No.066Gen 1 (Kanto)
Machop in Japanese
ワンリキー
Wanrikī
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ワwa
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リri
キki
ーlong vowel
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📖 Pokédex entry in English and Japanese
Though as small as a child, it has strength enough to easily throw a well-built adult. Striving to become ever stronger, Machop trains by carrying a Graveler on its shoulders.子供ほどの大きさだが、体格の良い大人を簡単に投げ飛ばせるほどの力を持っている。より強くなることを目指し、ワンリキーはゴローンを肩に乗せてトレーニングする。
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