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{{search|household appliance|Secret Base decoration|Ornament#TVs|TVs}}
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'''Televisions''' (also abbreviated '''TVs''') are part of the furniture in most houses in the [[Pokémon world]]. They debuted in [[Generation I]], but were merely for decoration until [[Generation III]]. They have also appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]].
'''Televisions''' (also abbreviated '''TVs''') are part of the furniture in most houses in the [[Pokémon world]]. They debuted in [[Generation I]], but were merely for decoration until [[Generation III]]. They have also appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]].


==In the games==
==In the games==
===Generations I and II===
===Kanto and Johto===
[[File:RBTV.png|thumb|Television in {{2v2|Red|Blue}}]]
[[File:RBTV.png|thumb|Television in {{2v2|Red|Blue}}]]
The TV in the player's house displays a movie. Other televisions in these [[generation]]s were merely for decoration purposes and, unlike later generations, the television is in the middle of the room. Televisions normally appeared in residential houses. The same applies in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.
The TV in the player's house displays a movie. Other televisions in these [[generation]]s were merely for decoration purposes and, unlike later generations, the television is in the middle of the room. Televisions normally appeared in residential houses. The same applies in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}.


===Generation III===
In Johto, the Goldenrod Radio Tower broadcasts [[Goldenrod Radio Tower#Broadcasted programs|radio programs]].
Television returned in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, replacing [[Generation II]]'s [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|radio broadcasts]] and served a purpose unlike the Generation I TVs. They were present in most houses in [[Hoenn]], but had a limited function, only showing programs when an event occurs, such as [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming Pokémon]], or when the {{player}} changes a Pokémon's nickname at the [[Name Rater]]. They may also show interviews with the player character, who answers by selecting words from a drop-down list. When a program is airing, the television screen will flash, and will not cease flashing until the program has been watched. If an event has not happened to activate a television program, the screen will remain blank and the phrase "''Mom/Dad might like this program... better get going!''" will be played. The programming is organized by [[Hoenn TV]].
 
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, a key item called the {{key|III|Teachy TV}} is given to the player at the start of the game. It airs the Poké Dude Show, where a character called the [[Primo|Poké Dude]] will instruct the player on basic gameplay elements like how to catch Pokémon and how to battle.
 
===Generation IV===
[[File:DPTV.png|thumb|Television in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}]]
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} television screens flash constantly. [[Jubilife TV]] produces many television programs broadcast all around the [[Sinnoh]] region, including the ''Trend Tracker'' show, ''Trainer Research'', and ''Sinnoh Now''. Each program includes information about events happening around Sinnoh, including [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming Pokémon]] and [[weather conditions]] affecting different routes. They may also contain information about the player which is customizable by speaking to a number of {{tc|interviewers}} which can be found scattered around the region. Like in the previous generation, the answers to the interviewers' questions are limited, but more answers can be added by learning [[trendy phrase]]s in [[Snowpoint City]]. At the conclusion of each program, a series of advertisements can be watched.
 
The events of the main storyline in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} are encouraged by a television program, ''The Search for the [[Red Gyarados]]''. Later, at the [[Survival Area]], the player will encounter the cameraman responsible for this story. In {{v2|Platinum}} this person can be found blocking the entrance to Lake Valor hoping to see {{p|Azelf}} before [[Team Galactic]] detonates the Galactic Bomb there.
 
There is also a TV in the [[Old Chateau]] which contains a wild {{p|Rotom}} at night (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]] in Diamond and Pearl, and at any time in Platinum).
 
===Generation V===
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, televisions show a variety of different programs. The type of television shows that are broadcast at any particular instance depend on the in-game time.
 
For the first ten minutes of every hour, documentaries and a cartoon focusing on the player character are broadcast. Each program acts as a view of in-game statistics, telling the player how many times he/she has had a Pokémon flee, how much money he/she has spent at shops, how many Trainers and Pokémon he/she has defeated, and so on.
 
From ten minutes past to thirty-five minutes past each hour, educational shows are broadcast. These are "The Waving Weaving Walk", which describes various [[Ability|Abilities]]; "Moves for Living", which describes various [[move]]s that are new to the game; and "What's That?", which inspects held items that are new to the games.
 
For the last twenty-five minutes of each hour, other shows such as human interest pieces are broadcast; these include "Eyes on Unova", "Your Pokémon", "Personality Assessment and [[Horoscope]]", "National Gymquirer", and "Unova News". Other programs shown at this time are "{{tt|Koukan|Exchange}} Talk", which teaches {{wp|Japanese language|Japanese}} in the North American games; and "PokéQuiz", which quizzes three kids on the Japanese names of Pokémon. There are even infomercials advertising overpriced items.
 
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, all the previous shows are retained, and new shows, such as "The Pokémon Whisperer" and "The Pokémon Live Sports Broadcast" have been added. Instead of airing programs based on the hour, the player can choose from three channels to watch: Celebrity, Battle, and Variety.
 
===Generation VI===
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], televisions show a variety of different programs. Unlike in Generation V, the television shows that are broadcast do not depend on the in-game time and are completely random (though the player will never watch the same program twice in a row). If the player watches the same television and does not exit the room, repeats of an episode they have already watched won't reappear. If all episodes of a program have been watched, the television broadcast will skip that program entirely and move on to another un-watched program; these cannot be viewed again until the player exits the room.
 
Shows that are broadcast include:
*The Ability Warrior: Poké Ranger!
*KOUKAN TALK
*PokéQuiz
*Best of Sinnoh TV
*I-See News
*Gym Freaks
*What's That?
*Unova Sports Spectacular!
*The Pokémon Whisperer
*Nadia Reports (note this show is not given a title)
 
In Gym Freaks, the Gym Leader April interviews will always be rotated around in a certain order every time, moving in Badge order from the beginning. Each Gym Leader has two different possible commentaries, and after one of these is watched the other one can be viewed after cycling though the other Gym Leaders until the player returns to same Gym Leader they started with.
 
==In the anime==
Television has been present in the anime since [[EP001|the first episode]], where {{Ash}} saw a [[Pokémon League]] battle on television. Ash and {{ashfr|his traveling companions}} have met several television and film producers on their journeys, but televisions remained largely unseen until the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. Once, however, in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', [[Jessie]] and [[James]] pretend to make a live broadcast on {{Ash}}'s special dinner in his house in [[Pallet Town]]. The meal commemorates his departure for [[Johto]], which will happen the next day. During the report, they devour some of the food, trap [[Ash's Pikachu]] inside the supposed camera, and soon flee from the house. Fortunately for Ash and {{ashfr}}, [[Tracey's Scyther]] frees Pikachu by cutting through the camera.
 
[[Max]] mentioned watching the [[Silver Conference]] on television when he first meets Ash in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn!]]'', and thus learned a lot about him. Several characters mention watching [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Grand Festival]]s on TV, and in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum!]]'' several supporting characters watch Ash's battle on TV. Like in the games, ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' is broadcast in the Sinnoh region, with host {{si|Rhonda}}. She and the ''Sinnoh Now'' staff have appeared in ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go]]'', ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]'', ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'',  ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'', ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', and ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]''.
 
==Television shows in the Pokémon world==
===Kanto===
In [[Kanto]], specifically in Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}, all televisions except the one in the living room of the [[Player's House (Kanto)|player's house]] cannot be interacted with. The one that can be interacted with displays a movie.


{| class="roundy" width="40%" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Kanto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}"
{| class="roundy" width="40%" style="margin:auto; background: #{{Kanto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}"
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|}


===Johto===
===Hoenn===
There are no television shows in [[Johto]] as they are replaced by [[Goldenrod Radio Tower#Broadcasted programs|radio programs]].
{{main|Hoenn TV}}


===Hoenn===
====Generation III====
====Generation III====
[[Hoenn]] was the first region to have multiple TV shows available in a single game. However, they only show programs when an event occurs. In that case, they will be flashing. Otherwise, the TV usually displays "''Mom/Dad might like this program... better get going!''"
Television returned in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, replacing [[Generation II]]'s [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|radio broadcasts]] and served a purpose unlike the Generation I TVs. They were present in most houses in [[Hoenn]], but had a limited function, only showing programs when an event occurs, such as [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming Pokémon]], or when the {{player}} changes a Pokémon's nickname at the [[Name Rater]]. They may also show interviews with the player character, who answers by selecting words from a drop-down list. When a program is airing, the television screen will flash, and will not cease flashing until the program has been watched. If an event has not happened to activate a television program, the screen will remain blank and the phrase "''Mom/Dad might like this program... better get going!''" will be played. The programming is organized by [[Hoenn TV]].


====Player's house====
=====Player's house=====
The following program only displays on the lower floor. The TV does not flash for this program<!--in Emerald-->.
The following program only displays on the lower floor. The TV does not flash for this program<!--in Emerald-->.
:''There is a movie on TV. Two men are dancing on a big piano keyboard.'' Better get going!
:''There is a movie on TV. Two men are dancing on a big piano keyboard.'' Better get going!
This is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Big (film)|Big}}.


====[[Gabby and Ty|Gabby]] interviews (''In Search of Trainers'')====
=====[[Gabby and Ty|Gabby]] interviews (''In Search of Trainers'')=====
:''"Hi! Today I'm visiting an area near <place fought>. We're trying to spot some up-and-coming new talent in the field. Today, we turned our lens on the <sc>Trainer</sc> <player>. There's something about this <sc>Trainer</sc> that piqued our interest."''
:''"Hi! Today I'm visiting an area near <place fought>. We're trying to spot some up-and-coming new talent in the field. Today, we turned our lens on the <sc>Trainer</sc> <player>. There's something about this <sc>Trainer</sc> that piqued our interest."''
:*For any battle after the first:
:*For any battle after the first:
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:''"After our battle, we asked <player> for a succinct summary. The <sc>Trainer</sc> replied, "<word>." <!--- The dot is in quote!---> <player>'s <sc>Pokémon</sc> <final Pokémon 1> and <final Pokémon 2>… And "<word>"… Mmm! That's deep! There's deep significance behind that quote! It's no surprise--a good <sc>Trainer</sc> has good things to say. That's all for today! See you all again on our next broadcast!"''
:''"After our battle, we asked <player> for a succinct summary. The <sc>Trainer</sc> replied, "<word>." <!--- The dot is in quote!---> <player>'s <sc>Pokémon</sc> <final Pokémon 1> and <final Pokémon 2>… And "<word>"… Mmm! That's deep! There's deep significance behind that quote! It's no surprise--a good <sc>Trainer</sc> has good things to say. That's all for today! See you all again on our next broadcast!"''


====Name Rater Show====
=====Name Rater Show=====
{{incomplete|section}}
{{incomplete|section}}
====Generation VI====
{{incomplete|section}}
All programs that were shown on televisions in the Generation III games are now shown on the {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}}. Televisions instead show programs similar to that of [[Kalos]].


===Sinnoh===
===Sinnoh===
[[Sinnoh]] introduced news that was always present, along with commercials.
{{main|Jubilife TV}}
[[File:DPTV.png|thumb|Television in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}]]
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} television screens flash constantly. [[Jubilife TV]] produces many television programs broadcast all around the [[Sinnoh]] region, including the ''Trend Tracker'' show, ''Trainer Research'', and ''Sinnoh Now''. Each program includes information about events happening around Sinnoh, including [[Pokémon outbreak|swarming Pokémon]] and [[weather]] affecting different routes. They may also contain information about the player which is customizable by speaking to a number of {{tc|interviewers}} which can be found scattered around the region. Like in the previous generation, the answers to the interviewers' questions are limited, but more answers can be added by learning [[trendy phrase]]s in [[Snowpoint City]]. At the conclusion of each program, a series of advertisements can be watched.
 
The events of the main storyline in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} are encouraged by a television program, ''The Search for the [[Red Gyarados]]''. Later, at the [[Survival Area]], the player will encounter the cameraman responsible for this story. In {{v2|Platinum}}, this person can be found blocking the entrance to Lake Valor hoping to see {{p|Azelf}} before [[Team Galactic]] detonates the Galactic Bomb there.


====Sinnoh News====
There is also a TV in the [[Old Chateau]] which contains a wild {{p|Rotom}} at night (after obtaining the [[National Pokédex]] in Diamond and Pearl, and at any time in Platinum).
{{incomplete|section}}


===Unova===
===Unova===
[[Unova]] introduces more TV shows. The types of shows broadcast depend on the in-game time in Pokémon Black and White but not Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, televisions show a variety of different programs. The type of television shows that are broadcast at any particular instance depend on the in-game time.
 
For the first ten minutes of every hour, documentaries and a cartoon focusing on the player character are broadcast. Each program acts as a view of in-game statistics, telling the player how many times he/she has had a Pokémon flee, how much money he/she has spent at shops, how many Trainers and Pokémon he/she has defeated, and so on.
 
From ten minutes past to thirty-five minutes past each hour, educational shows are broadcast. These are "The Waving Weaving Walk", which describes various [[Ability|Abilities]]; "Moves for Living", which describes various [[move]]s that are new to the game; and "What's That?", which inspects held items that are new to the games.
 
For the last twenty-five minutes of each hour, other shows such as human interest pieces are broadcast; these include "Eyes on Unova", "Your Pokémon", "Personality Assessment and [[Horoscope]]", "National Gymquirer", and "Unova News". Other programs shown at this time are "{{tt|Koukan|Exchange}} Talk", which teaches {{wp|Japanese language|Japanese}} in the North American games; and "PokéQuiz", which quizzes three kids on the Japanese names of Pokémon. There are even infomercials advertising overpriced items.
 
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, all the previous shows are retained, and new shows, such as "The Pokémon Whisperer" and "The Pokémon Live Sports Broadcast" have been added. Instead of airing programs based on the hour, the player can choose from three channels to watch: Celebrity, Battle, and Variety.


====x:00–x:09====  
====x:00–x:09====  
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|How about it, <player>? Do you have a crush on someone who works at the Day Care? Hmmm?
|How about it, <player>? Do you have a crush on someone who works at the Day Care? Hmmm?
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
|The Number One "{{DL|Global Terminal|Global Trade Station|GTS}}" Trainer!  
|The Number One "[[Global Trade System|GTS]]" Trainer!  
|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, left <number> Pokémon with the GTS!
|According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, left <number> Pokémon with the GTS!
|That's fantastic, <player>! You are truly a global Trainer!!
|That's fantastic, <player>! You are truly a global Trainer!!
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:''Today we are talking about the <item>!''
:''Today we are talking about the <item>!''
:''Watchy Watchog, have you heard of the <item>?''
:''Watchy Watchog, have you heard of the <item>?''
:''Watchy: Tch tch cha! ({{tt|...|Ellipses are in Black 2 and White 2 only}}<Watchog's translated answer>...)''
:''Watchy: Tch tch cha! ({{tt|...|Ellipses are in Black 2 and White 2 only}}<Watchy's translated answer>...)''
:''Lady: {{tt|Amazing! You know it!|"Don't spill it!" for Leftovers, "Hm... Maybe you don't know it?" for Iron Ball}} OK, well, I'll explain it anyway!''
:''Lady: {{tt|Amazing! You know it!|"Don't spill it!" for Leftovers, "Hm... Maybe you don't know it?" for Iron Ball}} OK, well, I'll explain it anyway!''
:''<Description>''
:''<Description>''
:''<Host's extra comment>''
:''<Host's extra comment>''
:''Watchy: Tch tch cha! (...<Watchog's translated reaction>...)''
:''Watchy: Tch tch cha! (...<Watchy's translated reaction>...)''


{| class="roundy" width="70%" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color dark}}"
{| class="roundy" width="70%" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color dark}}"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Item
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Item
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}" | Watchog's translated answer
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}" | Watchy's translated answer
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}" | Description
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}" | Description
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}" | Host's extra comment
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}" | Host's extra comment
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Watchog's translated reaction
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Watchy's translated reaction


|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
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|February
|February
|{{p|Simipour}}
|{{p|Simipour}}
|Very free-spirited and unique
|You could be described as a very free-spirited and unique person!
|You can attract the interest of those around you with your mysterious charm.
|You can attract the interest of those around you with your mysterious charm.
|Try to be a more empathetic person
|Try to be a more empathetic person
|[[Mail]]
|[[Mail]]
|The fun content of the Mail will put smiles on the faces around you!
|The fun content of the Mail will put smiles on the faces around you!
|
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
|March
|March
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|[[Hard Stone]]
|[[Hard Stone]]
|Everyone around you will understand your kind, reliable aura.
|Everyone around you will understand your kind, reliable aura.
|
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
|April
|April
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|May
|May
|{{p|Bouffalant}}
|{{p|Bouffalant}}
|Calm and relaxed
|You are a very calm and relaxed person!
|Everyone feels at peace when they're around you.
|Everyone feels at peace when they're around you.
|Try to be a little more assertive
|Try to be a little more assertive
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|July
|July
|{{p|Crustle}}
|{{p|Crustle}}
|
|You are very intuitive and smart!
|
|Your businesslike mood makes the entire room feel sharp.
|
|Try to be a better listener
|[[Dowsing Machine|Dowsing MCHN]]
|[[Dowsing Machine|Dowsing MCHN]]
|
|Everyone around you will be surprised when you find one item after another.
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
|August
|August
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|September
|September
|{{p|Gothorita}}
|{{p|Gothorita}}
|
|You are good at reading the room, aren't you?
|
|Everyone around you also agrees your judgments are accurate!
|
|Try to be a more generous person
|[[Xtransceiver]]
|[[Xtransceiver]]
|
|People will be comforted by you, because you're always concerned about everyone.
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
|October
|October
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| Chow
| Chow
| [[Opelucid City]]
| [[Opelucid City]]
| Near the gate of Opelucid City, the Zweilous Chow lives with its Trainer. Both Chow and its Trainer really love to eat! Anything you serve them, they'll gobble it right up. They even compete against each other in eating contests. Back when Chow was a Deino, its Trainer cold eat faster...but now that Chow has evolved into a Zweilous, it has an extra mouth, so that's a big advantage! It's built up quite a winning streak with its two hungry hungry heads. That was the Zweilous, Chow, who eats a lot, but not as much as my Zweilous!
| Near the gate of Opelucid City, the Zweilous Chow lives with its Trainer. Both Chow and its Trainer really love to eat! Anything you serve them, they'll gobble it right up. They even compete against each other in eating contests. Back when Chow was a Deino, its Trainer could eat faster... but now that Chow has evolved into a Zweilous, it has an extra mouth, so that's a big advantage! It's built up quite a winning streak with its two hungry hungry heads. That was the Zweilous, Chow, who eats a lot, but not as much as my Zweilous. On the next "Your Pokémon," we will introduce a Pokémon that is amazing... but, of course, not as amazing as mine!
|- style="background: #FFF"
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{p|Minccino}}
| {{p|Minccino}}
| Julie
| Julie
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| It's waiting in the wings in the Nimbasa City Musical for its cue to go on stage. Julie and its trainer have put so much effort into training for the Musical. They've worked really hard! And for Julie, the goal every day is to be the one that gets the most time in the spotlight! Julie and its Trainer have a real fire in their hearts when it comes to performing! That was the Zweilous Chow, who stands out, just not as much as my Minccino.
| It's waiting in the wings in the Nimbasa City Musical for its cue to go on stage. This Minccino is named Julie! Julie and its Trainer have put so much effort into training for the Musical. They've worked really hard! And for Julie, the goal every day is to be the one that gets the most time in the spotlight! Julie and its Trainer have a real fire in their hearts when it comes to performing! That was the Minccino Julie, who stands out, just not as much as my Minccino. On the next "Your Pokémon," we will introduce a Pokémon that's really good at napping, but not as good as mine!
|- style="background: #FFF"  
|- style="background: #FFF"  
| {{p|Darumaka}}
| {{p|Darumaka}}
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| [[Castelia City]]
| [[Castelia City]]
| In a Castelia City office building, a Darumaka named Gance is having a Pokémon battle. Its Trainer is a Clerk ♂ who works in the building. This company takes Pokémon battles very seriously. In fact, work schedules, meeting agendas, and other important matters are all decided by battles! And so its Trainer won't have to work on weekends or do really boring jobs, Gance does its very best in every battle. The Darumaka Gance is a Pokémon with fighting spirit, but not as much as my Darumaka! On the next "Your Pokémon," we will introduce a Pokémon that stands out, but not as much as mine!
| In a Castelia City office building, a Darumaka named Gance is having a Pokémon battle. Its Trainer is a Clerk ♂ who works in the building. This company takes Pokémon battles very seriously. In fact, work schedules, meeting agendas, and other important matters are all decided by battles! And so its Trainer won't have to work on weekends or do really boring jobs, Gance does its very best in every battle. The Darumaka Gance is a Pokémon with fighting spirit, but not as much as my Darumaka! On the next "Your Pokémon," we will introduce a Pokémon that stands out, but not as much as mine!
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{p|Purrloin}}
| Meg
| [[Nacrene City]]
| In Nacrene City's old warehouses, the Purrloin Meg lives with its Trainer. Meg's Trainer runs a store, and every morning, Meg goes to work with her. At the store, Meg is its Trainer's partner! It sits outside as a mascot and draws customers into the store. Today, it's even carrying a sign for the store to attract even more customers! That was the Purrloin Meg, who works hard, but not as hard as my Purrloin. On the next "Your Pokémon," we will introduce a little Pokémon with a lot of fighting spirit, but not as much as mine!
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{p|Cubchoo}}
| Kodie
| [[Driftveil City]]
| In a small house in Driftveil City, the Cubchoo named Kodie lives with its Trainer. Kodie's Trainer is a Worker in the Cold Storage. Kodie tags along to work and takes a nap right there in the Cold Storage. Even when it's cold enough that its Trainer's teeth are chattering, Kodie naps away in perfect comfort! That was Kodie, who's very relaxed, but not as relaxed as my Cubchoo! On the next "Your Pokémon," we will introduce a Pokémon that is patient, but not as patient as mine!
|}
|}
|}
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:''Call NOW!''
:''Call NOW!''
|}
|}
===Kalos===
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], televisions show a variety of different programs. Unlike in Generation V, the television shows that are broadcast do not depend on the in-game time and are completely random (though the player will never watch the same program twice in a row). If the player watches the same television and does not exit the room, repeats of an episode they have already watched won't reappear. If all episodes of a program have been watched, the television broadcast will skip that program entirely and move on to another un-watched program; these cannot be viewed again until the player exits the room.
Shows that are broadcast include:
*The Ability Warrior: Poké Ranger!
*KOUKAN TALK
*PokéQuiz
*Best of Sinnoh TV
*I-See News
*Gym Freaks
*What's That?
*Unova Sports Spectacular!
*The Pokémon Whisperer
*Nadia Reports (note this show is not given a title)
In Gym Freaks, the Gym Leader April interviews will always be rotated around in a certain order every time, moving in Badge order from the beginning. Each Gym Leader has two different possible commentaries, and after one of these is watched the other one can be viewed after cycling though the other Gym Leaders until the player returns to same Gym Leader they started with.
==In the anime==
Television has been present in the anime since [[EP001|the first episode]], where {{Ash}} saw a [[Pokémon League]] battle on television. Ash and {{ashfr|his traveling companions}} have met several television and film producers on their journeys, but televisions remained largely unseen until the {{series|Advanced Generation}}.
[[Max]] mentioned watching the [[Silver Conference]] on television when he first meets Ash in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn!]]'', and thus learned a lot about him. Several characters mention watching [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Grand Festival]]s on TV, and in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum!]]'' several supporting characters watch Ash's battle on TV. Like in the games, ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'' is broadcast in the Sinnoh region, with host {{si|Rhonda}}. She and the ''Sinnoh Now'' staff have appeared in ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go]]'', ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]'', ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]'', ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'',  ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'', ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', and ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]''.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* TVs are wider since the [[Generation IV]] games. This may reflect the general trend towards new TVs being widescreen.
* TVs are wider since the [[Generation IV]] games. This may reflect the general trend towards new TVs being widescreen.
* In Generation IV, only cathode ray tube televisions have been used, as the Generation IV games did not feature plasma or LCD screen televisions, with the exception of the [[Villa]] television set. However, in Generation V, these types of televisions became commonplace, replacing cathode ray tube televisions.
* In Generation IV, only cathode ray tube televisions were used, not feature plasma or LCD screen televisions, with the exception of the [[Villa]] television set. However, in Generation V, these types of televisions became commonplace, replacing cathode ray tube televisions.
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Televisions (also abbreviated TVs) are part of the furniture in most houses in the Pokémon world. They debuted in Generation I, but were merely for decoration until Generation III. They have also appeared in the Pokémon anime.

In the games

Kanto and Johto

Television in Red and Blue

The TV in the player's house displays a movie. Other televisions in these generations were merely for decoration purposes and, unlike later generations, the television is in the middle of the room. Televisions normally appeared in residential houses. The same applies in FireRed and LeafGreen.

In Johto, the Goldenrod Radio Tower broadcasts radio programs.

Movie
Red Blue Yellow FireRed LeafGreen
There's a movie on TV. Four boys are walking on railroad tracks. I better go too. There's a movie on TV. Four boys are walking on railroad tracks. …I better go, too.*
There's a movie on TV. A girl with her hair in pigtails is walking up a brick road. …I better go, too.*
The movie from Red, Blue, and Yellow and FireRed and LeafGreen (if player is male) is a reference to the movie Stand by Me.
If the player is female, the movie from FireRed and LeafGreen is a reference to the movie The Wizard of Oz.

Teachy TV

The Teachy TV, which exists only in FireRed and LeafGreen, airs the Poké Dude Show, where a character called the Poké Dude instructs the player on basic gameplay elements like how to catch Pokémon and how to battle.

  • Start of the show
"Hey, all you Trainers out there! HELLO, Trainers! ……… ……… ……… Come on, let me hear you! HELLO, Trainers! It's me, the Poké Dude!"
  • Before moving to a particular aspect of the show (aside from TMs)
"All righty, here goes! Keep your eyes glued to the super/sorta super Poké Dude Show!"
  • End of the show
"Remember, Trainers, a good deed a day brings happiness to stay!"
"Teach me how to battle."
"What are status problems?"
"What are type matchups?"
"I want to catch Pokémon."
"Teach me about TMs."
"How do I register an item?"

Hoenn

Main article: Hoenn TV

Generation III

Television returned in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, replacing Generation II's radio broadcasts and served a purpose unlike the Generation I TVs. They were present in most houses in Hoenn, but had a limited function, only showing programs when an event occurs, such as swarming Pokémon, or when the player changes a Pokémon's nickname at the Name Rater. They may also show interviews with the player character, who answers by selecting words from a drop-down list. When a program is airing, the television screen will flash, and will not cease flashing until the program has been watched. If an event has not happened to activate a television program, the screen will remain blank and the phrase "Mom/Dad might like this program... better get going!" will be played. The programming is organized by Hoenn TV.

Player's house

The following program only displays on the lower floor. The TV does not flash for this program.

There is a movie on TV. Two men are dancing on a big piano keyboard. Better get going!

This is a reference to the movie Big.

Gabby interviews (In Search of Trainers)
"Hi! Today I'm visiting an area near <place fought>. We're trying to spot some up-and-coming new talent in the field. Today, we turned our lens on the Trainer <player>. There's something about this Trainer that piqued our interest."
  • For any battle after the first:
"We've battled <player> before, but we can attest that the Trainer has most definitely improved from before. I knew we were onto someone special when we spotted this Trainer!"
"The best way to determine how strong a Trainer is… Well, the fastest way is to battle. And so we began our investigation! … … That's how we ended up in battle with <player>. In a dominating performance we were flattened, rolled up, and tossed aside! <player> is ruthlessly strong… Here's our impressions after having battled our featured Trainer.
  • If Gabby and Ty were unable to land a successful attack:
"...I lost confidence in myself as a result of our encounter. We were beaten before we could launch a single attack. Ohhh... Snivel... In spite of that, <player>'s battles are worth seeing. I recommend confident Trainers to challenge <player>."
  • If Gabby and Ty were able to land a successful attack and none of the player's Pokémon fainted:
"The combination of <final Pokémon 1> and <final Pokémon 2> was divine! The sight of them--<final Pokémon 1> and <final Pokémon 2>--selflessly supporting each other in the thick of battle… It was a marvelous sight to behold! <finishing move> was the move the Trainer used last in our battle. The move <move> is <Pokémon> and <Pokémon>'s sign of friendship!"
  • If at least one of player's Pokémon fainted:
"Honestly speaking, I thought that I might even be pretty good. While we did end up losing, we did have a hotly contested battle. But if you're struggling against me, you have a ways to go, <player>!"
"After our battle, we asked <player> for a succinct summary. The Trainer replied, "<word>." <player>'s Pokémon <final Pokémon 1> and <final Pokémon 2>… And "<word>"… Mmm! That's deep! There's deep significance behind that quote! It's no surprise--a good Trainer has good things to say. That's all for today! See you all again on our next broadcast!"
Name Rater Show
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Generation VI

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All programs that were shown on televisions in the Generation III games are now shown on the BuzzNav. Televisions instead show programs similar to that of Kalos.

Sinnoh

Main article: Jubilife TV
Television in Diamond and Pearl

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum television screens flash constantly. Jubilife TV produces many television programs broadcast all around the Sinnoh region, including the Trend Tracker show, Trainer Research, and Sinnoh Now. Each program includes information about events happening around Sinnoh, including swarming Pokémon and weather affecting different routes. They may also contain information about the player which is customizable by speaking to a number of interviewers which can be found scattered around the region. Like in the previous generation, the answers to the interviewers' questions are limited, but more answers can be added by learning trendy phrases in Snowpoint City. At the conclusion of each program, a series of advertisements can be watched.

The events of the main storyline in Diamond and Pearl are encouraged by a television program, The Search for the Red Gyarados. Later, at the Survival Area, the player will encounter the cameraman responsible for this story. In Platinum, this person can be found blocking the entrance to Lake Valor hoping to see Azelf before Team Galactic detonates the Galactic Bomb there.

There is also a TV in the Old Chateau which contains a wild Rotom at night (after obtaining the National Pokédex in Diamond and Pearl, and at any time in Platinum).

Unova

In Pokémon Black and White, televisions show a variety of different programs. The type of television shows that are broadcast at any particular instance depend on the in-game time.

For the first ten minutes of every hour, documentaries and a cartoon focusing on the player character are broadcast. Each program acts as a view of in-game statistics, telling the player how many times he/she has had a Pokémon flee, how much money he/she has spent at shops, how many Trainers and Pokémon he/she has defeated, and so on.

From ten minutes past to thirty-five minutes past each hour, educational shows are broadcast. These are "The Waving Weaving Walk", which describes various Abilities; "Moves for Living", which describes various moves that are new to the game; and "What's That?", which inspects held items that are new to the games.

For the last twenty-five minutes of each hour, other shows such as human interest pieces are broadcast; these include "Eyes on Unova", "Your Pokémon", "Personality Assessment and Horoscope", "National Gymquirer", and "Unova News". Other programs shown at this time are "Koukan Talk", which teaches Japanese in the North American games; and "PokéQuiz", which quizzes three kids on the Japanese names of Pokémon. There are even infomercials advertising overpriced items.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, all the previous shows are retained, and new shows, such as "The Pokémon Whisperer" and "The Pokémon Live Sports Broadcast" have been added. Instead of airing programs based on the hour, the player can choose from three channels to watch: Celebrity, Battle, and Variety.

x:00–x:09

During the first ten minutes of the hour, the TV shows are about various statistics about the player, such as how many times he or she has used the move Struggle.

Pokémon Trainer <player>
It's the cartoon "Pokémon Trainer <player>"
It’s the success story of the rookie Pokémon Trainer, <player>, who set out on a journey to become the Champion a year ago!
It's the cartoon "Pokémon Trainer <player>"
<episode number>: <episode name>
Our story begins...and then things happen...
And a year later, <statistic>
The Best Day
The Number One

x:10–x:34

For the next 25 minutes, shows on Abilities, moves, and items are broadcast.

Moves for Living

Moves for Living is a program that explains what a move introduced in Generation V does and how it can be used in everyday life. The Professor is Dr. Technic Al'Machine, a professor at Castelia University.

The Waving Weaving Walk

The Waving Weaving Walk show, known as Wawalk for short, is a program that focuses on Abilities.

What's That?

It follows a reporter and a Watchog named Watchy Watchog, presumably owned by the reporter, as they find and identify held items introduced in Generation V.

x:35–x:59

Eyes on Unova

Eyes on Unova is a program about a certain resident of Unova.

Koukan Talk

Koukan Talk is a program hosted by Azusa (sometimes Toru) that explain how to use the Japanese language on certain occasions.

The National Gymquirer

The National Gymquirer collects gossip about Gym Leaders.

Personality Assessment and Horoscope
Main article: Horoscope

Personality Assessment and Horoscope is a program that talks about horoscopes and what they mean. It also mentions what item the person should hold, presumably for good luck.

PokéQuiz

PokéQuiz is a television program that asks three kids to identify the Japanese equivalent of a Pokémon's English name.

Unova News

Unova News is a news program that brings stories of numerous kinds.

Your Pokémon

Your Pokémon is a program about Pokémon who have unique traits, such as eating lots of food.

Advertisements

Kalos

In Pokémon X and Y, televisions show a variety of different programs. Unlike in Generation V, the television shows that are broadcast do not depend on the in-game time and are completely random (though the player will never watch the same program twice in a row). If the player watches the same television and does not exit the room, repeats of an episode they have already watched won't reappear. If all episodes of a program have been watched, the television broadcast will skip that program entirely and move on to another un-watched program; these cannot be viewed again until the player exits the room.

Shows that are broadcast include:

  • The Ability Warrior: Poké Ranger!
  • KOUKAN TALK
  • PokéQuiz
  • Best of Sinnoh TV
  • I-See News
  • Gym Freaks
  • What's That?
  • Unova Sports Spectacular!
  • The Pokémon Whisperer
  • Nadia Reports (note this show is not given a title)

In Gym Freaks, the Gym Leader April interviews will always be rotated around in a certain order every time, moving in Badge order from the beginning. Each Gym Leader has two different possible commentaries, and after one of these is watched the other one can be viewed after cycling though the other Gym Leaders until the player returns to same Gym Leader they started with.

In the anime

Television has been present in the anime since the first episode, where Ash saw a Pokémon League battle on television. Ash and his traveling companions have met several television and film producers on their journeys, but televisions remained largely unseen until the Advanced Generation series.

Max mentioned watching the Silver Conference on television when he first meets Ash in There's no Place Like Hoenn!, and thus learned a lot about him. Several characters mention watching Pokémon Contests and Grand Festivals on TV, and in Saved by the Beldum! several supporting characters watch Ash's battle on TV. Like in the games, Sinnoh Now is broadcast in the Sinnoh region, with host Rhonda. She and the Sinnoh Now staff have appeared in The Champ Twins!, All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go, A Secret Sphere of Influence!, Top-Down Training!, Mass Hip-Po-Sis!, Our Cup Runneth Over!, Losing Its Lustrous, Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, and Beating the Bustle and Hustle!.

Trivia

  • TVs are wider since the Generation IV games. This may reflect the general trend towards new TVs being widescreen.
  • In Generation IV, only cathode ray tube televisions were used, not feature plasma or LCD screen televisions, with the exception of the Villa television set. However, in Generation V, these types of televisions became commonplace, replacing cathode ray tube televisions.


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