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* '''Inspiration:''' {{wp|Mole (animal)|Mole}} | * '''Inspiration:''' {{wp|Mole (animal)|Mole}} | ||
* '''Habitat:''' Tunnels and caves under the earth, also resides in forests | * '''Habitat:''' Tunnels and caves under the earth, also resides in forests | ||
* '''Body:''' Thin skin, it is unknown what it looks like under the ground | * '''Body:''' Thin skin, it is unknown what it looks like under the ground | ||
* '''Diet:''' Plant roots | * '''Diet:''' Plant roots | ||
* '''Behavior:''' Toils and manures the soil perfectly and dislikes the sunlight | * '''Behavior:''' Toils and manures the soil perfectly and dislikes the sunlight | ||
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* '''Inspiration:''' {{wp|Mole (animal)|Mole}} | * '''Inspiration:''' {{wp|Mole (animal)|Mole}} | ||
* '''Habitat:''' Tunnels and caves under the earth, also forests | * '''Habitat:''' Tunnels and caves under the earth, also forests | ||
* '''Body:''' Triplets sharing one body, it is unknown what it looks like under the ground | * '''Body:''' Triplets sharing one body, it is unknown what it looks like under the ground | ||
* '''Diet:''' Each head fights over who gets to eat first | * '''Diet:''' Each head fights over who gets to eat first | ||
* '''Behavior:''' Toils and manures the soil perfectly, burrows rapidly, causing earthquakes, and attacks unexpectedly on occasion | * '''Behavior:''' Toils and manures the soil perfectly, burrows rapidly, causing earthquakes, and attacks unexpectedly on occasion | ||
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* '''Habitat:''' Hotels and houses | * '''Habitat:''' Hotels and houses | ||
* '''Body:''' Liquidy, the swirl pattern is its weakness, tastes awful | * '''Body:''' Liquidy, the swirl pattern is its weakness, tastes awful | ||
* '''Diet:''' Absorbs the life force of those who drink it | * '''Diet:''' Absorbs the life-force of those who drink it | ||
* '''Behavior:''' Patiently waits for its victims | * '''Behavior:''' Patiently waits for its victims | ||
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* '''Habitat:''' Dark places, such as the back of a shelf or the space beneath a home's floorboards | * '''Habitat:''' Dark places, such as the back of a shelf or the space beneath a home's floorboards | ||
* '''Body:''' Powdery | * '''Body:''' Powdery | ||
* '''Diet:''' Drains the life force of those who drink it | * '''Diet:''' Drains the life-force of those who drink it | ||
* '''Behavior:''' Searches for prey after sunset and pretends to be tea, trying to fool people into drinking it to drain their life force | * '''Behavior:''' Searches for prey after sunset and pretends to be tea, trying to fool people into drinking it to drain their life-force | ||
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| [[File:0855Polteageist.png|100px|link=Polteageist (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Polteageist}}<br>{{typecolor|Ghost}} | | [[File:0855Polteageist.png|100px|link=Polteageist (Pokémon)]]<br>{{p|Polteageist}}<br>{{typecolor|Ghost}} | ||
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* '''Habitat:''' Hotels and houses | * '''Habitat:''' Hotels and houses | ||
* '''Body:''' Liquidy and has a distinct and enjoyable flavor | * '''Body:''' Liquidy and has a distinct and enjoyable flavor | ||
* '''Diet:''' Absorbs the life force of those who drink it | * '''Diet:''' Absorbs the life-force of those who drink it | ||
* '''Behavior:''' Patiently waits for its victims | * '''Behavior:''' Patiently waits for its victims | ||
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===Descriptions=== | ===Descriptions=== | ||
The relationships between ecologically similar Pokémon have been described in [[Pokédex]] | The relationships between ecologically similar Pokémon have been described in [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] and other sources. | ||
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! style="background: #fff; style="text-align: left" | [[File:Menu HOME 0948.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Toedscool}} | ! style="background: #fff; style="text-align: left" | [[File:Menu HOME 0948.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Toedscool}} | ||
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entry from {{g|Violet}}:''' | | style="text-align: left; padding:5px" | '''Pokédex entry from {{g|Violet}}:''' | ||
* ''Though it looks like {{p|Tentacool}}, Toedscool is a completely different species. Its legs may be thin, but it can run at a speed of 30 mph.'' | * ''Though it looks like {{p|Tentacool}}, Toedscool is a completely different species. Its legs may be thin, but it can run at a speed of 30 mph.'' | ||
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! style="background: #fff; style="text-align: left" | [[File:Menu HOME 0960.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Wiglett}} | ! style="background: #fff; style="text-align: left" | [[File:Menu HOME 0960.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Wiglett}} | ||
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entry from {{g|Violet}}:''' | | style="text-align: left; padding:5px" | '''Pokédex entry from {{g|Violet}}:''' | ||
* ''Though it looks like {{p|Diglett}}, Wiglett is an entirely different species. The resemblance seems to be a coincidental result of environmental adaptation.'' | * ''Though it looks like {{p|Diglett}}, Wiglett is an entirely different species. The resemblance seems to be a coincidental result of environmental adaptation.'' | ||
'''[[Jacq]]'s memo from the World Pokémon Ecological Society conference:''' | '''[[Jacq]]'s memo from the World Pokémon Ecological Society conference:''' | ||
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! style="background: #fff; style="text-align: left" | [[File:Menu HOME 0961.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Wugtrio}} | ! style="background: #fff; style="text-align: left" | [[File:Menu HOME 0961.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Wugtrio}} | ||
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entry from {{g|Violet}}:''' | | style="text-align: left; padding:5px" | '''Pokédex entry from {{g|Violet}}:''' | ||
* ''A variety of fish Pokémon, Wugtrio was once considered to be a regional form of {{p|Dugtrio}}.'' | * ''A variety of fish Pokémon, Wugtrio was once considered to be a regional form of {{p|Dugtrio}}.'' | ||
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! style="background: #fff; style="text-align: left" | [[File:Menu HOME 1012.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Poltchageist}} | ! style="background: #fff; style="text-align: left" | [[File:Menu HOME 1012.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Poltchageist}} | ||
| style="text-align: left" | '''Pokédex entry from {{g|Violet}}:''' | | style="text-align: left; padding:5px" | '''Pokédex entry from {{g|Violet}}:''' | ||
* ''Poltchageist looks like a regional form of {{p|Sinistea}}, but it was recently discovered that the two Pokémon are entirely unrelated.'' | * ''Poltchageist looks like a regional form of {{p|Sinistea}}, but it was recently discovered that the two Pokémon are entirely unrelated.'' | ||
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==In | ==In animation== | ||
[[File:Ecologically similar Pokémon anime.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Toedscool}} and {{p|Tentacool}} in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']] | |||
[[File: | ===''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''=== | ||
{{p|Wiglett}} made its debut in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]''. Two Wiglett appear, each under the ownership of a different {{pkmn|Trainer}}. | |||
Toedscruel made its | {{p|Toedscruel}} made its debut in ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'' as a member of [[Lucius]]'s {{DL|Six Heroes|Lapras}}'s pirate crew. The same Toedscruel reappeared in ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]''. | ||
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Wiglett appeared in [[HZ042]]. | A {{pkmn2|wild}} Wiglett appeared in ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', playing around with [[Liko's Sprigatito]]. In the episode, it was mistaken to be a white Diglett by [[Roy]]. | ||
A Wiglett appeared in [[HZ043]], under the ownership of | A Wiglett appeared in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', under the ownership of an {{OBP|old man|HZ043}}. | ||
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds=== | Multiple {{p|Toedscool}} made their debut in [[HZ051]]. | ||
===[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]=== | |||
Three wild Wiglett appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]''. | Three wild Wiglett appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]''. | ||
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* The concept of ecologically similar Pokémon was first introduced with the reveal of {{p|Wiglett}} before the release of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.<ref name=WPES/> | * The concept of ecologically similar Pokémon was first introduced with the reveal of {{p|Wiglett}} before the release of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.<ref name=WPES/> | ||
* These Pokémon are similar to the [[Paradox Pokémon]] in that they bear a striking resemblance to certain Pokémon but are nonetheless completely different species. | * These Pokémon are similar to the [[Paradox Pokémon]] in that they bear a striking resemblance to certain Pokémon but are nonetheless completely different species. | ||
* These Pokémon are all part of a two stage | * These Pokémon are all part of a two stage evolutionary line. | ||
* Some ecologically similar Pokémon have | * Some ecologically similar Pokémon have unique distinctions: | ||
** The {{p|Poltchageist}} and {{p|Sinistea}} families are the only ecologically similar Pokémon that share a [[type]] and the only ones to share [[Egg Group]]s with each other. | ** The {{p|Poltchageist}} and {{p|Sinistea}} families are the only ecologically similar Pokémon that share a [[type]] and the only ones to share [[Egg Group]]s with each other. | ||
*** Additionally, they are the only ones which are named after the inverse of their counterparts, with Poltchageist's evolved form Sinistcha being named after {{p|Polteageist}}'s unevolved form | *** Additionally, they are the only ones which are named after the inverse of their counterparts, with Poltchageist's evolved form {{p|Sinistcha}} being named after {{p|Polteageist}}'s unevolved form Sinistea, and vice versa. | ||
** Before [[The Indigo Disk]], the {{p|Toedscool}} and {{p|Tentacool}} lines were the only ecologically similar Pokémon where the original counterparts were unavailable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. | ** Before the release of [[The Indigo Disk]], the {{p|Toedscool}} and {{p|Tentacool}} lines were the only ecologically similar Pokémon where the original counterparts were unavailable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. | ||
* In the code of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Toedscool and {{p|Toedscruel}} are referred to as "OKAKINGU" (''hill king'', from Koiking, {{p|Magikarp}}'s Japanese name) and "OKAGYARADOSU" (''hill {{p|Gyarados}}''), respectively, suggesting that they may have replaced a scrapped | * In the code of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Toedscool and {{p|Toedscruel}} are referred to as "OKAKINGU" (''hill king'', from Koiking, {{p|Magikarp}}'s Japanese name) and "OKAGYARADOSU" (''hill {{p|Gyarados}}''), respectively, suggesting that they may have replaced a scrapped evolutionary line based on Magikarp and Gyarados. | ||
* The newer Pokémon of each ecologically similar pairing always has a type that is strong against the original counterpart's typing. For example, the Water type of Wiglett's line is strong against Diglett's line, which is Ground type. | * The newer Pokémon of each ecologically similar pairing always has a type that is strong against the original counterpart's typing. For example, the Water type of Wiglett's line is strong against Diglett's line, which is Ground type. | ||
** This is true for Poltchageist's line as well, despite sharing a type with their counterparts, since Ghost-type moves are super effective against Ghost-type Pokémon. | ** This is true for Poltchageist's line as well, despite sharing a type with their counterparts, since Ghost-type moves are super effective against Ghost-type Pokémon. | ||
* The Pokédex entries for the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] imply that their similarities to the Kantonian legendary birds | * The Pokédex entries for the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] imply that their similarities to the Kantonian legendary birds are a coincidence, and that they are actually completely different Pokémon that were given the same names based on their physical appearance. Despite this, they are still categorized as the same species. | ||
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{{Ecologically similar Pokémon}} | {{Ecologically similar Pokémon}} | ||
{{forms}} | {{forms}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:35, 23 September 2024
The subject of this article has no official name. The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information. |
Certain Pokémon are described as ecologically similar[1] (Japanese: 生態は似ている[2] ecologically similar) to previously discovered species, but are otherwise completely different Pokémon. This concept was first introduced in Generation IX.
They are sometimes referred to by fans as convergent forms, convergent Pokémon, or convergent species, relating the concept to convergent evolution in biology, or regional fakes, due to their similarity to regional forms, which are different forms of the same Pokémon. So far, six of these Pokémon have been introduced. Jacq is known for his research on these Pokémon in collaboration with the World Pokémon Ecological Society.[3]
Ecologically similar Pokémon tend to have similar, though not always identical, base stats.
In the core series games
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the player can find Pokémon that are ecologically similar to other species across Paldea, as well as in Kitakami.
History
These Pokémon were first identified by the World Pokémon Ecological Society after the discovery of Wiglett during a survey.[3] Wiglett was initially mistaken as a possible Paldean form of Diglett before it was decided that it was a different species entirely and the similarities were merely coincidental.
List of ecologically similar Pokémon
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Pokédex number | Newer Pokémon | Ecology | Pokédex number | Original counterpart | Ecology |
#0948 | Toedscool Ground Grass |
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#0072 | Tentacool Water Poison |
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#0949 | Toedscruel Ground Grass |
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#0073 | Tentacruel Water Poison |
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#0960 | Wiglett Water |
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#0050 | Diglett Ground |
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#0961 | Wugtrio Water |
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#0051 | Dugtrio Ground |
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#1012 | Poltchageist Grass Ghost |
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#0854 | Sinistea Ghost |
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#1013 | Sinistcha Grass Ghost |
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#0855 | Polteageist Ghost |
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Descriptions
The relationships between ecologically similar Pokémon have been described in Pokédex entries and other sources.
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Toedscool |
Pokédex entry from Pokémon Violet:
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Wiglett |
Pokédex entry from Pokémon Violet:
Jacq's memo from the World Pokémon Ecological Society conference:
Official Pokémon Scarlet and Violet website:[4]
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Wugtrio |
Pokédex entry from Pokémon Violet:
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Poltchageist |
Pokédex entry from Pokémon Violet:
Official Pokémon Scarlet and Violet website:[1]
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Base stats comparison
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Total | 335 | 515 | 245 | 425 | 308 | 508 |
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Total | 335 | 515 | 265 | 425 | 308 | 508 |
In animation
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Wiglett made its debut in Quaxly, We Can Do It. Two Wiglett appear, each under the ownership of a different Trainer.
Toedscruel made its debut in Song Within the Mist as a member of Lucius's Lapras's pirate crew. The same Toedscruel reappeared in Lapras's Feelings for its Friends.
A wild Wiglett appeared in Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin, playing around with Liko's Sprigatito. In the episode, it was mistaken to be a white Diglett by Roy.
A Wiglett appeared in A Challenge from the Explorers, under the ownership of an old man.
Multiple Toedscool made their debut in HZ051.
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
Three wild Wiglett appeared in Breathe Together.
Trivia
- The concept of ecologically similar Pokémon was first introduced with the reveal of Wiglett before the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.[3]
- These Pokémon are similar to the Paradox Pokémon in that they bear a striking resemblance to certain Pokémon but are nonetheless completely different species.
- These Pokémon are all part of a two stage evolutionary line.
- Some ecologically similar Pokémon have unique distinctions:
- The Poltchageist and Sinistea families are the only ecologically similar Pokémon that share a type and the only ones to share Egg Groups with each other.
- Additionally, they are the only ones which are named after the inverse of their counterparts, with Poltchageist's evolved form Sinistcha being named after Polteageist's unevolved form Sinistea, and vice versa.
- Before the release of The Indigo Disk, the Toedscool and Tentacool lines were the only ecologically similar Pokémon where the original counterparts were unavailable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- The Poltchageist and Sinistea families are the only ecologically similar Pokémon that share a type and the only ones to share Egg Groups with each other.
- In the code of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Toedscool and Toedscruel are referred to as "OKAKINGU" (hill king, from Koiking, Magikarp's Japanese name) and "OKAGYARADOSU" (hill Gyarados), respectively, suggesting that they may have replaced a scrapped evolutionary line based on Magikarp and Gyarados.
- The newer Pokémon of each ecologically similar pairing always has a type that is strong against the original counterpart's typing. For example, the Water type of Wiglett's line is strong against Diglett's line, which is Ground type.
- This is true for Poltchageist's line as well, despite sharing a type with their counterparts, since Ghost-type moves are super effective against Ghost-type Pokémon.
- The Pokédex entries for the Galarian legendary birds imply that their similarities to the Kantonian legendary birds are a coincidence, and that they are actually completely different Pokémon that were given the same names based on their physical appearance. Despite this, they are still categorized as the same species.
Origin
While Poltchageist and Sinistea are described as "ecologically similar",[1] it may be more accurate to describe the pairs of similar Pokémon in this group as "morphologically similar", as while they have similar physical characteristics, many of them occupy very different ecological niches. The concept resembles convergent evolution and parallel evolution in evolutionary biology, both of which can lead to separate organisms independently developing similar or identical characteristics and body plans.
In other languages
Though It May Closely Resemble Diglett, It’s a Completely Different Pokémon
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Though Ecologically Similar to Sinistea, It’s a Completely Different Pokémon
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See also
References
External links
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