Sprigatito (Japanese: ニャオハ, Hepburn: Nyaoha) (SPRIG-uh-TEE-toh[1]) is a Grass-type First partner Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Sprigatito is a small feline-like Pokémon that resembles a kitten. It has light-pink eyes and light-green fur, as well as a small triangular nose and a large bushy tail. Its ears are of a darker green compared to the rest of its fur, it also has a leaf-like fur on its chest and mask-like pattern on its face. It has pink paw pads at the bottom of its paws. It has black claws that usually remain retracted unless in combat.
Behavior[]
Sprigatito is described to be capricious and always seeking attention. One will sulk if its desired attention is given to other Pokémon. In order to prevent its face from drying out, Sprigatito will wash itself on a regular basis.
Natural abilities[]
A Sprigatito is able to rub its fore paws together to produce an aroma that can calm an opponent down. Sprigatito's fur has similar properties to those of a plant, which allows sunlight to be absorbed. Sprigatito can also photosynthesize by creating moisture in its fur.
Evolution[]
Sprigatito evolves into Floragato at level 16.
Game data[]
Locations[]
| Game(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | First partner Pokémon from Clavell | One |
Pokédex entries[]
| Games | Entries |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Scarlet | Its fluffy fur is similar in composition to plants. This Pokémon frequently washes its face to keep it from drying out. |
| Pokémon Violet | The sweet scent its body gives off mesmerizes those around it. The scent grows stronger when this Pokémon is in the sun. |
Stats[]
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| Total | 310
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Scratch | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Tail Whip |
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Physical | - | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Leafage | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| 7 | Bite | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 10 | Hone Claws |
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Status | - | -% | 15 |
| 13 | Magical Leaf |
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Special | 60 | -% | 20 |
| 15 | Quick Attack |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 17 | Seed Bomb |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 21 | U-turn | 
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Worry Seed |
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Status | - | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Slash |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Energy Ball |
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Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Play Rough | 
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Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
TM[]
Breeding[]
| Generation IX | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Leech Seed |
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Status | - | 90% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Copycat |
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Status | - | -% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Sucker Punch |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Ally Switch | 
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Status | - | -% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Petal Blizzard |
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Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
Tutoring[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Anime[]
Liko's Sprigatito.
A Sprigatito made its debut in a short based on Team Rocket's expedition in Paldea.
Trivia[]
- Sprigatito is the second First partner Pokémon to be based on a cat, the first being Litten.
- Sprigatito and Litten's classifications are also similar; they are classified as the Grass Cat Pokémon and Fire Cat Pokémon, respectively.
- They both serve as a partner Pokémon to new trainers.
- Both their final stages gain the Dark typing.
- Both their final stages are also based on a form of entertainment.
- Both their final stages stand on their hind legs.
- Sprigatito shares some similarities with Fennekin;
- Both are Pokémon new trainers can choose as their partner.
- Both their evolution lines bare a magic theme.
- The generations they were introduced in are a decibel of 3.
- Both their evolution lines involve going from quadruped to bipedal.
- Both are voiced by Megumi Hayashibara in the Japanese airing of the anime.
- Sprigatito became part of the Build-a-Bear collection in mid July, 2023.
Origin[]
Sprigatito seems to be based on a long-haired kitten. Its Grass typing is a reference to wildcats living in flora-filled environments such as forests and jungles. Its facial marking may take inspiration from Himalayan cats or ragdoll cats and a magician's mask. It may also be inspired by the Iberian lynx. Its habit of sunbathing to photosynthesize may be based on feline nature to seek out sources of warmth, typically before sleeping.
Etymology[]
Sprigatito might be a portmanteau of "sprig" (a small stem of a plant), "spring" (a season often symbolizing growth and new beginnings), and gatito (Spanish word for "kitten").
Other languages[]
ニャオハ (Nyaoha) might be a portmanteau of ニャ (nya), Japanese onomatopoeia for a cat's cry, and hoja (j is pronounced similarly to h: [ˈo.xä]), Spanish for leaf. It may also contain 小 (o), the Japanese word for small and 葉 (ha), the Japanese word for leaf.
Gallery[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 523. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.