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'''Pokémon cosplay''', or '''Pokémon dressup''', is the act of dressing up in a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} costume. This hobby is seen in both the Pokémon [[canon]] and among fans.
{{redirect|Cosplay|the {{p|Pikachu}} that can be dressed in different costumes|Cosplay Pikachu}}
'''Pokémon cosplay''' (short for '''Pokémon costume play'''), or '''Pokémon dressup''', is the act of dressing up in a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} costume. This hobby is seen in both the Pokémon [[canon]] and among fans.


==In the games==
==In the games==
[[File:Spr DP Poké Kid.png|frame|left|A {{tc|Poké Kid}}]]
[[File:ORAS Poké Maniac.png|thumb|220px|A Poké Maniac in Generation VI]]
[[File:Spr FRLG PokéManiac.png|frame|A {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}} in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}]]
In {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, cosplay is referenced by a {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}} in [[Rock Tunnel]]. The PokéManiac asks if {{ga|Red}} has heard of costume players. After defeat, he explains that costume players dress up as Pokémon for fun.
In {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, cosplay is referenced by a {{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}} in [[Rock Tunnel]]. The PokéManiac asks if {{ga|Red}} has heard of costume players. After defeat, he explains that costume players dress up as Pokémon for fun.


Since their introduction in [[Generation II]], male {{tc|Pokéfan}}s have been accompanied with their children who are dressed up like {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Pichu}}. In [[Generation IV]], these cosplaying children can also be found on their own, called {{tc|Poké Kid}}s.
Since their introduction in [[Generation II]], male {{tc|Pokéfan}}s have been accompanied with their children who are dressed up like {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Pichu}}. In [[Generation IV]], these cosplaying children can also be found on their own, called {{tc|Poké Kid}}s.


{{tc|Poké Maniac}}s dress up similar to {{p|Charizard}} in [[Generation III]]. In [[Generation IV]], they could be more like {{p|Larvitar}}.
{{tc|Poké Maniac}}s dress up similar to {{p|Charizard}} in [[Generation]]s {{gen|III}} and {{gen|VI}}. In [[Generation IV]], they could be more like {{p|Larvitar}}.


[[Fantina]]'s dress is notably inspired by {{p|Drifblim}}. However, it is considerably different from a typical cosplaying costume.
[[Fantina]]'s dress is notably inspired by {{p|Drifblim}}. However, it is considerably different from a typical cosplaying costume.
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The [[Colosseum Leader]]s in {{g|Battle Revolution}} all cosplay as Pokémon. [[Colosseum Leader Taylor|Taylor]] is dressed as {{p|Pachirisu}}, [[Colosseum Leader Marina|Marina]] is dressed as {{p|Kyogre}}, [[Rosie]] is dressed as {{p|Roserade}}, [[Voldon]] is dressed as {{p|Electivire}}, [[Terrell]] is dressed as {{p|Groudon}}, and [[Dusty]] is dressed as {{p|Lucario}}. All of these costumes can be {{Shiny}} and both forms are available for players as well.
The [[Colosseum Leader]]s in {{g|Battle Revolution}} all cosplay as Pokémon. [[Colosseum Leader Taylor|Taylor]] is dressed as {{p|Pachirisu}}, [[Colosseum Leader Marina|Marina]] is dressed as {{p|Kyogre}}, [[Rosie]] is dressed as {{p|Roserade}}, [[Voldon]] is dressed as {{p|Electivire}}, [[Terrell]] is dressed as {{p|Groudon}}, and [[Dusty]] is dressed as {{p|Lucario}}. All of these costumes can be {{Shiny}} and both forms are available for players as well.


In [[Pokémon Conquest]], most of the outfits worn by [[Warlord]]s, and some of those worn by regular [[Warrior]]s, incorporate elements of Pokémon designs. Many Rank II Warlord designs could qualify as cosplay, such as those of [[Aya (Conquest)|Aya]], [[Kotarō]], and [[Muneshige]].
In [[Pokémon Conquest]], most of the outfits worn by [[Warlord]]s, and some of those worn by regular [[Warrior]]s, incorporate elements of Pokémon designs. Many Rank II Warlord designs could qualify as cosplay, such as those of {{OBP|Aya|Conquest}}, [[Kotarō]], and [[Muneshige]].
 
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the player can obtain a [[Cosplay Pikachu]], a special female {{p|Pikachu}} that has five different costumes it can wear, each with their own associated move.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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{{MTR}} of {{TRT}} is well-known for dressing up as other Pokémon when needed.
{{MTR}} of {{TRT}} is well-known for dressing up as other Pokémon when needed.


In ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]'', [[Mr. Parker]]'s costume as Gligarman is based on a {{p|Gligar}}, as is his daughter [[Latoya Parker|Latoya]]'s costume as Gligirl. In the same episode, {{MTR}} and James dress up as two Metapod.
In ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]'', [[Mr. Parker]]'s costume as Gligarman is based on a {{p|Gligar}}, as is his daughter [[Latoya Parker|Latoya]]'s costume as Gligirl. In the same episode, {{MTR}} and [[James]] dress up as two Metapod.


In the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] for the Japanese version of ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', [[Jessie]] turns out to be the subject, cosplaying as a {{p|Venomoth}}. In the Japanese episodes, ''Who's That Pokémon?'' is called ''Dare da?'', or ''Who is it?'', so when the "Pokémon" is revealed and the narrator says "Venomoth", the children shout "Wrong!"
In the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] for the Japanese version of ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', [[Jessie]] turns out to be the subject, cosplaying as a {{p|Venomoth}}. In the Japanese episodes, ''Who's That Pokémon?'' is called ''Dare da?'', or ''Who is it?'', so when the "Pokémon" is revealed and the narrator says "Venomoth", the children shout "Wrong!"
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[[Nicholai]] is well-known for his cosplaying. He wears the costume of any Pokémon he sends out into {{pkmn|battle}} or of whatever Pokémon he might be trying to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}. He has been seen wearing costumes of {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Gligar}}, {{p|Tentacruel}}, {{p|Bellossom}}, and {{p|Zangoose}}.
[[Nicholai]] is well-known for his cosplaying. He wears the costume of any Pokémon he sends out into {{pkmn|battle}} or of whatever Pokémon he might be trying to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}. He has been seen wearing costumes of {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Gligar}}, {{p|Tentacruel}}, {{p|Bellossom}}, and {{p|Zangoose}}.


{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} entered a Pokémon Cosplay Contest in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go]]''. In this contest, however, it was their Pokémon which cosplayed, not themselves, though {{Si|Rhonda}}, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Nurse Joy]] were respectively dressed up as {{p|Cherrim}}, {{p|Growlithe}}, and {{p|Chansey}}. Ash entered {{AP|Pikachu}}, who did many impressions of other Pokémon. Dawn entered her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} as a {{p|Weedle}}, but lost when he broke character and used a {{m|BubbleBeam}}. The winner of the contest was Brock and his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, who dressed up as a {{p|Politoed}} and continued his impression of one throughout the entire episode.
{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} entered the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go]]''. In this contest, however, it was their Pokémon which cosplayed, not themselves, though {{Si|Rhonda}}, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Nurse Joy]] were respectively dressed up as {{p|Cherrim}}, {{p|Growlithe}}, and {{p|Chansey}}. Ash entered {{AP|Pikachu}}, who did many impressions of other Pokémon. Dawn entered her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} as a {{p|Weedle}}, but lost when he broke character and used a {{m|BubbleBeam}}. The winner of the contest was Brock and his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, who dressed up as a {{p|Politoed}} and continued his impression of one throughout the entire episode.


[[Bill]] wore a {{p|Kabuto}} cosplay in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]''. This costume was used for Bill's research.
[[Bill]] wore a {{p|Kabuto}} cosplay in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]''. This costume was used for Bill's research.
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In ''[[BW057|The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!]]'', [[Charles]] (as the Mighty Accelguard) has a costume based on {{p|Accelgor}}, [[Dr. Ferrara]] (as Cryogonal Man) wears a {{p|Cryogonal}} mask, and [[Dr. Ferrara's henchmen]] both wear costumes based on {{p|Vanillite}}.
In ''[[BW057|The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!]]'', [[Charles]] (as the Mighty Accelguard) has a costume based on {{p|Accelgor}}, [[Dr. Ferrara]] (as Cryogonal Man) wears a {{p|Cryogonal}} mask, and [[Dr. Ferrara's henchmen]] both wear costumes based on {{p|Vanillite}}.


In ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', a portion of the Bell of Wishes Festival contest required those who made it through to the round to dress up. The Trainer had to dress up as important Unova figure while their Pokémon dressed up as the Pokémon used by the figure. {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and [[Stephan]] dressed up as [[Alder]], [[Professor Juniper]], and [[Nurse Joy]], respectively. [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris's Axew]], and Stephan's {{p|Sawk}} in turn dressed up as {{p|Bouffalant}}, {{p|Darumaka}}, and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}}, respectively. [[Ricky]] was to dress up as [[Officer Jenny]] while his {{p|Elgyem}} was to dress up as {{p|Herdier}} but Elgyem used its {{t|Psychic}} powers to manipulate {{an|Miles}}'s mind into thinking they were dressed up. Lastly, {{an|Cilan}} dressed up as [[Elesa]] and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} dressed up as {{P|Emolga}}. However, they did not pass to the next round because Cilan could not remember his lines.
In ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', a portion of the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] contest required those who made it through to the round to dress up. The Trainer had to dress up as important Unova figure while their Pokémon dressed up as the Pokémon used by the figure. {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and [[Stephan]] dressed up as [[Alder]], [[Professor Juniper]], and [[Nurse Joy]], respectively. [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Iris's Axew]], and Stephan's {{p|Sawk}} in turn dressed up as {{p|Bouffalant}}, {{p|Darumaka}}, and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}}, respectively. [[Ricky]] was to dress up as [[Officer Jenny]] while his {{p|Elgyem}} was to dress up as {{p|Herdier}} but Elgyem used its {{t|Psychic}} powers to manipulate {{an|Miles}}'s mind into thinking they were dressed up. Lastly, {{an|Cilan}} dressed up as [[Elesa]] and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} dressed up as {{P|Emolga}}. However, they did not pass to the next round because Cilan could not remember his lines.


In ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]'', in [[Ricard Nouveau]]'s fantasy there was a {{p|Lilligant}} and standing next to her was a young woman cosplaying one.
In ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]'', in [[Ricard Nouveau]]'s fantasy there was a {{p|Lilligant}} and standing next to her was a young woman cosplaying one.


In ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]'', {{an|Serena}} wore a {{p|Fennekin}} cosplay for filming her PokéVision video.
In ''[[XY021|A Pokévision of Things to Come!]]'', {{an|Serena}} wore a {{p|Fennekin}} cosplay for filming her [[Pokévision]] video.


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There were multiple cosplays during the [[Gourgeist Festival]] in ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]'', including: Ash as a {{p|Snorlax}}, Ash's Pikachu as a {{p|Psyduck}}, Serena as a {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette and Florges|Red Flower}} {{p|Florges}}, {{an|Clemont}} as a Watchog, {{an|Bonnie}} as a {{p|Ludicolo}}, [[Clemont's Dedenne]] as a {{p|Corphish}}, [[Clemont's Chespin]] as a Pikachu, Jessie as a {{p|Mismagius}}, James as a {{p|Gourgeist}}, Meowth as a {{p|Banette}}, [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] as a {{p|Sawk}} and [[James's Inkay]] as a Pikachu.
File:Dare_da_EP161.png|Jessie dressed as a {{p|Venomoth}} in [[EP161]]'s "{{tt|Dare da?|Who is it?/Who's That Pokémon?}}"
 
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File:Dare da EP161.png|Jessie dressed as a {{p|Venomoth}} in [[EP161]]'s "{{tt|Dare da?|Who is it?/Who's That Pokémon?}}"
File:Nicholai Cosplay.png|[[Nicholai]] battling with his {{p|Mudkip}} in a Mudkip costume
File:Nicholai Cosplay.png|[[Nicholai]] battling with his {{p|Mudkip}} in a Mudkip costume
File:YEAH!.png|Scene from ''YEAH!''
File:YEAH!.png|Scene from ''YEAH!''
File:Dr Gordon Machoke costume.png|[[Dr. Gordon]] as a {{p|Machoke}}
File:Dr Gordon Machoke costume.png|[[Dr. Gordon]] as a {{p|Machoke}}
File:DP033.png|{{si|Rhonda}} cosplaying a {{p|Cherrim}}
File:DP033.png|{{si|Rhonda}} cosplaying a {{p|Cherrim}}
File:Croagunk Politoed.png|[[Brock's Croagunk]] dressed up as a {{p|Politoed}}
File:Dawn piplup costume.png|{{an|Dawn}} dressed up as a {{p|Piplup}}
File:Dawn piplup costume.png|{{an|Dawn}} dressed up as a {{p|Piplup}}
File:Seviper Milotic.png|[[Jessie's Seviper]] dressed up as a {{p|Milotic}}
File:Jimmy Ray.png|[[Jimmy Ray]] in his {{p|Watchog}} costume
File:Jimmy Ray.png|[[Jimmy Ray]] in his {{p|Watchog}} costume
File:James Moltres costume.png| [[James]] in a Moltres costume.
File:James Moltres costume.png| [[James]] in a Moltres costume
File:Pikachu Bouffalant.png|[[Ash's Pikachu]] dressed up as [[Alder]]'s {{p|Bouffalant}}
File:Pikachu Bouffalant.png|[[Ash's Pikachu]] dressed up as [[Alder]]'s {{p|Bouffalant}}
File:Axew Darumaka.png|[[Iris's Axew]] dressed up as {{p|Darumaka}}
File:Axew Darumaka.png|[[Iris's Axew]] dressed up as {{p|Darumaka}}
File:Sawk Audino.png|[[Stephan's Sawk]] dressed as [[Nurse Joy's Audino]]
File:Sawk Audino.png|[[Stephan's Sawk]] dressed as [[Nurse Joy's Audino]]
File:Pansage Emolga.png|[[Cilan's Pansage]] dressed as [[Elesa]]'s {{p|Emolga}}
File:Pansage Emolga.png|[[Cilan's Pansage]] dressed as [[Elesa]]'s {{p|Emolga}}
File:The Lilligant woman.png|[[Ricard Nouveau]]'s fantasy with a {{p|Lilligant}} and a young woman cosplaying one.
File:The Lilligant woman.png|[[Ricard Nouveau]]'s fantasy with a {{p|Lilligant}} and a young woman cosplaying one
File:Meowth Leafeon.png|[[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] dressed as a {{p|Glaceon}}
Serena Fennekin Cosplay.png|{{an|Serena}} dressed as {{p|Fennekin}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


==={{MTR}}===
==={{MTR}}===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Meowth dressed as a {{p|Leafeon}} in ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]'' and {{p|Cubchoo}} in ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]''}}
<gallery perrow=5>
<gallery perrow=5>
File:Meowth Sunflora.png|Meowth dressed as a {{p|Sunflora}}
File:Meowth Sunflora.png|As a {{p|Sunflora}}
File:Meowth Aipom.png|Meowth dressed as an {{p|Aipom}}
File:Meowth Aipom.png|As an {{p|Aipom}}
File:Meowth Banette.png|Meowth dressed as a {{p|Banette}}
File:Meowth Banette.png|As a {{p|Banette}}
File:Meowth Dewott.png|Meowth dressed as a {{p|Dewott}}
File:Meowth Dewott.png|As a {{p|Dewott}}
File:Meowth Golem.png|Meowth dressed as a {{p|Golem}}
File:Meowth Golem.png|As a {{p|Golem}}
File:Meowth Kirlia.png|Meowth dressed as a {{p|Kirlia}}
File:Meowth Kirlia.png|As a {{p|Kirlia}}
File:Meowth Murkrow.png|Meowth dressed as a {{p|Murkrow}}
File:Meowth Murkrow.png|As a {{p|Murkrow}}
File:Meowth Persian.png|Meowth dressed as a {{p|Persian}}
File:Meowth Persian.png|As a {{p|Persian}}
File:Meowth Shiftry.png|Meowth dressed as a {{p|Shiftry}}
File:Meowth Shiftry.png|As a {{p|Shiftry}}
File:Meowth Umbreon.png|Meowth dressed as an {{p|Umbreon}}
File:Meowth Umbreon.png|As an {{p|Umbreon}}
File:Meowth Wailord.png|Meowth dressed as a {{p|Wailord}}
File:Meowth Wailord.png|As a {{p|Wailord}}
File:Meowth Weavile.png|Meowth dressed as a {{p|Weavile}}
File:Meowth Weavile.png|As a {{p|Weavile}}
File:Meowth Cubchoo.png|As a {{p|Cubchoo}}
File:Meowth Leafeon.png|As a {{p|Leafeon}}
File:Meowth Pelipper.png|As a {{p|Pelipper}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===
===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===
While cosplay doesn't officially appear in most [[Pokémon manga]], there is a technique based off Pokémon cosplay in the [[Pokémon RéBURST]] manga called [[Burst]]. Unlike usual Pokémon cosplay, the Burst techniques are used for battle purposes.
While cosplay doesn't officially appear in most [[Pokémon manga]], there is a technique based on Pokémon cosplay in the [[Pokémon RéBURST]] manga called [[Burst]]. Unlike usual Pokémon cosplay, the Burst techniques are used for battle purposes.


==Pokémon.com==
==Pokémon.com==
When it was relaunched in January 2010, [[Pokémon.com]] added a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], where players play games and earn coins to buy clothing at a Trainer store, some of which are Pokémon costumes.
When it was relaunched in January 2010, [[Pokémon.com]] added a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], where players play games and earn coins to buy clothing at a Trainer store, some of which are Pokémon costumes.
<gallery>
File:Trainer Store Donphan Liepard costume.jpg | Donphan costume and pieces of the Liepard costume
File:Trainer Store Heracross Pinsir costume.png | Heracross and Pinsir costumes
File:Trainer Store Gengar costume.png | Gengar costume
File:Trainer Store Mudkip Torchic Treecko costume.png | Mudkip, Torchic, and Treecko costumes
</gallery>


==In the fandom==
==In the fandom==
[[File:Teamrocket2000.jpg|thumb|A photo of someone cosplaying as [[Jessie]] at the [[Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour]]]]
[[File:Teamrocket2000.jpg|thumb|200px|A photo of a girl cosplaying as [[Jessie]] at the [[Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour]]]]
Like most anime, manga, and video game fandoms, {{wp|cosplay}} is common within the Pokémon fandom. Most fans will dress up as human characters from the {{pkmn|games}} and {{pkmn|anime}} such as {{Ash}}, {{TRT}}, female generational protagonists [[Misty]], {{an|May}}, or {{an|Dawn}}, Officer Jenny, or Nurse Joy. Many females {{wp|crossplay}} as either Ash or [[James]] because of their youthful male looks, commonly known in Japan as ''{{wp|bishōnen}}'', or "bishie" for short in English. Still, it is far from unheard of for fans to dress up in costumes of their favorite Pokémon species, especially if it is in the ''kigurumi'' or ''gijinka'' style of cosplay. '''{{wp|Kigurumi#Disguise pajamas|Kigurumi}}''' is basically a hooded coverall pajama jumpsuit disguise of a character like {{p|Pikachu}}, while a '''{{wp|Moe anthropomorphism|gijinka}}''' (also called "moe anthropomorphism") is a human form of a species.  Because of the popularity of Pikachu as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise, many young women dress in a {{DL|wp:Lolita fashion|Sweet Lolita}} style of dress at conventions.
Like most anime, manga, and video game fandoms, {{wp|cosplay}} is common within the Pokémon fandom. Most fans will dress up as human characters from the {{pkmn|games}} and {{pkmn|anime}} such as {{Ash}}, {{TRT}}, female generational protagonists [[Misty]], {{an|May}}, or {{an|Dawn}}, Officer Jenny, or Nurse Joy. Many females {{wp|crossplay}} as either Ash or [[James]] because of their youthful male looks, commonly known in Japan as ''{{wp|bishōnen}}'', or "bishie" for short in English. Still, it is far from unheard of for fans to dress up in costumes of their favorite Pokémon species, especially if it is in the ''kigurumi'' or ''gijinka'' style of cosplay. '''{{wp|Kigurumi#Disguise pajamas|Kigurumi}}''' is basically a hooded coverall pajama jumpsuit disguise of a character like {{p|Pikachu}}, while a '''{{wp|Moe anthropomorphism|gijinka}}''' (also called "moe anthropomorphism") is a human form of a species.  Because of the popularity of Pikachu as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise, many young women dress in a {{DL|wp:Lolita fashion|Sweet Lolita}} style of dress at conventions.


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Cosplay redirects here. For the Pikachu that can be dressed in different costumes, see Cosplay Pikachu.

Pokémon cosplay (short for Pokémon costume play), or Pokémon dressup, is the act of dressing up in a Pokémon costume. This hobby is seen in both the Pokémon canon and among fans.

In the games

A Poké Maniac in Generation VI

In Red and Blue, cosplay is referenced by a PokéManiac in Rock Tunnel. The PokéManiac asks if Red has heard of costume players. After defeat, he explains that costume players dress up as Pokémon for fun.

Since their introduction in Generation II, male Pokéfans have been accompanied with their children who are dressed up like Pikachu or Pichu. In Generation IV, these cosplaying children can also be found on their own, called Poké Kids.

Poké Maniacs dress up similar to Charizard in Generations III and VI. In Generation IV, they could be more like Larvitar.

Fantina's dress is notably inspired by Drifblim. However, it is considerably different from a typical cosplaying costume.

The Colosseum Leaders in Pokémon Battle Revolution all cosplay as Pokémon. Taylor is dressed as Pachirisu, Marina is dressed as Kyogre, Rosie is dressed as Roserade, Voldon is dressed as Electivire, Terrell is dressed as Groudon, and Dusty is dressed as Lucario. All of these costumes can be Shiny and both forms are available for players as well.

In Pokémon Conquest, most of the outfits worn by Warlords, and some of those worn by regular Warriors, incorporate elements of Pokémon designs. Many Rank II Warlord designs could qualify as cosplay, such as those of Aya, Kotarō, and Muneshige.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player can obtain a Cosplay Pikachu, a special female Pikachu that has five different costumes it can wear, each with their own associated move.

In the anime

Meowth of Team Rocket is well-known for dressing up as other Pokémon when needed.

In The Superhero Secret, Mr. Parker's costume as Gligarman is based on a Gligar, as is his daughter Latoya's costume as Gligirl. In the same episode, Meowth and James dress up as two Metapod.

In the Who's That Pokémon? for the Japanese version of The Bug Stops Here, Jessie turns out to be the subject, cosplaying as a Venomoth. In the Japanese episodes, Who's That Pokémon? is called Dare da?, or Who is it?, so when the "Pokémon" is revealed and the narrator says "Venomoth", the children shout "Wrong!"

Ash wore a Seviper costume in ZigZag Zangoose to help Nicholai figure out how to battle a Seviper using a Zangoose.

Nicholai is well-known for his cosplaying. He wears the costume of any Pokémon he sends out into battle or of whatever Pokémon he might be trying to catch. He has been seen wearing costumes of Mudkip, Zigzagoon, Gligar, Tentacruel, Bellossom, and Zangoose.

Ash, Dawn, and Brock entered the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest in All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go. In this contest, however, it was their Pokémon which cosplayed, not themselves, though Rhonda, Officer Jenny, and Nurse Joy were respectively dressed up as Cherrim, Growlithe, and Chansey. Ash entered Pikachu, who did many impressions of other Pokémon. Dawn entered her Piplup as a Weedle, but lost when he broke character and used a BubbleBeam. The winner of the contest was Brock and his Croagunk, who dressed up as a Politoed and continued his impression of one throughout the entire episode.

Bill wore a Kabuto cosplay in Mystery at the Lighthouse. This costume was used for Bill's research.

Dawn wore a Piplup cosplay in her dream in Malice in Wonderland!.

In YEAH!, an ending for Pokémon Sunday, cosplayers are dressed up as a Treecko and Wobbuffet.

On its own, Pokémon Sunday, and its Generation V successor, Pokémon Smash! has some of its hosts dress up as Pokémon. Sunday had Lucario and Chimchar, while Smash! has Zoroark and Oshawott.

In Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!, Jimmy Ray wears a Watchog costume.

In The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!, Charles (as the Mighty Accelguard) has a costume based on Accelgor, Dr. Ferrara (as Cryogonal Man) wears a Cryogonal mask, and Dr. Ferrara's henchmen both wear costumes based on Vanillite.

In Climbing the Tower of Success!, a portion of the Wishing Bell Festival contest required those who made it through to the round to dress up. The Trainer had to dress up as important Unova figure while their Pokémon dressed up as the Pokémon used by the figure. Ash, Iris, and Stephan dressed up as Alder, Professor Juniper, and Nurse Joy, respectively. Ash's Pikachu, Iris's Axew, and Stephan's Sawk in turn dressed up as Bouffalant, Darumaka, and Audino, respectively. Ricky was to dress up as Officer Jenny while his Elgyem was to dress up as Herdier but Elgyem used its Psychic powers to manipulate Miles's mind into thinking they were dressed up. Lastly, Cilan dressed up as Elesa and Pansage dressed up as Emolga. However, they did not pass to the next round because Cilan could not remember his lines.

In Clash of the Connoisseurs!, in Ricard Nouveau's fantasy there was a Lilligant and standing next to her was a young woman cosplaying one.

In A Pokévision of Things to Come!, Serena wore a Fennekin cosplay for filming her Pokévision video.

There were multiple cosplays during the Gourgeist Festival in A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?, including: Ash as a Snorlax, Ash's Pikachu as a Psyduck, Serena as a Red Flower Florges, Clemont as a Watchog, Bonnie as a Ludicolo, Clemont's Dedenne as a Corphish, Clemont's Chespin as a Pikachu, Jessie as a Mismagius, James as a Gourgeist, Meowth as a Banette, Jessie's Wobbuffet as a Sawk and James's Inkay as a Pikachu.

Meowth

In the manga

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

While cosplay doesn't officially appear in most Pokémon manga, there is a technique based on Pokémon cosplay in the Pokémon RéBURST manga called Burst. Unlike usual Pokémon cosplay, the Burst techniques are used for battle purposes.

Pokémon.com

When it was relaunched in January 2010, Pokémon.com added a Pokémon Trainer Club, where players play games and earn coins to buy clothing at a Trainer store, some of which are Pokémon costumes.

In the fandom

A photo of a girl cosplaying as Jessie at the Pokémon 2000 Stadium Tour

Like most anime, manga, and video game fandoms, cosplay is common within the Pokémon fandom. Most fans will dress up as human characters from the games and anime such as Ash, Team Rocket, female generational protagonists Misty, May, or Dawn, Officer Jenny, or Nurse Joy. Many females crossplay as either Ash or James because of their youthful male looks, commonly known in Japan as bishōnen, or "bishie" for short in English. Still, it is far from unheard of for fans to dress up in costumes of their favorite Pokémon species, especially if it is in the kigurumi or gijinka style of cosplay. Kigurumi is basically a hooded coverall pajama jumpsuit disguise of a character like Pikachu, while a gijinka (also called "moe anthropomorphism") is a human form of a species. Because of the popularity of Pikachu as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise, many young women dress in a Sweet Lolita style of dress at conventions.