Crawdaunt (シザリガー, Shizarigā^?, Shizariger in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. Crawdaunt debuted in 2002 in the Japanese versions of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. In all aspects of the franchise, Crawdaunt, as with all other Pokémon, are used to battle both wild, untamed Pokémon and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.^[1] Image File history File links © This image is copyrighted. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Mode Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Corphish Heigani in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... Baltoy , Yajilon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Corphish Heigani in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... Baltoy , Yajilon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is the change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... Corphish Heigani in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... ‹ The template below (Unit of length) is being considered for deletion. ... ‹ The template below (Unit of length) is being considered for deletion. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The kilogram or kilogramme (symbol: kg) is the SI base unit of mass. ... It has been suggested that Pokémon evolution be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, in Japan and Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Mode Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... i eat poop alot A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ... 2002 2002 in games 2001 in video gaming 2003 in video gaming Notable events of 2002 in video gaming. ... Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, released in Japan as Pocket Monsters Ruby and Pocket Monsters Sapphire ), released on March 17, 2003 in North America for the Game Boy Advance, mark the beginning of the third generation in the Pokémon series of RPGs. ... The playable characters of Pokémon Emerald In the Pokémon franchise, a Pokémon Trainer is a person who captures wild Pokémon with Poké Balls, raises them, and trains them to battle other trainers Pokémon. ...

Crawdaunt's name is a blend of the words crawdad, an alternate name for a crawfish (or crayfish), and daunt, meaning to discourage.^[2] Its Japanese name, Shizariger, is a portmanteau of the Japanese transliteration of the English word scissors (シザー, shizā^?) and the Japanese word for crayfish (ザリガニ, zarigani^?). The name Crawdaunt refers to the species as a whole, as well as to individual specimens in the games, anime, manga, trading cards, and other media. In all aspects of the franchise, Crawdaunt are tall Pokémon having the features of crayfish, lobsters, and crabs, with oversized pincers, wide and powerful hind legs, and a golden star on the forehead. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Portmanteau. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Families Astacoidea   Astacidae   Cambaridae Parastacoidea   Parastacidae Crayfish, often referred to as crawfish or crawdad, are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, to which they are closely related. ... A portmanteau (IPA pronunciation: RP, US) is a word or morpheme that fuses two or more words or word parts to give a combined or loaded meaning. ... Different types of scissors - sewing, kitchen, paper Scissors are a tool used for cutting thin material which requires little force. ... Clawed lobsters comprise a family (Nephropidae) of large marine crustaceans. ... Phthirus pubis Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis), also known as crabs , are one of the many varieties of lice (singular louse) specialized to live on different areas of different animals. ... A claw is a curved pointed growth found at the end of a toe or finger, or in arthropods, of the tarsus. ...

Its name was thought to be Lobstar.^{[citation needed]}

Biological characteristics

Crawdaunt are described by the Pokédexes of the video games as tempestuous and destructive creatures; they will challenge other living beings in their territory to battle whenever necessary.^[3] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In ethology, sociobiology and behavioral ecology, the term territory refers to any geographical area that an animal of a particular species consistently defends against conspecifics (and, occasionally, animals of other species). ...

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Pokémon breeders find Crawdaunt to be one of the hardest Pokémon to raise.^[3] Crawdaunt's violent nature will lead it to attack even its own trainer, despite the kindness the trainer may give. Its solitary and ruthless behavior often leads to extruciating conflicts with Whiscash, another violent and viciously territorial species of Pokémon. Crawdaunt are featured as brutish Pokémon that love to battle. Older Crawdaunt usually have honed bodies and many scars on their pincers from the battles in which they prevailed.^[3] The pincers are powerful and very useful to Crawdaunt in battle, allowing them to crush their victims with a powerfully executed Crabhammer attack or inflicting knockouts with Guillotine. All of these traits make the pokemon powerful by nature. Like real-life crayfish and lobsters, Crawdaunt sheds its shell regularly; this leaves the exposed body vulnerable to attacks while the new shell is soft. In such a weakened condition, a Crawdaunt usually burrows into the bottom of its pond to avoid attacks from enemy Pokémon.^[3][4] Image File history File links Information. ... Whiscash (ナマズン Namazun in Japanese, Barbicha in French, Welsar in German)) is a fictional catfish-like creature from the Pokémon franchise. ...

In the Pokémon video games

Crawdaunt are featured in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire of the Pokémon video game series. Originally in Japanese, but later translated into other languages, the games have sold over 143 million copies worldwide.^[5] Pokémon logo This article deals with the video games. ...

Crawdaunt evolve from Corphish at level 30.^[3] Evolution in the Pokémon universe is a type of metamorphic change, usually caused by gaining experience in battle.^[6] The only legitimate way of obtaining Crawdaunt is to evolve Corphish, which, without trading, are available only in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.^[7] However, players using a GameShark or other cheating device can capture a Crawdaunt in the wild.^[8] Corphish Heigani in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is the change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... A cicada in the process of shedding. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... GameShark is the brand name of a line of video game enhancers and other products for a variety of console video game systems and Windows based computers. ...

In the Pokémon anime

A screenshot from the episode "On Olden Pond", featuring an enemy Crawdaunt battling Ash's Corphish.

The Pokémon anime series and films are a meta-series of adventures separate from the canon that most of the Pokémon video games (excepting Pokémon Yellow^[9]) follow. The anime features the quest of Ash Ketchum,^[10] a young Pokémon trainer, as he and several other companions travel around the world with their Pokémon partners. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Original run Original Series: April 1, 1997 – November 14, 2002 September 8, 1998 – October 25, 2003 Advanced Generation: November 21, 2002 – September 14, 2006 November 1, 2003 – March 3, 2007 Diamond & Pearl: September 28, 2006 – June 4, 2007 – No. ... Television series redirects here. ... “Moving picture” redirects here. ... Canon, in the context of a fictional universe, comprises those novels, stories, films, etc. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi ) in Japan, is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ...

Crawdaunt have made several anime appearances as one of the Pokémon used by Team Aqua members, in addition to Mightyena and Walrein. Most episodes with Team Aqua have featured Crawdaunt, but their debut was in the episode "Stairway to Devon",^[11][12] in which a Team Aqua member encounters Ash and battles his Pikachu using a Crawdaunt. He flees when the police arrive. In the next episode, "On a Wingull and a Prayer!",^[13][14] the same Team Aqua member steals a pet Wingull (named Peeko) from Mr. Briney, a retired sailor, and forces him to bring Ash to the middle of the sea for a rematch. Crawdaunt threatens the Wingull constantly, to ensure Mr. Briney does as he is told. Soon, Ash battles the Crawdaunt using Pikachu, defeats it, and rescues the Wingull. Again Crawdaunt and its master flee, this time in an ally submarine. Mightyena (known as グラエナ Guraena in Japan, Magnayen in Germany and Grahyena in France) is a fictional animal from the Pokémon franchise. ... Walrein, known as Todoseruga in Japan, Walraisa in Germany, and Kaimorse in France, is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Wingull (キャモメ Camome in Japan, Wingull in Germany and Goelise in France) is a fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ...

Crawdaunt made another appearance in the episode "On Olden Pond",^[15][16] in which Ash battles a company leader named Saradakis, a man in charge of making office buildings who uses a Crawdaunt to scare away fishermen and Water Pokémon, and take possession of a lake. In the battle, Ash uses his Corphish. Team Rocket interrupts the battle and captures both Crawdaunt and Pikachu, but Ash quickly defeats them; Saradakis, impressed by Ash's prowess, then gives up the possession of the lake.
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It also makes a cameo in "Its Love! Pokemon Transformation Convention!" where a Kakuna was disguising itself as one.

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Crawdaunt in the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Crawdaunt appear several times in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a collectible card game in which players simulate Pokémon battles.^[17] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article is about the card game. ... Collectible card games (CCGs), also called trading card games (TCGs), are played using specially designed sets of cards. ...

Most Crawdaunt cards are typical, Stage-1 Pokémon cards.^[18] Crawdaunt appear in the following sets: EX Dragon, twice as a Water-type Pokémon;^[19] EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua, twice as Team Aqua's Crawdaunt, in both instances a dual Water- and Dark-type;^[20][21] EX Deoxys, as a Dark-type;^[22] and EX Holon Phantoms, as Crawdaunt EX, a Water-type.^[23]

Crawdaunt's EX Team Magma vs team Aqua version has no resistance to any Pokémon type.^[24] The EX Deoxys and EX Dragon versions have a special quality each known as a Poké-body that enhances strength of the Pokémon.^[25]

In the Pokémon manga

Crawdaunt has appeared once in Pokémon Adventures, a manga series based on the storyline of the video games, with important characters named after the various versions of the games.^[26] This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ... maNga is a popular Turkish nu metal/rapcore band. ...

Ruby, the protagonist of Chapter Four, encounters a wild Crawdaunt, while fishing for the ancient Pokémon Relicanth along with Mr. Briney.^[27] Crawdaunt defeats Mr.Briney's Wingull and then attacks Mr. Briney with its Hyper Beam move; he faints. On regaining consciousness, he finds Crawdaunt at the back of his ship, defeated by Ruby's Skitty (named Coco). For unknown reasons, Ruby lies that Crawdaunt was thrown aboard by a huge wave.^[28] Ruby in his later clothes Ruby ) is the main protagonist of The Fourth Chapter of the Pokémon Adventures manga. ... Relicanth (ジーランス Jiiransu in Japanese, also called Relicanth in German and French) is a fictional creature of the Pokémon franchise. ... Wingull (キャモメ Camome in Japan, Wingull in Germany and Goelise in France) is a fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... Skitty , Eneco in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

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External links

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• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Crawdaunt as a species
• Crawdaunt’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• PsyPoke Pokédex entry
• Smogon Pokédex entry
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Crawdaunt Previously hosted by Wikibooks