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[[Image:Jetsam green baby.gif|frame|Green Jetsam as of June 19, 2006.]]
The '''Jetsam''' are [[wikipedia:shark|shark]]-like marine [[Neopet]]s released at the founding of [[Neopets|the site]]. They are vicious and always eager for a fight, [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=3&id=75 even at the bottom of the ocean]. They are capable hunters, who can [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=43 sense] their prey even in dark waters, and can [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=47 smell] a [[Neopoint]] from half a mile away.


The fierce counterparts to the [[Flotsam]], the '''Jetsam''' are the gangsters of the sea. While many view these [[wikipedia:Shark|shark]]-like Neopets as the pirates of the Caribbean, many epics and tales have portrayed them as simply misunderstood souls, who crave for someone to care for them. Whether this is true or not, it is certain that those who have befriended these creatures have made a powerful ally, and their days are now filled with excitement and adventure.
Jetsam have been known to hunt [[Flotsam]] - by 3 March 2001, Flotsam numbers were so low that they became [[Limited Edition]]. This overhunting meant the Jetsams began to run out of food: by 17 May, Jetsams had replaced Flotsams as Limited Edition. Though they can be mean, when befriended, Jetsam make a powerful ally.
 
In the [[Neopets Trading Card Game]], Jetsam are associated with the element of water.
 
==Battledome==
 
In the Battledome, Jetsam have no natural resistances, but do have six species [[abilities]]:
 
*''Jetsam Snap'' - Attack: 1 - 2 x Physical; Defence: none; available from level 3;
*''Jetsam Splash'' - Attack: 2 x Water, 1 - 2 x Darkness; Defence: none; available from level 13;
*''Jetsam Growl'' - Attack: 2 - 3 x Air, 2 - 3 x Physical; Defence: none; available from level 20;
*''Jetsam Flash'' - Attack: 3 x Light; Defence: none; available on Jetsam Day only;
*''Jetsam Typhoon'' - Attack: 3 x Air, 2 x Water; Defence: none; available on Jetsam Day only from level 15;
*''Jetsam Water Shield'' - Attack: none; Defence: 0 - 4 x Water; available on Jetsam Day only from level 15.
 
There are also sixteen pieces of [[Battledome equipment|equipment]] than can only be used by Jetsam.  


==Colours==
==Colours==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*As of March 2010, 821,401 thousand Jetsam (out of 821,400) have been created, placing them 45th in popularity out of 54 Neopets. They are also featured in 76 different [[item]]s.
*As of March 2010, 821,401 thousand Jetsam (out of 821,400) have been created, placing them 45th in popularity out of 54 Neopets. They are also featured in 76 different [[item]]s.
*In the [[Neopets TCG]], Jetsam are affiliated with the the element of [[Water Faerie|Water]].
*The plural of ''Jetsam'' is given on the pronunciation page as ''Jetsam'', but on the Jetsam pet info animation as ''Jetsams''.  
*''Jetsam Day'' is on October 16.
*20,000 new Jetsams could be adopted on October 16, 2002.


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*'''Neopets Description:''' [http://neopets.com/petinfo.phtml?type=Jetsam The Jetsam]
*'''Pronunciation:''' [http://images.neopets.com/images/pronounce/jetsam.wav Jetsam - ''jet-sam'']
*'''Rainbow Pool:''' [http://www.neopets.com/pool/all_pb.phtml?f_species_id=20 Jetsam]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=66 Battledecks], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=113 Quinton the Quiggle], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=135 Captain Threelegs: How I Lost Me Leg], [http://neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=139 Vik the Jetsam], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=248 Jhuidah and the Cooking Pot]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=66 Battledecks], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=113 Quinton the Quiggle], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=135 Captain Threelegs: How I Lost Me Leg], [http://neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=139 Vik the Jetsam], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=248 Jhuidah and the Cooking Pot]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=10 Spectre], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=110 Mr. Irgo], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=164 Lustra the Golden Peophin]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=10 Spectre], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=110 Mr. Irgo], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=164 Lustra the Golden Peophin]
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*[http://www.neopets.com/comps/jetsam.phtml Pick-The-Jetsam-Competition]
*[http://www.neopets.com/comps/jetsam.phtml Pick-The-Jetsam-Competition]
*[http://www.neopets.com/funimages.phtml?type=Jetsam Neopets fun Images - ''Jetsam'']
*[http://www.neopets.com/funimages.phtml?type=Jetsam Neopets fun Images - ''Jetsam'']
 
*'''[[IDB]]:''' [http://idb.finalhit.org/species/19 Jetsam]
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[[Category:Limited Edition Neopets]]
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Revision as of 18:07, 22 January 2011

Jetsam 
Skunk jetsam cropped.png
Description: Jetsam
Info Page: Jetsam
Special Day: 16 October
Amount Created: 862,818 (45th - 0.31%)
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The Jetsam are shark-like marine Neopets released at the founding of the site. They are vicious and always eager for a fight, even at the bottom of the ocean. They are capable hunters, who can sense their prey even in dark waters, and can smell a Neopoint from half a mile away.

Jetsam have been known to hunt Flotsam - by 3 March 2001, Flotsam numbers were so low that they became Limited Edition. This overhunting meant the Jetsams began to run out of food: by 17 May, Jetsams had replaced Flotsams as Limited Edition. Though they can be mean, when befriended, Jetsam make a powerful ally.

In the Neopets Trading Card Game, Jetsam are associated with the element of water.

Battledome

In the Battledome, Jetsam have no natural resistances, but do have six species abilities:

  • Jetsam Snap - Attack: 1 - 2 x Physical; Defence: none; available from level 3;
  • Jetsam Splash - Attack: 2 x Water, 1 - 2 x Darkness; Defence: none; available from level 13;
  • Jetsam Growl - Attack: 2 - 3 x Air, 2 - 3 x Physical; Defence: none; available from level 20;
  • Jetsam Flash - Attack: 3 x Light; Defence: none; available on Jetsam Day only;
  • Jetsam Typhoon - Attack: 3 x Air, 2 x Water; Defence: none; available on Jetsam Day only from level 15;
  • Jetsam Water Shield - Attack: none; Defence: 0 - 4 x Water; available on Jetsam Day only from level 15.

There are also sixteen pieces of equipment than can only be used by Jetsam.

Colours

As of October 2010, Jetsams are available in 45 different colours:

Trivia

  • As of March 2010, 821,401 thousand Jetsam (out of 821,400) have been created, placing them 45th in popularity out of 54 Neopets. They are also featured in 76 different items.
  • The plural of Jetsam is given on the pronunciation page as Jetsam, but on the Jetsam pet info animation as Jetsams.

See also


Species of Neopet
Neopet

Acara · Aisha · Blumaroo · Bori · Bruce · Buzz · Chia · Chomby · Cybunny · Draik · Elephante · Eyrie
Flotsam · Gelert · Gnorbu · Grarrl · Grundo · Hissi · Ixi · Jetsam · JubJub · Kacheek · Kau · Kiko
Koi · Korbat · Kougra · Krawk · Kyrii · Lenny · Lupe · Lutari · Meerca · Moehog · Mynci · Nimmo
Ogrin · Peophin · Poogle · Pteri · Quiggle · Ruki · Scorchio · Shoyru · Skeith · Techo · Tonu · Tuskaninny
Uni · Usul · Vandagyre · Wocky · Xweetok · Yurble · Zafara

External links