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'''Christmas''' is a winter holiday celebrated throughout the [[Pokémon world]]. Much like the secular aspects of the Western holiday in the real world, people wait for [[Santa Claus]] to come down their chimneys and deliver gifts and goodwill to them | [[File:DP trio Christmas.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} getting ready for Christmas]] | ||
'''Christmas''' (Japanese: '''クリスマス''' ''Christmas'') is a winter holiday celebrated throughout the [[Pokémon world]]. Much like the secular aspects of the Western holiday in the real world, people wait for [[Santa Claus]] to come down their chimneys and deliver gifts and goodwill to them. | |||
== | ==In the core series games== | ||
[[File:Happy Calendar.png|thumb|200px|Happy Calendar card]] | |||
[[File:Happy Calendar back.png|thumb|200px|Happy Calendar card back]] | |||
In [[Generation II]], many Pokémon were given away at the [[Pokémon Center New York]] as part of the [[List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)|Gotta Catch 'Em All campaign]]. Each week, a different set of Pokémon were distributed. From December 21 to 27, 2001, the week was Christmas week, and a {{p|Delibird}} with {{m|Pay Day}} (as an {{pkmn|Egg}}) and a {{p|Celebi}} were distributed. | |||
In [[Generation III]], [[List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)|many Pokémon were given away]] at the Pokémon Center New York. On {{DL|List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)|Christmas Day}} 2003, a {{p|Kingdra}}, {{p|Zangoose}}, {{p|Seviper}}, and {{p|Milotic}} were distributed as part of this campaign. | |||
In 2011, to celebrate Christmas, fans could greet staff members in a certain area of Japanese Pokémon Center stores, and if they did they would receive a small calendar card called the "Happy Calendar" with a unique password included on the back. This password could be input into the [[Pokémon Global Link]] to receive a {{DL|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon|Blissey}}. This Blissey could then be sent to a Generation V game using Game Sync. The password could be redeemed from November 19 to December 25, 2011. | |||
In 2012, the {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)|Pokémon Center Tohoku Victini}} was distributed to all [[Generation V]] games at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] to Celebrate Christmas. This Victini was available from November 25, 2012 to January 3, 2013. | |||
In 2013, a {{p|Scyther}} holding a [[Metal Coat]] and a {{p|Haunter}} without a held item were distributed via [[trade]] to players with [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X or Y]] at Pokémon Center stores and select {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores across Japan. These Pokémon both had the original Trainer "Christmas" (in Japanese). Since they were both distributed via trade, they would undergo evolution as soon as the player received them. Furthermore, a serial code to obtain a [[Lucky Egg]] was also given out at Pokémon Center stores to any players who brought a copy of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black or White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 or White 2]], or Pokémon X or Y; the serial code could only be redeemed in Pokémon X and Y. | |||
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==In the spin-off games== | |||
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]=== | |||
[[Pokémon Masters EX]] has a yearly tradition of releasing two Christmas-themed [[sync pair]]s around the Holiday season, accompanied by Christmas-themed {{DL|Story event|seasonal events}}. | |||
{{PairDex/h|Winter}} | |||
{{PairDex|039|Rosa|trainerlink=Rosa (Masters)#Delibird|trainerimg=Rosa Holiday 2019|sygna=Holiday 2019|0225|Delibird|gender=female|Flying|Steel|Support|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|052|Siebold|trainerlink=Siebold (Masters)#Octillery|trainerimg=Siebold Holiday 2019|sygna=Holiday 2019|0224|Octillery|gender=male|Water|Electric|Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|005|Erika|trainerlink=Erika (Masters)#Comfey|trainerimg=Erika Holiday 2020|sygna=Holiday 2020|0764|Comfey|gender=female|Fairy|Steel|Support|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|041|Skyla|trainerlink=Skyla (Masters)#Togekiss|trainerimg=Skyla Holiday 2020|sygna=Holiday 2020|0468|Togekiss|gender=male|pokemonlink=Togekiss (Pokémon)|Flying|Electric|Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|118|Leon|trainerlink=Leon (Masters)#Calyrex|trainerimg=Leon Holiday 2021|sygna=Holiday 2021|0898IR|Calyrex|form={{Form|Calyrex|Ice Rider}}|Ice|Bug|Physical Strike|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|125|Nessa|trainerlink=Nessa (Masters)#Eiscue (Ice Face ↔ Noice Face)|trainerimg=Nessa Holiday 2021|sygna=Holiday 2021|0875|Eiscue|gender=male|form={{Form|Eiscue|Ice Face ↔ Noice Face}}|Ice|Fire|Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|093|Jasmine|trainerlink=Jasmine (Masters)#Ampharos|trainerimg=Jasmine Holiday 2022|sygna=Holiday 2022|0181|Ampharos|mega=Ampharosite|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Ampharos]]|gender=female|Electric|Ground|Support|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|012|Whitney|trainerlink=Whitney (Masters)#Sawsbuck (Winter Form)|trainerimg=Whitney Holiday 2022|sygna=Holiday 2022|0586W|Sawsbuck|gender=female|form={{Form|Sawsbuck|Winter Form}}|Normal|Fighting|Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|060|Viola|trainerlink=Viola (Masters)#Vivillon (Icy Snow Pattern)|trainerimg=Viola Holiday 2023|sygna=Holiday 2023|0666Icy|Vivillon|form={{Form|Vivillon|Icy Snow Pattern}}|gender=female|buddy=yes|Bug|Rock|Field|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|116|Professor Sycamore|trainerlink=Professor Sycamore (Masters)#Gogoat|trainerimg=Sycamore Holiday 2023|sygna=Holiday 2023|0673|Gogoat|gender=male|Grass|Fire|Support|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
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==In the anime== | |||
In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', [[James's Koffing]] was revealed to be a Christmas gift. In the Japanese version, it was a {{jwp|歳暮|year-end gift}}. | |||
In ''[[XY053|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', the [[Coumarine City Festival]] had a lot in common with Christmas, specifically the {{wp|Christmas lights}} and sharing gifts under a tree. | |||
In ''[[JN094|Suffering the Flings and Arrows!]]'', a box of Christmas decorations appeared at the [[Celadon Gym]]. {{Ash}} used some Christmas lights from the box to decorate {{AP|Pikachu}} during a {{wp|Floristry|flower arranging}} class. | |||
The following are episodes featuring Christmas: | |||
* ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' | * ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' | ||
* ''[[PK02|Christmas Night]]'' | * ''[[PK02|Christmas Night]]'' | ||
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* ''[[PK08|Delibird's Dilemma]]'' | * ''[[PK08|Delibird's Dilemma]]'' | ||
== | ==In the manga== | ||
These are manga chapters featuring Christmas: | |||
===Magical Pokémon Journey=== | ===Magical Pokémon Journey=== | ||
* ''[[PPP06|Christmas Wishes]]'' | * ''[[PPP06|Christmas Wishes]]'' | ||
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* ''[[PPP66|Chikorita's Merry Christmas]]'' | * ''[[PPP66|Chikorita's Merry Christmas]]'' | ||
===Pokémon | ===Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪=== | ||
* ''[[CCP22|Christmas Present (chamo)]]'' | |||
* ''[[CCP34|Christmas Present (chamo)]]'' | |||
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All=== | |||
* ''[[GDZ23|Shū's Christmas]]'' | * ''[[GDZ23|Shū's Christmas]]'' | ||
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===Pocket Monsters DP=== | ===Pocket Monsters DP=== | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[PMDP30|Christmas Party Laughter!!]]'' | ||
===Pocket Monsters BW=== | ===Pocket Monsters BW=== | ||
* ''[[PMBW20|I Want to Eat the Christmas Cake!!]]'' | * ''[[PMBW20|I Want to Eat the Christmas Cake!!]]'' | ||
* ''[[PMBW38|The Temporary Santa and the Reckless Slip-mas!]]'' | |||
== | ===Pokémon Newspaper Strip=== | ||
* [[Dragonite's Christmas]] | In {{strip|15}}, {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|Pokémon Newspaper Strip|Ash}} mentioned that he didn't want to spend Christmas trapped under his {{AP|Snorlax}}. | ||
* [[First Prize for Starmie]] | |||
In {{strip|16}}, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} were sleeping in his room at Christmas Eve when they heard [[Santa Claus]] making noise and commanding his reindeer: "Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now—" Ash did not recognize the voice, and commanded Pikachu to "shut up" the person making the noise. Pikachu zapped Santa and caused the noise to stop. | |||
==In the books== | |||
These are books featuring Christmas: | |||
* [[PB40|Dragonite's Christmas]] | |||
* [[PB25|First Prize for Starmie]] | |||
* [[Pokémon Holiday Hi-Jynx: Sticker Storybook]] | * [[Pokémon Holiday Hi-Jynx: Sticker Storybook]] | ||
== | ==In the TCG== | ||
The {{TCG ID|Expedition|Flaaffy|77}} from the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}} features Flaaffy sitting underneath a Christmas tree next to a collection of presents. | |||
== | ==In other media== | ||
[[Pokémon Christmas Bash]] is a CD album with a collection of Christmas-themed Pokémon songs. | |||
== | ==See also== | ||
* {{wp|Christmas|Christmas on Wikipedia}} | |||
* [[Santa Claus]] | * [[Santa Claus]] | ||
* [[North Pole]] | * [[North Pole]] | ||
{{-}} | |||
{{anime festivals and holidays|winter}} | |||
[[Category:Festivals and holidays]] | [[Category:Festivals and holidays]] | ||
[[it:Natale]] | |||
Revision as of 08:43, 11 April 2024
Christmas (Japanese: クリスマス Christmas) is a winter holiday celebrated throughout the Pokémon world. Much like the secular aspects of the Western holiday in the real world, people wait for Santa Claus to come down their chimneys and deliver gifts and goodwill to them.
In the core series games
In Generation II, many Pokémon were given away at the Pokémon Center New York as part of the Gotta Catch 'Em All campaign. Each week, a different set of Pokémon were distributed. From December 21 to 27, 2001, the week was Christmas week, and a Delibird with Pay Day (as an Egg) and a Celebi were distributed.
In Generation III, many Pokémon were given away at the Pokémon Center New York. On Christmas Day 2003, a Kingdra, Zangoose, Seviper, and Milotic were distributed as part of this campaign.
In 2011, to celebrate Christmas, fans could greet staff members in a certain area of Japanese Pokémon Center stores, and if they did they would receive a small calendar card called the "Happy Calendar" with a unique password included on the back. This password could be input into the Pokémon Global Link to receive a Blissey. This Blissey could then be sent to a Generation V game using Game Sync. The password could be redeemed from November 19 to December 25, 2011.
In 2012, the Pokémon Center Tohoku Victini was distributed to all Generation V games at Pokémon Center stores to Celebrate Christmas. This Victini was available from November 25, 2012 to January 3, 2013.
In 2013, a Scyther holding a Metal Coat and a Haunter without a held item were distributed via trade to players with Pokémon X or Y at Pokémon Center stores and select Toys "R" Us stores across Japan. These Pokémon both had the original Trainer "Christmas" (in Japanese). Since they were both distributed via trade, they would undergo evolution as soon as the player received them. Furthermore, a serial code to obtain a Lucky Egg was also given out at Pokémon Center stores to any players who brought a copy of Pokémon Black or White, Pokémon Black 2 or White 2, or Pokémon X or Y; the serial code could only be redeemed in Pokémon X and Y.
In the spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
Pokémon Masters EX has a yearly tradition of releasing two Christmas-themed sync pairs around the Holiday season, accompanied by Christmas-themed seasonal events.
| Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #039 | 
|
Holiday 2019 Rosa |
#0225 | 
|
Delibird♀ |
Flying
|
Steel
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #052 | 
|
Holiday 2019 Siebold |
#0224 | 
|
Octillery♂ |
Water
|
Electric
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #005 | 
|
Holiday 2020 Erika |
#0764 | 
|
Comfey♀ |
Fairy
|
Steel
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #041 | 
|
Holiday 2020 Skyla |
#0468 | 
|
Togekiss♂ |
Flying
|
Electric
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #118 | 
|
Holiday 2021 Leon |
#0898 | 
|
Calyrex Ice Rider |
Ice
|
Bug
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #125 | 
|
Holiday 2021 Nessa |
#0875 | 
|
Eiscue♂ Ice Face ↔ Noice Face |
Ice
|
Fire
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #093 | 
|
Holiday 2022 Jasmine |
#0181 | 
|
Ampharos♀  Mega Ampharos
|
Electric
|
Ground
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #012 | 
|
Holiday 2022 Whitney |
#0586 | 
|
Sawsbuck♀ Winter Form |
Normal
|
Fighting
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #060 | 
|
Holiday 2023 Viola |
#0666 | 
|
Vivillon♀  Icy Snow Pattern |
Bug
|
Rock
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
| #116 | 
|
Holiday 2023 Professor Sycamore |
#0673 | 
|
Gogoat♂ |
Grass
|
Fire
|
|
★★★★★☆EX | Seasonal Sync Pair Scout | |
In the anime
In the English dub of Island of the Giant Pokémon, James's Koffing was revealed to be a Christmas gift. In the Japanese version, it was a year-end gift.
In Under the Pledging Tree!, the Coumarine City Festival had a lot in common with Christmas, specifically the Christmas lights and sharing gifts under a tree.
In Suffering the Flings and Arrows!, a box of Christmas decorations appeared at the Celadon Gym. Ash used some Christmas lights from the box to decorate Pikachu during a flower arranging class.
The following are episodes featuring Christmas:
In the manga
These are manga chapters featuring Christmas:
Magical Pokémon Journey
Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
Pocket Monsters DP
Pocket Monsters BW
Pokémon Newspaper Strip
In Strip 15, Ash mentioned that he didn't want to spend Christmas trapped under his Snorlax.
In Strip 16, Ash and Pikachu were sleeping in his room at Christmas Eve when they heard Santa Claus making noise and commanding his reindeer: "Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now—" Ash did not recognize the voice, and commanded Pikachu to "shut up" the person making the noise. Pikachu zapped Santa and caused the noise to stop.
In the books
These are books featuring Christmas:
In the TCG
The Flaaffy from the Expedition Base Set features Flaaffy sitting underneath a Christmas tree next to a collection of presents.
In other media
Pokémon Christmas Bash is a CD album with a collection of Christmas-themed Pokémon songs.
See also
