"Weedle" redirects here. For the Seattle mascot, see
Wheedle.
| Number: 013 |
Type: Bug/Poison |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Kakuna |
Weedle (ビードル, Bīdoru?, Beedle in original Japanese language versions), known as the Hairy Bug Pokémon, are larval Pokémon found in the wild early in the Kanto and Johto regions. In main series Pokémon games set in these regions, Weedle are among the earliest and easiest Pokémon species caught by players, and they are very weak Pokémon that are captured to be evolved into their cocoon-like Kakuna form and eventually into the hornet-like Beedrill form. Commonly spotted in the forests and grasslands, eating leaves, Weedle are well protected from predators by sharp two-inch barbs on their heads[41] which secrete a strong poison, and another stinger is on each Weedle's rear. Sniffing with its big red proboscis, a Weedle uses its extremely acute sense of smell to find the types of leaves it eats.[42]
Kakuna
| Number: 014 |
Type: Bug/Poison |
Evolves from: Weedle |
Evolves into: Beedrill |
Kakuna (コクーン, Kokūn?, Cocoon in original Japanese language versions), known as the Cocoon Pokémon, are pupal Pokémon found in the wild early in the Kanto and Johto regions, of which its larval form is the worm-like Weedle. In main series Pokémon games set in these regions, Kakuna are among the earliest and easiest Pokémon species acquired by players, either by catching one in the wild or training a Weedle past experience level 7 and evolving it into a Kakuna. They can evolve into the hornet-like Beedrill when raised past experience level 10. Within the shell, a Kakuna busily prepares itself for evolution into its adult form, and the amount of energy released by this process makes the shell quite hot to the touch. In the wild, Kakuna are often found near or on trees, and because their range of motion is extremely limited, they may be mistaken for dead. Carelessly approaching a Kakuna in this state would be extremely unwise because it can still extend the barb of its poisonous stinger to protect itself from threats.[43]
Beedrill
| Number: 015 |
Type: Bug/Poison |
Evolves from: Kakuna |
Evolves into: None |
Beedrill (スピアー, Supiā?, Spear in original Japanese language versions), known as the Poison Bee Pokémon, are fully-developed, hornet-like Pokémon that have hatched from their pupal Kakuna forms. In main series Pokémon games, Beedrill are only acquired by training a Kakuna past experience level 10 and evolving it into a Beedrill; whereas many other Pokémon evolve into their final forms at much later levels, Beedrill's early availability makes it a temporarily strong asset to Pokémon Trainers starting out on their journeys. Beedrill are extremely territorial, and will be set off by anything that approaches a Beedrill nest. When angered, Beedrill attack in a furious swarm, and the sharp ends of their stingers and the poison stored in their abdomens will definitely be put to use.[44]
Beedrill appears in Super Smash Bros. when the player uses a Poké Ball. It summons a large number of Beedrills which swarm across the screen.
Pidgey
| Number: 016 |
Type: Normal/Flying |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Pidgeotto |
Pidgey (ポッポ, Poppo?), known as the Tiny Bird Pokémon, is a bird-like Pokémon, whose original name in the English beta version of Pokémon Red and Blue was “Pidge”. Pidgey was first introduced in the United States in Red and Blue. They are one of the first wild Pokémon that players encounter in those games. Pidgey does not like to fight, and will use its wings to stir up clouds of sand in an attempt to distract its would-be opponent and escape. Pidgey also uses this technique to bring its preferred prey of small insects into the open. Pidgey seems to possess magnetoception, as it is capable of returning to its nest from any location without fail.
Pidgey also appeared in the first television episode, Pokémon, I Choose You!, when the main character, Ash Ketchum, attempts to catch one. He fails when it uses its Gust attack to blow him away and escapes. Afterwards, it uses its Sand Attack to blind Ash, allowing it to get away.
Pidgeotto
| Number: 017 |
Type: Normal/Flying |
Evolves from: Pidgey |
Evolves into: Pidgeot |
Pidgeotto (ピジョン, Pijon?, Pigeon in original Japanese language versions), known as the Bird Pokémon, is a bird-like Pokémon, is a larger and stronger form that Pidgey takes when it gains enough experience. In the main Pokémon game series, a Pidgeotto is only acquired when a Pidgey grows past experience level 18 and evolves into a Pidgeotto. A Pidgeotto is extremely territorial, generally claiming a large area with its nest built in the center. Full of vitality, it constantly patrols its territory, mercilessly attacking intruders. They fly about in circular patterns while hunting, and can spot the movements of their prey on the ground no matter how high they fly.[45] The Pidgeotto attacks with its wickedly sharp talons and carries its prey, including Exeggcute and Magikarp, back to its nest from as far as 60 miles away - or more.[46]
Pidgeotto was the second Pokémon Ash caught in the beginning of his career, eventually evolving into Pidgeot.
Pidgeot
| Number: 018 |
Type: Normal/Flying |
Evolves from: Pidgeotto |
Evolves into: None |
Pidgeot (ピジョット, Pijotto?), known as the Bird Pokémon, is a bird-like Pokémon, whose original name in the English beta version of Pokémon Red and Blue was "Pidgeott", is the fully grown and developed form of the Pidgey species evolution line. In the main Pokémon game series, a Pidgeot is only acquired when a Pidgeotto grows past experience level 36 and is evolved into a Pidgeot. Pidgeot are large, powerful birds admired for their glossy plumage and their battling ability. With their powerful chest muscles at work, Pidgeot can flap their wings fast enough to whip up gusts of winds to rival tornadoes.[47] Pidgeot are very aerodynamic, capable of soaring to an altitude of 3300 feet[48] and reaching speeds of up to Mach 2.[49] Like Pidgeotto, Pidgeot feed on Magikarp by swooping from the sky and snatching them out of the water with their talons.[48] Pidgeot appear very similar to Pidgeotto, so much so that one has been easily mistaken for the other, even by official sources.[50]
In the Pokémon anime, Ash's Pidgeotto evolves into a Pidgeot near the end of the Kanto saga.[51]
Rattata
| Number: 019 |
Type: Normal |
Evolves from: None |
Evolves into: Raticate |
Rattata (コラッタ, Koratta?), known as the Mouse Pokémon, are a basic Pokémon species found very commonly in the wild in the Kanto and Johto regions of the Pokémon world. Rattata are among the earliest Pokémon that can be caught by players. ,[52] so much so that it is said that the presence of one Rattata indicates the presence of more than forty Rattata in the area.[53] They make their nests almost anywhere[54] and as extreme omnivores eat anything they can scavenge. A Rattata's fangs grow continuously throughout its lifespan, so it whittles them down to a comfortable size by gnawing on hard objects.
Raticate
| Number: 020 |
Type: Normal |
Evolves from: Rattata |
Evolves into: None |
Raticate (ラッタ, Ratta?), known as the Mouse Pokémon, is a larger and stronger form that Rattata takes when it gains enough experience. In the main Pokémon game series, a Raticate is only acquired when a Rattata grows past experience level 20 and is evolved into a Raticate. Compared to a Rattata, a Raticate is far more of a predator, and the majority of its features are adapted for this purpose. Its whiskers give it balance and it slows down if they are cut off. Its webbed feet allow it to swim as it hunts prey,[55] and its fangs are tough enough to topple concrete buildings.[56]
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- ^ Pokédex: It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously. Game Freak. Pokémon Gold. (Nintendo). Game Boy. (in English). (2000-10-15)
- ^ Pokédex: Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area. Game Freak. Pokémon Yellow. (Nintendo). Game Boy. (in English). (1999-10-01)
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