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|{{game|Red and Blue|s|Red, Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}, {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|{{game|Red and Blue|s|Red, Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}, {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|class="l"|In [[Generation I]], numerous {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are armed with whips, including [[Ace Trainer (Trainer class)|Cooltrainers]], {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s, {{tc|Rocker}}s, {{tc|Tamer}}s, and [[Gym Leader]] [[Sabrina]]. For the [[Generation III]] remakes as well as {{LGPE}}, most lost these whips, but Tamers did retain them.
|class="l"| In [[Generation I]], numerous {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are armed with whips, including [[Ace Trainer (Trainer class)|Cooltrainers]], {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s, {{tc|Rocker}}s, {{tc|Tamer}}s, and [[Gym Leader]] [[Sabrina]]. For the [[Generation III]] remakes as well as {{LGPE}}, most lost these whips, but Tamers did retain them.
| [[File:VSTamer PE.png|150px]]
| [[File:VSTamer PE.png|150px]]


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|{{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold, Silver}}, {{v2|Crystal}},<br>{{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}},<br>{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, SoulSilver}},<br>{{game|Black and White|s|Black, White}}, {{B2W2|Black 2, White 2}},<br>{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant&nbsp;Diamond, Shining&nbsp;Pearl}}
|{{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold, Silver}}, {{v2|Crystal}},<br>{{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}},<br>{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, SoulSilver}},<br>{{game|Black and White|s|Black, White}}, {{B2W2|Black 2, White 2}},<br>{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant&nbsp;Diamond, Shining&nbsp;Pearl}}
|class="l"|The {{tc|Policeman}} Trainer class are armed with batons.
|class="l"| The {{tc|Policeman}} Trainer class are armed with batons.
| [[File:VSPolice Officer BDSP.png|150px]]
| [[File:VSPolice Officer BDSP.png|150px]]


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| {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant&nbsp;Diamond, Shining&nbsp;Pearl}}
| {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant&nbsp;Diamond, Shining&nbsp;Pearl}}
|class="l"|[[Team Galactic]] uses the Galactic Bomb to dry up [[Lake Valor]] and destroy the northwest area, resulting in earthquakes felt across the [[Sinnoh]] region.
|class="l"| [[Team Galactic]] uses the Galactic Bomb to dry up [[Lake Valor]] and destroy the northwest area, resulting in earthquakes felt across the [[Sinnoh]] region.
|[[File:Lake Valor Dry Pt.png|150px]]
|[[File:Lake Valor Dry Pt.png|150px]]


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|{{pkmn|X and Y}}
|{{pkmn|X and Y}}
|class="l"|While there is no real world analogue for the [[ultimate weapon]], in terms of purpose and destructive capabilities it can be classified as a fictional {{wp|weapon of mass destruction}}.
|class="l"| While there is no real world analogue for the [[ultimate weapon]], in terms of purpose and destructive capabilities it can be classified as a fictional {{wp|weapon of mass destruction}}.
| [[File:Photo Spot Geosenge Town Weapon.png|150px]]
| [[File:Photo Spot Geosenge Town Weapon.png|150px]]


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|{{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}
|{{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}
|class="l"|[[Zisu]] claims that [[Cyllene]] was "one of the finest to ever wield a sword in all [[Hoenn]]," suggesting the use of swords and related weapons in the Pokémon world.
|class="l"| [[Zisu]] claims that [[Cyllene]] was "one of the finest to ever wield a sword in all [[Hoenn]]," suggesting the use of swords and related weapons in the Pokémon world.
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|class="c"|[[EP038]]
|class="c"|[[EP038]]
| While Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu, and Team Rocket are inside the computer system, a virus clean-up software represented as a floating ambulance fires missiles at {{p|Porygon}} while the whole group is riding on it.
| While Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket are inside the computer system, a virus clean-up software represented as a floating ambulance fires missiles at {{p|Porygon}} while the whole group is riding on it.
|[[File:EP038 Antivirus.png|150px]]
|[[File:EP038 Antivirus.png|150px]]


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|class="c"|''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''
|class="c"|''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''
| James fires a Bazooka Net to pin down Ash, Misty, and Brock.
| James fires a Bazooka Net to pin down Ash and his friends.
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|class="c"|''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]''
|class="c"|''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]''
| Team Rocket use a tank with live rockets to viciously attack Ash, Misty, Brock, [[Stella]], and her Pokémon.
| Team Rocket use a tank with live rockets to viciously attack Ash, his friends, [[Stella]], and her Pokémon.
|[[File:Tank EP064.png|150px]]
|[[File:Tank EP064.png|150px]]


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|class="c"|''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]''
|class="c"|''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]''
| When Ash, Pikachu, Misty, and Brock arrive at the Xanadu nursery, they start peeking through the glass dome that is the nursery. They then encounter a man named [[Potter]] who is holding something that they mistake as a {{wp|flamethrower}}. It is then revealed to be a garden spray.
| When Ash and his friends arrive at the Xanadu nursery, they start peeking through the glass dome that is the nursery. They then encounter a man named [[Potter]] who is holding something that they mistake as a {{wp|flamethrower}}. It is then revealed to be a garden spray.
|[[File:EP068 The Mistaken Flamethrower.png|150px]]
|[[File:EP068 The Mistaken Flamethrower.png|150px]]


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|class="c"|''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]''
|class="c"|''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]''
| Team Rocket fire a beam cannon at Ash, Misty, Tracey, and {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}.
| Team Rocket fire a beam cannon at Ash, his friends, and {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}.
|[[File:EP104 Beam Cannon.png|150px]]
|[[File:EP104 Beam Cannon.png|150px]]


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|class="c"|''[[EP128|The Whistle Stop]]''
|class="c"|''[[EP128|The Whistle Stop]]''
| James fires a bazooka loaded with a net to pin down Ash, Brock, Misty, and [[Arielle]].
| James fires a bazooka loaded with a net to pin down Ash, his friends, and [[Arielle]].
|[[File:EP128 Missiles.png|150px]]
|[[File:EP128 Missiles.png|150px]]


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|''[[PS315|Skirting Around <br />Surskit I]]''
|''[[PS315|Skirting Around <br />Surskit I]]''
|[[Guile Hideout]] wields a sword called '''Instant''' (Japanese: '''瞬''' ''Instant'') which has the ability to reflect attacks back to their senders. He had received it from [[Sird]], and it is said to have the characteristics of both {{m|Reflect}} and {{m|Light Screen}}.
|class="l"| [[Guile Hideout]] wields a sword called '''Instant''' (Japanese: '''瞬''' ''Instant'') which has the ability to reflect attacks back to their senders. He had received it from [[Sird]], and it is said to have the characteristics of both {{m|Reflect}} and {{m|Light Screen}}.
|[[File:Guile Hideout.png|150px]]
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| ''[[RB01|The Beginning of the Adventure!]]''
| ''[[RB01|The Beginning of the Adventure!]]''
| Commander [[Yaza]] wields a spiked '''{{wp|Kanabō|ararebo}}''' as his weapon of choice. By using the [[Death in the Pokémon world#Life-force|life force]] of {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, it can be set on fire, greatly increasing its strength and damaging capabilities.
|class="l"| Commander [[Yaza]] wields a spiked '''{{wp|Kanabō|ararebo}}''' as his weapon of choice. By using the [[Death in the Pokémon world#Life-force|life force]] of {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, it can be set on fire, greatly increasing its strength and damaging capabilities.
| [[File:Commander Yaza.png|150px]]
| [[File:Commander Yaza.png|150px]]


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| [[File:0104Cubone.png|75px]][[File:0105Marowak.png|75px]][[File:0105Marowak-Alola.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Cubone}} and {{p|Marowak}}
| [[File:0104Cubone.png|75px]][[File:0105Marowak.png|75px]][[File:0105Marowak-Alola.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Cubone}} and {{p|Marowak}}
|class="l"|Cubone and Marowak wield {{wp|Club (weapon)|clubs}} made out of bones.
|class="l"| Cubone and Marowak wield {{wp|Club (weapon)|clubs}} made out of bones.


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| [[File:0080Slowbro-Galar.png|75px]]<br>{{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowbro}}
| [[File:0080Slowbro-Galar.png|75px]]<br>{{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowbro}}
|class="l"|Galarian Slowbro wields a {{p|Shellder}} as an arm cannon.
|class="l"| Galarian Slowbro wields a {{p|Shellder}} as an arm cannon.


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| [[File:0501Oshawott.png|75px]][[File:0502Dewott.png|75px]][[File:0503Samurott.png|75px]][[File:0503Samurott-Hisui.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Dewott}}, and {{p|Samurott}}
| [[File:0501Oshawott.png|75px]][[File:0502Dewott.png|75px]][[File:0503Samurott.png|75px]][[File:0503Samurott-Hisui.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Dewott}}, and {{p|Samurott}}
|class="l"|[[File:Cedric Samurott seamitar Adventures.png|thumb|x150px|Samurott's seamitar]]
|class="l"| [[File:Cedric Samurott seamitar Adventures.png|thumb|x150px|Samurott's seamitar]]
[[Scalchop and seamitar|Scalchops and seamitars]] are specialized blade weapons made out of seashells.  
[[Scalchop and seamitar|Scalchops and seamitars]] are specialized blade weapons made out of seashells.  


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| [[File:0532Timburr.png|75px]][[File:0533Gurdurr.png|75px]][[File:0534Conkeldurr.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Timburr}}, {{p|Gurdurr}}, and {{p|Conkeldurr}}
| [[File:0532Timburr.png|75px]][[File:0533Gurdurr.png|75px]][[File:0534Conkeldurr.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Timburr}}, {{p|Gurdurr}}, and {{p|Conkeldurr}}
|class="l"|These Pokémon wield a unique weapon each used against foes: Timburr carries a plank of wood, Gurdurr carries a steel girder, and Conkeldurr carries two concrete pillars.
|class="l"| These Pokémon wield a unique weapon each used against foes: Timburr carries a plank of wood, Gurdurr carries a steel girder, and Conkeldurr carries two concrete pillars.


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| [[File:0658Greninja.png|100px]][[File:0658Greninja-Ash.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Greninja}}
| [[File:0658Greninja.png|100px]][[File:0658Greninja-Ash.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Greninja}}
|class="l"|[[File:Ash Greninja SM concept art.jpg|thumb|x150px|Ash-Greninja's water weapons]]
|class="l"| [[File:Ash Greninja SM concept art.jpg|thumb|x150px|Ash-Greninja's water weapons]]
Greninja are known to use {{wp|shuriken}}s, {{wp|kunai}}, and {{wp|dagger}}s made of compressed water.
Greninja are known to use {{wp|shuriken}}s, {{wp|kunai}}, and {{wp|dagger}}s made of compressed water.


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| [[File:0865Sirfetch'd.png|120px]]<br>{{p|Sirfetch'd}}
| [[File:0865Sirfetch'd.png|120px]]<br>{{p|Sirfetch'd}}
|class="l"|Sirfetch'd wields a {{wp|leek}} cut to look like a sword, while the leaves in its other hand are used as a shield.
|class="l"| Sirfetch'd wields a {{wp|leek}} cut to look like a sword, while the leaves in its other hand are used as a shield.


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| [[File:0888Zacian.png|100px]]<br>{{fd|Zacian|Crowned Sword}} {{p|Zacian}}
| [[File:0888Zacian.png|100px]]<br>{{fd|Zacian|Crowned Sword}} {{p|Zacian}}
|class="l"|In its Crowned Sword form, Zacian wields the [[Rusted Sword]].
|class="l"| In its Crowned Sword form, Zacian wields the [[Rusted Sword]].


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| [[File:0889Zamazenta.png|100px]]<br>{{fd|Zamazenta|Crowned Shield}} {{p|Zamazenta}}
| [[File:0889Zamazenta.png|100px]]<br>{{fd|Zamazenta|Crowned Shield}} {{p|Zamazenta}}
|class="l"|In its Crowned Shield form, Zamazenta wields the [[Rusted Shield]].
|class="l"| In its Crowned Shield form, Zamazenta wields the [[Rusted Shield]].


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| [[File:0957Tinkatink.png|75px]][[File:0958Tinkatuff.png|75px]][[File:0959Tinkaton.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Tinkatink}}, {{p|Tinkatuff}}, and {{p|Tinkaton}}
| [[File:0957Tinkatink.png|75px]][[File:0958Tinkatuff.png|75px]][[File:0959Tinkaton.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Tinkatink}}, {{p|Tinkatuff}}, and {{p|Tinkaton}}
|class="l"|Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, and Tinkaton wield handcrafted steel battle hammers.
|class="l"| Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, and Tinkaton wield handcrafted steel battle hammers.


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| [[File:1006Iron_Valiant.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Iron Valiant}}
| [[File:1006Iron_Valiant.png|100px]]<br>{{p|Iron Valiant}}
|class="l"|Iron Valiant holds a form of dual-headed glaive that it can separate and reattach to its gauntlet-shaped arms.
|class="l"| Iron Valiant holds a form of dual-headed glaive that it can separate and reattach to its gauntlet-shaped arms.


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| [[File:0009Blastoise.png|75px]][[File:0009Blastoise-Mega.png|75px]][[File:0009Blastoise-Gigantamax.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Blastoise}}
| [[File:0009Blastoise.png|75px]][[File:0009Blastoise-Mega.png|75px]][[File:0009Blastoise-Gigantamax.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Blastoise}}
|class="l"|Blastoise's design contains aspects of a {{wp|tank}}, most significantly the cannons which emerge from [[wp:Gun turret|turrets]] on its shell. These aspects become more defined when Blastoise [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] or [[Gigantamax]]es.
|class="l"| Blastoise's design contains aspects of a {{wp|tank}}, most significantly the cannons which emerge from [[wp:Gun turret|turrets]] on its shell. These aspects become more defined when Blastoise [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] or [[Gigantamax]]es.


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| [[File:0223Remoraid.png|75px]][[File:0224Octillery.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Remoraid}} and {{p|Octillery}}
| [[File:0223Remoraid.png|75px]][[File:0224Octillery.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Remoraid}} and {{p|Octillery}}
|class="l"|Remoraid's design is based on a {{wp|revolver}}, while Octillery is based on a {{wp|cannon}} or {{wp|tank}}. This is more apparent in their early designs, as seen in their sprites from the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]]: [[File:Spr 2d 209.png]] [[File:Spr 2d 210.png]].
|class="l"| Remoraid's design is based on a {{wp|revolver}}, while Octillery is based on a {{wp|cannon}} or {{wp|tank}}. This is more apparent in their early designs, as seen in their sprites from the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]]: [[File:Spr 2d 209.png]] [[File:Spr 2d 210.png]].


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| [[File:0618Stunfisk-Galar.png|75px]]<br>{{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Stunfisk}}
| [[File:0618Stunfisk-Galar.png|75px]]<br>{{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Stunfisk}}
|class="l"|Galarian Stunfisk is based on a {{wp|bear trap}}.
|class="l"| Galarian Stunfisk is based on a {{wp|bear trap}}.


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| [[File:0610Axew.png|75px]][[File:0611Fraxure.png|75px]][[File:0612Haxorus.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Axew}}, {{p|Fraxure}}, and {{p|Haxorus}}
| [[File:0610Axew.png|75px]][[File:0611Fraxure.png|75px]][[File:0612Haxorus.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Axew}}, {{p|Fraxure}}, and {{p|Haxorus}}
|class="l"|Axew, Fraxure, and Haxorus all have protruding fangs based on {{wp|axe}}s.
|class="l"| Axew, Fraxure, and Haxorus all have protruding fangs based on {{wp|axe}}s.


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| [[File:0649Genesect.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Genesect}}
| [[File:0649Genesect.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Genesect}}
|class="l"|[[Team Plasma]] upgraded Genesect with a giant cannon on its back.
|class="l"| [[Team Plasma]] upgraded Genesect with a giant cannon on its back.


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| [[File:AZ's Floette.png|100px]]<br>[[AZ]]'s {{p|Floette}}
| [[File:AZ's Floette.png|100px]]<br>[[AZ]]'s {{p|Floette}}
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|class="l"| <div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
[[File:AZ's Floette Resurrected.png|thumb|x150px|Floette's flower]]
[[File:AZ's Floette Resurrected.png|thumb|x150px|Floette's flower]]
[[File:Ultimate weapon PG.png|thumb|x150px|The ultimate weapon]]
[[File:Ultimate weapon PG.png|thumb|x150px|The ultimate weapon]]
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| [[File:0679Honedge.png|75px]][[File:0680Doublade.png|75px]][[File:0681Aegislash.png|120px]]<br>{{p|Honedge}}, {{p|Doublade}}, and {{p|Aegislash}}
| [[File:0679Honedge.png|75px]][[File:0680Doublade.png|75px]][[File:0681Aegislash.png|120px]]<br>{{p|Honedge}}, {{p|Doublade}}, and {{p|Aegislash}}
|class="l"|Honedge, Doublade, and Aegislash are all based on {{wp|sword}}s. Aegislash also holds a shield.
|class="l"| Honedge, Doublade, and Aegislash are all based on {{wp|sword}}s. Aegislash also holds a shield.


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| [[File:0723Dartrix.png|75px]][[File:0724Decidueye.png|75px]][[File:724Decidueye-Hisui.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Dartrix}} and {{p|Decidueye}}
| [[File:0723Dartrix.png|75px]][[File:0724Decidueye.png|75px]][[File:724Decidueye-Hisui.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Dartrix}} and {{p|Decidueye}}
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|class="l"| <div style="float:right; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
[[File:Dartrix SM concept art.jpg|thumb|x150px|Dartrix's dart-like blade quills]]
[[File:Dartrix SM concept art.jpg|thumb|x150px|Dartrix's dart-like blade quills]]
[[File:Sun Moon Decidueye Z-Move artwork.png|thumb|x150px|Decidueye aiming an arrow quill]]
[[File:Sun Moon Decidueye Z-Move artwork.png|thumb|x150px|Decidueye aiming an arrow quill]]
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| [[File:0798Kartana.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Kartana}}
| [[File:0798Kartana.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Kartana}}
|class="l"|Kartana, as its name might suggest, is based on a katana.
|class="l"| Kartana, as its name might suggest, is based on a katana.


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| [[File:0885Dreepy.png|75px]][[File:0886Drakloak.png|75px]][[File:0887Dragapult.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Dreepy}}, {{p|Drakloak}}, and {{p|Dragapult}}
| [[File:0885Dreepy.png|75px]][[File:0886Drakloak.png|75px]][[File:0887Dragapult.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Dreepy}}, {{p|Drakloak}}, and {{p|Dragapult}}
|class="l"|Dreepy is based on a missile, Drakloak takes elements from fighter aircraft and crossbows, and Dragapult may be based on aircraft catapults.
|class="l"| Dreepy is based on a missile, Drakloak takes elements from fighter aircraft and crossbows, and Dragapult may be based on aircraft catapults.


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| [[File:0900Kleavor.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Kleavor}}
| [[File:0900Kleavor.png|75px]]<br>{{p|Kleavor}}
|class="l"|Kleavor has stone axes for arms.
|class="l"| Kleavor has stone axes for arms.


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