Girafarig (Pokémon)

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Girafarig Long Neck Pokémon キリンリキ Kirinriki #203 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Inner Focus or Early Bird Cacophony Cacophony Sap Sipper Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 5140 - 5396 steps
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Girafarig 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 91.5 lbs. 41.5 kg Girafarig 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
Regional numbers Pokédex #203 Kanto #149 Johto #171 Hoenn #121 Sinnoh Unova #000 Kalos #000 Alola Not in any regional Pokédex Browser R-000 Fiore R-178 Almia R-241/N-128 Oblivia Not in any Browser
Base experience yield 149 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 159 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Girafarig 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Body style {{{form2}}}	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Girafarig (Japanese: キリンリキ Kirinriki) is a dual-type Normal/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Contents

Biology

Girafarig is a hoofed quadruped Pokémon with a long neck. There is a white blaze on its muzzle, which ends with its round, pink nose. It has two horns with bulbous tips on top of its head. Its front half is yellow with black spots, while its back half is black with yellow spots. The female Girafarig has a smaller dark section than the male. There are many triangular, pink spikes along its back.

Girafarig's tail possesses a head of its own. The tail's head has yellow eyes, a mouth full of sharp teeth, and a small brain. However, this head is incapable of independent thinking and relies on outside stimuli such as smell to guide its actions. If the tail smells something alluring, it will bite. The tail often mimics the head during feeding, and is able to warn the Pokémon of danger if it is sleeping. Girafarig lives in wide-open plains, where it feeds on the plant life.

In the anime

Girafarig in the anime

Major appearances

Girafarig made its main series debut in The Psychic Sidekicks!, under the ownership of Cherry. It played a major role in the episode.

A Girafarig appeared in Cruisin' for a Losin', under the ownership of Sonny. It went up against Drew's Masquerain during the Battle Stage of the Rubello Contest, but lost after it used a combination of Bubble, Ice Beam, and Hidden Power.

Morrison introduced Ash and his friends to his Girafarig in Saved by the Beldum. Morrison used Girafarig in his match against Ash, but due to Morrison's reluctance to battle his friend, Girafarig was easily defeated by Corphish's Crabhammer.

A Girafarig appeared in A Full Course Tag Battle!, under the ownership of Roman. It was used alongside Kylie's Drifloon in a Tag Battle against May's Blaziken and Dawn's Piplup in the Seven Stars Restaurant.

Lyra called upon her Girafarig to help break down a locked door during Gone With the Windworks!, but it was unable to break the door down.

Minor appearances

Girafarig debuted in Spell of the Unown: Entei, under the ownership of Lisa. She used it to battle Ash during the opening sequence; it went up against Chikorita and ultimately won.

A Girafarig appeared in Entei at Your Own Risk as one of the Pokémon resting in some hot springs.

A Trainer's Girafarig appeared in A Claim to Flame!, where it battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.

A Girafarig appeared in Beg, Burrow and Steal.

Multiple Girafarig appeared in Odd Pokémon Out! as residents of Camomile Island.

A Coordinator's Girafarig appeared in Thinning the Hoard! and Channeling the Battle Zone!.

A Girafarig appeared in An Elite Meet and Greet!, where Lucian used it in a battle against a Trainer's Scizor. Despite having a type disadvantage, Girafarig was able to defeat Scizor.

A Girafarig briefly appeared in The Rise of Darkrai as one of the Pokémon Darkrai hit with a Dark Void.

Multiple Girafarig were caught by the Pokémon Pinchers in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One).

A Coordinator's Girafarig appeared briefly in Last Call — First Round!, taking part in the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival along with a Rapidash.

Three Girafarig appeared in The Power of Us. Callahan caught one during the Pokémon Catch Race, while the other two were under the ownership of Trainers.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP156 Girafarig Ash's Pokédex Girafarig, the Long Neck Pokémon. Girafarig has a second head on its tail that bites those who approach it carelessly. This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

Girafarig in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Girafarig first appeared in Into the Unown as one of the Pokémon used by Harry, of Team Rocket's Elite Trio. It was used in an attempt to capture Suicune in Miltank Melee, it fell asleep temporarily by Parasee's Spore in Indubitably Ditto. It was used in Great Girafarig, to battle Eusine where it used its tail to find him but it fell into its trap and got electrocuted.

In Quilava Quandary, a Girafarig is one of the Pokémon used by the Day-Care Couple to train Gold.

Morty later helped a Trainer locate her lost Girafarig in Misdreavus Misgivings. It notably has a scar under its eye. Later, the same Trainer was one of the people who volunteered their Pokémon for transfer, sending her Girafarig in The Last Battle XIII.

A Girafarig appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Girafarig was seen in Tackling Togekiss, under the ownership of Lucian. It was used to move books with its mind and bring them to its Trainer.

A Girafarig appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, under the ownership of a Psychic at the Safari Zone.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS129 Girafarig has a mini brain in its tail. It can pick scents when you're near, so be careful!*

In the TCG

Main article: Girafarig (TCG)

In the TFG

One Girafarig figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Girafarig

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite. Silver Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell. Crystal When it is in danger, its tail uses some sort of mysterious powers to drive away the enemy. Stadium 2 Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
Generation III Ruby Girafarig's rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite. Sapphire Girafarig's rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn't need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day. Emerald A Girafarig is an herbivore—it eats grass and tree shoots. While it is eating, its tail makes chewing and swallowing motions as if it were also eating. FireRed Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell. LeafGreen Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite.
Generation IV Diamond Its tail also has a small brain. It bites to repel any foe trying to sneak up on it from behind. Pearl While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn't need to sleep. Platinum The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward. HeartGold Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite. SoulSilver Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell.
Generation V Black The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward. White Black 2 The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward. White 2
Generation VI X While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn't need to sleep. Y Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent by biting. Omega Ruby Girafarig's rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite. Alpha Sapphire Girafarig's rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn't need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Route 43 Crystal Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Safari Zone Emerald Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 214 and Valor Lakefront Platinum Route 221 and Valor Lakefront HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 43 and 48, Safari Zone Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Treehouse
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Nature Preserve Dream World Pleasant Forest
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Psychic) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone (Zone 1, long grass), Mirage Mountain (south of Route 131)
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Channel Cobalt Coast Pinball: R&S Safari Zone (Ruby Field) Trozei! Huge Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Solar Cave (1F-4F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Amp Plains (5F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-2F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) MD Sky Amp Plains (5F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-2F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) Ranger: SoA Chroma Road Ranger: GS Canal Ruins, Ice Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Everspring Valley Rumble U Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 4 Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#3) Rumble World Sapphire Sea: Booming Grotto (All Areas), Dark Land: Royal Armory (All Areas)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Persim Berry (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Persim Berry (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Persim Berry (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Persim Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70	130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 80	76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 65	63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp.Atk: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp.Def: 65	63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 85	81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 455   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 2×. If this Pokémon has Sap Sipper, the effectiveness of  Grass-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 055 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1010 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 1414 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 1919 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2323 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 2828 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10 3232 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 3737 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4141 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 4646 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 5050 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10

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

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20 Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 10 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Foresight Normal Status — —% 40 Future Sight Psychic Special 120 100% 10 Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5 Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Psychic FangsUSUM Psychic Physical 85 100% 10 Psychic TerrainUSUM Psychic Status — —% 10 Razor Wind Normal Special 80 100% 10 Secret Power‡ Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Wish* Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Girafarig in Generation VII 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 Girafarig in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Girafarig Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Girafarig Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 S M US UM Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 S M US UM Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Recycle Normal Status — —% 10 S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Girafarig can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Girafarig cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Girafarig Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Girafarig Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Bite	Dark	A Full Course Tag Battle!

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.6% Friend Area: Sky Blue Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP Don't get too close to my tail--it bites! 26%-50% HP Oh, no. Look at my HP--it's halfway down. 1%-25% HP I'm bushed... I'm drained of power... Level up I went up a level! I'll have to work that much harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Psychic Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: (Tackle ×2) Browser entry It attacks by launching psychic orbs and psychic shock waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Psychic Poké Assist: (present) Psychic Field move: (present) (Tackle ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Psychic Field move: (past) (Tackle ×1) Browser entry It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #239 Swat Increases damage against Flying, Bug, or Fairy types.
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 140 Base Attack: 182 Base Defense: 133 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Tackle, Confusion Charged Attacks: Psychic, Thunderbolt, Mirror Coat

Evolution

Unevolved Girafarig  Normal  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Japanese sprites

Gold and Silver back sprites

Trivia

Girafarig's early design

• An early design of Girafarig had a full-sized second head, reflecting its palindromic name, and rather resembling a Pushmi-pullyu.

Origin

Girafarig is based on a giraffe, and given its darker-colored backside, it may also be based on the Giraffokeryx, which resembled both the okapi and the giraffe. Girafarig's small second brain may have been based on the Stegosaurus, a herbivorous dinosaur which had been speculated to have possessed a second brain in its tail, improving its reflexes against predators.

Name origin

Girafarig is a palindrome based on giraffe, referring its two-headed and reverse appearance.

Kirinriki is both a palindrome (when written in katakana) based on 麒麟 kirin (giraffe), and a combination of kirin and 念力 nenriki (telekinesis).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese キリンリキ Kirinriki From 麒麟 kirin (giraffe) and 念力 nenriki (telekinesis) French Girafarig Same as English name Spanish Girafarig Same as English name German Girafarig Same as English name Italian Girafarig Same as English name Korean 키링키 Kilingki Transliteration of its Japanese name. May also be from 기린 Girin Cantonese Chinese Mandarin Chinese 麒麟奇 Qílínqí From 麒麟 Qílín and 奇 qí. The name will sound the same when read in reverse

More languages Hindi गिरफारिग Girafarig Transcription of English name Russian Жирафариг Zhirafarig Transcription of English name

External links

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