Surskit (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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Surskit
Pond Skater Pokémon
アメタマ
Ametama
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Surskit



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Bug Water
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Swift Swim Cacophony
Cacophony
Rain Dish
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
200 (36.6%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 1 and Bug
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Surskit
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
3.7 lbs. 1.7 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
63
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
54
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Surskit
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
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
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HP
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Atk
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Def
0
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0
Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Surskit (Japanese: アメタマ Ametama) is a dual-type Bug/Water Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Masquerain starting at level 22.

Biology

 
A Pokémon card featuring Surskit skating on water

Surskit is a blue insectoid Pokémon. There are semicircular pink markings under its dark, circular eyes. It has a round body with four long, skinny legs extending from it. On top of its head is a yellow cap with a single antenna that secretes a thick, sugary syrup or a sweet scent. The syrup is exuded as a defense mechanism, while the scent can attract prey. This Pokémon can also secrete oil from the tips of its feet, which enables it to walk on water as though skating.

Surskit inhabits ponds, rivers, and similar wetlands, where it feeds on microscopic, aquatic organisms. It's also known to appear in puddles after rainstorms. In its natural habitat, Surskit has been known to compete with Dewpider over food.

Evolution

Surskit evolves into Masquerain.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Surskit
 Bug  Water 

 
First evolution
Masquerain
 Bug  Flying 


In the anime

 
Surskit in the anime

Major appearances

Surskit debuted in Maxxed Out!. It was friends with a boy named Max, the doppelgänger of May's little brother, who intended for it to be his first Pokémon. This made May's brother jealous as he did not know what his first Pokémon would be at that time.

In Destiny Deoxys, a Surskit is Kathryn's main Pokémon. It helped the group rotate the blades of the windmills in LaRousse City.

In A Cacturne for the Worse, Kent used a Surskit in the Purika Contest. It went up against May's Bulbasaur and nearly defeated it due to Harley tricking May into thinking Surskit was an extremely slow Pokémon.

In Spontaneous Combusken, Brianna used a Surskit in the Appeals Round of the Chrysanthemum Contest. Surskit's performance allowed Brianna to advance to the Contest Battles.

In A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!, Viola used a Surskit in a Gym battle against Ash. It managed to defeat Ash's Pikachu with Signal Beam before being defeated by Fletchling later. In the next episode, it was defeated by Pikachu during Ash's rematch against Viola. In Breaking Titles at the Chateau!, Surskit battled Grant's Onix at the Battle Chateau and was defeated.

In Dewpider Ascending!, a Surskit was living near the Pokémon School. It had a battle against a Dewpider over its territory, but during the battle, it evolved into Masquerain and flew off.

Minor appearances

A Surskit appeared in PK13.

In On Olden Pond, a Surskit was living at an old lake.

In Up Close and Personable!, a Surskit was living at the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.

In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, a Surskit was living in a forest where Aaron's training center was located at.

In Coming Full-Festival Circle!, multiple Surskit were listening to Nando as he played his music.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Surskit were living in Crown City.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Surskit were living at Pokémon Hills.

Two Surskit appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

A Surskit appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG049 Surskit May's Pokédex Surskit, the Pond Skater Pokémon. Surskit inhabits ponds, rivers, and similar wetlands. They move about as though skating the water surface.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY005 Surskit Ash's Pokédex Surskit, the Pond Skater Pokémon. Surskit can walk on water as if it was skating. It attracts prey with a sweet aroma it produces.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM071 Surskit Rotom Pokédex Surskit, the Pond Skater Pokémon. A Bug and Water type. Surskit moves as if skating across the water.

In the manga

Pocket Monsters DP

A Surskit appeared in PMDP54.

Pokémon Adventures

Surskit first appeared in The Last Battle XIV, as a wild Pokémon pictured in one of the many photographs of unseen Pokémon that Professor Oak had discovered.

Guile Hideout owned a Surskit who first appeared in A Dust-Up With Dusclops. He evolved into a Masquerain in The Final Battle VIII.

Viola owns a Surskit, which appeared in Lucky Lucario Was Here.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Surskit appeared in Dieting In A Pot!! and Welcome To 100-Yen Paradise!.

In the TCG

Main article: Surskit (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#032
Kanto
#—
Ruby From the tips of its feet, Surskit secretes an oil that enables it to walk on water as if it were skating. This Pokémon feeds on microscopic organisms in ponds and lakes.
Sapphire If Surskit senses danger, it secretes a thick, sugary syrup from the tip of its head. There are some Pokémon that love eating this syrup.
Emerald They gather on puddles after evening downpours, gliding across the surface of water as if sliding. It secretes honey with a sweet aroma from its head.
FireRed They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.
LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.
White
Black 2 It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #047
Hoenn
#033
X They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.
Y It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey with a sweet scent from the tip of its head.
Omega Ruby From the tips of its feet, Surskit secretes an oil that enables it to walk on water as if it were skating. This Pokémon feeds on microscopic organisms in ponds and lakes.
Alpha Sapphire If Surskit senses danger, it secretes a thick, sugary syrup from the tip of its head. There are some Pokémon that love eating this syrup.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #139
Alola
USUM: #172
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun It moves as if skating on the surface of the water. It often fights with Dewpider over food.
Moon When this Pokémon senses danger, a sweet fluid oozes from the tip of its head. The taste of it disgusts bird Pokémon.
Ultra Sun If it's in a pinch, it will secrete a sweet liquid from the tip of its head. Syrup made from gathering that liquid is tasty on bread.
Ultra Moon It lives in ponds and marshes that feature lots of plant life. It often fights with Dewpider, whose habitat and diet are similar.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It appears as if it is skating on water. It draws prey in with a sweet scent released from the tip of its head.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#49
Kitakami
#149
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet They usually live on ponds, but after an evening shower, they may appear on puddles in towns.
Violet It secretes a thick, sweet-scented syrup from the tip of its head. It lives on weed-choked ponds.


     
Surskit in the Alola Pokédex Surskit in the Paldea Pokédex Surskit in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Routes 102, 111, 114, 117, and 120
Emerald
Routes 102, 114, 117, and 120 (Swarm; after mixing records with Ruby or Sapphire)
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade, Event
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Oasis Poké Spot
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Lake Verity (Swarm)
Platinum
Route 229 (Surfing)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone (Plains with 28 Waterside points; Forest with 24 Waterside points; tall grass in Wetland with 6 Plains points)
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
White Forest (Surfing)
Black 2 White 2
Breed Masquerain
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Masquerain
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Routes 102, 114, and 117
Routes 111, 120, 123, and Petalburg City (Surfing)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Brooklet HillNight (Surfing and walking)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Brooklet HillNight (Surfing and walking)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Lake Verity (Swarm)
Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area One, Area Five
South Province (Area Two)Version 3.0.0+
Tera Raid Battles (1★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Hatch from Egg
Trozei!
Secret Storage 4, Secret Storage 15, Endless Level 4, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Waterfall Pond (4F-7F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F)
MD Sky
Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Everspring Valley, Soothing Shore
PokéPark Wii
Arbor Area
Rumble U
Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Su
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Lake of Tranquility (All Areas), Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Celebi Sea, Butterfree Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Murky Cave (3F-7F), Waterfall Pond (4F-7F), Fantasy Strait (22F-24F)
Fainted Pokémon: Mt. Freeze
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Isla Asul: Stage 35
Masters EX
PML Arc (Chapter 14: Bug Experts): Viola & Surskit


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG PokéPark Egg Surskit Japanese Japan 5 March 12 to May 8, 2005
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Surskit Japanese Japan 10 March 21 to April 9, 2006


Held items

Games Held items
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
  Honey (5%)
Sun Moon
  Honey (50%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Scarlet Violet
  Honey (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147 190 - 284
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
32
33 - 92 62 - 179
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
52
51 - 114 98 - 223
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
Total:
269
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
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Power
1/3 ☆☆
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
10/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
066 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
099 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
1414 Soak Water Status 0000 100100% 20
1717 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
2222 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
2525 Mist Ice Status 0000 00——% 30
2525 Haze Ice Status 0000 00——% 30
3535 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
3838 Sticky Web Bug Status 0000 00——% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Surskit
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Surskit
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM011  TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM014  TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM015  TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM016  TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM021  TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM022  TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM034  TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035  TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM077  TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM095  TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM110  TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM111  TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM114  TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM123  TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM132  TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
TM135  TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM142  TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143  TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM162  TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM174  TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM182  TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM185  TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM203  TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM219  TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Surskit
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Surskit
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20
Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20
Fell Stinger Bug Physical 50 100% 25
Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
Lunge Bug Physical 80 100% 15
Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
Power Split Psychic Status —% 10
Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Surskit
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Surskit
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Surskit
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
   
Acquisition: Hatch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 3.8%
Friend Area: Tadpole Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HP Want to race me on water? I won't lose!
26%-50% HP I've already lost half my HP.
1%-25% HP Please, no... I'm wobbly on my feet...
Level up Yay! I leveled up! Watch how slickly I can glide now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Traveling Pokémon
Connected to: Rotom
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I glide on the water's surface! Skit! Skit!
Low HP (< 50%) My eyes are going round and round...
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds Base HP: 45
Base Attack: 66 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
 
PokéPark Pad entry:
She is quiet and gentle, but she also likes to experience the thrill of staying under an intense waterfall or being swept away by its force.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Bug
  Attack Power: 40 - 105   10

#075
 

Opportunist
Rarely increases damage.
  Swappable Skill(s): Power of 4+


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 93 Base Defense: 87
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement:   50
Fast Attacks: Bubble, Bug Bite
Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Bubble Beam, Signal Beam

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Surskit
 Bug  Water 
 
Level 22
 
First evolution
Masquerain
 Bug  Flying 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Surskit images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Surskit can be seen as a counterpart to Dewpider. Both share the Bug and Water types and the same base stat total of 269, both evolve at the same level, and both can be found at Brooklet Hill in Pokémon Sun and Moon, taking the place of the other depending on the time, with Surskit being found during the night and Dewpider in the day.
  • Due to a typo[1] in the spawner data in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where the area IDs were entered as "1,4.5,7" instead of "1,4,5,7", Surskit has spawner data for South Province Areas Two and Four, (area IDs 4 & 5), but will only spawn in Areas One and Five, (area IDs 1 & 7). No location in Paldea corresponds to the ID value "4.5".
    • This was partially fixed in Version 3.0.0+, as it now properly spawns in South Province (Area Two).

Origin

Surskit seems to be based on a water strider. The shape of its body is reminiscent of a curling stone, which slides across ice similarly to how Surskit can slide across the surface of water.

Name origin

Surskit may be a combination of surface or surf and skitter (moving in a hurried or twitchy manner).

Ametama may be a combination of 雨 ame (rain), 水黽 amenbo (water strider), and 玉 tama (sphere). It may also involve 飴玉 amedama (candy), due to its sweet, syrupy secretions.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese アメタマ Ametama From ame, 水黽 amenbo, 玉 tama, and a pun of 飴玉 amedama
  French Arakdo From arachnide and d'eau
  Spanish Surskit Same as English name
  German Gehweiher From gehen and Weiher
  Italian Surskit Same as English name
  Korean 비구술 Bigusul From bi and 구술 gusul
  Mandarin Chinese 溜溜糖球 Liūliūtángqiú From 溜溜 liūliū, táng, and qiú
  Cantonese Chinese 溜溜糖球 Lauhlauhtóngkàuh From 溜溜 lauhlauh, tóng, and kàuh


References

External links


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