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Tepig is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V of the Pokémon series. Below is an overview of Tepig's characteristics, biology, and lore:

General Information

• National Pokédex Number: 498
• Type: Fire
• Species: Fire Pig Pokémon
• Height: 0.5 m (1′08″)
• Weight: 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
• Abilities:
  • Blaze (standard ability): Boosts Fire-type moves when HP is low.
  • Thick Fat (hidden ability): Reduces damage from Fire and Ice-type moves.

Biology

Tepig is a quadrupedal pig-like Pokémon primarily orange in color. It has a red nose, a yellow stripe on its snout, and dark brown markings on its head, back, and feet. Its tail is curly with a red sphere at the tip. Tepig can blow fire from its snout, which it uses to roast berries before eating them. When ill, it emits thick black smoke instead of flames.

Base Stats

These stats make Tepig balanced for early-game use but not particularly strong in competitive play.

Evolution

Tepig evolves into:

1. Pignite (at Level 17) – Gains the Fighting type.
2. Emboar (at Level 36) – Retains Fire/Fighting typing with increased power.

Trivia and Design

• Tepig was designed by Lee HyunJung and was the first Generation V starter Pokémon created.
• Its design may be inspired by Zhu Bajie, a pig demon from the Chinese tale Journey to the West. The evolutionary line reflects a Chinese cultural influence compared to its counterparts Snivy (Western) and Oshawott (Japanese).
• Tepig's ability to shoot fire from its snout could be linked to pigs' challenges with regulating body temperature in real life.

In Games

• Tepig is one of the starter Pokémon in Pokémon Black/White and Black 2/White 2, representing the Fire-type choice alongside Snivy (Grass) and Oshawott (Water).
• It appears in various spin-offs like Pokémon GO and as a stage element in Super Smash Bros..

Tepig's charm lies in its playful design, cultural inspirations, and utility as an early-game Fire-type Pokémon.