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The '''[[Pokémon]] franchise''' (Hindi: पोकेमोन ''Pokémon'', Urdu: پوکيمون ''Pokémon'') made its debut in the '''{{wp|Indian subcontinent}}''' in 2003, with the broadcast of the [[EP001|first anime episode]] in both English and Hindi languages on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}}. The respective channel aired the show for eight years straight (2003-2011), up to [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]].
The [[Pokémon]] franchise (Hindi: '''पोकेमोन''', Tamil: '''போகிமொன்''', Telegu: '''పోకీమాన్''', Urdu: '''پوکيمون''') made its debut in the '''{{wp|Indian subcontinent}}''' in 2003, with the broadcast of the [[EP001|first anime episode]] in both English and Hindi languages on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}}. The respective channel aired the show for eight years straight (2003-2011), up to [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]].


The anime also started airing on {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}; the channel currently airs the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
The anime also started airing on {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}; the channel currently airs the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
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In March of 2011, the {{pkmn|anime}} was shifted from Cartoon Network India to {{wp|Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo}}. It aired the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} in its entirety, along with the first season of the {{series|Best Wishes}}. In July 2014, the {{pkmn|anime}} made its return to {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} with [[S14|Pokémon: Black and White]].
In March of 2011, the {{pkmn|anime}} was shifted from Cartoon Network India to {{wp|Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo}}. It aired the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} in its entirety, along with the first season of the {{series|Best Wishes}}. In July 2014, the {{pkmn|anime}} made its return to {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} with [[S14|Pokémon: Black and White]].


In May 2014, the anime was also picked up by {{wp|Hungama TV}}, which started airing the {{series|original}}. The channel also started airing the {{series|XY}} from May 2015. <!--The show was continued by the channel with {{series|Advanced Generation}} from July 2015.-->
In May 2014, the anime was also picked up by {{wp|Hungama TV}}, which started airing the {{series|original}}. The channel also started airing the {{series|XY}} from May 2015. The show was continued by the channel with {{series|Advanced Generation}} starting in September 2015.


==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
While [[Nintendo]] has yet to make its way in the Indian subcontinent market officially, the [[Pokémon games]] and some [[Pokémon merchandise]] as well as other {{wp|Nintendo}} products (like consoles and games) are available on online retail sites.
While [[Nintendo]] has yet to make its way in the Indian subcontinent market officially, the [[Pokémon games]] and some [[Pokémon merchandise]] as well as other {{wp|Nintendo}} products (like consoles and games) are available on online retail sites.


Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire have made their way to India just a week after the US release<ref>[http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/pokemon-fans-helpless-in-india-as-nintendo-keeps-away-627108 NDTV Gadgets]</ref>.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire have made their way to India just a week after the US release<ref>[http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/pokemon-fans-helpless-in-india-as-nintendo-keeps-away-627108 NDTV Gadgets]</ref>.
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===Cartoon Network & Pogo===
===Cartoon Network and Pogo===
[[File:Cartoon Network 2010 Logo.png|200px|thumb|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan logo]]
[[File:Cartoon Network 2010 Logo.png|200px|thumb|Cartoon Network India and Pakistan logo]]
====Original series====
====Original series====
[[File:Season1 logo.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon: Indigo League]]
[[File:Season1 logo.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon: Indigo League]]
[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]] premiered on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} on May 12, 2003 as a part of its {{wp|Toonami}} block and it was made available in both Hindi and English languages.The timing was Monday - Friday at 8 am and 5 pm. The anime soon became one of the highly rated show on the respective channel, especially during its peak, and concluded its first run in the same year.
[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]] premiered on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} on May 12, 2003 as a part of its {{wp|Toonami}} block. It was made available in both Hindi and English languages. Episodes were aired on weekdays at 8 AM and 5 PM. The anime soon became one of the highly rated show on the respective channel, especially during its peak, and concluded its first run in the same year.


Immediately after the first season, [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]] made its Indian debut in late 2003 and ended its run in the mid of 2004. Following the year long re-run airings, [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]] made its long-awaited premiere on Cartoon Network.
Immediately after the first season, [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]] made its Indian debut in late 2003 and ended its run in mid-2004. Following a year of reruns, [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]] made its long-awaited premiere on Cartoon Network.


Affiliated with Cartoon Network India, a separate {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network}} feed was launched for the Pakistani audience in 2004, which was later made available in Afghanistan and Bangladesh as well. Due to the affiliation, both channels broadcasted the anime simultaneously. With [[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]], Cartoon Network India introduced two additional dubs for the Indian viewers, Tamil and Telugu. The {{series|original}} concluded its first complete run in the mid of 2005.
Affiliated with Cartoon Network India, a separate {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network}} feed was launched for the Pakistani audience in 2004, which was later made available in Afghanistan and Bangladesh as well. Due to the affiliation, both channels broadcasted the anime simultaneously. With [[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]], Cartoon Network India introduced two additional dubs for Indian viewers, Tamil and Telugu. The {{series|original}} concluded its first complete run in the mid-2005.


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====Advanced Generation series====
====Advanced Generation series====
[[File:Season6 logo.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon: Advanced]]
[[File:Season6 logo.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon: Advanced]]
[[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]] made its South Asian debut on May 9, 2006 and concluded in July of the same year. After four months of reruns, [[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]] was simulcasted on November 6, 2006. The trailers for the seventh season were also aired in the Indian theaters. It ended its first run on January 4, 2007. Following this season, Cartoon Network introduced a new block called ''Dastaan-e-Pokémon''.
[[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]] made its South Asian debut on May 9, 2006 and concluded in July of the same year. After four months of reruns, [[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]] was simulcasted on November 6, 2006. Trailers for the seventh season were also aired in the Indian theaters. It ended its first run on January 4, 2007.


''Dastaan-e-Pokémon'', a one-hour block, started January 8, 2007 with the first episode of the anime. The block continued to air all of the previous seasons, from the first season up to the seventh. Almost a year later, [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]] made its way to South Asia. Also, it was the first time when a season premiered with two back-to-back episodes on the respective channels. The block ended in the end of 2008
Following Pokémon: Advanced Challenge, Cartoon Network introduced a new block called ''Dastaan-e-Pokémon''. It was a one-hour block that started on January 8, 2007 with the first episode of the anime. The block continued to air all of the previous seasons, from the first season up to the seventh.


The final season of the ''Advanced Generation'' series. [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]] debuted in November of 2008. It began to air on Cartoon Network Pakistan two weeks after its Indian debut. Following the ten months long rerun airings, [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]] premiered in the respective territories.
Almost a year later, [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]] made its way to South Asia. This was the first time when a season premiered with two back-to-back episodes. The Dastaan-e-Pokémon block ended in late 2008.
 
The final season of the ''Advanced Generation'' series, [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]], debuted in November of 2008. It began to air on Cartoon Network Pakistan two weeks after its Indian debut. After ten months of reruns, [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]] premiered.


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====Diamond & Pearl series====
====Diamond & Pearl series====
[[File:Season10 logo.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]
[[File:Season10 logo.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]
Unprecedentedly, the first season of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} aired in Pakistan starting November 9, 2009 and in India on November 16 of the same year. Due to unknown reasons, Cartoon Network Pakistan wrapped up the season prematurely in just five weeks. As a result, around 23 episodes were skipped, from ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'' to ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''. However, all the episodes were aired in their actual order during the rerun airings.
Unprecedentedly, the [[S10|first season]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} aired in Pakistan starting on November 9, 2009 and in India on November 16 of the same year. Due to unknown reasons, Cartoon Network Pakistan wrapped up the season prematurely in just five weeks. As a result, around 23 episodes were skipped, from ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'' to ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''. However, all the episodes were aired in their actual order during reruns.
 
The eleventh season, [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]] aired during 2010.


{{bulbanews|Anime in Indian subcontinent shifted to Pogo}}
{{bulbanews|Anime in Indian subcontinent shifted to Pogo}}
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====Best Wishes series====
====Best Wishes series====
[[File:Season 14 logo.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon: Black & White]]
[[File:Season 14 logo.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon: Black & White]]
After almost a year and eight months long gap, Pogo premiered the [[S14|fourteenth season]] of the anime on June 17, 2013. Many changes were introduced, including:  a new time-slot for the show, new voices for the [[narrator]] as well as [[Delia Ketchum]]. Instead of following the original order, Pogo skipped the episodes ''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'' and ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]'', due to some unknown reasons. The channel completed the run of the season with the season finale, ''[[BW048|Battle for the Underground]]'', on Thursday, 5th September. The re-runs of the season began from 9th September, continuing at the same time slot. Later on during these re-runs, the episodes of ''The Dragon Master's Path!'' and ''Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!'' were broadcasted.
After almost twenty months, Pogo premiered the [[S14|fourteenth season]] of the anime on June 17, 2013. Many changes were introduced, including new voices for the [[narrator]] and [[Delia Ketchum]], a new time slot for the show, and the keeping of several of the [[move]]'s English names. Instead of following the original order, Pogo skipped the episodes ''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'' and ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]'' due to unknown reasons. The channel completed its run of the season with the season finale, ''[[BW048|Battle for the Underground]]'', on September 5. The reruns of the season began from September 9, continuing at the same time slot. During these reruns, the episodes of ''The Dragon Master's Path!'' and ''Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!'' were broadcast.


{{bulbanews|Anime in India shifted back to Cartoon Network}}
{{bulbanews|Anime in India shifted back to Cartoon Network}}
On June 27, 2014, after more than 3 years since Pokémon shifted to Pogo, {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} made an announcement through [https://www.facebook.com/cartoonnetwork.india its official Facebook page] that [[Pokémon]] would soon be returning to Cartoon Network. The channel began airing [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]] from July 2, 2014, airing 2 new episodes on the weekdays. However, many of the episodes were aired out of order, which created confusion among viewers who were watching it for the first time. Instead of completing the fourteenth season run, it started airing reruns from 6 August, 2014, having originally aired till ''[[BW043|Mewoth's Scrafty Tactics]]''. CN later completed airing the remaining episodes airing them at late night time slot of 10:30 pm without any promo on the channel. The channnel later continued airing re-runs at various time-slots, also airing various marathons during that time.
On June 27, 2014, after more than three years since Pokémon shifted to Pogo, {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} made an announcement through [https://www.facebook.com/cartoonnetwork.india its official Facebook page] that [[Pokémon]] would soon be returning to Cartoon Network. The channel began airing [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]] from July 2, 2014, airing two new episodes on the weekdays. However, many of the episodes were aired out of order, which created confusion among viewers who were watching it for the first time. Instead of completing the fourteenth season run, it started airing reruns from August 6, 2014, having originally aired up to ''[[BW043|Mewoth's Scrafty Tactics]]''. Cartoon Network later completed airing the remaining episodes airing them at a late-night time slot of 10:30 PM without any promotion on the channel. The channnel later continued airing reruns at various time slots, also airing various marathons during that time.


The {{series|BW}} premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan on November 3, 2014.<!--
The {{series|Best Wishes}} premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan on November 3, 2014.<!--


Pokémon: Black & White: Rival Destinies' dubbing has been completed and will release on Cartoon Network India shortly<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/CartoonNetwork.India/photos/a.174237375919745.43856.170368282973321/942111682465640/?type=1&theater Cartoon Network India Facebook feed]</ref>.-->
Pokémon: Black & White: Rival Destinies' dubbing has been completed and will release on Cartoon Network India shortly<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/CartoonNetwork.India/photos/a.174237375919745.43856.170368282973321/942111682465640/?type=1&theater Cartoon Network India Facebook feed]</ref>.-->
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====Pikachu Shorts====
====Pokémon movies and specials====
Cartoon Network India has aired several Pikachu Shorts but they did not air along with movies. The Pikachu Shorts [[PK02|Christmas Night]] and [[PK03|Kanga Games]] were aired together as [[Pikachu's Winter Vacations]]. The Shorts [[PK05|Winter Games]] and [[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]] were aired together.<!--
On November 14, 2006, Cartoon Network India aired ''[[Mewtwo Returns|Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns]]'' as a part of its Children's Day programming<ref name="Mewtwo Returns">[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-join-barbie-and-pok%C3%A9mon-on-childrens-day Indian Television]</ref>.


====Reception====
Cartoon Network began airing the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] on June 11, 2009.
 
The movie ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' premiered on both Cartoon Network channels (CN India and CN Pakistan). The movie ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan in 2009, but debuted on Cartoon Network India the following year.
 
In 2011, both CN channels aired ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. The movie also debuted on Pogo TV in the same year. Starting from 2014, the movie airs on the CN+ service of Tata Sky.
 
In 2011, Cartoon Network Pakistan also aired the movies ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. They were followed by the premiere of ''[[M13|Zoroark - Master of Illusions]]''. These three movies have so far aired only on CN Pakistan, but not on CN India or Pogo TV.


Pokémon has managed to rock the country's kids as schools are scurrying to ban them, and parents are trying to find a cheaper entertainment alternative for their children. Consistently ranking on top in its respective demographics, the show earned Rs 1.5 billion within the 10 months after launch. Eros Huang, managing director of Taiwan-based Top-Insight International, which holds the Asia license to distribute and market Pokemon merchandise. "The year 2004 will be big for Pokemon fans in India," he added, admitting that the company is gearing up to swamp the country's kids with spawned games, toys, comics and an array of other merchandise, including a Pokemon movie later in the year.
Cartoon Network India has aired several Pikachu shorts; however, they were not aired alongside their accompanying movies. The Pikachu shorts [[PK02|Christmas Night]] and [[PK03|Kanga Games]] were aired together as [[Pikachu's Winter Vacations]]. The shorts [[PK05|Winter Games]] and [[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]] were also aired together.


However no step was taken by Parents and Schools to ban Pokémon but their Angriness showed everything, during that time the license of selling Pokemon tazos and trading cards was given to Cheetos, due to this a complaint was registered against Cheetos.
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Listen to the complaints of the mother of two school-going siblings aged nine and five: "My children insist on buying a particular brand of potato chips every day, not because the kids are particularly fond of the junk food, but for what they get along with them: Pokemon tazos [plastic collectible stamps] and trading cards." However on the other side some parents actually appreciate that Pokemon exists. They claim it gives their kids a hobby and that they can meet more people this way. It gives them something to do so that they are never bored; they start collections and even get a small financial benefit from trading and selling cards, they say.<ref>[http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/FB25Df01.html Atimes]</ref>-->
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===Hungama TV===
===Hungama TV===
[[File:Hungama TV.png|200px|thumb|Hungama TV logo]]
[[File:Hungama TV.png|200px|thumb|Hungama TV logo]]
Around the beginning of 2014, {{wp|Disney India|Disney Inc.}} bought the airings rights for Pokémon. However, the respective company did not acquire the rights for the anime's previous Hindi dub. While the exact reasons for re-dubbing are not known, there is a good possibility that such decisions were made because of Disney India and {{wp|UTV Software Communications|UTV}}'s policy, implemented in 2010-2011, that all the dubs of Disney channel properties will be carried out in-house, even if previous dubs exist.
Around the beginning of 2014, {{wp|Disney India|Disney}} bought the airings rights for Pokémon. However, Disney did not acquire the rights for the anime's previous Hindi dub. The exact reasons for the re-dubbing are not known. There is a good possibility that such decisions were made because of Disney India and {{wp|UTV Software Communications|UTV}}'s policy, implemented in 2010-2011, that all the dubs of Disney channel properties will be carried out in-house, even if previous dubs exist.{{fact}}


====Original series====
====Original series====
With ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', the {{pkmn|anime}} made its Hungama TV debut on May 19, 2014. Hungama TV introduced a block for Pokémon reruns, ''PokéThon'' (coined from ''Poké''mon and Mara''thon''). Similar to the Cartoon Network airings, a couple of inconsistencies in the airing order were noticed by viewers. Following ''[[EP064|Its Mr. Mine Time]]'', Hungama aired ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' on August 14, 2014 and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' on August 18, 2014, followed by ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Pokécorral]]''. Some episodes like [[EP018|Episode 18]], [[EP035|Episode 35]] and [[EP038|Episode 38]] were skipped by Hungama as they are banned. [[S01|Pokemon: Indigo League]] completed its initial run on September 10, 2014, with the airing of ''[[EP080|Friends to the End!]]''.
With ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', the {{pkmn|anime}} made its Hungama TV debut on May 19, 2014. Hungama TV introduced a block for Pokémon reruns, ''PokéThon'' (coined from ''Poké''mon and Mara''thon''). As with the original English dub in {{pmin|the United States}}, ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' were aired between ''[[EP064|Its Mr. Mime Time]]'' and ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Pokécorral]]'', on August 14, 2014 and August 18, 2014, respectively. As with the Cartoon Network airings, a few inconsistencies in the airing order were noticed by viewers. The [[banned episodes]] ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'', [[EP035]], and [[EP038]] were skipped by Hungama. The Kanto League arc completed its initial run on September 10, 2014, with the airing of ''[[EP080|Friends to the End!]]''.


[[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]] debuted on Hungama TV on September 11, 2014, with ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]''. Hungama TV now introduced an another block for Pokémon reruns, ''PokéVaar'' (literally ''PokéDay''). More inconsistencies were noticed by viewers, and some episodes, including ''[[EP090|Stage Fight]]'' and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'' were permanently skipped. However, some other episodes like ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'' and ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'' were also skipped but aired later at repeat time-slots and main slots as new episodes.
The Orange Islands arc debuted on Hungama TV on September 11, 2014, with ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]''. Hungama TV now introduced an another block for Pokémon reruns, ''PokéVaar'' (literally ''PokéDay''). More inconsistencies were noticed by viewers, and some episodes were permanently skipped, such as the two episodes featuring {{p|Jynx}}, ''[[EP090|Stage Fight]]'' and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''. However, other episodes like ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'' and ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'' were also skipped but were aired later at repeat time slots and main slots as new episodes.


[[File:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png|200px|thumb|The Pokémon logo used in India currently]]
[[File:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png|200px|thumb|The Pokémon logo used in India currently]]
On October 30, 2014, [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]] debuted on Hungama TV with ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', even though all episodes of the previous season were not aired at that time. The channel also started using [[a:File:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png|a red logo]] for Pokémon, instead of [[a:File:Pokémon logo English.png|the regular one]]. As had happened with earlier seasons, another episode, ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', was skipped. Similarly, one more block for reruns was introduced, named ''PakdoThon'' (coined from ''Pakdo'' (Hindi word for ''catch'') and mara''thon''). Some episodes of this season were aired with additional Tamil and Telegu dubs. With ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'', [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]] completed its initial run on December 29, 2014.  
On October 30, 2014, [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]] debuted on Hungama TV with ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', even though all episodes of the previous season were not aired at that time. The channel also started using [[Media:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png|a red logo]] for Pokémon, instead of [[Media:Pokémon logo English.png|the yellow one]]. Another episode, ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', was skipped. Similarly, one more block for reruns was introduced, named ''PakdoThon'' (coined from ''Pakdo'' (Hindi word for ''catch'') and mara''thon''). Some episodes of this season were aired with additional Tamil and Telegu dubs. With ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'', [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]] completed its initial run on December 29, 2014.  


With ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]] debuted on Hungama TV on January 2, 2015. A change of cast of the Narrator was introduced. Also, Hungama fully introduced Tamil and Telugu dubs from this season. All the previous seasons were also dubbed into Tamil and Telugu, and started airing in those languages during re-runs. From ''[[EP166|Two Hits and a Miss]]'', the channel also started skipping the parts of the episode before the title card, as they wanted to skip the theme song, but unlike previous seasons, there are some scenes before the theme song. Even the scenes of those episodes which had been aired fully (with the theme and the scenes before the theme) before were also skipped during reruns. This started causing confusions among the viewers. However, sometimes during reruns and in the late evening re airing time slot (before), the deleted opening scenes and the theme song were aired. For ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'' and ''[[EP196|Control Freak]]'', those scenes along with the theme song were aired during the main time slot. The scenes and the theme songs were again restarted from ''[[EP203|The Secret Actor's Guilt]]''. From ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokemon]]'', they again started skipping the theme song but this time the scenes before the theme were not skipped. With ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man]]'', Hungama completed the initial run of [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]] on March 26, 2015.
With ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]] debuted on Hungama TV on January 2, 2015. The voice actor of the Narrator was also changed. Also, Hungama fully introduced Tamil and Telugu dubs from this season. All the previous seasons were also dubbed into Tamil and Telugu, and started airing in those languages during reruns. From ''[[EP166|Two Hits and a Miss]]'' onwards, the channel started skipping parts of the episode before the title card, including the theme song and scenes before the theme song. Even scenes of episodes which had been aired fully before were also skipped during reruns. This practice started causing confusion among the viewers. However, sometimes during reruns and in the late-evening rerun time slot, the opening scenes and the theme song were aired. For ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'' and ''[[EP196|Control Freak]]'', those scenes along with the theme song were aired during the main time slot. The scenes and the theme songs were reinstated starting with ''[[EP203|The Secret Actor's Guilt]]''. From ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokemon]]'', Hungama TV again started skipping the theme song, but this time, scenes before the theme were not skipped. With ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man]]'', Hungama completed the initial run of [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]] on March 26, 2015.


[[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]] debuted on Hungama TV on March 31, 2015, with ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''. The episode ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard]]'' was skipped by the channel. It was later aired during reruns. The [[EP250|Episode 250]] was also skipped by the channel as it is banned. For currently unknown reasons, Hungama TV did not air the episodes ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'' and ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]'' during the weekday afternoon timeslot. Instead these were aired during evening re-run slots on the same day, while there were no episodes during the afternoon slot.
[[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]] debuted on Hungama TV on March 31, 2015, with ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''. The episode ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard]]'' was skipped by the channel. It was later aired during reruns. As in other dubs, the banned episode [[EP250]] was also skipped by the channel. For currently unknown reasons, Hungama TV did not air the episodes ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'' and ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]'' during the weekday afternoon time slot, instead being aired during evening rerun slots the same day, while there were no episodes during the afternoon slot. After ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', Hungama TV stopped airing new episodes and started airing reruns.
 
Starting on August 31, 2015, the channel started airing the remaining Johto episodes, starting the season [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]].


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====Advanced Generation series====
====Advanced Generation series====
[[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]] debuted on Hungama TV with the airing of [[AG001|Get The Show On The Road]].
The Hoenn portion of [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]] debuted on Hungama TV with the airing of ''[[AG001|Get The Show On The Road]]'' on September 16, 2015. Hungama completed the initial run of Pokémon: Advanced with ''[[AG040|Watt's With Wattson?]]'' on November 18, 2015.
 
On February 15, 2016, [[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]] debuted on Hungama TV with ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]''. The channel also shifted the anime from a 1:00 PM time slot to a 6:30 PM time slot. From ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'' to ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]'', the anime was shifted to an 8:00 PM time slot. ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'' was skipped. Starting with ''[[AG084|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', the anime was moved back to a 6:30 PM time slot. Starting with ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', the [[narrator]]'s voice, [[Nurse Joy]]'s dialogue, the [[Team Rocket mottos|Team Rocket motto]], etc. changed. Hungama completed the initial run of Pokémon: Advanced Challenge with ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'' on April 28, 2016.


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====XY series====
====XY series====
[[File:Pokemon XY logo India.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon XY logo used currently in India]]
[[File:Pokémon XY logo Southeast Asia.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon XY logo used currently in India]]
{{bulbanews|'Pokémon the Series: XY' debuts in India}}
{{bulbanews|'Pokémon the Series: XY' debuts in India}}
The {{series|XY}} debuted on Hungama TV on May 9, 2015 with the first two episodes of [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]], ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin]]'' and ''[[XY002|Lumoise City Pursuit]]''. According to Nichiket Dighe (Hungama dub voice actor for [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]), the episodes were aired as Hungama got the highest TRP (Television Rating Points) among all cartoon channels. These episodes were aired without any promo on a weekend time-slot, even though the {{series2|Advanced Generation}}, {{series2|Diamond & Pearl}} and {{series2|Best Wishes}} series hadn't aired on the channel. Hungama TV later announced that more episodes of this season would air during the weekend time slot, with regular episodes continuing during the weekday time-slot. From the start of the season, Hungama TV started skipping the title card of the episodes. The channel started using [[a:File:Pokemon XY logo India.png|a new logo]] for the series, replacing [[a:File:Pokémon the Series XY logo.png|the original one]]. Similar to the other seasons, inconsistencies in the airing order were again noticed by viewers.  Hungama TV skipped the episode ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom]]'' for unknown reasons.
The {{series|XY}} was initially aired without any promotion on a weekend time slot. Hungama TV later announced that more episodes of the series would air during the weekend time slot, with earlier episodes continuing during the weekday time slot. From the start of the season, Hungama TV skipped the title card of the episodes and started using [[Media:Pokémon XY logo Southeast Asia.png|a new logo]] for the series, replacing [[Media:Pokémon the Series XY logo.png|the one used in other dubs]].  
 
The first two episodes of [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]], ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin]]'' and ''[[XY002|Lumoise City Pursuit]]'', debuted on Hungama TV on May 9, 2015. Similarly to the other seasons, inconsistencies in the airing order were again noticed by viewers, such as the skipping of the episode ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom]]'' for unknown reasons. After a month-long hiatus, Hungama resumed airing new episodes starting on August 1, 2015 with ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]'', skipping the previous two episodes, ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'' and ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]''. As ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'' was aired out of order in the US dub, it was also skipped in the Hungama airings. From the middle of the season, Hungama aired the episodes a a part of a block named ''Pokemon Full On''. With ''[[XY049|Bonnie for the Defense!]]'', Hungama completed the initial run of the season on November 14, 2015.


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====Reception====
====Pokémon movies and specials====
{{bulbanews/2|Pokémon anime going strong in India|Pokémon anime viewed by nearly 100 million in India}}
For all of the Pokémon movies aired so far on Hungama TV, the channel has made a new logo for the movie. Many scenes from each movie were skipped, including the opening and ending themes. Despite the fact that Hungama TV airs the English dub of the anime, the movies aired were based on the original Japanese version. Pokémon movies have also been aired in blocks with {{wp|Beyblade}} and {{wp|Crayon Shin-chan}}.
The anime has been very well-received since its launch on Hungama TV. Consistently ranking on top in its respective demographics, the show used to reach an audience of around 57.1 million across India, 24.2 million of which are children<ref>[http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2014/08/06/79237.html Inside Games] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/dream-theatre-enters-content-syndication-deal-with-hungama-tv/article6287907.ece The Hindu Business Line]</ref>. The audience has since then grown to 96.9 million individuals, out of which 32.9 million are children<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/pokemon-resonates-with-hungama-s-audiences-vijay-subramaniam-141126 Indian Television]</ref>.-->


===Pokémon movies===
The first movie, ''[[M01|Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' premiered on the channel on April 18, 2015, as ''Pokémon The Movie - {{tt|Mewtwo Ka Badla|Mewtwo's Revenge}}'' (Hindi: ''Mewtwo का बदला'').
On November 14, 2006, Cartoon Network India aired ''[[Mewtwo Returns|Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns]]'' as a part of its Children's day programming<ref name="Mewtwo Returns">[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-join-barbie-and-pok%C3%A9mon-on-childrens-day Indian Television]</ref>.


In 2009, Cartoon Network took the opportunity to air [[Pokémon Chronicles]] from 11th June onwards.
The second movie, ''[[M02|Pokémon The Movie 2000 - The Power of One]]'' premiered on the channel on August 22, 2015 as ''Pokémon The Movie - {{tt|Ash Pikachu aur Lugia in Danger|Ash, Pikachu, and Lugia in Danger}}'' (Hindi: ''Ash Pikachu और Lugia इन डेंजर'').


The movie ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' premiered on both Cartoon Network channels (CN India and CN Pakistan). The movie [[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]] premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan in 2009, but debuted on Cartoon Network India in the following year.
''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' aired on November 21, 2015.


In 2011, both CN channels aired ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. The movie also debuted on Pogo TV in the same year. Starting from 2014, the movie airs on the CN+ service of Tata Sky.
The third movie, ''[[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' premiered on the channel on April 16, 2016 as ''Pokémon The Movie - {{tt|Unown ka Tehelka|Panic of Unown}}'' (Hindi: ''Unown का तहलका'').
 
In 2011, Cartoon Network Pakistan also aired the movies ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. They were followed by the premiere of ''[[M13|Zoroark - Master of Illusions]]''. These three movies have so far aired only on CN Pakistan, but not on CN India or Pogo TV.


[[File:Mewtwo Ka Badla.png|200px|thumb|The logo for the movie made by the channel]]
<gallery>
The very first movie, ''[[M01|Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' premiered on the channel on April 18, 2015, as ''Pokémon The Movie - {{tt|Mewtwo Ka Badla|Mewtwo's Revenge}}'' (Hindi: ''Mewtwo का बदला''). The channel also made [[a:File:Mewtwo Ka Badla.png|a new logo]] for the movie. A lot of scenes from the movie were skipped, including the opening and ending themes. Even though Hungama TV airs the English dubbed version of the anime, this movie was aired based on the original Japanese version.
Mewtwo Ka Badla.png|Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
Ash Pikachu aur Lugia in Danger.png|Pokémon The Movie 2000 - The Power of One
Unown ka Tehelka.png|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei
</gallery>


The second movie ''[[M02|Pokémon The Movie 2000 - The Power of One]]'' is coming soon this year on the channel as ''Pokémon The Movie - {{tt|Ek ki Taaqat|The Power of One}}'' (Hindi: ''एक की ताकत'') according to Nichiket Dighe (Hungama dub voice actor for [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]].
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According to Suraj Jagpat (voice actor for [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] in [[S03|Season 3]], Hungama TV has got the Copyright Policies for the first five movies and till December of this year, they will get the Copyright Policies for all the movies.
 
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|-  
|-  
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Premiere
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Premiere
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Movie(s)/special(s) aired
! style="background: #6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Movie(s)/special(s) aired
|- style="background: #5587B6"
! colspan="2"|Cartoon Network / Pogo
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | November 14, 2006
| style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''<ref name="Mewtwo Returns" /> {{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2009
| [[Pokémon Chronicles]]<br>''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''<br>''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2010
| ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' {{tt|*|Cartoon Network India}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2011
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''<br>''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}<br>''[[M12| Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 2012
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' {{tt|*|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}
|-  style="background: #5587B6"
! colspan="2"| Hungama TV
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| April 18, 2015
| April 18, 2015
| ''[[M01|Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
| ''[[M01|Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| 2015 (Upcoming)
| August 22, 2015
| ''[[M02|Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One]]''
| ''[[M02|Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One]]''
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|- style="background: #fff"
| November 21, 2015
| ''Mega Evolution Special'' episodes
|- style="background: #fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | April 16, 2016
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
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====Reception====
{{bulbanews/2|Pokémon anime going strong in India|Pokémon anime viewed by nearly 100 million in India}}
The anime has been very well-received since its launch on Hungama TV. Consistently ranking on top in its respective demographics, the show used to reach an audience of around 57.1 million across India, 24.2 million of which are children<ref>[http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2014/08/06/79237.html Inside Games] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/dream-theatre-enters-content-syndication-deal-with-hungama-tv/article6287907.ece The Hindu Business Line]</ref>. The audience has since then grown to 96.9 million individuals, out of which 32.9 million are children<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/pokemon-resonates-with-hungama-s-audiences-vijay-subramaniam-141126 Indian Television]</ref>.-->


===Cast and Crew===
===Cast and crew===
====Hindi dub====
====Hindi dub====
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| {{Ash}}
| {{Ash}}
| {{wp|Prasad Barve}} (Cartoon Network dub)<br>{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}} (Hungama TV dub)<br>Suraj Jagpat {{tt|(Hungama TV dub)|Season 3 (Pokémon: The Johto Journeys)}}
| {{wp|Prasad Barve}} (Cartoon Network dub)<br>{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}} (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|Misty}}
| {{an|Misty}}
| {{wp|Rucha Dighe}} (Hungama TV dub)
| Neshma Chemburkar (Cartoon Network dub, [[S01]] - [[S02]])<br>{{wp|Rucha Dighe}} (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|Brock}}
| {{an|Brock}}
| <!--Abhishek Singh (Cartoon Network dub)<br>-->Uplaksh Kochhar (Hungama TV dub)
| <!--Abhishek Singh (Cartoon Network dub)<br>-->Uplaksh Kochhar (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{Tracey}}
| {{Tracey}}
| {{wp|Nachiket Dighe}} (Cartoon Network dub)<br>Anshul Chandra (Hungama TV dub)
| {{wp|Nachiket Dighe}} (Cartoon Network dub)<br>Anshul Chandra (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|May}}
| Neshma Chemburkar (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Max]]
| Amit Diyondi (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|Serena}}
| {{an|Serena}}
| Sayuri Haralkar (Hungama TV dub)
| Sayuri Haralkar (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|Clemont}}
| {{an|Clemont}}
| Viral Shah (Hungama TV dub)
| Viral Shah (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|Bonnie}}
| {{an|Bonnie}}
| Nilufer Middey Khan (Hungama TV dub)
| Nilufer Middey Khan (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Jessie]]
| [[Jessie]]
| {{wp|Shagufta Baig}} (Hungama TV dub)
| Nandini Sharma (Cartoon Network dub)<br>{{wp|Shagufta Baig}} (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff;"  
|- style="background: #fff;"  
| [[James]]
| [[James]]
| {{wp|Kishore Bhatt}}<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k5/dub.htm Indian television]</ref> (Cartoon Nework dub)<br>Rajesh Shukla (Hungama TV dub)
| {{wp|Kishore Bhatt}}<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k5/dub.htm Indian television]</ref> (Cartoon Nework dub)<br>Rajesh Shukla (Hungama dub)
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MTR}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Saumya Daan}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Damandeep Singh Baggan (Cartoon Network dub, [[S01]] - [[S02]])<br>Sandeep Karnik (Cartoon Network dub, [[S03]] - [[S14]])<br>{{wp|Saumya Daan}} (Hungama dub)
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==Pokémon manga==
==Pokémon manga==
English-translated [[Pokémon manga]] was distributed in India by [[Chuang Yi]].<!--More information in this regard would be extremely appreciated.-->
English-translated [[Pokémon manga]] was distributed in India by [[Chuang Yi]]. Manga distribution are available on online stores such as Amazon.
{{sectionstub}}


==Pokémon merchandise==
==Pokémon merchandise==
* Pokémon was an instant hit in India and was one of the number one kids shows on TV. Due to its huge popularity, many pirated Pokémon products are sold in India.<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/mam/headlines/y2k3/dec/decmam4.htm Indian Television]</ref>
* Pokémon was an instant hit in India and was one of the number one kids shows on TV. Due to its huge popularity, many pirated Pokémon products are sold in India.<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/mam/headlines/y2k3/dec/decmam4.htm Indian Television]</ref>
* Pokémon [[wp:Raksha Bandhan|Rakhis]] were available in India, with {{p|Pikachu}} and the [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Unova]] region.
* Pokémon [[wp:Raksha Bandhan|Rakhis]] were available in India, with {{p|Pikachu}} and the [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Unova]] region.
* Pokémon collectibles were available for free in every {{wp|Cheetos}} snack packs.
* Pokémon collectibles were available for free in every {{wp|Cheetos}} snack packs.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/01/12/stories/2004011200180200.htm]</ref>
* On the Toonami block, Cartoon Network hosted a contest titled "Toonami-Game On Video Game Championship" in 2006, with Pokémon merchandise given out as prizes<ref name="Toonami GameOn" />.
* On the Toonami block, Cartoon Network hosted a contest titled "Toonami-Game On Video Game Championship" in 2006, with Pokémon merchandise given out as prizes<ref name="Toonami GameOn" />.
* Pokémon Toys were available as toy gifts of {{wp|McDonald's}} {{wp|Happy Meal}}s. These toys were spoons featuring Pikchu and other starters. However no advertisements were made by McDonald's as they usually did.<ref>[http://hm.toysaffair.com/2013/06/happy-meal-toys-pokemon-bw-movie-version.html Toysaffair.com]</ref>
* Pokémon Toys were available as toy gifts of {{wp|McDonald's}} {{wp|Happy Meal}}s. These toys were spoons featuring Pikachu and other starters. However no advertisements were made by McDonald's.<ref>[http://hm.toysaffair.com/2013/06/happy-meal-toys-pokemon-bw-movie-version.html Toysaffair.com]</ref>
* [http://reliancehvg.co.in/store/home.php?cat=269 Pokémon Black and White merchandise] is available in India from Reliance Home video and games.
* [http://reliancehvg.co.in/store/home.php?cat=269 Pokémon Black and White merchandise] is available in India from Reliance Home video and games.
* Pokémon XY merchandise is launched in India by Dreamtheatre, available in on-ground stores and online sites ({{wp|Flipkart}}<ref>[http://www.flipkart.com/search?q=pokemon Flipkart]</ref>, {{wp|Snapdeal}}<ref>[http://www.snapdeal.com/search?keyword=pokemon&noOfResults=20 Snapdeal]</ref>).
* Pokémon XY merchandise is launched in India by Dreamtheatre, available in physical stores and online sites ({{wp|Flipkart}}<ref>[http://www.flipkart.com/search?q=pokemon Flipkart]</ref>, {{wp|Snapdeal}}<ref>[http://www.snapdeal.com/search?keyword=pokemon&noOfResults=20 Snapdeal]</ref>).
* Pokémon merchandise like books, toys, etc are available on on-ground shops as well as online sites.
* Pokémon merchandise like books, toys, etc are available on on-ground shops as well as online sites.
* {{wp|Holi}} Pichkaris (Water Guns) were available during 2014 and 2015<ref>[http://www.nyoooz.com/varanasi/64401/modi-kejriwal-pichkarais-flood-markets Nyooz.com]</ref>.
* {{wp|Holi}} Pichkaris (Water Guns) were available during 2014 and 2015<ref>[http://www.nyoooz.com/varanasi/64401/modi-kejriwal-pichkarais-flood-markets Nyooz.com]</ref>.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Starting from [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]], Cartoon Network aired the show in English and Hindi only, hence the Tamil and Telugu feeds have aired only from [[S05|Season 5]] to [[S14|Season 14]]. While Hungama started the Tamil and Telegu feeds from [[S04|season 4]], the previous seasons of the show were also dubbed into these languages later and aired during re-runs.
* After the first few episodes of each [[season]], Hungama TV does not air the [[List of English opening themes|opening themes]] or credits.
* Instead of following the usual tradition in the CN dub of literally translating the moves' names into Hindi, several of them have been kept the same as in English starting season 14.
* From the middle of the second run of Pokémon: Black & White, Cartoon Network replaced the [[Black and White (song)|English dub's opening]] with an [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#Pokémon: Black & White Song Video|original one]].
* From the mid of second run of Pokémon: Black & White, Cartoon Network replaced the [[Black and White (song)|regular opening]] with a [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#Pokémon: Black & White Song Video|new one]].
* After the initial few episodes of each [[season]], Hungama TV stopped airing the [[List of English opening themes|opening themes]] and credits.
* The Hungama TV [[dub]] changed the name of the ''[[Pokédex]]'' to ''PokéTab'' (Hindi: ''पोकेटॅब'').
* The Hungama TV [[dub]] changed the name of the ''[[Pokédex]]'' to ''PokéTab'' (Hindi: ''पोकेटॅब'').
* [[S15|Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies]], [[S16|Pokémon BW: Adventures in Unova]] and [[S18|Pokémon XY: Kalos Quest]] are the only 3 [[season]]s which haven't yet debuted in {{wp|South Asia}} at all.
* [[S15|Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies]], [[S16|Pokémon BW: Adventures in Unova]] and [[S18|Pokémon XY: Kalos Quest]] are the only [[season]]s which have not debuted in South Asia.
* Prior to ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Hungama TV did not include the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment. It was skipped some times in between, but permanently aired after ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]''.
* Prior to ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Hungama TV did not include the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment. It was skipped some times in between, but was aired consistently after ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]''.
* Hungama TV made a [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#Indigo League|PokéRap]] as an ending theme for their Indigo League airings and movies.
* Hungama TV made a [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#Endings|Pokérap]] as an ending theme for the anime series and the movies.
* Hungama TV made [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#PokéRaps (Hungama TV)|Pokeraps]] for [[Orange League]] and [[Johto League]] which featured live-action sequences and worked as promos for the upcoming seasons of Pokémon.
** They also made Pokéraps for the [[S02|Orange League]] and [[S03|Johto League]] which featured live-action sequences and worked as promos for the upcoming seasons of Pokémon. They also made a Pokérap for the Hoenn League which worked as a promo for [[S07|season 7]].


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Pokémon in South Asia
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Flags of Bhutan, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal.
Language Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
English
Continent Asia
Original anime airdates
EP001 May 12, 2003[1]
May 19, 2014
AG001 May 9, 2006
September 16, 2015
DP001 November 9, 2009
November 16, 2009
BW001 June 17, 2013
July 2, 2014
November 3, 2014
XY001 May 9, 2015
SM001
JN001
HZ001

The Pokémon franchise (Hindi: पोकेमोन, Tamil: போகிமொன், Telegu: పోకీమాన్, Urdu: پوکيمون) made its debut in the Indian subcontinent in 2003, with the broadcast of the first anime episode in both English and Hindi languages on Cartoon Network India. The respective channel aired the show for eight years straight (2003-2011), up to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension.

The anime also started airing on Cartoon Network Pakistan; the channel currently airs the Best Wishes series.

In March of 2011, the anime was shifted from Cartoon Network India to Pogo. It aired the Diamond & Pearl series in its entirety, along with the first season of the Best Wishes series. In July 2014, the anime made its return to Cartoon Network India with Pokémon: Black and White.

In May 2014, the anime was also picked up by Hungama TV, which started airing the original series. The channel also started airing the XY series from May 2015. The show was continued by the channel with Advanced Generation series starting in September 2015.

Pokémon games

While Nintendo has yet to make its way in the Indian subcontinent market officially, the Pokémon games and some Pokémon merchandise as well as other Nintendo products (like consoles and games) are available on online retail sites.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire have made their way to India just a week after the US release[2].

Pokémon anime

The Pokémon anime is available in the following South Asian territories: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Country Channels
Afghanistan Cartoon Network Pakistan
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Bhutan Cartoon Network India
Pogo TV
Hungama TV
India
Nepal
Sri Lanka

Cartoon Network and Pogo

Cartoon Network India and Pakistan logo

Original series

Pokémon: Indigo League

Pokémon: Indigo League premiered on Cartoon Network India on May 12, 2003 as a part of its Toonami block. It was made available in both Hindi and English languages. Episodes were aired on weekdays at 8 AM and 5 PM. The anime soon became one of the highly rated show on the respective channel, especially during its peak, and concluded its first run in the same year.

Immediately after the first season, Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands made its Indian debut in late 2003 and ended its run in mid-2004. Following a year of reruns, Pokémon: The Johto Journeys made its long-awaited premiere on Cartoon Network.

Affiliated with Cartoon Network India, a separate Cartoon Network feed was launched for the Pakistani audience in 2004, which was later made available in Afghanistan and Bangladesh as well. Due to the affiliation, both channels broadcasted the anime simultaneously. With Pokémon: Master Quest, Cartoon Network India introduced two additional dubs for Indian viewers, Tamil and Telugu. The original series concluded its first complete run in the mid-2005.

Debut Season(s) of Pokémon original series aired
May 12, 2003[1] Pokémon: Indigo League
2003 - 2004 Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands
2004 Pokémon: The Johto Journeys
2004 - 2005 Pokémon: Johto League Champions
May 18, 2005[3] Pokémon: Master Quest

Advanced Generation series

Pokémon: Advanced

Pokémon: Advanced made its South Asian debut on May 9, 2006 and concluded in July of the same year. After four months of reruns, Pokémon: Advanced Challenge was simulcasted on November 6, 2006. Trailers for the seventh season were also aired in the Indian theaters. It ended its first run on January 4, 2007.

Following Pokémon: Advanced Challenge, Cartoon Network introduced a new block called Dastaan-e-Pokémon. It was a one-hour block that started on January 8, 2007 with the first episode of the anime. The block continued to air all of the previous seasons, from the first season up to the seventh.

Almost a year later, Pokémon: Advanced Battle made its way to South Asia. This was the first time when a season premiered with two back-to-back episodes. The Dastaan-e-Pokémon block ended in late 2008.

The final season of the Advanced Generation series, Pokémon: Battle Frontier, debuted in November of 2008. It began to air on Cartoon Network Pakistan two weeks after its Indian debut. After ten months of reruns, Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl premiered.

Debut Season(s) of Pokémon Advanced Generation series aired
May 9, 2006 Pokémon: Advanced
November 6, 2006[4] Pokémon: Advanced Challenge
2008 Pokémon: Advanced Battle
2008 - 2009 Pokémon: Battle Frontier

Diamond & Pearl series

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl

Unprecedentedly, the first season of the Diamond & Pearl series aired in Pakistan starting on November 9, 2009 and in India on November 16 of the same year. Due to unknown reasons, Cartoon Network Pakistan wrapped up the season prematurely in just five weeks. As a result, around 23 episodes were skipped, from O'er the Rampardos We Watched! to A Stand-Up Sit-Down!. However, all the episodes were aired in their actual order during reruns.

The eleventh season, Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension aired during 2010.

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After keeping it on air for eight years, Cartoon Network India dropped the series in early 2011. The anime was then picked up by Pogo, its sister channel. It started with the season premiere of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles for the Indian audience, which later made its Pakistani debut on August 1 and concluded on October 11, 2011.

Pogo TV logo

On October 3, 2011, Pogo took the opportunity to air Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors for the first time in India. However, The Fleeing Tower Of Sunyshore! and Teaching the Student Teacher! were skipped due to unknown reasons, an issue which was fixed in the following rerun airings. The season finale, Memories are Made of Bliss!, aired on October 25 of the same year. The season completed its first run on Cartoon Network Pakistan from February 1 to March 19, 2012.

Year Season(s) of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl series aired
2009 - 2010 Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl
2010 Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension
2011 Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles
Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors*
2012 Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors*

Best Wishes series

Pokémon: Black & White

After almost twenty months, Pogo premiered the fourteenth season of the anime on June 17, 2013. Many changes were introduced, including new voices for the narrator and Delia Ketchum, a new time slot for the show, and the keeping of several of the move's English names. Instead of following the original order, Pogo skipped the episodes The Dragon Master's Path! and Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia! due to unknown reasons. The channel completed its run of the season with the season finale, Battle for the Underground, on September 5. The reruns of the season began from September 9, continuing at the same time slot. During these reruns, the episodes of The Dragon Master's Path! and Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia! were broadcast.

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On June 27, 2014, after more than three years since Pokémon shifted to Pogo, Cartoon Network India made an announcement through its official Facebook page that Pokémon would soon be returning to Cartoon Network. The channel began airing Pokémon: Black & White from July 2, 2014, airing two new episodes on the weekdays. However, many of the episodes were aired out of order, which created confusion among viewers who were watching it for the first time. Instead of completing the fourteenth season run, it started airing reruns from August 6, 2014, having originally aired up to Mewoth's Scrafty Tactics. Cartoon Network later completed airing the remaining episodes airing them at a late-night time slot of 10:30 PM without any promotion on the channel. The channnel later continued airing reruns at various time slots, also airing various marathons during that time.

The Best Wishes series premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan on November 3, 2014.

Year Season(s) of Pokémon Best Wishes series aired
2013 Pokémon: Black & White*
2014 Pokémon: Black & White*
Pokémon: Black & White*

Pokémon movies and specials

On November 14, 2006, Cartoon Network India aired Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns as a part of its Children's Day programming[5].

Cartoon Network began airing the Pokémon Chronicles on June 11, 2009.

The movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew premiered on both Cartoon Network channels (CN India and CN Pakistan). The movie Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan in 2009, but debuted on Cartoon Network India the following year.

In 2011, both CN channels aired The Rise of Darkrai. The movie also debuted on Pogo TV in the same year. Starting from 2014, the movie airs on the CN+ service of Tata Sky.

In 2011, Cartoon Network Pakistan also aired the movies Giratina and the Sky Warrior and Arceus and the Jewel of Life. They were followed by the premiere of Zoroark - Master of Illusions. These three movies have so far aired only on CN Pakistan, but not on CN India or Pogo TV.

Cartoon Network India has aired several Pikachu shorts; however, they were not aired alongside their accompanying movies. The Pikachu shorts Christmas Night and Kanga Games were aired together as Pikachu's Winter Vacations. The shorts Winter Games and Pikachu & Pichu were also aired together.

Premiere Movie(s)/special(s) aired
November 14, 2006 Mewtwo Returns[5] *
2009 Pokémon Chronicles
Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea *
2010 Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea *
2011 The Rise of Darkrai
Giratina and the Sky Warrior *
Arceus and the Jewel of Life *
2012 Zoroark: Master of Illusions *

Hungama TV

Hungama TV logo

Around the beginning of 2014, Disney bought the airings rights for Pokémon. However, Disney did not acquire the rights for the anime's previous Hindi dub. The exact reasons for the re-dubbing are not known. There is a good possibility that such decisions were made because of Disney India and UTV's policy, implemented in 2010-2011, that all the dubs of Disney channel properties will be carried out in-house, even if previous dubs exist.[citation needed]

Original series

With Pokémon, I Choose You!, the anime made its Hungama TV debut on May 19, 2014. Hungama TV introduced a block for Pokémon reruns, PokéThon (coined from Pokémon and Marathon). As with the original English dub in the United States, Holiday Hi-Jynx and Snow Way Out! were aired between Its Mr. Mime Time and Showdown at the Pokécorral, on August 14, 2014 and August 18, 2014, respectively. As with the Cartoon Network airings, a few inconsistencies in the airing order were noticed by viewers. The banned episodes Beauty and the Beach, EP035, and EP038 were skipped by Hungama. The Kanto League arc completed its initial run on September 10, 2014, with the airing of Friends to the End!.

The Orange Islands arc debuted on Hungama TV on September 11, 2014, with Pallet Party Panic. Hungama TV now introduced an another block for Pokémon reruns, PokéVaar (literally PokéDay). More inconsistencies were noticed by viewers, and some episodes were permanently skipped, such as the two episodes featuring Jynx, Stage Fight and The Mandarin Island Miss Match. However, other episodes like Misty Meets Her Match, A Tent Situation and The Rivalry Revival were also skipped but were aired later at repeat time slots and main slots as new episodes.

The Pokémon logo used in India currently

On October 30, 2014, Pokémon: The Johto Journeys debuted on Hungama TV with Don't Touch That 'dile, even though all episodes of the previous season were not aired at that time. The channel also started using a red logo for Pokémon, instead of the yellow one. Another episode, Fighting Flyer with Fire, was skipped. Similarly, one more block for reruns was introduced, named PakdoThon (coined from Pakdo (Hindi word for catch) and marathon). Some episodes of this season were aired with additional Tamil and Telegu dubs. With The Fortune Hunters, Pokémon: The Johto Journeys completed its initial run on December 29, 2014.

With A Goldenrod Opportunity, Pokémon: Johto League Champions debuted on Hungama TV on January 2, 2015. The voice actor of the Narrator was also changed. Also, Hungama fully introduced Tamil and Telugu dubs from this season. All the previous seasons were also dubbed into Tamil and Telugu, and started airing in those languages during reruns. From Two Hits and a Miss onwards, the channel started skipping parts of the episode before the title card, including the theme song and scenes before the theme song. Even scenes of episodes which had been aired fully before were also skipped during reruns. This practice started causing confusion among the viewers. However, sometimes during reruns and in the late-evening rerun time slot, the opening scenes and the theme song were aired. For The Poké Spokesman and Control Freak, those scenes along with the theme song were aired during the main time slot. The scenes and the theme songs were reinstated starting with The Secret Actor's Guilt. From The Joy of Water Pokemon, Hungama TV again started skipping the theme song, but this time, scenes before the theme were not skipped. With Machoke, Machoke Man, Hungama completed the initial run of Pokémon: Johto League Champions on March 26, 2015.

Pokémon: Master Quest debuted on Hungama TV on March 31, 2015, with Around the Whirlpool. The episode Mantine Overboard was skipped by the channel. It was later aired during reruns. As in other dubs, the banned episode EP250 was also skipped by the channel. For currently unknown reasons, Hungama TV did not air the episodes Better Eight Than Never and Why? Wynaut! during the weekday afternoon time slot, instead being aired during evening rerun slots the same day, while there were no episodes during the afternoon slot. After You're a Star, Larvitar!, Hungama TV stopped airing new episodes and started airing reruns.

Starting on August 31, 2015, the channel started airing the remaining Johto episodes, starting the season Pokémon: Advanced.

Debut Season(s) of Pokémon original series aired
May 19, 2014 Pokémon: Indigo League
September 11, 2014 Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands
October 30, 2014 Pokémon: The Johto Journeys
January 2, 2015 Pokémon: Johto League Champions
March 31, 2015 Pokémon: Master Quest
August 31, 2015 Pokémon: Advanced

Advanced Generation series

The Hoenn portion of Pokémon: Advanced debuted on Hungama TV with the airing of Get The Show On The Road on September 16, 2015. Hungama completed the initial run of Pokémon: Advanced with Watt's With Wattson? on November 18, 2015.

On February 15, 2016, Pokémon: Advanced Challenge debuted on Hungama TV with What You Seed is What You Get. The channel also shifted the anime from a 1:00 PM time slot to a 6:30 PM time slot. From That's Just Swellow to Unfair Weather Friends, the anime was shifted to an 8:00 PM time slot. Who's Flying Now? was skipped. Starting with Sky High Gym Battle!, the anime was moved back to a 6:30 PM time slot. Starting with Lights, Camerupt, Action!, the narrator's voice, Nurse Joy's dialogue, the Team Rocket motto, etc. changed. Hungama completed the initial run of Pokémon: Advanced Challenge with Judgment Day! on April 28, 2016.

Debut Season(s) of Pokémon Advanced Generation series aired
September 16, 2015 Pokémon: Advanced
February 15, 2016 Pokémon: Advanced Challenge

XY series

Pokémon XY logo used currently in India
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The XY series was initially aired without any promotion on a weekend time slot. Hungama TV later announced that more episodes of the series would air during the weekend time slot, with earlier episodes continuing during the weekday time slot. From the start of the season, Hungama TV skipped the title card of the episodes and started using a new logo for the series, replacing the one used in other dubs.

The first two episodes of Pokémon the Series: XY, Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin and Lumoise City Pursuit, debuted on Hungama TV on May 9, 2015. Similarly to the other seasons, inconsistencies in the airing order were again noticed by viewers, such as the skipping of the episode A Rush of Ninja Wisdom for unknown reasons. After a month-long hiatus, Hungama resumed airing new episodes starting on August 1, 2015 with A PokéVision of Things to Come!, skipping the previous two episodes, A Conspiracy to Conquer! and Breaking Titles at the Chateau!. As An Undersea Place to Call Home! was aired out of order in the US dub, it was also skipped in the Hungama airings. From the middle of the season, Hungama aired the episodes a a part of a block named Pokemon Full On. With Bonnie for the Defense!, Hungama completed the initial run of the season on November 14, 2015.

Debut Season(s) of Pokémon XY series aired
May 9, 2015 Pokémon the Series: XY

Pokémon movies and specials

For all of the Pokémon movies aired so far on Hungama TV, the channel has made a new logo for the movie. Many scenes from each movie were skipped, including the opening and ending themes. Despite the fact that Hungama TV airs the English dub of the anime, the movies aired were based on the original Japanese version. Pokémon movies have also been aired in blocks with Beyblade and Crayon Shin-chan.

The first movie, Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back premiered on the channel on April 18, 2015, as Pokémon The Movie - Mewtwo Ka Badla (Hindi: Mewtwo का बदला).

The second movie, Pokémon The Movie 2000 - The Power of One premiered on the channel on August 22, 2015 as Pokémon The Movie - Ash Pikachu aur Lugia in Danger (Hindi: Ash Pikachu और Lugia इन डेंजर).

Mega Evolution Special I aired on November 21, 2015.

The third movie, Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei premiered on the channel on April 16, 2016 as Pokémon The Movie - Unown ka Tehelka (Hindi: Unown का तहलका).

  • Mewtwo Ka Badla.png

    Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back

  • Ash Pikachu aur Lugia in Danger.png

    Pokémon The Movie 2000 - The Power of One

  • Unown ka Tehelka.png

    Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei

Premiere Movie(s)/special(s) aired
April 18, 2015 Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
August 22, 2015 Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One
November 21, 2015 Mega Evolution Special episodes
April 16, 2016 Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei

Cast and crew

Hindi dub

Character Voice actor
Ash Prasad Barve (Cartoon Network dub)
Nachiket Dighe (Hungama dub)
Misty Neshma Chemburkar (Cartoon Network dub, S01 - S02)
Rucha Dighe (Hungama dub)
Brock Uplaksh Kochhar (Hungama dub)
Tracey Nachiket Dighe (Cartoon Network dub)
Anshul Chandra (Hungama dub)
May Neshma Chemburkar (Hungama dub)
Max Amit Diyondi (Hungama dub)
Serena Sayuri Haralkar (Hungama dub)
Clemont Viral Shah (Hungama dub)
Bonnie Nilufer Middey Khan (Hungama dub)
Jessie Nandini Sharma (Cartoon Network dub)
Shagufta Baig (Hungama dub)
James Kishore Bhatt[6] (Cartoon Nework dub)
Rajesh Shukla (Hungama dub)
Meowth Damandeep Singh Baggan (Cartoon Network dub, S01 - S02)
Sandeep Karnik (Cartoon Network dub, S03 - S14)
Saumya Daan (Hungama dub)

Tamil dub

Character / Role Voice actor
Opening theme singer * Karthik[7] (CN dub)

Pokémon manga

English-translated Pokémon manga was distributed in India by Chuang Yi. Manga distribution are available on online stores such as Amazon.

Pokémon merchandise

  • Pokémon was an instant hit in India and was one of the number one kids shows on TV. Due to its huge popularity, many pirated Pokémon products are sold in India.[8]
  • Pokémon Rakhis were available in India, with Pikachu and the starter Pokémon of Unova region.
  • Pokémon collectibles were available for free in every Cheetos snack packs.[9]
  • On the Toonami block, Cartoon Network hosted a contest titled "Toonami-Game On Video Game Championship" in 2006, with Pokémon merchandise given out as prizes[4].
  • Pokémon Toys were available as toy gifts of McDonald's Happy Meals. These toys were spoons featuring Pikachu and other starters. However no advertisements were made by McDonald's.[10]
  • Pokémon Black and White merchandise is available in India from Reliance Home video and games.
  • Pokémon XY merchandise is launched in India by Dreamtheatre, available in physical stores and online sites (Flipkart[11], Snapdeal[12]).
  • Pokémon merchandise like books, toys, etc are available on on-ground shops as well as online sites.
  • Holi Pichkaris (Water Guns) were available during 2014 and 2015[13].
  • Pokémon Kites were available for sale[14].
  • A Pokémon contest was held by Hungama TV in 2015, which gave out Pokémon merchandise as prizes.[15]
  • Pokémon XY Products/toys with the original logo are distributed by Funskool India.[16]

Trivia

Related articles

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Indian Television
  2. ↑ NDTV Gadgets
  3. ↑ Indian Television
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Indian Televison
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Indian Television
  6. ↑ Indian television
  7. ↑ Afaqs
  8. ↑ Indian Television
  9. ↑ [1]
  10. ↑ Toysaffair.com
  11. ↑ Flipkart
  12. ↑ Snapdeal
  13. ↑ Nyooz.com
  14. ↑ Times of India -Indiatimes.com
  15. ↑ HungamaTV.com Docs
  16. ↑ Funskool India


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