Dawn's Buneary
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Dawn's Buneary (Japanese:ヒカリのミミロルHikari's Mimirol) was the firstwild Pokémon thatDawncaught in theSinnohregion, and her second overall.
In animation
History
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
InSetting the World on Its Buneary!, Buneary was close by whenAsh's Pikachu was almost run over byOfficer Jenny while trying to get backAsh's hat from hisAipom. It managed to rescue Pikachu and stayed nearthe group's campsite after that. Soon,Brock's Croagunk noticed it was hiding in the bushes and it ran off. BothAsh andDawn rushed to catch Buneary, but Dawn was determined to battle the Pokémon after failing to catch aBuneary in herpreviousattempts to do so. She quickly commandedPiplup to useBubble Beam. However, Buneary was able to dodge Piplup's moves andconfuse him withDizzy Punch before usingBounce toknock him out.
After that, it was Ash's turn to try to catch Buneary. He used his Pikachu to battle Buneary, but it acted completely different than when battling Piplup before, covering its face with its fur. It then froze Ash, Dawn, andBrock withIce Beam and started dancing with Pikachu. Pikachu later scolded Buneary for its actions, upsetting it and making it cry. Buneary stopped crying when it heard something. However, this did not prevent it from being locked inside a glass ball fromTeam Rocket's newest mecha. Pikachu offered to go withJessie,James, andMeowth if they agreed to free Buneary, but the trio had no plans of letting Buneary go and just wanted to capture Pikachu fortheir boss. UsingIron Tail, Pikachu managed to break free and save Buneary. Together, they were able to wreck Team Rocket's mecha and then jump before it could explode, with Ash grabbing Pikachu and Buneary landing safely on Dawn's arms. Buneary was later asked if it would like to travel with Dawn. It agreed, but Dawn said they still should have aPokémon battle.
This time, Piplup was prepared for Buneary's moves. Their battle began with Piplup using Bubble Beam, which Buneary dodged. Piplup followed withPeck, only for Buneary to dodge again. When Piplup used another Bubble Beam, Buneary countered with Ice Beam. The two moves clashed, creating an explosion. Buneary then used the smoke to surprise Piplup with Dizzy Punch, but he was able to dodge and use Peck, hitting Buneary and nodding to Dawn so she could throw aPoké Ball. After a few seconds, Buneary was successfullycaught, joining Dawn on herquest to become aTop Coordinator.
Buneary made its stage debut inArrival of a Rival!, where it was used in theBattle Round of theJubilife CityPokémon Contest. It was first seen defeating aBidoof to advance Dawn to the semifinals. There, it went up againstZoey's Glameow. Their battle began with Buneary using Ice Beam, which was countered by Glameow'sShadow Claw and used to create a stunning contrast that cost Dawn a few points. After that, Buneary used Bounce and Glameow used its curled tail to jump and surprise Buneary withFury Swipes. Glameow proceeded with Iron Tail, but Buneary managed to stop the attack by using its ears to grab Glameow's tail. Seeing this,Zoey ordered Glameow to spin its tail, making Buneary spin and sending it flying. Buneary fought back with Ice Beam, which Glameow managed to dodge. However, theIce-typemove ended up freezing the stage, making Glameow slip up and allowing Buneary to attack it repeatedly with Dizzy Punch and Bounce. When Glameow was about to be hit by another Dizzy Punch, it used Shadow Claw to break the ice covering the stage, sending shards towards Buneary before using Iron Tail to make it hit the ground. Time ran out after that and Buneary lost the battle on points, eliminating Dawn from the competition.
InSmells Like Team Spirit!, Buneary was used alongsideConway'sSlowking in the semifinal round of theHearthome City Tag Battle Competition. They managed to defeat their opponents and advance their Trainers to the final round.
Buneary was the first Pokémon Dawn sent out during herGymbattle againstMaylene at theVeilstone Gym inCrossing the Battle Line!. Dawn was counting on Buneary's jumping skills to defeat Maylene'sFighting-typePokémon. Going up againstMeditite, Buneary started the battle with itsFlying-type Bounce attack. However, the Meditate Pokémon usedDetect to sense and then avoid Buneary's move, preventing damage. After that, Meditite managed to hit Buneary with itsDrain Punch despite its attempt to spin and dodge the attack. Buneary got up and used Ice Beam,freezing Meditite briefly as it usedConfusion to break from the ice and direct the shards at Buneary. Thanks to its footwork skills, Buneary was able to avoid the ice shards, but Meditite used Confusion one more time to lift Buneary into the air then toss it down to the ground. By extending its rolled-up ears, Buneary softened the impact before using Bounce. Meditite then used Drain Punch and the two Pokémon clashed in mid-air, causing an explosion and rendering Bunearyunable to continue battling.
InPruning a Passel of Pals!, Buneary was used in the Battle Round of theWallace Cup. It battled aWailmer and won, allowing Dawn to advance in the competition.
InArriving in Style!, Dawn and Buneary were invited byParis to register for theHearthome Collection, a fashion event wherePokémon Stylists show off their Pokémon's best looks. Dawn initially had trouble picking a design for herself and Buneary, but after remembering whatHermione had told her earlier about Poké Stylists and Coordinators being one and the same, as well asZoey's advice to focus on showcasing the Pokémon as they are always the main attraction, she got inspired and began designing again. The next day, Dawn and Buneary were seen wearing simple snow-themed outfits for the competition. During its performance, Buneary used its Ice Beam attack to create several ice pillars before displaying its jumping ability to the judges. This secured it a spot among the three finalists, along withAsh's Pikachu andCocoa'sMismagius. AfterTeam Rocket interrupted the competition with their usual antics, Buneary used Bounce together with Paris'sLopunny to destroy theirmecha and send them blasting off. Paris later announced Dawn and Buneary as the winners of the Hearthome Collection, congratulating Dawn for using simple accessories to show off Buneary.
Buneary was Dawn's choice for theAppeals Round of theCelestic Contest inBattling The Generation Gap!. She was sent out with aParty Seal and used Bounce to start its performance, jumping up high then spinning in the air. It proceeded with Ice Beam to freeze the stage and create a slide of ice so she could skate on it. After skating across the icy stage for a while, she used Dizzy Punch, allowing it to skate on her ears. However, she lost control of its rapid spinning movements and ended up flying across the hall. Seeing this, Dawn rushed to catch Buneary then told it to smile and pose as a way to make up for their mistake. The performance was praised by the judges, withRaoul Contesta saying it showed off how cute Buneary can be andNurse Joy commenting how much fun Buneary seemed to be having. As a result, Dawn was allowed to move on to the second round Contest Battles.
InHold the Phione!, awildPhione fell in love with Buneary. It became jealous of Pikachu and challenged him to a battle, but Buneary decided to fight instead. During the battle, Phione was able to take advantage of the proximity to the sea and confuse Buneary, but it eventually knocked it out with its Bounce attack. Upon seeing Phione leaving feeling down, Buneary said something to cheer it up, putting a smile on its face.
InAnother One Gabites the Dust!, Buneary was used in the Appeals Round of theChocovine Contest. Its performance, which consisted in creating an ice sculpture to slide on, impressed the judges enough for them to grant Dawn a place in the second round.
When Dawn sent out Buneary inBattling a Cute Drama!, Buneary's cuteness attracted attention from aTrainer in theShelter TownPokémon Center. The Trainer, namedMarilyn, approached Dawn and asked her for a battle. Dawn accepted the challenge and used Buneary to battle Marilyn'sCherubi. As Marilyn wanted to appreciate Cherubi's cute appearance a little longer, Dawn was the first to make a move, commanding Buneary to use Dizzy Punch. Despite being hit multiple times, Cherubi did not counterattack and so Buneary used Ice Beam. This time, Cherubi usedProtect to defend itself but acted as if it was taking damage from the attack. Upon seeing this,Brock interrupted the battle and gave Marilyn a lecture before telling her she would be disqualified if she refused to battle properly. After that, Cherubi fought back by usingMagical Leaf. Buneary tried to evade the attack but ended up getting hit. Before Buneary could react, Cherubi usedTackle and thenSolar Beam, knocking Buneary out.
InYes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!, Buneary teamed up with Piplup to perform at theDaybreak TownPokémon Contest, which was being held under theDouble Performance rule. Piplup used Bubble Beam to start things off and Buneary followed with an Ice Beam, freezing the bubbles that were floating around thearena. After that, it used Bounce to leap in the frozen bubbles, displaying its footwork and receiving compliments fromMarian for doing so. It then used a variation of the technique it perfected inWild in the Streets! and Piplup did the same while simultaneously using his Peck attack. The two of them finished the performance by popping up the bubbles and sending a shower of sparkles down to the crowd. Their performance received positive reviews fromthethreejudges and allowed Dawn to advance to the Battle Stage.
InTeaching the Student Teacher!, Buneary was called out to help Dawn perfect her newestContest combination, the Ice Chandelier. It used its Ice Beam to trapPachirisu in a ball of ice and Pachirisu used itsDischarge to make the ice shine brightly. This combination was later used by Pachirisu andMamoswine in theGrand Festival.
InLast Call — First Round!, Buneary was used in the Performance Stage of theSinnoh Grand Festival along withCyndaquil. Both of them were sent out withLine Seals and Buneary used Ice Beam to create a large frozen path resembling a roller coaster. Cyndaquil proceeded withFlame Wheel, rolling over the path and melting a trench for Buneary to slide on. After that, Buneary charged an Ice Beam and Cyndaquil usedSmokescreen in order to cloak themselves above a large frozen spike. When the smoke was blown away, Buneary was seen inside a Poké Ball made of ice with Cyndaquil standing on top, impressing the judges and securing Dawn a place among theCoordinators advancing to theContest Battles. It was later used inComing Full-Festival Circle!, where it battled along with Cyndaquil againstJessilina'sSeviper andCarnivine in the semifinals of the competition. Together they managed to defeat their opponents and advance Dawn to the final round.
It was revealed inMemories are Made of Bliss! that Buneary had been chosen byHermione to be a model of the Poké Chic magazine. As a result, Dawn decided to remain in theSinnohregion whileAsh andBrock returned toKanto.
InDPS01, it was used to help fight off theAriados that were attacking Dawn andShinko. It was caught inString Shot and couldn't do anything until Cyndaquilevolved intoQuilava and saved it.
Pokémon the Series: Black & White
InPiplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!, Buneary was shy after being introduced toAsh,Iris, andCilan's Pokémon. However, upon seeing Pikachu, it quickly came up to him and leaned against him, much toOshawott's disappointment.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Buneary appeared inThe Gates of Warp!.
Personality and characteristics
Buneary often displays traditional feminine traits similar to itsTrainer. It enjoys dressing up in beautiful outfits and showing off in them, particularly toPikachu. It began wearing a vest with a heart on it inThe Bells Are Singing!, which was designed byDawn and sewed byJohanna. It appears to be very proud of its vest and, for the most part, only takes it off to compete inPokémon Contests.
Buneary has been shown to be a helpful Pokémon. For instance, inDoc Brock!, it took off its vest to give toPachirisu when theElectric-typePokémon wassick from storing too much electricity. It also used Ice Beam to make an ice pack for Pachirisu in order to bring its fever down.
Buneary developed a crush on Pikachu after it spotted him grabbing a potato thatBrock's Croagunk had tossed in the air. It is shown to be sensitive whenever Pikachu gets frustrated with its acts of affection at times that don't call for it. When around Pikachu, it gets flustered and hides its face in its fur. However, it is always cheering for Pikachu when he participates inGymbattles and, when not being used itself, for Dawn during Contests.
Buneary has shown time after time that it was meant to compete in Contests, using its moves in unique ways that make it more noticeable such as making an ice slide fromIce Beam as anappeal. Commonly it combines Ice Beam with spinning and sliding actions when performing in a Contest.
Despite her size, Buneary is very powerful and was able to tire outMaylene'sMeditite enough so thatAmbipom could defeat it. Its Ice Beam, which appears to be its main attack, is powerful enough to freeze an entire lake.
Upon its return inUnova with Dawn and the others, it was shown to be quite shy, hiding behindMamoswine when everybody was introducing each other's Pokémon. However, upon seeing Pikachu, a face it did recognize, it quickly embraced him.
Moves used
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Moves improvised
| Picture | First Used In | Moves Involved | Partnered With |
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 | A Stand-Up Sit-Down! | Aqua Jet andIce Beam | Dawn's Buizel |
| Description: A combination of Buizel's Aqua Jet and another Pokémon'sIce-type move, commonly Ice Beam. It was first attempted inA Stand-Up Sit Down! byDawn, but was later successfully used byAsh inPruning a Passel of Pals! and inA Crasher Course in Power! againstCrasher Wake's Quagsire. It was used again inClassroom Training! andFamiliarity Breeds Strategy!. | |||
 | Teaching The Student Teacher! | Ice Beam andDischarge | Dawn's Pachirisu |
| Description: A combination move which was created by Buneary and Pachirisu when they were training with Dawn. It involves Buneary using an Ice Beam around Pachirisu trapping it in a ball of ice. Pachirisu then runs around in the ball while using Discharge. The end result is a chandelier of ice that glows in a beautiful blue hue. Dawn calls it "Ice Chandelier". | |||
 | Last Call — First Round! | Ice Beam andFlame Wheel | Dawn's Cyndaquil |
| Description: Buneary uses Ice Beam on the field to create a giant sculpture of slides. Cyndaquil then uses Flame Wheel on the ice path, allowing Buneary to follow Cyndaquil by sliding down. | |||
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In the games
In the spin-off games
Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game
Buneary appears inIntellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
Buneary appeared inPDP11 andPDP13. InPDP22, it was used in a battle against aSharpedo.
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Movie adaptations
The Rise of Darkrai manga
Dawn's Buneary first appeared inThe Rise of Darkrai where it was shown when Dawn sent her Pokémon out to play with several other Pokémon.
Giratina and the Sky Warrior ani-manga
Buneary reappeared inGiratina and the Sky Warrior, serving the same role as in the movie.
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In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Dawn's Buneary in thePokémon Trading Card Game.
| Dawn's Buneary Cards listed with ablue background are only legal to use in the currentExpanded format. Cards listed with agreen background are legal to use in both the currentStandard andExpanded formats. | |||||||
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| Card | Type | English Expansion | Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion | Rarity | # |
Buneary |  | Movie Commemoration Random Pack | 019/022 | ||||
Trivia
- TheProfessor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia featured at the end ofDP018 is about Dawn's Buneary. He writes thissenryū about it: 「ミミロルが みみをまるめて みみロール」 "Mimirol rolls up its ears into ear-rolls."
- Buneary is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to be seen wearing clothing on a regular basis.
- Every one of Buneary's moves are capable of causingstatus conditions.
- Buneary is the only one of Dawn's Pokémon that have participated in aPokémon Contest under her care to not have defeated anotherCoordinator's Pokémon in the final round of a Contest.
- Buneary is the first Pokémon in theanimated series to defeat aMythical Pokémon.
Related articles
- For more information on this Pokémon's species, seeBuneary.
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