Pinsir (カイロス)

  • If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.
  • Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.

VS

Doduo (ドードー)

  • A bird that makes up for its poor flying with its fast foot speed. Leaves giant footprints.
  • Its short wings make flying dif­ ficult. Instead, this POKéMON runs at high speed on developed legs.

Dodrio (ドードリオ)

  • Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.
  • One of DODUO's 2 heads splits to form a unique species. It runs close to 40 MPH in prairies.

Cubone (カラカラ)

  • Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this POKéMON's real face.
  • Wears the skull of its deceased mother. Its cries echo inside the skull and come out as a sad melody.

Marowak (ガラガラ)

  • The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
  • Small and weak, this POKéMON is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.

VS

Onix (イワーク)

  • As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, but colored black.
  • Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by DIGLETTs.

Drowzee (スリープ)

  • Puts enemies to sleep then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating bad dreams.
  • If you sleep by it all the time, it will sometimes show you dreams it has eaten in the past.

Hypno (スリーパー)

  • When it locks eyes with an enemy, it will use a mix of PSI moves such as HYPNOSIS and CONFUSION.
  • Avoid eye contact if you come across one. It will try to put you to sleep by using its pendulum.

VS

Psyduck (コダック)

  • While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily POKéMON will use psychokinetic powers.
  • Always tormented by headaches. It uses psychic powers, but it is not known if it intends to do so.

Golduck (ゴルダック)

  • Often seen swim­ ming elegantly by lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa.
  • Its slim and long limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swim­ ming gracefully in lakes.

Grimer (ベトベター)

  • Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
  • Made of hardened sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path.

Muk (ベトベトン)

  • Thickly covered with a filthy, vile sludge. It is so toxic, even its footprints contain poison.
  • Smells so awful, it can cause fainting. Through degeneration, it lost its sense of smell.

VS

Shellder (シェルダー)

  • Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
  • The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.

Cloyster (パルシェン)

  • When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
  • For protection, it uses its harder- than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.

Geodude (イシツブテ)

  • Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
  • Commonly found near mountain trails, etc. If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.

Graveler (ゴローン)

  • Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
  • Often seen rolling down mountain trails. Obstacles are just things to roll straight over, not avoid.

Golem (ゴローニャ)

  • Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without damage.
  • Once it sheds its skin, its body turns tender and whitish. Its hide hardens when it's exposed to air.

VS

Tentacool (メノクラゲ)

  • Drifts in shallow seas. Anglers who hook them by accident are often punished by its stinging acid.
  • It can sometimes be found all dry and shriveled up on a beach. Toss it back into the sea to revive it.

Tentacruel (ドククラゲ)

  • The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
  • Its 80 tentacles can stretch and contract freely. They wrap around prey and weaken it with poison.

Paras (パラス)

  • Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by draw­ ing nutrients from the bug host.
  • Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.

Parasect (パラセクト)

  • A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places.
  • The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. They appear to do all the thinking.

VS

Spearow (オニスズメ)

  • Eats bugs in grassy areas. It has to flap its short wings at high speed to stay airborne.
  • Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its ter­ ritory.

Fearow (オニドリル)

  • With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.
  • A POKéMON that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly.

Diglett (ディグダ)

  • Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
  • It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.

Dugtrio (ダグトリオ)

  • A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
  • A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.

VS

Seel (パウワウ)

  • The protruding horn on its head is very hard. It is used for bashing through thick ice.
  • Loves freezing cold conditions. Relishes swimming in a frigid cli­ mate of around 14F degrees.

Dewgong (ジュゴン)

  • Stores thermal energy in its body. Swims at a steady 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.
  • Its entire body is a snowy-white. Unharmed by even intense cold, it swims powerfully in icy waters.

Zubat (ズバット)

  • Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.
  • Emits ultrasonic cries while it flies. They act as a sonar used to check for ob­ jects in its way.

Golbat (ゴルバット)

  • Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
  • It attacks in a stealthy manner, without warning. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and suck blood.

VS

Caterpie (キャタピー)

  • Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
  • If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.

Metapod (トランセル)

  • This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
  • Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.

Butterfree (バタフリー)

  • In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
  • Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.

Krabby (クラブ)

  • Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
  • Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.

Kingler (キングラー)

  • The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
  • One claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy.

VS

Sandshrew (サンド)

  • Burrows deep underground in arid locations far from water. It only emerges to hunt for food.
  • Its body is dry. When it gets cold at night, its hide is said to become coated with a fine dew.

Sandslash (サンドパン)

  • Curls up into a spiny ball when threatened. It can roll while curled up to attack or escape.
  • It is skilled at slashing enemies with its claws. If broken, they start to grow back in a day.

Slowpoke (ヤドン)

  • Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.
  • Incredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time.

Slowbro (ヤドラン)

  • The SHELLDER that is latched onto SLOWPOKE's tail is said to feed on the host's left over scraps.
  • Lives lazily by the sea. If the SHELLDER on its tail comes off, it becomes a SLOWPOKE again.

VS

Rattata (コラッタ)

  • Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
  • Will chew on any­ thing with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area.

Raticate (ラッタ)

  • It uses its whis­ kers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.
  • Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.

Growlithe (ガーディ)

  • Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
  • A POKéMON with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.

Arcanine (ウインディ)

  • A POKéMON that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
  • A legendary POKé­ MON in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.

VS

Ekans (アーボ)

  • Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as PIDGEY and SPEAROW, whole.
  • The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.

Arbok (アーボック)

  • It is rumored that the ferocious warning markings on its belly differ from area to area.
  • The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed.

Nidoran♀ (ニドラン♀)

  • Although small, its venomous barbs render this POKéMON dangerous. The female has smaller horns.
  • A mild-mannered POKéMON that does not like to fight. Beware, its small horns secrete venom.

Nidorina (ニドリーナ)

  • The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
  • When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.

Nidoqueen (ニドクイン)

  • Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.
  • Tough scales cover the sturdy body of this POKéMON. It appears that the scales grow in cycles.

VS

Jynx (ルージュラ)

  • It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
  • Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.

Mankey (マンキー)

  • Extremely quick to anger. It could be docile one moment then thrashing away the next instant.
  • An agile POKéMON that lives in trees. It angers easily and will not hesitate to attack anything.

Primeape (オコリザル)

  • Always furious and tenacious to boot. It will not abandon chasing its quarry until it is caught.
  • It stops being angry only when nobody else is around. To view this moment is very difficult.

VS

Exeggcute (タマタマ)

  • Often mistaken for eggs. When disturbed, they quickly gather and attack in swarms.
  • The heads attract each other and spin around. There must be 6 heads for it to maintain balance.

Exeggutor (ナッシー)

  • Legend has it that on rare occasions, one of its heads will drop off and continue on as an EXEGGCUTE.
  • Its cries are very noisy. This is because each of the 3 heads thinks about whatever it likes.

Pidgey (ポッポ)

  • A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
  • Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

Pidgeotto (ピジョン)

  • Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
  • This POKéMON is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.

Pidgeot (ピジョット)

  • When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.
  • This POKéMON flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.

VS

Koffing (ドガース)

  • Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, it is prone to exploding without warning.
  • In hot places, its internal gases could expand and explode without any warning. Be very careful!

Weezing (マタドガス)

  • Where two kinds of poison gases meet, 2 KOFFINGs can fuse into a WEEZING over many years.
  • It lives and grows by absorbing dust, germs and poison gases that are contained in toxic waste and garbage.

Kangaskhan (ガルーラ)

  • The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
  • Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected.

VS

Doduo (ドードー)

  • A bird that makes up for its poor flying with its fast foot speed. Leaves giant footprints.
  • Its short wings make flying dif­ ficult. Instead, this POKéMON runs at high speed on developed legs.

Dodrio (ドードリオ)

  • Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.
  • One of DODUO's 2 heads splits to form a unique species. It runs close to 40 MPH in prairies.

Machop (ワンリキー)

  • Loves to build its muscles. It trains in all styles of martial arts to become even stronger.
  • Very powerful in spite of its small size. Its mastery of many types of martial arts makes it very tough.

Machoke (ゴーリキー)

  • Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power save belt to be able to regulate its motions.
  • The belt around its waist holds back its energy. Without it, this POKéMON would be unstoppable.

Machamp (カイリキー)

  • Using its heavy muscles, it throws powerful punches that can send the victim clear over the horizon.
  • One arm alone can move mountains. Using all four arms, this POKéMON fires off awesome punches.

VS

Poliwag (ニョロモ)

  • Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
  • The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

Poliwhirl (ニョロゾ)

  • Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
  • Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.

Poliwrath (ニョロボン)

  • An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
  • Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.

Jigglypuff (プリン)

  • When its huge eyes light up, it sings a mysteriously soothing melody that lulls its enemies to sleep.
  • Uses its alluring eyes to enrapture its foe. It then sings a pleasing melody that lulls the foe to sleep.

Wigglytuff (プクリン)

  • The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
  • Its body is full of elasticity. By inhaling deeply, it can continue to inflate itself without limit.

VS

Ponyta (ポニータ)

  • Its hooves are 10 times harder than diamonds. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.
  • Capable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing.

Rapidash (ギャロップ)

  • Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
  • Just loves to run. If it sees some­ thing faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.

Porygon (ポリゴン)

  • A POKéMON that consists entirely of programming code. Capable of moving freely in cyberspace.
  • The only POKéMON people anticipate can fly into space. None has managed the feat yet, however.

VS

Eevee (イーブイ)

  • Its genetic code is irregular. It may mutate if it is exposed to radiation from element STONEs.
  • Its genetic code is unstable, so it could evolve in a variety of ways. There are only a few alive.

Vaporeon (シャワーズ)

  • Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
  • Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invis­ ible in water.

Jolteon (サンダース)

  • It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10000- volt lightning bolts.
  • A sensitive POKé­ MON that easily becomes sad or angry. Every time its mood changes, it charges power.

Flareon (ブースター)

  • When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature could soar to over 1600 degrees.
  • It has a flame chamber inside its body. It inhales, then blows out fire that is over 3,000F degrees.

Meowth (ニャース)

  • Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
  • Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up.

Persian (ペルシアン)

  • Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
  • The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.

VS

Cubone (カラカラ)

  • Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this POKéMON's real face.
  • Wears the skull of its deceased mother. Its cries echo inside the skull and come out as a sad melody.

Marowak (ガラガラ)

  • The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
  • Small and weak, this POKéMON is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.

Tangela (モンジャラ)

  • The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea­ weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
  • Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.

VS

Hitmonlee (サワムラー)

  • When in a hurry, its legs lengthen progressively. It runs smoothly with extra long, loping strides.
  • When kicking, the sole of its foot turns as hard as a diamond on im­ pact and destroys its enemy.

Tauros (ケンタロス)

  • When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.
  • A rowdy POKéMON with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won't stop until it hits something.

VS

Psyduck (コダック)

  • While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily POKéMON will use psychokinetic powers.
  • Always tormented by headaches. It uses psychic powers, but it is not known if it intends to do so.

Golduck (ゴルダック)

  • Often seen swim­ ming elegantly by lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa.
  • Its slim and long limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swim­ ming gracefully in lakes.

Mew (ミュウ)

  • So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
  • When viewed through a micro­ scope, this POKéMON's short, fine, delicate hair can be seen.

VS

Zapdos (サンダー)

  • A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
  • This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.

Aerodactyl (プテラ)

  • A ferocious, pre­ historic POKéMON that goes for the enemy's throat with its serrated saw-like fangs.
  • A savage POKéMON that died out in ancient times. It was resurrected using DNA taken from amber.

VS

Shellder (シェルダー)

  • Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
  • The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.

Cloyster (パルシェン)

  • When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
  • For protection, it uses its harder- than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.

Omanyte (オムナイト)

  • Although long extinct, in rare cases, it can be genetically resurrected from fossils.
  • An ancient POKéMON that was recovered from a fossil. It swims by cleverly twisting its 10 tentacles about.

Omastar (オムスター)

  • A prehistoric POKéMON that died out when its heavy shell made it impossible to catch prey.
  • Sharp beaks ring its mouth. Its shell was too big for it to move freely, so it became extinct.

VS

Farfetch’d (カモネギ)

  • The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.
  • Lives where reedy plants grow. They are rarely seen, so it's thought their numbers are decreasing.

Abra (ケーシィ)

  • Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
  • Sleeps 18 hours a day. If it senses danger, it will teleport itself to safety even as it sleeps.

Kadabra (ユンゲラー)

  • It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.
  • Many odd things happen if this POKéMON is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backwards.

Alakazam (フーディン)

  • Its brain can out­ perform a super­ computer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.
  • A POKéMON that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns-- that's why this POKéMON is smart.

VS

Geodude (イシツブテ)

  • Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
  • Commonly found near mountain trails, etc. If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.

Graveler (ゴローン)

  • Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.
  • Often seen rolling down mountain trails. Obstacles are just things to roll straight over, not avoid.

Golem (ゴローニャ)

  • Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without damage.
  • Once it sheds its skin, its body turns tender and whitish. Its hide hardens when it's exposed to air.

Horsea (タッツー)

  • Known to shoot down flying bugs with precision blasts of ink from the surface of the water.
  • If it senses any danger, it will vigorously spray water or a special type of ink from its mouth.

Seadra (シードラ)

  • Capable of swim­ ming backwards by rapidly flapping its wing-like pectoral fins and stout tail.
  • Touching the back fin causes numb­ ness. It hooks its tail to coral to stay in place while sleeping.

VS

Staryu (ヒトデマン)

  • An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
  • As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.

Starmie (スターミー)

  • Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
  • The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.

Clefairy (ピッピ)

  • Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
  • Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.

Clefable (ピクシー)

  • A timid fairy POKéMON that is rarely seen. It will run and hide the moment it senses people.
  • They appear to be very protective of their own world. It is a kind of fairy, rarely seen by people.

VS

Paras (パラス)

  • Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by draw­ ing nutrients from the bug host.
  • Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.

Parasect (パラセクト)

  • A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places.
  • The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. They appear to do all the thinking.

Magmar (ブーバー)

  • Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly among flames.
  • Born in an active volcano. Its body is always cloaked in flames, so it looks like a big ball of fire.

VS

Mr. Mime (バリヤード)

  • If interrupted while it is miming, it will slap around the offender with its broad hands.
  • Always practices its pantomime act. It makes enemies believe something exists that really doesn't.

Moltres (ファイヤー)

  • Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
  • A legendary bird POKéMON. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.

VS

Diglett (ディグダ)

  • Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
  • It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.

Dugtrio (ダグトリオ)

  • A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
  • A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.

Oddish (ナゾノクサ)

  • During the day, it keeps its face buried in the ground. At night, it wanders around sowing its seeds.
  • It may be mistaken for a clump of weeds. If you try to yank it out of the ground, it shrieks horribly.

Gloom (クサイハナ)

  • The fluid that oozes from its mouth isn't drool. It is a nectar that is used to attract prey.
  • Smells incredibly foul! However, around 1 out of 1,000 people enjoy sniffing its nose- bending stink.

Vileplume (ラフレシア)

  • The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.
  • Flaps its broad flower petals to scatter its poisonous pollen. The flapping sound is very loud.

VS

Voltorb (ビリリダマ)

  • Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.
  • It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.

Electrode (マルマイン)

  • It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
  • Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.

Articuno (フリーザー)

  • A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
  • A legendary bird POKéMON. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.

VS

Caterpie (キャタピー)

  • Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
  • If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.

Metapod (トランセル)

  • This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
  • Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.

Butterfree (バタフリー)

  • In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
  • Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.

Gastly (ゴース)

  • Almost invisible, this gaseous POKéMON cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice.
  • Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape as it appears to be made of a gas.

Haunter (ゴースト)

  • Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from an­ other dimension.
  • By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.

Gengar (ゲンガー)

  • Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
  • A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.

VS

Goldeen (トサキント)

  • Its tail fin billows like an elegant ballroom dress, giving it the nickname of the Water Queen.
  • When it is time for them to lay eggs, they can be seen swimming up rivers and falls in large groups.

Seaking (アズマオウ)

  • In the autumn spawning season, they can be seen swimming power­ fully up rivers and creeks.
  • It is the male's job to make a nest by carving out boulders in a stream using the horn on its head.

Mewtwo (ミュウツー)

  • It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
  • Its DNA is almost the same as MEW's. However, its size and disposition are vastly dif­ ferent.

VS

Rhyhorn (サイホーン)

  • Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying.
  • A POKéMON with a one-track mind. Once it charges, it won't stop running until it falls asleep.

Rhydon (サイドン)

  • Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
  • Walks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.

Ditto (メタモン)

  • Capable of copying an enemy's genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.
  • When it spots an enemy, its body transfigures into an almost perfect copy of its oppo­ nent.

VS

Bellsprout (マダツボミ)

  • A carnivorous POKéMON that traps and eats bugs. It uses its root feet to soak up needed moisture.
  • Prefers hot and humid places. It ensnares tiny insects with its vines and devours them.

Weepinbell (ウツドン)

  • It spits out POISONPOWDER to immobilize the enemy and then finishes it with a spray of ACID.
  • When hungry, it swallows anything that moves. Its hapless prey is melted inside by strong acids.

Victreebel (ウツボット)

  • Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.
  • Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is melted in a day, bones and all.

Squirtle (ゼニガメ)

  • After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
  • Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.

Wartortle (カメール)

  • Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
  • When tapped, this POKéMON will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.

Blastoise (カメックス)

  • A brutal POKéMON with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
  • Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.

VS

Krabby (クラブ)

  • Its pincers are not only powerful weapons, they are used for balance when walking sideways.
  • Its pincers are superb weapons. They sometimes break off during battle, but they grow back fast.

Kingler (キングラー)

  • The large pincer has 10000 hp of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.
  • One claw grew massively and as hard as steel. It has 10,000-HP strength. However, it is too heavy.

Snorlax (カビゴン)

  • Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.
  • Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.

VS

Charmander (ヒトカゲ)

  • Obviously prefers hot places. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
  • The flame at the tip of its tail makes a sound as it burns. You can only hear it in quiet places.

Charmeleon (リザード)

  • When it swings its burning tail, it elevates the temperature to unbearably high levels.
  • Tough fights could excite this POKéMON. When excited, it may blow out bluish- white flames.

Charizard (リザードン)

  • Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to cause forest fires unintentionally.
  • When expelling a blast of super hot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.

Chansey (ラッキー)

  • A rare and elusive POKéMON that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to get it.
  • A gentle and kind­ hearted POKéMON that shares its nutritious eggs if it sees an injured POKéMON.

VS

Slowpoke (ヤドン)

  • Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.
  • Incredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time.

Slowbro (ヤドラン)

  • The SHELLDER that is latched onto SLOWPOKE's tail is said to feed on the host's left over scraps.
  • Lives lazily by the sea. If the SHELLDER on its tail comes off, it becomes a SLOWPOKE again.

Kabuto (カブト)

  • A POKéMON that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
  • A POKéMON that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor.

Kabutops (カブトプス)

  • Its sleek shape is perfect for swim­ ming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids.
  • A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids.

VS

Magikarp (コイキング)

  • In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
  • Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.

Gyarados (ギャラドス)

  • Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
  • Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.

Dratini (ミニリュウ)

  • Long considered a mythical POKéMON until recently when a small colony was found living underwater.
  • The existence of this mythical POKéMON was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.

Dragonair (ハクリュー)

  • A mystical POKéMON that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
  • According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.

Dragonite (カイリュー)

  • An extremely rarely seen marine POKéMON. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
  • It is said that this POKéMON lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor.

VS

Growlithe (ガーディ)

  • Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.
  • A POKéMON with a friendly nature. However, it will bark fiercely at anything invading its territory.

Arcanine (ウインディ)

  • A POKéMON that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely as if on wings.
  • A legendary POKé­ MON in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.

Weedle (ビードル)

  • Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.
  • Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.

Kakuna (コクーン)

  • Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
  • Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.

Beedrill (スピアー)

  • Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
  • It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.

VS

Lickitung (ベロリンガ)

  • Its tongue can be extended like a chameleon's. It leaves a tingling sensation when it licks enemies.
  • Its tongue spans almost 7 feet and moves more freely than its forelegs. Its licks can cause paralysis.

Venonat (コンパン)

  • Lives in the shadows of tall trees where it eats insects. It is attracted by light at night.
  • Its large eyes act as radars. In a bright place, you can see that they are clusters of many tiny eyes.

Venomoth (モルフォン)

  • The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
  • The powdery scales on its wings are hard to remove. They also contain poison that leaks out on contact.

VS

Jynx (ルージュラ)

  • It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
  • Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.

Vulpix (ロコン)

  • At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
  • Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.

Ninetales (キュウコン)

  • Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.
  • According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this POKéMON.

VS

Nidoran♂ (ニドラン♂)

  • Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger its horns, the more powerful its secreted venom.
  • Its large ears are always kept upright. If it senses danger, it will attack with a poisonous sting.

Nidorino (ニドリーノ)

  • An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
  • Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out.

Nidoking (ニドキング)

  • It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
  • Its steel-like hide adds to its powerful tackle. Its horns are so hard, they can pierce a diamond.

Magnemite (コイル)

  • Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves.
  • It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electro­ magnetic waves.

Magneton (レアコイル)

  • Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
  • Generates strange radio signals. It raises the tem­ perature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.

VS

Exeggcute (タマタマ)

  • Often mistaken for eggs. When disturbed, they quickly gather and attack in swarms.
  • The heads attract each other and spin around. There must be 6 heads for it to maintain balance.

Exeggutor (ナッシー)

  • Legend has it that on rare occasions, one of its heads will drop off and continue on as an EXEGGCUTE.
  • Its cries are very noisy. This is because each of the 3 heads thinks about whatever it likes.

Bulbasaur (フシギダネ)

  • A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.
  • It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.

Ivysaur (フシギソウ)

  • When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
  • The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.

Venusaur (フシギバナ)

  • The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
  • The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.

VS

Pikachu (ピカチュウ)

  • When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
  • It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.

Raichu (ライチュウ)

  • Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.
  • When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.

Hitmonchan (エビワラー)

  • While apparently doing nothing, it fires punches in lightning fast volleys that are impossible to see.
  • Punches in cork­ screw fashion. It can punch its way through a concrete wall in the same way as a drill.

VS

Pidgey (ポッポ)

  • A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
  • Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

Pidgeotto (ピジョン)

  • Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
  • This POKéMON is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.

Pidgeot (ピジョット)

  • When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.
  • This POKéMON flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.

Electabuzz (エレブー)

  • Normally found near power plants, they can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
  • If a major power outage occurs, it is certain that this POKéMON has eaten electricity at a power plant.

VS

Lapras (ラプラス)

  • A POKéMON that has been over­ hunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
  • A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.

Kangaskhan (ガルーラ)

  • The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
  • Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected.

VS

Poliwag (ニョロモ)

  • Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
  • The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

Poliwhirl (ニョロゾ)

  • Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
  • Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.

Poliwrath (ニョロボン)

  • An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
  • Swims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.

Eevee (イーブイ)

  • Its genetic code is irregular. It may mutate if it is exposed to radiation from element STONEs.
  • Its genetic code is unstable, so it could evolve in a variety of ways. There are only a few alive.

Vaporeon (シャワーズ)

  • Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
  • Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invis­ ible in water.

Jolteon (サンダース)

  • It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10000- volt lightning bolts.
  • A sensitive POKé­ MON that easily becomes sad or angry. Every time its mood changes, it charges power.

Flareon (ブースター)

  • When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature could soar to over 1600 degrees.
  • It has a flame chamber inside its body. It inhales, then blows out fire that is over 3,000F degrees.

VS

Ponyta (ポニータ)

  • Its hooves are 10 times harder than diamonds. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.
  • Capable of jumping incredibly high. Its hooves and sturdy legs absorb the impact of a hard landing.

Rapidash (ギャロップ)

  • Very competitive, this POKéMON will chase anything that moves fast in the hopes of racing it.
  • Just loves to run. If it sees some­ thing faster than itself, it will give chase at top speed.

Tangela (モンジャラ)

  • The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea­ weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
  • Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.

VS

Cubone (カラカラ)

  • Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this POKéMON's real face.
  • Wears the skull of its deceased mother. Its cries echo inside the skull and come out as a sad melody.

Marowak (ガラガラ)

  • The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.
  • Small and weak, this POKéMON is adept with its bone club. It has grown more vicious over the ages.

Zapdos (サンダー)

  • A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
  • This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.

VS

Psyduck (コダック)

  • While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily POKéMON will use psychokinetic powers.
  • Always tormented by headaches. It uses psychic powers, but it is not known if it intends to do so.

Golduck (ゴルダック)

  • Often seen swim­ ming elegantly by lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa.
  • Its slim and long limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swim­ ming gracefully in lakes.

Farfetch’d (カモネギ)

  • The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.
  • Lives where reedy plants grow. They are rarely seen, so it's thought their numbers are decreasing.

VS

Shellder (シェルダー)

  • Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
  • The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.

Cloyster (パルシェン)

  • When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
  • For protection, it uses its harder- than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.

Abra (ケーシィ)

  • Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
  • Sleeps 18 hours a day. If it senses danger, it will teleport itself to safety even as it sleeps.

Kadabra (ユンゲラー)

  • It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.
  • Many odd things happen if this POKéMON is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backwards.

Alakazam (フーディン)

  • Its brain can out­ perform a super­ computer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.
  • A POKéMON that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns-- that's why this POKéMON is smart.

VS

Staryu (ヒトデマン)

  • An enigmatic POKéMON that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
  • As long as the center section is unharmed, it can grow back fully even if it is chopped to bits.

Starmie (スターミー)

  • Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.
  • The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.

Clefairy (ピッピ)

  • Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
  • Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.

Clefable (ピクシー)

  • A timid fairy POKéMON that is rarely seen. It will run and hide the moment it senses people.
  • They appear to be very protective of their own world. It is a kind of fairy, rarely seen by people.

VS

Mr. Mime (バリヤード)

  • If interrupted while it is miming, it will slap around the offender with its broad hands.
  • Always practices its pantomime act. It makes enemies believe something exists that really doesn't.

Voltorb (ビリリダマ)

  • Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a POKé BALL, they have zapped many people.
  • It is said to camouflage itself as a POKé BALL. It will self-destruct with very little stimulus.

Electrode (マルマイン)

  • It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
  • Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.

VS

Diglett (ディグダ)

  • Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
  • It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.

Dugtrio (ダグトリオ)

  • A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
  • A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.

Gastly (ゴース)

  • Almost invisible, this gaseous POKéMON cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice.
  • Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape as it appears to be made of a gas.

Haunter (ゴースト)

  • Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from an­ other dimension.
  • By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.

Gengar (ゲンガー)

  • Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
  • A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.

VS

Caterpie (キャタピー)

  • Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.
  • If you touch the feeler on top of its head, it will release a horrible stink to protect itself.

Metapod (トランセル)

  • This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
  • Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.

Butterfree (バタフリー)

  • In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
  • Its wings, covered with poisonous powders, repel water. This allows it to fly in the rain.

Mewtwo (ミュウツー)

  • It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
  • Its DNA is almost the same as MEW's. However, its size and disposition are vastly dif­ ferent.

VS

Bellsprout (マダツボミ)

  • A carnivorous POKéMON that traps and eats bugs. It uses its root feet to soak up needed moisture.
  • Prefers hot and humid places. It ensnares tiny insects with its vines and devours them.

Weepinbell (ウツドン)

  • It spits out POISONPOWDER to immobilize the enemy and then finishes it with a spray of ACID.
  • When hungry, it swallows anything that moves. Its hapless prey is melted inside by strong acids.

Victreebel (ウツボット)

  • Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.
  • Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is melted in a day, bones and all.

Squirtle (ゼニガメ)

  • After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
  • Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.

Wartortle (カメール)

  • Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
  • When tapped, this POKéMON will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.

Blastoise (カメックス)

  • A brutal POKéMON with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
  • Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.

VS

Snorlax (カビゴン)

  • Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.
  • Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.

Chansey (ラッキー)

  • A rare and elusive POKéMON that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to get it.
  • A gentle and kind­ hearted POKéMON that shares its nutritious eggs if it sees an injured POKéMON.

VS

Magikarp (コイキング)

  • In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
  • Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.

Gyarados (ギャラドス)

  • Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
  • Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.

Dratini (ミニリュウ)

  • Long considered a mythical POKéMON until recently when a small colony was found living underwater.
  • The existence of this mythical POKéMON was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.

Dragonair (ハクリュー)

  • A mystical POKéMON that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
  • According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.

Dragonite (カイリュー)

  • An extremely rarely seen marine POKéMON. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
  • It is said that this POKéMON lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor.

VS

Weedle (ビードル)

  • Often found in forests, eating leaves. It has a sharp venomous stinger on its head.
  • Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves.

Kakuna (コクーン)

  • Almost incapable of moving, this POKéMON can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.
  • Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy.

Beedrill (スピアー)

  • Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
  • It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.

Vulpix (ロコン)

  • At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
  • Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.

Ninetales (キュウコン)

  • Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.
  • According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this POKéMON.

VS

Jynx (ルージュラ)

  • It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
  • Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.

Magnemite (コイル)

  • Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves.
  • It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electro­ magnetic waves.

Magneton (レアコイル)

  • Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
  • Generates strange radio signals. It raises the tem­ perature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.

VS

Bulbasaur (フシギダネ)

  • A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.
  • It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.

Ivysaur (フシギソウ)

  • When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
  • The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.

Venusaur (フシギバナ)

  • The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
  • The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.

Lapras (ラプラス)

  • A POKéMON that has been over­ hunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
  • A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.

VS

Pidgey (ポッポ)

  • A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
  • Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

Pidgeotto (ピジョン)

  • Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
  • This POKéMON is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.

Pidgeot (ピジョット)

  • When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.
  • This POKéMON flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.

Kangaskhan (ガルーラ)

  • The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
  • Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected.

VS

Eevee (イーブイ)

  • Its genetic code is irregular. It may mutate if it is exposed to radiation from element STONEs.
  • Its genetic code is unstable, so it could evolve in a variety of ways. There are only a few alive.

Vaporeon (シャワーズ)

  • Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
  • Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invis­ ible in water.

Jolteon (サンダース)

  • It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10000- volt lightning bolts.
  • A sensitive POKé­ MON that easily becomes sad or angry. Every time its mood changes, it charges power.

Flareon (ブースター)

  • When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature could soar to over 1600 degrees.
  • It has a flame chamber inside its body. It inhales, then blows out fire that is over 3,000F degrees.

Tangela (モンジャラ)

  • The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea­ weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
  • Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.

VS

Zapdos (サンダー)

  • A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
  • This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.

Abra (ケーシィ)

  • Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and TELEPORT to safety.
  • Sleeps 18 hours a day. If it senses danger, it will teleport itself to safety even as it sleeps.

Kadabra (ユンゲラー)

  • It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches just by being close by.
  • Many odd things happen if this POKéMON is close by. For example, it makes clocks run backwards.

Alakazam (フーディン)

  • Its brain can out­ perform a super­ computer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.
  • A POKéMON that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns-- that's why this POKéMON is smart.

VS

Farfetch’d (カモネギ)

  • The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.
  • Lives where reedy plants grow. They are rarely seen, so it's thought their numbers are decreasing.

Mr. Mime (バリヤード)

  • If interrupted while it is miming, it will slap around the offender with its broad hands.
  • Always practices its pantomime act. It makes enemies believe something exists that really doesn't.

VS

Diglett (ディグダ)

  • Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
  • It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.

Dugtrio (ダグトリオ)

  • A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
  • A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.

Mewtwo (ミュウツー)

  • It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
  • Its DNA is almost the same as MEW's. However, its size and disposition are vastly dif­ ferent.

VS

Gastly (ゴース)

  • Almost invisible, this gaseous POKéMON cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice.
  • Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape as it appears to be made of a gas.

Haunter (ゴースト)

  • Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from an­ other dimension.
  • By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.

Gengar (ゲンガー)

  • Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
  • A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.

Squirtle (ゼニガメ)

  • After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
  • Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.

Wartortle (カメール)

  • Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
  • When tapped, this POKéMON will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.

Blastoise (カメックス)

  • A brutal POKéMON with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
  • Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.

VS

Magikarp (コイキング)

  • In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
  • Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.

Gyarados (ギャラドス)

  • Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
  • Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.

Dratini (ミニリュウ)

  • Long considered a mythical POKéMON until recently when a small colony was found living underwater.
  • The existence of this mythical POKéMON was only recently confirmed by a fisherman who caught one.

Dragonair (ハクリュー)

  • A mystical POKéMON that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.
  • According to a witness, its body was surrounded by a strange aura that gave it a mystical look.

Dragonite (カイリュー)

  • An extremely rarely seen marine POKéMON. Its intelligence is said to match that of humans.
  • It is said that this POKéMON lives somewhere in the sea and that it flies. However, it is only a rumor.

VS

Jynx (ルージュラ)

  • It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
  • Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.

Bulbasaur (フシギダネ)

  • A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this POKéMON.
  • It can go for days without eating a single morsel. In the bulb on its back, it stores energy.

Ivysaur (フシギソウ)

  • When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
  • The bulb on its back grows by drawing energy. It gives off an aroma when it is ready to bloom.

Venusaur (フシギバナ)

  • The plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
  • The flower on its back catches the sun's rays. The sunlight is then absorbed and used for energy.

VS

Pidgey (ポッポ)

  • A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
  • Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

Pidgeotto (ピジョン)

  • Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
  • This POKéMON is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.

Pidgeot (ピジョット)

  • When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.
  • This POKéMON flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.

Zapdos (サンダー)

  • A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
  • This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.

VS

Eevee (イーブイ)

  • Its genetic code is irregular. It may mutate if it is exposed to radiation from element STONEs.
  • Its genetic code is unstable, so it could evolve in a variety of ways. There are only a few alive.

Vaporeon (シャワーズ)

  • Lives close to water. Its long tail is ridged with a fin which is often mistaken for a mermaid's.
  • Its cell structure is similar to water molecules. It will melt away and become invis­ ible in water.

Jolteon (サンダース)

  • It accumulates negative ions in the atmosphere to blast out 10000- volt lightning bolts.
  • A sensitive POKé­ MON that easily becomes sad or angry. Every time its mood changes, it charges power.

Flareon (ブースター)

  • When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature could soar to over 1600 degrees.
  • It has a flame chamber inside its body. It inhales, then blows out fire that is over 3,000F degrees.

Farfetch’d (カモネギ)

  • The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.
  • Lives where reedy plants grow. They are rarely seen, so it's thought their numbers are decreasing.

VS

Diglett (ディグダ)

  • Lives about one yard underground where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
  • It prefers dark places. It spends most of its time underground, though it may pop up in caves.

Dugtrio (ダグトリオ)

  • A team of DIGLETT triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.
  • A team of triplets that can burrow over 60 MPH. Due to this, some people think it's an earthquake.

Squirtle (ゼニガメ)

  • After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
  • Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.

Wartortle (カメール)

  • Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
  • When tapped, this POKéMON will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.

Blastoise (カメックス)

  • A brutal POKéMON with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
  • Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.

VS

Mewtwo (ミュウツー)

  • It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
  • Its DNA is almost the same as MEW's. However, its size and disposition are vastly dif­ ferent.

Pidgey (ポッポ)

  • A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
  • Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

Pidgeotto (ピジョン)

  • Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
  • This POKéMON is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.

Pidgeot (ピジョット)

  • When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.
  • This POKéMON flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.

VS

Jynx (ルージュラ)

  • It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
  • Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.

Farfetch’d (カモネギ)

  • The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. It is used much like a metal sword.
  • Lives where reedy plants grow. They are rarely seen, so it's thought their numbers are decreasing.

VS

Zapdos (サンダー)

  • A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
  • This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.

Squirtle (ゼニガメ)

  • After birth, its back swells and hardens into a shell. Powerfully sprays foam from its mouth.
  • Shoots water at prey while in the water. Withdraws into its shell when in danger.

Wartortle (カメール)

  • Often hides in water to stalk unwary prey. For swimming fast, it moves its ears to maintain balance.
  • When tapped, this POKéMON will pull in its head, but its tail will still stick out a little bit.

Blastoise (カメックス)

  • A brutal POKéMON with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high speed tackles.
  • Once it takes aim at its enemy, it blasts out water with even more force than a fire hose.

VS

Jynx (ルージュラ)

  • It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
  • Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.

Zapdos (サンダー)

  • A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear from clouds while dropping enormous lightning bolts.
  • This legendary bird POKéMON is said to appear when the sky turns dark and lightning showers down.

VS

Jynx (ルージュラ)

  • It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
  • Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.