Which Pokémon have same name in English and Japanese?

Did you know that Pikachu is called Pikachu in Japanese? Also, all Mythical Pokémon except (spoiler) have the same name in Japanese and English, though it's sometimes said differently (like Arceus).
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Are Japanese Pokémon names the same as English?

The names of Pokémon species are different in Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese, French and German. Other language versions just use the English or Japanese names.
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Are Pokémon names the same in every language?

They are not. Some are the same, but a lot of name (I think especially the original pokemon) were all localized to make puns and references that work better in the target language.
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What is Charizard's name in Japanese?

Charizard (/ˈtʃɑːrɪzɑːrd/), known in Japan as Lizardon (リザードン, Rizādon), is a Pokémon in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise.
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What is jigglypuff name in Japanese?

Jigglypuff (/ˈdʒɪɡlipʌf/ JIG-lee-puf), known in Japan as Purin (プリン), is a Pokémon species.
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What is Kadabra's Japanese name?

Kadabra's Japanese name "Yungerer" is almost identical to the Japanese pronunciation of "Geller." Uri Geller sued Nintendo for using his likeness in 2000.
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What is Bulbasaur Japanese name?

Its Japanese name, Fushigidane (fu-SHI-gi-DAHN-eh), is a combination of the Japanese words for mystery or miracle (fushigi) and seed (tane).
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What is gengar in Japanese?

Gengar (Japanese: ゲンガー, Hepburn: Gengā), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise.
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What are Pikachu Japanese names?

Pikachu's name in Japanese is actually the same, ピカチュウ (Pikachū).
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What is Squirtle Japanese name Pokémon?

Squirtle (/ˈskwɜːrtəl/), known as Zenigame (ゼニガメ) in Japan, is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. It was designed by Atsuko Nishida.
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Why is magmar called boober?

Magmar is Boober in Japanese

That's because apparently Magmar is a Booby crossed with a mythical salamander of fire. Trust us, we're as confused as you, but we'll be naming all our captured Magmars "Booby" from now on.
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What is snorlax called in Japanese?

Snorlax (/ˈsnɔːrlæks/), known in Japan as Kabigon (カビゴン), is a Pokémon species, a type of Pocket Monster, in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise.
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What is the Japanese name for gyarados?

Magikarp (Known as Koiking コイキング, Koikingu in Japan) and Gyarados (ギャラドス Gyaradosu /ˈɡærədoʊs, ˈɡɪərə-, -dɒs/) are a pair of Pokémon species in the Pokémon video game franchise.
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What is Ash's name in Japanese?

Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi (サトシ) in Japan, is a character in the Pokémon franchise owned by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures.
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What is the Japanese name for Mewtwo?

Mewtwo (Japanese: ミュウツー, Hepburn: Myūtsū) is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise.
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What is Eevee's Japanese name?

In the original Japanese games, the Pokémon was called Eievui, a name which has similar prefixes to its current English name. However, before the English versions of the games were released, Eevee was originally going to be named Eon rather than Eevee.
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Why does Pikachu say Pikapi?

Most of what Pikachu is saying are just ways to address other characters and Pokemon. When Pikachu says, "Pikapi," he's talking to or referring to Ash. Ash's name is Satoshi in Japanese, so Pikapi is the closest sounding word that Pikachu is able to say.
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Why does Gengar smile?

There is something sinister hiding behind his smile. As it turns out, it's literally a portal to the afterlife. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Gengar can enter Gigantamax mode where he becomes not only large, but his form changes, too.
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What is Gastly's Japanese name?

Gastly (Japanese: ゴース Ghos) is a dual-type Ghost/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
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What is the rarest Gengar?

Gengar – Skyridge: $400

And it comes as no surprise the Skyridge version of Gengar is topping off our list. Pokemon Skyridge was released in 2003 as part of the “E-Card Series” which was the first time in Pokemon Card history the design of the actual card was different.
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Why was Bulbasaur banned?

The Pokémon Bulbasaur Contains A German Curse Word

According to Bulbapedia, the reason for this is because they have the word "Sau" in their names. The word Sau hits the inappropriate word filter, as it's the German word for pig or swine, and it's often used as an insult.
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What is the Japanese name for zapdos?

Zapdos (Japanese: サンダー Thunder) is a dual-type Electric/Flying Legendary Pokémon.
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What is Charmander in Japanese?

Charmander (Japanese: ヒトカゲ Hitokage) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves into Charmeleon starting at level 16, which evolves into Charizard starting at level 36.
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