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* No [[Generation V]] Pokémon are able to learn Splash. | * No [[Generation V]] Pokémon are able to learn Splash. | ||
* While the English name suggests an association with water, the Japanese name, はねる ''(haneru)'', can mean both "splash" and "hop" (although usually the latter). This explains why the move can be learned naturally by Pokémon such as {{p|Spoink}} and {{p|Hoppip}} — species who have no association with water but are known for hopping or jumping and why {{m|Gravity}} disables it. The translation as "Splash" was likely due to the fact that it was only available to Magikarp when it was introduced. | * While the English name suggests an association with water, the Japanese name, はねる ''(haneru)'', can mean both "splash" and "hop" (although usually the latter). This explains why the move can be learned naturally by Pokémon such as {{p|Spoink}} and {{p|Hoppip}} — species who have no association with water but are known for hopping or jumping and why {{m|Gravity}} disables it. The translation as "Splash" was likely due to the fact that it was only available to Magikarp when it was introduced. | ||
* Every dual-type Pokémon that can learn Splash are part {{type|Flying}}. | * Every dual-type Pokémon that can learn Splash are from [[Generation II]] and part {{type|Flying}}. | ||
* In the anime, Splash has been the result of {{m|Metronome}} more than any other attack. | * In the anime, Splash has been the result of {{m|Metronome}} more than any other attack. | ||