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| | __TOC__ | | [[File:HSOWA HGSS.png|thumb|220px|right|A Skitty and a Wailord at the Day Care]] |
| |} | | The fan term '''HSOWA''' is an acronym that stands for '''Hot Skitty On Wailord Action'''. It is derived from the fact that {{p|Skitty}} and {{p|Wailord}} can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} in the {{pkmn|games}} despite the massive size difference. It has reached cult status on some message boards. |
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| The '''Pokémon metagame''' has a wide range of '''fanmade terminology''' for various aspects of the games. These are colloquial terms originating from unofficial sources, and are not found within the games themselves. However, some terms originally coined by the fandom have been used officially, such as [[Eeveelution]] and {{Shiny}}; these terms are not listed here. | | The term originates from GameFAQs where, when this topic came up, the user 'Endgame' reportedly said "HOT SKITTY ON WAILORD ACTION!". The name then stuck. |
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| ==Pokémon terms==
| | The reason why Wailord is included in the {{egg3|Field}}, the same group Skitty is in, in the first place is likely because whales are mammals, like most other Pokémon in the Field group. |
| ===Cute Legendary Pokémon===
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| A subset of [[Legendary Pokémon|Mythical Pokémon]], this is a group of Legendary Pokémon that are perceived to be small and cute. Each of their base stats are 100 with a base stat total of 600. They are only available as event Pokémon. Includes {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Victini}}. Often also referred to as Legendary fairies, although that term is also used to describe the [[lake guardians]].
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| ===Early-route Pokémon=== | | ==External links== |
| A Pokémon found in the first few routes of the game. Includes {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Patrat}}, {{p|Lillipup}}, {{p|Purrloin}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Venipede}}, {{p|Bunnelby}}, {{p|Fletchling}}, and {{p|Scatterbug}}.
| | * [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HotSkittyOnWailordAction HSOWA in TV Tropes] |
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| ===Electric rodents===
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| A group of {{type|Electric}} Pokémon based on {{wp|rodent}}s, consisting of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}{{tt|*|sometimes omitted}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Emolga}}, and {{p|Dedenne}}. All of its members are in either the {{egg|Fairy}} or {{egg|Field}} [[Egg Group]], along with having {{stat|Speed}} as their highest stat and only giving out Speed {{EV}}s when defeated. With the exception of Pichu, all of them (and only them) can learn {{m|Nuzzle}} starting in [[Generation VI]]. This group is also referred to as the '''Pikachu family''', '''Pikachu clones''' or '''Pikaclones'''.
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| {{p|Marill}} and its evolutionary relatives are sometimes erroneously placed in this group, despite not being Electric types and having {{stat|HP}} as their highest stats.
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| A deck from the {{TCG|Gym Challenge Strategy Guide}} is named {{TCG|Electric Rodents of Doom}}, possibly referencing this fan term. It is a predominantly {{TCG|Lightning}}-type deck that features Pikachu and Raichu, as well as {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}, which are also based on rodents.
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| ===Elemental monkeys===
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| {{main|Elemental monkeys}}
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| {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, {{p|Panpour}}, {{p|Simisage}}, {{p|Simisear}}, and {{p|Simipour}}.
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| ===Eon duo===
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| {{main|Eon duo}}
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| {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}. Often referred to collectively as '''Lati@s'''.
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| ===Hitmons===
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| {{main|Hitmons}}
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| {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}}, and sometimes {{p|Tyrogue}}.
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| ===Legendary duo===
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| {{main|Legendary duo}}
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| A group of two [[Legendary Pokémon]] that share some association.
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| ===Legendary trio===
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| {{main|Legendary trio}}
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| A group of three [[Legendary Pokémon]] that share some association.
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| ===Novelty Pokémon===
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| A Pokémon that possesses a unique trait, usually in battle.
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| ===Pseudo-legendary Pokémon===
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| {{main|Pseudo-legendary Pokémon}}
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| A Pokémon that has a three-stage evolutionary line, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of exactly 600. Includes {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, {{p|Hydreigon}}, and {{p|Goodra}}.
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| ===Trio master===
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| {{main|Trio master}}
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| A [[Legendary Pokémon]] that is associated with and regarded as superior to (in in-universe lore) the members (or other members) of a [[Legendary trio]].
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| ===Version mascot===
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| {{main|Version mascot}}
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| A Pokémon that appears on the boxart of one of the [[Pokémon games]] in the core series.
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| ==Fan terms==
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| ===Genwunner===
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| A pejorative term used to describe fans who dislike elements of the Pokémon franchise released after [[Generation I]] (and, to a lesser extent, [[Generation II]]) without a definitive reason. A corruption of "Generation One". Originated from the {{wp|Transformers}} fandom, where some fans share the same similar stance on their franchise.
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| ==Game terms==
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| ===Collection terms===
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| ====Living Pokédex====
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| {{main|Living Pokédex}}
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| Having a Pokémon of every species (available in that game) in the [[Pokémon Storage System]] at the same time.
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| ====Legitimate====
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| A Pokémon or item obtained without [[cheating]].
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| ====Untouched====
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| A Pokémon who is in the same state as it was obtained in. Specifically, it has gained no [[experience]], [[level]]s, {{EV}}s, or [[Ribbon]]s, had none of its [[move]]s changed or reordered, and has not [[Evolution|evolved]], gained [[Pokérus]], or had its pre-existing Pokérus become inactive. Commonly used to refer to [[event Pokémon]] and in-game [[gift Pokémon]].
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| ===Gameplay terms===
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| ====Cheating====
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| {{main|Cheating}}
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| The use of any device unauthorized by [[Nintendo]] or [[Game Freak]] to modify a Pokémon game. Being found to have cheated in any way, or having a Pokémon that was obtained by cheating on another game will result in immediate disqualification from any official tournament, and disqualification from all future official tournaments.
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| ====EV training====
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| Intentionally battling Pokémon for the {{EV}}s they give out in order to ensure EVs are distributed in a specific way or capped.
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| ====Gear Station or Centrico Plaza trick====
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| Securing the D-pad or analog stick in one direction so that the player continuously walks around the circular {{DL|Battle Subway|Gear Station}} or {{DL|Lumiose City|Prism Tower|Centrico Plaza}}, resulting in an effortless refilling of [[Hidden Grotto]]es, increase in [[friendship]], hatching of {{pkmn|Egg}}s, and accumulation of [[Poké Mile]]s.
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| ====Grinding====
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| {{pkmn|training|Training}} a Pokémon to a certain [[level]] through repetitive battling.
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| ====HM slave====
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| {{main|HM slave}}
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| A Pokémon kept in the party primarily for its ability to use one or more [[HM]] moves outside of battle.
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| ====HSOWA====
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| {{main|HSOWA}}
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| Hot Skitty On Wailord Action, often shortened to HSOWA, refers to the fact that {{p|Skitty}} and {{p|Wailord}} can [[Breeding|breed]] in the games despite their size difference, due to both being in the {{egg3|Field}}.
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| ====IV breeding====
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| Intentionally [[breeding]] Pokémon to have a specific {{IV}} or set of IVs.
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| ====Masuda method====
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| {{main|Masuda method}}
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| The game mechanic that increases the likelihood of [[Shiny Pokémon]] to hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}s if the parents are from differing real-world geographical locations. Named after [[Junichi Masuda]], who first documented this mechanic in his blog.
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| ====Nuzlocke Challenge====
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| {{main|Nuzlocke Challenge}}
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| A special challenge playthrough of a Pokémon game in which the player must follow a set of self-enforced rules to make the game more difficult. Most notably, the player can only catch the first Pokémon they encounter on each route, and must release any Pokémon that faints. Named after the [http://nuzlocke.com/ comic series] of the same name that first proposed the type of playthrough.
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| ====Repel trick====
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| {{main|Appendix:Repel trick}}
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| Using [[Repel]]s and a lead Pokémon of a specific level to restrict [[wild Pokémon]] encounters to a specific Pokémon or group of Pokémon due to the maximum level at which wild Pokémon can appear.
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| ====Spinner trick====
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| Securing the D-pad or analogue stick in a single direction so that the player continuously walks into a [[spin tile]], resulting in an effortless increase in [[friendship]] and hatching of {{pkmn|Egg}}s. Often called the "Fuego trick" in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} due to [[Fuego Ironworks]] being the optimal location for doing so.
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| ===Metagame terms===
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| {{main|Appendix:Metagame terminology}}
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| ===Technical terms===
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| ====EVs====
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| {{main|Effort values}}
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| Effort values, often shortened to EVs, are capped permanent stat bonuses gained by defeating Pokémon, using items such as [[vitamin]]s or [[wing]]s, or using services such as those in [[Join Avenue]]. They ensure trained Pokémon are stronger than newly caught Pokémon.
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| ====IVs====
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| {{main|Individual values}}
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| Individual values, often shortened to IVs, are fixed values that can be inherited from the Pokémon's parents. They ensure Pokémon are genetically different.
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| ====RNG====
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| {{main|Pseudorandom number generation in Pokémon}}
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| Refers to the Random Number Generator, or rather the practice of manipulating it through the use of fan-made software, in order to obtain [[Shiny Pokémon]] or Pokémon with specific {{IV}}s—both endeavors which would otherwise leave a lot up to chance.
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