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The second generation (generation II) of the Pokémon franchise features 100 fictional species of creatures introduced to the core video game series in the Game Boy Color games Pokémon Gold and Silver. The generation was unveiled at the beginning of the Nintendo Space World '97 event.[1] Gold and Silver were first released on November 21, 1999, in Japan.[2]
The games are set in the Johto region, which is based on the real-world Kansai region of Japan. Due to the games acting as a sequel to the first generation of the franchise, the Pokémon designs of the second generation share a strong association with those from the first. Some Pokémon in this generation were introduced in animated adaptations of the franchise before Gold and Silver were released. The games also introduced several new types of Pokémon, introducing the elemental types Dark and Steel, a subset of Pokémon called "Baby Pokémon", and differently colored versions of Pokémon called Shiny Pokémon.
The following list details the 100 Pokémon of the second generation in order of their in-game "Pokédex" index order. Alternate forms introduced in subsequent games in the series, such as Mega Evolutions and regional variants, are included on the pages for the generation in which the specific form was introduced.
Design and development
[edit]Pokémon are a species of fictional creatures created for the Pokémon media franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the Japanese franchise began in 1996 with the video games Pokémon Red and Green for the Game Boy, which were later released in North America as Pokémon Red and Blue in 1998.[3] In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture Pokémon and use their special abilities to combat other Pokémon. Some Pokémon can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution via various means, such as exposure to specific items.[4] Each Pokémon has one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon.[5] A major goal in each game is to complete the Pokédex, a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading with other Trainers to obtain individuals from all Pokémon species.[4] Each Pokémon game starts by giving the player a choice between one of three Pokémon to become their starter Pokémon. Typically, the options are Grass-type, Fire-type, or Water-type Pokémon.[6] In the second generation, the player can choose between Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile as their starter.[7]
The second generation of Pokémon is set primarily in the region of Johto, which is based on the real-world region of Kansai in Japan.[8] The second generation of Pokémon, unlike other subsequent generations in the series, was primarily designed as a "sequel" to the prior generation, which was focused around the games Pokémon Red and Blue. This resulted in many second-generation species being related to earlier ones, or reviving designs scrapped from Red and Blue.[9] Unlike the prior generation, however, the second generation more clearly defined what a Pokémon species design would look like, with many in the second generation having their designs rooted in some form of real-world origin, such as in the form of plants, animals, and mythological inspirations. Designs for the generation took a more "rural" approach, in contrast to the prior generation, where Pokémon such as Porygon and Muk illustrated more "urban" influences.[9] The release of Pokémon Gold and Silver on the Game Boy Color additionally allowed for more freedom in creating the colors of species in comparison to the prior generation, which tended to have simpler color schemes than those from the second generation.[9]
Two new types were introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver – the "Dark" and "Steel" types – intended to better balance the gameplay of Pokémon battles. Dark and Steel types fare well against the then dominant Psychic type. The concept of breeding was also introduced in the second generation of Pokémon games, which allowed players to manipulate the in-battle skills of their Pokémon to a greater degree.[10] Some of the new Pokémon introduced in Gold and Silver are pre-evolutions of generation one Pokémon, such as Pichu and Igglybuff. Referred to as "Baby Pokémon", they are usually only available by breeding their evolved forms.[11] The generation also introduced a new variation of Pokémon called Shiny Pokémon, which are rare versions of Pokémon with alternate color palettes from a standard version of the species.[12]
Scrapped Pokémon
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Pokémon Gold and Silver were first revealed at Nintendo Space World, a live trade show event, in 1997.[13] A demo was showcased at Space World, which was not made publicly available again until it was later leaked online in 2018.[14][15] At this point in the games' development, they had a significantly larger world map than the final game and featured around 41 Pokémon designs[16] that were removed and replaced when the games were released in 1999.[13][17] These designs included scrapped pre-evolutions for Pokémon from the first generation, such as Paras, Meowth, and Doduo,[13][18] and scrapped evolutions for Farfetch'd,[nb 1] Qwilfish, Pinsir,[16] Weepinbell and Ditto.[21] Some scrapped designs are believed to have later been reused for future games such as Tangrowth, Sharpedo,[22] Leafeon and Lickilicky;[16] however this has not been officially confirmed. Many entirely unique designs with no association to other species were also discovered, such as a flaming seal, a doll impaled with a nail that evolves into a panda-like being,[22] a Dark-type cat evolutionary line, and a shell Pokémon (named Taaban) that bears resemblance to shells on the tail and head of the Pokémon species Slowbro and Slowking respectively.[16][23] Many Pokémon introduced in the second generation also had design differences from their final incarnations.[13][16]
One of the most popular designs discovered in the beta was the Kotora evolutionary line; consisting of Kotora, Raitora and an unnamed third evolution. This line was given the Electric-typing and was based on tigers, with Kotora's name translating to "baby tiger" and Raitora's translating to "thunder tiger". It was discovered that the Kotora line had been scrapped from both the first and second generations.[22] Due to its cute design, many Pokémon fans were disappointed about the Kotora line being scrapped and hoped for its return in a future Pokémon game.[24][25]
A big change from the demo were the starters. Aside from Chikorita, both the Fire-type and Water-type starters were different species instead of the Cyndaquil and Totodile lines chosen in the final game. The Fire starter was initially filled by Honōguma (translated into Flambear for the English version),[26] a bear-like Pokémon that slightly resembles Pikachu.[16] Honōguma would eventually evolve into Borubeaa (Volbear in English) and Dainabea (Dynabear in English). The water starter was initially filled by the Kurusu (Cruz in English), a seal-like Pokémon that bears a resemblance to the seventh generation starter Popplio.[13] Kurusu eventually evolves into Akua (Aqua in English) and Akueria (Aquaria in English).[23][27][28]
In April 2020, two more leaks were documented online, one from a demo from Space World 1999 and the other from a pre-Space World 1997 build of Gold and Silver. The latter leak, dubbed the Korean Index due to being discovered within a Korean backup file,[29] featured more previously unseen scrapped designs such as Pokémon based on a koala, snow rabbits [ja] (雪うさぎ), a Viking longship, as well as designs resembling early versions of later generation species Chimecho and Burmy.[30] These leaks, as well as the Space World 1997 demo leak, were a part of a series of continuous data leaks known as the Nintendo Gigaleak.[29]
List of Pokémon
[edit]| Name[nb 3] | Type(s) | Evolves from | Evolves into | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikorita Chikorita (チコリータ) (0152) |
Grass | — | Bayleef (#153) | Chikorita is a quadruped reptilian Pokémon,[31] who acts as one of the first Pokémon the player can obtain in Pokémon Gold and Silver.[32] It has a large leaf on the top of its head,[31] which it uses as a means to measure the humidity and temperature of its surroundings.[33] Chikorita's name may be a combination of the chicory plant,[31][34] as well as the Spanish suffix for something that is small, "-ita".[35] Chikorita will be a starter pokemon in the upcoming pokemon game Pokémon Legends: Z-A.[36] Bayleef is the evolution of Chikorita. Bayleef may be based on a brontosaurus.[37] Bayleef's name may originate from the bay leaf, a part of the bay laurel.[35] In the Spaceworld demo, it was discovered that Bayleef was originally a Pokémon called Hanamogura, meaning "plant mole" in Japanese. The design itself features a large flower, resembling a lotus blossom.[27] In the Pokémon anime season Pokémon: The Johto Journeys, Chikorita is one of Ash Ketchum's Pokémon, which eventually evolves into a Bayleef.[38][39]
Meganium is a dinosaur-like Pokémon that evolves from Bayleef.[40] Meganium resembles a sauropod, with a large pink flower around its long neck[41] and stamen-like antennae.[42] Meganium's name is a combination of the word "mega" and the geranium flower.[35] The Pokémon was used heavily to promote New Pokémon Snap, in which it appears as one of its "boss battles".[43] | |
| Bayleef Bayleef (ベイリーフ) (0153) |
Grass | Chikorita (#152) | Meganium (#154) | ||
| Meganium Meganium (メガニウム) (0154) |
Grass | Bayleef (#153) | Mega Evolution | ||
| Cyndaquil Hinoarashi (ヒノアラシ) (0155) |
Fire | — | Quilava (#156) | Cyndaquil is a shrew-like Pokémon,[44] though it has also been considered similar to the anteater, porcupine, and echidna,[45] who has flames spouting from its rear end.[44] It acts as one of the first Pokémon the player can obtain in Pokémon Gold and Silver,[32] as well as in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.[45] Cyndaquil does not always have flames spouting from its rear end, and only unleashes them when it believes itself to be in danger; it is an otherwise timid Pokémon.[45]
Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava, who has flames coming out of its head and back.[42][46] Cyndaquil's name comes from the words "cinder" and "quill", Quilava's comes from the words "quill" and "lava".[35] Quilava's English name was coined by localizer Jeff Kalles, who named it due to a desire from The Pokémon Company and Nintendo to have a Pokémon with a name beginning with every letter of the alphabet, with Quilava filling the Q role.[47][48] In the Pokémon anime, a Cyndaquil is captured by protagonist Ash Ketchum and acts as a recurring character in the series.[49] Ash's Cyndaquil evolves into a Quilava as the series progresses.[49] Typhlosion is Cyndaquil's final form and is a much more intimidating Pokémon than its prior forms.[50] Typhlosion has been referred to as both mouse-like,[51] hedgehog-like[52] and badger-like.[53] It has a collar of fire around its neck.[51] Typhlosion's name comes from the words "typhoon" and "explosion".[35] Typhlosion has another form, named Hisuian Typhlosion, that was introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.[54][55][56] Following an information leak, an unpublished story depicting Typhlosion standing in for the badger Mujina in its respective tale from Japanese folklore was made public. Due to the leak depicting Typhlosion having romantic relations with a girl, it caused an internet meme within the Pokémon community.[53][57] | |
| Quilava Magumarashi (マグマラシ) (0156) |
Fire | Cyndaquil (#155) | Typhlosion (#157) | ||
| Typhlosion Bakufūn (バクフーン) (0157) |
Fire | Quilava (#156) | — | ||
| Totodile Waninoko (ワニノコ) (0158) |
Water | — | Croconaw (#159) | Totodile, Croconaw, and Feraligatr are crocodile-like Pokémon.[58] Totodile is one of the first Pokémon available in Pokémon Gold and Silver,[58] as well as Legends: Z-A,[36] and is classified as one of the games' "starters" as a result.[58] Totodile evolves into Croconaw. Whilst retaining the crocodile design, Croconaw's design is also influenced by cavemen.[42] Croconaw subsequently evolves into Feraligatr.[58] Feraligatr are typically depicted as bipedal, as well as displaying a temper and brutish strength.[59] Totodile's English name comes from the words "tot" and "crocodile", Croconaw's comes from the words "crocodile" and "gnaw", and Feraligatr's comes from the words "feral" and "alligator".[35] The ten character limit of Gold and Silver resulted in Feraligatr's name being shortened from "Feraligator" to "Feraligatr".[60] A Totodile appeared in the Pokémon anime series, where it is used by protagonist Ash Ketchum. It primarily serves in a comic relief role in the series.[61] | |
| Croconaw Arigeitsu (アリゲイツ) (0159) |
Water | Totodile (#158) | Feraligatr (#160) | ||
| Feraligatr Ōdairu (オーダイル) (0160) |
Water | Croconaw (#159) | Mega Evolution | ||
| Sentret Otachi (オタチ) (0161) |
Normal | — | Furret (#162) | Sentret is a squirrel-like Pokémon.[62] It uses its tail to stand on and bounce around with.[62][63] Sentret's name is combination of "sentry" and "ferret".[35] Sentret evolves into Furret, a ferret-like Pokémon.[64] Like Sentret, Furret has a long tail, which it uses to wrap its babies around them to put them to sleep.[65] Furret's name appears to be a combination of "fur" and "ferret".[35] Furret became popular among fans due to a YouTube video of the Pokémon walking set to the theme of Accumula Town from Pokémon Black and White, which caused the creation of memes based on Furret.[66] | |
| Furret Ōtachi (オオタチ) (0162) |
Normal | Sentret (#161) | — | ||
| Hoothoot Hōhō (ホーホー) (0163) |
Normal / Flying | — | Noctowl (#164) | Hoothoot is an owl-like Pokémon. Due to it being nocturnal, it can only appear to trainers at night, with IGN suggesting this to be a way to demonstrate the day and night system introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver.[67] Hoothoot is usually seen balancing on one foot.[68] When creating this Pokémon, Ken Sugimori stated that the inspiration for Hoothoot being on one foot was from seeing his own pet bird standing on one leg.[69]
Noctowl is the evolution of Hoothoot.[67] In the Pokémon anime, Ash caught a shiny variant of Noctowl, which was colored gold rather than the Pokémon's typical brown coloring.[70] In the Spaceworld demo, Hoothoot had a different evolution that was scrapped in favor of Noctowl.[71] Hoothoot's name derives from the onomatopoeia for the sound owls make. Meanwhile, Noctowl's name is a combination of "nocturnal" and "owl".[35] | |
| Noctowl Yorunozuku (ヨルノズク) (0164) |
Normal / Flying | Hoothoot (#163) | — | ||
| Ledyba Ledyba (レディバ) (0165) |
Bug / Flying | — | Ledian (#166) | Ledyba is a ladybug-like Pokémon. Ledyba has blue legs alongside a dark orange/red shell, which displays five black spots.[72] It creates aromatic fluid from its leg joints, which it alters to convey its feelings with fellow Ledyba. Ledyba huddle together for warmth in the winter. Ledyba evolves into Ledian;[73] a larger, red, bipedal ladybug-like Pokémon. Ledian sleep inside large leaves in forests during the daytime.[72]
The Ledyba evolutionary line is seemingly based on either the coccinella quinquepunctata or the harmonia axyridis. Both Ledyba and Ledian's appearances differ slightly depending on gender, with females having shorter antennae than males.[72] Their names derive from the word "ladybug".[35] | |
| Ledian Ledian (レディアン) (0166) |
Bug / Flying | Ledyba (#165) | — | ||
| Spinarak Itomaru (イトマル) (0167) |
Bug / Poison | — | Ariados (#168) | Spinarak is a spider-like Pokémon. It has a green body with pink pincers.[74] In Gold and Silver, Spinarak was originally a purple color, but was changed in Pokémon Crystal to its current green design,[75] with its purple coloring being changed to the colors used for Spinarak's shiny form.[74] TheGamer believed the purple coloring in Gold and Silver to be due to an artistic choice, with it being how Spinarak would look in the shadows or during the night time, which is typically when Spinarak appeared.[75] Spinarak has a large face on its back, which will smile when trainers feed or pet the Spinarak.[76] Spinarak is based on the theridion grallator,[72] with its name being a combination on the words "spinneret" and "arachnid".[35]
Spinarak evolves into Ariados. Ariados is a multi-colored, spider-like Pokémon,[77] seemingly based on the jumping spider.[72] Ariados typically grabs its prey and attach them with silk, before letting the prey escape. It will use the silk to track the prey and lead it the prey's companions. Ariados also traps its prey in webbing and will drink their blood whenever it gets thirsty.[78] Ariados's name is combination of the words "arachnid" and "dos" (Spanish for "two").[35] | |
| Ariados Ariados (アリアドス) (0168) |
Bug / Poison | Spinarak (#167) | — | ||
| Crobat Crobat (クロバット) (0169) |
Poison / Flying | Golbat (#042) | — | Crobat is a bat-like Pokémon and is the evolution of a first generation Pokémon, Golbat, by having a good friendship with its trainer. Crobat has two pairs of wings,[79] appearing in the shape of an X,[80] with its hind pair being used to help the Pokémon fly fast. These wings were developed from its previous evolution's legs. Crobat has the ability to alternate between which pair of wings it uses, enabling it to fly for long distances.[79] Crobat is dependent on drinking blood, as even a short time without blood consumption can lead to weakness and an inability to fly.[81] Crobat's name is a combination of the words "cross" and "bat".[35] | |
| Chinchou Chonchī (チョンチー) (0170) |
Water / Electric | — | Lanturn (#171) | Chinchou and Lanturn are Pokémon based on anglerfish,[82][83] specifically the footballfish.[84][85] Chinchou has yellow eyes with black crosses for pupils. It has two antennae that glow at the tips, which it uses to help see when swimming in deep oceans. Chinchou's name originates for the Japanese word for lantern, "chochin".[35] Chinchou evolves into Lanturn.[86] Similar to Chinchou, Lanturn has large round eyes with two balls of light on the end of horns that extend from its head. The Pokémon is known to compete for food at 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) below the ocean against Lumineon. It is stated in the Pokédex that Lanturn's light can reach all the way to the surface, which if calculated, would be around 5.6e+52 (48 zeros) times brighter than the universe.[87] Competitively, Lanturn is a popular choice in the Pokémon GO competitive scene.[88] Lanturn's name stems from the word "lantern".[35] | |
| Lanturn Lanturn (ランターン) (0171) |
Water / Electric | Chinchou (#170) | — | ||
| Pichu Pichu (ピチュー) (0172) |
Electric | — | Pikachu (#025) | Pichu is a baby Pokémon, and is the pre-evolved form of series mascot Pikachu.[89] Pichu was created by Ken Sugimori in an attempt to replicate the success of Pikachu,[90] with further discussion leading to Pichu's design being ironed out, eventually resulting in Pichu being created as a pre-evolved form of Pikachu.[91] It is a favorite of series composer and developer Junichi Masuda as a result of the development process behind Pichu.[90][91]
Pichu is a small, yellow Pokémon, greatly resembling Pikachu.[89] Pichu has a smaller body and larger head than Pikachu, with large ears, a small tail, and a patch of fur around its collar.[92] Its name hails from the words "pika" and "chu".[35] Pichu are more playful than Pikachu, and struggle to contain their ability to control electricity.[92] In the beta of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Pichu was rounder, appearing more ball-like, with shorter limbs and pointy ears.[93][94] Several alternate forms of Pichu appear in the series, such as a "Spiky-Eared" Pichu that appears in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver,[95] and a ukulele-playing Pichu that appears in the 2010 spin-off game Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.[96] Pichu also appears in the crossover fighting game series Super Smash Bros. Pichu originally debuted in Super Smash Bros. Melee, where it played similarly to Pikachu, but damaged itself with its attacks and was easier to KO. It was considered a "joke character" in that game due to its weak fighting abilities, but its reappearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate significantly buffed the character, making it substantially stronger in the game's competitive scene.[97] | |
| Cleffa Pī (ピィ) (0173) |
Fairy[nb 4] | — | Clefairy (#035) | Cleffa is a baby Pokémon and pre-evolution of first generation Pokémon Clefairy. Cleffa is pink and star-shaped.[98][99] In the Spaceworld demo, Cleffa originally had a slightly altered appearance, having an antenna protruding from its head. It is an extraterrestrial species, originating either from the Moon or outer space.[100][101] Groups of Cleffa dance in rings on nights filled with shooting stars until dawn, which is seen as a sign of good luck.[100][102] Cleffa's name is in reference to a musical clef.[35] | |
| Igglybuff Pupurin (ププリン) (0174) |
Normal / Fairy[nb 4] | — | Jigglypuff (#039) | Igglybuff is a baby Pokémon and the pre-evolution of first generation Pokémon Jigglypuff. Igglybuff has a pink, round, elastic body.[98] Igglybuff, as well as the rest of its evolutionary line, are capable of being picked up and blown away by the wind.[103] They like to sing; unlike Jigglypuff, Igglybuff are not capable of knocking people unconscious with their voice yet.[104] Igglybuff's English name is a combination of "jiggly" and "buff".[35] | |
| Togepi Togepi (トゲピー) (0175) |
Fairy[nb 4] | — | Togetic (#176) | Togepi is an egg-like Pokémon.[105] It evolves into Togetic, which gains the ability to fly.[106] Togepi first appeared in the Pokémon anime prior to its release in the video games, where it was raised by the character Misty.[107] In the games, it can be obtained and hatched from an egg.[108] Togepi was the first Pokémon made available from Pokémon eggs in the series, and its egg features a unique design in the anime not seen in the games.[109] Togepi's English name hails from the words "toge" (meaning spike) and "pi" (meaning peep). Togetic's name hails from "toge" and "tic", a sound made by a bird.[35] An evolution of Togetic, named Togekiss, was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.[110] | |
| Togetic Togechikku (トゲチック) (0176) |
Fairy[nb 4] / Flying | Togepi (#175) | Togekiss (#468) | ||
| Natu Neiti (ネイティ) (0177) |
Psychic / Flying | — | Xatu (#178) | Natu is a bird-like Pokémon. Natu has a small green body,[111] and is incapable of flight.[112] Natu is potentially based on the kiwi, with a design inspired by Native Americans.[113]
Xatu is Natu's evolution. Xatu uses levitation as a form of modified flight.[114] Xatu has the ability to see in time to both the past and future. Whilst never having the desire to change the future, it remains motionless due to fearing the future it sees.[115] Xatu is based on the condor, with a design inspired by totem poles.[116] A scrapped evolutionary stage between Natu and Xatu was discovered in an early 1997 build of Gold and Silver.[30] Natu and Xatu's names derive from "Atu", a man in Samoan mythology as being the first man of the Samoans.[35] According to Gold and Silver's English translator, Jeff Kalles, Xatu's name also derives from "Xat",[117] a carved totem pole acting as a memorial for the dead in certain Native American civilizations in Western North America. | |
| Xatu Neitio (ネイティオ) (0178) |
Psychic / Flying | Natu (#177) | — | ||
| Mareep Merīpu (メリープ) (0179) |
Electric | — | Flaaffy (#180) | Mareep is a sheep-like Pokémon. It has blue skin and a yellow woolly fleece.[118] Mareep's wool grows at a constant rate, re-growing completely in a week after being sheared.[119] The fleece also generates static electricity,[120][121] which causes the lightbulb on the tip of its tail to shine the more static electricity is charged.[122] The static also doubles the volume of Mareep's wool.[123] Due to the wool being rather soft, it is often used to make clothing with in-universe, though a processor is incorporated into the clothing to remove the build up of static.[120][121][122] The concept for an electric sheep Pokémon may derive from the title of science fiction novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?".[122][124][125] Mareep's name is an anagram for the unit of electric current "ampere";[122] as well as being a portmanteau of "Mary", the titular character from the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb", and "sheep".[35][121]
Flaaffy is the evolution of Mareep. It is pink and fluffy,[126] with a blue orb at the end of their tails that they use as a conductor.[127] Due to storing too much electricity, it starts to lose wool and develop patches where wool cannot grow,[123] leaving only wool around its neck and head.[128] Flaaffy's English name is a combination of "fluffy" and "baa", the onomatopoeia of the noise sheep make.[35] Flaaffy evolves into Ampharos. Ampharos, a bipedal electric sheep,[129] are primarily yellow with black stripes, with the stripes resembling rings.[9] The orb on its tail acts like a beacon, being able to guide people using its light from far away.[130][123] In-universe, this light can even be seen from space, with people using this light for various purposes; such as sending signals,[131] as well as powering lighthouses.[132] Ampharos is likely inspired by the Pharos of Alexandria, with part of Ampharos' name also originating from the lighthouse.[133] Its name also combines the words "pharaoh" and "ampere".[35] Its Japanese name, Denryū, is a combination of "den" (Japanese for electricity) and "ryū" (Japanese for current and dragon).[129] The dragon origins are explored further in Pokémon X and Y, where Ampharos can mega evolve and gain the Dragon type due to the process reawakening long dormant dragon genes.[131][134] In 2024, as part of an agreement between The Pokémon Company and the Nagasaki Prefecture, Ampharos was named "Nagasaki Future Support Pokémon", acting as a way to support the prefecture and increase tourism.[135][136] | |
| Flaaffy Mokoko (モココ) (0180) |
Electric | Mareep (#179) | Ampharos (#181) | ||
| Ampharos Denryū (デンリュウ) (0181) |
Electric | Flaaffy (#180) | Mega Evolution | ||
| Bellossom Kireihana (キレイハナ) (0182) |
Grass | Gloom (#044) | — | Bellossom is a flower-like Pokémon and an alternate evolution of Gloom, which can also evolve into Vileplume.[137] Bellossom was initially designed with dark blue skin, similar to the rest of its evolutionary line. However, this was changed to green skin to avoid association with blackface.[138] Alongside green skin, Bellossom has flowers on its head and a skirt made of leaves.[139] Depending on how smelly a Gloom is when evolving, a Bellossom's flowers grow more beautifully than usual. When going to sleep, Bellossom closes its petals.[140] The skirt has changed colors multiple times between games; initially designed as pink, then red, before sticking with a green and yellow design.[75] Due to its skirt, Bellossom is likely based on hula girls.[139][141] Bellossom's English name is a combination of "bell" and "blossom".[35] | |
| Marill Marill (マリル) (0183) |
Water / Fairy[nb 5] | Azurill (#298) | Azumarill (#184) | Marill and Azumarill are a pair of Pokémon. Marill evolves into Azumarill. Marill resembles a mouse, while Azumarill more greatly resembles a rabbit.[142] During development of Gold and Silver, Marill's sprite was depicted with a dark pink and light purple color scheme.[138] Marill's name hails from the words "marine" and "rill" while Azumarill's hails from the same words, as well as the Spanish word for blue, azul.[35] A pre-evolution to Marill, named Azurill, debuted in sequel games Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.[143]
Maril appeared in the Pokémon anime prior to its appearance in the games. As a result, urban legends and rumors sprung up, which stated that Marill was a Pokémon named "Pikablu", named as such due to its resemblance to series mascot Pikachu, that players could obtain in the games Pokémon Red and Blue through several outlandish means.[144][145] The Pikablu rumors became widespread enough that the name appeared on an official Topps trading card for the series.[146] | |
| Azumarill Mariruri (マリルリ) (0184) |
Water / Fairy[nb 5] | Marill (#183) | — | ||
| Sudowoodo Usokkī (ウソッキー) (0185) |
Rock | Bonsly (#438) | — | Sudowoodo is a Pokémon species that mimics the appearance of a tree, causing it to be mistaken for a Grass type.[147][148] Sudowoodo is primarily brown, with green spheres on its hands.[149][150] It likes to surround itself and blend in with real trees,[130] rarely moving unless it believes people realize its faking being a tree, or if it gets caught in the rain.[151][103] In-universe, Sudowoodo is popular with the elderly, even having a magazine dedicated to it.[147][151]
Sudowoodo tends to stand in the middle of paths, blocking people trying to get past. Designed by Ken Sugimori, he stated that a scenario writer wrote the concept of Sudowoodo blocking paths after Sugimori made its illustration and wanted to make use of its characteristics.[152] The Pokémon may be based on petrified wood.[31] Sudowoodo's name is taken from the words "pseudo" and "wood".[35] Its Japanese name is taken from the words "Usokki" (meaning "fake tree") and "Usotsuki" (meaning "liar").[153] Sudowoodo is the evolved form of Bonsly.[31][149] | |
| Politoed Nyorotono (ニョロトノ) (0186) |
Water | Poliwhirl (#061) | — | Politoed is a frog-like Pokémon. Politoed is an alternate evolution of Poliwhirl, which can also evolve into Poliwrath.[154] Politoed is green and yellow as opposed to the Poliwag evolutionary line's blue and white appearance, although Politoed retrains the line's signature spiral pattern on its belly.[155] The Pokémon can be found around lakes and rivers; Politoed's croaks sound more like yells, which become amplified in groups. This croaking is done by Politoed to claim territory.[156]
Politoed's design may be based on tree frogs.[52] In the Spaceworld demo, Politoed had a slightly different design. The Pokémon was larger, had orange knee pads and a yellow circular pattern on its belly.[157] Politoed's name is a combination of "polliwog" and "toad".[35] In real life, a species of tree frog was named after Politoed, dubbed parapharyngodon politoedi.[158] | |
| Hoppip Hanekko (ハネッコ) (0187) |
Grass / Flying | — | Skiploom (#188) | Hoppip, Skiploom and Jumpluff are dandelion-like Pokémon.[159] Hoppip is round and pink,[160] with leaves growing from its head that allows it to fly.[161] Its English name is a combination of "hop" and "pip".[35] Hoppip and its evolutionary line are able to be blown away and carried over large distances by strong winds.[103] Skiploom is the evolution to Hoppip. Skiploom is round and green,[160] with a spinning flower on top its head making it able to fly.[162][163] Its English name is a combination of "skip" and "bloom".[35] Skiploom evolves into Jumpluff. Jumpluff is round and blue,[160] possessing limbs of cotton spores on its head and sides.[164] When being carried by seasonal winds, Jumpluff scatter these spores across the globe, which can cause itchiness and coughing if inhaled. If the spores run out, the Jumpluff's life will end.[165] Its name is a combination of "jump" and "fluff".[35]
The idea of the Hoppip line is meant to demonstrate the idea of how pollen and seeds spread via the air.[166] Additionally, the line is based on the stages of a dandelion; Hoppip resembling the leaves, Skiploom resembling the flower and Jumpluff resembling the seedheads.[159] The line's names were partially created by English translator for the Pokémon series, Nob Ogasawara, with the first half of their names being a reference to the idiom "hop, skip, and a jump".[167] | |
| Skiploom Popokko (ポポッコ) (0188) |
Grass / Flying | Hoppip (#187) | Jumpluff (#189) | ||
| Jumpluff Watakko (ワタッコ) (0189) |
Grass / Flying | Skiploom (#188) | — | ||
| Aipom Eipam (エイパム) (0190) |
Normal | — | Ambipom (#424) | Aipom is a monkey-like Pokémon. Aipom is purple with a tuft of hair on its head, which changes size depending on its gender.[168] Aipom has a large, three-fingered hand on the end of its tail.[169][170] It uses this hand to stand on, climb trees,[169] pick fruit and perform pranks.[171] Comparatively, Aipom is quite clumsy with its actual hands.[172] It also has large eyes and a large grin.[169][173] Aipom is described as being mischievous,[170] enjoying playing pranks. It is also known to jump on and eat Bounsweet.[171] In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution of Aipom named Ambipom.[172][174]
Aipom has appeared in the Pokémon anime; being caught by Ash in Pokémon: Battle Frontier and later traded to his friend Dawn in Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, which would later evolve into an Ambipom.[175] Alongside monkeys, Aipom is likely based on the Mexican mythological creature Ahuizotl. Aipom's hand tail may be based on monkeys' tails being prehensive.[176] Aipom's name is a combination of "ape", "palm" and pom pom".[35] | |
| Sunkern Himanattsu (ヒマナッツ) (0191) |
Grass | — | Sunflora (#192) | Sunkern is sunflower seed-like Pokémon.[177] It is yellow with black stripes and a sprout growing atop its head.[178][179] Sunkern is one of the weakest Pokémon in the franchise, with its only means of defense being to shake its leaves at attackers.[180] Sunkern's name may be a combination of "sunflower" and "kernel".[35] Using an item called a "Sun Stone", Sunkern evolves into Sunflora, a bipedal Pokémon resembling a sunflower.[179] Sunflora follows the sun, using sunlight to become active and lively. Conversely, it becomes sleepy at night due to the lack of sun.[181] In 2023, Sunflora was featured in a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the Van Gogh Museum, being used in a parody of a painting in Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers series.[182][183] Sunflora's name is a combination of "sunflower" and "flora".[35] | |
| Sunflora Kimawari (キマワリ) (0192) |
Grass | Sunkern (#191) | — | ||
| Yanma Yanyanma (ヤンヤンマ) (0193) |
Bug / Flying | — | Yanmega (#469) | Yanma is a dragonfly-like Pokémon. Yanma is depicted as red,[72] with four wings and large eyes. Yanma is often found in swamp and woodland areas,[184] living near bodies of water hunting for food. Yanma is seemingly based on the erythrodiplax genus of the libellulidae family.[72] Yanma's name derives from the Japanese word for "[big] dragonfly", "yanma" (蜻蜓).[35] Pokémon Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution of Yanma called Yanmega.[185] | |
| Wooper Wooper (ウパー) (0194) |
Water / Ground | — | Quagsire (#195)[nb 6] | Wooper is an axolotl-esque Pokémon, with its name coming from the term "wooper looper", a Japanese term used to describe pet axolotls.[186] In the games' beta, Wooper had a much larger, plumper design. This Wooper design became an internet meme as a result of its appearance.[187] Wooper has historically been used as a meme in the Pokémon fandom due to its design.[188] An alternate form of Wooper, named Paldean Wooper, debuted in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.[189]
Wooper evolves into Quagsire. Quagsire resembles a giant salamander.[190] Its name hails from a combination of the words "quagmire" and "sire".[35] In Scarlet and Violet, Paldean Wooper instead evolves into a different Pokémon that greatly resembles Quagsire named Clodsire.[191] | |
| Quagsire Nuō (ヌオー) (0195) |
Water / Ground | Wooper (#194) | — | ||
| Espeon Ēfi (エーフィ) (0196) |
Psychic | Eevee (#133) | — | Espeon and Umbreon are evolutions of Eevee.[192][193] Espeon greatly resembles a cat, and has a split tail. It primarily utilizes in Psychic attacks,[192] and can predict incoming threats.[59] Its design may be associated with the mythological creatures Carbuncle and Nekomata.[194] Espeon's English name hails from the words "ESP" and "eon", while Umbreon's hails from the words "umbra" and "eon".[35] Umbreon is a creature likely based on a fennec fox,[52] with rings on its body that glow in moonlight. Its design may be associated with Egyptian sculptures of Bastet and Anubis, the god of the moon Khonsu, and the legend of the moon rabbit.[195] Together, Espeon and Umbreon represent either side of the yin and yang philosophical concept.[194] Umbreon was originally designed as a Poison-type Pokémon, but was changed to Dark as the new type was implemented.[9] Espeon and Umbreon were both designed by Atsuko Nishida, who aimed to give Espeon a "mysterious" design to emphasize its Psychic type. Umbreon's color palette was not decided during development, which worked under the assumption of using monochrome sprites. Ken Sugimori designed Umbreon's color scheme.[196] | |
| Umbreon Blacky (ブラッキー) (0197) |
Dark | Eevee (#133) | — | ||
| Murkrow Yamikarasu (ヤミカラス) (0198) |
Dark / Flying | — | Honchkrow (#430) | Murkrow is a crow-like Pokémon. Murkrow is small and colored black.[176][197][198] Murkow is considered an omen of misfortune; it is known to steal object that sparkle such as jewellery.[199][200] Murkrow's design is partly based on European witches;[200] having a head in the shape of a witch hat[201] and a tail akin to a broom, giving the appearance of a witch in-flight. Murkrow may also be based on the carrion crow due to a similar shape and color; as well as the yellow-billed chough due to a similar yellow bill and feet.[200] Whilst not considered strong in battle when introduced,[197] Murkrow became a popular top tier in Scarlet and Violet's competitive scene due to the Pokémon's in-battle ability.[198][202]
In Japanese, Murkow's name (Yamikarasu) is a combination of the words "yami" (dark) and "karasu" (crow).[176][200] Its English name is a combination of "murky", "murder" (a group of crows) and "crow".[35][200] Pokémon Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution to Murkrow called Honchkrow.[203] | |
| Slowking Yadoking (ヤドキング) (0199) |
Water / Psychic | Slowpoke (#079) | — | Slowking is an evolution of Slowpoke,[204] which resembles a hybrid of a salamander and a hippopotamus.[205] Unlike Slowpoke's other evolution, Slowbro, which evolves when the Pokémon Shellder bites on its tail,[205] the Shellder has bitten the Slowpoke's head, resulting in its evolution into Slowking.[206] Slowking's English name hails from the words "slow" and "king".[35]
Slowking debuted in the movie Pokémon the Movie 2000,[207] where it is capable of speaking the human language.[208] Pokémon Sword and Shield debuted a regional variant of Slowking named Galarian Slowking, which has the Shellder take complete control over the Slowpoke as it evolves.[209] | |
| Misdreavus Mūma (ムウマ) (0200) |
Ghost | — | Mismagius (#429) | Misdreavus is a ghost Pokémon. Misdreavus is described as looking like a severed head.[176] It is bluish-purple, with pink tips in its wavy hair and a red necklace around its neck.[210] It is active at night, where It actively tries to scare people. Misdreavus is based on the rokurokubi, more specifically the nukekubi, a yōkai depicted as a floating severed head that scares people.[176][211] Misdreavus's name is combination of "mischievous", "dream" and "reave".[35] Its Japanese name is taken directly from the Japanese word for "nightmare", Mūma.[176] In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Misdreavus gained the ability to evolve into Mismagius.[212] Misdreavus also resembles the ancient Paradox Pokémon Flutter Mane.[213][214] | |
| Unown Unown (アンノーン) (0201) |
Psychic | No evolution | Unown is a Pokémon species that resemble letters of the Latin alphabet. It has 28 different forms: 26 representing each letter, as well as one for a question mark and one for an exclamation mark.[215] The Unown designs were created by Pokémon species designer Ken Sugimori, coming to him in a "sudden burst of inspiration".[216] They were originally intended to resemble aliens, but their designs were changed to resemble the alphabet after various designers for the game noticed the similarities.[217] Unown's name originates from the word "unknown".[35]
Groups of Unown are found in ruins and used as communication tool to reveal hidden messages in the games. It cannot learn any moves besides its signature move "Hidden Power". The species has a major role in Pokémon 3: The Movie, in which they originate from a different dimension and are shown to have considerable power.[218] | ||
| Wobbuffet Sōnansu (ソーナンス) (0202) |
Psychic | Wynaut (#360) | — | Wobbuffet is a Pokémon species based on punching bags.[219][220] The body of Wobbuffet is primarily blue and blob-like;[130] with eyes always closed and typically depicted as holding its hand to its forehead, in reference to comedian Hayashiya Sanpei I. It also has a black tail with eyes on it, which it prefers to keep hidden.[130][221][222] If a Wobbuffet is female, it will have pink lips akin to lipstick.[222] Wobbuffet is not capable of learning any conventional offensive moves, instead reflecting opponent's moves back at them should an opponent strike first.[223] If two Wobbuffet encounter each other, they become competitive and try to outdo the other in endurance, even to the point of starvation.[222][224] Additionally, if two are the ones left in a battle, the battle would go on forever as neither of them are capable of dealing a finishing blow.[130] Wobbuffet act aggressive and violent should an opponent aim for its tail;[130][222] this has led to the creation of a fan theory, which theorizes that the blue body is a decoy and the tail is the true form of Wobbuffet,[221][225] or that both the body and tail are two separate Pokémon.[226] A pre-evolved form named Wynaut was introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.[222]
Wobbuffet is a prominent Pokémon in the anime due to being a core member of the villainous Team Rocket,[227][228] with team member Jessie owning one.[222] This Wobbuffet plays a comedic role to the team, often breaking out of its Pokéball and yelling its name.[130][229] Wobbuffet was designed by Hironobu Yoshida.[230] Alongside punching bags, Wobbuffet is likely also based on okiagari-koboshi dolls.[227] Additionally, it may also be based on Japanese comedian Hayashiya Sanpei I, with the Pokémon's Japanese name being a homage to Hayashiya's catchphrase "so nansu, okusan" (translated as "That's the way it is, ma'am").[227][231][232] Wobbuffet's name is a combination of the words "wobble" and "buffet".[35] | |
| Girafarig Kirinriki (キリンリキ) (0203) |
Normal / Psychic | — | Farigiraf (#981) | Girafarig is a giraffe-like Pokémon. Girafarig has two heads; a giraffe-like head on its front half, which controls the actions of the body, and a small fanged head on its tail which bites at anything that gets too close to it.[233] Alongside giraffes, Girafarig may be based on the okapi.[52]
Girafarig's name derives from the word "giraffe",[35] however, the name in both English and Japanese is palindromic, meaning it can be read the same backwards and forwards.[218] This was originally reflected in an early design of Girafarig, where instead of the tail head, the back half mirrored the front half.[27] Additionally, a scrapped pre-evolution was discovered in the Spaceworld demo, consisting of a conjoined pair of ghosts.[13] Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced an evolution to Girafarig called Farigiraf.[234] | |
| Pineco Kunugidama (クヌギダマ) (0204) |
Bug | — | Forretress (#205) | Pineco and Forretress are Pokémon based on bagworm moth larvae.[235] Pineco typically hangs from tree branches and gather tree bark in order to mimic the appearance of pinecones.[72] Pineco's name derives from the word "pinecone".[35] When Pineco evolves into Forretress, the Pokémon develops a large spherical appearance, spines and external plates similar to an exoskeleton.[235] Living in forests, Forretress can be found attached to tree trunks.[72] Forretress's name is a combination of the words "fortress" and "turret".[35] | |
| Forretress Foretosu (フォレトス) (0205) |
Bug / Steel | Pineco (#204) | — | ||
| Dunsparce Nokotchi (ノコッチ) (0206) |
Normal | — | Dudunsparce (#982) | Dunsparce is a snake-like Pokémon.[236][237] Other than snakes, Dunsparce has been described as resembling larvae or pupae.[238] Dunsparce is small and yellow,[236][237] with tiny wings on its back, spikes on its chin, a stinger,[238] and closed eyes.[239] Dunsparce's wings, oftentimes covered in mud,[176] are not capable of flight. Instead, they dig holes and burrow in Diglett tunnels.[237][239] Dunsparce was designed by Hironobu Yoshida.[230] Dunsparce is likely based on the tsuchinoko, a large snake-like creature in Japanese folklore said to be able to leap great distances,[240] with the Pokémon's Japanese name being a rearrangement of tsuchinoko. Due to its wings, Dunsparce may also be based on the mythological creature amphitere.[176] Dunsparce's name is a combination of the words "dun" and "sparse".[35] In the Gold and Silver beta, Dunsparce had a "more serpentine" design", as well as originally not having wings on its back.[241] Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced an evolution to Dunsparce called Dudunsparce.[236][238][239] | |
| Gligar Gligar (グライガー) (0207) |
Ground / Flying | — | Gliscor (#472) | Gligar is a scorpion-like Pokémon. Gligar is pink,[81] and depicted with pincers and a stinger tail.[235][79] Alongside scorpions, Gligar is also based on bats due to its bat-like wings and elongated ears. When hunting for prey, Gligar targets the prey's face before injecting poison into the prey using its stinger.[79] Gligar's name is a combination of "glide" and "gargoyle".[35] Pokémon Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution to Gligar called Gliscor. In the anime, Ash obtained a Gligar for his team, which later evolved into a Gliscor.[242] | |
| Steelix Haganēru (ハガネール) (0208) |
Steel / Ground | Onix (#095) | Mega Evolution | Steelix is a snake-like Pokémon.[243] It is the evolution the first generation Pokémon Onix, occurring in-universe when an Onix is exposed to high amounts of pressure underground and consumption of iron, converting its body into a metallic diamond-like structure.[130][244] Steelix is capable of burrowing to the Earth's core.[245] It can weigh around over 400 kilograms (880 lb) and is typically around 92 meters (302 ft) in length,[244][246] with records reaching up to nearly 1 kilometre (0.62 mi).[245][247] Steelix appears as a boss fight in New Pokémon Snap.[248] In the anime, Steelix is owned by gym leader and main character Brock,[243] originally starting out as an Onix.[249] Its name is a combination of "steel" and "onyx".[35] In the sixth generation, Steelix gained a Mega Evolution.[245][247] | |
| Snubbull Burū (ブルー) (0209) |
Fairy[nb 4] | — | Granbull (#210) | Snubbull and Granbull are bulldog-like Pokémon. Snubbull has a pink and blue coat,[250] quivering jowls, beady eyes and an underbite.[251][252] Despite its appearance, Snubbull is known for being playful and kind,[251] as well as being a popular Pokémon among women in the Pokémon world.[253][254] Prior to the release of Gold and Silver, Snubbull first appeared in the short movie Pikachu's Vacation.[252] Alongside bulldogs, Snubbull is also based on cù-sìth, a mythological creature that translates into English as "fairy dog".[255] Granbull is the evolution of Snubbull. Granbull is purple in color,[256] with a more sinister demeanor and brandishing two large teeth protruding from its jaw. Despite its shy and timid nature, it can still cause harm with its powerful jaw.[250] In-universe, Granbull is a popular Pokémon with children.[257] Snubbull and Granbull's names are partially derived from "bulldog", with Snubbull's combining with the word "snub" and Granbull's combining with the word "grand".[35] | |
| Granbull Granbulu (グランブル)[258] (0210) |
Fairy[nb 4] | Snubbull (#209) | — | ||
| Qwilfish Harīsen (ハリーセン) (0211) |
Water / Poison | No evolution[nb 7] | Qwilfish is a Pokémon which has been stated to be based on the porcupinefish genus diodon, which have the ability to use powerful toxins to their advantage, a trait reflected in Qwilfish's ability to use poison.[84] It has also been compared to a blowfish[259] and a pufferfish.[260] Qwilfish's name comes from the words "quill" and "fish".[35] Qwilfish, in the series' lore, is considered to be a weak swimmer. Qwilfish can inhale water and then use the pressure from its body to shoot toxic spines at enemies.[260] Qwilfish's spines have poison strong enough to cause a human to faint.[261]
Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduced a Hisuian variant of Qwilfish, which has the ability to evolve into Overqwil.[262] | ||
| Scizor Hassamu (ハッサム) (0212) |
Bug / Steel | Scyther (#123) | Mega Evolution | Scizor is a bipedal, praying mantis-like Pokémon.[72] It is the evolution of Scyther, obtainable after trading a Scyther holding a Metal Coat item to another player.[263] Scizor has a body composed of steel, which causes it to be unfazed by most attacks that come its way.[140][264] It is primarily red in color, with two pairs of grey retractable wings.[72] Scizor uses its wings to regulate its body temperature.[140][264] At the end of its arms are two large, round, metallic pincers, capable of cutting anything.[130][59] Scizor gained a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y.[130]
Alongside the praying mantis, Scizor's design may also take inspiration from flying red ants and wasp mantidfly.[72] Scizor's Japanese name is a reference to the Japanese verb for "to cut" (hasamu),[176] whereas its English name derives from scissors.[35] | |
| Shuckle Tsubotsubo (ツボツボ) (0213) |
Bug / Rock | No evolution | Shuckle is a Pokémon that lives within a bumpy red shell,[265] which is covered in barnacles.[253] Its shell serves two purposes: for Shuckle to hide inside it, and for Shuckle to store berries within it. Shuckle can also retreat from its shell when threatened.[265] When storing berries, Shuckle excretes digestive fluids from its toes onto the berries to ferment them, eventually converting the berries into juice.[266][267] This liquid is consumed by both the host Shuckle as well as people.[265][268]
Shuckle's design origins are ambiguous, with different writers suggesting what the Pokémon is based on. Writers from Kotaku, TheGamer and Paste Magazine suggest the Pokémon is based on worms and turtles.[130][265][266] The Journal of Geek Studies believes Shuckle to possibly be based on an endolithic fungi.[72] Shuckle's name may be a combination of "shuck" and "turtle".[35] | ||
| Heracross Heracross (ヘラクロス) (0214) |
Bug / Fighting | — | Mega Evolution | Heracross is a bipedal, beetle-like Pokémon. It has a blue, armor-like exoskeleton,[72][269] a large horn in the center of its head, and two antennae split between the horn.[270] The horn can differ in appearance depending on the Heracross's gender; females have heart-shaped tip whilst males have a two-prong cross-shaped tip.[271][72] Heracross can range from being docile to toppling over trees, depending on its mood and behavior.[59] Additionally, Heracross has a major role in the anime series, being one of the Pokémon Ash traveled with when exploring the Johto region.[270][272][273]
Heracross is based on the Japanese rhinoceros beetle,[72][274] beetles known for their combativeness and strength in insect fighting, which may have inspired the Pokémon's Fighting type.[52][275] However, its name originates from the "Hercules beetle" and "cross".[35] In Pokémon X and Y, Heracross received a Mega Evolution.[270] | |
| Sneasel Nyūra (ニューラ) (0215) |
Dark / Ice | — | Weavile (#461) | Sneasel is a species of Pokémon with resemblance to both cats and weasels.[240][276][277] Sneasel was initially brown in color;[75] this was later changed to give Sneasel navy blue bodies with pink feathers,[278] with male Sneasel having a longer feather growing atop its head compared to females. The Pokémon has long claws, with which it punches into bark to climb trees.[279] It is described as being sneaky and deceptive, oftentimes stealing eggs from other Pokémon's nests and eating them.[279] Sneasel is likely based on the Japanese mythological creature kamaitachi.[240] Sneasel's English name is a combination of "sneaky" and "weasel".[35] In Diamond and Pearl, Sneasel can evolve into Weavile when leveling up while holding a Razor Claw item at night.[280] In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a form of Sneasel native to the Hisui region is introduced, which evolves into Sneasler.[281] | |
| Teddiursa Himeguma (ヒメグマ) (0216) |
Normal | — | Ursaring (#217) | Teddiursa is a bear cub-like Pokémon. Teddiursa is small, and has a defining crescent moon-shaped marking on its head.[282] This mark can glow when consuming honey.[283][284] It likes to lick its own paws as they are sweetened by being soaked in honey,[285] and also does so for comfort when nervous.[286] Alongside bear cubs, Teddiursa may be based on teddy bears.[283][284][287] Teddiursa evolves into Ursaring, a grizzly bear-like Pokémon.[284] Ursaring is brown in color and big and powerful in stature.[288][289] It has a yellow ring on its body representing a full moon.[283] It is often aggressive towards those that threaten its offspring, as well as to Pokémon such as Primeape when searching for berries in the treetops.[284] Ursaring lives in forests containing tall trees and streams, which is where it gathers food. It can snap trees with its forearms.[284][285]
Alongside bears, Teddiursa and Ursaring are based on the constellations Ursa Minor and Ursa Major respectively.[290][283] Both Pokémon's English names contain the Latin word for bear "Ursa", with Teddiursa's combining it with "teddy bear" and Ursaring's combining with "ring".[35] Pokémon Legends: Arceus introduced an evolution to Ursaring called Ursaluna.[285] | |
| Ursaring Ringuma (リングマ) (0217) |
Normal | Teddiursa (#216) | Ursaluna (#901) | ||
| Slugma Magumaggu (マグマッグ) (0218) |
Fire | — | Magcargo (#219) | Slugma is a slug-like Pokémon. Slugma's body is composed entirely of molten magma, which it uses as a circulatory system. It has to continue moving, as otherwise its body would cool and harden, causing chunks to fall off and decrease Slugma's size.[291] Slugma also has two flames atop its head, acting as feelers.[292] In media, the animated Pokétoon series has an episode dedicated to Slugma.[293] Slugma's name is a combination of "slug" and "magma".[35]
Magcargo, a snail-like Pokémon, is the evolution of Slugma. Magcargo carries a shell consisting of volcanic rock,[291] as well as large yellow eyes.[294] Flames can erupt from any hole from its shell, turning Magcargo's habitat into a "flash fire zone".[130] It is stated in the Pokédex that Magcargo's body temperature reaches 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit, twice the temperature of the surface of the sun.[294][295] Magcargo's name may be a combination of "magma" and "escargot",[35] as well as "cargo".[291] | |
| Magcargo Magcargo (マグカルゴ) (0219) |
Fire / Rock | Slugma (#218) | — | ||
| Swinub Urimū (ウリムー) (0220) |
Ice / Ground | — | Piloswine (#221) | Swinub is a pig-like Pokémon.[296] It evolves into Piloswine.[297] Swinub has a powerful nose that allows it to discover hot springs.[296] Piloswine's hairs stand up straight when charging at enemies, and are sensitive to sound.[298] Swinub's English name come from the words "swine" and "nub", while Piloswine's comes from "pilose" and "swine".[35] Mamoswine, an evolution to Piloswine, was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.[110] | |
| Piloswine Inomū (イノムー) (0221) |
Ice / Ground | Swinub (#220) | Mamoswine (#473) | ||
| Corsola Sanīgo (サニーゴ) (0222) |
Water / Rock | No evolution[nb 8] | Corsola is a Pokémon greatly resembling coral. It has been considered similar to various types of coral, including the order scleractinia, which have a stony skeleton, the anthozoa group of cnidarians, and janaria mirabilis.[299] Corsola has strong regenerative properties, akin to other real-world coral types.[299] Corsola's English name comes the words "coral" and "solar".[35]
An alternate form of Corsola, named Galarian Corsola, was introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Galarian Corsola resembles dead coral, as well as the coral type acropora. Galarian Corsola, unlike regular Corsola, evolves into Cursola.[300] | ||
| Remoraid Teppouo (テッポウオ) (0223) |
Water | — | Octillery (#224) | Remoraid is based on a remora fish, and has a mutualistic relationship with the manta ray Pokémon Mantine, with Remoraid clinging onto the underside of Mantine.[84] Remoraid evolves into Octillery, which resembles an octopus.[301] Remoraid resembles a gun, while Octillery resembles a tank.[302] During the development of Gold and Silver, Octillery was originally had a more aggressive design, brandishing an army helmet atop its head.[138] Remoraid's English name comes from the words "remora" and "raid", while Octillery's comes from the words "octopus" and "artillery".[35] | |
| Octillery Okutan (オクタン) (0224) |
Water | Remoraid (#223) | — | ||
| Delibird Delibird (デリバード) (0225) |
Ice / Flying | No evolution | Delibird is a penguin-like Pokémon which greatly resembles Santa Claus.[303][304] It has a tail resembling a gift sack, which it uses to store items in.[305] Delibird's English name is a combination of the words "delivery" and "bird".[35]
Delibird has been regarded as a notoriously weak Pokémon in battle by the Pokémon community.[306] A Paradox Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, named Iron Bundle, resembles a robotic version of Delibird. Unlike Delibird, Iron Bundle was regarded for its strength among the community, and was banned from popular competitive formats as a result.[306] A fan campaign called "Operation Delibird", started in 2013, involves players sending Delibird to other players over Christmas and Boxing Day, with the campaign being created to combat negativity in the Pokémon community.[307] | ||
| Mantine Mantine (マンタイン) (0226) |
Water / Flying | Mantyke (#458) | — | Mantine is a manta ray-like Pokémon, with similarities with the Manta birostris being described by The Journal of Geek Studies.[84] Remoraid attach under Mantine's dorsal fins as part of a mutualistic interaction, which Mantine does not mind.[299] Mantine's name comes from the words "manta" and "tine".[35]
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, a pre-evolved form of Mantine, named Mantyke, was introduced. Mantyke evolves into Mantine when it is leveled up with a Remoraid in the same party as Mantyke.[308] In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Mantine appear as part of in-game minigame called "Mantine Surfing", in which players surf on the backs of Mantine.[309][310] | |
| Skarmory Eāmudo (エアームド) (0227) |
Steel / Flying | — | Mega Evolution | Skarmory is a bird-like Pokémon. Skarmory's body consists of steel, with IGN comparing its head to a boat hook.[311] Its body is primarily a silver color with red highlights under its wings.[312] Skarmory's feathers are razor-sharp, being used by both warriors and high-end chefs as swords and knives respectively. In flight, Skarmory is capable of reaching incredibly high speeds.[313][314] Skarmory's name is a combination of "sky" and "armory".[35] | |
| Houndour Derubiru (デルビル) (0228) |
Dark / Fire | — | Houndoom (#229) | Houndour and Houndoom are dog-like Pokémon based on the dobermann breed. Houndour is black and brown in color with skeleton parts along its head, back, and legs.[315] Houndoom is the evolution of Houndour.[316] Alongside more skeleton parts on its body, Houndoom has two horns atop its head and a skull pendant on its chest. It also has a spearhead-shaped tail.[317] Houndoom is capable of breathing fire, with its flames being coated in toxins.[59] If a person is hit by its flames, their burns never heal nor will the pain ever go away.[130][318] Houndoom may be based on the idea of hellhounds,[319][317] more specifically Cerberus.[130] Houndour and Houndoom's names derive from the word "hound", with Houndour's being in combination with the word "dour" and Houndoom's in combination with the word "doom".[35] | |
| Houndoom Herugā (ヘルガー) (0229) |
Dark / Fire | Houndour (#228) | Mega Evolution | ||
| Kingdra Kingdra (キングドラ) (0230) |
Water / Dragon | Seadra (#117) | — | Kingdra is a seahorse-like Pokémon and the evolution of Seadra.[320][321] Kingdra is primarily blue in color;[322] it is depicted with leaf-like fins and a long snout.[84][323] Kingdra typically sleeps on the sea floor, awakening during storms to search for prey.[140] The Pokémon is likely based on phyllopteryx taeniolatus, also known as common seadragons.[84][52] Kingdra's name is a portmanteau of "king" and "dragon".[35] | |
| Phanpy Gomazō (ゴマゾウ) (0231) |
Ground | — | Donphan (#232) | Phanpy and Donphan are elephant-like Pokémon. Phanpy is small, red and blue, possessing an elongated trunk and large ears. Despite its small size, it can carry humans on its back and crush bones with its trunk.[324][325] Phanpy digs pits near river edges, marking the area as its nest with its trunk.[325] Donphan is the evolution of Phanpy. Upon evolving, Donphan develops a tough armor-like hide and gains physical strength, being capable of destroying a house in a single hit. Donphan is known for performing the move Rollout, often described as being its signature move,[326] with the hide on its back making Donphan look like a tire when performing the move.[324][327] Donphan are typically docile, only retaliating when enraged.[324] The Paradox Pokémon Great Tusk and Iron Treads greatly resemble the past and future versions of Donphan, respectively.[324][328]
Prior to Gold and Silver's release, Donphan made its first appearance in Pokémon: The First Movie.[327] In the Pokémon anime, Ash obtained a Phanpy after hatching one from an egg, which later evolves into Donphan.[325] Both Pokémon's names originate from the word "elephant"; with Phanpy combining the word with "pygmy", whereas Donphan is combined with "don".[35] | |
| Donphan Donphan (ドンファン) (0232) |
Ground | Phanpy (#231) | — | ||
| Porygon2 Porygon 2 (ポリゴン2) (0233) |
Normal | Porygon (#137) | Porygon-Z (#474) | Porygon2 is the evolution of Porygon, who was introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue.[329] Due to the incorporation of artificial intelligence, the Pokémon can develop itself on its own by learning about different subjects. It can even communicate in a secret language only other Porygon2 can understand.[330] Porygon2 is based on a man-made higher polygon recreation of a duck,[13] acting as an upgrade of the low poly Porygon.[331] Its name derives from the word "polygon".[35] In the Spaceworld demo leak, Porygon2 initially had the appearance of a lion instead of a duck.[27][13] Diamond and Pearl introduced an evolution Porygon2 called Porygon-Z. It evolves when being traded to another player whilst holding the Dubious Disc item.[110] | |
| Stantler Odoshishi (オドシシ) (0234) |
Normal | — | Wyrdeer (#899) | Stantler is a deer-like Pokémon. Stantler has brown fur,[332] with a large nose and antlers.[333] Stantler's horns grant the Pokémon psychic abilities, being able to create illusions, warp reality, and make people feel ill. Its antlers are seen as valuable works of art, leading to Stantler being hunted to near-extinction. The antlers also hold round balls that, if grounded into powder, grant aid to people when sleeping.[332][334] Stantler is based on reindeer, with the Pokémon being said to have pulled Santa's sleigh in-universe.[334] Stantler's English name is a combination of "stag" and "antler".[35] Nob Ogasawara, the English translator for the Pokémon series, had suggested "Scaribou" as an alternate name.[335] Stantler's Japanese name, Odoshishi, is in reference to shishi-odoshi.[336] In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Stantler is able to evolve into Wyrdeer.[337][338] Present-day Stantler lost the ability to evolve due to the lack of predators and the harsh environments of the Hisui region. | |
| Smeargle Dōburu (ドーブル) (0235) |
Normal | No evolution | Smeargle is a beagle-like Pokémon. It has a beret-shaped head and a paintbrush-like tail, which it uses to paint with. Different Smeargle have different colored fluid on the tips of their tails, with the hue depending on its emotions,[339] although the color is typically depicted as green.[219] Smeargle uses this fluid to mark its territory, using a range of 5,000 different markings to do so.[339][340] Smeargle's name is a combination of "smear" and "beagle".[35][340] Its Korean name, Lubeudo (루브도), may originate from the Korean spelling and pronunciation of the French art museum Musée du Louvre (Lubeudo).[129] On its own, Smeargle only know the move Sketch, its signature move. In battle, using Sketch allows Smeargle to permanently learn the last move that its target had used.[130][341]
Due to Sketch, Smeargle has become notorious in the competitive Pokémon scene. Many tournaments, such as the Pokémon World Championships, have teams featuring a Smeargle that has the ability Moody, which alters two stats every turn, and knows the move Dark Void, the signature move of Darkrai, capable of putting opponents' Pokémon to sleep. This moveset led to many players feeling frustrated with having to plan for and battle Smeargle, causing many in the community to call for rule changes or for Smeargle to be banned from competitive play.[342][343][344] | ||
| Tyrogue Barukī (バルキー) (0236) |
Fighting | — | Hitmonchan (#107) Hitmonlee (#106) Hitmontop (#237) |
Tyrogue is a baby Pokémon and is primarily pink and brown in color.[345] Tyrogue has the ability to evolve into one of three Pokémon based on its in-game statistics: if its attack is higher than its defense, it evolves into Hitmonlee, if its defense is higher than its attack, it evolves into Hitmonchan, and if both stats are equal, it evolves into Hitmontop.[346] Tyrogue is one of the main characters in the Pokémon manga.[347] Tyrogue's name is a combination of "tyro" and "rogue".[35]
Hitmontop is an evolution one of Tyrogue's evolutions.[348] Hitmontop evolves from Tyrogue when its attack and defense stats are equal.[349] Hitmontop's fighting style is based on the style of capoeira.[349][350] It can also spin on its head like a top.[351] Hitmontop's name comes from the words "hit", "mon", and "top".[35] In an earlier version of Gold and Silver, Hitmontop originally had three feet as well as brandishing a third eye.[138] | |
| Hitmontop Kapoerā (カポエラー) (0237) |
Fighting | Tyrogue (#236) | — | ||
| Smoochum Muchūru (ムチュール) (0238) |
Ice / Psychic | — | Jynx (#124) | Smoochum is a baby Pokémon and the pre-evolution of Jynx.[99][352] Smoochum is depicted as being pink with a pouty expression on its face.[99][353] It uses its lips to understand the world around it, kissing everything it comes into contact with.[352][353] It is clumsy, oftentimes tripping over after running, causing it to check its reflection to make sure it has no mud on its face.[352][354] Smoochum's name is a combination of "smooch" and "them".[35] | |
| Elekid Elekid (エレキッド) (0239) |
Electric | — | Electabuzz (#125) | Elekid is a baby Pokémon and pre-evolution of Electabuzz.[355] This Pokémon has a large plug on its head.[356] Elekid stores electricity in its body, which discharges when touching metal. To regain the electricity, it swings its arms in circles to recharge;[357] though it can only do this for a short time before tiring out. They also compete with Togedemaru for electricity. Elekid becomes happy upon hearing thunderstorms.[355] Elekid is a portmanteau of the "electric[ity]" and "kid".[35] | |
| Magby Bubii (ブビィ) (0240) |
Fire | — | Magmar (#126) | Magby is a baby Pokémon and the pre-evolution of Magmar. Magby is bipedal and has a beak, a lizard-like tail,[331] and protrusion on its head.[358] It is capable of breathing fire, which can be used to determine its health; yellow flames indicate good health, and black smoke indicates fatigue.[359][360] Magby can be found in volcanic areas and be seen soaking in magma.[331] Likewise, it possesses magma-like blood which regulates its body temperature of around 1,000 °F (538 °C).[359] In its design, Magby shares similarities with both ducks and salamanders.[331] Magby's name is a combination of "magma" and "baby".[35] | |
| Miltank Miltank (ミルタンク) (0241) |
Normal | No evolution | Miltank is a cow-like Pokémon with a pink body.[219] Miltank can only be found as female, often considered the counterpart to the bull-like Pokémon Tauros, which can only be found as males.[361] Miltank produces a product called Moomoo Milk from its udders,[119] of which it can produce up to five gallons a day.[361] This milk contains high amounts of nutrients, which can heal sickness and injury in both people and Pokémon.[119][362] When young, drinking Miltank's milk helps people grow strong.[363] Miltank is notoriously owned by the Johto gym leader Whitney, with the Pokémon constantly using powerful attacks and self-healing moves.[364][365][366] This fight is often cited by critics and the fandom as one of the hardest and most frustrating battles in the Pokémon series.[367][368][369][370] Miltank's name is a portmanteau of "milk" and "tank".[35] | ||
| Blissey Hapinasu (ハピナス) (0242) |
Normal | Chansey (#113) | — | Blissey is a large, pink Pokémon, and an evolution of Chansey.[371] Blissey carries an egg with it that, when eaten, gives happiness to its eater.[372] Blissey has the highest health of every Pokémon in the series,[373] and additionally gives a high amount of experience when defeated.[374] Blissey's name comes from the word "bliss".[35] In the anime, Blissey help Nurses Joy, and assist with healing Pokémon.[375] In Pokémon Go, Blissey was notorious for its high health, which made it difficult to defeat in several of that game's modes.[376][377] A pre-evolved form of Chansey and Blissey, named Happiny, was introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.[378] | |
| Raikou Raikou (ライコウ) (0243) |
Electric | No evolution | Raikou, Entei, and Suicune make up a group of Legendary Pokémon known as the Legendary Beasts,[379] also known as the Legendary Dogs,[380] though the latter title has been debated, as their designs are primarily based around big cats.[381] The three represent the elements of electricity, fire, and water, respectively.[382] In the game series' lore, the three were a group of Pokémon who died when a tower they were in caught on fire. The Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh revived them from death in their current forms,[383] with their types representing the lightning that caused the fire, the fire itself, and the rain that eventually quelled the tower fire.[384] The three are often difficult to obtain in the games, as many appearances have them "roam" around the region, requiring the player to track down their location.[380][385] The trio are prominently featured in the movie Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions.[386]
Raikou is a tiger-like Pokémon.[387] Raikou is likely inspired by saber-toothed tigers as well as the concept of thunderstorms.[386] It is depicted as having sharp teeth and is rather distrustful of humans.[59] Unlike the other legendary beasts, Raikou does not have a dedicated movie, instead featuring in three episodes of Pokémon Chronicles.[386] Raikou's name comes from the words "rai", the Japanese word for lightning, and "kotei", the Japanese word for emperor.[35] Entei is a lion and mastiff-esque Pokémon.[384] In the games' lore, volcanoes are said to erupt when Entei barks, and is said to have been born from an active volcano.[388] It is also capable of producing magma from its mouth.[59] Entei is considered widely popular among the fanbase due to its role in the movie Pokémon 3: The Movie,[389] in which it plays a major role.[390] Entei's name comes from "enten", a word meaning "scorching heat" in Japanese, and "kotei".[35] Suicune has been described as both a feline-like[nb 9][384] and dog-like Pokémon,[391] and is capable of purifying water.[392] Suicune acts as the primary mascot and appears on the cover of the game Pokémon Crystal,[393] where it has its own plotline.[394] Suicune appears in Pokémon 4Ever, where it plays an important role.[394] Another Suicune appears in the anime series Pokémon Journeys: The Series, where main protagonist Goh captures it.[395] Suicune's name comes from "sui", the Japanese word for water, and "kun", a suffix denoting respect in Japanese.[35] The Beasts were designed by manga artist Muneo Saito.[396] Saito later released an unused design for a Pokémon resembling Raikou in 2014.[396] Pokémon Scarlet and Violet later introduced three Paradox Pokémon resembling Raikou, Entei, and Suicune named Raging Bolt,[387] Gouging Fire,[397] and Walking Wake, which greatly resemble dinosaurs.[387] | ||
| Entei Entei (エンテイ) (0244) |
Fire | No evolution | |||
| Suicune Suicune (スイクン) (0245) |
Water | No evolution | |||
| Larvitar Yōgirasu (ヨーギラス) (0246) |
Rock / Ground | — | Pupitar (#247) | In the series' lore, Larvitar are born deep underground and consume dirt for sustenance. A Larvitar appears in the Pokémon anime, where it acts as a major cast member for several episodes. Larvitar evolves into Pupitar.[398] Pupitar resembles a cocoon,[399] and is capable of propelling itself through the air with gas emissions generated within its body.[400] Tyranitar resembles a tyrannosaurus,[52] iguanodon, stegosaurus, and Godzilla.[401] It is part of the fan-dubbed pseudo-legendary Pokémon group due to its high base stat total.[402] A Paradox Pokémon resembling Tyranitar, named Iron Thorns, was introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.[403]
Larvitar's name comes from the word "larvae", and "tardus", meaning slow, with Pupitar's name coming from the word "pupa" and "tardus".[35] Tyranitar's name comes from "tyrannosaurus" and "tardus".[35] | |
| Pupitar Sanagirasu (サナギラス) (0247) |
Rock / Ground | Larvitar (#246) | Tyranitar (#248) | ||
| Tyranitar Bangirasu (バンギラス) (0248) |
Rock / Dark | Pupitar (#247) | Mega Evolution | ||
| Lugia Lugia (ルギア) (0249) |
Psychic / Flying | No evolution | It causes 40-day storms by flapping its wings, so it remains asleep in the sea to avoid causing damage, though it also has the ability to calm storms. It is the leader of the Legendary Bird trio and the mascot for Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Stadium 2, and Pokémon SoulSilver.[404] In-universe, it is the master of the Legendary Birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.[405] Lugia's name does not have a precise origin; however, it may derive from lutetium, deluge and giant.[35] Some also believe it originates from the Latin word "lugeo", which means "lying dormant".[406]
Lugia first appeared in Pokémon the Movie 2000. Due to the success of Pokémon: The First Movie, anime head writer Takeshi Shudo was given expanded freedom to write 2000. Shudo designed and introduced Lugia, who was made specifically for the film. Lugia's name was decided by a majority vote during a production meeting.[406] Shudo wished for Lugia to be depicted as a "maternal" Pokémon, and was thus upset when male voice actor Koichi Yamadera was decided upon to voice Lugia.[407] Shudo was unhappy during production, frequently taking shots and drinking alcohol to ease the process. Following the film's release, Shudo expressed surprise that the creature was later featured in other Pokémon media.[406] | ||
| Ho-Oh Ho-Oh (ホウオウ) (0250) |
Fire / Flying | No evolution | Ho-Oh is a Legendary Pokémon.[408] Ho-Oh's design is likely inspired by the Fenghuang (firebird) of Chinese myth,[35] as well as the immortal phoenix of Greek mythology.[409] Likewise, its name likely derives from the Fenghuang's Japanese name, "hō-ō".[35] In the games' lore, Ho-Oh is a Pokémon worshipped as a deity. Following a tower burning down, Ho-Oh resurrected three Pokémon who died in the fire from the dead, with the three becoming Entei, Raikou, and Suicune.[408] People who are pure of heart are stated to be blessed with eternal happiness if they see it.[408] It appears on the cover of the video games Pokémon Gold[410] Pokémon Stadium 2,[410] and HeartGold,[404] and was featured heavily in promotion for the series during the 2000s.[130] When composing Ho-Oh's theme for HeartGold and SoulSilver, composer Go Ichinose found it the most difficult; he imagined Ho-Oh as a peaceful Pokémon, and made the song sound peaceful in turn. He worried that it would be too peaceful and thus take players out of the battle, and his compositions were declined multiple times due to not capturing Ho-Oh's "glory and strength." He ultimately had to make it less peaceful in the final version.[411]
Ho-Oh first appeared at the end of the first episode of the Pokémon anime, Pokémon, I Choose You!, flying over Ash Ketchum and Pikachu after the pair fought a group of Spearow.[412] Ho-Oh remained unidentified until the release of Gold and Silver years later.[413][414] Ho-Oh would later reappear in the movie Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, with the film acting as alternative origin of Ash and Pikachu's journey.[415] In the film, Ash sets out to find and battle Ho-Oh after it drops one of its rainbow feathers.[416] A tie-in escape room attraction, titled "Escape the Trials of Ho-Oh", made in collaboration between the movie and Scrap Co. were set up across Real Escape Game establishments in eight Japanese cities. This attraction had participants set out on a journey to find Ho-Oh.[417][418] Ho-Oh was a particularly popular Pokémon with Japanese kids during the time between Red and Blue and Gold and Silver according to Futabanet writer Honey.[419] It was also the subject of urban legends regarding obtaining Celebi, with different methods to obtain it involving Ho-Oh and Lugia.[420] Writer Caleb Compton felt that Ho-Oh was a strong example of how Gold and Silver designed Pokémon to have more colorful Pokémon in general, including ones that incorporate "vibrant complementary colors." He also discussed how Ho-Oh demonstrated how Legendary Pokémon in Gold and Silver became more than just powerful Pokémon, specifically in establishing the legend of Ho-Oh resurrecting the Legendary Beasts. He felt Ho-Oh's visuals also better emphasize its Legendary status than Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres, who he felt were "relatively ordinary."[9] Ho-Oh's original appearance in the Pokémon anime is considered an iconic moment, with IGN staff identifying it as an "amazing shared moment" among Pokémon fans.[421] | ||
| Celebi Celebi (セレビィ) (0251) |
Psychic / Grass | No evolution | Celebi is a Mythical Pokémon that has the power to travel through time.[422] In the series' lore, Celebi is a being who protects nature, serving as a being of tranquility. Celebi is known to bring mysterious eggs from the future in-universe.[423] Celebi is a major character in the film Pokémon 4Ever, where the film's main antagonist, the Iron-Masked Marauder, attempts to capture it to use its power for his own purposes.[424]
Unlike prior Mythical Pokémon, Mew, Celebi was planned to be included as part of Pokémon Gold and Silver from the get-go. Celebi was designed by Hironobu Yoshida. According to staff, Yoshida designed the Pokémon alongside Dunsparce and Wobbuffet due to all three lacking designs at that point in development. Celebi's design was designed to be "fairy-like", due to its association to Mew.[230] Celebi's original design was initially significantly different from the final one. Early concepts for the Pokémon- dating back to 1998- depict it as an all-black creature which bore a trumpet-like snout, with origins reminiscent of the Native American god Kokopelli, who was known for music and fertility.[241] This Celebi was originally Normal type, and was referred to as the "Plant Pokémon" instead of as the "Time Traveller Pokémon". Celebi's design eventually evolved as development progressed, shifting away from Native American influences into those based on Japanese Shinto beliefs.[425][426] Celebi's name likely derives from "celestial" and "being".[35] In the games' lore, Celebi is associated with a shrine in the Ilex Forest location; in original concepts for the game, the shrine had no relation to Celebi. According to Yoshida, he believed that it was created in order to "spruce up" the Ilex Forest area, though its original purpose was unknown.[230] Rumors, however, began to circulate among fans of the series around how to obtain Celebi, with many theories based around the shrine.[427] This confused Game Freak staff, as they had no recollection of adding anything in association of the shrine.[427] Prior rumors led Game Freak to release Celebi as part of an event involving the shrine. Distributions of the item needed to trigger the event- the GS Ball- were distributed to copies of Pokémon Crystal in 2000 in Japan and in 2001 in other territories. Non-Asian versions of the game did not receive this distribution until the Virtual Console re-release of Pokémon Crystal in 2018; prior to this, its exclusivity further ramped up rumors in relation to Celebi's obtainment.[427] The theories regarding the shrine led to Game Freak adding an event related to Celebi and the shrine in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.[230] | ||
Reception
[edit]Cian Maher, writing for TheGamer, considered the generation's Pokédex to have the strongest selection of Pokémon, noting its particularly memorable designs.[428] In a later article co-written with Dave Aubrey for USA Today, he elaborated on the opinion, stating Pokémon such as Tyranitar, Heracross, Scizor, Houndoom and Typhlosion were why the second generation had the best line-up of Pokémon out of any given Pokémon generation.[429] Kayleigh Partleton, in an article for Pocket Tactics, found several of the designs from the generation, including Furret, Scizor, Wobbuffet, Miltank, Snubbull, Entei, and Togepi, as highly favorable and well-crafted.[430] Hayes Madsen, in a retrospective for Pokémon Gold and Silver, regarded the games' designs as among the most creative, citing Smeargle, Hitmontop, Wooper, and Unown as examples of designs that did not feel "formulaic".[431]
Lowell Bell, in a ranking of each generation's Pokémon for Nintendo Life, stated that the second generation's Pokédex was the weakest out of all generations. He stated that while several designs, such as the final evolutions of the Starter Pokémon, Scizor, Espeon, and Umbreon were popular and well-designed, many of the generation's Pokémon, such as Ledian, Stantler, Pineco, and Sunflora, were forgettable, deeming a large majority of the generation "disappointing" as a result.[432] Patricia Hernandez, writing for Kotaku, found that the second generation's designs were a "baby step" in comparison to the design philosophy of the first, stating that many designs were anchored in or were based around design concepts from the first generation. She believed that subsequent generations had more original and creative designs as a result.[433]
In a 2016 poll held by The Pokémon Company, Umbreon, Tyranitar, and Lugia were voted to be among the top thirty most popular Pokémon among voters.[434] A later poll determined the three aforementioned Pokémon, alongside Typhlosion, Scizor, and Ampharos, to be among the six most popular Pokémon of the generation.[435]
Notes
[edit]- ^ A regional form of Farfetch'd would later evolve into Sirfetch'd in Generation VIII. This scrapped evolution, named Madame in the beta, is not believed to have influenced on the design of Sirfetch'd.[19][20]
- ^ Details on Pokémon names, National Pokédex numbers, types and evolutions are obtained from The Pokémon Company International's online Pokédex.
- ^ English and Japanese name, as well as National Pokédex number are provided
- ^ a b c d e f Prior to X and Y, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Togepi, Snubbull and Granbull were pure Normal types, while Togetic was Normal/Flying.
- ^ a b Starting in X and Y, Marill and Azumarill gained the Fairy type.
- ^ Paldean Wooper (introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet) are capable of evolving into Clodsire.
- ^ Only Hisuian Qwilfish (introduced in Pokémon Legends Arceus) are capable of evolving into Overqwil.
- ^ Only Galarian Corsola (introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield) are capable of evolving into Cursola.
- ^ The Journal of Geek Studies has ascribed Suicune to resemble a snow leopard.[52]
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List of generation II Pokémon
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The list of Generation II Pokémon comprises the 100 new species introduced in the second generation of the Pokémon video game series, officially numbered from #152 to #251 in the National Pokédex.[1]
These Pokémon first appeared in the paired titles Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, released for the Game Boy Color in Japan on November 21, 1999, and internationally in 2000, with the enhanced third entry Pokémon Crystal following in 2001.[2][3]
Set in the Johto region, this generation expanded the franchise by adding the Dark and Steel types to the existing type chart, introducing Pokémon breeding mechanics at the Day Care, implementing a day-night cycle that influences wild encounters and evolutions, and featuring pre-evolved "baby" Pokémon such as Pichu and Cleffa.[1]
The roster includes the iconic starter Pokémon—Chikorita (Grass), Cyndaquil (Fire), and Totodile (Water)—along with diverse species like the evolvable Sentret line, the mythical Celebi as #251, and legendary guardians Lugia (#249) and Ho-Oh (#250).[1][4][5]
Special cases among these Pokémon include cross-generation evolutions like Crobat, which requires high friendship from the Generation I Golbat, introducing the affection mechanic's role in evolution. Unown (#201) stands out with its 28 variant forms representing the English alphabet plus question and exclamation marks, each with identical stats but collectible for the Unown Report. The Legendary Beasts (Raikou, Entei, Suicune) are unique in roaming the Johto region post-release event, challenging players to track them using the Pokégear radio signal. Celebi, as the only mythical in this generation, was distributed via Nintendo Space World events and GS Ball in Crystal, emphasizing its time-travel lore. Generation-specific learnsets vary, with legendaries like Lugia starting with moves such as Aeroblast (exclusive to it), while Tyranitar's line focuses on Rock and Ground coverage from Thrash to Ancient Power.
This table illustrates the prevalence of certain types, with dual combinations like Grass/Flying (e.g., the Hoppip line) and Bug/Flying (e.g., Ledyba and Ledian) appearing three times each, and Ground/Ice (e.g., Swinub and Piloswine) twice, promoting thematic consistency in design while diversifying battle options. Steel/Flying, exemplified by Skarmory, stands out as a rare but defensively potent pairing. Overall, pure types dominate slightly over duals, but the latter's 46 instances contribute to approximately 146 total type occurrences across the generation, fostering a more interconnected type ecosystem.[17][18]
Unique to Generation II, the roster includes the first type-specific legendary and mythical Pokémon tied to new types, such as the Dark-type Umbreon in the Eeveelution lineup, which evolves via friendship at night and exemplifies the era's emphasis on emotional bonds influencing typology. The introduction of breeding mechanics further enhances type distribution by allowing players to produce eggs that propagate diverse type coverages, enabling access to otherwise rare combinations without relying solely on wild encounters. By 2025, the core Generation II types have been augmented by regional variants from subsequent titles like Pokémon Legends: Arceus, altering typings for species such as Typhlosion (now Fire/Ghost in its Hisuian form), Qwilfish (Dark/Poison in Hisuian form), and Sneasel (Poison/Fighting in Hisuian form), thereby retroactively broadening the generation's type legacy and introducing counters to modern metas. These changes, while not part of the original Johto releases, reflect ongoing evolutions in the Pokédex that affect Generation II lineages.[20][17]
Statistically, Normal types represent about 20% of new introductions (using original typings), maintaining their ubiquity, while pre-Fairy era precursors like the Togepi and Marill lines—originally Normal and Water types, respectively—highlight the eventual expansion of fairy-like designs in later generations. This measured distribution, with Dark and Steel at 6% and 4% combined, prioritized balance over proliferation, setting a precedent for type equity in future entries.[21][18]
Overview
Release and core games
The core games of Generation II, Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, were released for the Game Boy Color on November 21, 1999, in Japan, followed by North America on October 15, 2000, Australia on October 13, 2000, and Europe on April 6, 2001.[2][6] These titles marked the first mainline entries in the Pokémon series developed specifically for the Game Boy Color handheld, offering backward compatibility with the original Game Boy while featuring enhanced color graphics and functionality optimized for the newer console.[6] As the third version in the generation, Pokémon Crystal launched on December 14, 2000, in Japan, July 29, 2001, in North America, September 30, 2001, in Australia, and November 2, 2001, in Europe.[7][8] This release built upon the originals with key enhancements, including animated sprites for Pokémon in battle and the option for players to select their character's gender at the start of the game.[7] By 2010, Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver had sold over 23 million units combined worldwide, establishing them as among the best-selling titles on the Game Boy platform, a figure that has held steady in subsequent reports through 2025.[9]Key innovations in Pokémon mechanics
Generation II introduced two new Pokémon types, Steel and Dark, which significantly altered battle dynamics and provided new strategic depths for the 100 newly introduced species. The Steel type was designed with exceptional defensive capabilities, resisting attacks from Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, and Ghost types while being weak only to Fighting, Fire, and Ground; this made Steel-type Pokémon like Steelix and Forretress highly resilient tanks in battles, countering many prevalent threats from Generation I.[2] Similarly, the Dark type countered the overpowered Psychic type by being super effective against Psychic and Ghost while immune to Psychic moves, and weak to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy (though Fairy was not yet introduced); Dark-type Pokémon such as Umbreon and Houndoom thus filled niches as anti-Psychic specialists, enhancing team versatility for the new Johto roster.[2] These types not only balanced the existing type chart but also enabled unique evolutions and abilities for Generation II Pokémon, such as Scizor's Steel typing amplifying its physical prowess. The breeding system marked a major innovation, allowing players to produce Pokémon eggs at the Day Care facility, fundamentally changing acquisition and inheritance mechanics for the expanded Pokédex. Compatible Pokémon, determined by shared egg groups (such as Monster or Field), could breed when left together, with the resulting egg hatching into a baby Pokémon of the mother's species or a compatible one; Ditto served as a universal breeder for genderless or legendary Pokémon, enabling access to rare variants like baby forms (e.g., Pichu or Cleffa) that were otherwise unobtainable early in the game.[2] Complementing this, the friendship mechanic introduced an affection-based system where Pokémon's happiness levels, increased through battling alongside the trainer, leveling up without fainting, or using items like Calcium, influenced evolutions and performance; for instance, high friendship evolved Golbat into Crobat or Eevee into Espeon or Umbreon (depending on time of day), fostering deeper bonds with new species like Togepi and promoting long-term team development.[2] These features empowered players to customize and propagate Generation II Pokémon, such as breeding for specific moves passed from fathers, thereby increasing the utility and replayability of the 100 new entries. A real-time day-night cycle, tied to the Game Boy Color's internal clock, added temporal layers to encounters and evolutions, making the world feel more dynamic and tied to the new Pokémon's behaviors. Certain species appeared exclusively at specific times—Hoothoot and Noctowl at night, for example—encouraging strategic exploration and tying into the lore of nocturnal or diurnal traits for Johto natives; additionally, evolutions like Eevee's branched paths relied on both friendship and time, with daytime yielding Espeon (Psychic) and nighttime Umbreon (Dark), directly leveraging the new types.[2] Held items further innovated by allowing Pokémon to carry objects into battle for passive effects, such as Berries automatically restoring HP when low or the Metal Coat enabling trade evolutions like Onix to Steelix; this mechanic enhanced the tactical options for new Pokémon, like equipping Quick Claw on Hitmontop for priority moves, integrating seamlessly with breeding to pass down held items' benefits.[2] The enhanced Pokédex expanded to 251 entries, combining all Generation I Pokémon with the 100 new ones in a dual-mode system: the Johto Pokédex focused on regional species while National Mode cataloged the full set, complete with gender ratios, shiny variants, and color animations on compatible hardware.[2] This structure highlighted the interconnectedness of generations, allowing seamless integration of old and new Pokémon through breeding and time-based mechanics, ultimately enriching the ecosystem for species like the legendary Ho-Oh and Lugia.Design and development
Development history
Development of the second generation of Pokémon games, Pokémon Gold and Silver, began in 1996 at Game Freak following the commercial success of the first generation titles, with the project initially planned for release in 1998 but delayed to 1999 due to extensive development challenges and a small team size.[10] The games were specifically designed for the Game Boy Color to leverage its color graphics capabilities, marking a significant technical upgrade from the monochrome Game Boy originals.[11] The project was led by Game Freak under director Satoshi Tajiri, who oversaw the overall vision, while Ken Sugimori served as the primary artist responsible for designing the majority of the Pokémon sprites and artwork, collaborating with a team of about five to six designers. Programmer Shigeki Morimoto handled core systems, including battle mechanics and data compression, contributing to the efficient porting and optimization amid resource constraints; the programming team consisted of just four members, which extended the development timeline to three and a half years. Junichi Masuda also played a key role as programmer and composer, later taking over as director to address delays. Design goals emphasized expanding the Pokémon world with the new Johto region, inspired by Japan's Kansai area including cities like Osaka and Kyoto, to create a culturally rich setting adjacent to the original Kanto.[12] The team aimed to introduce more mature themes, such as deeper human-Pokémon bonds and environmental storytelling, while balancing the roster by adding exactly 100 new species—many as evolutions or pre-evolutions of Generation I Pokémon—to enhance variety without overwhelming players.[11] Influences drew from real-world mythology and feedback from the first generation, with designs like Unown incorporating surreal, ancient script-like motifs to evoke mystery and otherworldly elements, and new mechanics such as breeding introduced to address player requests for expanded evolution methods.[11] Testing included internal beta phases, with prototypes revealing technical issues that were iterated upon, culminating in a public demo at Space World 1999 that showcased near-final designs and gameplay, including the full 251-Pokédex roster. Following the 1999 release, Pokémon Crystal was developed as an enhanced third version and released in 2000, incorporating player feedback to add greater story depth, such as a playable female protagonist and expanded events, to further mature the narrative experience.[13]Scrapped and beta Pokémon
During the development of Generation II Pokémon games, Pokémon Gold and Silver, Game Freak created over 350 Pokémon designs, which were ultimately reduced to 251 for the final release due to memory constraints on the Game Boy Color hardware and the need to fine-tune game balance.[14] This revision process involved scrapping or significantly altering numerous concepts, with evidence drawn from leaked prototypes like the 1997 and 1999 Space World demos, where placeholder names such as "Mitei" (meaning "undecided") appear for over 20 unused Pokédex entries.[15] Developer interviews in 1997 magazines, such as MicroGroup Game Review, confirm that approximately 28% of the initial roster was cut or redesigned to avoid overpowered types and duplicates of Generation I designs, including multiple bird Pokémon that risked thematic redundancy.[14] Beta designs revealed in these prototypes highlight early creative iterations unique to Generation II. For instance, a scrapped Ghost-type Pokémon named Norowara, featured in the 1997 demo, was repurposed into the Misdreavus evolutionary line, retaining its core floating ghost aesthetic but shifting from a potential two-stage evolution to a single-stage design in the final games. Similarly, Skarmory originated as a Steel/Flying-type bird concept under the early name Yoroidori in the 1999 demo, merging rock-hard armor elements with avian features to create a unique Steel/Flying hybrid that addressed hardware sprite limitations by simplifying metallic textures.[15] Other species included an elephant-inspired design known in beta as Paon, which became the basis for the final Phanpy after refinements for balance and animation on the Game Boy's limited capabilities.[15] Altered evolutions further illustrate the iterative process. Eevee's daytime and nighttime evolutions, Espeon and Umbreon, appeared in early 1999 demo sprites with refined but smaller-scale designs compared to finals, originally conceptualized to tie directly into the new in-game clock mechanic before adjustments for thematic fit with existing Eeveelutions.[15] Additional cuts involved branching paths like Wobbuffet evolving into Girafarig at level 24 and Piloswine into a Slugma-like form at level 30, both scrapped to prevent overpowered type combinations and streamline the Pokédex for hardware efficiency.[15] Baby-like Pokémon concepts, such as early versions of Cleffa and Igglybuff evolving at level 10 rather than through friendship, served as precursors to the breeding system but were revised to emphasize emotional bonds over simple leveling, with several additional baby designs cut to avoid bloating the roster.[15] These scrapped elements, documented through prototype ROM analysis, provide insight into Generation II's focus on innovation amid technical constraints.[16] Some ideas persisted into later generations, notably the expansion of baby Pokémon in Generation III, where additional species like Azurill and Wynaut built on the foundational breeding mechanics tested in Gold and Silver betas.[14]List of Pokémon
Pokémon by National Pokédex number (152–251)
Generation II introduced 100 new Pokémon species to the franchise, spanning National Pokédex numbers 152 through 251, as featured in the core games Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal released in 1999 and 2000. These species include the three Johto starters (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile), the first baby Pokémon like Pichu and Cleffa that evolve via friendship, evolutions for select Generation I Pokémon such as Crobat and Steelix, and legendary Pokémon including the roaming Legendary Beasts (Entei, Raikou, and Suicune) and the mythical Celebi. The distribution encompasses a variety of types, with Grass, Fire, and Water represented prominently among the starters, alongside unique dual-types like Water/Electric in Chinchou's line; in total, there are no new fossil Pokémon, but eight legendary or mythical species highlight the generation's mythical elements.[1] Evolutions in this generation often involve level-ups, trading (sometimes with items like Metal Coat for Scizor), or the new friendship mechanic, fostering deeper player bonds with their Pokémon. Note: Several Pokémon originally classified as Normal or Water types in Generation II were retyped to include Fairy in Generation VI, such as the Clefairy and Togepi lines. In recent updates to Pokémon Home (as of version 3.3.0 in April 2025), 3D models for Generation II Pokémon align with modern rendering standards, incorporating enhanced animations for species like the Tyranitar line while preserving Ken Sugimori's original designs. Learnsets at debut emphasize Generation II's expanded move pool, with many Pokémon learning signature moves via level-up; for instance, Chikorita starts with Tackle and Growl, learning Razor Leaf at level 8. The following table lists all Generation II Pokémon by National Pokédex number, including essential attributes such as types, category (based on Pokédex descriptions), height, weight, a representative Pokédex entry from Gold, Silver, or Crystal, and evolution details. Data is drawn from official game entries, with categories denoting the species' thematic classification (e.g., "Leaf Pokémon"). Types reflect original Generation II classifications.[1]| # | Name | Type(s) | Category | Height | Weight | Pokédex Entry (Example from Gold) | Evolution Details |
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| 152 | Chikorita | Grass | Leaf Pokémon | 0.7 m | 6.4 kg | A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to bask in sunlight. | Evolves to Bayleef at Lv. 16; Bayleef to Meganium at Lv. 32. Starter Pokémon. |
| 153 | Bayleef | Grass | Leaf Pokémon | 1.0 m | 15.5 kg | The aroma that rises from its neck area has a healing effect. | Intermediate in Chikorita line. |
| 154 | Meganium | Grass | Seed Pokémon | 1.8 m | 100.5 kg | Its floral fragrance has a soothing effect. It is rarely seen in the wild. | Final evolution of Chikorita line. |
| 155 | Cyndaquil | Fire | Fire Pokémon | 0.5 m | 7.9 kg | It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously. | Evolves to Quilava at Lv. 14; Quilava to Typhlosion at Lv. 36. Starter Pokémon. |
| 156 | Quilava | Fire | Fire Pokémon | 0.9 m | 19.0 kg | Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back. | Intermediate in Cyndaquil line. |
| 157 | Typhlosion | Fire | Volcano Pokémon | 1.7 m | 79.5 kg | It has a secret, devastating move. It rubs its blazing fur together to cause huge explosions. | Final evolution of Cyndaquil line. |
| 158 | Totodile | Water | Big Jaw Pokémon | 0.6 m | 9.5 kg | It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to take a bite out of anything that moves. | Evolves to Croconaw at Lv. 18; Croconaw to Feraligatr at Lv. 30. Starter Pokémon. |
| 159 | Croconaw | Water | Big Jaw Pokémon | 1.0 m | 25.5 kg | If it loses a fang, a new one grows back in its place. There are always 48 fangs lining its mouth. | Intermediate in Totodile line. |
| 160 | Feraligatr | Water | Big Jaw Pokémon | 2.3 m | 88.8 kg | It opens its huge mouth to intimidate enemies. In battle, it runs using its thick, powerful legs. | Final evolution of Totodile line. |
| 161 | Sentret | Normal | Scout Pokémon | 0.8 m | 6.0 kg | When acting as a lookout, it warns others of danger by screeching and hitting the ground with its tail. | Evolves to Furret at Lv. 15. |
| 162 | Furret | Normal | Scout Pokémon | 0.8 m | 8.5 kg | Because it is very agile, it is difficult to strike with a direct attack. | Final evolution of Sentret. |
| 163 | Hoothoot | Normal/Flying | Owl Pokémon | 0.5 m | 21.5 kg | It always stands on one foot. It changes feet so fast, the movement can rarely be seen. | Evolves to Noctowl at Lv. 20. |
| 164 | Noctowl | Normal/Flying | Owl Pokémon | 1.6 m | 40.5 kg | Its eyes are special—they can pick out objects as long as there is the tiniest amount of light. | Final evolution of Hoothoot. |
| 165 | Ledyba | Bug/Flying | Five Star Pokémon | 1.0 m | 10.3 kg | It is very timid. It will be afraid to move if it is alone. But it will be active if it is in a group. | Evolves to Ledian at Lv. 18. |
| 166 | Ledian | Bug/Flying | Five Star Pokémon | 1.4 m | 35.5 kg | When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder. | Final evolution of Ledyba. |
| 167 | Spinarak | Bug/Poison | String Spit Pokémon | 0.5 m | 8.5 kg | It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close. | Evolves to Ariados at Lv. 22. |
| 168 | Ariados | Bug/Poison | Long Leg Pokémon | 1.1 m | 33.5 kg | It spins a web using fine—but durable—thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped. | Final evolution of Spinarak. |
| 169 | Crobat | Poison/Flying | Bat Pokémon | 1.8 m | 75.0 kg | If it flaps its wings, it emits a high-pitched shriek that it uses to disorient foes. | Evolves from Golbat (Gen I) via high friendship. Cross-generation evolution. |
| 170 | Chinchou | Water/Electric | Angler Pokémon | 0.4 m | 6.0 kg | When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. | Evolves to Lanturn at Lv. 27. |
| 171 | Lanturn | Water/Electric | Light Pokémon | 1.2 m | 22.5 kg | The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea’s depths. | Final evolution of Chinchou. |
| 172 | Pichu | Electric | Tiny Mouse Pokémon | 0.4 m | 2.0 kg | It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. | Evolves to Pikachu via high friendship. First baby Pokémon. |
| 173 | Cleffa | Normal | Star Shape Pokémon | 0.3 m | 3.0 kg | Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came from the stars. | Evolves to Clefairy via high friendship. |
| 174 | Igglybuff | Normal | Balloon Pokémon | 0.3 m | 1.0 kg | It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop. | Evolves to Jigglypuff via high friendship. |
| 175 | Togepi | Normal | Spike Ball Pokémon | 0.3 m | 1.2 kg | A proverb claims that happiness will come to anyone who can make a sleeping Togepi stand up. | Evolves to Togetic via high friendship. |
| 176 | Togetic | Normal/Flying | Happiness Pokémon | 0.6 m | 3.2 kg | It grows dispirited if it is not with kind people. It can float in midair without moving its wings. | Evolves from Togepi; further to Togekiss (Gen IV) with Shiny Stone. |
| 177 | Natu | Psychic/Flying | Tiny Bird Pokémon | 0.2 m | 2.0 kg | It usually forages for food on the ground but may, on rare occasions, hop onto branches to peck at shoots. | Evolves to Xatu at Lv. 25. |
| 178 | Xatu | Psychic/Flying | Mystic Pokémon | 1.5 m | 15.0 kg | It has the ability to foretell the future. It stares intently at its foe to predict its next move. | Final evolution of Natu. |
| 179 | Mareep | Electric | Wool Pokémon | 0.6 m | 7.8 kg | If static electricity builds in its body, its fleece doubles in volume. Touching it will shock you. | Evolves to Flaaffy at Lv. 15. |
| 180 | Flaaffy | Electric | Wool Pokémon | 0.8 m | 13.5 kg | As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even the fleece won’t grow. | Evolves to Ampharos at Lv. 30. |
| 181 | Ampharos | Electric | Light Pokémon | 1.4 m | 61.5 kg | The tail’s tip shines brightly and can be seen from far away. It acts as a beacon for lost people. | Final evolution of Mareep. |
| 182 | Bellossom | Grass | Flower Pokémon | 0.4 m | 5.8 kg | When the heavy rainfall season ends, it is drawn out by warm sunlight to dance joyfully. | Evolves from Gloom (Gen I Oddish line) with Sun Stone. |
| 183 | Marill | Water | Aqua Mouse Pokémon | 0.4 m | 8.5 kg | The tip of its tail, which contains oil that is lighter than water, lets it swim without drowning. | Evolves to Azumarill at Lv. 18. |
| 184 | Azumarill | Water | Aqua Mouse Pokémon | 0.8 m | 28.5 kg | Its long ears are superb sensors. It can distinguish the movements of things in the water. | Final evolution of Marill (Azurill pre-evo added in Gen III). |
| 185 | Sudowoodo | Rock | Imitation Pokémon | 1.2 m | 38.0 kg | Although it always pretends to be a tree, its composition appears more similar to rock than to vegetation. | Pre-evolution Bonsly (Gen IV) evolves into Sudowoodo by leveling up while knowing Mimic. |
| 186 | Politoed | Water | Frog Pokémon | 1.1 m | 33.9 kg | When it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby POLIWAG and POLIWHIRL gather immediately. | Evolves from Poliwhirl (Gen I) with King's Rock via trade. |
| 187 | Hoppip | Grass/Flying | Cottonweed Pokémon | 0.4 m | 0.5 kg | To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though. | Evolves to Skiploom at Lv. 18; Skiploom to Jumpluff at Lv. 27. |
| 188 | Skiploom | Grass/Flying | Cottonweed Pokémon | 0.6 m | 1.0 kg | The bloom on its head varies in shape and color depending on surroundings. | Intermediate in Hoppip line. |
| 189 | Jumpluff | Grass/Flying | Cottonweed Pokémon | 0.8 m | 1.0 kg | It drifts on the wind, using its fluffy body to stay afloat. | Final evolution of Hoppip line. |
| 190 | Aipom | Normal | Long Tail Pokémon | 0.8 m | 11.5 kg | It uses its tail to bounce from tree branch to tree branch, searching for berries. | Evolves to Ambipom (Gen IV) via double tail slap move. |
| 191 | Sunkern | Grass | Seed Pokémon | 0.3 m | 1.8 kg | It suddenly falls still when its energy is used up. It then revives after absorbing sunlight. | Evolves to Sunflora with Sun Stone. |
| 192 | Sunflora | Grass | Sun Pokémon | 0.8 m | 8.5 kg | It converts sunlight into energy, making its body glow brightly. | Final evolution of Sunkern. |
| 193 | Yanma | Bug/Flying | Clear Wing Pokémon | 1.2 m | 38.0 kg | Its wings are transparent, allowing it to blend into the sky. | Evolves to Yanmega (Gen IV) via ancient power move. |
| 194 | Wooper | Water/Ground | Water Fish Pokémon | 0.4 m | 8.5 kg | It marks its territory by leaving a trail of slime as it travels. | Evolves to Quagsire at Lv. 20. |
| 195 | Quagsire | Water/Ground | Water Fish Pokémon | 1.4 m | 35.0 kg | It has an extremely pliable body that allows it to squeeze into tight spaces. | Final evolution of Wooper. |
| 196 | Espeon | Psychic | Sun Pokémon | 0.9 m | 26.5 kg | It uses the rays of the sun to predict the weather. | Evolves from Eevee via high friendship during day (Gen II). |
| 197 | Umbreon | Dark | Moonlight Pokémon | 1.0 m | 27.0 kg | When agitated, it raises its body temperature to nearly 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit. | Evolves from Eevee via high friendship at night (Gen II). |
| 198 | Murkrow | Dark/Flying | Darkness Pokémon | 0.5 m | 2.1 kg | It has an attractive glossy coat, but it is also very timid. | Evolves to Honchkrow (Gen IV) with Dusk Stone. |
| 199 | Slowking | Water/Psychic | Royal Pokémon | 2.0 m | 79.5 kg | The Shellder on its head controls its brainwaves, boosting its intelligence. | Evolves from Slowpoke (Gen I) with King's Rock via trade. |
| 200 | Misdreavus | Ghost | Screech Pokémon | 0.7 m | 1.0 kg | It likes playing harmless tricks, such as disappearing into walls. | Evolves to Mismagius (Gen IV) with Dusk Stone. |
| 201 | Unown | Psychic | Symbol Pokémon | 0.5 m | 5.0 kg | Shaped like ancient writing, it communicates by forming letters with its body. | No evolution; 28 forms based on alphabet. Special case with multiple variants. |
| 202 | Wobbuffet | Psychic | Patient Pokémon | 1.3 m | 28.5 kg | To prevent its black tail from being seen, it attacks foes from behind. | Evolves from Wynaut (Gen III) via level-up at 15. |
| 203 | Girafarig | Normal/Psychic | Long Neck Pokémon | 1.5 m | 41.5 kg | Its tail has a small brain and acts independently from the body. | Evolves to Farigiraf (Gen IX) by leveling up while knowing Twin Beam. |
| 204 | Pineco | Bug | Bagworm Pokémon | 0.4 m | 7.5 kg | It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. | Evolves to Forretress at Lv. 31. |
| 205 | Forretress | Bug/Steel | Bagworm Pokémon | 1.0 m | 125.8 kg | It rolls into a ball and uses spikes on its body to defend itself. | Final evolution of Pineco. First Steel-type in Gen II. |
| 206 | Dunsparce | Normal | Land Snake Pokémon | 1.5 m | 14.0 kg | It hides in tall grass, using its wings to fly short distances. | Evolves to Dudunsparce (Gen IX) via level-up. |
| 207 | Gligar | Ground/Flying | Fly Scorpion Pokémon | 1.1 m | 33.0 kg | It glides using the wind, clamping onto foes with its poison stinger. | Evolves to Gliscor (Gen IV) via Razor Fang at night. |
| 208 | Steelix | Steel/Ground | Iron Snake Pokémon | 11.0 m | 400.0 kg | Its body is made of steel; it can burrow through mountains. | Evolves from Onix (Gen I) via trade with Metal Coat. |
| 209 | Snubbull | Normal | Fairy Pokémon | 0.6 m | 11.5 kg | Despite its cute appearance, it has sharp fangs and a bulldog-like face. | Evolves to Granbull at Lv. 23. |
| 210 | Granbull | Normal | Fairy Pokémon | 1.4 m | 48.7 kg | It can crush bones with its powerful jaws. | Final evolution of Snubbull. |
| 211 | Qwilfish | Water/Poison | Balloon Pokémon | 0.4 m | 3.9 kg | It inflates its body with air to intimidate foes, then strikes with spikes. | No evolution. |
| 212 | Scizor | Bug/Steel | Pincer Pokémon | 1.8 m | 118.0 kg | Its steel wings are as hard as plates; it slashes with scythe-like claws. | Evolves from Scyther (Gen I) via trade with Metal Coat. |
| 213 | Shuckle | Bug/Rock | Mold Pokémon | 0.5 m | 20.5 kg | It stores berries inside its shell, fermenting them into a potent juice. | No evolution. Known for high defenses. |
| 214 | Heracross | Bug/Fighting | Single Horn Pokémon | 1.5 m | 54.0 kg | It grips trees with its legs and horns to consume sap. | No evolution. |
| 215 | Sneasel | Dark/Ice | Sharp Claw Pokémon | 0.9 m | 28.0 kg | It uses its sharp claws to climb icy mountains and slash prey. | Evolves to Weavile (Gen IV) via Razor Claw at night. |
| 216 | Teddiursa | Normal | Little Bear Pokémon | 0.6 m | 8.8 kg | It licks its paws, which are sweet from honey it gathers. | Evolves to Ursaring at Lv. 30. |
| 217 | Ursaring | Normal | Hibernation Pokémon | 1.8 m | 125.5 kg | In autumn, it gathers food and dens up for winter hibernation. | Final evolution of Teddiursa. |
| 218 | Slugma | Fire | Lava Pokémon | 0.7 m | 10.0 kg | Its body is made of magma; it cools and hardens if it gets wet. | Evolves to Magcargo at Lv. 38. |
| 219 | Magcargo | Fire/Rock | Lava Pokémon | 0.8 m | 55.0 kg | Its body reaches 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit; it leaves a trail of magma. | Final evolution of Slugma. |
| 220 | Swinub | Ice/Ground | Pig Pokémon | 0.4 m | 9.9 kg | It uses its nose to detect underground springs and hot spots. | Evolves to Piloswine at Lv. 33. |
| 221 | Piloswine | Ice/Ground | Swine Pokémon | 1.0 m | 55.4 kg | Its thick fur allows it to endure harsh blizzards. | Evolves to Mamoswine (Gen IV) via ancient power. |
| 222 | Corsola | Water/Rock | Coral Pokémon | 0.6 m | 5.0 kg | It builds coral colonies by attaching its branches to reefs. | No evolution. |
| 223 | Remoraid | Water | Jet Pokémon | 0.4 m | 12.0 kg | It squirts water from its mouth to propel itself like a jet. | Evolves to Octillery at Lv. 25. |
| 224 | Octillery | Water | Jet Pokémon | 0.9 m | 35.5 kg | It ensnares prey with its tentacles and crushes them in its mouth. | Final evolution of Remoraid. |
| 225 | Delibird | Ice/Flying | Delivery Pokémon | 1.5 m | 16.5 kg | It carries food in its sack-like tail and shares with others in need. | No evolution. |
| 226 | Mantine | Water/Flying | Kite Pokémon | 2.1 m | 220.0 kg | It swims by flapping its broad fins; Remoraid often clings to it. | Pre-evolution Mantyke (Gen IV) evolves into Mantine by leveling up with Remoraid in the party. |
| 227 | Skarmory | Steel/Flying | Armor Bird Pokémon | 1.7 m | 50.5 kg | Its wings are made of steel; it can slice through iron with ease. | No evolution. |
| 228 | Houndour | Dark/Fire | Dark Pokémon | 0.6 m | 10.7 kg | It communicates with its pack using howls; it works in teams. | Evolves to Houndoom at Lv. 24. |
| 229 | Houndoom | Dark/Fire | Dark Pokémon | 1.4 m | 35.0 kg | Its barks cause paralysis; its fiery breath reaches 3,600 degrees. | Final evolution of Houndour. |
| 230 | Kingdra | Water/Dragon | Dragon Pokémon | 1.8 m | 50.5 kg | It sleeps deep on the ocean floor, emerging only to hunt. | Evolves from Seadra (Gen I Horsea line) via trade with Dragon Scale. |
| 231 | Phanpy | Ground | Long Nose Pokémon | 0.5 m | 33.5 kg | It uses its trunk to spray water or gather fruit. | Evolves to Donphan at Lv. 25. |
| 232 | Donphan | Ground | Armor Pokémon | 1.1 m | 120.0 kg | It rolls its body into a ball to charge at foes with immense force. | Final evolution of Phanpy. |
| 233 | Porygon2 | Normal | Virtual Pokémon | 0.6 m | 18.5 kg | It was upgraded from Porygon to enhance its abilities. | Evolves from Porygon via trade with Up-Grade item; to Porygon-Z (Gen IV) with Dubious Disc. |
| 234 | Stantler | Normal | Big Horn Pokémon | 1.4 m | 71.2 kg | Its antlers create illusions to drive away threats. | Evolves to Wyrdeer (Gen VIII) via Psyshield Bash. |
| 235 | Smeargle | Normal | Painter Pokémon | 1.2 m | 58.5 kg | It marks territory with patterns drawn by its tail's fluid. | No evolution. |
| 236 | Tyrogue | Fighting | Scuffle Pokémon | 0.7 m | 21.0 kg | It trains daily to grow stronger; evolves based on stats. | Evolves to Hitmonlee (high Attack), Hitmonchan (high Defense), or Hitmontop (balanced) at Lv. 20. |
| 237 | Hitmontop | Fighting | Handstand Pokémon | 1.4 m | 48.0 kg | It spins on its head to build momentum for attacks. | Evolves from Tyrogue if Attack = Defense. |
| 238 | Smoochum | Ice/Psychic | Kiss Pokémon | 0.4 m | 6.0 kg | It always licks its lips, seeking something sweet to eat. | Evolves to Jynx at Lv. 30. |
| 239 | Elekid | Electric | Electric Pokémon | 0.6 m | 23.5 kg | It spins its arms to generate electricity; stores it in its body. | Evolves to Electabuzz at Lv. 30. |
| 240 | Magby | Fire | Live Coal Pokémon | 0.7 m | 21.2 kg | It never stops emitting flame from its mouth; it breathes fire. | Evolves to Magmar at Lv. 30. |
| 241 | Miltank | Normal | Milk Cow Pokémon | 1.8 m | 75.5 kg | Its milk has restorative properties; it can produce liters daily. | No evolution. |
| 242 | Blissey | Normal | Happiness Pokémon | 1.5 m | 46.8 kg | It lays highly nutritious eggs; people seek them for health. | Evolves from Chansey (Gen I) via high friendship. |
| 243 | Raikou | Electric | Thunder Pokémon | 2.0 m | 178.0 kg | It races across the land, unleashing thunderbolts from its mane. | No evolution. Legendary Beast; roams Johto after event. |
| 244 | Entei | Fire | Volcano Pokémon | 2.1 m | 198.0 kg | It runs at 6,200 mph, spewing flames hot enough to melt iron. | No evolution. Legendary Beast; roams Johto. |
| 245 | Suicune | Water | Aurora Pokémon | 2.0 m | 187.0 kg | It purifies dirty water with its aurora-like mane. | No evolution. Legendary Beast; roams Johto. |
| 246 | Larvitar | Rock/Ground | Rock Skin Pokémon | 0.6 m | 72.0 kg | It feeds on soil and rocks to grow its hard shell. | Evolves to Pupitar at Lv. 30; Pupitar to Tyranitar at Lv. 55. |
| 247 | Pupitar | Rock/Ground | Hard Shell Pokémon | 1.2 m | 152.0 kg | It hardens its body like armor; it endures harsh training. | Intermediate in Larvitar line. |
| 248 | Tyranitar | Rock/Dark | Armor Pokémon | 2.0 m | 200.0 kg | It can cause magnitude 7.7 earthquakes by stomping. | Final evolution of Larvitar line; pseudo-legendary. |
| 249 | Lugia | Psychic/Flying | Diving Pokémon | 5.2 m | 216.0 kg | It slumbers at the bottom of the sea, creating whirlpools with its wings. | No evolution. Legendary; guardian of the seas, obtained via event or specific location. |
| 250 | Ho-Oh | Fire/Flying | Rainbow Pokémon | 3.8 m | 199.0 kg | It spreads joy with its rainbow-colored wings; regenerates the fallen. | No evolution. Legendary; guardian of the skies, obtained via specific location. |
| 251 | Celebi | Psychic/Grass | Time Travel Pokémon | 0.7 m | 5.0 kg | It can travel through time, leaving forests blooming in its wake. | No evolution. Mythical Pokémon; event-only distribution in Generation II. |
Pokémon by type distribution
Generation II introduced 100 new Pokémon species, expanding the franchise's roster with a diverse array of types that aimed to refine battle dynamics established in the first generation. Among these, 54 are single-typed, while 46 are dual-typed, reflecting a balanced mix that incorporates both straightforward elemental alignments and complex synergies. This distribution allowed for greater strategic depth, as dual types could exploit or mitigate weaknesses more effectively than the predominantly single-typed Pokémon of Generation I.[17] The introduction of the Dark and Steel types marked a pivotal shift, with six Dark-type Pokémon (Umbreon, Murkrow, Sneasel, Houndour, Houndoom, and Tyranitar) and four Steel-type Pokémon (Steelix, Forretress, Scizor, and Skarmory) debuting to counter the overwhelming dominance of Psychic types from the prior generation. Dark types resist Psychic moves and are immune to them, while Steel types boast broad resistances, including to Psychic, effectively addressing the meta imbalance where Psychic Pokémon like Alakazam held few reliable counters. No new Ghost types were added beyond Misdreavus, but the type's viability improved through updated move matchups and the addition of dual typings that enhanced its role against Psychic foes. Water remains the most represented type with 18 Pokémon incorporating it (such as Feraligatr, Lanturn, and Suicune), comprising approximately 18% of the new roster and underscoring its foundational status in Pokémon ecology and gameplay. Normal follows with 20 instances, including species like the Togepi line and Sentret. Grass has 10 instances, primarily through single-typed species like the Chikorita evolutionary line and Bellossom. Counts reflect original Generation II types; several Normal-type Pokémon were later retyped to Fairy in Generation VI.[17][18][19]| Type | Number of Pokémon (Occurrences) | Examples (Single-Type) | Examples (Dual-Type) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 20 | Sentret, Furret, Aipom | Noctowl (Normal/Flying), Girafarig (Normal/Psychic) |
| Flying | 18 | - | Murkrow (Dark/Flying), Skarmory (Steel/Flying) |
| Water | 18 | Politoed, Remoraid, Octillery | Lanturn (Water/Electric), Quagsire (Water/Ground) |
| Grass | 10 | Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium | Jumpluff (Grass/Flying), Celebi (Psychic/Grass) |
| Bug | 10 | Pineco, Shuckle | Ledian (Bug/Flying), Scizor (Bug/Steel) |
| Ground | 10 | Phanpy, Donphan | Steelix (Steel/Ground), Swinub (Ice/Ground) |
| Fire | 9 | Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion | Houndoom (Dark/Fire), Ho-Oh (Fire/Flying) |
| Psychic | 8 | Espeon, Unown, Wobbuffet | Xatu (Psychic/Flying), Slowking (Water/Psychic) |
| Electric | 8 | Pichu, Mareep, Flaaffy | - |
| Rock | 7 | Sudowoodo | Magcargo (Fire/Rock), Corsola (Water/Rock) |
| Dark | 6 | Umbreon | Sneasel (Dark/Ice), Tyranitar (Rock/Dark) |
| Ice | 5 | - | Piloswine (Ice/Ground), Delibird (Ice/Flying) |
| Steel | 4 | - | Forretress (Bug/Steel) |
| Poison | 4 | - | Ariados (Bug/Poison), Qwilfish (Water/Poison) |
| Fighting | 3 | Tyrogue, Hitmontop | Heracross (Bug/Fighting) |
| Ghost | 1 | Misdreavus | - |
| Dragon | 1 | - | Kingdra (Water/Dragon) |