Form that is an Ice type.
Fire Psychic Should Darmanitan have its Hidden Ability, Zen Mode, upon losing at least half of its max HP, it will become Fire and Psychic type. Its Galarian Form becomes Ice and Fire type.
Maractus Marakatchi (マラカッチ) 556 Grass No evolution When it shakes its hands around, It sounds like maracas are being played.
Dwebble Ishizumai (イシズマイ) 557 Bug Rock Beginning of evolution Crustle (#558)
Crustle Iwaparesu (イワパレス) 558 Bug Rock Dwebble (#557) End of evolution When it battles for territory, the one that broke its shell more is the loser.
Scraggy Zuruggu (ズルッグ) 559 Dark Fighting Beginning of evolution Scrafty (#560)
Scrafty Zuruzukin (ズルズキン) 560 Dark Fighting Scrafty (#559) End of evolution Its loose skin is reminiscent of hoodies worn around New York City, the basis for the Unova region.
Sigilyph Shinborā (シンボラー) 561 Psychic Flying No evolution Sigilyph's design is based on the Nazca Lines.
Yamask Desumasu (デスマス) 562 Ghost Beginning of evolution Cofagrigus (#563)[nb 3] Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry. It has a Galarian Form that is an Ground and Ghost type.
Cofagrigus Desukān (デスカーン) 563 Ghost Yamask (#562) End of evolution A Ghost-type Pokémon based on cursed sarcophagus. It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets. It has a Galarian counterpart Runerigus that is an Ground and Ghost type.
Tirtouga Purotōga (プロトーガ) 564 Water Rock Beginning of evolution Carracosta (#565)
Carracosta Abagōra (アバゴーラ) 565 Water Rock Tirtouga (#564) End of evolution
Archen Āken (アーケン) 566 Rock Flying Beginning of evolution Archeops (#567) A fossil Pokémon based on the Archaeopteryx.
Archeops Ākeosu (アーケオス) 567 Rock Flying Archen (#566) End of evolution This ancient Pokémon's plumage is delicate, so if anyone other than an experienced professional tries to restore it, they will fail.
Trubbish Yabukuron (ヤブクロン) 568 Poison Beginning of evolution Garbodor (#569) Based on garbage bags, Inhaling the gas they belch will make you sleep for a week. They prefer unsanitary places.
Garbodor Dasutodasu (ダストダス) 569 Poison Trubbish (#568) Gigantamax This Pokémon eats trash, which turns into poison inside its body. The main component of the poison depends on what sort of trash was eaten.
Zorua Zoroa (ゾロア) 570 Dark Beginning of evolution Zoroark (#571)
Zoroark Zoroāku (ゾロアーク) 571 Dark Zorua (#570) End of evolution It can make illusions so real, people sometimes believe they are real.
Minccino Chirāmii (チラーミィ) 572 Normal Beginning of evolution Cinccino (#573) It loves to clean. It even has a broom-like tail.
Cinccino Chirachīno (チラチーノ) 573 Normal Minccino (#572) End of evolution
Gothita Gochimu (ゴチム) 574 Psychic Beginning of evolution Gothorita (#575) They intently observe both Trainers and Pokémon. Apparently, they are looking at something that only Gothita can see.
Gothorita Gochimiru (ゴチミル) 575 Psychic Gothita (#574) Gothitelle (#576) Starlight is the source of their power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones.
Gothitelle Gochiruzeru (ゴチルゼル) 576 Psychic Gothorita (#575) End of evolution They can predict the future from the placement and movement of the stars. They can see Trainers' life spans. It is based on Romani soothsayers and a woman in Gothic lolita clothing. Like it's pre-evolved forms, Gothitelle also has a 25% male, 75% female gender ratio.
Solosis Yuniran (ユニラン) 577 Psychic Beginning of evolution Duosion (#578) They drive away attackers by unleashing psychic power. They can use telepathy to talk with others.
Duosion Daburan (ダブラン) 578 Psychic Solosis (#577) Reuniclus (#579) If its 2 brains think the same thing, its psychic power is doubled.
Reuniclus Rankurusu (ランクルス) 579 Psychic Duosion (#578) End of evolution
Ducklett Koaruhī (コアルヒー) 580 Water Flying Beginning of evolution Swanna (#581)
Swanna Suwanna (スワンナ) 581 Water Flying Ducklett (#580) End of evolution
Vanillite Baniputchi (バニプッチ) 582 Ice Beginning of evolution Vanillish (#583) Vanillite and its evolutionary line were designed by British artist James Turner. They are based on ice cream cones.[11]
Vanillish Baniritchi (バニリッチ) 583 Ice Vanillite (#582) Vanilluxe (#584)
Vanilluxe Baibanira (バイバニラ) 584 Ice Vanillish (#583) End of evolution
Deerling Shikijika (シキジカ) 585 Normal Grass Beginning of evolution Sawsbuck (#586) Form changes depending on the in-game season.
Sawsbuck Mebukijika (メブキジカ) 586 Normal Grass Deerling (#585) End of evolution Form changes depending on the in-game season.
Emolga Emonga (エモンガ) 587 Electric Flying No evolution
Karrablast Kaburumo (カブルモ) 588 Bug Beginning of evolution Escavalier (#589) It evolves by trading one for Shelmet. Alternatively, the player can evolve it in Pokémon Go by using 200 Karrablast Candies.
Escavalier Shubarugo (シュバルゴ) 589 Bug Steel Karrablast (#588) End of evolution
Foongus Tamagetake (タマゲタケ) 590 Grass Poison Beginning of evolution Amoonguss (#591) Both Foongus and it's evolution, have their names based on a corruption of the phrase, "Fungus among us.
Amoonguss Morobareru (モロバレル) 591 Grass Poison Foongus (#590) End of evolution They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this. Due to the fact that its Pokédex entries imply it preys on humans, it appears to be based on the mushroom monsters from The Voice in the Night, a short story by the English writer William Hope Hodgson that inspired a famous Japanese cult film, Matango.
Frillish Pururiru (プルリル) 592 Water Ghost Beginning of evolution Jellicent (#593)
Jellicent Burungeru (ブルンゲル) 593 Water Ghost Frillish (#592) End of evolution
Alomomola Mamanbō (ママンボウ) 594 Water No evolution Alomomola are based on the sunfish.[10]
Joltik Bachuru (バチュル) 595 Bug Electric Beginning of evolution Galvantula (#596)
Galvantula Denchura (デンチュラ) 596 Bug Electric Joltik (#595) End of evolution
Ferroseed Tesshīdo (テッシード) 597 Grass Steel Beginning of evolution Ferrothorn (#598) When threatened, it attacks by shooting a barrage of spikes, which gives it a chance to escape by rolling away.
Ferrothorn Nattorei (ナットレイ) 598 Grass Steel Ferroseed (#597) End of evolution It fights by swinging around its three spiky feelers. A hit from these steel spikes can reduce a boulder to rubble.
Klink Giaru (ギアル) 599 Steel Beginning of evolution Klang (#600)
Klang Gigiaru (ギギアル) 600 Steel Klink (#599) Klinklang (#601) It can shoot the other gear[clarification needed] at its foes. If the other gear does not come back, it will not go with any other Klink gear and die.
Klinklang Gigigiaru (ギギギアル) 601 Steel Klang (#600) End of evolution It uses its red core as an energy tank and spins its spikes to charge itself.
Tynamo Shibishirasu (シビシラス) 602 Electric Beginning of evolution Eelektrik (#603) Tynamo and its evolutions are based on the sea lamprey.[10]
Eelektrik Shibibīru (シビビール) 603 Electric Tynamo (#602) Eelektross (#604)
Eelektross Shibirudon (シビルドン) 604 Electric Eelektrik (#603) End of evolution
Elgyem Rigurē (リグレー) 605 Psychic Beginning of evolution Beheeyem (#606) Its name comes from LGM, "Little Green Men". The flashing lights on its hand allows it to communicate with each other.
Beheeyem Ōbemu (オーベム) 606 Psychic Elgyem (#605) End of evolution Its name comes from BEM, "Bug-eyed monster".
Litwick Hitomoshi (ヒトモシ) 607 Ghost Fire Beginning of evolution Lampent (#608) The flame it has is actually because it's burning souls that it uses as food.
Lampent Ranpurā (ランプラー) 608 Ghost Fire Litwick (#607) Candelure (#609) It hangs around hospitals waiting for people to die.
Chandelure Shandera (シャンデラ) 609 Ghost Fire Lampent (#608) End of evolution Chandelure is a playable character in Pokkén Tournament DX. It is also an enemy in the Smash Run mode in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. It is a boss in PokéPark 2: Adventures Beyond.
Axew Kibago (キバゴ) 610 Dragon Beginning of evolution Fraxure (#611) The partner of Iris in the Black and White anime.
Fraxure Onondo (オノンド) 611 Dragon Axew (#610) Haxorus (#612)
Haxorus Ononokusu (オノノクス) 612 Dragon Fraxure (#611) End of evolution
Cubchoo Kumashun (クマシュン) 613 Ice Beginning of evolution Beartic (#614) If it sniffles its runny nose, it gains more power. The viscosity of its snot determines its health, a sick Cubchoo's snot is watery while healthy Cubchoo have thick and viscous mucus.
Beartic Tsunbeā (ツンベアー) 614 Ice Cubchoo (#613) End of evolution It freezes its breath to create fangs and claws of ice to fight with. Cold northern areas are its habitat. It is based on a polar bear.
Cryogonal Furījio (フリージオ) 615 Ice Does not evolve It is an enemy in the Smash Run mode in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Shelmet Chobomaki (チョボマキ) 616 Bug Beginning of evolution Accelgor (#617) Trading one for Karrablast will evolve it. Alternatively, the player can evolve it in Pokémon Go by using 200 Shelmet Candies.
Accelgor Agirudā (アギルダー) 617 Bug Accelgor (#616) End of evolution It is very quick on its feet.
Stunfisk Maggyo (マッギョ) 618 Ground Electric Does not evolve Stunfisk is based on the flatfish.[10] It has a Galarian form that looks similar to a bear trap and is a Ground and Steel type.
Mienfoo Kojofū (コジョフー) 619 Fighting Beginning of evolution Mienshao (#620)
Mienshao Kojondo (コジョンド) 620 Fighting Mienfoo (#619) End of evolution
Druddigon Kurimugan (クリムガン) 621 Dragon Does not evolve A dragon-like Pokémon that lives in caves. It races through narrow caves, using its sharp claws to catch prey. The skin on its face is harder than a rock.
Golett Gobitto (ゴビット) 622 Ground Ghost Beginning of evolution Golurk (#623) Golett and Golurk are among the first Pokémon to be designed by a Western artist.[12] Golurk's design is inspired by the Golem of Prague of Jewish folklore, a clay figure given life to protect the Jewish people of Prague from attacks and persecution.[13]
Golurk Gorūgu (ゴルーグ) 623 Ground Ghost Golett (#622) End of evolution
Pawniard Komatana (コマタナ) 624 Dark Steel Beginning of evolution Bisharp (#625) Small samurai-like Pokémon that fight at Bisharp's command. They cling to their prey and inflict damage by sinking their blades into it.
Bisharp Kirikizan (キリキザン) 625 Dark Steel Pawniard (#624) End of evolution Based on samurais, it leads a group of Pawniard. It battles to become the boss, but will be driven from the group if it loses.
Bouffalant Baffuron (バッフロン) 626 Normal Does not evolve Based on the American bison, the fur on its head resembles an afro haircut.
Rufflet Washibon (ワシボン) 627 Normal Flying Beginning of evolution Braviary (#628) They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.
Braviary Wōguru (ウォーグル) 628 Normal Flying Rufflet (#627) End of evolution A Pokémon based on the bald eagle. Its color scheme may also be inspired by the red, white and blue of the flag of the United States. Additionally, its design may be influenced by Native American culture, which is apparently reflected in the feathers on its head, resembling war bonnets.
Vullaby Baruchai (バルチャイ) 629 Dark Flying Beginning of evolution Mandibuzz (#630)
Mandibuzz Barujīna (バルジーナ) 630 Dark Flying Mandibuzz (#629) End of evolution It uses bones to style itself.
Heatmor Kuitaran (クイタラン) 631 Fire Does not evolve Based on the giant anteater, Heatmor will try to burn through Durant's weak armor and then eat it.
Durant Aianto (アイアント) 632 Bug Steel Does not evolve It tries to size up and defend itself against Heatmor.
Deino Monozu (モノズ) 633 Dark Dragon Beginning of evolution Zweilous (#634) Deino, derived from "one" in German, is blind so it usually bites things and comes out with scratches.
Zweilous Jiheddo (ジヘッド) 634 Dark Dragon Deino (#633) Hydreigon (#635) Zweilous, derived from "two" in German, has two heads which fight over food a lot.
Hydreigon Sazandora (サザンドラ) 635 Dark Dragon Zweilous (#634) End of evolution Hydreigon, derived from "three" in German and dragon, has three heads. Before it evolves, the heads fight to determine who will be the dominant head.
Larvesta Meraruba (メラルバ) 636 Bug Fire Beginning of evolution Volcarona (#637)
Volcarona Urugamosu (ウルガモス) 637 Bug Fire Larvesta (#636) End of evolution Thought to be an embodiment of the sun, it appeared during a bitterly cold winter and saved Pokémon from freezing.
Cobalion Kobaruon (コバルオン) 638 Steel Fighting Does not evolve Cobalion's design is inspired by Athos from The Three Musketeers.[14] It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with allies to punish people when they hurt Pokemon.
Terrakion Terakion (テラキオン) 639 Rock Fighting Does not evolve Terrakion's design is inspired by Porthos from The Three Musketeers.[14] Legends say that to protect its allies, It destroyed a caste just by crashing into it.
Virizion Birijion (ビリジオン) 640 Grass Fighting Does not evolve Virizion's design is inspired by Aramis from The Three Musketeers.[14] It gracefully leaps at its opponents as they watch in awe.
Tornadus Torunerosu (トルネロス) 641 Flying Does not evolve Tornadus' "Incarnate Forme" is inspired by the Japanese Fūjin, the Shinto God of the wind. Its "Therian Forme" stems from the Four Symbols of Chinese myth, specifically the Vermilion Bird. It is capable of transforming between forms via an item called the "Reveal Glass".[13][15]
Thundurus Borutorosu (ボルトロス) 642 Electric Flying Does not evolve Thundurus' "Incarnate Forme" is inspired by the Japanese Raijin, the Shinto God of lightning, thunder and storms. Its "Therian Forme" stems from the Four Symbols of Chinese myth, specifically the Azure Dragon. It is capable of transforming between forms via an item called the "Reveal Glass".[13][15]
Reshiram Reshiramu (レシラム) 643 Dragon Fire Does not evolve It can be owned by either the player or the character N. Reshiram is also the main legendary for Pokémon Black. It appears in legends and tales. Its tail produces flames that incinerate everything around it and it can actually change the weather because of it, it is said that it has the power to scorch the world with fire. It helps kingdoms that want to build a world of truth and they say if people ignore truth and become consumed by greed, Reshiram will come to burn down their kingdom.
Zekrom Zekuromu (ゼクロム) 644 Dragon Electric Does not evolve It powers up with electricity from its tail. It can either be owned by the player or the character N. It is the main legendary for Pokémon White. It appears in myths and legends. Concealing itself in thunder clouds, it flies throughout the Unova region. It tail has a motor like organ that generates powerful electricity. Because of this, people say that it can engulf the world in lightning. Similarly, Zekrom helps people build a world of ideals, and if people lose the righteousness in their hearts, Zekrom will ruin their kingdom with lightning.
Landorus Randorosu (ランドロス) 645 Ground Flying Does not evolve Landorus' "Incarnate Forme" is inspired by the Japanese Inari Ōkami, the Shinto God of agriculture and fertility. Its "Therian Forme" stems from the Four Symbols of Chinese myth, specifically the White Tiger. It is capable of transforming between forms via an item called the "Reveal Glass".[13][15]
Kyurem Kyuremu (キュレム) 646 Dragon Ice Does not evolve Its capable of fusing with either Reshiram or Zekrom to become "White Kyurem" or "Black Kyurem", respectively. It generates an ultracold freezing energy inside itself but its body froze part way. It awaits a hero to fill its missing parts with either truth or ideals.

Now with Reshirams or Zekroms power, Kyurem now has the power of fire and electricity respectively as it becomes White Kyurem and Black Kyurem..

Keldeo Kerudio (ケルディオ) 647 Water Fighting Does not evolve Keldeo's design is inspired by d'Artagnan from The Three Musketeers.[14]
Meloetta Meroetta (メロエッタ) 648 Normal Psychic Does not evolve Its "Aria Forme" can use its voice to control the feelings of both people and Pokemon. Many songs were inspired from it.
Normal Fighting "Pirouette Forme"
Genesect Genosekuto (ゲノセクト) 649 Bug Steel Does not evolve It was altered by Team Plasma after it was revived. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, he will use Techno Blast on the opponents.

Notes[]

  1. ^ Details on Pokémon names, National Pokédex numbers, types and evolutions are obtained from The Pokémon Company International's online Pokédex.[1]
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Prior to X and Y, Cottonee and Whimsicott were pure Grass types.
  3. ^ Galarian Yamask (introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield) are capable of evolving into Runerigus.

References[]

  1. ^ "Pokédex". The Pokémon Company International. 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  2. ^ Game Freak (4 March 2011). Pokémon Black and White (Nintendo DS). Nintendo. The scalchop on its belly is very hard and grows from its bellybutton.
  3. ^ Game Freak (2010-09-18). Pokémon White (Nintendo DS). Nintendo. The scalchop on its stomach is made from the same element as claws. It detaches the scalchop for use as a blade.
  4. ^ Game Freak (2010-09-18). Pokémon Black (Nintendo DS). Nintendo. It fights using the scalchop on its stomach. In response to an attack, it retaliates immediately by slashing.
  5. ^ Game Freak (2010-09-18). Pokémon Black (Nintendo DS). Nintendo. Strict training is how it learns its flowing double-scalchop technique.
  6. ^ Game Freak (2010-09-18). Pokémon Black (Nintendo DS). Nintendo. One swing of the sword incorporated in its armor can fell an opponent. A simple glare from one of them quiets everybody.
  7. ^ Game Freak (7 October 2012). Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (Nintendo DS). Nintendo. In the time it takes a foe to blink, it can draw and sheathe the seamitars attached to its front legs.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b "How Pokemon Get Made". Contests-club.1up.com. Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2011-04-04.
  9. ^ Pokémon Pia.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Mendes, Augusto B.; Guimarães, Felipe V.; Eirado-Silva, Clara B. P.; Silva, Edson P. (2017). "The ichthyological diversity of Pokémon" (PDF). Journal of Geek Studies. 4 (1): 39–67. ISSN 2359-3024. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  11. ^ "晴れたり時々曇ったり". 15 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-01-15.
  12. ^ "Ken Sugimori Reveals Beta Pokémon Info (Gen 5)". Lava Cut Content. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Lucas Sullivan (February 8, 2014). "17 Pokemon based on real-world mythology". GamesRadar. Future plc. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Henry Gilbert (October 14, 2012). "Pokémon facts - 30 little known pieces of trivia from the classic franchise". GamesRadar. Future plc. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  15. ^ Jump up to: a b c Game Freak (April 23, 2015). Pokémon Omega Ruby (Nintendo 3DS) (1.4 ed.). The Pokémon Company. Reveal Glass description: 'A looking glass that reveals the truth. It's a mysterious glass that returns a Pokémon to its original shape.'
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