Centiskorch (Pokémon)

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Centiskorch (Japanese: マルヤクデ Maruyakude) is a dual-type introduced in Generation VIII.
It evolves from starting at level 28.
Centiskorch can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Centiskorch if it has the .
==Biology==
Centiskorch is a flat, -like . It is red, with circular orange-yellow heat-generating organs on the underside of each section, while its dorsal side, along with its legs and mandible, are a darker shade of red. The head has an orange mark in the shape of an exclamation point ("!") on the top, and two bright yellow eyes with triangular red pupils. It has orange-yellow flames coming out of its head and rear, simulating antennae and . Centiskorch creates flammable gases by fermenting the food in its body, and then burns these gases through the heat-generating organs along its underside. This results in the overflowing flames on either end of its body, which can reach temperatures of almost 1,500 °F (800 °C). As shown in the manga, the flames on its head can turn off.
Due to its violent and belligerent nature, Centiskorch will attack anything that comes near it. When in battle, Centiskorch will rear up and use its long, hot body to attack, either by slamming its searing belly into opponents like a whip or constricting them with its body.Centiskorch | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield is the natural predator or prey of Centiskorch, depending on who wins the territorial fight.
===Forms===
Centiskorch has a Gigantamax form.
When Gigantamaxed, the number of segments and legs on Centiskorch's body increases, with a total of one hundred legs, allowing Centiskorch to move incredibly fast despite its immense size. The underside of its body turns yellow, with light-yellow concentric circles inside each section of its body. The flames from its head and telson are larger and longer and have a lighter part at the center, similar to a "X". There are small diamond shapes that dot the topside of its body periodically. It retains the exclamation point on the top of its head, but its eyes are now red and white, with yellow irises. Three red clouds float above its telson.
Centiskorch's firepower when Gigantamaxed increases, resulting in its internal temperature exceeding 1,800 °F (1,000 °C). The heat waves coming off of Gigantamax Centiskorch are hot enough to burn opponents and disturb the air currents to the point of causing storms to form.Gigantamax Centiskorch | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Gigantamax Centiskorch is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move .
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===Evolution===
Centiskorch evolves from .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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===Learnset===
Centiskorch is available in .
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==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Centiskorch debuted in Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!, where one, nicknamed "Centy", appeared under the ownership of Doug. It ended up Gigantamaxing after being hit by a stray beam of Dynamax energy, and it started attacking the town unexpectedly. attempted to battle it with , , and , only for to arrive and defeat it with his .
A Centiskorch appeared in Kabu's Battle Training!, under the ownership of Kabu. It teamed up with 's in a Tag Battle against Liko and Roy.
====Minor appearances====
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===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Centiskorch appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Kabu.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Centiskorch debuted in Blazing!! Bede's Feelings, under the ownership of Kabu. It was first seen being defeated by Marnie's in a Gym battle. It later Gigantamaxed in Kabu's battle against , where it lost to her Dynamax .
===Pokémon Journeys===
A Centiskorch appeared in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1), under the ownership of Doug. It plays the same role as it did in the animated series.
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==Trivia==
* Centiskorch has the tallest Gigantamax form.
* Centiskorch, its pre-Evolution, and its Gigantamax form were designed by James Turner.Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on June 9, 2020.Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on August 7, 2020.Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on November 21, 2023. Turner also designed Gigantamax Centiskorch's attack pose.Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on August 7, 2020.
* Despite the and Centiskorch evolutionary lines living in different parts of the Galar region, both and Scolipede's Pokédex entries speak of their hostile relationship with the latter family.
* Centiskorch and its pre-evolved form, , are the only Pokémon with a multiped body.
===Origin===
Centiskorch appears to be based on coils and s like , also known as fire centipede due to its bioluminescence. It may also be inspired by millipedes with the same ability, like the . Additionally, it might also be based on the , a colossal centipede of Japanese myth, with the creature's legs described as resembling thousands of torches. It having a Gigantamax form reinforces this inspiration, as the Ōmukade could coil several times around mountains. The circular heat-generating organs on its body segments resemble stove burners, while its fire "mustache" could be inspired by , a style of Japanese helmet.
====Name origin====
Centiskorch may be a combination of centipede and scorch. It may also incorporate centigrade, an alternative name for the Celsius temperature scale.
Maruyakude may be a combination of 丸焼け maruyake (completely burned) and 馬陸 yasude (millipede), 百足 mukade (centipede), or ヤクデ Yakude ().
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Gigantamax
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