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Dhelmise
Sea Creeper Pokémon |
ダダリン
Dadarin |
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#781 |
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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 |
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HP |
2
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Dhelmise (Japanese: ダダリン Dadarin) is a dual-type Ghost/Grass Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Dhelmise is a Pokémon made up of an anchor and ship's wheel, held together by a mass of green seaweed. The anchor is a rusty brown mottled with blackish spots. The seaweed, which is Dhelmise's true body, partially envelops the thick, curved bottom of the anchor in a zigzag fashion, leaving empty spaces that look like sharp teeth. The seaweed continues upward to cover the anchor's thin shank and the spindle of the wheel. Five individual strands of seaweed trail off this small hub is a star-shape.
The ship's wheel is lavender on the outside with a yellow inner rim. It is affixed to the back of the spindle by its center and able to rotate freely. The noticeably damaged wheel features six spokes and four handles, all of which are yellow. There are two lavender stubs where the other handles should be. A simple compass, resembling an eye, is set into a yellow ring-shaped component on one side of the wheel; mirroring this is an identical ring on the opposite side, though nothing is set into it.
Dhelmise prefers large prey, such as Wailmer and Wailord. The heavy anchor can be swung with enough force to knock out its prey in a single blow. The victim is then enveloped in seaweed, which can be stretched hundreds of yards, and its life-force drained. In addition to hunting, this Pokémon maintains itself by adding new detritus and seaweed to its body. It is known to get along well with Skrelp and Dragalge.
Dhelmise is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Anchor Shot.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Dhelmise debuted in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!, where it was protecting a Mystic Water that Kanoa was trying to get for Ida. It was eventually defeated by Lana's Popplio, who used Hydro Vortex.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Entry |
SM040 |
Dhelmise |
Rotom Pokédex |
Dhelmise, the Sea Creeper Pokémon. A Grass and Ghost type. The anchor Dhelmise throws around can smash even the hardest of rocks. |
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
A Dhelmise appeared in Moonlight.
In the manga
Dhelmise in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Dhelmise debuted in PASM35, under the ownership of Acerola.
In the TCG
- Main article: Dhelmise (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #263 |
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Alola
USUM: #344 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Sun |
Swinging its massive anchor, it can KO Wailord in a single blow. What appears to be green seaweed is actually its body. |
Moon |
The seaweed adrift in the waves became reborn as this Pokémon. It maintains itself with new infusions of seabed detritus and seaweed. |
Ultra Sun |
It wraps its prey in green seaweed and sucks away their vitality. It only likes to go after big prey like Wailord. |
Ultra Moon |
Its chain-like green seaweed can stretch outward for hundreds of yards. For some reason, it gets along well with Skrelp. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#360 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #162 |
Sword |
After a piece of seaweed merged with debris from a sunken ship, it was reborn as this ghost Pokémon. |
Shield |
After lowering its anchor, it waits for its prey. It catches large Wailord and drains their life-force. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Seafolk Village (Fishing) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Seafolk Village (Fishing) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Route 9
Dappled Grove, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Challenge Beach, Frigid Sea (Fishing) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
70
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
131
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122 - 201 |
240 - 397 |
Defense:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Sp. Atk:
86
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81 - 151 |
159 - 298 |
Sp. Def:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Speed:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Total:
517
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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 Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Normal-type moves is 1× and the effectiveness of Fighting-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Absorb |
Grass |
Special |
20 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Rapid Spin |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
40 |
4 |
Astonish |
Ghost |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
15 |
8 |
Wrap |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
90% |
20 |
12 |
Mega Drain |
Grass |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
16 |
Growth |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
20 |
Gyro Ball |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
24 |
Switcheroo |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
32 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
36 |
Heavy Slam |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
40 |
Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
75% |
20 |
44 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
48 |
Metal Sound |
Steel |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
52 |
Anchor Shot |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
56 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
60 |
Phantom Force |
Ghost |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
10 |
64 |
Power Whip |
Grass |
Physical |
120 |
85% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dhelmise
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dhelmise
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM12 |
Solar Blade |
Grass |
Physical |
125 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
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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TM28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM55 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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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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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM77 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM86 |
Phantom Force |
Ghost |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR45 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR52 |
Gyro Ball |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
Steel |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR72 |
Power Whip |
Grass |
Physical |
120 |
85% |
10 |
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TR74 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR78 |
Sludge Wave |
Poison |
Special |
95 |
100% |
10 |
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TR79 |
Heavy Slam |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR98 |
Liquidation |
Water |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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TR99 |
Body Press |
Fighting |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dhelmise
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dhelmise
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By breeding
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Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Dhelmise 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 Dhelmise in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dhelmise
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dhelmise
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Grassy Glide |
Grass |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Poltergeist |
Ghost |
Physical |
110 |
90% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Steel Roller |
Steel |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dhelmise
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dhelmise
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Block |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Embargo × |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Role Play |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
VII |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
VII |
Synthesis |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Dhelmise
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Dhelmise
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Dhelmise images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Dhelmise is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 517.
- In Generation VII Dhelmise could learn Attract despite the fact that it is a genderless Pokémon, so the move would be useless. Dhelmise was changed to no longer learn Attract in Generation VIII.
- Dhelmise is the only Pokémon to be found in random encounters on the Isle of Armor that does not appear in the Isle of Armor Pokédex.
Origin
Dhelmise appears to be a cluster of seaweed holding together the anchor and a helm of a wrecked ship. Its behaviour may be a reference to two famous captains in classic literature, Captain Ahab the main protagonist in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick that dies tied to his own harpoon while trying to kill a whale, and the captain of the ghost ship Demeter, that in Bram Stoker's Dracula is found tied to the helm of the ship after being drained by the protagonist.
The type of seaweed it is based on is possibly the Codium fragile, also known as "dead man's fingers". Dhelmise's concept as a seaweed-based monster is reminiscent of the works of William Hope Hodgson, particularly his Sargasso Sea Stories. It may also draw inspiration from giant and colossal squids, which are preyed upon by sperm whales.
Name origin
Dhelmise may be a combination of demise and helm.
Dadarin may be a combination of 祟り tatari (cursed) and 舵輸 darin (rudder wheel).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ダダリン Dadarin |
From 祟り tatari and 舵輸 darin |
French |
Sinistrail |
From sinistre and gouvernail |
Spanish |
Dhelmise |
Same as English name |
German |
Moruda |
From mors, modrig, and Ruder |
Italian |
Dhelmise |
Same as English name |
Korean |
타타륜 Tataryun |
From 타륜 (舵輪) taryun |
Cantonese Chinese |
破破舵輪 Popotòhlèuhn |
From 破 po and 舵輸 tòhlèuhn |
Mandarin Chinese |
破破舵輪 / 破破舵轮 Pòpòduòlún |
From 破 pò and 舵輸 / 舵轮 duòlún |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Делмайз Delmayz |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ดาดาริน Dadarin |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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