Draft:Bugsy (Pokémon)
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Bugsy is the Gym Leader of Azalea Town. He trains Bug-type Pokémon, and hands out the Hivebadge to trainers who defeat him.
Name References
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ツクシ(Tsukushi) | Possible corruption of "matsukuimushi", a general term for insects harmful to pine trees, or of "tsutsugamushi" a kind of mite. Anyhow, "mushi" means "insect". |
| English | Bugsy | Reference to the word "bug" |
| French | Hector | Derivation from the French word "insecte" (insect). |
| German | Kai | Refers to "Käfer", which means "coleopter". |
| Italian | Raffaello | Anagram of "farfalla", the Italian word for "butterfly". |
| Spanish | Antón | Derivation from the greek prefix "entomo", which means "insect". |
| Russian | Багси | A phonetical translation of Bugsy |
| Chinese | 阿筆（A Bi） | A partial translation of Tsukushi |
In the Anime
Bugsy trains in a large, greenhouse-like Gym filled with trees and bugs.
His Scyther can use Swords Dance to deflect Fire-type attacks. However, Ash figured out it was vulnerable from above, and Cyndaquil was able to knock it out, winning Ash the Hivebadge.
Pokémon
This listing is of Bugsy's Pokémon in the Pokémon anime.
In the Games
Bugsy's title is "The Walking Bug Pokémon Encyclopedia".
Because of his research on bug Pokémon, Bugsy's knowledge makes him an authority on them. He claims to never lose when it comes to bug Pokémon, but admits his research isn't finished upon a loss.
Although still young, Bugsy discovered the move Fury Cutter, which gets stronger as a battle goes longer.
In addition to the Hivebadge, Bugsy gives out TM 49, Fury Cutter, in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Pokémon Crystal.
Pokémon
This listing is of Bugsy's Pokémon in the video games he has appeared in.
Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal
Pokémon Stadium 2
- Round 1 Pokémon
In the Pokémon Adventures Manga
In Pokémon Adventures, Bugsy is a ruin explorer. He meets Gold at the Ruins of Alph, and is at first mistaken for a girl and asked out on a date by Gold.
Bugsy uses a special multi-Poké Ball capture net made for him by Kurt.
Pokémon
This listing is of Bugsy's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.
Released
- Unown (Given to research colleges)
In the TCG
Misc
- The Japanese name of the Hive Badge is the Insect Badge.
- Despite popular belief, Bugsy is in fact - male.
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