Puppond

Puppond is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon West and East in June 1990, replacing Hopqua. It evolves to Ampark in level 16, which evolves to Lycanrai starting at level 36. Along with Batwig and Crispigeon, Puppond was introduced in the 1990 starter Pokemon update.

Description Puppond is a small, quadruped Pokemon that resembles a blue coyote pup. It has an orange bushy tail and pink ears. It has an orange mane on its neck, and has light yellow paws.

Pokedex Entry Puppond is so friendly and loyal, that it earns its nickname "Trainer's Best Friend." They squirt water at each other playfully when they are bored.

Strengths and Weaknesses This Pokemon is weak against:

Grass, Electric

This Pokemon is strong against:

Rock, Ground, Fire

Moveset: Tackle (Level 1)

Tail Whip (Level 1)

Water Gun (Level 6)

Howl (Level 8)

Water Pulse (Level 12)

Extreme Speed (Level 17)

Aqua Jet (Level 20)

Bite (Level 24)

Roar (Level 26)

Aqua Tail (Level 28)

Discharge (Level 32)

Hydro Pump (Level 36)

Trivia


 * Hopqua (the former water Pokemon starter) ) was replaced by Puppond in the Pokemon Starter Update in 1990.
 * It and its evolutions resemble wolves and coyotes.
 * The Pokedex entry makes it seem like it is a parody of a dog.

Origin Puppond has a resemblance to a canine pup and shares traits with the yōkai, 雷獣 Raijū, an elemental lightning creature that can take on the form of various mammals, with the wolf being the most common.

Name Origin Puppond's name is deprived from "puppy" and "pond."