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* {{game|Yellow}} is a direct tribute to the 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.
* {{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.
* When Red was battled in [[Mt. Silver]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|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 {{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}} in her team, much like in the anime.
* 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]].
* 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]]''.
* [[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 {{v2|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}}.
* 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.
* [[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.
* The mysterious [[GS Ball]], a [[Key Item]] in {{game|Crystal}}, was introduced during the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] arc.
* The [[Generation II]] games said that [[Cinnabar Island]] was evacuated because of the eruption of a volcano. While the games do not show any volcano, the anime clearly shows {{Ash}} fighting against [[Blaine]] on the top of a volcano.
* 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 Gold, Silver, and Crystal a female NPC near the [[Lake of Rage]] makes a reference to the [[Pink Butterfree]]. She comments "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 [[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 with the same team combination is [[James]] of [[Team Rocket]] in the anime's [[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|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the [[Fame Checker]] included among its characters various references to the anime.
* 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]].
** Under Misty, it mentioned in a Pokémon Journal that she worships the [[Elite Four]] member [[Lorelei]], which referred to 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'll hit the road and travel, which alluded to Misty's major role in the anime as a fellow party member of Ash's.
* 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 {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, an NPC named Luis will sometimes participate in [[Pokémon Super Contest]] with his {{p|Pikachu}}, nicknamed [[Sparky]], much like [[Ritchie]]'s is.
* 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.
* {{rt|224|Sinnoh}} has {{tc|Ace Trainer}} {{OBP|Rebecca|M07}}, a {{pkmn|Trainer}} who analyzes battles using her laptop. She challenges the player with her {{p|Metagross}}. However, this cameo was not recognized by translators, as English versions call her '''Jamie''' (in Japanese version her name is '''ヒトミ''' ''Hitomi'', like in the movie).
* 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.
* Also, 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]] in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. In the Japanese version, as well, they are named as Butler and Diane, but, as with Rebecca, the English translation team did not notice the relation to the movie characters.
* 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}}).
* Swimmer Katelyn on [[Sinnoh Route 220]] is based on [[Lizabeth]] from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. Her Japanese name matches that of Lizabeth, but the relation was missed by the English dubbers of the game.
* 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 most important of the Super Contest judges is named Dexter, much like {{Ash}}'s [[Pokédex]] was during the anime's early seasons.
* 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 {{AP|three|Bayleef}} {{AP|Johto|Quilava}} {{AP|starters|Totodile}}.
* In [[Pokémon Snap]], Mew uses a bubble with 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}}.
* The movie event [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] and the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] appear in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* When the [[starter Pokémon]] is chosen in HeartGold and SoulSilver, 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!]]''.
* 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 {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|knows}} {{m|Thunder Fang}} in exchange for a player's {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}.
* 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}} [[Walking Pokémon|following him or her]], it will start crying softly.
* 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.
* 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.
* The [[Super Smash Bros.]] series has various references.
** All Pokémon are depicted with their anime voices, though the Western language versions of ''Melee'' and ''SSB4'' keep {{SSB|Mewtwo}}'s Japanese voice.
** 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 [[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 {{p|Meowth}} trophy depicts [[Team Rocket]]'s {{MTR}} with the guitar from [[Meowth's Party]].
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*** 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.
*** 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}}.
** {{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 releases simply state that it is from "the latest movie".
** 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.
** 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.
** [[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.]]"
* 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]].
* 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]].
* In Kalos Route 21, a male Rising Star had a Pokémon nicknamed "Ash Ketchum" in the Spanish version and "Misty" in the German version.
* 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.
* 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 of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], {{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 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]]''.
* If the player nicknames their {{p|Eevee}} after one of the [[Eevee brothers]] (excluding [[Mikey]]) in [[Pokémon GO]], 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 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.


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* {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]] are directly based on the TCG.
* {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]] are directly based on the TCG.
* In {{pkmn|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.
* 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.
* The beta versions of [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'s {{St|Pokémon Stadium|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.
* 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]].
* 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]].
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===Anime references===
===Anime references===
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* 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.
* 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]].
* 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 [[Advanced Generation series|AG]] episodes and making a cameo in the movie and DP episodes, and [[Kellyn]] playing a large role in the [[Diamond & Pearl series|DP]] episodes. The plot of each is based on a mission from the games.
* ''[[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]].
* 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 ''[[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 ''[[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 on the flesh (excluding Ash's Pikachu, Team Rocket's Meowth 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.


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The Pokémon series is noted for having multiple, distinctly different canons. They often will make references to one another.

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Original sketch of Silver

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Pokémon Adventures references

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  • 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 crush on Red is similar to the one the anime's version of the character has been suspected to have on Ash.
  • Red's Pikachu also acts in a similar fashion to Ash's Pikachu from the anime.
  • Armored Mewtwo appears in 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 Giovanni's statement to Mewtwo 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.
  • Latias has a human form who looks a lot like the one from the fifth movie.
  • Latios and Latias have the ability of sharing their visions with one another and anyone near them, similar to the "Sight Sharing" power that Latios and Latias had in the fifth movie.
  • A Jirachi is used to summon a fake Groudon in the sixth movie, while a Jirachi is used to summon a fake Kyogre in the Emerald arc.
  • Deoxys has an ability to duplicate itself, much like in the seventh movie. The duplicates look like those from anime.
  • Johanna appears in a Pokémon Super Contest video where she has a Glameow.
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The Electric Tale of Pikachu references

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  • Gary's sister's existence (in the anime he was never revealed to have one).
  • May gives Ash a town map, much like her game counterpart does to Red.
  • TMs (which come from games and have never appeared in the anime) are shown in this manga.
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  • This series is loosely based on the anime.

Pokémon Zensho references

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  • This manga is the most direct adaptation of Generation I games. It shows some events from games, which were omitted in other canons (e.g. Brock having a Jr. Trainer♂ as an apprentice, S.S. Anne's captain's sea sickness, the hunt for the Safari Zone Warden's dentures).
  • The main characters' names are Satoshi and Shigeru, rather than Red and Green, however it's likely that these names are directly taken from optional names of the game characters, rather than the anime.
  • When Brock's apprentice mentions the Elite Four, they appear as shadows in the same poses they had in their Generation I sprites.
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  • Satoshi without his hat looks a lot like Ash.
  • Satoshi has a Pikachu, it however doesn't seem to be an intended reference, as this one wasn't Satoshi's starter and it eventually evolved.
  • The Cerulean Gym building has a picture of Dewgong on the outside wall.
  • Satoshi gets the Rainbow Badge from Erika, rather than winning it in the battle.
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Magical Pokémon Journey references

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Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ references

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Pokémon Pocket Monsters references

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  • This series is based on the world and events of the main game series.

Aim to Be a Card Master!! references

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  • The main goal for the manga's main character Kenta Minamii is to become a great TCG player.

TCG references

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  • Many locations and characters from the games appear on different cards, particularly Trainer cards.
  • Many backgrounds for Pokémon cards are closely based on game locations, especially in the BW era.

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TFG references

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  • This game uses the same rarities as the TCG, with the exception of extra rare figures.
  • This game has Trainer cards like those in the TCG, though their incorporation and usage is different.

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