Togepi and its evolutions

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Togepi (トゲピー, Togepī) and its evolutions, Togetic (トゲチック, Togechikku) and Togekiss (トゲキッス, Togekissu), are three species of Fairy-type Pokémon, belonging to the Pokémon franchise, managed by Nintendo and Game Freak. Appearing in Generation II, before Generation VI, Togepi was considered a Normal-type Pokémon. Togepi was created by Japanese illustrator and video game creator Ken Sugimori. It first appeared in the anime Pokémon the Series, where it became a main character, belonging to Misty for five seasons. Togepi and its first evolved form Togetic then appeared in the Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version video games as well as in other games that followed these releases, while also being featured in various merchandise, spin-offs, and visual and animated adaptations.

Togepi resembles an adorable baby Pokémon. In the Pokémon universe, Togepi is a good luck charm. It is a small, cream-colored Pokémon with a round body that is always covered by an eggshell. Red and blue patterns can be seen on top of the shell, suggesting that its real body, hidden underneath, has the same pattern. Togepi has chubby little arms and round feet, with pink pads underneath its little feet. Its eyes are black, and crown-shaped spikes adorn its skull. Togepi is overflowing with happiness, as it is able to absorb positive energy from others and then release it to those who need it. In fact, it is said that holding a sleeping Togepi upright brings joy.

Evolution

These three Pokémon evolve from one another: Togepi evolves into Togetic, which in turn evolves into Togekiss. There is no specific level required to do so. Its evolved forms are therefore not dependent on a certain amount of experience. Its energy comes from positive emotions, and it is said that its shell is filled with happiness.

Togepi can evolve into Togetic by leveling up while it has a high level of friendship with its trainer. Togetic loses its shell, but its torso retains the same red and blue triangular patterns that Togepi has on its shell. Togetic has a longer neck and its fairy-inspired appearance is accentuated by the addition of a pair of short wings and an entirely white coloration. Togetic is a Fairy- and Flying-type Pokémon and is from the second generation. It is listed as number 175 in the Pokédex.

Togepi's second and final evolution requires a Togetic to be exposed to a Shiny Stone in order to evolve. Togekiss retains the red and blue triangular patterns and fairy-like appearance seen in its previous forms, but it also resembles a dove, with a bulkier body, long wings in place of arms, and round feet similar to those of Togepi.

Unlike its previous forms, Togekiss made its debut two generations after those that introduced its first two forms, in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Togekiss's resemblance to a dove is enhanced by its newly acquired empathy, as a Togekiss only appears when people respect each other and when there is no conflict.

Appearances

Video games

In the Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Pokémon Crystal video games, Togepi first appears as a Mystery Egg given to the player by a non-playable character named Mr. Pokémon, which the player then has to deliver to Professor Elm. However, Elm decides to leave the egg under the player's responsibility.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the player receives a Togepi egg from a character on the Sevii Islands after they obtain the National Pokédex.

In Pokémon Platinum, Cynthia gives the player a Togepi egg during the main storyline.

In Pokémon Stadium 2, Togepi stars in its own mini-game called "Tumbling Togepi." Players must balance across a 100-meter length, while avoiding all sorts of objects in their path.

Togepi stars in a dungeon crawling minigame for the Pokémon Mini titled Togepi's Great Adventure.

Togepi has appeared in every Super Smash Bros. game since Super Smash Bros. Melee as a character summoned from a Poké Ball, and uses the move Metronome. Togepi also appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Spirit.

These Pokémon had the Normal (Togepi) and Normal/Flying (Togetic and Togekiss) type when they were created. The sixth generation introduced an 18th type, the Fairy type, intended to rebalance the game system. To have a large number of Pokémon of this type from its appearance, it is attributed to Pokémon from previous generations. This is the case of the Togepi family, which obtains the Fairy type instead of the Normal type.

Anime

In Pokémon the Series, Togepi is one of the first second-generation Pokémon revealed before the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver (along with Ledyba, Bellossom, and Ho-oh, among others). In "Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon" (episode 46), Ash finds a Pokémon egg. It hatches into Togepi in "Who Gets to Keep Togepi?" (episode 50), and since Misty is the first person the baby Pokémon sees when it is born, it will believe that person to be its mother due to filial imprinting, thus foreshadowing Togepi's connection to birds, which is more evident with its evolved forms of Togetic and Togekiss.

In Pikachu's Vacation (short film), Pikachu looks after Togepi with all his friends. Togepi starts crying because he is hungry. Pikachu's friends try to solve the problem by giving it an apple, but Psyduck eats it, making Togepi cry again. Finally, Bulbasaur sings a lullaby to put Togepi to sleep.

Misty becomes inseparable from her Togepi and takes it everywhere she goes. Although Togepi is too young to know any other moves, it knows and repeatedly uses "Metronome." In episode 45 of the Advance Generation season, called “A Togepi Mirage!”, Misty travels to Hoenn to meet Ash, Brock, May, and Max. At the end of the episode, Togepi evolves into Togetic and takes on the role of becoming the protector of the "Mirage Kingdom," which serves as a paradise for Togepis. Misty reluctantly decides to let Togepi stay behind and protect the Mirage Kingdom, while continuing her journey without him.

A mischievous and ill-mannered Togepi appears in episode 142 of the Diamond & Pearl season called "Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!" She has a mischievous personality, playing tricks and trapping Ash and his friends as well as the Team Rocket trio, before flying off into space aboard a spaceship.

Togekiss, its final evolved form, appears for the first time in episode 171 of the Diamond & Pearl season, “The Dawn of a Royal Day.” This female Togekiss originally belongs to Salvia, a princess who resembles Dawn, the main female protagonist of the Diamond & Pearl season. During the episode, the princess decides to give her Togekiss to Dawn so that they can both participate in Pokémon contests. This Togekiss is as elegant and graceful as its former owner and is seen as a mother figure to the other Pokémon.

Manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, the main character Gold receives an egg from Jasmine's Togetic, which eventually hatches into a Togepi. However, unlike an ordinary Togepi, this one seems to be constantly angry and has a rather violent nature, since after its birth, it managed to defeat a wild Gligar, which wanted to eat it while it was still in its egg form. In addition, Gold's Togepi inherited some of its playful habits while still an egg.

After some time, Gold and Togepi finally manage to become inseparable at the Ruins of Alph, while trying to prevent Arceus from rampaging, which allows Gold's Togepi to evolve into Togetic and then immediately into Togekiss, because Lance had given it a Shiny Stone as a gift. Although Gold and Togekiss's combined efforts seem to be in vain and their attacks fail to scratch Arceus, the duo manages against all odds to stop its rampage and calm it down.

Reception

Popularity

Togepi has appeared on several promotional items, including plush toys and figurines. In the United States, it has been featured in several promotional offers at Burger King, including once in the form of a beanbag and another time as a 23-karat gold-plated card. It is also part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and was even featured as part of a promotion between Nintendo and the Eggo brand. Togepi is displayed on the side of a 747-400 aircraft, along with several other Pokémon. Blogger Kevin Slackie of Paste magazine ranks Togepi 93rd among the best Pokémon. The International Business Times mentions Togepi as an example of one of the best Pokémon designs from the second generation.

Online

Since its appearance in the Pokémon anime, Togepi has received a rather warm reception. Wired states that Togepi has been a favorite since its first appearance in the episode "Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon." IGN names Togepi as a candidate in the category of Cutest Pokémon, aimed at younger readers.

Togepi has not been without notable bad reception. Brett Elston, editor of GamesRadar, notes that fans talk about nothing but "Togepi this" and "Togepi that." He would later criticize Togepi's design, stating that its appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl puts people to sleep with its boring appearance. Another GamesRadar writer, Raymond Padilla, called Togepi a useless egg-like creature, adding that it is annoying in the anime. IGN included Togepi in a poll of young readers on the best Pokémon. They also described Togepi as "happily plump" And "chubby."

The Independent Collegian considers the scene where Professor Elm's assistant gives the Togepi to the players as an event that will instantly bring back memories for die-hard Pokémon fans.

Publications

In The Japanification of Children's Popular Culture: From Godzilla to Miyazaki, Mark I. West describes Misty as a maternal figure, adding that her maternal instincts are most evident in the way she cares for her Togepi, whom he describes as a "hyperactive toddler" who requires constant attention. Author Gerard Jones believes that Togepi is a good Pokémon for fans of the franchise who dream of caring for infants.

In the book Media And the Make-Believe Worlds of Children: When Harry Potter Meets Pokémon in Disneyland, Maya Götz describes a discussion with a girl named Patricia who dreams of having Togepi as a friend, describing it as a "dwarf" who lives on the moon, going back and forth from the "land of milk and honey." Maya believes that Patricia is dreaming of an early phase of her life, symbolized by the "newly hatched Togepi, which needs protection."

Bibliography

• Haddadène, Alvin; Lassinat-Foubert, Loup (2015). Générations Pokémon (in français). Toulouse: Third éditions. p. 327. ISBN 979-10-94723-20-3. GP. Search this book on

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