Piplup (Pokémon)
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Pochama (Japanese: Pochama ポッチャマ Pochama) is a Water-type Pokémon. Along with Turtwig and Chimchar, it is one of the three starter Pokémon the player receives at the beginning of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Pochama's English name has been reported by Serebii to be 'Piplup'. However, this is not yet confirmed, as it is only on one of the playing pieces for a game made by 'Jacks Pacific'.
Pochama comes with the ability Torrent, which increases the power of Water-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Pochama evolves into Pottaishi at Level 16 and into Emperte at Level 36.
Biology
Physiology
Pochama resembles a penguin chick and also looks a little bit like Torchic. Pochama has yellow feet and light-blue body. There are two white spots on its chest that seem to resemble buttons on a suit. Pochama also appears to have a blue cape. Pochama has a circular, blue head with white circles around Pochama's eyes and a small, yellow beak.
Despite the fact that Pochama is a Penguin Pokémon, it is a pure Water-type.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Pochama mainly know how to use Water attacks such as Bubble and Water Gun, but they also know pecking attacks.
Behavior
Pochama have a large sense of self-pride. Because of this, a Pochama has a hard time accepting food from humans.
Habitat
Pochama live along the sea shore in colder climates. However, Pochama are quite rare and they're usually given out by Professor Rowan to new Pokémon trainers in the Sinnoh Region.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Hikari has a Pochama as her first Pokémon. In Begin! From Futaba Town to Masago Town!!, Pochama begins a battle between it, Chimchar and Turtwig. Hikari gathers the three and takes Pochama as her starter Pokémon.
In the manga
A Pochama is owned by Berlitz on Special Manga Diamond and Pearl
In the TCG
Other appearances
Pokédex entries
Game | Pokédex | |
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Pokémon Diamond | It has great pride and hates to accept food from people. Its long down keeps it from the cold. | |
Pokémon Pearl | It lives along the shoreline of northern countries, and is very adept in swimming. It is able to dive into waters for more than 10 minutes to retrieve food. |
Game locations
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In side games
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 53
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113 - 160 | 216 - 310 | |
51
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50 - 113 | 96 - 221 | |
53
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52 - 115 | 99 - 225 | |
61
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59 - 124 | 114 - 243 | |
56
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54 - 118 | 105 - 232 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
Total: 314
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
Learnset
By leveling up
Game | Generation IV |
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Start | Pound |
4 | Growl |
8 | Bubble |
11 | Water Sport |
15 | Peck |
18 | Bide |
22 | Bubblebeam |
25 | Fury Attack |
29 | Tide |
32 | Whirlpool |
36 | Mist |
39 | Drill Peck |
43 | Hydro Pump |
By TM/HM
Game | Generation IV |
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TM03 | Water Pulse |
TM06 | Toxic |
TM07 | Hail |
TM10 | Hidden Power |
TM13 | Ice Beam |
TM14 | Blizzard |
TM17 | Protect |
TM18 | Rain Dance |
TM21 | Frustration |
TM27 | Dig |
TM31 | Brick Break |
TM32 | Double Team |
TM39 | Rock Tomb |
TM40 | Aerial Ace |
TM42 | Facade |
TM43 | Secret Power |
TM44 | Rest |
TM45 | Attract |
TM55 | Tide |
TM56 | Hurl |
TM58 | Endure |
TM76 | Stealth Rock |
TM78 | Entice |
TM82 | Sleep Talk |
TM83 | Nature Blessing |
TM86 | Grass Rope |
TM87 | Swagger |
TM88 | Beak Peck |
TM90 | Substitute |
HM01 | Cut |
HM03 | Surf |
HM05 | Fog Clear |
HM07 | Waterfall |
By breeding
By tutoring
Evolution
Template:EvoChart Box | Template:EvoChart Box |
Trivia
Origin
Pochama is based on a baby penguin.
Name origin
Pochama may be derived from 坊っちゃま botchama, meaning child, with the P perhaps coming from penguin. It may also be based on ぽちゃぽちゃ pochapocha, which means either splashing in water or having a plump appearance. Alternatively, it may be derived from obotchama (おぼっちゃま, obotchama), a term that refers to children with wealthy parents.
Related articles
External links
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