セトシバ (Setoshiba)

**Setoshiba (Japanese: セトシバ / Setoshiba)** is a Normal-type Pokémon, and is one of the original Fakemon created for Pokémon Procyon/Deneb.

It is one of the starting route Normal types available, the others being Kapiba/Chicchi (Procyon) and Warrachi/Hokekyo (Deneb).

It evolves into セトハチ (Setohachi) starting at level 20, which evolves into セトグオー (Setoguō) starting at level 38.

*By the way, you will want to catch a Setoshiba with Run Away, as that turns into Hustle when it evolves.*

## Overview

Without a doubt the most adorable Dog Pokémon to exist, Setoshiba definitely leaves a lasting impression in Procyon/Deneb, having access to Quick Attack at *level 8* and overall being a solid Pokémon for your entire playthrough. It evolves around the second gym and gains even better stats, and when it's level 38 and fully evolved -- it becomes an absolute powerhouse with a wide variety of coverage in the type of moves it can learn.

Overall, don't miss out on picking up the 'shiba if you're in need of an all-around solid Attacker -- just keep in mind the line is Physical.

## Base Stats

 * Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable.
* Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.

## Moves

### By TM/HM

 * **Bold** indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Setoshiba
* *Italic* indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Setoshiba
* Moves in yellow cannot be learned by any previous evolutions of Setoshiba

### By Move Tutor

 * **Bold** indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Setoshiba
* *Italic* indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Setoshiba
* Moves in yellow cannot be learned by any previous evolutions of Setoshiba

### By Mushroom Tutor

 * **Bold** indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Setoshiba
* *Italic* indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Setoshiba
* Moves in yellow cannot be learned by any previous evolutions of Setoshiba

### By Breeding

 * **Bold** indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Setoshiba
* *Italic* indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Setoshiba
* Moves in yellow cannot be learned by any previous evolutions of Setoshiba

## Trivia

The entire Setoshiba line are based off of the concepts of **shogun** (Japanese conquerors who tied their hair into a specifically shaped bun) and **hojōjutsu** (a traditional Japanese martial art that involves tying someone up with rope or cord called *nawa*).

Setoshiba line can be seen as a parallel to the Lillipup line (similar designs) -- (with the exception of Lillipup evolving at level 16 and the Lillipup line also learning different movepools) -- Setohachi and Herdier are lean first-stage-evos who evolve in the 30's (32 vs 38) into large, imposing canine Pokémon with a wide body.

Setohachi and Setoguo also resemble delivery canines, slightly.

### Design Origin

Setoshiba's appearance is that of a shiba inu, with a round face, pointed ears, the signature tongue-hanging-out-mouth, and curled tail with a white colored tip -- it was designed in mind to be an adorable, eye-catching Poke, especially for newer players. Setoshiba's shiny pallete is more like an akita inu with the colors used.

Setoshiba may also be a reference to a story about *Hachikō* (a famous akita inu who waited over 9 years at the Shibuya train station for his owner to return -- who had sadly passed away by then).

The "bowl cut" that the Setoshiba line have is an actual Japanese hairstyle for men (AKA a "mushroom cut");
despite this, Setoshiba can be either male or female.

### Name Origin

Setoshiba's name is a combination of Seto (a Japanese surname (瀬戸) meaning 'white') and Shiba, a popular inu dog breed with a curled tail and pointed ears that are apart of the spitz family, and were originally bred as small hunting dogs in Japan.

## Notes

Setoshiba is the mascot of the Procyon/Deneb wikia!