Template:Character Infobox/doc
The Character Infobox is to be used at the top of non-Pokémon character pages; Pokémon character pages should use {{AnimePokémonInfobox}} instead. The full infobox is split into five templates starting with the main {{Character Infobox}}. The other four templates should be used immediately after the main template, when applicable, and |} must be put after the last template.
How to use
Main template
| Parameter | Input | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| color | Main color for the template | Always |
| bordercolor | Color of the border around the template | Always |
| corecolor | Color of the left-side column of cells (Age, Eye color, Hometown) and slogan cell. | Always |
| name | Character's full English name, including official titles (eg. Professor Samuel Oak). | Always |
| jname | Character's Japanese name in Japanese characters. | When the character has a Japanese name |
| tmname | Character's Japanese name in English letters, as spelled in Japanese trademarks when applicable. | When the character has a Japanese name |
| jtranslit | Character's Japanese name in English letters, romanized by the Hepburn standard.
Use only if a character's trademarked name and their standard romanized name are different (eg. "Green" and "Gurīn"). |
When the character has a Japanese name, and when a character's trademarked name and their standard romanized name are different |
| text | Color of the name, jname, and tmname text.
Only use "000" or "FFF". |
Only when the color used in "color" makes the names hard to read. Do not use otherwise. |
| sloganline | Slogan that some characters such as Gym Leaders have to describe them (eg. The Lightning American!).
If this parameter is empty, the slogan cell will not appear. |
Only when the character has a slogan. Do not use otherwise. |
| image | Image of the character from the Bulbagarden Archives (eg. HeartGold SoulSilver Sabrina.png).
Use "None.png" if there isn't one. |
Always |
| size | Size of the image in pixels (eg. 200px) | Always |
| caption | Description of the image.
Note the source of the image if there are multiple possible sources of the image (eg. Artwork from Red and Blue). |
When "image" is something other than None.png |
| age | Character's officially sourced age. Put the source of the age between "<ref>" and "</ref>" after the number (eg. 11<ref>Pokémon Blue Version manual page 2: ''"You are an 11 year-old boy living in Pallet Town with your mother."''</ref>).
Otherwise use "Unknown". |
Always |
| birthday | Character's officially sourced birthday date. | Only when the character has a stated birthday date. Do not use otherwise. |
| gender | Character's gender.
Use "Unknown" if their gender isn't stated or inferred through pronouns. Use "N/A" if the character is artificial or non-human. |
Always |
| height | Character's officially sourced height in imperial measurements followed by metric measurements in parentheses. Put the source of the height between "<ref>" and "</ref>" after the metric number (eg. 5'9" (1.75m)<ref>Concept art from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire</ref>). | Only when the character has a stated height. Do not use otherwise. |
| eyes | Character's eye color in colored media or described in text.
Note the media in parentheses if the color differs between media (eg. Light blue (games), green (anime)). Use "Unknown" if the character is never seen/described, their eyes are always covered, or their eyes are only seen in black and white media. |
Always |
| hair | Character's hair color in colored media or described in text.
Note the media in parentheses if the color differs between media (eg. Blond (games), light brown (anime)). Note the former color in parentheses if it was different at a point in the past (eg. White, brown (formerly, anime)). Note any facial hair if it is a different color from their head hair; use "bald" if they are bald (eg. Bald, white moustache). Use "Unknown" if the character is never seen/described, their head is always covered, or their hair is only seen in black and white media. |
Always |
| hometown | Current area character lives.
Note any former places the character lived in parentheses (eg. Littleroot Town (formerly Olivine City)). Note the media in parentheses if the area differs between media (eg. New Bark Town (games), Big Town (anime)). Use "Unnamed town" if the town is shown/mentioned but not named. Use "Unknown" if there is no indication where the character lives. |
Always |
| region | Current region character lives.
Note any former regions the character lived in parentheses (eg. Hoenn (formerly Unova)). Note the media in parentheses if the region differs between media (eg. Hoenn (games), Kanto (anime)). Use "Unknown" if the hometown's region is unclear or if there is no indication where the character lives. |
Always |
| relatives | Relatives of character, including adoptions, in-laws, and step family. Mentioned relatives only.
State the relationship to the character if the relative is named (eg. Professor Birch (father), unnamed mother). Note the media in parentheses if the relatives differ between media (eg. Unnamed mother, unnamed father (anime)). |
Only when relatives are mentioned. Do not use otherwise. |
Game
Use this template for characters seen in video games. Put it right below the main template if the character is primarily known for their game appearances. Put it below the anime and/or manga template if the character's game appearances are less notable, such as Ash Ketchum. For character pages that are specific media counterparts, like Misty (anime), only use this template for games that specifically base the character's appearance on the counterpart. For example, Pokémon Puzzle League is based on the main anime series so would be listed in this template on Misty (anime).
| Parameter | Input | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| color | Color of the left-side column of cells (Generation, Games). Match the main template's corecolor input. | Always |
| gen | Generations of the games the character appears in.
List the numbers using the |
Always |
| counterpart | Other pages that are the same character but for specific game appearances (eg. Misty (Masters)). | Only use when a counterpart exists. Do not use otherwise. |
| games | Games the character appears in.
List the titles using the appropriate link templates so that "Pokémon" and "Version" are omitted (eg. {{game|Red and Blue|Red, Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen}}). Separate a list of core series games from a list of other games with <br> (eg. {{game|Red and Blue|Red, Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}<br>{{pkmn|Stadium}}, {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}). |
Always |
| trainer | Character's Trainer class. | Only use when the character has a Trainer class. Do not use otherwise. |
| enva | Character's English voice actor(s).
Note the game in parentheses (eg. Bill Millsap (Masters EX)). Use "Unknown" if the English voice actor is unknown (eg. Unknown (Masters EX)). If the voice actor is not properly credited within the game, put the source between "<ref>" and "</ref>" after the name. Use "N/A" if the character had a voice in the Japanese release but was removed for the English release. Use the Japanese voice actor if the English release did not replace the Japanese voice. |
Only use when the character is voiced in any language. Do not use otherwise. |
| jpva | Character's Japanese voice actor(s).
Note the game in parentheses (eg. Toshiyuki Morikawa (Masters EX)). Use "Unknown" if the Japanese voice actor is unknown. If the voice actor is not properly credited within the game, put the source between "<ref>" and "</ref>" after the name. |
Only use when the character is voiced in any language. Do not use otherwise. |
Anime
Use this template for characters that appear in an anime series such as Pokémon the Series or Pokémon Evolutions. Put it right below the main template if the character is primarily known for their anime appearances. Put it below the game template if the character's game appearances are more notable.
| Parameter | Input | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| color | Color of the left-side column of cells (Anime series, Debut). Match the main template's corecolor input. | Always |
| series | Anime series the character appeared in.
Always italicize the series and list in chronological order (eg. ''Pokémon the Series'', ''Pokémon Generations''). Multi episode series only, do not list commercials or music videos. |
Always |
| counterpart | Other pages that are the same character but specifically for their anime appearance (eg. Misty (anime))
Includes character's based on player characters such as Ash Ketchum for Red. |
Only use when a counterpart page exists. Do not use otherwise. |
| debut | First episode the character appears in each series.
Always italicize episode titles, list in chronological order by series, and note the series in parentheses if there are multiple (eg. ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' (''Pokémon the Series''), ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'' (''Pokémon Origins'')). |
Always |
| enva | Character's English voice actor(s).
Note the series in parentheses if there are multiple. For Pokémon the Series, note the episode ranges if voice actors changed (eg. Veronica Taylor (EP001-AG145), Sarah Natochenny (AG146-present)). Use "Unknown" if the English voice actor is unknown. If the voice actor is not properly credited within the anime, put the source between "<ref>" and "</ref>" after the name. Use "N/A" if the character isn't voiced or had a voice in the Japanese release but was removed for the English release. |
Always |
| jpva | Character's Japanese voice actor(s).
Note the series in parentheses if there are multiple. For Pokémon the Series, note the episode range if voice actors changed. Use "Unknown" if the Japanese voice actor is unknown. If the voice actor is not properly credited within the anime, put the source between "<ref>" and "</ref>" after the name. Use "N/A" if the character isn't voiced. |
Always |
Manga
Use this template for characters that appear in a multi-issue manga, Western comic, or newspaper strip such as Pokémon Adventures or Pokémon Zensho. Put it right below the main template if the character is primarily known for their manga or comic appearances. Put it below the game and/or anime template if the character's manga/comic appearances are less notable.
| Parameter | Input | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| color | Color of the left-side column of cells (Manga series, Debut). Match the main template's corecolor input. | Always |
| series | Manga/comic series the character appeared in.
Multi-issue series only, no one-shots or minor cameo appearances. Always italicize titles and list in chronological order of series (eg. ''Pokémon Adventures'', ''Ash & Pikachu''). |
Always |
| counterpart | Other pages that are the same character but specifically for their manga/comic appearance (eg. Red (Adventures), Ash Ketchum (Pokémon Newspaper Strip)).
Includes characters based on player characters such as Shu for Red. |
Only use when a counterpart page exists. Do not use otherwise. |
| debut | First issue the character appears in each series.
Always italicize chapter titles, list in chronological order by series, and note the series in parentheses when there are multiple (eg. ''[[ET01|Pikachu. i Choose You!]]'' (The Electric Tale of Pikachu), ''[[SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!]]'' (Ash & Pikachu)). |
Always |
Team
Use this template when a character is part of an organization such as a Pokémon League or a villainous team. If the character's membership is the same in all media, put this template right below the primary media template. If the character's membership is exclusive to one medium, put this template below the appropriate media template. If the character is part of multiple organizations, use multiple instances of this template.
| Parameter | Input | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| color | Color of the left-side column of cells (Member of, Rank). Match the main template's corecolor input. | Always |
| member | Organization the character is a part of (eg. Hoenn League). | Always |
| rank | Rank the character holds in the organization (eg. Champion). List all ranks if they change. | Always |
| domain | Area the character is responsible for within the organization's structure (eg. Battle Arcade) | Only when the character is in charge of something. Do not use otherwise. |
| title | Title the character has due to their domain (eg. Leader) | Only when the character has a domain. Do not use otherwise. |
| rewardtype | Type of reward the character gives to people based on the organization (eg. Badge). | Only when the organization gives out rewards. Do not use otherwise. |
| reward | Specific reward the character gives to people (eg. Soul Badge) | Only when the organization gives out rewards. Do not use otherwise. |
| specialty | Types of Pokémon the character specializes in (eg. {{t|Fire}} types). | Only when the character has a type specialty. Do not use otherwise. |
Example
{{Character Infobox
|color={{blue color}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|corecolor={{blue color light}}
|name=Blue
|jname=グリーン
|tmname=Green
|image=Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Blue.png
|size=160px
|caption=Artwork from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
|age=11{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}<ref>Pokémon Blue Version manual, page 2: "He sees you as his rival because you are the same age and height."</ref><br>14{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<ref>Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal take place 3 years after the Generation I core series games (see Core series → Timeline)</ref><br>28{{sup/5|B2W2}}<ref>Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 take place 17 years after the Generation I core series games (see Core series → Timeline)</ref><br>30{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}<ref>Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon take place 19 years after the Generation I core series games (see Core series → Timeline)</ref>
|gender=Male
|eyes=Brown ({{gameabbrev3|FRLG}} onwards, ''Pokémon Origins''), Black ({{gameabbrev1|RBY}}{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}{{gameabbrevss|Stad}}{{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}, ''Pokémon the Series'' seasons [[S01|1]]-[[S13|13]]), Dark green (''Pokémon the Series'' season [[S14|14]] onwards)
|hair=Orange ({{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}-{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, ''Pokémon Origins''), Brown ({{gameabbrev1|RBY}}{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}{{gameabbrev7|PE}}, ''Pokémon the Series'')
|hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives=[[Professor Oak]] (grandfather), [[Daisy Oak]] (sister), [[Samson Oak]] (first cousin twice removed)
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{blue color light}}
|gen={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|V}}{{gen|VII}}
|counterpart=[[Blue (Masters)]]
|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]], {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon}}, [[Pokémon:Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]]<br>[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|trainer=[[Champion{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}, [[Gym Leader]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>[[Rival]]{{sup/3|FRLG}}, [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}{{sup/7|SMUSUMPE}}, {{tc|Battle Legend}}{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}
|enva=[[Billy Kametz]]<ref>[https://www.billykametz.com/ Home - Billy Kametz]</ref> (Masters EX)
|jpva=Ryōta Ōsaka<ref>[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2138750/full/ Oricon News] (Japanese)</ref>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|member=[[Indigo League]]
|rank=Champion{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}, Gym Leader{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|domain=[[Viridian Gym]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|title=Leader
|rewardtype=Badge
|reward=Earth
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{blue color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon anime|Pokémon the Series]]'', ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'', ''[[Pokémon Generations]]''
|counterpart=[[Gary Oak]], [[Blue (Origins)]]
|debut=''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' (''Pokémon the Series''), ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' (''Origins''), ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'' (''Generations'')
|enva=[[Carter Cathcart]] (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>[[Lucien Dodge]] (''Origins'')<br>Erik Krimerer (''Generations'')
|jpva=[[Yūko Kobayashi]] (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>[[Takuya Eguchi]] (''Origins'')<br>[[Jun Fukuyuma]] (''Generations'')
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{blue color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'', ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', ''[[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]''
|counterpart=[[Green (Pocket Monsters)]], [[Blue (Adventures)]]
|debut=''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!]]'' (''Pocket Monsters''), ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'' (''Adventures''), [[JBA5]] (''Jō's Big Adventure'')
}}
|}
