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Morpeko
Two-Sided Pokémon |
モルペコ
Morpeko |
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#877 |
Full Belly Mode |
Hangry Mode |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
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Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
2
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Yellow
Other forms may have other colors. |
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Base friendship
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External Links
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Morpeko (Japanese: モルペコ Morpeko) is a dual-type Electric/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Morpeko can change forms with its Hunger Switch Ability.
Biology
Morpeko is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon who can change forms via its Hunger Switch Ability, which alters its appearance. The features shared between the two forms are short, stubby arms and feet, a pair of pink circular cheek pouches, a very tiny nose, two almond-shaped ears with a single fur tuft under each, and a primary body color separating two areas of fur which cover the arms, ears, cheeks, and eyes, and zigzag inward towards its face, stopping at the waist line. These fur patches form pockets in which it is seen storing seeds. One the back of its body is a pattern outward from the bottom half of its fur that resembles a Pikachu tail. In its Full Belly mode, its body is a creamy yellow in color, its eyes are circular and black with large white pupils, the fur on the left side of its body is black, and on the right side, it is brown. A single bucktooth can be seen protruding from its smiling mouth. While in its Hangry Mode, Morpeko's primary body color turns purple, its eyes become downward-slanting red semi-circles, and the right-hand patch of fur turns from brown to black so that it matches the other side. Its mouth is also constantly formed into an angry snarl.
Morpeko carries around Berry seeds that have been electrically roasted in its pockets. It treats the seeds with care as if they were precious treasures, until it eats them as a snack. Regardless, it will still be hungry no matter how much it eats. By experiencing prolonged hunger, the hormones in Morpeko changes, and its fur color changes.[1] As a result of intense hunger, Morpeko becomes extremely aggressive, driven into committing all kinds of evil deeds and enacting extreme violence until its hunger is satisfied. As seen in the anime, when Morpeko's hunger is satisfied, it will refuse to eat more food and attack anyone who tries to feed it. The energy with its cheeks changes from an Electric-type energy to Dark-type energy. Morpeko is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Aura Wheel.
In the anime
Main series
Full Belly Mode Morpeko in the
anime
Hangry Mode Morpeko in the anime
Major appearances
James's Morpeko
Morpeko debuted in both of its modes in Sobbing Sobble!, where it stole Team Rocket's food and fled while they were in the Galar region. It later encountered Team Rocket again and sent them blasting off with Aura Wheel. It lived with the trio in their secret base until JN070, where it was caught by James.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Entry |
JN028 |
Morpeko |
Team Rocket's Rotom Phone |
A Morpeko. Honestly... I'm just not feeling it today... |
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Morpeko (right) in the
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
A Morpeko appeared in its Full Belly Mode in Buddy, under the ownership of a Lass.
A Morpeko appeared in its Full Belly Mode in Early-Evening Waves, under the ownership of Marnie. It was seen alongside its Trainer inside the Battle Café. It reappeared in Sky and in both of its modes in The Gathering of Stars.
GOTCHA!
A Morpeko briefly appeared in its Full Belly Mode in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Marnie.
In the manga
Full Belly Mode Morpeko in
Pokémon Adventures
Hangry Mode Morpeko in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Morpeko debuted in PASS06, under the ownership of Marnie.
In the TCG
- Main article: Morpeko (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Morpeko appears as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
Generation VIII |
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Galar
#344 |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #104 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #157 |
Full Belly Mode |
Sword |
As it eats the seeds stored up in its pocket-like pouches, this Pokémon is not just satisfying its constant hunger. It's also generating electricity. |
Shield |
It carries electrically roasted seeds with it as if they're precious treasures. No matter how much it eats, it always gets hungry again in short order. |
Hangry Mode |
Sword |
Intense hunger drives it to extremes of violence, and the electricity in its cheek sacs has converted into a Dark-type energy. |
Shield |
Hunger hormones affect its temperament. Until its hunger is appeased, it gets up to all manner of evil deeds. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Routes 7 and 9, Lake of Outrage
Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Challenge Beach, Ballimere Lake
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
Cross-Generation |
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Masters EX |
Limited Sync Pair Scout (Marnie's) |
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In events
Wild Area News
SwSh |
Wild Area News |
No |
17, 30, 40, 50, 60 |
October 1 to 31, 2020 |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
58
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118 - 165 |
226 - 320 |
Attack:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Defense:
58
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56 - 121 |
108 - 236 |
Sp. Atk:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Sp. Def:
58
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56 - 121 |
108 - 236 |
Speed:
97
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91 - 163 |
179 - 322 |
Total:
436
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Psychic-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Thunder Shock |
Electric |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Tail Whip |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
5 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
10 |
Power Trip |
Dark |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
10 |
15 |
Quick Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
20 |
Flatter |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
25 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
30 |
Spark |
Electric |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
35 |
Torment |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
40 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
45 |
Bullet Seed |
Grass |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
50 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
55 |
Aura Wheel |
Electric |
Physical |
110 |
100% |
10 |
60 |
Thrash |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Morpeko
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Morpeko
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM05 |
Thunder Punch |
Electric |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM42 |
Revenge |
Fighting |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM47 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM50 |
Bullet Seed |
Grass |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM66 |
Thunder Fang |
Electric |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM67 |
Ice Fang |
Ice |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM68 |
Fire Fang |
Fire |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM80 |
Volt Switch |
Electric |
Special |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM82 |
Electroweb |
Electric |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM85 |
Snarl |
Dark |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM90 |
Electric Terrain |
Electric |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR24 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR59 |
Seed Bomb |
Grass |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR68 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR80 |
Electro Ball |
Electric |
Special |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR81 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
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TR86 |
Wild Charge |
Electric |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR97 |
Psychic Fangs |
Psychic |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Morpeko
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Morpeko
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By breeding
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Move |
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Charge |
Electric |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Fake Out |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
10 |
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Parting Shot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Quash |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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Rapid Spin |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
40 |
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Super Fang |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
90% |
10 |
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Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
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Tickle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Morpeko in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Morpeko in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Morpeko
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Morpeko
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Lash Out |
Dark |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Rising Voltage |
Electric |
Special |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Morpeko
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Morpeko
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Evolution
Forms
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Morpeko images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Morpeko.
- Morpeko is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 436.
Origin
Morpeko may be based on the golden hamster with some elements of a guinea pig. Like Morpeko, hamsters are known for biting and exhibiting violent territorial behavior, hoarding food, and having incredibly high metabolisms, hence its Dark-type and Hangry Mode. On top of that, its signature move Aura Wheel may be a reference to hamster wheels. Its color scheme may be inspired on the broken color pattern found in many guinea pig breeds.
Name origin
Morpeko may be a combination of モルモット morumotto (guinea pig) and 腹ペコ hara peko (hungry, starving).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
モルペコ Morpeko |
From モルモット marmot and 腹ペコ harapeko |
French |
Morpeko |
Same as Japanese name |
Spanish |
Morpeko |
Same as Japanese name |
German |
Morpeko |
Same as Japanese name |
Italian |
Morpeko |
Same as Japanese name |
Korean |
모르페코 Moreupeko |
Same as Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
莫魯貝可 Mohklóuhbuihó |
Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name |
Mandarin Chinese |
莫魯貝可 / 莫鲁贝可 Mòlǔbèikě |
Transcription of its Japanese name |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Морпеко Morpeko |
Transcription of its English name |
Thai |
โมรุเปโกะ Morupeko |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- James's Morpeko
- List of Pokémon with form differences
Notes
- ↑ https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/morpeko/
External links
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