Biology
Tepig is a quadrupedal, pig-like Pokémon that is primarily orange. It has oval eyes, a red nose, and a thick yellow stripe on its snout. The upper portion of its head is dark brown, and its long, pointed ears are positioned closely together. Tepig has short legs, and its front feet are dark brown. A dark brown band covers its lower back and rear. Its curly tail is tipped with a ruddy red sphere.
Tepig is a nimble Pokémon capable of blowing fire from its snout. Prior to Generation VIII, Heat Crash was its signature move. Instead of flames, it will spout thick, black smoke when ill. Tepig will roast berries before eating them, but occasionally gets overexcited and burns them.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Ash's Tepig debuted in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!. He was previously owned by an arrogant Trainer named Shamus, but was released because he lost against a Deerling during a battle. Ash caught him after gaining his trust. He later evolved in Evolution by Fire! during a battle with his former owner.
Other
Tepig debuted in In the Shadow of Zekrom!, under the ownership of Professor Juniper. It was one of the starter Pokémon presented to Trip so he could choose his first Pokémon. However, he chose Snivy over Tepig.
In New Places... Familiar Faces!, Nanette chose a Tepig as her starter Pokémon. It was later captured by Team Rocket, but eventually rescued.
Minor appearances
In A Connoisseur's Revenge!, multiple Trainers' Tepig were at a Poké Mart near Castelia City.
A Tepig appeared in A Maractus Musical!.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Tepig watched Meloetta's concert.
A Tepig appeared in a fantasy in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, five Trainers' Tepig attended the Wela Fire Festival.
A Tepig appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
Pokédex entries
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Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokémon. Normally, fire shoots out of Tepig's snout, but it shoots out smoke instead when it is feeling ill.
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GOTCHA!
A Tepig briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Tepig appeared in The Plan, under the ownership of Hilda. It was shown playing with her in Accumula Town before they went to listen to Ghetsis' speech.
In the mangaIn the TCGOther appearances
Tepig appears as a stage Pokémon in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. It appears in the Blazing Chamber along with other Fire-type Pokémon, namely Infernape, Blaziken, and Pyroar.
Trophy information
NA: Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokémon. Instead of breathing fire from its mouth or ears, Tepig does so from its nostrils. Powerful in battle, Tepig's fire is also great for roasting berries, though it can get carried away and char them. Even as clumsy as it can be, who could possibly resist such a cute Pokémon?
PAL: Tepig is a Fire Pig Pokémon. It blows fire through...its mouth? Nope... Its ears? That's not right either... Oh, of course - its nose! That skill's not just handy in battle - it also lets Tepig roast its favourite food, berries! Sadly, it sometimes gets a little too excited about the idea and accidentally burns them to a crisp. Ahh, Tepig, you're too adorable!
Tepig appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where it plays the same role as in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Tepig in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
As the player
Tepig appears as one of the player characters in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. He's very ambitious and has a big heart for a small Pokémon. His dream is to become strong and powerful like his mentor, Emboar, who watches over and protects the Crag Area. When he first meets Pikachu, Oshawott, and Snivy, he challenges them to a battle after having been fired out of a cannon. He later forgives them and decides to accompany them in saving the PokéPark to gain experience and skill to make himself stronger. His special skill is to smash through specially marked boulders and various other obstacles.
Tepig is also playable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. The player may choose to be transformed into Tepig, or have the partner be one.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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It can deftly dodge its foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
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It blows fire through its nose. When it catches a cold, the fire becomes pitch-black smoke instead.
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It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
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It can deftly dodge its foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
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It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
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It can deftly dodge its foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
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It loves to eat roasted berries, but sometimes it gets too excited and burns them to a crisp.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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61 - 126
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117 - 247
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 308
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Tepig's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds
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Base HP: 52
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Base Defense: 46
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Base Speed: 60
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| Tepig can use the flames it creates inside its body to shoot fireballs out of its nose! It also has a keen sense of smell, and it’s skilled at tracking scents to search for food.
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
- Tepig and its fellow Black and White starter Pokémon were first revealed as silhouettes on the May 9, 2010 episode of Pokémon Sunday. They were later completely revealed in the June 2010 issue of CoroCoro.
- Tepig was designed by Lee HyunJung.[1] Tepig in particular was the first Generation V starter to be created.[2]
- In Pokémon Black and White, Tepig, along with Snivy and Oshawott, has the lowest experience yield of all Pokémon, with a base value of 28. This was done specifically for the first two battles of the games, so the player's starter wouldn't level up after defeating Bianca and thus have a level advantage over Cheren.
Origin
Tepig is based on a piglet. Its ability to shoot fire out of its snout is inspired by the fact that pigs often have trouble regulating their body temperature.[1] The specific breed of pig that Tepig is based on may have been the British Saddleback.
Ken Sugimori has said that Tepig, Pignite, and Emboar were designed in a Chinese style.[2] Because of this, Tepig may be based on Zhu Bajie, a pig demon from the Chinese tale Journey to the West. Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott's evolutionary lines are collectively based on Western, Chinese, and Japanese culture respectively, to represent the diversity of the Unova region.[2]
Name origin
Tepig may be a combination of tepid (lukewarm) and pig.
Pokabu may be a combination of ぽかぽか pokapoka (warm) and 豚 buta (pig) or ブー bū (oink).
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