Morpeko (Pokémon)

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Morpeko (Japanese: モルペコ Morpeko) is a dual-type introduced in Generation VIII.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Morpeko can change forms with its Ability. Its form also changes the type of its signature move, .
* When Morpeko enters a battle for the first time, it is in Full Belly Mode and Aura Wheel is .
* At the end of each turn, Morpeko changes form. While in Hangry Mode, Aura Wheel becomes .
==Biology==
Morpeko is a short, chubby rodent who can change forms via its signature Ability, which alters its appearance. The features shared between the two forms are short, stubby arms and feet; a pair of pink circular cheek pouches; a very tiny nose; two almond-shaped ears with a single fur tuft under each; and a primary body color separating two areas of fur which cover the arms, ears, cheeks, and eyes, and zigzag inward towards its face, stopping at the waistline. These fur patches form pockets that it can store seeds in. On the back of its body is a pattern resembling a 's tail that extends from the bottom half of its fur. In its Full Belly Mode, its body is a creamy yellow, and its eyes are circular and black with large white pupils. The fur on the left side of its body is black, and on the right side, it is brown. A single bucktooth can be seen protruding from its smiling mouth. While in its Hangry Mode, Morpeko's primary body color turns purple, its eyes become downward-slanting red semi-circles, and its right-hand patch of fur turns from brown to black so that it matches the other side. Its mouth is also constantly formed into an angry snarl.
Morpeko carries around Berry seeds that have been electrically roasted in its pockets. It treats the seeds with care as if they were precious treasures until it eats them as a snack. The seeds it stores keep Morpeko's hunger at bay due to its small stomach. Unless Morpeko continues to eat its stored seeds, it will become instantly hungry. Morpeko generates electricity with its cheek sacs; this process consumes a lot of energy and causes it to become hungry no matter how much it eats. By experiencing prolonged hunger, the hormones in Morpeko shift in balance, and its fur color changes. As a result of intense hunger, Morpeko becomes aggressive, driven into committing all kinds of evil deeds and enacting extreme violence until their hunger is satisfied. The energy within its cheeks also changes from to .Morpeko | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Hangry Mode Morpeko has a wild, brute-like nature while in this form. However, as seen in the episode Crowning the Chow Crusher!, once Morpeko is fully fed, it will refuse to eat more food and attack anyone who tries to feed it. 
Morpeko is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move .
===Forms===
Morpeko has two forms: Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode.
	
	
==Game data==
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===Stats===
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===Side game data===
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===Form data===
Morpeko has two forms that it switches between with its Ability: Full Belly Mode and Hangry Mode. It starts s in Full Belly Mode and switches between forms at the end of every turn while it is sent out. It is always in Full Belly Mode outside of battle.
Its signature move is when it is in Full Belly Mode and when it is in Hangry Mode.
===Evolution data===
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==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====James's Morpeko=====
Morpeko debuted in both of its modes in Sobbing Sobble!, where it stole 's food and fled while they were in the Galar region. It later encountered Team Rocket again and sent them blasting off with . It lived with the trio in their secret base until Take My Thief! Please!, where it was by James.
=====Other=====
A Morpeko appeared in its Full Belly Mode in Battling Turned Up to Eleven!, under the ownership of Marnie.
====Minor appearances====
A 's Morpeko appeared in its Full Belly Mode in The Bittersweet Truth. Another Trainer's Full Belly Mode Morpeko appeared during a flashback.
Three wild Morpeko appeared in their Full Belly Mode in HZ070.
A Trainer's Morpeko appeared in its Full Belly Mode appeared in HZ075, during a flashback.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Morpeko appeared in its Full Belly Mode in Buddy, under the ownership of a .
A Morpeko appeared in its Full Belly Mode in Early-Evening Waves, under the ownership of Marnie. It was seen alongside its inside the Battle Café. It reappeared in Sky and in both of its modes in The Gathering of Stars.
===GOTCHA!===
A Morpeko briefly appeared in its Full Belly Mode in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Marnie.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Morpeko briefly appeared in its Full Belly Mode in The Champion, under the ownership of Marnie.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Morpeko debuted in Watch Out!! Strong Rivals, under the ownership of Marnie.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances== 
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Morpeko appears as a .
==Trivia==
* No other has the same type combination as Morpeko.
* Morpeko is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 436.
* Morpeko ties with for the shortest Pokémon.
* Morpeko is the only Pokémon that can't be used in s in in any way. 
===Origin===
Morpeko may be based on the with some elements of a . Like Morpeko, hamsters are known for biting and exhibiting violent if left untreated, , and having incredibly high s, hence its Dark-type and Hangry Mode. It may also be based on the Norway lemming, as it shares similar color scheme and similar behavior. Its signature move may be a reference to s. Its color scheme may be inspired by the broken color pattern found in many . The pockets it stores seeds in probably reference the cheek pouches many rodents have, including hamsters. The fact that is known as the Two-Sided Pokémon and can change into two forms, one of which is violent and evil, may be a reference to , a character written by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson.
====Name origin====
Morpeko may be a combination of モルモット morumotto () and 腹ペコ hara peko (hungry, starving).
==In other languages==
Full Belly Mode
Hangry Mode
==Related articles==
* James's Morpeko
* List of Pokémon with form differences
* Electric rodents
==References==
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Category:Purple-colored Pokémon
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