https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Bushwacker3000 2026-07-16T07:53:51Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.43.8 https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Riolu_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=1901210 2013-05-09T22:27:32Z

<p>Bushwacker3000: /* By leveling up */</p> <hr /> <div>{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Riolu | prev=Munchlax | next=Lucario|type=fighting|| prevnum=446| nextnum=448}}<br /> {{PokémonInfobox|<br /> name=Riolu |<br /> jname=リオル |<br /> tmname=Riolu|<br /> art=DP |<br /> image=447Riolu.png |<br /> size=200px |<br /> pron=&lt;sc&gt;riyou-loo&lt;/sc&gt;|<br /> ndex=447 |<br /> sdex=115 |<br /> u2dex=033 |<br /> abrow=222 |<br /> obrow=264 |<br /> opbrow=178 |<br /> type1=Fighting |<br /> species=Emanation |<br /> height-ftin=2'04&quot; |<br /> height-m=0.7 |<br /> weight-lbs=44.5 |<br /> weight-kg=20.2 |<br /> abilityn=2 |<br /> ability1=Steadfast |<br /> ability2=Inner Focus |<br /> abilityd=Prankster |<br /> egggroupn=1 |<br /> egggroup1=Undiscovered |<br /> egggroup2= |<br /> eggcycles=25|<br /> evat=1|<br /> expyield=72 |<br /> lv100exp=1,059,860 |<br /> gendercode=31|<br /> color=Blue |<br /> catchrate=75 |<br /> body=06 |<br /> pokefordex=riolu |<br /> generation=4 |<br /> footnotes= }}<br /> '''Riolu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''リオル''' ''Riolu'') is a {{type|Fighting}} [[baby]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. <br /> <br /> It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Lucario}} when [[level]]ed up with high [[friendship]] during the [[Time|day]].<br /> <br /> ==Biology==<br /> ===Physiology===<br /> Riolu is a small, blue, dog-like Pokémon. Its legs and torso are colored black. Riolu's tail is blue and it has a yellow collar. There are rounded bumps on the backs of Riolu's forepaws, which could be the beginnings of the spikes on {{p|Lucario}}'s forepaws. Riolu has a black &quot;mask&quot; and red eyes. Like Lucario, Riolu stands on its toes instead of its entire foot.<br /> <br /> ====Gender differences====<br /> None.<br /> <br /> ===Special abilities===<br /> Riolu are sensitive to a special type of energy called [[Aura]]. Riolu's evolved form, Lucario, can use these waves to attack, or study these waves to predict the movements of their opponents, and use them to track anyone. However, Riolu does not have the ability to fully use these powers, although it can still emanate these waves to communicate and sense them - albeit only in &quot;ripples&quot; as opposed to the &quot;waves&quot; of energy its evolution can sense and guide. Most notably, it cannot learn {{m|Aura Sphere}} naturally, a move that Lucario learns that is often attributed to its aura powers, although through [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], a Level 30 Riolu that knows Aura Sphere can be obtained through a special mission. Riolu does have a remarkably similar movepool to the [[Hitmons]].<br /> <br /> Like almost all Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance and is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time.<br /> <br /> ===Behavior===<br /> Riolu are playful, energetic, and loyal.<br /> <br /> ===Habitat===<br /> Wild Riolu once resided in the [[Challenger's Cave]] in [[Unova]], but when the cave entrance collapsed, they moved their habitat to [[Floccesy Ranch]]. Some have also been imported to [[Johto]]'s {{safari|Johto|Safari Zone}}.<br /> <br /> ===Diet===<br /> {{main|Pokémon food}}<br /> <br /> ==In the anime==<br /> [[File:Riolu anime.png|thumb|220px|right|Riolu in the anime]]<br /> ===Major appearances===<br /> ====[[Aura Sphere Riolu]]====<br /> Riolu has made its first appearance during ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One]] [[DP072|and Two]]''. This Riolu had been trained to use {{m|Aura Sphere}} and was unnaturally strong. It was taken away from the lab by [[J's henchmen]] that wanted to exploit it but {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} returned it to [[Lucario Kingdom|its kingdom]], with [[Kellyn]]'s help. This Riolu developed a strong bond with {{Ash}}.<br /> <br /> ====[[Cameron's Riolu]]====<br /> A {{TP|Cameron|Riolu}} appeared in ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'' under the ownership of {{un|Cameron}}. It evolved into a Lucario in ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]''.<br /> <br /> ===Minor appearances===<br /> A Riolu appeared in {{MTR}}'s [[boss fantasy]] in ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''.<br /> <br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Pokédex entries===<br /> {{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}<br /> {{Animedexbody|DP071|Riolu|Ash's Pokédex|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. When sad or scared, Riolu's [[aura]] becomes stronger as a way of signaling its allies.}}<br /> {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond &amp; Pearl''|Sinnoh}}<br /> {{Animedexheader|Unova}}<br /> {{Animedexbody|BW093|Riolu|Dawn's Pokédex|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. Riolu has the power to see and understand emotions like happiness and anger in aura waves.}}<br /> {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Black &amp; White''|Unova}}<br /> <br /> ==In the manga==<br /> [[File:Hareta Riolu.png|thumb|Riolu in {{pkmn|Diamond and Pearl Adventure!}}]]<br /> ===In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga===<br /> {{main|Hiori's Lucario}}<br /> In the [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]] manga, Hiori's Lucario used to be a Riolu during [[Hiori]] and [[Lily (Pokémon 7)|Lily's]] childhoods.<br /> <br /> ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===<br /> In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, [[Maylene]] is seen to own a Riolu, first seen in {{PAV|32}}. It is seen using {{m|Drain Punch}} against {{adv|Pearl}}'s [[Chimler|Monferno]], who {{adv|Platinum}} borrowed in order to fight her. However, in the end, it lost to a well-placed {{m|Mach Punch}} that the girl had perfected by watching slot machines.<br /> <br /> In {{PAV|34}}, {{adv|Diamond}} helps protect an {{pkmn|Egg}} containing Riolu from two [[Team Galactic|Galactic]]-hired thugs, and after they are defeated, it hatches and is shown to interact with its {{p|Lucario|evolved form}}.<br /> <br /> [[Riley]] also has a Riolu which is heavily implied that it is the child of his {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}.<br /> <br /> ===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===<br /> In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], [[Hareta]] gained a Riolu Egg in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]'' which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter.<br /> <br /> ==In the TCG==<br /> {{main|Riolu (TCG)}}<br /> <br /> ==Other appearances==<br /> <br /> ===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===<br /> <br /> Riolu appears as a trophy.<br /> <br /> ====Trophy Information====<br /> <br /> ''&quot;An Emanation Pokémon. It constantly emits Aura energy. When it's frightened or sad, this energy grows stronger and informs its companions of its situation. It's known for its very flexible yet surpassingly powerful body. Thanks to its strength, it can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in a single night. When it levels up, it evolves into Lucario.&quot;''<br /> <br /> ==Game data==<br /> ===Pokédex entries===<br /> {{Dex<br /> |type=fighting<br /> |gen=4<br /> |diamonddex=The [[aura]] that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.<br /> |pearldex=Its body is little yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.<br /> |platinumdex=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.<br /> |hgssdex=They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.<br /> |bwdex=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.<br /> |b2w2dex=It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.}}<br /> <br /> ===Game locations===<br /> {{Availability|<br /> type=fighting |<br /> gen=4 |<br /> dprarity=One |<br /> dparea=Hatch {{pkmn|Egg}} received from [[Riley]] |<br /> ptrarity=One |<br /> ptarea=Hatch {{pkmn|Egg}} received from [[Riley]] |<br /> hgssrarity=Rare|<br /> hgssarea={{safari|Johto}}|<br /> bwrarity=Rare |<br /> bwarea=[[Challenger's Cave]] |<br /> b2w2rarity=Rare |<br /> b2w2area=[[Floccesy Ranch]] |<br /> dwarea={{dwa|Rugged Mountain}} |<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ====In side games====<br /> {{SidegameAvail<br /> |type=Fighting<br /> |md2=[[Crystal Cave]] (B4-B8)<br /> |ranger2=[[Almia Castle]]&lt;br&gt;[[Ranger School]] (during mission)<br /> |rumble=[[Windy Prairie]]<br /> |ranger3=[[Oblivia Ruins]]&lt;br&gt;[[Thunder Temple]]<br /> |pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]], [[Meeting Place]] {{tt|*|Cannot be befriended in the Meeting Place}}<br /> |rumble2=Factory: [[Sunny Seashore]]<br /> |conquest=[[Pugilis]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Riolu will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:<br /> :9@CP 15N4 FH&amp;5<br /> :-0%Y +91@ #PCK<br /> :Objective: Rescue Riolu on floor 6 of [[Crystal Cave]].<br /> <br /> ====In events====<br /> =====In-game events=====<br /> {{eventAvail/h|type=fighting}}<br /> {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Japanese|[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]|30|March 20, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Japanese Riolu}}<br /> {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|English|[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]|30|November 10, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#English Riolu}}<br /> {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|French|[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#French Riolu}}<br /> {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|German|[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#German Riolu}}<br /> {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Italian|[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Italian Riolu}}<br /> {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|Kyle's Riolu|Spanish|[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]|30|November 21, 2008 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spanish Riolu}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Stats===<br /> ====Base stats====<br /> {{BaseStats|<br /> type=fighting|<br /> HP= 40 |<br /> Attack= 70 |<br /> Defense=40 |<br /> SpAtk= 35 |<br /> SpDef= 40 |<br /> Speed= 60 }}<br /> <br /> ====Pokéathlon stats====<br /> {{Pokéthlon<br /> |type=Fighting<br /> |Speed=4<br /> |SpeedMax=5<br /> |Power=2<br /> |PowerMax=4<br /> |Technique=2<br /> |TechniqueMax=5<br /> |Stamina=2<br /> |StaminaMax=3<br /> |Jump=3<br /> |JumpMax=4<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Type effectiveness===<br /> {{Type effectiveness|<br /> type1=fighting|<br /> Normal= 100 |<br /> Fighting=100 |<br /> Flying= 200 |<br /> Poison= 100 |<br /> Ground= 100 |<br /> Rock= 50 |<br /> Bug= 50 |<br /> Ghost= 100 |<br /> Steel= 100 |<br /> <br /> Fire= 100 |<br /> Water= 100 |<br /> Grass= 100 |<br /> Electric=100 |<br /> Psychic= 200 |<br /> Ice= 100 |<br /> Dragon= 100 |<br /> Dark= 50 }}<br /> <br /> ===Learnset===<br /> ====By [[Level|leveling up]]====<br /> {{learnlist/levelh|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|V|4}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Foresight|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|40}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|Start|Start|Endure|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|6|6|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&amp;mdash;|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|15|11|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|11|15|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|29|19|Copycat|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|24|24|Screech|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|85|40}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|19|29|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|&amp;mdash;|100|15||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|47|47|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelV|55|55|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|&amp;mdash;|100|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelf|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|5|4}}<br /> <br /> ====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====<br /> 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Team|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&amp;mdash;|100|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|30}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|30}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|90|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tmf|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|5|4}}<br /> <br /> ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====<br /> {{learnlist/breedh|Riolu|Fighting|Fighting|5|4}}<br /> 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/> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}}|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|90|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|107|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||||''}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|538|Throh}}|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|066|Machop}}{{MSP|067|Machoke}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||||'''}}<br /> 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It may also be based on a {{wp|racoon}} due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.<br /> <br /> ====Name origin====<br /> Riolu is ''{{p|Lucario}}'' with the first and last syllables reversed and the ''ca'' omitted.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{Other languages|type=fighting|type2=fighting<br /> |ja=リオル ''Riolu''|jameaning=From ''{{p|Lucario}}'' with the first and last syllables reversed and the ''ca'' omitted.<br /> |de=Riolu|demeaning=Same as Japanese name<br /> |fr=Riolu|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name<br /> |es=Riolu|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name<br /> |it=Riolu|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name<br /> |ko=리오르 ''Rioreu''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name<br /> |zh_cmn=利歐路 / 利欧路 ''Lì'ōulù''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name<br /> |zh_yue=利奧路 ''Leih'oulouh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name<br /> }}<br /> &lt;br clear=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> <br /> {{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Munchlax | next=Lucario|type=fighting|| prevnum=446| nextnum=448}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Project Pokédex notice}}<br /> [[Category:Pokémon that evolve by friendship]]<br /> [[Category:Pokémon that evolve by friendship during the day]]<br /> [[Category:Pokémon that evolve only during the day]]<br /> [[Category:Baby Pokémon]]<br /> [[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|447]]<br /> <br /> [[it:Riolu]]<br /> [[pt:Riolu (pokémon)]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Riolu]]<br /> [[es:Riolu]]<br /> [[fr:Riolu]]<br /> [[ja:リオル]]<br /> [[pl:Riolu]]<br /> [[zh:利欧路]]</div>

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<p>Bushwacker3000: /* Trivia */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Redirect|Ruby and Sapphire|the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} expansion|EX Ruby &amp; Sapphire (TCG)}}<br /> <br /> {{Infobox_game |colorscheme=ruby|bordercolorscheme=sapphire<br /> |name=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Pokémon Ruby Version&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |name2=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Pokémon Sapphire Version&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |jname=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;ポケットモンスター ルビー&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |jname2=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;ポケットモンスター サファイア&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |boxart=Ruby EN boxart.jpg<br /> |boxart2=Sapphire EN boxart.jpg<br /> |caption=Pokémon Ruby Version's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Groudon}}<br /> |caption2=Pokémon Sapphire Version's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Kyogre}}<br /> |jbox=Ruby JP boxart.png<br /> |jbox2=Sapphire JP boxart.png<br /> |jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Ruby<br /> |jcaption2=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Sapphire<br /> |platform=[[Game Boy Advance]]<br /> |category=RPG<br /> |players=up to 4<br /> |link_method=[[Link cable]], [[e-Reader]]<br /> |developer=[[Game Freak]]<br /> |publisher=[[Nintendo]]<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation III]] [[version|main series]]<br /> |cero=N/A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3+<br /> |acb=G<br /> |oflc=G8+<br /> |release_date_ja=November 21, 2002&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/rs/ Pokémon.co.jp]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=March 19, 2003&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/videogame-pokemontm-ruby-version-and-pokemontm-sapphire-version/ Pokémon.com (US)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 3, 2003&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20060822063439/http://www.nintendo.com.au/gba/games/pokemon.php Nintendo of Australia (archive)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=November 14, 2003&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/games/videogame-pokemontm-ruby-version-and-pokemontm-sapphire-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/rs/ Pokémon.co.jp]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/axvp/ Nintendo.co.jp]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-ruby-version-and-pokemon-sapphire-version/ Pokémon.com]&lt;br&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20071012202405/http://www.nintendo.com/gamemini?gameid=7df36e63-ce06-4305-b4cf-a22f17a95b31 Nintendo.com (Ruby)]&lt;br&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20071013171146/http://www.nintendo.com/gamemini?gameid=ddd74fa5-9e21-4471-ac33-f917afc4c79b Nintendo.com (Sapphire)]<br /> }}<br /> {{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire}}<br /> '''Pokémon Ruby Version''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ポケットモンスター ルビー|Poketto Monsutā Rubī}}''' ''Pocket Monsters: Ruby'') and '''Pokémon Sapphire Version''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ポケットモンスター サファイア|Poketto Monsutā Safaia}}''' ''Pocket Monsters: Sapphire'') are the first paired [[Version|main series]] of [[Generation III]] games that are set in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. They were released in Japan on November 21, 2002, in North America on March 19, 2003, in Australia on April 3, 2003 and in Europe on November 14, 2003.<br /> <br /> Like all paired games beforehand, Ruby and Sapphire were followed by a third version, {{game|Emerald||Pokémon Emerald Version}}, two years later, and together became the best-selling [[Game Boy Advance]] games of all time.<br /> <br /> ==Plot==<br /> {{spoilers}}<br /> The player starts their journey in [[Littleroot Town]], where the family has just moved in from the [[Johto]] region after the player's father, [[Norman]], became the leader of the [[Petalburg Gym]]. The story starts off with the player riding in the moving van, which arrives in Littleroot. After exiting the van, the player's mother explains that they have just arrived at their new home; they then enter the house together, and there are {{p|Machoke}} movers carrying boxes. The player's mother suggests that the player introduce themselves to [[Professor Birch]], a friend of Norman's.<br /> <br /> Upon arriving at Birch's house, his wife greets the player, and upstairs the player meets their [[Rival|pseudo-rival]] (the alternate-gender player character of the player), the child of Professor Birch; after the introduction, he/she soon leaves to join Birch, who is out in the field. The player then finds Birch on {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, where he is being chased by a {{p|Poochyena}}. Birch asks the player to take a [[Poké Ball]] out of his bag, which is lying on the ground; the player then chooses between {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}} as their [[starter Pokémon]]. After choosing, a battle immediately begins with the wild Poochyena. After rescuing Birch, he lets the player keep the chosen Pokémon as thanks for saving him. He then tells the player to meet up with his kid on {{rt|103|Hoenn}} for pointers on how to be a Trainer.<br /> <br /> Once the player finds their pseudo-rival on Route 103, they have their first {{pkmn|battle}}, after which they return to Birch's lab, where the player receives a [[Pokédex]] and some [[Poké Ball]]s. Outside of the lab, the player's mother gives them the [[Running Shoes]]. Once the player arrives in Petalburg City, they meet with their father at the Gym, where he tells them that he is happy to learn that they have become a Trainer like him. During the conversation, a local boy named {{ga|Wally}} enters the Gym and asks Norman to help him catch a Pokémon. Norman loans Wally a {{p|Zigzagoon}} and a Poké Ball. He then asks the player to go along and help Wally with his task. On {{rt|102|Hoenn}}, Wally catches a {{p|Ralts}}, and the Trainers then return to the Gym, where Wally gives his thanks before being called home by his mother. Norman then encourages the player to travel [[Hoenn]] and challenge the nine [[Gym Leader]]s: [[Roxanne]], [[Brawly]], [[Wattson]], [[Flannery]], [[Norman]], [[Winona]], [[Tate and Liza]], and [[Wallace]].<br /> <br /> The player then travels through {{rt|104|Hoenn}} and [[Petalburg Woods]]; just before the exit from the woods, the player encounters the nefarious [[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|Ru}} or [[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|Sa}}. After battling, the grunt reveals that their team is after something in [[Rustboro City]]. <br /> <br /> At the [[Rustboro Gym]], the player battles Roxanne and earns the {{Badge|Stone}}; afterwards, the player runs into the Devon Researcher from Petalburg Woods. He tells the player that he has been robbed by Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}} and that the player must get the [[Devon Goods]] back from the evil team. The player then heads out onto {{rt|116|Hoenn}} and discovers an old man named [[Mr. Briney]] who tells them that the villainous team has also taken his {{p|Wingull}} [[Peeko]] hostage and gone into the [[Rusturf Tunnel]]. The player confronts the grunt inside the tunnel and retrieves the Devon Goods, as well as rescuing Peeko.<br /> <br /> Once the Devon Goods are returned, the researcher asks the player to deliver them to the shipyard in [[Slateport City]]. The player then meets [[Mr. Stone]], the president of the [[Devon Corporation]], who asks that the player stop by [[Dewford Town]] and deliver a letter to his son {{Steven}}; as thanks for the player's earlier work, Mr. Stone gives the player a [[PokéNav]]. The player heads back through the Petalburg Woods to [[Mr. Briney]]'s house, where he gives the player a ride down {{rt|105|Hoenn}} to Dewford Town. Just north of Dewford on {{rt|106|Hoenn}} is the [[Granite Cave]] where Steven is exploring. The player obtains {{HM|05|Flash}} at the entrance, but it will not work without the [[Dewford Gym]]'s Badge. After earning the {{Badge|Knuckle}} from Brawly, the player can now use Flash to find Steven in the Granite Cave and deliver the letter. Steven rewards the player with {{TM|47|Steel Wing}} and tells the player that he/she could potentially become the Pokémon League Champion.<br /> <br /> After leaving Dewford Town, Mr. Briney takes the player across {{rt|107|Hoenn}} and {{rt|108|Hoenn}} to {{rt|109|Hoenn}}, just south of Slateport City. When the player arrives in Slateport, there is a noticeable crowd of Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}} grunts blocking the entrance to the [[Oceanic Museum]]. When the player tries to drop off the Devon Goods at [[Stern's Shipyard]], they learn that [[Captain Stern]] is in the Oceanic Museum. Once the player finds Captain Stern, they are confronted by two villainous grunts, and after defeating them, the villainous team's leader [[Maxie]]{{sup/3|Ru}}/[[Archie]]{{sup/3|Sa}} appears and tells the player of their plans before warning not to get in the way again. <br /> <br /> After giving the Devon Goods to Captain Stern, the player leaves Slateport City and travels {{rt|110|Hoenn}}; after encountering and battling the pseudo-rival, the player arrives in [[Mauville City]]. Outside of the [[Mauville Gym]], the player finds Wally and his uncle; Wally challenges the player to a battle to prove to his uncle that he is ready for the Gym. After the battle, Wally's uncle invites the player to visit [[Verdanturf Town]] sometime. Once the {{Badge|Dynamo}} has been earned from Wattson, the player heads to Verdanturf Town and uses {{m|Rock Smash}} to clear the previously blocked Rusturf Tunnel, earning {{HM|04|Strength}} as a reward. Next, the player returns to Mauville and travels through {{rt|111|Hoenn}} and {{rt|112|Hoenn}} to the [[Fiery Path]], on the other side of which the player continues through {{rt|113|Hoenn}} to [[Fallarbor Town]].<br /> <br /> Inside the Fallarbor Pokémon Center, the player meets [[Lanette]], who invites them to her house on {{rt|114|Hoenn}}. At the end of Route 114 is [[Meteor Falls]], inside which the player finds Team Magma{{sup/3|Ru}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|Sa}}. This time, they have stolen a valuable {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|meteorite}} from [[Professor Cozmo]]. Suddenly, the scene is interrupted by the appearance of the opposite-version's team, which causes the thieves to retreat to [[Mt. Chimney]] with the stolen meteorite. At the top of Mt. Chimney, Team Magma and Team Aqua can be found fighting over the meteorite; after fighting an admin of the primary evil team ([[Tabitha]] in Ruby, [[Aqua Admin Matt|Matt]] in Sapphire), the player finds the leader of the team using the meteorite in a strange machine. The leader then battles the player.<br /> <br /> Taking the southern path that was blocked by the battling teams, the player exits Mt. Chimney and reaches [[Lavaridge Town]], home of the [[Lavaridge Gym]]. After receiving the {{Badge|Heat}} from Flannery, the player is given the [[Go-Goggles]] by their pseudo-rival, who then suggests that the player challenge their father at the Petalburg Gym. After getting the {{Badge|Balance}} from Norman, the player visits Wally's father, who gives the player {{HM|03|Surf}}.<br /> <br /> As the player then travels through {{rt|118|Hoenn}} (just east of Mauville City), they encounter Steven once again. Afterwards, the player continues through {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, reaching the [[Weather Institute]], which is being attacked by the evil team in search of the {{p|Castform|weather Pokémon}} that the institute has created. After battling the grunts and facing off with an admin ([[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]] in Ruby, [[Shelly]] in Sapphire), the player saves the institute and is given the Pokémon {{p|Castform}} as a reward. Shortly after leaving the Institute, the pseudo-rival appears and battles the player, and they give away {{HM|02|Fly}} upon defeat.<br /> <br /> The player arrives in [[Fortree City]] but cannot challenge the Gym because something invisible is blocking the entrance. On {{rt|120|Hoenn}}, the player once again meets Steven, and he gives the player the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Devon Scope}}, which allows them to enter the Gym by revealing the invisible thing to be the Pokémon {{p|Kecleon}}. After the player defeats Winona and receives the {{Badge|Feather}}, the quest continues through {{rt|120|Hoenn}} and {{rt|121|Hoenn}} to [[Lilycove City]]. On {{rt|121|Hoenn}}, there are some grunts from the evil team discussing their plan to go to [[Mt. Pyre]], and upon arriving in Lilycove, the player finds it crawling with more grunts. Outside of the [[Lilycove Department Store]], the player battles his/her pseudo-rival again.<br /> <br /> After the battle, the player heads to Mt. Pyre to drive off the evil team. At the summit of Mt. Pyre, the player finds the leader of the team, who has taken the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Blue Orb}}{{sup/3|Ru}}/{{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Red Orb}}{{sup/3|Sa}} and proclaims that the young Trainer has arrived too late to stop him; the team then heads for Slateport City. The old couple that watch over the orbs beseech the player to stop the evil team, and they give the player the stolen orb's counterpart. Upon returning to Slateport, the player finds that Capt. Stern has discovered an undersea cavern on {{rt|128|Hoenn}}. The evil team then suddenly appears and takes over the captain's research submarine. The leader of the evil team once again taunts the player, and he mentions that the team's hideout is in Lilycove City. Once the player fights their way through to the center of the [[Aqua Hideout|hideout]], finding the [[Master Ball]] along the way, they encounter an admin (Tabitha in Ruby, Courtney in Sapphire) who battles the player to stall until the leader takes off in the submarine.<br /> <br /> The player must then travel {{rt|124|Hoenn}} to [[Mossdeep City]]. Steven's house is at the northwestern edge of the city, and here the player receives {{HM|08|Dive}}. Next, the player challenges Tate and Liza of the [[Mossdeep Gym]] to earn the {{Badge|Mind}}. Heading to {{rt|128|Hoenn}} and using Dive, the player finds the [[Seafloor Cavern]], where the evil team has gone. In the deepest reaches of the cavern, the player has a showdown with the team leader, who then uses the Orb to awaken the sleeping {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/3|Ru}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/3|Sa}} there. After being awakened, the ancient Pokémon vanishes, and the weather all over Hoenn goes out of control. The leader realizes that he can't control the Pokémon's power at all; just then, the leader of the opposite team appears, and the two bosses team up to try to stop the rampage.<br /> <br /> After the bosses leave, Steven appears and tells the player to head to [[Sootopolis City]], to which Groudon/Kyogre has gone. Heading to {{rt|126|Hoenn}} and using Dive again, the player finds the entrance to Sootopolis City. Inside the city, the player finds Steven, who introduces them to his friend Wallace, the Sootopolis Gym Leader, who is also entrusted with the duty of protecting the [[Cave of Origin]]. Upon seeing the Orb that the player possesses, Wallace grants them entrance to the cave, where the rampaging ancient Pokémon is waiting. After capturing or defeating the Pokémon, the weather returns to normal, and the world is saved.<br /> <br /> Steven is then found waiting outside of the [[Sootopolis Gym]] to thank the player on his and Wallace's behalf before the player faces the final Gym challenge. Afterwards, with the {{Badge|Rain}} in tow, the player now has all eight Badges, and they head down {{rt|128|Hoenn}} to [[Ever Grande City]], where {{ho|Victory Road}} and the final challenge await. Wally battles the player one last time before they exit the cavern.<br /> <br /> The [[Elite Four]] are the strongest Trainers in the region, and they can only be battled by challengers that have proven themselves by collecting the eight Badges of Hoenn. They are [[Sidney]], who specializes in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon; [[Phoebe]], who specializes in {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon; [[Glacia]], who specializes in {{type|Ice}} Pokémon; and {{EF|Drake}}, who specializes in {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. After defeating the Elite Four, the player must then battle the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]], Steven.<br /> <br /> After the battle, Professor Birch and the pseudo-rival arrive to congratulate the player. Birch examines the player's Pokédex, the player is registered in the Hall of Fame, and the credits roll.<br /> <br /> After the credits, the player is returned to Littleroot Town. Downstairs, [[Norman]] gives the player the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|S.S. Ticket}} to take the [[S.S. Tidal]] over to the {{ho|Battle Tower}}. The player also now has the ability to encounter {{p|Rayquaza}} at the [[Sky Pillar]] and find {{p|Latios}}{{sup/3|Ru}}/{{p|Latias}}{{sup/3|Sa}} {{pkmn2|roaming}} around Hoenn.<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> Immerse yourself in the beautiful region of Hoenn, a place of masterful heroes and mysterious teams, of friendship and battles. As the new kid in town, you set off your journey as a Pokémon Trainer. Who knows what wonders and dangers await you? Now it's time to grab your gear and head out on your own...<br /> *Over 200 Pokémon appear with over 100 newly discovered species—you'll have to link up and trade with a friend who has Sapphire{{sup/3|Ru}}/Ruby{{sup/3|Sa}} Version to catch them all!<br /> *2-on-2 battles—use two of your Pokémon in battle at the same time!<br /> *Engage in intense [[Tag Battle|multi battles]] with up to four friends!<br /> *[[Pokémon Contest]]s let you groom your Pokémon to be Best of Show!<br /> *Stunning Game Boy Advance graphics display the world of Pokémon with more detail than ever!<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire continued the tradition allowing players to trade Pokémon between two cartridges, this time via the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Link Cable]]. They are not compatible with the wireless adapter. <br /> Unlike {{game3|Gold and Silver|previous games|s}}, Ruby and Sapphire were not backward compatible with Generations {{Gen|I}} and {{Gen|II}}. This prompted remakes of the original games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. [[Trade|Trading]] between these games, {{g|Colosseum}}, and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} and the third Hoenn-based game, {{game|Emerald}}, is possible. These games are also the first to support linking between different language versions for trading and battling without risk of losing their saved games. If one person is trading with FireRed, LeafGreen or Emerald, the sprite is changed to either Brendan's or May's depending on the gender, it was changed on Emerald where a different sprite is used depending of the version being exchanged. However, some limitations still took place, which would not be removed until much later in [[Generation IV]] with {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}} for the [[Nintendo DS]].<br /> <br /> While Generation III cannot trade directly with the [[Generation IV]] or [[Generation V]] games, a player's Pokémon may be permanently transferred to Generation IV via [[Pal Park]], and some {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} can be found using the [[dual-slot mode]]. Pokémon from Generation III games can be transferred to Black and White via [[Poké Transfer]] by going through a Generation IV game.<br /> <br /> ==Features==<br /> ===Gyms=== <br /> There are eight Pokémon Gyms in Hoenn, each with their own type affiliation. The Gym Leaders are [[Roxanne]] ({{t|Rock}}), [[Brawly]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Wattson]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Flannery]] ({{t|Fire}}), [[Norman]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Winona]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Tate and Liza]] ({{t|Psychic}}), and [[Wallace]] ({{t|Water}}).<br /> <br /> ===Elite Four=== <br /> Ruby and Sapphire introduced a brand new Elite Four syndicate, which is found in Ever Grande City. The Elite Trainers are [[Sidney]] ({{t|Dark}}), [[Phoebe]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Glacia]] ({{t|Ice}}), and {{EF|Drake}} ({{t|Dragon}}); the Champion is [[Steven Stone|Steven]], who uses {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ==Pokémon==<br /> Like {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}} before them, Ruby and Sapphire introduced many new Pokémon, with 135 new Pokémon released bringing the total to 386. However, Ruby and Sapphire are incompatible with previous games, due to the lack of communications between [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] games with [[Game Boy Advance]] games.<br /> <br /> Regardless of version; trades must occur between players in order to complete their Pokédex without the use of cheats or glitches. Latios (Sapphire event only), Latias (Ruby event only), Jirachi and Deoxys are the only {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} in Ruby and Sapphire that must be acquired through outside means, such as attending Nintendo sponsored event, or using a cheating device. Other Pokémon, such as {{p|Bulbasaur}}, not featured in the [[Hoenn Pokédex]] must be traded from a [[Generation III]] game in which they are found.<br /> <br /> ==={{pkmn2|Version-exclusive}}s===<br /> {| align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;<br /> | <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;background: #{{ruby color}}; border: 5px solid #{{Ruby color light}};&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! &lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Ruby&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | <br /> {| border=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;border: 1px solid #{{ruby color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> {{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass|}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|274|Nuzleaf|2|Grass|Dark}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|275|Shiftry|2|Grass|Dark}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|303|Mawile|1|Steel}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|335|Zangoose|1|Normal}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|338|Solrock|2|Rock|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground|}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic}}<br /> |}<br /> |}<br /> |<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;background: #{{sapphire color}}; border: 5px solid #{{sapphire color light}};&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! &lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Sapphire&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | <br /> {| border=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;border: 1px solid #{{sapphire color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> {{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|271|Lombre|2|Water|Grass}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|272|Ludicolo|2|Water|Grass}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|302|Sableye|2|Dark|Ghost}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|336|Seviper|1|Poison}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|337|Lunatone|2|Rock|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic}}<br /> |}<br /> |}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===PokéNav===<br /> The [[PokéNav]] is received shortly after the beginning of the game from Mr. Stone. It has several functions which are used throughout the game. The PokéNav displays a map of Hoenn, the Condition of the player's Pokémon, and also has the feature Trainer's Eyes, which keeps data on various Trainers and alerts the player when the Trainers want rematches. The PokéNav also displays the Ribbons that a Pokémon has earned.<br /> <br /> ===New Poké Balls===<br /> More specialized [[Poké Ball]]s were introduced in these games. The {{ball|Premier}} is a commemorative Poké Ball, a {{ball|Repeat}} makes it easier to catch Pokémon that the player has already caught before, the {{ball|Timer}} makes catching Pokémon easier the more turns have passed in the battle, the {{ball|Nest}} makes lower-leveled Pokémon easier to catch, while the {{ball|Net}} makes Water and Bug Pokémon easier to catch. The {{ball|Dive}} has a high catch-rate with sea-dwelling Pokémon, and the {{ball|Luxury}} makes the captured Pokémon more comfortable and friendly to its Trainer much more quickly. These balls are sold at various [[Poké Mart]]s throughout Hoenn.<br /> <br /> ==Glitches==<br /> As with all Pokémon games, Ruby and Sapphire have a fair number of glitches. One of these is the infamous [[Berry glitch]], which made most time based events, such as Berry growing, impossible after the game had been owned for a year, or played for over 100 hours. This glitch is able to be corrected, however, by downloading the Berry patch from either the {{g|Colosseum}} [[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc|bonus disc]], or {{3v2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}. These games also host several [[glitch Pokémon]], such as [[Ten question marks|??????????]] or [[Bad Egg]].<br /> <br /> ==New features== <br /> Ruby and Sapphire introduced a number of features to the Pokémon video game franchise, many of which set a new standard for every game in the series that followed. Ruby and Sapphire expanded the [[Pokémon Storage System]] by adding a much more user-friendly graphical interface. The games also introduced individualized menu sprites for every Pokémon species. [[Weather conditions]] may be found on the field in some areas, which will activate the weather condition at the beginning of battle. A new weather condition, hail, has also been added.<br /> <br /> ===Abilities=== <br /> Ruby and Sapphire introduced [[Ability|Abilities]] for each Pokémon, such as non Flying-type Pokémon being {{a|Levitate|immune to Ground-type attacks}}, or a Pokémon's [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] attacks being {{a|Blaze|boosted when}} {{a|Torrent|their HP}} {{a|Overgrow|is low}}, even the ability to absorb certain attacks and {{a|Volt Absorb|recover HP}} or {{a|Flash Fire|boost a stat}}. The introduction of Abilities added new depths of strategy to the battle system.<br /> <br /> ===Natures===<br /> Ruby and Sapphire also introduced [[Nature]]s for Pokémon. Natures shift the stats (excluding HP) of Pokémon by subtracting 10% in one stat, and adding that 10% to another. For example, a Modest nature means 10% will be subtracted from the {{stat|Attack}} stat of a Pokémon, and 10% will be added to the {{stat|Special Attack}} stat. This mechanic allowed for levels of customization not previously seen.<br /> <br /> ===Double Battles=== <br /> Ruby and Sapphire are the games that introduced [[Double Battle]]s. These types of battles are heavier on strategy than usual because each Trainer battles using two Pokémon at a time, so the Abilities and moves of all Pokémon on the field have to be considered. <br /> <br /> ===Stat changes===<br /> The {{EV}} and {{IV}} systems were refined in Ruby and Sapphire, the maximum IV a stat could have was boosted from 15 to 31, and a Pokémon's gender was no longer determined by the IV of its attack stat, which made it possible to have female Pokémon with maximum attack IVs, something that hadn't been possible before. The EV system is altered from the former stat experience system, with all Pokémon giving 1, 2, or 3 effort points in one or more of the six stats after their defeat in battle, with a cap of 255 per stat and 510 overall. A Pokémon with 510 EVs will be awarded with the [[Effort Ribbon]] if it is shown to a girl in Slateport City.<br /> <br /> ===Pokémon Contests===<br /> Ruby and Sapphire were the first in the series to offer a secondary means of interacting with Pokémon, in the form of Pokémon Contests. In Contests the goal is to show off the abilities of a Pokémon in the various categories ([[Beauty Contest|Beauty]], [[Cool Contest|Cool]], [[Cute Contest|Cute]], [[Smart Contest|Smart]] and [[Tough Contest|Tough]]) after winning a Contest in a certain category the player and Pokémon advance to the next rank in that category (Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master). This also brought about the first confectionery goods that could be made by the player and fed to their Pokémon, [[Pokéblock]]s.<br /> <br /> ===Ribbons=== <br /> These games were also the first to offer [[Ribbon]]s to the player's Pokémon for achieving various goals, or to commemorate special events in the game, including winning in Pokémon Contests, beating the Champion, and maxing out the EVs of a Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ==Reception==<br /> Both games were well received, receiving perfect ratings from GamePro&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/28564/pokemon-ruby-and-sapphire-versions/ Pokémon Sapphire Version Review from GamePro] (retrieved December 21, 2009)&lt;/ref&gt; and Mainia.&lt;ref&gt; [http://www.mania.com/pokemon-rubysapphire_article_38026.html Mainia.com Review of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Versions] (retrieved April 1, 2010)&lt;/ref&gt; IGN rated the games at 9.5/10 and commented that they were a &quot;wonderful GBA follow-up to the immense Game Boy blockbuster.&quot;&lt;ref&gt;[http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/articles/389/389660p1.html IGN: Pokemon Ruby Version Review] (retrieved December 21, 2009)&lt;/ref&gt; However, some reviews criticized the repetitive nature of the games, with Eurogamer commenting that &quot;apart from the occasional tense battle with a Gym Leader and the more sophisticated opponents later on in the game, the constant fighting and collecting mechanic gets very tired, very fast.&quot;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pokemonrubysapphire_gba Pokemon Ruby &amp; Sapphire Review | GBA | Eurogamer] (retrieved December 21, 2009)&lt;/ref&gt; Though, these are more criticisms of the series in general.<br /> <br /> Ruby and Sapphire were the second and third best selling games of 2003 (with Pokémon Ruby selling more)&lt;ref&gt;[http://npd.com/press/releases/press_040126a.htm NPD's list of 2003's top selling games] (retrieved April 1, 2010)&lt;/ref&gt;, and received an average score of 82% on Metacritic.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/gba/pokemonruby?q=pokemon Pokemon Ruby (gba) reviews at Metacritic.com] (retrieved December 21, 2009)&lt;/ref&gt; With the versions combined, the games were the best selling title on the Game Boy Advance. If not, the title belongs to its third version {{v2|Emerald}}.<br /> <br /> ==Awards==<br /> Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire got the 10th spot on IGN's top 25 Game Boy Advance Games of all time.&lt;ref&gt;[http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/772/772284p4.html IGN: Top 25 Game Boy Advance Games of All Time] (retrieved December 21, 2009)&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Staff==<br /> {{main|Staff of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire}}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Along with {{game|Emerald}}, these are the only {{g|games}} to feature both parents for the main character.<br /> * These are also the only [[main series]] games where the [[rival]] is never encountered with his/her starter in its final stage.<br /> ** Also (along with {{game|Emerald}}, {{game|Black}} and {{game|White}}) these are the only main series games where you cannot choose the name of your rival.<br /> * These games were released in Japan on the third anniversary of the Japanese release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.<br /> * Ruby and Sapphire were the first [[main series]] games in which [[Kanto]] is inaccessible.<br /> * A special promotional coin featuring {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} were available with American preorders of Ruby and Sapphire, respectively.<br /> * Pre-release boxart for these games depicted the version name below the mascot {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the same font used in the [[Generation I]] and {{Gen|II}} games, with the &quot;[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]&quot; slogan present below the Pokémon logo. This was dropped for the final boxart, which features the version names directly below the Pokémon logo and in a different font, dropping the slogan entirely.<br /> * These were the first {{g|games}} to have a {{wp|Frame rate|framerate}} of 60 fps. This change carried over to {{3v2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}. However, the framerate was downgraded to 30 fps in the [[Generation IV]] games.<br /> * Due to the font used in the international versions, the marker for when a move is selected for usage in the battle screen differs from that of the Japanese version. Whereas the Japanese version uses an arrow to indicate the current selected move, like all later releases of the [[Generation III]] games would use, the international versions of Ruby and Sapphire utilize a red rectangle with the same purpose.<br /> * The intro of Ruby and Sapphire differ slightly - Ruby features {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}}, depending on the gender chosen, riding a bike near forest and mountains, when {{p|Latios}} appears (and afterwards shows him or her battling against a {{p|Sharpedo}} and a {{p|Duskull}}), while Sapphire has instead Brendan or May riding a bike near ocean, with {{p|Latias}} appearing (and then, similarly to Ruby, he or she is engaged in a battle)<br /> * These games were released in North America on the same day that the United States deployed its invasion on Iraq on March 19, 2003<br /> <br /> {| align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ruby color dark}}; background: #{{ruby color}};&quot;<br /> |- align=center<br /> |style=&quot;{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{sapphire color light}}; width:80px&quot;|<br /> [[File:Ruby Beta EN boxart.jpg|230px]]<br /> |style=&quot;{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{sapphire color light}}; width:80px&quot;|<br /> [[File:Sapphire Beta EN boxart.jpg|230px]]<br /> |- align=center style=&quot;font-size: 80%;&quot;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Early Ruby box art - note the version logo&lt;/span&gt;<br /> | &lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Early Sapphire box art - note the version logo&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{ruby color}}|bordercolor={{sapphire color light}}<br /> |ja=ポケットモンスター ルビー・サファイア<br /> |fr_eu=Pokémon Version Rubis et Version Saphir<br /> |de=Pokémon Rubin-Edition und Saphir-Edition<br /> |it=Pokémon Versione Rubino e Versione Zaffiro<br /> |ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 루비·사파이어|Pocket Monsters Ruby and Sapphire}} {{tt|*|Although these games were not translated into Korean, these names are still used on official Pokémon material in South Korea}}<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon Edición Rubí y Edición Zafiro}}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * {{Appendix|Ruby and Sapphire walkthrough}}<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Main series}}<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> [[Category:Games]]<br /> [[Category:Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|*]]<br /> [[Category:Game Boy Advance games]]<br /> <br /> [[pt:Pokémon Ruby e Sapphire]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon Rubin und Saphir]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon Ediciones Rubí y Zafiro]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon Rubis et Saphir]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon Rubino e Zaffiro]]<br /> [[ja:ポケットモンスター ルビー・サファイア]]<br /> [[pl:Pokémon Ruby i Sapphire]]</div>

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<p>Bushwacker3000: /* Prehistory */</p> <hr /> <div>{{fan speculation}}<br /> <br /> There are many stories and legends surrounding the history of the [[Pokémon world]] as it is known to us today. Nobody knows if such legends are true or not, but there are many clues in the games, anime and manga that suggest that they are.<br /> <br /> Below is a timeline of events in the history of the Pokémon world, primarily those established in the [[canon]] of the [[Pokémon game]]s since these apply most to other forms of canon. There is also a separate [[Timeline of events in the anime|timeline of events]] for the [[Pokémon anime]].<br /> <br /> Please note that the below timeline is based on speculation and possible information from different aspects of the Pokémon franchise.<br /> <br /> It is still unknown exactly where Generation V fits in the timeline, but the dialog of both the Team Rocket Grunt in [[Icirrus City]] and [[Cynthia]], as well as [[Caitlin]]'s older appearance, indicate that Generation V must happen at least a few years after the events of Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|IV}}.<br /> <br /> ==Timeline==<br /> ===Beginning of the {{pkmn|universe}}===<br /> This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.<br /> [[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.jpg|thumb|right|290px|Palkia, Giratina and Dialga]]<br /> * In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first Pokémon in existence. Arceus creates {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, giving them power over {{wp|time}}, {{wp|space}}, and {{wp|antimatter}}. Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]], retreating into their own [[dimensions]] afterwards, with a point of access being at the ancient [[Spear Pillar]] in Sinnoh.<br /> * Arceus creates {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, giving knowledge, emotion, and willpower to all living things that come into existence in the Pokémon world. The three dive into caves at the bottom of [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] in Sinnoh, giving them the name &quot;[[lake guardians]]&quot;.<br /> * {{p|Kyogre}} is formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, {{p|Groudon}} is formed deep inside the Earth, likely from hardened magma and earth, and {{p|Rayquaza}} is formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at [[Sky Pillar]]. Kyogre and Groudon then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until Rayquaza quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they {{m|rest}} until the events of [[Generation III]] many years later. The {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Red Orb|Red}} and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers.<br /> [[File:Regis.png|thumb|right|200px| The Legendary Golems: Regice, Registeel and Regirock]]<br /> * Landmasses such as [[Mt. Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the regions, and at some point created {{p|Regice}}, {{p|Regirock}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mt. Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Griseous Orb}}s before falling into a deep sleep.<br /> <br /> ===Prehistory===<br /> This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.<br /> <br /> * '''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** Earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] exist. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species.<br /> ** First humans appear in the Pokémon world.<br /> ** At some point after the Iron Age, Regigigas is sealed away in the Snowpoint Temple, and Regirock, Regice and Registeel are sealed away at various points across the [[Hoenn]] region.<br /> ** At some point 300 million years ago, an ancient version of {{p|Genesect}} was born. Team Plasma later used its DNA to create an infinitely stronger version of {{p|Genesect}} with cybernetic technology. This ancient {{p|Genesect}} is commonly hypothesized to be {{p|Kabutops}} due to it being an ancient Pokémon with a similar body structure to its successor as well as other shared attributes.<br /> ** At some point 10,000 years ago during the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended. <br /> * '''3000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''<br /> ** The [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] are created.<br /> * '''2500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''<br /> ** The [[Relic Castle]] is built.<br /> * '''1500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** The earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection.<br /> ** The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.<br /> ** {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates and becomes weaker.<br /> <br /> ===Recent history===<br /> This information is based on historic records.<br /> [[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|right|290px|Ecruteak City]]<br /> <br /> * '''Hundreds of years before [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** The legends of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]'s past.<br /> <br /> * '''c. 700 years before [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** [[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.<br /> <br /> * '''c. 500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** The first {{p|Spiritomb}} is sealed in the [[Hallowed Tower]] for its unforgivable misdeeds.<br /> ** The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.<br /> <br /> * '''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** [[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by a long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.<br /> ** The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented by a ninja.<br /> <br /> * '''c. 150 years before [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]], Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.<br /> ** The first [[Pokémon League]] competitions take place.<br /> <br /> * '''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''<br /> ** [[Village Bridge]] is constructed after the river flooded the area.<br /> <br /> * '''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''<br /> ** The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.<br /> ** {{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].<br /> <br /> * '''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''<br /> ** {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert#In Unova|desert]].<br /> <br /> * '''1969:'''<br /> ** [[Pewter Museum of Science#Exhibits|First humans land on the Moon]].<br /> <br /> * '''17 years before [[Pokémon Colloseum]]:<br /> ** [[Wes]] is born.<br /> <br /> * '''11 years before [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** {{ga|Red}} is born.<br /> ** {{ga|Leaf}} is born.<br /> <br /> * '''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.<br /> ** The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.<br /> ** Rotom inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.<br /> <br /> ===Contemporary history===<br /> From the [[Pokémon games]]:<br /> * '''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. Mew gives birth, the only known case of a live Pokémon birth (possibly due to the scientists' genetic experimentation), and the scientists name the newborn {{p|Mewtwo}} on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]]. At some point after Mewtwo's birth, Mew goes to [[Faraway Island]].<br /> ** [[Mr. Fuji]], the writer of the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]], goes to Faraway Island and leaves a message on the island's sign on the 6th of September, October, November, or December (depending on which of these months appear in the message) sometime after Mewtwo's escape.<br /> ** After leaving his message in Faraway Island, Mr. Fuji goes to [[Lavender Town]] and has lived there ever since.<br /> ** [[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].<br /> ** Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.<br /> ** The [[Battle Frontier]] opens in [[Hoenn]].<br /> <br /> * '''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''<br /> ** [[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to research the myths of the region.<br /> <br /> * '''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''<br /> ** The events of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:'''<br /> *** {{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after their rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]], then its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Net Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.<br /> *** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s son/daughter, however, later on, the rivalry is with {{ga|Wally}} instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and, with the help of {{p|Rayquaza}}, calming both {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, he/she challenges and defeats Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion him/herself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.<br /> <br /> * '''Approximately one year after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]]'''<br /> ** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} receives an [[Old Sea Map|old sea map]] that leads to [[Faraway Island]], There he/she [[Caught Pokémon|catches]] {{p|Mew}}.<br /> <br /> * '''Between [[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}} and [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}}:'''<br /> ** The events of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}.<br /> ** Eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of many areas on the island.<br /> ** {{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]].<br /> ** {{ga|Red}} leaves to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.<br /> ** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as Gym Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].<br /> ** Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types in the region of Kanto. ''(The events of FireRed and LeafGreen retcon this discovery and say that they had always been known as Generation III and I are considered to take place contemporaneously. This is backed up by HeartGold and SoulSilver, when Jasmine's pre-battle speech was changed from the subject that the Steel-type was recently discovered.)''<br /> ** [[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when its {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.<br /> ** The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.<br /> ** A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.<br /> ** [[Miracle Cycle]] moves from [[Cerulean City]] to [[Goldenrod City]].<br /> ** {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.<br /> ** Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].<br /> ** A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].<br /> ** [[Blaine]] relocates his Gym to the [[Seafoam Islands]] due to his Gym on [[Cinnabar Island]] being destroyed by a volcanic eruption.<br /> <br /> * '''After [[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}:'''&lt;!--Porygon-Z exists in the PokéPark--&gt;<br /> ** [[Human]]s abandon the PokéPark.<br /> ** The Sky Prism breaks.<br /> ** The events of [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].<br /> <br /> * '''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]] ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]):'''<br /> ** The events of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]].<br /> *** {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with his/her [[starter Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon, and challenges him/her as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact [[Giovanni]]. As they are defeated, the leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares him/her ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where he/she meets and defeats {{ga|Red}}.<br /> *** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker, (apart from in Platinum canon, where they receive their starter Pokémon before actually reaching the lake) their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{P|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion him/herself. <br /> ** [[Hayley]], a friend of Bebe, opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].<br /> <br /> * '''Approximately one year after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]:'''<br /> ** {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} receives a letter from [[Professor Oak]], telling him/her to come to [[Route 224]] to help him solve a mystery. After Lucas/Dawn examined [[Seabreak Path#Shaymin Event|the rock]] and thanked someone, [[Seabreak Path]] appears. After walking the Seabreak Path, Lucas/Dawn found {{p|Shaymin}} and [[Caught Pokémon|captured it]].<br /> <br /> * '''Approximately two years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]:'''<br /> ** [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] return in the [[Orre|Orre Region]], and create [[Shadow Lugia|XD001]], a supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Pokémon]], but their plans are thwarted by [[Michael]]. Meanwhile, [[Dr. Kaminko]] and [[Chobin]] invent [[Robo Groudon]] and [[Robo Kyogre]], and [[Professor Krane]] invents the [[Purify Chamber|purification chamber]], where Shadow Pokémon can be purified more easily.<br /> <br /> * '''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''<br /> ** The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part returns to [[Unova]] intending to reform Team Rocket there as he [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|previously stated]]. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].<br /> ** [[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.<br /> ** Team Plasma, under [[N]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.<br /> ** Team Plasma steals [[Hugh]]'s sister's {{p|Purrloin}}, and Hugh swears to one day get it back.<br /> <br /> * '''A few years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''<br /> ** The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}.<br /> *** {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]] receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}'s house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]] they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]] who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]] who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]] reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming champion of Unova.<br /> <br /> * '''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black 2|White 2}}'''<br /> ** Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with his/her Dragon to look for N.<br /> ** Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.<br /> ** [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders<br /> ** Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.<br /> ** Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] take his place.<br /> ** Five of the Seven Sages disband from Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.<br /> ** A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].<br /> <br /> * '''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}}'''<br /> ** The events of {{2v2|Black 2|White 2}}.<br /> *** {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives his/her first Pokémon from Bianca in his/her hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{P|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving him/her. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshriam/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into [[Form differences#Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem]]. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon Leauge. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads him/her to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon world]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Die Geschichte der Pokémon-Welt]]<br /> [[it:Storia del mondo Pokémon]]</div>

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<p>Bushwacker3000: /* Trivia */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox_game |colorscheme=black 2|bordercolorscheme=white 2<br /> |name=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Pokémon Black Version 2&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |name2=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Pokémon White Version 2&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |jname=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;ポケットモンスター ブラック ２&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |jname2=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;ポケットモンスター ホワイト ２&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Black 2 Boxart EN.png<br /> |boxart2=Pokemon White 2 Boxart EN.png<br /> |caption=Pokémon Black Version 2's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] [[Form differences#Kyurem|Black]] {{p|Kyurem}}<br /> |caption2=Pokémon White Version 2's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] [[Form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}<br /> |jbox=Pokemon Black 2 Boxart JP.png<br /> |jbox2=Pokemon White 2 Boxart JP.png<br /> |jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Black 2<br /> |jcaption2=Boxart of Pocket Monsters White 2<br /> |platform=[[Nintendo DS]]{{tt|*|Enhanced for the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo 3DS}}<br /> |category=RPG<br /> |players=1-4 players simultaneous<br /> |link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]], [[Infrared|IR]]<br /> |developer=[[Game Freak]]<br /> |publisher=[[Nintendo]]&lt;br&gt;[[The Pokémon Company]]<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation V]] [[version|main series]]<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3+<br /> &lt;!--|oflc=G<br /> |grb=N/A--&gt;<br /> |release_date_ja=June 23, 2012&lt;ref&gt;[http://item.rakuten.co.jp/at-pg/4000840008/ Reputable Pokémon Merchandise site]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=October 7, 2012&lt;ref&gt;[http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=34106 Nintendo of America pressroom]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=October 11, 2012&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?pageID=6&amp;action=news&amp;sectionID=1 Nintendo of Australia]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=October 12, 2012&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/pokemon-black-and-white-2/#en-gb/home Pokémon UK]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> &lt;!--|release_date_kr=--&gt;<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/irej/index.html Nintendo.co.jp]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/?a001=msign Official site]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/pokemon-black-and-white-2/#en-us/home Official site]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> &lt;!--{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}--&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pokémon Black Version 2''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ブラック {{tt|２|ツー}}''' ''Pocket Monsters Black 2'') and '''Pokémon White Version 2''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ホワイト {{tt|２|ツー}}''' ''Pocket Monsters White 2'') are the second {{DL|Version|Relation to one another|paired versions}} of [[Generation V]] and are the sequels of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White]], respectively. <br /> <br /> Both games were revealed on ''[[Pokémon Smash!]]'' by [[Junichi Masuda]], and subsequently the official Japanese and international&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-2-and-pokemon-white-version-2/ Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2]&lt;/ref&gt; Pokémon websites, on February 26, 2012. They were released in Japan on June 23, 2012. It is scheduled to be released in North America on October 7, 2012, Australia on October 11, 2012 and in Europe on October 12, 2012.<br /> <br /> The games feature two new formes of {{p|Kyurem}} that serve as the [[version mascot]]s of the games: Black Kyurem (Japanese: ブラックキュレム) for Black 2 and White Kyurem (Japanese: ホワイトキュレム) for White 2.<br /> <br /> ==Plot==<br /> The games take place two years after the events of {{game|Black and White|s}}. The [[Unova]] region appears to have changed significantly. New locations are accessible in the southwest and northeast of the region, one of them being [[Aspertia City]], the player's new hometown, while a few previously existing locations such as [[Challenger's Cave]] are not accessible anymore. New [[Gym]]s and [[Gym Leader]]s are also introduced, and the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] is expanded to include Pokémon foreign to the region, much like in {{game|Platinum}}.<br /> <br /> The player is able to choose to play as the boy {{ga|Kyouhei}}, or the girl {{ga|Mei}}, as they travel across the region against their rival, [[Hugh]]. <br /> &lt;!--<br /> ==Blurb==<br /> --&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Changes from Pokémon Black &amp; White==<br /> ===Aesthetic changes===<br /> * The opening is drastically different from the one in Black and White, now featuring the new [[Kyouhei (game)|game]] [[Mei (game)|characters]], the [[Tao trio]] and the [[legendary musketeers]]. Also, the title screen shows either Black Kyurem or White Kyurem, depending on the version.<br /> * The bar that shows a Pokémon's level, Exp. Points &lt;!-- I think that's the official term --&gt; and HP has been redesigned. It is black in Black 2 and white in White 2.<br /> * The area eyecatch has also been redesigned and shows the location in the top left of the screen and season in the bottom right. It is black in Black 2 and white in White 2.<br /> * New locations, such as [[Aspertia City]] and [[Sangi Town]], have been added to the game.<br /> * New characters are introduced, such as [[Hugh]], [[Colress]], [[Roxie]], [[Marlon]] and [[Banjirou]].<br /> * [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]], [[Elesa]], [[Ghetsis]] and [[Iris]] all receive redesigns.<br /> * All Unova gyms receive redesigns.<br /> * Most of the Black and White music has been slightly remixed, in addition to the Gym Leader and Champion music from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh.<br /> * There have been several changes made to existing locations, such as [[Driftveil City]] and [[Nimbasa City]].<br /> * Every trainer has their own fully animated sprite.<br /> * Several attacks have received new battle animations.<br /> * The battle menu has seen a redesign.<br /> * The C-Gear has been redesigned.<br /> * The [[Unova Pokédex]] has been expanded tremendously to accommodate older Pokémon.<br /> ** It also receives a slight aesthetic change, now having a red background instead of green.<br /> * All returning Gym Leaders and Champions receive new sprites.<br /> * {{rt|4|Unova}} has changed drastically and also differs between Black 2 and White 2.<br /> * {{un|Victory Road}} changed drastically from [[Victory Road (Black and White)|Black and White]] to [[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Black 2 and White 2]] as well and differs in appearance between Black 2 and White 2.<br /> * [[Challenger's Cave]]'s entrance collapsed while {{rt|10|Unova}} was locked off due to landslide on Victory Road, making both areas inaccessible. In place of [[Cold Storage]] there is now the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].<br /> <br /> ===Storyline changes===<br /> {{spoilers}}<br /> * The player no longer starts in [[Nuvema Town]], instead starting in [[Aspertia City]].<br /> * Instead of the usual 5 [[Poké Balls]], the player is given 10 at the start of your journey.<br /> * [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Cilan]], [[Lenora]] and [[Brycen]] are replaced by Cheren, Roxie and Marlon.<br /> * Bianca gives the player a [[Starter Pokémon]].<br /> * A new [[Team Plasma]] has formed, and is run by [[Ghetsis]].<br /> * [[Colress]], a Team Plasma member, is battled frequently throughout the story.<br /> * [[Rood]], [[Zinzolin]] and the [[Shadow Triad]] are battled as part of the story.<br /> * The Gym Leader order has changed to Cheren, Roxie, Burgh, Elesa, Clay, Skyla, Drayden, Marlon.<br /> * Iris is the new Champion of Unova.<br /> * Ghetsis returns and plans to freeze Unova with Kyurem.<br /> * N returns to Unova with either Zekrom{{sup|B2}} or Reshiram{{sup|W2}}, who is fused with Kyurem to form either Black Kyurem{{sup|B2}} or White Kyurem{{sup|W2}}.<br /> * Unlike [[Pokemon Black and White]], the version mascots Black Kyurem{{sup|B2}} or White Kyurem{{sup|W2}} can't be caught within the story, but can be obtained post-game by following certain requirements.<br /> * Several tag battles take place throughout the game: one with the other player character, two with Cheren, four with Hugh, one with Bianca and a daily tag battle with one of Chili, Cress or Cilan (against the other two). &lt;!-- may need rewording --&gt;<br /> * A new attraction known as the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] opens up in Driftveil City, where the player battles Gym Leaders and Champions from all five regions, among others.<br /> * Another new attraction introduced is the [[Pokéstar Studios]], located in Virbank City, where the player takes part in many different movies. Brycen and [[Sabrina]] appear here.<br /> * Lenora revives the player's fossils.<br /> * Several new key items exclusive to Black and White 2 are introduced.<br /> * During the post-game, the player may find N at his castle and on the first visit, battles his Zekrom{{sup|B2}} or Reshiram{{sup|W2}}, who is free for capture after defeating N. Subsequent battles can be done once a season and feature N using a team of Pokémon centered around that season.<br /> <br /> ===Gameplay changes===<br /> * The new [[Unova Link]] is introduced, which makes way for new features.<br /> * Challenge Mode and Assist Mode are introduced, which raise and lower the strength of opposing trainers respectively.<br /> * A new feature called the [[Memory Link]] is introduced, which has flashbacks from the NPCs that shed light on events that happened between Black and White and Black 2 and White 2. &lt;!-- Slightly clumsily worded --&gt;<br /> * Many TMs and all but [[HM06|one]] HM are received in different locations.<br /> * The Xtransceiver adds two new mini-games called Balloon Catch, where the player needs to catch balloons of their face or an NPC's, and Balloon Smash, where the player needs to inflate the balloons as large as possible without bursting them.<br /> * A number of legendaries from Hoenn and Sinnoh (excluding the [[Weather trio]] and [[Creation trio]]) can be found in the post-game.<br /> * {{p|Zorua}}, {{p|Zoroark}} and {{TM|95|Snarl}}, which were previously accessible through Nintendo events only, can now be found within the game without any special requirements.<br /> * The [[Kami Trio]] are notably the only [[Unova]] regional Pokémon absent from either game and must be obtained through the [[Pokémon Dream Radar]] and then transferred or alternatively they can be traded from {{2v2|Black|White}}. The Dream Radar is also necessary to obtain their new [[Form differences#Kami trio|forms]].<br /> <br /> ==Features==<br /> ===Pokémon World Tournament===<br /> {{main|Pokémon World Tournament}}<br /> A new facility featured in Black 2 and White 2 is the Pokémon World Tournament, where the player is able to battle every [[Gym Leader]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} (except [[Koga]] and [[Iris]]) from the main series games in various types of battles.<br /> <br /> ===Pokéstar Studios===<br /> {{main|Pokéstar Studios}}<br /> Pokéstar Studios is a new feature in the games that allows the player to take part in making films involving Pokémon. The player chooses from various scenarios and acts them out.<br /> <br /> ===Seasons===<br /> {{main|Seasons}}<br /> Seasons once again return to the games. In addition to covering the entire screen upon starting the games, a text box appears at the bottom of the screen presenting the current season every time a new area is entered.<br /> <br /> ===Sprite animations===<br /> Just like in {{game|Black and White|s}}, the Pokémon sprites are fully animated and move throughout battles. However, unlike Black and White, every Trainer in the game has battle animations, as well as more frames which allows for smoother animations.<br /> <br /> The game also introduces new entry sprite animations for Pokémon, much as if it were a [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> * [[N's Pokémon]], which are obtainable through [[Memory Link]], (with the exception of N's {{p|Zorua}}, who is obtainable during the main plot) have a green/yellow diamond shine, along with their own sound.<br /> * Also, in the [[Pokéstar Studios]], when a player successfully completes a movie with their Pokémon in an unusual matter by deviating from the script, their Pokémon will become a star and during battles, when the Pokémon is summoned, a star will bounce upwards and then back downwards. This is the only entry animation that can be added manually by the player.<br /> <br /> ===Gyms===<br /> Within the two years separating Black 2 and White 2 from their predecessors, some of the past [[Gym Leader]]s have passed on their positions to others or retired the [[Gym]] from the [[Unova League]]. The eight Gym Leaders of Unova are now: [[Cheren]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Roxie]] ({{t|Poison}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Drayden]] ({{t|Dragon}}) and [[Marlon]] ({{t|Water}}).<br /> <br /> ===Elite Four and Champion===<br /> Like {{2v2|Black|White}}, the [[Elite Four]] can be battled in any order; after battling all four, a path to the {{pkmn|Champion}} is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). The new Champion is [[Iris]].<br /> <br /> ==Pokémon==<br /> Each game features a Pokédex of 300 different Pokémon species, many of which are from previous [[generation]]s such as {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, and {{p|Marill}}.<br /> <br /> ===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]===<br /> {| align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;<br /> | <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;background: #{{black 2 color}}; border: 5px solid #{{black 2 color light}};&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! &lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Black 2&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | <br /> {| border=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;border: 1px solid #{{black 2 color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> {{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|185|Sudowoodo|1|Rock}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|325|Spoink|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|326|Grumpig|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|427|Buneary|1|Normal}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|428|Lopunny|1|Normal}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|438|Bonsly|1|Rock}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|467|Magmortar|1|Fire}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice||Black}}<br /> |}<br /> |}<br /> |<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;background: #{{white 2 color}}; border: 5px solid #{{white 2 color light}};&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! &lt;span style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot;&gt;White 2&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | <br /> {| border=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;border: 1px solid #{{white 2 color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> {{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|300|Skitty|1|Normal}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|301|Delcatty|1|Normal}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|322|Numel|2|Fire|Ground}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|323|Camerupt|2|Fire|Ground}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|439|Mime Jr.|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|466|Electivire|1|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice||White}}<br /> |}<br /> |}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Black 2 and White 2 can connect with the [[Pokémon Dream Radar]], which transfer Pokémon found to the player's game. The [[Pokémon Global Link]] has also been updated to make way for the release of Black 2 and White 2. The games are compatible with Black and White, much as {{v2|Platinum}} is to {{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. The games can connect as with games of the same generation, and they operate on the same {{DL|Global Terminal|Global Trade Station}} server. Pokémon from the [[Generation IV]] games Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver can be transferred to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. <br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> File:Pokémon Black 2 logo JP.png|Japanese Black 2 logo <br /> File:Pokémon White 2 logo JP.png|Japanese White 2 logo<br /> File:Pokémon Black 2 logo EN.png|English Black 2 logo <br /> File:Pokémon White 2 logo EN.png|English White 2 logo<br /> File:B2W2 Prerelease rival opening.png|[[Hugh]] in the opening<br /> File:B2W2 Prerelease VS Rival.png|Versus Hugh<br /> File:B2W2 Prerelease Roxie Gym.png|With [[Roxie]]<br /> File:B2W2 Prerelease beach town Gym.png|With Hugh and [[Marlon]]<br /> File:B2W2 Prerelease Castelia Central Plaza.png|With [[Colress]] in [[Castelia City]]<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * These will be the first main series games since {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}} in September 2004 to be released in North America in the fall months, as opposed to spring months.<br /> * The localization period for Black 2 &amp; White 2 is the shortest worldwide, lasting about three and a half months.<br /> * These are the first main series Pokémon games to have numbers in their title.<br /> * This is the first sequel from the main series to feature the number two in its title.<br /> * This is the first main series game in which the primary antagonist, in this case [[Ghetsis]], attempts to kill the player. Ghetsis attempts to do so by impaling the player character with Kyurem's icicles. <br /> ** However, this is not the first game in which this has happened, because in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], [[Kincaid]] attempts to sink a cargo ship that the player character is on.<br /> *This is the only main series game which extends upon the same generation with a new protagonist, story line, etc.<br /> *The amount of years between Black and White versions and Black version 2 and White version 2 matches the number of this sequel.<br /> <br /> ==Reception==<br /> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White Versions 2 a score of 36 out of 40, which is lower than [[Pokémon Black and White Versions#Reception|its perfectly-scoring predecessors]].<br /> <br /> According to Famitsu and Yahoo Japan, the game sold 1,618,621 copies during its first weekend on sale, making it the third best selling DS game of all time.&lt;ref&gt;http://www.famitsu.com/news/201206/26016963.html&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://dailynews.yahoo.co.jp/fc/entertainment/nintendo_ds/?1340702028&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{black 2 color}}|bordercolor={{white 2 color}}<br /> |ja=ポケットモンスター_ブラック2・ホワイト2<br /> |fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire 2 et Version Blanche 2<br /> |de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition 2 und Pokémon Weiße Edition 2<br /> |it=Pokémon Versione Nera 2 e Versione Bianca 2<br /> |ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 블랙2·화이트2|Pocket Monsters Black2•White2}}<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra 2 y Edición Blanca 2}}<br /> <br /> ==References== <br /> &lt;references/&gt; <br /> <br /> {{Main series}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Games]]<br /> [[Category:Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|*]]<br /> [[Category:Nintendo DS games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition 2 und Weiße Edition 2]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon Ediciones Negra y Blanca 2]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon Noir et Blanc 2]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon Nero 2 e Bianco 2]]<br /> [[ja:ポケットモンスター ブラック2・ホワイト2]]<br /> [[pl:Pokémon Black 2 i White 2]]<br /> [[pt:Pokémon Black e White 2]]</div>

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<p>Bushwacker3000: /* Trivia */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox_game |colorscheme=black 2|bordercolorscheme=white 2<br /> |name=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Pokémon Black Version 2&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |name2=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Pokémon White Version 2&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |jname=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;ポケットモンスター ブラック ２&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |jname2=&lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;ポケットモンスター ホワイト ２&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Black 2 Boxart EN.png<br /> |boxart2=Pokemon White 2 Boxart EN.png<br /> |caption=Pokémon Black Version 2's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] [[Form differences#Kyurem|Black]] {{p|Kyurem}}<br /> |caption2=Pokémon White Version 2's boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] [[Form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}<br /> |jbox=Pokemon Black 2 Boxart JP.png<br /> |jbox2=Pokemon White 2 Boxart JP.png<br /> |jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Black 2<br /> |jcaption2=Boxart of Pocket Monsters White 2<br /> |platform=[[Nintendo DS]]{{tt|*|Enhanced for the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo 3DS}}<br /> |category=RPG<br /> |players=1-4 players simultaneous<br /> |link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]], [[Infrared|IR]]<br /> |developer=[[Game Freak]]<br /> |publisher=[[Nintendo]]&lt;br&gt;[[The Pokémon Company]]<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation V]] [[version|main series]]<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3+<br /> &lt;!--|oflc=G<br /> |grb=N/A--&gt;<br /> |release_date_ja=June 23, 2012&lt;ref&gt;[http://item.rakuten.co.jp/at-pg/4000840008/ Reputable Pokémon Merchandise site]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=October 7, 2012&lt;ref&gt;[http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=34106 Nintendo of America pressroom]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=October 11, 2012&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?pageID=6&amp;action=news&amp;sectionID=1 Nintendo of Australia]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=October 12, 2012&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/pokemon-black-and-white-2/#en-gb/home Pokémon UK]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> &lt;!--|release_date_kr=--&gt;<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/irej/index.html Nintendo.co.jp]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/?a001=msign Official site]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/pokemon-black-and-white-2/#en-us/home Official site]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> &lt;!--{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}--&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Pokémon Black Version 2''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ブラック {{tt|２|ツー}}''' ''Pocket Monsters Black 2'') and '''Pokémon White Version 2''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター ホワイト {{tt|２|ツー}}''' ''Pocket Monsters White 2'') are the second {{DL|Version|Relation to one another|paired versions}} of [[Generation V]] and are the sequels of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White]], respectively. <br /> <br /> Both games were revealed on ''[[Pokémon Smash!]]'' by [[Junichi Masuda]], and subsequently the official Japanese and international&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-2-and-pokemon-white-version-2/ Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2]&lt;/ref&gt; Pokémon websites, on February 26, 2012. They were released in Japan on June 23, 2012. It is scheduled to be released in North America on October 7, 2012, Australia on October 11, 2012 and in Europe on October 12, 2012.<br /> <br /> The games feature two new formes of {{p|Kyurem}} that serve as the [[version mascot]]s of the games: Black Kyurem (Japanese: ブラックキュレム) for Black 2 and White Kyurem (Japanese: ホワイトキュレム) for White 2.<br /> <br /> ==Plot==<br /> The games take place two years after the events of {{game|Black and White|s}}. The [[Unova]] region appears to have changed significantly. New locations are accessible in the southwest and northeast of the region, one of them being [[Aspertia City]], the player's new hometown, while a few previously existing locations such as [[Challenger's Cave]] are not accessible anymore. New [[Gym]]s and [[Gym Leader]]s are also introduced, and the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] is expanded to include Pokémon foreign to the region, much like in {{game|Platinum}}.<br /> <br /> The player is able to choose to play as the boy {{ga|Kyouhei}}, or the girl {{ga|Mei}}, as they travel across the region against their rival, [[Hugh]]. <br /> &lt;!--<br /> ==Blurb==<br /> --&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Changes from Pokémon Black &amp; White==<br /> ===Aesthetic changes===<br /> * The opening is drastically different from the one in Black and White, now featuring the new [[Kyouhei (game)|game]] [[Mei (game)|characters]], the [[Tao trio]] and the [[legendary musketeers]]. Also, the title screen shows either Black Kyurem or White Kyurem, depending on the version.<br /> * The bar that shows a Pokémon's level, Exp. Points &lt;!-- I think that's the official term --&gt; and HP has been redesigned. It is black in Black 2 and white in White 2.<br /> * The area eyecatch has also been redesigned and shows the location in the top left of the screen and season in the bottom right. It is black in Black 2 and white in White 2.<br /> * New locations, such as [[Aspertia City]] and [[Sangi Town]], have been added to the game.<br /> * New characters are introduced, such as [[Hugh]], [[Colress]], [[Roxie]], [[Marlon]] and [[Banjirou]].<br /> * [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]], [[Elesa]], [[Ghetsis]] and [[Iris]] all receive redesigns.<br /> * All Unova gyms receive redesigns.<br /> * Most of the Black and White music has been slightly remixed, in addition to the Gym Leader and Champion music from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh.<br /> * There have been several changes made to existing locations, such as [[Driftveil City]] and [[Nimbasa City]].<br /> * Every trainer has their own fully animated sprite.<br /> * Several attacks have received new battle animations.<br /> * The battle menu has seen a redesign.<br /> * The C-Gear has been redesigned.<br /> * The [[Unova Pokédex]] has been expanded tremendously to accommodate older Pokémon.<br /> ** It also receives a slight aesthetic change, now having a red background instead of green.<br /> * All returning Gym Leaders and Champions receive new sprites.<br /> * {{rt|4|Unova}} has changed drastically and also differs between Black 2 and White 2.<br /> * {{un|Victory Road}} changed drastically from [[Victory Road (Black and White)|Black and White]] to [[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Black 2 and White 2]] as well and differs in appearance between Black 2 and White 2.<br /> * [[Challenger's Cave]]'s entrance collapsed while {{rt|10|Unova}} was locked off due to landslide on Victory Road, making both areas inaccessible. In place of [[Cold Storage]] there is now the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].<br /> <br /> ===Storyline changes===<br /> {{spoilers}}<br /> * The player no longer starts in [[Nuvema Town]], instead starting in [[Aspertia City]].<br /> * Instead of the usual 5 [[Poké Balls]], the player is given 10 at the start of your journey.<br /> * [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Cilan]], [[Lenora]] and [[Brycen]] are replaced by Cheren, Roxie and Marlon.<br /> * Bianca gives the player a [[Starter Pokémon]].<br /> * A new [[Team Plasma]] has formed, and is run by [[Ghetsis]].<br /> * [[Colress]], a Team Plasma member, is battled frequently throughout the story.<br /> * [[Rood]], [[Zinzolin]] and the [[Shadow Triad]] are battled as part of the story.<br /> * The Gym Leader order has changed to Cheren, Roxie, Burgh, Elesa, Clay, Skyla, Drayden, Marlon.<br /> * Iris is the new Champion of Unova.<br /> * Ghetsis returns and plans to freeze Unova with Kyurem.<br /> * N returns to Unova with either Zekrom{{sup|B2}} or Reshiram{{sup|W2}}, who is fused with Kyurem to form either Black Kyurem{{sup|B2}} or White Kyurem{{sup|W2}}.<br /> * Unlike [[Pokemon Black and White]], the version mascots Black Kyurem{{sup|B2}} or White Kyurem{{sup|W2}} can't be caught within the story, but can be obtained post-game by following certain requirements.<br /> * Several tag battles take place throughout the game: one with the other player character, two with Cheren, four with Hugh, one with Bianca and a daily tag battle with one of Chili, Cress or Cilan (against the other two). &lt;!-- may need rewording --&gt;<br /> * A new attraction known as the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] opens up in Driftveil City, where the player battles Gym Leaders and Champions from all five regions, among others.<br /> * Another new attraction introduced is the [[Pokéstar Studios]], located in Virbank City, where the player takes part in many different movies. Brycen and [[Sabrina]] appear here.<br /> * Lenora revives the player's fossils.<br /> * Several new key items exclusive to Black and White 2 are introduced.<br /> * During the post-game, the player may find N at his castle and on the first visit, battles his Zekrom{{sup|B2}} or Reshiram{{sup|W2}}, who is free for capture after defeating N. Subsequent battles can be done once a season and feature N using a team of Pokémon centered around that season.<br /> <br /> ===Gameplay changes===<br /> * The new [[Unova Link]] is introduced, which makes way for new features.<br /> * Challenge Mode and Assist Mode are introduced, which raise and lower the strength of opposing trainers respectively.<br /> * A new feature called the [[Memory Link]] is introduced, which has flashbacks from the NPCs that shed light on events that happened between Black and White and Black 2 and White 2. &lt;!-- Slightly clumsily worded --&gt;<br /> * Many TMs and all but [[HM06|one]] HM are received in different locations.<br /> * The Xtransceiver adds two new mini-games called Balloon Catch, where the player needs to catch balloons of their face or an NPC's, and Balloon Smash, where the player needs to inflate the balloons as large as possible without bursting them.<br /> * A number of legendaries from Hoenn and Sinnoh (excluding the [[Weather trio]] and [[Creation trio]]) can be found in the post-game.<br /> * {{p|Zorua}}, {{p|Zoroark}} and {{TM|95|Snarl}}, which were previously accessible through Nintendo events only, can now be found within the game without any special requirements.<br /> * The [[Kami Trio]] are notably the only [[Unova]] regional Pokémon absent from either game and must be obtained through the [[Pokémon Dream Radar]] and then transferred or alternatively they can be traded from {{2v2|Black|White}}. The Dream Radar is also necessary to obtain their new [[Form differences#Kami trio|forms]].<br /> <br /> ==Features==<br /> ===Pokémon World Tournament===<br /> {{main|Pokémon World Tournament}}<br /> A new facility featured in Black 2 and White 2 is the Pokémon World Tournament, where the player is able to battle every [[Gym Leader]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} (except [[Koga]] and [[Iris]]) from the main series games in various types of battles.<br /> <br /> ===Pokéstar Studios===<br /> {{main|Pokéstar Studios}}<br /> Pokéstar Studios is a new feature in the games that allows the player to take part in making films involving Pokémon. The player chooses from various scenarios and acts them out.<br /> <br /> ===Seasons===<br /> {{main|Seasons}}<br /> Seasons once again return to the games. In addition to covering the entire screen upon starting the games, a text box appears at the bottom of the screen presenting the current season every time a new area is entered.<br /> <br /> ===Sprite animations===<br /> Just like in {{game|Black and White|s}}, the Pokémon sprites are fully animated and move throughout battles. However, unlike Black and White, every Trainer in the game has battle animations, as well as more frames which allows for smoother animations.<br /> <br /> The game also introduces new entry sprite animations for Pokémon, much as if it were a [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> * [[N's Pokémon]], which are obtainable through [[Memory Link]], (with the exception of N's {{p|Zorua}}, who is obtainable during the main plot) have a green/yellow diamond shine, along with their own sound.<br /> * Also, in the [[Pokéstar Studios]], when a player successfully completes a movie with their Pokémon in an unusual matter by deviating from the script, their Pokémon will become a star and during battles, when the Pokémon is summoned, a star will bounce upwards and then back downwards. This is the only entry animation that can be added manually by the player.<br /> <br /> ===Gyms===<br /> Within the two years separating Black 2 and White 2 from their predecessors, some of the past [[Gym Leader]]s have passed on their positions to others or retired the [[Gym]] from the [[Unova League]]. The eight Gym Leaders of Unova are now: [[Cheren]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Roxie]] ({{t|Poison}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Drayden]] ({{t|Dragon}}) and [[Marlon]] ({{t|Water}}).<br /> <br /> ===Elite Four and Champion===<br /> Like {{2v2|Black|White}}, the [[Elite Four]] can be battled in any order; after battling all four, a path to the {{pkmn|Champion}} is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). The new Champion is [[Iris]].<br /> <br /> ==Pokémon==<br /> Each game features a Pokédex of 300 different Pokémon species, many of which are from previous [[generation]]s such as {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, and {{p|Marill}}.<br /> <br /> ===[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]===<br /> {| align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;<br /> | <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;background: #{{black 2 color}}; border: 5px solid #{{black 2 color light}};&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! &lt;span style=&quot;color:#FFFFFF;&quot;&gt;Black 2&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | <br /> {| border=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;border: 1px solid #{{black 2 color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> {{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|126|Magmar|1|Fire}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|185|Sudowoodo|1|Rock}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|214|Heracross|2|Bug|Fighting}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|325|Spoink|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|326|Grumpig|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|427|Buneary|1|Normal}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|428|Lopunny|1|Normal}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|438|Bonsly|1|Rock}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|467|Magmortar|1|Fire}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice||Black}}<br /> |}<br /> |}<br /> |<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;background: #{{white 2 color}}; border: 5px solid #{{white 2 color light}};&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! &lt;span style=&quot;color:#000000;&quot;&gt;White 2&lt;/span&gt;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> | <br /> {| border=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;border: 1px solid #{{white 2 color}}; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;&quot; cellspacing=&quot;1&quot; cellpadding=&quot;2&quot;<br /> |- align=&quot;center&quot;<br /> {{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|125|Electabuzz|1|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|127|Pinsir|1|Bug}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|300|Skitty|1|Normal}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|301|Delcatty|1|Normal}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|322|Numel|2|Fire|Ground}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|323|Camerupt|2|Fire|Ground}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|439|Mime Jr.|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|466|Electivire|1|Electric}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}<br /> {{Moveentrytm|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice||White}}<br /> |}<br /> |}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Black 2 and White 2 can connect with the [[Pokémon Dream Radar]], which transfer Pokémon found to the player's game. The [[Pokémon Global Link]] has also been updated to make way for the release of Black 2 and White 2. The games are compatible with Black and White, much as {{v2|Platinum}} is to {{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. The games can connect as with games of the same generation, and they operate on the same {{DL|Global Terminal|Global Trade Station}} server. Pokémon from the [[Generation IV]] games Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver can be transferred to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. <br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> File:Pokémon Black 2 logo JP.png|Japanese Black 2 logo <br /> File:Pokémon White 2 logo JP.png|Japanese White 2 logo<br /> File:Pokémon Black 2 logo EN.png|English Black 2 logo <br /> File:Pokémon White 2 logo EN.png|English White 2 logo<br /> File:B2W2 Prerelease rival opening.png|[[Hugh]] in the opening<br /> File:B2W2 Prerelease VS Rival.png|Versus Hugh<br /> File:B2W2 Prerelease Roxie Gym.png|With [[Roxie]]<br /> File:B2W2 Prerelease beach town Gym.png|With Hugh and [[Marlon]]<br /> File:B2W2 Prerelease Castelia Central Plaza.png|With [[Colress]] in [[Castelia City]]<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * These will be the first main series games since {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}} in September 2004 to be released in North America in the fall months, as opposed to spring months.<br /> * The localization period for Black 2 &amp; White 2 is the shortest worldwide, lasting about three and a half months.<br /> * These are the first main series Pokémon games to have numbers in their title.<br /> * This is the first sequel from the main series to feature the number two in its title.<br /> * This is the first main series game in which the primary antagonist, in this case [[Ghetsis]], attempts to kill the player. Ghetsis attempts to do so by impaling the player character with Kyurem's icicles. <br /> ** However, this is not the first game in which this has happened, because in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], [[Kincaid]] attempts to sink a cargo ship that the player character is on.<br /> *This is the only main series game which extends upon the same generation with a new protagonist, story line, etc.<br /> <br /> ==Reception==<br /> Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White Versions 2 a score of 36 out of 40, which is lower than [[Pokémon Black and White Versions#Reception|its perfectly-scoring predecessors]].<br /> <br /> According to Famitsu and Yahoo Japan, the game sold 1,618,621 copies during its first weekend on sale, making it the third best selling DS game of all time.&lt;ref&gt;http://www.famitsu.com/news/201206/26016963.html&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;http://dailynews.yahoo.co.jp/fc/entertainment/nintendo_ds/?1340702028&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{black 2 color}}|bordercolor={{white 2 color}}<br /> |ja=ポケットモンスター_ブラック2・ホワイト2<br /> |fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire 2 et Version Blanche 2<br /> |de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition 2 und Pokémon Weiße Edition 2<br /> |it=Pokémon Versione Nera 2 e Versione Bianca 2<br /> |ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 블랙2·화이트2|Pocket Monsters Black2•White2}}<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra 2 y Edición Blanca 2}}<br /> <br /> ==References== <br /> &lt;references/&gt; <br /> <br /> {{Main series}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Games]]<br /> [[Category:Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|*]]<br /> [[Category:Nintendo DS games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition 2 und Weiße Edition 2]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon Ediciones Negra y Blanca 2]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon Noir et Blanc 2]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon Nero 2 e Bianco 2]]<br /> [[ja:ポケットモンスター ブラック2・ホワイト2]]<br /> [[pl:Pokémon Black 2 i White 2]]<br /> [[pt:Pokémon Black e White 2]]</div>

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<p>Bushwacker3000: /* Trivia */</p> <hr /> <div>{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Bisharp | next=Rufflet | prevnum=625 | nextnum=627 | type=Normal }}<br /> {{PokémonInfobox|<br /> name=Bouffalant |<br /> jname=バッフロン |<br /> tmname=Buffron |<br /> size=175px|<br /> art=BW |<br /> pron=&lt;sc&gt;''buf-fa-lon''&lt;/sc&gt; |<br /> species=&lt;!--?/Headbutt Bull--&gt;Bash Buffalo |<br /> typen=1 |<br /> type1=Normal |<br /> abilityn=2 |<br /> ability1=Reckless|<br /> ability2=Sap Sipper|<br /> abilityd=Soundproof |<br /> ndex=626 |<br /> udex=132 |<br /> u2dex=269 |<br /> height-ftin=5'03&quot; |<br /> height-m=1.6 |<br /> weight-lbs=208.3 |<br /> weight-kg=94.5 |<br /> egggroupn=1 |<br /> egggroup1=Field |<br /> eggcycles=20 |<br /> expyield=172 |<br /> lv100exp=1,000,000 |<br /> gendercode=127 |<br /> color=Brown |<br /> catchrate=45 |<br /> body=08 |<br /> pokefordex=bouffalant |<br /> generation=5 |<br /> evat=2|<br /> footnotes=}}<br /> '''Bouffalant''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''バッフロン''' ''Buffron'') is a {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.<br /> <br /> It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ==Biology==<br /> ===Physiology===<br /> Bouffalant is a large, brown buffalo Pokémon. It features a large dark afro on its head, with two equally large horns protruding from it. Each horn has two golden circlets on it. It has a long light brown hide which ends at its knees. <br /> <br /> ====Gender differences====<br /> None.<br /> <br /> ===Special abilities===<br /> Even if it is dealt with a violent headbutt, its tufty afro-like fur absorbs the damage. With its destructive power, it is said to derail a running train. It is the [[Signature move|only Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Head Charge}}.<br /> <br /> ===Behavior===<br /> Bouffalant charge wildly and headbutt everything.<br /> <br /> ===Habitat===<br /> The Bouffalant live in grasslands terrain and can be found grazing in the hills.<br /> <br /> ===Diet===<br /> {{main|Pokémon food}}<br /> Bouffalant are {{a|Sap Sipper|herbivores}}.<br /> <br /> ==In the anime==<br /> [[File:Alder Bouffalant.png|thumb|250px|right|Bouffalant in the anime]]<br /> ===Major appearances===<br /> [[Alder]]'s Bouffalant made its debut in ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]''. It was shown battling in a flashback of [[Trip]]'s past and inspired him to become a Pokémon Trainer. It returned in ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'' where it faced {{AP|Pikachu}} in a battle with {{Ash}}. Alder fell asleep during the battle, resulting in no winner.<br /> <br /> A herd of Bouffalant appeared in ''[[BW066|Baffling the Bouffalant!]]''. They attacked anyone in their territory who wasn't wearing an afro.<br /> <br /> ===Minor appearances===<br /> A herd of Bouffalant were seen in ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]''.<br /> <br /> A Bouffalant appeared in ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]'', where it was part of a [[Pokémon Musical]] show alongside an {{p|Elgyem}}.<br /> <br /> A photo of a Bouffalant appeared in ''[[BW054|The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!]]''.<br /> <br /> ===Pokédex entries===<br /> {{Animedexheader|Unova}}<br /> {{Animedexbody|BW052|Bouffalant|Ash's Pokédex|Bouffalant, the Bash Buffalo Pokémon. Bouffalant is powerful and destructive, wildly charging and headbutting everything in its path.}}<br /> {{Animedexbody|BW066|Bouffalant|Ash's Pokédex|Bouffalant, the Bash Buffalo Pokémon. While aggressively defending its territory, Bouffalant will charge anything and everything in its way.}}<br /> {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}<br /> <br /> ==In the manga==<br /> ===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===<br /> [[File:Afron Burst.png|thumb|200px|Bouffalant Burst in [[Pokémon RéBURST]]]]<br /> A Bouffalant appears as the [[Burst]] form of Afron.<br /> <br /> ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===<br /> [[Alder]] has a Bouffalant which was first seen carrying him over the water to take him to [[Nimbasa City]].<br /> <br /> ==In the TCG==<br /> {{main|Bouffalant (TCG)}}<br /> <br /> ==Game data==<br /> <br /> ===Pokédex entries===<br /> {{Dex<br /> |type=Normal<br /> |gen=5<br /> |blackdex=Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.<br /> |whitedex=They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train.<br /> |b2w2dex=みさかいなく　とっしん　しており かれらの　テリトリーに　はいると れっしゃでも　ふきとばされてしまう。<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Game locations===<br /> {{Availability|<br /> type=normal|<br /> gen=5 |<br /> bwrarity=Common|<br /> bwarea={{rt|10|Unova}} |<br /> b2w2rarity=Unknown|<br /> b2w2area={{rt|23|Unova}} |<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ====In side games====<br /> {{SidegameAvail<br /> |type=normal<br /> |rumble2=Meadow: [[World Axle - B1F]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Held items===<br /> <br /> ===Stats===<br /> ====Base stats====<br /> {{BaseStats|<br /> type=Normal|<br /> HP=95|<br /> Attack=110|<br /> Defense=95|<br /> SpAtk=40|<br /> SpDef=95|<br /> Speed=55}}<br /> <br /> ===Type effectiveness===<br /> {{Type effectiveness|<br /> type1=Normal|<br /> Normal= 100 |<br /> Fighting= 200 |<br /> Flying= 100 |<br /> Poison= 100 |<br /> Ground= 100 |<br /> Rock= 100 |<br /> Bug= 100 |<br /> Ghost= 0 |<br /> Steel= 100 |<br /> <br /> Fire= 100 |<br /> Water= 100 |<br /> Grass= 100 |<br /> Electric= 100 |<br /> Psychic= 100 |<br /> Ice= 100 |<br /> Dragon= 100 |<br /> Dark= 100 |<br /> <br /> notes=yes|<br /> herbivorous=maybe<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Learnset===<br /> ====By [[Level|leveling up]]====<br /> {{learnlist/levelh|Bouffalant|Normal|Normal|5|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|100|30}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|6|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|11|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|16|Horn Attack|Normal|Physical|65|100|25||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|21|Scary Face|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|100|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|26|Revenge|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|31|Head Charge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|36|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|30}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|41|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|46|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|&amp;mdash;|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|51|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|56|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|30}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|61|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/levelf|Bouffalant|Normal|Normal|5|5}}<br /> <br /> ====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====<br /> {{learnlist/tmh|Bouffalant|Normal|Normal|5|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&amp;mdash;|90|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&amp;mdash;|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|&amp;mdash;|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&amp;mdash;|100|20||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&amp;mdash;|100|20||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&amp;mdash;|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|30}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|30}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|90|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/tmf|Bouffalant|Normal|Normal|5|5}}<br /> <br /> ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====<br /> {{learnlist/breedh|Bouffalant|Normal|Normal|5|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|513|Pansear}}{{MSP|514|Simisear}}{{MSP|527|Woobat}}{{MSP|528|Swoobat}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|||}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|303|Mawile}}|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|529|Drilbur}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP|560|Scrafty}}|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|100|100|15|||*|'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20||||'''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Bouffalant|Normal|Normal|5|5}}<br /> <br /> ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====<br /> {{learnlist/tutorh|Bouffalant|normal|normal|5|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&amp;mdash;|100|5|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''|no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutorf|Bouffalant|normal|normal|5|5}}<br /> <br /> ====Special moves====<br /> <br /> ===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====<br /> <br /> ===Side game data===<br /> {{Sidegame|<br /> type=Normal |<br /> ndex=626 |<br /> rumble2=yes|<br /> rumble2attack=3 |<br /> rumble2defense=4 |<br /> rumble2speed=3 |<br /> Pad2=Bouffalant are {{p|Sawsbuck}}'s friends. They are a little rough, but they care about their friends. They are also fairly popular, because they can be counted on in a pinch. |<br /> Park2strong= |<br /> Park2weak= |<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Evolution===<br /> {{evobox<br /> |family=none<br /> |sprite1=626<br /> |name1=Bouffalant<br /> |type1-1=Normal}}<br /> <br /> ===Sprites===<br /> {{Sprite|<br /> type=normal|<br /> gen=5|<br /> gender=none|<br /> name=Bouffalant|<br /> ndex=626|<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Bouffalant represents {{wp|May}} in the [[Unova]] [[horoscope]].<br /> * Bouffalant is the only Pokemon that can learn the move [[Head Charge]] and therefore, that is its signature move.<br /> <br /> ===Origin===<br /> Bouffalant is based on a {{wp|buffalo}}; specifically, an {{wp|American Bison}}. However, the horns more closely resemble those of the {{wp|African buffalo|African Water Buffalo}}. The fur on its head resembles an {{wp|afro}}. It has single-toed hooves like a horse rather than those of a bovine.<br /> <br /> ====Name origin====<br /> Bouffalant is a combination of ''{{wp|bouffant}}'' and ''buffalo''. It may also involve ''gallant''. <br /> <br /> Buffron is a combination of ''buffalo'', ''afro'', and ''bison''.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{Other languages|type=normal|type2=normal<br /> |ja=バッフロン ''Buffron''|jameaning=From ''buffalo'', ''afro'' and ''bison''<br /> |fr=Frison|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|friser|curl}} and ''bison''<br /> |es=Bouffalant|esmeaning=Same as English name<br /> |de=Bisofank |demeaning=From ''bison'' and ''funk''<br /> |it=Bouffalant|itmeaning=Same as English name<br /> |ko=버프론 ''Beopeuron''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name<br /> |zh_cmn=爆爆頭水牛 / 爆爆头水牛 ''Bàobàotóushuǐniú''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally &quot;Feather-headed eaglet&quot;<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &lt;br clear=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> {{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Bisharp | next=Rufflet | prevnum=625 | nextnum=627 | type=Normal }}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Project Pokédex notice}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Bisofank]]<br /> [[es:Bouffalant]]<br /> [[fr:Frison]]<br /> [[it:Bouffalant]]<br /> [[ja:バッフロン]]<br /> [[pl:Bouffalant]]<br /> &lt;!--[[pt:Bouffalant (pokémon)]]--&gt;</div>

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<p>Bushwacker3000: /* Trivia */</p> <hr /> <div>{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Meganium | type=grass | prevnum=153 | nextnum=155 | prev=Bayleef | next=Cyndaquil }} <br /> {{PokémonInfobox|<br /> name=Meganium |<br /> jname=メガニウム |<br /> tmname=Meganium |<br /> art=HGSS |<br /> size=100px |<br /> pron=&lt;sc&gt;muh-GAY-knee-um&lt;/sc&gt; &lt;ref&gt;Izzo, Josh and Howze, Stephanie. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook #3''. Scholastic Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-439-31747-9&lt;/ref&gt; |<br /> ndex=154 |<br /> jdex=003 |<br /> hdex=309 |<br /> fbrow=009 |<br /> obrow=172 |<br /> opbrow=018 |<br /> typen=1 |<br /> type1=Grass |<br /> type2= |<br /> species=Herb |<br /> height-ftin=5'11&quot; |<br /> height-m=1.8 |<br /> weight-lbs=221.6 |<br /> weight-kg=100.5 |<br /> abilityn=1 |<br /> ability1=Overgrow |<br /> abilityd=Leaf Guard |<br /> egggroupn=2 |<br /> egggroup1=Monster |<br /> egggroup2=Grass |<br /> eggcycles=20 |<br /> evde=1|<br /> evsd=2|<br /> expyield=208 |<br /> lv100exp=1,059,860 |<br /> gendercode=31 |<br /> color=Green |<br /> catchrate=45 |<br /> body=08 |<br /> pokefordex=meganium |<br /> generation=2 |<br /> footnotes=}}<br /> '''Meganium''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メガニウム''' ''Meganium'') is a {{type|Grass}} Pokémon.<br /> <br /> It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Bayleef}} starting at [[level]] 32. It is the final form of {{p|Chikorita}}.<br /> <br /> ==Biology==<br /> ===Physiology===<br /> Meganium is a sauropod-like Pokémon. Instead of having a leaf coming out of its head, like its two previous forms, {{p|Chikorita}} and {{p|Bayleef}}, it has two stamen-like protrusions sprouting from the top of its nose, each tipped with its own anther. Also unlike its previous evolutions, its irises are yellow instead of red, and its {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|four feet}} have three toes instead of a single one. The leaves around its neck seem to have sprouted into a large pink flower, with a yellow central pattern and white tips. Meganium has also reverted to the color it was as a Chikorita, whilst Bayleef's main body color had become a beige-yellow coloration.<br /> <br /> ====Gender differences====<br /> A female Meganium has shorter antennae.<br /> <br /> ===Special abilities===<br /> The aroma emanating from Meganium's petals soothes anyone that comes in contact with it. It calms aggressive feelings. In battle, Meganium uses this scent to calm its opponent and remove any desire for it to fight, giving it the upper hand. Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants.<br /> <br /> Since Meganium is a fully evolved Pokémon and the final evolution of a Grass-type [[starter Pokémon]], it can use {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Giga Impact}} and {{m|Frenzy Plant}}.<br /> <br /> ===Behavior===<br /> Meganium appear to be a very benevolent and docile species. In ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out]]'', Nurse Joy's Meganium was a peacemaker and tried to stop the battle between {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Grovyle}} and a {{p|Tropius}}. It was also shown that Meganium could heal Grovyle prior to the battle, however this may be isolated to {{type|Grass}}s as Meganium is able to heal hurt or dead plants.<br /> <br /> ===Habitat===<br /> [[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]<br /> Meganium are very rare Pokémon mostly found in large open plains or small forests with other Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium.<br /> <br /> ===Diet===<br /> {{main|Pokémon food}}<br /> <br /> ==In the anime==<br /> [[File:Elisa Meganium.png|200px|thumb|Meganium in the anime]]<br /> ===Major appearances===<br /> ====[[Casey's Meganium]]====<br /> {{an|Casey}}'s {{p|Bayleef}} evolved into Meganium sometime before ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid!]]''.<br /> <br /> ====[[Vincent's Meganium]]====<br /> [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] had a heated battle with [[Vincent]]'s Meganium in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]''. Vincent also used his Meganium to help save {{p|Raikou}} in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.<br /> <br /> ====Other====<br /> A [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out]]'' had a Meganium, which became the object of affection for both {{AP|Ash's Grovyle|Sceptile}} and a wild {{p|Tropius}}.<br /> <br /> ===Minor appearances===<br /> An [[Officer Jenny]] from ''[[AG065|Gulpin it Down!]]'' had Meganium on her squad.<br /> <br /> In ''[[AG106|Beg, Burrow and Steal]]'', [[Elisa]] used her Meganium to stop a {{p|Donphan}} from chasing {{Ho|Hal}} and to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing the {{p|Vibrava}}.<br /> <br /> A Meganium appeared in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]''.<br /> <br /> A Meganium appeared in the opening scenes of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.<br /> <br /> ===Pokédex entries===<br /> {{Animedexheader|Johto}}<br /> {{Animedexbody|EP261|Meganium|Ash's Pokédex|Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. Meganium have the ability to fully restore dried up plants and bring them back to life with its breath.}}<br /> {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}<br /> {{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}<br /> {{Animedexbody|AG106|Meganium|May's Pokédex|Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. Meganium is Chikorita's final evolved form. It releases a scent from its petals that has the power to calm the desire to fight.}}<br /> |}<br /> {|align=&quot;center&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; style=&quot;background: #{{colorschemedark|Hoenn}}&quot;<br /> |-<br /> | text align=&quot;right&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; style=&quot;background: #{{colorschemelight|Hoenn}}; {{roundybottom|10px}};&quot; | &lt;small&gt;''' ''Advanced Generation'' series entries continue below.'''&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |}<br /> |}<br /> {{Animedexheader|Emerald}}<br /> {{Animedexbody|AG161|Meganium|May's Pokédex|Meganium, the Herb Pokémon. Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants, and the fragrance emanating from its flower petals could soothe any angry, hostile emotions.}}<br /> {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Emerald}}<br /> <br /> ==In the manga==<br /> [[File:Megaree.png|thumb|150px|{{adv|Crystal}}'s Meganium, Megaree]]<br /> ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===<br /> {{main|Megaree}}<br /> In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, {{adv|Crystal}}'s Bayleef evolved into Meganium to protect {{adv|Gold}}, {{adv|Silver}}, and herself from {{p|Lugia}}. In this new stage, it was able to help the other two starter Pokémon (who had also evolved) defend their Trainers from this imminent threat and carried Crystal on its back with its increased speed and size, and then participated in the conclusive battle against the [[Masked Man]], revealed to be [[Pryce]], trying to take down the evil mastermind but being subdued by his nimble ice puppets and doing little good in the battle.<br /> <br /> Much later, it is revealed to have learned the {{type|Grass}} ultimate attack, {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, between the {{chap|FireRed &amp; LeafGreen}} and {{chap|Emerald}}s, and helped destroy [[Guile Hideout]]'s humongous, fake Kyogre.<br /> <br /> [[Kimberly]] also has a Meganium that she uses to demonstrate {{a|Overgrow}} with.<br /> <br /> ==In the TCG==<br /> {{main|Meganium (TCG)}}<br /> <br /> ==Game data==<br /> ===Pokédex entries===<br /> {{Dex<br /> |type=grass<br /> |gen=2<br /> |golddex=The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.<br /> |silverdex=Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.<br /> |crystaldex=Anyone who stands beside it becomes refreshed, just as if they were relaxing in a sunny forest.<br /> |rsdex=The fragrance of Meganium's flower soothes and calms emotions. In battle, this Pokémon gives off more of its becalming scent to blunt the foe's fighting spirit.<br /> |emeralddex=The fragrance of Meganium's flower soothes and calms emotions. In battle, it gives off more of its becalming scent to blunt the foe's fighting spirit.<br /> |firereddex=Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.<br /> |leafgreendex=The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.<br /> |stadium2dex=The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.<br /> |dpptdex=Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.<br /> |heartgolddex=The aroma that rises from its petals contains a substance that calms aggressive feelings.<br /> |soulsilverdex=Meganium's breath has the power to revive dead grass and plants. It can make them healthy again.<br /> |bwdex=Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.<br /> |b2w2dex={{tt|メガニウムが　はきだす　いきには　かれた　くさばなを　よみがえらせる　ふしぎな　ちからが　ひめられている。 |Its breath has the fantastic ability to revive dead plants and flowers.}}<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Game locations===<br /> {{Availability|<br /> type=grass |<br /> gen=2 |<br /> gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Bayleef}} |<br /> carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Bayleef}} |<br /> coloarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Bayleef}} |<br /> frlgex=rse|<br /> xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Bayleef}} |<br /> gen3ex=frlg|<br /> earea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Bayleef}} |<br /> gen4ex=hgss|<br /> hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Bayleef}} |<br /> palarea=Field |<br /> gen5ex=none |<br /> bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|<br /> b2w2ex=none |<br /> b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|<br /> }}<br /> ====In side games====<br /> {{SidegameAvail<br /> |type=grass<br /> |trozei={{PM|1|Phobos Train}}&lt;br&gt;Trozei Battle&lt;br&gt;[[Mr. Who's Den]]<br /> |md=Evolve from {{p|Bayleef}}<br /> |ranger=[[Olive Jungle]]<br /> |md2=[[Mystery Jungle]] (B1-B29)<br /> |ranger3=[[Rand's House]]<br /> |rumble2=Autumnwood: [[Volcanic Slope]]<br /> }}<br /> ====In events====<br /> {{eventAvail/h|type=grass}}<br /> {{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Meganium|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!|United States|2002|40}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Stats===<br /> ====Base stats====<br /> {{Stats|<br /> type=grass |<br /> HP= 80 |<br /> Attack= 82 |<br /> Defense=100 |<br /> SpAtk= 83 |<br /> SpDef= 100 |<br /> Speed= 80 }}<br /> <br /> ====Pokéathlon stats====<br /> {{Pokéthlon<br /> |type=Grass<br /> |Speed=2<br /> |SpeedMax=2<br /> |Power=3<br /> |PowerMax=5<br /> |Technique=5<br /> |TechniqueMax=5<br /> |Stamina=5<br /> |StaminaMax=5<br /> |Jump=2<br /> |JumpMax=2<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Type effectiveness===<br /> {{Type effectiveness|<br /> type1=grass|<br /> Normal= 100 |<br /> Fighting=100 |<br /> Flying= 200 |<br /> Poison= 200 |<br /> Ground= 50 |<br /> Rock= 100 |<br /> Bug= 200 |<br /> Ghost= 100 |<br /> Steel= 100 |<br /> <br /> Fire= 200 |<br /> Water= 50 |<br /> Grass= 50 |<br /> Electric= 50 |<br /> Psychic= 100 |<br /> Ice= 200 |<br /> Dragon= 100 |<br /> Dark= 100 }}<br /> <br /> ===Learnset===<br /> ====By [[Level|leveling up]]====<br /> {{learnlist/levelh|Meganium|Grass|Grass|5|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|100|40}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|Start|PoisonPowder|Poison|Status|&amp;mdash;|75|35}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|6|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|9|PoisonPowder|Poison|Status|&amp;mdash;|75|35}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|12|Synthesis|Grass|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|5}}<br /> {{learnlist/level5|18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|20}}<br /> 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{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}<br /> {{learnlist/tmf|Meganium|Grass|Grass|5|2}}<br /> <br /> ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====<br /> {{learnlist/breedh|Meganium|Grass|Grass|5|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|114|Tangela}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|045|Vileplume}}{{MSP|046|Paras}}{{MSP|047|Parasect}}{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}&lt;br&gt;{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}|Aromatherapy|Grass|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|5|Smart|0}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||HGSS}}<br /> {{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|286|Breloom}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&amp;mdash;|100|20|Tough|2}}<br /> 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Out|Normal|Special|&amp;mdash;|100|5|Smart|0}}{{learnlist/breedf|Meganium|Grass|Grass|5|2}}<br /> <br /> ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====<br /> {{learnlist/tutorh|Meganium|Grass|Grass|5|2}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|150|90|5||'''|yes|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''|no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|50|100|10||'''|yes|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|15|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''|no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|10|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Synthesis|Grass|Status|&amp;mdash;|&amp;mdash;|5|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutor5|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|&amp;mdash;|100|10|||no|yes}}<br /> {{learnlist/tutorf|Meganium|Grass|Grass|5|2}}<br /> <br /> ====By a prior [[evolution]]====<br /> {{Learnlist/prevoh|Meganium|Grass|Grass|5|2}}<br /> {{Learnlist/prevo5null}}<br /> {{Learnlist/prevof|Meganium|Grass|Grass|5|2}}<br /> <br /> ===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====<br /> {| align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}&quot;<br /> |- align=center<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}};&quot; | Move<br /> ! Card<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF;&quot;<br /> | {{m|Sleep Powder}}<br /> | [[Meganium (Expedition 53)]]&lt;br&gt;[[Meganium (HeartGold &amp; SoulSilver 26)]]<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Side game data===<br /> {{Sidegame|<br /> type=grass |<br /> ndex=154 |<br /> Trozei=yes |<br /> rarity=Rare |<br /> Dungeon=yes |<br /> body=1 |<br /> rate=Evolve |<br /> area=Beau Plains |<br /> P1=My breath revives wilted flowers and plants! |<br /> P2=Uh-oh! My HP is about half gone! |<br /> P3=I'm hurting... It's tough to even lift my head. |<br /> PL=Yeah! Leveled up! Let there be more power of plants! |<br /> Partner=no |<br /> Ranger=yes |<br /> group=Grass |<br /> assist=Grass |<br /> fieldpower=3 |<br /> field=Crush |<br /> loop=25 |<br /> MinEXP=120 |<br /> MaxEXP=180 |<br /> browser=The beam Meganium forcefully fires from its mouth has huge destructive power. |<br /> Dungeon2=yes |<br /> body2=1 |<br /> rate2=-12 |<br /> iq=H |<br /> Ranger3=yes |<br /> group3= Grass |<br /> assist3= Grass |<br /> field3= Cut |<br /> field3power=1 |<br /> browser3=It makes vines appear from the ground and launches a beam attack. |<br /> rumble2=yes|<br /> rumble2attack=3|<br /> rumble2defense=4|<br /> rumble2speed=3|<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Evolution===<br /> {{Evobox<br /> |family=Normal<br /> |sprite1=152<br /> |name1=Chikorita<br /> |type1-1=Grass<br /> |evotype1=Level<br /> |level1=16<br /> |sprite2=153<br /> |name2=Bayleef<br /> |type1-2=Grass<br /> |evotype2=Level<br /> |level2=32<br /> |sprite3=154<br /> |name3=Meganium<br /> |type1-3=Grass<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ===Sprites===<br /> {{Sprite|<br /> type=grass|<br /> gen=2|<br /> gender=both|<br /> ndex=154|<br /> name=Meganium|<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Meganium shares the same base stats with {{p|Venusaur}}, just in a different order.<br /> * Meganium had its sprite changed in [[Crystal]] from [[Gold and Silver]], making it one of few Pokémon to have three different sprites in Generation II.<br /> * Many people consider Meganium as a &quot;Punching Bag&quot; Pokémon. This is either due to it's defense and special defense stats being higher than any of its other stats, or that it can not learn many damaging moves in comparison to the amount of non-damaging moves it can learn.<br /> <br /> ===Origin===<br /> This {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} has the appearance of a {{wp|sauropod}}, particularly resembling an {{wp|apatosaurus}}, and its flowering counterpart to be a {{wp|Geranium}} {{wp|Hibiscus}} or a {{wp|Titan arum}}.<br /> <br /> ====Name origin====<br /> Meganium is a combination of ''mega'' and ''{{wp|geranium}}''.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{Other languages|type=grass|type2=grass<br /> |ja=メガニウム ''Meganium''|jameaning=From ''mega'' and ''{{wp|geranium}}''<br /> |fr=Meganium|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name<br /> |es=Meganium|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name<br /> |de=Meganie|demeaning=From ''Mega'' and possibly ''{{tt|Geranie|geranium}}''<br /> |it=Meganium|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name<br /> |ko=메가니움 ''Meganium''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name<br /> |zh_yue=大菊花 ''Daaihgūkfā''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally &quot;Big {{wp|chrysanthemum}}&quot;<br /> |zh_cmn=大菊花 ''Dàjúhuā''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally &quot;Big {{wp|chrysanthemum}}&quot;<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &lt;br clear=&quot;left&quot;&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Related articles==<br /> * [[Casey's Meganium]]<br /> * [[Vincent's Meganium]]<br /> * [[Megaree]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *{{wp|Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium|Article on Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> {{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=grass | prevnum=153 | nextnum=155 | prev=Bayleef | next=Cyndaquil }}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Project Pokédex notice}}<br /> <br /> [[de:Meganie]]<br /> [[es:Meganium]]<br /> [[fr:Méganium]]<br /> [[it:Meganium]]<br /> [[ja:メガニウム]]<br /> [[pl:Meganium]]<br /> [[pt:Meganium (pokémon)]]</div>

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