Nuzleaf (Pokémon)


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Nuzleaf (Japanese: コノハナ Konohana) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from starting at level 14 and evolves into  when exposed to a Leaf Stone.

Biology
Nuzleaf is a bipedal Pokémon with a single green leaf atop its head. The leaf is smaller on the female. This Pokémon is mostly brown with a beige mask marking on its face. Its bulky thighs are also beige and have thin striations, and there are what appear to be two nipples on its chest. It has thin arms with mitten-like hands. If its long, pointed nose is grabbed, Nuzleaf will lose its power.

Using the leaf on its head as a flute, it makes music with leaves that creates a sense of unease in people. However, it can also play comforting melodies. Nuzleaf lives in and is skilled at climbing, but it will come out of the forest to frighten people. It has an odd power that manifests as the move ; its former signature move.

Major appearances
Multiple Nuzleaf debuted in Turning Over a Nuzleaf. When, , , , , , and got separated from , , , and Max and got lost in a forest, these wily Pokémon caused trouble for them.

Multiple Nuzleaf appeared in Jump For Joy!, where they were living in an old tree with several and a. One of them was sick and required attention from Nurse Joy, who had to be kidnapped by Shiftry in order to accomplish this.

A colony of and Nuzleaf appeared in Leave it to Brocko!. One of the Nuzleaf got separated from its colony and Brock and had to bring it home before  could steal it. This Nuzleaf also seemed to be fast friends with Brock's Sudowoodo, even when Sudowoodo was a Bonsly.

Yoko of the Eterna Gym owns a Nuzleaf. In The Grass-Type is Always Greener, when Gardenia was traveling in the Eterna Forest, it brought her a note summoning her back to the Gym. It was seen again in The Grass Menagerie!, refereeing alongside its Trainer.

Minor appearances
Multiple Nuzleaf appeared in Jirachi: Wish Maker as some of the residents of Forina, 's home.

A Nuzleaf appeared in True Blue Swablu, under the ownership of Mr. Morita. It was his partner Pokémon in patrolling a Pokémon nature preserve.

A Nuzleaf appeared in Hokey Poké Balls! along with a.

A Nuzleaf appeared in PK13.

A Nuzleaf appeared in The Ribbon Cup Caper at the S.S. St. Flower's Pokémon Center.

A Nuzleaf appeared in Reversing the Charges, where it had been defeated by an overcharged and was found by Max.

A Nuzleaf appeared in Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2).

A Nuzleaf appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.

A Nuzleaf appeared in The Champ Twins!.

A Nuzleaf made a cameo appearance in Camping It Up!.

A Trainer's Nuzleaf appeared in Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, where it was seen participating in the fake Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle that had set up.

A Nuzleaf appeared in A Marathon Rivalry!, under the ownership of a competitor in the Pokéathlon held in Camellia Town.

A Nuzleaf appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions as one of the many local Pokémon living in Crown City. It worked together with the other Pokémon in surrounding in the park to attack him, angry for what  did to the city. Before a fight could break out, Nuzleaf, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed down by.

A Nuzleaf appeared in Cilan's demonstration in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, where it evolved into a.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Nixing Nuzleaf, met a  Nuzleaf in Petalburg City that sprang out at him with other wild Pokémon. It briefly engaged in battle with Mumu until Mumu grabbed it by its long nose, prompting it to run away.

The rented a Nuzleaf, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!.

The rented a Nuzleaf, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
A Nuzleaf appeared in The Predestined Battle!.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Nuzleaf appeared in PMDP20.

NPC appearances

 * : Punching the ball with on the Ruby Field will push Nuzleaf back. On the second hit, it will create a bridge leading to the Ball Upgrade.
 * : Two Nuzleaf are members of Team Shifty.
 * : A looks after the undefined after they find themselves in the.

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Origin
Nuzleaf may be based on an, and possibly on. They may also be based on 天狗 , tricky Japanese goblins who are known for their long noses, cruel tricks, ability to read minds, and the ranks of 小天狗 ko-tengu, tengu of lesser rank. Its tendency to use a flute to cause fear in others is reminiscent of, the Greek god of nature, who played reed pipes and was known for the ability to strike inherent terror into the hearts of others.

Name origin
Nuzleaf may be a combination of nuzzle or nose and leaf.

Konohana is a combination of 木の葉 konoha (leaves) and 鼻 hana (nose). It may also literally be 巨の鼻 konohana (big nose).