Tepig (Pokémon)

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Tepig (Japanese: ポカブ Pokabu) is a introduced in Generation V.
It evolves into starting at level 17, which evolves into starting at level 36.
Along with and , Tepig is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Unova available at the beginning of , .
==Biology==
Tepig is a quadrupedal, pig-like that is primarily orange. It has oval eyes and a red snout with a thick yellow stripe on it. The upper portion of its head is dark brown, and its long, pointed ears are positioned closely together. Tepig has short legs, and its front feet are dark brown. A dark brown band covers its lower back and rear. Its curly tail is tipped with a ruddy red sphere.
Tepig is a nimble Pokémon capable of blowing fire from its snout. Tepig can use its speed to both dodge and confound enemies before striking back. Instead of flames, it will spout thick, black smoke when ill. Tepig is a well-known ravenous glutton for food. Tepig will roast berries before eating them but occasionally gets overexcited and burns them. It has been recently seen living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy.
Prior to Generation VIII, Tepig and its evolved forms were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move .
===Evolution===
Tepig evolves into , which evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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Tepig in the
===Game locations===
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===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Tepig is available in Version 3.0.0+.
====By leveling up====
====By TM====
====By ====
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Ash's Tepig=====
's Tepig debuted in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!. He was previously owned by an arrogant named Shamus, but was because he lost against a during a . Ash him after gaining his trust. He later evolved in Evolution by Fire! during a battle with his former owner.
=====Other=====
Tepig debuted in In the Shadow of Zekrom!, under the ownership of Professor Juniper. It was one of the first partner Pokémon presented to Trip so he could choose his first Pokémon. However, he chose over Tepig.
In New Places... Familiar Faces!, Nanette chose a Tepig as her first partner Pokémon. It was later captured by , but eventually rescued.
====Minor appearances====
In A Connoisseur's Revenge!, multiple Trainers' Tepig were at a Poké Mart near Castelia City.
A Tepig appeared in A Maractus Musical!.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Tepig watched 's concert.
A Tepig appeared in a fantasy in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, five Trainers' Tepig attended the Wela Fire Festival.
A Tepig appeared in a fantasy alongside the other first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
A Tepig appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy. Another appeared during a flashback.
A Tepig appeared in Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!.
====Pokédex entries====
===GOTCHA!===
A Tepig briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Tepig appeared in The Plan, under the ownership of . It was shown playing with her in Accumula Town before they went to listen to Ghetsis' speech.
==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
Tepig is Cheren's first partner Pokémon in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W.
===Movie adaptations===
's Tepig appeared in .
===Pocket Monsters BW===
A Tepig appeared in PMBW01.
===Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends===
Bianca was seen with a Tepig in Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends.
===Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder===
 owned a Tepig in Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder. It evolved into a Pignite in Justice Trainer Shin Appears!.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Tepig, along with Oshawott and Snivy, appears when accidentally drops his box containing the Pokémon. The Tepig eventually joins his team and is named "Tep". He first appeared in Fussing and Fighting.
 also has a Tepig in her possession called "Gigi" that is an actress for the BW Agency. She and Tep get along very well and, eventually, Tep becomes an actor for the BW Agency as well. She first appeared in Lights, Camera...Action.
Benga's Tepig appeared in a flashback in Giant Chasm.
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Tepig appeared in PNA3.
A Tepig appeared in PNA6.
===Pokémon Try Adventure===
Tepig debuted in TA39.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. for Wii U===
Tepig appears as a stage Pokémon in the stage. It appears in the along with other Pokémon, namely , , and .
====Trophy information====
NA: Tepig, the Fire Pig Pokémon. Instead of breathing fire from its mouth or ears, Tepig does so from its nostrils. Powerful in battle, Tepig's fire is also great for roasting berries, though it can get carried away and char them. Even as clumsy as it can be, who could possibly resist such a cute Pokémon?
PAL: Tepig is a Fire Pig Pokémon. It blows fire through...its mouth? Nope... Its ears? That's not right either... Oh, of course - its nose! That skill's not just handy in battle - it also lets Tepig roast its favourite food, berries! Sadly, it sometimes gets a little too excited about the idea and accidentally burns them to a crisp. Ahh, Tepig, you're too adorable!
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Tepig appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where it plays the same role as in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
===PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond===
====As the player====
Tepig appears as one of the player characters in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. He's very ambitious and has a big heart for a small Pokémon. His dream is to become strong and powerful like his mentor, , who watches over and protects the Crag Area. When he first meets , , and , he challenges them to a battle after having been fired out of a cannon. He later forgives them and decides to accompany them in saving the to gain experience and skill to make himself stronger. His special skill is to smash through specially marked boulders and various other obstacles.
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Tepig is also playable in . The player may choose to be transformed into Tepig, or have the be one.
==Trivia==
* Tepig and its fellow first partner Pokémon were first revealed as silhouettes on the May 9, 2010 episode of Pokémon Sunday. They were later completely revealed in the June 2010 issue of CoroCoro.
* Tepig was designed by Lee HyunJung.How Pokemon Get Made, 1up.com (Archive) Tepig in particular was the first Generation V first partner Pokémon to be created.Nintendo Dream Vol. 201, January 2011 (Translation by Dr. Lava)
* In , Tepig, along with and , has the lowest experience yield of all Pokémon, with a base value of 28. This was done specifically for the first two battles of the games, so the player's first partner Pokémon wouldn't level up after defeating Bianca and thus have a level advantage over Cheren.
** From onward, their base experience yield was raised to 62 to bring them in line with the other first partner Pokémon in the series.
===Origin===
Tepig is based on a piglet. Its ability to shoot fire out of its snout is inspired by the fact that pigs often have trouble regulating their body temperature. The specific breed of pig that Tepig is based on may have been the .
Ken Sugimori has said that Tepig, Pignite, and Emboar were designed in a Chinese style. Because of this, Tepig may be based on , a pig demon from the Chinese tale . , Tepig, and 's evolutionary lines are collectively based on Western, Chinese, and Japanese culture respectively, to represent the diversity of the Unova region.
Tepig's Typing might be a reference to s, more specifically incendiary pigs, a form of ancient warfare reported by a couple of Greek military writers.
====Name origin====
Tepig may be a combination of tepid (lukewarm) and pig.
Pokabu may be a combination of ぽかぽか pokapoka (warm) and 豚 buta (pig) or ブー bū (oink).
==In other languages==
==See also==
* Ash's Tepig
* Bianca's Tepig
* Tep
* Gigi
* Shin's Tepig
* First partner Pokémon
* Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
==References==
==External links==
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