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User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade

2025-02-06T04:26:12Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade:

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User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade

2020-06-21T06:17:02Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: Removing multi-breaks, apparently gets flagged now

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User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade

2020-06-21T06:13:50Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: Removing email address, outdated links, cleanup, etc. - I've moved on but still miss you, Bulbapedia ♥

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Talk:Battle Frontier (Generation IV)

2018-10-03T02:35:35Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Article split */

==Previous discussion==
* [[/Sinnoh|Sinnoh]] - pre-merge discussion while this page was '''Battle Frontier (Sinnoh)'''
* [[/Johto|Johto]] - pre-merge discussion from '''Battle Frontier (Johto)''' (including the vote to merge)

== Map Picture of where the Frontier is in Johto ==

the picture to side where it says Location in Sinnoh and Johto is untrue, it only shows its location in Sinnoh we that line changed until we have a map picture of the location in Johto. --DSDark 20:52, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

== Battle Frontier artwork ==

The artwork of the Battle Frontier appears twice in this article, and they state two different illustrators.
Which one is the real illustrator, and is it necessary to have two? --[[User:Angela-Samshi|Angela-Samshi]] 20:40, 5 October 2009 (UTC)
:It's not necessary. And the pic is by [[Midori Harada]]. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:43, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

== Battle Hall Fans ==

Just wondering if anyone else playing the main male character in Platinum has Serena. The article says that guys get Winston. Has someone got the genders the wrong way around?--[[User:Dion24|D i]] [[Special:Contributions/Dion24|o n]] [[User talk:Dion24|2 4]] 04:28, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

== something's up ==

for some reason, even after defeating 21 trainers in the battle arcade i didn't get a silver print or get challenged by the arcade brain. why?--[[User:Fern 24|Fern]] [[User talk:Fern 24|24]] 15:45, 17 October 2009 (UTC)
:Did you battle them without stoping? if not, she won't challenge you. [[User:ShinyPikachu|Shiny]] [[User:ShinyPikachu|'''Pika''']] 23:10, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
::Actually, it doesn't matter if you stop. You can stop and take a rest. It matters if you won them consecutively, as in did you win them in a row or did you lose some in between? [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 23:14, 1 December 2009 (UTC)

== shnies in the factory ==

today i went to challenge the battle factory, defeated this one trainer who had a regular cubone. i decided that i was going to trade for it but i had to rest because i had to go somewhere. i came back, traded for the cubone and found out it was SHINY! so does this mean that the factory gives you different pokemon from those that you battled? heres the battle video number for one of the battles i used the cubone: 78-50402-72221. i lost though so i dont have the cubone any more : ( [[User:Fudgenuggets|Fudgenuggets]] 07:18, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

Pokémon can appear Shiny in the Battle Frontier as well as in the wild, so you aren't very lucky you saw one there. Your Cubone was shiny because when you continued from your Save, the RNG (Random Number Generator) made the [[Cubone (Pokémon)|Cubone]] shiny. [[User:Shinytwo|Shinytwo]] 16:44, 6 May 2010 (UTC)

:I don't see how he's not lucky, that seems very lucky to me, how many random shinies do you see? [[User:Malake256|Malake256]] 19:07, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
::Shinies are rare, nothing more. They're not stronger or anything. And yes, you can find them in the Battle Frontier. It's rare, but it happens. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 19:14, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
:::Shinies have the same chance of appearing in the battle frontier as in the wild, but it might only be possible in the battle hall and factory, why battle hall? the opponent, I seem to remember battleing Argenta as she used a shiny Regice without sparkles.--[[User:Pika3323|Pika3323]] 00:41, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== Stat Judge Needs More Info ==

(I actually edited the page, but changed it back after I realized this was a Featured Article...)

The Stat Judge section is dangerously empty. He is extremely useful for breeding for IVs, and the section should have a table of the things he says - maybe even a page of his own. This is the only mention of him. Here's what the Platinum Player's Guide says (so far, it seems correct).

{|
|'''Overall Stats'''
|'''Highest Stat'''
|-
|Decent
|Rather Decent
|-
|Above Average
|Very Good
|-
|Outstanding
|Fantastic
|-
|Relatively Superior
|Can't Be Better
|}

Sorry, I'm a newb to editing Bulbapedia. Does my name get attached to this??

--[[User:Dsaerno]]

Actually, If the highest stats have the same number, the stats judge will say them according to this order: HP, Atk, Def, Sp.Atk, Sp.Def and Spe. E.g. 31 IVs in Atk and Speed would mean that he would say "It can't be better" for Atk first then Spe second, also by the looks of it, the stats judge seems to be a legit checker considering the fact that a hacked "flawless" Pokemon will have an outstanding rating but the stats judge will only say "It can't be better" for one stat, not all of them, whereas for a legit Pokemon, that stats judge will actually mention all of them.
--[[User:Animecheck|Animecheck]] 06:09, 10 May 2010 (UTC)

== Battle Factory etc.. in Diamond? ==

Hi there. 
I'm looking for the Battle Factory in Diamond, however I can only see the Battle Tower in the Battle Park.. 
Is the Battle Factory actually in Diamond, or is it Platinum only? 
Cheers. 
[[User:Smashman|Smashman]] 12:33, 23 February 2010 (UTC)
:This isn't the place to ask those type of questions, also please read the article. [[User:.insomniac.|insomniac]]
::It seems like a perfectly good place to ask.. I also read the article, it didn't seem clear to me. [[User:Smashman|Smashman]] 10:33, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
:::It's only in Platinum.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 10:57, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
::::I don't believe this "it didn't seem clear". It says right at the top of the article. "'''The Battle Frontier is a special post-league area featured in the Generation IV games, ''Pokémon Platinum'' and ''HeartGold and SoulSilver''.'''" -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 11:50, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
:::::I see. Thanks. Seems a shame.. [[User:Smashman|Smashman]] 12:58, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

== Battle Arcade error? ==
Is there any reason to actually believe the BP spaces on the board allow you to skip battles? I just did 28 rounds of Battle Arcade today and every time I hit the BP space, I still had to battle. --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 03:59, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

You don't skip battles, I'm just about to edit that out. I'm wondering this stemmed from, the first result on Google for "Battle arcade" is a page that says the same thing. --[[User:Cyberdude93|Cyberdude93]] 08:27, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
: It says you battle the brain in Sinnoh after 21 battles, but I am at 28, and I haven't seen her. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 22:12, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
::Have you had 21 consecutive wins? If you lose the number resets to zero. I've definitely battled her on my third time through. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 23:02, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
::: They were consecutive, and by the way, you can bring 4 pokemon to the Tower in Platinum, I am doing it right now. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 00:05, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
::::Four Pokémon. . . isn't that double battle mode? The frontier brains only appear on Single player Single battle mode. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 00:22, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
::::: Really? That stinks. Well, I'll try again. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 21:46, 28 October 2010 (UTC)

== Gaining fans ==

In Battle Hall, what fans are gained in HGSS? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:07, 16 April 2010 (UTC)

== BP ==

For amount of BP gained, could we say "Plenty" instead of "Lots." It just sounds more educated. [[User:Malake256|WeavilePwns]] 00:29, 29 April 2010 (UTC)
: "Plenty" connotes "enough". Ambiguity is the poor man's eloquence. --[[User:PLA|PLA]] 16:40, 11 May 2010 (UTC)

== Shedinja in Battle Arcade ==

If you're in the Battle Arcade with a Shedinja, and hit the button which causes your team to lose some HP, will Shedinja faint before it is sent out, or right after? [[User:Shinytwo|Shinytwo]] 20:15, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

:That event lowers HP by 20%. 20% of 1HP is less than 1HP, so Shedinja shouldn't lose anything at all. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 23:38, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

== Tauros in Battle Tower ==

Just tried to enter Johto Battle Tower with Tauros, was notified it was banned. No info here, looking for confirmation.
[[User:CommanderRook|CommanderRook]] 19:09, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

:You probably had a repeated item on it. You can't use the same item on more than one Pokemon {{unsigned|Malake256}}

==Battle Arcade Game Board Pictures==

It would be nice to see what the effect's pictures are. Can someone upload them. that would help greatly. Thanks!! --[[User:Moretacos|Moretacos]] 02:19, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

== Accuracy with Battle Castle Rewards? ==

Okay, so I just finished a battle in the Battle Castle, and using the table, I should have received 49 CP. However, I only got 43. No Pokémon fainted (9), they all started and finished with full health (9), 2 Pokémon did not recieve status ailments (2), I won using only 4 PP (8), and all 3 of the opponent's Pokémon had their levels raised (21). By my math, 9+9+2+8+21=49. Clearly, there is either some error in these numbers, or there are unknown conditions that can be met to recieve CP. I have no means to do so, but this should be looked into. If it helps, I was playing Heart Gold. [[User:Sidnoea|Sidnoea]] 06:03, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

== Two legendarys ==

So, if in the battle hall, you enter a double battle, you require two of the same pokemon? right? so, when battling, the trainer has the same pokemon, same level, different genders. does this mean that argenta could have (when battled) 2 regices?--[[User:Pika3323|Pika3323]] 01:25, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
:You're not allowed to have two of the same Pokémon in any facility. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:32, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
::But in the battle hall it says that you must have two of the same pokemon so a togekiss and a togekiss.--[[User:Pika3323|Pika3323]] 01:36, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
::Yes you could battle someone with 2 legendaries. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''''Pikiwyn''''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 09:31, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
:::Just another question, who is "Serena"?--[[User:Pika3323|Pika3323]] 23:23, 21 November 2010 (UTC)
::::She's [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Gaining fans|a fan]]. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''''Pikiwyn''''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 13:37, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

== Manga ==

I make a manga place of the battle frontier.{{unsigned|Nazirbashir}}

== Huh? ==

How is this article a featured article but is also incomplete at the same time? :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 13:41, 20 May 2011 (UTC)
:It became a featured article a long time ago. Featured articles keep their featured status. The incomplete template is more recent. I don't know, but it could possibly have been a featured article before it appeared in a manga, making it complete at the time of featuring. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:41, 20 May 2011 (UTC)

== Legendary Beasts ==

In Heartgold, I found that the sniny legendary beasts that were given out through a mystery gift event can participate. Should this be noted? [[User:Pgj1997|Pgj1997]] 18:30, 3 June 2011 (UTC)
:No. The Beasts are already allowed to enter, shiny or not. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''P S Y''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 18:37, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

== Battle Hall mistake? ==

In the description for the Battle Hall says it is the only place in the Battle Frontier that can have pokémon at higher than level 50, but the Battle Arcade can make pokémon be level 53. Should this be changed?
--Bulbachartortle 17:09, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== Trick Room ==

In Battle Arcade, the option to begin with Trick Room, is it permanent, or lasts the usual times of the Trick Room?--[[User:Igor Castro Chucre|Igor ]] ([[User talk:Igor Castro Chucre|talk]]) 02:15, 26 August 2012 (UTC)

== Consecutive Battles ==

I noticed that it says you fight the Frontier Brain after 21 (or 50) consecutive battles, but when I did it in the Battle Tower, Palmer was the twenty first and in the Battle Hall, Argenta was the fiftieth. Did I read the article wrong or is that a mistake?--[[User:William slattery|William slattery]] ([[User talk:William slattery|talk]]) 06:47, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
:Every Brain is fought after winning 21 battles in a row, except Argenta who requires a streak of 50. The reason for that is because you get to choose what Type you'll be fighting, which makes it a lot simpler than the other three facilities to get a long streak going. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:28, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
::I think Rocket Admin Hunter Blade misunderstood your question. Yes, Palmer is the 21st opponent, rather than appearing after winning 21 battles, so you technically only need a streak of 21 to battle him (the same goes for Argenta). The page should probably be clearer about that. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:38, 28 April 2013 (UTC)

==A question==
Can you battle in other battle areas (Factory, Hall, Castle...) without breaking the streak of 21 or 50? Thanks-[[User:Eeveewithwings123|Eeveewithwings123]] ([[User talk:Eeveewithwings123|talk]]) 18:22, 27 April 2013 (UTC)
:Each battle facility records a separate streak, so you can have 7 in the Tower, 21 in the Hall, etc., without any of the others being reset or overwritten. They're only reset when you lose during a current streak in that specific facility. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 22:12, 27 April 2013 (UTC)
::Not only each facility either, each mode in each facility. You can lose in the Double Battle mode and still keep your Single Battle streak. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:38, 28 April 2013 (UTC)

== Battle Arcade ==

With respect to the "Lowers foes'/allies' HP" function in the roulette, since this lowers HP by 20%, what effect does this have on Shedinja? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:16, 30 June 2014 (UTC)

== List of Pokémon ==

I created a [[User:TehPerson/List of Battle Frontier Pokémon (Generation IV)|List of Battle Frontier Pokémon]] if anyone wants to see. Better late than never :) [[User:TehPerson|TehPerson]] ([[User talk:TehPerson|talk]]) 06:54, 14 April 2016 (UTC)

:Hey. I was going to make this same thing as you did, until I saw your link. I really wish the site admins would treat this more seriously. Your list is a tremendous help and you beat me to it by a few months! Currently trying to get Gold in Pokemon Platinum's Battle Factory.

:Anyway, thanks!

:[[User:Mcheetah|Mcheetah]] ([[User talk:Mcheetah|talk]]) 05:55, 19 July 2016 (UTC)

== Article split ==

I made draft of all the pages for if and when it's decided to split the article by facilities:

*[[User:TehPerson/Battle Frontier (Generation IV)]]
*[[User:TehPerson/Battle Tower (Generation IV)]]
*[[User:TehPerson/Battle Factory (Generation IV)]]
*[[User:TehPerson/Battle Arcade]]
*[[User:TehPerson/Battle Castle]]
*[[User:TehPerson/Battle Hall]]

[[User:TehPerson|TehPerson]] ([[User talk:TehPerson|talk]]) 03:57, 28 September 2018 (UTC)
:I agree that this article needs to be split up. The "Facilities" section is very cluttered with content and looks overwhelming to read on its own. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 20:07, 30 September 2018 (UTC)
::It was previously decided that due to how little content there would be per page, it wasn't a good idea to split the facilities up. That being said, it's been 9-10 years since that decision was made. At the same time though, if the facilities are not split up into their own pages, I feel like some of them desperately need collapsible lists. I personally agree that the page is very cluttered, but I still somewhat agree that separate facility pages would just create a bunch of stubs unnecessarily. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 19:03, 1 October 2018 (UTC)
:::I disagree. As someone who's seen them, the individual facility articles created from the temporary split were certainly not a bunch of unnecessary stubs. Unfortunately, the articles were deleted during the reversions, so I can't really provide any diffs to prove it. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:47, 2 October 2018 (UTC)
::::I'm not against splitting the pages by any means, especially after looking at the proposed pages TehPerson drafted. I guess I was thinking that there wasn't enough content aside from the many, many charts/lists. 10 years ago there wasn't enough content to justify separating each into their own articles, but seeing it all separated in the drafts makes it feasible now. I'm throwing my vote for separating the sections, but propose maybe the item lists on the Battle Castle and Battle Frontier (Generation IV) pages be collapsible. It's not critical, just a personal preference. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 02:35, 3 October 2018 (UTC)

Talk:Battle Frontier (Generation IV)

2018-10-01T19:03:44Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Article split */ Been a while, Bulbapedia...

Talk:Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

2017-01-07T02:24:36Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Tense change for WFC pages */ new section

==Starting Over==
Is it true that if it is the first time in nintendo wi-fi that you have to start over? [[User:Crazylegs24]]
:What????--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 23:38, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
::No it isn't, that'd be idiotic on Nintendo's part. (He was asking if you needed to start your game over if you connected to the wi-fi for the first time). [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|You enter a poorly lit room...]] 00:08, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
:::oh I see now, Sorry. Yea that would be bad.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 03:09, 16 February 2010 (UTC)

== An addition ==

Would it be of interest to add that if you change Nintendo DS, DS Lite, DSi or DSi XL during a games use the wifi data gets reset and you need to reregister all your Friend Codes? [[User:NitroBlaster96|NitroBlaster96]] 02:44, 23 February 2011 (UTC)

== 3DS games don't use NWFC ==

The 3DS games use [[Nintendo Network]] instead. The information should be removed from here and placed on the NN article. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|Pikachu Bros.]] ([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|talk]]) 17:54, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

== Tense change for WFC pages ==

Due to the discontinuation of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ages ago, should articles such as [[Wi-Fi Plaza]] be changed to the past tense in order to reflect WFC's shutdown? While fully changing article tense might not be desirable, at least maybe a note of some sort should be added to the articles. This one obviously uses past tense since the service was shut down, but none of the pages related to it do, implying that the services are still usable. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 02:24, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

List of cross-canon references

2016-12-29T08:56:25Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* To {{pkmn|games}} */

{{fan speculation}}
The [[Pokémon]] series is noted for having multiple, distinctly different [[canon]]s. They often will make references to one another.

==List of references==
===Game references===
====To {{pkmn|anime}}====
* {{game|Yellow}} is a direct tribute to the anime.
* {{g|Puzzle League}} is also heavily based on the anime, with [[Ash Ketchum]] being the [[player character]] and all other characters coming from the anime.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, when Red was battled in [[Mt. Silver]], Red's Pikachu's moves were changed from the original moves in [[Generation II]] to reflect [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s moves in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
* In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, [[Clair]] has a {{p|Gyarados}} on her team, much like in the anime.
* The {{an|Jigglypuff|Jigglypuff with a marker}} appears in [[Pokémon Snap]].
* [[Pokémon Channel]] uses the anime voices of Pokémon, including [[Maddie Blaustein]]'s {{MTR}}. It also features an episode exclusive to the game: ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''.
* In the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, one of the default names for {{ga|Barry}} is [[Gary Oak|Shigeru]]. In the English versions, one of the default names for {{ga|Lucas}} is {{Ash}}.
* [[Riley]] appears to be based on [[Sir Aaron]], a character that appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. Riley has a {{p|Lucario}}, a Pokémon Aaron {{mov|Lucario|also had|8}}, and they both are capable of using the [[Aura]]. However, he appeared later in the anime.
* The mysterious [[GS Ball]], a [[Key Item]] in {{game|Crystal}}, was introduced during the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] arc.
* In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, a female NPC near the [[Lake of Rage]] makes a reference to the [[Pink Butterfree]], commenting "Come to think of it, I've seen a pink Butterfree."
* In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], the Trainer at Zone 35 states "I've heard someone has the same team combination as me. Do you know him or her?". With a team consisting of {{p|Cacnea}} and {{p|Chimecho}}, the person has the same Pokémon that [[James]] has in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}' [[Hoenn]] region arc.
* In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a [[Pokémon Journal]] entry (which is registered in the [[Fame Checker]]) mentions that Misty worships the [[Elite Four]] member [[Lorelei]], which may reference her interaction with Lorelei (identified in the dub as "Prima") in the anime. In addition, her message to the player mentions that she intends to use the Gym to get better, and once she does, she will hit the road and travel, which might allude to Misty's major role in the anime as one of Ash's traveling companions.
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, an NPC named Luis will sometimes participate in [[Pokémon Super Contest]] with his {{p|Pikachu}}, nicknamed Sparky, potentially referencing [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu [[Sparky]].
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} appears on {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} who analyzes battles using her laptop and uses a {{p|Metagross}} in battle. This is a reference to the movie character {{OBP|Rebecca|M07}} (having the same Japanese name, ヒトミ ''Hitomi''), but in the English versions of the games she is named Jamie.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the two {{tc|Ace Trainer}}s that appear on the southernmost part of {{rt|229|Sinnoh}} have their [[party|teams]] based on those of [[Butler]] and [[Diane]] from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. In the Japanese version, they have the same names as Butler and Diane, but in English their names do not reflect this.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{tc|Swimmer}} Katelyn on {{rt|220|Sinnoh}} is based on [[Lizabeth]] from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. In the Japanese version she has the same name as Lizabeth, but her English names does not reflect this.
* In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, Brock's team includes a {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} and [[Giovanni]]'s team includes a {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}. In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Misty's team includes a {{TP|Misty|Togetic}} while Red's team contains a {{TP|Ash|Tauros}} and the evolved forms of the three Johto starters (referencing Ash's {{AP|Bayleef}}, {{AP|Quilava}} and {{AP|Totodile}}).
* In [[Pokémon Snap]], Mew uses a bubble which acts like a shield. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{p|Mew}} were seen to create bubbles with it inside for the seemingly same reasons.
* The movie event [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] and the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] appear in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, when the [[starter Pokémon]] is chosen the desk will appear in 3D on the Touch Screen, resembling {{an|Professor Oak}}'s desk with the starter Pokémon seen in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.
* After getting his phone number, [[Brock]] may offer to trade a {{p|Rhyhorn}} that knows the [[Egg Move]] {{m|Thunder Fang}} in exchange for a player's {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}.
* When a player enters [[Cerulean Gym]] with a {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} as their [[walking Pokémon]], it will start crying softly.
* In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, wild {{TP|Cilan|Stunfisk}} appear in [[Striaton City]] at night.
* The [[Super Smash Bros.]] series has various references.
** All Pokémon are depicted with their anime voices, though the Western language versions of ''Melee'' and ''for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U'' keep {{SSB|Mewtwo}}'s Japanese voice.
** The [[Misty]] {{sbw|trophy}} depicts her in her [[original series]] clothes.
** The {{p|Meowth}} trophy depicts [[Team Rocket]]'s {{MTR}} with the guitar from [[Meowth's Party]].
** The {{st|Pokémon Stadium}} stage in Super Smash Bros. Melee has four different terrain effects, corresponding to four different [[type]]s: {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, and {{t|Rock}}, while the {{st|Pokémon Stadium 2|one}} in Brawl has a new set of four different terrain effects: {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Ground}}, {{t|Flying}}, and {{t|Electric}}. These reference the four fields of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].
** In Melee's 44th {{sbw|Event match}}, ''{{sbw|Event 44: Mewtwo Strikes!|Mewtwo Strikes!}}'', {{SSB|Mewtwo}} uses {{zw|Princess Zelda}} to beat the player in the ''{{sbw|Battlefield}}'', a stage that has a star background. The name, the fact that Mewtwo uses Zelda, and the stage setting are clearly based on ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
** In Brawl's 25th Event match, "{{sbw|Event 25: The Aura Is With Me|The Aura Is With Me}}", the player battles as {{SSB|Lucario}} against {{wb|Ness}} and {{zw|Sheik}} on {{st|Spear Pillar}}. This is a clear reference to ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', where {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} was an ancient Pokémon that had slept in hundreds of years, and [[Ash Ketchum]] himself even said "The [[aura]] is with me!" when in the [[Tree of Beginning]].
*** In the English version of [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], [[Sean Schemmel]], who voiced Lucario in the movie's English dub, returns to voice Lucario.
** {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s trophy in the English version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS references the original [[Pokémon Theme]], as well as {{Ash}} and three of his conpanions; {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Iris}}.
** The {{p|Zapdos}} trophy in North American version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS states that children looking up at storm clouds wonder if the Pokémon from "[[M02|the second Pokémon movie]]" is there. PAL region releases simply state that it is from "the latest movie".
** In all ''Super Smash Bros.'' games thus far, Mew, upon being summoned, immediately flies away in a bubble. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', Mew was seen to create bubbles with itself inside, seemingly for protection.
** [[Mewtwo (Super Smash Bros.)|Mewtwo]]'s design in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' incorporates aspects of [[Mewtwo (original series)|its design]] in [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] that differ from its in-game model in [[Generation VI]] and its trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', such as more angular eyes and flatter ears.
* In the Japanese version of [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Rand]] has a line in which he notes that "[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|someone said that dreams will someday become reality.]]"
* A [[You Challenge the Isshu League Too!|downloadable tournament]] has been made available for the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] based on the anime's [[Vertress Conference]].
* Since [[Generation VI]] all the [[Pokémon Center Nurse|Pokémon Center nurses]] are modeling like [[Nurse Joy]].
* In {{g|X and Y}}, on {{rt|21|Kalos}} a male {{tc|Rising Star}} had a Pokémon nicknamed "Ash Ketchum" in the Spanish version and "Misty" in the German version.
* In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], if the player has {{DL|List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Steven's Shiny Beldum}} in their party at a certain point in the game, {{Steven}} will mention the player how he once, long time ago, fought against {{me|Rayquaza}} alongside with [[Alain|a young man]] and his black {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, referring to the events of ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
* In [[Pokémon GO]], if the player nicknames their {{p|Eevee}} after one of the [[Eevee brothers]] (excluding [[Mikey]]), it is guaranteed to evolve into that brother's respective Eeveelution. In every other case, the form Eevee evolves into in Pokémon GO is random.
* In [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]], the player receives a [[Ash's Greninja|special Greninja]] from a [[Ash Ketchum|certain Trainer]].
* In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], a blurry picture of {{AP|Pikachu}} riding on {{Ash}}'s shoulder can be seen during the final part of [[Acerola]]'s trial at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

====To {{Trading Card Game}}====
* {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]] are directly based on the TCG.
* In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}, the [[Shadow Pokémon]] (known as Dark Pokémon in Japanese) are similar to the {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}} from the TCG, including the fact that most Shadow Pokémon are evolved forms.
* Pre-release versions of [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'s {{St|Pokémon Stadium}} stage originally featured the {{TCG|Fire}}, {{TCG|Grass}} and {{TCG|Water}} {{TCG|Type|Energy symbols}}. The reason for their removal was likely because there are also {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Rock}} variations, and no Energy symbol that represents the Rock type.
* In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the artwork from the cards {{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Town Volunteers|136}}, {{TCG ID|EX Dragon|Mr. Briney's Compassion|87}}, {{TCG ID|Aquapolis|Forest Guardian|123}}, and {{TCG ID|Mysterious Treasures|Fossil Excavator|111}} appear as paintings in the [[Lumiose Museum]].

===Anime references===
====To {{pkmn|games}}====
[[File:Gold Silver Silver.png|thumb|right|Original sketch of Silver]]
* All anime canon is based on the world and events of the main game series.
* {{Ash}}'s original clothes are almost identical to the original clothes of {{ga|Red}}, while {{Gary}}'s outfit is taken directly from {{ga|Blue}}'s; the [[Generation I]] one during the [[original series]], as well as the [[Generation III]] clothes during the {{series2|Advanced Generation}} and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. [[Ritchie]], in spirit of being designed to bear a resemblance to Ash, who was based on Red, also has clothes that are somewhat similar to Red's Generation I clothing.
* The beginning of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' was based on the intro of {{2v2|Red|Green}}.
* [[Todd Snap]], the protagonist in [[Pokémon Snap]], has accompanied {{Ash}} for two short periods of time, though this was before the game was released.
* In the episode ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Mewtwo's sprite from [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Japanese Blue]] can be seen on the wall of {{an|Giovanni}}'s office.
* The special ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]'' is based directly on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]. [[SS020|Another episode]] was produced for the game's [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|sequel]].
* ''[[AG155|Green Guardian]]'', ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! Parts One]] [[AG172|and Two]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One]] [[DP072|and Two]]'' are based on {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, with [[Solana]] playing a large role in the two {{series|AG}} episodes and making a cameo in the movie and DP episodes, and [[Kellyn]] playing a large role in the {{series|DP}} episodes. The plot of each is based on a mission from the games.
* Several similarities between [[Paul]] and {{ga|Silver}} have been noted, such as Paul's positioning in his stock art being almost identical to [[Ken Sugimori]]'s original sketch of Silver. The character of [[Trip]] also bears similarities to [[Cheren]].
* In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', {{MTR}} states that [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|"diamond" and "pearl"]] would be great names for games. He is scolded to wait until [[Diamond & Pearl series|next season]].
* In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', when Team Rocket see what seems to be treasure, they reference every game from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} to {{2v2|Black|White}}, only missing {{v2|Emerald}} and {{v2|Crystal}}. However, James references Black and White, though only in the dub.
* In the {{series|BW}}, prior to the Eastern Unova arc, no pre-Generation V Pokémon appeared in the flesh (excluding {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{MTR}}, [[Giovanni's Persian]] and [[Roxie]]'s {{p|Koffing}}). This is based on the fact that in {{2v2|Black|White}}, no Pokémon from previous generations can be caught in Unova itself until after the National Pokédex is obtained.

====To {{pkmn|manga}}====
* The episode ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' shows a clip of a movie based on the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga.
* In the episode ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over]]'', [[Wallace]] was confirmed to be a {{pkmn|Contest}} master, a title achieved by him in the latter part of the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]].

====To {{Trading Card Game}}====
* [[James]], known for his collecting habits, identifies {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} using cards instead of a [[Pokédex]]. {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Dark Primeape|43}} appears in James's possession in the Japanese version of ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]''.
* [[Lawrence III]] has an {{TCG ID|The Power of One|Ancient Mew|promo}} card.
* The [[Type (TCG)|Energy symbols]] were featured on a poster for the [[Indigo League]] in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and are used to demonstrate the various terrain effects during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. They also make appearances in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' and ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]''.
** Additionally, the first Japanese opening theme [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] shows the seven (at the time) Energy symbols circling the Pocket Monsters logo.


===Manga references===
====[[Pokémon Adventures]] references====
=====To {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This series is based on the world and events of the main game series.
* [[Pokémon Pinball]] appears in the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]].
* {{m|Surf}}ing and {{m|Fly}}ing {{p|Pikachu}} appear, both of which are derived from {{game|Yellow}}.
* A disguised [[Grimsley]] is seen playing [[card flip]] with {{tc|Worker}}s in the [[Desert Resort]].

=====To {{pkmn|anime}}=====
* {{adv|Red}}'s French (''Sacha''), German (''Ash''), Korean (지우 ''Jiu'') and Chinese (小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì'') names are the same as [[Ash Ketchum]]'s names in the same languages.
* [[Misty]]'s [[MangaPokéShipping|crush]] on Red is similar to the one the anime's version of the character has been [[PokéShipping|suspected to have]] on {{Ash}}.
* Red's Pikachu also acts in a similar fashion to Ash's Pikachu from the anime.
* Armored {{adv|Mewtwo}} appears in {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen|the fifth chapter}}. However, the armor (called "M2 Bind" in this canon) was designed in order to restrain Mewtwo, rather than concentrate its power, though it could be argued that {{an|Giovanni}}'s statement to {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} was a lie.
* The Team Rocket airship, which was also seen in the fifth chapter, greatly resembles the airship used by Giovanni in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
* {{DL|Eon duo (Adventures)|Latias}} has a human form who looks a lot like the one from [[M05|the fifth movie]].
* {{OBP|Eon duo|Adventures|Latios and Latias}} have the ability of sharing their visions with one another and anyone near them, similar to the "Sight Sharing" power that {{OBP|Latios|M05}} and {{OBP|Latias|M05}} had in the fifth movie.
* A {{p|Jirachi}} is used to summon a fake {{p|Groudon}} in [[M06|the sixth movie]], while a Jirachi is used to summon a fake {{p|Kyogre}} in the {{chap|Emerald}}.
* {{adv|Deoxys}} has an ability to duplicate itself, much like in the [[M07|seventh movie]]. The duplicates look like those from anime.
* [[Johanna]] appears in a [[Pokémon Super Contest]] video where she has a {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}}.

=====To {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* [[Sabrina]]'s {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}} disguises itself as [[Professor Oak]] and looks like {{TCG ID|Base Set|Impostor Professor Oak|73}}.
* The Pokémon Trading Card Game appears in the Goldenrod Game Corner.



====[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] references====
=====To {{pkmn|games}}=====
* {{Gary}}'s [[Daisy Oak|sister]]'s existence (in the anime he was never revealed to have one).
* [[Daisy Oak|May]] gives {{Ash}} a town map, much like her game counterpart does to {{ga|Red}}.
* [[TM]]s (which come from games and have never appeared in the anime) are shown in this manga.

=====To {{pkmn|anime}}=====
* This series is loosely based on the anime.




====[[Pokémon Zensho]] references====
=====To {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This manga is the most direct adaptation of [[Generation I]] {{pkmn|games}}. It shows some events from games, which were omitted in other canons (e.g. [[Brock]] having a {{tc|Camper|Jr. Trainer♂}} as an apprentice, [[S.S. Anne]]'s captain's sea sickness, the hunt for the [[Baoba|Safari Zone Warden]]'s dentures).
* The main characters' names are {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}}, rather than {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Green}}, however it's likely that these names are directly taken from optional names of the game characters, rather than the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* When Brock's apprentice mentions the [[Elite Four]], they appear as shadows in the same poses they had in their [[Generation I]] sprites.

=====To {{pkmn|anime}}=====
* Satoshi without his hat looks a lot like {{Ash}}.
* Satoshi has a {{p|Pikachu}}, it however doesn't seem to be an intended reference, as this one wasn't Satoshi's {{pkmn2|starter}} and it eventually evolved.
* The [[Cerulean Gym]] building has a picture of {{p|Dewgong}} on the outside wall.
* Satoshi gets the {{Badge|Rainbow}} from [[Erika]], rather than winning it in the battle.



=====To other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
* This manga adapted several things from [[Pokémon Adventures]] (see-through [[Poké Ball]]s and [[Mr. Fuji]]'s appearance).
* [[Bill]]'s last name being '''Sonezaki''' was also mentioned in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. (This only occurs in the Japanese variation.)

====[[Magical Pokémon Journey]] references====


=====To {{pkmn|anime}}=====
* Several bonus chapters feature {{Ash}}, [[Misty]], [[Brock]], and {{Tracey}} visiting the MPJ universe.



=====To other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
* [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] is written by the same author and set in the same world.

====[[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] references====





=====To other {{pkmn|manga}}=====
* [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] is written by the same author and set in the same world.

====[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] references====
=====To {{pkmn|games}}=====
* This series is based on the world and events of the main game series.





====[[Aim to Be a Card Master!!]] references====
=====To {{Trading Card Game}}=====
* The main goal for the manga's main character [[Kenta Minamii]] is to become a great TCG player.




==={{Trading Card Game}} references===
====To {{pkmn|games}}====
* Many locations and characters from the games appear on different cards, particularly {{TCG|Trainer card}}s.
* Many backgrounds for Pokémon cards are closely based on game locations, especially in the BW era.

====To {{pkmn|anime}}====
* Several anime characters, such as [[Jessie]] and [[James]], appear on different cards, particularly {{TCG|Trainer card}}s.
* The pairing of {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Deoxys}} on [[Rayquaza & Deoxys LEGEND (Undaunted 89)]] may be a reference to the movie ''[[m07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.



===[[Pokémon Trading Figure Game|TFG]] references===
====To {{pkmn|games}}====
* All {{TFG|Trainer figure}}s are based directly on game characters.



====To {{Trading Card Game}}====
* This game uses the same rarities as the TCG, with the exception of '''extra rare''' figures.
* This game has {{TCG|Trainer card}}s like those in the TCG, though their incorporation and usage is different.

==Related articles==
* [[List of cross-generational references]]
* [[List of references to Pulseman]]
* [[Cross-canon counterpart]]

[[Category:Pokémon meta]]
[[Category:Lists]]

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Wimpod (Pokémon)

2016-12-10T20:47:49Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Origin */ Keeping this hidden for now unless somebody feels the need to make it visible. On the fence about it.

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Wimpod
|jname=コソクムシ
|tmname=Kosokumushi
|ndex=767
|type1=Bug
|type2=Water
|category=Turn Tail
|height-ftin=1'08"
|height-m=0.5
|weight-lbs=26.5
|weight-kg=12.0
|adex=182
|abilityn=1
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Wimp Out
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Bug
|egggroup2=Water 3
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=1
|evsp=1
|expyield=46
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Gray
|catchrate=90
|body=10
|pokefordex=wimpod
|generation=
|friendship=70
}}
'''Wimpod''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コソクムシ''' ''Kosokumushi'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Water}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Golisopod}} starting at [[level]] 30.

==Biology==
Wimpod is a small, {{wp|arthropod}} Pokémon. Its main body is purple and is covered by silver plating across its back. There are four plates total. The first plate covers half of its head, but leaves room for its eyes. The upper lids for its eyes appear to be covered with additional plating. The three plates on its back overlap, and each has a single black triangle in the middle. It has a long spike on each side of its head that curves backward, large yellow eyes with two short extensions over them like eyelashes, and two flat antennae that extend over its back. There are four short legs on its underside, and it has a long, prickly tail.

This Pokémon is cowardly by nature and wary of both noise and sudden movements. However, its curiosity will cause it to approach people or Pokémon that are standing still. It will spit a poisonous liquid when threatened. The stench of this fluid warns others that danger is nearby. Wimpod will eat and store anything, including garbage from the sea. This habit makes them highly valued as cleaners.<ref>http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/wimpod/</ref>


==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Bug|type2=Water}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This Pokémon is a coward. As it desperately dashes off, the flailing of its many legs leaves a sparkling clean path in its wake.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Its habitat varies from beaches to seabeds. A natural scavenger, it will gleefully chow down on anything edible, no matter how rotten.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Bug|type2=Water}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|8|Alola}}, [[Poni Breaker Coast]], [[Poni Wilds]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====

===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Bug
|type2=Water
|HP=25
|Attack=35
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=20
|SpDef=30
|Speed=80}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Bug
|type2=Water
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=50
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=50
|Grass=100
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Wimpod|Bug|Water|7}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Sand Attack|Ground|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Wimpod|Bug|Water|7}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Wimpod|Bug|Water|7}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM28|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM94|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM98|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Wimpod|Bug|Water|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Wimpod|Bug|Water|7}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP|565|Carracosta}}{{MSP|692|Clauncher}} {{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|011|Metapod}}{{MSP|014|Kakuna}}{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}} {{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}} {{MSP|290|Nincada}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}} {{MSP|665|Spewpa}}|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|290|Nincada}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}} {{MSP|632|Durant}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP|565|Carracosta}}{{MSP|752|Araquanid}}|Wide Guard|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Wimpod|Bug|Water|7}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Wimpod|Bug|Water|7}}
{{learnlist/tutor7null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Wimpod|Bug|Water|7}}


===Evolution===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Bug
|type2=Water
|pictype=art
|no1=767
|name1=Wimpod
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Water
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 30}}
|no2=768
|name2=Golisopod
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Water}}


==Trivia==

===Origin===
Wimpod appears to be a combination of a {{wp|trilobite}} and an {{wp|isopod}} (possibly the genus ''{{wp|Ligia}}''). 

====Name origin====
Wimpod may be a combination of ''wimp'' and the taxonomic term ''pod'' (foot), such as in "{{wp|Isopoda|isopod}}".

Kosokumushi may be a combination of 小 ''ko'' (small), 足 ''soku'' (feet), and 虫 ''mushi'' (bug).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Water
|ja=コソクムシ ''Kosokumushi''|jameaning=From {{tt|小 ''ko''|small}}, {{tt|足 ''soku''|feet}}, and {{tt|虫 ''mushi''|bug}}
|fr=Sovkipou|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|Sauve qui peut !|save yourself if you can}}'' and ''{{tt|pou|lice}}''
|es=Wimpod|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Reißlaus|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Reißaus nehmen|run away}}'' and ''{{tt|Laus|louse}}''
|it=Wimpod|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=꼬시레 ''Kkosire''|komeaning=
|zh_cmn=膽小蟲 / 胆小虫 ''Dǎnxiǎchóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|膽小 / 胆小 ''dǎnxiǎ''|cowardly}} and {{tt|蟲 / 虫 ''chóng''|bug}}
|zh_yue=膽小蟲 ''Dáamsíuchùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|膽小 ''dáamsíu''|cowardly}} and {{tt|蟲 ''chùhng''|bug}}
|ru=Вимпод ''Vimpod''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==

==Notes==
<references/>

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Water}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Bug|prevnum=766|prev=Passimian|nextnum=768|next=Golisopod}}
|}
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[[Category:Generation VII Pokémon]]

[[de:Reißlaus]]
[[fr:Sovkipou]]
[[it:Wimpod]]
[[ja:コソクムシ]]
[[zh:胆小虫]]

Animation physics

2016-09-19T02:42:36Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: General.

'''Anime physics''' is a [[fanon]] term used to describe all the unusual, impossible, and sometimes absurd moments in the {{pkmn|anime}} where real-world physics do not seem to apply. At times, the term can also be used to describe when an [[move|attack]] works differently in the anime than it would in the {{pkmn|games}}. Some common examples are unusual feats of strength and agility, surviving lethal attacks, and the {{wp|magic satchel}} theory, sometimes called {{wp|hammerspace}} (the ability to hold innumerable items in one [[bag]]).

Anime physics are often caused by several factors. Inconsistencies in animation, such as objects changing size in-between scenes or even single video frames, are usually the result of unintentional mistakes on the animators' part. Some mistakes, such as characters frequently having different heights throughout an episode or show (without specific reason), are simply the result of a lack of skill or care on the animators' part.

Deviations from standard laws defined in the real world are common in some genres of animation, in this case the Pokémon anime. Characters may sustain damage that normally would result in mortal injuries or immediate death, but instead are simply left soot-covered (in the case of explosions or incineration), disheveled, or fatigued. Characters may not age, whether or not time does actually pass within the fictional universe. In the Pokémon universe, main characters often mention weeks, months, or even a year to have passed, but themselves do not age. [[Ash Ketchum]], who at his [[EP001|debut]] was confirmed to be 10 years old, [[BW001|remains at the age of 10 to this day]], despite the fact that episodes occasionally state weeks to have passed since the previous one.

==Examples==
===Loose physics===
Some phenomena that appear in the anime (as well as the entire [[Pokémon]] canon) are impossible in real-world physics.
* [[Poké Ball]]s change in size and convert Pokémon to and from a plasma-like substance (the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} retains its consciousness in this state).
* Whenever a character throws a [[Poké Ball]] they usually throw it forward, but once the Pokémon is released the ball falls back down as if thrown up.
* [[Move]]s like {{m|Water Gun}} are depicted as spitting water, but usually the Pokémon spits much more water than its body could hold.
* In ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]'', {{p|Hippopotas}} initially doesn't weigh down {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], but he does after using {{m|Sand Tomb}}. This means the move creates the sand out of nothing.
* In the anime, many things explode. Most attacks explode when they connect with an opposing attack, even if the attacks would not normally do so (even, and some would say especially, inert, non-volatile substances such as leaves or water).
** In [[Pokémon Contest]]s, almost every move will explode and send a shower of sparkles down into the crowd.
** Some moves explode when they clearly cannot, such as a {{m|Bite}} attack.
** Sometimes moves are amplified in power and even made to explode just to enable them to blast off {{TRT}}.
** It is possible that some moves, such as physical moves, explode on contact so as to have little violence in a children's show.
* During some of the battles in the anime, the Pokémon stay in the air longer than usual despite their weight, either when using attacks or receiving attacks (not including Pokémon that fly naturally). This is evident in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'' when {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} battles against [[Byron]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} and actually can be seen floating.
** On a similar note, many attacks do not move at the speed they normally would (or should), sometimes even leaving enough time for characters to have a three or four sentence conversation. An example is in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''. {{an|Barry}} has his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} use {{m|Hydro Pump}} a few seconds before Ash's Chimchar uses {{m|Flamethrower}}, and they clash in the exact middle of the battlefield. This could just mean that that Flamethrower accelerates much quicker, but before the attacks even collide, Jessie gets in several lines of dialogue.
* In ''[[DP007|Like It or Lup It!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|BubbleBeam}} while spinning in the air. Defying the laws of physics, Piplup manages to "float" in the air while releasing the bubbles which spin around Piplup when BubbleBeam is supposed to travel in a straight direction, not floating around slowly.
* In almost every episode, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} manage to get launched hundreds of feet into the air, sometimes crashing through the roof of a building or a cave wall, by various means (usually a Pokémon attack). However, others standing near them will not be moved or even affected, and Team Rocket never get too hurt from the flight, which would surely kill a normal person. They also are in a stationary position during the first part of their flight, and then start suddenly spinning, normally after making a humorous comment.
** In ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', Team Rocket is already flying when the episode starts and they don't land during the episode.
** Similarly, in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'', {{an|Misty}} is struck by numerous {{m|Poison Sting}} attacks, but suffers no lasting injuries. Also, the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] are blasted through the [[Gym]]'s roof by a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, yet can still be heard to make a comment as they fly off.
* Characters throughout the anime have repeatedly been shown to take attacks such as {{m|Thunderbolt}} (the Japanese name meaning 100,000 Volts), and Flamethrower with no long-lasting harmful effects, though there are obvious problems with this in the real world.
** One example of this is in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where {{an|Brock}} is shown to survive taking one of {{AP|Charmander}}'s Flamethrower to the face. Less than ten seconds after the attack he is shown looking perfectly fine with the attack not even damaging his clothes. These types of scenes often are like this one in that they are intended to be humorous.
* Pokémon often disobey {{wp|Newton's laws of motion|Newton's Third Law}}: attacks, such as {{m|Hyper Beam}}, that blast the target backwards do nothing of the sort to the user. This is especially notable with [[Flying (type)|flying]] or [[Levitate (Ability)|levitating]] Pokémon, which cannot even brace themselves against the ground.
* In ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', Team Rocket's {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} can be seen running on top of {{TP|Jessie| Wobbuffet}} while staying in place. This would be impossible because then Mime Jr. would run in Wobbuffet's inertial reference frame and increase speed in respect to Wobbuffet.
* Whenever Team Rocket has prop decoys such as a fake building to hide away from pursuers, the building always decreases in height after it falls so that the pursuers are not crushed.


===Magic satchels===
[[File:Cilan cookware.png|thumb|200px|right|Contents of Cilan's backpack.]]
* Ash and his friends seem to have an unlimited amount of space in their bags or pockets, especially Brock, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Clemont}}, from sleeping bags to cookware to machinery.
** This was played for laughs as early as ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', when Ash and {{an|Misty}} watch in disbelief as Brock produces a full dining set out of his bag. This comes complete with a table, chairs, and fine china in perfect condition.
** Cilan appears to keep a table, chairs, and a miniature kitchen complete with tableware in his backpack.
** Clemont's backpack contains thousands among thousands of his inventions, some of which are even too big to fit inside an ordinary backpack.
* In ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', Tracey brings out around 40-50 sketch books to show to [[Professor Oak]] and then puts them back in the same bag that they should not have fit into in the first place.
* [[Dawn's Piplup]] is never seen holding the {{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Everstone}} he was given in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', yet its effects remain. Even then, it could be that the Everstone is now ''linked'' to Piplup, though as of ''[[BW093|Goodbye Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', it's unknown whether this is permanent or not.

===Move and type effectiveness errors===
* Many times when [[Ash's Pikachu]] fights a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon, he uses an {{type|Electric}} move and still causes damage.
** Since the beginning of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, however, Electric-type attacks have been consistently shown to have no effect on Ground-type Pokémon.
* [[May's Squirtle]] attacked and damaged [[Harley]]'s {{p|Banette}} with {{m|Tackle}} in ''[[AG174|New Plot, Odd Lot]]'', despite {{t|Ghost|Ghost-type's}} immunity to {{type|Normal}} attacks.
* In multiple instances, {{m|Shadow Ball}} is able to hit {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, despite being a {{type|Ghost}} attack.
* Pokémon without {{a|Sturdy}} survive [[one-hit knockout move]]s, like {{m|Horn Drill}}, without fainting.

* Some non-damaging attacks cause damage to the Pokémon being attacked, such as [[Pyramid King Brandon#Dusclops|Brandon's Dusclops]] using {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}.
** Furthermore, it affected [[Ash's Charizard]] which, as a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, should not be affected by Will-O-Wisp.
* {{m|Safeguard}} has been able to protect against attacks instead of status problems.
* {{m|Light Screen}} has been able to block [[Physical move|physical attacks]], even though it usually only affects [[Special move|special attacks]].
** Similarly, {{m|Counter}} has been shown to block special attacks, even though in the games it only affects physical attacks.
*** This was disputed in ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'', which was also the debut of the move {{m|Mirror Coat}} in the anime. Regardless, Counter and Mirror Coat were then used interchangeably.
**** Both Counter and Mirror Coat have the users being unharmed by the enemy attack.
* {{type|Psychic}} moves have persistently been shown to affect {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, even though Dark-type Pokémon are immune to the effects of damaging Psychic-type moves.
** In ''[[SS005|The Blue Badge of Courage]]'', {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} uses {{m|Confusion}} on a {{p|Poochyena}} that belongs to the [[Gym Badge thieves]].
** In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', [[Karl]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} levitated {{mov|Zorua|Zorua|13}} with {{m|Psychic}}. As a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, Zorua is immune to {{type|Psychic}} moves.
** In ''[[XY014|Seeking Shelter from the Storm]]'', [[James's Inkay]] was affected by a wild {{p|Espurr}}'s {{m|Psychic}}.
** In ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', the bad {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Malamar}}'s Psychic and the good Malamar's {{m|Psycho Cut}} affected [[James's Inkay]] and the bad Malamar respectively.
** In ''[[XY107|An Explosive Operation!]]'', James's Inkay's {{m|Psybeam}} affected [[Mable]]'s {{p|Weavile}}.
* {{m|Swift}}, a move that cannot miss in the games, was dodged twice in the anime: first by a {{p|Weavile}} who avoided Swift from [[Ash's Aipom]] in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle]]'', second by [[Elesa]]'s {{p|Zebstrika}} in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]''.
* {{m|Aerial Ace}}, another move which cannot miss, has been avoided by other Pokémon several times.
* In ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]'', [[Ash's Turtwig]] was affected when [[Gardenia]]'s {{p|Turtwig}} used {{m|Leech Seed}} on it, even though Grass-type Pokémon are immune to the effects of Leech Seed.
* In ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]'', a {{p|Metagross}} was damaged by {{p|Seviper}}'s {{m|Poison Tail}}, even though {{type|Steel}} Pokémon are immune to {{type|Poison}} moves.
* In the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)]]'', Pikachu was seen using {{m|Quick Attack}} on a {{p|Honedge}}, visibly causing damage. A Normal-type attack should not have caused damage to a Ghost-type Pokémon like Honedge.

===Other conflicts with the games===
* The weight of some Pokémon is sometimes ignored in the anime:
** {{Ash}} was able to pick up {{TP|Ash|Larvitar}} despite it weighing 158.7 lb (72 kg), according to game data. He also carried a {{p|Hippopotas}} on his back, amounting to 109.1 lb (49.5 kg) of weight bearing down on his head and neck. Similarly, [[May's Beautifly]] has often landed on people's heads with no adverse effects despite the species weighing 62.6 lb (28.4 kg). In ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} was able to hold her {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} on her back despite it weighing 123 lb (55.8 kg).
** In ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', Jessie picks up [[May's Munchlax]] and puts it in a bag, despite it weighing over 231 lb (105 kg). In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', [[Max]] was able to carry Munchlax on his back.
** In ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'', {{an|Brock}} not only lifts {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} one-handed despite it weighing 277.3 lb (125.8 kg), but also pitches it high enough for it to land into the mouth of a giant {{p|Spinda}} mecha.
* The anime often makes Pokémon bigger than the games say they are. This is especially common for species of which there is only one, like {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.
* In the anime, certain {{type|Water}} Pokémon like {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, and {{p|Sharpedo}} cannot be used by Trainers in {{pkmn|battle}} without being in a body of water, unlike how they seem to float over the ground in the games, specifically the 3D games.
* In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', Ash recalled his {{AP|Corphish}} and sent it right back out in the same turn to cure its {{status|confusion}}, which is impossible in the games.

[[Category:Fanon terminology]]
[[Category:Anime]]

[[de:Physik im Anime]]

Animation physics

2016-09-19T02:27:42Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Loose physics */ This isn't really physics. People swim with their eyes open all the time, it's just a matter of personal tolerance and the water's cleanliness. Yes, even in oceans. They're usually more gentle than chlorine filled pools.

'''Anime physics''' is a [[fanon]] term used to describe all the unusual, impossible, and sometimes absurd moments in the {{pkmn|anime}} where real-world physics do not seem to apply. At times, the term can also be used to describe when an [[move|attack]] works differently in the anime than it would in the {{pkmn|games}}. Some common examples are unusual feats of strength and agility, surviving lethal attacks, and the {{wp|magic satchel}} theory, sometimes called {{wp|hammerspace}} (the ability to hold innumerable items in one [[bag]]).

Anime physics are often caused by several factors. Inconsistencies in animation, such as objects changing size in-between scenes or even single video frames, are usually the result of unintentional mistakes on the animators' part. Some mistakes, such as characters frequently having different heights throughout an episode or show (without specific reason), are simply the result of a lack of skill or care on the animators' part.

Deviations from standard laws defined in the real world are common in some genres of animation, in this case the Pokémon anime. Characters may sustain damage that normally would result in mortal injuries or immediate death, but instead are simply left soot-covered (in the case of explosions or incineration), disheveled, or fatigued. Characters may not age, whether or not time does actually pass within the fictional universe. In the Pokémon universe, main characters often mention weeks, months, or even a year to have passed, but themselves do not age. [[Ash Ketchum]], who at his [[EP001|debut]] was confirmed to be 10 years old, [[BW001|remains at the age of 10 to this day]], despite the fact that episodes occasionally state weeks to have passed since the previous one.

==Examples==
===Loose physics===
Some phenomena that appear in the anime (as well as the entire [[Pokémon]] canon) are impossible in real-world physics.
* [[Poké Ball]]s change in size and convert Pokémon to and from a plasma-like substance (the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} retains its consciousness in this state).
* Whenever a character throws a [[Poké Ball]] they usually throw it forward, but once the Pokémon is released the ball falls back down as if thrown up.
* [[Move]]s like {{m|Water Gun}} are depicted as spitting water, but usually the Pokémon spits much more water than its body could hold.
* In ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]'', {{p|Hippopotas}} initially doesn't weigh down {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], but he does after using {{m|Sand Tomb}}. This means the move creates the sand out of nothing.
* In the anime, many things explode. Most attacks explode when they connect with an opposing attack, even if the attacks would not normally do so (even, and some would say especially, inert, non-volatile substances such as leaves or water).
** In [[Pokémon Contest]]s, almost every move will explode and send a shower of sparkles down into the crowd.
** Some moves explode when they clearly cannot, such as a {{m|Bite}} attack.
** Sometimes moves are amplified in power and even made to explode just to enable them to blast off {{TRT}}.
** It is possible that some moves, such as physical moves, explode on contact so as to have little violence in a children's show.
* During some of the battles in the anime, the Pokémon stay in the air longer than usual despite their weight, either when using attacks or receiving attacks (not including Pokémon that fly naturally). This is evident in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'' when {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} battles against [[Byron]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} and actually can be seen floating.
** On a similar note, many attacks do not move at the speed they normally would (or should), sometimes even leaving enough time for characters to have a three or four sentence conversation. An example is in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''. {{an|Barry}} has his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} use {{m|Hydro Pump}} a few seconds before Ash's Chimchar uses {{m|Flamethrower}}, and they clash in the exact middle of the battlefield. This could just mean that that Flamethrower accelerates much quicker, but before the attacks even collide, Jessie gets in several lines of dialogue.
* In ''[[DP007|Like It or Lup It!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|BubbleBeam}} while spinning in the air. Defying the laws of physics, Piplup manages to "float" in the air while releasing the bubbles which spin around Piplup when BubbleBeam is supposed to travel in a straight direction, not floating around slowly.
* In almost every episode, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} manage to get launched hundreds of feet into the air, sometimes crashing through the roof of a building or a cave wall, by various means (usually a Pokémon attack). However, others standing near them will not be moved or even affected, and Team Rocket never get too hurt from the flight, which would surely kill a normal person. They also are in a stationary position during the first part of their flight, and then start suddenly spinning, normally after making a humorous comment.
** In ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', Team Rocket is already flying when the episode starts and they don't land during the episode.
** Similarly, in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'', {{an|Misty}} is struck by numerous {{m|Poison Sting}} attacks, but suffers no lasting injuries. Also, the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] are blasted through the [[Gym]]'s roof by a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, yet can still be heard to make a comment as they fly off.
* Characters throughout the anime have repeatedly been shown to take attacks such as {{m|Thunderbolt}} (the Japanese name meaning 100,000 Volts), and Flamethrower with no long-lasting harmful effects, though there are obvious problems with this in the real world.
** One example of this is in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where {{an|Brock}} is shown to survive taking one of {{AP|Charmander}}'s Flamethrower to the face. Less than ten seconds after the attack he is shown looking perfectly fine with the attack not even damaging his clothes. These types of scenes often are like this one in that they are intended to be humorous.
* Pokémon often disobey {{wp|Newton's laws of motion|Newton's Third Law}}: attacks, such as {{m|Hyper Beam}}, that blast the target backwards do nothing of the sort to the user. This is especially notable with [[Flying (type)|flying]] or [[Levitate (Ability)|levitating]] Pokémon, which cannot even brace themselves against the ground.
* In ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', Team Rocket's {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} can be seen running on top of {{TP|Jessie| Wobbuffet}} while staying in place. This would be impossible because then Mime Jr. would run in Wobbuffet's inertial reference frame and increase speed in respect to Wobbuffet.
* Whenever Team Rocket has prop decoys such as a fake building to hide away from pursuers, the building always decreases in height after it falls so that the pursuers are not crushed.


===Magic satchels===
[[File:Cilan cookware.png|thumb|200px|right|Contents of Cilan's backpack.]]
* Ash and his friends seem to have an unlimited amount of space in their bags or pockets, especially Brock, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Clemont}}, from sleeping bags to cookware to machinery.
** This was played for laughs as early as ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', when Ash and {{an|Misty}} watch in disbelief as Brock produces a full dining set out of his bag. This comes complete with a table, chairs, and fine china in perfect condition.
** Cilan appears to keep a table, chairs, and a miniature kitchen complete with tableware in his backpack.
** Clemont's backpack contains thousands among thousands of his inventions, some of which are even too big to fit inside an ordinary backpack.
* In ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', Tracey brings out around 40-50 sketch books to show to [[Professor Oak]] and then puts them back in the same bag that they should not have fit into in the first place.
* [[Dawn's Piplup]] is never seen holding the {{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Everstone}} he was given in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', yet its effects remain. Even then, it could be that the Everstone is now ''linked'' to Piplup, though as of ''[[BW093|Goodbye Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', it's unknown whether this is permanent or not.

===Move and type effectiveness errors===
* Many times when [[Ash's Pikachu]] fights a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon, he uses an {{type|Electric}} move and still causes damage.
** Since the beginning of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, however, Electric-type attacks have been consistently shown to have no effect on Ground-type Pokémon.
* [[May's Squirtle]] attacked and damaged [[Harley]]'s {{p|Banette}} with {{m|Tackle}} in ''[[AG174|New Plot, Odd Lot]]'', despite the {{t|Ghost}} type's immunity to {{type|Normal}} attacks.
* In multiple instances, {{m|Shadow Ball}} is able to hit {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, despite being a {{type|Ghost}} attack.
* Pokémon without {{a|Sturdy}} survive [[one-hit knockout move]]s, like {{m|Horn Drill}}, without fainting.

* Some non-damaging attacks cause damage to the Pokémon being attacked, such as [[Pyramid King Brandon#Dusclops|Brandon's Dusclops]] using {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}.
** Furthermore, it affected [[Ash's Charizard]] which, as a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, should not be affected by Will-O-Wisp.
* {{m|Safeguard}} has been able to protect against attacks instead of status problems.
* {{m|Light Screen}} has been able to block physical attacks, even though it usually only affects special attacks.
** Similarly, {{m|Counter}} has been shown to block special attacks, even though in the games it only affects physical attacks.
*** This was disputed in ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'', which was also the debut of the move {{m|Mirror Coat}} in the anime. Regardless, Counter and Mirror Coat were then used interchangeably.
**** Both Counter and Mirror Coat have the users being unharmed by the enemy attack.
* {{type|Psychic}} moves have persistently been shown to affect {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, even though Dark-type Pokémon are immune to the effects of damaging Psychic-type moves.
** In ''[[SS005|The Blue Badge of Courage]]'', {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} uses {{m|Confusion}} on a {{p|Poochyena}} that belongs to the [[Gym Badge thieves]].
** In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', [[Karl]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} levitated {{mov|Zorua|Zorua|13}} with {{m|Psychic}}. As a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, Zorua is immune to {{type|Psychic}} moves.
** In ''[[XY014|Seeking Shelter from the Storm]]'', [[James's Inkay]] was affected by a wild {{p|Espurr}}'s {{m|Psychic}}.
** In ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', the bad {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Malamar}}'s Psychic and the good Malamar's {{m|Psycho Cut}} affected [[James's Inkay]] and the bad Malamar respectively.
** In ''[[XY107|An Explosive Operation!]]'', James's Inkay's {{m|Psybeam}} affected [[Mable]]'s {{p|Weavile}}.
* {{m|Swift}}, a move that cannot miss in the games, was dodged twice in the anime: first by a {{p|Weavile}} who avoided Swift from [[Ash's Aipom]] in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle]]'', second by [[Elesa]]'s {{p|Zebstrika}} in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]''.
* {{m|Aerial Ace}}, another move which cannot miss, has been avoided by other Pokémon several times.
* In ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]'', [[Ash's Turtwig]] was affected when [[Gardenia]]'s {{p|Turtwig}} used {{m|Leech Seed}} on it, even though Grass-type Pokémon are immune to the effects of Leech Seed.
* In ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]'', a {{p|Metagross}} was damaged by {{p|Seviper}}'s {{m|Poison Tail}}, even though {{type|Steel}} Pokémon are immune to {{type|Poison}} moves.
* In the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)]]'', Pikachu was seen using {{m|Quick Attack}} on a {{p|Honedge}}, visibly causing damage. A Normal-type attack should not have caused damage to a Ghost-type Pokémon like Honedge.

===Other conflicts with the games===
* The weight of some Pokémon is sometimes ignored in the anime:
** {{Ash}} was able to pick up {{TP|Ash|Larvitar}} despite it weighing 158.7 lb (72 kg), according to game data. He also carried a {{p|Hippopotas}} on his back, amounting to 109.1 lb (49.5 kg) of weight bearing down on his head and neck. Similarly, [[May's Beautifly]] has often landed on people's heads with no adverse effects despite the species weighing 62.6 lb (28.4 kg). In ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} was able to hold her {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} on her back despite it weighing 123 lb (55.8 kg).
** In ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', Jessie picks up [[May's Munchlax]] and puts it in a bag, despite it weighing over 231 lb (105 kg). In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', [[Max]] was able to carry Munchlax on his back.
** In ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'', {{an|Brock}} not only lifts {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} one-handed despite it weighing 277.3 lb (125.8 kg), but also pitches it high enough for it to land into the mouth of a giant {{p|Spinda}} mecha.
* The anime often makes Pokémon bigger than the games say they are. This is especially egregious for species of which there is only one, like {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.
* In the anime, certain {{type|Water}} Pokémon like {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, and {{p|Sharpedo}} cannot be used by Trainers in {{pkmn|battle}} without being in a body of water, unlike how they seem to float over the ground in the games, specifically the 3D games.
* In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', Ash recalled his {{AP|Corphish}} and sent it right back out in the same turn to cure its {{status|confusion}}, which is impossible in the games.

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Talk:Glittering Cave

2016-06-21T21:40:45Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Percentages on Fossils */

== Percentages on Fossils ==
The article tells us no more about the drop rate of fossils than that it occurs "Randomly." Do we have any more confirmed information on the ratios in which fossils drop? I've been playing on Y and smashing fossils for a few hours, and my fossil ratios suggest it was anything but a flat random equal percentage for each of them. I have 25 Dome Fossils, 7 Old Ambers, 10 each of the ARmor, Cover, and Helix Fossils, 5 Skull Fossils, and only 1 Plume Fossil. I nearly gave up on that Plume Fossil after reading Bulbapedia's page, until it suddenly occured to me that a 25:7.5:10:10:5:1 ratio might be in place. This also led me to wonder if Pokemon X has the same relative distribution with its own fossils, or if some of the rarities are flip flopped, and to wonder which, the root or claw fossil, was rarer in X. It also seems rather relevant given, for example, the sheer magnitude of differences in rarity between a Kabuto and a Archen. [[User:Imperatrix|Imperatrix]] ([[User talk:Imperatrix|talk]]) 15:34, 20 June 2016 (UTC)
:From a bunch of data I have, Plume should be about the same as Armor and Old Amber (and just under Cover and Skull); you just had some "bad" luck. I have thought about checking X too myself, but besides that, the main reason I haven't added anything is because I haven't checked the before Hall of Fame distributions. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 15:45, 20 June 2016 (UTC)
::That's so odd, that I could wind up with distributions *that* skewed with 50+ fossiles. I would have assumed that was a big enough sample set to get the jist of the hierarchy, and my dome and helix fossils weren't even *remotely* par! Thank you for the clarification; In any event, I won't be going back to suffer in that dwebble infested cave any time soon XD [[User:Imperatrix|Imperatrix]] ([[User talk:Imperatrix|talk]]) 16:43, 21 June 2016 (UTC)
:::The Dome/Helix is actually more striking, yeah. In fact, AFAIK your Dome Fossil luck was way high (at ~35%); it should've been more like just 13 found. And Helix should even have been about even, if not higher (at such a relatively small sample, the difference is negligible).
:::Anywho, luck is always a huge factor. 100 samples can still easily skew (if you just have 4-5 less than "ideal" for something—which can easily be 1-2 more than ideal of this, 1-2 more of that—that looks pretty different); only by going even higher can you halfway hope to smooth out the effects of luck in your averages. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 17:03, 21 June 2016 (UTC)
::::This just means you've had terrible luck. Do remember that even if something has a 50% chance, it's possible to not get the result you want in a hundred tries. Highly unlikely, but still a possibility. And as anybody who's played any sort of Pokémon game can tell you, and you probably know yourself, when most of the game's mechanics rely on RNG you're bound to run into stuff like this of varying degree. It seems unusual, but again, when everything relies on RNG it's actually only a handful of times you'll get gypped like this, and you're most likely to notice getting screwed over when actively trying to accomplish something. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:38, 21 June 2016 (UTC)

Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 6

2016-01-24T18:56:20Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Changing unofficial heading to befriended heading in the title Pokemon */

<big><big><big>ASH WAS CONFIRMED 10 YEARS OF AGE IN THE {{color2|FF0000|BW001|FIRST EPISODE OF THE BEST WISHES SERIES}}. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE POSTS QUESTIONING HIS AGE.</big></big></big>

== Archives ==
* [[Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 1|Archive 1]]
* [[Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 2|Archive 2]]
* [[Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 3|Archive 3]]
* [[Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 4|Archive 4]]
* [[Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 5|Archive 5]]

==Border==
I've brought this up before about the horrid border coloration, but it has still stayed in place. I have an idea, in that we could colour it white and blue, like his clothing. It would look so much nicer. Torngentleman2 10:03, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
:That would probably be good. Why the box colors are those of Pikachu is quite puzzling. --[[User:Jda95|'''jda''']][[User talk:Jda95|'''95''']] 10:06, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
::I think they are the colors of the Red and Yellow games; because Ash is based on Red and Yellow was based on the anime.

::PS: Torngentleman2, you are not allowed to have images in your signature. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 10:12, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
:::Now that I'm looking at it, that would look much nicer. --[[User:Nathan2055|Nathan2055]][[User Talk:Nathan2055|talk]] 15:58, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
::::[[User:Kenji-girl/Sandbox|Thoughts?]] I personally like example 2. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 23:45, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::I love Example 3. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 00:39, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::Now for me it's a close call between number 2 & number 4, I think the yellow is good to have, honestly though, I like them all more than the current colours [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 01:01, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::Example 2 and 4 are my choices. I don't care which one as long as there is some yellow in there. It's not that important that we change the colors, but I do agree that the current borders are a bad combination of colors.--[[User:Alex726|'''Alex''''''726''']][[User talk:Alex726|'''(TALK)''']] 02:42, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::I too felt there should be yellow in there. Having white and blue only sort of implies he's a Water and Normal-type Trainer to me... Which is why I still like 2. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 04:25, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::I definately think Example 2 is better than Example 4, but my personal favourite is Example 1, as Pikachu is in the image, so he's not unrepresented. [[User:Torngentleman2|Torngentleman2]] 16:52, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::I've thought long and hard, I have decided I like the yellow on example 2 best [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 22:00, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::::I think this looks better if you replace the "normal" with "white"--[[User:Burgundy|Burg]][[User talk: Burgundy|undy]] 23:47, 21 February 2011 (UTC)

==Talk page note==
I don't think we need the "ALL CAPS" note on the top of this page. Wouldn't it be better leaving it as a hidden note or in some other format, as it doesn't seem to come up very often in the archives?--[[User:Tim Thomason|Tim Thomason]] 19:07, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
:We do. It comes up all the time but a lot of the edits get reverted. Check the history. [[Special:Contributions/Zesty Cactus|--]][[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 19:13, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

=='As of BW001'==
I think we should get rid of that note next to his age. If he hasn't aged over all that time, he's never going to reach 11. So I think we should just list his age as 10 and nothing but, so it looks neater. [[User:Torngentleman2|Torngentleman2]] 14:44, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
:Well, there have been two times on where it was implied that Ash was 11, one was in [[EP063]] (albeit being only present in the dub versions), and the special on where they celebrate the first anniversary since Ash and Pikachu first met, if I remembered which one it was, I'd link it. But yeah, the series have implied (whether on dub or not) that time has passed whether it actually happened or not. I guess that's why it's been pointed out. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 15:12, 12 March 2011 (UTC)

I'm going to say this again. Do not turn this into an age discussion. That's not what this was about. Violators will be dealt with. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 00:01, 28 April 2011 (UTC)

== Manga ==

We most add that his counterpart in the pokemon adventures manga red is. Both have fight there rival in the final of the pokemon league and win. Both have a Pikachu. We most edit this.--[[User:Nazirbashir|Nazirbashir]] 08:11, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

== Just out of sheer curiosity... ==

Why was so much Trivia removed? I mean, that was a LOT of trivia, and I could see the reason for most of it being removed (out of date, etc.) but there is some of it that is still valid right (like the stuff about how he constructs his teams)? Just one person's opinion, and I am not staff or anything, so feel free to ignore or whatever, but I was just curious. --[[User:Jediknightdtv|ジェダイの騎士]][[User talk:Jediknightdtv|デジタルテレビ]] 23:11, 19 May 2011 (UTC)
:I think it was tooooo long, so someone shorten it so the page would load all right. That's just my guess. [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truthseeker4449]] 19:05, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

== Oversized page ==

I got a message on the edit page saying that it reached the limit of over 32kb and needs to be broken into smaller sections. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 22:16, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
:A lot of big pages say that. I don't believe it's a concern. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 22:17, 2 June 2011 (UTC)

== Rotation ==

Come on, why is Pikachu in rotation too? -[[User:Billy4b2004|Billy4b2004]] 06:57, 5 June 2011 (UTC)
:And we still have complaints? Geesh. Why are Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, and Scraggy there despite never leaving Ash's team? These are the pokémon he is using in Unova, so they are all in one section. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 15:25, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

== Archeops ==

The Archeops from [[BW040]] could potentially go in Ash's 'temporary' section, but I don't know whether or not it would be classed as being trained by Ash, or at least Ash in particular. What do you guys think? [[User:Torngentleman2|Torngentleman2]] 19:48, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:Wait for the episode to air so we fully know the circumstances. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:47, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::The episode has airred, this user ment to say [[BW036]], that's the Archeops he is reffering to [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 23:51, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:::I think it's a bit different. With Cottonee, he actually trained it, and used it to battle against Iris and Cilan. Archen he only helped teach to fly, and he wasn't the only one. He was just the only one with a flying type (who would listen). But he never actually commanded it. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 23:55, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::Agreed, if we counted this we'd have to add Swablu as well [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 23:58, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::I guess that sums up my confusion at why Archeops wasn't on the episode list :D —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 00:10, 19 June 2011 (UTC)
::::::Thing is, while only once or twice, Ash did tell her what to do. Ash never commanded a move, but he did ask her do do things like fly towards Ash, or to jump. [[User:Torngentleman2|Torngentleman2]] 13:59, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

== Reshiram/Zekrom ==

If we are counting Reshiram/Zekrom as under Dread's ownership, then shouldn't we do the same for Ash? [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 20:41, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
:I haven't seen the movie. But movie characters =/= main characters. They are permitted to have Pokémon like that because that will be their only full appearance. Both [[Sam]] and Ash befriended Celebi equally yet Sam is the only one who has Celebi on his page. And since I didn't see the movie, I have no idea if Ash had as much influence over Reshiram/Zekrom as Dread Grangil did.

:Unless Ash specifically gave Reshiram/Zekrom commands, then they're just like all of the other legendaries he's befriended and worked with. Ash has to have some sort of dominance over them and/or having an extremely close relationship like May and Manaphy rather than just going along for the ride. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 01:50, 17 July 2011 (UTC)

== Party ==

If some Pokémon Don't leave Ash, Why are they in rotation, Can't we just have With Ash and With Juniper and Keep updating it. [[User:ReaNintendo|ReaNintendo]] 20:42, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
:We already had a [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Ash_Ketchum/Archive_5#Lock HUGE] debate over this. We can never be certain who Ash rotates as seen in BW036 were he had the usually "rotatee", Tranquill, and Roggenrola at the same time. Meaning he had to send either Snivy, Tepig, or Scraggy (not Oshawott because he was there too). A lot of times they don't reveal who Ash sent back when he withdrew another. It's best for it to stay like this. Updating it every week is troublesome and causes conflicts. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 20:53, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

== Ash's Gliscor ==

Hi. um. Shouldn't Gliscor should be in the section with Charizard and Squirtle instead of the "Status Unknown". I mean, Ash left Gliscor with the Air Battle Master and then he recalled Gliscor back for the Sinnoh League. And if Gliscor is not in Pf. Oak's lab, Gliscor should be back with the Air Battle Master.{{unsigned|Mr. RPG}}

:Everyone is being needlessly picky and saying that we don't have confirmation that Gliscor went back into training. I argued on [[Talk:Ash's Gliscor]] that on one of Charizard's reappearances it was not confirmed that it went back to the Valley until it appeared next, yet that appears not to be a problem. Nothing suggests that Torterra or any of the others were sent back to Oak's lab - it was presumed. Why shouldn't Gliscor be presumed as well? I support moving Gliscor but unfortunately I have so far ben ignored. '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 01:31, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
::You cannot compare what happens with Ash's party after he completes a journey to Gliscor. We know that they went to Oak's because that's what he always does.

::Maybe he decided to keep Gliscor after it returned from McCann because its training was complete. Not like it had some special duty like Primeape, Squirtle, and Charizard. We can't assume things with Pokémon that are in training. So it's best to just say that its whereabouts are currently unknown (which means it's either with McCann or Oak). --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:46, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
:::Not to mention Charizard always returns to the Charicific Valley, it's common knowledge. Even if it wasn't shown once, it's obvious that is where is goes. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 15:34, 30 August 2011 (UTC)

== should this be there? ==

Should raticate be in the traded away section? He never even used it.--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 18:18, 16 November 2011 (UTC)
:Are you seriously suggesting that the classification for "owned Pokémon" should be whether or not they participated in a battle? He owned Raticate, and then he traded it away for Butterfree. Very simple. '''[[User:LimeGreenCharizard|LimeGreen]]''[[User talk:LimeGreenCharizard|Charizard]]'''''[[Special:Contributions/LimeGreenCharizard|♂]] 20:31, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

::I agree with LGC. Where else would it go? '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 22:47, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

== How do we ==

how do we know that ash has thirty tauros? Did the show say so or did someone count or something?--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 23:55, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
:He captures thirty of them in [[EP035]]. It's an episode not shown in the dub due to excessive gun use by the Safari warden, though the Tauros make several other appearances and i think it's mentiones elsewhere that he specifically has 30. [[Special:Contributions/Zesty Cactus|--]][[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 23:58, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
::[[EP065]] confirms it. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 00:27, 6 December 2011 (UTC)
Oh ya. I recently watched that episode so why didn't I think of that? whatever--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 00:10, 9 December 2011 (UTC)

== MV14 ==

I know it's out tonight on cartoon network but do you think in his befriended section there should be Reshiram and Zekrom? or is that a 'cannon'? [[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 17:01, 11 December 2011 (UTC)
:Please look a few sections above this one. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 01:46, 12 December 2011 (UTC)

== snivy picture ==

Why was the Ash's snivy picture changed? {{unsigned|Supermon}}
:Because someone uploaded a new one. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 23:12, 24 December 2011 (UTC)

== Pikachu in Rotation? ==

OK, I know there has already been a big dispute over stuff like this, but I don't think it makes sense to say Pikachu is in rotation. Pikachu is ALWAYS with Ash in every episode, and Ash would need to transfer Pikachu via a Poké Ball, which Pikachu has not been in since the 1st episode. I think we can safely say that Pikachu is "on hand." サトシ 23:03, 27 December 2011 (UTC) ([[User:Satoshi101]])

::Pikachu was not on hand during the battle against Elesa, apparently. And the his pokeball have appeared in several episodes of the original series, including the Brock's debut.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 23:11- 27 December 2011
:::No, Pikachu is on hand in Elsa's battle, it just sits out. And Pikachu's Pokéball only appeared in Pokemon-I Choose You!, The Chikorita Rescue, and Snow Way Out!. I don't know where you got your info but it's incorrect. [[User:Satoshi101|サトシ]] 23:20, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

::Ash calls Pikachu back during the battle against Brock, this is a classic scene of the episode. And you even contradicts himself when says that it is not seen since the first episode, but cites other two.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 23:28- 27 December 2011
:::::He tries to, but he isn't successful. And if he did, that would mean Pikachu's still on hand. You really need to get your facts straight. [[User:Satoshi101|サトシ]] 23:41, 27 December 2011 (UTC)
::::::He's there because it's a little silly just to create a special little section for just Pikachu while everyone else is in rotation. We are aware that he would never take Pikachu off of his team. It's just to avoid having to update it every week and making unneeded sections. And in rotation doesn't mean were trying to say he's going to send Pikachu to where ever. He was also never shown to have send Oshawott (among a few others) back either. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:53, 28 December 2011 (UTC)

== Blocked!?!? ==

I recently checked the page,it's protected.anybody know what happened?--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 22:12, 28 December 2011 (UTC)
:Check the history of the page to see. There was an edit war yesterday. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 22:16, 28 December 2011 (UTC)
That explains it.thanks Pokemaster.--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 23:04, 28 December 2011 (UTC)

== TRIVIA-MUST READ ==

I have a trivia piece: '' Starting from the Advanced Generation series, a pattern has started. Ash has caught one starter in Hoenn, two in Sinnoh and all three again in Unova ''. It was taken off by a user named '' Ataro '' or something and I undid it ( sorry if you were an admin ) can someone tell me why? --[[User:Skarm|'''Skarm''']] ''([[User talk:Skarm|'''tAlk''']])'' 03:37, 5 January 2012 (UTC)
:The edit summary said it was not really needed so that's why it was undone I'd imagine. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 03:41, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

Another Trivia piece if you don't mind......

Every time Ash battles and defeats a rival, he constantly loses to the next one in league tournaments, usually because his opponents are older, more experienced trainers with Pokémon that Ash has never seen or battled before.

Other than the Orange League, Ash has never won a league tournament.

Ash seems to catch less Pokémon when he is traveling with a new trainer.
While traveling with May he caught 6 Pokémon, and while traveling with Dawn he caught 5 and obtained Buizel by trading with Dawn.
While traveling with Misty he caught 18 Pokémon not counting Pikachu which he obtained by Professor Oak, and so far while traveling with Cilan and Iris he has caught 7 Pokémon and hatched Scraggy from an egg.

Clinton_Jai 14:23, 6 January 2012 (UTC)

Not really notable to be honest. [[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 14:26, 6 January 2012 (UTC)

:3, 3, 1, 2, 3 isn't much of a pattern. '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 22:08, 6 January 2012 (UTC)
:18, 6, 5, 7 isn't much of a pattern either. None of the pieces of trivia suggested here seem to be notable in my opinion.--[[User:Alex726|'''Alex''''''726''']][[User talk:Alex726|'''(TALK)''']] 23:42, 6 January 2012 (UTC)
::That piece of trivia looks very opinionated even if it happens. Secondly, it was copied off from the Pokémon wikia. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 00:16, 7 January 2012 (UTC)

==Climbing==
In several episodes and movies it is shown that ash is a really good climber (in [[M04|Pokemon4ever]] Misty and Brock comment that he "Climbs like a mankey." He's also been reffered to as a Primeape and an Aipom. Even in one of the first episodes of BW he climbs up a tree with little difficulty compared to Iris trying to catch up to Team Rocket to get Pikachu and Axew. Shouldnt we add this somewhere in the article? [[User:LuigiLuvr|LuigiLuvr]] 00:47, 8 January 2012 (UTC)LuigiLover
:I remember him being a good climber too. I agree. It should be included in Ash's article.--[[User:Alex726|'''Alex''''''726''']][[User talk:Alex726|'''(TALK)''']] 18:30, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
:Thanks for agreeing, I'm not sure of all the exact episodes and movies it was mentioned in. But I can find it out on [http://www.pokemonepisode.org/] but it might take a while -.-'[[User:LuigiLuvr|LuigiLuvr]] 01:23, 9 January 2012 (UTC)LuigiLuvr
Ah, I can help out with this. In the season 4 episode, "The Screen Actor's Guilt", Ash tells everyone that, when he was little, he climbed a lot of trees (I can't remember the exact line, you'll have to watch the episode to find out exactly what Ash says). And then, after saying this, he proceeds to climb a tree. Later in season 5, "Hatching A Plan", Ash climbs a tree to rescue Pikachu and Phanpy. =) --[[User:PokemonTrainerLisa|PokemonTrainerLisa]] 13:16, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

Thanks!! I'll check those episodes and I'll read the descriptions on some others to see if they mention it. [[User:LuigiLuvr|LuigiLuvr]] 16:39, June 1 2012
I added the it but only used 5 examples. I though that was better then adding all of them but if you decide they're are some more main ones feel free to add! [[User:LuigiLuvr|LuigiLuvr]] 17:41, June 1 2012

==Edit Request==

Can one of the Mods change "Spirits Symbol" to "Spirit Symbol". --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 04:40, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
:Thanks Kenji! --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 08:37, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
::Actually, its the Spirits Symbol, as seen in the last 20 seconds [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZoWWxc4Ri8&feature=fvst here].--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 21:26, 27 January 2012 (UTC)

==Question==
On [[James]], page it says at trivia that Ash briefly had no Pokémon on hand. But is this is in [[AG001]]? --[[User:Station7|Station7]] 17:49, 13 February 2012 (UTC)

Yes. Chowolun 02:18, 5 March 2012 (UTC) [[User:Lucario985]]

==Sandile==

Shouldn't we put that Krokorok evolved from Sandile under Ash's pokemon?? I mean we did see it evolve on screen.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 05:18, 4 May 2012 (UTC)
:It wasn't his at the time. That's why we don't have Primeape shown to have evolved.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:29, 4 May 2012 (UTC)

== Corphish's Picture? ==

Did somebody do something to Corphish's picture? This is what I get in my browser instead of the pic: "Error creating thumbnail: convert: unable to open image `/mnt/bulbawiki-media/upload/3/32/Ash_Corphish.png': No such file or directory @ blob.c/OpenBlob/2480.
convert: unable to open file `/mnt/bulbawiki-media/upload/3/32/Ash_Corphish.png' @ png.c/ReadPNGImage/2889.
convert: missing an image filename `/tmp/transform_2d9f3bd-1.png' @ convert.c/ConvertImageCommand/2800."
BTW, I am using Mozilla Firefox, if that matters any. --[[User:Jediknightdtv|ジェダイナイト]][[User talk:Jediknightdtv|ディーティーブイ]] 14:11, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
:Never mind, either somebody fixed it or it fixed itself? Thank you if someone did fix it, if not, I apologize for bringing it up. --[[User:Jediknightdtv|ジェダイナイト]][[User talk:Jediknightdtv|ディーティーブイ]] 14:51, 14 June 2012 (UTC)

== Current badge picture ==

So, I'm on the page and I'm looking through the page and see Ash has his 8th Unova gym badge. I want to see it up close and click on the picture to view it bigger. When I do this, it takes me to a picture of him with Pikachu, Brycen and Krokorok of him obtaining his 7th badge. But then I click on the picture to view it just by itself and it takes me to the picture of him and Pikachu holding up the 8th badge. Any particular reason it still shows Brycen giving him the 7th badge and not the picture of him with all 8? If so, how do we go about fixing the page? Just a heads up. --Dylki 22:21, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
:It just takes a while to the Archive server to sync with the Bulbapedia server. Give it time and it'll change. There's nothing we can really do about it otherwise. Not a bug, just how it is. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 22:24, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
::Cool. I just found it quite odd but thanks for the information.--Dylki 22:28, 14 June 2012 (UTC)

== This image... ==

[[File:Ash Pokemon with Oak.png]]
...Answer our questions about Ash's in training Pokémon and Gliscor's whereabouts. {{unsigned|‎Igor Castro Chucre}}
:We're still not sure, because Primeape is there too, and we know for a fact Primeape is not at Oak's lab. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:56, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
::Chances are they just came by for a visit, you know... [[User:Jyles|Jyles]] ([[User talk:Jyles|talk]]) 17:16, 14 July 2012 (UTC)
:::Wouldn't that be a fun idea! But doesn't this show us where Gliscor has been lurking all this time? Because it would seem strange if Gliscor came down from his unknown location to visit like Primeape and Charizard could or the other Pokemon he has traded/given to others. [[User:Rainbow Shifter|Rainbow Shifter]] ([[User talk:Rainbow Shifter|talk]]) 00:58, 22 December 2012 (UTC)
::::No. Intros do not count as any sort of official appearances or events. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 15:44, 23 December 2012 (UTC)

== Maturity ==

Can we have something about how in D/P he's super skilled, and in Black and White he's totally immature, and inexperienced? -- [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 23:40, 19 June 2012 (UTC)

He's still a skilled trainer when he reached Unova. [[User:Chomper4|Chomper4]] ([[User talk:Chomper4|talk]]) 00:08, 20 June 2012 (UTC)

:It seems that he isn't (he chucks a Poké Ball at a Pidove right off the bat, and does a ton of other stupid stuff). -- [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 00:09, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
::He gets like that in almost ''every'' region. They turn Ash into an idiot to reflect the in-game thing of always starting a new adventure and having weak Pokémon etc. People might think it's foolish, but at the same time, the creators imagine the viewers are always a new generation of children, who don't know that you have to weaken a Pokémon first to catch it. So they hinder Ash's experience and intelligence to teach new viewers. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 00:11, 20 June 2012 (UTC)

::: At the beginning of Diamond and Pearl he didn't seems stupid to me. -- [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 00:17, 20 June 2012 (UTC)

::::The anime has a Trainr experience tier and whoever is the lowest has to be portrayed as the rookie. In both Advance and DP, Ash had friends that were less experienced than he was thus the part of the inexperienced rookie was taken off of him. But because Iris and Cilan have been Trainers longer than he has (in anime time) he's the one that needs to be portrayed as the rookie. But yeah, this isn't really something that needs to be mentioned. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 04:07, 20 June 2012 (UTC)

== Dawn's Piplup ==

Why? -- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 00:40, 22 July 2012 (UTC)
:Why not? We do it for other characters. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 00:46, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
::But in DP046, Ash commanded Piplup in the same way and no one has bothered to place before.-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 01:14, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

== Exegguttor ==

Ash captured a lot of Exegguttor under Hypnosys in EP043; why are they not here? --[[User:Mecanno-man|mecanno-man]][[user talk:Mecanno-man|Discussion]] 08:03, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
:The thing is..he didn't actually catch them in Pokè Balls.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:08, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
::I checked it again: It was acctually Melvin whou captured them... --[[User:Mecanno-man|mecanno-man]][[user talk:Mecanno-man|Discussion]] 08:22, 11 August 2012 (UTC)

== BW appearance ==

Should it be noted that his Best Wishes outfit looks almost identical to Hilbert? The pants and shoes are exactly the same, the hats are similar just reversed (Ash's hat is red on the back, Hilbert's is red in front), their shirts are similar as well.--[[User:Lycos Ex Mortis|Lycos Ex Mortis]] ([[User talk:Lycos Ex Mortis|talk]]) 15:15, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
:That's already noted [[list of clothing in the anime|here]], so I don't think it needs to be noted in this article. ''[[User:Joltaex|–Jolt]][[User talk:Joltaex|aex]]'' 15:26, 3 September 2012 (UTC)

== '''Melloeta''' ==

'''Melloeta should be included in the unofficial section''' {{unsigned|‎Water205}}
:He never used it in battle. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 22:15, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

== Expand Ash Character Unova ==
After the Club Battle paragraph, nothing has been included. Shouldn't we add little things like Meloetta, Team Rocket, Club Battles, Gym battles and his relationship with Cilan, Iris, rivals and his Pokemon? Not to mention anything that can be included from the recent movies.
([[User:Shadoguardian|Shadoguardian]] ([[User talk:Shadoguardian|talk]]) 13:53, 22 November 2012 (UTC))
:Feel free to add it then, seems we have all been a bit lazy [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 21:36, 10 December 2012 (UTC)

== Pictures of Pokemon ==

For some reason, when on my iPad some of the pictures of Ash's Pokemon in the With Professor Oak are different to what they should be. Such as Noctowl is just a picture of Ash and Pikachu and Swellow is a picture of Slowpoke. Somebody please try to fix this as I don't know what's wrong. [[User:Rainbow Shifter|Rainbow Shifter]] ([[User talk:Rainbow Shifter|talk]]) 00:54, 22 December 2012 (UTC)
:Probably a caching issue. Clear the server cache by clicking on that clock in the top right. You may want to clear you browser's cache too. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 00:57, 22 December 2012 (UTC)
::Ahha yep that's cleared up now. Thanks! [[User:Rainbow Shifter|Rainbow Shifter]] ([[User talk:Rainbow Shifter|talk]]) 01:00, 22 December 2012 (UTC)

== Ash's In rotation pokemon ==

If you remember in the Sinnoh League during his rounds the party of Ash changed continously according to the pokemon he used in the league battles.Why don't we do the same in the Unova League.We may put in ''On hand'' the pokemon that he is using against [[Cameron]]. [[User:Alexsummer|★Alex★]] [[User talk:Alexsummer|Water]] 22:42, 23 December 2012 (UTC)
:I doesn't really make sense to have to continually edit his party everytime a new episode airs. It's too much to keep track of. Leaving it one ''In Rotation'' section is both accurate and less of a hassle. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 22:46, 23 December 2012 (UTC)

== Ash's Height ==

http://web.archive.org/web/19990221005152/http://www.pokemon.com/games/ash.html

Found this in the way back machine.

" Age: 10
Height: 5' 2" "
{{unsigned|Oakfeather}}

== Pokemon Team Rotation ==

It says "In the Unova region, Ash does not keep the same party at all times like he had done previously. Instead, he swaps his on hand Pokémon (with the exception of Pikachu) with ones that are being stored at Professor Juniper's lab, much like he did with his Kingler and Muk in Kanto with Professor Oak.", but this is incorrect. He's never had Kingler on his team. It went directly to Professor Oak and has only been used in league competitions. Muk was sent to Professor Oak because of its strong smell and, again, has only been used in Pokemon league competition. Someone should change this. [[User:MattySadler]]

== Unfeazant ==

Shouldn't we put Unfeazant under "At Professor Oak's lab" section? --[[User:Caciulacdlac|Caciulacdlac]] ([[User talk:Caciulacdlac|talk]]) 15:45, 9 March 2013 (UTC)
:Being at Oak's doesn't stop her from being in rotation. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 16:45, 9 March 2013 (UTC)

== MY QUERY PLEASE ==

i am very new in editing bulbapedia but when i entred ASH "s page i could not edit it why this is so and who are administratives please teell me{{unsigned|Viv}}
:Only {{bp|autoconfirmed users}} can edit the page. We do this to prevent vandalism. Please remember to sign your posts by typing four tildes. Thank you! [[User:Mikuri|'''Mi''']][[User talk: Mikuri|'''ku''']][[Special:Contributions/Mikuri|'''ri''']] 18:36, 19 March 2013 (UTC)

==Most Owned==
Should it be worth mentioning that Ash has owned more Flying-type Pokemon than any other type? [[User:JessiPlatinum|JessiPlatinum]] ([[User talk:JessiPlatinum|talk]]) 18:33, 1 April 2013 (UTC)

==Edit request in Trivia: About Ash having the starters==
He's had the starters from all Generations except for Piplup and Mudkip, which, in turn, have been owned by his journey mates Dawn and Brock respectively. --[[User:Jmcalil|Jmcalil]] ([[User talk:Jmcalil|talk]]) 06:36, 26 May 2013 (UTC)
:You forgot Torchic[[User:Nuckles123|Nuckles123]] ([[User talk:Nuckles123|talk]]) 07:25, 26 May 2013 (UTC)
::Indeed. I swore he had once owned one, but it was actually May's. Thanks for correcting. --[[User:Jmcalil|Jmcalil]] ([[User talk:Jmcalil|talk]]) 18:08, 26 May 2013 (UTC)

== Gliscor whereabouts ==

Why does it say unknown whereabouts when gliscor is in the intro for adventures with prof.oak? {{unsigned|Grovyle144}}
:Intros do not count as canon, so Gliscor appearing in the opening doesn't confirm its whereabouts. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 23:27, 3 June 2013 (UTC)
::I think it is because there was never any confirmation about whether Gliscor went back into training or went to Professor Oak's Lab. [[User:Nuckles123|Nuckles123]] ([[User talk:Nuckles123|talk]]) 04:44, 4 June 2013 (UTC)

== Sumo tournament in BW134 ==

It seems that the Sumo tournament in [[BW134]] wasn't mentioned in the competitions list yet. He participated in it and won. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 19:26, 19 July 2013 (UTC)

== Ash's age ==

Ash was confirmed to be 10 years old as of EP001. [[User:Pnjfandubs|Pnjfandubs]] ([[User talk:Pnjfandubs|talk]]) 04:40, 1 August 2013 (UTC)
:The most recent episode to state it was BW001, which is why it says that. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 09:13, 1 August 2013 (UTC)
:Can we remove this whole section? It's not exactly groundbreaking info and doesn't really discuss anything. --[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|IWanna]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|VeryBest]] 14:38, 1 August 2013 (UTC)

== Ash's one-time appearance in another anime ==

It is confirmed that Ash will be on an anime called "Eiyuu Kyoudai" (Hero Brothers) on September 28, 2015 (October 5, 2015 in USA) in episode 5, called "Impossible Encounter" (''Fukano na deai'' ふかのなであい in japanese). [[User:Pnjfandubs|Pnjfandubs]] ([[User talk:Pnjfandubs|talk]]) 04:53, 1 August 2013 (UTC)
:Proof, please. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 09:13, 1 August 2013 (UTC)
Unfortunately, there will be no proof until mid-2014 or late-2014, when the trailers of Eiyuu Kyoudai are revealed. [[User:Pnjfandubs|Pnjfandubs]] ([[User talk:Pnjfandubs|talk]]) 23:30, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
:Well, then, it hasn't been confirmed. Don't throw around that word lightly. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 23:48, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
EDIT: It has been confirmed as of September 15, 2013 that the entire anime Eiyuu Kyoudai has been cancelled. [[User:Pnjfandubs|PNJスターデオの月山ニ郎]] ([[User talk:Pnjfandubs|talk]]) 17:10, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

== Ash's names ==

Can someone add "Italian" as language (together with "English, German, Spanish, Canadian French, Hindi") that uses Ash Ketchum as name? [[User:Glorfindelor|Glorfindelor]] ([[User talk:Glorfindelor|talk]]) 19:52, 7 August 2013 (UTC)
:Added it (and removed Hindi).--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 20:01, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

== Befriended/Not Caught/Unofficial Pokemon ==

There are a lot more befriended/not caught/unofficial Pokemon than just [[Sabrina's Haunter|Haunter]] and [[Ash's Larvitar|Larvitar]]. What about [[Meloetta (anime)|Meloetta]]? Or [[Jigglypuff (anime)|Jigglypuff]]? Even if Jigglypuff doesn't count, Meloetta TOTALLY does.{{unsigned|Nutter Butter}}

== Adding an European Portuguese VA ==

Please add "Sara Marques" as Ash's European Portuguese VA in Movie 7. [[User:Ivantuga2|ivantuga2]] ([[User talk:Ivantuga2|talk]]) 00:59, 17 August 2013 (UTC)

== Scalchop King Competition ==

Could a staff member please change "Scalchop King Playoffs" into "Scalchop King Competition" in the achievements section? Thanks! ☼ Blazing[[User talk:Blazingfist|Fist ☼]] 19:09, 17 August 2013 (UTC)
:Done. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 02:28, 18 August 2013 (UTC)

== Ash and Pikachu manga section ==

I uploaded a big load of images containing Ash's Pokémon in the Ash and Pikachu manga. Can a staff member add them to the section in his page? [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 00:49, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

== Edit request ==

Could a staff member kindly change "Watari Island" into "Wayfarer Island" (the dub name) in the infobox about Ash's second Butterfree? Thanks! ☼ Blazing[[User talk:Blazingfist|Fist ☼]] 22:01, 14 September 2013 (UTC)
:Done. Thanks for pointing this out! [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 22:07, 14 September 2013 (UTC)

==Locked Page==

I would like to have this page's editing block removed so that I can fix the Character section to also have a History section, please. [[User:Starballerqtpants|Starballerqtpants]] ([[User talk:Starballerqtpants|talk]]) 17:57, 17 September 2013 (UTC)
:Staff members don't unlock pages by user request. If you would like to add or change something, post your material on the talk page and a staff member will make the edit for you if they determine it is worth adding. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 18:25, 17 September 2013 (UTC)

== Update ==

Are we going to update Ash's picture or are we leaving it how it is until the XY series starts? -- [[User:Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr.|Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr.]] 21:21, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
:Yeah the image in the infobox correlates to the current ongoing series. As soon as the XY series starts we'll change him to his XY design. :) [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 21:24, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
::Should we change up the colors on his infobox and associated templates when that time comes? The new outfit is more focused on blue than white. The blue is darker, too, - [[User:Chosen|Chosen]] of [[User talk:Chosen|Mana]] 15:47, 24 September 2013 (UTC)

== Ash with Pokémon ==

Could the caption for the group image of all his Pokémon be changed from "A majority of Ash's Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab" to "Ash with all his Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab". Also maybe include (excluding Squirtle and Primeape) and/or "currently owned" if needed? --[[User:S2daam|--samm :D]] 10:43, 26 September 2013 (UTC)
:Also, doesn't the photo confirm that Gliscor is at Professor Oak's lab? --[[User:S2daam|--samm :D]] 11:10, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

== Ash's Pokémon with Professor Oak ==

At the end of the last episode, Ash left all his Pokémon except Pikachu with Professor Oak. Could his Pokémon section please be updated to reflect this (as well as the fact that Gliscor is at the lab)? [[User:Watchermark|Watchermark]] ([[User talk:Watchermark|talk]]) 15:43, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

==Ash's pokemon==

So can we add this picture to the pokemon section?? http://25.media.tumblr.com/e761add11164f9bc413fe1eb6063eedc/tumblr_mtqaidrleY1r2iinvo1_500.jpg or a smaller version?? This shows all of Ash's pokemon instead of most of them.

Also the in rotation pokemon should be put into the at the lab category. Only Pikachu is on hand.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] ([[User talk:1rkhachatryan|talk]]) 16:23, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

==Talk page note==
I believe we should add the Pokedex number of all the Pokemon Ash has captured officially and all of the Pokemon he has seen in the info box. Also he never released his Pidgeot officially as he said he would come back for it some day. --[[User:Stevemagegod|Stevemagegod]] ([[User talk:Stevemagegod|talk]]) 17:26, 27 October 2013 (UTC)Stevemagegod
:No. We don't do that. It's been over a decade. He isn't coming back for it. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 17:31, 27 October 2013 (UTC)

== About Ash's international name ==

In the table of Names section, it says that Ash's name in Mandarin Chinese "can mean 'young wisdom' or 'little knowledge'". I'm from mainland China and I can tell that this is not correct.

In China, the character "小" before another character as a nickname is used when referring to a person younger than the speaker, especially a child or teenager. The character right after it is often a character from his/her given name. For instance, a boy called "王明" can be referred as "小明", or a girl called "李芬芳" can be called "小芳" as a nickname. You may read [[wikipedia:Chinese name|this]] for more information about Chinese names.

Thus, "小智" in this case follows the same rule, that it can be considered only as "little Zhì (this must be transliterated as it derives from [[Satoshi Tajiri]])" but not "young wisdom" or "little knowledge". I therefore ask for a correction about this. [[User:Prcuvu|Prcuvu]] ([[User talk:Prcuvu|talk]]) 14:10, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

== Indigo plateau loss ==

Anyone else think it should be mentioned that [[Ritchie]] is the one who beat [[Ash]] in the [[Indigo Plateau]] 6th round?
[[User:Mangaman13|Mangaman13]] ([[User talk:Mangaman13|talk]]) 23:37, 26 November 2013 (UTC)

== Infobox colors ==

I was considering changing Ash's infobox colors, along with the colors of his associated templates (i.e. {{template|Ash's Pokémon}}) to match his XY outfit. I was considering this setup:

<nowiki>color={{X color light}} |</nowiki> 
<nowiki>corecolor={{ice color light}} |</nowiki> 
<nowiki>bordercolor={{HP color light}} |</nowiki>

I wanted to get input here before I make this change to such a big page. - [[User:Chosen|Chosen]] of [[User talk:Chosen|Mana]] 15:23, 17 December 2013 (UTC)

== Kayzie Rogers ==
I know that Kayzie Rogers did voice ash in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon. I'm just trying to understand why she's not Important for the infobox. But it's ok now, I just talked this over with Pinpkinking0192 and he told me why. So now I understand. [[User:Marioiscool765|Marioiscool765]] ([[User talk:Marioiscool765|talk]]) 01:09, 20 December 2013 (UTC)

== Overall table for Ash's Pokémon ==

Would it be worth putting this onto the page so that all of his Pokémon are in one easy to read table that people can see where Ash received his Pokémon.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"
! colspan="8" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Ash Ketchum}}
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"
! colspan="4" style="text-align:left; color:#{{electric color dark}};" | Hometown: {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Pallet Town}}
! colspan="4" style="text-align:right;" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan="8" style="background: #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}; color:#{{electric color}};" | Episodes on Journey
|-
| colspan="8" style="background: #{{electric color light}};{{roundybottom|5px}} color:#{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|EP001}}-{{color|{{electric color dark}}|present}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; color:#{{electric color}};" | Method
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Kanto}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Orange Archipelago|Orange}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Johto}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Hoenn}} {{color|{{electric color}}|/}} {{color2|{{electric color}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Frontier}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Sinnoh}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Unova}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}; color:#{{electric color}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Kalos}}
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
| {{MS|010|Ash's Butterfree}}{{MS|017|Ash's Pidgeot}}{{MS|001|Ash's Bulbasaur}}{{MS|004|Ash's Charizard}}{{MS|007|Ash's Squirtle}} {{MS|098|Ash's Kingler}}{{MS|057|Ash's Primeape}}{{MS|089|Ash's Muk}}{{MS|128|Ash's Tauros}}
| {{MS|131|Ash's Lapras}}{{MS|143|Ash's Snorlax}}
| {{MS|214|Ash's Heracross}}{{MS|152|Ash's Bayleef}}{{MS|155|Ash's Quilava}}{{MS|158|Ash's Totodile}}{{MS|164s|Ash's Noctowl}}
| {{MS|276|Ash's Swellow}}{{MS|252|Ash's Sceptile}}{{MS|341|Ash's Corphish}}{{MS|324|Ash's Torkoal}}{{MS|361|Ash's Glalie}} {{MS|190|Dawn's Ambipom}}
| {{MS|396|Ash's Staraptor}}{{MS|387|Ash's Torterra}}{{MS|390|Ash's Infernape}}{{MS|207|Ash's Gliscor}}{{MS|443|Ash's Gible}}
| {{MS|519|Ash's Unfezant}}{{MS|498|Ash's Pignite}}{{MS|495|Ash's Snivy}}{{MS|540|Ash's Leavanny}}{{MS|536|Ash's Palpitoad}} {{MS|524|Ash's Boldore}}{{MS|552|Ash's Krookodile}}
| {{MS|661|Ash's Fletchling}}
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Pokémon Egg|Hatched}}
|
|
| {{MS|231|Ash's Donphan}}
|
|
| {{MS|559|Ash's Scraggy}}
|
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Evolution|Evolved}}
| {{MS|011|Ash's Butterfree}}{{MS|012|Ash's Butterfree}}{{MS|005|Ash's Charizard}}{{MS|006|Ash's Charizard}}{{MS|099|Ash's Kingler}} {{MS|018|Ash's Pidgeot}}
|
| {{MS|153|Ash's Bayleef}}
| {{MS|253|Ash's Sceptile}}{{MS|277|Ash's Swellow}}{{MS|362|Ash's Glalie}}{{MS|232|Ash's Donphan}}{{MS|254|Ash's Sceptile}}
| {{MS|397|Ash's Staraptor}}{{MS|472|Ash's Gliscor}}{{MS|388|Ash's Torterra}}{{MS|398|Ash's Staraptor}}{{MS|391|Ash's Infernape}} {{MS|392|Ash's Infernape}}{{MS|389|Ash's Torterra}}{{MS|156|Ash's Quilava}}
|{{MS|520|Ash's Unfezant}}{{MS|541|Ash's Leavanny}}{{MS|525|Ash's Boldore}}{{MS|521|Ash's Unfezant}}{{MS|542|Ash's Leavanny}} {{MS|499|Ash's Pignite}}{{MS|553|Ash's Krookodile}}
|
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Trade|Traded}}
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--[[User:Ditto51|Ditto51/Tom]] ([[User_Talk:Ditto51|My Talk Page]]) 12:15, 23 December 2013 (UTC)

== Trainer ID ==

So, similar to how we do for {{DL|N|Trivia|N}}, could it be noted in the trivia section that Ash has the trainer ID of 01301 because of the distributed Pikachu? Or id this considered a different case as Ash really isn't a game character? [[User:Schiffy|Schiffy (瀬藤健二)]] ([[User talk:Schiffy|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Schiffy|Contribs]]) 17:42,2/21/2014 (UTC)
:There have been [[Ash's Pikachu#In the games|two Pikachu distributions]] with Ash's name, as well as a distribution for [[Ash's Scraggy#In the games|Scraggy]]. All use different IDs. If anything, I'd say Ash's "ID" is too inconsistent to be considered trivia. - [[User:Chosen|Chosen]] of [[User talk:Chosen|Mana]] 20:23, 21 February 2014 (UTC)

== Temporary Pokemon ==

In the [[EP190]] "The Stolen Stones!" , Ash ride an Arcanine he doesn't own several minutes, so why not add this Arcanine to this section ? {{unsigned|LeoKetchumB}}

== Aura capabilities ==

I think people greatly overestimate what Ash can do. The only time he has actually used Aura was in the movie and that looked to me like he could do so only because he wore the guardian's gloves at the time. In the other very handful anime instances, I thought the Pokemon of which auras he felt were making him feel it, he didn't sense it by himself, it was their doing. Not sure if the original Japanese dub says something different, but Ash is hardly an aura user in my opinion. I disagree with the statement on this page [[aura]] that he is a true user. --[[User:Elveonora|Elveonora]] ([[User talk:Elveonora|talk]]) 22:19, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

I disagree. There's a difference between having mastered Aura Abilities and being a true Aura User. Ash is a true Aura User. The anime special even capitalized on this with the canon connection, therefore establishing his Aura Abilities. Ash has no form of training at all with Aura, but the movie and special did an amazing job at proving Ash has Aura Powers and the potential to be a skilled Aura Wielder if he trained. As for the pkmn he sensed, Riolu, he pretty much did it on his own a few times. [[User:-AuraGuardian-|-AuraGuardian-]] ([[User talk:-AuraGuardian-|talk]]) 07:46, 29 December 2014 (UTC)

== Trainer Class ==

Should Baron be added to Ash's Trainer Class? Ash reached Baron status at the Battle Chateau and other trainers such as Viola, Grant and the others have their (at least in game) titles under their trainer class. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 17:29, 8 June 2014 (UTC)

== XY 029 ==

In Pokemon XY Episode 29, There is a new opening. In the opening, it shows Ash, sitting on a cliff, looking at the stars, possibly contemplating to attempt suicide because he can't take this immortality anymore [lol]. But on a serious note, In addition to Pikachu and Froakie, it seems ash's Fletchling evolved, as well as there being a Hawlucha.

Would this mean Ash now has 4 Pokemon on hand? and shouldn't it be added to his page, if not to trivia/additional details? {{unsigned|AJDOH}}
:Information about team changes is added after the episode that it occurs in has aired. [[User:G50|''ㄱ'']][[User talk:G50|''쉰'']] G50 02:57, 10 June 2014 (UTC)

== Ash's Charizard ==

Hey just created this account to point out that Ash's Charizard should be in the "in training" section instead of the "with Professor Oak". Unless I'm wrong, Charizard is still in the Charicific Valley training, not at Professor Oak's farm.

[[User:Hatandboots|Hatandboots]] ([[User talk:Hatandboots|talk]]) 17:08, 3 July 2014 (UTC)
:Actually not. Ash left it with Oak in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues]]'' along with all of his Unova-caught Pokémon. ☼ Blazing[[User talk:Blazingfist|Fist ☼]] 17:09, 3 July 2014 (UTC)

== "Ash's Fletchinder" Picture To Be Changed on "Ash Ketchum" Page ==

On the "Ash Ketchum" page, http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ash_Ketchum the picture of Ash's Fletchinder, http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/50/Ash_Fletchinder.png
it has Ash and his other Pokémon along with Japanese writing on it.

Can you change it to this picture of Fletchinder alone? http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/50/Ash_Fletchinder.png
It will look so much better. [[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 20:41, 4 August 2014 (UTC)
:It's already been changed. Just give it some time so the server cache can catch up. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:48, 4 August 2014 (UTC)

== "Ash's Fletchinder" Picture To Be Changed on "Ash Ketchum" Page ==

How long will the server catch up?[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 22:58, 4 August 2014 (UTC)

==Mirror World==
Since I'm not allowed to edit the Ash Ketchum page, can someone include [[Mirror World Ash]] under '''See Also'''? {{unsigned|Shadoguardian}}
:Done. →PikaTepig999, 07:28, 1 September 2014 (UTC)

== Skrelp ==

Should Skrelp really be included? The 'Temporary' section is filled with Pokémon Ash has temporarily commanded, while Skrelp seems to fit as a befriended pokemon, those of which had there inclusion disputed [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 02:26, 22 December 2014 (UTC)

Yeah, and Skrelp's name appears in the 'Temporary' section at the bottom of the page, yet it's not on the page itself. --[[User:MrSphea|MrSpheal]] 00:08, 20 January 2015 (UTC)

== Flygon? ==

Ash was seen using a {{p|Flygon}} in the sixth movie. Would this count for anything? [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATER]][[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|Warrior]]67 23:25, 23 December 2014 (UTC)

No lol.--[[User:-AuraGuardian-|-AuraGuardian-]] ([[User talk:-AuraGuardian-|talk]]) 07:41, 29 December 2014 (UTC)

Then you could also say: 'What about Latias?' [[User:Karstvgl|Karstvgl]] ([[User talk:Karstvgl|talk]]) 23:12, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

== Dutch name ==

I have seen enough Dutch episodes to know he is just called 'Ash Ketchum' in Dutch too. Could someone add that? [[User:Karstvgl|Karstvgl]] ([[User talk:Karstvgl|talk]]) 23:08, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

== Ash's amount of Pokemon ==

Has anybody noticed that Ash has 68 Pokémon? Someone counted one Tauros too many or something. Just saying, someone PLEASE change it, it's really been annoying me.--[[User:MrSphea|MrSpheal]] 20:48, 19 January 2015 (UTC)
:It's been corrected.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:27, 20 January 2015 (UTC)

Thank you very much. --[[User:MrSphea|MrSpheal]] 23:33, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

== Gender ==

Sceptile, Charizard and Corphish isn't confirmed male.--[[User:Dominikololo|Dominikololo]] ([[User talk:Dominikololo|talk]]) 16:20, 19 February 2015 (UTC)

Yeah, and neither is Frogadier. --[[User:MrSpheal|MrSpheal]] 17:14, 19 February 2015 (UTC)
:The genders in questions were just half-confirmed and guessed, so they were removed. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 23:39, 19 February 2015 (UTC)

ash sceptial was in love with nurse joy magnum that was female
ash charizard is male having a girlfriend charla as female its not that hard to tell--[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 07:48, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:Those confirm the genders of the other Pokémon but not Ash's Pokémon. Just because Charla is a girl, doesn't mean Charizard strictly has to be a guy.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:31, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::What do you mean he was confirmed to be a body guard to her [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 14:47, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:::Correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think pokemon goes near the LBGT stuff... Which means if Charizard has a girlfriend, since pokemon tries to avoid controversial subjects, Charizard us a given as male. But i could be wrong. --[[User:Bomyne|Bomyne]] ([[User talk:Bomyne|talk]]) 15:02, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::::Point is, not all relationships are between the opposite genders. So just because Charla'a a girl, doesn't mean Charizard's a male.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:09, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
I hope you don't mean what I think u mean about charizard lol[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 15:22, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:Yes, I mean what I meant.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:26, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::They won't do that this is a kid show. I'm preety sure that charizard is a boy and charla is female she wears a bow. Ash charizard is a boy because Iris Dragonite is male confirmed by Cilan [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 15:37, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:::They most likely won't, but we won't rule it out. Again, we know Charla is a female but it doesn't mean Charizard is a male. And Iris's Dragonite's gender doesn't confirm anything about Charizard's gender.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:41, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
Wait do you think he a male or female?[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 16:58, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:My point was that in the Anime, all relationships are opposite gender relationships. Unless I missed an episode. --[[User:Bomyne|Bomyne]] ([[User talk:Bomyne|talk]]) 00:12, 24 February 2015 (UTC)
:: Meowth and oshawatt have already fell for male purloin which they came to know about later, so at this point, unless it is officiallly confirmed, dont assume genders [[User:Upratik 12|Pratik_12]] ([[User talk:Upratik 12|talk]]) 13:56, 2 April 2015 (UTC)

== Ash Pokemon obtained ==

Ash sated to have 68 pokemon
but i counted 67 including the taurus
but he has more pokemon if you add the evolutions, release, training and bedroll he gave away [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 07:46, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:I counted 68. Did you count Squirtle and Primeape? Also, the count if for Pokémon he has in his possession, not ones he's had or the one that evolved.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:31, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

74 pokemon all together he has including raticate and beedrill
Also if you count more the pre evolves forms[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 14:10, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:Again, only the ones he has right now are what's counted. Right now, he has 68 Pokémon in his possession.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:16, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::oh ok no promblem then but what about primeape [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 14:28, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:::Primeape is counted as one of the 68 Pokémon Ash still has in his possession.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:09, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 15:21, 23 February 2015 (UTC)What about pikachu or no 69[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 15:19, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

::1-Pikachu
::2-Frogadier
::3-Fletchinder
::4-Hawlucha
::5-Sligoo
::6-Bulbasaur
::7-Charizard
::8-Kingler
::9-Muk
::10-39-Tauros
::40-Snorlax
::41-Heracross
::42-Bayleef
::43-Quilava
::44-Totodile
::45-Noctowl
::46-Donphan
::47-Swellow
::48-Sceptile
::49-Corphish
::50-Torkoal
::51-Glalie
::52-Staraptor
::53-Torterra
::54-Infernape
::55-Buizel
::56-Gliscor
::57-Gible
::58-Unfezant
::59-Oshawott
::60-Pignite
::61-Snivy
::62-Scraggy
::63-Leavanny
::64-Papitoad
::65-Boldore
::66-Krookodile
::67-Squirtle
::68-Primeape
::There, 68 Pokémon.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:35, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

== Ash powerhouse pokemon ==

I been watching this show for years

Ash Charizard is a massive powerhouse
Ash Snorlax is major powerhouse he always shown to death two pokemon before he goes down
Ash Skeptail is vital powerhouse in Honnen region and battle frontier also defeated Darkrai
Ash infernape is powerhouse according to Brock when he evolved into morferno
This true [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 14:33, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:Who is considered a powerhouse is all speculation and opinion and '''will NOT''' be added to the article.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:37, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
What about Ash plaptoad and Krockidial they are powerhouse [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 14:48, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:Read above comment. Also, learn to spell Pokémon names. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 15:01, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::If you want to discuss who is a powerhouse or not, go to the forums.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:09, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:::How to do forums?[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 15:14, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::::[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f195/| Here is a link] to the front page of the forums, you should be able to log in with your Bulbapedia login information. --[[User: CWallace |C. Wallace]] ''[[User talk: CWallace |TALK]]'' 15:21, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:::::Actually, you have to create a create there, Wiki and forum accounts aren't connected.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:26, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::::::Good to know. --[[User: CWallace |C. Wallace]] ''[[User talk: CWallace |TALK]]'' 17:06, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

== Trivia worthy?: MEGA Evolution ==

Is this trivia worthy?
*Ash has four fully evolved Pokémon (five if Pidgeot wasn't released) that can Mega Evolve. (Charizard, Heracross, Sceptile and Glalie)
–'''[[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|Awe]][[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|some]][[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|DJ]][[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|Pokémon]]''' 13:40, 2 April 2015 (UTC)
:In my opinion, no. Since the anime most likely won't give Ash a mega stone or keystone. --[[User:Bomyne|Bomyne]] ([[User talk:Bomyne|talk]]) 20:42, 10 April 2015 (UTC)
In my opinion, yes.
[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 04:20, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

== Calling him not smart? ==

I noticed this somewhere in the information listed under Character. While I realize that Ash may not make the smartest choices, it seems unnecessary to say "he may not be truly called smart" then jump into a a paragraph about his physical attributes. It's already been stated his intelligence is on the battlefield. [[User:Ray01Geogeass|Ray01Geogeass]] ([[User talk:Ray01Geogeass|talk]]) 16:07, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

Just a small changed but, in the character, shouldn't it be that Ash got over his loss after Ritchie lost as well and talked to him about it about word, cause I highly doubt Misty was all that helpful from scolding him? [[User:Jahman|Jahman]] ([[User talk:Jahman|talk]]) 17:42, 30 May 2015 (UTC)

Hello? [[User:Jahman|Jahman]] ([[User talk:Jahman|talk]]) 19:14, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
:I don't have any issues if you want to reword that part. I think it's a relatively important point that's worth mentioning. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 19:19, 6 September 2015 (UTC)

== Noibat's egg==

Does Noibat's egg count as being under Ash's ownership? Yeah, he helped it to hatch but it wasn't registered to him like his past eggs were... no-one gifted it to him and it wasn't marked by a Poké Ball prior to hatching. Officially, Noibat didn't belong to him until he actually captured it. It's like how Mankey and Sandile don't count as Ash's Pokémon since he didn't catch it them until after they evolved. [[User:Watchermark|Watchermark]] ([[User talk:Watchermark|talk]]) 17:35, 15 June 2015 (UTC)

== Pikachu's Pokeball ==

Is it worth mentioning that Ash still carries around Pikachu's pokeball in the trivia section? It's been a long while since I've seen it, and the recent episode showed Ash giving it to Team Rocket and all...-- --[[User:Handmaiden 101|Handmaiden 101]] ''([[User talk:Handmaiden 101|tAlk]])'' 15:32, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
:That's rather obvious isn't it? He needs to keep it to have Pikachu registered on his team. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 16:12, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
::What I meant is that it's been a long while since it was actually seen on screen, whoops.-- --[[User:Handmaiden 101|Handmaiden 101]] ''([[User talk:Handmaiden 101|tAlk]])'' 19:51, 26 June 2015 (UTC)
:::Pikachu's Poké Ball was seen on-screen in [[XY020]] as well. [[User:Aggron989|''AGG'']][[User talk:Aggron989|''RON'']][[Special:Contributions/Aggron989|''989'']] 22:05, 26 June 2015 (UTC)

== Brock's Mudkip ==

Brock loans Mudkip to Ash in Hooked on Onix, should this be under the temporary section? [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 09:56, 6 August 2015 (UTC)
: He also commanded the two Dragalge in An undersea place to call home [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 12:57, 7 August 2015 (UTC)

== Pokémon in training ==

The In training section of Ash's Pokémon says that "'''Some''' can be called upon at any time if needed.". Some means at least two, but not all of them, right? Since there are only two Pokémon in there (Squirtle and Primeape), I think this is not the appropriate word anymore. --[[User:Mine4017|Mine4017]] ([[User talk:Mine4017|talk]]) 14:05, 6 September 2015 (UTC)

== Pokemon Ash captured in total ==

its not 68 its 69
species of pokemon its 78 since Talonflame and Noibat came along unless im wrong--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 04:42, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
:Talonflame doesn't count as a separate Pokémon. In other words, Ash did not catch a separate Talonflame, it evolved from his already existing Fletchinder.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:56, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

Oh so wait
So how many species of pokemon does Asyhg caught since Talonflame so its not 78.--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 05:06, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
:It's... on the article...
:"Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and given away Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 77 different Pokémon species."--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:13, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

So was Talonflame counted --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 05:20, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
:Yes. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 05:37, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

I dont under the new info that was added
The poekmon ash have evolved can you explain im trying to understand and each one--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 06:25, 17 September 2015 (UTC)

Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and given away Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 78 different Pokémon species. Of those Pokémon,

' 5 of them are non-evolutionary Pokémon. 15 of them belong to a two-stage evolutionary families, with Ash obtaining 6 of them in their fully evolved form, whilst raising 4 of them to their final form. Finally, 25 of his Pokémon come from three-stage evolutionary families, with Ash obtaining all, but 4 (1 in its final form, and 3 in their second form, 2 of whom evolved into their final form), in their first form. Of the remaining 21, Ash has evolved 4 of them into their second stage, and 10 into their fully evolved form."
i dont understnsd this part can someon eexplain please --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 20:12, 29 September 2015 (UTC)

:If you ask me, that new part is unnecessary. Why is it even there? '''''[[Shadow Sneak (move)|Sneaking]] from page to page... It's the page-editing purple ghost... [[User:Gengarzilla|Gengar]][[User talk:Gengarzilla|zilla!]]''''' 22:19, 29 September 2015 (UTC)

ok sorry but can u explain
each of the pokemon that was stated of evolution--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 06:16, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
:The page is basically mentioning how many different Pokemon Ash owns and how many different species of Pokemon he owns. For instance, the amount of Pokemon he officially owns is 68 and previous evolutions don't count. For example, Ash's Froakie and Frogadier are counted as one, because they're technically the same Pokemon, as Froakie evolved into a Frogadier. The second list is all of the different kinds of Pokemon he owns. So for this list, the previous evolutions are included. So these Pokemon include, Pikachu, Froakie, Frogadier, Noibat, Tauros, Muk, Krabby, Kingler, Treecko, etc. The other information was just specific information on each of the captures that he has. Like how many Pokemon don't have any pre-evolutions or evolutions, how many he has captured that have already evolved and how many are apart of a two-stage evolutionary line. But those other bits of information have been deleted. Do you understand now? [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 06:52, 30 September 2015 (UTC)

no sorry
15 of them belong to a two-stage evolutionary families?
25 of his Pokémon come from three-stage evolutionary families?
--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 07:41, 30 September 2015 (UTC)

== Talk: Ash Ketchum Trivia ==

In the Trivia for Ash Ketchum, the first sentence about Ash's Gym battle rematches listed below is "incorrect" and makes no sense at all.

INCORRECT: "Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region."
He lost to Brock, Lt. Surge, Sabrina and Blaine in Kanto, Whitney in Johto, Brawly in Hoenn, Roark in Sinnoh, Lenora in Unova, and Viola in Kalos.

This is incorrect because Ash had "four" rematches in Kanto, not one. He had a rematch against (1) Brock, (2) Lt. Surge, (3) Sabrina and (4) Blaine.

In Hoenn, he had a rematch with (1) Brawly and (2) Norman.

In Sinnoh, he had a rematch with (1) Roark and (2) Fatina.

The other regions, however, are correct.

Can you please fix this mistake and word it differently? If not, I would consider omitting it.
[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 04:18, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

: 'ATLEAST' means a minimum rematch at one gym in every region, which makes your point invalid [[User:Upratik 12|Pratik_12]] '' [[User talk:Upratik 12|Talk]]''
::Upratik is right, plus Ash's first battles against both Norman and Fantina were both unofficial. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 08:06, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

You made your point about Norman and Fantina, but Ash had lost "more than one Gym battle in Kanto."

CORRECT: "Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region, except for Kanto (He lost against five gym leaders in Kanto: Brock, Lt. Surge, Sabrina, Erika and Blaine). He had a rematch against (1) Brock, (2) Lt. Surge, (3) Sabrina and (4) Blaine. He did not have a rematch against Erika. She gave him the Rainbow badge for rescuing Gloom from the fire."
[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 17:03, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

== Rayquaza, Latios and Latias ==

I know there have been a lot of discussion about weather legendary Pokémon should be added here but theses 3 dragons that appeared in the latest movie are a different case. We've always determined any Pokémon Ash has given a command to as qualifying for the Temporary section. He commanded these three to do specific moves several times and even formulated complicated strategies. In fact he even commented on it being a "battle". [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 12:49, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

== Talk: Ash Trivia ==

In the Trivia for Ash Ketchum, the first sentence about Ash's Gym battle rematches listed below is "incorrect" because Ash lost "more than one Gym battle in Kanto."

INCORRECT: "Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region." He lost to Brock, Lt. Surge, Sabrina and Blaine in Kanto, Whitney in Johto, Brawly in Hoenn, Roark in Sinnoh, Lenora in Unova, and Viola in Kalos.

CORRECT: "Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region, except for Kanto (He lost against five gym leaders in Kanto: Brock, Lt. Surge, Sabrina, Erika and Blaine). He had a rematch against (1) Brock, (2) Lt. Surge, (3) Sabrina and (4) Blaine. He did not have a rematch against Erika. She gave him the Rainbow badge for rescuing Gloom from the fire. He lost to Whitney in Johto, Brawly in Hoenn, Roark in Sinnoh, Lenora in Unova, and Viola in Kalos."

[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 02:46, 27 November 2015 (UTC)
:First: you already started a section for this exact same issue almost right above this. Please do not create new sections when there is no need.
:Second: you say that ''"Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region"'' is not correct. Then you also say that ''"He lost against five gym leaders in Kanto"'' is correct. If Ash lost to five Gym Leaders, he also lost to ''at least'' one Gym Leader.
:I mean no offense, but it seems your grasp of English is lacking in this area. Please trust mine as well as Upratik_12 and Playerking95's word when we tell you: the wording that you say is incorrect is ''not''. Please do not change the trivia again. If you want to continue to discuss it to attempt to understand your mistake, you may do so here; just, again, '''do not''' change that piece of trivia. Thank you. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:11, 27 November 2015 (UTC)

== Changing unofficial heading to befriended heading in the title Pokemon ==

I think it would be better to change the unofficial heading in the title Pokemon to Befriended. What do you think? [[User:PokemonCool|PokemonCool]] ([[User talk:PokemonCool|talk]]) 17:09, 23 January 2016 (UTC)
:I think "unofficial" is more descriptive because for the episodes Haunter and Larvitar were with Ash, they were essentially his Pokémon and he treated them as such but he never actually caught them. Ash has befriended lots of Pokémon besides just Haunter and Larvitar. [[User:Aggron989|''AGG'']][[User talk:Aggron989|''RON'']][[Special:Contributions/Aggron989|''989'']] 18:06, 23 January 2016 (UTC)

But then we should add all the pokemon he befriended along with haunter and larvitar. [[User:PokemonCool|PokemonCool]] ([[User talk:PokemonCool|talk]]) 13:38, 24 January 2016 (UTC)
:Some of the Pokémon he's befriended are already under the "temporary" section. Haunter and Larvitar are special because for a time, they were unofficially a part of Ash's team. All of the other Pokémon he befriended were for the most part one-time appearances that had no lasting impact on Ash's journey. [[User:Aggron989|''AGG'']][[User talk:Aggron989|''RON'']][[Special:Contributions/Aggron989|''989'']] 18:28, 24 January 2016 (UTC)
::Aggron is correct, Haunter and Larvitar were different cases from Ash simply using/borrowing a Pokémon for a battle or two, or for an event such as the Pokémon race he borrowed Ponyta/Rapidash for. While Ash does borrow friends' Pokémon occasionally and might already have a bond with them, they don't count as part of his actual team lineup. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:55, 24 January 2016 (UTC)

Animation physics

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Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Move and type effectiveness errors */ Wording.

'''Anime physics''' is a [[fanon]] term used to describe all the unusual, impossible, and sometimes absurd moments in the {{pkmn|anime}} where real-world physics do not seem to apply. At times, the term can also be used to describe when an [[move|attack]] works differently in the anime than it would in the {{pkmn|games}}. Some common examples are unusual feats of strength and agility, surviving lethal attacks, and the {{wp|magic satchel}} theory, sometimes called {{wp|hammerspace}} (the ability to hold innumerable items in one [[bag]]).

Anime physics are often caused by several factors. Inconsistencies in animation, such as objects changing size in-between scenes or even single video frames, are usually the result of unintentional mistakes on the animators' part. Some mistakes, such as characters frequently having different heights throughout an episode or show (without specific reason), are simply the result of a lack of skill or care on the animators' part.

Deviations from standard laws defined in the real world are common in some genres of animation, in this case the Pokémon anime. Characters may sustain damage that normally would result in mortal injuries or immediate death, but instead are simply left soot-covered (in the case of explosions or incineration), disheveled, or fatigued. Characters may not age, whether or not time does actually pass within the fictional universe. In the Pokémon universe, main characters often mention weeks, months, or even a year to have passed, but themselves do not age. [[Ash Ketchum]], who at his [[EP001|debut]] was confirmed to be 10 years old, [[BW001|remains at the age of 10 to this day]], despite the fact that episodes occasionally state weeks to have passed since the previous one.

==Examples==
===Loose physics===
Some phenomena that appear in the anime (as well as the entire [[Pokémon]] canon) are impossible in real-world physics.
* [[Poké Ball]]s change in size and convert Pokémon to and from a plasma-like substance (the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} retains its consciousness in this state).
* Whenever a character throws a [[Poké Ball]] they usually throw it forward, but once the Pokémon is released the ball falls back down as if thrown up.
* [[Move]]s like {{m|Water Gun}} are depicted as spitting water, but usually the Pokémon spits much more water than its body could hold.
* In ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]'', {{p|Hippopotas}} initially doesn't weigh down {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], but it does after using {{m|Sand Tomb}}. This means the move creates the sand out of nothing.
* In the anime, many things explode. Most attacks explode when they connect with an opposing attack, even if the attacks would not normally do so (even, and some would say especially, inert, non-volatile substances such as leaves or water).
** In [[Pokémon Contests]], almost every move will explode and send a shower of sparkles down into the crowd.
** Some moves explode when they clearly cannot, such as a {{m|Bite}} attack.
** Sometimes moves are amplified in power and even made to explode just to enable them to blast off {{TRT}}.
** It is possible that some moves, such as physical moves, explode on contact so as to have little violence in a children's show.
* During some of the battles in the anime, the Pokémon stay in the air longer than usual despite their weight, either when using attacks or receiving attacks (not including Pokémon that fly naturally). This is evident in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'' when {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} battles against [[Byron]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} and actually can be seen floating.
** On a similar note, many attacks do not move at the speed they normally would (or should), sometimes even leaving enough time for characters to have a three or four sentence conversation. An example is in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''. {{an|Barry}} has his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} use {{m|Hydro Pump}} a few seconds before Ash's Chimchar uses {{m|Flamethrower}}, and they clash in the exact middle of the battlefield. This could just mean that that Flamethrower accelerates much quicker, but before the attacks even collide, Jessie gets in several lines of dialogue.
* In ''[[DP007|Like It or Lup It!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|BubbleBeam}} while spinning in the air. Defying the laws of physics, Piplup manages to "float" in the air while releasing the bubbles which spin around Piplup when BubbleBeam is supposed to travel in a straight direction, not floating around slowly.
* In almost every episode, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} manage to get launched hundreds of feet into the air, sometimes crashing through the roof of a building or a cave wall, by various means (usually a Pokémon attack). However, others standing near them will not be moved or even affected, and Team Rocket never get too hurt from the flight, which would surely kill a normal person. They also are in a stationary position during the first part of their flight, and then start suddenly spinning, normally after making a humorous comment.
** In ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', Team Rocket is already flying when the episode starts and they don't land during the episode.
** Similarly, in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'', {{an|Misty}} is struck by numerous {{m|Poison Sting}} attacks, but suffers no lasting injuries. Also, the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] are blasted through the [[Gym]]'s roof by a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, yet can still be heard to make a comment as they fly off.
* Characters throughout the anime have repeatedly been shown to take attacks such as {{m|Thunderbolt}} (the Japanese name meaning 100,000 Volts), and Flamethrower with no long-lasting harmful effects, though there are obvious problems with this in the real world.
** One example of this is in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where {{an|Brock}} is shown to survive taking one of {{AP|Charmander}}'s Flamethrower to the face. Less than ten seconds after the attack he is shown looking perfectly fine with the attack not even damaging his clothes. These types of scenes often are like this one in that they are intended to be humorous.
* Pokémon often disobey {{wp|Newton's laws of motion|Newton's Third Law}}: attacks, such as {{m|Hyper Beam}}, that blast the target backwards do nothing of the sort to the user. This is especially notable with flying or levitating Pokémon, which cannot even brace themselves against the ground.
* In ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', Team Rocket's {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} can be seen running on top of {{TP|Jessie| Wobbuffet}} while staying in place. This would be impossible because then Mime Jr. would run in Wobbuffet's inertial reference frame and increase speed in respect to Wobbuffet.
* Whenever Team Rocket has prop decoys such as a fake building to hide away from pursuers, the building always decreases in height after it falls so that the pursuers are not crushed.


===Magic satchels===
[[File:Cilan cookware.png|thumb|200px|right|Contents of Cilan's backpack.]]
* Ash and his friends seem to have an unlimited amount of space in their bags or pockets, especially Brock, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Clemont}}, from sleeping bags to cookware to machinery.
** This was played for laughs as early as ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', when Ash and {{an|Misty}} watch in disbelief as Brock produces a full dining set out of his bag. This comes complete with a table, chairs, and fine china in perfect condition.
** Cilan appears to keep a table, chairs, and a miniature kitchen complete with tableware in his backpack.
** Clemont's backpack contains thousands among thousands of his inventions, some of which are even too big to fit inside an ordinary backpack.
* In ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', Tracey brings out around 40-50 sketch books to show to [[Professor Oak]] and then puts them back in the same bag that they should not have fit into in the first place.
* [[Dawn's Piplup]] is never seen holding the {{evostone|Everstone}} he was given in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', yet its effects remain. Even then, it could be that the Everstone is now ''linked'' to Piplup, though as of ''[[BW093|Goodbye Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', it's unknown whether this is permanent or not.

===Move and type effectiveness errors===
* Many times when [[Ash's Pikachu]] fights a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon, it uses an {{type|Electric}} move and still causes damage.
** Since the beginning of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, however, Electric-type attacks have been consistently shown to have no effect on Ground-type Pokémon.
* [[May's Squirtle]] attacked and damaged [[Harley]]'s {{p|Banette}} with {{m|Tackle}} in ''[[AG174|New Plot, Odd Lot]]'', despite the {{t|Ghost}} type's immunity to {{type|Normal}} attacks.
* In multiple instances, {{m|Shadow Ball}} is able to hit {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, despite being a {{type|Ghost}} attack.
* Pokémon without {{a|Sturdy}} survive [[one-hit knockout move]]s, like {{m|Horn Drill}}, without fainting.

* Some non-damaging attacks cause damage to the Pokémon being attacked, such as [[Pyramid King Brandon#Dusclops|Brandon's Dusclops]] using {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}.
** Furthermore, it affected [[Ash's Charizard]] which, as a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, should not be affected by Will-O-Wisp.
* {{m|Safeguard}} has been able to protect against attacks instead of status problems.
* {{m|Light Screen}} has been able to block physical attacks, even though it usually only affects special attacks.
** Similarly, {{m|Counter}} has been shown to block special attacks, even though in the games it only affects physical attacks.
*** This was disputed in ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'', which was also the debut of the move {{m|Mirror Coat}} in the anime. Regardless, Counter and Mirror Coat were then used interchangeably.
**** Both Counter and Mirror Coat have the users being unharmed by the enemy attack.
* {{type|Psychic}} moves have persistently been shown to affect {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, even though Dark-type Pokémon are immune to the effects of Psychic-type moves.
** In ''[[SS005|The Blue Badge of Courage]]'', {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} uses {{m|Confusion}} on a {{p|Poochyena}} that belongs to the [[Gym Badge thieves]].
** In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', [[Karl]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} levitated {{mov|Zorua|Zorua|13}} with {{m|Psychic}}. As a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, Zorua is immune to {{type|Psychic}} moves.
** In ''[[XY014|Seeking Shelter from the Storm]]'', [[James's Inkay]] was affected by a wild {{p|Espurr}}'s {{m|Psychic}}.
** In ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', the bad {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Malamar}}'s Psychic and the good Malamar's {{m|Psycho Cut}} affected [[James's Inkay]] and the bad Malamar respectively.
* {{m|Swift}}, a move that cannot miss in the games, was dodged twice in the anime: first by a {{p|Weavile}} who avoided Swift from [[Ash's Aipom]] in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle]]'', second by [[Elesa]]'s {{p|Zebstrika}} in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]''.
* {{m|Aerial Ace}}, another move which cannot miss, has been avoided by other Pokémon several times.
* In ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]'', [[Ash's Turtwig]] was affected when [[Gardenia]]'s {{p|Turtwig}} used {{m|Leech Seed}} on it, even though Grass-type Pokémon are immune to the effects of Leech Seed.
* In ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]'', a {{p|Metagross}} was damaged by {{p|Seviper}}'s {{m|Poison Tail}}, even though {{type|Steel}} Pokémon are immune to {{type|Poison}} moves.
* In the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)]]'', Pikachu was seen using {{m|Quick Attack}} on a {{p|Honedge}}, visibly causing damage. A Normal-type attack should not have caused damage to a Ghost-type Pokémon like Honedge.

===Other conflicts with the games===
* The weight of some Pokémon is sometimes ignored in the anime:
** {{Ash}} was able to pick up {{TP|Ash|Larvitar}} despite it weighing 158.7 lb (72 kg), according to game data. He also carried a {{p|Hippopotas}} on his back, amounting to 109 lb (49 kg) of weight bearing down on his head and neck. Similarly, [[May's Beautifly]] has often landed on people's heads with no adverse effects despite the species weighing 62.6 lb (28.4 kg). In ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} was able to hold her {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} on her back despite it weighing 123 lb (55.8 kg).
** In ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', Jessie picks up [[May's Munchlax]] and puts it in a bag, despite it weighing over 231.5 lb (105 kg). In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', [[Max]] was able to carry Munchlax on his back.
** In ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'', {{an|Brock}} not only lifts {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} one-handed despite it weighing 277.3 lb (125.8 kg), but also pitches it high enough for it to land into the mouth of a giant {{p|Spinda}} mecha.
* The anime often makes Pokémon bigger than the games say they are, like {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.
* In the anime, certain {{type|Water}} Pokémon like {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, and {{p|Sharpedo}} cannot be used by Trainers in {{pkmn|battle}} without being in a body of water, unlike how they seem to float over the ground in the games, specifically the 3D games.
* In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', Ash recalled his {{AP|Corphish}} and sent it right back out in the same turn to cure its {{status|confusion}}, which is impossible in the games.

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XY TCG Series merchandise

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Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Flashfire Blisters */

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The XY Series of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] starts off the collection of TCG merchandise centered around [[Pokémon X and Y]], [[Generation VI]], and the [[Kalos]] [[region]]. Starting in October 2013, a number of products, such as Collector's Tins and Value Boxes, are available for purchasing, containing various promotional cards, booster packs, and other merchandise. Below is a chronological list of all the items released during the XY Series of the Trading Card Game.

==Collector's Pin Three Pack Blisters==
{{bulbanews|First XY TCG products surface; BW11 name announced}}
The first product of the XY Series is the '''Collector's Pin Three Pack Blisters'''--three different Three Pack Blisters featuring each of the three [[Kalos]] region [[starter Pokémon]]: {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}}. Releasing October 12, 2013, the same day as [[Pokémon X and Y]], each Blister Pack contains 1 {{TCG|booster pack}} from the three Black & White Series expansions centered around [[Team Plasma]] ({{TCG|Plasma Storm}}, {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}, and {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}). Each Blister also contains a commemorative collector's pin featuring one of the three starters.

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==Chespin Box==
Also released October 12, 2013 is the '''Chespin Box'''. The Chespin Box contains a commemorative {{p|Chespin}} figure, three Black & White Series booster packs and the first promotional card of the XY Series featuring Chespin.

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*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Chespin|1}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 01)

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==Fennekin Box==
Released alongside the {{merch|XY|Chespin Box}} is the '''Fennekin Box'''. The Fennekin Box, much like the Chespin Box, contains a commemorative {{p|Fennekin}} figure, three Black & White Series booster packs and a Sheen Holofoil promotional card featuring Fennekin.

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*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Fennekin|2}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 02)

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==Froakie Box==
Much like the {{merch|XY|Chespin Box}} and the {{merch|XY|Fennekin Box}}, the '''Froakie Box''' was released October 12, 2013. The Froakie Box also contains a commemorative {{p|Froakie}} figure, three Black & White Series booster packs and a Sheen Holofoil promotional card featuring Froakie.

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*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Froakie|3}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 03)

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==Kalos Starter Set Decks==
{{bulbanews|PokéCollection promotes additional XY TCG merchandise}}
Instead of {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s centered around the main expansion, the '''Kalos Starter Set Decks''' ({{TCG|Chespin Deck}}, {{TCG|Fennekin Deck}}, {{TCG|Froakie Deck}}) were released alongside the {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}} expansion instead. Featuring the three [[Kalos]] region [[starter Pokémon]], The Kalos Starter Set Decks are a trio of Theme Decks each with a regular version and a deluxe version. Released on November 8, 2013, each deck includes damage counters, a custom coin, a rule sheet, a deckbox featuring their respective Pokémon, and a code for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, allowing players to unlock the deck online. The Deluxe versions also contain a booster pack from the {{TCG|Black & White}} Series.

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==Sylveon Collection==
{{bulbanews|Sylveon's TCG debut: Sylveon Collection announced for November}}
Yet another product released on November 15, 2013 was the '''Sylveon Collection'''. This collection features the debut of the Intertwining Pokémon, {{p|Sylveon}}, in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Included in the box is a brand new Sylveon promotional card, a Sylveon figure, a single basic {{TCG|Fairy Energy}}, four {{TCG|booster pack}}s from the {{TCG|Black & White}} Series, as well as Cosmos Holofoil promotional cards for {{p|Eevee}}, and each of the other 7 [[Eeveelutions]]. The eight reprints originate from a Japanese promotion in November 2012, in which the eight promotional cards were released in a special File Collection as part of the 2012 Pokémon Center Eevee Collection campaign. {{TCG ID|BW Promo|Eevee|94}} is a reprint from {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}, while the 7 other Eeveelutions are reprints from {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}.

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*{{TCG ID|BW Promo|Leafeon|87}} ({{TCG|BW Black Star Promos|BW Promo}} 87; Cosmos Holofoil)
*{{TCG ID|BW Promo|Flareon|88}} ({{TCG|BW Black Star Promos|BW Promo}} 88; Cosmos Holofoil)
*{{TCG ID|BW Promo|Vaporeon|89}} ({{TCG|BW Black Star Promos|BW Promo}} 89; Cosmos Holofoil)
*{{TCG ID|BW Promo|Glaceon|90}} ({{TCG|BW Black Star Promos|BW Promo}} 90; Cosmos Holofoil)
*{{TCG ID|BW Promo|Jolteon|91}} ({{TCG|BW Black Star Promos|BW Promo}} 91; Cosmos Holofoil)
*{{TCG ID|BW Promo|Espeon|92}} ({{TCG|BW Black Star Promos|BW Promo}} 92; Cosmos Holofoil)
*{{TCG ID|BW Promo|Umbreon|93}} ({{TCG|BW Black Star Promos|BW Promo}} 93; Cosmos Holofoil)
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==Kalos Starter Collection==
Available starting in December 2013 were the '''Kalos Starter Collections'''. These collections were yet another option available to those looking for the {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}. Included in each Kalos Starter Collection is the 60 card {{TCG|Chespin Deck}}, {{TCG|Fennekin Deck}}, or {{TCG|Froakie Deck}}, a card checklist for the Kalos Starter Set, a {{TCG|coin}} featuring one of the three [[Kalos]] [[starter Pokémon]], a 2-player playmat and rulesheet, 2 Black & White Series {{TCG|booster pack}}s, a code card that unlocks the respective deck online, as well as one of the three Collector's Pins available in the {{merch|XY|Collector's Pin Three Pack Blisters}}. However, this variation of the Kalos Starter Set merchandise only has each {{TCG|Stage 2 Pokémon}} as a Sheen Holofoil card, instead of the entire evolutionary family of the Kalos starter Pokémon.

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==XY Theme Decks==
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The second set of {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s released during the XY Series are the two for the {{TCG|XY}} expansion. Made available starting February 5, 2014, the {{TCG|Resilient Life}} and {{TCG|Destruction Rush}} Theme Decks feature the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] of the [[Kalos]] region: the Life Pokémon {{p|Xerneas}} and the Destruction Pokémon {{p|Yveltal}}. Resilient Life features both {{ct|Fairy}} and {{ct|Psychic}} Pokémon, while Destruction Rush features {{ct|Darkness}} and {{ct|Fighting}} Pokémon. Each deck includes an exclusive Cracked Ice Holofoil print of their featured Pokémon, in addition to damage counters, a custom coin, a rule sheet, a deckbox featuring their respective Pokémon, and a code for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, allowing players to unlock the deck online.

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image3=XY1 Destruction Rush Deck.jpg |
caption3={{TCG|Destruction Rush}} |
}}

==XY Blisters==
{{bulbanews|XY Trainer Kit to feature Sylveon, Noivern}}
{{bulbanews|Gyarados Three Pack Blister unveiled}}
{{bulbanews|Dragonite, Gallade Blisters revealed for XY expansion}}
{{bulbanews|Additional pair of XY Promo Blisters released}}
In addition to the {{merch|XY|XY Theme Decks}}, alongside the expansion on February 5, 2014, six different '''XY Blisters''' made their way to store shelves. The six different Blisters include pairs of Single Pack Blisters, Two Pack Blisters, and Three Pack Blisters, each featuring exclusive Cosmos Holofoil promotional cards and coin. The two Single Pack Blisters each feature one {{TCG|booster pack}} as well as a Cosmos Holofoil print of either {{TCG|Dragon Vault}} {{TCG ID|Dragon Vault|Salamence|8}} or {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} {{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Dragonite|83}}. The Two Pack Blisters, much like the {{merch|Black & White|Black & White Two Pack Blisters}}, each feature a trio of exclusive Cosmos Holofoil promotional cards. The first features {{TCG|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Venusaur|3}}, {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Charizard|20}}, and {{TCG|Plasma Blast}} {{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Blastoise|16}}, while the second features {{TCG|Dragon Vault}} {{TCG ID|Dragon Vault|Dragonite|5}}, and {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}} {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Garchomp|91}} and {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Hydreigon|98}}. The two Three Pack Blisters feature Cosmos Holofoil prints of either {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}} {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Gyarados|24}} or {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} {{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Gallade|61}}.

Upon first release, all the coins included within the Blister Packs were repackaged coins from {{TCG|Noble Victories}} to {{TCG|Dark Explorers}} related merchandise. About six weeks after their release, however, new coins exclusive to the products began to be included, including a regular-sized Blue Reshiram/Zekrom Coin, as well as new large-sized Black-backed versions of the {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} coins included in the {{merch|XY|XY Theme Decks}}.

'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|Dragon Vault|Salamence|8}} ({{TCG|Dragon Vault}} 8; Cosmos Holofoil)
* {{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Dragonite|83}} ({{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} 83; Cosmos Holofoil)
* {{TCG ID|Dark Explorers|Venusaur|3}} ({{TCG|Dark Explorers}} 3; Cosmos Holofoil)
* {{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Charizard|20}} ({{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} 20; Cosmos Holofoil)
* {{TCG ID|Plasma Blast|Blastoise|16}} ({{TCG|Plasma Blast}} 16; Cosmos Holofoil)
* {{TCG ID|Dragon Vault|Dragonite|5}} ({{TCG|Dragon Vault}} 5; Cosmos Holofoil)
* {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Garchomp|91}} ({{TCG|Dragons Exalted}} 91; Cosmos Holofoil)
* {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Hydreigon|98}} ({{TCG|Dragons Exalted}} 98; Cosmos Holofoil)
* {{TCG ID|Dragons Exalted|Gyarados|24}} ({{TCG|Dragons Exalted}} 24; Cosmos Holofoil)
* {{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Gallade|61}} ({{TCG|Plasma Storm}} 61; Cosmos Holofoil)

'''Product images:'''
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==XY Elite Trainer Box==
{{TCG|XY}} brings the third installment of the '''Elite Trainer Box'''. For this expansion, the Elite Trainer Box comes in two varieties: one featuring {{p|Xerneas}} and one featuring {{p|Yveltal}}. In addition to the same contents as the {{merch|Black & White|Plasma Blast Elite Trainer Box}}, the XY Elite Trainer Box adds {{TCG|Fairy Energy}} into the stock of {{TCG|basic Energy}}. Each Box also contains 65 themed card sleeves, 2 acrylic {{TCG|Special Condition}} markers, 6 dice as damage counters, 1 large die for coin flips, 4 dividers, a player's guide detailing the {{TCG|XY}} expansion, and a collector's box.

'''Product image:'''
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==XY Three Pack Pin Blisters==
{{bulbanews|XY Pin Blisters, Theme Decks to be released in February}}
Continuing a trend started early in the XY Series will be the '''XY Three Pack Pin Blisters''' being released on February 19, 2014. Featured in each Blister Pack will be an exclusive pin featuring either {{p|Xerneas}} or {{p|Yveltal}}, in addition to three {{TCG|booster pack}}s from the {{TCG|XY}} expansion.

'''Product images:'''
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==Xerneas Figure Collection==
{{bulbanews|Yveltal Collection, Xerneas Collection to be released in February}}
Also being released on February 19, 2014 will be the first of two promotional boxes featuring the Life Pokémon {{p|Xerneas}}. The '''Xerneas Figure Collection''' (not to be confused with the {{merch|XY|Xerneas Jumbo Collection}}) is a promotional box featuring the [[Legendary Pokémon]] as a {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Black Star Promotional}} card, a collectible figure, and four booster packs, 3 from the {{TCG|XY}} expansion and 1 from {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}.

The Xerneas Figure Collection will presumably not be available outside of North America due to safety concerns with the promotional figure, with the {{merch|XY|Xerneas Jumbo Collection}} taking its place.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Xerneas|5}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 5; Cosmos Holofoil)

'''Product image:'''
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==Yveltal Figure Collection==
{{bulbanews|Yveltal Collection, Xerneas Collection to be released in February}}
Alongside the {{merch|XY|Xerneas Figure Collection}} on February 19, 2014 will be the '''Yveltal Figure Collection''' (not to be confused with the {{merch|XY|Yveltal Jumbo Collection}}). The first of two boxes featuring the Destruction Pokémon {{p|Yveltal}}, this promotional box features the [[Legendary Pokémon]] as a {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Black Star Promotional}} card, a collectible figure, and four booster packs, 3 from the {{TCG|XY}} expansion and 1 from {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}.

The Yveltal Figure Collection will presumably not be available outside of North America due to safety concerns with the promotional figure, with the {{merch|XY|Yveltal Jumbo Collection}} taking its place.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Yveltal|6}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 6; Cosmos Holofoil)

'''Product image:'''
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==Xerneas Jumbo Collection==
{{bulbanews|Xerneas Box, Yveltal Box to be released Feb. 19}}
Alongside {{merch|XY|XY Three Pack Pin Blisters}} on February 19, 2014 will be the '''Xerneas Jumbo Collection''', a promotional box featuring the Life Pokémon, {{p|Xerneas}}. Each Xerneas Jumbo Collection includes a {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Black Star Promotional}} {{TCG ID|XY|Xerneas|96}} card as both a regular sized card and a Jumbo sized card, as well as three {{TCG|XY}} booster packs.

The Xerneas Jumbo Collection will presumably not be available in North America, with the {{merch|XY|Xerneas Figure Collection}} taking its place.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Xerneas|5}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 5; Jumbo)
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Xerneas|5}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 5; Cosmos Holofoil)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery |
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caption1=Xerneas Jumbo Collection |
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==Yveltal Jumbo Collection==
{{bulbanews|Xerneas Box, Yveltal Box to be released Feb. 19}}
To compliment the {{merch|XY|Xerneas Jumbo Collection}} on February 19, 2014, there will be the '''Yveltal Jumbo Collection''', a promotional box featuring the Destruction Pokémon, {{p|Yveltal}}. Each Yveltal Jumbo Collection includes a {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Black Star Promotional}} {{TCG ID|XY|Yveltal|78}} card as both a regular sized card and a Jumbo sized card, as well as three {{TCG|XY}} booster packs.

The Yveltal Jumbo Collection will presumably not be available in North America, with the {{merch|XY|Yveltal Figure Collection}} taking its place.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Yveltal|6}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 6; Jumbo)
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Yveltal|6}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 6; Cosmos Holofoil)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery |
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==Legends of Kalos Tins==
{{bulbanews|Spring 2014 Promo Tins to contain Xerneas-EX, Yveltal-EX}}
{{bulbanews|Legends of Kalos Tins released in France}}
In the month following the release of the {{TCG|XY}} expansion, specifically on March 12, 2014, a pair of tins named the '''Legends of Kalos Tins''' will be released. Featuring the [[Kalos]] region's [[mortality duo]], the Legends of Kalos Tins include special {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Black Star Promotional}} reprints of the {{TCG ID|XY|Xerneas-EX|97}} and {{TCG ID|XY|Yveltal-EX|79}} {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} cards from the {{TCG|XY}} expansion. Also included in each tin will be 4 booster packs as well as a code card for unlocking the promo card in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]].

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Xerneas-EX|7}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 7)
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Yveltal-EX|8}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 8)

'''Product images:'''
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image3=YveltalLegendsofKalosTin.jpg |
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}}

==XY Trainer Kit==
{{bulbanews|XY Trainer Kit to feature Sylveon, Noivern}}
{{bulbanews|XY Trainer Kit contents revealed}}
{{main|XY Trainer Kit (TCG)}}
In order to teach beginning players how to play the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], Trainer Kits with two pre-constructed {{TCG|half deck}}s have been released since the EX Series. The XY Series brings the '''XY Trainer Kit''', released on March 12, 2014. The XY Trainer Kit features {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Noivern}}. The Sylveon Half Deck contains {{ct|Fairy}} Pokémon and the Noivern Half Deck features the {{ct|Darkness}} and the {{ct|Psychic}}. It also contains two booklets to guide players through the game, a coin, an exclusive deck box, and a code card to unlock the cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]].

'''Product images:'''
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==Garchomp-EX Box==
{{bulbanews|Flashfire booster art, Garchomp-EX Box revealed}}
{{bulbanews|Garchomp-EX Box available now}}
Released April 1, 2014 was the '''Garchomp-EX Box'''. This promotional box contained the promotional {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Garchomp-EX|9}} card, as both a standard sized and Jumbo Promotional card, in additional to four booster packs: 3 from the {{TCG|XY}} expansion, and 1 from the Black & White Series.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Garchomp-EX|9}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 9)

'''Product images:'''
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}}

==Flashfire Theme Decks==
{{bulbanews|PokeCollection reveals Flashfire Theme Decks}}
The next installment of {{TCG|Theme Deck}}s will be for the {{TCG|Flashfire}} expansion. These two Theme Decks, featuring the Generator Pokémon {{p|Heliolisk}} and the Constraint Pokémon {{p|Meowstic}}, will be released alongside the main expansion May 7, 2014. The '''Brilliant Thunder''' Heliolisk Theme Deck will feature {{ct|Lightning}} Pokémon, while the '''Mystic Typhoon''' Meowstic Theme Deck will feature {{ct|Psychic}} Pokémon. As with other Theme Decks, these will also include an exclusive Cracked Ice Holofoil print of their featured Pokémon, in addition to damage counters, a custom coin, a rule sheet, a deckbox featuring their respective Pokémon, and a code for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, allowing players to unlock the deck online.

'''Product images:'''
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==Flashfire Blisters==
{{bulbanews|Skiddo Blister announced for Flashfire}}
The {{TCG|Flashfire}} expansion will be featuring its own set of Blister Packs set to be release alongside the expansion on May 7, 2014. The only currently known Blister Pack, however, is one of the two Single Pack Checklane Blisters: the Skiddo Blister. The Skiddo Blister will feature one pack, {{p|Skiddo}} as a new {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Black Star Promo}}, and a {{TCG|coin}}.

'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Skiddo|11}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 11)

'''Product images:'''
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==Charizard-EX Box==
{{bulbanews|New Charizard-EX Box announced for May}}
To be available the same day as the {{TCG|Flashfire}} expansion, the '''Charizard-EX Box''' will be released May 7, 2014. This promotional box, similar to the {{merch|XY|Garchomp-EX Box}} will contain a promotional {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}}, this time {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Charizard-EX|30}} card, as both a standard sized and Jumbo Promotional card, in additional to four booster packs with at least two coming from the Flashfire expansion.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Charizard-EX|30}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}})

'''Product images:'''
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caption2=Charizard-EX Box |
}}

==Kalos Power Tins==
{{bulbanews|Kalos Power Tins announced for June release}}
The next trio of tins to be released will center around {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} versions of the [[Kalos]] region's final starter evolutions: Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja. Releasing June 2014, the '''Kalos Power Tins''' will contain an exclusive Holofoil promotional print of each Pokémon-EX, four additional booster packs, and a code card for the online TCG simulator.

'''Promotional cards:'''
* {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Chesnaught-EX|29}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}})
* {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Delphox-EX|48}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}})
* {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Greninja-EX|21}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}})

'''Product images:'''
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[[Category:Pokémon Trading Card Game merchandise]]

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XY019

2014-03-31T17:08:48Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Trivia */

{{undubbed|818}}

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title_ja=マダムＸの陰謀！恐怖のカラマネロ！！|
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* {{BMGf|160314|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|163608|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''マダムＸの陰謀！恐怖のカラマネロ！！''' ''Madame X's Plot! The Scary {{tt|Calamanero|Malamar}}!!'') is the 19th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 818th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 13, 2014.
{{spoilers}}


==Plot==

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY019.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]/Madame X

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?|Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Malamar}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Malamar}}
* {{p|Beedrill}}
* {{p|Noivern}}
* {{p|Scolipede}}
* {{p|Exploud}}
* {{p|Pangoro}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Pikachu for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: [[M17]]{{tt|*|Initial airing}}/{{p|Pumpkaboo}}{{tt|*|Subsequent airings}}
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Serena}} narrate the preview for the [[XY020|next episode]].

===Errors===
* When Meowth fainted, Serena's legs are completely black just like her stockings, and the lines around her stockings disappear.
* When Meowth is explaining to Ash and the others about what happened to his team, the yellow mark on {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}'s stomach is missing.
* When {{MTR}} tells {{Ash}} and everyone to run away from Madame X and her Malamar, but [[Jessie]] and [[James]] blocked their way, {{an|Bonnie}}'s blouse is colored black instead of brown.
* When the Searching Pikachu robot is about to find Pikachu, Ash's hair is shown completely black instead of the usual dark cyan tone.
* When the Searching Pikachu robot landed on the electrical wires, causing it to auto-explode, Bonnie appears with stockings just like {{an|Serena}}.
* When Meowth tells Ash and Serena to not look at Malamar's spots, the toes on Meowth's right foot are briefly colored cream instead of brown.
* When Ash and Meowth are running away from Malamar and Ash's friends who are being possessed by it, Meowth's tail is fully colored cream.
* When Ash and Meowth met Madame X again, Madame X's face around her eyes is colored shadow color instead of black.
* When Malamar opened the gate to release possessed {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Pangoro}}, {{p|Scolipede}}, {{p|Noivern}}, and {{p|Exploud}} to attack Ash and Meowth, the holes on Exploud's knees are colored purple instead of black.
* When Malamar got hit by the Searching Pikachu robot, one of Malamar's spots disappears for a few frames.
* When Bonnie and Dedenne point at Madame X who is about to reveal her true identity, the spots on Malamar's body are missing.
* When Officer Jenny remembered what happened to her before Malamar popped up, Malamar's eyelids and the line around its body are colored white instead of light-purple.
* When Meowth realized about Inkay's evolution line, Pumpkaboo's eyes are colored brown instead of orange.
<gallery>
File:XY019_error.png|Serena's legs error
File:XY019 error 2.png|Dedenne's missing the yellow mark on its stomach
File:XY019 error 3.png|Bonnie's blouse error
File:XY019_error_4.png|Ash's hair error
File:XY019 error 5.png|Bonnie with stockings
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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[[de:Madame X no Inbō! Kyōfu no Calamanero!! (Episode)]]

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Glittering Cave

2014-03-23T01:31:59Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Items */

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{{samename|[[Magnagate]] [[mystery dungeon|dungeon]]|Glittering Cave (Mystery Dungeon)}}
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'''Glittering Cave''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|輝きの洞窟|かがやきのどうくつ}}''' ''Glittering Cave'') is a [[cave]] in southern Kalos. It is where the {{player}} initially encounters [[Team Flare]].

==Items==
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{{Itemlist|Hard Stone|At the dead end of the first possible leftward detour.|X=yes|y=yes|display={{dl|Type-enhancing item|Hard Stone}}}}
{{Itemlist|TM Ghost|At the dead end of the second possible leftward detour.|X=yes|y=yes|display={{tm|65|Shadow Claw}}}}
{{Itemlist|Escape Rope|South of the Fossil assistant|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|None|From the Fossil assistant if the first option is chosen|X=yes|y=yes|display=[[Jaw and Sail Fossils|Jaw Fossil]]}}
{{Itemlist|None|From the Fossil assistant if the second option is chosen|X=yes|y=yes|display=[[Jaw and Sail Fossils|Sail Fossil]]}}
{{Itemlist|None|First turn on the right after upgrading the Mega Ring|X=yes|y=yes|display={{DL|Mega Stone|Kangaskhanite}}}}
{{Itlistfoot|cave}}

===Rock Smash===
{{Itlisth|cave}}
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{{Itemlist|Old Amber|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the end of the cave|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Revive|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the end of the cave|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Skull Fossil|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the end of the cave after defeating the Elite Four|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Armor Fossil|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the end of the cave after defeating the Elite Four|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Dome Fossil|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the end of the cave after defeating the Elite Four|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Helix Fossil|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the end of the cave after defeating the Elite Four|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Cover Fossil|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the end of the cave after defeating the Elite Four|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Plume Fossil|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the end of the cave after defeating the Elite Four|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Claw Fossil|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the end of the cave after defeating the Elite Four|X=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Root Fossil|Randomly found by {{m|Rock Smash|smashing rocks}} at the end of the cave after defeating the Elite Four|X=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|cave}}

==Pokémon==
{{catch/header|cave|2}}
{{catch/entry6|066|Machop|yes|yes|Cave|15-17|all=Average|type1=fighting}}
{{catch/entry6|095|Onix|yes|yes|Cave|17|all=Rare|type1=rock|type2=ground}}
{{catch/entry6|104|Cubone|yes|yes|Cave|15-16|all=Average|type1=ground}}
{{catch/entry6|111|Rhyhorn|yes|yes|Cave|17|all=Rare|type1=ground|type2=rock}}
{{catch/entry6|115|Kangaskhan|yes|yes|Cave|17|all=Very Rare|type1=normal}}
{{catch/entry6|303|Mawile|yes|yes|Cave|15-16|all=Very Rare|type1=steel|type2=fairy}}
{{catch/entry6|337|Lunatone|yes|yes|Cave|17|all=Rare|type1=rock|type2=psychic}}
{{catch/entry6|338|Solrock|yes|yes|Cave|17|all=Rare|type1=rock|type2=psychic}}
{{catch/div|cave|Drops from the ceiling}}
{{catch/entry6|527|Woobat|yes|yes|Ceiling|15-17|all=Common|type1=psychic|type2=flying}}
{{catch/entry6|597|Ferroseed|yes|yes|Ceiling|15, 17|all=Average|type1=grass|type2=steel}}
{{catch/div|cave|Rock Smash}}
{{catch/entry6|557|Dwebble|yes|yes|Rock Smash|14-15, 17|all=Common|type1=bug|type2=rock}}
{{catch/entry6|095|Onix|yes|yes|Rock Smash|14-15|all=Average|type1=Rock|type2=ground}}
{{catch/footer|cave}}

==Trainers==
{{ga|Calem}} or {{ga|Serena}} will join the {{player}} in a {{pkmn|battle}} against the final two {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s.

{{MSP|650|Chespin}} If the player chose {{p|Chespin}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{x color}}
|headcolor={{x color light}}
|bordercolor={{x color dark}}
|sprite=VSCalem.png{{!}}150px
|prize=N/A
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Calem (game)|Calem}}
|game=XY
|location=Glittering Cave
|pokemon=3
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=677
|pokemon=Espurr
|level=18
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Covet|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Confusion|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=359
|pokemon=Absol
|level=18
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|ability=Super Luck
|move1=Taunt|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=654
|pokemon=Braixen
|level=20
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Howl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psybeam|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{Party/Single
|color={{y color}}
|headcolor={{y color light}}
|bordercolor={{y color dark}}
|sprite=VSSerena.png{{!}}150px
|prize=N/A
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Serena (game)|Serena}}
|game=XY
|location=Glittering Cave
|pokemon=3
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=677
|pokemon=Espurr
|level=18
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Covet|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Confusion|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=359
|pokemon=Absol
|level=18
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|ability=Super Luck
|move1=Taunt|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=654
|pokemon=Braixen
|level=20
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Howl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psybeam|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|653|Fennekin}} If the player chose {{p|Fennekin}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{x color}}
|headcolor={{x color light}}
|bordercolor={{x color dark}}
|sprite=VSCalem.png{{!}}150px
|prize=N/A
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Calem (game)|Calem}}
|game=XY
|location=Glittering Cave
|pokemon=3
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=677
|pokemon=Espurr
|level=18
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Covet|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Confusion|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=359
|pokemon=Absol
|level=18
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|ability=Super Luck
|move1=Taunt|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=657
|pokemon=Frogadier
|level=20
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Smokescreen|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{Party/Single
|color={{y color}}
|headcolor={{y color light}}
|bordercolor={{y color dark}}
|sprite=VSSerena.png{{!}}150px
|prize=N/A
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Serena (game)|Serena}}
|game=XY
|location=Glittering Cave
|pokemon=3
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=677
|pokemon=Espurr
|level=18
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Covet|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Confusion|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=359
|pokemon=Absol
|level=18
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|ability=Super Luck
|move1=Taunt|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=657
|pokemon=Frogadier
|level=20
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Lick|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Smokescreen|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|656|Froakie}} If the player chose {{p|Froakie}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{x color}}
|headcolor={{x color light}}
|bordercolor={{x color dark}}
|sprite=VSCalem.png{{!}}150px
|prize=N/A
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Calem (game)|Calem}}
|game=XY
|location=Glittering Cave
|pokemon=3
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=677
|pokemon=Espurr
|level=18
|gender=male
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Covet|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Confusion|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=359
|pokemon=Absol
|level=18
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|ability=Super Luck
|move1=Taunt|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=651
|pokemon=Quilladin
|level=20
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pin Missile|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{Party/Single
|color={{y color}}
|headcolor={{y color light}}
|bordercolor={{y color dark}}
|sprite=VSSerena.png{{!}}150px
|prize=N/A
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name={{color2|000|Serena (game)|Serena}}
|game=XY
|location=Glittering Cave
|pokemon=3
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=677
|pokemon=Espurr
|level=18
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Psybeam|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Covet|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Confusion|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=359
|pokemon=Absol
|level=18
|gender=male
|type1=Dark
|ability=Super Luck
|move1=Taunt|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Status
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=651
|pokemon=Quilladin
|level=20
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pin Missile|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{-}}
{{trainerheader|cave}}
{{Trainerentry|VSTeam Flare Grunt M.png{{!}}150px|Team Flare Grunt||720|2|228|Houndour|♂|18|None|041|Zubat|♂|18|None}}
{{Trainerentry|VSTeam Flare Grunt F.png{{!}}150px|Team Flare Grunt||720|2|316|Gulpin|♀|18|None|309|Electrike|♀|18|None}}
{{Trainerentry|VSTeam Flare Grunt M.png{{!}}150px|Team Flare Grunt||1,600 (with Team Flare Grunt)|1|559|Scraggy|♂|20|None}}
{{Trainerentry|VSTeam Flare Grunt F.png{{!}}150px|Team Flare Grunt||1,600 (with Team Flare Grunt)|1|453|Croagunk|♀|20|None}}
{{trainerfooter|cave|6}}

==Trivia==
* The Glittering Cave may be a reference to [http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Glittering_Caves The Glittering Caves] from ''The Lord of the Rings''. Both appear as a network of tunnels lined with crystals.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|cave}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|cave}}
|fr=Grotte Étincelante
|de=Leuchthöhle
|it=Grotta dei Bagliori
|es=Cueva Brillante
|ko={{tt|반짝임의동굴|Banjjag'im-yi Donggul}} ''Glittering Cave''}}
{{-}}
{{Kalos}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:X and Y locations]]
[[Category:Caves]]

[[de:Leuchthöhle]]
[[fr:Grotte Étincelante]]
[[ja:かがやきのどうくつ]]
[[zh:閃耀洞窟]]

Zoroark (Pokémon)

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Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Zoroark | prev=Zorua | next=Minccino | type=Dark | prevnum=570 | nextnum=572 }}
{{Pokémon Infobox |
name=Zoroark |
jname=ゾロアーク |
jtranslit=Zoroāku |
tmname=Zoroark |
species=Illusion Fox |
typebox=1 |
type1=Dark |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Illusion |
ndex=571 |
udex=077 |
u2dex=152 |
karea=Mountain |
kdex=125 |
height-ftin=5'03" |
height-m=1.6 |
weight-lbs=178.8 |
weight-kg=81.1 |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Field |
eggcycles=26 |
expyield=179 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=31 |
color=Gray |
catchrate=45 |
evtotal=2 |
evsa=2 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=zoroark |
generation=5 |
friendship=70 |
}}
'''Zoroark''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゾロアーク''' ''Zoroark'') is a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Zorua}} starting at [[level]] 30.

Both it and Zorua were the first [[Generation V]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 10, 2010. Zoroark initially debuted as a silhouette before being revealed in full.

==Biology==
Zoroark is a bipedal, gray-brown, fox-like Pokémon with crimson and black accents. It has a pointed snout and ears with red insides. It also has some red rimming its eyes and mouth. It has a large, red, voluminous mane with black tips, which somewhat resembles a ponytail, as a teal bangle down its length separates a mass of the mane from the lower portion. It has a black ruff on its upper body, pointed at the shoulders from which its arms extend. Its upper arms are thin, whereas its lower arms, while still slim, are bulkier. The arms have spiky extensions of fur at the elbows, and it has red claws on its hands and feet. Zoroark's eyes are red-rimmed with light blue irises.

Zoroark can create illusions that are indistinguishable from reality, deluding many people simultaneously. It can even create illusory landscapes in the forests where it dwells, to hide its territory and protect its den. However, Zoroark is incapable of physically changing itself into another form; it is merely capable of casting illusions. When a Zoroark takes the form of a human, it is capable of human speech. It can make convincing illusions of attacks, and these illusions are extremely realistic, enough to fool even cameras and make one believe they're being physically affected, though the illusion does not have any direct physical effect. Zoroark, along with its pre-evolution {{p|Zorua}}, are the [[Signature move|only Pokémon]] capable of learning {{m|Night Daze}}.

Zoroark lives in groups, where unity is strong. It is extremely protective of those it cares about and will go to any lengths to keep them safe, including risking its own life, and it can hold grudges on those who harm its loved ones. Zoroark will hide its Zorua young in its mane to protect them and carry them around. There are stories that say Zoroark punishes those who attempt to catch it by trapping them in an illusion.

==In the anime==
[[File:Nurse Joy Zoroark.png|thumb|left|250px|Zoroark in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Zoroark (M13)]]====
{{mov|Zoroark|Zoroark|13}} has a central role in the 13th Pokémon movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. She is blackmailed by [[Grings Kodai]] to attack [[Crown City]] under the guises of {{mov|Legendary beasts|Suicune, Entei, and Raikou|13}} in exchange for {{mov|Zorua|Zorua|13}}'s safety, unaware of the fact that Zorua managed to escape.

====Other====
Zoroark made its TV debut in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]''. It inhabited [[Grand Spectrala Islet]] and used its illusion abilities to create [[Giant Pokémon]] in order to protect the other Pokémon on the island from poachers. Decades earlier, it was a Zorua that a [[Nurse Joy]] once cared for, later evolving once Nurse Joy left the island.

{{right clear}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===
[[File:Hariru_Zoroark.png|200px|thumb|right|Zoroark in [[Pokémon RéBURST]].]]
[[Hariru]] has a Zoroark, which was evolved from Zorua. He can use it as a [[Burst]] form.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Zoroark (TCG)}}

==Game data==

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dark
|gen=5
|blackdex=Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
|whitedex=Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
|b2w2dex=Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
|ydex=Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
|xdex=Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=dark|
gen=5 |
bwrarity=Two|
bwarea=[[Lostlorn Forest]] (requires {{Shiny}} [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Raikou}}, or {{p|Suicune}})

Evolve {{p|Zorua}} (requires [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Celebi}}) |
b2w2rarity=None|
b2w2area=Evolve {{p|Zorua}} |
xyarea=[[Kalos Route 20|Route 20]] and [[Pokémon Village]]|
xyrarity=Rare}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dark
|rumble2=Forest: [[Trailhead Field]] (post-ending)
|mdgti=[[Glacier Palace - Western Spire]], Magnagate dungeons, [[Dreamy Island]], [[Cape at the Edge]], [[Silent Tundra]], [[Moonlit Forest]] (Golden Chamber)
|conquest=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Zorua}}
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=dark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Pokémon Smash! Zoroark|Japanese|Japan|50|January 16 to February 6, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Smash! Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Pokémon Smash! Zoroark|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|February 15 to March 14, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Smash! Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2011 Zoroark|English|Europe|50|June 11 to October 23, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2011 Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2011 Zoroark|French|Europe|50|June 11 to October 23, 2011|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2011 Summer Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2011 Zoroark|German|Europe|50|June 11 to October 23, 2011|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2011 Summer Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2011 Zoroark|Italian|Europe|50|June 11 to October 23, 2011|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2011 Summer Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Summer 2011 Zoroark|Spanish|Europe|50|June 11 to October 23, 2011|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2011 Summer Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Station Zoroark|Korean|South Korea|50|June 26 to August 28, 2011|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Station Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Zoroark Month Zoroark|English|Australia and North America|50|September 16 to October 16, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Zoroark Month Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Zoroark Month Zoroark|French|Australia and North America|50|September 16 to October 16, 2011|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Zoroark Month Zoroark}}
|}

===Held items===

===Stats===

====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=Dark|
type2=Dark|
HP=60|
Attack=105|
Defense=60|
SpAtk=120|
SpDef=60|
Speed=105}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Dark|

Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |
Fairy= 200|
notes=yes|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Night Daze|Dark|Special|85|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Feint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|54|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|59|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Night Daze|Dark|Special|85|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}} {{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}} {{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}} {{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}} {{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5|5}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|570|Zorua|||||Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/prevof|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Pokémon Smash! Zoroark}}{{sup/5|BW}} [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2011 Snarl Zoroark|Summer 2011 Zoroark]]{{sup/5|BW}} {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Toys "R" Us Zoroark}}{{sup/5|BW}}|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=Dark |
ndex=571 |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=4 |
rumble2defense=2 |
rumble2speed=4 |
Pad2=She is originally from the [[Tech Area]]. She had something on her mind and was traveling in PokéPark to find a place to live. |
Park2strong= |
Park2weak= |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=4 |
ConquestSpd=4 |
ConquestDef=2 |
ConquestHP=2 |
ConquestRange=4 |
ConquestMove={{m|Night Daze}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Illusion}} |
ConquestAbility2={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Pride}} |
ConquestAbility3={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Shadow Dash}} |
ConquestEvo=Evolves from {{p|Zorua}} when its Attack is 90 or higher |
ConquestLink='''[[Kotarō]]'''
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|no1=570
|name1=Zorua
|type1-1=Dark
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 30}}
|no2=571
|name2=Zoroark
|type1-2=Dark
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite |
type=dark |
gen=5 |
gender=none |
name=Zoroark |
ndex=571
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:PSGEN5.png|thumb|Zoroark's silhouette on [[Pokémon Sunday]]]]
* Zoroark was first revealed by [[Junichi Masuda]] as a silhouette in the February 7, 2010 edition of [[Pokémon Sunday]]. Its full image was later revealed in the March 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]], alongside its pre-evolution, {{p|Zorua}}.
* Due to its debut before [[Generation V]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', it can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Lucario}}, which debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', prior to the release of [[Generation IV]]. Unlike Lucario, however, Zoroark was revealed at the same time as its pre-evolved form.
** They both share the same names in Japanese and English versions of the game, have the same [[List of Pokémon by gender ratio|Gender ratio]], are in the {{egg3|Field}} and need [[:Category:Pokémon in the Medium Slow experience group|1,059,860 Exp.]] to reach level 100.
* Though evolving from Zorua at level 30, pre-release information from CoroCoro suggested it would evolve from Zorua by a method different from known evolution methods. What this method might have been if it was true is unknown.

===Origin===
Zoroark is likely based on {{wp|kitsune}} of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical {{wp|fox}} that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. This is similar to {{p|Ninetales}}, another Pokémon based on kitsune. Its facial markings draw from {{wp|Kabuki}} and {{wp|Noh}} theatre makeup. It also resembles a {{wp|werewolf}}, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}}, like most werewolves. Its large claws are also werewolf-like.

====Name origin====
Zoroark may be a combination of ''zorro'' (Spanish for ''fox'') and ''dark'', 悪 ''aku'' (evil), or ''arch-'' (prefix for "top" or "chief").

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dark|type2=dark
|ja=ゾロアーク ''Zoroark''|jameaning=From ''{{tt|zorro|fox in Spanish}}'' and ''dark'' or {{tt|悪 ''aku''|evil}}
|fr=Zoroark|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Zoroark|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Zoroark|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Zoroark|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=조로아크 ''Joroakeu''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=索羅亞克 / 索罗亚克 ''Suǒluóyǎkè'' / ''Suǒluóyàkè''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Zoroark (M13)]]


==External links==
* [[wp:Zorua and Zoroark|Article on Wikipedia]]

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List of Key Items in Generation VI

2013-11-28T19:20:19Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Key items found in all Generation VI games */

This is a list of all the [[key item]]s that are found in [[Generation VI]].

==Key items found in all Generation VI games==
{{Item
|name=Adventure Rules
|jp={{tt|たんけんこころえ|Tanken Kokoroe}}
|jpt=Expedition Rules
|gen=VI
|bag=Key items
|effect=Contains information new trainers should know.
|descxy=This book contains all the points a new Trainer needs to know on a journey. It was handmade by a kind friend.
|locxy={{rt|3|Kalos}} (from {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} upon arrival)
}}

{{Item
|name=Bicycle
|jp={{tt|じてんしゃ|Jitensha}}
|jpt=Bicycle
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows for faster travel than walking, running, or skating.
|descxy=A folding Bicycle that enables a rider to get around much faster than a pair of running shoes will allow.
|locxy=[[Cyllage City]] bicycle shop
|main=Bicycle
}}

{{Item
|name=Dowsing Machine
|jp={{tt|ダウジングマシン|Daujingu Mashin}}
|jpt=Dowsing Machine
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|effect=Locates items hidden on the ground.
|descxy=It searches for hidden items in the area and emits different lights and sounds when it detects something.
|locxy={{rt|8|Kalos}} (from a woman after clearing [[Glittering Cave]])
|main=Itemfinder
}}

{{Item
|name=Elevator Key
|jp={{tt|エレベーターのキー|Erebētā no Kī}}
|jpt=Elevator Key
|gen=VI
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows the player to use the elevator in [[Lysandre Labs]].
|descxy=A card key that activates the elevator in [[Lysandre Labs]]. It is emblazoned with [[Team Flare]]'s logo.
|locxy=[[Lysandre Labs]] (from [[Mable]] after defeating her)
}}

{{Item
|name=Exp. Share
|jp={{tt|がくしゅうそうち|Gakushū Sōchi}}
|jpt=Learning Equipment
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows all of the Pokémon in the player's party to gain experience points.
|descxy=Turning on this special device will allow all the Pokémon on your team to receive Exp. Points from battles.
|locxy=[[Santalune City]] (from [[Alexa]] after defeating [[Viola]])
}}

{{Item
|name=Good Rod
|jp={{tt|いいつりざお|Ī Tsurizao}}
|jpt=Good Fishing Rod
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows the player to [[fishing|fish]] in bodies of water.
|descxy=A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it at any body of water to fish for wild, aquatic Pokémon.
|locxy=[[Coumarine City]] (from a {{tc|Fisherman}} in the shipyard)
|main=Fishing
}}

{{Item
|name=Holo Caster
|jp={{tt|ホロキャスター|Horo Kyasutā}}
|jpt=Holo Caster
|gen=VI
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows the player to view hologram clips and communicate with others.
|descxy=A device that allows users to receive and view hologram clips at any time. It is also used to chat with others.
|locxy=In Bag from beginning of game
}}

{{Item
|name=Honor of Kalos
|jp={{tt|カロスエンブレム|Karosu Emburemu}}
|jpt=Kalos Emblem
|gen=VI
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|descxy=A precious symbol that is awarded only to an individual who has done great things for the [[Kalos]] region.
|locxy=Received from [[Professor Sycamore]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Intriguing Stone
|jp={{tt|すごそうないし|Sugosōna Ishi}}
|jpt=Precious-looking Stone
|gen=VI
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|effect=Exchange with {{tc|Hiker}} in [[Shalour City]] for a {{evostone|Sun Stone}}.
|descxy=A rather curious stone that might appear valuable to some. It's all in the eye of the beholder.
|locxy=[[Shalour City]] (from [[Tierno]] before entering the [[Tower of Mastery]])
}}

{{Item
|name=Lens Case
|jp={{tt|レンズケース|Renzu Kēsu}}
|jpt=Lens Case
|gen=VI
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|effect=Stores colored contact lenses which allow the player to change his/her eye color.
|descxy=A rather chic-looking case for carrying contact lenses.
|locxy={{DL|Lumiose City|PR Video Studio}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Looker Ticket
|jp={{tt|ハンサムチケット|Hansamu Chiketto}}
|jpt={{tt|Handsome|Looker}} Ticket
|gen=VI
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|effect=Used during the [[Looker]] post-game quest; the player must find five to advance the plot.
|descxy=A ticket that was handmade by [[Looker]]. It's decorated with a liberal amount of glittery paint.
|locxy=Magenta Plaza [[Pokémon Center]] {{DL|Lumiose City|Prism Tower}} Vernal Avenue {{DL|Lumiose City|Herboriste}} {{DL|Lumiose City|Hotel Richissime}} {{DL|Lumiose City|Lumiose Museum}}
}}

{{Item
|name=Mega Ring
|jp=メガリング
|jpt=Mega Ring
|gen=VI
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows the player to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] a Pokémon holding the appropriate [[Mega Stone]].
|descxy=This ring contains an untold power that somehow enables Pokemon carrying [[Mega Stone]]s to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] in battle.
|locxy=Given to the player by [[Korrina]] upon defeating her on top of the [[Tower of Mastery]]
|main=Mega Ring
}}

{{Item
|name=Old Rod
|jp={{tt|ボロのつりざお|Boro no Tsurizao}}
|jpt=Worn-out Fishing Rod
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows the player to [[fishing|fish]] in bodies of water.
|descxy=And old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it at any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
|locxy=From a fisherman in the aquarium in [[Ambrette Town]]
|main=Fishing
}}

{{Item
|name=Oval Charm
|jp={{tt|まるいおまもり|Marui Omamori}}
|jpt=Round Charm
|gen=V
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Increases the chances of a Pokémon producing an egg.
|descxy=An oval charm said to increase the chance of Pokémon Eggs being found at the Day Care.
|locxy=From [[Professor Sycamore]] after completing the [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos Pokédex]]
}}

{{Item
|name=Poké Radar
|jp={{tt|ポケトレ|Poké Tore}}
|jpt=Poké Tracer
|gen=IV
|bag=Key items
|effect=Locates hidden {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the grass; requires 50 steps to recharge after use.
|descxy=A tool that can search out Pokémon that are hiding in grass. Its battery is recharged as you walk.
|locxy=[[Professor Sycamore]]'s laboratory 2F (from a {{tc|Scientist}} after entering the [[Hall of Fame]])
|main=Poké Radar
}}

{{Item
|name=Reveal Glass
|jp={{tt|うつしかがみ|Utsushi Kagami}}
|jpt=Reflecting Mirror
|gen=V
|bag=Key items
|effect=Switches {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Landorus}} between [[Form differences#Forces of Nature|Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme]].
|descxy=
|locxy=From the scientist in [[Reflection Cave]] if the player has {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, or {{p|Landorus}} in their party
}}

{{Item
|name=Power Plant Pass
|jp={{tt|はつでんしょパス|Hatsudensho Pasu}}
|jpt=Power Plant Pass
|gen=VI
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows the player to enter the [[Kalos Power Plant]] on {{rt|13|Kalos}}.
|descxy=This pass serves as an ID card for gaining access to the [[Kalos Power Plant|power plant]] that lies along {{rt|13|Kalos}}.
|locxy={{rt|13|Kalos}} (in the rock next to the {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}})
}}

{{Item
|name=Roller Skates
|jp={{tt|ローラースケート|Rōrāsukēto}}
|jpt=Roller Skates
|gen=VI
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows players to glide around and perform tricks.
|descxy=Attaches roller skates to the bottom of your shoes, allowing you to glide quickly around and perform tricks.
|locxy=[[Santalune City]] (from {{tc|Roller Skater}} Rinka after defeating her)
}}

{{Item
|name=Sprinklotad
|jp=ハスボーじょうろ
|jpt={{tt|Hassboh|Lotad}} Watering Can
|gen=VI
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to water {{Berries}}.
|descxy=A watering can shaped like a {{p|Lotad}}. It helps promote the healthy growth of an Berries planted in good, soft soil.
|locxy=[[Berry Fields]]
|main=Watering cans
}}

{{Item
|name=Super Rod
|jp={{tt|すごいつりざお|Sugoi Tsurizao}}
|jpt=Amazing Fishing Rod
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows the player to [[fishing|fish]] in bodies of water.
|descxy=An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
|locxy={{rt|16|Kalos}} (from {{tc|Fisherman}} in building)
|main=Fishing
}}

{{Item
|name=TMV Pass
|jp={{tt|TMVパス|TMV Pasu}}
|jpt=TMV Pass
|gen=VI
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows the player to ride the TMV and access [[Kiloude City]].
|descxy=A commuter pass that allows the holder to ride the TMV between [[Lumiose City]] and [[Kiloude City]] at any time.
|locxy={{DL|Lumiose City|Lumiose Station}} (from [[Professor Sycamore]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]])
}}

{{Item
|name=Town Map
|jp={{tt|タウンマップ|Taun Mappu}}
|jpt=Town Map
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|effect=Displays a map of [[Kalos]] and the player's current location; details of [[route]]s and cities can be accessed using the touch screen.
|descxy=A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows you your present location in the region.
|locxy=[[Vaniville Town]] (from [[Mom]] after receiving a [[starter Pokémon]])
|main=Town Map
}}

{{Item
|name=Vs. Recorder
|jp={{tt|バトルレコーダー|Batoru Rekōdā}}
|jpt=Battle Recorder
|gen=IV
|bag=Key items
|effect=Allows the player to record and replay battles, and upload them to the [[Pokémon Global Link]]. Recordings can be viewed with a twelve-digit code.
|descxy=An amazing device that can record a battle between friends or the battles at certain special battle facilities.
|locxy=[[Kiloude City]] (from a man outside the TMV station)
|main=Vs. Recorder
}}

{{-}}
{{key items}} 
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User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade

2013-11-13T19:53:47Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* To do list */

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So yeah. Call me Hunter, RAHB, ハンターブレイド, Hunter Blade, or whatever. I haven't been as active as I was between DP and HGSS (2008-2010), but oh well. I eventually need to get off my butt and finish my to do list and this page. I'm not really on much anymore, but I pop in every once in a while.
 
[[File:Bag Cleanse Tag Sprite.png]]'''[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Rocket_Admin_Hunter_Blade/Usertags Usertags]'''
 
[[File:Ani028MS.png]]'''[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Rocket_Admin_Hunter_Blade/Sandbox My box of sand.]'''
 
[[File:Bag Poké Ball Sprite.png]]'''[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Rocket_Admin_Hunter_Blade/Teams My lazily made Teams page.]'''
 
[[File:Ani156MS.png]]'''e-mail: r.a.hunterb@hotmail.com''' 
[[File:Ani001MS.png]]'''Bulba forums: [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/member.php?u=27378 Hunter Blade]''' 
[[File:Ani235MS.png]]'''deviantArt: [http://rahunterb.deviantart.com/ raHunterB]''' 
[[File:Ani233MS.png]]'''YouTube: [http://www.youtube.com/user/raHunterB raHunterB]''' 
[[File:Ani163MS.png]]'''Pokéteca: [http://poketeca.com/wiki/Usuario:Hunter_Espada Hunter Espada]''' 
[[File:Ani375MS.png]]'''XFire: [http://www.xfire.com/profile/rahunterb/ raHunterB]''' 
[[File:Ani324MS.png]]'''Steam: [http://steamcommunity.com/id/fett98 fett98] (I go by Hunter most of the time)''' 
[[File:Ani018MS.png]]'''Pokémon TCG Online: raHunterB (add me if you want to play sometime)''' 
If you couldn't tell by know, I use raHunterB for nearly everything. Why? It's unique to me since it's based off of my Bulbapedia name.
 
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=Me=
I collect old [[Pokémon TCG|TCG cards]], with my favorite being {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Dark Marowak|7}}. I sketch Pokémon when I have nothing else to do. Favorite sport is soccer, favorite drink is Dr. Pepper, and I love Star Wars. If you really want to know more, go check out my usertags page.
=*=
*I ride my classic Razor scooter a lot
*snow is amazing
*PC games I play:
**'''Star Wars'''
***''Battlefront''
***''Battlefront II''
***''Knights of the Old Republic''
***''Empire at War'' + ''Forces of Corruption'' expansion
***''Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast''
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Villainous team

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'''Villainous teams''' (English: Team ~; Japanese: ～団 ''-dan'') are {{wp|Organized crime|criminal organizations}} which form the core of the storyline of [[Pokémon games]]. There are six in the [[main series]] as of [[Generation VI]]: [[Team Rocket]], found in [[Generation I]], [[Generation II]] and the remakes of both generations; [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], found in the [[Generation III]] main games; [[Team Galactic]], found in the [[Generation IV]] main games; [[Team Plasma]] of the [[Generation V]] games; and finally [[Team Flare]] of the [[Generation VI]] games. Six villainous teams have appeared so far in the various [[side series]] games: [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]; the [[Go-Rock Squad]] of {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}; Teams [[Team Dim Sun|Dim Sun]] and [[Team Debonairs|Debonairs]] of {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}; and the [[Pokémon Pinchers]] of {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}. Whatever their goals are in their respective games, the one thing they all have in common is that they achieve their results through the misuse of Pokémon.

==Comparisons==
While [[Team Rocket]] has vague goals and is {{wp|Mafia}}-like (or perhaps {{wp|Yakuza}}-like, considering the Japanese background), the other known villainous teams Team Aqua, Team Magma, as well as Team Plasma have clear goals and are {{wp|cult}}-like, fanatically believing that achieving their goals will bring about the best interests of the people of the world. Cipher and Team Snagem work together to steal Pokémon from others and create [[Shadow Pokémon]] from them, while the leader of Team Galactic wishes to recreate the universe in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} and/or {{p|Palkia}}. The Go-Rock Squad plan to take over the Pokémon Rangers by capturing powerful Pokémon, making them cause disasters, then commanding the Pokémon to stop by using Stylers so they will be regarded as heroes. [[Team Dim Sun]] plans on using Pokémon to make energy for Altru Inc. and Almia. Each has an iconic leader - [[Giovanni]] (later missing), [[Archie]], [[Maxie]], [[N]] and [[Ghetsis]], [[Evice]] and [[Greevil]], [[Gonzap]], [[Cyrus]], [[Gordor]], and [[Blake Hall]] respectively.

Team Rocket had extensive presence in [[Generation I]], including running the [[Celadon Game Corner]], invading [[Silph Co.]], and murdering [[Marowak (ghost)|at least one Pokémon]]. Even in the {{pkmn|anime}}, where law enforcement officers are clearly present, Team Rocket's activities continue unhindered, as if they were above the law.

By [[Generation II]], they have lost most of their power and attempted to re-group in the [[Johto]]. They initially managed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], only to be defeated by the [[player character|player]], forcing [[Team Rocket]] to disband yet again. 

In contrast, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]'s crimes are more extreme, including stealing [[Peeko|a Pokémon]], a meteorite, and one [[Submarine Explorer 1|submarine]]; and causing catastrophes: halting the activity of [[Mt. Chimney|a volcano]] and causing droughts and heavy rains by awakening {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.

Like Team Rocket, [[Team Galactic]] appears to run the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]. However, unlike the other teams, Team Galactic has several facilities. A warehouse and [[Team Galactic HQ|the headquarters]] are both in [[Veilstone City]], and [[Galactic Eterna Building|another building]] is located in [[Eterna City]]. Team Galactic is far more successful than the other teams in accomplishing their goals, as they have captured {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, created the [[Red Chain]], and temporarily capture {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} until the player character and the [[lake guardians]] (or, in {{v2|Platinum}}, {{p|Giratina}}) foils them.

[[Team Plasma]] appears to work in a more mysterious attitude, especially their leader, [[N]]. Their goal is unlike the other villainous teams, not abusing Pokémon, but separating humans and Pokémon, comparing Pokémon under a Trainer's command to slaves. (They believe that liberation will actually ''help'' the Pokémon.)

The above refers to the games; however, there is a darker interpretation of the teams in the manga [[Pokémon Adventures]].

==Main series==
===[[Team Rocket]]===
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Team Rocket Grunt.png|thumb|right|Team Rocket Grunts]]
Team Rocket members wear black costumes and have a red "R" as their crest. Many variations of the costume have been seen. Their leader is [[Giovanni]].
====In the games====
In [[Generation I]], Team Rocket often worked to gain money, through methods such as burglary and selling Fossils. Their plans culminated in a hostile takeover of the Silph Corporation building in Saffron City. The gang based their operations in the hidden basement of Celadon's Game Corner.

Initially, [[Giovanni]] was the leader of the [[Viridian Gym]]. After being defeated by {{ga|Red}}, he resigned his position and disappeared to train. Team Rocket was disbanded at this time, but isolated groups still operated in the Sevii Islands until they were made aware of Giovanni's departure.

For three years, Team Rocket appeared to be gone completely. However, an underground movement, led by executives from the [[Sevii Islands]], developed in the Johto region. As usual, it began with crimes committed to earn money (such as cutting off Slowpoke tails and selling them at outrageous prices).

As the [[Johto]] Team Rocket grew in size, scientists within the group studied radio waves and how they might be used to control Pokémon. From a former ninja base in [[Mahogany Town]], their experiments affected the Magikarp at the Lake of Rage, causing the Pokémon to evolve unnaturally. Although the experiment was stopped by Lance, Team Rocket soon took over the Goldenrod Radio Tower, intending to use its transmitter to affect Pokémon nationwide and contact their leader, Giovanni.

Before putting their plan into action, however, Team Rocket used the tower to instead attempt to contact Giovanni, hoping he would hear their message and come back to lead. This gave {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} enough time to infiltrate the besieged Goldenrod and defeat Team Rocket's executives, who again disbanded the group. Meanwhile, a time traveling Ethan/Lyra from the future fights Giovanni while the other watches the fight. He then vanishes after the fight and Ethan and Lyra return to their time.

====In the anime====
Team Rocket has appeared in almost every episode since [[EP002|the second]], usually as the bumbling trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, though at times [[Giovanni]] as well as other members, such as [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]], will appear.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
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Team Rocket first appear in Pokémon Adventures when {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} are pursuing {{p|Mew}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. They are led by {{adv|Giovanni}}, who is portrayed in a much more sinister light than in the anime or games, as with Team Rocket on a whole.

Contrary to the games and anime, who generally depict [[Gym Leader]]s as valiant, with a few exceptions. In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, the three most prominent members of Team Rocket, collectively referred to as the [[Team Rocket Triad]], are [[Koga]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Lt. Surge]]. Like the other villainous trios, two members of the Team Rocket Triad (Sabrina and Lt. Surge) are true to their original calling (though as opposed to the other villainous trios, for them it is being Gym Leaders, not being members of their Team), while one goes his own way, that being Koga.

For a short time, [[Blaine]] too worked for Team Rocket, making 5 out of the 8 [[Gym Leader#Indigo League|Kanto Leaders]] Rocket affiliated at some point in their life.

As in the games, Giovanni later disbands Team Rocket and shuns the Team Rocket Triad, and the four of them go their separate ways. Team Rocket make a brief comeback aboard the S.S. Aqua, but they are on the whole unsuccessful. Later, however, [[Pryce]], under the guise of the [[Masked Man]], reforms Team Rocket for his own uses. At this point his most prominent members are [[Carl]], [[Sham]], [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. Pryce plans to use Team Rocket to gain control of {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and eventually {{p|Celebi}}, and through that control time in order to save his {{p|Lapras}}'s parents. After {{adv|Gold}} convinces him to cease his villainous ways, he too disbands Team Rocket.

In the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, Giovanni once again reforms Team Rocket, the most notable members now being the three Beasts of Team Rocket. The main aim for Team Rocket is to reunite Giovanni with his son {{adv|Silver}} through use of {{adv|Deoxys}}. Like the other villainous trios, two of the Beasts remain true to their original calling (as Rockets), those being Orm and Sird, while the other, Carr, goes his own way. In this arc, Silver is intended to inherit Team Rocket, but he instead shuns it. It is unclear what Team Rocket's fate are at the end of this arc, but with the members in disarray, it is most likely that it dissolved.

===[[Team Aqua]]===
[[File:Ruby Sapphire Team Aqua Grunts.png|thumb|Team Aqua Grunts]]
They wear blue costumes that look like {{wp|pirate}} outfits. They have a skull-and-bones-like "A" as their crest. Their leader is [[Archie]]. Team Aqua tries to expand the ocean and awaken {{p|Kyogre}}.

====In the games====
In the games, they are led by [[Archie]] and want to expand the ocean and awake Kygore in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire]] and {{v2|Emerald}}, but help the player defeat team Magma in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby]].

====In the anime====

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
Team Aqua is led by [[Archie]]. Their principal aim is to gain control of {{p|Kyogre}} and increase the sea in the Hoenn region.
There are three Executives, known as the SSS of Team Aqua, which can be considered a parallel not only to the Three Fires of Team Magma, but the Team Rocket Triad and the Three Beasts of Team Rocket. Like the other villainous trios, one member of the SSS of Team Aqua went his own way, but rather than leaving Team Aqua, it was rejoining after being kicked out.

Team Aqua and Team Magma are presented more individually in Adventures than in any other medium. Team Aqua seem to have more influence, with Archie holding the position of News Director, but they don't seem to be as well equipped, as shown by the fact that they had no idea what the Orbs were until Amber spied on Team Magma.

===[[Team Magma]]===
[[File:Ruby Sapphire Team Magma Grunts.png|thumb|Team Magma Grunts]]
They wear red jumpsuit outfits, which have been variously interpreted to look like {{wp|Ninja}} costumes or similar to an imp. They have a stylized "M", appearing like a volcano, as their team's signature crest. Their leader is [[Maxie]]. Team Magma attempts to wake {{p|Groudon}} and expand the land area of the world.

====In the games====
They are led by [[Maxie]]. In Pokémon Ruby their main goal is to increase the landmass of the [[Hoenn]] region. They are first encountered in [[Slateport City]]'s [[Oceanic Museum]], attempting to steal the {{key|III|Devon Goods}} from [[Captain Stern]]. Later, they steal a {{key|III|Meteorite}} from [[Professor Cozmo]] in [[Meteor Falls]], and use it to try to cause Mt. Chimney to erupt. After being defeated, they aren't seen again until the player reaches the [[Weather Institute]], where a group of grunts led by [[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]] are looking for information about the legendary Pokémon, {{p|Groudon}}, and the weather Pokémon, [[Castform]]. Soon after, they are seen at [[Mt. Pyre]], and succeed in stealing the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}. They then steal the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] that Captain Stern built, and travel to the [[Seafloor Cavern]] with the Blue Orb to awaken Groudon.

====In the anime====

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
Team Magma is led by [[Maxie]].
Their principal aim is to gain control of {{p|Groudon}} and increase the landmass in the Hoenn region.

There are three Executives, known as the Three Fires of Team Magma, which can be considered a parallel not only to the SSS of Team Aqua, but also the Team Rocket Triad and the Three Beasts of Team Rocket. Like the other villainous trios, one of the Three Fires of Team Magma goes her own way, in this example, it is Marge, who decides to help {{adv|Ruby}} stop {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} rather than further the cause of Groudon, as the Team's principal aim is. The Three Fires of Team Magma are more distinct from each other than the SSS of Team Aqua, because they all have an individual way of using fire. Marge's is the most straight forward, she simply aims to burn things, Mitch uses smoke to hide his movements and Mack uses heat to cause his victims to hallucinate, oddly, he seems to be able to control these hallucinations.

Team Magma and Team Aqua are presented as more individual than they are in any other medium. Team Magma is presented as better equipped in the field of capturing a Legendary Pokémon and using its powers for their own end, as shown by their knowledge and acquisition of the two Orbs, however, they are not as influential, and Archie is able to convince most of Hoenn that Team Magma are the only villains.

===[[Team Galactic]]===
[[File:Diamond Pearl Team Galactic Grunts.png|thumb|right|Team Galactic Grunts]]
Galactic Grunts wear black and white jumpsuits that vaguely resemble spacesuits and wear their hair in teal bowl cuts. Their leader is [[Cyrus]], who wishes to create a new universe by awakening {{p|Dialga}} or[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|*]]/and[[Pokémon Platinum Version|*]] {{p|Palkia}}. Their team's crest is a stylized letter "G" (Possibly to make it resemble a spiral galaxy). Whereas the other teams usually have large logos on their uniforms, Team Galactic's logos are small, being barely visible on their battle sprites.

====In the games====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, this team's leader (named [[Cyrus]]) wishes to recreate the {{pkmn|universe}} in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, the leader is still Cyrus, but this time, he tries to summon both Dialga and Palkia to create a world without spirit.

====In the anime====
[[Saturn]], along with two grunts, appeared in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', though it was just a brief cameo at the end of the episode. Here, they commissioned Team Rocket to steal the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb}} and frame [[Nando]] for the crime. At the end, they commented that they (Team Rocket) did a lousy job at it. This was not revealed until their next appearance, ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''. Saturn tries to locate the {{p|Unown}} and control them using a cube with an {{p|Arceus}} pattern. [[Cyrus]], [[Mars]], and [[Jupiter]] later appeared in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'' with Saturn.

====In the manga====

=====In Pokémon Adventures=====

=====In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!=====
Like in the games, the team is led [[Cyrus]]. The team essentially has the same goal as in the games, but was possible that the {{tc|Commander}}s did not know about the absolute plan of their leader, since Mars was shocked when Cyrus revealed that his ultimate goal was to create the universe and all of the life fully anew. [[Hareta]], with the help of [[Mitsumi]], a former member, and the Gym Leaders, managed to stop him. Later, [[Charon]] becomes the new leader and tried to capture [[Heatran]]. [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] left on a search to find Cyrus and were treated as deserters.

One of the most distinctive characters of the team is [[B-2]], a grunt who has swollen buttocks due to Hareta biting him when they first met.

===[[Team Plasma]]===
[[File:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|left|Team Plasma Grunts as they appear in Black and White]]
[[File:Black 2 White 2 Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|right|Team Plasma Grunts as they appear in Black 2 and White 2]]
Team Plasma is the villainous team of the Unova region. Originally, the grunts wear a costume that resembles a {{wp|knight}}'s armor, while the [[Seven Sages]] wear robes. Their objective is to separate [[human]]ity from Pokémon. Their leader is [[N]], although the team is being used to further the goals of his adopted father, [[Ghetsis]]. After this is discovered, the members of Team Plasma that support Ghetsis change their uniform to be more similar to pirates, while those that support N remain in the old uniform. Their crest is the letters P and Z combined together, looking like the {{wp|Chi Rho}}.

====In the games====
Team Plasma appears in various locations. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, their leader, N, is encountered very early in the game and is battled in many of Team Plasma's appearances. Eventually, N is able to gain control of {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}, and defeats the champion [[Alder]]. After the player captures the other Legendary Pokémon and defeats N, Ghetsis reveals his true plans, battling the hero himself. After his defeat and arrest, [[Looker]] will ask the player to help him round up the remaining [[Seven Sages|Sages]].

In {{game|Black and White|s|4=2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, Team Plasma has split into two different factions. One of the factions consists of the few members of Team Plasma that are still loyal to N. The other faction, known as the new Team Plasma, is led by [[Colress]]. This faction is not attempting to release Pokémon, but instead take over Unova. They intend to accomplish this new goal by freezing the region and stealing all of the region's Pokémon. Having escaped from custody, Ghetsis once again reveals himself to be the true mastermind behind Team Plasma's actions.

The reformed members and N help the player against new Team Plasma, culminating in the defeat of Colress and Ghetsis — the latter controlling {{p|Kyurem}}. Following this, Colress officially disbands Team Plasma, retiring to [[P2 Laboratory]]. Ghetsis, having snapped and lost heart upon seeing his plans foiled, is taken away by the [[Shadow Triad]], never to be seen again.

====In the anime====
Team Plasma's [[BW023 (unaired)|debut]] [[BW024 (unaired)|episodes]] were postponed due to {{wp|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} in Japan but was later retconned out of continuity. Their proper debut was in the ''[[Best Wishes series|Best Wishes Season 2: Episode N]]'' arc but in their new outfits.

N debuted at the end of ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'' and was properly introduced in the [[BW110|next episode]]. Colress, with some other [[Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)|grunts]], first appeared in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'' experimenting with wild Pokémon. Ghetsis made his proper appearance  in ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]''. Also, [[Anthea and Concordia]] made their debut at the end of the episode rescuing N from Team Plasma. The Seven Sages appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''. Like in the [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|games]], Team Plasma's plan is to use the strength of Pokémon and use it to take over the [[Unova]] region.

====In the manga====

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===[[Team Flare]]===
[[File:XY_Team_Flare_Grunts.png|thumb|left| Team Flare Grunts]]
Team Flare is the villainous team of the Kalos region.

====In the games====
Team Flare's goal is to make the world "beautiful" with style and lots of money. Despite of their goal, several grunts and even their leader [[Lysandre]] confirm that they seek a world on the benefit of only those within Team Flare, disregarding anybody else. Team Flare would attempt to make money by stealing and selling [[Fossils]]. They would also syphon energy from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], and later on steal [[Poké Balls]] from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] which they would use to increase their army of powerful Pokémon.

Eventually Lysandre decides to use an ancient "Ultimate Weapon" to obliterate all life except themselves in order to start anew, as he no longer sees a bright future for the current society.

Post Elite Four, the player is tasked by [[Looker]] to help him solve a series of crimes related to a person known as [[Essentia]], which would be revealed to be a pawn used by [[Xerosic]] one of Team Flare's scientists.

==Side series==
===[[Cipher]]===
[[File:Cipher_Peon.png|thumb|A Cipher Peon]]
====In the games====
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} this group aims to turn every Pokémon in the world into [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Their leader in Colosseum was [[Mayor Es Cade|Evice]] and their leader in XD: Gale of Darkness was [[Greevil]].

====In the anime====
Everything associated with Orre does not appear as in the anime. Due to the connection between [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s [[Dark Ball]]s, it would not be surprising if this team were based on him.

====In the manga====

===[[Team Snagem]]===
====In the games====
In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD this team tries to steal every Pokémon in the world using their special device, the [[Snag Machine]]. In both games, their leader was [[Gonzap]].

====In the anime====
Team Snagem has not appeared in the anime at any point.

====In the manga====

==Spin-off games==
===[[Team Great Rocket]]===
====In the games====
In {{Card GB 2}}, this team are located in the [[Trading Card Game Islands]]. They attempt to steal the [[Legendary Cards]] of the [[Grand Master]]s in [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]]. Led by [[King Biruritchi]], they take over [[TCG Island]] and kidnap several of the [[Club Master]]s.

===[[Go-Rock Squad]]===
[[File:Go Rock Squad grunts.png|right|frame|Go-Rock Grunts]]
====In the games====
In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, this team attempts to capture the [[legendary beasts]] with their own version of the [[Capture Styler]].

====In the manga====
In [[W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic]], the [[Go-Rock Quads]] capture {{p|Deoxys}} and use it against the Rangers [[Lunick]] and [[Solana]]. They controlled Deoxys by the use of their instruments. The Go-Rock Squad could also change Deoxys's formes with them.
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===[[Team Meanies]]===
[[File:Team Meanies anime.png|thumb|Team Meanies in the anime]]
====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], they are the enemy team. They harass the player and their partner many times, including stealing their personal rescue missions and attacking them. Eventually, the player has to rescue one of the members, and the leader of the team asks for help.

====In the anime====
Team Meanies appeared in the Mystery Dungeon anime short, ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. Like in the games, they are the enemy team to [[Team Go-Getters]].
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===[[Team Skull]]===
[[File:Team Skull art.png|thumb|Team Skull]]
====In the games====
They are a team of Pokémon in the second pair of Mystery Dungeon games. It is made up of {{p|Skuntank}}, {{p|Koffing}}, and {{P|Zubat}}. They frequently harass the player's team, until [[Brine Cave]], where Skuntank is injured. The two teams finally make up, and Team Skull is never seen again.

====In the anime====
Team Skull has not appeared in the anime.
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===[[Team Dim Sun]]===
====In the games====
[[File:Dim Sun Grunts.png|thumb|right|200px|Team Dim Sun minions]]
In {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, this team attempts to control all Pokémon in [[Almia]] Region. Their head [[Blake Hall]]'s goal is to force all the Pokémon in [[Almia]] to produce limitless energy for his company, the Altru Inc.

====In the manga====

===[[Phobos Battalion]]===
====In the games====
Phobos Battalion are the enemies in {{g|Trozei!}}. Their goal is to steal Pokémon to use their energy and power up a secret weapon called Phobosphere. Their leader is Baron Phobos.

====In the manga====
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===[[Pokémon Pinchers]]===
[[File:Pokémon Pinchers.png|thumb|right|200px|Male and female Pokémon pinchers]]
====In the games====
The Pokémon Pinchers are a villainous team based in the [[Oblivia]] region, appearing in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}. Their leaders are the [[Societea]], four people who wish to extend their lives with the Golden Armor and rule the world.

====In the anime====
Two Pinchers and [[Red Eyes]] were seen in anime specials ''[[SS22|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One)]]'' and ''[[SS23|(Part Two)]]''.

====In the manga====

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'''Villainous teams''' (English: Team ~; Japanese: ～団 ''-dan'') are {{wp|Organized crime|criminal organizations}} which form the core of the storyline of [[Pokémon games]]. There are six in the [[main series]] as of [[Generation VI]]: [[Team Rocket]], found in [[Generation I]], [[Generation II]] and the remakes of both generations; [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], found in the [[Generation III]] main games; [[Team Galactic]], found in the [[Generation IV]] main games; [[Team Plasma]] of the [[Generation V]] games; and finally [[Team Flare]] of the [[Generation VI]] games. Six villainous teams have appeared so far in the various [[side series]] games: [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]] of [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]; the [[Go-Rock Squad]] of {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}; Teams [[Team Dim Sun|Dim Sun]] and [[Team Debonairs|Debonairs]] of {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}; and the [[Pokémon Pinchers]] of {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}. Whatever their goals are in their respective games, the one thing they all have in common is that they achieve their results through the misuse of Pokémon.

==Comparisons==
While [[Team Rocket]] has vague goals and is {{wp|Mafia}}-like (or perhaps {{wp|Yakuza}}-like, considering the Japanese background), the other known villainous teams Team Aqua, Team Magma, as well as Team Plasma have clear goals and are {{wp|cult}}-like, fanatically believing that achieving their goals will bring about the best interests of the people of the world. Cipher and Team Snagem work together to steal Pokémon from others and create [[Shadow Pokémon]] from them, while the leader of Team Galactic wishes to recreate the universe in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} and/or {{p|Palkia}}. The Go-Rock Squad plan to take over the Pokémon Rangers by capturing powerful Pokémon, making them cause disasters, then commanding the Pokémon to stop by using Stylers so they will be regarded as heroes. [[Team Dim Sun]] plans on using Pokémon to make energy for Altru Inc. and Almia. Each has an iconic leader - [[Giovanni]] (later missing), [[Archie]], [[Maxie]], [[N]] and [[Ghetsis]], [[Evice]] and [[Greevil]], [[Gonzap]], [[Cyrus]], [[Gordor]], and [[Blake Hall]] respectively.

Team Rocket had extensive presence in [[Generation I]], including running the [[Celadon Game Corner]], invading [[Silph Co.]], and murdering [[Marowak (ghost)|at least one Pokémon]]. Even in the {{pkmn|anime}}, where law enforcement officers are clearly present, Team Rocket's activities continue unhindered, as if they were above the law.

By [[Generation II]], they have lost most of their power and attempted to re-group in the [[Johto]]. They initially managed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], only to be defeated by the [[player character|player]], forcing [[Team Rocket]] to disband yet again. 

In contrast, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]'s crimes are more extreme, including stealing [[Peeko|a Pokémon]], a meteorite, and one [[Submarine Explorer 1|submarine]]; and causing catastrophes: halting the activity of [[Mt. Chimney|a volcano]] and causing droughts and heavy rains by awakening {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.

Like Team Rocket, [[Team Galactic]] appears to run the [[Veilstone Game Corner]]. However, unlike the other teams, Team Galactic has several facilities. A warehouse and [[Team Galactic HQ|the headquarters]] are both in [[Veilstone City]], and [[Galactic Eterna Building|another building]] is located in [[Eterna City]]. Team Galactic is far more successful than the other teams in accomplishing their goals, as they have captured {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, created the [[Red Chain]], and temporarily capture {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} until the player character and the [[lake guardians]] (or, in {{v2|Platinum}}, {{p|Giratina}}) foils them.

[[Team Plasma]] appears to work in a more mysterious attitude, especially their leader, [[N]]. Their goal is unlike the other villainous teams, not abusing Pokémon, but separating humans and Pokémon, comparing Pokémon under a Trainer's command to slaves. (They believe that liberation will actually ''help'' the Pokémon.)

The above refers to the games; however, there is a darker interpretation of the teams in the manga [[Pokémon Adventures]].

==Main series==
===[[Team Rocket]]===
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Team Rocket Grunt.png|thumb|right|Team Rocket Grunts]]
Team Rocket members wear black costumes and have a red "R" as their crest. Many variations of the costume have been seen. Their leader is [[Giovanni]].
====In the games====
In [[Generation I]], Team Rocket often worked to gain money, through methods such as burglary and selling Fossils. Their plans culminated in a hostile takeover of the Silph Corporation building in Saffron City. The gang based their operations in the hidden basement of Celadon's Game Corner.

Initially, [[Giovanni]] was the leader of the [[Viridian Gym]]. After being defeated by {{ga|Red}}, he resigned his position and disappeared to train. Team Rocket was disbanded at this time, but isolated groups still operated in the Sevii Islands until they were made aware of Giovanni's departure.

For three years, Team Rocket appeared to be gone completely. However, an underground movement, led by executives from the [[Sevii Islands]], developed in the Johto region. As usual, it began with crimes committed to earn money (such as cutting off Slowpoke tails and selling them at outrageous prices).

As the [[Johto]] Team Rocket grew in size, scientists within the group studied radio waves and how they might be used to control Pokémon. From a former ninja base in [[Mahogany Town]], their experiments affected the Magikarp at the Lake of Rage, causing the Pokémon to evolve unnaturally. Although the experiment was stopped by Lance, Team Rocket soon took over the Goldenrod Radio Tower, intending to use its transmitter to affect Pokémon nationwide and contact their leader, Giovanni.

Before putting their plan into action, however, Team Rocket used the tower to instead attempt to contact Giovanni, hoping he would hear their message and come back to lead. This gave {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} enough time to infiltrate the besieged Goldenrod and defeat Team Rocket's executives, who again disbanded the group. Meanwhile, a time traveling Ethan/Lyra from the future fights Giovanni while the other watches the fight. He then vanishes after the fight and Ethan and Lyra return to their time.

====In the anime====
Team Rocket has appeared in almost every episode since [[EP002|the second]], usually as the bumbling trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, though at times [[Giovanni]] as well as other members, such as [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]], will appear.

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
{{incomplete|section|HGSS arc}}
Team Rocket first appear in Pokémon Adventures when {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} are pursuing {{p|Mew}} in [[Viridian Forest]]. They are led by {{adv|Giovanni}}, who is portrayed in a much more sinister light than in the anime or games, as with Team Rocket on a whole.

Contrary to the games and anime, who generally depict [[Gym Leader]]s as valiant, with a few exceptions. In the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, the three most prominent members of Team Rocket, collectively referred to as the [[Team Rocket Triad]], are [[Koga]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Lt. Surge]]. Like the other villainous trios, two members of the Team Rocket Triad (Sabrina and Lt. Surge) are true to their original calling (though as opposed to the other villainous trios, for them it is being Gym Leaders, not being members of their Team), while one goes his own way, that being Koga.

For a short time, [[Blaine]] too worked for Team Rocket, making 5 out of the 8 [[Gym Leader#Indigo League|Kanto Leaders]] Rocket affiliated at some point in their life.

As in the games, Giovanni later disbands Team Rocket and shuns the Team Rocket Triad, and the four of them go their separate ways. Team Rocket make a brief comeback aboard the S.S. Aqua, but they are on the whole unsuccessful. Later, however, [[Pryce]], under the guise of the [[Masked Man]], reforms Team Rocket for his own uses. At this point his most prominent members are [[Carl]], [[Sham]], [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. Pryce plans to use Team Rocket to gain control of {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}} and eventually {{p|Celebi}}, and through that control time in order to save his {{p|Lapras}}'s parents. After {{adv|Gold}} convinces him to cease his villainous ways, he too disbands Team Rocket.

In the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, Giovanni once again reforms Team Rocket, the most notable members now being the three Beasts of Team Rocket. The main aim for Team Rocket is to reunite Giovanni with his son {{adv|Silver}} through use of {{adv|Deoxys}}. Like the other villainous trios, two of the Beasts remain true to their original calling (as Rockets), those being Orm and Sird, while the other, Carr, goes his own way. In this arc, Silver is intended to inherit Team Rocket, but he instead shuns it. It is unclear what Team Rocket's fate are at the end of this arc, but with the members in disarray, it is most likely that it dissolved.

===[[Team Aqua]]===
[[File:Ruby Sapphire Team Aqua Grunts.png|thumb|Team Aqua Grunts]]
They wear blue costumes that look like {{wp|pirate}} outfits. They have a skull-and-bones-like "A" as their crest. Their leader is [[Archie]]. Team Aqua tries to expand the ocean and awaken {{p|Kyogre}}.

====In the games====
In the games, they are led by [[Archie]] and want to expand the ocean and awake Kygore in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire]] and {{v2|Emerald}}, but help the player defeat team Magma in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby]].

====In the anime====

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
Team Aqua is led by [[Archie]]. Their principal aim is to gain control of {{p|Kyogre}} and increase the sea in the Hoenn region.
There are three Executives, known as the SSS of Team Aqua, which can be considered a parallel not only to the Three Fires of Team Magma, but the Team Rocket Triad and the Three Beasts of Team Rocket. Like the other villainous trios, one member of the SSS of Team Aqua went his own way, but rather than leaving Team Aqua, it was rejoining after being kicked out.

Team Aqua and Team Magma are presented more individually in Adventures than in any other medium. Team Aqua seem to have more influence, with Archie holding the position of News Director, but they don't seem to be as well equipped, as shown by the fact that they had no idea what the Orbs were until Amber spied on Team Magma.

===[[Team Magma]]===
[[File:Ruby Sapphire Team Magma Grunts.png|thumb|Team Magma Grunts]]
They wear red jumpsuit outfits, which have been variously interpreted to look like {{wp|Ninja}} costumes or similar to an imp. They have a stylized "M", appearing like a volcano, as their team's signature crest. Their leader is [[Maxie]]. Team Magma attempts to wake {{p|Groudon}} and expand the land area of the world.

====In the games====
They are led by [[Maxie]]. In Pokémon Ruby their main goal is to increase the landmass of the [[Hoenn]] region. They are first encountered in the [[Oceanic Museum]] in [[Slateport City]], attempting to steal {{key|III|Devon Goods}} from [[Captain Stern]]. Later, they steal a {{key|III|Meteorite}} from [[Professor Cozmo]] in [[Meteor Falls]], and use it to try to cause Mt. Chimney to erupt and expand the land. After being defeated, they aren't seen again until the player reaches the [[Weather Institute]], where they encounter them alongside Admin, [[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]], looking for information about the legendary Pokémon, {{p|Groudon}}, and [[Castform]]. Soon after, they are seen at [[Mt. Pyre]], and succeed in stealing the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}. They then steal the [[Submarine Explorer 1]] that Captain Stern built, and travel to the [[Seafloor Cavern]] with the Blue Orb to awaken Groudon.

====In the anime====

====In the manga====
=====Pokémon Adventures=====
Team Magma is led by [[Maxie]].
Their principal aim is to gain control of {{p|Groudon}} and increase the landmass in the Hoenn region.

There are three Executives, known as the Three Fires of Team Magma, which can be considered a parallel not only to the SSS of Team Aqua, but also the Team Rocket Triad and the Three Beasts of Team Rocket. Like the other villainous trios, one of the Three Fires of Team Magma goes her own way, in this example, it is Marge, who decides to help {{adv|Ruby}} stop {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} rather than further the cause of Groudon, as the Team's principal aim is. The Three Fires of Team Magma are more distinct from each other than the SSS of Team Aqua, because they all have an individual way of using fire. Marge's is the most straight forward, she simply aims to burn things, Mitch uses smoke to hide his movements and Mack uses heat to cause his victims to hallucinate, oddly, he seems to be able to control these hallucinations.

Team Magma and Team Aqua are presented as more individual than they are in any other medium. Team Magma is presented as better equipped in the field of capturing a Legendary Pokémon and using its powers for their own end, as shown by their knowledge and acquisition of the two Orbs, however, they are not as influential, and Archie is able to convince most of Hoenn that Team Magma are the only villains.

===[[Team Galactic]]===
[[File:Diamond Pearl Team Galactic Grunts.png|thumb|right|Team Galactic Grunts]]
Galactic Grunts wear black and white jumpsuits that vaguely resemble spacesuits and wear their hair in teal bowl cuts. Their leader is [[Cyrus]], who wishes to create a new universe by awakening {{p|Dialga}} or[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|*]]/and[[Pokémon Platinum Version|*]] {{p|Palkia}}. Their team's crest is a stylized letter "G" (Possibly to make it resemble a spiral galaxy). Whereas the other teams usually have large logos on their uniforms, Team Galactic's logos are small, being barely visible on their battle sprites.

====In the games====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, this team's leader (named [[Cyrus]]) wishes to recreate the {{pkmn|universe}} in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, the leader is still Cyrus, but this time, he tries to summon both Dialga and Palkia to create a world without spirit.

====In the anime====
[[Saturn]], along with two grunts, appeared in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', though it was just a brief cameo at the end of the episode. Here, they commissioned Team Rocket to steal the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Adamant Orb}} and frame [[Nando]] for the crime. At the end, they commented that they (Team Rocket) did a lousy job at it. This was not revealed until their next appearance, ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]''. Saturn tries to locate the {{p|Unown}} and control them using a cube with an {{p|Arceus}} pattern. [[Cyrus]], [[Mars]], and [[Jupiter]] later appeared in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'' with Saturn.

====In the manga====

=====In Pokémon Adventures=====

=====In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!=====
Like in the games, the team is led [[Cyrus]]. The team essentially has the same goal as in the games, but was possible that the {{tc|Commander}}s did not know about the absolute plan of their leader, since Mars was shocked when Cyrus revealed that his ultimate goal was to create the universe and all of the life fully anew. [[Hareta]], with the help of [[Mitsumi]], a former member, and the Gym Leaders, managed to stop him. Later, [[Charon]] becomes the new leader and tried to capture [[Heatran]]. [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] left on a search to find Cyrus and were treated as deserters.

One of the most distinctive characters of the team is [[B-2]], a grunt who has swollen buttocks due to Hareta biting him when they first met.

===[[Team Plasma]]===
[[File:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|left|Team Plasma Grunts as they appear in Black and White]]
[[File:Black 2 White 2 Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|right|Team Plasma Grunts as they appear in Black 2 and White 2]]
Team Plasma is the villainous team of the Unova region. Originally, the grunts wear a costume that resembles a {{wp|knight}}'s armor, while the [[Seven Sages]] wear robes. Their objective is to separate [[human]]ity from Pokémon. Their leader is [[N]], although the team is being used to further the goals of his adopted father, [[Ghetsis]]. After this is discovered, the members of Team Plasma that support Ghetsis change their uniform to be more similar to pirates, while those that support N remain in the old uniform. Their crest is the letters P and Z combined together, looking like the {{wp|Chi Rho}}.

====In the games====
Team Plasma appears in various locations. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, their leader, N, is encountered very early in the game and is battled in many of Team Plasma's appearances. Eventually, N is able to gain control of {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}, and defeats the champion [[Alder]]. After the player captures the other Legendary Pokémon and defeats N, Ghetsis reveals his true plans, battling the hero himself. After his defeat and arrest, [[Looker]] will ask the player to help him round up the remaining [[Seven Sages|Sages]].

In {{game|Black and White|s|4=2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, Team Plasma has split into two different factions. One of the factions consists of the few members of Team Plasma that are still loyal to N. The other faction, known as the new Team Plasma, is led by [[Colress]]. This faction is not attempting to release Pokémon, but instead take over Unova. They intend to accomplish this new goal by freezing the region and stealing all of the region's Pokémon. Having escaped from custody, Ghetsis once again reveals himself to be the true mastermind behind Team Plasma's actions.

The reformed members and N help the player against new Team Plasma, culminating in the defeat of Colress and Ghetsis — the latter controlling {{p|Kyurem}}. Following this, Colress officially disbands Team Plasma, retiring to [[P2 Laboratory]]. Ghetsis, having snapped and lost heart upon seeing his plans foiled, is taken away by the [[Shadow Triad]], never to be seen again.

====In the anime====
Team Plasma's [[BW023 (unaired)|debut]] [[BW024 (unaired)|episodes]] were postponed due to {{wp|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} in Japan but was later retconned out of continuity. Their proper debut was in the ''[[Best Wishes series|Best Wishes Season 2: Episode N]]'' arc but in their new outfits.

N debuted at the end of ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'' and was properly introduced in the [[BW110|next episode]]. Colress, with some other [[Team Plasma Grunt (Trainer class)|grunts]], first appeared in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'' experimenting with wild Pokémon. Ghetsis made his proper appearance  in ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]''. Also, [[Anthea and Concordia]] made their debut at the end of the episode rescuing N from Team Plasma. The Seven Sages appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''. Like in the [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|games]], Team Plasma's plan is to use the strength of Pokémon and use it to take over the [[Unova]] region.

====In the manga====

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===[[Team Flare]]===
[[File:XY_Team_Flare_Grunts.png|thumb|left| Team Flare Grunts]]
Team Flare is the villainous team of the Kalos region.

====In the games====
Team Flare's goal is to make the world "beautiful" with style and lots of money. Despite of their goal, several grunts and even their leader [[Lysandre]] confirm that they seek a world on the benefit of only those within Team Flare, disregarding anybody else. Team Flare would attempt to make money by stealing and selling [[Fossils]]. They would also syphon energy from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], and later on steal [[Poké Balls]] from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] which they would use to increase their army of powerful Pokémon.

Eventually Lysandre decides to use an ancient "Ultimate Weapon" to obliterate all life except themselves in order to start anew, as he no longer sees a bright future for the current society.

Post Elite Four, the player is tasked by [[Looker]] to help him solve a series of crimes related to a person known as [[Essentia]], which would be revealed to be a pawn used by [[Xerosic]] one of Team Flare's scientists.

==Side series==
===[[Cipher]]===
[[File:Cipher_Peon.png|thumb|A Cipher Peon]]
====In the games====
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} this group aims to turn every Pokémon in the world into [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Their leader in Colosseum was [[Mayor Es Cade|Evice]] and their leader in XD: Gale of Darkness was [[Greevil]].

====In the anime====
Everything associated with Orre does not appear as in the anime. Due to the connection between [[Shadow Pokémon]] and the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s [[Dark Ball]]s, it would not be surprising if this team were based on him.

====In the manga====

===[[Team Snagem]]===
====In the games====
In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD this team tries to steal every Pokémon in the world using their special device, the [[Snag Machine]]. In both games, their leader was [[Gonzap]].

====In the anime====
Team Snagem has not appeared in the anime at any point.

====In the manga====

==Spin-off games==
===[[Team Great Rocket]]===
====In the games====
In {{Card GB 2}}, this team are located in the [[Trading Card Game Islands]]. They attempt to steal the [[Legendary Cards]] of the [[Grand Master]]s in [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]]. Led by [[King Biruritchi]], they take over [[TCG Island]] and kidnap several of the [[Club Master]]s.

===[[Go-Rock Squad]]===
[[File:Go Rock Squad grunts.png|right|frame|Go-Rock Grunts]]
====In the games====
In {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, this team attempts to capture the [[legendary beasts]] with their own version of the [[Capture Styler]].

====In the manga====
In [[W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic]], the [[Go-Rock Quads]] capture {{p|Deoxys}} and use it against the Rangers [[Lunick]] and [[Solana]]. They controlled Deoxys by the use of their instruments. The Go-Rock Squad could also change Deoxys's formes with them.
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===[[Team Meanies]]===
[[File:Team Meanies anime.png|thumb|Team Meanies in the anime]]
====In the games====
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], they are the enemy team. They harass the player and their partner many times, including stealing their personal rescue missions and attacking them. Eventually, the player has to rescue one of the members, and the leader of the team asks for help.

====In the anime====
Team Meanies appeared in the Mystery Dungeon anime short, ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. Like in the games, they are the enemy team to [[Team Go-Getters]].
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===[[Team Skull]]===
[[File:Team Skull art.png|thumb|Team Skull]]
====In the games====
They are a team of Pokémon in the second pair of Mystery Dungeon games. It is made up of {{p|Skuntank}}, {{p|Koffing}}, and {{P|Zubat}}. They frequently harass the player's team, until [[Brine Cave]], where Skuntank is injured. The two teams finally make up, and Team Skull is never seen again.

====In the anime====
Team Skull has not appeared in the anime.
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===[[Team Dim Sun]]===
====In the games====
[[File:Dim Sun Grunts.png|thumb|right|200px|Team Dim Sun minions]]
In {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, this team attempts to control all Pokémon in [[Almia]] Region. Their head [[Blake Hall]]'s goal is to force all the Pokémon in [[Almia]] to produce limitless energy for his company, the Altru Inc.

====In the manga====

===[[Phobos Battalion]]===
====In the games====
Phobos Battalion are the enemies in {{g|Trozei!}}. Their goal is to steal Pokémon to use their energy and power up a secret weapon called Phobosphere. Their leader is Baron Phobos.

====In the manga====
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===[[Pokémon Pinchers]]===
[[File:Pokémon Pinchers.png|thumb|right|200px|Male and female Pokémon pinchers]]
====In the games====
The Pokémon Pinchers are a villainous team based in the [[Oblivia]] region, appearing in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}. Their leaders are the [[Societea]], four people who wish to extend their lives with the Golden Armor and rule the world.

====In the anime====
Two Pinchers and [[Red Eyes]] were seen in anime specials ''[[SS22|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One)]]'' and ''[[SS23|(Part Two)]]''.

====In the manga====

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Talk:Cry

2013-10-24T14:42:15Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Goldeen and Caterpie */

==A Note==
First of all, I removed the information of a short list of Pokemon that have the same cries to help summarize on how the system actually works. Second of all, I removed the Crobat cry thing, because that's pure speculation. Based on how the game works, Missingno. was improperly assigned Zubat's cry with a different pitch, just like the other Missingno's with Zapdos's cry but with a different pitch. [[User:Koolboyman|Koolboyman]] 03:12, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
:Hmm... So which are the different cries, and what Pokémon have each? Or is it as easy as dividing evo family? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]{{ani|155|Fire echy}}[[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 06:53, 9 January 2008 (UTC)
:I added the Crobat thing myself, but I didn't add the part about "considering an evolution of Golbat". I personally believe it was only just a coincidence. It's supposed to be trivia, after all. But yeah, keep speculation out. [[User:System Error|System Error]] 09:06, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

== Similar Cries ==

I know this sounds crazy, but I used the Cry Feature on the Pokédex in Diamond and Pearl and although they '''sound''' similar, no two cries are the same. They have different sound waves and the meters that show volume don't have the same pattern, but if this isn't worth putting in/taking out of the article, Machop and Omanyte might be worth mentioning. I have also noticed that maybe Chansey's cry and Pidgeot's cry are branches of the same cry. If you want more justification for Charizard's and Rhyhorn's cries being different, there is more background noise in Charizard's cry than Rhyhorn's. [[User:Superbreeder|Super]][[User talk:Superbreeder|breeder]] 02:22, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
:Actually, I've compared the cries using a Wave-editor and Charizard's and Rhyhorn's are the EXACT same. No other Cries are the same, but they're really similar. Some Cries also may be similar like Machop's and Omanyte's but their pitch is slightly different, so it's not considered the same. Also I kept that Poliwag's and Ditto's are the same, 'cause they're really similar, althought Ditto's like 0.01 second longer. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 02:35, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
Uh, I'm pretty sure Mewtwo's and Parasect's cries were also the same. I've listened to them back-to-back and i could not notice any differences at all. {{unsigned|Morgil27}}

== Pikachu's Cry ==
Will someone who knows the actual method it was done with (actual v/a recording? i think it is) make a note about Pikachu's cry in Pokémon Yellow? [[User:LordArceus|LordArceus]] 17:00, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
:Jun'ichi Masuda actually talks about that in this blog entry: http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=144 If someone who knows more about programming wants to take a stab at clarifying/summarizing the information in the entry, have at it. [[User:Lucentas|Lucentas]] 18:23, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

== About The cries ==

It is ok if we start using Pokémon cries in every Pokémon page? I mean like the Pokémon footprints, but upload them in *.ogg format. I can do it personally, because I extract the cries from their original games (Gen I Pokémon from Red, Blue and Yellow, and so on) because in Gen III or IV games they lose quality. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 19:20, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
:An admin had better make the final decision, but I see no reason why not. That would be excellent! [[User:LordArceus|LordArceus]] 19:28, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
::its on our big list of "things to do" but, it its not a priority. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 23:18, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

== Pikachu´s words? ==

''"... Ash (Pikapi), Misty (PiKachupi), Brock (PikaChu), Togepi (Pipipi), Team Rocket (Pipikachu), and "My name is Pikachu" (Pika, Pikachu)."''
Is that true? If it is, where did that info come from? (also, sorry for my bad english) [[User:Pkqls|Pkqls]] 05:46, 10 May 2009 (UTC)Pkqls
:Times in the anime where it is obvious what Pikachu would be saying, such as when the group is introducing themselves to a new character or searching for someone. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] 05:52, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

== Individual Cries ==
Responding to a request on Bulbasaur's talk page, I'm trying to compile a list of the individual Generation 1 cries. On a quick runthrough I'm down to 74 (double the actual number), but there'll be some obvious ones when I try in a less systematic way another day. When I get this down to 60, will anyone be interested in helping me out for the last few? I can easily crowbar in Generation 2 afterwards. [[User:Punkrockrevel|Punkrockrevel]] 10:58, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

== Generation I cry alterations at low HP ==

I know many of us are aware that in Generation I, when a Pokémon is sent into battle with less than 20% of its maximum HP, it will cry in an extremely distorted way (e.g., an Alakazam sent out at low HP sounds like Gastly). Should this be written into the article? [[User:Ultraflame|Ultraflame]] 04:45, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
:Hmmm, Not sure about this, I'll just double check with blue...--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 07:06, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
:I'm guessing the cause of the distortion is due to the annoying low-HP alarm and the Pokémon's cry being played at the same time, which screws up the instructions for altering the cry to make it sound correctly. [[User:Ultraflame|Ultraflame]] 04:17, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

== Sound files ==

We should have sound files so that people know what each pokemon's cry sounds like.--[[User:SeanWheeler|SeanWheeler]] 16:24, 4 April 2010 (UTC)
:We do. They're just not set on the pages yet. And they won't be until we can figure out some backend stuff. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 19:23, 4 April 2010 (UTC)
::I have all cries up to deoxys, if they're needed, just leave a note and i'll upload them on mediafire, {{Unsigned|Ben7229}}
:::We already have the cries of every Pokémon up through Generation IV... the problem is finding the correct way to implement them without making the server explode. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 11:33, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

==Three Pairs==
The article states that "tree pairs of Generation I Pokémon share the same cry", yet only two pairs are listed. Should it read as "two pairs" or was one pair removed by mistake? [[User:Puceron|Puceron]] 06:22, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
:Sorry, I forgot to write it. [[User:WhitneyMoe|WhitneyMoe]] 08:19, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

== Poked into a Gold Version ROM... ==

I viewed the cries that exist in Gold Version with a cry-editing tool, and what I found were:
* There appear to be '''38''' (not 37) different cries that appear to have been introduced in Generation I. But since I'm looking at a Generation II game, maybe that was changed between generations.
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=== Generation I cry groups (38) ===
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<pre>
Bulbasaur
Ivysaur
Venusaur
Pikachu
Dratini
Dragonair
Dragonite

Charmander
Charmeleon
Charizard
Rhyhorn
Magmar

Squirtle
Wartortle
Zubat
Golbat
Tauros
Crobat

Blastoise
Kakuna
Beedrill

Caterpie
Butterfree
Goldeen
Seaking
Scyther
Kabuto

Metapod
Abra
Kadabra
Alakazam
Magnemite
Magneton
Gastly
Metapod

Weedle
Arcanine

Pidgey
Jigglypuff
Wigglytuff
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
Poliwrath
Ditto

Pidgeotto
Pidgeot
Chansey
Pinsir

Rattata
Raticate

Spearow
Farfetch'd

Fearow
Shellder
Cloyster
Kabutops
Zapdos

Ekans
Arbok
Onix
Magikarp
Gyarados

Raichu
Nidoking
Articuno
Moltres

Sandshrew
Sandslash
NidoranM
Nidorino

NidoranF
Nidorina

Nidoqueen
Mankey
Primeape

Clefairy
Clefable
Meowth
Persian
Cubone
Horsea
Seadra

Vulpix
Ninetales
Geodude
Graveler

Oddish
Gloom
Marowak

Vileplume
Aerodactyl

Paras
Parasect
Staryu
Starmie
Mewtwo
Mew

Venonat
Venomoth
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Eevee
Vaporeon
Jolteon
Flareon
Umbreon

Diglett
Dugtrio
Doduo
Dodrio
Exeggcute

Psyduck
Golduck
Bellsprout

Growlithe
Machop
Machoke
Machamp
Slowbro
Omanyte
Omastar

Weepinbell
Victreebel
Ponyta
Rapidash
Porygon

Golem
Hitmonlee
Koffing
Weezing
Tangela

Slowpoke

Seel
Dewgong
Hitmonchan
Lickitung

Grimer
Snorlax

Muk
Gengar

Drowzee
Hypno
Exeggutor
Jynx

Krabby
Kingler
Mr.

Voltorb
Electrode
Electabuzz

Rhydon

Kangaskhan

Lapras
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|}
* Generation II introduced 30 more cries in addition to the ones introduced in Generation I (as the article stated).
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=== Generation II cry groups (30) ===
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Chikorita
Bayleef
Meganium
Igglybuff

Cyndaquil
Quilava
Chinchou
Lanturn
Swinub
Houndour

Tyhplosion
Steelix
Lugia

Totodile
Croconaw
Feraligatr
Yanma
Octillery
Houndoom

Sentret
Furret
Phanpy

Hoothoot
Noctowl
Misdreavus
Unown

Ledyba
Ledian

Spinarak
Ariados
Pupitar

Pichu
Smeargle

Cleffa
Bellossom
Sudowoodo
Politoed
Hoppip
Skiploom
Jumpluff

Togepi

Togetic

Natu
Xatu

Mareep
Flaaffy

Ampharos
Wobbuffet
Scizor
Heracross
Skarmory

Marill
Azumarill
Sunkern
Murkrow
Smoochum

Aipom
Espeon
Stantler
Tyrogue
Ho-Oh

Sunflora
Remoraid
Elekid

Wooper
Quagsire
Sneasel

Slowking
Pineco
Foretress
Qwilfish
Blissey

Girafarig
Porygon2

Dunsparce
Sunbbull
Granbull
Shuckle

Gligar
Miltank

Teddiursa
Ursaring
Delibird
Magby

Slugma
Kindgra
Hitmontop

Magcargo
Piloswine
Corsola
Suicune

Mantine

Donphan

Raikou
Larvitar
Tyranitar

Entei
Celebi
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* The following pairs of Pokémon have ''exactly'' the same cry; they belong to the same cry group and their cries have the same pitch, echo, and length. ''All other pairs of Pokémon'' either don't have the same base cry, or the pitches, echoes, and/or lengths of their cries are slightly different.
** Charizard and Rhyhorn
** Poliwag and Ditto {{unsigned|Ultraflame}}

== Cry/Japanese names ==

Can someone double check if they meant to be saying their Japanese names (the text that appears when you talk to a Pokemon, not the actual cry)? For example, in Colosseum, if you talk to the Taillow in Agate village, it says something like ''subame'' (its Japanese name). And if you talk to the Marill in Phenac city, it says ''rurii'' (as in Mariru). This doesn't apply to all Pokemon, and may or may not apply only to Colosseum. '''X'''[[User:Vuvuzela2010|'''Vuvuzela2010''']]'''X''' 00:36, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
:Talking to Pokémon in the main series games can yield variations on their Japanese names (Clefairy usually say "Pipipi," and there's a Kangaskhan somewhere that says "Garu"), their English names (I know there are some examples, but I can't think of any right now), or random noise (Farfetch'd — at least the charcoal maker's in HGSS — say "Kwaa!," and Ho-Oh in HeartGold says "Shaoooh!"). There doesn't really seem to be any reliable pattern. —[[User:Minimiscience|Minimiscience]] 01:14, 21 February 2011 (UTC)

== Unspecific Trivia? ==

The last bit of trivia on this page states that cries in Generation III are played at .9x speed of the original samples. With the placement of that fact of trivia, however (i.e. which trivia is directly above it), I got a bit confused. Is that statement referring to when the Pokémon is weakened and its cry is distorted, or is it stating that Generation III slowed down the previous generations' cries? [[User:Sadistic Blaziken|Puppy]] of [[User talk:Sadistic Blaziken|Doom]] and [[Poochyena (Pokémon)|Destruction]] 14:18, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

:Well, judging from the fact that the bullet point for that statement is not inset, indicating that it is additional information, I would say it is not related to the trivia above it. That is, all cries in Gen III are .9x the speed of cries heard in other Generations. --'''[[User:InuMimi|いぬ]][[User talk:InuMimi|みみ]]''' 20:51, 28 June 2011 (UTC)

== Add corresponding cry to EVERY Pokemon page. ==

Hi everyone,

I am new to wiki forums in general, but Pokemon is a safe bet to go to, as I would LOVE to see this happen.

I think that every pokemon in the page, yes, all of them, should have thier corresponding cry associated with their page. It would only add a nice touch to the site as a whole, and this is big enough to become a project.

I am willing to make this happen. {{unsigned|DrummerDooter}}

:Staff members have said repeatedly on this very talk page that they're working on it, but other things take priority over that. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 15:34, 2 November 2012 (UTC)

== Repeated Cries ==

I noticed that in gen 4 and 5, if you close the systen in the middle of the cry, the cry starts all over when it is reopened. And as long as it keeps closing and reopening, the cry can go on forever. I don't know if this is worth mentioning, but it should be looked into. [[User:Deoxys80|Deoxys80]] ([[User talk:Deoxys80|talk]]) 22:35, 29 November 2012 (UTC)

== Cry length ==

I was wondering if someone would add trivia on who has the longest cry and shortest cry so far. [[User:Supyloco|Supyloco]] ([[User talk:Supyloco|talk]]) 07:51, 19 February 2013 (UTC)

== Goldeen and Caterpie ==

Goldeen's cry seems to be a longer version of Caterpie's. Shouldn't there be any information about that? {{unsigned|TeudowEthan}}
:No, they were limited with what they could do on the Game Boy for sound, which is why so many of the original Pokémon have similar cries. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 14:42, 24 October 2013 (UTC)

Cry

2013-10-24T14:09:04Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Trivia */ I feel this whole point needs to say something about how the cry is its name, instead of just saying it's different. Hiding the Gen VI part for now.

:''Cry redirects here. If you were looking for the move, see {{m|Growl}}.''

[[File:Regigigas cry.png|frame|The cry of {{p|Regigigas}}, as seen on the [[Pokédex]]]]
A Pokémon's '''cry''' (Japanese: '''なきごえ''' ''cry'') is the sound it makes. Depending on the continuity, this can either be a unique sound, or only the Pokémon's name and various phrases derived from its name. There are also several instances of [[talking Pokémon]].

==In the games==
When a Pokémon is released from its [[Poké Ball]], it will call out its cry, which consists of an electronically made "noise". It will also cry out when using certain moves, such as {{m|Growl}}, {{m|Roar}}, and {{m|Hyper Voice}}. If the Pokémon faints or comes into [[Pokémon battle|battle]] when injured during [[Generation III]] and later, the cry will sound, but it will be altered slightly. The cry is also changed noticeably when a Pokémon is sent into a battle with a [[status ailment]]. Pokémon with [[evolution]]ary relations to each other (such as {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Charmeleon}}) will often have notably similar cries, though others may sound very different (such as {{p|Kirlia}} and {{p|Gallade}}).

In {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, cries of the Pokémon found in the player's current location can occasionally be heard while walking in the overworld. In {{g|Emerald}}, these cries are heard more often if the first Pokémon in the player's [[party]] has the [[Ability]] {{a|Swarm}}.

In the [[Pokémon Stadium series]], Pokémon's cries were altered from their original versions to take advantage of the {{wp|Nintendo 64}}'s technology, though some of these cries resemble the Game Boy versions closely. This was not carried over into later console games, which use the same cries as the handheld games.

In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], Pokémon make realistic, animal-like sounds that differ from their cries in the games themselves.

In {{2v2|X|Y}}, the cries of  most Pokémon from previous Generations were updated to take advantage of the {{wp|Nintendo 3DS}}'s technology.

==In the anime==
Most Pokémon will only say their names, and will communicate using those syllables. For example, [[Ash's Pikachu]] has been known to use the three syllables in the word "Pikachu" in various combinations to refer to several characters, including {{Ash}} (''Pikapi''), {{an|Misty}} (''PiKachupi''), {{an|Brock}} (''PikaChu''), {{an|Dawn}} (''Pikaka''), {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} (''Pipipi''), [[Team Rocket]] (''Pipikachu''), {{AP|Bulbasaur}} (''Pikakapika'') and "My name is Pikachu" (''Pika, Pikachu'').

Due to Pokémon being dubbed, sometimes, the original cry of a Pokémon is preserved in the anime, more often than not if the name is either similar, or the same in Japanese and English. An example of this would be {{p|Charizard}}, which can, if listened to closely enough, be heard to cry out ''Lizardon'' instead. Likewise, all {{p|Onix}} can be heard to cry out ''Iwark''. {{p|Krabby}}'s and {{p|Kingler}}'s cry, which sounds similar to "cookie", is sometimes used as an internet meme. Also, Wooper's cry sounds like, "Upah!" which is its Japanese name, ''Upah''.

Some Pokémon's cries, such as those of {{p|Victreebel}}, {{p|Porygon}}, {{p|Starmie}} and {{p|Staryu}}, are entirely unrelated to their names in any language. For example, Victreebel makes a screeching sound, while Staryu has a cry that sounds like a fast, echoing male scream.

==Gallery==
{{incomplete|section|DP (if different from Platinum), bottom screen of Gen IV, BW (if different from B2W2)}}
The cry page does not exist in the [[Generation I|first]] [[Generation II|two]] generations, nor in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|their]] [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|remakes]]. Instead, the cry plays if the word "Cry" is selected in the Pokédex.
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! class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{Sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{Unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|B2W2}}
|}

==Trivia==

* Two pairs of [[Generation I]] Pokémon share identical cries, none of which are related by evolution. They are:
** {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Rhyhorn}}
** {{p|Poliwag}} and {{p|Ditto}}




* {{p|Shaymin}}'s Sky Forme and Land Forme, all of {{p|Kyurem}}'s Formes and the [[Forces of Nature]]'s Therian Formes have different cries.
* {{p|Pikachu}} is the only Pokémon to have multiple cries without changing forms. In {{g|Yellow}}, the [[Red's Pikachu (game)|starting Pikachu]]'s cry is actually provided by [[Ikue Ohtani|Ikue Ōtani]]. This is also the case if the starter Pikachu from Yellow is brought to battle in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} or [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. 
** Because the [[Game Boy]] lacks high-quality sound, Game Freak had to think of different ways to recreate Pikachu's cry. [[Junichi Masuda|Jun'ichi Masuda]] converted the sound into one-bit data, recreating the sound of Ōtani's voice.<ref>http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=144 Game Freak blog</ref>
* From [[Generation III]] on, possibly due to improved technology, very few Pokémon were released with cries similar to another; those that do have similar cries are usually related by [[evolution]] as they were in Generation I. As the generations continue to pass, the calls of new Pokémon seem much cleaner and more refined, while the cries of Pokémon released in previous generations, in comparison, sound more like the electronic beeps they are. In particular, the cries of Pokémon introduced in [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]] are mostly recognizable digitized sounds, such as birds chirping for {{p|Starly}} or a xylophone being played for {{p|Kricketot}}.
* Despite there being 151 Pokémon in Generation I, there are only 37 completely different cries in the Generation I games. However, different Pokémon's cries are different pitch or speed, have an echo, or disable one of the sound channels, making them sound different. For example, {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Charmeleon}}'s base cries are the same, Charmeleon's is a lower pitch than Charmander's. Another example is that Metapod and Abra have the same base cry, except Metapod's only plays one sound channel. Despite this, some Pokémon share exactly the same cry with no sound tweaking (see above). In Generation II, there were 30 new base cries introduced, applying the same rules as before. The only Generation II cries based on ones from Generation I belong to {{p|Crobat}} and {{p|Umbreon}}, both of which evolve from Generation I Pokémon.
** Notably, two trios of Pokémon introduced in [[Generation V]] have almost identical cries, even though they are not related by evolution: {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}} and {{p|Panpour}}'s cries are only different because of distortions added. The same is true for their evolved forms, {{p|Simisage}}, {{p|Simisear}}, and {{p|Simipour}}.
* In Generation I, when a player's Pokémon has low HP in battle, its cry will be distorted. This is likely due to the game performing two simultaneous processes: one for the alarm sound of low HP and the other for playing the Pokémon's cry. This problem was fixed in Generation II.
** This situation occurs both when the Pokémon is sent out into battle and when its information is checked.
** This may have been inspiration for the alteration to cries that occurs when an injured Pokémon is sent into battle from Generation III on.
* In Generation III, the cries are actually played at 0.9× speed of the original samples.
* In [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]], [[Dark Rust]] has its own cry despite not being a Pokémon.
** Similarly, all [[Pokéstar Studios opponents]] have their own cries despite not being Pokémon.
* {{p|Haunter}}'s cry is different in Generations I and II. In Generation I, it is a high-pitched, four-note beeping with low-pitched buzzing in the background. In Generation II, the beeping was replaced by a three-note jingle. The jingle was removed in Generation III and Haunter's cry has been the buzz alone since then.
* {{p|Jynx}} has the longest cry at 2.24 seconds, while {{p|Pidgey}} has the shortest cry at 0.18 seconds.

== Related articles ==
* [[Pokémon language]]

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User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade

2013-08-14T06:44:37Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: Updates. I need to stop by after moving into my dorm.

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I collect old [[Pokémon TCG|TCG cards]], with my favorite being {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Dark Marowak|7}}. I sketch Pokémon when I have nothing else to do. Favorite sport is soccer, favorite drink is Dr. Pepper, and I love Star Wars. If you really want to know more, go check out my usertags page.
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Breaking the fourth wall

2013-05-16T21:18:41Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: Undo revision 1904471 by Kingsisle (talk) James responds to himself...?

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"'''Breaking the {{wp|fourth wall}}'''" is a term that refers to a point where a character acknowledges that he or she is fictional. In the [[Pokémon|Pokémon franchise]] several characters appear to break the "fourth wall" in the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{pkmn|manga}}, and, least commonly, in the {{pkmn|games}}.

There are several ways of breaking the fourth wall; example include when characters refer to a particular episode or season, when characters stop others from performing an occult or criminal act by referring to the fact that it is a "children's show", when characters respond to a real world person who is not physically present (such as the [[narrator]]), or when characters talk to the viewer or player directly rather than to their in-game avatar.

==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the fourth wall has been broken numerous times. Most of these examples are from the English dub. The most common characters to do this are {{TRT}}.

===Original series===
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| align="center"|''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]''
| While breaking up an argument between {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}} comments that they're running late and have to start the show.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]''
|The [[narrator]] asks Ash to name his Pokémon, which Ash does.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''
| [[James]] says ''"Drat! We wasted this episode cheering the good guys!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation]]''
| {{MTR}} complains that {{p|Gloom}}'s horrible stench must have melted his nose from his face. He then remembers, and points out to the audience, that the show's cartoonists never gave him one.
|-style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" align="center"|''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]''
| [[Jessie]] remarks that their early arrival in the episode is based on the half-hour time constraint involving the show.
|-style="background: #fff"
| Misty orders the narrator not to congratulate her for "capturing" her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}.
|-
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]''
| When {{TRT}} appears with a new [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] without Ash and {{ashfr}} noticing, Jessie and James introduce their new plan to the audience (Jessie even says, ''"Tell them, James!"''), and Meowth asks who they are talking to.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''
| Team Rocket mentions that their evolved Pokémon are being shown ''"for the first time on TV"''.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''
| After Team Rocket finishes their motto, James says, ''"We'd like to thank all of our fans for their loyalty and support. This victory is for them"''.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''
| At the end, when the kids were saying good-bye, Ash thought they were asking for his signature, when they were really wanting {{AP|Pikachu}}'s. Ash answers with ''"Well, Pikachu IS the star."''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]''
| The last lines of [[Team Rocket Forever|Team Rocket's theme song]] are, ''"We want to capture Pikachu we hope to do it soon / and when we do we'll be the new stars of this cartoon!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" align="center"|''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch’d]]''
| When {{ka|Keith}} tricked Team Rocket by giving them some {{p|Voltorb}}, Meowth said, ''"He tricked us twice in one episode.''"
|-style="background: #fff"
| During the ending, when the narrator credits Psyduck with saving the rest of Misty's Pokémon from Keith, Psyduck, in its own language, happily replies to him.
|-
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected!]]''
| When Jessie and James start to say the {{motto}}, Meowth uses a remote to fast-forward it.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''
| When James gets Butch's name wrong, Butch goes out of his screen split to correct it, meaning he knows it's there.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]''
|Jessie acknowledges the writers' existence.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]''
| After pointing out the fact that Ash and company are yet again enjoying pleasant, beautiful, tropical weather on the seas, the narrator says, ''"Announcers never get to have any fun!,"'' thus acknowledging his existence as a narrator.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]''
| Jessie notes that their way of escaping is so secret, that ''"not even the writers can figure that one out."''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP104|Bound For Trouble]]''
| When Misty tells Ash and Pikachu to come back from the fruit basket, their run at the basket is simply rewound.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''
| Team Rocket acknowledges the existence of a split screen. Jessie also pushes the split screen away.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP128|The Whistle Stop]]''
| When the bridge is about to collapse, Meowth says, ''"We usually don't wash out this early in the episode!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP154|Fowl Play!]]''
| While inside Team Rocket's [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha Noctowl]], Meowth exclaims, ''"We're going to capture that colorful {{p|Noctowl}} right after we get back from the next commercial!" ''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones]]''
| While Jessie is escaping via unicycle, she hums along with a few bars of the chase music.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]''
| After the narrator introduces [[Rikishii Town]] as ''"an intriguing little village"'', Misty asks the others where they are. Brock quotes the narrator: ''"It's an intriguing little village, Misty!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP217|The Perfect Match]]''
| James says, ''"For you folks at home, here's a play-by-play."''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]''
| Jessie and [[Cassidy]] are aware that there is a split in the screen between the two of them, as they shove it back and forth.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]''
| Meowth tells Jessie and James to hurry up with the motto, saying, ''"Just give 'em the short version!"'' 'Them' refers to the audience.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP226|Espeon Not Included]]''
| After realizing they haven't stolen the complete set of [[Eeveelution]]s (having missed [[Sakura's Espeon]]) Jessie lashes out at Meowth, who quite literally hits the fourth wall and slides down the screen.''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP227|For Ho-oh the Bells Toll]]''
| Jessie, James, and Meowth are off-screen and appear in speech bubbles right next to Misty, who cowers because of them.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]''
| When Team Rocket blasts off, they all say, ''"Cue the blast off lights!"''.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP242|As Clear as Crystal]]''
|Jessie tells James to explain their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] to the, ''"viewing audience."''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[EP243|Same Old Song and Dance]]''
| When Team Rocket interrupts the show and sing their song, they say that they will, ''"...be the new stars of this cartoon."''
|-
| align="center" style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|10px}}" |''[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]''
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|10px}}" | Jessie says to [[Clair's Dragonair|Dratini]]: ''"If you don't cool it, the show's over for all of us!"''
|}

===Advanced Generation===
{| style="background: #{{ruby color light}}; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{ruby color light}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{sapphire color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Episode
! style="background: #{{sapphire color light}}; {{roundytr|10px}}"| Details
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow]]''
| Ash and friends fight Team Rocket for control of the larger portion of a split screen, meaning they are aware of its existence.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]''
| In the {{pmin|Portugal|European Portuguese}} dub, James says, ''"{{tt|Você acha que até o fim de tantos episódios que ainda não sabem o que é eletricidade?!|Do you think that by the end of so many episodes we still don't know what electricity is!?}}"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]''
| When {{an|Crystal}} states [[Butch]]'s name wrong, Butch pushes the split screens featuring {{an|Professor Oak}} and Crystal apart to state his name correctly, meaning that he is aware of the existence of the split screens.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]''
| Jessie states that even if she were to write the script it would not be any better.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]''
| Meowth turns to the audience and says, ''"...and you guys might want to cover your eyes!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''
| Meowth says that James is giving him a pain, but he cannot say where because there are kids watching the show.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[AG174|New Plot, Odd Lot!]]''
| At the end, Jessie takes over as the narrator and says, ''"Stay tuned!"''.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]''
| After becoming frustrated in her attempt to explain a plan to James and Meowth, Jessie turns to the audience and says, ''"I'm sure you're all one step ahead of these clowns, so you know that's exactly what we're going to do!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[AG183|Aipom and Circumstance!]]''
|Meowth says, ''"Save it for another cartoon show!"'' and ''"May I remind you it's not like we're watching reruns?"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[AG189|Gathering The Gang of Four!]]''
| Team Rocket says they have waited nine seasons to capture Pikachu. [[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]], is the ninth season of the anime, which this episode takes place in. Meowth also says they'll make through the tenth season.
|-
| align="center" style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|10px}}" |''[[AG192|Home Is Where the Start Is!]]''
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|10px}}" | James, upon blasting off, asks if Team Rocket will ever learn. Meowth responds that they'll find out next season.
|}

===Diamond & Pearl series===
{| style="background: #{{diamond color light}}; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{diamond color light}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{pearl color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Episode
! style="background: #{{pearl color light}}; {{roundytr|10px}}"| Details
|- style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''
| When Team Rocket blasts off, James says, ''"Aren't we supposed to leave our audience wanting more?"'' Meowth responds, ''"You go tell that to the writers!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]''
| Meowth, Jessie and James say, respectively, ''"You can't do that!"'', ''"The kids are still getting used to our new motto!"'', and, ''"Next thing you know they'll think we've been replaced by Butch and Cassidy!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]''
| Meowth rushes Jessie and James, saying that they ''"only have three minutes left!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP032|An Angry Combeenation]]''
| Meowth speaks directly to the "kids" in the viewing audience.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go]]''
| After Meowth gets confused by {{m|Teeter Dance}}, he says ''"First the [[PK12|Movie Short]], then [[Polka O Dolka|TV]], and now this!"''.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP039|Steamboat Willies]]''
| Team Rocket references the "kids" (viewing audience).
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]''
| Meowth speaks directly to the "kids" (viewing audience).
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis]]''
| After Jessie realize she's in a blast-off, she demands a script change and James comments she should go with it or the makers might call in Cassidy.
|-style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" align="center"|''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]''
| When Team Rocket gets blasted off by an {{p|Onix}}, Jessie says, ''"But this is only act one!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| During their {{motto}}, Jessie states that they ''"blasted off early"''.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP054|Once There Were Greenfields]]''
| Jessie says to start up the season in style with the old get-up-and-go strategy. This is the second episode of ''[[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]]''.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!]]''
| When Meowth begins to explain his [[boss fantasy]], Jessie says, ''"I'm sensing a scene change."''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine]]''
| When Team Rocket shows off their mecha, they say, ''"Introduce it to the kids"''. "The kids" refers to the viewers that are watching the show.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]''
| Ash interrupts the narrator's closing speech saying he forgot about {{AP|Gliscor}}.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"|''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]''
| As Team Rocket blasts off in the daytime, Jessie says that if they can't let them sleep, at least they could let them get more air time, with ''they'' possibly being those who work on the show.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"| ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]''
| As Team Rocket sneaks into the [[Canalave Gym]], Meowth addresses the audience, saying, ''"Look kids, since you know what comes next, let's cut to the chase, so sing along."''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"| ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]''
| Team Rocket says at the end of the episode after {{p|Metagross}} blasts them off with {{m|Gyro Ball}}, ''"Hey kids, so dream with us!"'' Like ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine]]'' and ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', "kids" refers to the viewers that are watching the show.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"| ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]''
| When Team Rocket blasts off for the second time in the episode, James comments that it is, ''"...awfully early for a blast off!"''
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"| ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]''
| When [[Azure]] insults Team Rocket, James makes a split in the screen and shoves it at Azure's face.
|-style="background: #fff"
| align="center"| ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
| When Meowth begins to explain his Boss fantasy, James says, ''"I smell a fantasy scene."''
|-
| align="center" style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|10px}}"| ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|10px}}" | In the {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American}} dub, Team Rocket says during their last line, ''"{{tt|Salimos volando... ¡Al final de temporada!|We're blasting off... In the season finale!}}"''
|}

===Best Wishes series===
{| style="background: #{{black color light}}; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{black color light}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Episode
! style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundytr|10px}}"| Details
|-
| align="center" style="background: #fff" | ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]''
| style="background: #fff;" | In the {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American}} dub, after she gets into the hot air balloon, Jessie says ''"{{tt|Que gusto verte en esta nueva temporada.|Nice to see you in this new season.}}"''
|-
| rowspan="2" align="center" style="background: #fff" | ''[[BW013|Mincinno - Neat and Tidy!]]''
| style="background: #fff;" | {{an|Bianca}} waves to the screen after introducing herself.
|-
| style="background: #fff;" | In the {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American}} dub, when Bianca struggles to find her [[Poké Ball]], Ash says ''"{{tt|¡Deprisa, se nos acaba el capítulo!|Hurry up, we're running out of the episode [time]!}}"''
|-
| align="center" style="background: #fff" | ''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]''
| style="background: #fff;" | At the end of the episode, when the narrator pronounces [[Stephan]]'s name incorrectly, Stephan cuts in, yelling that he's saying it wrong.
|-
| align="center" style="background: #fff" |''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]''
| style="background: #fff" | In a scene where [[Moira]] and {{an|Iris}} are arguing, Moira pushes the split screen divider out to chime in.
|-
| align="center" style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|10px}}" |''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]''
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|10px}}" | Twice during the episode, {{an|Cilan}} pushes the split screens featuring [[Soren and Rocko]] apart from each other.
|}

===Movies===
{| style="background: #2E83D2; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Movie
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|10px}}"| Details
|- style="background: #fff"
| rowspan="2" align="center"| ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
| When Team Rocket is saying the motto for the first time, they proclaim that they're now on the big screen (since they've forgotten the events of [[M01|the first movie]]). Ash then makes the quip of saying he'll ''"catch {{motto|this}} on video"''.
|- style="background: #fff"
| Slowking told Team Rocket that lots of people saw them risk their lives to save the world, then all four of them look at the audience and say hi.
|-
| rowspan="2" align="center" style="background: #fff;" | ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''
| style="background: #fff;" | Meowth asks Jessie whether or not she thinks they will get a bigger part in [[M04|the next one]].
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{TRT}} mentions that they would be "out of show business" if anything happened to Ash while helping to save him near the end of the movie.
|-
| align="center" style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|10px}}" | ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|10px}}" | When Jessie mentions diamonds and pearls, Meowth says they would be "[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|great names for games]]", a nod to the Generation IV games. James then says they should at least get through this season first. [[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl|The next season]] starts the Sinnoh arc.
|}

==In the games==
===Main series games===
* [[Trainer Tips]] signs and message boards provide advice to the player in using the game's control scheme. Similar instructions are also given by NPCs, such as the player's [[Mom|mother]], the regional [[Pokémon Professor]], and NPCs telling the player that they are [[Save|saving]].
* The [[Game Freak]] office can be found in [[Celadon City]] and [[Castelia City]]. The characters there will announce their role in the game when the {{player}} speaks to them:
** "I'm the game designer!"
** "I wrote the story!"
** "I'm the graphic artist! I drew you!" or "I'm the graphic designer! I'm a skilled dot artist!"
** "Me? I'm the programmer!".
** In addition, examining the computers gives this message: "It's the game program! Messing with it could bug out the game!"
*** The game designer will personally award the player the [[diploma]] after completion of the [[regional Pokédex|regional]] or [[National Pokédex]].
** In other games, Game Freak employees are seen on vacation. A group stays in the [[Cove Lily Motel]] in [[Lilycove City]] and a single member stays at the [[Hotel Grand Lake]] in [[Valor Lakefront]].
* In the [[Pokémon Communication Center]] a staff member receives an email stating Game Freak's desire of linking at worldwide level without link cable barriers.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon===
* In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness|Time, Darkness]] [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|and Sky]] both [[Sunflora (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Sunflora]] and [[Bidoof (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Bidoof]] break the fourth wall at 4th entry, mentioning Y and A button, respectively.
* In the demo version of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], some characters mention that certain features will be available in the full version.

===Pokémon Ranger series===
* At the beginning of the first {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} game, when explaining the control style of the game, an NPC says that he uses the stylus instead of the D-pad because he is from the "touch generation". This is a reference to [[Nintendo]]'s {{wp|Touch! Generations}} line of games for casual gamers, which were brand new at the time of Pokémon Ranger's release.
* During the ending of the first official mission in the first Pokémon Ranger game, [[Professor Hastings]] knows the game options exist by saying, "By options, I don't mean fooling with some text settings, I mean consider what we might do!"
* In the mission that introduces [[Sven]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] there are many [[Team Dim Sun]] goons taking Dark Shards from [[Chroma Ruins]]. Sven explains that to make them leave the place, a {{p|Skuntank|Pokémon that produces a horrible stench}} is needed. Then, he turns to the screen and says "you know what I mean?"
* Also, after capturing the hypnotized Pokémon of a couple of Dim Sun Admins in [[Almia Castle]], said Admins make a comment about how they were not given names, not even "Admin A" or "Admin B".
* At the end of the {{p|Heatran}} Mission in [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], the [[Capture Styler]] breaks the fourth wall, telling the player themselves to wait a moment during [[Nema]]'s explanation of how Heatran learned {{m|Eruption}}.

==In the manga==
===In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga===
* In ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'', there is a footnote explaining that "Ash has been busy since the last comic."
* In the beginning of ''[[ET16|You Bet Your Wife]]'', [[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]] is shown with a pen, as if he drew the title page himself. {{an|Misty}} comments to him "Since when are you [[Toshihiro Ono]]?".
* In ''[[ET19|Side Story: Ash vs. Gary]]'', as {{Gary}} is saying goodbye to the giant {{p|Slowpoke}}, he adds "The End" into his farewell speech. Ash retorts, "This comic isn't over till I say it is!".

===In the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga===
* In ''[[PPP08|The Legendary Articuno]]'', a text box thanks the reader for their "unflagging support in reading this comic."
* In ''[[PPP11|Charmander's Peanut]]'', the story so far is explained by "the marketing department" and encourages the reader to buy many copies of [[Magical Pokémon Journey volume 1|Volume 1]] to find out what previously happened in the story.
* In the "Bonus Bonus 2" chapter of [[Magical Pokémon Journey volume 2]], [[Hazel]] refers to {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} as "the people from [[Magical Pokémon Journey volume 1|Volume 1]]."
** In the same bonus chapter, [[Ash's Pikachu]] shows {{MPJ|Pikachu}} a video of him bouncing a [[Poké Ball]] on his head from [[One Hundred Fifty-One]] (the lyrics to {{so|Pokémon World}} are used in the English translation).
** Also in the same bonus chapter, [[Hazel]] and {{an|Misty}} state that they change their outfits when they aren't appearing in the manga.
* In ''[[PPP15|A Quest of Life or Death]]'', [[Almond]] mentions, "it's been a few issues since I got really creamed" after being attacked by a wild {{p|Fearow}}.
* In ''[[PPP50|Vulpix and Cyndaquil]]'', [[Coconut]] laments, "Nothing has worked for me since I appeared in this comic."
* In ''[[PPP59|The Exorcist Nurse!!]]'', {{TP|Peanut|Charmander}} tells [[Peanut]] that it's been "three years since you've had a starring role."
* In ''[[PPP69|True Identities]]'', [[Master Ditto]] says to [[Walnut]], "This comic will never end if you continue to be like this!"

[[Category:Anime running gags]]
[[Category:Pokémon meta]]

Talk:Battle Frontier (Generation IV)

2013-04-27T22:12:22Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* A question */

==Previous discussion==
* [[/Sinnoh|Sinnoh]] - pre-merge discussion while this page was '''Battle Frontier (Sinnoh)'''
* [[/Johto|Johto]] - pre-merge discussion from '''Battle Frontier (Johto)''' (including the vote to merge)

== Map Picture of where the Frontier is in Johto ==

the picture to side where it says Location in Sinnoh and Johto is untrue, it only shows its location in Sinnoh we that line changed until we have a map picture of the location in Johto. --DSDark 20:52, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

== Battle Frontier artwork ==

The artwork of the Battle Frontier appears twice in this article, and they state two different illustrators.
Which one is the real illustrator, and is it necessary to have two? --[[User:Angela-Samshi|Angela-Samshi]] 20:40, 5 October 2009 (UTC)
:It's not necessary. And the pic is by [[Midori Harada]]. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:43, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

== Battle Hall Fans ==

Just wondering if anyone else playing the main male character in Platinum has Serena. The article says that guys get Winston. Has someone got the genders the wrong way around?--[[User:Dion24|D i]] [[Special:Contributions/Dion24|o n]] [[User talk:Dion24|2 4]] 04:28, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

== something's up ==

for some reason, even after defeating 21 trainers in the battle arcade i didn't get a silver print or get challenged by the arcade brain. why?--[[User:Fern 24|Fern]] [[User talk:Fern 24|24]] 15:45, 17 October 2009 (UTC)
:Did you battle them without stoping? if not, she won't challenge you. [[User:ShinyPikachu|Shiny]] [[User:ShinyPikachu|'''Pika''']] 23:10, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
::Actually, it doesn't matter if you stop. You can stop and take a rest. It matters if you won them consecutively, as in did you win them in a row or did you lose some in between? [[User:Turtwig A|Turt]][[wig]] [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 23:14, 1 December 2009 (UTC)

== shnies in the factory ==

today i went to challenge the battle factory, defeated this one trainer who had a regular cubone. i decided that i was going to trade for it but i had to rest because i had to go somewhere. i came back, traded for the cubone and found out it was SHINY! so does this mean that the factory gives you different pokemon from those that you battled? heres the battle video number for one of the battles i used the cubone: 78-50402-72221. i lost though so i dont have the cubone any more : ( [[User:Fudgenuggets|Fudgenuggets]] 07:18, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

Pokémon can appear Shiny in the Battle Frontier as well as in the wild, so you aren't very lucky you saw one there. Your Cubone was shiny because when you continued from your Save, the RNG (Random Number Generator) made the [[Cubone (Pokémon)|Cubone]] shiny. [[User:Shinytwo|Shinytwo]] 16:44, 6 May 2010 (UTC)

:I don't see how he's not lucky, that seems very lucky to me, how many random shinies do you see? [[User:Malake256|Malake256]] 19:07, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
::Shinies are rare, nothing more. They're not stronger or anything. And yes, you can find them in the Battle Frontier. It's rare, but it happens. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 19:14, 8 May 2010 (UTC)
:::Shinies have the same chance of appearing in the battle frontier as in the wild, but it might only be possible in the battle hall and factory, why battle hall? the opponent, I seem to remember battleing Argenta as she used a shiny Regice without sparkles.--[[User:Pika3323|Pika3323]] 00:41, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== Stat Judge Needs More Info ==

(I actually edited the page, but changed it back after I realized this was a Featured Article...)

The Stat Judge section is dangerously empty. He is extremely useful for breeding for IVs, and the section should have a table of the things he says - maybe even a page of his own. This is the only mention of him. Here's what the Platinum Player's Guide says (so far, it seems correct).

{|
|'''Overall Stats'''
|'''Highest Stat'''
|-
|Decent
|Rather Decent
|-
|Above Average
|Very Good
|-
|Outstanding
|Fantastic
|-
|Relatively Superior
|Can't Be Better
|}

Sorry, I'm a newb to editing Bulbapedia. Does my name get attached to this??

--[[User:Dsaerno]]

Actually, If the highest stats have the same number, the stats judge will say them according to this order: HP, Atk, Def, Sp.Atk, Sp.Def and Spe. E.g. 31 IVs in Atk and Speed would mean that he would say "It can't be better" for Atk first then Spe second, also by the looks of it, the stats judge seems to be a legit checker considering the fact that a hacked "flawless" Pokemon will have an outstanding rating but the stats judge will only say "It can't be better" for one stat, not all of them, whereas for a legit Pokemon, that stats judge will actually mention all of them.
--[[User:Animecheck|Animecheck]] 06:09, 10 May 2010 (UTC)

== Battle Factory etc.. in Diamond? ==

Hi there. 
I'm looking for the Battle Factory in Diamond, however I can only see the Battle Tower in the Battle Park.. 
Is the Battle Factory actually in Diamond, or is it Platinum only? 
Cheers. 
[[User:Smashman|Smashman]] 12:33, 23 February 2010 (UTC)
:This isn't the place to ask those type of questions, also please read the article. [[User:.insomniac.|insomniac]]
::It seems like a perfectly good place to ask.. I also read the article, it didn't seem clear to me. [[User:Smashman|Smashman]] 10:33, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
:::It's only in Platinum.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 10:57, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
::::I don't believe this "it didn't seem clear". It says right at the top of the article. "'''The Battle Frontier is a special post-league area featured in the Generation IV games, ''Pokémon Platinum'' and ''HeartGold and SoulSilver''.'''" -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 11:50, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
:::::I see. Thanks. Seems a shame.. [[User:Smashman|Smashman]] 12:58, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

== Battle Arcade error? ==
Is there any reason to actually believe the BP spaces on the board allow you to skip battles? I just did 28 rounds of Battle Arcade today and every time I hit the BP space, I still had to battle. --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] 03:59, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

You don't skip battles, I'm just about to edit that out. I'm wondering this stemmed from, the first result on Google for "Battle arcade" is a page that says the same thing. --[[User:Cyberdude93|Cyberdude93]] 08:27, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
: It says you battle the brain in Sinnoh after 21 battles, but I am at 28, and I haven't seen her. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 22:12, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
::Have you had 21 consecutive wins? If you lose the number resets to zero. I've definitely battled her on my third time through. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 23:02, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
::: They were consecutive, and by the way, you can bring 4 pokemon to the Tower in Platinum, I am doing it right now. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 00:05, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
::::Four Pokémon. . . isn't that double battle mode? The frontier brains only appear on Single player Single battle mode. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 00:22, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
::::: Really? That stinks. Well, I'll try again. [[User:Gliscorguy54|Gliscorguy54]] 21:46, 28 October 2010 (UTC)

== Gaining fans ==

In Battle Hall, what fans are gained in HGSS? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:07, 16 April 2010 (UTC)

== BP ==

For amount of BP gained, could we say "Plenty" instead of "Lots." It just sounds more educated. [[User:Malake256|WeavilePwns]] 00:29, 29 April 2010 (UTC)
: "Plenty" connotes "enough". Ambiguity is the poor man's eloquence. --[[User:PLA|PLA]] 16:40, 11 May 2010 (UTC)

== Shedinja in Battle Arcade ==

If you're in the Battle Arcade with a Shedinja, and hit the button which causes your team to lose some HP, will Shedinja faint before it is sent out, or right after? [[User:Shinytwo|Shinytwo]] 20:15, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

:That event lowers HP by 20%. 20% of 1HP is less than 1HP, so Shedinja shouldn't lose anything at all. --[[user:Jioruji_Derako| '''J'''ïörüjï '''Ð'''ērākō.'''>''']][[user talk:Jioruji Derako|''.cнаt'''''^''']] 23:38, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

== Tauros in Battle Tower ==

Just tried to enter Johto Battle Tower with Tauros, was notified it was banned. No info here, looking for confirmation.
[[User:CommanderRook|CommanderRook]] 19:09, 5 May 2010 (UTC)

:You probably had a repeated item on it. You can't use the same item on more than one Pokemon {{unsigned|Malake256}}

==Battle Arcade Game Board Pictures==

It would be nice to see what the effect's pictures are. Can someone upload them. that would help greatly. Thanks!! --[[User:Moretacos|Moretacos]] 02:19, 14 May 2010 (UTC)

== Accuracy with Battle Castle Rewards? ==

Okay, so I just finished a battle in the Battle Castle, and using the table, I should have received 49 CP. However, I only got 43. No Pokémon fainted (9), they all started and finished with full health (9), 2 Pokémon did not recieve status ailments (2), I won using only 4 PP (8), and all 3 of the opponent's Pokémon had their levels raised (21). By my math, 9+9+2+8+21=49. Clearly, there is either some error in these numbers, or there are unknown conditions that can be met to recieve CP. I have no means to do so, but this should be looked into. If it helps, I was playing Heart Gold. [[User:Sidnoea|Sidnoea]] 06:03, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

== Two legendarys ==

So, if in the battle hall, you enter a double battle, you require two of the same pokemon? right? so, when battling, the trainer has the same pokemon, same level, different genders. does this mean that argenta could have (when battled) 2 regices?--[[User:Pika3323|Pika3323]] 01:25, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
:You're not allowed to have two of the same Pokémon in any facility. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 01:32, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
::But in the battle hall it says that you must have two of the same pokemon so a togekiss and a togekiss.--[[User:Pika3323|Pika3323]] 01:36, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
::Yes you could battle someone with 2 legendaries. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''''Pikiwyn''''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 09:31, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
:::Just another question, who is "Serena"?--[[User:Pika3323|Pika3323]] 23:23, 21 November 2010 (UTC)
::::She's [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)#Gaining fans|a fan]]. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''''Pikiwyn''''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 13:37, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

== Manga ==

I make a manga place of the battle frontier.{{unsigned|Nazirbashir}}

== Huh? ==

How is this article a featured article but is also incomplete at the same time? :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 13:41, 20 May 2011 (UTC)
:It became a featured article a long time ago. Featured articles keep their featured status. The incomplete template is more recent. I don't know, but it could possibly have been a featured article before it appeared in a manga, making it complete at the time of featuring. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 20:41, 20 May 2011 (UTC)

== Legendary Beasts ==

In Heartgold, I found that the sniny legendary beasts that were given out through a mystery gift event can participate. Should this be noted? [[User:Pgj1997|Pgj1997]] 18:30, 3 June 2011 (UTC)
:No. The Beasts are already allowed to enter, shiny or not. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''P S Y''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 18:37, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

== Battle Hall mistake? ==

In the description for the Battle Hall says it is the only place in the Battle Frontier that can have pokémon at higher than level 50, but the Battle Arcade can make pokémon be level 53. Should this be changed?
--Bulbachartortle 17:09, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

== Trick Room ==

In Battle Arcade, the option to begin with Trick Room, is it permanent, or lasts the usual times of the Trick Room?--[[User:Igor Castro Chucre|Igor ]] ([[User talk:Igor Castro Chucre|talk]]) 02:15, 26 August 2012 (UTC)

== Consecutive Battles ==

I noticed that it says you fight the Frontier Brain after 21 (or 50) consecutive battles, but when I did it in the Battle Tower, Palmer was the twenty first and in the Battle Hall, Argenta was the fiftieth. Did I read the article wrong or is that a mistake?--[[User:William slattery|William slattery]] ([[User talk:William slattery|talk]]) 06:47, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
:Every Brain is fought after winning 21 battles in a row, except Argenta who requires a streak of 50. The reason for that is because you get to choose what Type you'll be fighting, which makes it a lot simpler than the other three facilities to get a long streak going. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:28, 15 January 2013 (UTC)

==A question==
Can you battle in other battle areas (Factory, Hall, Castle...) without breaking the streak of 21 or 50? Thanks-[[User:Eeveewithwings123|Eeveewithwings123]] ([[User talk:Eeveewithwings123|talk]]) 18:22, 27 April 2013 (UTC)
:Each battle facility records a separate streak, so you can have 7 in the Tower, 21 in the Hall, etc., without any of the others being reset or overwritten. They're only reset when you lose during a current streak in that specific facility. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 22:12, 27 April 2013 (UTC)

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== Riolu ==

Why was this pokemon rejected in pre-development? [[User:Wimmah|Wimmah]] 04:59, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
:If we knew it would've been up there. I myself find it pretty weird, especially keeping a rather non-mascottish Pokémon like Skitty instead of introducing Riolu.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 05:21, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
::Was Riolu really confirmed to be a starter Pokémon? I thought people were just assuming. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 14:57, 14 September 2007 (UTC)
:::Yeah, I thought it was just fan guessing. Do any materials actually back this up? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 05:23, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
::::No Riolu is not a starter Pokémon but rather a version exclusive. You can check out {{p|Riolu}} for more details. [[User:Pikachu25|Pikachu25]] 19:10, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
:::::We know that. This is about the (apparently false) claim that Riolu was going to be one but the developers changed their mind during development. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 19:25, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
::::::Eh? didn't you guys read the starter list? Idea was later dropped, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|but he DID make it later]].
[[User:Jyles|Jyles]] ([[User talk:Jyles|talk]]) 01:23, 16 June 2012 (UTC)

== Release ==
I thought that (according to Bulbanews) that this game had been released. Why has this page not been updated? [[User:Shiny_Giratina]] 01:27, 9 October 2007

It's not coming out here til June? Oh man ([[User:GT4GTR|--●[[User:GT4GTR|'''GT4GTR''']] [[User talk:GT4GTR|''/ talk /'']]]] 01:01, 23 April 2008 (UTC))

== Event Pokémon ==
I don't under stand why some legendaries need a WM code to access. Also, it doesn't make a lot of sense to have to hold an item to get a lot of legendaries. And, without WM, you cannot get all 3 legendary birds.
:I don't understand why you can't get Arceus normally without an AR or an event. See. It's legendary. You're not supposed to find them as easily as Rattata and stuff. Geez. {{ani|281}}[[User:TinaTheKirlia|Tina]][[User:TinaTheKirlia/Sandbox|☆]][[User:TinaTheKirlia/Favorites|♥]][[User talk:TinaTheKirlia|♫]][http://freewebs.com/thepixelcafe δ]{{MS|281|Kirlia}} 00:34, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

The Seven Trasures? Code only places shouldn't be a setback for you. You obviously have the internet, and the codes are right on the article, what are you complaining about? And Arceus and Shaymin aren't in the game, at least, not in the USA. I think it was because Arceus and Shaymin haven't been officaly released here yet. And the search with the Secret Slab/Mystery part isn't that hard, is it? It isn't like the first game, where everyone except Mew and the Regis had thier own dungon.[[User:Pipoleon|Pip]] 20:47, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

== Dungeons ==

Should the dungeon list be moved to [[Pokémon World (Mystery Dungeon)]]? That article fills the role for the first game and I assume it is the same world, if a different continent. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 20:43, 28 December 2007 (UTC)

I think it's the same island with a different time period, but that's just me. But yeah, I think the dungeons should be moved out of here. --[[User:Jonouchi|Ricco]] 23:17, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

:I don't think they're the same island. Look at the maps of the two (if you can find them) While they show some similarites, they don't look too much alike. --[[User:Chimchar007|Chimchar007]] 05:20, 08 April 2008 (UTC)

== Sheimi and Arceus ==

So you've dug into the coding and found neither? {{ani|493}}'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|09:41 10 Mar 2008}}}'''
:The DS card format makes it possible to add more data later, so I'm not too worried about it.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 12:05, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Mabye the didn't add them to the game for a good reason, like, hackers would be able to Recruit Arceus and Shaymin if they did... --[[User:Regi Trainer|Regi Trainer]] Friday, March 14, 2008

Sheimi and Arceus Weren't introduced yet when the games were released, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]] fixed that, and oh look, they made the Shaymin a top attraction with [[Shaymin Village|their own village]]. [[User:Jyles|Jyles]] ([[User talk:Jyles|talk]]) 01:18, 16 June 2012 (UTC)

== difference? ==

Whats the difference between the two versions?Darkmaster0 02:24, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

Version-Exclusive Pokémon. [[User:BlueJirachi|BlueJirachi]] 18:58, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

There are a couple of version-exclusive items. [[User:InuMimi|InuMimi]] 10:37, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

InuMimi is right. There are version-exclusive items, like the Vile Seed in Time, and the Violent Seed in Darkness. [[User:SharKing|SharKing]] 19:36, 31 August 2008 (UTC)SharKing

Dudes and dames you lack things: there are version-exclusive pokemon in there, but if you get a wonder mail code(s) involving them in the version which doesn't contain them, they appear in their respective areas from then on.
Version-exclusive items cannot be transferred, but i think it's possible you get a wonder mail which rewards with them in the other version.
Also, the title screen is different, Treeshroud's in Time, some volcano altar which isn't involved in the story at all in Darkness.
Everything else will stay the same. (sniff, I wish i could hire a rotom v_v)
[[User:Jyles|Jyles]] 03:01, 11 May 2012 (UTC)

== Game Exclusive Pokemon ==

Can someone whith the japanese games make a list of the game exclusive pokemon.--[[User:23-03-33|Tommy]] 18:24, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
:[[Version-exclusive Pokémon#Time and Darkness|We already have that.]] --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 19:49, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

== No Shekachu? ==

Making Pikachu male only? You think it wouldn't be so hard to come up with a 16th nature for the game. Especially since there's 25 in the 'normal' Pokémon games.{{unsigned|Chikoquil}}
:It's not such a big deal. They probably just didn't want to deal with the triviality of removing maybe two pixels from Pikachu's tail. Besides, with Skitty it balances out as each sex having an exclusive Pokémon.--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 02:44, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
::Well, even so, don't you think that maybe they could have put the male tag on something that females are far less likely to want to be? Like Munchlax, for example? --[[User:Chikoquil|Chikoquil]] 18:05, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
::: They have gender differences in game, actually. Part of the differences are certain stats are raised in certain genders. Ex: Male Pikachus have a higher critical-hit rate. Female Pikachus have a higher evasion rate. --[[User:Chimchar007|Chimchar007]] 05:12, 08 April 2008 (UTC)
:::: And it turns out that a Pokémon Attitude (Hasty) was left out, so it IS possible to get Female Pikachu and Male Skitty. I took the liberty of updating the list. --[[User:Chikoquil|Chikoquil]] 23:36, 20 April 2008 (UTC)
:::::It's true; I'm a girl and I'm a Pikachu. Yes the personality is hasty. [[User:ShinyPachirisu|ShinyPachirisu]] 01:52, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

==Description==

Is this nessesary to add?If so ,this is odd to copy from the offical website,becausue of the copyright..[[User:Izayoi|Izayoi]] 07:23, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

==Stoneplate/Enigma Part==
Does anyone know where I can find them?'''[[User:CoolPikachu!|Cool]][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|Pikachu]][[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|!]]'''

:Certain prospect missions let you find one. You can also get them as rewards from generated wonder mails. I'll post the link for the generator when I find it. [[User:ShinyPachirisu|ShinyPachirisu]] 20:09, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

== Boss order is all wrong... ==

Im playing the game and i noted the boss list is all wrong

# Zubat and Koffing
# Drowzee
# Groudon (Fake)
# Luxio (Multiple) and Luxray
# Spiritomb <=======
# Kabutops and Omastar (2) <=====
# Dusknoir and Sableye (Multiple) <=======
# Primal Dialga <=========
# Uxie <========
# Mesprit

The pointed bosses i never fought, and i played until defeating mesprit, so i think the list is wrong, someone fix it or tell me how i can fight the pointed bosses.

[[User:Andre Zoio|Andre Zoio]] 16:05, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

:That's odd...there's not many walkthroughs up right now, but I'll see if I can find anything pertaining to the bosses. Thanks for pointing out the inconsistency, though. --[[User:Politoed666|ニョロトノ]][[User talk:Politoed666|''666'']] 16:47, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

::Now i broke grovyle's face and he isnt listed as a boss, i think i will make a new list myself...
[[User:Andre Zoio|Andre Zoio]] 21:20, 25 April 2008 (UTC)

Well If you guys need help with the bosses I can help you I beat the story mode in the English PMD2 [[User:Happizelpom|Happizelpom]] 04:58, 29 April 2008 (UTC)Happizelpom

I have played this game plenty of times and here is a list of the bosses in order that they are battled prior to beating the main story line:

1. Zubat & Koffing 
2. Drowzee 
3. Groudon (Fake) 
4. 8 Luxio + 1 Luxray 
5. Mesprit (Note 1) 
6. Groovyle 
7. Spiritomb (in future) 
8. Kabutops & Omastar Brothers) 
9. Dusknoir + 6 Sableye 
10. Primal Dialga (Note 1 & 2) 

Note 1: You can recruit Boss #5 & #10 after beating Primal Dialga. (they are both 100% recruit rate.) 
Note 2: You battle regular Dialga the second time around.

[[User:drichard08|drichard08]]

Well, well, what do we have here? A boss list? i'll add post-story bosses too! Pls correct me if i'm wrong!
Ordered storyline bosses:
1. The whole guild except Bidoof
2. Froslass
3. Gyarados
4. Regi trio (half-bosses leading to Regigigas)
5. Regigigas with the 4 Hitmonlee and 4 Bronzong
6. Darkrai and the whole mess of other Pokémon

Waiting bosses at the end of dungeons:
1. Uxie = Steam cave
2. Mesprit = Underground lake
3. Azelf = Crystal lake
4. Dialga = Temporal pinnacle
5. Palkia = Spacial rift

[[User:Jyles|Jyles]] 10:51, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

==Gender==
Isn't gender new In this game?I know it was in the last version but they show gender more in this verison. '''[[User:CoolPikachu!|Cool]][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|Pikachu]][[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|!]]'''

I've noticed. Because there are now certain species of Pokémon that have different evolutions depending on the gender (i.e Female Burmy evolves into Wormadam, Male evolves into Mothim), gender is becoming an important factor.[[User:BlueJirachi|BlueJirachi]] 19:34, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

Plus also, if the pokemon have gender differences in Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl (i.e. female Pikachu has a heart-shaped tail, female Venusaur has a yellow seed in her back) you will see those in this game. [[User:drichard08|drichard08]]

==Wonder Mail Code==
Should the code @54#T36MJ93PWQM&F&8T7QFX be added it from if you text Dungeon at _______ it'll reply and give that code and the mission is to rescue a Charizard '''[[User:CoolPikachu!|Cool]][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|Pikachu]][[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|!]]'''

:that is just a mission to get almost free reviver seeds
[[User:Andre Zoio|Andre Zoio]] 23:22, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

::Yeah I know(as of like days ago..)'''[[User:CoolPikachu!|Cool]][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|Pikachu]][[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|!]]'''

===New W.C===
Pokemon.com are realseing W.Codes from to today to May,8th
Here's todays:Butterfree Mission:N04K +HCW &TF&
7M16 KHMH FR@% '''[[User:CoolPikachu!|Cool]][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|Pikachu]][[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|!]]'''

May 6,Beedril: lCQ-R Y369 6&W3
P28P 3NXM @&W9 '''[[User:CoolPikachu!|Cool]][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|Pikachu]][[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|!]]'''

== Australian Release Date ==

Come On! Does Anyone know when it comes out in Australia? All the other regions are there but Australia's blank. {{Unsigned|GT4GTR}}
:Korea is still blank. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 13:11, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

==Skitty==
"Skitty - *: These Pokémon may not be selected as a partner." O RLY? I had her as a partner on my NDS before. That's not true that Skilly cannot be selected as a partner. - [[User:Jerzy232|Jerzy232]] 11:42, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Was that on Blue Rescue Team? Because I never see any of the Odd ones out (Non-Starters) in the partner list... [[User:Pipoleon|Pip]] 20:56, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

The only way that you can have a normal type in the original team, you have to become that pokemon. the Normal Types (Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers) and the Normal/Fighting/Ground types (Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue/Red Rescue team) cannot be chosen as partners. If you want to use those types as partner in dungeons, you have to recruit them, then after you beat Rayquaza (Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue) or Graduate from the Guild (Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers), then you can change them around. [[User:drichard08|drichard08]]

Guys Jerzy meant he is using sky version, totally different from time and darkness, any starter pokemon can be selected as partner provided they don't bunch types together, that means with riolu in there you get the most partner choices. HAPPY QUIZZING![[User:Jyles|Jyles]] 03:13, 12 May 2012 (UTC)

==Correction/Codes==
Shouldn't a page be made with just wonder mail codes? And I corrected the "Unknown Code" section. [[User:Pipoleon|Pip]] 11:22, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Are you talking about the Pokémon {{p|Unown}}? 'Cause that's how it's spelled. [[User:BlueJirachi|BlueJirachi]] 14:30, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

No, I was referring to the section that didn't know what dungeons the pokemon went to that were only in the Seven Treasure Dungons[[User:Pipoleon|Pip]] 20:38, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Oh. Thanks for clearing that up! [[User:BlueJirachi|BlueJirachi]] 20:42, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

Some of the Pokemon.com event codes are no longer availible there. Anyone up for adding them to the list here? [[User:Sailorleo|Sailorleo]] 13:31, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

== Plot Summary ==
Shouldn't the plot be moved somewhere else or is it fine the way it is? [[User:BlueJirachi|BlueJirachi]] 14:28, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
:Shrinking it would be ideal. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 15:26, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

That's what I think. It's too large. [[User:BlueJirachi|BlueJirachi]] 15:31, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
:Yeah, it needs to be shrunk, or moved to a new page. If moved, then we can make a shorter summary and make a link to the page with the detailed plot. =/ The article is ''42 kilobytes long''! - [[User:SpontaneousCombusken|spontaneous'''Combusken''']] 03:50, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
::So, [[Brock]] is about 48... ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 03:53, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

::: I totally agree with SpontaneousCombusken. --[[User:Usyflad10|Usyflad]] [[User talk:Usyflad10|10''']] 23:35, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

==IQ Skills==

Whatever happened to Super Mobile? It was fun busting through walls and walking on any surface. All Terrain Hiker still allows for walking on all surfaces, but the walls crashing before your mighty jelly bean fueled brain was fun... [[User:Pipoleon|Pip]] 21:10, 6 June 2008 (UTC)

:'''Super Mobile''' (re-named '''Absolute Mover''') is still an available IQ Skill in PMD:T&D, however it can only be obtained by {{p|Palkia}}. [http://www.serebii.net/dungeon2/iqskills/J.shtml] (However as the info I have is from Serebii.net, I won't claim it as 100% accurate)- [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] '''|''' 19:51, 11 June 2008 (UTC)
::There are many twelve ranks of IQ in PMD2, labelled A to L. Absolute Mover is in two of these ranks. Most of the starters are unable to get Absolute Mover as they all don't have the right rank. Ranks tend to be constant through an evolution line.'''[[User:Optimus35|<sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''11:04 15 Aug 2008'''''

== Hero/Partner ==

Is the same hero/partner post-story relatoinship problem from the first game still there, or did they fix it so that the hero and partner still remember eachother (you know, there was the problem where the partner and hero become just any other pokemon of their respective species, kinda depressing)? Either way, we should mention it.
:What do you mean? Way I see it, Grovyle and PMD1's partner and the hero got turned back into a human. Soon, the Time Accident turned him back into a Pokémon. Still...WTF? This is completely useless. -asks for deletion- '''[[User:Optimus35|It's the <sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''08:48 4 Jul 2008'''''

::What he's referring to is how at the end of Pokémon on Fushigi Dungeon 1, the game treated the player and partner as if they were just more generic pokémon. The post-game plot ignores them entirely, the current team leader is the oen that goes into town, not the player, and you could even permanently delete the player pokémon from the Rescue Team.

::And to answer the question, the player and partner remain special pokémon in the postgame of Pokémon no Fushigi Dungeon 2, the plot continues to focus on them, and they are the only pokémon that can go out into Treasure Town. [[User:Sailorleo|Sailorleo]] 19:59, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

== Music? ==

The music for this game is awesome, just like MD1. But is there any music/track info for it though? --[[User:Kohei|Pizza]][[User talk:Kohei|man]] 16:20, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

I agree. I've been trying to find the soundtracks but no luck yet. I hope someone uploads them sometime...or if they're ever avalible for purchase, i'd buy them for sure. [[User talk:InuMimi|InuMimi]] 10:43, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

I've seen one around online, but I'm not sure if it's a rip of the game or an actual soundtrack release, though. [[User:Sailorleo|Sailorleo]] 20:50, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

(drakonezduskmoon) i've been wondering the exact same thing. I'd really like to stop having to release Dialga just to hear that cool battle music >_<

== Legends in Multiple Dungeons ==
i know that there are some legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo that are found in more then one dungeon. Mewtwo is found at Dark Crater and Aegis Cave. Does that mean you can recruit more than one Mewtwo? [[User talk:InuMimi|InuMimi]] 10:47, 24 July 2008 (UTC)
:I doubt there are five Darkrai. [[User:Gligar|'''Gli''']][[User talk:Gligar|'''gar''']] 19:27, 6 October 2008 (UTC)
::Guys, one legend at a time! once you get that legend, only way you can get another is releasing it. That includes Dialga only returning to Temporal tower if you let him go. He can't enter as a recruit though.
[[User:Jyles|Jyles]] 03:07, 11 May 2012 (UTC)

== Version Exclusives: Celebi/Mewtwo ==

Like the other version exclusives, is it possible to recruit these Pokémon in the games they are not found in? If it isn't shouldn't it be noted in the article that it is only possible to recruit these legendaries in their respective versions? --☆[[User:Woodland Mudkip|Woodland:M]] ☆ 11:37, 25 July 2008 (UTC)
:While there isn't a known code, if you connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi before September 1st, you'll unlock missions for both legendaries, as well as the missions for the [[Mystery Part]] and [[Secret Slab]]. Source- [http://www.pokemon.com/#dungeon2_15 http://www.pokemon.com/#dungeon2_15] --[[User:KinCryos|KinCryos]] 18:10, 20 August 2008 (UTC)
::It should be noted that these were not recruit-reward missions. As far as I can tell at this time, it is still impossible to actually recruit the cross-version exclusive pokémon. [[User:Sailorleo|Sailorleo]] 20:44, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

== Art ==
Is the art going to be put on the pokémons pages? Its the most up to date artwork Bar Platinum.--[[User:David aipom|Davidaipom]] 19:22, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

== Foomta? ==

What is the Foom-Ta expression that wigglytuff says?
[[User:Atomix26|Atomix26]] 23:53, 24 October 2008 (UTC)

:I don't know. Maybe it's just something the creators thought would be cute for it to say? --'''[[User:InuMimi|いぬ]][[User talk:InuMimi|みみ]]''' 16:45, 25 October 2008 (UTC)
Actually it is YOOM-TAH! Plus it is a sort of battle cry. [[User:Liz0910]]

== Proposal ==

Assuming I spelt it right, how about instead of that storyline filling up the whole page, how about a separate page for it at "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2/Storyline"? Like the movies. '''[[User:Optimatum|<sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]]|[[User:Optimatum/sig/Pikachu|Links]] 04:37, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

== Legendaries ==

So do legendaries always join your party after defeating them if you have space in the party?(assuming you can recruit them at the time) [[User:Atomix26|Atomix26]] 21:50, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
:No, they don't always join you if you have space. Like any other Pokémon, it can take a few tries for it to join your Exploration Team. - [[User:Kogoro|'''Kogoro''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''Talk to me''']] '''|''' 21:54, 28 October 2008 (UTC)

There are some legendaries that join your team after you battle them after beating Primal Dialga if you go to the dungeon they are in (Hint: the leader of the team doesn't have to deliver the final blow, it will still join you if you partner delivers the final blow. An example would be Dialga, because only you and your partner can go there.) the legendaries are: 1. Uxie (Location: Steam Cave) 2. Mesprit (Location: Underground Lake) 3. Azelf (Location: Crystal Lake) 4. Dialga (Location: Temporal Tower) 5. Regigigas (Location: Aegis Cave) 6. Palkia (Location: Spacial Rift) There does not need to be enough room in the party to recruit, they just ask to join, say yes, give nickname (if you like) and it will automatically go to Chimecho Assembly. Remember, these legendaries are found at the end of the dungeons mentioned.[[User:drichard08|drichard08]]

== Deleting data ==

''"This is the third game to feature the player having to delete the saved data before starting a new game, '''with the first two being Pokémon Mystery Dungeon and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions."'''''
That last bit isn't true- Diamond and Pearl do not require you to delete your saved data. I don't want to start a revert war so I pointed this out first. [[User:Kiryu|Kiryu]] 23:21, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
:If you want to save they do. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 23:26, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
::Yup, I've restarted my game a couple of times before on [[Pokémon Diamond {{#if: Pearl|and Pearl}} Version{{#if: Pearl|s}} {{#if:|2}}|D/P]], and they all required me to delete my previous game before getting to save. [[Special:Contributions/EspeonA|—]] '''[[User_talk:EspeonA|e]][[User:EspeonA|A]]''' 23:28, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
:::All of the main series games have had that issue. The unique thing about mystery dungeon 1+2 is that you cant even start a new game without deleting your old data, even if you do not save it. {{unsigned|Cadellin}}
::::In DPPt that is the case. You must delete before restarting. Older games you delete on the first save. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:06, 8 June 2009 (UTC)

== Titles... ==

for the Pokémon, like Grovyle and Dusknoir...should it be <insert Pokémon here> (character) instead? Much easier to search and etc... [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 21:57, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
: *cough* [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 02:58, 8 June 2009 (UTC)
::Pikachu (character) and, oh look. {{AP|Problem|Pikachu}}. Heck {{AP|problem already|Grovyle}}. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 03:04, 8 June 2009 (UTC)
:::I don't quite see your point, but maybe there should still be a shorter title. Maybe (game)? Then again, they don't appear only in the games, now do they... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:25, 8 June 2009 (UTC)
::::<Pokémon here> (PMD2)? '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 14:04, 8 June 2009 (UTC)
seems logical to me.--[[user:Mtn otter|Mtn otter]] I am the Void 22:36, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

== There is actually six Time Gears! ==

Should we mention in the trivia that there is six Time Gears in the game? Because besides the three guarded by the lake trio, your partner mentions that there is also a Time Gear in a hidden altar in a volcano along with the other two in Treeshroud Forest and Underground Lake. That would make six time gears, yet the game and anime only revolves around five of them. Also, another thing I noticed is that in the game, Wigglytuff refers to Lapras as a "he" meaning Lapras is male, but yet in the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon explorers of Sky anime, Lapras has a feminine voice.--[[User:Brats817|Brats817]] 03:35, 28 October 2009 (UTC)
:The Underground Lake time gear ''is'' guarded by the lake trio. '''[[User:Myles|Myles]]''' ([[User talk:Myles|talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Myles|contrib]]) 03:49, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

I don't mean the one guarded by Mesprit. There is a different underground lake. Grovyle gets that one after the one in Treeshroud Forest. In Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness anime, Grovyle is seen taking it first. There is Time Gears in Fogbound Lake, Crystal Lake, the Undergound Lake, Treeshroud Forest, that other Underground Lake (Don't remember the name of it, but not accessible as a dungeon), and that volcano altar.--[[User:Brats817|Brats817]] 04:06, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

:Are you sure? I don't remember hearing about a volcano altar. And remember that just because somebody has a girlish voice in the anime, it doesn't mean that they're a girl. A lot of people thought that [[Anabel]] was a guy until people said "she" in the anime, even though she has an obviously feminine name. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 12:47, 28 October 2009 (UTC)

Yes. I am 100% sure. There is six time gears, but only five are involved with the story. Remember in the part of the game when the partner mentions time gears, spoken of just before Grovyle is first seen taking a time gear? The partner mentions a time gear in Treeshroud Forest, that one hidden lake, and even says there is a "hidden altar inside a volcano". The partner mentioned three time gears, but didn't mention the other three time gears that are in areas guarded by the lake trio. Also, at the title screen on Explorers of Darkness, there is a time gear in the background in a volcanic region, as opposed to time, which showed a time gear in the Treeshroud Forest.--[[User:Brats817|Brats817]] 06:07, 29 October 2009 (UTC)

:I still don't remember, but I have Time, so you get the benefit of the doubt. Indent with : too please. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 12:50, 29 October 2009 (UTC)
::I have Darkness and I can confirm the Time Gear background on the title screen that looks like a volcano-y place, sort of like where Darkrai's final battle is. I don't remember the hidden altar reference though... [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txrUnbE7GFk Here], in that random video, 20 seconds in, you can see it. '''[[User:Myles|Myles]]''' ([[User talk:Myles|talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Myles|contrib]]) 13:32, 29 October 2009 (UTC)

Watch this video. This video mentions the time gear at the hidden volcano altar. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAYd0T9UcVE Here] --[[User:Brats817|Brats817]] 00:20, 30 October 2009 (UTC)

:Do you know if it's still in PMD: Sky? Like, at least mentioned? '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 16:18, 30 October 2009 (UTC)

I don't have Sky, so I don't know. --[[User:Brats817|Brats817]] 07:14, 2 November 2009 (UTC)

Five time gears ARE questionable, since first is at Treeshroud, second at Limestone Cave (only accesible in sky special episodes), third at Uxie's place, fourth at Mesprit's, fifth at Azelf's, so what's with the volcano altar? must've been forgotten to be deleted before actual release.[[User:Jyles|Jyles]] 07:15, 23 April 2012 (UTC)

== TMs ==

Is every TM in the TDS series? --[[User:Fimbulwinter2012|☆'''FiMbUlWiNtEr2O|2'''☆]] 03:10, 19 January 2011 (UTC)
:Every "Main Series" TM (at the time) is in each of the Mystery Dungeon games, along with two TMs containing moves exclusive to Mystery Dungeon. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 03:25, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

==Music==
Does anyone know what the song is when you disappear after you beat Primal Dialga is called? I could also use a YouTube link. [[User:Higejolly|higejolly]] 21:27, 15 May 2011 (UTC)

== Post Game Boss Wrong Order? ==

I was wondering if I could get confirmation that we are intentionally putting Froslass in the wrong spot. I believe that's a BIG part of getting to the rest of the Post Game, coming BEFORE any other one. [[User:GregtehCollector|GregtehCollector]] 05:47, 6 April 2012 (UTC)
:It's a very early mission, but the first one is definitely the gratuation. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:56, 6 April 2012 (UTC)

== Hero and Partner Evolution ==

When do the two heroes evolve?[[User:Jyles|Jyles]] 07:17, 23 April 2012 (UTC)
:After Darkrai is defeated. Way, way, way at the end of the story. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:23, 23 April 2012 (UTC)
::You have to complete the full storyline and recruit Palkia. [[User:G50|태권도]] [[User_talk:G50|합기도]] 07:33, 23 April 2012 (UTC)

== Wall money ==

I'm not quite sure how to explain this, much less incorporate it into the article, but there is sometimes money inside the walls of dungeons. Only Ghost-types or Pokémon with the Mobile status or holding a Mobile Scarf can get it, but it's there. If you "run" down a corridor/hallway in a dungeon but randomly stop in the middle of it without there being water/lava/open air that your Pokémon would normally stop at when passing, then it's on one of the two sides of the wall. I'm honestly not even sure if this is important, but it's something I noticed when I started playing again recently. Even then, I don't know if it's also in the first games or just the newer ones. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 03:39, 16 April 2013 (UTC)

== Adventure Log and Quotes? ==

Would it be necessary to add in the Adventure Logs/Records? I also notice that how many times I successfully steal from Kecleon's shop in the dungeons are noted in the Adventure Log of PMD Time/Darkness/Sky, but not in Blue/Red Rescue Team. And what about their quotes? I think that some of their quotes are nice but it's optional to add it in. --[[User:Totodilette|Totodilette]] ([[User talk:Totodilette|talk]]) 00:28, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
:I didn't realize the Logs aren't on the page, so that might be something to add. What do you mean by quotes, though? '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 04:28, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
::Yes, and the quotes are like some of the characters' notable speech, but I think that it's not really that necessary. Well, let's begin adding the Logs. But I haven't completed all of them. Any volunteers...? --[[User:Totodilette|Totodilette]] ([[User talk:Totodilette|talk]]) 10:44, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

== Possible Glitch? ==

I was playing my previously owned copy of Explorers of Darkness and noticed something. In [[Brine Cave]], whenever my partner, a {{p|Totodile}}, used {{m|Water Pulse}} on an enemy Pokémon, the game mistook the enemy for a male {{p|Gastrodon}} and activated [[Storm Drain]]. Does anybody know why? I'm not sure if this is a legitimate glitch or if it's because my game is old. Could somebody else with this game possibly take a Water Pokémon and check? I checked for any mention of this on Bulbapedia, but I didn't find anything. [[User:Aggron989|''AGG'']][[User talk:Aggron989|''RON'']][[Special:Contributions/Aggron989|''989'']] 21:52, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
:If there's a Pokémon with Storm Drain anywhere on a dungeon's floor when a Water-type move is used then Storm Drain is activated and will give you text as if you had attacked that Pokémon. There was most likely a Gastrodon somewhere on the floors where this happened. The same happens with {{a|Lightningrod}}, so if an Electric-type move were to be used, it would give similar text. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 00:17, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Pokémon Center lady

2013-04-25T19:22:15Z

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==Sugimori Art==
In the trivia section, it's mentioned that the Nurse's art was shown on the Game Freak website, and that she was later redesigned. Could someone link to these images or something? [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 15:44, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
:These pages are long, long down. Try Web Archive. Maybe you'll find something... --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:46, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
::I would, but unfortunately I don't know the URL where the images were in the first place. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 15:49, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

== Original official art? ==

Is [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/3/3a/6343.gif this] it? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 02:45, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
:Image link doesn't work... — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 01:50, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:: Someone deleted it..Anyway,this [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/3/3a/6343.gif one]. [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 01:54, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:::First link worked for me. Anyway, assumable yes, that is the original art, although I may be wrong. [[User:Takoto|~~Takoto]] - [[User_talk:Takoto|サソデイ]] 01:57, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
::::It works now because it was reuploaded. If that's not the first artwork, then it's certainly one of the first ones released. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 02:02, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::Seconded. It certainly looks like artwork from Gen {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}} games... --'''[[Johto|☆]][[User:Alpha Totodile|A]][[User talk:Alpha Totodile|T]][[Special:Contributions/Alpha Totodile|♂]]''' 02:05, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
::::::Should it be put in the article,then? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 02:19, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::::Sure. (of course, it matters more if an admin approves...) --'''[[Johto|☆]][[User:Alpha Totodile|A]][[User talk:Alpha Totodile|T]][[Special:Contributions/Alpha Totodile|♂]]''' 02:25, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
::::::::Turns out it's a copyvio... D: — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 04:02, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

==Merge==
Could this possibly be merged with the article on Nurse Joy? [[User:Lucadan|'''''Lucadan''''']] [[User talk:Lucadan|'''''(Talk)''''']] 20:24, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
:No, They're seprate people and have never met. --[[User:CuboneKing|CUBONE]] ([[User talk:CuboneKing|Planet Cubone]] • [[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|Bone Club]]) [[Cubone (Pokémon)|PWNS]] 20:35, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

::Nurse Joy is from the anime. Nurse is just the nurse at every Pokémon Center. If that helps you understand. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 20:39, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

== Casey and Pinky ==

What are their Japanese names? [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 14:30, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
:Casey is メディ (Medi). Not sure about the Chansey. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:44, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

==Nurse (Trainer class)==
Should a new article be created for the Gen V trainer class "Nurse" (as seen in [[Yaguruma Forest]]), or should information on the trainer class be implemented into this article? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 20:12, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
:Yes. I think so. Perhaps this article should be moved to "Pokémon Center Nurse". The nurses that battle the player and the ones in Pokemon Center aren't the same. This article is about the latter and I see no reason why they should be unified. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 20:14, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
::Okay, but now that this page is at Pokémon Center Nurse, I feel it ought to have a small anime section which summarizes and links to the [[Nurse Joy]] article. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 11:17, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

== After a Certain Point? ==

''After a certain point
Great to see you, <PLAYER>!
You want the usual, right?''

When does this occur? Is it after a certain amount of times healed at the same centre, or does it apply to all of them?[[User:Lizardtongues|Lizardtongues]] ([[User talk:Lizardtongues|talk]]) 17:32, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
:My best guess is when the player obtains a gold trainer card, since [[Trainer stars]] don't appear in BW/B2W2. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 19:22, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness

2013-04-24T04:28:34Z

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Talk:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness

2013-04-24T04:27:02Z

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2013-04-23T07:02:25Z

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==Re:Debug menu?==
That was something I believed to have found when messing around with soundbanks. When you enter the codes 0101EFC0, 0101F0C0 on the introduction the game freezes at the Game Freak screen, and changing them to a valid soundbank e.g. 011FEFC0, 011FF0C0 keeps you on the Game Freak screen, but causes an 'item get' jingle. I thought it was a menu, but it seems to be just a glitch (this doesn't work on Red/Blue). Sometimes when you use an invalid soundbank, you can not only freeze the game but cause messages like "(X) is trying to learn!" to appear. I think I was probably getting one of those messages, but it was impossible to read because the game font wasn't loaded yet. That was why I made the video private unless somebody wanted to look into it, because it was speculation and misleading. If you want to, I'll add your Youtube (Rekcahrepyh?) as being able to view it.

I'm sorry for the late reply. It's been a while since I last logged in to Bulbapedia. --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 12:34, 17 October 2011 (UTC)

== Talk pages ==

Hey, sorry to revert all of your recent talk page comments, but please don't respond to anything older than about 6 months. The ones you responded to were all from 2010 and older. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 07:02, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Pokémon breeding

2013-04-23T07:00:00Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: Undo revision 1892532 by HyperHacker (talk) Old convo, don't reply.

OOps. [[User:Evkl|Evkl]] 01:45, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Should this be listed under Pokémon Breeding or simply Breeding? -[[user:greengiant|greengiant]]

Probably Poke breeding with a redirect from "breeding"

A picture says more than tousand words

== Strange Breeding: How did these things happen? ==

A couple of strange things happened to me when I was breeding a male Blaziken with a female Phanpy (which is strange enough in itself, I guess)
#When the egg hatched, the Phanpy knew Rock Smash. This shouldn't have been able to happen because I had previously deleted Rock Smash from Blaziken via the Move Deleter guy.
#The Phanpy hatched holding a PP Up! Needless to say, I was thrilled, but is there any reason for this occurance? Is it random or predictable?
Thanks a lot →[[User:Evin290|Evin290]] 12:18, 30 June 2006 (UTC)

:I don;t know about the first, but I believe the second is because of Phanphy's ability "Pickup".--[[User:Skully Collins|Skully Collins]] 08:42, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Yeah the PP Up is definetly a result of the pick-up. As for the rock smash, no clue. --[[User:Blaziken=Tahu|Blaziken=Tahu]] 02:58, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

Could be something intentional. I would assume that Phanpy could learn Strength if you taught that to Blaziken then removed it. [[User:Learner4|Learner4]] 20:26, 24 November 2009 (UTC)

Im actually thinking that Phanphy can learn Rock Smash, so if Blaziken knew it then there are still "reminints" of Rock Smash there, as shown by the move relearner guy. Maybe when the breeding happened the data some how got mixed and BAM, you have a Phanphy that knows Rock Smash. Did you use any cheats (earlier on) at all?--[[User:Sorou|sorou]] 17:11, 30 December 2009 (UTC)

== Abilities ==
I have seen, and the D/P Nintendo power guide states that, you can pass on abilities via breeding. This would be important to note, wouldn't it? It seems like something that big should be listed. Especially when you consider the possibilities! (I personally love my wonder-guarded sableye) Also, I think this should possibly be noted in the "chain breeding" section as well.
--[[User:TheCakeIsALie|TheCakeIsALie]] 02:51, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

True. Good eye. You may place it in the article in the appropriate place. And don't forget your sig or people won't know who you are.[[User:Pokemaniac102|<big>'''''Poke'''''</big>]][[User talk:Pokemaniac102|'''''Maniac''''']][[Special:Contributions/Pokemaniac102|<big>'''''102'''''</big>]] 06:28, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
:No! Abilities are NOT PASSED ON. By Abilities they meant Natures. Go on, try it. ABILITIES CANNOT BE PASSED ON. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]][[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 06:45, 2 January 2008 (UTC)
:Plus, the only Pokémon with Wonder Guard can't breed with anything but Ditto, so it'd never pass it on to Sableye. If you got that thing in a trade, it's hacked, man. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]][[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 06:51, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Crap, thanks for pointing that out. Dang... But on another note, you CAN pass abilities legitimately, but I misread: they are passed along by the mother, so it would stay in the proper species. (the example given in NP's guide is 2 bibarel breed. Mother has Simple, father has Unaware, so offspring is a Bidoof with Simple.) So I was halfway right, but again, thanks for poiinting that out. I guess I ought to not use it much then, huh?--[[User:TheCakeIsALie|TheCakeIsALie]] 02:51, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
:I just did a test run breeding two Kadabras, both with the ability [[Inner Focus (ability)|Inner Focus]]. They successfully bred an Abra with the ability [[Synchronize (ability)|Synchronize]]. This proves that, at least for HeartGold, ability is ''not'' passed down by either parent. --[[User:Kerrick|Kerrick]] 17:23, 22 April 2010 (UTC)

I can't actually PROVE this, but in my experience, the Everstone seems to have a similar effect on Abilities to the one it has on Natures. So, assuming that the mother is not a Ditto, and there is a chance between the two Abilities, and the mother is holding an Everstone, there appears to be a better than 50% chance that the child will have the same ability. I have no idea how to formally prove this, but if someone could either explain to me how to prove it, or simply look into it themselves, it would be appreciated.--[[User:Xatu|Xatu]] 03:49, 24 January 2010 (UTC)

== Tauros & Miltank ==

Can anybody confirm for certain that their eggs are supposed to be 50% Tauros and 50% Miltank? I've personally hatched 11 eggs from a Tauros and a Ditto, and all of them were Tauros, which means I must be exceptionally unlucky if half of them are supposed to be Miltank. FYI, I'm playing Diamond where Miltank are rarer than Tauros (the opposite is true in Pearl). I thought it would be easier to breed a Miltank than catch one. [[User:Drapion|Drapion]] 17:28, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

I think the 50-50 chance thing is only if you breed a Miltank with Ditto; all of Tauros's kids with Ditto will be Tauros. [[User:Fsilone|Fsilone]] 22:29, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

:There is no way in any of the games for Tauros to hatch from a Miltank egg, or for Miltank to hatch from a Tauros egg. MorningStar edited this page with a note indicating otherwise as early as in March 2006, which is to say without knowledge of Diamond and Pearl. I believe no one bothered to fix it then due to the possibility of that holding true in the upcoming games, and since their release everyone has assumed the statement to be true because it was on the page so early on. Regardless of the reason, this note should have long been removed; it is easy to verify that even when breeding Miltank and Tauros ''together'' in the latest games, the product is still always a Miltank. I have done so for the sake of being on the safe side. [[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]] 13:30, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

::I've changed this section of the page. I can confirm empirically (hatched 41 eggs: 28 from a Miltank + Ditto, 13 from a Miltank + various Ground-group Pokes) that you cannot hatch a Tauros from a Miltank egg in Pokemon Pearl, and I assume the same goes for Diamond; based on Unown Lord's comments I am assuming this applies to all the games. If it turns out you can, then feel free to revert the page - I haven't hacked the code, this is entirely based on testing, so it's possibly that I was ''extremely'' unlucky and happened to get 41 eggs that all hatched Miltank purely by chance, but I think that's unlikely.

::The only sources I can find online that support the Miltank/Tauros breeding line are either questionable (user FAQs on the Marriland forum that contain other errors) or based on this site. [[User:Castorquinn|Castorquinn]] 22:30, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

== Ditto + Ditto? ==

Someone settle something for me: Can you breed Ditto with Ditto? - [[User:Cassius335|Cassius335]]

No. I tried. - [[User:MacGyver|MacGyver]]

Thanks. *notices the Discussion page for Ditto and wonders why he didn't look there in the first place*. - [[User:Cassius335|Cassius335]]

Then how are there wild ditto if they can't breed together?
Do they spontaneously appear or something? [[User:Chuck67322|Chuck67322]] 05:14, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Ditto looks like a big pile of goo, maybe over time they split in half like bacteria. [[User:Darkcloud1111|Darkcloud1111]] 00:57, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

== Technical Question ==

Do the natures of the parents make any difference on whether or not they will produce an egg? I'm trying to get my Dragonite to give Outrage to a new Gible, and the old man in Solaceon says they don't like eachother at all... Obviously that's not good, but why, and what can I do to change it?
:At all? ..are you sure you're breeding a Dragonite with a <s>complete haxxmacheen</s> Garchomp? Cause I do believeth that Garchomp and Dragonite can breed. o_o; [[User:TinaTheKirlia|Tina]][[User:TinaTheKirlia/Sandbox|☆]][[User:TinaTheKirlia/Favorites|♥]][[User talk:TinaTheKirlia|♫]] 04:07, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
::Not at all? You sure? Pretty much always when they're in the same egg group, they'll breed. '''[[User:TTEchidna|TTE]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 05:42, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
:I have had similar problems. Sometimes I always make sure to check the Egg Groups before I attempt breeding, but every once in a while, the Daycare Man in Diamond tells me that they dislike each other. (oops, forgot to sign) --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 05:09, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

There's no problem at all, peeps! If 'They don't like each other very much' it doesn't matter! AS long as they don't totally despise each other that's okay. I tried Ditto with my Lucario (TTE said it would work) and it worked altough they didn't like each other! '''[[User:Optimus35|Agent]] [[User talk:Optimus35|#448]]''' [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?limit=50&title=Special%3AContributions&contribs=user&target=Optimus35&namespace=0&year=&month=-1 ☆] | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZPMmUEHFIU ♥] 09:52, 16 November 2007 (UTC)
::Why do I feel compelled to respond to this comment by saying "Rape!"[[User:Mystrich|Mystrich]] 06:06, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

The message “They don´t seem to like each other much.” indicates that the Pokémon are of different species but have the same trainer IDs, which means that out of all breedable Pokémon pairs, they have the lowest chance of producing an egg. This lower chance translates to a statistically longer period of waiting until the Daycare man hands you the egg, but nothing beyond that. [[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]] 10:25, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

I think it means that it's sort of like when two people pretend to hate each other but they really love each other but don't know it themselves. Eventually they find what they have in common and fall in love. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]) 15:24, 1 November 2008 (UTC)

== Question ==

"However, there are two pairs of Pokémon species where the male and female are treated as different Pokémon. In these cases, the egg may hatch into either the male or female species:

*[[Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)|Nidoran♀]] and [[Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)|Nidoran♂]]
*[[Illumise (Pokémon)|Illumise]] and [[Volbeat (Pokémon)|Volbeat]]"

Would this also be true in the case of Tauros and Miltank? Could a Miltank have an egg containing Tauros? Just asking cause it's not listed in the article. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]][[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]] 10:17, 18 November 2007 (UTC)

Would it be true to say that only the female can lay and egg that could be either? I tried breeding a Nidoran♂ with a Ditto to get a [[Nidoran♀ (Pokémon)|♀]] but I just ended up with a dozen [[Nidoran♂ (Pokémon)|♂]]s. I did succesfully get a [[Volbeat (Pokémon)|Volbeat]] from an [[Illumise (Pokémon)|Illumise]].
Oh, and [[Tauros (Pokémon)|Tauros]] and [[Miltank (Pokémon)|Miltank]] are also linked.. [[User:Woodland Mudkip|Woodland Mudkip]] ☆ 11:02, 18 November 2007 (UTC)

:Your first assertion is correct, and has thus been added to the page. As noted in a paragraph above by myself, Tauros and Miltank are simply not linked. It seems to me that the disillusion of not having a calf-like Pokémon as a pre-evolution to both, has caused a multitude of fans to believe in some fabricated indication that one is forthcoming. [[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]] 06:24, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

== TMs ==

Can you pass down TM moves that weren't learned by TM? I'm going to breed my male Banette with Will-O-Wisp (Learned naturally) with a female Drifloon, and I'm wondering if it'll pass down Will-O-Wisp... [[User:TinaTheKirlia|Tina]][[User:TinaTheKirlia/Sandbox|☆]][[User:TinaTheKirlia/Favorites|♥]][[User talk:TinaTheKirlia|♫]][http://freewebs.com/thepixelcafe δ] 20:10, 25 November 2007 (UTC)
:Yep. It's what I do so as to save TMs from being used. '''[[User:TTEchidna|TTE]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 23:47, 25 November 2007 (UTC)

== Languages ==

Is this encyclopedia in American English or Commonwealth English? Becuase the most recent edit was from "travelling" to "traveling", or Commonwealth to American.

Yea, we're American (well, I think. Ask and admin. I'm pretty sure we're American English). --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Mission Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Sandbox|2]]''' 12:03, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
:Yeah, I as actually gonna do something else on the page after editing that (since Firefox does the red line under words that aren't in its dictionary), but I got distracted by something else and just decided "eh."
:But really, Bulbapedia's got contributors from all over. Though, well, American spelling's used in the games throughout their English release, as far as I know. They don't go through all the text changing the spelling of a few words, and I certainly didn't intend for my edit to be just that. It was more just "hey, look, red line. Fix that and... um... what else was I gonna do?" '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]][[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 16:47, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

== Inbreeding ==

What is it? '''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]{{{1|11:19 13 Mar 2008}}}'''
:...Don't ask. You don't wanna know. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 05:40, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
Inbreeding is when closely related individuals mate and have children. It's very taboo in human culture but animal breeders do this with certain breeds of an animal, like dogs. It's not a good idea for people inbreed because recessive genes could be more pronounced and genetic defects can occur. - PDL
:Told ya you didn't wanna know. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 00:25, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
::The PRima Games guide states that inbreeding is impossible in Emerald. Proves that you can't trust Prima. '''[[User:Optimatum|<sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]]|[[User:Optimatum/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''13:12 5 Sep 2008'''''

::Well you can in the games, I'm Inbreeding all my Pokémon that I bead in the first place. [[User:Random Chaos|Random]] [[User talk:Random Chaos|Chaos]] [[User:Random Chaos/Sandbox|Was here]][http://chaos-shepherd.deviantart.com/ ☃] 01:07, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

== Uhh yeah ==

Uhm. This is weird, but i've had two weird things happen with breeding that make little sense. Like, first, this happened today, i put my Shieldon and Cranidos in the day-care (one female, the other male) and the old man said "These two prefer too play with other Pokémon" and i like, i came back too get them and they'd had an egg, and last time i checked, "They prefer too play with other Pokémon" meant they weren't going too have an egg (i took the egg anyway). Uhm, the second thing, which is really weird, happened a few months ago on my Pokémon Emerald, i put my male Charizard and male Blaziken in the Daycare (cos i'm too lazy too train them myself) ...and they had an egg |: Last time i checked, Guy + Guy does not = baby/egg |: I'm 100% sure they we're both male. I was pretty sure it was just a glitch in the game, but i was wondering if it's happened too anyone else? (also, the egg was a normal Torchic, normal stats, normal moves, nothing weird/glitch-y about it)

~ [[user:takoto|Takoto]]

Wow... That's really weird [[User:Darkmaster0|Darkmaster]][[User talk:Darkmaster0|0]]

: Obviously {{MS|006|Charizard}} and {{MS|257|Blaziken}} adopted. I guess they don't mind adoption by same-sex couples in Sinnoh. [[User:Zurqoxn|Zurqoxn]] 00:35, 8 April 2008 (UTC)

::The thing that happened with Charizard and Blaziken happened on Emerald (: If they adopted, where did they adopt from? O: [[user:Takoto|Takoto]]

|: It happened, again, only this time; Leafgreen. Someone please tell me that Umbreon and Caterpie are somehow in the same egg group. Scratch what i said earlier, I'm almost sure that the Blaziken/Charizard thing happened on LeafGreen, not Emerald |: *totally remembered after i posted that xD Uh soooo yeah, i think the Breeding's glitch'd up in my LeafGreen...Well, it wasn't even originally mine, it was my Cousins |: But I'm sure he didn't cheat or anything too make every Pokémon breed with every other Pokémon. Plus i did some test; i tried too breed some Pokémon and they didn't breed, the Legendaries didn't (I actually wanted a level 5 Mewtwo xD at one point) But yeah \: Is my games breeding system glitched up or is it just....oddities? [[User:Takoto|Takoto]] 15:35, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
::I would say you somehow glitched your game. Been using AR/GS/whatever? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 16:52, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
:::*Shake head* I've never used Action reply or Game shark on my Leafgreen...

==Length of time to breed==
After getting frustrated by the time it took to breed on my old silver version, I looked around for information on how long it takes two pokemon to have an egg, and I found [http://www.angelfire.com/wizard/rossos_pokemon/breeding.html this site]. This is information I think bulbapedia needs. The problem is, I don't have any other sources on it, it doesn't say if the formula holds true for later Gens as well, and the author admits that his numbers are estimates. Does anyone know anything about this topic? [[User:Cheesus Is Lord|Cheesus Is Lord]] 22:09, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

== Female Eevees ==

Hi I've tried to breed my Eevee several times but everytime time I do I get male Eevees and I kinda wanna have a female one, I was wondering if there's any way to force an egg to hatch into a female pokemon r something, I've tried hatching it in Foarama town like I read somewhere but that didnt work..
Having said that I did get a female Eevee once but it was very random
:12.5% chance of getting female Eevee. You were just unlucky. '''[[User:Optimatum|<sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]]|[[User:Optimatum/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''13:14 5 Sep 2008'''''

== Multiple eggs ==

I've been hatching several eggs at a time (getting three eggs, storing the parents, and then running up and down), and the number of steps in between hatches is always a multiple of 255, with 510 as the minimum (recent numbers are 510 and 1275). The steps between picking up the eggs are as low as 256, and I was carrying around Camerupt with Magma Armor. The numbers don't make sense unless there's some delay added to the other eggs when picking up eggs or hatching them, or some other weird hidden factor. Game is Pearl, by the way, and I've been using a Mach Bike. --[[User:Raijinili|Raijinili]] 04:55, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== Tutored moves ==

Can they be passed on to children like [[TM]] moves? I know I tried it once, but I can't remember the result. Anybody know for certain? Either way, whether it works or not, it should probably be mentioned in this article or [[move tutor]] (or both). [[User:Zurqoxn|Zurqoxn]] 13:42, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
:I don't think they can unless they're egg moves (Outrage from Salamence to baby Charmander) or shared by both father and child, the child's in its level-up set, while the mother also knows it. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 14:39, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
::Off the top of my head, I believe that it's possible in {{v2|Crystal}}, but '''only''' in Crystal. At least, that's what I remember, maybe I should double-check this for myself though... --[[User:Blaziken257|'''Blaz''']][[User talk:Blaziken257|'''iken''']][[Special:Contributions/Blaziken257|'''257''']] 18:49, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
:::The article is a bit ambiguous on this point, it says "And starting in crystal, move tutor moves" in brackets under section 1.3.3 (passing moves down) - which could mean "only in crystal", or it could mean "from crystal onwards". Currently, in Soul Silver, I'm breeding a Cyndaquil with extrasensory, and I tried to teach it heat wave at the same time (to save me tutoring it later) by breeding a Vulpix that knows it from Growlithe (egg move). Vulpix had Extrasensory and Heat Wave (and flamethrower and fire spin) when I bred it with Quilava, but the resulting Cyndaquil only knew extrasensory and flamethrower, despite the fact that Cyndaquil can be tutored Heat Wave (I wasn't expecting Fire Spin though). I think this means that move tutor moves are NOT passed down, but TMs are passed down no problem. I'd quite like to hear from anyone who's done a bit more research into this though - it might just be a flaw in the way I did the breeding (though I doubt it, since Extrasensory worked out fine). Oh - and I think that section should also include information about ditto-move-breeding. I know moves held by females aren't carried down when breeding with ditto - do male+ditto couples pass on moves held by the male, like normal? [[User:NLawson|NLawson]] 04:20, 5 April 2010 (UTC)
:::: Just ran into this, and had it also confirmed by Wild Eep and Zhorken (of Smogon and veekun, respectively). Tutor moves only get passed down in Crystal. I'm changing this. [[User:En-Cu-Kou|En-Cu-Kou]] 21:33, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

==POSSIBLE SPADING SOLUTION!!!==

I don't know, but according to Smogon, there's some sort of step counter that resets at 255. Follow this link for more info. http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/breeding_guide_part2#steps_required
[[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]) 15:24, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
:Wow. I'm surprised that Smogon has a guide on stuff that has nothing to do with battling, and it has stuff that this wiki doesn't have. Anyway, I'll read it and try to incorporate it into this page.
:What's the policy on crediting, anyway? --[[User:Raijinili|Raijinili]] 01:49, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

== Confused ==

On this page, it says that Nidorina and Nidoqueen can't be breed whatsoever, but [[No eggs (egg group)#Trivia|here]] it says that they can. Which one is true? [[User:Jacce|Jacce]] 19:11, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

You misread the trivia, it says that "for some reason their male counterparts can", which, of course, does not make sense. '''''[[User:GuyNamedSean|Sean...]] [[Dialga (Pokémon)|Lord]] [[User talk:GuyNamedSean|of the]] [[Darkrai (Pokémon)|Shadows!!!]]''''' 23:13, 14 February 2009 (UTC)

== Shiny breeding ==

Hey, I got a shiny male Tentacruel, and a female Corsola, the shine-effect will be given to the baby Corsola? 
[[User:Homie|Homie]] 15:26, 10 January 2009 (UTC)
:Not unless you're playing Gold/Silver, in which case there would be a higher chance of shininess. '''[[User:Optimatum|Θρtιmαtum]][[User talk:Optimatum|Talk]] 15:27, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

== Everstone ==

Can we punt/delete the Gen IV sentence that says that the Everstone trick doesn't work anymore? It still does and I've done it several times. [[User:Rappak|Rappak]] 20:54, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
:Are you sure? Notice that it says it doesn't work when the two Pokémon are from different language cartridges. E.g., it doesn't work if you try to breed an American Pokémon and a Japanese Pokémon together. — [[User:Laoris|Laoris]] ([[User_Talk:Laoris|Blah]]) 20:56, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
::Let me double check the foriegn, but I know it works with two pokemon of the same cartridges. I'm almost positive it still works. [[User:Rappak|Rappak]] 21:20, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
:::Yes, it does work with two Pokémon from the same cartridge, but not with two foreign Pokémon, and that is what the article is referring to. — [[User:Laoris|Laoris]] ([[User_Talk:Laoris|Blah]])

== Inbreedible Pokemon? ==
Okay so I have this male Charizard that I want to breed so I can send the Charmander over to my Leaf Green Version. I put it in the daycare with SEVERAL DIFFERENT Dittos, each with a different nature. All of them did not have interest in my Charizard or vice-versa. I looked up the nature and noticed that it had a LAX nature (Charizard). Do I need a certain natured ditto or something to be able to breed? --[[User:Blaziken=Tahu|Blaziken=Tahu]] 03:02, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
:Lack of interest does not mean they won't make an egg. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|¿Nos hablamos?]] 22:25, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
::Just wait a bit longer and take any further "how do I/what do I/where do I" game related questions to {{BMGf||the forums}}. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 22:32, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

what was the exact message the guy said? if he said "they dont seem to like each other" that means they will still breed but it just takes a little while longer, if he said "they prefer to play with other pokemon" then they cant breed and never will [[User:Happizelpom|Happi]][[User talk:Happizelpom|zel]][[Special:Contributions/Happizelpom|pom]] 22:54, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
:These quotations need to go in the article. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 22:59, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

yep, they'll still breed. Thanks alot everyone. --[[User:Blaziken=Tahu|Blaziken=Tahu]] 23:48, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

== Genders ==

When are they defined for the egg, when it is received or when it hatches? [[User:Anastius|Anastius]] 10:15, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
:What do you mean by "defined".--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 10:18, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
::In the game data - the user wishes to know if once the player receives the egg, the gender of the hatched Pokemon has already been set. In my experience, yes, along with the nature. But I could have just been really unlucky. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 20:54, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
::: It is definitely set when it hatches. I have hatched an army of Scyther (trying to get one with a "Rash" nature) and the gender and nature were always the same for the pokemon, even if i saved the game before it hatched, had it do so, and restarted it. So yes, gender and nature are determined when the Egg is conceived. Also, if makes since if you think about the hereditary moves, TM it can learn, etc when you pick which Pokémon you want to breed to get the egg. --[[User:Blaziken=Tahu|Blaziken=Tahu]] 20:50, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

== Egg Moves ==
How are egg moves determined? I mean, theres a list of moves that can be learned by pokemon by breeding for each pokemon. Was that found out by testing, and so its possible there are others it could learn, or is there a certain list of moves that a pokemon can use determined by the game and so anything thats not listed can't ever be learned? ([[User:MaoDaAmargura|MaoDaAmargura]] 01:30, 4 February 2009 (UTC))
:its shown in the official Guide books, and some are made off of users testing it. EG tangela has an unlisted move[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((Mock Me]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Edits))]] 02:48, 4 February 2009 (UTC)
::It's also in the game's internal coding. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 06:31, 4 February 2009 (UTC)
:::Yes, but i think hes referring to how we found it. Not all of us can access the coding, I assure you.[[User:DCM|DCM]][[User talk:DCM|((Mock Me]][[Special:Contributions/DCM|Edits))]] 01:33, 5 February 2009 (UTC)

== I dont get it........ ==
I had a male machamp which knew Revenge, cross chop, karete chop and dynamicunch
but when i bred it with a ditto the baby only knew its starting moves(low kick and leer) i'mpretty sure machop can learn all of my machamps moves what happend--[[User:Bulbsur-ivysaur-venusaur|Bulbsur-ivysaur-venusaur]] 20:31, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
:try breeding with a female machoke [[User:Ultamatecharizard|Ultamate]][[User Talk:Ultamatecharizard|Charizard]] 20:56, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

== Need Explaination ==

In the Trivia section it reads, "No negative effects occur from inbreeding Pokémon in Generation III and Generation IV, despite this being impossible in Generation II." Can someone please explain this statement? - [[User:Zedd|Zedd]] 17:49, 23 May 2009 (UTC)
:It may be referencing that, in real life, inbreeding can lead to developmental problems in the newborns, and so no such issues (always poor IVs, for example, or crappy natures) would occur in the Pokemon games. The second part is straightforward; you cannot breed a parent Pokemon with its offspring in G/S/C. I'm not sure if sibling breeding is allowed, however. [[User:Starscream|Starscream]] 14:05, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
::Is it mentioned anywhere in the article, other than in the trivia, about inbreeding being impossible in Generation II? I skimmed over the article and saw nothing, but I might be wrong. I suggest, if it isn't already there, someone do a little segment on this, as I didn't really notice this in-game and it's kinda interesting. I'd do it myself, but I don't know much about the breeding of Generation II, and I've lost Crystal right now, and my emulators are too laggy to play on my laptop. [[User:Takoto|~~Takoto]] - [[User_talk:Takoto|サソデイ]] 15:01, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
:::@Star - Sibling breeding is allowed, the mechanics that prevent Parent-child breeding are related to IVs (or DV, as they were caled back then) and there is no relation on opposite sex siblings' IVs in GSC.
:::@It does, in the "Inheriting stats" section. [[User:Mr. Charlie|'''Mr. Charlie''']]([[User_Talk:Mr. Charlie|''TalkToMe'']]) 15:38, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
::Actually, there is debate among scientific circles as to the validity of superstitions that inbreeding causes developmental defects. While more recent articles focus more on how this does lead to homozygosity and an increase in recessive alleles, an article from the Dept of Biostatistics study concludes that, "No significant differences existed in the incidence of congenital anomalies among offspring between the consanguineous and non-consanguineous marriages in the rural or in the urban area." (Rao and Inbaraj, 1980). This doesn't necessarily write out its nature as a taboo subject in non-scholarly circles, but please enjoy just one of many scholarly articles on the subject, this one by the Dept of Biostatistics found in the Journal of Medical Genetics: [http://jmg.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/17/1/27 Inbreeding effects on fetal growth and development] I admit it's an older article, but newer articles tend to focus on studied genetic changes other than "defects".- ''unsigned comment from {{u|PharosAM}} ([[User talk:PharosAM|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/PharosAM|contribs]]) ''

It states that there are no negative effects in Generations III and IV. Is this also accurate for Generation V? Does this mean there are negative effects in Generation V? [[User:Theviolinkid|Theviolinkid]] 01:23, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

== Tauros and Miltank again ==

From the article: ''Note that while Miltank and Tauros are considered to be the female and male of the same species in the canon, for the purposes of breeding they are separate species''

In what canon, exactly, are they considered "male and female of the same species"? Wouldn't, by nature of the fact that they cannot breed with each other to produce baby Tauros or Miltank, they NOT be [[User:Starscream|Starscream]] 20:55, 26 June 2009 (UTC)
:??? They can breed with each other to produce baby Miltank... But I agree, not the same species, would like to hear what canon says so. Also, that bit about Volbeat and Nido♂ breeding with Ditto is interesting, {{tt|Pokémon must have ZW sex chromosomes|and no I am not going to campaign to have that included in the article}}. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] 22:48, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

== Hatched Genders ==

Has anyone figured out when a newly-hatched Pokémon's gender is set? Does it happen at the time of the egg's conception, or does it happen when it's hatched? --[[User:Dual|Dual]] 03:33, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
:When it's received from the daycare. [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26]] 03:36, 13 July 2009 (UTC)

== A question about IVs... ==

In HGSS, by using the EV Enhancers you can choose to pass a specific IV from a parent to their offspring. My question is this: Is it possible to have the passed down IV overwriten if the other parent passes down a higher IV of the same stat? For example, If I was trying to breed a Bronzong with a speed IV of zero and I used a Power Anklet to pass the zero stat from one parent, could the other parent then pass down it's higher speed IV, overwriting the IV I actually wanted? ~ [[User:Ender Phoenix|Ender Phoenix]] 00:46, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:Yes. Me and some friends confirmed this by accident a while back when trying to breed for IVs. Furthermore, a lower IV can replace a higher one, which is what actually happened in our experiences. In my case, I was trying to breed a perfect Attack/Speed Scyther with Jolly nature from a perfect attack Scyther (holding a Power Bracer) and a perfect speed Volbeat (holding a Power Anklet). The first Jolly Scyther I got had perfect speed, but imperfect attack. Upon checking the Volbeat's IVs, it had indeed inherited the Volbeat's attack IV, overwriting the IV passed on by the Power Bracer. I think what this means is that the EV training items just force the first one or two IVs that are chosen (depending on how many you;re using) and then the last one/two is/are chosen randomly with the possibility of overwriting the previously passed IV(s). Anyway, I'm gonna go ahead and edit this into the article (minus the details of the experiment). - [[User:Sensei Hanzo|Sensei Hanzo]] 15:16, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

== Talking to the daycare ==

Does talking to the daycare man outside to see how your pokémon are getting along have an effect on getting an egg? Cause I was cycling for quite a while and then I figured I should at least see how compatible my pokémon are with each other (which was "They don't seem to like each other very much" or something), then I went back to cycling around. My first lap and he has an egg, so is it just my luck or a requirement? Thanks in advance :) [[User:Adam0935|Adam0935]] 05:55, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:No. The rate of getting an egg from a couple is explained [[Pokémon_breeding#Breeding_Rate.5B1.5D|here]]. It's all to do with species and ID number - you got lucky this time! —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 05:59, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

== Held Items ==

Can a pokemon carry a held item when it has been hatched? I'm playing on HeartGold and I just caught Chansey in safari zone which took me freaking forever, about 3 hours. so if you kept breeding Chansey could one of the new pokemon be carrying a [[Lucky Egg]]. I really don't want to have to go around and catch another 19 Chansies if it's gonna take as long as the first one. [[User:Greenlikeblue]] 9:52, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
:Er, no. I'm pretty sure that won't work. Sorry [[User:Takharii|<sc>Takharii</sc>]] '''~''' [[User talk:Takharii|<sc>Talk!</sc>]] 23:02, 4 June 2010 (UTC)

== Everstone and Nature inheritance from non-Ditto males in Diamond/Pearl ==
Under the "Inheriting Natures" section, it says: "In Generation IV inheriting Nature was changed a little. Whichever Pokémon is holding an Everstone will pass down its nature, '''regardless of gender''', or whether it is breeding with a ditto."

The "regardless of gender" bit is problematic. It contradicts Smogon University's Breeding Guide (Part II), which states:

"In EDP, if a '''female''' Pokémon is holding the item Everstone and breeds with a male Pokémon, the baby will have a 50% chance of having the same nature as the female Pokémon. This also works if the Pokémon holding Everstone is Ditto."

I am playing Diamond. To test, I've attempted to breed a Cubone with the Lonely nature by using a male Nidoran (Lonely nature) and a female Cubone (Hardy nature). The male Nidoran is holding an Everstone while in the Daycare. So far, it has produced '''29''' Cubones, spanning '''17''' different natures, '''none of which have the Lonely nature'''.

While some players may have been successful with this method on HG/SS, I think the page should say that it may work in HG/SS but not in D/P. [[User:Fyda|Fyda]] 22:10, 4 June 2010 (UTC)
:I think you might just be misreading the paragraph... it's pretty widely known and obvious that males will never have a 50% chance of passing natures, in any game. Paragraph probably just needs rewording for clarification... unfortunately I'm terrible at that. orz ▫▫'''[[User:Tina|ティナ]]'''[[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|★]] 22:20, 4 June 2010 (UTC)
::Yes, that's the thing—I didn't expect it to be true, and testing it proved that it was definitely not true in Diamond. I think the offending sentence on the page is just plain ''wrong'', but there's a ''citation'' for it, which points to a forum thread where people claim to have gotten the Everstone trick to work on males for passing down their natures. Assuming they're not posting misinformation, I was wondering if this was a recent change to the Everstone trick that only occurred in HG/SS, while still not working in D/P/Pt. Right now the paragraph needs to be changed, and what I'd like to determine is whether it's A) completely false for any game in the series, or B) true only for specific games. [[User:Fyda|Fyda]] 07:18, 5 June 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, something's definitely wrong with the Generation IV natures part. On HeartGold I've had an adamant Ditto holding an Everstone and an Adamant Croagunk breeding. I hatched countless eggs and none of the Croagunks had an adamant nature. I get the feeling that breeding two pokemon with the same nature will '''NEVER''' result in a pokemon with that nature. I tried using a Croagunk with a naughty nature. none of the four Croagunks had an adamant nature. So that part where it talks about an everstone always passing on a nature is wrong. Does anyone have an idea how the everstone works in Gen IV? --[[User:Greenlikeblue|Greenlikeblue]] 05:55, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

== Flame Body & Magma Armor ==
"[...] Additionally, in Pokémon Emerald, if any Pokémon with Flame Body or Magma Armor is in the front of a player's party [...]" As far as I'm concerned, they don't have to be in the first spot for the ability to work. Can anyone confirm this? --[[User:Arty2|Arty2]] 08:52, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:I thought they had to be next to the egg... —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:32, 12 August 2010 (UTC)
::Just tested it myself in Platinum: any team spot is fine for the effect to work. I think it's safe to assume it's been the same in Emerald too.[[User:Arty2|Arty2]] 05:29, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

== Lists of egg moves ==

(Not actually about this page, rather about lists of moves learned by breeding, e.g. [[Pichu (Pokémon)#By breeding]].) Two questions:

Firstly, where does the list of fathers come from? Is it programmed into the game that a given Pokémon can have a move passed down from X, Y or Z, or is it simply a list of all Pokémon that could both father this Pokémon and legitimately have the move?

Secondly, why do we have lists of egg moves for Pokémon which cannot be the product of breeding, e.g. [[Raichu (Pokémon)#By breeding]]? Does this data exist in the game, and if so, how would one exploit it? Or have we merely copied the egg moves of its pre-evolved form? In the former case the list seems unnecessary, in the latter it seems both unnecessary and erroneous. [[User:Smithers888|Smit]][[User:Smithers888|hers]][[User talk:Smithers888|888]] 22:24, 10 October 2010 (UTC)

The second one I can more or less answer. I would assume that it's there for convenience.--[[User:Black Yin Zekrom|Black Yin Zekrom]] 22:38, 10 October 2010 (UTC)

:The answer to your first question is that yes, it's just a list of all Pokémon which could both father the Pokémon and legitimately obtain the move. The answer to your second question is that the list is indeed copied from the pre-evolution's egg moves.
:Both of these are for convenience, as Black Yin Zekrom explained. The lists of potential fathers would otherwise need to be obtained by comparing the list of Pokémon which could have the move and the list of which egg moves the desired Pokémon would have, which would be a lot of work which ought to be done by us beforehand, if we intend for people to use this site as a resource. The lists of egg moves for evolved Pokémon helps people who are building a competitive team to find which moves a fully-evolved Pokémon would have, without having to reference its first stage. It is extraneous, but it's also helpful for people who use Bulbapedia to make decisions regarding their games. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 23:04, 10 October 2010 (UTC)

::The first part is as I suspected. For the second part, I understand the reasoning, however it doesn't work completely. A player still has to browse the pre-evolved form's page to discover, for example, that Raichu could have Discharge, but only by level up as a Pikachu. --[[User:Smithers888|Smithers]][[User talk:Smithers888|888]] 20:17, 11 October 2010 (UTC)

Well then, of course they would look it up or do research.--[[User:Black Yin Zekrom|Black Yin Zekrom]] 02:45, 12 October 2010 (UTC)
:::I think you have a point. Perhaps you ought to raise the question with a staff member (I'd ask [[User:TTEchidna|TTE]], as he's the editor-in-chief and does a lot of work on the page layout for Pokémon articles). --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 11:37, 12 October 2010 (UTC)

== Generation II breeding ==

Is Parent/offspring breeding COMPLETELY off the table in these games? Seems to me the only check is the IV one, but there are scenarios where it could be bypassed. For example, a male breeds with Ditto and produces a female. The male and Ditto obviously have different Defense and Special IVs (or Special +/- 8), and so the male parent and female offspring should also have different Defense and Special IVs. In this case, since they'd share the same egg groups, the game should allow them to breed, correct? [[User:Starscream|Starscream]] 22:00, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

== Abilities Redux: Hidden abilities ==

As mentioned [[Talk:Pokémon breeding#Abilities|at the beginning of the talk page]] there was previous rumors abilities could be passed down, but according to [[Pokémon Dream World#Breeding mechanics|this]], with the new hidden abilities this actually seems to be the case. So shouldn't this be included on the page? [[User:Tasty Salamanders|Tasty Salamanders]] 09:27, 14 December 2010 (UTC)

:Out of 16 eggs with a Ditto and a Nidoran Female with Hustle, none of them hatched to have Hustle. Not impossible, but improbable. I have also not had it occur for any of my other Pokemon with Dream World abilities, out of 60-ish eggs total. I'd say this warrants further checking, but I'm inclined to think that they do not pass on through Ditto. [[User:TheBeardedRobot|TheBeardedRobot]] 06:49, 17 April 2011 (UTC)
::They don't, it was also researched by Smogon as far as I remember. Breeding with Ditto will never result in ofspring inheriting DW ability (Though it's unknown, how Ditto with it's own Hidden ability will work). — ∀<tt>[[User:ЫъГЬ|ЫъГѣ]] ∃[[User_talk:ЫъГЬ|Talk page]]</tt> 10:39, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

I'm curious about the probability of the child inheriting the mother's Dream World ability, too. To test it, I've bred and hatched 30 {{p|Shinx}} eggs from my female {{p|Luxray}} (originally from the Dream World) and a traded male {{p|Stoutland}}. My personal results are as follows:

* Genders: 14 male, 16 female
* Abilities: 4 {{a|Intimidate}}, 9 {{a|Rivalry}}, 18 {{a|Guts}}

The gender split is typical for their species, and so is the Intimidate/Rivalry split. But I also happen to have 60% of them born with the mother's Dream World ability, Guts. (All 30 were born with the father's specific moveset of Fire/Ice/Thunder Fang and Crunch.) This implies that the chance of a mother passing down her Dream World ability via breeding is somewhere in the range of 1 in 2, 2 in 3, or 3 in 5. Does anyone have (or know of) more samples to establish the probability with? --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]] 20:38, 17 May 2011 (UTC)''

:PS: Smogon states a probability of 40%, and a few other varied discussion threads echo that number, but as my one experiment is a fairly large deviation from that I am not sure. And Serebii.net merely says "a high chance", whatever that means. --''--''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]]'' 21:13, 17 May 2011 (UTC)''

== Baruchai and Barujiina ==

About the part of Illumise and Nidoran doing eggs of they counterparts... anyone tried to get Washibon and Wargle eggs from Baruchai and Barujiina, because their pages say that they are counterparts. I tried to breed a Baruchai and my male Kenhorou but no luck, although i only tried once. --[[User:EzekielMaple|EzekielMaple]] 00:51, 14 January 2011 (UTC)
: Wargle, along with Nageki, Dageki, Tauros, and the Hitmons, is one of the few gendered non-legendary Pokémon naturally occurring in the wild that cannot reproduce without a Ditto. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 00:55, 14 January 2011 (UTC)

== Power Items in HGSS ==

According to this article, in HGSS [[Power items]] will always pass corresponding stat, but I'm certain, it's happening not always. Baby still has a chance to have random IV in stat even if its parrent is holding Power Item that passes IV of that stat. Was breeding mechanic really researched fully? — ∀<tt>[[User:ЫъГЬ|ЫъГѣ]] ∃[[User_talk:ЫъГЬ|Talk page]]</tt> 08:05, 23 February 2011 (UTC)

Did you have power items on both parents? If so, it will randomly choose 1 parent to pass on the stat iv that correlates to the power item. If the other passes too, it was luck. [[User:Destroyed locomotive|Destroyed locomotive]] ([[User talk:Destroyed locomotive|talk]]) 14:29, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

== Twins? ==

Is it possible to get twins in Pokémon Black and White? I caught an Altaria in White and bred it with a Ditto to get a Swablu, but when I picked up the egg, the Daycare Man gave me another one immediately afterwards. —[[User:ShounenSuki|ShounenSuki]] 12:47, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
:Immediately? As in you didn't even take a single step in between receiving each egg? That would be interesting if you or someone else can confirm it. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 14:27, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
::I've had an egg given to me and then went straight down and he called me again before I reached the stairs, so the minimum of 256 steps between eggs doesn't seem to apply this generation. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''Pikiwyn''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 14:33, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
:::Immediately immediately. He gave me the first egg, then I wanted to go into the daycare to grab my Altaria, but I accidentally talked to him again (or it happened automatically) and he gave me the second egg. I didn't take a single step. —[[User:ShounenSuki|ShounenSuki]] 07:29, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
::::This has also happened to me. I picked up a Litwick egg, then took two steps down and he called out to me saying he had another egg.
::::Something else has happened too, a good three times now I've had one egg hatch, I'd then a single step only to have yet another egg hatch. Something is fishy here. [[User:Tylian|Tylian]] 21:49, 4 May 2011 (UTC)
:::::The number of steps taken for an egg to hatch is determined in cycles of 256, each 256 steps you take makes the number of cycles still needed decrease by one, so if for example you receive an egg when the game is in the 1st step of a cycle and then get another egg within the same cycle (within 255 steps) the two eggs' will reach a cycle of 0 at the same time, and since two eggs can't hatch at the same time, the game hatches it on the next step. So if you get two eggs shortly after each other they'll hatch one step after one another. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''Pikiwyn''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 22:10, 4 May 2011 (UTC)
::::::It seems the number of steps for determining whether you get an egg or not has been drastically lowered in B/W. Both me AND my girlfriend were breeding to trade eggs, and the old man yelled to us before we could start running around to get the chance for an egg to appear. It seems in practice the egg creation check is after ''every'' step now, but I can't verify that until I start breeding more eggs. --[[User:KingStarscream|KingStarscream]] 18:03, 2 April 2012 (UTC)
I had the same in Sapphire (or Emerald, I forget which). After picking up my egg, I kept mashing A and ended up with two eggs. So I took no steps between getting my eggs. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:53, 5 May 2011 (UTC)
: Almost reminds me of the time I was breeding Lapras in my White. By the time I walk into the Daycare to fetch my Lapras after receiving one Egg, the lady informs me her husband was looking for me -- violô, second egg. Not twins though; I must've crossed an egg cycle threshold during those 10 or so steps because the eggs hatched one cycle apart from each other. --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]] 07:35, 17 May 2011 (UTC)''

== Nidoran♂/Ditto pairing in Gen V produces Nidoran♀ ==

The breeding page states "However, there are two pairs of Pokémon species where the male and female are treated as different Pokémon. In these cases, an egg produced by the female species may hatch into either the male or female variant; however, breeding the male species with Ditto will not produce the female counterpart." In White, I have definitely bred a Nidoran♂ (received from the Dream World and definitely not hacked) with Ditto and received the female counterpart. I've reproduced this several times, and it seems the chances between male and female are about 50/50. I do not know if Volbeat/Illumise are now the same way. Has anyone else tested this? [[User:Childowind|Childowind]] 00:36, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
:I definitely got a female Nidoran from breeding Ditto with my shiny Nidoking. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 21:54, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

== Gen V Old man doesn't call out when party is full ==

Has anyone else noticed this? When my party is full in Black version, the old man doesn't call out to me even if he has an egg for me. I've had times where I've gone five or ten minutes waiting for all my eggs to hatch, and once I drop them all into the PC, I'll walk outside and talk to him and he has an egg for me. But he never called out to tell me he had one.

I just wanted confirmation before I added it to the page. [[User:Phantomjunkie|Phantom]]♫[[User talk:Phantomjunkie|Junkie]] 16:27, 26 May 2011 (UTC)
:I can confirm that. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''Pikiwyn''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 16:30, 26 May 2011 (UTC)

== Probably a nooby question ==

If you breed two different pokemon of the same egg group, is it completely random which of the two the egg will produce? Ex. Snivy + petilil = random? [[User:Em Jae|Em Jae]] 03:03, 28 May 2011 (UTC)
:The baby born will be the base species of the female. So in this case, if the female was Petilil, the baby will be a Petilil. :--[[User:SuperAipom7|SuperAipom7]] ''([[User talk:SuperAipom7|Questions?]])'' 03:04, 28 May 2011 (UTC)
::Thanks for the response. That was probably in the article and I missed it or something.. lol [[User:Em Jae|Em Jae]] 05:08, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

==Gender?==

What determines the egg's gender? Is it random, or is it calculated somehow? More specifically, I'm trying to get a female Chikorita in Generation II by breading a Bayleaf (didn't check gender) with a Ditto and I keep getting males. Am I just unlucky?--[[User:Winmaster|Winmaster]] 20:37, 29 May 2011 (UTC)
:The chances of a Pokémon being male or female is determined by their [[gender ratio]], you should get 1 female Chikorita for every 7 males. [[User:Pikiwyn|'''Pikiwyn''']] [[User talk:Pikiwyn|<tt>'''''talk'''''</tt>]] 08:40, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

==Nidoking & Ditto==

In this article, it says that a male Nidoran and a Ditto can produce both male or female Nidoran. But what happens if you put a Nidoking and a Ditto at day-care? They can still produce both female and male Nidoran? [[User:Caciulacdlac|Caciulacdlac]] 14:26, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Its actually just a female Nidoran that can produce either gender, but Rina and Queen will produce none. (Eddiefiv 04:35, 11 April 2012 (UTC))

== TWINS!!!!==
In my attempts to breed a half-decent Lucario, I had an odd happening. Driving back and forth on route three, I talked to the Old man after he called me over, and clicked through what was said- and the conversation terminated. Figuring I might have done something wrong, I reopened the conversation, and checked through again, and the conversation fired off. Checking my Party, I found I had received two eggs.

No cheats have been used in this game. At all. Just plain Black and white, new from the store- not used. level 70 Throh, Superb IV as told by Judge, and level 50ish Lucario, Above average.

Twins hatched, both were different pokemon with slightly different IVs as told by Judge in the battle subway. They have different natures as well. They hatched one immediately after the other. [[User:Flamingcanine|Flamingcanine]] 01:15, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

== Platinum Rules ==

I know in the article that it says the breeding system from Emerald carried into Diamond and Pearl, but does that also mean the same breeding system applies to Platinum, or is Platinum's breeding system more like HG/SS? [[User:Sasshen|Sasshen]] 16:08, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
:As far as I know, D/P/Pt have the same breeding system, and it was changed starting from HG/SS. [[User:Ultraflame|Ultraflame]] 23:19, 11 August 2011 (UTC)

== No Good Natures ==

I have been breeding for a Duskull with a Calm nature for weeks now and not a single one has been produced with the proper nature. I have a Jolly male Duosion and a Bashful female Duskull in the daycare and I'm sure I've gotten every other nature except this one. I was wondering is there was any effect on the nature of the child without an Everstone. Like, if the natures of the parents effected the nature of the baby. (Eddiefiv 04:32, 11 April 2012 (UTC))
:My guess is that you are just unlucky. In order to speed up the process, you can try to find an Calm Abra with Synchronize, and then put that at the front of the party and find a Ditto. The Ditto has a high chance of being calm. Then give that ditto an everstone and breed it with your duskull. [[User:Tk3141|Tk3141]] 03:10, 8 May 2012 (UTC)

==Gender==

If you're breeding with Ditto, will the gender of the hatched Pokémon be the same as the other parent? I was trying to hatch a male Skarmory (Ditto was one parent, the other a female Skarmory) and it hatched female. Was it just bad luck, or is the gender fixed? [[User:KyuremsIceBlade|KyuremsIceBlade]] 02:21 4 June 2012 (UTC)

:Never mind. I always answer my own questions; it was just my luck. [[User:KyuremsIceBlade|KyuremsIceBlade]] 16:29 5 June 2012 (UTC)

==Twin Pokemon - Coincidences?==

I hatched two Axew, one right after the other (this also happened with two Dwebbles I hatched). I got both eggs from the Day Care Man right after each other on the same day at about the same time, too. When they hatch, everything about them was the same - their gender, stats, nature, second nature, moveset, IVs, and ability were all the same. Do twins really occur like this in Pokemon games, or is this just some strange coincidence? [[User:Judgement|Judgement]] 00:44, 8 June 2012 (UTC)

:Did he give you them literally one after the other? Or did you walk around a bit to produce another? For me, in Emerald, I hatched about ten of a couple different Pokémon (Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, & Beldum) and each species was almost all the same gender (usually only 1 different). I guess with the same parents, the ratio usually amounts to the same stats and stuff. -- [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 22:47, 19 June 2012 (UTC)

I walked around, but the very next egg he have me was identical to the first - everything the same. With the Starter Pokemon, they are usually male anyways, and Beldum doesn't have a gender, so their genders should be the same except for the occasional female starter. But I think twins (with the same stats and everything else) is rare. [[User:Judgement|Judgement]] ([[User talk:Judgement|talk]]) 21:46, 20 June 2012 (UTC)

== Breeding moves glitch? ==

Recently, on my Black version, I was breeding Dratini's with the moves Extremespeed and Dragon Dance, and I noticed something peculiar about how moves are passed down. I started with a male, level 90 Dragonite and a Ditto for parents (the father knew both Extremespeed and Dragon Dance), and the pair produced Dratini's that knew both of these moves. The strange part occurred after I found a more suitable father (for IV's). It was a level 1 Dratini that knew both Extremespeed and Dragon Dance. While it was in the daycare breeding eggs, it also leveled up. I eventually found a better father when the Dratini in the daycare was well over level 30, so it had been forced to forget both Extremespeed and Dragon Dance. However, it never once failed to breed its entire original moveset onto any of the new Dratini's. That is, every Dratini that my parents produced, even when the parents didn't know any of these moves, knew Wrap, Leer, Extremespeed, and Dragon Dance.

I also tested this while breeding Dragon Dance onto Scraggy's. I used one father, from level 1 and with Dragon Dance, to breed until it reached level 18, when it has forgotten Dragon Dance. I checked by saving my game, pulling the Pokemon out, checking its moves, and resetting the DS. Then, I rode around until I received another egg and hatched it. It knew Dragon Dance.

I know my friends struggle to avoid Pokemon forgetting important moves, by taking the Pokemon out at the right time and leveling it up outside of the daycare, but this glitch (or possibly not?) seems to make that unnecessary. I also can't say I've ever seen this discussed specifically on any breeding information guide. True, most guides say the father will pass down moves, but none that I've read say that it will pass down moves it knew and then forgot.

Thoughts? Similar experiences? [[User:Brilliance360|Brilliance360]] ([[User talk:Brilliance360|talk]]) 17:34, 20 July 2012 (UTC)brilliance360

This is a well-known (or so I thought) mechanic. It will always pass down moves according to what it knew when you put it in there. I don't think the game recalculates the moveset until you get it out of the daycare. [[User:Destroyed locomotive|Destroyed locomotive]] ([[User talk:Destroyed locomotive|talk]]) 14:03, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

== bw2 new breeding mechanics ==

Serebii has published new breeding mechanics for bw2, I know we're not supposed to copy from serebii but here's his source: http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4371207 for anyone who wants to add the info. The changes are that the mother now has an 80% chance to pass on it's ability, and everstone will always work. [[User:Jmvb|Jmvb]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 03:20, 25 August 2012 (UTC)

== My Discovery ==

When I read the article, the section IV inherition doesn't mention about Platinum, so I decided to test it myself, this is my most recent one:
Male Togetic holding a Power Belt (defense) the following IVs:
10-18-'''25'''-12-24-21

Female Clefairy holding a Power Anklet{{tt|*|It was before I realised that only one EV-enchancing item worked, not both}} the following IV:

16-3-7-'''5'''-'''13'''-26

The result was a Cleffa with the following IV:

25-30-'''25'''-'''5'''-'''13'''-3

Coincidence? I belive not, this is a great discovery: the new breeding system was introduced in Pt not HGSS{{tt|*|Which is something I somewhat was expecting due Platinum being a few distant of DP}}, contrary to the article. And in the EV-Enchancing item page it also must be changed to fit my discovery. Any objections?--[[User:Igor Castro Chucre|Igor ]] ([[User talk:Igor Castro Chucre|talk]]) 23:02, 23 September 2012 (UTC)

== Forme Breeding ==

So when you breed say a Shellos (East Forme), with a Shellos (West Forme), what determines what Forme will Result? Will it always be the same forme as the Female? Or is it determined another way? [[User:Creoix|Creoix]] 00:23, 31 October 2012 (UTC)
:The female. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 00:51, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

== Black/White 2 - strange IV inheritance behaviour ==

When I attempted to start IV breeding, I came across some weird things. For example, I was breeding two Horsea with the following IV's:

Horsea 1 (holding Power Weight): '''19''' / 27 / 20 / 22 / 8 / 23

Horsea 2 (holding Power Lens): 5 / 30 / 20 / '''17''' / 30 / 19

So imagine my confusion when I leveled up the child a fair bit{{tt|*|IV calculation results are extremely ambiguous for a Lv1}} and calculated it's IV's:

Horsea 3: 3-6 / 29-31 / 19-22 / 16-18 / 21-23 / 31

It's clear that HP (erroneously), Attack and Special Attack were inherited from Horsea 2, but only Defense was inherited from Horsea 1. So, what's with the IV values for Special Attack and especially Speed?! Certainly in the case of the latter, there was no clear place where these IV's were inherited from.

Were the mechanics changed in B2W2? Or perhaps the ambiguous wording of the article misled me? [[User:InterrobangPie|InterrobangPie]] ([[User talk:InterrobangPie|talk]]) 22:00, 6 December 2012 (UTC)
:I am sure that only HP and Sp. Atk were inherited, as you used these items. As far as I know, other aren't inherited and are generated normally (though I may be in an error, correct me if I am). [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] ([[User talk:Marked +-+-+|talk]]) 22:35, 6 December 2012 (UTC)
::So what is "generated normally?" The article implies that they one is determined by the EV item, and then two more IV's are chosen from that parent, meaning the child could have 2 IV's determined by held items, and 4 other IV's (2 from each parent). Do you mean to say that if an EV item is held, only 1 EV is derived from the parent, and the other 2 EV's are regenerated - i.e. are given a new value between 0-31? If that's the case, then the page has been very very badly worded. [[User:InterrobangPie|InterrobangPie]] ([[User talk:InterrobangPie|talk]]) 23:21, 6 December 2012 (UTC)
:::Wait a moment. After reading the page... If it holds item, only two random IVs are inherited, meaning 3 IVs are inherited in all... and now I see that it is really poorly worded in few places. As far as I know, it may mean three IVs (not EVs as items double EV gain, but inherit IVs, as you can't inherit EVs, that'll be too easy) in ''total'', not from each parent. Sp. Def and Speed are different than parents' IVs, so they weren't inherited. I have no idea about HP, though (overrided?). The other three IVs are random, and therefore one of the IVs may coincide. [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] ([[User talk:Marked +-+-+|talk]]) 10:23, 7 December 2012 (UTC)

== Inheriting Abilities section ==

Am I the only one who finds the text a little confusing? [[User:Eevee-Girl|Eevee-Girl]] ([[User talk:Eevee-Girl|talk]]) 15:30, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

== Oval Charm ==

How much does an Oval Charm increase the chance?--- Pokémon [[User:Pokémon|Questions?]] -- 03:17, 10 January 2013 (UTC)

It barely increases it at all. The numbers go from 20/50/70 to 40/80/88. They aren't percentages anymore though. Far from it. Check out what I posted here:

http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4551543&postcount=1026

Someone may want to update the article.[[User:Bond697|Bond697]] ([[User talk:Bond697|talk]]) 20:23, 31 January 2013 (UTC)

== Non-hidden Abilities ==

If a female with a non-hidden ability breeds with a Ditto, what are the chances that the child inherits the ability?

The page says that the chance should be normal (ie 50%), but I just breed 21 eggs, of which 4 had the different ability. I may have been unlucky, but I'm changing the page. If we've found something in the game's code that says the contrary, someone change it back. [[User:Tk3141|Tk3141]] ([[User talk:Tk3141|talk]]) 01:59, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

No, change it back. Your extremely limited test is meaningless. [[User:Bond697|Bond697]] ([[User talk:Bond697|talk]]) 20:28, 31 January 2013 (UTC)

== Phanpy's Egg moves ==

I had left a Male swinub (lvl 31) with Ice Shard and a female phanpy (lvl 23) and the daycare in generation four. When i got the egg back, it didn't have Ice Shard and it had endure. I dont know what happened but the swinub had endure and as far as i saw on phanpys gen 4 learnset, it doesnt get endure as an egg move and phanpy doesnt learn it until level 28. does anyone know what hapened here? [[User:Mich5643|Mich5643]] ([[User talk:Mich5643|talk]]) 15:48, 18 February 2013 (UTC)

If both parents know endure, since it is a move they both know by level-up, it gets passed down. Delete the move on swinub and ice shard won't get pushed out. I don't remember if the order of the moves matters, but deleting the move altogether should fix it. [[User:Destroyed locomotive|Destroyed locomotive]] ([[User talk:Destroyed locomotive|talk]]) 13:39, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

== Exploiting slopes ==

"Also, if the player finds a sandy slope the players can hold the "up" button therefore trying to go up. The player will fail unless he or she is not on the bicycle's faster speed, counting as one step. If the player somehow holds this button down for an extended period of time, the Egg would eventually hatch."
:But where can we find such slopes? The only place I know in HG/SS that can be used is Cycling Road, which is convenient (hold up for a few seconds, let go for a few seconds, go between an NPC and a wall to ensure you stay on the road) but is there a better spot? [[User:HyperHacker|HyperHacker]] ([[User talk:HyperHacker|talk]]) 02:34, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

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==Soothe Bell==
What happens if you give one of the bitter healing items to a Pokemon holding a Soothe Bell? --Ketsuban

:Even better question: What happen when you give a Pokémon that likes bitter food the bitter herbs? [[Image:Psychic-attack.png|Psychic]] '''[[User:Optimus35|Agent]] [[User:Optimus35/Mission|4]][[User:Optimus35/Emerald|4]][[Gallade (Pokémon)|8]][[User talk:Optimus35|δ]] | [[User:Optimus35/Diamond&Pearl|DP]]''' [[Image:Fighting-attack.png|Fighting]] 12:55, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
:As for the first question: Giving bitter herbs are negative events so the Soothe Bell won't help there...
::Second, it's a different type of bitter, like earwax bitter. No one likes that kind. '''[[User:TTEchidna|TTE]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 20:18, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

With evolution based on happiness, does the evolution occur when the happines level is reached, or when the pokemon grows a level at that happiness rating? --[[User:Mooresnakes|Mooresnakes]] 17:13, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

:The latter. [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 17:24, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

::Thanks, i just looked down at the bottom of the page and i noticed it said that under pokemon evolutions. Sorry! --[[User:Mooresnakes|Mooresnakes]] 17:27, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

:What happen at the happiness if I trade my pokémon? --[[User:I.megaphone|I.megaphone]] 15:46, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

It resets the happiness. [[User:Midnight Celtic|Midnight Celtic]] 15:56, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

thank--[[User:I.megaphone|I.megaphone]] 16:05, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

How the hell do you make a pokémon happy in Gen II? I know the methods, but it's almost impossible =S [[User:Hfc2x|Hfc2x]] 03:46, 10 April 2008 (UTC)
:: You smack it over the head until it learns it either has the choice of being happy or being beaten with a stick. [[User:MasterRichmond|MasterRichmond]] 02:53, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

== An observation on egg hatching ==

"When a Pokémon is still in its egg, its happiness value is ignored and the happiness value is used as a decrementing step value that triggers the egg hatch when it reaches zero."
''Unlikely'' - Cheat search couldn't find any values in RAM that decreased by any amount each step. Also, if "decrementing step value" means the happiness value is subtracted from a seperate counter (which I couldn't find), why do higher values give longer wait times? On 50, the egg would "take a long time" to hatch, while on 1 it was almost ready. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:18, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
: I'm an idiot. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 19:34, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

== Justification Request - "positive event" ==

I was just wondering, what exactly constitutes to fulfilling the term "positive event". Is it simply all of the things that are above the statement which increase happiness or are there (other) specific things? --[[User:Arpaleggia|Arpaleggia]] 22:12, 14 August 2008 (UTC)

== Generation II Happiness Checking ==

Quickly putting: is there anyway to check a Pokémon's happiness in Generation II games? It'd be useful to know at least wether my Pokémon are at maximum happiness or not. -- [[User:Pro-mole|Professional Mole]] ([[User talk:Pro-mole|Talk here]]) 13:28, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
:There's a lady in Goldenrod somewhere. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|Nos hablamos?]] 13:32, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
::Near the bike shop. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 19:37, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

== Herb Items ==

I have two Ambipoms, same level, same Attack IV, same nature and same Attack EVs.
I got them to from trade because a friend of mine had borrowed them.
One has Frustration and the other one Return.
I gave 10 Energy Roots to the first and walked less than 200 steps, and the second one, I did nothing but walk around (a little).

I used them in PBR, against the same Pokémon and Return caused much more damage than Frustration, but I thought Frustration should be meaximum power.

Can anyone explain? {{unsigned|Diby esp}}

Sorry, I forgot to sign [[User:Diby esp|Gabriel Rocha (Diby esp)]] 20:35, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
:Try again in a handheld version. Stadium‐style games tend to keep happiness at a specific value for all Pokémon. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 21:03, 20 January 2009 (UTC)

::Thank you! =) Ok, I will. By the way, the one with Frustration was holding a Silk Scarf =D [[User:Diby esp|Gabriel Rocha (Diby esp)]] 21:06, 20 January 2009 (UTC)

== Healing Items and Drink Items ==

In Generation IV, do these two types of items that help Pokémon recover HP have different Happiness bonuses?
I am asking because I have heard/read this from somewhere some time ago, and I would like to hear from Bulbapedia regarding this. Thank you. --[[User:HechEff|HechEff]] 12:20, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:I think its, stat vitamins, like Protein and Iron greatly boost happiness. Other items somewhat boost happiness, and herbal medicine lowers happiness. That's all I can think of. I'm [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]]. See my new and improved user page, and [[User talk:Missingno. Master|comment on it!]] 12:23, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

== Evolving a Golbat in pseudo-Gen I ==
Can [[Golbat]] evolve in [[Fire Red]] or [[Leaf Green]] before I have the [[national dex]]? If it does and its not in the [[Kanto dex]] does it end up being one of those Pokémon that doesn't have a dex number, kind of like a few of them that I traded from [[Colosseum]] on the Wi (in cube mode) into [[Sapphire]] on the GBA, before getting the national dex? [[User:Iliekmudkips|Iliekmudkips]] 23:52, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
:It won’t evolve. The Pokémon will glow but then return to normal, with text saying “…?”. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 01:33, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

::No body thought that this important piece of information would be useful to include in the article? --[[User:Sadfdas3243|Sadfdas3243]] ([[User talk:Sadfdas3243|talk]]) 03:10, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

== More info. ==

Does anyone know the values of happiness corresponding to one or two hearts on the friendship checker -being that 2 big hearts is max/255- ? - ''unsigned comment from {{u|Twistedpokefan}} ([[User talk:Twistedpokefan|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Twistedpokefan|contribs]]) ''

== Again? ==
It already states that the Friend Checker checks a Pokémon's happiness in the middle of the article. Do we really need to put it again? --[[User:The Bulb's Master|The Bulb's Master]] 16:40, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

== Happiness from healing in Gen IV ==
I just checked this after reading on Serebii that healing a pokemon does not effect happiness. My pokemon was at a happiness of 208. I got into a random battle, got injured, and ran. I used a hyper potion on the pokemon, saved, and checked happiness again. It was still 208. Do we have any proof that this actually works? Because according to this, it doesn't. [[User:Lnodiv|Lnodiv]] 02:24, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

* I think you just proved your own point... the fact that it's still at 208 means that happiness is not affected. Letting your Pokémon get damaged doesn't affect happiness either, until it faints. [[User:Ztobor|Ztobor]] 01:44, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

== Friend Ball ==

There is nothing in regards to Johto's Friend Ball... [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 07:26, 22 October 2009 (UTC)
The Friend ball sets happiness to 200, but does nothing else in terms of happiness. Its catch rate is the same as a pokéball. {{unsigned|Joninwannab}}

==Base happiness==
This was alluded to briefly in the article, but I'm curious about the details of this mechanic. Most Pokémon, when caught, have a base happiness value of 70. There are, however, few exceptions to this, with certain species having either a higher (Clefairy, Chansey etc) or lower (Ralts, Absol etc) value when caught. It's also said that trading resets happiness to 70.

My question is: does this also apply to the species with non-standard base happiness? When Absol is traded, is its happiness reset to 70 or to zero? Similarly, what's the situation with eggs? Would a newly-hatched Absol have a happiness of 70 or zero? Do the modified happiness values apply only to Pokémon caught in the wild, or do they carry over to other methods of obtaining Pokémon as well? [[User:Bikini Miltank|Bikini Miltank]] 17:54, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

== Walking 256 steps? ==

I've been playing Pokémon Gold on a tool-assisted emulator (Don't worry, the only cheats I use are save-states and "unlimited TM", basically creating my own GameShark code that sets the number of each TM available to 1, and makes it stay there), and it seems that in Gen.2, it takes 512 walked steps to raise a Pokémon's happiness by 1, not 256. (I've been watching the memory addresses for steps walked and happiness.) Can somebody verify this? [[User:Ztobor|Ztobor]] 00:51, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

== Pokewalker Happiness ==

If anyone knows the rate at which the [[Pokewalker]] increases the happiness of the pokemon within, it should probably be submitted here as well as the Pokewalker page. Thanks :) [[User:MarkoOhNo|MarkoOhNo]] 08:19, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

== Pikachu 147 Happiness ==
Does anyone know how Pikachu will react to being talked to if it has a happiness of 147+?--[[User:Zybera|Zybera]] 00:02, 25 June 2010 (UTC)
: I don't know where 147 came from, testing in Mt. Moon's exterior, there are actually a whole range of default responses for 147+, they include Pikachu jumping smiling, blinking and shifting his ear giving the "Pika Pika" message (actually 131 to 160), Pikachu excited, jumping fast and giving a swift "Pikachu!" message from (161 to 200), Pikachu giving a passionate "Pikachu" message with one heart from (201 to 250) and Pikachu giving two hearts touching his own cheeks from (251 to 255).

If you want the Bulbasaur from Melanie in Celadon City you could keep battling until he gives the "Pika Pika" message and then use a Potion on him 16 times, it'll even work when it gives the "It won't have any effect." message, you could use it 15 times when he has full HP and then win a battle. --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 14:29, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

== LG/FR Item Usage ==
When you use an item on your Pokémon outside of battle, doesn't the size of your Pokémon's sprite have some relation to happiness? It gets bigger/closer as it gets happier, right? [[User:Spudwalt|-Spudwalt]] 05:02, 28 July 2010 (UTC)
:I believe that's correct, though I don't know for sure. --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 05:32, 28 July 2010 (UTC)

== Any way to get the exact values for gen IV methods? ==

Would reducing a Pokemon to zero, then doing each happiness raising event with an unknown value (using methods that have exact values to get exact values from these events) suffice? If not, could one state where I would find happiness values in the memory (I'm a bit of a newbie at reading the memory) [[User:Shadowater|Shadowater]] 17:27, 23 August 2010 (UTC)
:You should be able to find them incrementally by searching the game RAM; start at zero happiness and perform a search for integer 00. Now perform one of the Generation IV methods and use the 'value higher' feature, you can keep raising the Pokémon's happiness and use the 'value higher' feature again to narrow down the results and even more so by perhaps using something like an [[Energy Root]] and performing a 'value lower' search. --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 00:07, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

== Move/Rename article==

Kill me if you want, but I've always wondered why do we call this feature (and thus the article) "happiness" and not "Friendship". I mean, In-game I've seen few (if any) hints about it being actual happiness, but lots of references towards merely making your Pokémon strongly bonded to you, thus "friendship":

-Dr. Footstep is supposed to measure your Pokémon's happiness, but his dialog has NOTHING to do with your Pokémon's actual happiness; instead his interpretations of your Pokémon's thoughts are always about how much they like your or how attached they are toward you. Just the same, every other in-game happiness indicator deals with you and your Pokémon being friends rather than your Pokémon being happy ("your Pokémon seems to like you" and so on).

-When you get a Pokémon on a trade or catch one from the wild, its happiness is low. I see this more having to do with your Pokémon not knowing you and thus not feeling attached to you. In a similar note, when you hatch a Pokémon, its happiness is higher, which can be interpreted as babies feeling attached to their mother or whatever they first see after being born, in this case, you.

-Many official guides (at least the ones I've read translated into Sppanish in my country, but still official) call it friendship, not happiness.

-Hell, the whole point of the games is to became friends with your Pokémon and build a deep bond with them.

-And maybe the strongest one as actual proof, as this one comes from the STATUS screen (so it's somehow of an actual name and not just a hint): when you use a EV berry or whatever item to raise your Pokémon's so-called 'happines', the text says "Your Pokémon became friendly", not "Your Pokémon became happy".

-On a similar note, all of the Soothe Bell bag descriptions say it boosts the Pokémon's friendship, not happiness: "A held item that calms spirits and fosters '''friendship'''." from RSE, "An item to be held by a Pokémon. A bell with a comforting chime that makes the holder calm and '''friendly'''." from FRLG and "An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bell with a comforting chime that calms the holder and makes it '''friendly'''." from GenIV. See, where is happiness ever mentioned?

So from this (I mean the latter two) I assume the official in-game term for it as a status/condition is "Friendship", not "Happiness".

I know a lot of articles link to here and changing all of them would be a hell, but I think Bulbapedia's policy is to give preference to correct information over comodity, so here's my contribution to the 'pedia. Think about it.- ''unsigned comment from {{u|Veggietable}} ([[User talk:Veggietable|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Veggietable|contribs]]) ''

: These are interesting arguments. Yes, the English versions explicitly and without exception refer to it in-game as "friendly" and not "happy", and there are some ways where it makes more sense that way (say, how can a {{p|Psyduck}} be all that ''happy'' when it is constantly having a headache?). And yes, happiness is the term already used extensively across Bulbapedia. But on the other hand, what is the term used in other language releases (like the Japanese originals) and what term does Nintendo/Game Freak officially refer to it as? ("Happiness" also seems to roll off the tongue a bit easier than "friendliness", but that's just IMO.) --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]] 18:22, 14 April 2011 (UTC)''

== Amity Square ==

I didn't see this down there, so sorry if it is but... Does walking in Amity Square increase happiness any more than normal? --[[User:Mew is the Original One|Mew is the Original One]] 23:18, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

== List of Gen V phrases ==

Can we start compiling a list of phrases from Gen V? There are two happiness raters, and their responses differ not only from previous generations, but also each other. Here's some the ones I've seen:

{|
|Rater
|Phrase
|My context
|-
|[[Icirrus City]]
|"It is super friendly to you! I'm a bit jealous!"
|(Said of my Lv.75 [[starter Pokémon]])
|-
|
|"It is quite friendly to you! You must be a kind person!"
|(Said of a {{p|Glaceon}} bred and raised to Lv.25)
|-
|
|"The relationship is neither good nor bad... It looks neutral."
|(Said of a freshly caught, Lv.10 {{p|Taillow}})
|-
|[[Nacrene City]]
|"It's very friendly toward you! It must be happy with you."
|(both my starter and Glaceon)
|-
|
|"It's a little bit friendly to you... Something like that."
|(freshly caught Taillow)
|}

Evidently, the two Unova happiness raters also have different ranges for their responses. --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]] 18:38, 14 April 2011 (UTC)''

:This is what the Icirrus woman says:
::It is super friendly to you! I'm a bit jealous!
::It is quite friendly to you! You must be a kind person!
::It is friendly to you. It must be happy with you.
::It is a little friendly to you... That's what I'm getting.
::The relationship is neither good nor bad... It looks neutral.
::Hmmm... It may not like you very much.
::By any chance, you... Are you a very strict person? I feel that it really doesn't like you...
:And from Nacrene City, only three phrases:
::It's very friendly toward you! It must be happy with you.
::It's a little bit friendly to you... Something like that.
::Hmmm... It may still take some time.
:[[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 22:04, 28 April 2011 (UTC)

== Pokemon Dreamworld Happiness Effects (Gen V) ==

Anyone know anything about effects of Pokemon Dreamworld on happiness?
I've been putting in a Woobat daily and it seems to become happier just from that according to the lady in Icirrus City. [Though I have also been getting it a massage daily, but I just went up a level of happiness from yesterday before getting the daily massage today. (Only maybe 3 massages ever, and I'm on "It is friendly to you. It must be happy with you." from the rater in Iciruss City on Pokemon White.)]

No idea how to find numbers, but it seems like Pokemon Dreamworld can raise happiness -- [[User:RyelaSilverwolf|RyelaSilverwolf]] 02:43, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

It could be the [[Pokémon Dream World|Dreamworld]], but it is likely that just by keeping [[Woobat|Woobat]] with you in your party and walking around will be contributing these increments in [[Happiness|happiness]]. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it is about 256 steps for one [[Happiness|happiness]] point cycle? [[User:Herbalfusion|Herbalfusion]] 08:03, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

== FR/LG and R/S/E ==

I've found phrases list (do not ask how). Unfortunately I do not know at what happiness they are...

{{sup/3|FRLG}}
{| class="expandable" border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #CCCCFF;"
! Statement
! Happiness
|-
| "It couldn't possibly love you any more than it does now. Your POKéMON is happy beyond words."
| ???
|-
| "It looks very happy. I wish <rival> could see this and learn something from it."
| ???
|-
| "It's quite friendly with you. Keep being good to it!"
| ???
|-
| "It's warming up to you. Trust must be growing between you."
| ???
|-
| "It's not quite familiar with you yet. POKéMON are all quite wary when you first get them."
| ???
|-
| "<Player>, I don't like the way it glares at you. Could you try being a little nicer to it?"
| ???
|-
| "...Um, it's not easy for me to say this, but... Is there some reason why your POKéMON would hate you so much?"
| ???
|}

{|
|Phrase
|Pokémon rated
|-
| "It looks very happy. I wish <rival> could see this and learn something from it."
| My level 83 starter and level 67 Pidgeotto caught at Route 24 (at level 11)... I guess their happiness is high, but not close to maximum.
|-
| "It's quite friendly with you. Keep being good to it!"
| Level 54 Golem caught at Rock Tunnel at level 16 and level 35 Beedrill caught in Viridian Forest at level 3
|-
| "It's not quite familiar with you yet. POKéMON are all quite wary when you first get them."
| Freshly caught Doduo.
|}
Note that the Pokémon other than Doduo are in my team since early game (and ofk all were evolved).

{{sup/3|RSE}}
{| class="expandable" border=1 align="left" style="background: #fff; border:1px solid #000; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background: #CCCCFF;"
! Statement
! Happiness
|-
| "It adores you. It can't possibly love you any more. I even feel happy seeing it."
| ???
|-
| "It seems to be very happy. It obviously likes you a whole lot."
| ???
|-
| "It likes you quite a lot. It seems to want to be babied a little."
| ???
|-
| "It's getting used to you. It seems to believe in you."
| ???
|-
| "It's not very used to you yet. It neither loves nor hates you."
| ???
|-
| "It's very wary. It has scary viciousness in its eyes. It doesn't like you much at all."
| ???
|-
| "This is a little hard for me to say... Your POKéMON simply detests you. Doesn't that make you uncomfortable?"
| ???
|}
{|
|Phrase
|Pokémon rated
|-
| "It adores you. It can't possibly love you any more. I even feel happy seeing it."
| Level 100 starter, level 100 Metagross, level 91 Azumarill (caught at level 13), level 83 Pellipper (caught at level 14), level {{tt|69|SERIOUSLY}} (caught at level 7) Delcatty, level 44 Weezing (caught at level 16) and Level 64 Machoke (caught at level 15).
|-
| "It seems to be very happy. It obviously likes you a whole lot."
| Level 54 Graveler (caught at level 8).
|-
| "It's getting used to you. It seems to believe in you."
| Level 33 Electrode (caught at level 23), and level 50 Salamence (caught at level 35).
|-
| "It's not very used to you yet. It neither loves nor hates you."
| Level 15 Spinda that for most time was in Box.
|}

Can anyone find out happiness for these phrases? [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] 20:35, 1 August 2011 (UTC)

== Gym Leader & Elite 4 effect? ==

It says battling gym leaders and elite 4 increases happiness in generations 1-2, but there is no mention of it from gen 3 onwards. Did this get removed? [[User:DisgruntledGoat|DisgruntledGoat]] 12:22, 5 August 2011 (UTC)

== In Pokemon Colosseum side series? ==

Should we include the happiness raters in ''[[Pokemon Colosseum]]'' and ''[[Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness]]'' as well? In ''Colosseum'', the happiness rater is an elderly woman living in [[Agate Village]], however she will not rate happiness if there is a [[Shadow Pokémon]] currently in the player's party. In ''XD'', the rater is a man in the upstairs floor of [[Gateon Port]]'s Club Krabby, and his phrases are quite different from the ones seen in the main series. --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]]'' 20:48, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
:They should definitely added. Since you seem to have a better idea then me, go ahead. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] 14:48, 11 February 2012 (UTC)

== Icirrus name rater ==

I was just checking my Swaldoon's friendship (gona take a while to get used to that) in Icirrus City and the rater said a quote that wasn't on the list: It is a little frendly to you... That's what I'm getting. i '''think''' that it's 150-199 but i'm not sure... if someone could confirm this that would help. [[User:Volcronaperson|_Volcronaperson_]] 16:23, 28 April 2012 (UTC)
:I just got the same quote with my new Shiny Eevee. i then went to the Nacrene one and she said It's very friendly toward you! It must be happy with you. i get the idea that that's very high, but i'm not sure [[User:Volcronaperson|_Volcronaperson_]] 23:08, 6 May 2012 (UTC)

== Name change ==
Why was the name of the article changed to freindship? It is supposed to be happiness, right? Tell me the reason, please. [[User:PSinha|PSinha]] 07:51, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
:It has actually always officially been called friendship; for some reason, fans interpretted it as happiness. A bunch of sources were mentioned on the forums starting from [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f195/suggestions-ideas-problems-39604/index123.html#post3959760 this post] (be sure to look at the next page). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 08:10, 29 April 2012 (UTC)

== Icirrus City Friendship checker values ==

Just posting this if someone wants to check my results and point out any flaws in it. (Possible friendship points are in the parentheses)

I did a bit of testing to see what the values were for the messages. To test, I caught a Scraggy on Route 4 since they only start out with 35 Friendship points. I flew to Icirrus City for a check of the message getting: "Hmmm... It may not like you very much."(35/36) Then I went to the grass outside of Dragonspiral Tower and fainted Scraggy.(34/35) After battle, I used Revival Herb and went back to check the message getting again, "Hmmm... It may not like you very much."(19/20) Another battle where I used an Energy Root and checked again to get the same message.(9-11) Another Battle, using EnergyPowder and getting fainted again.(3-5) Did another checked and still got the same message. Used a Revival Herb and Checked to finally get "By any chance, you... Are you a very strict person? I feel that it really doesn't like you..."

With Scraggy have zero friendship points, I prepared to give some vitamins to Scraggy. First doing calculations to reach 179 and 186 since I felt that it was somewhere in that range I gave Vitamins to get to those values. I gave Scraggy a Soothe Bell to bring the value of giving Vitamins from 5 points to 7 points(due to rounding down) and gave Scraggy seven Proteins(49) before I removed the Soothe Bell. Next I gave Scraggy ten Irons without the bell.(99) I checked and received the message: "The relationship is neither good nor bad... It looks neutral." Next I used another Protein to get to 102 and then gave Scraggy the bell a second time. For the next part I gave Scraggy ten Calciums(142) and then seven Zincs with the bell on(170). A check gave the message: "It is friendly to you. It must be happy with you." Afterwards, I took the bell off and gave Scraggy two more Zincs to get to 176 and then put the Soothe Bell on again. I used a final Zinc to get to 180 and check to get "It is friendly to you. It must be happy with you." With that, I remove the bell for the final time and used two Carbos.(186) Checking still gave the same message. From here, Soft resetting several times from 186 gave 194(2 vitamins with Soothe Bell) as the end of one message and 195(3 vitamins without Bell) the being of the next.

For the final part I captured a Mienfoo to clean the slate at 70 points. This time around I gave Mienfoo the Vitamins with the Soothe Bell up until 252 points, then adding one move Vitamin without the Bell and checking the message at 254. The result was "It is quite friendly to you! You must be a kind person!" and a final Vitamin gave "It is super friendly to you! I'm a bit jealous!"(255)

Sorry for this being so long, but I wanted to give an explanation of the values on the page. Hopefully, this will be useful. [[User:Super goku|Super goku]] ([[User talk:Super goku|talk]]) 06:30, 26 August 2012 (UTC)

== Does walking include bike riding and surfing? ==

When it says, "Walking X steps", does that include bike riding and surfing? –[[User:PatPeter|'''Pat''']][[User talk:PatPeter|'''Peter''']] 19:39, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
:I would assume it the same way Egg steps, Vs. Seeker recharging, Safari Zone step counting, and the Pedometer Pokétch app, so yes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 09:37, 13 September 2012 (UTC)

== Translation ==

Isn't "degree of emotional attachment" an actual definition of "friendship"? I don't know how different can it be in japanese, however. '''[[User:Hfc2x|hfc]][[User talk:Hfc2x|2X]]''' 17:07, 12 September 2012 (UTC)
:There is a word for "friendship" in Japanese (several in fact), but the phrase used here isn't one of them. So I went with the literal translation rather than the logical one (which is essentially what the localizers did). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 09:31, 13 September 2012 (UTC)

== Bianca's phrases in BW2 ==

Shortly after receiving the Badge from [[Aspertia City]] Gym, [[Bianca]] registers herself in the player's [[Xtransceiver]] and specifically says you can call her to check the friendship between you and your party members. Some of the phrases I've seen from her are:

*"You and <Pokemon>..."
** "You two sure get along great! It looks like you are having fun being together! You seem bright and cheerful!"
** "You seem really close! You look so, so happy! It's enough to make me happy, too!"
** "You're starting to get to be friends. Just maybe, walking along the same path has made you understand one another."
** "You still have room for improvement. How nice! I mean, you can become even better friends!"

There's probably one or two more phrases - anyone know what they are? --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]]'' 22:56, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

== Cute color ==

Should we keep the cute coloring, or change it to another coloring? It clashes with the evo table. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 03:19, 25 October 2012 (UTC)
:Considering the large amount of tables that have cute coloring to the color of the evolution table leads me to think that the evolution table should be changed to the cute color. Plus, the cute color fits the theme of friendship. :) --[[User:Super goku|Super goku]] ([[User talk:Super goku|talk]]) 04:26, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

== Pal Park/PokeTransfer? ==

Say, I know that friendliness resets upon trading but does it reset upon transfer using either Pal Park (Gen III to Gen IV) or PokeTransfer (Gen IV to Gen V)? [[User:JessicaSideways|JessicaSideways]] ([[User talk:JessicaSideways|talk]]) 22:47, 9 November 2012 (UTC)
:Yes. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:00, 9 November 2012 (UTC)

== Groomer in Castelia City in B2W2 ==

I've been using the groomer in Castelia City to raise the happiness of my Eevee, in White 2. I noticed that the effect it gives is much like the Haircut Brothers in HG/SS, in that she says: "a little bit more friendly", "more friendly", and "much more friendly". This responses have corresponded to an increase in friendship of +5/+10/+30, regardless of what the value is. The current article says it's just +3, but that's not correct. Was there a change from BW to B2W2 with this? -[[User:Jdthebud|Jdthebud]] ([[User talk:Jdthebud|talk]]) 02:01, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

== Groomer in Castelia City in B2W2 ==

I've been using the groomer in Castelia City to raise the happiness of my Eevee, in White 2. I noticed that the effect it gives is much like the Haircut Brothers in HG/SS, in that she says: "a little bit more friendly", "more friendly", and "much more friendly". This responses have corresponded to an increase in friendship of +5/+10/+30, regardless of what the value is. The current article says it's just +3, but that's not correct. Was there a change from BW to B2W2 with this? -[[User:Jdthebud|Jdthebud]] ([[User talk:Jdthebud|talk]]) 02:02, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon ==

It appears the page lacks ''Mystery Dungeon'' info. Does this mean that they do not evolve or that the info is missing? Or do they evolve via another method? [[User:Pikachu Bros.|Pikachu Bros.]] ([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|talk]]) 15:36, 4 April 2013 (UTC)
: The MD games seem to use [[IQ]] instead of friendship. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] ([[User talk:Yamiidenryuu|talk]]) 00:01, 5 April 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Glitch City

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== Not a Bug ==
Glitch city is not caused by a bug, it is Caused by a missing hex. --[[User:MysteryHeff?|MysteryHeff?]] 23:44, 8 December 2007 (UTC)
:Is a mixing hexadecimal not anomalous?--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 23:52, 8 December 2007 (UTC)
::This doesnt work on ROMS. I tried.--[[User:David aipom|Davidaipom]] 17:26, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
:::This discussion might be old, but I have to say that it does work on roms.--[[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X, PEACE TO]][[User:Dragonbeastx|THE DRAGONS AND]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|THE BEASTS]] 21:15, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

==Addition==
I added a quirk about the "Infinite Trees," signs, doors, and cave entrances. [[User:LordArceus|LordArceus]] 16:47, 23 October 2008 (UTC)

== Cinnabar Island's east coast ==

The article states that the common Glitch City may be found if surfed in the Cinnabar Island's east coast. Actually, you can surf in all Route 20 to get *that* Glitch City. It's just that Cinnabar's east coast IS in Route 20. I'm gonna change it now. --[[User:Dr. James|Dr. James]] 05:15, 26 September 2009 (UTC)

== Doesn't work in Yellow Version? ==

It seems that I can't access Glitch City in my Yellow Version. I followed the steps correctly, but here is what happened:
1. I entered the Safari Zone, saved, turned my game on and off.
2. I exited the Safari Zone, but instead of being asked whether I would like to start a new Safari Zone run, I was asked "Leaving early?" and I replied "Yes."

Now, unless the steps mean that I should reply "No" to "Leaving early?", I believe this is not possible to achieve in Yellow Version.

Thoughts?
[[User:Zachera|Zachera]] 11:35, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

:These are the precise steps:
#Travel to the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]. Enter a Safari Game, save the game, turn it off, then turn it back on.
#Exit the Safari Zone. The attendant will ask if the player would like to join a Safari Game. Answer "no".
#{{m|Fly}} anywhere (for the easiest Glitch City to walk in, go to [[Route 20]]).
#After taking 500 steps, the Safari Zone's PA will ring, and the player will be teleported into the Safari Zone gatehouse.
#Leave the gatehouse through the south exit, and the player will be in Glitch City.

Did you follow these? [[User:Smashman|Smashman]] 11:48, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
:I've done it before, so yes, you can do it. Anything further needs to be at the forums. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 14:15, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

==Happiness level doesn't change...==
The article states that accessing Glitch City on Pokémon Yellow Version causes Pikachu to dislike the player. However, when I tried this, my Pikachu still loved me. Is that really true? [[User:Soul of Dawn|Soul of Dawn]] 20:23, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

== See what I did there? ==

Unknown colorscheme. Generation I Pokédex map. I'm awesome. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:47, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
:You're so clever. No, really. [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 09:02, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
::I thought the color-scheme used here before needed some work, but now the new template is here, it looks much better. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:52, 25 July 2010 (UTC)

== Incomplete explanation ==

The explanation for Glitch City seems to be a bit unclear: "The reason the player may find themselves in Glitch City upon exiting the gate is because the door that would lead out to Fuchsia City is coded so that the warp points to warp 4 on the last map the player was on." I'm not too familiar with the Safari Zone, but I think when you leave the Safari Zone building after you have been to the Safari Zone, the last map you were on usually is one of the Safari Zone areas, so according to that sentence you would have to be teleported back to that area instead of Fuchsia City. So the phrasing "the last map the player was on" doesn't seem to be quite right... [[User:Nav|Nav]] 19:43, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

Talk:Pomeg glitch

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==Cleanup==
Hmm... I personally think this could be cleaned up. Anyone willing to do it? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:45, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
:Actually I wanted proof first. I don't want all this comotion like the FAKE Glatra glitch[[User:Pokemaniac102|Poke]][[User talk:Pokemaniac102|Maniac]][[Special:Contributions/Pokemaniac102|102]] 02:46, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

::It's... not like Glatra. Go look up Pomeg Glitch on Youtube and there's probably bucketloads of proof there. [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 02:47, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
:::So it does exist, and it's a bit popular. It should be cleaned up. I guess I'll try[[User:Pokemaniac102|Poke]][[User talk:Pokemaniac102|Maniac]][[Special:Contributions/Pokemaniac102|102]] 02:49, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
:::Should we remove the PERFORMING THE GLITCH part?[[User:Pokemaniac102|Poke]][[User talk:Pokemaniac102|Maniac]][[Special:Contributions/Pokemaniac102|102]] 02:59, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
::::Probably just sum it up, such as 'When a Pokémon has more than 10 HP EVs, get it to 1 HP and use a Pomeg Berry on it' but that's just off the top of my head /: [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 03:01, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
:::::I FINISHED![[User:Pokemaniac102|Poke]][[User talk:Pokemaniac102|Maniac]][[Special:Contributions/Pokemaniac102|102]] 04:00, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
::::::Well, the article says the Pomeg Berry lowers HP by 2, but I did some tests and it's not always like that. Sometimes the HP are lowered by 1 instead. '''''--[[User:HackMew|HackMew]] 13:40, 13 September 2009 (UTC)'''''

==Evolve==
If you evolve the egg with the Pomeg Glitch, does it stay evolved when the egg hatches? --[[User talk:Shiny Noctowl|Shiny Noctowl]] 00:43, 19 June 2008 (UTC)
:Yes, a Pokémon will remain evolved when the egg hatches. It even drops back to level 5 while keeping the attacks and evolution form; this is the main reason why the Dragonite handed out at a recent event is actually nothing special. This can also create combinations that would be considered impossibly low without usage of this glitch, such as a level 5 Electivire (raise Elekid egg to level 30 and evolve, Pal Park the ensuing Electabuzz, then trade it while holding the correct item) or a level 6 Magnezone (raise Magnemite egg to level 30 and evolve, Pal Park the ensuing Magneton, then level it up one level in the area of Mt. Coronet). --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 02:51, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

==In Pokémon Blue==
I have experienced a similar glitch in Pokemon Blue where my MissingNo. got pixel blocks as hit point numbers, and a 1-hit KO took 30 minutes to kill it. What happened there?-Glitchunter

== looking at an egg's stats ==

While battling with an egg, can you look at its stats, ability, nature, etc. in the menu?
*No you cannot reach it from the menu since it appears the Egg's Pokémon info. [[User:ATEMVEGETA|ATEMVEGETA]] 21:42, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

== Eggs ==

Wow, maybe this glitch could be used to determine an Egg's true identity! [[User:SilverCharmeleon|SilverCharmeleon]] 02:40, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

== Can you send them to Pal Park? ==

Can you send a Pomeg'd Pokémon with "?35" HP to Pal Park? - ''unsigned comment from {{u|Spriteless}} ([[User talk:Spriteless|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Spriteless|contribs]]) ''
:No. Pokémon have to be in the PC to be Pal Park'd, and the PC resets HP to maximum. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:03, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== dp ==

i managed to pomeg a lv.47 lapras in pearl successfully, but it says emerald exlusive.{{u|Laxafett}}25 April 2009(UTC)
:Proof plz? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:47, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

==Appendix==
Since this article seems like more of a guide than an actual, factual article, I propose it should be moved into the <code>Appendix:</code> namespace. Therefor I am holding a vote here to see what the users think. Thanks, --[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']] 00:47, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

===Move it===
*[[User:RexRacer|'''Rex]][[User talk:RexRacer|Racer''']]
*[[User:CoolPikachu!|'''☆Cool''']][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|'''ピカチ''']][[Special:Contributions/CoolPikachu!|'''ュウ!''']]
* [[User:Takoto|~~Takoto]] - [[User_talk:Takoto|サソデイ]] 01:00, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

===Don't move it===
*— [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — with cleanup, this article could be factual. It just needs a rewrite - the whole "one must" thing has gotta go.
*Needs a rewrite. Just because it "looks like" a guide doesn't mean we dump the crap in Appendix and forget about it. I'll take charge. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:01, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
*What they said. [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|R.A. Hunter B.]] 01:05, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
* It's a glitch, shouldn't it stay as a glitch article? [[User:Toastypk|'''''~Toastypk''''']] - [[User_Talk:Toastypk|'''Loom.''']] 01:09, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

===HEY===
Echy is currently revamping it. I'll unprotect it when I finish. Which should be tomorrow evening. K? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 08:15, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

== In Emerald only? I don't think so. ==

First of all, I didn't try it myself but I found [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6BY1fbXPlk&fmt=18 a video on YouTube] that proves that this glitch also works in Ruby and Sapphire, not just Emerald. At least, effects of the glitch occur in RS. [[User:Pokemon lover|Pokemon lover]] 09:47, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

:Yes and no. As the video description says: "Take the Pokémon affected by the Pomeg Berry Glitch in Pokémon Emerald, ''transfer it'' to Pokémon Ruby, and watch what happens." The glitch can't be reproduced as you do in Emerald, simply because the Pomeg Berry works differently in R/S. If you tried using it, you would get the usual message "DAD's advice... PlayerName, there's a time and place for everything!". Even the description is different, indeed. While the Emerald one is "Makes a Pokémon friendly but lowers base HP.", in R/S it's "PokéBlock ingredient. Plant in loamy soil to grow POMEG." '''''--[[User:HackMew|HackMew]] 13:33, 13 September 2009 (UTC)'''''

== Sending out ?????????? ==

The page used to say that one could send out ?????????? through this glitch. Now it has been changed to "A normal Pokémon will be sent out with 0 HP and will act like ??????????.". Which is correct? [[User:Blueapple128|Blueapple128]] 18:45, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

==Two things==
Hey, two things:
1. I still don't understand the egg battle as well as trade glitch. Does it evolve when traded if it is somehow effected by the pomeg, or what?
2. I think we should stop using youtube videos, due to the fact that Chinese users, and others in China, will be unable to view them. ----[[User:Desukaan563|Desukaan563's userpage has a Value Formula to measure Pokémon worth]] ''([[User talk:Desukaan563|talk]])'' 08:20, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
:We don't remove features for everyone because some people can't see them. If we did, there would be no roundy corners because most IE users can't see them. The trade glitch occurs when you trade a Pokémon that evolves by trading while it is in an Egg. The Pomeg glitch does not cause it, but it makes it possible, because you can evolve Pokémon while they are still inside eggs, meaning that you can get a Kadabra in an egg. The egg battle is caused by having only a fainted Pokémon and an egg in the party; I have made it work on Emerald, but my game just freezes when I try it on Diamond. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:08, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

== Which GenIV games... ==

...does this work for? I think it should be mentioned. [[User:TruePikachu|--TruePikachu]] 03:18, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

All of them. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 22:37, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

:But you can't pomeg an egg, you can battle with a fainted Pokémon, but the egg part is impossible, at least I haven't been able to do it, and I've tried it lots of times... [[User:YukitoOoO|YukitoOoO]] 18:01, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

==Generation V==
Does this work in Generation V? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 04:23, 19 January 2011 (UTC)
==Egg Battling==
The page says that an egg you've battled with using the Pomeg glitch will hatch at level 5, even if you've gained levels with it or even evolved it while it was still in the egg. My question is this: Wouldn't it hatch at level 1 in Generation IV games? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:23, 17 April 2011 (UTC)
:You can't train an egg with the Pomeg glitch in Gen IV. [[User:OwnageMuch|OwnageMuch]] 23:31, 17 April 2011 (UTC)
::Then that should be mentioned on the page, because it currently says no such thing. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:58, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

== Why isn't it in a video format? ==

One of the videos here is linked instead of video format. Why won't somebody change it for quick access? (Sorry, dunno how to make video format stuff like that) --[[User:Princesska28|Princesska28]] 04:41, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 04:52, 28 August 2011 (UTC)

== False Swipe ==

If a Pokémon with 0 HP was attacked by False Swipe, what would happen? --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 10:22, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

Talk:Entei (Pokémon)

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== Moveset ==
Entei's moveset needs to be posted.{{unsigned|Tempest115}}

:It will be. {{u|User142}} is going through all the Pokémon in order and adding their moves. It might take a few more weeks before he gets here. [[User:Zurqoxn|Zurqoxn]] 01:14, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

== Trivia: Pokémon Ranger ==

Should I give some kind of source for that fact? I found it myself while playing the game, though.--[[User:Heracross42|Heracross42]] 04:16, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
:Yea, proof would be nice. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 11:06, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
::Sorry, I have a bad quality camera, and I'm no great shakes at photo editing. The best I can do is give the location: go to North Sekra Range, and before the straight path that leads to the mountain turn S/Easterly. Go east, and then go north up to an entrance that leads to the Shiftry tree (Shiftree). Try not to approach the tree. Past the Shiftree is a lodge that has a sign that identifies it as the Misthouse Lodge. Enter the lodge. In the upper right hand corner of the lodge is a green table/dresser thing. Above that on the wall is a picture featuring a Pokémon easily identifiable as Entei. Ok, that's it. Sorry again. --[[Heracross (Pokémon)|Hera]][[Ash's Heracross|cross]] [[User:Heracross42|4]][[User_talk:Heracross42|2]]

== Trivia: Reproduction ==

I added the bit about Entei's reproduction on the main article. If that's unnecessary, just revert it and say so here. [[User:SixthFlyingMan|SixthFlyingMan]] 09:54, 2 August 2008 (UTC)

== HG/SS Sprite ==

Where did Entei's come from, and why don't {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Raikou}} have one?--[[User:Chaos Theory|Chaos Theory]] 00:24, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
:Someone hasn't been paying attention to the website. They have Entei's battle up already, but neither of the other two. Also USE LINK TEMPLATES NEXT TIME OR I KEEL YUO. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 00:40, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

Whose idea was it to make Entei's picture enormous? A lot of the information is being covered by the sprite. [[User:Eddie Blake|Eddie Blake]] 16:12, 18 April 2010 (AEST)

== Name ==
Entei is Japanese for fire emperor. {{unsigned|PokeExtreme}}

== Name etymology ==

I don't know if this is worth mentioning in the article, but could Entei's name also have been derived from Inti, the Incan sun god? It's really just speculation on my part, but I wanted to know if that was enough to warrant adding a little blurb about it to the article under Name Origin. [[User:Crazedgiggles|Crazedgiggles]] 14:01, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

== Origin Section is too long ==

The origin section of this article is pretty long. It goes into extensive physical descriptions of the Pokémon, and seems to be trying to heap praise on it. I fixed some spelling mistakes, but I'm not sure how else to condense it.--[[User:Trebligoniqua|Trebligoniqua]] 01:23, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

== Physiology error ==

In the article, in the Physiology text, it says this: "It is said that an Entei is born whenever a volcano erupts. It is also said that whenever Entei roars, a volcano erupts somewhere in the world." Though in the pokédex entry's, it clearly states: " It is said that one is born every time a new volcano appears." Which means the first sentence of the Physiology quote is wrong saying that Entei is born when a volcano erupts, it should be when a new volcano is made, isn't it?

[[User:Wbvtje|Wbvtje]] 16:34, 25 February 2012 (UTC)
:Fixed. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] 22:54, 25 February 2012 (UTC)

Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

2013-04-16T13:45:23Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* In the anime */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Ghost|
ball=None|
nickname=Dusknoir|
jnickname=ヨノワール|
tmnickname=Yonoir|
image=[[File:477Dusknoir PMD Explorers.png|220px]] |
caption=Dusknoir in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} |
gender=Male |
ability={{a|Pressure}} |
pokemonname=Dusknoir|
caught=no |
prevonum=477|
noevo=incap |
epnum=SS021|
epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness|
current=In the future |
enva1=[[David Brimmer]]|
java1=[[Kenta Miyake]]|
}}

'''Dusknoir''' is a [[non-player character]] from {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}. He is a supporting character that plays a significant role in the game. He was first introduced to the player as a famous and wise Pokémon, exploring the world and solving mysteries, but later turns out to be a main antagonist. At the end of {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}, he is reformed.

==History==
{{spoilers}}
[[Primal Dialga]] sends Dusknoir to pursue {{mdc|Grovyle|2}} and the {{player|main character}}s. He pretends to be an explorer who is famous for his wisdom and solo explorations. At first, when Dusknoir meets the player, he does not know the player's name, and actually rescues the player and the partner from the {{p|Luxray}} clan ({{p|Manectric}} clan in Explorers of Sky). He portrays Grovyle as a criminal from the future, and says that he is also from the future to bring Grovyle to justice. The [[Wigglytuff's Guild|whole guild]] falls for Dusknoir's lie and goes after Grovyle, trying to prevent him from stealing any more [[Time Gears]].

At one point, the player and partner approach Dusknoir with questions about the player's [[Dimensional Scream]] ability, and ask if he knows anything about where the player came from. They mention the player's name, with the player noticing that despite claiming to know nothing about the player's memory loss, Dusknoir might have had a small smile. When Grovyle is caught and is about to be taken back to the future, Dusknoir calls the duo up to him and says hastily that it is too soon for good-byes, grabbing them both and taking them to the future before the rest of the crowd even realizes what has just happened. However, they manage to escape from the future with Grovyle as their new ally.
[[File:Dusknoir encounter anime.png|thumb|left|Encountering Dusknoir]]
They meet Dusknoir again at the end of the [[Hidden Land]], battling him and six {{p|Sableye}}. He is finally defeated when the player, partner and Grovyle force back an attack, that appeared to be {{m|Shadow Ball}}, into the 'mouth' on his stomach, severely injuring him and sending his Sableye running back to the future in disbelief that Dusknoir had lost. After they defeat him, he rises and unleashes an attack on the player with the intent of finishing things, but Grovyle steps in. Grovyle then takes Dusknoir back to the future with him to prevent him from stopping the player and their partner from changing the future. Dusknoir, Grovyle, Primal Dialga, the Sableye, and the player are all erased from time when the player and their partner stop Temporal Tower's collapse, but Dialga revives the player as a reward for their sacrifice.

In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}, Dusknoir, Grovyle, Primal Dialga and the Sableye appear to survive, but are trapped in the dark future. Primal Dialga orders for its army to execute Dusknoir for his failure in the past game, but Dusknoir gets away with the help of Grovyle. The two of them team up together to defeat Primal Dialga.
[[File:In the Future of Darkness.png|thumb|Dusknoir and Grovyle]]

As they travel through the now-abandoned Temporal Tower and [[Dark Ice Mountain]], Grovyle and Dusknoir begin to develop a sort of kinship with each other. Dusknoir eventually asks Grovyle why he is willing to sacrifice his life to change the past (hence eliminating the dark future from existence), and Grovyle responds that it is better to live a short life with glory than a long, empty life.

At the end of [[Icicle Forest]], they see Celebi held hostage by a {{p|Spiritomb}}. Grovyle attempts to rescue her, whereupon he is captured in an electric field; Dusknoir reveals the supposed execution order was a ruse; he intends to possess Grovyle, travel to the past ''again'', and ruin things there. However, Grovyle, speaking of his newly-formed trust in Dusknoir, believes that not everything was indeed faked, that Dusknoir ''did'' identify with Grovyle at some point during the journey. Grovyle is correct - Dusknoir had begun to question whether self-preservation in a bleak future was a good idea. Just before the electricity from the icicles Grovyle is captured can melt away his spirit, Dusknoir saves Grovyle by knocking him out of range and Spiritomb then flees.

At this point, Primal Dialga appears and attacks Dusknoir for his betrayal. The effects of Dialga's defeat in the past (the final boss battle in the main storyline) begin to take effect; time is slowly starting to flow. Dusknoir, now sincerely sharing Grovyle's goal, teams up with him and Celebi in an effort to find Primal Dialga. After cornering Dialga at the Passage of Time, they defeat him, and the effects of the past finally take effect in full force; the Pokémon of the future are vanishing, and time flows again. After Primal Dialga vanishes, Dusknoir asks Grovyle one final question: whether this sacrifice is worth his life. With Grovyle's assurance that it is, he finally feels content and vanishes; Grovyle and Celebi follow soon after. Soon, everything in the future is erased from time.

However, the Pokémon of the future (Dusknoir, Grovyle, Celebi, Dialga) eventually find themselves in a newly-restored future, appearing at the Passage of Time, surprised they have not vanished. Dialga, now restored to his normal state, remarks that their resurrection is due to the actions of a {{p|Arceus|being}} "on an even higher tier than itself." With joy and hope restored to the future world, each of them is free to live their life as they truly wish.

==Moves used==
===In the storyline===
{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=477
|pokemon=Dusknoir
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Pressure
|gender=male
|level=45
|move1=Shadow Sneak|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Mean Look|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Punch|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Physical
}}

===In the [[In the Future of Darkness|Special Episode]]===
{{Pokémon/4
|back=yes
|ndex=477
|pokemon=Dusknoir
|type1=Ghost
|ability=Pressure
|gender=male
|level={{tt|45+|May level up over the course of the chapter.}}
|move1=Ice Punch|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Shadow Sneak|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Punch|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Will-O-Wisp|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Status
}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Dusknoir anime.png|thumb|Dusknoir in the anime]]
Dusknoir appeared in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'' trying to stop Grovyle and [[Team Poképals]] from taking the [[Relic Fragment]] and going to [[Temporal Tower]] on [[Primal Dialga]]'s orders. He ambushed them at the top of the tower along with several {{p|Sableye}}, and attempted to escape via portal. However, his army of Sableye were no match for Team Poképals, and Dusknoir was ultimately defeated by a combination of Grovyle's {{m|Energy Ball}}, Chimchar's {{m|Fire Spin}}, and Piplup's {{m|Whirlpool}}.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|ghost||Dusknoir {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Rapid Spin|2=Dark Pulse}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Rapid Spin|2=Dark Pulse}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Dark Pulse|SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov|normal|Rapid Spin|SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness|x=yes}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness}}
{{anmov/f|ghost|x=yes}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga===
[[File:Dusknoir BET.png|thumb|200px|Dusknoir in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team]]
Dusknoir appears as a major character in this manga, serving the same role he does in the games.

Dusknoir first appears after [[Honō]] and {{OBP|Totodile|Blazing Exploration Team}} defeat some thieves that stole a treasure from them. He asks if the two are an Exploration Team, to which Honō confirms.

Later, Dusknoir appears with an injured {{p|Mesprit}} and {{mdc|Uxie|2}}. He reveals that the cause of their injuries was the Time Gear thief, Grovyle. After Honō has a vision of another Pokémon, {{p|Azelf}}, being attacked by Grovyle, Dusknoir confirms it as the [[Dimensional Scream]] ability. Falsely fearing Azelf's safety, Dusknoir takes Honō and Totodile to the [[Crystal Crossing]] to protect it from the thief, Grovyle.

After Grovyle nearly defeats Honō and Totodile, Dusknoir arrives to save them. Seeing Dusknoir distracts Grovyle long enough for Honō and Dusknoir long enough to defeat and capture him. Afterward, they take Grovyle back to the Guild, where Dusknoir reveals that Grovyle is actually a thief from the future. Dusknoir explains that he is from the future as well, and went back in time to take Grovyle back to his time to be executed. After sending Grovyle into the future, Dusknoir reveals his true nature by suddenly grabbing Honō and Totodile and throwing them forward in time.

Later, Dusknoir and his Sableye minions prepare to execute Grovyle, Honō, and Totodile. However, Honō and Grovyle use their quick thinking to escape unharmed. Later, Dusknoir, the Sableye, and their leader, Primal Dialga intercepts Grovyle's group at the Passage of Time to prevent them from going back into the past and change history with the help of Celebi. As they battle their opponents, Dusknoir reveals that Honō is actually the human partner of Grovyle's that went missing some time ago. This confuses Grovyle, who remembers Honō as a human instead of a Pokémon.

When Honō tries to escape using Celebi's power, Dusknoir has Primal Dialga stop them with its time controlling abilities. Dusknoir tries attacking them once more, but Celebi sacrifices herself by blocking the attack and sends the heroes back in time to change the past.

Dusknoir appears one last time at the [[Hidden Land]], to stop Honō and Totodile from fixing the Temporal Tower and fixing the future. Despite their best efforts, Dusknoir easily shrugs off their attacks and nearly defeats them. Before he can finish Honō and Totodile off, Grovyle returns with the Time Gears and saves them. Together, the three manages to counter Dusknoir's strongest attack, defeating the villain in the process.

Defeated, Dusknoir reveals that if they stop the dark future from happening, all of the Pokémon in the future will disappear, Grovyle and Honō included. Grovyle reveals that he, Honō, and Celebi all knew this was going to happen but decided to change the past anyway. Soon after, Grovyle sacrifices himself by pushing Dusknoir back to the future along with himself.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|ghost||Dusknoir {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Confuse Ray|2=ThunderPunch}} BET.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Confuse Ray|2=ThunderPunch}}}}
{{anmov|Ghost|Shadow Ball|BET2|Take Back the Time Gears!}}
{{anmov|Ghost|Confuse Ray|BET2|Take Back the Time Gears!}}
{{anmov|Electric|ThunderPunch|BET5|Aim for the Hidden Land!}}
{{anmov/f|ghost}}

===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
[[File:Dusknoir PMDP.png|thumb|Dusknoir in Pocket Monsters DP]]
Dusknoir appears in ''[[PMDP17|Big Strategy for the Treasure Gate!!]]'' of {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}} where it was hired by {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}} to discover the [[Time Gears]].

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Dusknoir}}

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[[Category:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team characters]]

[[es:Dusknoir (Mundo Misterioso)]]

Talk:Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

2013-04-16T13:21:12Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: Undo revision 1887871 by GamerGeek (talk) Why are you deleting a 4 year old conversation? The problem was adressed when it happened.

This article, along with {{mdc|Grovyle|2}}, is named a Mystery Dungeon 2 character. But, it appears in Mystery Dungeon 3. So should it be moved to like Mystery Dungeon character or something?--[[User:Clarky13|'''Clarky''']][[User talk:Clarky13|'''13''']] 23:03, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
:It first appeared in MD2, so I'd say no.--[[Flash Fire (ability)|freezing]][[Heat Wave (move)|COLD]] ([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 23:07, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
::But the original game is now at PMD1, and the PMD article is a DAB. It could work now. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 09:34, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
:::How about Grovyle (character)? Seriously... [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 23:02, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

== Gender? ==

If you play the game, in the battle with Dusknoir, you can see that he is Male ♂...{{Unsigned|Pkqls}}

Yes, I thought the same thing. Dusknoir from Mystery Dungeon is male, yet it still says that his gender is unkown. --[[User:Brats817|Brats817]] 19:55, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

== Tactits? ==

What is the best way to defeat Dusknoir and his Sablele, i'm really having trouble :(
My pokemon are meowth and chimchar.- ''unsigned comment from {{u|GoldHuksy}} ([[User talk:GoldHuksy|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/GoldHuksy|contribs]]) ''
:You should be asking on [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/index.php the forums].--'''Dark''' [[Mask of Ice|'''ICE''']] (User:Cold)([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 15:25, 19 September 2009 (UTC)

Darkrai (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

2013-04-16T04:12:58Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Dark|
ball=None|
nickname=Darkrai|
jnickname=ダークライ|
tmnickname=Darkrai|
image=[[File:PMD Darkrai art.png|220px]] |
caught=no |
caption=Darkrai |
gender={{tt|Male|Although referred to as such in the games, Darkrai is still technically genderless for gameplay purposes.}} |
ability={{a|Bad Dreams}} |
pokemonname=Darkrai|
location=Not caught|
prevonum=491|
noevo=incap |
epnum=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|
epname=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|
current=[[Dark Crater]]{{tt|*|As a boss}} {{DL|Darkrai (Pokémon)|In side games|Various locations}}{{tt|*|After defeat}} |
media=game |
va=no|
}}
'''Darkrai''' is the main antagonist of {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}. Though he mainly appears in the post ending plot, he is revealed in the end to have orchestrated the events of the entire game. Although normally genderless, this Darkrai is referred to as a male.

==History==
{{spoilers}}

{{p|Darkrai}} first appears disguised as {{p|Cresselia}} in the player's dreams, telling them that they are causing a distortion in the fabric of space that could plunge the world into darkness and {{a|Bad Dreams|never ending}} {{m|nightmare}}s. He tells them this is because they came from the future and thus shouldn't exist in this place and time. When {{p|Azurill}} falls into a never ending nightmare, the [[Wigglytuff Guild]] goes to find a reformed {{p|Drowzee}} to send them into the young Pokémon's nightmare to find out what's wrong. There, they encounter Cresselia, who tells them the same as the player was told in the dreams as well as blaming them for Azurill's nightmare and tries to destroy them but is interrupted by Drowzee and flees.

The partner is discovered to be having similar dreams, only being told it was because they'd been to the future and came back that's causing the distortion. Now very confused and upset, they decide to go see {{p|Palkia}} for an explanation. However, before they can do so, Palkia arrives in their base and takes them to its domain, the [[Spacial Rift]]. He then attempts to destroy them, claiming they're distorting the fabric of space. The two manage to defeat it in battle, however, it then becomes trapped in a nightmare. Cresselia then takes them into Palkia's {{m|nightmare}} where he tries to destroy them using Palkia, who he told the team was purposely distorting space. Before Palkia can finish them off, a second Cresselia arrives and exposes the first "{{p|Cresselia}}" to be {{p|Darkrai}}, who she'd been pursuing for a long time. Darkrai then tells them that he was the one distorting space. Darkrai escapes but offers them the chance to stop him at [[Dark Crater]].

Cresselia reveals to the team it was Darkrai who was behind the near destruction of [[Temporal Tower]] and the dark future the player came from. He was seeking to make a dark world that he could rule as his own. Although the player and their partner do cause a distortion, it is not large enough to be a threat on its own. Darkrai wanted to try to destroy the team because they stopped his last plan and stood in his way. She is concerned that Darkrai's challenge may be a trap, as he normally flees when confronted, but the group decides to travel to Dark Crater with Cresselia to stop him.

At the bottom of Dark Crater, they confront Darkrai, who reveals it was him that caused the player's memory loss and transformation into a Pokémon, by attacking him and Grovyle in the time stream. Despite this, the team prepares to battle Darkrai but he offers them the chance to join him and rule the world. It appears the partner takes it, having given up all hope of defeating Darkrai. However, when the player realizes how uncharacteristic the partner's actions are, they attack Darkrai, revealing it was a nightmare {{a|Bad Dreams|induced}} by Darkrai. Darkrai summons a group of Pokémon to assist him in eliminating the group but it proves to be useless.

Following their victory over Darkrai and his followers, Cresselia moves in on the defeated Darkrai to finish him off but Darkrai tries to escape through a Dimensional Hole. Though he is unsure of where, or even when, it will take him, Darkrai is confident that he'll be able to complete his plan in another place and time. Right before Darkrai can enter the Dimensional Hole, Palkia arrives to end Darkrai's meddling once and for all. Tired of Darkrai's threats to the fabric of space, Palkia attacks the Dimension Hole right after Darkrai enters it, shattering it.

Darkrai is not killed but like the player, has his memory erased and is moved to somewhere else in the world. With his thoughts of world domination erased by this, Darkrai is left to wander the world. He can be encountered in several places after this, similar to other Pokémon players can find in a dungeon. He can be recruited after this.

==Personality==
Darkrai is a dangerous and cunning foe, preferring mind games and deception using his nightmare powers to outright battle. He also showed a great deal of planning, even preparing an escape route in the event the group defeated him in the final battle. He appears to be somewhat cowardly, as Cresselia says he normally flees if he's confronted and when finally confronted for the final showdown, he summons his minions to assist him instead of fighting them alone. He is evil and has dreams of world domination, not caring if he has to destroy all of space and time if he must, so long as he gets a dark world to rule in the end. After his memory is erased by Palkia, he is reformed into a good and noble being, due to his evil personality being erased in the process, giving him a second chance at life.

==Moves used==
{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=491
|pokemon=Darkrai
|type1=Dark
|ability=Bad Dreams
|level=53
|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Nightmare|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}
{{Pokémon/4
|ndex=491
|pokemon=Darkrai
|type1=Dark
|ability=Bad Dreams
|level=53
|move1=Ominous Wind|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Nightmare|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status
}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Darkrai}}

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Talk:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness

2013-04-16T03:39:09Z

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Child Star (Trainer class)

2013-04-06T00:27:29Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade:

{{incomplete|2=Missing information}}
{{TrainerClassInfobox
|color={{black 2 color}}
|corecolor={{white 2 color light}}
|bordercolor={{black 2 color dark}}
|name=Child Star
|jpname=???
|jptranslit=???
|jptrans=????
|image=Spr_B2W2_Haunted_Preschooler.png
|caption=Child Star sprite from {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
|size=80px
|intro=[[Generation V]]
|games={{2v2|Black|White|2}}
|gender=Female
}}

A '''Child Star'''  is a Trainer class exclusive in the [[Pokéstar Studios]] that debuted in the [[Generation V]] games {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}. She appears as Celaeno in the [[Ghost Eraser Series]].

==Appearance==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{yellow color dark}}; background: #{{water color}};"
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Haunted Preschooler.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Image as Haunted Kid from the {{color2|000000|Ghost Eraser Series}}
|-
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{yellow color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:160px"|[[File:Preschooler f OD.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| colspan=2 | Overworld sprite from {{color2|000000|Generation V}}
|}

==Trainer list==
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|black 2|white 2}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Child Star [[Pokestar Studios|Abby]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|1||3|332|Cacturne|50|211|Qwilfish|42|281|Kirlia|50}}
{{Trainerlist/f|white 2}}

{{TrainerNav|normal|kanto=no|sevii=no|johto=no|hoenn=no|sinnoh=no|unova=yes}}
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[[Category:Trainer classes]]

Talk:Blaise

2013-03-24T18:43:04Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: Fixing and response.

Shouldn't this be under Hokage? Hank is a fan term that Coronis came up and has nothing to do with the actual manga, right? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 22:03, 20 February 2006 (CST)

We might want to check with someone who has access to the Chuang Yi (Singapore) translations. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 01:09, 21 February 2006 (CST)

Well, the Chaung Yi names for Homura (Tabitha), Kakari (Courtney), and Hokage are Mitch, Marge, and Mack. No Hank, purely an invention of Coronis. --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 11:02, 21 February 2006 (CST)

Hmmm, more translation errors I see. (Homura → Tabitha/Mitch etc.) - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]][[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]] 03:02, 22 February 2006 (CST)

i thought hokage meant fire''shadow''...[[User:Garrison12795|Garrison]][[User talk:Garrison12795|12795]] 14:18, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
:{{wp|WWWJDIC}}'s definition is "firelight, shadows or forms moving in firelight".--[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 15:13, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

To clear things up, I for a fact know that "kage" means shadow and I see the fire symbol,火, so its gotta be fire shadow. Yeah, I watch some Naruto and Hokage is in that, and I'm pretty sure it means fire shadow.--[[User:Dragonbeastx|DRAGON]][[User talk:Dragonbeastx|BEAST]][[User:Dragonbeastx/The Aura Spot|X]] 08:52, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

:Yes. This is the literal meaning. But 火影 together mean "firelight" 火 and 影 separately mean "fire" and "shadow". Have you ever heard about idioms? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 09:10, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

== Popularity ==

"He was ranked as 14th in a Popularity Poll on Netkun."
That's false because Giovanni IS the 14 most popular personnality ...
[http://family.shogakukan.co.jp/kids/netkun/pokemon/official/ Official "Pokemon Special" Website] {{unsigned|Stry}}
:Where is Mack ranked now? I can't read Japanese so I need help with this, but there is a difference between "was" and "is". Does the website update the poll constantly, or is it the same one from way back when it was originally taken? '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:43, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

Pokémon Conquest

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{{Infobox_game |colorscheme=silver|bordercolorscheme=gold
|name=Pokémon Conquest
|jname=ポケモン＋ノブナガの野望
|boxart=Conquest EN boxart.jpg
|caption=Pokémon Conquest's box art
|jbox=Conquest JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition boxart
|platform=[[Nintendo DS]]
|category=Turn-based strategy RPG
|players=1-2
|link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]]
|developer={{wp|Tecmo Koei}}
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] [[The Pokémon Company]]
|gen_series=[[Generation V]] miscellaneous
|cero=A
|esrb=E
|pegi=3
|acb=G
|grb=N/A
|release_date_ja=March 19, 2012<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/ranse/ Official site (JA)]</ref>
|release_date_na=June 18, 2012<ref>[http://www.pokemonconquest.com/en-us Official site (US)]</ref>
|release_date_au=June 21, 2012<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=&prod_id=21351&pageID=4 Nintendo of Australia]</ref>
|release_date_eu=July 27, 2012<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2011/pokemon_conquest_for_nintendo_ds_set_to_launch_on_27th_july__new_features_revealed_50160.html Nintendo UK]</ref>
|release_date_kr=N/A
|website_ja=[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/software/vpyj/ Nintendo.co.jp] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/ranse/ Official site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-conquest/ Pokemon.com (US)] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/0zrkDpkzsBO049BU7kwD4UfPN1bPdVFP Nintendo.com] [http://www.pokemonconquest.com/en-us Official site (US)] [http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-conquest/ Pokemon.com (UK)] [http://www.pokemonconquest.com/en-gb Official site (UK)]
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'''Pokémon Conquest''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|＋|プラス}}ノブナガの{{tt|野望|やぼう}}''' ''Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition'') is a [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off]] {{wp|Fictional crossovers in video games|crossover}} between the [[Pokémon]] and {{wp|Nobunaga's Ambition}} series of games, a first for the franchise. It was released in Japan on March 17, 2012, in North America on June 18, 2012, in Australia on June 21, 2012 and in Europe on July 27, 2012.

Following a series of news regarding surprising announcements from both {{n|TPC hints at Jump Festa reveal|Jump Festa 2012}} and the {{n|Japanese distribution to be held to celebrate next year's zodiac|first issue of CoroCoro magazine in 2012}}, the game was revealed on December 17, 2011, at the Jump Festa event itself, with the official site launching soon after.

The game takes place in the [[Ransei]] region. Various Pokémon from the first five generations appear in this game. The game is [[Nintendo DSi]] enhanced.

==Gameplay==
Pokémon Conquest features a turn-based strategy battle system. Up to six {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} on each side are positioned on the battlefield, one for each participating [[Warrior]], and both sides take turns moving and attacking with their Pokémon. A battle is won or lost when the side taking over the [[Ransei#Kingdoms|Kingdom]] achieves or fails to achieve the victory conditions for the match within a set number of turns; some victory conditions include defeating all the opponent's Pokémon, and capturing all the banners on the field. When a battle is won, all participating Pokémon gain points to their [[Linking (Conquest)|link]] with their respective Warrior. When a battle is won against an enemy kingdom's castle, the player conquers that map. The player can recruit more Warriors by satisfying certain conditions, and thus more potential Pokémon to choose from for battle, throughout the game, often through defeating them in battle. Players may also be joined by [[Warlord]]s. The player may also save their progress at any point in time during single-player, even during a battle. There is also a multiplayer wireless mode in which two players may battle each other.

Pokémon in the game can grow in strength by increasing their link with their Warrior. Depending on how well matched a pair is, the maximum level of the link between the two varies, with most Warriors only able to achieve a 100% or Perfect Link with a single species of Pokémon. Aside from growing more powerful, Pokémon may evolve when their link reaches a high enough percentage, though there are also Pokémon which evolve through other conditions such as the use of specific items. Warriors can also establish links with Pokémon other than the one they started with, though only one can be used by each Warrior in a given battle at a time. Certain Warriors will have a more difficult time finding their best link than others, as some Pokémon only appear during a [[Pokémon outbreak|Swarm]]. However, through the use of a password these Pokémon can be linked with much easier.

The game makes use of the seventeen Pokémon [[type]]s and their respective weaknesses, resistances, and immunities. Pokémon also have various [[Ability|Abilities]], many the same as in the main series games, as well as some unique new additions. Warriors also have [[Warrior Skill]]s that can be used once per battle, which have various effects such as powering up or healing Pokémon. Warrior can also equip items, which can provide additional effects such as stat boosts or can be used during battle.

Warriors can only take one action per month, with the exception of battles in which an opposing kingdom challenges the player. This means a Warrior who is picked to buy from shops or merchants cannot be chosen to battle or mine for gold afterwards, as they have used up their action for the month, and the same is said for any other executed action, including [[Ponigiri]] Shops and challenges to neighboring kingdoms. In the case of purchasing from shops, the action is only taken if the player actually buys something and is not used up for simply browsing.

Players can choose to delegate by picking one of three options: Train (increase link), Search (recruit more allies), or Develop (increase gold and spend on leveling locations up). Various facilities are also available per kingdom, such as shops, in which the player can buy items to use on Pokémon. Traveling merchants may also visit on occasion. These shops have higher prices but offer evolution items as well as high quality supplies. There are also Ponigiri Shops. Feeding a Pokémon these will increase its Energy, which affects its performance in battle. Sometimes extra ponigiri will be offered. If the Pokémon eats too much of it, its Energy will decrease. If the Pokémon doesn't eat too much, the Energy level will be maximized.

When the player does not use a recruited Warrior in a kingdom for a certain number of months, the Warrior will become dissatisfied and an angry face will appear on their profile page. Once they are used in the kingdom, the angry face disappears during the next month. If the recruited Warrior isn't used for two months after the angry face appears, the Warrior will leave the army.

Random events will also occur at predetermined times. Some events may occur depending on the player's current funds or an item in the inventory. Sometimes bandits will steal an item or someone's Pokémon; this gives the player an optional fight. [[Weather conditions|Weather]] is another occurrence that may raise the Energy of Pokémon depending on their type; for example, a heat wave raises the Energy of {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.

==Plot==
{{Spoilers}}
Legend has it that the one who will be able to conquer all seventeen kingdoms of Ransei will bring the return of the region's creator. Players begin in the story known as ''The Legend of Ransei''.

The player starts off in the Nation of [[Aurora]] with their partner {{p|Eevee}}, having just become the most recent [[Warlord]]. They then meet up with [[Mitsunari]], [[Kiyomasa]], and [[Masanori]], who taunt the player, stating that they aren't ready to be a Warlord. At this point, two Warriors from the neighboring nation of [[Ignis]] quickly challenge the player to battle. [[Oichi]] joins in the battle to support the player.

After defeating the duo, Oichi relays the details of the legend of Ransei, and sets the player off on a quest to unite the 17 nations. The player first challenges [[Hideyoshi]]'s nation of Ignis, then moves on to battle [[Motonari]] in [[Greenleaf]] and [[Motochika]] in [[Fontaine]]. Along the way, the player learns how to recruit other Warlords and link with [[wild Pokémon]].

From there, the player is able to conquer [[Violight]], led by [[Ginchiyo]]; [[Chrysalia]], led by [[Yoshimoto]]; and [[Pugilis]], led by [[Yoshihiro]]. At this point, the nations of [[Terrera]] and [[Illusio]], led by [[Kenshin]] and [[Shingen]] respectively, become available for conquering. However, when the player goes to challenge one of them, they will not accept the challenge, stating that the player is not yet ready to face them, and turn the player's forces back. At this point, whichever nation the player went to will send forces back to the nation in which the player resides (either Pugilis or Chrysalia), and the player must defend their nation from the attack.

Upon a successful defense, the player will undergo a Warrior transformation, allowing them to successfully challenge the nation. After defeating either Kenshin or Shingen's forces, both will join the player on their quest to unite the nations. At this point, [[Nobunaga]] himself appears before the player, stating his own aims to conquer Ransei (and in doing so, debates with Oichi, who is revealed to be his sister, about his goals).

Following this, the player can then conquer the nations of [[Cragspur]], led by [[Ujiyasu]]; [[Avia]], led by [[Masamune]]; [[Viperia]], led by [[Nene]]; and [[Yaksha]], led by [[Kotarō]]. Upon defeating one of these nations, [[Keiji]] will appear and give the player three evolutionary stones—the {{evostone|Fire Stone}}, {{evostone|Water Stone}} and {{evostone|Thunderstone}}—which will allow the player to evolve their {{p|Eevee}} into {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Jolteon}} or {{p|Flareon}} if they so choose.

After defeating the rest of the area's Warlords, the three nations of Nobunaga's highest aides will appear: [[Spectra]], led by [[Nō]]; [[Valora]], led by [[Ieyasu]]; and [[Nixtorm]], led by [[Mitsuhide]]. Upon defeat of these three, the final nation, [[Dragnor]], appears, and the player is able to battle Nobunaga himself.

Upon conquering the final nation, a cutscene will play in which several pillars of light shoot out from across the nation and converge on a tower in Dragnor. When the player enters the tower, they find the legendary Pokémon {{p|Arceus}} awaiting them. Arceus tells the player to link with it, and the battle begins. When the player successfully links with Arceus, Nobunaga appears and reveals that he planned all along for this to happen. He secretly wanted to get Arceus appear so that he could strike it down and prove to the region that the legend was unimportant. Nobunaga, along with Nō, Ieyasu, Mitsuhide, Hideyoshi, and [[Ranmaru]], then challenge the player's party to the final battle.
Upon defeating Nobunaga, the player brings peace to the land of Ransei, allowing each Warlord leader to rule their respective nations once again. Arceus goes off, telling the player it will appear again when the time is right.

==Blurb==
Warlords and Pokémon unite to conquer the land!

==Characters==
{{main|List of Pokémon Conquest characters}}
In Pokémon Conquest, players take of control of [[Warrior]]s' Pokémon. Each Warrior in the game, excluding the Hero/Heroine, is based on someone from Japanese history, with several notable ones portraying [[Warlord]]s in the game. There are also multiple non-playable characters, such as the Messenger, who occasionally brings players news and is sometimes seen with a Beedrill.

==Stories==
{{main|List of Pokémon Conquest stories}}
After the first story, ''The Legend of Ransei'', eight other stories open up, allowing the player to play through several different stories as different characters. Each episode has a specific goal that must be complete in order to clear it, ranging from uniting the region to defeating a certain number of Warlords to collecting a certain number of Pokémon. Notably, the player won't be allowed to replay ''The Legend of Ransei'' despite being able to replay all other stories. Instead, players can only unlock a final story after clearing any 33 stories. This story is a slightly altered version of the first story.

===Downloadable stories and events===
In addition to the above stories, several more may be unlocked via Wi-Fi. Much like missions from [[Ranger Net]], the stories require unlocking. Events are also available through Wi-Fi, and these events can only happen during certain stories.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #cdbc6c; border: 2px solid #807544; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-
! style="background: #f9e586; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Category
! style="background: #f9e586" | Title
! style="background: #f9e586" | Region
! style="background: #f9e586" | Duration
! style="background: #f9e586; {{roundytr|10px}}"| Requirements
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="6" | Story
| rowspan="2" | The Free Spirit's Path
| Japan
| March 24 to April 13, 2012
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |
* Clear ''The Legend of Ransei''
|- style="background:#fff"
| North America
| July 12 to December 31, 2012
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="2" | A Date With Destiny
| Japan
| April 14 to May 11, 2012
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |
* Clear ''The Legend of Ransei''
|- style="background:#fff"
| North America
| July 27 to December 31, 2012
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="2" | A Fate Born of Beauty
| Japan
| May 12 to June 8, 2012
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |
* Clear ''The Legend of Ransei''
|- style="background:#fff"
| North America
| July 2 to December 31, 2012

|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="4" | Event
| rowspan="2" | [[Motochika]] and [[Motonari]]
| Japan
| March 17, 2012 onwards
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |
* ''The Legend of Ransei'' as the current story
* Claim victory in [[Greenleaf]] and [[Fontaine]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| North America
| June 18 to December 31, 2012

|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="2" | [[Hideyoshi]] and {{p|Reshiram}}
| Japan
| March 31, 2012 onwards
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |

* Control of [[Ignis]]
* Hideyoshi in the army
* At least in April, Year 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| North America
| August 13 to December 31, 2012
|-
! colspan="5" style="background: #f9e586; {{roundybottom|10px}}"|
|}

==Kingdom events==
Certain events can happen in kingdoms that will have an effect on the kingdom or the game.

===Weather===
Rainstorms, snowstorms, or heat waves can appear in kingdoms. They will be signified by an icon of a rain cloud, snowflake, or a sun appearing over the affected kingdoms.

===Farmers===
Sometimes a Farmer will show up and ask for money. This will happen from time to time and if the player lets all the farmers have money, they will eventually hold a festival to celebrate and give the player rare gifts.

===Messenger===
A Messenger will sometimes appear at the start of the month. The Messenger will alert the player when there is an approaching invasion, when there is a rare Pokémon appearing in a kingdom, when a traveling Merchant has journeyed to one of the player's kingdoms, when a Professor wishes to give the player information about game mechanics, or when a recruited Warrior wants to go on a training trip.

===Attractive kingdom===
Warriors from other kingdoms will visit one of the player's kingdoms where they can be battled and recruited.

==Passwords==
Certain Pokémon will appear in one kingdom the month after their password is typed in the Password section. After a password is used, it may not be used again unless save data is cleared. However, some Pokémon, such as Pikachu, have multiple passwords, which allow for more than one appearance. This is due to passwords occupying one of 64 slots. When a slot is taken up, a password that would use that slot cannot be used.


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|-
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="background: #f9e586; {{roundytl|10px}}"| Pokémon
! colspan="2" style="background: #f9e586; {{roundytr|10px}}"| Password
|-
! style="background: #f9e586" | Japanese
! style="background: #f9e586" | English
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|133}}
| align="left" | {{p|Eevee}}
| 0エレフレ8カ0
| 2rz3XFCKmR
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|130}}
| align="left" | {{p|Gyarados}}
| レルル6カミルフ
| mq2xRVNgRL
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|025}}
| align="left" | {{p|Pikachu}}
| メキト７ア8オト
| FZP8GqRZRR urALRZwvRg
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|549}}
| align="left" | {{p|Lilligant}}
| 8メセヤモビナフ
| RwGxLbHRRk
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|547}}
| align="left" | {{p|Whimsicott}}
| ヲイベカ0カビへ
| juKxxqGP88
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|447}}
| align="left" | {{p|Riolu}}
| セ9タフロヂロイ
| Shw8mxRAJR
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|147}}
| align="left" | {{p|Dratini}}
| キエメヒメカ0ド
| Sr5Z5GqAgR
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|246}}
| align="left" | {{p|Larvitar}}
| カボエ7ロオボヒ
| Lpu3ggCYk8
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|374}}
| align="left" | {{p|Beldum}}
| カマ8メカセヂキ
| CMqkZRRSRX
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|443}}
| align="left" | {{p|Gible}}
| ゾボエ1ナナボコ
| LTb3n3RYJ8
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|453}}
| align="left" | {{p|Croagunk}}
| 28セメフフロヒ
| LKpk8FRQR8
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|633}}
| align="left" | {{p|Deino}}
| リヂビ4サ8ボメ
| 8rf3XPwvJw PKSRGpCPZJ
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|573}}
| align="left" | {{p|Cinccino}}
| ??????????
| vVALFrGTXX
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|501}}
| align="left" | {{p|Oshawott}}
| 2ゾ2ケグヘロヒ
| frCLRpXG88
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|390}}
| align="left" | {{p|Chimchar}}
| ママフ1ヲ0ゾチ
| DNB3x2gCgk
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|495}}
| align="left" | {{p|Snivy}}
| 8トセギモビセヒ
| XyADXkr138
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|511}}
| align="left" | {{p|Pansage}}
| レロロカ8ロヂガ
| 6xSG8UCAZR q5wwwxHD8n
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|513}}
| align="left" | {{p|Pansear}}
| ネ8フニミゼテラ
| niE33w9rwM
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|515}}
| align="left" | {{p|Panpour}}
| テヘビトカ1リミ
| CNZF3wpq3x
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|555}}
| align="left" | {{p|Darmanitan}}
| 28セメハクハ1
| pK5RgzqLG8
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|610}}
| align="left" | {{p|Axew}}
| ドルリヘ8トナヤ
| BqWxXEK3xg
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|636}}
| align="left" | {{p|Larvesta}}
| ホヂ84カチトミ
| yQAw81qxGR
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|587}}
| align="left" | {{p|Emolga}}
| ズヂメ7メボオ6
| Jnm3kqgN8X
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|215}}
| align="left" | {{p|Sneasel}}
| コレキ1カキテゾ
| Rc338MpqLx
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|200}}
| align="left" | {{p|Misdreavus}}
| ヨヂボマ0ノネハ
| mnKXEqwrZR
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|531}}
| align="left" | {{p|Audino}}
| セ6ゼチ86ヤヒ
| ??????????
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|123}}
| align="left" | {{p|Scyther}}
| トロ06カロラデ
| 8GV3LMGrnM
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|131}}
| align="left" | {{p|Lapras}}
| エ8カクゾ9トオ
| GfV33RVN3F
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|571}}
| align="left" | {{p|Zoroark}}
| N/A
| 6iYmwq1Y8w
|-
|- style="background:#fff" align="center"
| {{ms|644}}
| align="left" | {{p|Zekrom}}
| N/A
| dYbwE252uC
|-
! colspan="4" style="background: #f9e586; {{roundybottom|10px}}"|
|}

==Reception==
[[File:Pokémon Conquest reception.jpg|thumb|right|80px|Pokémon Conquest's score of 34/40]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} has given Pokémon Conquest a score of 34/40. The reviewers praised how it was easy for children to understand along with its high replay value.

In addition, [[Nintendo Power]] magazine gave the game a rating of 9/10. The magazine cited its engaging and elaborate gameplay, also noting that it was simple enough to pick up for newcomers to the tactical RPG genre. It currently holds a score of 80% on [http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-conquest Metacritic].

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Conquest}}

==References==
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Talk:Evolution

2013-03-16T05:17:49Z

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Ummmm.... The bit about Eevees at the end is plain wrong. Things don't evolve due to their environment. It is merely that the creatures that have a favourable variation survive to produce offspring and pass on their genes, and so more things have the variation than don't. This is like junior high-level knowledge. [[User:DanJimi|DanJimi]] 10:25, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

at the list of non-evolving pokemon, you see the last pkmn is aerodactyl but next to it is a picture of an kabutops

== Phione ==

I put Phione on the list of non evolving non legendaries, and it keeps getting removed. WHY???? It's not as though Phione is legendary. [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] 02:09, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

:Because in some people's minds, it is legendary. :/ [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 02:16, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

But it's not confirmed to be legendary. And IMO, the fact that one can recruit multiple Phione in MD2 PROVES conclusively that Phione is not a legendary (In the MD games, legendaries are strictly limited to one per game). --
''[[Glitch Pokémon|Glitch]] and [[Pokémon|Official]] Pokémon. There is no real difference between the two. [[User talk:Missingno. Master|In my opinion]], the two [[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch|should be considered equal]]!-- quoted by {{u|Missingno. Master}}
 15:20, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
:Please see your talk page, Missigno.Master. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 15:37, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

If it isn't a legendary, why is it banned from the battle tower? It's definitely not because of it's battle prowess. No. It's because it's normally unavailable in normal play. You still need access to Manaphy to get them.

It's no legendary, but it's still an event Pokémon in a sense. - PDL
:The only Pokémon banned from the Battle Tower are legendary. Phione is legendary, albeit the crappiest of them. Plus, Missingno Master, you might wanna do something OTHER than just adding Phione in there, such as, oh, changing the count to 43 and making it so the table isn't f'd up.
:Plus, here's the thing: how much of a chance does Phione have of getting evolutionary relatives? ZERO! It has Manaphy. The other 42 have at least a chance of that.
:Jeez, I understand being the devil's advocate, but Phione just isn't worth it. It sucks in battle, sure, but so do many other legendaries. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]{{ani|155|Fire echy}}[[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 08:11, 28 January 2008 (UTC)
::Devil's advocate? I wasn't suggesting that Phione should be listed >_>. However, I suppose I wasn't making myself clear enough. - PDL
:::No, the Pokémon banned from the Battle Tower are in the Uber tier. Note that Cresselia isn't banned, it's in the OU tier as well. Is it legendary? Hell yeah. (Yet it can compete in Uber if it really wants to..) [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 23:06, 28 January 2008 (UTC)
::::See, that's where fan definitions suck. Everything banned from the BT is legendary, the only exceptions to this are the normal legendary trios of each region (meaning, of course, that GKR and DPG aren't ''normal'' trios. They're mascot trios, though Giratina's not a mascot... but hey, it's a better name than other stuff), the Lati duo, Cressy, and Heatran. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]{{ani|155|Fire echy}}[[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 23:12, 28 January 2008 (UTC)
Ahem. Phione is now officially not a legendary. [http://www.pokemon.com/#mailbag_02042008 1] I take it this means I was justified in putting it back in the non-evolving non-legendary box thingy? --
''[[Glitch Pokémon]]. [[Pokémon|Official Pokémon]]. There is no real difference between the two. [[User talk:Missingno. Master|In my opinion]], the two should be considered equal!-- quoted by [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno]][[User:Missingno. Master/The Order of the Glitch|.]] [[User:Missingno. Master|Master]]
 11:45, 5 February 2008 (UTC)
:Even if we assume that Phione is not legendary, which is unsubtantiated unless claimed or alluded to by the designers (that is, not any low-rank employee of an ''affiliated'' company), it still has no place on the list. The reason for this is that the list shows all Pokémon with ''some'' chance to evolve in later installments of the game. It has been observed, and in fact referenced in the Diamond and Pearl games, that legendaries need not evolve because they have reached their maximum potential as-is; therefore, there is no chance for any of the legendaries to evolve.

:It so happens that regardless of whether Phione is classified as legendary or not, there is no reason to believe that it will ever evolve. If it were to evolve, it would evolve into Manaphy, as any other scenario would be cumbersome (a legendary spawning a species not from its own family). However, the reason behind the fact that Phione does not evolve into Manaphy, which is that Manaphy is unique, will continue to hold beyond the current generation. -[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]] 14:07, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

:Missingno. Master, you do realize that link confirms that Phione ''is'' a Legendary, right? [[User:Gligar|Gligar]] 15:27, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

::This conversation is from six months ago. Pokémon.com did list Phione as a non-legendary for a time, then changed it to a legendary status. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 15:41, 11 August 2008 (UTC)

==Anime Evolution==
In regards to the relation between the evolution in the anime than in the games. Wouldn't The anime be more reasonably sound than the games. Because I doubt that if Pokemon were real that most of these evolutions would occur exactly as in the games. The way I see it, the only reason why a certain Pokemon evolves the way it does in the game (with the exception of evolutionary stones and such) is to make it difficult for the player and it would be easier for a Pokemon Game developer if they limited it to one specific set of circumstances.

Granted there are a few exceptions: Such as evolutionary stones, and specific locations for a Pokemon to evolve, and perhaps it knowing a certain move. Though with Evolutionary stones, in an episode it said that the wind was able to carry evolutionary stones, so couldn't certain Pokemon evolve that way when it appears it just evolves naturally or mysteriously?

As for leveling up and trading, those just seem to make it more difficult for a trainer of the games to obtain Pokemon, that could easily be gotten by easier methods. --[[User:Dman dustin|Dman dustin]] 13:51, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

== new to community, first post ==

I'd like to add my finding in, I thought evolution however I'm not really sure how to add it in, and where it would go. I was trying to figure out if a pokémon whose evolution has been delayed would be as strong as the same pokémon of the same level and a "natural" evolution so what I did is I took a Pidgey and used rare candies to evolve it to 25 not allowing it to evolve until 27 the stats were as follows
71HP
39ATK
38DFNS
32SPATK
35SPDFNS
42Spd
I then reset the game
and gave the same pidgey rare candies this time allowing it the "natural" evolution at level 18 when it got to level 25 the stats were as follows
71HP
39ATK
38DFNS
32SPATK
35SPDFNS
42Spd

so we can infer that the level the pokémon evolves at does not affect the stats. If anyone wants to suggest a heading to put this in, or even shorten it up, by all means

== About the comment at the page bottom ==

EVOLUTION IS NOT ABOUT CELL STRUCTURE. Eevee's evolution isn't akin AT ALL to real evolution. Evolution is triggered by Natural Selection, therefore, a single species cannot evolve. Only a population can. Just thought to make a side note. [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|JirachiWishmaker0802]] 09:13, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

I agree, I'm a Biology student, evolution is about animals with favourable adaptations being statistically more likely to survive and so over many generations the favourable adaptations are spread throughout a population. Eevee's evolution is no way close enough to real evolution to get a mention, I will remove the sentence now... [[User:Prof. Pine|Prof. Pine]] 19:05, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

== De-volution ==

Umm... Is it worth metioning in the article that only mentioned instances of "de-volution" is in Slowbro's pokedex entries. (When it loses its shellder) --[[User:Hyurnat4|Hyurnat4]] 21:28, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

: In the Pocket Monsters manga, It is also possible to De-volve as Isamu Akai's Clefairy evolved into a clefable and then back. Should this be added into the article as a subcategory, or as trivia? --[[User:Proctor|Proctor]] 21:50, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

== Gender-related evolutions ==
It's worth noting that some evolutions occur (or don't occur) if a pokemon's a certain gender.

* Combee only evolves if it's female
* Kirlia will only evolve into a Gallade if it's male
* and Snorunt into Frosslass when female.

I thought this would be in the article, but Combee wasn't mentioned at all. [[User:LordHeinz|LordHeinz]] 00:37, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
:All fixed I hope. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 00:54, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

== Generation IV: Vulpix and Growlithe ==

Beginning with [[Generation IV]], it is now possible to get a Level 1 Ninetales/Arcanine by hatching a Vulpix/Growlithe Egg received from breeding and evolving the newly hatched Vulpix/Growlithe with a Fire Stone, making Vulpix and Growlithe the first Pokémon that can evolve to their final stage of evolution at the lowest level ever.
Unfortunately, the greatest trade-off of such an extremely premature evolution can be a poor move set which is very severe for Ninetales since it doesn't have any moves that it can learn by leveling up. --[[User:Arima|Arima]] 09:47, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
: This severe trade-off, however, can be alleviated to some degree through Move Tutoring and the use of TM/HMs. Therefore, it is merely a matter of choice between high stats and a reliable move set for either Pokémon. --[[User:Arima|Arima]] 10:06, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
:They aren't the first to do this. I can't remember for sure off the top of my head, but so can Togepi, Budew, and... yeah, it's early right now. Sorry. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|You enter a poorly lit room...]] 10:00, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
::Togepi and Budew do need to level up to evolve; however, it's true that many Pokémon can now evolve at Level 1. Staryu, Scyther, Onix, Porygon AND Porygon 2... basically any Pokémon which can both hatch from an egg and evolve without leveling up. So no, this isn't too notable. Although, come to think of it, perhaps Porygon ought to be mentioned, seeing as it's the only one to be able to evolve twice without leveling up. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 11:29, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
:::It's noted on {{p|Porygon-Z}}'s and {{p|Roserade}}'s pages that they are the only two Fully evolved three-stage Pokémon which can be legitimately obtained at level 1, and I think it might be noted on some of the others' pages that they can be legitimately obtained at level 1. Question is though, is it worth mentioning it here? Because it could be slightly irrelevant, as the ability to obtain them at level 1 isn't ''that much'' related to evolution. <sc>[[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]]</sc> [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 18:50, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
::::Budew can't evolve at level 1 though, which is why Porygon's family is more notable. But, if we were to go with "fully evolved" instead of Porygon's family being able to evolve twice at level 1, then we could throw Budew's family in there. But I'm more in favor of Porygon only. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 20:34, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Something like "Porygon/Porygon2/Porygon-Z is the only Pokémon that can evolve twice and still be at level 1." might fit nicely. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 20:45, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
::::::I've reevaluated the relevance and importance of this information and came to the conclusion that it is valuable to players who want to go for the '''highest possible Stats''' for those particular Pokémon.--[[User:Arima|Arima]] 03:38, 26 June 2010 (UTC)
:::::::It's possible to skip Budew altogether. The only way to get it through breeding is through having one parent hold a rose incense. - [[User:Gold Dialga|Gold Dialga]]

== A Generation V image can't be uploaded. ==

I made an image which is about Snivy's evolution, but it can't be uploaded. It says "Error creating thumbnail:". Is it too big? At first it was 2MB, but now it is 830KB but still can't be uploaded. What should I do?
I'm sorry for my poor English.--[[User:847418742|Togekiss of Moon]] 12:13, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Each generation introduces a new method of evolution.
Generation I introduces level-up, trading, and evolutionary stones.
Generation II introduces level-up with high happiness and trading while holding an item.
Generation III introduces level-up with high beauty condition.
Generation IV introduces level-up while knowing a certain move, level-up while holding a certain item, and level-up in a certain location.
Generation V introduces trading for a specific Pokémon. Should I add this to the trivia? [[User:Tk3141|Tk3141]] 22:02, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

== Evolution by level at level 100. ==

As far as I know, an evolution by level is triggered by an actual level-up sequence, thus a level 100 unevolved pokemon can't evolve by level. I couldn't find a mention of this in the article. Is it accurate, and should it be either denied or confirmed by the article? [[User:PLA|PLA]] 10:00, 7 March 2012 (UTC)
:Yes, a level 100 Pokémon that evolves through level-up can't evolve. I don't think that this is important enough to mention though... but that's just my opinion. [[User:Dannyjenn|Dannyjenn]] 02:53, 20 March 2012 (UTC)
::It's implied in the [[Methods of evolution]] article, where it is stated that a Pokémon evolves due to three triggers, when being a level up. Obviously a Lv. 100 Pokémon cannot level up, so can't evolve if leveling up is their trigger. But I wouldn't know where to put it in this article. If the trigger is an [[evolutionary stone]] or a [[trade]], then it still can. [[User:Samjohn95|Sam]][[User talk:Samjohn95|john]][[Special:contributions/Samjohn95|95]] 23:35, 20 March 2012 (UTC)

==Real-world evolution==
"''the existence of "extinct" Pokémon backs this up''"

That's completely wrong. A species becoming extinct has nothing to do with evolution... it only has to do with evolving in the case that one species no longer exists because it became another species (like a mammoth evolving into an elephant). If it's just gone then that means nothing... dinosaurs are extinct and they didn't evolve into anything. Likewise, there's no evidence that the "extinct" Pokémon evolved into something else. They most likely just died out completely unchanged. [[User:Dannyjenn|Dannyjenn]] 03:18, 20 March 2012 (UTC)

== Alternate forms of evolution ==

In Pokemon Snap, a Charmeleon evolves into Charizard if knocked into a vat of lava, and a Magikarp evolves into Gyarados if knocked into a waterfall. I believe these should be added. [[User:Jdrawer|Jdrawer]] ([[User talk:Jdrawer|talk]]) 02:06, 16 March 2013 (UTC)
:Those aren't really conditions. Ash's Charmeleon evolved just because it was angry at an Aerodactyl and wanted to beat it in a fight. Magikarp seem to be able to evolve whenever they feel threatened as well, such as when James kicked his into the ocean in frustration. Evolution conditions aren't limited to how they work in the main games. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 05:17, 16 March 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Pokémon Conquest

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== Canon? ==
Is this game canon? [[User:Metalfenix11|Metalfenix11]] 13:13, January 9 2012 (UTC)
:As the article says, it's a spinoff crossover. We can't be sure it's going to be canon or not, but it's mostly unlikely. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 13:29, 9 January 2012 (UTC)
::God. How on the Earth could it be canon? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:30, 9 January 2012 (UTC)

==Koei Wiki==
Here is a link to the Koei Wiki article of the game. [http://koei.wikia.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Plus_Nobunaga_no_Yabou]

I figure linking back to the Koei character articles would be best, rather than the normal Wikipedia historical figure profiles, since the characters take on the appearances and personalities of Koei's Samurai Warriors 3 interpretations. [[User:Ixbran|Ixbran]] 07:33, 14 January 2012 (UTC)

== New characters ==

I added new characters according to what is written on Koei's official wiki: http://koei.wikia.com/wiki/Pokémon_Plus_Nobunaga_no_Yabou#Other_characters [[User:Shepeedy|Shepeedy]] 20:10, 19 January 2012 (UTC)

== So, uh... ==

These characters, they are getting articles when the game comes out, right? Because that gallery is getting ridiculously large now. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] 04:17, 20 February 2012 (UTC)
:I sure hope so. Trying to have info of all the characters and story on one page would be a bit much. :-( [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 04:19, 20 February 2012 (UTC)
::Most of them would, but for minor characters we could always go for something like [[List of Mystery Dungeon characters|this]]. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 10:38, 20 February 2012 (UTC)
I've got an idea. To save time, we could put all of one type of warrior on one page. - [[User:PichuMadman26|PichuMadman26]]

== Possible trivia ==

Not sure if this would be worth including in the article, but the name of the area the player character begins in, Hajime (ハジメ), is Japanese for "beginning". The name of the domain that was historically Nobunaga's homeland is Owari (尾張, or オワリ in katakana) which with different kanji can mean "end". Since Nobunaga appears to be the final boss of the game, this means the players starts in the "beginning" and finishes at the "end". --[[User:ACDragonMaster|ACDragonMaster]] 02:05, 24 February 2012 (UTC)
:if i may, i think we should pre-order a copy to do research on this game. I already pre-ordered mine today. ([[User:ReshiramHeroDes|ReshiramHeroDes]] ([[User talk:ReshiramHeroDes|talk]]) 23:55, 11 June 2012 (UTC))
::I pre-ordered the Japanese version, actually. :) I just forgot about this comment here. Whoops. Still unsure whether that merits trivia, though, since obviously Nobunaga's domain isn't called Owari in the game (which makes sense, since Ransei isn't Japan). --[[User:ACDragonMaster|ACDragonMaster]] ([[User talk:ACDragonMaster|talk]]) 04:24, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

== First crossover game ==

Pokémon already had another crossover game aside from Smash Bros. with the Mystery Dungeon-series. Although Chunsoft primarily borrows licensed characters for their games , it remains a crossover in my opinion (because the Smash Bros. crossover is similar, aside from the game genre.) - and thus - should be stated.

[[User:Renoir|Renoir]] 15:56, 17 March 2012 (UTC)
:Is Mystery Dungeon really a crossover? There is no characters outside the Pokémon franchise (if I am wrong, say it), while both this and the Smash Bros series ''have'' such characters. [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] 16:00, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

It is, between the Mystery Dungeon Series and Pokémon. Mystery Dungeon has also crossovers with other series, such as Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy. The Wikipedia article provides further information, and since the content is rather consistent, i don't think they just created the games for the purpose of trolling readers. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon although, seems to be the most well-known Mystery Dungeon crossover.
[[User:Renoir|Renoir]] 17:01, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

== Pokémon Conquest ==
The [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-conquest/ official site] has stated that the game will be called Pokémon Conquest outside of Japan and will be released in the US on June 18, 2012. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 12:54, 4 April 2012 (UTC)

== American Rating (ESRB) confirmed! ==

The Entertainment Software Rating Board of America (ESRB) confirmed that the rating of this title is E for Everyone for Mild Cartoon Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes.
 
 
[[User:Pikachu4170|Pikachu4170]] 14:17, 4 April 2012 (UTC)

== Character list + starting to add more information... ==

Given the sheer number of images in the article, as well as the number of characters in the game, would it be more appropriate to move most the images to a separate gallery linked from the article instead? That would allow for more room for character information and make the article look less cluttered.

Also, I'm starting to work on adding more detailed information on the game, as this page is pretty sorely lacking, but since the English version isn't out yet I'm having to rely on terms used in the Japanese version (or their translations) for the time being. If anyone has a better translation or something official in English comes out, please do fix it. --[[User:ACDragonMaster|ACDragonMaster]] 21:27, 7 April 2012 (UTC)
:Eventually all the characters will get their own pages and the images will be removed from this page. Chances are this will be after the English release though. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 08:34, 11 April 2012 (UTC)
They say each side has a team of 6(naturally) and your starter is eevee, so how do get the other 5?{{unsigned|VENUS,MEGA,SCEPT,TORTE,SERP}}
::Well, yes, but I can add at least some basic information and clean up the page ''now'' like I did for the Ransei page, which would make it easier to edit later and more informational in the mean time. I'm just enough of a noob at wikicode that I don't want to accidentally screw up the images somehow... --[[User:ACDragonMaster|ACDragonMaster]] 01:16, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
::You recruit more Warlords to use. Guess I forgot to mention the bit about recruit them, I'll go add that in. XD --[[User:ACDragonMaster|ACDragonMaster]] 01:16, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
:::Yes, but making a separate page just for a gallery is going to make it harder to sort things out when we give the characters pages, as it will need to be deleted once they all get pages. The gallery is quite long right now, but it isn't really causing any problems. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 03:28, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

== Side stories ==
Why is there no information on the side stories unlocked after the main game is completed? --[[User:Questioner|Questioner]] ([[User talk:Questioner|talk]]) 10:26, 12 July 2012 (UTC)
:Cause no one really has gotten around to do it. You can add it if you have the information.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 10:28, 12 July 2012 (UTC)

== Episodes, not stories. ==

I think all uses of the word "stories" in this article should be changed to "episodes" because that is what they are called on the official website. [[User:PkmnChmp5|PkmnChmp5]] ([[User talk:PkmnChmp5|talk]]) 04:28, 19 July 2012 (UTC)
:Game uses "story," so someone has to choose which to follow. Site or game? [[User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|-tc]][[User:Tc26|²₆]][[User talk:Tc26|tc]][[User:Tc26/Sandbox|26-]] 06:06, 19 July 2012 (UTC)
::That website is riddled with errors. Use what the game says. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 06:13, 19 July 2012 (UTC)

== lilligant password ==

I got the american lilligant password from nintendo zone. Can someone please put in in the passwords section. (it works): RwGxLbHRRk. [[User:Deoxys80|Deoxys80]] ([[User talk:Deoxys80|talk]]) 23:44, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:RiverAura|River]][[User_Talk:RiverAura|Aura]] 03:48, 29 July 2012 (UTC)

== Password reuse ==

Does anyone know exactly what is needed to be done to reuse passwords? (for example, does new game + do the trick, or does all saved data have to be cleared?) [[User:AySz88|AySz88]] ([[User talk:AySz88|talk]]) 15:37, 10 November 2012 (UTC)

== Random Event ==

I noticed an odd random event that I haven't seen any records of on here nor any other site. At the start of a month, [[Kanetsugu]] started complaining about a cold, of all things. Then a message popped up saying that the warriors who caught a cold are unable to do anything for the month, and three warriors all from the same kingdom were disabled for that turn, with a small purple box near their picture indicating the cause. This hadn't happened until February of Year 17 in my game. [[User:Schiffy|Schiffy]] ([[User talk:Schiffy|talk]]) 04:20, 15 March 2013 (UTC)
:EDIT - and in the following month (just happened right after I posted this), the cold seems to have traveled to a neighboring kingdom, with both the warriors from the previous month, and one more from this month unable to do anything for the turn, and not only that, but it seems to span a little longer than a month or two. Can anyone else say they've seen this? {{unsigned|Shiffy}}

::I have seen this, and when it does happen, it annoys the stuffing out of me. There's a similar phenomenon in the form of hay fever which has similar effects. Luckily, these problems can be eliminated right from the start by buying Cold Medicine and Hayfever Pills from the traveling merchants. [[User:Dragonhat|Dragonhat]] ([[User talk:Dragonhat|talk]]) 04:31, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade/Teams

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[[Image:Spr_1b_006.png]]<big>Red Version:</big> Trainer ''KISH'' [[Image:Ani009MS.png]]HUNTER -- [[Image:Ani015MS.png]]DRILL BIT --[[Image:Ani035MS.png]]GRACE -- [[Image:Ani018MS.png]]PEIRE -- [[Image:Ani135MS.png]]Q-VEE

[[Image:Spr_1b_009.png]]<big>Blue Version:</big> Trainer ''KISH'' [[Image:Ani006MS.png]]CHARIZARD -- [[Image:Ani051MS.png]]DUGTRIO -- [[Image:Ani018MS.png]]PIDGEOT -- [[Image:Ani131MS.png]]LAPRAS -- [[Image:Ani036MS.png]]CLEFABLE -- [[Image:Ani142MS.png]]AERODACTYL

[[Image:Spr_1y_025.png]]<big>Yellow Version:</big> Trainer ''Hunter'' [[Image:Ani025MS.png]]Static -- [[Image:Ani034MS.png]]Prick -- [[Image:Ani031MS.png]]Priss -- [[Image:Ani130MS.png]]S -- [[Image:Ani018MS.png]]Feathers -- [[Image:Ani006MS.png]]Tilt

[[Image:Spr_3r_383.png]]<big>Ruby Version:</big> '''<big>{{color|{{MD Time color}}|Nuzlocke Challenge, 6 badges}}</big>''' ♂Trainer ''Hunter'' ♂[[Image:Ani260MS.png]]Thimb -- ♂[[Image:Ani279MS.png]]Kaw 2 -- ♂[[Image:Ani289MS.png]]Docker -- ♂[[Image:Ani263MS.png]]Z

[[Image:Ani004MS.png]][[Image:Ani155MS.png]][[Image:Ani255MS.png]]<big>PMD: Red Rescue Team:</big> [[Image:Ani006MS.png]]Hunter -- [[Image:Ani026MS.png]]Charge

[[Image:Spr_3f_006.png]]<big>FireRed Version:</big> ♂Trainer ''Hunter'' ♂[[Image:Ani006MS.png]]CHARIZARD -- ♀[[Image:Ani018MS.png]]PIDGEOT -- ♀[[Image:Ani026MS.png]]RAICHU -- ♀[[Image:Ani051MS.png]]DUGTRIO -- ♀[[Image:Ani131MS.png]]LAPRAS -- ♀[[Image:Ani057MS.png]]PRIMEAPE

[[Image:Spr_3e_384.gif]]<big>Emerald Version:</big> ♂Trainer ''Hunter'' ♂[[Image:Ani257MS.png]]Blaze -- ♀[[Image:Ani277MS.png]]SWELLOW -- ♂[[Image:Ani306MS.png]]AGGRON -- ♂[[Image:Ani264MS.png]]LINOONE -- ♂[[Image:Ani351MS.png]]CASTFORM

[[Image:Ani006MS.png]][[Image:Ani230MS.png]][[Image:Ani330MS.png]][[Image:Ani373MS.png]]<big>Pokémon Ranger:</big> ♂Ranger ''Hunter'' - [[Image:Ani312MS.png]]Minun

[[Image:Spr_4d_484.png]]<big>Pearl Version:</big> ♂Trainer ''Hunter'' ♂[[Image:Ani391MS.png]]Cinder -- ♀[[Image:Ani095MS.png]]Catacomb -- ♂[[Image:Ani130MS.png]]Ruin -- ♂[[Image:Ani042MS.png]]Stix -- ♀[[Image:Ani042MS.png]]Shade -- ♂[[Image:Ani399MS.png]]Badei

[[Image:Ani387MS.png]][[Image:Ani393MS.png]][[Image:Ani446MS.png]]<big>PMD2: Explorers of Time:</big> ♂[[Image:Ani395MS.png]]Hunter -- ♂[[Image:Ani006MS.png]]Kevar

[[Image:Spr_4p_487O.png]]<big>Platinum Version:</big> ♂Trainer ''Hunter'' ♀[[Image:Ani395MS.png]]Pearl -- ♂[[Image:Ani055MS.png]]Dawr -- ♂[[Image:Ani169MS.png]]Fritch -- ♂[[Image:Ani130MS.png]]Rampage -- ♀[[Image:Ani405MS.png]]Tarya -- ♀[[Image:Ani398MS.png]]Ressa

[[Image:Spr_4h_249.png]]<big>SoulSilver Version:</big> ♂Trainer ''Hunter'' ♂[[Image:Ani160MS.png]]Jarsen -- ♀[[Image:Ani095MS.png]]ONIX -- ♀[[Image:Ani015MS.png]]Veeb -- ♂[[Image:Ani018MS.png]]Puk -- ♂[[Image:Ani336MS.png]]SEVIPER -- [[Image:Ani385MS.png]]JIRACHI (Night Sky's Edge event)

[[Image:Spr_4h_250.png]]<big>HeartGold Version:</big> ♂Trainer ''Hunter'' ♂[[Image:Ani154MS.png]]Kreyten -- ♀[[Image:Ani257MS.png]]Leila -- ♂[[Image:Ani006MS.png]]Kentao -- ♂[[Image:Ani009MS.png]]Kuji -- ♂[[Image:Ani125MS.png]]Hotch -- ♂[[Image:Ani260MS.png]]Tcheec

[[Image:Spr_5b_644.png]]<big>White Version:</big> ♂Trainer ''Hunter'' ♀[[Image:Ani497MS.png]]Kanti -- ♀[[Image:Ani531MS.png]]Joy -- ♂[[Image:Ani567MS.png]]Ryx -- ♂[[Image:Ani563MS.png]]Bringer -- ♀[[Image:Ani516MS.png]]Drizzle -- ♀[[Image:Ani561MS.png]]Hiero

[[Image:Spr_5b2_646B.png]]<big>Black Version 2:</big> ♂Trainer ''Hunter'' ♂[[Image:Ani497MS.png]]Figgs -- ♀[[Image:Ani581MS.png]]Sauta -- ♂[[Image:Ani553MS.png]]Bunt -- ♀[[Image:Ani545MS.png]]Clira -- ♀[[Image:Ani181MS.png]]Belle -- ♂[[Image:Ani561MS.png]]Izu -- [[Image:Ani082MS.png]]Inclop (flexible team of 7, switching out one of the Pokémon when needed)

Ash's Snivy

2013-03-12T05:57:43Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Trivia */ Not quite important enough to keep. If he had 10 Unova starters and Snivy was the only female, however...

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'''Ash's Snivy''' (Japanese: '''サトシのツタージャ''' ''Satoshi's Tsutarja'') is the fourth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} caught in the [[Unova]] region.

==History==
[[File:Ash and Snivy.png|240px|thumb|left|Ash and Snivy]]

Appearing in ''[[BW007|Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!]]'', Snivy was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} after she stole some cake from them. {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} speculated that Snivy abandoned her {{pkmn|Trainer}} who she deemed unworthy, as she was clearly demonstrating a high level of competency and skill, evident in her first escape from Ash by infatuating {{AP|Pikachu}} with {{m|Attract}} then escaping using {{m|Leaf Storm}}. She also snickered at Ash in his first attempt to capture her.

Ash was able to capture Snivy when he won her respect, and was recognized before her eyes as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} of not only skill, but of qualities like his unwavering determination and overpowering spirit. Despite his countless defeats with Snivy, especially when the majority of his team (Pikachu, {{AP|Oshawott}}, {{AP|Tepig}}) succumbed easily to her Attract, Ash nevertheless followed her all the way throughout from the time they met to the point of her capture. During this journey, Ash showed her two notable acts of sacrifice: the first when he shielded Pikachu from her {{m|Vine Whip}}, and the second when he asked Pikachu to climb onto his head when they were sinking into a muddy swamp. At last, Ash had to perform a show of skill before he could capture her. Luckily for Ash, {{AP|Pidove|Unfezant}} was also female and was not affected by Attract, allowing him to battle on even grounds. In the battle that ensued, Snivy put up a strong struggle against her captor but was weakened considerably. Despite seemingly being in visibly good condition, she finally let out a small, humble smile that signified the acceptance of her Trainer, before allowing Ash to capture her.

Snivy was sent out twice during Ash's 5-on-5 battle with [[Trip]] in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]''. In her first match against [[Trip's Servine]], her use of Attract predominantly paved her way to victory after her opponent successfully became infatuated with her. Later on she was called upon to battle Trip's {{p|Frillish}}, and Ash, who had no knowledge of his opponent's Ability, {{a|Cursed Body}}, commanded Snivy to use physical attacks which ultimately led to their loss.
[[File:Snivy and Emolga.png|thumb|right|250px|Snivy and Emolga]]
In ''[[BW025|Emolga and the New Volt Switch!]]'', Snivy was called out of her [[Poké Ball]] by [[Iris's Emolga]]'s {{m|Volt Switch}}. Since Emolga did not wish to battle anymore, Ash used Snivy in a battle against {{an|Bianca}}'s {{TP|Bianca|Pignite|Emboar}} for a short period. Later during lunch, Snivy noticed that Emolga tricked her male teammates into giving their lunch to her and ratted her out to Ash and company. Later, she noticed that Emolga had wandered away, as well as {{TP|Iris|Axew}} and Oshawott after her, and decided to investigate. Snivy found them being attacked by an angry {{p|Simisear}} and stopped it with {{m|Vine Whip}}. Emolga did not wish to fight Simisear, but Snivy forced her to help out. When Snivy was hurt by Simisear, Emolga finally decided to assist her and the two Pokémon worked together to stop it. They also saved Simisear's life by doing a {{m|Hidden Power}}-{{m|Leaf Storm}} combo to destroy a boulder that was about to crush it. Both Snivy and Emolga later temporarily settled their differences and shared an apple to symbolize that.

She battled with Trip's Servine once again in ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]''. This time around Trip and Servine were prepared for Attract and countered it with {{m|Leaf Tornado}}. She was then taken out of the match with a single {{m|Cut}} from Servine.

In ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]'', Snivy was used against [[Georgia]]'s {{p|Pawniard}} during the second round of the [[Club Battle]] Tournament, however, she struggled against the powerful Pokémon, having Attract fail when Pawniard also turned out to be female. However, she managed to defeat Pawniard in the [[BW041|following episode]] with {{m|Leaf Storm}}.

In ''[[BW048|Battle For The Underground!]]'', when Pikachu spotted her Poké Ball amongst those {{TRT}} had stolen from the {{ci|Nimbasa}} Pokémon Center, he used {{m|Electro Ball}} to let her out. Snivy searched through the pile of Poké Balls, looking for the others, letting out {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} to free Pikachu and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} from their cages, {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} to help bust through the door, {{TP|Cilan|Dwebble|Crustle}} at Pikachu's request to burn from the sturdy door, and Tepig and {{AP|Roggenrola|Boldore}} to propel the train cart away from Team Rocket. She later helped fight off [[Dr. Zager]]'s helicopter while the other Pokémon tried to work out an escape.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', Ash used Snivy in his Gym match against [[Elesa]] and her {{p|Emolga}}. They were both female, so Attract proved to be ineffective. Despite trying her best, none of Snivy's attacks were working and in the end, Emolga defeated Snivy with a barrage of powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{m|Acrobatics}} attacks.

In ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]'', Snivy looked happy to see Ash's Scraggy and Iris' Axew getting along happily. In the middle of the night when [[Katharine]]'s [[Gothita]] escaped with Scraggy, and then followed by Axew, Snivy closely followed them all and helped protect them from a wild and angry {{p|Garbodor}} that Gothita had disturbed. Snivy scolded Gothita and battled Garbodor until Katharine's Deerling calmed it down with {{m|Aromatherapy}}. The next day, Snivy had a battle with Gothita, which resulted in a clear victory for Snivy. Snivy then condemned Gothita's loss, making it run away in a fuss with its Trainer close behind.

In ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'', Snivy battled {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} in an attempt to halt their rampage. She landed a hit on the legendary Pokémon by combining her Leaf Storm with Excadrill's {{m|Drill Run}}, but was eventually defeated by the powerful opponents.

In ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', Snivy was used against [[Clay]] and his {{p|Palpitoad}}. She defeated the Vibration Pokémon, after immobilizing it with Attract and hitting him with all her other moves, without taking a single hit. She stayed in the battle to take on Clay's {{p|Excadrill}}, but all of her attacks were blocked by the Subterrene Pokémon's {{m|Rapid Spin}} attack, even preventing her Attract, and she was eventually taken out by its [[one-hit knockout move]]: {{m|Horn Drill}}.

In ''[[BW077|Evolution by Fire!]]'', Snivy was disgusted at [[Shamus]], Tepig's former Trainer, for his treatment of her friend and volunteered to battle as Tepig's partner with Shamus's {{p|Emboar}} and {{p|Heatmor}} the next day. That night, she confronted Tepig and slapped him with Vine Whip in an attempt to snap him out of his depression and encouraging him. When she was sent out to battle Shamus's Pokémon, Snivy was more than ready to fight and defend Tepig's honor, while Tepig didn't feel as motivated. While shouting words of encouragement to Tepig, who wouldn't dodge his opponents attacks, Snivy was hit by her opponents' powerful attacks, wearing her down severely. When Shamus ordered a {{m|Flare Blitz}}/{{m|Fire Spin}} combination attack, Snivy pushed her friend out the way of the attack, taking a lot of damage and being knocked out. Though she was unable to battle, Snivy insisted that she stay outside of her Poké Ball, and watch the end of the battle. This motivated Tepig to evolve into {{AP|Pignite}}, learn {{m|Fire Pledge}}, and defeat his opponents.

In [[BW107]], Snivy was the sixth Pokémon Ash chose to use during his [[Vertress Conference]] battle with {{un|Cameron}}, sending her out to face [[Cameron's Riolu]]. Riolu started the battle with a {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, which Snivy was easily able to dodge before attacking the Emanation Pokémon with Leaf Blade. Riolu, however, quickly recovered and used {{m|Copycat}}, striking Snivy back with her own attack. Next Riolu used Vacuum Wave again, forcing Snivy to jump out of the way and allowing Riolu to easily grab her in order to use {{m|Force Palm}} on her. Before Snivy could recover from the hit, Riolu carried on with a {{m|Circle Throw}}, sending the Grass Snake Pokémon flying into the arena wall. Snivy, however, just got mad for getting thrown around, and started a comeback. First she fired a Leaf Storm, forcing Riolu to dodge it and allowing her to grab the Emanation Pokémon with Vine Whip and slam it into the field. Riolu then fired another Vacuum Wave attack, which made a direct hit. But when it tried to repeat the same move, Snivy used Leaf Storm to counter it. The {{type|Grass}} attack overpowered the {{type|Fighting}} move and hit Riolu, causing serious damage. Unfortunately for Snivy and Ash, this resulted that Riolu suddenly evolved into {{p|Lucario}}, a much more formidable opponent. When the battle continued in [[BW108|the next episode]], Snivy fought bravely against her evolved opponent, hitting it with Leaf Blade and Vine Whip. Despite of this, Lucario hit back with Force Palm, swung Snivy around by her own Vine Whip, and finally finished her off with its newly learned {{m|Aura Sphere}}.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Snivy Emolga Axew apples.png|thumb|right|250px|Snivy sharing an apple with Iris's Emolga and Axew]]
Snivy is nothing less than a Pokémon shrouded in mystery. It is widely speculated that she had a previous Trainer whom she left because they did not meet her expectations, but she seems to have found what she had been searching for in Ash. She tends to show no emotion except for when she is battling, even then moving as gracefully as she does outside of battle. Snivy is a fierce competitor and will take each battle that she participates in seriously. She is very mature psychologically, as seen when [[Ash's Scraggy|Ash's newly hatched Scraggy]] attempted to attack her and she did not utilize her full strength when stopping him. Though Snivy is distant, she still knows all of her Pokémon companions well and watches out for them whenever their Trainers cannot as seen in episodes like ''[[BW025|Emolga and the New Volt Switch!]]'' and ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]''.

Ever since [[Iris's Emolga]] joined the team, she and Snivy have gotten into a few disagreements. Snivy did not like how Emolga used her cuteness to get what she wanted as seen in ''[[BW025|Emolga and the New Volt Switch!]]'' and was pretty much the only one able to see through it. As shown in ''[[BW032|Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!]]'', she still holds animosity towards Emolga. In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', Emolga and Snivy were seen fighting again which resulted in them knocking over paint, causing paint to cover their Trainers. Behind her tough exterior, Snivy actually cares deeply about her friends, as seen in ''[[BW077|Evolution by Fire!]]'', where she comforted [[Ash's Pignite|Tepig]] when he was disappointed by his former Trainer.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Snivy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Attract|1=Vine Whip|2=Leaf Storm|3=Leaf Blade}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Attract|1=Vine Whip|2=Leaf Storm|3=Leaf Blade}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Attract|BW007|Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|BW007|Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!}}
{{anmov|grass|Leaf Storm|BW007|Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!}}
{{anmov|grass|Leaf Blade|BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==Trivia==
* Snivy's capture was first revealed in a short preview aired after [[DP190]], featuring all the [[Starter Pokémon#Unova|Unova starters]].
* Snivy's capture was Ash's last capture of the three Unova starters. To contrast, in the previous four regions, each region's Grass-type starter was the first starter to be caught by Ash.
* Snivy is the only one of the three Unova starter Pokémon that Ash caught by battling, as the other two simply let him catch them.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Snivy}}
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{{Ash's Pokémon|grass}} 
{{Iris's Pokémon|grass}} 
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[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Snivy]]

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User talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade

2013-03-08T18:19:34Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Ash's Unfezant gender trivia */

<center><div class="usermessage"><big>So yes. This is my new talk page. No oldschool welcome at the top anymore, but oh well.</big></div></center>
==Archived talk==
*[[User talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade/Archive 1|Archive 1]]

== Location Link ==

I have a couple of extra questions about the location and HeartGold and SoulSilver link color on the templates. You said that you were trying to get all the locations and Game names colored black. I can happily help, you just said you did not want them on the trainer class. Would the trainer class be the ones in the table? I could start doing it for the gym leaders as we go along. Maybe there is an easier way to do this if we play around with the template for gym leaders and such to get it to go to black... –'''[[User talk:MasterKenobi|Master]][[User:MasterKenobi|Kenobi]]''' 16:05, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

:Yes. The trainer class on the table is the one I haven't been touching. They're being kept like
{{Party|color={{fighting color}}|headcolor={{fighting color light}}|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Maylene.png
|prize={{pdollar}}3840
|class=[[Leader]]
|name=Maylene
|game=[[Pokémon Platinum|{{color|000000|Platinum}}]]
|location=[[Veilstone Gym|{{color|000000|Veilstone Gym}}]]}}

Instead of
{{Party|color={{fighting color}}|headcolor={{fighting color light}}|bordercolor={{fighting color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Maylene.png
|prize={{pdollar}}3840
|class=[[Leader|{{color|000000|Leader}}]]
|name=Maylene
|game=[[Pokémon Platinum|{{color|000000|Platinum}}]]
|location=[[Veilstone Gym|{{color|000000|Veilstone Gym}}]]}}

Any help would be great, because I'll be busy this whole week because of homecoming prep and stuff, so I probably won't be on much. As for playing around with the templates, I don't think that there would be an easier way to make the links black without adding the color templates inside the links. The only thing I can think of is using only three 0s instead of six, but I really only use six because that's the number of digits for the coding of every color BUT black. It doesn't matter which one you use. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:12, 27 September 2009 (UTC)
:Actually, you can use a 3-digit code for any hex color, provided each pair of digits is identical. {{color|428|428}}={{color|442288|442288}}; {{color|abc|abc}}={{color|aabbcc|aabbcc}}; etc. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 06:58, 4 October 2009 (UTC)

== Happy Birthday ==

^_^. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] 22:50, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

:Thanks. x) '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 15:27, 4 October 2009 (UTC)
Instead of reverting, how about rewriting all the sections to make them more prose-like. I'm doing [[Jasmine]] now so if you want an example wait for a bit. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 00:45, 11 October 2009 (UTC)
::I reverted them earlier because I thought that we already had this stuff on there. And yeah, I'm redoing them now too... Happy Birthday btw. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 00:50, 11 October 2009 (UTC)

== Sorry ==

Sorry. First I think it was deleted because Wikipedia-style linking/referencing. Well, I will change sentences to encyclopedia next time. There are the National Testing for enter the University In my country Today. Please keep it for me to editing soon. ^ ^

PS. Sorry for my Bad English. My country doesn't use English as native language.^^ --[[User:Nechigawara|Nechigawara]]-[[User talk:Nechigawara|Talking]] 00:46, 11 October 2009 (UTC)

:Sorry... I've been kinda high-strung lately. I didn't mean to come across as harsh. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 00:48, 11 October 2009 (UTC)

The versions I reverted to were better-written. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 04:32, 12 October 2009 (UTC)
:The versions you reverted to were the ones that I did, but they needed to be longer, like on [[Jasmine]]'s page. And that's why I reverted what I did. So that they could stay long, but be fixed up a bit. -___- '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:30, 12 October 2009 (UTC)
:But yeah, really only the ones like Blaine that don't have any info on where to get the PokéGear number should be like I had them. I see what you did for those, but the ones that have the PokéGear info need to be longer. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:32, 12 October 2009 (UTC)

== GSC Executives ==

Did you ever play GSC and HGSS. If you didn't, don't say crap. We had an entire [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=46625 thread on Bulbagarden about it] and TTE even approved my edit, agreed with it (you can see in one of his talkpages). You edited the articles just because the [[Rocket Executive]] article told that there were two Executives in GSC? NEVER.USE.OTHER.BULBAPEDIA.ARTICLE.AS.A.SOURCE. I think it should be an official policy. When Bulbapedia becomes the source for itself, it begins to be filled with bullshit. I would understand you if you said that about Lance. His case is a bit strange. But Athena and Apollo obviously ARE the same characters as in GSC. Since when does having name make anyone a different character? That would work if they had different names in GSC. But they were simply unnamed. Really, not every addition in HGSS must be a retcon. It may simply be an explanation. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 13:33, 29 October 2009 (UTC)

:Can you please come back not all angry as usual and when you can be sensible? I never saw that thread. I didn't know anything about your conversation with TTE. Why would I? This is the first time I've been able to be on the computer for more than 20 minutes or so a day for the past week and a half. Don't assume everybody knows everything. Why? Because we don't all pay attention to every little thing said or done. And what you said in your edit summaries shows just how mature you are. I never said I knew anything. I also said "FOR NOW" and "UNTIL THIS GETS WORKED OUT". Did you see that? Yeah. Did you bother trying to be nice about it? Nope. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 04:53, 30 October 2009 (UTC)

::Weighing in, as asked by RAHB.
::By looking at the in-game teams and a bunch of other factors, it would appear that the characters are one and the same. The key difference is the unique sprites and names. While RAHB was technically incorrect, Maxim you did not handle the situation ideally. There was no need for this to blow out of proportion as it did. Instead of putting ''Did you ever play GSC and HGSS. If you didn't, don't say crap.'' on his talk page, it would have been more prudent to link to the discussions so he could see the facts for himself. Not every user lives on the forums, and as previously noted on RAHB's userpage he had been without the internet for a substantial period so he was not able to see this [not that I expect you to have gone through the page history to learn this]. I don't recall any other site having this information so it couldn't be seen elsewhere. Once you'd alerted him politely to his error, you could have then reverted calmly without allegations of ''Stop editing articles based on your ignorance.'' and ''This only makes you look stupid.''.
::RAHB acted in what he thought was the best manner. It turns out that it wasn't. Perhaps a talkpage discussion about this would have been a good start before he edited, but it didn't happen that way. Maxim's handling of the situation didn't help. So in future RAHB, you need to take residence on the BMG forums if you do not already. A lot of discussions re: pedia happen there. And Maxim, you need to cool that temper of yours and not explode at whim. I realise that the Rocket thing is a hot topic atm, but there is a Code of Conduct here that we've all got to adhere to. If you've got any questions about this feel free to see me. Now, kiss and make up.... before I make the server crash again... ;) —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 01:58, 31 October 2009 (UTC)
:::When I was on, it was while the server was screwed up. I could only get to the main thread page on the forums. Any other page, and it was unable to load and gave me an error. Otherwise I could have seen the conversation with TTE or at least asked him. I tried for a minute or two before going to your talk page. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 05:20, 31 October 2009 (UTC)
::::Okie. I'm sorry. I just though that my reasons were okay enough to make the issue more clear. Maybe if I didn't forget to edit [[Rocket Executive]] page back then, it wouldn't happen. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 11:30, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

== About the Legendary Beast page. ==

I'm sure that this one's a trivia, much good for a speculation and it's true but may i know the reason behind your revert? i just wanna know why that's all.."[[Arceus (Pokémon)|☆]][[User:AngelGuardian|Angel]][[User talk:AngelGuardian|Guardian]][[Arceus: To A Conquering Space-Time|☆]]" 18:59, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
:You said that the capes represent the "clouds" that they're associated with... Entei doesn't have a cloud that it's associated with. I know what you mean by how smoke and fire interact, but... it's just poorly worded for what you're trying to say. As for Suicune though, what cloud would it be associated with? I can really only see Raikou and a thundercloud and Entei and the smoke of a fire, which really isn't a cloud. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 00:26, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

Oh is that what you meant.. i was on a rush and i thought its a good idea and i did'nt review my work so again sorry.. "[[Arceus (Pokémon)|☆]][[User:AngelGuardian|Angel]][[User talk:AngelGuardian|Guardian]][[Arceus: To A Conquering Space-Time|☆]]" 10:28, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
:It's fine. Don't worry about it. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 17:28, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

==Spearow==
I actually meant that "Habitak" sounds alot like "Habitat", and is an allusion to Spearow's obbession with its biotope (the fact that it heavily defends it, not that it attacks it). But it isn't that important either, so if it doesn't belong there, then never mind. - [[User:Edofenrir|Edofenrir]] 07:56, 21 January 2010 (UTC)
:Alright. I see that. But ''Habitak'' is the German name, while ''habitat'' is an English word. That's really where I was coming from. It's more of a coincidence than anything, because foreign translations tend not to allude to the English games, or English {{tt|itself|unless of course it's in Britain or Australia}}. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 13:47, 21 January 2010 (UTC)
::Oh. Well, I am a native german-speaker, and I can confirm that the word "Habitat" exists in German too. - [[User:Edofenrir|Edofenrir]] 09:04, 22 January 2010 (UTC)
:::I figured as much. But, isn't "lebensraum" habitat in German? Like I said, non-English games don't really relate that much to the English translations, just like English translations don't relate that much to the Japanese. And even then, the Japanese sometimes has humor that only works in their language, and has to be translated out. Not as much in the games as in the anime and manga, but oh well. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 13:43, 22 January 2010 (UTC)
::::"Lebensraum" is a synonyme for the word "Habitat". German is rich with synonymes for all kinds of nomen. I give you my word. "Habitat" exists in German language, and it has a similar meaning to its English counterpart. But I don't want to be brash about this. If it is too minor to include on that page, then it can stay out. - [[User:Edofenrir|Edofenrir]] 22:50, 22 January 2010 (UTC)
:::::Alright. Just making sure. And actually, if "habitat" exists in German, then by all means add it back. I was just a little confused, because I only know a little bit of German. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 00:18, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

== re talk:Main Page ==

Oh er... whoops. I must've clicked the <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> button in the wrong place. @___x Sorry! ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 20:46, 7 February 2010 (UTC)
:{{tt|I was wondering why you didn't sign|because you always remember}}. Then I looked at the changes a few more times and realized that you had accidentally put it in somebody else's post. x) '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:20, 7 February 2010 (UTC)

== Help requested ==

When I asked about the Wonder Mail, you said "Ask on the forums. There's a section for that." Might I ask you for a link to said section? I'm a noob to the forums. [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Distortion Alpha]] - [[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|Please don't hurt us...]] 19:09, 14 February 2010 (UTC)
:Hmm... I seem to be wrong. I can't find a recent specific section for things about that, so try asking [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=19628 here]. It seems to be replied to on a somewhat regular basis. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 23:42, 14 February 2010 (UTC)

==Sorry==
I've received the warning. I'm sorry because apparently my sister had hacked into my account and was messing up my info. I had to edit it to revert everything.

[[User:Eon-flamewing|Eon-flamewing]] 03:36, 11 March 2010 (UTC)Eon-flamewing
:Try changing your password then, or even saving everything to a Word document so that you can just copy and paste it back in if it gets messed up. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 03:42, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

Ok, I'll take note! Thanks for the advice!

By the way, can you help me fix my HeartGold page? I couldn't revert it to its normal appearance (Victreebel and Lapras's entries are messed up).

--[[User:Eon-flamewing|Eon-flamewing]] 03:45, 11 March 2010 (UTC)Eon-flamewing
:How so? '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 03:54, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::Fix'd. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 04:17, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:::I noticed. Thanks. I've been out of wack for the past few days, so I couldn't see that, even though it should have been obvious. ^^; '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 04:19, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

==Pidgeot Trivia==
I feel compelled to re-submit my entry about Pidgeot's tail feather coloring which you removed. Mainly because the only reason you gave was that it was "Not really that important." I find it hard to believe that you would seriously find an obvious, triple coloring issue less important than the fact that "Two different pronunciations for Pidgeot's name, Pidg-ee-ot and Pi-git, have been used interchangeably in the anime.", or that "When rebattling Gym Leaders in HeartGold and SoulSilver, both Falkner and Blue have a Pidgeot as their highest leveled Pokémon." or most importantly "In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Corey's Pidgeot is incorrectly referred to as a Pidgeotto." Also, looking at various unremoved trivia entries like "The long curled hair on Politoed's head is blue in the anime and stock art, but black in the games." or "Bulbasaur's body has been seen to be composed of different colors; with an all green body in the Generation II games and a head with a more bluish hue in later generations.", I do not understand why you decided to remove my entry (at least not without removing these too). Will you try and give me a reason why I should not re-submit my entry? - [[User Talk:Nechifor]] 11 March 2010
:Color limitations.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 09:45, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::Are you refering to how the older sprites have color limitations? In that case I suggest that you read my now deleted entry or the question I asked in Pidgeot's discussion page approximately one month prior to my submission; the color differences are found in RG artwork, FRLG artwork and the anime. How are color limitations relevant? - [[User Talk:Nechifor]] 11 March 2010
Seeing that you've had enough active time to reply, I've re-submitted it. You really shouldn't delete entries and then ignore an invitation to dialogue. Looking forward to contribute without having you removing my edits without reason or dialogue. - [[User Talk:Nechifor]] 12 March 2010
:I just removed it after you added it again, but now I've read this and have re-added it. I thought you meant sprites and not the actual art by Ken Sugimori. [[User:Virtual-Z|'''Virtual-''']][[User_talk:Virtual-Z|'''Z''']] 05:38, 12 March 2010 (UTC)
::Oh, I hear some sass coming my way. Normally only get that at school.
::As for why I didn't respond, I expected you to re-add it right away, like most people would. I figured that after I deleted it, and you came here and explained yourself, that I had read it wrong and shouldn't try arguing my point. It's more of a habit to take off anything refering to sprites, since we get so much of it, so sorry for that. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 13:30, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

== You should come here more often ==

[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Jigglypuff_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&curid=27709&diff=1255645&oldid=1255125&rcid=1344437 You should also not be sarcastic to the point of flaming]. Comes off a bit rude, which is uncharacteristic of you :( —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 22:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
:I know I should really start doing {{tt|things|*pokes to-do list*}} again, but I haven't really had the time or motivation. I'll probably start getting back into this as soon as school slows down a little. And yeah... it was uncalled for on Jigglypuff's talk page, but I had a crap day and came home to that. I'll be more careful next time. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 22:34, 15 November 2010 (UTC)

== Active conversation ==

Edit conflicts are annoying. I got it, don't worry. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 17:59, 21 May 2011 (UTC)
:Oops, sorry. Not quite paying attention right now. I'll let you two have your fun~ '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:01, 21 May 2011 (UTC)
::"Fun" -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:02, 21 May 2011 (UTC)
:::Don't take that word seriously. "I'll let you two have your argument in peace" seemed less appropriate. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:06, 21 May 2011 (UTC)
::::dont worry, i know what you meant. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[Special:Contributions/MAGNEDETH|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:11, 21 May 2011 (UTC)

== Sorry about that I must have misread the trivia on the Giga Impact page. ==

For some reason I didn't notice that that trivia said "by leveling up.". Yeah it is dumb that I misread that. [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] ([[User talk:TheBlazikenMaster|talk]]) 22:30, 3 December 2012 (UTC)
:Oh, haha.. you don't need to apologize. Mistakes happen. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 22:54, 3 December 2012 (UTC)

== Pokemon Conquest ==

I've gotten the game and am wondering if there's any work that needs to be done anywhere concerning it if I wanted to contribute. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 20:39, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
:I'm not exactly sure what the page still needs. If you can find something though, but aren't sure about it, ask on the talk page. I actually don't own this game, so I probably wouldn't be able to tell you what needs fixing or adding. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 05:25, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
::So far all I've seen is that [[List of Pokémon Conquest characters]] is missing stat tables, but I'm not sure if character stats change, so stats I may have to add I can't confirm are accurate. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 05:50, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
:::The only thing I could find was fixing the redlink for Kingdoms, since nobody made a page about that, but redirecting it to Ransei's page should be good enough. I'm not sure what to do about "Link", since that page was apparently bad enough to be deleted. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 07:56, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
::::We desperately need a [[link]] page. If you can write one, that would be great. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 08:08, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
:::::I'll whip up a sandbox later today and let you take a look. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 11:57, 28 December 2012 (UTC)

[[User:Drake Clawfang/Sandbox|It's dry facts]] at the moment. GameFAQs has very little to offer on in-depth mechanics, which are needed because there's a lot more to what effects link than just type specialty - Oichi for example specializes with Normal-types but she can link very highly with Dragons, and that's just one of countless examples I've found. If anyone wants to spruce it up to fit the preferred style guidelines, please do. It's not as much as should be had, but it's what I can do. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 21:06, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
:Either way Conquest's advanced gameplay mechanics aren't explained very well, only the basics are, so the whole category needs work... the whole Conquest page only mentions Transformation once in passing too, and there's no explanation for it at all. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:27, 28 December 2012 (UTC)

Something that's come to mind, the move pages don't have any info for Conquest on them. I could add info to the pages on each move including who uses it, what its effects are, its power, and an image showing its area of effect. The only catch is the images would have to be home made, I can make them look simple and clear, but they would be homemade. Otherwise it would be fairly simple to do, if someone could code up an appropriate template to display the information. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 03:06, 31 January 2013 (UTC)

Also, a lot simpler, I can grab images of the various map features like the caves, shops, etc. The official ones. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 03:13, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
:That might work. I'm extremely rusty on template coding, so I probably won't be much help for that. But if something's at least set up as a draft/example of some sort in a Sandbox, we could go from there. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 23:32, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
::Well I have no clue at all how the templates here work with how complex they are. Force Fire mentioned talking to other Admins about integrating the Conquest description into the overall move template, so I'm unsure how the staff would prefer it handled. If the conquest moves get their own template, I can whip up a visual idea of what I think would work on another wiki and link it for you to see. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 01:47, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
:::Sure. Once we get a good idea of what we want, we can pitch the idea. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 06:06, 4 February 2013 (UTC)
::::Force Fire came up with a stand-alone template in his Sandbox, and I provided pics showing the various combinations of grid images that would be needed if the grid was directly part of the template and not an image encoded in it. Haven't heard much from him since the other day about it, though. You can check his talk page to see what we had going, if you like. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 06:23, 4 February 2013 (UTC)
:::::Oh nice, that looks great. Easy to work with too if we can get the grid sized right, unless that's intentional. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 07:17, 6 February 2013 (UTC)
::::::I'm unsure, he seemed to be having trouble figuring out the coding for it. The only thing I would suggest and that I said to him is that rather than have to light up each square the appropriate color for each attack, the combinations could be pre-coded into the template so like, "pattern=14" automatically colors the grid the right way. The template would be more complex but the coding to use it would be simpler. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 07:38, 6 February 2013 (UTC)
How many moves are there in Conquest, or is it just one move per Type? '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 21:37, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

:I'm unsure how many there are, but it's definitely not one for each Type. What gets reused is the grid formations for what the attack hits - like, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Flamethrower, Psybeam, Dragon Pulse, and likely a couple I'm forgetting, hit in a three-square forward pattern. Very few moves use unique hitboxes, like Aura Sphere, Volt Switch, and and Brave Bird. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] ([[User talk:Drake Clawfang|talk]]) 22:27, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
::Alright. So either way, it looks like this might take some time to put together. And... if Psypoke's Conquest move list is right, there are 123 moves if I didn't miss one. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 16:06, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

== Ash's Unfezant gender trivia ==

I added it because I noticed that out of the three Pokémon that Ash has that were confirmed as female ({{AP|Bayleef}}, {{AP|Unfezant}}, and {{AP|Snivy}}), Unfezant is the only one of the three that is not a Grass-type. Also, if one was to included {{AP|Aipom}} as one of Ash's Pokémon (due to her being initially a part of Ash's team), then Unfezant's distinction from the other three would be that she is the only one that is dual-typed and a Flying-type. --[[User:PKMNAdventurer|PKMNAdventurer]] ([[User talk:PKMNAdventurer|talk]]) 13:32, 8 March 2013 (UTC)
:I understand that, but because at the moment he only has three female Pokémon in his possession, it isn't notable enough to warrant a trivia point. That would be like pointing out that Gardenia's Roserade is special because it is the only Pokémon on her team that is dual-typed. Or that her Turtwig is the only male on her team of three during the gym battles. You can see that just by actually reading the page. Yes, in Ash's case you'd have to look at a couple different pages, but it's the same concept. Trivia's great sometimes, but don't feel like you need to go through every article trying to find small things like that to add. Some trivia is just too trivial. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:19, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

Ash's Unfezant

2013-03-08T09:27:42Z

Rocket Admin Hunter Blade: /* Trivia */ Ugh. Third time editing this page's trivia in a day.. anyways. I just realized this shouldn't even be here, considering he only has/had 4 or 5 confirmed females. Why was this added in the first place?

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'''Ash's Unfezant''' (Japanese: '''サトシのケンホロウ''' ''Satoshi's Kenhallow'') is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Unova]] region.

==History==
[[File:Ash Pidove.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Pidove]]
As he has done in every other region he has traveled in before, Ash usually catches a {{type|Flying}} Pokémon early in his journey. Pidove was caught soon after Ash's arrival in Unova. In ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', shortly after a flock of Pidove had escaped when Ash had failed to capture one of them, he noticed her pecking at the ground, and engaged her in a battle. She managed to put up a good fight against [[Ash's Pikachu]], until the {{t|Electric}} Mouse Pokémon used his powerful {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}} attacks, which caused her to faint. Ash threw a [[Poké Ball]] and successfully caught her. Later on, for the first time, Pidove was sent out in an effort to save Pikachu and [[Iris's Axew]] from {{TRT}}'s capture. However, as she was still weak from her battle with Pikachu, she was quickly defeated by [[Jessie's Woobat]]'s powerful {{m|Air Slash}} attack. She was later healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], along with Pikachu and Axew.

Unfezant is occasionally used by Ash to find and track certain Pokémon. She helped Ash find two {{p|Darumaka}} in ''[[BW008|Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!]]'' and a wild {{AP|Snivy}} in ''[[BW007|Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!]]'', playing a dominant role in the {{t|Grass}} Pokémon's capture. At the time, Pidove had followed Snivy throughout from the time she escaped using {{m|Leaf Storm}}. As she witnessed all of Ash's other Pokémon ({{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Oshawott}} and {{AP|Tepig}}) fall to the Grass Snake Pokémon's {{m|Attract}}, she volunteered to battle Snivy. When Snivy attempted to use Attract on Pidove, Pidove was unaffected as she was female (a fact of which Ash had been completely unaware of, despite Iris and Cilan's assumptions that it was his strategy). After a hard-fought battle, Pidove weakened Snivy enough for her to be captured by Ash.

[[File:Ash Tranquill.png|thumb|220px|As a Tranquill]]
In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'' she was briefly used by Ash in a 5-on-5 battle against [[Trip]]'s {{p|Frillish}}. She tried her best but was taken by surprise by his {{m|Water Pulse}}, and got knocked out in the process.

In ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', Ash used her to help send the {{p|Venipede}} that took over [[Castelia City]] to the park in the center of the city. Although things started well, she was almost hit by a {{m|Sludge Bomb}} and was only just saved by an {{m|Air Cutter}} from Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}. She then helped remove a few more and then suddenly evolved into Tranquill herself. As a result of her new stronger form, Tranquill was able to clear out the last Venipede with a powerful {{m|Gust}} alongside help from Trip's Tranquill's {{m|Aerial Ace}} attacks.

In ''[[BW036|Archeops In The Modern World!]]'', Tranquill was used to help a newly revived female {{p|Archen}} learn how to fly. After Archen evolved into {{p|Archeops}}, Tranquill defended her from Team Rocket and they said their goodbyes, up in the air, once Archeops found some others.

Ash used Tranquill to battle [[Skyla]] in ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]''. She was first sent out to battle {{p|Swoobat}} who had already defeated {{AP|Krokorok}} before her. After their {{m|Gust}} and {{m|Air Cutter}} attacks proved to be dead even, the battle took to the sky where Tranquill tried to get the upper hand with her newly learned {{m|Wing Attack}}, however Swoobat was able to swiftly dodge the barrage of Wing Attacks until it was finally beaten by Tranquill's powerful Air Cutter attacks, as they descended to the ground. She then fought Skyla's {{p|Unfezant}}, but with none of her attacks even touching Unfezant due to her lack of speed, Tranquill started to show signs of tiring after narrowly escaping a barrage of {{m|Air Slash}} attacks and was called back to her Poké Ball, while {{AP|Pikachu}} took her place. She was brought back out again after Pikachu had lost to Skyla's {{p|Swanna}} despite having the type-advantage. During the battle with Swanna, she was able to hit Swanna with a powerful {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Air Cutter}} causing Swanna to fall towards the Gym; she then rushed past Swanna and tried to hit it with {{m|Gust}}, however Gust was vastly overpowered by Swanna's {{m|Hurricane}} attack. While it seemed as if Tranquill had been knocked out, she began to glow and evolved into {{p|Unfezant}}. With her new found power and speed, she was easily able to dodge Swanna's powerful {{m|Brave Bird}} attacks and with the help of her newly learned {{m|Aerial Ace}} attack, was able to defeat Swanna with one extremely powerful hit, winning her the battle and earning Ash his sixth Unova {{Badge|Jet|Badge}}.

In ''[[BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1]]'', Ash sent Unfezant out as his second Pokémon in his 6-on-3 Gym battle against [[Roxie]], where she faced Roxie's {{p|Koffing}}. Unfezant started the round with a Quick Attack, that made a direct hit. Koffing then attacked back with {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}, but Unfezant sent it back with a Gust before attacking with Air Cutter. Koffing, however, avoided the attack and launched a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, which hit and {{status|poison}}ed Unfezant. Though she was weakened, Unfezant was able to withstand Koffing's {{m|Clear Smog}} and fight back. She was, however, unable to stand two consecutive {{m|Gyro Ball}}s, and was finally taken down.

In ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'', Ash used Unfezant along with {{AP|Pikachu}} to battle the Kami trio after {{an|Giovanni}} took control of them to keep Ash and friends occupied. After [[Iris's Dragonite]] was injured and fell to the ground, Unfezant and Pikachu managed to save {{an|Iris}} and Dragonite from being attacked by {{p|Thundurus}}. When {{an|Meloetta}} was finally freed from the tomb, Unfezant grabbed it so that it didn't fall and get hurt.

In [[BW107]], Ash used Unfezant in his [[Vertress Conference]] battle against {{un|Cameron}} and his {{TP|Cameron|Riolu}}. Despite Unfezant having the type advantage, Riolu proved to be a powerful opponent, being able to dodge both an Air Cutter and a Quick Attack before landing on Unfezant's back and serving a close range hit with {{m|Force Palm}}. Ash told Unfezant to shake Riolu off and then strike back with an Air Cutter. However, the Emanation Pokémon was able to dodge the attack and then use {{m|Copycat}}, hitting Unfezant with her own move, before serving another hit with {{m|Vacuum Wave}}. Unfezant tried to attack with Aerial Ace, but the Flying-type's last effort was avoided and countered by Riolu's {{m|Circle Throw}}, which sent Unfezant flying into the arena wall, knocking her out.

In [[BW116]], Ash sent Unfezant to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in order to make room in his team for his returning {{AP|Charizard}}.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Tranquill.png|thumb|220px|Ash and Tranquill]]
Unfezant has been shown to be a helpful Pokémon such as when Ash needs help dealing with Team Rocket or when he needs her to search for a Pokémon. She also has been shown to go the extra mile when helping with training, such as when {{p|Archen}} needed help with her flying skills. Unfezant isn't a confrontational Pokémon, not even fighting back when attacked by [[Ash's Scraggy]] instead choosing to freak out and run away from him and, in the same instance, is shown to be rather sensitive. Unfezant is also shown to be quite confident, as shown in ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', where she took no hesitation in trying to clear [[Castelia City]] from the group of {{p|Venipede}}. After evolving into Unfezant and beating [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Swanna}} in ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', she excitedly celebrated by doing a couple of victory laps above the Gym.

==Moves used==
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==In the games==
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{{main|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Secret Eggs|Secret Eggs}}
A Japanese event randomly distributed an Egg that contained an in-game representation of Ash's Pidove, [[Iris's Axew]], or [[Cilan's Pansage]] via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Like the anime counterpart, the Pidove is always female, and knows {{m|Gust}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, and {{m|Air Cutter}}. This event started on December 17, 2010, and ended on January 11, 2011. This Egg was also distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from April 27 to May 31, 2011.
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==In the TCG==
Pidove was featured in the TCG. The following is a list of cards featuring '''Ash's Pidove'''.

{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pidove|Colorless|char=yes}}
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==Trivia==
* Unfezant's capture as a Pidove was first revealed in a preview for the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
* This is Ash's first Pokémon to be sent to a Pokémon laboratory other than Professor Oak's, in this case, Professor Juniper's lab.
** She is also Ash's first Unova Pokémon to be sent to Professor Oak's Lab.
* Unfezant was a Pidove for 21 episodes. Coincidentally, 21 is the level Pidove evolves at in the games.
* Tranquill's evolution into Unfezant was first revealed in the Japanese ending ''[[Seven-colored Arch]]''.
* Unfezant was Ash's first Unova Pokémon to fully evolve.
* Out of all of Ash's Bird Pokémon, Unfezant took the shortest time to reach its final evolutionary stage (except for {{AP|Noctowl}}, which was already fully evolved when caught), the time being 66 episodes. His {{AP|Staraptor}} took 116, {{AP|Pidgeot}} 78, and {{AP|Swellow}} 76 episodes to fully evolve.

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Talk:Pokémon X and Y

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== Titles missing "Version"? ==
Do the titles include "version" this time? I'm not seeing it on the official site or the trailer. I think they're just called Pokemon X and Pokemon Y now. [[User:Hheebo|Hheebo]] ([[User talk:Hheebo|talk]]) 14:17, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

== Pokémon X and Y "Versions"? ==

Is it right to be calling them Pokemon X Version and Pokemon Y version? Unlike previous games Nintendo hasn't used the word "version" when referring to them by name, just calling them Pokemon X and Pokemon Y rather than, to use the most recent example, "Pokemon Black Version 2" and "Pokemon White Version 2". The logos don't contain the word "version" either. I think they should simply be referred to as Pokemon X and Y.
EDIT: Ninja'd by Hheebo. Delete if necessary.
[[User:NFreak007|NFreak007]] ([[User talk:NFreak007|talk]]) 14:19, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

:I second this. "Versions" hasn't been mentioned at all, nor are contained in the logos. If "Versions" were in the title, there's usually a habit of saying it every time the game title comes up. It's misleading to list the article as it being called "X and Y ''Versions''" if there really isn't any facts backing that up. --[[User:Manaphy1|Manaphy1]] 16:20, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::Thirded. It should be [[Pokémon X and Y]], as I stated on [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]]'s trivia section. Please rename this page and change this article and the Generation VI one accordingly. [[User:Digifiend|Digifiend]] ([[User talk:Digifiend|talk]]) 17:15, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:::Fourthed. Every other main series entry has had "version" on it, this is different in all languages. This should be reflected in the title of the page. {{unsigned|NP Chilla}}
::::[http://www.thesixthaxis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/PokemonXY8-1024x640.jpg Here]. Enjoy. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 18:00, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::That seems to be a screenshot from Nintendo3DS's video. The official Pokémon channel uploaded the same trailer, and they don't use the word Version, and they're strict with that word, putting it in all Black Version 1 and White Version 1 videos. [[User:ToastUltimatum|'''Toast''']][[User talk:ToastUltimatum|'''Ultimatum''']] 19:31, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::The same video is also on Pokemon.com, without the word "Version." I fifth the notion that it should be struck from here, because it doesn't appear to be in any official media. --[[User:The Great Butler|The Great Butler]] ([[User talk:The Great Butler|talk]]) 02:40, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::::I think it would be a good idea to move it to [[Pokémon X and Y]], 'cause it doesn't even say the name "version" in the title. In previous games, the official sources have said "Pokémon [title] Version" only if it has the word "version in the logo. These games are different, they don't have "version" in the title at all, so I really wouldn't see any reason to have it titled "Pokémon X and Y Versions".—[[User:Platinum Lucario|Platinum Lucario]] ([[User talk:Platinum Lucario|talk]]) 10:29, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::::I would like to agree with the page move as well, but I really can't say until there is more usage of just "Pokemon X and Y" an not "Pokemon X version and Pokemon Y version". I am undecided since I've seen Pokémon Direct recordings with the word "version" in it (like in the picture posted by Masatoshi), but everything else points to just calling it [[Pokémon X and Y]]. - ''[[User:Vhayes1992|Vhayes]]1992'' 23:38, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
:The official press release repeatedly lists the trademarked titles as ''Pokémon X'' and ''Pokémon Y'' and never uses the term "Version." Excerpt: "''Pokémon X'' and ''Pokémon Y'' will be the blueprint for an exciting array of new animation, Pokémon TCG, and toys debuting around the world."
:In all of their press releases for other games in the series they use "Version," for example this excerpt from the B2W2 press release: "The successors to the acclaimed ''Pokémon Black Version'' and ''Pokémon White Version'' games, ''Pokémon Black Version 2'' and ''Pokémon White Version 2''..."
:So it seems pretty obvious that it should be moved to "Pokémon X and Y."[[User:AmaranthSparrow|AmaranthSparrow]] ([[User talk:AmaranthSparrow|talk]]) 21:40, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
::Heck, even Pokémon.com reads "''An all-new 3D Pokémon adventure packed with never-before-seen Pokémon will launch worldwide in October 2013. '''Pokémon X''' and '''Pokémon Y''' will present a new generation of Pokémon, and introduce players to an exciting new adventure in a breathtaking 3D world.''" Could an admin PLEASE hurry up and move the name of this page? [[User:ToastUltimatum|'''Toast''']][[User talk:ToastUltimatum|'''Ultimatum''']] 23:25, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
:::By moving the page, not only would {{template|v}}, {{template|2v}}, {{template|2v2}}, and {{template|game}} have to be edited (besides the fact that they are all massively used) but [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Special:WhatLinksHere/Pok%C3%A9mon_X_and_Y_Versions&limit=500 every single page] that links here would also have to be edited. There's also {{template|PokémonInfobox}}, which is only used on '''over 650 pages'''. Templates on the Archives would also have to be changed. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:44, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
::::I'm against moving this page, at the very least until further information is available. "Version" is part of what separates the main series for games like Stadium, XD, and the like. Furthermore, there is at least some evidence that these games are still titled "X Version" and "Y Version" as seen in the picture Masa posted. It seems to me like the company is merely advertising the game in this manner because this is how the fandom always refers to the games, that is, without the word "version". Furthermore, this is probably simpler since it saves them the trouble of having to write "version" in several different languages all at once (remember, this is getting an instant worldwide release, and "Pokemon" is pretty universal while "version" isn't). We should at least wait a while before moving the page, and then having to move it back again. [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal]] [[User talk:Crystal Talian|Talian]] 23:49, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::Just to clarify, Masatoshi's image wasn't official; the official trailer doesn't have that banner on it, nor refers to them at all as having "Versions". As for the templates, they don't appear hard to edit in a change if you use "if switches". --[[User:Manaphy1|Manaphy1]] 00:53, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::Just to clarify, "#if:" switches work differently than "#switch:"es. Don't worry though, it'll only cause the servers to fail like when {{template|roundy}} used them.--[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 01:08, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::His image was official. [http://www.nintendo.nl/Divers/Nintendo-Direct/Laatstse-Nintendo-Direct/Nintendo-Direct-698557.html This] is official straight from Nintendo's website. It says "version". This is why I am sort of reserving a conclusion and doing a wait and see. - ''[[User:Vhayes1992|Vhayes]]1992'' 02:16, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
:Where? From what I can see, it calls them Polémon X (lol, presumably a typo) and Pokémon Y. [[User:Digifiend|Digifiend]] ([[User talk:Digifiend|talk]]) 03:48, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
::'''The video.''' --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 03:49, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
:::Seems more likely to be some sort of mistake, given that the other videos don't feature that and the press release specifically omits the word. Anyway, I have contacted Nintendo regarding the title of the games, and will wait to see what they have to say about it. --[[User:Dorsal Axe|Dorsal Axe]] ([[User talk:Dorsal Axe|talk]]) 17:14, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
::::[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Direct/2013/Pokemon-Direct-08-01-2013/Nintendo-Direct-699626.html What about the Nintendo's UK website?] --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 21:46, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::All of the official Nintendo websites, including even the Pokémon website clearly state it as '''Pokémon X''' and '''Pokémon Y'''. There is '''no''' official Nintendo website that calls them "Pokémon X Version" and "Pokémon Y Version".—[[User:Platinum Lucario|Platinum Lucario]] ([[User talk:Platinum Lucario|talk]]) 08:19, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::The point is that in the official Pokémon Direct announcement it is present. Every other main series game has it, and in the official announcement (which is on official Nintendo websites) it uses it. Until we get boxart, we should follow what we have been given. It is very commonplace to drop "version" when talking about the titles (Iwata did it himself in the Pokémon Direct video, while "version" was shown on the screen). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 08:38, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
:Okay, [http://i.imgur.com/9ANSo.png Nintendo got back to me]. According to them, it's just "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y", and they go on to mention that whatever the website says is the "current" and most up-to-date official source. (and I must say, I'm impressed with how quickly they responded :p). --[[User:Dorsal Axe|Dorsal Axe]] ([[User talk:Dorsal Axe|talk]]) 13:36, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
::Then they forgot to remove the Version thing in the video. This seems solid enough for us. We would be moving this page to '''[[Pokémon X and Y]]''' and doing all necessary changes soon (not before letting the rest of the staff know). [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 14:32, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
:::Upon further discussion, we decided to put the moving on hold until we make sure of some stuff related to TPCi. It's still strange that after 15 years, they decide to drop "Version" just like that. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 16:49, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
::::Aww, can't you please move the page already? It's already been confirmed by Nintendo that it's called simply '''Pokémon X''' and '''Pokémon Y''', it even says that in the official '''logos''' of the trailer and official website of http://www.pokemon.com/pokemonxy/en-us/ that it's only called Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. What do you think? Do you really think it's going to change just to the way you think it's going to be? I'm afraid you're just not used to change, and I understand it takes us a while to adapt to change. ^^—[[User:Platinum Lucario|Platinum Lucario]] ([[User talk:Platinum Lucario|talk]]) 04:38, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::It has nothing to do with being afraid of change. We needed to be absolutely sure, which is why they've put it off so far. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 05:22, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::I'm sure we have had plenty of proof that it is simply Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, having known that http://www.pokemon.com/pokemonxy/en-us/ is an '''official source''' that comes from the '''official''' Pokémon website. That website alone is enough to make you absolutely sure that it really is '''official'''. ;) —[[User:Platinum Lucario|Platinum Lucario]] ([[User talk:Platinum Lucario|talk]]) 14:47, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

==New region==
In this article it states that the new region is likely based off of France but the [[Generation VI]] page says it draws inspiration from various points within Europe. The pages should be more consistent and more neutral about the subject. [[User: Ariano|Արիանո]] 14:50, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
* The Nintendo Direct Trailer begins with Pikachu atop the Eiffel Tower. Unova draws from inspirations outside of the strict real world New York; it's not conflicting to say it's both based on France and draws inspiration from the rest of Europe.

== Trivia to be added, I believe... ==

A bit of trivia to be added:
*These are the first main series games to have letters in the title rather than color names.
*The game titles may be named after the X and Y axes of the [[wp:Cartesian coordinate system|Cartesian coordinations]]. ~~'''''[[User:LDEJRuff|LDE]][[User talk:LDEJRuff|JRuff]]'''''~~ 10:04, 8 January, 2013 (UTC)
:Given that the Japanese logos clearly have DNA helixes in them, I think it's safe to say that they were going for genetics. Not coordinates. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 15:10, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::Why not both? --[[User:Dorsal Axe|Dorsal Axe]] ([[User talk:Dorsal Axe|talk]]) 15:23, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:::Because the Japanese logos have DNA helixes in them so they are standing for genetics, not coordinates. It was made pretty clear by Jo. [[User:Rainbow Shifter|Rainbow Shifter]] ([[User talk:Rainbow Shifter|talk]]) 17:09, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
They're obviously named after the x and y chromosomes, not coordinates. [[User:Munlax|Munlax]] ([[User talk:Munlax|talk]]) 17:14, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::::Could it not be a double meaning? [[User:Digifiend|Digifiend]] ([[User talk:Digifiend|talk]]) 17:16, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::And what makes you think it's coordinates? For all I know, we could also use algebraic expressions. So far, Jo's bet is the safest. Since it has helixes that resemble a DNA string, it's unlikely to have been based in coordinates. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 17:19, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::It's obviously based on Genetics, but Gamefreak and Nintendo love puns. X axis and Y axis. If the third legendary forms a Z shape, then I think it's safe to say that it's also partially a stealth 3DS pun --[[User:Shadowater|Shadowater]] ([[User talk:Shadowater|talk]]) 20:26, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::Why would it be based off coordinates anyway? It makes more sense to have them based off genetics seeming as you breed Pokemon in the game. And no, it has been said numerous times: The Japanese logos have '''DNA''' helixes in them. End of story. [[User:Rainbow Shifter|Rainbow Shifter]] ([[User talk:Rainbow Shifter|talk]]) 17:23, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::::That doesn't really discount the other reasoning. You may notice the logo is also in 3D text (which they've never done for a logo before), which would indicate to me that they're going for a double entendre with the titles. --[[User:Dorsal Axe|Dorsal Axe]] ([[User talk:Dorsal Axe|talk]]) 17:41, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::::I thought it was to do with the buttons on the DS and 3DS consoles, shows what I know...[[User:TurtleLover1999|TurtleLover1999]] ([[User talk:TurtleLover1999|talk]]) 20:31, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
More trivia for your perusal: They'll be the first main series games to be released simultaneously worldwide, and "Pokemon X" was the original name for both Lugia and Pokemon Crystal. '''[[User:Luigi-San|Luigi-San]]''' 22:10, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::::I agree about the released simultaneously worldwide as I was planning to suggest that myself. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 02:13, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::I don't think that the genetic base is so obvious, that thing in the logo can mean a lot of things. Also the coordinates reasoning in the first 3-'''dimentional''' game on a '''3D'''S is supported by the fact that Yveltal is flying while Xerneas is on the ground, like the axes. Can't be a coincidence. However save this geneticVSgeometic debate til we know if there is any Z Pokemon. It would kill the genetic theory and support the coordinates one. --[[User:Tano|Tano]] ([[User talk:Tano|talk]]) 20:22, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::::The fact that one flies and the other one roams the land does not mean they are based in coordinates or spacial axes, it CAN be a coincidence. The DNA string is heavily implied in the Japanese logo and supports the theory, while the axial theory only has a "What if the third version is Z?" as its support, and the fact that Xerneas runs horizontally (Even diagonally when it jumps!) and Yveltal flies (although horizontally, vertically, diagonally, you name it). [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 20:35, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::::They would have been pretty stupid if they made them able to move only horizontally or vertically, and unable to jump. What kind of argument is that? The point is that the X axis on a graph goes across, the Y axis goes up, and is the Y Pokemon that flies, while the X pokemon is on the ground, not the opposite. However, ''as I said'', we should wait. I'm not saying that the coordinates theory is the right one (well, that's my intuition), but I don't think you have any proof to say for sure that they're related to chromosomes either, except a small low definition detail on the logo that could be anything. I can totally see a Z pokemon related to stereo3D coming. It's almost impossible that they'll do nothing to use the 3D function of the console. —[[User:Tano|Tano]] ([[User talk:Tano|talk]]) 21:14, 12 January 2013 (UTC)

==Based off France?==
To suggest the region will 'likely' be based on France seems to be speculation of the sort that the banner of the top forbids, Tokyo also has a structure like the Eiffel Tower. [[User:Alexsau1991|Alexsau1991]] ([[User talk:Alexsau1991|talk]]) 17:12, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:The streets have an European-like setting; Pikachu spread his message from a location that seemed to be the same as France; that tower looks like the Eiffel Tower and it seems to use gray instead of white and red. While it's not confirmed, it is plausible that the region might be based in France. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 17:18, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::While it seems plausible, even likely. Isn't it still speculation? And why the entire region, rather than that particular city (I don't recall France having a desert, for example)? Castelia City in Black and White is said to be based off New York, yet the entire region isn't said to be based on the USA. [[User:Alexsau1991|Alexsau1991]] ([[User talk:Alexsau1991|talk]]) 17:23, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:::There's a big difference between the USA and France, the US is a massive country (in terms of size and little would be explored, if not ignoring plenty of cities). I for one think it ''may'' be based in Europe, but that city, along with that picture with the bridge remind me of the {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}. Most people seem to agree it might be based in Europe/France, so for the time being, we'll leave it like this. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 17:50, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::Pikachu's pretty clearly shown on the Eiffel Tower, in a country in the general location that everyone expects France to be. --[[User:Dorsal Axe|Dorsal Axe]] ([[User talk:Dorsal Axe|talk]]) 18:05, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:::Regardless it is very blatant '''speculation''', of which this encyclopaedia has clearly warned it's editors of avoiding. Popular agreement is '''NOT''' ''"confirmation by a reliable source"''. What's the point in that rule, if your so keen on breaking it? [[User:Alexsau1991|Alexsau1991]] ([[User talk:Alexsau1991|talk]]) 18:41, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
::::Yeah, I do agree that it's speculation right now. It's like when everybody put Kyurem as the third member of the Tao trio before it was confirmed, despite them arguing tooth and nail and out right refusing to allow Giratina to be stated as the third member of the Dragon trio before Platinum came out [[User:Shadowater|Shadowater]] ([[User talk:Shadowater|talk]]) 20:28, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::Exactly. It's really inconsistent. As an admin, it seems as if Masatoshi is going for a 'do as I say, not as I do'. You can't rule 'no speculation', then allow a piece that you favour, or personally find convincing.
:::::Even if the Eiffel Tower could be considered more than speculation, how do we arrive at the fact the WHOLE region is based on France?.. It's conjecture after conjecture... [[User:Alexsau1991|Alexsau1991]] ([[User talk:Alexsau1991|talk]]) 01:04, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::In the trailer, Pikachu is seen on top of the Eiffel Tower. Literally. The camera zooms out and shows it in France. Saying the region is based on France is less of speculation, and more of an observation giving readers some idea what the region looks like. Rather than explaining every tiny little detail about the location, we can just blanket sweep it by saying, "It looks a lot like France." But obviously it's NOT France, cause Pokémon regions have almost never been real locations. (Sans Kanto. Kind of.) [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 01:31, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::::I think it would be a good idea to forbid this from being posted for now until more conclusive proof is gathered by any means from official sources to verify this though it would be a very slim chance that any of this is true. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] ([[User talk:Tyler53841|talk]]) 02:16, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::::I should also point out that Junichi Masuda's current Twitter profile picture is him next to the Eiffel Tower and there is at least one message commenting on his trip to France. Possibly a coincidence, though it's hardly an argument against the region being based off France. - [[User:Blazios|Blazios]] [[User Talk:Blazios|talk]] 02:23, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::::::Texas has an Eiffel Tower. Japan has a Statue of Liberty too, but Japan isn't the first place you think of when you think of the Statue of Liberty, is it? Then don't even get me started on Las Vegas. Pikachu is in the real life France in the intro, the girl's attire seems very French to me personally, the Pokémon team went to France for "work related reasons". I don't really see anything pointing it away from France, and I'm done having this discussion. There are more important things to worry about. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:53, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
::::::::::huh. didn't know france had a desert. that city is obviously based on paris, but i have doubts on the entire region being based on france alone. just my 2cents, i could be wrong, but hey, speculation is speculation ;) [[User:Tarilaan|Tarilaan]] ([[User talk:Tarilaan|talk]]) 11:37, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
:::::::::::Pretty sure there's not a desert full of ancient ruins or mountain ranges in New York City, either, yet they're both in Unova. The game COULD be based in all of Europe, but so far we've only seen evidence of France. Saying the game "seems to be based on France" doesn't exclude the possibility of it also being based on other areas as well, in any case. --[[User:ACDragonMaster|ACDragonMaster]] ([[User talk:ACDragonMaster|talk]]) 02:54, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
:Europe is the safest assumption til the game is released and we can tell for sure if it's France or more. No reason to rush guys, we don't have enough information. Even if all we have seen is from France (it's not), it still doesn't mean that there won't be any Pisa Tower or Berlin Wall or Roman Coliseum (that I'd very much like) in another footage. --[[User:Tano|Tano]] ([[User talk:Tano|talk]]) 20:25, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
::Also the 2 legendaries "Xcalibur" and "Yvern" have a great European feeling more then French. –[[User:Tano|Tano]] ([[User talk:Tano|talk]]) 21:16, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
::Exactly, we don't have enough information, so why should we jump to "it seems to be based on Europe" from the get-go? If anything, all evidence points to France (Eiffel tower, Versailles, Pikachu's location, Masuda's trip, etc.) It's still speculation, however, one way or the other.[[User:Gacs|Gacs]] ([[User talk:Gacs|talk]]) 08:02, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
:::France is in Europe. I think it's a safe assumption. —[[User:Tano|Tano]] ([[User talk:Tano|talk]]) 10:17, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
::::The page says Europe. I am putting an end to this discussion on Bulbapedia. If you wish to speculate more on the subject, take it to [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f693/ the forums]. Subsequent messages will be removed, and blocks may be handed out. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 10:50, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

== Region is based in France ==

Besides the obvious Eiffel Tower reference, I found out that the buildings shown are reminiscent of Paris's type (which was forced as an official style there) and additionally, the place Pikachu is giving the conference is Paris.
I'm including the picture for future reference.
[http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/714858374.png?key=25601440&Expires=1357683885&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=cMmYD40-9pvM7rc2~DneFwveDyESiYlke9L7VLrKMgbxx17yzOX7SfaL0oLKZUA~kRH4KcIMGYHdMDnfQ35-hhN50gESVjsub7Jbcpfstq2AhsJnHXQVj36ktl~N5qZLf9cNqzq71xKIMedbWhyydovcNqw3jd~j6ylnFaxcxh4_]
--[[User:M.vit|M.vit]] ([[User talk:M.vit|talk]]) 22:09, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
:There's a section discussing that right above this one. Please join that conversation instead of starting a new section for the same thing. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 22:15, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

== Except South Korea ==

In the video, they only say "except select countries". --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 22:20, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

== Xerneas and Yveltal ==

Pokemon.com just confirmed the names of the mascots: Bambi is called Xerneas and Tweety is called Yveltal. http://www.pokemon.com/pokemonxy/en-us/ [[User:NP Chilla|NP Chilla]] ([[User talk:NP Chilla|talk]]) 14:14, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

== Interwiki ==
Why don't you add the other lenguages? [http://wiki.pokemoncentral.it/Pok%C3%A9mon_X_e_Y Central Wiki], [http://www.pokewiki.de/Pok%C3%A9mon_X_und_Pok%C3%A9mon_Y PokéWiki], [http://poketeca.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_X_y_Y Pokéteca] ? --[[User:Zapdos96|Zapdos96]] ([[User talk:Zapdos96|talk]]) 18:02, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
:Done. (Thanks for the reminder.) --[[User:神奇超龍|'''超龍''']]「'''[[User talk:神奇超龍|Chao]]'''」 18:09, 12 January 2013 (UTC) 

== Name origin ==

According to Japanese websites, the X and Y refer to the chromosomes --[[User:Ext|Ext]] ([[User talk:Ext|talk]]) 18:18, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
:Link to the source please. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 20:38, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
:[http://blog.esuteru.com/archives/6852422.html]here at comment #1154 talking about the logo showing DNA. Also here [http://pokemonxy.jp/news/20130108/pokemon_dna.html] read the article. The logo on the article should be updated. --[[User:Ext|Ext]] ([[User talk:Ext|talk]]) 13:25, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

== Error ==

It says "The first Pokémon '''to be released'''" when it should say "The first Pokémon '''revealed'''". —[[User:Clubchloe1|'''Club''']][[User talk:Clubchloe1|'''chloe1''']] 19:49, 14 February 2013 (UTC)

== Bolero Time ==
So are we going to completely ignore the fact that the male character is blatantly skating/roller-blading in the trailer?
Twenty-six seconds in to the trailer. I mean, this is new game-play right? I'm mentioning it here because I know if I just go ahead and put it in I'll get loads of "well he might be using Surf or something" complaints because for some reason it's only worth adding if an admin happens to like it. So yeah. [[User:Me, Hurray!|Me, Hurray!]] ([[User talk:Me, Hurray!|talk]]) 22:52, 19 February 2013 (UTC)

== November 2, 2013 ==

Gamestop apparently lists the game's American release as Nov. 2nd, 2013? Is this true, and if so, wouldn't the article need to be updated to match it?--[[User:Darknesslover5000|Darknesslover5000]] ([[User talk:Darknesslover5000|talk]]) 05:38, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
:Gamestop usually lists a incorrect date before a game comes out, so I wouldn't worry about updating the page. --[[User:Funktastic~!|'''It's''' '''Funktastic~!''']][[User talk:Funktastic~!|''話してください'']] 05:43, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
::Thank you. I can rest easy--[[User:Darknesslover5000|Darknesslover5000]] ([[User talk:Darknesslover5000|talk]]) 05:48, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
:::No so much an incorrect date as their estimation. They have to make these estimations for the purposes of preorders. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 07:26, 20 February 2013 (UTC)

== RFE: Broken Link in Bulbanews box ==

The Bulbanews box currently gets the link wrong:

'''<nowiki>{{bulbanews|game}}</nowiki>''' links to [[:n:Category:Articles relating to Pokémon X and Y]] but the actual page is [[:n:Category:Articles relating to Pokémon X and Y Versions]].

It should be '''<nowiki>{{bulbanews|game|Pokémon X and Y Versions}}</nowiki>''' instead. --''[[User:Stratelier|Stratelier]]'' 19:16, 28 February 2013 (UTC)