Buizel (ブイゼル, Buizeru, Buoysel in original Japanese language versions) are one of the Template:Pokenum fictional species of Pokémon 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. Released in March 2006 alongside Mantyke and Chatot, it scheduled to appear in the 9th Pokémon movie Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, as well as Pokémon Diamond and Pearl on the Nintendo DS. Buizel is also in a short film called Pokémon Mischievous Island along with Chatot. The purpose of Buizel in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.[2]
| Buizel | |
|---|---|
| Buizel National Pokédex Pachirisu - Buizel (#418) - Floatzel Sinnoh Pokédex Pachirisu - Buizel (#056) - Floatzel | |
| Japanese name | Buoysel |
| Evolves from | None |
| Evolves into | Floatzel |
| Generation | Fourth |
| Species | Sea Weasel Pokémon |
| Type | Water |
| Height | 2 ft 4 in (0.7 m) |
| Weight | 65.0 pounds (29.5 kg) |
| Ability | Swift Swim |
Its name is apparently a portmanteau of the English words “buoy”, and “weasel”. Buizel’s actual appearance is similar to that of an otter, which is in the same family (Mustelidae) as weasels.
Biological characteristics
Buizel possesses mainly mammalian characteristics with orange fur and paws as well as resembling a realistic cross between a weasel and a sea otter. The collar that is around its neck can be inflated and used as a flotation device when the Pokémon inhales. Buizel also carries characteristics of sea creatures, in that it has two blue fins on its arms and two tails, appearing to be split up, that resembles a fish's fin. The tails function as a boat propeller by spinning, reminiscent of Sega's Miles "Tails" Prower. There are parallel marks on their cheeks quite similar to those of Furret. The male has two round white marks on its back, while the female has only one.
In the video games
Buizel are one of the many Pokémon species that first appeared in the Nintendo DS games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Buizel will also be able to learn a new attack called Aqua Jet, a water-based move that always hits first, which is the same as Quick Attack but is a Water type move instead of Normal. Buizel evolves into Floatzel at level 26.
In the Pokémon anime
Buizel appears in the 9th Pokémon Movie, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (in Japan, Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: Manaphy). Its Trainer is Nicholas.
In a promotional image for an upcoming movie, a Buizel is seen with Ash and company and their Pokémon and Dawn catches it in the Buizel! The Road to Srength episode of the Diamond and Pearl saga.
Buizel is also believed to play a somewhat major role in the movie.
In other media
Buizel made an appearance in the Trading Card half-deck promoting the 9th movie.
References
- ^ “Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold" PR Newswire. URL accessed on March 27, 2006.
- ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
External links
- Official Pokémon website
- Buizel as a species on Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric wiki)
- Template:Serebiidex
- PsyPoke Pokédex entry