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Politoed
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If Poliwag and Poliwhirl hear its echoing cry, they respond by gathering from far and wide.
Whenever three or more of these guys get together, they sing in a loud voice that sounds like bellowing.
When it expands its throat to croak out a tune, nearby Poliwag and Poliwhirl gather immediately.
The curled hair on Politoed's head is proof of its status as a king. It is said that the longer and more curled the hair, the more respect this Pokémon earns from its peers.
The curled hair on its head proves its status as a king. It is said that the longer and curlier the hair, the more respect it earns from its peers.
It gathers groups of others as their leader. Its cries make POLIWAG obey.
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Sugimori
Needs better cutting out, I know.
