List of Pokémon (461–480)

At the core of the multi-billion dollar Pokémon media franchise of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri are 493 distinctive fictional species classified as the titular Pokémon. These creatures and entities reside throughout the various regions of the fictional Pokémon world and can be caught by humans designated as Pokémon Trainers, and Trainers use Pokémon for a variety of purposes, such as being pets and loyal companions and/or being pitted against other trained Pokémon in competitive Pokémon battles. Pokémon are potentially powerful and magical creatures that can employ a variety of talents such as breathing fire, martial arts, psychokinesis, and so on, and through age and experience many species undergo a metamorphosis and transform into a similar but stronger specie in a process referred to as Pokémon evolution.

This is a selected listing of twenty of the Pokémon species, arranged as they are in the main game series' National Pokédex.

Glaceon

It is obtained by leveling Eevee at the Frost Rock in the Snow area. It is said that it's fur is made of ice and if threatened it can make its fur stick out as proctective needles.

Porygon-Z

With the aid of the Dubcious Disc, Porygon2 evolves into Porygon-Z (ポリゴンZ, Porigon Zetto, PorygonZ in original Japanese language versions) from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards. Porygon-Z's appearance is similar to that of Porygon and Porygon2, which were supposedly earlier designs by Silph Co. The programming added to create Porygon-Z was intended to allow it to surpass all other Pokémon; however, as a result, Porygon-Z began to exhibit strange behaviors.

Porygon's evolutionary line is notable in that it is the only evolutionary line that contains two evolutions triggered through trading. Porygon-Z is notable for having the highest Special Attack, one of two statistics that influence the power of an attack, among non-legendary Pokémon. It shares this title with another Pokémon, Alakazam.

Gallade

Gallade (エルレイド, Erureido, Erlade in original Japanese language versions) is a human-like Pokémon that seems to be the male counterpart to Gardevoir. It appears to be modeled after a gladiator. The green hair on its head is very short and takes on the shape of a helmet; in the middle of its head is a gray blade causing it to appear as though it were wearing an ancient Greek or Roman helmet. On the sides of its white face, it has two small horns instead of the three horns that Gardevoir has. Like Gardevoir, its skin is white, it has two red half-valentine horns on its torso and back (although Gallade's are much sharper), and it has green arms shaped similarly to those of Gardevoir. On its chest is a green notch formed by the green skin on its arms angling downwards from its elbows and below the red horn on its torso, giving the impression that Gallade is wearing some form of vest or shirt). Unlike Gardevoir, its legs are masculine and thick, extending from a short, bulky skirt or kilt, further adding to its appearance as a Roman gladiator, and its hair does not pass its neck. Incredibly sharp green blades extend from Gallade's elbows, which Gallade uses skillfully and powerfully in battle. These blades can be retracted into Gallade's elbows when not in combat, possibly so that it does not somehow manage to hurt those it is close to. It has the same eyes as those of Gardevoir and its pre-evolution, Kirlia.

As its evolutionary line and Gardevoir resemble elegant female dancers, Gallade may be a dancer as well. If true, Gallade may be based partly on a traditional Brazilian dance called Maculelê, which involves dancing through expressive and athletic motions and a form of sword play.

Gallade are valiant and noble fighters, adept at both melee combat and swordplay. They are noble in the sense that they follow strict codes of manners and conduct in and outside of battles. This sense of honor can be compared to that of a samurai's, knight's, or ninja's. Their behavior is quite similar, in that a Gallade, as well as a Gardevoir, will protect its trainer, even if doing so could end its life. This behavior may be a part of the code of conduct which all Gallade follow, similar to the chivalry of Medieval knights or the Samurai Bushido.

Rotom

Rotom is number 479 in the National Pokedex. It is obtained by entering the Old Chateau after 8:00 pm and looking at the T.V which appears to have a Rotom on it. When you press A on the T.V, a Rotom will spring out and attack the player at level 15. There is only one in the game.

There is some speculation as to whether Rotom is a legendary Pokemon or not. Even though it is at a low level, when it is battled the Diamond and Pearl legendnary theme plays, and it comes straight before the legendary Pokemon in the National Dex.