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* Even after the Silph Scope is used on it, the Marowak ghost will continue to dodge thrown [[Poké Ball]]s, even [[Master Ball]]s. It will even dodge thrown Balls while {{status|sleep}}ing. This makes this particular Marowak | * Even after the Silph Scope is used on it, the Marowak ghost will continue to dodge thrown [[Poké Ball]]s, even [[Master Ball]]s. It will even dodge thrown Balls while {{status|sleep}}ing. This makes this particular Marowak first [[wild Pokémon]] encountered after the player has access to Poké Balls that is completely impossible to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}. The only other two to share this trait are the Black Kyurem{{sup|B2}} and White Kyurem{{sup|W2}} - however in these cases Poké Balls couldn't be used at all. | ||
* Despite the fact that this Marowak is a [[literal ghost|ghost]], it is not treated as a {{type|Ghost}} by the game, and thus is still affected by {{t|Normal}} and {{type|Fighting}} moves. | * Despite the fact that this Marowak is a [[literal ghost|ghost]], it is not treated as a {{type|Ghost}} by the game, and thus is still affected by {{t|Normal}} and {{type|Fighting}} moves. | ||
* In [[Generation I]] games, [[List of minor glitches#Ghost Marowak glitch|a glitch]] exists where a [[Poké Doll]] can be used against the Marowak, which will make it flee the fight and allow the player to pass on as if it were defeated. This allows the player to skip getting the Silph Scope and the Celadon Rocket Hideout completely, and was addressed in the remakes. | * In [[Generation I]] games, [[List of minor glitches#Ghost Marowak glitch|a glitch]] exists where a [[Poké Doll]] can be used against the Marowak, which will make it flee the fight and allow the player to pass on as if it were defeated. This allows the player to skip getting the Silph Scope and the Celadon Rocket Hideout completely, and was addressed in the remakes. | ||