Sprigatito

() is a -type First partner Pokémon introduced in Generation IX. It is one of the first partner Pokémon for the Pokémon games, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. 
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Sprigatito is a small feline-like Pokémon that resembles a kitten. It has light-pink eyes and light-green fur, as well as a small triangular nose and a large bushy tail. Its ears are of a darker green compared to the rest of its fur, it also has a leaf-like fur on its chest and mask-like pattern on its face. It has pink paw pads at the bottom of its paws. It has black claws that usually remain retracted unless in combat.
===Behavior===
Sprigatito is described to be capricious and always seeking attention. One will sulk if its desired attention is given to other Pokémon. In order to prevent its face from drying out, Sprigatito will wash itself on a regular basis.
===Natural Abilities===
A Sprigatito is able to rub its fore paws together to produce an aroma that can calm an opponent down. Sprigatito's fur has similar properties to those of a plant, which allows sunlight to be absorbed. Sprigatito can also photosynthesize by creating moisture in its fur.
==Evolution==
Sprigatito evolves into Floragato at level 16.
==Game Info==
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==In the Anime==
*Liko's Sprigatito
A Sprigatito made its debut in a short based on Team Rocket's expedition in Paldea.
==Trivia==
*Sprigatito is the second First partner Pokémon to be based on a cat, the first being Litten.
**Sprigatito and Litten's classifications are also similar; they are classified as the Grass Cat Pokémon and Fire Cat Pokémon, respectively.
**They both serve as a partner Pokémon to new trainers.
**Both their final stages gain the typing.
***Both their final stages are also based on a form of entertainment.
***Both their final stages stand on their hind legs.
*Sprigatito shares some similarities with Fennekin;
**Both are Pokémon new trainers can choose as their partner.
**Both their evolution lines bare a magic theme.
**The generations they were introduced in are a decibel of 3.
**Both their evolution lines involve going from quadruped to bipedal.
**Both are voiced by Megumi Hayashibara in the Japanese airing of the anime.
*Sprigatito became part of the Build-a-Bear collection in mid July, 2023.
===Origin===
Sprigatito seems to be based on a long-haired kitten. Its typing is a reference to wildcats living in flora-filled environments such as forests and jungles. Its facial marking may take inspiration from s or ragdoll cats and a magician's mask. It may also be inspired by the . Its habit of sunbathing to photosynthesize may be based on feline nature to seek out sources of warmth, typically before sleeping. 
===Etymology===
Sprigatito might be a portmanteau of "sprig" (a small stem of a plant), "spring" (a season often symbolizing growth and new beginnings), and gatito (Spanish word for "kitten").
====Other languages====
ニャオハ (Nyaoha) might be a portmanteau of ニャ (nya), Japanese onomatopoeia for a cat's cry, and hoja (j is pronounced similarly to h: [ˈo.xä]), Spanish for leaf. It may also contain 小 (o), the Japanese word for small and 葉 (ha), the Japanese word for leaf.
==Gallery==
0906Sprigatito Dream.png|Sprigatito with paw pads visible
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Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly.jpg|Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly in reveal trailer
Pokemon sv screenshot .webp|Sprigatito, Quaxly, and Fuecoco in the game
File:Sprigatito plush.jpg|Sprigatito Plush