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Stoutland (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a normal type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. It evolves from Herdier starting at level 32.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Stoutland is a canine Pokémon with a talent for rescuing people lost at sea or in the mountains. On its face, it has cream-colored fur that forms voluminous, white-tipped plumes and a three-pointed crest. The plumes are so long that they run the length of its body and bunch close to it. It has tufty, pointed ears with dark blue insides, a black nose surrounded by short black whiskers, and small eyes that are nearly hidden behind its facial fur. Its body is covered with shaggy fur that is dark blue along the back and grayish-blue toward the legs. Its face and paws are light brown, and each paw has three toes with white claws. Blue paw pads can also be seen on each paw in Pokédex 3D Pro.
Stoutland has an intelligent, good-natured, valiant, and trustworthy disposition, being a partner of choice for many. Its fur is thick enough to protect itself and others against freezing temperatures. Stoutland found in Alola look fairly uncomfortable, however. Stoutland enjoys spending time with humans and can warm up to them in just three days. It is known to be very proud of its impressive mustache, the reason being due to its length determining Stoutland's social status among its species.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Pokémon spin-offs[]
In the anime[]
An old Stoutland debuted in That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!, where it was living in an abandoned house with a wild Litten. By the events of One Journey Ends, Another Begins..., its health had gotten so bad that it had to be taken to Nurse Joy for treatment. After being discharged, Stoutland disappeared, leaving Litten upset. In Memories in the Mist!, it appeared as an apparition, confirming that it had passed away after the events of One Journey Ends, Another Begins... Stoutland is one of the few Pokémon to die in the anime.
Stoutland debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. In the latter movie, it was used by Glacine and Donuke to pull their sled in the snowbound village in the latter, while it made a brief cameo appearance in the former movie while fulfilling a similar role.
Stoutland made its main series debut in Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!, under the ownership of Burgundy. It was used in a battle against Ash Ketchum, where it faced off against Palpitoad during the first round of the Club Battle, but it lost.
In Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, Oscar's Stoutland saved Oscar's granddaughter Anna when she fell while hiking in the mountains. Both of them were then rescued by Mewtwo, who lifted them back up.
Multiple Stoutland appeared in Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!, with some of them being Poké Ride Stoutland. They were used by Ash and his classmates as part of a treasure hunt.
Origin[]
Stoutland is based on various breeds of dogs, more specifically the Yorkshire Terrier and Shi Tzu. Its tendency to rescue humans stranded in the mountains might be inspired by the Saint Benard.
Etymology[]
Stoutland may come from stout (fat, bulky, or sturdy, due to its overweight build and since it is built for rugged environments) and Scotland (since Yorkshire Terriers are Scottish).
Mūrando comes from ムチムチ (muchimuchi, plump or voluptuous, due to its obesity), 尨 muku (shaggy hair), and Scotland. It may also come from 村 (mura, town or village, due to its long relationship with humans) and ムキムキ (mukimuki, muscular, due to its strength).
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It rescues people stranded by blizzards in the mountains. Its shaggy fur shields it from the cold. |
| Pokémon White | This extremely wise Pokémon excels at rescuing people stranded at sea or in the mountains. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Being wrapped in its long fur is so comfortable that a person would be fine even overnight on a wintry mountain. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Being wrapped in its long fur is so comfortable that a person would be fine even overnight on a wintry mountain. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It rescues people stranded by blizzards in the mountains. Its shaggy fur shields it from the cold. |
| Pokémon Y | Being wrapped in its long fur is so comfortable that a person would be fine even overnight on a wintry mountain. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | It rescues people stranded by blizzards in the mountains. Its shaggy fur shields it from the cold. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Being wrapped in its long fur is so comfortable that a person would be fine even overnight on a wintry mountain. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Intelligent, good-natured, and valiant, it's a trustworthy partner on rescue teams. |
| Pokémon Moon | With this wise Pokémon, there could be no concern that it would ever attack people. Some parents even trust it to babysit. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | It pays no mind to the cold, thanks to its long warm coat. Stoutland in Alola look a little uncomfortable. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Its fur is long and thick. A long time ago in cold regions, every household kept a Stoutland. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | These Pokémon seem to enjoy living with humans. Even a Stoutland caught in the wild will warm up to people in about three days. |
| Pokémon Shield | Stoutland is immensely proud of its impressive moustache. It's said that moustache length is what determines social standing among this species. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
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| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | |
| Pokémon White | |
| Pokémon Black 2 | |
| Pokémon White 2 | |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | |
| Pokémon Y | |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | |
| Pokémon Moon | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Crown Tundra: Dynamax Adventure |
| Pokémon Shield | Crown Tundra: Dynamax Adventure |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
Gen V[]
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Attack | 45 |
| Sp. Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 80 |
| Total | 490 |
Gen VI+[]
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Attack | 45 |
| Sp. Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 80 |
| Total | 500 |
Moveset[]
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Trivia[]
- Stoutland is one of a few Pokémon in Black and White that, rather than having a synthesized sound serving as its cry, it has a more realistic cry, sounding similar to a barking dog.
- Despite being based on a Scottish Terrier (and its English name deriving from Scotland), Stoutland and its evolutionary relatives are found on the Isle of Man-based Isle of Armor rather than in the Scotland-based Crown Tundra.
- Despite its fat build and it being described as being adapted for snowy environments, Stoutland can't have Thick Fat or any abilities that would benefit it during a hailstorm.
- Stoutland is one of a few Pokémon in the anime who perished in the present day and were never brought back to life. It is also the first to perish during the series itself rather than a movie, and the only one to die of old age.