No.136Gen 1 (Kanto)
Flareon in Japanese
ブースター
Būsutā
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ブbu
ーlong vowel
スsu
タta
ーlong vowel
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📖 Pokédex entry in English and Japanese
Flames burn within a saclike organ inside this Pokémon. When Flareon inhales, these flames grow in intensity, reaching a mighty 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.このポケモンの体内の袋状の器官の中で炎が燃えている。ブースターが息を吸い込むと、炎は激しさを増し、なんと華氏3000度に達する。
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