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In the original Pokémon games and concept, it seems that most Pokémon were more animal-like. As such, wild Pokémon were originally portrayed as eating one another by some sources, in a very animal-like prey-predator system; for example, on [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'s entry for {{p|Pidgeot}}, it is said that "''When they hunt, Pidgeot fly on the surface of the water at top speed to catch unsuspecting Fish element prey like {{p|Magikarp}}.''" The Handbook also lists {{p|Golbat}} as drinking the blood of its enemies, not just the 'energy' it uses when referring to {{m|Leech Life}} in {{p|Zubat}}'s entry. | In the original Pokémon games and concept, it seems that most Pokémon were more animal-like. As such, wild Pokémon were originally portrayed as eating one another by some sources, in a very animal-like prey-predator system; for example, on [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'s entry for {{p|Pidgeot}}, it is said that "''When they hunt, Pidgeot fly on the surface of the water at top speed to catch unsuspecting Fish element prey like {{p|Magikarp}}.''" The Handbook also lists {{p|Golbat}} as drinking the blood of its enemies, not just the 'energy' it uses when referring to {{m|Leech Life}} in {{p|Zubat}}'s entry. | ||
However, this theme does not seem to have been explored in the anime or the games; it seems the closest thing is found in attacks that steal an opponent's HP. This may be because of moral issues; as the anime and games progress, Pokémon seem to be growing more human, with personalities, etc., and so such behavior might be too close to cannibalism. However, some Pokédex entries still refer to Pokémon preying on each other, or at least sucking life force, as with {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}, who in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, together with Gastly, lick the partner Pokémon until they vanish. The Pokédex entry in {{2v|Ruby|Sapphire}} also claims that {{p|Taillow}} feed on {{p|Wurmple}} (which is further explored in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]] when Wurmple of Team Tasty thinks its partner, {{p|Swellow}} will eventually eat it, however Swellow seems mortified at the idea of eating her teammate). | However, this theme does not seem to have been explored in the anime or the games; it seems the closest thing is found in attacks that steal an opponent's HP. This may be because of moral issues; as the anime and games progress, Pokémon seem to be growing more human, with personalities, etc., and so such behavior might be too close to cannibalism. However, some Pokédex entries still refer to Pokémon preying on each other, or at least sucking life force, as with {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}, who in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, together with Gastly, lick the partner Pokémon until they vanish. The Pokédex entry in {{2v|Ruby|Sapphire}} also claims that {{p|Taillow}} feed on {{p|Wurmple}} (which is further explored in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]] when Wurmple of Team Tasty thinks its partner, {{p|Swellow}} will eventually eat it, however Swellow seems mortified at the idea of eating her teammate). In one of [[Cherubi (Pokémon)|Cherubi]]'s Pokédex entries, it describes it as being "very tasty" possibly confirming that one can safely consume a Cherubi. | ||
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