Cyclizar (Japanese: モトトカゲ Mototokage) is a dual-type Dragon/Normal Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
The Paradox Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon are said to be ancient and future relatives of Cyclizar, respectively.
Biology
A group of Cyclizar fitted with riding equipment
Cyclizar is a green reptilian Pokémon resembling a lizard. Its head is mostly black, with a green coloration between its casque and lower jaw, along with orange circular cheeks. Its neck, paw pads, and tail are also black; the latter has a white tip. Its rear has a covering resembling a motorcycle seat, located at the base of its tail. On its throat is a black sac with a white inner coloring, resembling a rubber tire.
Cyclizar has a mild temperament. It has been kept by humans and used for transport since ancient times, with depictions of this behavior found in murals dating back 10,000 years ago. This relationship appears to be mutualistic since the warmth of Cyclizar's rider helps it avoid getting cold, along with lifting its spirit. When carrying a human, Cyclizar can reach a speed of over 70 mph (120 km/h). Cyclizar maintains its balance and absorbs shock while running by using its hard head and thick yet supple tail. It also uses its head and tail to attack during battles.[1] Cyclizar is strong enough to carry luggage and equipment used by humans. It has been seen equipped with metal seats and headlights, allowing humans to ride it more easily and navigate. In other cases, it has been seen equipped with a jet seat, allowing it to move faster as seen with Team Star.
Both Koraidon and Miraidon share a resemblance to Cyclizar, a detail noted in their own Pokédex entries and by several people in Paldea; it is later confirmed in the aforementioned games that they are ancient and futuristic relatives of Cyclizar, respectively. According to Jacq, Cyclizar has three forms. First, Cyclizar's basic form is where it walks on all four legs. Second, the battle form is where it stands on its hind legs in order to battle. Finally, the ride form, which it assumes when humans ride on it. When Cyclizar is being ridden on, it puffs up its throat sac and curls its tail, making the appearance of wheels.
Basic form
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Battle form
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Ride form
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Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #295
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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Apparently Cyclizar has been allowing people to ride on its back since ancient times. Depictions of this have been found in 10,000-year-old murals.
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Violet
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It can sprint at over 70 mph while carrying a human. The rider's body heat warms Cyclizar's back and lifts the Pokémon's spirit.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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121
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113 - 190
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222 - 375
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Total: 501
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyclizar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cyclizar
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyclizar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Cyclizar
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cyclizar
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyclizar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cyclizar
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Cyclizar can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyclizar
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cyclizar
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IX.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Minor appearances
Cyclizar debuted in Welcome to Paldea!, under the ownership of a Trainer.
Two Cyclizar appeared in HZ049, under the ownership of two Trainers.
A Trainer's Cyclizar appeared in HZ063, during a flashback.
A Cyclizar appeared in a flashback in HZ071, under the ownership of Heath.
Pokédex entries
Entry
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HZ009
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Cyclizar
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Roy's Rotom Phone
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Cyclizar, the Mount Pokémon. A Dragon and Normal type. Cyclizar lets people ride on its back as it runs like the wind. The rider's body heat gives it energy.
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Pokémon: Paldean Winds
A Cyclizar appeared in Breathe Out, under the ownership of a Trainer.
A Cyclizar appeared in Take a Breath, under the ownership of Carmen.
A Trainer's Cyclizar appeared in Breathe Together.
Biri-Biri
A Cyclizar appeared in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of Nemona.
In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Cyclizar (TCG)
Trivia
- Cyclizar shares its category with Skiddo and Gogoat. They are all known as the Mount Pokémon.
- Cyclizar is the only:
- Cyclizar is one of three Pokémon with more than one Paradox Pokémon counterpart, the others being Donphan and Volcarona.
Origin
Cyclizar may be based on lizards, most notably the anole and the genera Sitana and Sarada — the latter two are collectively known as fan-throated lizards. It also has traits from other lizard species: its foot pads resemble those of the gecko, its tail resembles the prehensile tail of the chameleon, and its casque appears to be based on that of the chameleon or the helmeted lizards. Some elements of its design appear to be based on parts of a motorcycle: its casque resembles both a motorcycle windshield and a helmet, its cheeks are similar to turn signal lights, its rear looks like a motorcycle seat, and the protrusion on its chest together with its tail resemble rubber tires, the latter especially when curled.
Cyclizar may represent a "missing link" between Koraidon and Miraidon, with its anatomy reflecting an intermediate state between the two. For example, Koraidon's second and third digits are separated but connected by a skin membrane, whereas Cyclizar's seem to be partially fused, and Miraidon's are fully fused. Cyclizar and Miraidon share an elongated crest, subtympanic shields, a beak-like snout, and a lack of feathers, while Cyclizar and Koraidon share black tire-like scales on the tail and chest region, black pads on the inner sides of their feet, and a lack of exposed claws.
Name origin
Cyclizar may be a combination of cycle and lizard.
Mototokage may be a combination of moto (Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese for motorcycle) and 蜥蜴 tokage (lizard).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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モトトカゲ Mototokage
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From moto and 蜥蜴 tokage
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French
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Motorizard
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From moto, motorisé, and lézard
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Spanish
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Cyclizar
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Same as English name
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German
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Mopex
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From Moped and Echse
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Italian
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Cyclizar
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Same as English name
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Korean
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모토마 Motoma
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From motorcycle and 도마뱀 domabaem
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Mandarin Chinese
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摩托蜥 Mótuōxī
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From 摩托車 / 摩托车 mótuō-chē and 蜥蜴 xīyì
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Cantonese Chinese
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摩托蜥 Mōtoksīk
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From 摩托車 mōtok-chē and 蜥蜴 sīkyihk
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More languages
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Hindi
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लिज़ाबाइक Lizabike
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From lizard and bike
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Thai
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โมโตโทคาเงะ Motothokha-nge
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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