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{{Infobox character
| name = Typhlosion
| image = File:Typhlosion.png
| alt =
| image_upright = 0.8
| caption =
| series = [[Pokémon]]
| firstgame = [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver'']] (1999)
| creator =
| designer = [[Ken Sugimori]] (finalized)<ref name="64 Dream"/>
| voice =
| species = Pokémon
| lbl21 = [[Pokémon types|Type]]
| data21 = Fire<br />Fire and Ghost (Hisuian)
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'''Typhlosion''' ({{IPAc-en|t|aɪ|ˈ|f|l|oʊ|ʒ|ə|n}}; {{respell|ty|FLOH|zhən}}), known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''Bakphoon'''|バクフーン|lead=yes}}, is a [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon species]] in [[Nintendo]] and [[Game Freak]]'s [[Pokémon|''Pokémon'' media franchise]], and the final [[Gameplay of Pokémon#Pokémon evolution|evolved]] form of starter Pokémon [[Cyndaquil]]. First introduced in the video games [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver'']], it was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]] and is featured in ''[[Pokémon Go]]'' and the ''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]'', as well as various merchandise.

Classified as a Fire-type Pokémon, it has yellow and blue fur, and is able to generate flames from its back. In ''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'', Typhlosion receives a new regional variant called Hisuian Typhlosion, with Cyndaquil being one of three starter Pokémon in that game. In addition to its Fire typing, it also gains the Ghost typing.

The Hisuian variant of Typhlosion has generally been well received, with praise given to its design and discussion had over the gender presentation of this form. Typhlosion became the subject of discussion due to a leak of details of various ''Pokémon'' games, including one that explored lore about Typhlosion. Due to a supposed inaccurate [[machine translation]] of this document, it was believed that this folklore depicted Typhlosion manipulating and impregnating a girl, though this was disputed by people claiming that the machine translation changed details.

==Conception and development==
Typhlosion is a species of fictional creatures called Pokémon created for the ''[[Pokémon]]'' media franchise. Developed by [[Game Freak]] and published by [[Nintendo]], the Japanese franchise began in 1996 with the video games ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green'' for the [[Game Boy]], which were later released in North America as [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] in 1998.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |title=''Pokémon Red'' & ''Blue'' – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch 'Em All |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |last=Hilliard |first=Kyle |date=December 25, 2016 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001192920/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> In these games and their sequels, the player assumes the role of a Trainer whose goal is to capture and use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon. Some Pokémon can transform into stronger species through a process called [[Gameplay of Pokémon#Pokémon evolution|evolution]] via various means, such as exposure to specific items.<ref name="millenial"/> Each Pokémon has one or two elemental types, which define its advantages and disadvantages when battling other Pokémon.<ref>{{cite book |title=Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook |date=July 28, 2015 |publisher=[[Scholastic Inc.]] |page=5 |isbn=9780545795661}}</ref> A major goal in each game is to complete the [[Pokédex]], a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia, by capturing, evolving, and trading with other Trainers to obtain individuals from all Pokémon species.<ref name="millenial">{{cite book |title=Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination |first=Anne |last=Allison |date=May 2006 |publisher=[[University of California Press]] |isbn=9780520938991 |pages=192–197}}</ref>

Typhlosion was first introduced in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver'']]. It was visually based on a [[honey badger]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Madelynn |date=2023-01-21 |title=10 Pokemon Based On Obscure Real-Life Animals |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-based-on-obscure-real-life-animals/ |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=TheGamer |language=en |archive-date=January 21, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250121122103/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-based-on-obscure-real-life-animals/ |url-status=live }}</ref> When developing the games, around 300 individual Pokémon designs were drafted by various members of the development team, with each deciding their names and features, revising the drafts as needed. During this process the team actively tried to avoid vague design concepts, as they felt this had caused difficulty in creating completed Pokémon during ''Red'' and ''Blue'' development. As the team selected which Pokémon would be included, they were drawn and finalized by lead artist Ken Sugimori.<ref name="64 Dream">{{cite magazine |magazine=64 Dream |date=February 2000 |page=73 |script-title=ja:『''ポケモン金・銀''』の開発者に話を聞きました! |trans-title=We Spoke to the Developers of ''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver''!|language=Japanese}}</ref> To maintain balance however, many of the newer species did not appear in the early stages of the game. Additionally, many of the Pokémon were designed with merchandise in mind, taking into account the related ''Pokémon'' toy line and anime series. As a result, designs often had to be kept simplistic, something that caused strain for Sugimori and affected his approach to the next ''Pokémon'' franchise titles, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'']].<ref name="nintendo dream">{{cite magazine |magazine=Nintendo Dream |language=Japanese |pages=117–126 |script-title=ja:ポケットモンスタールビー・サファイア大ヒット記念ロングインタビュー |issue=84 |date=February 2003 |trans-title=''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'': A Long Interview to Celebrate Their Huge Success}}</ref>

Typhlosion is the final form of the [[Cyndaquil]] evolutionary line, evolving from the second stage, [[Quilava]]. It is a Fire-type Pokémon<ref name="IGN"/> featuring yellow and blue fur and flames that come from its neck.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-hisuian-typhlosion-leak/ |title=Pokémon Legends: Arceus Leaked Hisuian Typhlosion Form Mocked By Players |work=[[Screen Rant]] |last=Kerford |first=Colin |date=January 20, 2022 |accessdate=November 21, 2024 |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421124308/https://screenrant.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-hisuian-typhlosion-leak/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]'' features a new version of Typhlosion as part of regional forms called "Hisuian," while Cyndaquil and Quilava retain their normal forms. It remains a Fire-type Pokémon, but gains the secondary typing of Ghost.<ref name="USA" /> It greatly resembles regular Typhlosion, though its flames take on a different appearance from the standard form.<ref name=":0" />

==Appearances==
Typhlosion made its debut in the games [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver'']] as the evolved form of Cyndaquil.<ref name="IGN"/> Cyndaquil is made available to the player near the beginning of the game as their starter Pokémon alongside the Grass-type [[Chikorita]] and Water-type [[Totodile]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.destructoid.com/all-pokemon-starters-by-generation/ |title=All Pokémon Starters by Generation |work=[[Destructoid]] |last=Dawson |first=Christian |date=March 21, 2024 |accessdate=November 21, 2024 |archive-date=October 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001232316/https://www.destructoid.com/all-pokemon-starters-by-generation/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It appears in the same role in the later version ''[[Pokémon Crystal]]''<ref name="IGN"/> and remakes [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'']].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/hisuian-typhlosion-the-living-legend-one-pokemon-fans-attempt-to-make-one-starter-a-champion-across-20-years-of-games/ |title='Hisuian Typhlosion, the Living Legend': One Pokemon fan's attempt to make one starter a champion across 20 years of games |work=[[GamesRadar+]] |last=Harris |first=Iain |date=May 16, 2023 |accessdate=November 21, 2024 |archive-date=June 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625082013/https://www.gamesradar.com/hisuian-typhlosion-the-living-legend-one-pokemon-fans-attempt-to-make-one-starter-a-champion-across-20-years-of-games/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It later appeared in ''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'', with a new form of the species, named Hisuian Typhlosion, appearing.<ref name="USA">{{cite web |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/pokemon-legends-arceus-starters-evolutions |title=Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Best starters, evolutions |website=[[USA Today]] |last=Aubrey |first=Dave |date=January 28, 2022 |accessdate=November 21, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130084917/https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/pokemon-legends-arceus-starters-evolutions |archive-date=November 30, 2024 }}</ref> It can be transferred to [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Violet'']] via the app ''[[Pokémon Home]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yonezawa |first=Bruno |date=February 8, 2023 |title=All Pokémon That Can Be Transferred To Scarlet & Violet From HOME |url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-home-transfer-list/ |access-date=November 26, 2024 |website=[[ScreenRant]] |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227171556/https://screenrant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-home-transfer-list/ |archive-date=December 27, 2024 }}</ref> and both forms of Typhlosion can be obtained in ''[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]'' (with the Hisuian form requiring any Cyndaquil or Quilava caught in the Terarium to be transferred to Legends: Arceus via HOME and evolved there), the [[downloadable content]] for ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Julia |date=December 14, 2023 |title=Complete Blueberry Pokédex in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk DLC |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/24001410/complete-blueberry-pokedex-indigo-disk-dlc |access-date=November 26, 2024 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US |archive-date=December 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203084326/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-guide/24001410/complete-blueberry-pokedex-indigo-disk-dlc |url-status=live }}</ref> Typhlosion appears in spinoffs of the ''Pokémon'' games, including ''[[Pokémon Go]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 22, 2024 |title=Shiny Cyndaquil, evolution chart, 100% perfect IV stats and Typhlosion best moveset in Pokémon Go |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/cyndaquil-100-perfect-iv-stats-shiny-pokemon-go-9404 |access-date=November 26, 2024 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |language=en |archive-date=December 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203031128/https://www.eurogamer.net/cyndaquil-100-perfect-iv-stats-shiny-pokemon-go-9404 |url-status=live }}</ref> and the physical ''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scariati |first=Andrew |date=October 15, 2024 |title=The Most Expensive Typhlosion Pokemon TCG Cards |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-tcg-typhlosion-most-valuable-cards/ |access-date=November 26, 2024 |website=[[TheGamer]] |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227171552/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-tcg-typhlosion-most-valuable-cards/ |archive-date=December 27, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dwyer |first=Theo |date=February 21, 2022 |title=Pokémon TCG Japan's Battle Region Preview: Hisuian Typhlosion |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/pokemon-tcg-japans-battle-region-preview-hisuian-typhlosion/ |access-date=November 26, 2024 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en |archive-date=December 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203194828/https://bleedingcool.com/games/pokemon-tcg-japans-battle-region-preview-hisuian-typhlosion/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Critical reception==
Typhlosion was covered in ''[[IGN]]''{{'}}s "Pokémon of the Day" series, with the author arguing that it had a difficult time living up to Charizard due to Charizard being among the most popular Pokémon. She believed that it was the strongest of the second generation's starter Pokémon, stating that this as well as its "explosive" personality helped elevate its popularity.<ref name="IGN">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/25/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-typhlosion-157-390802 |title=Pokemon of the Day: Typhlosion (#157) |work=[[IGN]] |date=March 25, 2003 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007215832/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/25/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-typhlosion-157-390802 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''IGN'' writer Lucas M. Thomas felt that Typhlosion succeeded at following up Charizard as a Fire-type starter Pokémon.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/22 |title=Typhlosion |last=Thomas |first=Lucas M. |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |archive-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302080857/http://www.ign.com/lists/pokemon/22 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''ITMedia'' staff praised Typhlosion's design, particularly the flames that emit from its neck, and expressed their disappointment with it not having its flames out at all times, making it look worse.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/1704/04/news092.html |title=新御三家で最レアのバクフーンに出会えた午後【みんなのポケGO写真】 |work=ITMedia |date=April 4, 2017 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |archive-date=February 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213160408/https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/1704/04/news092.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Following [[Nintendo data leak#"Teraleak" (2024)|an information leak]], Typhlosion became the subject of discussion, as well as an [[internet meme]], due to a scrapped design document detailing the folklore of its relationship with a human.<ref name="DD">{{cite web |url=https://www.dailydot.com/memes/typhlosion-meme-game-freak-lea/ |title='WTF Game Freak': The Typhlosion allegations and meme, explained |website=[[Daily Dot]] |last=Weedston |first=Lindsay |date=October 16, 2024 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |archive-date=December 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222151020/https://www.dailydot.com/memes/typhlosion-meme-game-freak-lea/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This document was machine translated into English, where it appeared that Typhlosion married a human girl, presumed by some to be a child,<ref name="GR">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/after-last-weeks-pokemon-leaks-canceled-typhlosion-a-new-translation-of-the-alleged-lore-paints-the-fire-type-in-a-much-more-favorable-light/ |title=After last week's Pokemon leaks canceled Typhlosion, a new translation of the alleged lore paints the fire-type in a much more favorable light |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |last=Lewis |first=Catherine |date=October 18, 2024 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227171456/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/after-last-weeks-pokemon-leaks-canceled-typhlosion-a-new-translation-of-the-alleged-lore-paints-the-fire-type-in-a-much-more-favorable-light/ |archive-date=December 27, 2024 }}</ref> and had a child with her. This led to Typhlosion receiving negative reactions on social media.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/enormous-pokemon-leak-reportedly-includes-the-jrpg-series-entire-origin-myth-alongside-a-short-story-that-may-have-ruined-typhlosion-forever/ |title=Enormous Pokemon leak reportedly includes the JRPG series' entire origin myth, alongside a short story that may have ruined Typhlosion forever |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |last=Lewis |first=Catherine |date=October 14, 2024 |accessdate=October 10, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227171457/https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/enormous-pokemon-leak-reportedly-includes-the-jrpg-series-entire-origin-myth-alongside-a-short-story-that-may-have-ruined-typhlosion-forever/ |archive-date=December 27, 2024 }}</ref> After this document was leaked, it was reported that the machine translation was inaccurate, with claims made that the machine-translated version lacked context, particularly regarding the real-world folklore inspirations. ''[[GamesRadar+]]'' writer Catherine Lewis stated that Typhlosion in this story may be based on the shapeshifting [[yokai]] [[Mujina]]. Lewis noted that whether the translation was accurate or not, being an internal document suggested it was not canon.<ref name="GR" /> ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' writer Ana Diaz felt that it was similar to one of ''[[Grimms' Fairy Tales]]'' or mythology, and added that it was often compared to Pokémon like [[Gardevoir]] and [[Vaporeon]] due to the sexual nature of the story.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/466096/typhlosion-memes-game-freak-leak |title=The Pokémon Typhlosion has become the pariah of the internet |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |last=Diaz |first=Ana |date=October 16, 2024 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227171458/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/466096/typhlosion-memes-game-freak-leak |archive-date=December 27, 2024 }}</ref> ''[[Vice (website)|Vice]]'' writer Luis Prada felt that people overreacted to the leaked story, arguing that these kinds of stories are present in mythology both in and outside of Japan, as well as arguing that ''Pokémon'' has always dabbled in mythological inspiration.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/pokemon-leaks-typhlosion-romance-lore/ |title=Leaked Pokémon Lore Includes Story of a Girl Who Has a Baby with a Pokémon |work=[[Vice (website)|Vice]] |last=Prada |first=Luis |date=October 15, 2024 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227171630/https://www.vice.com/en/article/pokemon-leaks-typhlosion-romance-lore/ |archive-date=December 27, 2024 }}</ref> ''[[Daily Dot]]'' writer Lindsey Weedston agreed, adding that feelings on consent differed in the time these kinds of stories appeared than they do now.<ref name="DD" />

[[File:Hisuian Typhlosion.png|right|thumb|200px|Hisuian Typhlosion's "feminine" design was the subject of commentary by critics]]Typhlosion's Hisuian form has received generally positive reception. According to ''Inside Games'', Hisuian Typhlosion's design became popular among fans, though ''Screen Rant'' writer Austin King stated that initial impressions were mixed before people saw it with its flames on display, at which point reception became more positive.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-hisuian-typhlosion-regional-variant-lore/ |title=Pokémon Legends: Arceus' Real Reason For A Hisuian Typhlosion Form |work=[[Screen Rant]] |last=King |first=Austin |date=February 25, 2022 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324175801/https://screenrant.com/pokemon-legends-arceus-hisuian-typhlosion-regional-variant-lore/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Paste (website)|Paste]]'' writer Hana Kim called its design "fantastic," and stated that its "very calm demeanor" and "gentle and pacifist" nature was a direct contrast to Typhlosion's "stoic, angry, and explosive" personality.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-legends-arceus-best-new-forms |title=The Best New Pokémon Forms in Pokémon Legends: Arceus |work=[[Paste (website)|Paste]] |last=Kim |first=Hana |date=February 28, 2022 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |archive-date=September 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924160601/https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-legends-arceus-best-new-forms |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Game Rant'' writer Joseph Gobran expressed disappointment with Hisuian Typhlosion, stating that both it and its other form have abilities that are "circumstantial," with Hisuian Typhlosion's ability, Frisk, being useless in a competitive scene with the standard being both sides are able to see everything about their opponents team.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gamerant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-legends-arceus-hisuian-typhlosion-bad-meta/ |title=Why Pokemon Legends: Arceus' Hisuian Typhlosion Drops the Ball in Scarlet and Violet |website=[[Game Rant]] |last=Gobran |first=Joseph |date=January 8, 2024 |access-date=October 26, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227171630/https://gamerant.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-legends-arceus-hisuian-typhlosion-bad-meta/ |archive-date=December 27, 2024 }}</ref>

The design differences between Hisuian and the original form were the subject of discussion by critics. ''Inside Games'' writer Sawadee Otsuka felt that it had a more feminine design compared to its regular form, citing "shadow-like eyelids" and a "listless appearance" that they felt made it look seductive. They also discussed how a male Hisuian Typhlosion would be seen as a "downer guy" while a female would be seen as a "seductive mature woman."<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/03/05/137124.html |title=『ポケモンレジェンズアルセウス』ヒスイバクフーンが支持を集める意外な理由とは？「なんかクラブのママ感ある」 |work=Inside Games |last=Otsuka |first=Sawadee |date=March 5, 2023 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |archive-date=May 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516095433/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2022/03/05/137124.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Fellow ''Inside Games'' writer Hachiwatawachi discussed Hisuian Typhlosion's appearance in ''Pokémon Cafe Mix'', where it is seen wearing a [[kimono]]. She believed that male Typhlosion were seen as "cool, handsome men with long, sharp features" while females were perceived as "sexy older sisters." On this design, she believed it felt more "bright, cute, [and] innocent."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2024/04/22/154772.html |title=『ポケモン』色っぽすぎる…！看板娘「ヒスイバクフーン」が『ポケまぜ』に登場中―"茶屋のすがた"が可愛らしくて、思わずお店に行ってしまいそう |work=Inside Games |author=Hachiwatawachi |date=April 22, 2024 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |archive-date=May 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509220623/https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2024/04/22/154772.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Author Norihito Kodota analyzed Hisuian Typhlosion through a queer lens, arguing that its hunched walking style, eyeshadow, and the flames around its neck defied the ability to define Typhlosion in a way that neatly fits into male or female.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/619/G061991/20240807034/ |title=クィアゲーマー魂の1本：第3回は古怒田望人/いりやさんと「ポケモンSV」。規範を逸れた表象と，クィアな日常との関係 |work=4gamer |last=Kodota |first=Norihito |date=August 8, 2024 |accessdate=October 26, 2024 |archive-date=September 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917154604/https://www.4gamer.net/games/619/G061991/20240807034/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/typhlosion Typhlosion on Pokemon.com]
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