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The '''Gelert''' is a [[Wikipedia:Greyhound|greyhound]]-like creature that was added to [[Neopets]] on [http://www.neopets.com/newfeatures/jan2000.phtml January 25, 2000] as the '''Polypup'''. On [http://www.neopets.com/newfeatures/july2000.phtml July 19th, 2000] the Polypup's name changed to Gelert and its look was updated.
The '''Gelert''' is a [[Wikipedia:Greyhound|greyhound]]-like creature that was added to [[Neopets]] on [http://www.neopets.com/newfeatures/jan2000.phtml January 25, 2000] as the [http://images.neopets.com/coppa/redpolypup.gif '''Polypup''']. On [http://www.neopets.com/newfeatures/july2000.phtml July 19th, 2000] the Polypup's name changed to Gelert and its look was updated.


On [http://www.neopets.com/nf.phtml?nf_date=2001-10-29 November 2nd, 2001] [[TNT]] added the [http://www.neopets.com/comps/gelert.phtml Pick-The-Gelert Competition] which featured 5 new designs for members to pick from. Both Gelerts #5 and #2 officially won (although the joke design, #3, actually had the most votes) so the two designs were combined and the final version was released on [http://www.neopets.com/nf.phtml?nf_date=2001-11-26 29th November 2001].
On [http://www.neopets.com/nf.phtml?nf_date=2001-10-29 November 2nd, 2001] [[TNT]] added the [http://www.neopets.com/comps/gelert.phtml Pick-The-Gelert Competition] which featured 5 new designs for members to pick from. Both Gelerts #5 and #2 officially won (although the joke design, #3, actually had the most votes) so the two designs were combined and the final version was released on [http://www.neopets.com/nf.phtml?nf_date=2001-11-26 29th November 2001].


In general, Gelerts are described as being very loyal and brave. They value friendship above all else and so are very faithful to those they consider a friend. In the [[Neopets TCG|Neopets Trading Card Game]], Gelerts are associated with the element of fire.
In general, Gelerts are described as being very loyal and brave. They value friendship above all else and so are very faithful to those they consider a friend. In the [[Neopets TCG|Neopets Trading Card Game]], Gelerts are associated with the element of fire.
==Battledome==
In the Battledome, Gelerts have no natural resistances, however they do have six species [[abilities]]:
*''Gelert Jump'' - Attack: 2 - 3 x Air, 2 - 3 x Earth; Defence: none; available from level 1;
*''Gelert Bark'' - Attack: 2 x Air; Defence: none; available from level 1;
*''Gelert Flash'' - Attack 1 - 2  x Physical; Defence: none; available from level 1;
*''Gelert Cresent Kick'' - Attack: 2 x Earth, 1 - 2 x Physical; Defence: none; available on Gelert Day only;
*''Gelert Slobber'' - Attack: 2 x Earth, 2 x Physical; Defence: none; available on Gelert Day only;
*''Gelert Slide'' - Attack: none; Defence: 2 - 6 x Physical; available on Gelert Day only.
There are also eighteen pieces of [[battledome equipment|equipment]] that can only be used by a Gelert.


==Colours==
==Colours==
As of March 2011, the Gelert can come in 49 different [[colour]]s:
The Gelert is currently available in the following [[colour]]s:


{|align=center
{{columns|
|- valign=top
|width=250|
*[[Baby]] - ''August 28, 2002''
*[[Baby]] - ''August 28, 2002''
*[[Biscuit]] - ''March 6, 2010''
*[[Biscuit]] - ''March 6, 2010''
*[[Blue]] - ''Natural''
*[[Blue]] - ''Default''
*[[Brown]] - ''May 9, 2003''
*[[Brown]] - ''May 9, 2003''
*[[Camouflage]] - ''March 6, 2009''
*[[Camouflage]] - ''March 6, 2009''
*[[Checkered]] - ''?''
*[[Checkered]] - ''Unknown''
*[[Christmas]] - ''?''
*[[Christmas]] - ''Unknown''
*[[Cloud]] - ''?''
*[[Cloud]] - ''Unknown''
*[[Darigan]] - ''March 4, 2006''
*[[Darigan]] - ''March 4, 2006''
*[[Desert]] - ''March 6, 2008''
*[[Desert]] - ''March 6, 2008''
*[[Dimensional]] - ''March 8, 2020''
*[[Disco]] - ''March 6, 2009''
*[[Disco]] - ''March 6, 2009''
*[[Electric]] - ''March 6, 2002''
*[[Electric]] - ''March 6, 2002''
*[[Eventide]] - ''March 6, 2013''
*[[Faerie (colour)|Faerie]] - ''January 19, 2001''
*[[Faerie (colour)|Faerie]] - ''January 19, 2001''
*[[Fire]] - ''June 12, 2002''
*[[Fire]] - ''June 12, 2002''
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*[[Glowing]] - ''August 1,'' 2003
*[[Glowing]] - ''August 1,'' 2003
*[[Gold]] - ''March 7, 2001''
*[[Gold]] - ''March 7, 2001''
|width=250|
*[[Green]] - ''Default''
*[[Green]] - ''Natural''
*[[Grey]] - ''August 9, 2004''
*[[Grey]] - ''August 9, 2004''
*[[Halloween]] - ''October 29, 2002''
*[[Halloween]] - ''October 29, 2002''
*[[Ice]] - ''March 8, 2022''
*[[Invisible]] - ''March 6, 2012''
*[[Island]] - ''February 19, 2003''
*[[Island]] - ''February 19, 2003''
*[[Jelly]] - ''Unknown''
*[[Magma]] - ''December 15, 2009''
*[[Magma]] - ''December 15, 2009''
*[[Maractite]] - ''March 7, 2017''
*[[Maraquan]] - ''February 1, 2005''
*[[Maraquan]] - ''February 1, 2005''
*[[Mosaic]] - ''April 5, 2019''
*[[Mutant]] - ''August 25, 2006''
*[[Mutant]] - ''August 25, 2006''
*[[Oil Paint]] - ''March 8, 2019''
*[[Orange]] - ''March 6, 2003''
*[[Orange]] - ''March 6, 2003''
*[[Origami]] - ''March 7, 2018''
*[[Pastel]] - ''March 7, 2015''
*[[Pink]] - ''September 20, 2002''
*[[Pink]] - ''September 20, 2002''
*[[Pirate]] - ''March 6, 2007''
*[[Pirate]] - ''March 6, 2007''
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*[[Purple]] - ''July 10, 2002''
*[[Purple]] - ''July 10, 2002''
*[[Rainbow]] - ''August 10, 2001''
*[[Rainbow]] - ''August 10, 2001''
*[[Red]] - ''Natural''
*[[Red]] - ''Default''
*[[Relic]] - ''March 8, 2016''
*[[Robot]] - ''March 7, 2005''
*[[Robot]] - ''March 7, 2005''
*[[Royal]] - ''March 5, 2004''
*[[Royal]] - ''March 5, 2004''
*[[Shadow]] - ''?''
*[[Shadow]] - ''Unknown''
|width=250|
*[[Silver]] - ''January 14, 2003''
*[[Silver]] - ''January 14, 2003''
*[[Sketch]] - ''March 4, 2006''
*[[Sketch]] - ''March 4, 2006''
*[[Skunk]] - ''?''
*[[Skunk]] - ''Unknown''
*[[Snot]] - ''March 5, 2011''
*[[Snot]] - ''March 5, 2011''
*[[Snow]] - ''March 6, 2007''
*[[Snow]] - ''March 6, 2007''
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*[[Spotted]] - ''June 26, 2003''
*[[Spotted]] - ''June 26, 2003''
*[[Starry]] - ''January 30, 2003''
*[[Starry]] - ''January 30, 2003''
*[[Strawberry]] - ''?''
*[[Stealthy]] - ''March 7, 2015''
*[[Steampunk]] - ''March 7, 2018''
*[[Strawberry]] - ''Unknown''
*[[Striped]] - ''March 6, 2003''
*[[Striped]] - ''March 6, 2003''
*[[Toy]] - ''March 9, 2021''
*[[Transparent]] - ''March 6, 2013''
*[[Tyrannian]] - ''March 6, 2010''
*[[Tyrannian]] - ''March 6, 2010''
*[[Water]] - ''March 8, 2016''
*[[White]] - ''July 15, 2003''
*[[White]] - ''July 15, 2003''
*[[Yellow]] - ''Natural''
*[[Woodland]] - ''March 7, 2017''
*[[Wraith]] - ''March 6, 2012''
*[[Yellow]] - ''Default''
*[[Zombie]] - ''March 5, 2011''
*[[Zombie]] - ''March 5, 2011''
|}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*As of March 2010, over 9.1 million Gelert's have been created, placing them 10th in popularity out of 54 Neopets. They are also featured in 115 different [[item]]s.
*As of July 2018, over 9.5 million Gelerts have been created, placing them 10th in popularity out of 55 Neopets. They are also featured in 306 different [[item]]s.
*The Gelert is said to be based on the dog in the poem 'The Grave of the Greyhound' or 'Beth Gelert'. Many variations of it exist but there is [http://www.neopets.com/gelert.htm a page] on the [[Neopets]] site itself dedicated to the story.
*The Gelert is said to be based on the dog in the poem 'The Grave of the Greyhound' or 'Beth Gelert'. Many variations of it exist but there is [http://www.neopets.com/gelert.htm a page] on the [[Neopets]] site itself dedicated to the story.
*When painted Spotted, the Gelert's black and white coat pattern imitates that of the [[wikipedia:Dalmatian (dog)|Dalmatian]].
*When painted Spotted, the Gelert's black and white coat pattern imitates that of the [[wikipedia:Dalmatian (dog)|Dalmatian]] and the Harlequin [[wikipedia:Great Dane|Great Dane]].


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=134 The Gelert Diaries]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=170 Gelert Pack]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=117 Rayn Trueshot], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=170 Gelert Pack]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=2&id=8 Gelert Prince], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=2&id=75 Gelert Beast Hunter], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=2&id=103 Blue Gelert], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=2&id=115 Yellow Gelert], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=38 Gelert Wizard], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=58 Green Gelert], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=72 Gelert Mountain Climber], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=103 Red Gelert], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=124 Gelert Plushie]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=2&id=8 Gelert Prince], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=2&id=75 Gelert Beast Hunter], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=2&id=103 Blue Gelert], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=2&id=115 Yellow Gelert], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=38 Gelert Wizard], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=58 Green Gelert], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=72 Gelert Mountain Climber], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=103 Red Gelert], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=124 Gelert Plushie], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=87 Green Gelert (2nd Print)], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=109 Gelert Beast Hunter (2nd Print)]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=4 #4], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=5 #5], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=31 #31], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=38 #38], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=70 #70], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=151 #151], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=161 #161], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=242 #242], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=244 #244], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=264 #264], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=384 #384], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=388 #388], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=479 #479], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=533 #533], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=535 #535], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=596 #596], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=632 #632], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=659 #659], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=684 #684], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=704 #704], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=741 #741], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=787 #787], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=791 #791]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=4 #4], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=5 #5], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=31 #31], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=38 #38], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=70 #70], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=151 #151], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=161 #161], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=242 #242], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=244 #244], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=264 #264], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=384 #384], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=388 #388], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=479 #479], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=533 #533], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=535 #535], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=596 #596], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=632 #632], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=659 #659], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=684 #684], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=704 #704], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=741 #741], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=787 #787], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=791 #791]
*'''Help File:''' [http://neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=162 Are special battle items such as the gelert helm only usable by that species?]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=5 5], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=14 14], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=16 16], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=17 17], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=24 24], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=26 26], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=28 28], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=30 30], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=40 40], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=42 42], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=43 43], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=45 45], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=59 59], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=64 64], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=73 73], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=81 81], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=82 82], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=83 83], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=86 86], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=89 89], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=94 94], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=104 104], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=108 108], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=118 118], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=126 126], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=131 131], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=153 153], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=164 164], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=176 176], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=179 179], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=189 189], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=198 198], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=223 223], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=224 224], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=226 226], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=232 232], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=261 261], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=262 262], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=265 265]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=5 5], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=14 14], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=16 16], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=17 17], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=24 24], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=26 26], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=28 28], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=30 30], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=40 40], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=42 42], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=43 43], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=45 45], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=59 59], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=64 64], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=73 73], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=81 81], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=82 82], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=83 83], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=86 86], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=89 89], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=94 94], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=104 104], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=108 108], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=118 118], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=126 126], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=131 131], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=153 153], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=164 164], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=176 176], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=179 179], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=189 189], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=198 198], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=223 223], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=224 224], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=226 226], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=232 232], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=261 261], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=262 262], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=265 265]
*'''NeoGreeting:''' [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=5 Under The Weather], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=254 Gelert Happy Halloween], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=379 Im MAD About You], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=463 Have an Eggciting Easter], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=662 Uni Miss You], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=971 Happy Chinese New Year!]
*'''NeoGreeting:''' [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=5 Under The Weather], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=254 Gelert Happy Halloween], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=379 Im MAD About You], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=463 Have an Eggciting Easter], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=662 Uni Miss You], [http://www.neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=971 Happy Chinese New Year!]
*'''[[IDB]]''': [http://idb.finalhit.org/species/13 Gelert]


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