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'''Canon''' refers to all official and undeniable information within a general series. Originally a religious term used to refer to which scriptures written "counted" in a religion, the term has expanded to have meaning in fictional series as well. | '''Canon''' refers to all official and undeniable information within a general series. Originally a religious term used to refer to which scriptures written "counted" in a religion, the term has expanded to have meaning in fictional series as well. | ||
In the Pokémon franchise | In the Pokémon franchise there are several canons, usually sharing elements and concepts among them, most notably the existence of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Aside from this and the interrelation of the various species of Pokémon (such as by evolution), these worlds can vary from one another in canon and storyline either very little or very greatly. | ||
Canon is different from [[fanon]] in that, while fanon things may be mutually agreed upon by most, and possibly all, fans, they are never officially stated. | Canon is different from [[fanon]] in that, while fanon things may be mutually agreed upon by most, and possibly all, fans, they are never officially stated. | ||
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==List of canons== | ==List of canons== | ||
===Games=== | ===Games=== | ||
The canon of the [[ | The canon of the [[core series]] considers the following: | ||
*Events occurring in the | *Events occurring in the [[core series]] games are the ultimate canon. | ||
*[[Player character|Player]] choices such as the hero's gender and [[starter Pokémon]] are generally not standardized within the canon, with the exception of {{ga|Red}} in the Generation I games and their remakes. | *[[Player character|Player]] choices such as the hero's gender and [[starter Pokémon]] are generally not standardized within the canon, with the exception of {{ga|Red}} in the Generation I games and their remakes. | ||
*In the case of conflicts between versions of a game, the later one such as a [[Third version#Release model|third version]] or [[remake]], supersedes. If equally new versions conflict, the canonical one is generally not standardized. | *In the case of conflicts between versions of a game, the later one such as a [[Third version#Release model|third version]] or [[remake]], supersedes. As such, [[Pokémon Crystal Version]] canonically supersedes [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions]], while [[Pokémon Platinum Version]] is canon instead of its paired counterparts [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]. If equally new versions, such as paired versions, conflict, the canonical one is generally not standardized. | ||
*Content from [[Pokémon Stadium series|games]] [[My Pokémon Ranch|related]] [[Pokémon Colosseum|to]] the | *Content from [[Pokémon Stadium series|games]] [[My Pokémon Ranch|related]] [[Pokémon Colosseum|to]] the core series is canon unless it conflicts with events in the core series games, while content from unrelated spin-offs is generally non-canon. | ||
*Canonical material via other forms of media, like [[ | *Canonical material via other forms of media, like [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|animated trailers]], manuals or merchandise, may exist depending on each case. | ||
===Anime=== | ===Anime=== | ||
The canon of the [[Pokémon anime]] considers the following: | The canon of the [[Pokémon anime]] considers the following: | ||
* The events of each and every episode are canon, and occur in chronological order with the exception of [[EP052]], which takes place before [[EP049]]. | * The events of each and every episode are canon, and occur in chronological order with the exception of [[EP052]], which takes place before [[EP049]]. | ||
* All movies are canon, and usually act the same as [[Filler episode|"filler" episodes]], as Ash and his friends do not obtain, evolve, or release any Pokémon, and do not get any Badges or Ribbons. | * All movies are canon to the TV series (except only one of the two versions of [[M14|the 14th movie]] is canon), and usually act the same as [[Filler episode|"filler" episodes]], as Ash and his friends do not obtain, evolve, or release any Pokémon, and do not get any Badges or Ribbons. Often the episodes a movie premieres between in Japan are the episodes that precede and follow it in chronological order. | ||
* The Japanese version of the anime | * The Japanese version of the anime supersedes any and all dubs if there is conflict between them, unless the dub corrects an obvious error. If something is said in a dub that is not mentioned in the original, it may not be truly canon. | ||
===Manga=== | ===Manga=== | ||
The canon of the various [[Pokémon manga]] considers the following: | The canon of the various [[Pokémon manga]] considers the following: | ||
* Each manga series is a separate canon, except in instances of sequels, such as [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]], which follows from [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. | * Each manga series is a separate canon, except in instances of sequels, such as [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]], which follows from [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. | ||
* [[Pokémon Adventures]] chapters and rounds follow chronologically from one another, rather than having the {{chap2|Ruby & Sapphire}} and {{chap|Emerald}}s occur contemporaneously to the {{chap2|Red, Green & Blue}} and {{chap|Yellow}}s as the storylines of the games they are based on do. The same applies to {{chap2|Diamond & Pearl}} and {{chap|Platinum}}s which do not occur simultaneously with the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. The exception to this rule is {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, which occurs between ''Emerald'' and ''Diamond & Pearl''. Although the rounds of a chapter follow chronologically from one another there are few exceptions to this: for example, ''[[PS152|Buzz Off, Butterfree!]]'' (round 152) takes place simultaneously with ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]'' (round 117). | * [[Pokémon Adventures]] chapters and rounds follow chronologically from one another, rather than having the {{chap2|Ruby & Sapphire}} and {{chap|Emerald}}s occur contemporaneously to the {{chap2|Red, Green, & Blue}} and {{chap|Yellow}}s as the storylines of the games they are based on do. The same applies to {{chap2|Diamond & Pearl}} and {{chap|Platinum}}s which do not occur simultaneously with the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. The exception to this rule is {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, which occurs between ''Emerald'' and ''Diamond & Pearl''. Although the rounds of a chapter follow chronologically from one another there are few exceptions to this: for example, ''[[PS152|Buzz Off, Butterfree!]]'' (round 152) takes place simultaneously with ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]'' (round 117). | ||
==Differences between canons== | ==Differences between canons== | ||
Revision as of 23:10, 28 May 2015
Canon refers to all official and undeniable information within a general series. Originally a religious term used to refer to which scriptures written "counted" in a religion, the term has expanded to have meaning in fictional series as well.
In the Pokémon franchise there are several canons, usually sharing elements and concepts among them, most notably the existence of Pokémon. Aside from this and the interrelation of the various species of Pokémon (such as by evolution), these worlds can vary from one another in canon and storyline either very little or very greatly.
Canon is different from fanon in that, while fanon things may be mutually agreed upon by most, and possibly all, fans, they are never officially stated.
List of canons
Games
The canon of the core series considers the following:
- Events occurring in the core series games are the ultimate canon.
- Player choices such as the hero's gender and starter Pokémon are generally not standardized within the canon, with the exception of Red in the Generation I games and their remakes.
- In the case of conflicts between versions of a game, the later one such as a third version or remake, supersedes. As such, Pokémon Crystal Version canonically supersedes Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions, while Pokémon Platinum Version is canon instead of its paired counterparts Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions. If equally new versions, such as paired versions, conflict, the canonical one is generally not standardized.
- Content from games related to the core series is canon unless it conflicts with events in the core series games, while content from unrelated spin-offs is generally non-canon.
- Canonical material via other forms of media, like animated trailers, manuals or merchandise, may exist depending on each case.
Anime
The canon of the Pokémon anime considers the following:
- The events of each and every episode are canon, and occur in chronological order with the exception of EP052, which takes place before EP049.
- All movies are canon to the TV series (except only one of the two versions of the 14th movie is canon), and usually act the same as "filler" episodes, as Ash and his friends do not obtain, evolve, or release any Pokémon, and do not get any Badges or Ribbons. Often the episodes a movie premieres between in Japan are the episodes that precede and follow it in chronological order.
- The Japanese version of the anime supersedes any and all dubs if there is conflict between them, unless the dub corrects an obvious error. If something is said in a dub that is not mentioned in the original, it may not be truly canon.
Manga
The canon of the various Pokémon manga considers the following:
- Each manga series is a separate canon, except in instances of sequels, such as Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, which follows from Magical Pokémon Journey.
- Pokémon Adventures chapters and rounds follow chronologically from one another, rather than having the Ruby & Sapphire and Emerald arcs occur contemporaneously to the Red, Green, & Blue and Yellow arcs as the storylines of the games they are based on do. The same applies to Diamond & Pearl and Platinum arcs which do not occur simultaneously with the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc. The exception to this rule is HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, which occurs between Emerald and Diamond & Pearl. Although the rounds of a chapter follow chronologically from one another there are few exceptions to this: for example, Buzz Off, Butterfree! (round 152) takes place simultaneously with Slugging It Out With Slugma (round 117).
Differences between canons
Characters that are well-known in the Pokémon franchise can have vast differences between the various canons. For example, in the games, Brock is a well-known Gym Leader, the toughest Trainer in the area of Pewter City, and remains as the leader of its Gym between the time of Red/Leaf's journey and Ethan/Kris/Lyra's. In the anime, however, while he is a tough Trainer, his true calling is as a Pokémon Breeder (and later on, a Pokémon Doctor), and he took the mantle of Pewter Gym Leader only because both of his parents left on their own Pokémon journeys, leaving him in the care of the Gym and their rather large family. Differences can go much further than that, with Sabrina being a kind shrine maiden in The Electric Tale of Pikachu, a misguided young woman due to the development of her powers in the anime, and a Team Rocket member in Pokémon Adventures.
