Aipom
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Name (Japanese), Number | Aipom (Eipamu), 190 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Evolves from | none |
| Evolves to | none |
| Video game base stats¹ | |
| Hit points | 55 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Special attack | 40 |
| Special defense | 55 |
| Biological | |
| Species | Long Tail Pokémon |
| Types | Normal |
| Height | 2'6" |
| Weight | 25.39 lbs |
| Abilities | Run Away, Pick Up |
| Signature Attack | Baton Pass |
| Pokédex Color | Purple |
| Shiny color | Purple becomes a reddish-pink color |
| Gender distribution | 50% male, 50% female |
| ¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary. | |
Aipom is a fictional, Normal-type Pokémon that first appeared in the video games Pokémon Gold and Silver. Aipom resembles a purple monkey with its face forever frozen in a maniacal grin. It does not evolve from anything, nor does it evolve into anything. It is also one of Y2JosHBKs favorite pokemon.
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Name Origin
Aipom's name is derived from the words ape, because it resembles a monkey, and palm, which refers to its hand-like tail.
Its French name is Capumain, a portmanteau of capucin (capuchin) and main (hand). Its German name is Griffel. Its Japanese name is Eipam (エイパム).
Biology
Aipom's most notable feature is its tail. The tail ends in a large hand-like appendage that is very dextrous -- in fact, its tail-hand is used so often, that an Aipom's tail is usually a more dexterous appendage than its hands. The grip of its tail-hand is strong enough to allow it to hang from tree branches. Additionally, that tail provides both propulsion and balance while Aipom leaps from tree to tree.
In the Video Games
Aipom can be found in seven games. In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Aipom could be found by using Headbutt on trees. In Pokémon Colosseum, it can be snagged from Cipher Peon Cole in the Shadow Research Institute. In FireRed/LeafGreen versions, it can be found in the Altering Cave. In Emerald, it is found in the special Safari Zone extension.
Aipom can learn one of two special abilities: Run Away, which allows it to escape from any battle except when trapped (such as with the move Mean Look or the ability Arena Trap) or when the battle is an official battle of the Pokémon League; or Pickup, which gives it a one-in-ten chance per battle of finding an item.
In Pokémon Gold and Silver and Pokémon Crystal, Aipom learned eight abilities; six Normal-type, one Ground-type, and one Psychic-type. Of these, three (Scratch, Fury Swipes, and Swift) are physical attacks, two (Tail Whip, Sand-Attack, and Screech) are stat-draining abilities, one (Baton Pass) is a unique move, and one (Agility) is a stat-boosting move. In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, two moves were added (Astonish, a Ghost-type energy attack, and Tickle, a Normal-type stat-draining ability), and the levels that particular moves were learned were slightly tweaked.
Aipom is one of several Pokémon introduced in Gold/Silver with mid to low range stats and no evolutions. Aipom's Special Attack is in the bottom 20% of all Pokémon.
In the Animé
Aipom's most notable appearance was in Pokémon 3. There, an Aipom was used in battle by the trainer Lisa, whose advice to head to Green Fields eventually lead to them meeting the antagonist of the movie. After the movie came out, Aipom was seen as a 'feminine' pokémon.
Aipom also play roles in Episode 169 (A Hot Water Battle), Episode 243 (Hocus Pokémon), 247 (Will The Real Prof. Oak Please Stand Up?), 287 (A Bite To Remember), and the short Party Panic.
In the Trading Card Game
Aipom has appeared four times in the card game as a colorless Basic Pokémon:
- Neo Genesis
- Neo Revelation
- Aquapolis
- EX Unseen Forces
Oddly, each set Aipom has appeared in thus far is also a set where Sudowoodo has appeared. There is no apparent relation between the two Pokémon.
References
Books
- Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0439154049.
- Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 130206151.
