Blaziken (Pokémon)


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Blaziken (Japanese: バシャーモ Bursyamo) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from starting at level 36. It is the final form of. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Blaziken using the Blazikenite.

Biology
Blaziken is a bipedal, chicken-like Pokémon. The majority of Blaziken's body is red with accents of beige, yellow, and gray. Behind its head, there are beige, hair-like feathers that continue downward and surround its chest and abdomen. It has a small red face with a V-shaped crest on its head. Blaziken's blue eyes are semicircular with yellow sclerae, and its mouth is similar to hooked beak. It has featherless, gray hands with three fingers each, and three clawed toes that are not normally visible due to the shaggy, yellow feathers on the bottom of its legs. A female has a shorter mask and hair than a male.

Blaziken has strong, muscular legs that give it great lower body strength. This lower body strength helps its kicking and jumping abilities. Blaziken's wrists have gray wristband-like markings capable of producing a tuft of fire above them. Blaziken can also make flames spout from its ankles. This allows it to cloak its feet or fists, and it uses these abilities while practicing a form of. These combined abilities allow it to use its former signature move,. Its flames burn more intensely when it faces stronger opponents. Every several years, its old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back in their place. While Blaziken is rarely found in the wild, it is known to inhabit.

As Mega Blaziken, it loses its yellow markings, and gains black markings on its upper legs and chest. Its hair-like feathers take on a wing-like shape and point upward, and the portion around its chest is rough around its shoulders. The crest on its head changes into a flat horn that curves backward. The fire it creates on its wrists is now longer as well. When Blaziken Mega Evolves into Mega Blaziken, it further hones the power of its kicks, always a source of pride to it. As it unleashes a flurry of savage kicks, its legs can begin to burn from the friction of the surrounding atmosphere. As Mega Blaziken's body temperature increases, its power and speed continue to ramp up.

Harrison's Blaziken
Blaziken debuted in Pop Goes The Sneasel, under the ownership of. He used it to defeat the that was blocking access to the flame of. Harrison later used Blaziken in a climactic battle with Ash's Charizard.

May's Blaziken
In Once More with Reeling, 's Combusken evolved into a Blaziken. She brought it with her to Johto, and it was one of the Pokémon that she used when she briefly returned in A Full Course Tag Battle!.

Other
A Blaziken appeared in Destiny Deoxys, under the ownership of Rafe. It was his main Pokémon.

Its Mega Evolved form debuted in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!. It continued to appear throughout the series, mostly within Lumiose City, but also in Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!, where its Trainer, Blaziken Mask, was revealed to be Meyer in disguise. Meyer's Blaziken was among the Pokémon helping to protect Kalos from the Giant Rock.

A Blaziken appeared in The Cave of Trials!, under the ownership of Korrina's grandfather Gurkinn. Gurkinn used Blaziken as part of the test guarding a Lucarionite from Korrina.

A Blaziken appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short . It was summoned by to face off against  and  in a boxing ring.

Minor appearances
A 's Blaziken appeared in Like a Meowth to a Flame.

A 's Blaziken appeared in Last Call — First Round!. It was used in a Double Performance alongside a during the Sinnoh Grand Festival.

A Blaziken that can Mega Evolve into Mega Blaziken appeared in Mega Evolution Special I.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
A Blaziken appeared in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, under the ownership of. It evolved from and, and was also capable of Mega Evolving.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
owned a Combusken that evolved into Blaziken in I Dare Ya, Altaria... Knock Chic off My Shoulder when she met up with Winona. Although she was unable to win the battle even with her increased power, subsequent training allowed her to earn Sapphire the Badge and back Archie and Maxie's Pokémon into a corner twice. In the, she has obtained a Blazikenite, with it she can Mega Evolve into Mega Blaziken.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Blaziken appeared in Rare Pokémon!!.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Blaziken appears as a trophy.

Trophy information
"A Blaze Pokémon. When up against a tough opponent, it fights a spirited battle and shoots white-hot flames from its wrists. The stronger the foe, the more intense the flames from its wrists. Blaziken also uses a combination of punches and kicks to leave targets in scorched ruin, and its strong legs allow it to easily leap over 30-story buildings."

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Blaziken appears in the background of the stage when the stage is in the. It appears in the Blazing Chamber along with other Pokémon, namely, , and. There are trophies of both Blaziken and Mega Blaziken.

Blaziken
NA: ''Blaziken would be the perfect star for an intense, action-packed movie. Its fiery fists pack a serious punch, and it has no problem leaping over 30-story buildings. We'd save so much on the special effects! All we need is a good name... How about Fired Up! Better yet, Fired Up 3! That way it sounds like it's already a popular series!''

PAL: ''We should make an action film starring Blaziken. With its fiery fists and ability to spring over 30-storey buildings effortlessly, we'd save a ton of money on CGI! Let's call it... Red Renegade! Or, better yet, Red Renegade 3 - then people will think it's part of a popular series!''

Mega Blaziken
NA: ''If you find yourself in possession of a Blazikenite, you can use it to Mega Evolve Blaziken into Mega Blaziken. This Pokémon is clearly ready for a fight. This Mega Evolution has polished its attacks and is awaiting a worthy opponent. The Blaze Kick it can unleash will leave its foes charred. Mega Blaziken has what it takes to become a fighting champ!''

PAL: ''If you're lucky enough to get your hands on a rare Blazikenite stone, your Blaziken can Mega Evolve into this magnificent Pokémon. Ablaze with fighting spirit, Mega Blaziken has honed its skills to the highest possible degree. With its Blaze Kick, it can deliver a fierce impact that will leave opponents charred!''

Pokkén Tournament
Blaziken is a playable character in the arcade fighting game. It was made available to those who signed for pre-play tickets on the Pokkén Link Web site for the month of August 2015. Moves it can use include, , , and. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega-Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Gatling Flame Kicks.

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Trivia

 * Blaziken is the only fully-evolved starter Pokémon in the core series to.
 * [[Media:Latias Blaziken.jpg|A pre-alpha sketch]] depicts an unused Pokémon with the traits of both Blaziken and . Likewise, Mega Blaziken's ears appear similar to those in a pre-alpha sketch of Torchic.
 * Mega Blaziken is the only Mega Evolution officially introduced in that is not native to Kalos.

Origin
Blaziken is probably based on a chicken, specifically the Japanese  breed known for its mane and upright posture. The feathery legs resemble those of a. It bears resemblance to and, two anthropomorphic ancient Egyptian deities with hawk heads. Blaziken may also be based on the, a fire-breathing chicken, or possibly the . It is somewhat based on the mythical, as its feathers burn off every few years. It may also draw inspiration from the ', creatures that resembled raptors or ' and trailed flames.

Its Fighting type may also draw inspiration from fighters, since Blaziken's official artwork depicts a typical  and Mega Blaziken's stance portrays a.

Name origin
Blaziken is a combination of blaze and .

Bursyamo may be a combination of burst or burn and 軍鶏 , a breed of Japanese chicken once raised for fighting.

Related articles

 * May's Blaziken
 * Harrison's Blaziken
 * Chic