No.221Gen 2 (Johto)
Piloswine in Japanese
イノムー
Inomū
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イi
ノno
ムmu
ーlong vowel
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📖 Pokédex entry in English and Japanese
The long fur of this Pokémon covers its eyes, ears, and even limbs, allowing Piloswine to resist harshly frigid conditions. The Pokémon's white tusks can be used to defeat its enemies.このポケモンの長い毛は目、耳、そして手足まで覆っており、極寒の環境にも耐えることができます。白い牙は敵を倒すのに使えます。
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