Remoraid (Pokémon)

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Remoraid テッポウオ Teppouo #223
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Jet Pokémon
Abilities Hustle or Sniper Sniper Blue-Striped ----- Moody Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #174 Hoenn #362 Sinnoh #132 Unova #235 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-114 Almia R— Oblivia R-274
Height 2'00" Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2'00"/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 26.5 lbs. Imperial 12.0 kg Metric 26.5 lbs./12.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 1 and Water 2 groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 78 Battle Exp.: 781*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Remoraid (Japanese: テッポウオ Teppouo) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Octillery starting at level 25.

Biology

Physiology

Remoraid is a small, light-blue fish-like Pokémon. It has saucer-like eyes, two darker-blue markings on its back and a purple mouth with four pointed teeth. Remoraid has a single pelvic fin positioned like a revolver's trigger, two caudal fins (the bottom one resembling the butt of a gun and the top one being the hammer), two small pectoral fins and a dorsal fin near its mouth, as if a gun's front sight. Remoraid may be a distant cousin of Magikarp and Feebas due to the fact all three are fish-like Pokémon that evolve into completely different sea-creatures (even though Remoraid's evolved form is an octopus while Magikarp and Feebas evolve into sea serpents).

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Remoraid has the typical abilities of a Water type, but also learns various beam-based moves (Remoraid is one of the few Pokémon that aren't fully evolved to learn Hyper Beam), as well as Bullet Seed, Lock-On, Octazooka and Rock Blast to coincide with its gun-like appearance. Unlike most Water-type Pokémon, Remoraid is capable of using Fire-type attacks. The presence of a Remoraid has been known to make Mantyke evolve.

Behavior

Remoraid are well-known for their ability to shoot jets of water from the surface with incredible accuracy - often this is used to shoot bugs out of the air. They tend to travel with Mantine by attaching to its fins. When evolution draws near, Remoraid travels downstream from rivers.

Habitat

File:Sea.gif

Sea Pokémon

Remoraid are sea-dwelling Pokémon.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Remoraid are known to shoot down flying insect prey with precision blasts of water. In addition, they often cling to the fins of Mantine and devour leftover bits of food the larger Pokémon leave behind.

In the anime

Remoraid in the anime

A Remoraid in the anime, attached to a Mantine

Major appearances

Remoraid first appeared in the anime in The Light Fantastic. The Remoraid featured were living in Remoraid Mountain.

In Mantine Overboard!, a family of Remoraid was shown to be living in a shipwreck under the protection of a Mantine.

Octillery The Outcast! featured Remoraid, as well as its evolved form.

Minor appearances

Remoraid first appeared in Snorlax Snowmen.

Remoraid also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

Numerous Remoraid appeared in a flashback in The Joy of Water Pokémon as inhabitants of Lake Lucid. They were the cause of Nurse Joy's fear of Water Pokémon who was working at the Pokémon Center near the lake.

A Remoraid appeared in Dueling Heroes.

A Remoraid was seen at a Pokémon Center in The Legend of Thunder!.

Multiple Remoraid appeared in Pokémon Heroes.

A Remoraid appeared in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish.

A Remoraid appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

Remoraid were used as guns in a movie that was shown in Lights, Camerupt, Action!.

A Remoraid appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

A Remoraid owned by a Co-ordinator appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, attached to a Mantine.

A shoal of Remoraid appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

A Remoraid also appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

Multiple Remoraid have made cameo appearances in Giratina and the Sky Warrior and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Multiple Remoraid appeared in All for the Love of Meloetta!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP185 Remoraid Ash's Pokédex Remoraid, the Jet Pokémon. Often found in large groups, Remoraid can fire water and hit targets up to 100 meters away.

In the manga

Gold's Remoraid, which come attached to his Mantine, Tibo

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Volume 11, Crystal captures a swarm of Remoraid during her ocean trip with Yellow and Fisherman Wilton. In the next volume, Wilton gives them to Gold, who uses them to power his Mantine for aerial transport.

In the TCG

Main article: Remoraid (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet. Silver Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine's underside to scavenge for leftovers. Crystal To escape from an attacker, it may shoot water out of its mouth, then use that force to swim backward. Stadium 2 It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet.
Generation III Ruby Remoraid sucks in water, then expels it at high velocity using its abdominal muscles to shoot down flying prey. When evolution draws near, this Pokémon travels downstream from rivers. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald A Remoraid uses its abdominal muscles to forcefully expel swallowed water, then shoot down flying prey. When evolution approaches, it travels down rivers. FireRed Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine's underside to scavenge for leftovers. LeafGreen It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet.
Generation IV Diamond It squirts water forcefully from its mouth to shoot down flying prey. Pearl It clings to Mantine to feed on the big Pokémon's scraps. This is an adaptation to avoid foes. Platinum It forcefully squirts water. The water jet never misses prey even if the Remoraid is deep in the sea. HeartGold It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet. SoulSilver Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
Generation V Black It forcefully squirts water. The water jet never misses prey even if the Remoraid is deep in the sea. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The water they shoot from their mouths can hit moving prey from more than 300 feet away. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Route 44 (Super Rod*) Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald Common Hoenn Safari Zone extension FireRed LeafGreen Common Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Memorial Pillar, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Water Labyrinth, Water Path (LeafGreen only) Colosseum One Pyrite Town (Shadow) XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Pokémon League, Victory Road, Routes 213, 222, 223, 224, 230 Platinum Common Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Pokémon League, Routes 212, 213, 222, 223, 224, 230 HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Route 44 (Good or Super Rod) Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker White Lake and Beyond the Sea
Generation V Black White Common Undella Town, Undella Bay, (Fishing) Black 2 White 2 Unknown Undella Bay Route 21 (Surf) Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Secret Cove
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 13 Endless Level 1 Forever Level 1 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Silver Trench (50F-59F) Marvelous Sea (B10-B19) Fantasy Strait (B10-B19)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Surrounded Sea (B1-B20) Miracle Sea (B1-B18) Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4) Bottomless Sea (B1-B49)
Pokémon Ranger	Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Eastern Sea
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Beach: Challenger's Ground, Seabreeze Trail

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Amnesia Remoraid	English	United States	5	February 22 to March 14, 2002
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Mist Remoraid	English	United States	5	July 12 to August 8, 2002

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 300	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25 0066 0066 Lock-On Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 5 01010 01010 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 01414 01414 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100}}100% 20 01919 01818 BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100}}100% 20 02323 02222 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 03232 02626 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 03636 03030 Signal Beam Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 04040 03434 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10 02727 03838 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 N/AN/A 04242 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 080}}80% 5 04545 04646 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 04949 05050 Soak Water Status 0000— 100}}100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Remoraid Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Remoraid Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Acid Spray*	Poison	Special	40	100%	20
	Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100%	20
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
	Octazooka	Water	Special	65	85%	10
	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20
	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100%	20
	Water Spout	Water	Special	150	100%	5
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Remoraid in Generation IV Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Remoraid in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Remoraid Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	70%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Remoraid can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Remoraid cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Remoraid Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Sparkling Sea	Brine	Water	Special	65	100%	10
Sparkling Sea	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
A superscript level indicates that Remoraid can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Remoraid Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 223.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.8% Friend Area: Treasure Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP My Water Gun's aim is precisely accurate! 26%-50% HP Oh? My HP's down halfway already? 1%-25% HP I've had it... I can't hitch on to anything now... Level up I gained a level! My Water Gun's been boosted, too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I gained a level! My Water Gun's been boosted, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: None Loops: 2 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry   Remoraid dives deep underwater if it notices Rangers. Approach it from behind.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Remoraid  Water

Level 25 →

First evolution Octillery  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Remoraid images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Mantine sprites

		File:Spr 2c 226.gif File:Spr 2c 226 s.gif
Gold	Silver	Crystal
	File:Spr 3e 226.gifFile:Spr 3e 226 s.gif
Ruby and Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed and LeafGreen

Trivia

• The Gunfish enemy that appears underwater in Stage 6 of Pulseman bears a resemblance to Remoraid, as they are both combinations of fish and revolver pistols. This may be on purpose due to the fact that Ken Sugimori designed the characters in this game and also designs Pokémon.
• Remoraid is the only Pokémon so far that is needed to evolve another Pokémon in the same party. Without Remoraid's presence, Mantyke cannot evolve into Mantine. In the anime and Pokédex entries however, it is shown that Shellder is needed to evolve Slowpoke.
• Despite its symbiotic relationship with Mantine in previous generations, it no longer appears in Mantine's sprites from Generation IV onwards.
  • This is the same generation as Remoraid is needed to obtain a Mantine by evolution from Mantyke. However, since Remoraid doesn't disappear from party after Mantyke's evolution, it is only logical that Remoraid is missing on Mantine's sprite.
• Despite that Remoraid is considered a dweller of deep seas (hence its relationship with Mantine) it is most often caught in small ponds or lakes in the video games. Furthermore, these spots do not actually contain Mantine.
• Even though Remoraid is classified as the Jet Pokémon, it cannot learn Aqua Jet by any means.
• Remoraid can be seen as a parallel to Qwilfish. Both of them are Water-type Generation II Pokémon. Remoraid is exclusive to LeafGreen, while Qwilfish is exclusive to FireRed, with both Pokémon found in the same locations in their respective versions.
• When most Pokémon evolve, they retain or resemble their pre-evolution. Remoraid, however, changes drastically, changing from a fish to an octopus.
• Remoraid is the only Pokémon to learn Lock-On by leveling up which can't learn Zap Cannon.
• If one was to rearrange the Pokérap GS so all the Pokémon are in National Pokédex order, Remoraid would remain in its position in the song.

Origin

Remoraid's talent for shooting attacks is similar to an archerfish's. Considering its relationship to Mantyke and Mantine it appears to also be based on a remora. Its shooting abilities, general shape, and appearance make it similar to firearms, more specifically, revolvers.

Name origin

Remoraid may be a combination of remora and raid (a rapid attack). Alternatively, it could be a combination of remora and aid, denoting the health benefits of some fish which clean others.

Teppouo may be a combination of 鉄砲 teppō (gun, as in water gun) and 魚 uo (fish). 鉄砲魚 teppōuo is also the Japanese name for the archerfish.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese テッポウオ Teppouo From 鉄砲 teppō and 魚 uo. Also refers to the archerfish. French Remoraid Same as English name Spanish Remoraid Same as English name German Remoraid Same as English name Italian Remoraid Same as English name Korean 총어 Chongeo Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 鐵炮魚 / 铁炮鱼 Tiěpàoyú From its Japanese name. Literally "Iron cannon fish". Cantonese Chinese

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