Togepi

Togepi
Igglybuff
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Togetic
Ability	Hustle Serene Grace Super Luck (Hidden)
First game	Who Gets to Keep Togepi? (1998, official debut) Hey You, Pikachu! (1998, game debut) Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999, official game debut)
Creator	Game Freak
Artist	Ken Sugimori
Voice Actor (JP)	Satomi Korogi

Togepi <sup>(JPJapanese: トゲピー

Romaji: Togepy)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fairy-type (Normal-type prior to the sixth generation) Baby Pokémon that made its first appearance in the Pokémon anime episode Who Gets to Keep Togepi? before making its game debut in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves into Togetic when leveled up with high friendship.

Physiology and Behavior

Togepi is a small, light-yellow Pokémon with a rounded, egg-shaped body. After hatching from its Egg, Togepi's body remains encased in its eggshell. That shell has a white base color, and rounded, mostly unfilled shapes (with thick borders that are either red or blue) dot the shell on all sides. Sticking out of its shell, Togepi has stubby, rounded cone arms and round feet with two toes each. Togepi has thin, black, oval eyes with thin, black arcs on their outer sides. Its head has five round-tipped, conical spikes that seem to form a crown. It also has semi-oval, brown pads on the soles of its feet.

Togepi is able to release poison from the spikes on its head. The anime has shown that it can retract into its shell, which it usually does to sleep. It is able to siphon the positive energy of others, storing that happiness in its shell, and then release it to those in need of it. It has a very joyful nature. As a result, it is said that it shares its joy with those who take care of it. Because of its disposition, Togepi is seen as a sign of good luck, especially if a Trainer is capable of getting a sleeping Togepi to stand. It is also shown in the anime that Togepi can act very maliciously at times, causing havoc and bad luck to its enemies. Although it is rare in the wild, Togepi can most commonly be found living within the forests.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Togepi first appeared in the second generation of Pokémon games. In the games, it could be obtained by coming in possession of an egg from Professor Elm's assistant and hatching it by traveling the game's world.

Other Pokémon games

Togepi received its own Pokémon mini video game titled Togepi's Great Adventure. It was never released outside of Japan.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Togepi is the leader of Team Glee, along with Politoed and Ledyba.

Super Smash Bros. series

Starting with Super Smash Bros. Melee, Togepi was a Poké Ball Pokémon. It uses Metronome, with the move varying between Night Shade, Magnitude, Sing, Ice Beam (Pokémon) and Leech Seed. Togepi reappeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, the moves were changed to Night Shade, Earthquake, Hypnosis, Icy Wind and Leech Seed. Togepi returned in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Trophy descriptions

Melee

"These adorable Spike Ball Pokémon hatch from eggs given out by Professor Elm's assistant. Common superstition holds that their shells are chock-full of happiness and that they become good-luck charms when handled with kindness. It's impossible to predict which ability a Togepi will call upon when it uses its Metronome move, so you'd better be ready!"

In the anime

Misty's Togepi

In Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, Ash Ketchum found a Pokémon egg. In Who Gets to Keep Togepi?, it hatched into a Togepi, thus also marking the species' debut, making it the second second-generation Pokémon to debut in the anime before its debut generation (the first being Ho-Oh in the first episode). Since Misty was the first thing the baby Pokémon saw, it believed Misty to be its mother. Since then, Togepi stayed by Misty's side until A Togepi Mirage!, where it evolved into Togetic and decided to stay in the Mirage Kingdom to guard other Togepi in the Togepi Paradise.

Origin and inspiration

Togepi appears to be based on the concept of a baby hatchling of any of a number of species of animals. It could also possibly be based on an egg, with its evolved forms based loosely on birds.

Due to its tendency to bring luck (either good or bad), Togepi is possibly based on the dokkaebi, a Korean mythological goblin that brings bad luck and good luck to anyone.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly.
Pokémon Silver	A proverb claims that happiness will come to anyone who can make a sleeping Togepi stand up.
Pokémon Crystal	It is considered to be a symbol of good luck. Its shell is said to be filled with happiness.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	As its energy, Togepi uses the positive emotions of compassion and pleasure exuded by people and Pokémon. This Pokémon stores up feelings of happiness inside its shell, then shares them with others.
Pokémon Sapphire	As its energy, Togepi uses the positive emotions of compassion and pleasure exuded by people and Pokémon. This Pokémon stores up feelings of happiness inside its shell, then shares them with others.
Pokémon Emerald	As its energy, it uses the feelings of compassion and pleasure exuded by people and Pokémon. It stores up happy feelings in its shell, then shares them out.
Pokémon FireRed	A proverb claims that happiness will come to anyone who can make a sleeping Togepi stand up.
Pokémon LeafGreen	The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Its shell is said to be stuffed with happiness that it shares with kindhearted people.
Pokémon Pearl	Its shell is said to be stuffed with happiness that it shares with kindhearted people.
Pokémon Platinum	It transforms the kindness and joy of others into happiness, which it stores in its shell.
Pokémon HeartGold	The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly.
Pokémon SoulSilver	A proverb claims that happiness will come to anyone who can make a sleeping Togepi stand up.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It transforms the kindness and joy of others into happiness, which it stores in its shell.
Pokémon White	It transforms the kindness and joy of others into happiness, which it stores in its shell.
Pokémon Black 2	It transforms the kindness and joy of others into happiness, which it stores in its shell.
Pokémon White 2	It transforms the kindness and joy of others into happiness, which it stores in its shell.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly.
Pokémon Y	A proverb claims that happiness will come to anyone who can make a sleeping Togepi stand up.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	As its energy, Togepi uses the positive emotions of compassion and pleasure exuded by people and Pokémon. This Pokémon then stores up feelings of happiness inside its shell, then shares them with others.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	As its energy, Togepi uses the positive emotions of compassion and pleasure exuded by people and Pokémon. This Pokémon then stores up feelings of happiness inside its shell, then shares them with others.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	The shell seems to be filled with joy. It is said that it will share good luck when treated kindly.
Pokémon Shield	It is considered to be a symbol of good luck. Its shell is said to be filled with happiness.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Its shell is said to be stuffed with happiness that it shares with kindhearted people.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Its shell is said to be stuffed with happiness that it shares with kindhearted people.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	This ovate creature is frequently mistaken for a moving egg when encountered out in the fields or in the mountains. Its guileless smile soothes the soul.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Hatch Egg received from Professor Elm's assistant in Violet City Pokémon Center
Pokémon Silver	Hatch Egg received from Professor Elm's assistant in Violet City Pokémon Center
Pokémon Crystal	Hatch Egg received from Professor Elm's assistant in Violet City Pokémon Center
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Hatch Egg received from gentleman in the Water Labyrinth
Pokémon LeafGreen	Hatch Egg received from gentleman in the Water Labyrinth
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Route 230 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Pearl	Route 230 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Platinum	Hatch Egg received from Cynthia in Eterna City Route 230 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon HeartGold	Hatch Egg received from Professor Elm's assistant in Violet City Poké Mart
Pokémon SoulSilver	Hatch Egg received from Professor Elm's assistant in Violet City Poké Mart
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Trade
Pokémon White	White Forest
Pokémon Black 2	Trade with Curtis or Yancy in Nimbasa City
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Friend Safari (Fairy)
Pokémon Y	Friend Safari (Fairy)
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Hatch Egg received from an old woman in Lavaridge Town after obtaining the National Pokédex
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Hatch Egg received from an old woman in Lavaridge Town after obtaining the National Pokédex
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Breed Togekiss
Pokémon Moon	Breed Togekiss
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Trade Toxel in Hammerlocke Bridge Field Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield	Trade Toxel in Hammerlocke Bridge Field Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Route 230 (Poké Radar) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Route 230 (Poké Radar) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Crimson Mirelands: Cottonsedge Prairie Cobalt Coastlands: Bathers' LagoonDay (also mass outbreaks), Tranquility Cove, massive mass outbreaks

Evolution

Togepi	Happiness.	Togetic	Shiny Stone.	Togekiss

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	35
Attack	20
Defense	65
Sp. Attack	40
Sp. Defense	65
Speed	20
Total	245

Gallery

Main article: Togepi/gallery

Sprites

Sprites
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Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS175-S.png Emerald File:PKMNE175-S.gif Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG175.png File:PKMNFRLG175-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP175-S.png Platinum File:PKMNP175-S.png Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS175-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW175-S.png Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2175.png File:PKMNBW2175-S.png X Y File:PKMNXY175-S.png
Sword Shield File:PKMNSS175-S.png Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP175.png File:PKMNBDSP175-S.png Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA175-S.png

Trivia

• Togepi was the first Generation II Pokémon to appear in a Pokémon video game. It made an appearance in Hey You, Pikachu!, which was released in Japan on December 12, 1998, almost a full year before the first Generation II games, Pokémon Gold and Silver, were released, on November 21, 1999.
• While Baby Pokémon are often revealed before the generation they debut in, Togepi is so far the only such Pokémon to be revealed before its evolved form.
• On the DVD scene selection screen from Pokémon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, Togepi is listed as Pokémon #152.
• Togepi and Absol are the only non-Flying-type Pokémon that can have Super Luck as their Ability.