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* In the Pokémon franchise, {{wp|Animal echolocation|echolocation}} is often represented by the move {{m|Supersonic}}. As shown in the [[DP064|anime]], Gliscor and its unevolved form, {{p|Gligar}}, can {{m|Screech|emit sound waves}} to detect obstacles and fly around them, similar to echolocation. Although neither can learn {{m|Supersonic}} as members of the {{p|Zubat}} evolutionary line can, both can learn {{m|Screech}}, another sound-based move. | * In the Pokémon franchise, {{wp|Animal echolocation|echolocation}} is often represented by the move {{m|Supersonic}}. As shown in the [[DP064|anime]], Gliscor and its unevolved form, {{p|Gligar}}, can {{m|Screech|emit sound waves}} to detect obstacles and fly around them, similar to echolocation. Although neither can learn {{m|Supersonic}} as members of the {{p|Zubat}} evolutionary line can, both can learn {{m|Screech}}, another sound-based move. | ||
* Gliscor is lighter than its {{p|Gligar|pre-evolution}}, weighing in at only 93.7 lbs (42.5 kg), while Gligar is 142.9 lbs (64.8 kg). This is despite nearly doubling in size during evolution, from 3'07" (1.1m) to 6'07" (2.0m). | * Gliscor is lighter than its {{p|Gligar|pre-evolution}}, weighing in at only 93.7 lbs (42.5 kg), while Gligar is 142.9 lbs (64.8 kg). This is despite nearly doubling in size during evolution, from 3'07" (1.1m) to 6'07" (2.0m). | ||
* Gliscor is one of | * Gliscor is one of fourteen non-{{t|Bug}}, {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon that cannot learn {{m|Fly}}. | ||
** On a side note, its Pokédex entry states that it can fly, and it also flies in the anime. | ** On a side note, its Pokédex entry states that it can fly, and it also flies in the anime. | ||
* Gliscor, along with {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Magmortar}}, and {{p|Tangrowth}}, are the only {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} that explicitly required the use of a [[Generation III]] game in order to be available until the release of {{game|Platinum}}. In this case, {{p|Gligar}} are only available through [[dual-slot mode]] with {{game|Emerald}}. | * Gliscor, along with {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Magmortar}}, and {{p|Tangrowth}}, are the only {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} that explicitly required the use of a [[Generation III]] game in order to be available until the release of {{game|Platinum}}. In this case, {{p|Gligar}} are only available through [[dual-slot mode]] with {{game|Emerald}}. | ||