Tepig (Japanese: ポカブ Pokabu) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves into Pignite starting at level 17, which evolves into Emboar starting at level 36.
Along with Snivy and Oshawott, Tepig is one of the three Unova first partner Pokémon available at the beginning of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2.
Biology
Tepig is a quadrupedal, pig-like Pokémon that is primarily orange. It has oval eyes, a red nose, and a thick yellow stripe on its snout. 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 Heat Crash.
Evolution
Tepig evolves into Pignite, which evolves into Emboar.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
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Learnset
Tepig is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Ash's Tepig
Ash's Tepig debuted in The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!. He was previously owned by an arrogant Trainer named Shamus, but was released because he lost against a Deerling during a battle. Ash caught 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 Snivy over Tepig.
In New Places... Familiar Faces!, Nanette chose a Tepig as her first partner Pokémon. It was later captured by Team Rocket, 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 Meloetta'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 HZ036.
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GOTCHA!
A Tepig briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Tepig appeared in The Plan, under the ownership of Hilda. 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
Main article: Ash's TepigAsh's Tepig appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom.
Pocket Monsters BW
A Tepig appeared in PMBW01.
Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends
Main article: Bianca's TepigBianca was seen with a Tepig in Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends.
Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
Main article: Shin's TepigShin 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
Main article: Tep Main article: GigiTepig, along with Oshawott and Snivy, appears when Black accidentally drops his box containing the Pokémon. The Tepig eventually joins his team and is named "Tep". He first appeared in Fussing and Fighting.
White 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 The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei.
A Tepig appeared in The Black Scroll: Nobunaga's Ambition.
Pokémon Try Adventure
Tepig debuted in TA39.
In the TCG
Main article: Tepig (TCG)Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Tepig appears as a stage Pokémon in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. It appears in the Blazing Chamber along with other Fire-type Pokémon, namely Infernape, Blaziken, and Pyroar.
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
Tepig in PokéPark 2: Wonders BeyondAs 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, Emboar, who watches over and protects the Crag Area. When he first meets Pikachu, Oshawott, and Snivy, 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 PokéPark to gain experience and skill to make himself stronger. His special skill is to smash through specially marked boulders and various other obstacles.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
Tepig is also playable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. The player may choose to be transformed into Tepig, or have the partner be one.
Trivia
- Tepig and its fellow Black and White 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.[1] Tepig in particular was the first Generation V first partner Pokémon to be created.[2]
- In Pokémon Black and White, Tepig, along with Snivy and Oshawott, 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.
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.[1] The specific breed of pig that Tepig is based on may have been the British Saddleback.
Ken Sugimori has said that Tepig, Pignite, and Emboar were designed in a Chinese style.[2] Because of this, Tepig may be based on Zhu Bajie, a pig demon from the Chinese tale Journey to the West. Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott's evolutionary lines are collectively based on Western, Chinese, and Japanese culture respectively, to represent the diversity of the Unova region.[2]
Tepig's Typing might be a reference to war pigs, 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
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