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Girafarig (Japanese: キリンリキ Kirinriki) is a dual-type Normal/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Girafarig is a hoofed quadruped Pokémon with a long neck. There is a white blaze on its muzzle, which ends in a round, pink nose. It has two horns with bulbous tips on top of its head. Its front half is yellow with black spots, while its back half is black with yellow spots. Female Girafarig have smaller, darker sections than males. There are many triangular, pink spikes along its back.

Girafarig's tail possesses a head of its own. The tail's head has yellow eyes, a mouth full of sharp teeth, and a small brain. However, this head is incapable of independent thinking and relies on outside stimuli such as smell to guide its actions. If the tail smells something alluring, it will bite. The tail often mimics the head during feeding and is able to warn the Pokémon of danger if it is sleeping. Girafarig lives in savannas and grasslands, where it feeds on the plant life.

In the anime

Major appearances

Girafarig made its main series debut in The Psychic Sidekicks!, Cherry owns a Girafarig. Their bond allowed it to use Future Sight.

In Cruisin' for a Losin', Sonny used a Girafarig during the Battle Stage of the Rubello Contest. It went up against Drew's Masquerain, but it lost after it used a combination of Bubble, Ice Beam, and Hidden Power.

In Saved by the Beldum, Morrison used a Girafarig during his match against Ash, but due to Morrison's reluctance to battle his friend, Girafarig was easily defeated by Corphish's Crabhammer. It reappeared in a flashback in Choose It or Lose It!.

In A Full Course Tag Battle!, Roman used a Girafarig alongside Kylie's Drifloon in a Tag Battle against May's Blaziken and Dawn's Piplup in the Seven Stars Restaurant. Girafarig was ultimately defeated by a combination of Piplup's Bubble Beam and Blaziken's Fire Spin.

Minor appearances

Girafarig debuted in Spell of the Unown: Entei, Lisa used a Girafarig to battle Ash during the opening sequence. It went up against Chikorita and ultimately won.

In Entei at Your Own Risk, a Girafarig was resting in hot springs.

In A Claim to Flame!, a Trainer's Girafarig battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, a Girafarig was living in an underground paradise.

In Odd Pokémon Out!, multiple Girafarig were living on Camomile Island.

A Coordinator's Girafarig appeared in Thinning the Hoard! and Channeling the Battle Zone!.

In An Elite Meet and Greet!, Lucian used a Girafarig in a battle against a Trainer's Scizor. Despite having a type disadvantage, Girafarig was able to defeat Scizor.

In The Rise of Darkrai, Darkrai hit a Girafarig with Dark Void.

In Gone With the Windworks!, Lyra used a Girafarig to help break down a locked door, but it was unable to do so.

In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1), Pokémon Pinchers captured multiple Girafarig.

In Last Call — First Round!, a Coordinator's Girafarig competed alongside a Rapidash in the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival.

In The Power of Us, Callahan caught a Girafarig during the Pokémon Catch Race. Two others were under the ownership of Trainers.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP156 Girafarig Ash's Pokédex Girafarig, the Long Neck Pokémon. Girafarig has a second head on its tail that bites those who approach it carelessly.

In the manga

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Similar to his anime counterpart, Morrison owns a Girafarig. It appeared in A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Into the Unown, Harry of Team Rocket's Elite Trio owns a Girafarig. It was used in an attempt to capture Suicune in Miltank Melee, it fell asleep temporarily by Parasee's Spore in Indubitably Ditto. It was used in Great Girafarig, to battle Eusine where it used its tail to find him but it fell into its trap and got electrocuted.

In Quilava Quandary, the Day-Care Couple used a Girafarig to train Gold.

In Misdreavus Misgivings, Morty helped a Trainer locate her lost Girafarig. It notably has a scar under its eye. Later, in The Last Battle XIII, the same Trainer was one of the people who volunteered their Pokémon for transfer, sending her Girafarig over.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Girafarig was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

In Tackling Togekiss, Lucian used a Girafarig to move books with its mind and bring them to its Trainer.

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Psychic's Girafarig was at the Safari Zone.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS129 Girafarig has a mini brain in its tail. It can pick scents when you're near, so be careful! *

In the TCG

In the TFG

One Girafarig figure has been released.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation II Johto

#147 Gold Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite. Silver Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell. Crystal When it is in danger, its tail uses some sort of mysterious powers to drive away the enemy. Stadium 2 Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite. Generation III Hoenn

#164 Kanto

#— Ruby Girafarig's rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite. Sapphire Girafarig's rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn't need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day. Emerald A Girafarig is an herbivore—it eats grass and tree shoots. While it is eating, its tail makes chewing and swallowing motions as if it were also eating. FireRed Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell. LeafGreen Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite. Generation IV Sinnoh

#121 Johto

#149 Diamond Its tail also has a small brain. It bites to repel any foe trying to sneak up on it from behind. Pearl While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn't need to sleep. Platinum The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward. HeartGold Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent and bite. SoulSilver Its tail, which also contains a small brain, may bite on its own if it notices an alluring smell. Generation V Unova

#— Black The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward. White Black 2 The head on its tail contains a small brain. It can instinctively fight even while facing backward. White 2 Generation VI Kalos

#— Hoenn

#171 X While it sleeps, the head on its tail keeps watch. The tail doesn't need to sleep. Y Its tail has a small brain of its own. Beware! If you get close, it may react to your scent by biting. Omega Ruby Girafarig's rear head also has a brain, but it is small. The rear head attacks in response to smells and sounds. Approaching this Pokémon from behind can cause the rear head to suddenly lash out and bite. Alpha Sapphire Girafarig's rear head contains a tiny brain that is too small for thinking. However, the rear head doesn't need to sleep, so it can keep watch over its surroundings 24 hours a day. Generation VII Alola

#— Kanto

#— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. Generation VIII Galar

#— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.

Click on the generation numbers above to see Girafarig's learnsets from other generations.





Side game data

Evolution

Sprites

Japanese sprites



Gold and Silver back sprites

Trivia

Girafarig's early design

An early design of Girafarig had a full-sized second head, reflecting its palindromic name, and resembling a Pushmi-pullyu.

Origin

Girafarig is based on a giraffe, and given its darker-colored backside, it may also be based on the Giraffokeryx, an extinct genus that resembled both the okapi and the giraffe. Girafarig's small second brain may have been based on the Stegosaurus, a herbivorous dinosaur which had been speculated to have possessed a second brain in its tail, improving its reflexes against predators.

Name origin

Girafarig is a palindrome based on giraffe, referring its two-headed and reverse appearance.

Kirinriki is both a palindrome (when written in katakana) based on 麒麟 kirin (giraffe), and a combination of kirin and 念力 nenriki (telekinesis).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese キリンリキ Kirinriki From 麒麟 kirin (giraffe) and 念力 nenriki (telekinesis) French Girafarig Same as English name Spanish Girafarig Same as English name German Girafarig Same as English name Italian Girafarig Same as English name Korean 키링키 Kilingki Transliteration of its Japanese name. May also be from 기린 Girin Cantonese Chinese Mandarin Chinese 麒麟奇 Qílínqí From 麒麟 Qílín and 奇 qí . The name will sound the same when read in reverse More languages Hindi गिरफारिग Girafarig Transcription of English name Russian Жирафариг Zhirafarig Transcription of English name Thai คิรินริกิ Kirinriki Transcription of Japanese name







