Remoraid (Japanese : テッポウオ Teppouo ) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II .
It evolves into Octillery starting at level 25.
If a Remoraid is in the party when a Mantyke levels up, the Mantyke evolves into Mantine . However, this will not affect the Remoraid and it continues to be a separate Pokémon.
Biology
Remoraid attached to Mantine
Remoraid is a light blue piscine Pokémon with saucer-like eyes and a mouth with four pointed teeth. There are two dark stripes on its back that resembles the barrel of a revolver. It has a single pelvic fin positioned like a revolver's trigger, two small pectoral fins, and a dorsal fin near its mouth resembling a gun's front sight. In addition, it has two caudal fins, the bottom of which resembling the butt of a gun and the top resembling the hammer. All of its fins except for the dorsal fin are white. For a long period of time, due to their vast anatomical differences, no one believed that Remoraid evolved into Octillery .
Remoraid is well known for its ability to shoot jets of water out of its mouth with incredible accuracy and distance. It uses its abdominal muscles to do so, often to shoot down prey, such as Burmy , out of the air. The water attack can reach its prey from over 300 feet (100 meters) away, even when the prey is moving or flying. Because of this, Remoraid is referred to as the "sniper of the seas." When threatened, it can also shoot water to propel itself backward.
Remoraid tends to travel by attaching to Mantine 's fins or in large groups of its own kind. It attaches itself by using its dorsal fin, which acts like a suction pad. When attached to a Mantine, it feeds on whatever the Mantine leaves behind, but will fight alongside it as well. A school of Remoraid is often seen working together and traveling with a Mantyke , helping it achieve its Evolution into Mantine. Remoraid is a sea-dwelling Pokémon, traveling downstream from rivers especially when Evolution draws near.
Evolution
Remoraid evolves into Octillery .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data .)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Johto #172
Gold
It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet .
Silver
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine 's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
Crystal
To escape from an attacker, it may shoot water out of its mouth, then use that force to swim backward.
Stadium 2
It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine 's underside to scavenge for leftovers. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III
Hoenn #—
Kanto #—
Ruby
Remoraid sucks in water, then expels it at high velocity using its abdominal muscles to shoot down flying prey. When evolution draws near, this Pok émon travels downstream from rivers.
Sapphire
Emerald
A Remoraid uses its abdominal muscles to forcefully expel swallowed water, then shoot down flying prey. When evolution approaches, it travels down rivers.
FireRed
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine 's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
LeafGreen
It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 100 yards .
Generation IV
Sinnoh #132
Johto #174
Diamond
It squirts water forcefully from its mouth to shoot down flying prey.
Pearl
It clings to Mantine to feed on the big Pokémon's scraps. This is an adaptation to avoid foes.
Platinum
It forcefully squirts water. The water jet never misses prey even if the Remoraid is deep in the sea.
HeartGold
It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
SoulSilver
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine 's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
Generation V
Unova B2 W2 : #235
Black
It forcefully squirts water. The water jet never misses prey even if the Remoraid is deep in the sea.
White
Black 2
The water they shoot from their mouths can hit moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
White 2
Generation VI
Kalos Coastal #144
Hoenn #—
X
It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
Y
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
Omega Ruby
Remoraid sucks in water, then expels it at high velocity using its abdominal muscles to shoot down flying prey. When evolution draws near, this Pokémon travels downstream from rivers.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VIII
Galar #148
Galar Isle of Armor #044
Sinnoh #132
Hisui #146
Sword
The water they shoot from their mouths can hit moving prey from more than 300 feet away.
Shield
Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine's underside to scavenge for leftovers.
Brilliant Diamond
It squirts water forcefully from its mouth to shoot down flying prey.
Shining Pearl
It clings to Mantine to feed on the big Pokémon's scraps. This is an adaptation to avoid foes.
Legends: Arceus
Spits water from its mouth with incredible accuracy. It captures Burmy by shooting them down off the branches from which they dangle.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142
180 - 274
65
63 - 128
121 - 251
35
36 - 95
67 - 185
65
63 - 128
121 - 251
35
36 - 95
67 - 185
65
63 - 128
121 - 251
Total:
300
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 .
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Remoraid is available in Sword and Shield , Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl , and Pokémon Legends: Arceus .
Sw Sh BD SP
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
LA
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Sw Sh
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
BD SP
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Sw Sh
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Remoraid 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 Remoraid in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
BD SP
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Remoraid 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 Remoraid in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Sw Sh BD SP
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
LA
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Remoraid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
By transfer from another generation
Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
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 Remoraid
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Remoraid
× indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
TCG -only moves
Side game data
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Poké Assist:
Field move:
None
Loops: 2
Min. exp.: N/A
Max. exp.: N/A
Browser entry R-114
Remoraid dives deep underwater if it notices Rangers. Approach it from behind.
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds
Base HP: 43
Base Attack: 68
Base Defense: 43
Base Speed: 60
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Mantine sprites
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald
FireRed and LeafGreen
In animation
Main series
Remoraid in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
A Remoraid attached to a Mantine in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
Major appearances
Remoraid made its animated series debut in The Light Fantastic , where a multitude of them were living on Remoraid Mountain .
In a flashback in The Joy of Water Pokémon , multiple Remoraid living in Lake Lucid were the cause of Nurse Joy 's fear of Water Pokémon, as she was working at the Pokémon Center near the lake.
In Mantine Overboard! , multiple Remoraid were living in a shipwreck that was under the protection of a Mantine .
In Octillery The Outcast! , Marcellus has multiple Remoraid, some of which evolved into Octillery .
Minor appearances
Remoraid debuted in Snorlax Snowman .
A Remoraid appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest .
In Dueling Heroes , a Trainer 's Remoraid competed in the Whirl Cup .
In Enlighten Up! , multiple Remoraid were living in Lake Slowpoke .
In The Legend of Thunder! , a Remoraid was at the Pokémon Center .
Multiple Remoraid appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias .
In Johto Photo Finish , Gary 's demonstration featured a Remoraid evolving into an Octillery.
A Remoraid appeared in Whiscash and Ash .
A Remoraid appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys .
In Lights, Camerupt, Action! , a Remoraid served as a pistol in Elijah 's Western film.
In On Olden Pond , a Remoraid was living in the lake.
In Off the Unbeaten Path , a Trainer's Remoraid participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.
In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya! , a Remoraid was attached to a Mantine competing in the Kanto Grand Festival .
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea , multiple Remoraid were present during the final showdown with the Phantom and his crew.
A Remoraid appeared in Following A Maiden's Voyage! .
Multiple Remoraid appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior .
A Remoraid appeared in PK19 .
In Up Close and Personable! , a Remoraid was living in the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy .
In Strategy Begins at Home! , Team Rocket was fishing for Goldeen in a lake that had a Remoraid.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions .
Multiple Remoraid appeared in All for the Love of Meloetta! .
In Expedition to Onix Island! , multiple Remoraid were living on the deserted island .
In Danger, Sweet as Honey! , multiple Remoraid were living on Honey Island .
In An Undersea Place to Call Home! , multiple Remoraid made the wreck of the S.S. Cussler their home.
Multiple Remoraid appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction .
Three Remoraid appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee! .
Multiple Remoraid appeared in A Fated Face-Off! .
A Remoraid appeared in Ride, Lapras, Ride! .
A Remoraid appeared in The Door That Never Opens .
A Remoraid appeared in Song Within the Mist and Lapras's Feelings for its Friends , as part of Lapras 's crew.
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
EP185
Ash's Pokédex
Remoraid, the Jet Pokémon. Often found in large groups, Remoraid can fire water and hit targets up to one hundred meters away.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Early-Evening Waves , multiple Remoraid were living in the lake where Nessa was doing a photo shoot.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show , multiple Remoraid briefly appeared in the seas around the Whirl Islands .
In the manga
For a list of Remoraid's appearances in the manga as part of Mantine, see the manga section of Mantine .
Remoraid in Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Remoraid debuted in Really Remoraid , where Crystal catches a swarm of them during her ocean trip with Yellow and Fisherman Wilton , and gave them to the latter. In Lively Lugia (Part 2) , Wilton gives them to Gold , who uses them to power his Mantine for aerial transport.
A Remoraid was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie 's collection in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I .
A Remoraid appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z , under the ownership of a Fisherman .
A Remoraid appeared in a flashback in One Tough Togepi .
A Remoraid appeared in Pink Slip .
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Remoraid appeared in Let's Survive This Sea Battle .
In the TCG
Main article: Remoraid (TCG)
Trivia
Remoraid can be seen as a parallel to Qwilfish . Both of them are Water-type Generation II Pokémon. Remoraid is exclusive to LeafGreen , while Qwilfish is exclusive to FireRed , with both Pokémon found in the same locations in their respective versions.
If one were to rearrange the Pokérap GS so all the Pokémon are in National Pokédex order, Espeon and Remoraid would remain in their respective positions in the song.
In the 1997 Nintendo Space World demo of Pokémon Gold and Silver, Remoraid's design more clearly resembled a revolver.
Sprites from the 1997 Demo
Origin
Remoraid's name and relationship with Mantyke and Mantine suggests that it may be based on a remora . Its wide array of shooting-based attacks brings to mind an archerfish . Said shooting abilities, along with its general shape and appearance make it similar to firearms , more specifically, revolvers . Besides the firearm theme, Remoraid and Octillery share the trait that both are based on aquatic animals with suction cups.
Name origin
Remoraid may be a combination of remora and raid (rapid attack).
Teppouo may be a combination of 鉄砲 teppō (gun) and 魚 uo (fish), which combine to form 鉄砲魚 teppō-uo (archerfish).
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
テッポウオ Teppouo
From 鉄砲 teppō , 魚 uo , and 鉄砲魚 teppō-uo
French
Rémoraid
Same as English name
Spanish
Remoraid
Same as English name
German
Remoraid
Same as English name
Italian
Remoraid
Same as English name
Korean
총어 Chongeo
From 총 (銃) chong and 어 (魚) eo
Mandarin Chinese
鐵炮魚 / 铁炮鱼 Tiěpàoyú
From the Japanese 鉄砲魚 teppō-uo and 魚 / 鱼 yú
Cantonese Chinese
鐵炮魚 Titpaauyùh
From the Japanese 鉄砲魚 teppō-uo and 魚 yùh
More languages
Hindi
मीनगन Mingun
From mini and gun
Russian
Реморэйд Remoreyd
Transcription of English name
Thai
เทปโปโอ Theppo-o
Transcription of Japanese name
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